The World of Ham Radio CD-ROM From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!news.erinet.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.compulink.com!abyss!lethe!gts!westonia!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Subject: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca Date: Tue, 01 Aug 95 07:39:16 EST Message-ID: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS Lines: 38 > > In article <3vhtrk$ebb@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, > wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) wrote: > >Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no > >longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers. But, some limited numbers > >of parts will still be available. > > > >It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater > >Controllers. > > > >73's Kevin > > Hoo, boy is that flame-bait. I won't get too upset, but suffice it > to say I am glad to see the well-deserved end to the ACC controller. > > Now, maybe some of these smaller companies making controllers will > get the respect they deserve. > > > Owen Adair WD4FSU email: Owen.Adair@turner.com I'd like to hear your negative comments re: ACC controllers. I've used a couple of them and had no problems at all. Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- HumberNet LSS (Learning Support System) - Humber College, Toronto "Tomorrow's communication and learning environment, today" Visit our Website at http://humnet.humberc.on.ca/ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!sanjuan.amtsgi.bc.ca!salmon!clinton.peebles From: clinton.peebles@saloon.bcbbs.net (Clinton Peebles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM 706 HF/VHF Transceiver Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 12:41:00 GMT Message-ID: <9508011436135559@saloon.bcbbs.net> Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942 Distribution: world References: <3v1nvc$hhc@nonews.col.hp.com> <3v2r Lines: 13 H>so I've got a question. are people looking forward to the ICOM 706 to use H>more as a mobile or base station unit? I think it's the only way I could get 2 meter and HF in my Toyota. No room for 2 radios, unless I do some serious remodeling of the dash. I don't want to do that because I want to be able to take it out and stick in on the four wheeler :) Any idea on the cost of this rig, or what Kenwood is going to come up with to compete? --- þ QMPro 1.53 þ PCBored? Call a WILDCAT! BBS tonight! From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!uunet!in2.uu.net!panix!news.columbia.edu!watsun.cc.columbia.edu!jbaltz From: jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Jerry B Altzman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Date: 1 Aug 1995 14:29:40 GMT Organization: double ionizers association Lines: 22 Message-ID: <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: watsun.cc.columbia.edu Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84167 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15306 For what it's worth, I ordered some items from AES Milwaukee last Friday (they haven't yet arrived, but that's probably because UPS hasn't arrived at my building yet) and spoke for a bit with the gentleman on the other side of the phone. He said that: a) There are AES employees watching this discussion b) There have been memos sent out *and* c) He personally was watching himself carefully. I don't remember his name; he was very polite. The upshot being: at least AES knows about the problem, and is going to make at least a token effort to fix it. I know that HRO employees are on the net. Has anyone called up HRO to order anything recently and asked them about it? I also know that Radio City is on the net, but I haven't seen many complaints about them. //jbaltz jerry b. altzman Entropy just isn't what it used to be +1 212 650 5617 jbaltz@columbia.edu jbaltz@sci.ccny.cuny.edu KE3ML (HEPNET) NEVIS::jbaltz From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:37 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!cisco-slip49 From: msl7k@virginia.edu (Melissa or Ed Lang) Subject: TS-850SAT vs IC-736 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cisco-slip49.acc.virginia.edu Message-ID: Sender: usenet@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU Organization: University of Virginia X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 16:08:52 GMT Lines: 9 If you have read any reviews on both the TS-850SAT and the IC-736 I would like to hear about them. I have talked to a few EME'er and found out that they like the TS-850SAT for moonbounce work. I will do more HF work than EME for the next few months since I am just starting to build a EME station. Please send your opinions on the two rigs. If you feel that another HF rig would be better, let me know this too. Thanks for the help From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news1.databank.com!usenet From: zclobes@databank.com (Zack Clobes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TenTec Scout 555 --> Info/Opinions wanted Date: 1 Aug 1995 17:48:15 GMT Organization: Databank InterNet News Host Lines: 29 Message-ID: <3vlpcv$fc6@news1.databank.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: asc1-ts20.databank.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article , jeff@vaxxine.com says... > > >I am hoping that there are some amateurs out there that have some experience >with the Ten Tec Scout 555 Radio. I am a new ham, and a college student, so I >do not have a great deal of money to spend on an HF rig. The advertisements >for the Scout seem impressive, but any operating experience with the Scout of >opinions of Ten Tec in general would be appreciated. > >Tnx in advance. > Jeff > >=============================== >L. Jeffrey Hetherington, VA3JFF >Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada >Email - jeff@vaxxine.com > I am a high school student and know where you are coming from on the money. I would suggest going with say one of Kenwoods older models. I got a TS-430S for $425 and a friend of mine found on with factory power supply for $400. It has all bands, 100 watts, and I resently took mine on vacation to colorado and had no problems taking it mobile.. Just something to think about. Zack, AA0XQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news1.databank.com!usenet From: zclobes@databank.com (Zack Clobes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m? Date: 1 Aug 1995 17:54:31 GMT Organization: Databank InterNet News Host Lines: 35 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vlpon$fc6@news1.databank.com> References: <9507292001281392@wem.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: asc1-ts20.databank.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <9507292001281392@wem.org>, morganp@wem.org says... > >Path: holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans. > net!gatech!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.sas. > ab.ca!fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca!morganp >From: morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () >Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment >Subject: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m? >Date: 29 Jul 1995 22:37:32 GMT >Organization: Edmonton Freenet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada >Message-ID: <3ved7c$cmq@news.sas.ab.ca> > >Is rg-58 good enough for a 2m feedline? If it isn't what shhould I use? > >-- >73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson > \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca > (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP > (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" >----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------- --- >-- rg-58 will work on 2m, however, in most cases it would be wise to get better coax.. I use some rg-58 to make short connections and for portable antennas. I even have some on a 5 element beam on my roof however there is only about a 25 foot run of it. I was reading last night and it seems like rg-58 is approx 5db loss per 100 feet.. In other words.. if you put 100 watts into a 100 foot run, you'd be getting something around 30 watts out at the other end.. For short runs, 58 is fine but you should seriously consider some RG-213 or 9913 for runs over 20-30 feet. Zack, AA0XQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news1.databank.com!usenet From: zclobes@databank.com (Zack Clobes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Best Antenna for HT Date: 1 Aug 1995 18:01:11 GMT Organization: Databank InterNet News Host Lines: 28 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vlq57$fc6@news1.databank.com> References: <3vjdbc$2v0@central.bbt.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: asc1-ts20.databank.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <3vjdbc$2v0@central.bbt.com>, jlm@bodie.bbt.com says... > >I reciently bought a Kenwood TH-22AT HT. It works great unless I am >on my deck in back of the house (I live in the country). Does anyone >know what other antenna I can use to improve the output? I would like >suggestions for aftermarket antennas for the HT (like telescoping) and >ones that I could put on top of the house. > >Thanks, > >Jim >KD4IHG I have several antennas I have for my DJ-G1T. It is a mono band HT on 2m. I have the factory rubber attenuator that I seldom you except for short simplex jumps. I also have a flexable 1/4 wave antenna.. it preforms much better than the default but for the repeater use (all of the repeaters are quite a ways away from me) I have an AEA Hot Rod antenna... I think I payed about $20 or $25 for mine from a mail order source...It is a telescoping 1/2 wave when extended and claims to be equivilant to a rubber ducky in the collapsed postition. One time I had stuck the HT in my pocket with the Hot Rod on and got it snagged on the door of the van. It broke a plastic piece on the inside of the antenna. We tried fixing with included tearing off some heat shrink and pulling everything apart. After discovering that we couldn't fix it, I called AEA. They told me to put it in a bag and send it to them. I did and they sent me a brand new antenna within a couple of weeks. Zack, AA0XQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!news From: Paul Lannuier Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: JRC JST-245 Reply Date: 1 Aug 1995 19:55:51 GMT Organization: Gilfer Associates, Inc. Lines: 37 Message-ID: <3vm0s7$dk5@news.ios.com> References: <199507271414.HAA06786@UCSD.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-hck-2-26.ios.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:199507271414.HAA06786@UCSD.EDU M740166%SLVMA.PRofs@mdcgwy.mdc.COM wrote: >But when you buy an 'Orphan' rig like the JRC, don't > expect to get must resale value on it. Here's my opinion as a JRC (as well Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu, etc.) dealer... Without attempting to figure out what you mean when you say "orpan rig," let me just add that the JRC receivers (NRD-515, NRD-525 and NRD-535) are among the BEST in terms of holding their value. The JST-245 should be no exception. If you are suggesting that JRC may fold up and leave owners hanging, consider that JRC has been in business since 1915. Just my 2 cents worth... :-) Best 73! Paul Lannuier President Gilfer Shortwave ---------------------------------------------------------- GILFER SHORTWAVE | Tech & NJ: (201) 391-7887 52 Park Avenue | Orders/Quotes: (800) GILFER-1 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | Facsimile: (201) 391-7433 United States of America | Internet: gilfersw@aol.com | http://www.pics.com/gilfer ---------------------------------------------------------- Authorized Dealer for: GRUNDIG SONY JAPAN RADIO CO KENWOOD ICOM YAESU LOWE RF SYSTEMS JPS COMMUNICATIONS WATKINS-JOHNSON ...and exclusive distributor for TRS CONSULTANTS SWBC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEDULES SOFTWARE ---------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mcb07@aol.com (MCB 07) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need mods for Kenwood 742A Date: 1 Aug 1995 20:18:52 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vmg9c$rhe@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mcb07@aol.com (MCB 07) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com need mods for Kenwood 742a, please thanks, R S From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: crobbinsnc@aol.com (CRobbinsNC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: **MOTOROLA RADIUS 50 QUES??? Date: 1 Aug 1995 21:03:29 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vmit1$sia@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: crobbinsnc@aol.com (CRobbinsNC) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Robert, Check the Model numbe ron them... If it's something like H44 or H43 it it Hi-pwr. If its a H34 or H33 it's low pwr. The other man is right, around $100 or so without tone boards on the P-50's. The SP_50's a NEW and bring pretty good money. CARL And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CARL From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT51r USER'S REPORT? Date: 1 Aug 1995 21:12:50 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vmjei$snn@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I was thinking of buying the Yaesu ft530 but now am taking a hard look at this new ft51. Anyone have any comments on the rig, ease of use (how about those volume/squelch "buttons??), intermod suseptibility, etc? All advice/feedback is welcome. Looks like a pretty neat radio. 73's Mike KS4DA (Green Cove SPrings, FL) From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!0ne173.remote.mun.ca!dholwell From: dholwell@hornblower.coop.mun.ca (Darin Holwell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ham Radio gear! Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 22:11:57 Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: one173.remote.mun.ca X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article dholwell@hornblower.coop.mun.ca (Darin Holwell) writes: >From: dholwell@hornblower.coop.mun.ca (Darin Holwell) >Subject: FS: Ham Radio gear! >Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 22:05:34 Best deal on the net. Have a packet station for sale. includes: Kantronics KPC3 tnc like new with boxes and manuals Marconi DT93 dedicated 30watt xcvr xtal'd to 145.010 Digital vt420 terminal and keyboard. Complet package 150.00 FIRM This wont last long at this price so call early 709-753-1914 Home 709-738-1600 Work All The Best Darin Holwell From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:45 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!druid.borland.com!csus.edu!netcom.com!rafeek From: rafeek@netcom.com (Rafeek Kottai) Subject: WTB: Collins KWM-2A Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 22:12:01 GMT Lines: 17 Sender: rafeek@netcom19.netcom.com Hello, I am looking for a good/working condition Collins KWM-2A Trx for personal use. If you have one or if you know somebody who has one for sale, please e-mail me or call me at (708)952-5235 (9am-5pm) or (708)590-0708(5pm-9am) Thank you. 73 de Rafeek Kottai KB7DBJ rafeek@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Ed Juge Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Standard C508A Mods? Date: 1 Aug 1995 22:31:34 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 22 Message-ID: <3vma06$srm@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> References: <3v9up9$g90@garlic.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad14-022.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) childers@garlic.com (Bill Childers) wrote: >Has anyone seen or performed any mods on the Standard C508A Mini HT? >It's a real slick little dual bander, & I'd love to expand it... but I'm >afraid of messing it up. >Thanx, >Bill Childers >KE6VVW There is a mod to open the transmit frequency, Bill. You must remove a tiny component the size of half the head of a pin. I modified mine because as it comes it excludes a portion of the 70cm amateur band. Rumor has it there may be a receive mod, too, but I haven't heard anything about it. and haven't looked since I own a scanner that is 100 times better than the best HT on non-ham freequencies. I just don't care much about listening there. Be advised... the stock antenna works very well inside the ham bands. Even an excursion to tthe 162.55 WX frequency leaves it sadly lacking. The local WWX station is barely audible with my 508, yet with another antenna... full scale. Ed From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Ed Juge Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: YAESU FT-900AT - Want Opinions, please Date: 1 Aug 1995 22:34:20 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 9 Message-ID: <3vma5c$srm@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad14-022.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I'm toying with changing my mobile rig out for ann FT-900/AT. I like the size and like the performance of Yaesu's HF radios. I have an FT-1000D at home. However, I have only found one other ham who uses onee. He raved. I would like to hear from others. I will be replacing a K'wood TS-450S... good radio, but kind'a large for a Ford Explorer. Thanks... Ed Juge, W5TOO From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!yrkpa.kias.com!yrkpa.kias.com!not-for-mail From: jlamar@yrkpa.kias.com (John LaMartina) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Date: 1 Aug 1995 22:46:52 -0400 Organization: Keystone Information Access Systems Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vmous$2e0@yrkpa.kias.com> References: <93.2215.7583.0NFBAC49@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: yrkpa.kias.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Clint Bradford (clint.bradford@woodybbs.com) wrote: : Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service : >>The extended warrenty (sic) has to be the biggest ripoff... : Tell us, please, how an extended service policy for an HT at 12-15 bucks : a year is a "ripoff." Consider parts AND labor AND shipping are included : in this package. : Clint Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I my area, there are dozens of 202s on the air. Their track record is great. Mine have worked great from the day I got 'em home. By the way, has anyone called TenTec, Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, etc and offered them $35 for a five year unconditional guarantee lately. If you think the Shack puts out a bad transceiver, you should talk to the vast majority, and not a Shack Basher who had a friend who knew someone who had a problem once. Shack Bashing is getting BORING........ john k3nxu From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.scruz.net!garlic.com!j From: childers@garlic.com (Bill Childers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any experience w/ ear-mikes? (Standard C508A) Date: 1 Aug 1995 23:16:51 GMT Organization: South Valley Internet Lines: 17 Message-ID: <3vmcl3$1322@garlic.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: j.assign.garlic.com Keywords: ear-mikes X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article , dddavis@mindspring.com (Don Davis) wrote: >Does anyone have experience with the in-ear speker/microphone combinations. I >saw that Standard lists one for their C508A HT. I would be most interested in >a unit to work with Yaesu HT's (FT-530, FT-11, FT-51). Any advice or >observations appreciated. Don (KE4KYO) I have a Standard C508A... The Ear-Mike works good. Decent sound quality, and I haven't had a complaint from anyone receiving my transmissions... I just wish that it had a VOX circuit... (It's just got a PTT button on the mike cord.) Bill Childers KE6VVW P.S. Anyone modded their Standard? I have the mod from oak.oakland.edu but it has no pictures & I don't know where the resistor to remove is located. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!Rezonet.net!G1899.258.InterLink.NET!mel From: mel@interlink.net (Mel Martin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 Price? Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 23:30:23 Organization: Systeme Informatique Linmar Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <3tboao$isn@over.mhv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: g1899.258.interlink.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <3tboao$isn@over.mhv.net> Thomas.Randall@bbs.mhv.net (Thomas Randall) writes: >From: Thomas.Randall@bbs.mhv.net (Thomas Randall) >Subject: Icom 706 Price? >Date: 4 Jul 1995 15:56:08 GMT > > Saw an ad for the new Icom 706 rig. Anyone know what it's going for in >price? Seems like a nice rig! HF, 6 meters and 2 meters I believe. All >mode too. As of abt a week ago, no one had any pricing info. (I'd like one too) Mel, VE2DC From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:49 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!druid.borland.com!csus.edu!netcom.com!NewsWatcher!user From: hmm@netcom.com (hmm) Subject: Whats a good beginner HF radio? Message-ID: Sender: hmm@netcom2.netcom.com Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 23:46:49 GMT Lines: 29 I am interested in getting an HF radio. I have my tech plus and am working on my general. My biggest issue is MONEY. I have seen an HF radio advertised for $549 that puts out 50 watts, and has modules for 30 bucks a piece for the different bands. This isnt bad. Other than that, the cheapest ive seen is around 800 bucks for an 160-10 radio. I dont really like the idea of buying used because alot of times you dont know what your getting. There are kits through ramsey, and a couple other companies (MFJ?) that are low power, and only a single band, but I dont know if these are any good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any replies are greatly appriciated! Thanks! -- | Scott Szretter email:hmm@netcom.com | | N1VAN ftp: ftp.netcom.com /pub/hm/hmm | | www: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/hm/hmm/www/homepage.html | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: horrock@aol.com (Horrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Date: 2 Aug 1995 01:29:36 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 39 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vn2g0$58r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Reply-To: horrock@aol.com (Horrock) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84180 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15310 >The upshot being: at least AES knows about the problem, and is going to make >at least a token effort to fix it. > >I know that HRO employees are on the net. Has anyone called up HRO to order >anything recently and asked them about it? > Well as far a HRO goes, in one of their stores they had to move all their Repeater Pocket books behind the counter because too many of those small pocket books were being stolen (must be those scanner people - hihi). The point is that there more sides to the story then that being given here. In fact the best thing an AES or HRO person could do that reads this thread is to say nothing, else he/she would be a target. I was born in Milwaukee and can remember when AES was the place to go for ANY electronic needs, TVs, Microwaves, parts, etc. When I get back in town and go to their Good Hope Road store I have ALWAYS been treated right. Yes the phones are ring, they of course do a great deal of mail order. But I was always waited on without major delay, and once a saleman started to wait on me, he stayed with me till I was done. What more could someone want? HRO in Virginia has treated me the same. In fact the guys behind the counter hear about how well my dog was trained that they asked me to bring her in and "DEMO" to then a well trained dog. Now that's down right personable. Again, what more could someone want? If you want to be a pen-pale to an AES or HRO sales guy, catch them on packet!!! Regards, Horrock From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!news.erinet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant H Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ten-Tec Paragon or Paragon2 Date: 2 Aug 1995 03:35:37 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 25 Message-ID: <3vmrq9$elk@usenet1.interramp.com> References: <3vgtg8$kbt@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <3vlios$gq9@news.woodtech.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip185.bakersfield.ca.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b2 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: fgilmore@woodtech.com fgilmore@woodtech.com (Frank Gilmore) wrote: > >I have used both and the II is on my list of items to acquire in the >not too distant future! Am really impressed with it. I have a shack >full of Kenwoods and classic Collins and Drake gear (am a collector) >and the Paragon II would take top honors in all catagories. Even >beating out my R8A. > >73, > >Frank K0JPJ ex-W5PVX ...-.- > Hi, Frank .. Have you seen anything on a head-to-head comparison of the Omni/Paragon vs the latest and greatest from rice land? I've almost reached the point of selling my Japanese creation (high-end Icom) just to give Ten-Tec the business. Legendary service and support and all that -- plus the tiny contribution to Gross Domestic Product :-) Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: FJEX69A@prodigy.com (Jeffrey Hill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems Date: 2 Aug 1995 03:37:13 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 30 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vmrt9$102k@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <3uphn1$aeo@newsserv.grfn.org> <3v6mjl$193@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I drive a '90 Ranger with the straight-4 and you won't have any problems on uhf/vhf but on HF you'll have to put in some sweat equity. I ordered the Ford fuel pump noise kit and installed it. It isn't hard to do, actually- you just remove the cargo bed from the truck. No foolin', it's easy, you remove those six large bolts from the floor, disconnect the fuel filler hose and light cables and lift it off. Unfortunately the Ford suppressor kit gives a substantial improvement on 15 meters and the higher bands but less on 20 and the noise is about S8 on 40 and the lower bands. Ultimately I used radical surgery. I bought a sheet of copper screen at Skycraft in Orlando which I have used to enclose the fuel pump in an RF- tight shield. I formed it into a stocking shape, slipped it over the fuel pump and inlet screen, soldered it along one side and attached copper braid from a .242 size coax. This runs out through the "lid" of the fuel pump assy (you must maintain the vapor-tight seal) and grounded to the frame rail. Also, you must make sure that the screen does not interfere with the float sender. For me, this gave about -24 to -26dB reduction of noise on the low bands. I also established a local ground for the pump (the harness ground return is at least 1 meter long). Obviously this repair is only for plastic- tanked vehicles. It is the direct EM radiation from the pump which is impinging on your antenna that is causing the problem, rather than troubles of noise getting into the various leads and cables in the vehicle. 73 de AC4AQ/M From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: FJEX69A@prodigy.com (Jeffrey Hill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Hallicrafters HT-32 Date: 2 Aug 1995 03:57:36 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vmt3g$g2e@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Especially the "B" version or if you have the matching receiver. It need not work but must not be missing any of the hard-to-replace parts. If you know where one is please reply by e-mail or repost. Thank you for your attention. 73 de AC4AQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:54 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!olivea!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!netcom.com!stanlui From: stanlui@netcom.com (Stan lui) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <3upkce$ava@nnrp2.primenet.com> <3uppfe$g6a@safety.ics.uci.edu> <3uu527$1q6@guardian.tessi.com> Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 04:40:42 GMT Lines: 22 Sender: stanlui@netcom19.netcom.com Daniel Taylor (dan@guardian.tessi.com) wrote: : suppliers, but I and many others, have come away with a : very uncomfortable feeling after visiting Ham Radio Outlet : in Portland (Tigard), Oregon. Several instances have occurred : but the one I remember was wanting to look at the new Icom handheld. Having heard experiences from AES outlets and HRO and a few others;Anyone had any dealings with JUN's Electronics in Culver City ? certaing sales man have been helpful in answering my questions as I come and go and not buy much. One exception is the Sales mgr their that doesnt seem to be friendly .. bad day maybe ? Well I did finally buy a HT with accessories at ICOM day and a a good deal as well. This happened months of just coming and going. I have bought accessories like antennas , batterries , etc . The Ht was a MAJOR purchase. My 2 cents thrown in..... having heard about the other Ham dealers I couldnt resist adding JUN's to the growing list. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!darwin.sura.net!mother.usf.edu!frog!sfcnh7x From: sfcnh7x@frog.thpl.lib.fl.us (jimmie carlson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: q Date: 2 Aug 1995 05:51:03 GMT Organization: University of South Florida Lines: 1 Message-ID: <3vn3o7$n5d@mother.usf.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: frog.thpl.lib.fl.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.eden.com!news.eden.com!nobody From: davros@news.eden.com (Ich bin ein dumme Ammie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DTMF Memory storing problem on 51r??? Date: 2 Aug 1995 06:02:54 -0500 Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. -- Eden Matrix Online Service Lines: 26 Message-ID: <3vnm0v$cbm@matrix.eden.com> References: <3vdmkn$dlt@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: matrix.eden.com It's best to earse the DTMF memory and start over. In fact, that, to my knowledge, is the only way you can delete too-long numbers. You earse like this...and it ain't in the manual. I only found it out of desperation and frustration and trying every silly thing I could think of: 1) Select the DTMF memory you want to change. 2) Go into program mode (hold down the F/M button for a half second, like you're going to enter a new phone number.) 3) Press the..um..what is it? button. It's the one right above the on button and below the monitor button. It changes control of the radio from the primary to the sub band. 4) Press the call button like you're going to save the contents of the DTMF memory. 5) Reprogram the memory as usual. I don't know why that isn't in the manual, but it isn't. It does work, however. (By the way, with beeps on, when you press the...what do you call it...button, you'll hear a high-pitched beep. Hope this helps. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV | If you visit American city, (512)441-3246 (Home) | You will find it very pretty. Internet: davros@eden.com | But two things of which you must beware: davros@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu | Don't drink the water, and don't breathe the air. --Tom Lehrer From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!firstdue!frank.fowler From: frank.fowler@firstdue.com (SYSOP) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DTMF ? What are the freqs' of the tones Message-ID: <8AE61C2.01EF001234.uuout@firstdue.com> Date: Wed, 02 Aug 95 07:30:00 -0400 Organization: First Due Bulletin Board System Reply-To: frank.fowler@firstdue.com (SYSOP) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.2 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.0 Lines: 21 -> Can anyone tell me the freq of each tone generated by a DTMF pad? -> Thanks digit high tone low tone ----- --------- -------- 1 1209 hz 697 hz 2 1336 697 3 1477 697 4 1209 770 5 1336 770 6 1477 770 7 1209 852 8 1336 852 9 1477 852 0 1336 941 * 1209 941 # 1477 941 each digit is made up of two tones, one high, and one low. From the Amateur Radio Operator's Handbook. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT51r USER'S REPORT? Date: 2 Aug 1995 08:02:21 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vnpgd$997@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vmjei$snn@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Get the FT51R. Nicer radio, more "bells and whistles" but by all means, if you have a Windows based computer get the programing software for the HT. Makes it so easy to program and reconfigure. In short great radio. _____________________________________________________________ | John L. Gianotti KF9GW #INTERNET: gianotti@ideanet.doe.state.in.us | | Dir Computer Services #VOICE: (219) 365-8551 ext 260 | | Lake Central School Corp.#FAX: (219) 65-6414 | |_____________________________________________________________| From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.rmii.com!nexus.interealm.com!nexus!wayne From: Wayne Wicks Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 8874 Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 09:14:20 -0600 Organization: ICG/MagNET (303) 745-9205 Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: nexus.interealm.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: wayne@nexus Looking for three 8874 tubes. Let me know price and age. 73's Wayne Wicks WA2KEC 7581 Lost Ranger Peak Littleton, Colorado USA wayne@nexus.interealm.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!news.randomc.com!usenet From: zimmatore@randomc.com (John Zimmatore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 Price? Date: 2 Aug 1995 10:49:46 GMT Organization: Amateur Radio Station AD4ZH Lines: 20 Message-ID: <3vnl8a$d77@news.randomc.com> References: <3tboao$isn@over.mhv.net> Reply-To: zimmatore@randomc.com (John Zimmatore) NNTP-Posting-Host: zimmatore.randomc.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 In , mel@interlink.net (Mel Martin) writes: >In article <3tboao$isn@over.mhv.net> Thomas.Randall@bbs.mhv.net (Thomas Randall) writes: >>From: Thomas.Randall@bbs.mhv.net (Thomas Randall) >>Subject: Icom 706 Price? >>Date: 4 Jul 1995 15:56:08 GMT > >> >> Saw an ad for the new Icom 706 rig. Anyone know what it's going for in >>price? Seems like a nice rig! HF, 6 meters and 2 meters I believe. All >>mode too. > >As of abt a week ago, no one had any pricing info. (I'd like one too) I asked for a price at HRO, and was told that while they don't have the price yet, they expect that it will come in at around $1400 or so. 73 de John, AD4ZH John Zimmatore From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!newsserver.rdcs.Kodak.COM!dtcs70!mitchell From: mitchell@dtcs70.kodak.com (Brad Mitchel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Swan 250 Mods? Date: 2 Aug 1995 11:24:17 GMT Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc. Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vnn91$djh@kodak.rdcs.Kodak.COM> Reply-To: mitchell@dtcs70.kodak.com NNTP-Posting-Host: dtcs70.dtc.kodak.com Hi All, I have a friend (e-mail address kr25.L628910@kodako.kodak.com) Doug, N2BEG that has aquired a swan 250, and is looking for mods for this. Any hints? -------------------------------------------- please e-mail Doug, N2BEG at kr25.L628910@kodako.kodak.com -------------------------------------------- Thanks es 73 Brad WB8YGG - From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:24:59 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP *** Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <3uv0ic$ndr@alva.ge.com> <3v13u3$2q8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <3v2jrm$hpo@news.usit.net> <3vieud$i0d@news.usit.net> <3vno7k$54c@news.usit.net> Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 11:36:13 GMT Lines: 24 priggins@usit.net (Patrick N. Riggins) wrote: :>Now if that means my dog is bigger than yours...I can run faster than :>you..etc..then I have the number of a shrink that you can see about :>your inferiority complex. Gee, I don't have the number of any shrinks...wonder why YOU keep one around? The joke is on you though, I don't have a dog. Anyway, at work today I will check the open squelch MDS on my 530 and let you know what the sensitivity level is. I doubt it will go all the way to .03uV. As far as the name calling goes I'll end it right here, you got me. You win. Feel better? ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!usenet From: priggins@usit.net (Patrick N. Riggins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP *** Date: 2 Aug 1995 11:40:35 GMT Organization: United States Internet, Inc. Lines: 28 Message-ID: <3vno7k$54c@news.usit.net> References: <3uv0ic$ndr@alva.ge.com> <3v13u3$2q8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <3v2jrm$hpo@news.usit.net> <3vieud$i0d@news.usit.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.194.172.23 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article , jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) says: >BTW: I bet your dog is bigger than mine...and that you can run >faster, jump higher, and leap tall buildings better than I can. Gosh, >Superman it sure is nice to meet you here on the net. >Jim Martin, WK1V Well, I don't know about your dog, nor your speed in the hurtles. I do not claim to be Superman because we already have one in Washington (Newt). I was merely relating an experience that I have had with the '530s that I have been able to test. I do not do 12DB SINAD tests because I don't want to bother with hooking all the stuff up. My communications analyzer will generate signals about anywhere and allow me to vary the output. I test the radio by generating a signal at 146.55000 mhz and injecting it into the antenna jack. This tests the receiver sensitivity from the very top of the chain. Then I start reducing the output and read on the CRT where the radio loses the test signal in microvolts (squelch off). The '530s lost the signal at 2.71uV whereas the '11R did not ever lose the signal, the generator would only go down to .03uV. That is the result of the tests I did on the radios I had, of course your mileage may vary. Now if that means my dog is bigger than yours...I can run faster than you..etc.. then I have the number of a shrink that you can see about your inferiority complex. -- Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU Knoxville, TN ** Have fun in life, it's your only chance. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.swt.edu!pirates.cs.swt.edu!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!nobody From: craigb@sdd.hp.com (Craig Bosworth) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/440 Mobile Radio Recommendation? Date: 2 Aug 1995 12:43:45 -0700 Organization: Hewlett Packard, San Diego Division Lines: 80 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vokhhINNfj@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com> References: <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com In article <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> longtran@ix.netcom.com (Long A. Tran ) writes: >I'm planning to get a dual band mobile radio. Any recommendations >will be appreciated. Well, I don't have any reccomendation, but I will share my experience with dualband mobiles. I have owned a Yaesu FT-5200, and a Kenwood TM-732. Here are my impressions of both: YAESU FT-5200 - Positive: 1. Nice receiver implementation. Significantly less intermod than the Kenwood or (heaven forbid) an HT. 2. Remote mount head quick releases. Which means that I can detach the control head/mic and stash it in my glove box when parked. 3. Built in duplexer. I use a dualband antenna, so this saved me ~$30 on buying a duplexer. 4. Simple user interface. YAESU FT-5200 - Negative: 1. Intermod. Even though it is better than the Kenwood, I still felt the need for a CTCSS (PL) decoder, a $60(?) option. 2. Few memories. I am spoiled on having enough memories to program all the channels I *might* be interested in. With the Yaesu, that is not possible (16 memories/band, I think). 3. No DTMF memories. 4. Can't switch bands from the mic. This is a nit, but it's something I'd really gotten used to on the Kenwood. 5. No AM aircraft receive. 6. A general lack of bells and whistles. Few scan modes, no memory reconfiguration, etc. KENWOOD TM-732 - Positive 1. Wealth of nice features: scan modes, memory reconfiguration, mic accessable features, DTMF memories, etc. 2. Plenty of memories. In my configuration I have about 70 memories total. 3. Excellent audio quality. KENWOOD TM-732 - Negative 1. Intermod. Squelch breaks sometimes due to intermod even *with* CTCSS decode turned on. 2. Very difficult user interface. Many overloaded keys, hidden functions, cryptic indications, etc. 3. No built in duplexer. 4. Some reliability concerns. My rig had an open ground to the Mic, very difficult to diagnose. My rig is also experiencing some receive feedback when the unit is very hot (>120 degrees F, I'd say). 5. Poor reputation Kenwood service. I have heard enough bad things about Kenwood service to make me afraid to send it to them. I use a local ham (hi Lew) for my repair work. 6. Nondetachable remote head mount. The control head is remote mountable, but once mounted, requires a screwdriver and a tiny electrical disconnect to remove. Not practical to remove for security purposes. 7. Non backlit mic buttons. Not a problem for me, but important to some. Many of the advantages listed above directly lead to some disadvantages on the same unit. For example, lots of features leads to a bad user interface. Yes, I *do* want to have my cake and eat it too :-). The bottom line is that when it came time to sell one of the rigs, I put the Kenwood on the market. BUT, when the buyer wanted to switch the deal and buy the Yaesu instead, I agreed. Despite all the gripes above, I am happy with my Kenwood. The lack of memories on the FT-5200 is almost a fatal flaw, but I was willing to live with that unit, too. Another point is that the rigs *are* different. You will want to find out what the differences are. As far as making an actual purchase goes, I'd advise you to buy a used unit from packet or rec.radio.swap. You can get a used late model dualbander for ~$500, a swignificant savings from purchasing new. And you will be able to sell the unit later for about the same price. Hope this helps. 73 de Craig -- Craig Bosworth, KD6WQH Hewlett Packard, San Diego Division craigb@sdd.hp.com kd6wqh@wb6dgr.#soca.ca.usa.na +1 619 655 8609 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:06 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!night.primate.wisc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hplabs!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!hpqmoea!dstock From: dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) Subject: Re: JRC JST-245 Reply Sender: news@hpqmoea.sqf.hp.com (SQF News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 13:26:05 GMT References: <199507271414.HAA06786@UCSD.EDU> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpqmocc.sqf.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard LTD, South Queensferry, Scotland X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.8] Lines: 96 M740166%SLVMA.PRofs@mdcgwy.mdc.COM wrote: : Fred, KE0ZG, wrote asking if anyone had a word of wisdom on : the JRC JST-245 HF/6 meter transceiver. : Here is my words of wisdom: : I think that 'any' rig produced now is very good. The equipment : of the 90's are all first rate when compared to the stuff : in the 70's. Some of the latest model HF radios may look hellishly impressive, but you really have to try some serious measurements to see what they can actually DO. There is still a spread from good to junk. As for the 70's, there was certainly some junk, but there were some rigs that can still hold their own with many current radios in terms of ability to communicate, though they lose badly in the flashing lights and memories stakes. From the late 70's early 80's there are the TR7 and Corsair for starters. On-air evaluation is often misleading as HF conditions are famously variable, yet people don't make allowances. The difference between open and closed bands is far larger than the difference between good and mediocre radios : But when you buy an 'Orphan' rig like the JRC, don't : expect to get must resale value on it. My experence is to stay : with the main stream manufactures, Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec or : Yaesu. JRC have been on the go from early this century, they are proud of it. They are one of the successful manufacturers of professional comms and navigation equipment. They have a good reputation for quality, and are proud of it too. Try buying one of their receivers second hand and you will discover two difficulties: 1) the prices are high 2) Few people with them want to sell them. Those "Orphans" are still with their families, and their ancestors go back a lot further than most other brands. : I know the ad's look good, I bought a Yaesu FTdx560 transceiver : from Spectronics (this is before Yaesu America came in) and I had all : kinds of troubles with service, parts and sold it for nothing just : to get rid of it. I'm not surprised. Adverts are always carefully designed to look good, but some of the radios advertised have been real lemons. Someone was offended only a few weeks ago when I point blank refused to even look at an FTdx400. If it had been someone just getting going in the hobby, and it had been all they could find that they could afford, I'd have done a lot to sort it out for them. I fix radios for fun, for friends and members of the local club. I do it for free so I reserve the right to avoid bottomless pits unless I feel charitable considerations are more important. : Wonder how many KDK 2 meters transceivers are : still out there without serivce. Here in Britain, there are a few KDK's. I've had a couple apart. No chance at all of decent service info, and usually the owner's handbook postage stamp sized diagram is long lost. Their circuitry is a bit, well, let's just say "Odd" in design. There are also "Standard" 2 metre sets around, but service info and spares are hard to get for this make. As you rightly suggest, the resale prices are rock bottom. Of course, someone with a reasonable background in amateur radio ought to be able to open one up and find their way around without much service info, and make a good attempt at fixing many faults with generally available parts. All bets are off when custom parts like microcontrollers are dead, of course. : Those are my 'words', any other opinion's? I think your concerns are important ones, Joe, though I'd personally be less worried about JRC than the "Big-3". JRC haven't been a big player in amateur transceiver circles (though they are the brand leader in HF receivers in, at least, my part of the world) so I suspect a lot of people are unaware of their size, history or reputation. Although I don't own any JRC equipment, I'd be happy enough to do so. As I seem to have been 100% nice to JRC, now might be the time to point out that I've seen a good number of their receivers where the tuning knob shaft bearing showed a lot of wear after heavy usage. OK, the radios still work fine, but, perhaps ball races would be better? Cheers David From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Ed Juge Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-900 -- Want User Opinions Date: 2 Aug 1995 13:36:57 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 8 Message-ID: <3vnv1p$sp3@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dd02-029.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I'm considering replacing my Kenwood TS-450S with a Yaesu FT-900. The Yaesu's removable panel looks like a big advantage in my Ford Explorer. However, I've only beeen able to locate one other user of the 900. Would sure appreciate comments from users on how they like it, what they like most and least, etc. Thanks... Ed Juge, W5TOO From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sun2.ccf.swri.edu!usenet From: Oz@SwRI.EDU (Rich Osman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: Tek 453 manual wanted - teman.inf [1/1] Date: 2 Aug 1995 13:48:13 GMT Organization: Southwest Research Institute Lines: 229 Message-ID: <3vnvmt$t5a@sun2.ccf.swri.edu> References: <3vm5ao$4e0@mrnews.mro.dec.com> Reply-To: Oz@SwRI.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.162.160.213 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; Boundary="*-*-*- Next Section -*-*-*" X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.4 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15334 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8681 --*-*-*- Next Section -*-*-* Content-Type: text/plain In article <3vm5ao$4e0@mrnews.mro.dec.com>, randolph@est.enet.dec.com (Tom Randolph) says: > > >Wanted: service manual for Tektronix 453 oscilloscope (older model portable, >dual-trace, 50 MHz, part solid-state, part "Nuvistor"). >Will pay any reasonable copying and mailing costs. > >-Tom Randolph N1OOQ randolph@est.enet.dec.com > or, if you're in New England: (508) 756 4520 and leave a message... Here's Filip M (I'll buy a vowel) Gieszczykiewicz Test Equipment Manual FAQ, It'll answer all of your questions. --*-*-*- Next Section -*-*-* Content-Type: Text/Plain To: From: Filip M Gieszczykiewicz Certify: N Subject: Re: (no subject) Date: Friday, July 28, 1995 at 6:19:47 pm CDT Attached: Headers.822 You (Rich Osman) wrote: > Didn't you author and post a test equipment manual acquisition FAQ? I > looked for it in your web pages and didn't see it. Greetings. It's in the FAQ index under : 'Manuals for/Repair of' in the Equipment & Repair section. I know, not very well worded, the index is only one thing among many that will change with the upload of new version RSN: -----------------chop-with-axe----------------chop-with-axe--------------------- WHERE CAN I GET A MANUAL/SCHEMATICS FOR EQUIPMENT? V2.06 [Mostly HP and Tektronix oriented] Contents: * Tektronix Manuals * Hewlett Packard (HP) Manuals * Various Test Equipment Manuals * Misc Articles/Info * Misc Trivia Contributors: Rich Osman, Michael Covington, Jim Mc Vein, Richard D. McRoberts, Jeff Gruszynski, James Walker, Bill Mayhew, Stanley Perkins, Mike Serafin, Thomas G Booth, and John De Armond _________________________________________________________________ TEKTRONIX MANUALS * Ed Matsuda Test Equipment Manuals P.O. Box 390613 San Diego, CA 92149 Tel: 1-619-479-0225 Fax: 1-619-479-1670 "He Sells HP and Tek Manuals" * Deane E. Kidd W7TYR 27270 S.W. Ladd Hill Road Sherwood, OR 97140 Tel: 1-503-625-7363 Mr. Kidd is a retired Tek engineer who sells old Tektronix manuals: For example, a 465 manual is $35. Also available, for $20, is Stan Griffith's "Oscilloscopes: Selecting and Restoring a Classic"... As reviewed by Wes: "I bought that one through Tucker Electronics and it is one good book for anyone who has an old Tek scope. It details how to troubleshoot them, where to find parts and most of all, it rates them as to thier serviceablity in today's electronics. It also covers the MANY plug-in's out there. I had no Idea how Many was there! Like a strain gauge pulg-in?? Good book and worth the money (as I own 4 old Tek scopes and love each of them dearly ;-)" * Bob Garcia Tel: 1-404-977-5701 Bob is a retired Tek engineer who refurbishes and sells scopes for spending money. A typical deal will be a 60 mhz transistorized tek scope for about $125. Anyone who attends hamfests in the southeast will recognize Bob as "Mr Scope." * R5-D3 Electronic Surplus Portland, OR Tel: (503) 774-6560 Ask for Bob Lee. [Older Tektronix 'scope stuff/plugins/manuals] If he doesn't have what you are looking for, he will know who to point you to here in the land of Tektronix. * Tektronics, Inc. P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 Tel: 1-800-426-2200 (best) Tel: 1-800-838-3553 Most older manuals are available as fische only. The paper versions are sky high if they're available. I paid $7 for a 561A manual, and $5 and $10 for the amp and timebase plug-in manuals. Newer scope manuals are about $25 on fische, and in excess of $100 for the paper version. I was able to find a surplus fische reader at the SW Bell surplus store for $10, so it's not to bad. HP is much better when it comes to pricing on their paper manuals :-( _________________________________________________________________ HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) MANUALS * Helwett Packard also sells manuals for [basic] instruments. If they don't have printed manuals anymore, they still try to stock the microfiche versions. In the US & Canada: 1-800-227-8164, 6AM-5PM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday. (Prices are between $25-$40 each for these ones when I looked, but this could change tomorrow. Call to get the latest prices) Tel: 1-800-227-8164 6AM-5PM Pacific Time, Monday-Friday Call to get the latest prices. Another number to try is: Tel: 1-800-452-4844 But it could be old. _________________________________________________________________ VARIOUS TEST EQUIPMENT MANUALS * Tucker Electronics Dallas, TX Tel: 1-800-527-4642 They are another good source of used manuals for older instruments. * Sevice Center Paramus NJ Tel: (201) 262-9550 They have Service/Information on Fluke meters. * Manuals Plus Tel: 1-206-531-8031 These folks deal in service manuals for test equipment: * Fair Radio Sales Lima, OH Tel: 1-419-223-2196 Tel: 1-419-227-6573 (old?) They carry some older manuals as well as tubes of all sorts. Call them and ask for a catalog. _________________________________________________________________ MISC ARTICLES/INFO * If I may blow my own horn for a moment, September 1994 issue of Electronics Now contains an article I wrote called, "New Life for Old Oscilloscopes," by Michael Covington, complete with a schematic of a Heath IO-12. * If you are looking for some obsure manual, you should just a hop skip and jump to THE ham radio mecca in Dayton, OH at the end of the month of April. There's no excuse available for not going. Things like weddings get postponed so hams can make it to the Hamvention. I'm sure you'll find manuals for the scope frame and all the plug-ins at Dayton. Cost is probably about $5 to $15 each. _________________________________________________________________ MISC TRIVIA _________________________________________________________________ This article compiled by . The most recent version is available on the WWW server http://www.paranoia.com/~filipg [Copyright] [Disclaimer] -----------------chop-with-axe----------------chop-with-axe--------------------- --*-*-*- Next Section -*-*-*-- Oz@SwRI.edu (Rich Osman) SwRI didn't say it, I did. (210) 522-5050 (w) (210) 699-1302 (h;v/msg/fax) From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!uw-beaver!uw-coco!nwfocus.wa.com!krel.iea.com!comtch!n0dh From: n0dh@comtch.iea.com (D.C. Henderson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience Date: 2 Aug 1995 13:59:09 GMT Organization: CompuTech Lines: 29 Message-ID: <3vo0bd$ii9@krel.iea.com> References: <3v5k30$14v@krel.iea.com> <3vaq6b$ndr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: comtch.iea.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] W8JI Tom (w8jitom@aol.com) wrote: : I think they are all good products, but I'm sure N0DH doesn't. He spends : all his time trashing MFJ! While some of their products are cheap or : poorly constructed, I think blanket critisism of every product they make : is a stupid tactic. Why Tom! 1) I'm really surprised at the personal attack...that's below your usual level "of I'm the expert on everything" stance don't you think. 2) Alas you are mis-informed about how I spend "all" my time. Actually I spend half my time running a very sucessful electronics manufacturing RF products plant for an OEM serviceing the utilities industry. As far as my Ham activities go I design and construct low band wire antennas. and then spend a fair amount of listening time on 160, 80 and 40 cw, where I have just under 700 band/countries confirmed. That and the honey do's leave me very little time to "trash" MFJ. In fact looking back seems like I may have spent less than 10 minutes in the last 6 months on that topic... On the other hand If you don't wanna know what I think then don't waste yout time reading it ;-) (fLAME SUIT ON!!!...GO FOR IT THOMAS..YOUR SERVE!) DIRTY (TOUNGUE IN CHEEK) DAVE N0DH From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.uwa.edu.au!bluering.cowan.edu.au!usenet From: st95169a@pilot.stu.cowan.edu.au (Gary Jones) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FM 900 Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 14:06:39 GMT Organization: Edith Cowan University Lines: 15 Message-ID: <3vo3vu$10ch@bluering.cowan.edu.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp32.cowan.edu.au X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.46 I'm writing this for a friend without net access, excuse me if i'm vague (his topic, not mine) My friend is looking for the source code/file for a Philips FM900 radio, he tells me to write that it's 8602 source code. Ring any bells with anyone? Please reply via email to st95169a@pilot.stu.cowan.edu.au Thanks, Gary. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: dnorris@gn2.getnet.COM (Dean Norris) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alnico DX-70 Date: 2 Aug 95 14:31:09 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 12 Message-ID: <199508021432.HAA27706@gn2.getnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I just purchased an Alinco DX-70 and wonder if there is a mod to expand XMIT range?? TIA Dean, K7NO /////////////////////////////////////// / ditdahdude K7NO / / dnorris@getnet.com - 71572.2126 CIS / / __________________________________ / /////////////////////////////////////// From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: longtran@ix.netcom.com (Long A. Tran ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2m/440 Mobile Radio Recommendation? Date: 2 Aug 1995 15:05:33 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tok1-15.ix.netcom.com Hi All, I'm planning to get a dual band mobile radio. Any recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. 73 KE6HGI From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!pa.dec.com!depot.mro.dec.com!nntpd.lkg.dec.com!csc32.enet.dec.com!k_appleman From: k_appleman@csc32.enet.dec.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC-737A, IC-738 Date: 2 Aug 1995 15:07:32 GMT Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation Lines: 4 Sender: k_appleman@csc32.enet.dec.com (Why don't they look???) Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vo4bk$7gi@nntpd.lkg.dec.com> Reply-To: k_appleman@csc32.enet.dec.com NNTP-Posting-Host: buddry.enet.dec.com X-Newsreader: mxrn 6.18-10 Does anyone know of any mods to the IC737a or 738. I have checked all of the public ftp sites and have found nothing on these 2 rigs. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.gmi.edu!msunews!gvsu!river.it.gvsu.edu!millsd From: "Daniel B. Mills" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 17:30:15 -0400 Organization: Grand Vally State University Lines: 10 Message-ID: References: <3upkce$ava@nnrp2.primenet.com> <3vkn7r$2i42@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: river.it.gvsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <3vkn7r$2i42@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> > > Ask for Phil... I always ask for him now. Great bunch of people there! > Yeah, thanks Phil. N8PPQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:14 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!newshub.nosc.mil!news!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet From: Bill Harwood Subject: Re: Controller Info??? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: To: djohnson@gray Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 17:36:02 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:Pine.SUN.3.91.950801164853.15106C-100000@gray Lines: 9 There is a repeater section in the Annual (sort of) CQ buyers guide. Most but not all are listed in there. Bill Harwood AB6DY P.S. How is the Owl Cafe? From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.gmi.edu!msunews!gvsu!river.it.gvsu.edu!millsd From: "Daniel B. Mills" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom service Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 17:38:26 -0400 Organization: Grand Vally State University Lines: 22 Message-ID: References: <3vksrk$q4l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <3vld3o$og0@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: river.it.gvsu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <3vld3o$og0@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> > >I have to compliment Icom factory service. They did a nice job and I > now > >have a radio that looks and works like new. > > > > Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, > > I have to agree. I have sent three radios in for repair to ICOM and > have received excellent service/response time > Mee Tooo, Those radios are SOLID, too! I have a 735, 229H, and an O-2at. They get beat up regularly. I really abuse those poor radios. Twice they've had to go in, (the 229 and the AT-?? matching tuner for the HF rig). I always get more than I expect at a much lower cost. And if I think to say that I'm in a hurry, they accommodate me! N8PPQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: screa@aol.com (Screa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Controller Info??? Date: 2 Aug 1995 17:47:22 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vorpa$in4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: screa@aol.com (Screa) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Just thought I would add - I love my ACC RC-96 repeater controller. Apparently the company no longer produces them, but it is a sweet controller. The price is a hard nut to crack (1200-1700), but worth the cost if that is the type of controller you are looking for. The autopatch works great. Also at one time I had a kenwood ts-440 hooked up remote base style, also worked great. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:16 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub6!daynews!ranger!news From: Greg Smith Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 149.25.48.52 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@ranger.daytonoh.attgis.com (News Administrative Login) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: AT&T Global Information Solutions References: <3uphn1$aeo@newsserv.grfn.org> <3v6mjl$193@ornews.intel.com> <3vmrt9$102k@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 18:21:05 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) Lines: 9 Does the RF problem that affects Rangers also apply to Explorers? -- Greg Smith AT&T Global Information Solutions Dayton, Ohio From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!bman.uucom.com!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: skulyov@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Sergei Kulyov) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Cardwell Condensor Co. info Date: 2 Aug 1995 19:36:44 -0400 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 10 Message-ID: <3vp26c$2eu@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi gang, I'm looking for address or fax of the Cardwell Condensor Co. which produced air vary capacitors. Appreciate for any help. 73! Sergei AA8OT, UA3AP From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!koala.uwec.edu!usenet From: dan drumm Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ROTOR - Channel master - old tv salvage Date: 2 Aug 1995 20:38:14 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Lines: 20 Message-ID: <3vonnm$3ho@koala.uwec.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lilith.uwec.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; OSF1 V3.2 alpha) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.antenna/6586-6685#3vljh1$ipk@newsbf02.news.aol.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:12519 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8687 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84222 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15344 Ground score! I found an antenna rotor, but have little not no info. Does anyone have/use/know about the channel master crown. I got it from someone who was reroofing --complete with tripod for the roof, but I do not have the controler, and I do not even know the voltage it needs (my guess is 12v). All I can see are the three wires used to control it. It is real old, but fits nicely into me new budget; it was free. ..any help or references appreciated. Dan Drumm N9VOX (general is comming real soon now, but I like this call!) drumm@uwec.edu Wishing you and extra hour each day. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: william@cortex.ama.ttuhsc.edu (Reddy Biggs) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ACC belly up ? Date: 2 Aug 1995 21:39:54 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 35 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu Hello all. I tried to call ACC to order a new AC-96 repeater controller two weeks ago. All I kept getting was an answering machine, and they NEVER returned any calls. I then sent then an EMail message saying that if the whole company was going on vacation, it would be nice to say when they were getting back so that customers like myself wouldn't get PO'd. I kept trying for a week, and now I get a message on their answering machine that they are 'exiting the amateur repeater controller business", and thanking everyone for 13 years of support. So have they gone belly up or what ? I was convinced that they had an excellent product, and I am surprised that they suddenly went out of business. Anybody have any info on ACC ? Thanks, Reddy Biggs ========================================================================= | | | | William C. Biggs , M.D. | william@cortex.ama.ttuhsc.edu | | 1900 South Coulter Drive | | | Amarillo, Texas 79106 | FCC Call: KC5JIF | | | | ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!CommSet From: mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca (Stephen Mallory) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mod Info for KW TM241A Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 22:26:32 AST Organization: VE9SHM Lines: 14 Message-ID: <950802222632.F75516@news.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynam02.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: CommSet NewsReader Ver: 01 Rev: 0033 Hello and thanks for reading this posting. I have the mod for the Kenwood TM241A that will permit me to transmit out of band. (I know, don't transmit out of band, its against the law.) Any way if you are familier with the mod, it says to cut the green jumber wire and install a diode as D209 on the control board. My question is this, where do you install the diode? There are no markings on the control board to indicate where D209 goes. Also does this mod really work, and if so how good or bad does it work? Any help would be appreciated. Steve mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!kaleka.seanet.com!gatkins.seanet.com!gatkins From: gatkins@gatkins.seanet.com (Guy Atkins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Drake R7: Troubleshooting help needed Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 00:39:26 GMT Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 29 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: gatkins.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] I have a very nice, "fully loaded" Drake R7 receiver that has suddenly started acting up. Can anyone give me any clues as to the problem(s) that may be causing the following symptoms: --"random counting" of the frequency display on the 3.5 MHz band switch position and on all *higher* bands. The synthesizer is unlocked while this is occuring, i.e. no stations received. --On some of the higher bandswitch positions, the display just shows the decimal point or maybe that plus 2-3 digits. Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons sometimes causes all digits to come back on and show random counting. --the 3.5 MHz bandswitch position is the only one acting up that returns to normal if I press the DOWN button. But it is always in random counting when I first switch to it. --radio operation BELOW the 3.5 MHz bandswitch position is just fine, thank you! I thought maybe a dirty connector was the culprit, so I treated EVERY connector and PCB pin to a treatment of Caig Labs' Cramolin, but to no effect. I also suspected that the Digital Control Board was not getting the correct binary data from the bandswitches, so I checked for high-low voltages at the appropriate pins on the motherboard. Nada there, too. Any guidance would be appreciated! 73, Guy From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!spool.mu.edu!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alnico DX-70 Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 00:41:42 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: <199508021432.HAA27706@gn2.getnet.com> Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: dnorris@gn2.getnet.COM Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:199508021432.HAA27706@gn2.getnet.com Lines: 9 You are the first!!!! What did you have to pay for it? If you don't mind telling. Thanks, Bill Harwood From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: ABYA56A@prodigy.com (Harry Goeller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Compaq Computer info Date: 3 Aug 1995 00:54:28 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vp6o4$2s0a@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> References: <3vddad$fb9@krel.iea.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Ctl-Alt-Insert is another commony entry into Setup, my current Compaq requires F10 when the cursor moves to upper right corner. 73, Harry N4HG From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (J.Fitter BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE:best antenna for an HT Date: 3 Aug 1995 02:48:10 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Asia, Semiconductor Finance Lines: 44 Message-ID: <3vpdda$o94@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <3vm5bd$csr@nnrp1.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <3vm5bd$csr@nnrp1.primenet.com>, goodwin@Primenet.Com says... > >In a message dated 07-31-95, glyle@io.seas.ucla.edu said to All: > >glyle>As far as telescoping antennas go, I tried a AEA "hot rod" antenna. It >glyle>seemed to work better than the Icom rubber antenna, but when I hooked it >glyle>to my SWR analyzer I couldn't get the meter to unpin (swr 3:1++) anywhere >glyle>on the ham band. The Hotrod now resides in the junk drawer. > Remeber the AEA Hotrod is a 5/8 wave antenna meaning that it requires a ground-plane to resonate effectively. Likely, the little HT is hardly a sufficient groundplane hence the 3:1 vswr. I've found the MFJ "Super Gainer" to be an excellent telescoping antenna. It is a half-wave end-fed antenna meaning it does not require a ground plane to achieve a decent match. It achieves a match via loading coil at the base, but the coil is much tougher than the AEA hotrod. The coil is in a metal sealed can making it very durable, The telescoping whip can unscrew from the coil for replacement (mfj sells them for about 4 bucks). So, if you break it you can fix it. Further, it is a bit shorter than a 5/8 wave antenna. Lastly, the power rating is 10 or 15 watts making it usable even on some mobile rigs as a "back of the set" antenna. Shortening the whip makes a good antenna throughout the 144-160 Mhz band and I've used it at 154 Mhz with good results. -- 73 from Joe BV2/N0IAT in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF (Japan) KA0ZDH (novice) YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!info.ucla.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!herbr From: herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) Subject: Best way to ground 2nd story shack help? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 07:51:34 GMT Lines: 26 Sender: herbr@netcom20.netcom.com Subject: Best way to ground 2nd story shack help? Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Summary: Keywords: I am force to have my shack (HF & VHF) loacted on the second floor on a 2 story house. MY water pipes are a mix of copper and PVC, and I am looking for the best method to provide a good ground system. I have purchased some of the copper foil (Gordon West stuff), but if I run that from my shack to an earth ground outside, it will probably be a 50-60 foot run. Is this ok, or is there a better way to do this? I am very concerned about creating TVI / RFI, plus I want to have the best ground possible under the circumstances. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any suggestions / comments on the best way to approach this. Thanks & 73's Herb - KG6OK -- herbr@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!purdue!yuma!lamar.ColoState.EDU!not-for-mail From: galen@lamar.ColoState.EDU (Watts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-700A Date: 3 Aug 1995 09:55:54 -0600 Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 32 Message-ID: <3vqria$5kjb@lamar.ColoState.EDU> References: <3vqnv2$5u5@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lamar.acns.colostate.edu In article <3vqnv2$5u5@crcnis3.unl.edu> enick@unlinfo.unl.edu (eugene nick) writes: >Does any out there have a Kenwood TS-700a 2m all mode rig and how do >you like it?? Comments please..... What I like about it: 1. VFO uses a variable cap, not synth'ed. 2. AC and DC capable. 3. Mic gains readily accessable (under top panel). 4. It was cheap (<$200). 5. TX switching output is a relay contact, easier to interface with strange gear. What I don't like. 1. Not very sensitive RX. I've added a mast-mount preamp, so this is no longer an issue. 2. Only 10 watts out. (I bought a Ramsey amp kit and I can get 40 watts). 3. Can't do split VFO operation, unless you use a crystal instead of VFO 2. 4. It's kinda big'n'heavy. 5. Doing CTCSS tones looks like major surgery, but I don't use it for FM. 6. VFO scale is hard to be precise with, but no one ever operates on the same freq as anybody else. All in all, I think it was one of my better radio investments. You can get the Ramsey 2m preamp and build it in to the rig (where I started), and it works almost as well as a mast-mount preamp. It's not worth more than $200, even if it's been in the box for 15 years ;-). Galen, KF0YJ Colo. 2m SSB net, Monday eve @ 8:00pm (MT) on 144.220, usually from DN-70. Net control follows the clock minute hand (i.e, looking east at 8:15, west at 8:45). From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!epur01.comm.mot.com!user From: epur01@email.mot.com (Don Burns) Subject: *** Looking for J-38 *** Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 11:10:41 -0400 Message-ID: Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 145.2.100.52 Lines: 13 After being inactive for a few years it appears that I have losty my old J-38 key. Does anyone have a lead on where to find one? They appear to be scarce. Thanks. -- Don Burns \ Motorola E-Mail: epur01 Motorola Inc. \ Internet:epur01@email.mot.com North American Radio Systems Divn \ Voice: 305-723-5518 Plantation, FL U.S.A. \ Fax: 305-723-4343 X.400: /c=us/admd=attmail/prmd=motorola/g=don/s=burns/ddt=id/ddv=epur01/ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!usenet From: priggins@usit.net (Patrick N. Riggins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP *** Date: 3 Aug 1995 11:24:28 GMT Organization: United States Internet, Inc. Lines: 31 Message-ID: <3vqblc$a6d@news.usit.net> References: <3uv0ic$ndr@alva.ge.com> <3v13u3$2q8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <3v2jrm$hpo@news.usit.net> <3vieud$i0d@news.usit.net> < NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.194.172.23 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ >Gee, I don't have the number of any shrinks...wonder why YOU keep one >around? - Yellow pages baby (back of the phone book for those in Rio Linda) >The joke is on you though, I don't have a dog. - Then why did you say that mine was bigger than yours ??? >Anyway, at work today I will check the open squelch MDS on my 530 and >let you know what the sensitivity level is. I doubt it will go all >the way to .03uV. > >As far as the name calling goes I'll end it right here, you got me. >You win. Feel better? - Boy, some people start something then try to blame others for it. - Anyway, I think Yaesu put in some kind of pad in the receiver chain to cut down on the intermod problem they were having. I think that is why the sensitivity was way down in mine and my friend's. I even "real world" tested it on simplex and a friend's Alinco was kicking my '530's rearend. I decided then to sell it and get an 11R. Didn't really use the 70 cm side anyway (except for 800 mhz and I have a Motorola for that). -- 73's Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU Knoxville, TN From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience Date: 3 Aug 1995 11:52:53 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vqrcl$5q0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vo0bd$ii9@krel.iea.com> Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com That's ok Dave. I don't mind. But think about this. How would you feel if someone that never even owned one of your particular products sat outside your door telling people all you sold was junk??? If you don't OWN that particular DSP, how can your data be accurate?? That is my point. I'm sorry if you chain got yanked! ;-) 73 Tom From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!teleport.com!radio From: radio@teleport.com (FBenterprises) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FBenterprises Web Page Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 12:07:10 Organization: FBenterprises Lines: 14 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-vanc2-27.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Just a quick announcement of FBenterprises new Web Page. FBenterprises sells Amateur Radio Publications, including Repeater Maps, and the full line of ARRL Publications (at a DISCOUNT!). The URL for the page is: http://www.teleport.com/~radio/ham.html Thank you! 73! Bob Martin N7JXN FBenterprises From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:28 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!csusys.ctstateu.edu!white_hae From: white_hae@csusys.ctstateu.edu Subject: Help diagnosing AEA FAX II problems Message-ID: <1995Aug3.071654.1@csusys.ctstateu.edu> Lines: 4 Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Organization: JvNCnet Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 12:16:54 GMT I'm looking for some suggestions on how to test an AEA FAX II demodulator that seems to have failed. Thx es 73 de N1QVE/Harry hwhite@arrl.org From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: mgillie@nando.net (Miles Gillie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ACC Controller Firmware in Public Domain?? Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 13:27:30 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 4 Message-ID: <3vqioq$suc@parsifal.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail805.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 ACC's answering machine says their firmware will sonn be available in public domain. Has anyone seen this yet? They use Compuserve so it may show up there first. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!uunet.ca!news.uunet.ca!mmic!connectmmic.net!ggournay From: ggournay@connectmmic.net (guy gournay) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: would like to buy a used TS140S KENWOOD Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 14:03:35 und Organization: Connection MMIC inc. Lines: 1 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-142.connectmmic.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] call me at email address; ggournay@connectmmic.net From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!crcnis3.unl.edu!unlinfo.unl.edu!enick From: enick@unlinfo.unl.edu (eugene nick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-700A Date: 3 Aug 1995 14:54:26 GMT Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3vqnv2$5u5@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: unlinfo.unl.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Does any out there have a Kenwood TS-700a 2m all mode rig and how do you like it?? Comments please..... -- HERE'S TO A LONG LIFE AND MERRY ONE! A QUICK DEATH AND A EASY ONE A GOOD LOVER AND A TRUE ONE A COLD BEER AND ANOTHER ONE!!! From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.chattanooga.net!usenet From: brucew@chattanooga.net (Bruce Wilkey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Software for Used Equp. Tracking Date: 3 Aug 1995 15:24:11 GMT Organization: HHCA Lines: 16 Message-ID: <3vqpmr$n3@news.chattanooga.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: portb00.chattanooga.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 I have just completed a Windows program to facilitate the tracking of used and consignment equipment. If you sell any quantity of such equipment and hate the hassle of keeping up with it - and a mailing list to customers interested in such equipment, this may be of interest to you. This program keeps up with equipment onhand, equipment sold, consignment information, allows discount pricing, AND prints mailing labels to either one-up matrix labels or full page laser labels (Avery #5331) so you can tell folks what you currently have onhand.. Entering equipment is "point & click" and reports are available on demand. BEST OF ALL, you cannot beat the price: $49.95 incl shipping. For more information, e-mail me at brucew@chattanooga.net From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!nemo!hlester From: hlester@nemo.as.arizona.edu (Howard Lester) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: best antenna for an HT Date: 3 Aug 1995 15:25:27 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 15 Message-ID: <3vqpp7$cbm@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <3vm5bd$csr@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3vpdda$o94@tilde.csc.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nemo.as.arizona.edu In article <3vpdda$o94@tilde.csc.ti.com> fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (J.Fitter BV/N0IAT) writes: >> >Remeber the AEA Hotrod is a 5/8 wave antenna meaning >that it requires a ground-plane to resonate >effectively. Likely, the little HT is hardly a >sufficient groundplane hence the 3:1 vswr. >-- >73 from Joe BV2/N0IAT in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. The AEA Hot Rod is 1/2 wave, not 5/8 wave. Therefore, it does NOT require a groundplane. Howard Lester KE7QJ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:32 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!ppp113.cac.psu.edu!dlr13 From: dlr13@psu.edu (Doug Ripka) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need help w/ Motorola Svc. Monitor Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 17:06:16 GMT Organization: CAC Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp113.cac.psu.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Hello all, I have a Motorola Service Monitor, model S-1079A, made in the early 1970's by Systron Donner. The frequency counter works, the converter works, the synthesizer works, but the receiver and deviation monitor does not. I get hiss out of the speaker, but no other audio when I bring a keyed HT near the input antenna, even though I can pick myself up on a scanner halfway across the room. Any ideas? Anyone with a manual for this beast that they would be willing to part with or photocopy? Thanks Doug KA3TTQ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: tculin@teleport.com (Ted Culin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC-737A, IC-738 Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 17:10:23 GMT Organization: Comport Computers Lines: 10 Message-ID: <3vr022$155@maureen.teleport.com> References: <3vo4bk$7gi@nntpd.lkg.dec.com> Reply-To: tculin@teleport.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx3-37.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 k_appleman@csc32.enet.dec.com wrote: >Does anyone know of any mods to the IC737a or 738. I have checked all of the >public ftp sites and have found nothing on these 2 rigs. There is a mod for the 737A for out of band transmit and it involves cutting a diode on the logic board. Drop me an E-mail and I'll forward the info to you if your interested. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!news.utdallas.edu!corpgate!crchh327.rich.bnr.ca!b4pph13e!cnc23a From: cnc23a@b4pph13e.bnr.ca (Ken Edwards) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Controller Firmware in Public Domain?? Date: 3 Aug 1995 17:30:40 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Canada Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vr140$l8t@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> References: <3vqioq$suc@parsifal.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: b4pph13e.bnr.ca In article <3vqioq$suc@parsifal.nando.net>, mgillie@nando.net (Miles Gillie) writes: |> ACC's answering machine says their firmware will sonn be available in |> public domain. Has anyone seen this yet? They use Compuserve so it may |> show up there first. |> If someone finds these, PLEASE post an FTP site these can by found !!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- ====================================================================== Ken M. Edwards, PE Bell Northern Research, Research Triangle Park, NC (919) 991-4769 email: cnc23a@bnr.ca Ham: N4ZBB Packet: n4zbb@n1gmv.nc DX PacketCluster (tm) Node : W4DW All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer or co-workers, family, friends, congress, or president. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.ysu.edu!yfn.ysu.edu!aq760 From: aq760@yfn.ysu.edu (Ben Slagle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DJ-180T Question Date: 3 Aug 1995 18:07:30 GMT Organization: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH Lines: 6 Message-ID: <3vr393$pi8@news.ysu.edu> Reply-To: aq760@yfn.ysu.edu (Ben Slagle) NNTP-Posting-Host: yfn.ysu.edu In the instruction manual for my Alinco DJ-180T, it says the unit can receive from 130-170 MHz. I can only get 144.00-147.99 MHz. Is there a way to enable reception of more frequencies? From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:35 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!netcom.com!mdowning From: mdowning@netcom.com (Mark A. Downing) Subject: Re: Compaq Computer info Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <3vddad$fb9@krel.iea.com> <3vp6o4$2s0a@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 18:18:58 GMT Lines: 21 Sender: mdowning@netcom8.netcom.com the best way (and the most common) to access the Cmos is thru the Compaq setup disk. Nearly every compaq machine older than the past few years will require it. --Mark Harry Goeller (ABYA56A@prodigy.com) wrote: : Ctl-Alt-Insert is another commony entry into Setup, my current Compaq : requires F10 when the cursor moves to upper right corner. : 73, : Harry : N4HG -- ****************************************************************************** The opinions expressed in the above message may not necessarily be relevant to anything at any time. They are simply my own...... mdowning@netcom.com, mdown@rdatasys.com, Amateur Radio Call - KE6NNP ****************************************************************************** From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!pasteur.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Question about Super Morse ? Date: 3 Aug 1995 19:28:43 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vrm3b$e6v@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com How do I get super morse to generate multiple choice questions for the tests it generates ? This is the type of test I will be taking to upgrade to General & I want to get used to it. Thanks ! Buddy10@aol.com (Scott Powell) KD6GPV Tech. Plus since 1995 Nickel dime shoeshine,don't let your meat loaf ! From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: 4z9chb@pc.4z7aba.ampr.ORG (Miller Ohad) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ham-Radio-Outlet (HRO) FAX??? Date: 3 Aug 95 19:52:27 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 15 Message-ID: <63286@pc.4z7aba.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hi there, Does someone of the you, gang, has a FAX number of one of the stores of Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)??? TIA, Ohad Miller. -- ********************************************* Ohad Miller, 4Z9CHB Packet: 4Z9CHB @ 4X4HF.ISR.MDLE InterNet: 4z9chb @ haifa.ampr.org gt6011 @ junior10.technion.ac.il Micro-Sats: 4X4HF @ UO-22, KO-23, KO-25 ********************************************* From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!goodwin From: goodwin@Primenet.Com (Larry Goodwin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE:BEST ANTENNA FOR AN HT Date: 3 Aug 1995 20:51:47 GMT Organization: Primenet Lines: 42 Message-ID: <3vrct3$eal@nnrp1.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr3.primenet.com In a message dated 08-03-95, fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.co said to All: fitr%mimi>Remeber the AEA Hotrod is a 5/8 wave antenna meaning fitr%mimi>that it requires a ground-plane to resonate fitr%mimi>effectively. Likely, the little HT is hardly a fitr%mimi>sufficient groundplane hence the 3:1 vswr. Incorrect. The AEA Hotrod is 1/2 wave, and does not require a ground plane. And as I said, mine has a 1.2:1 SWR in the middle of the band. fitr%mimi>I've found the MFJ "Super Gainer" to be an excellent fitr%mimi>telescoping antenna. It is a half-wave end-fed fitr%mimi>antenna meaning it does not require a ground plane to fitr%mimi>achieve a decent match. It achieves a match via fitr%mimi>loading coil at the base, but the coil is much fitr%mimi>tougher than the AEA hotrod. The coil is in a metal fitr%mimi>sealed can making it very durable, The telescoping fitr%mimi>whip can unscrew from the coil for replacement (mfj fitr%mimi>sells them for about 4 bucks). So, if you break it fitr%mimi>you can fix it. Further, it is a bit shorter than a fitr%mimi>5/8 wave antenna. Lastly, the power rating is 10 or 15 fitr%mimi>watts making it usable even on some mobile rigs as a fitr%mimi>"back of the set" antenna. Shortening the whip makes fitr%mimi>a good antenna throughout the 144-160 Mhz band and fitr%mimi>I've used it at 154 Mhz with good results. Sounds nice. How much does MFJ get for the Super Gainer? I generally try to avoid MFJ gear (let's face it, their QC is non-existent!) but I have an open mind! I've never had a problem with my Hotrods, but they do strike me as being kind of fragile. A more durable equivalent would be welcome. *************************************************************************** * Larry Goodwin KC6WOG * reply to... INTERNET: goodwin@primenet.com * * 73 es gud DX * AX25 PACKET: kc6wog@wb6wfh#soca.ca.usa * * --... ...-- * Better Living Through Sound Effect Editing * *************************************************************************** --- þ MR/2 2.03 NR þ Windows? Homey don't play that! From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.bc.net!unixg.ubc.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.sas.ab.ca!freenet.edmonton.ab.ca!morganp From: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: ### I need info/mods on Kenwood TH-22AT Handhelds Followup-To: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Date: 3 Aug 1995 21:14:08 GMT Organization: Edmonton Freenet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Lines: 30 Message-ID: <3vre70$4t4@news.sas.ab.ca> References: <3vir8f$3i1@comet.np.ac.sg> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet.edmonton.ab.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2.3] Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:40723 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15379 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84289 Wong Shiong Chuen (93102208@comet.np.ac.sg) wrote: : I'm interested in purchasing a TH-22AT, however, silly as this may sound, I : need mods for it. : I need to restrict it to RX and TX from 144-146 -ONLY-. It's a requirement : by our licencing here (Singapore) before the equiptment can be 'type : approved'. Long story, I shan't go into it. : Preferably, a mod that can be reversed. : Oh yes, I'd also like the mods for expanded RX/TX if any are available, and : if there are any keypad mods/tricks. : This is posted to r.r.swap as I'd like to know if there are any technical : manuals or the like for the TH-22AT where I can purchase to help me figure : out how to restrict the RX/TX if possible. : Alternatively, anyone knows of any nice HTs that can be restricted to 100% : TX/RX from 144-146 only? : Thanks for any info. Try the Radio Shack HTX-202. -- 73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" ----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!agis!ns2.mainstreet.net!ftp.netgate.net!ng62.netgate.net!user From: rtm@ftp.netgate.net (Bob Martin N6MZV) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DTMF ? What are the freqs' of the tones Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 21:17:39 -0700 Organization: NetGate Communications Lines: 26 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <3vlion$hk@usenet.rpi.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ng62.netgate.net In article <3vlion$hk@usenet.rpi.edu>, reidj@rpi.edu wrote: > Can anyone tell me the freq of each tone generated by a DTMF pad? Thanks > > Jim REid > Keywords: 1209 1336 1477 1633 697 1 2 3 A 770 4 5 6 B 852 7 8 9 C 941 * 0 # D Hope this helps. Each key generates a pair of tones 73- -- Bob Martin N6MZV * rtm@ftp.netgate.net From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!tivoli.tivoli.com!usenet From: Tim Deagan Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DJ-582T as first HT Date: 3 Aug 1995 21:18:12 GMT Organization: thInk AgAIn services Lines: 45 Message-ID: <3vreek$2bu@tivoli.tivoli.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tivoli.tivoli.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) I am taking my Tech class test this weekend... (and feel good about it thanks to the practice exams at http://w5ac.tamu.edu/ham-exam.html , plus "You're Talking Now' from the ARRL and 'All About VHF Amateur Radio' by William Orr W6SAI. I promised myself I'd learn real theory and not just memorize answers.) Anyway, I want to purchase a dual band as my first HT and am considering the Alinco DJ-582T (street pricing at $399). DJ-582T, Dual Band 2m/440 Transceiver Features Include: 2W output on 2m & 70cm. 5W w/ the opt. EBP-22 battery. Built-in CTCSS encoder/decoder. Full-duplex, cross-band repeater capability. 40 memory channels (any combination VHF and UHF). Separate volume and squelch controls for each band. Back-lit keypad. Receives 135-174 & 420-470MHz. AM 118-136MHz. Easy mod for MARS and CAP ops.(proper license req). Bigger bold keypad buttons than DJ-580T. Easier to grasp control knobs than DJ-580T. Bright red TX LED. Accelerated scanning speed. AM aircraft RX standard. LCD will display memory frequency of channel number. Custom molded antenna. (thanks to HRO for the description, http://www.hamradio.com/) Any comments? Alternatives I should consider in the same price ballpark? Accessories I should not try to live without? Best bet in the next price level? Thanks in advance! --Tim ,----, <> ReV.TiM <> .----. { <> /--------------------------------------------------\ <> } `--( tim@thinkagain.com http://www.fc.net/~tdeagan )--' `--------------------------------------------------' From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.bnl.gov!news From: news@bnlux1.bnl.gov (Usenet news) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 questions Date: 3 Aug 1995 21:30:01 GMT Organization: Brookhaven National Laboratory Lines: 9 Message-ID: <3vrf4p$g8n@sun20.ccd.bnl.gov> References: <3uaass$rv6@nspace.cs.ucsb.edu> <3umaf4$gpm@news.ccit.arizona.edu> <1995Jul27.191818.26718@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: bnlux1.bnl.gov I have been following this thread as I have a 404 and while it does get warm it never gets too hot to handle. I wonder why no one has suggested measuring the SWR which by the way is terrible with the stnd rubber duck. 73 n2zcz...... From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!night.primate.wisc.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!koala.uwec.edu!usenet From: dan drumm Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Dentron tuner (instruction / pay too much?) Date: 3 Aug 1995 22:31:10 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Lines: 30 Message-ID: <3vrine$q44@koala.uwec.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lilith.uwec.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; OSF1 V3.2 alpha) To: drumm@uwec.edu X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15381 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84293 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8715 I bought a Dentron (model jr.) antenna tuner for $30.00 US. at a hamfest. Did I pay too much? I was going to use it with a heath HW100, -- now I know I also need an swr meter. oops, here comes yet another purchase. Nevertheless, I would gratefully pay cost + postage + thank-you-very-very-much for the photocoppied manual. Other than that, I would like to just get a quick overview on how to get up and running with the thing. It has one meter, and two knobs: (and no instructions): #1 transmitter match a,b,c,d,e,f... switch. #2 antenna match variable. The back has tx in, ant out, ballenced out, and unballenced out. any help greatly appreciated. If you have the manual, please contact me at drumm@uwec.edu. Thanks! Dan Drumm N9VOX Wishing you an extra hour each day! From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: steve6920@aol.com (Steve6920) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: Dentron tuner (instruction / pay too much Date: 3 Aug 1995 22:47:21 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 26 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vs1np$i65@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vrine$q44@koala.uwec.edu> Reply-To: steve6920@aol.com (Steve6920) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15390 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84307 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8723 Hi Dan, If that is the tuner I am thinking about, it has a meter on the front which indicates relative power (with a pot on the back to adjust sensitivity. I have used the Dentron tuners for several years (both the Jr. Tuner and the much larger MT-2000A. I haven't had one bit of problems with them. To operate the tuner, you set the bandswitch and then adjust both the transmitter and antenna capacitors for the best match. You can get a rough idea by adjusting for maximum background receiver noise. The settings will obviously change depending on the antenna you are using. The only rule of thumb is the lower the letter setting on the bandswitch, the more inductor you are switching in and the lower the operating frequency. The is a post on the back for the single wire antenna to which you would hook a long wire or random wire antenna. If you are using balanced feedline, you would put a jumper between the single wire post and one post of the balanced output. There should be a dotted line on the back indicating where this jumper should be placed. In addition, if you are using the tuner on low frequencies and have a hard time matching the antenna, you may want to put this jumper in as the addition of the balun in the circuit will help tune low frequency long wires. If you will verifiy you have the Jr. Monitor tuner, I have the manual and can copy it for you. You can send me E-mail with an address. 73's Steve From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!atlintl.port.net!amrad From: amrad@atl-intl.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Dentron MLA2500 linear amp incl 10-m Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 23:05:53 UNDEFINED Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 9 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: atlintl.port.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #1] I have a never-used Dentron MLA2500 linear amplifier which includes 10-meter band. It has never been powered on, and I am thinking of selling it, since one cannot use it in a city. Bids (or other comments) are invited to be sent to amrad@atl-intl.com. Regards, David From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: carlislec@aol.com (CARLISLE C) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ss-9000 manual Date: 3 Aug 1995 23:26:12 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vs40k$j54@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: carlislec@aol.com (CARLISLE C) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Neil Imight be able to help .Iknow someone who has that unit but Idon't know if he has what you want. I'll check and e-mail you when I find out 73 de wd5ebs craig From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!vodka.intele.net!logan3.intele.net!bneville From: bneville@intele.net (Bill Neville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Cushman CE-6 Service Monitor Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 23:43:58 UNDEFINED Organization: Metrocomm Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: logan3.intele.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] I need a book for a Cushman CE-6 Service Monitor. I also need the books for the CE-6 deviation scope and the broadband front end. My CE-6 has a dim deviation scope, probably just a tube, and intermittently goes out of lock. Thanks in advance. Bill Wa7kmf From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:45 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: Compaq Computer info X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <3vddad$fb9@krel.iea.com> <3vp6o4$2s0a@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 00:06:04 GMT Lines: 15 Harry Goeller (ABYA56A@prodigy.com) wrote: : Ctl-Alt-Insert is another commony entry into Setup, my current Compaq : requires F10 when the cursor moves to upper right corner. : 73, : Harry : N4HG Check with www.compaq.com. they have a help facility you can email to . -- Steve n4lq@iglou.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!news.ssd.intel.com!news.jf.intel.com!news From: Scott Rider Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New 8500 ques Date: 4 Aug 1995 01:31:48 GMT Organization: Intel Architecture Labs Lines: 9 Message-ID: <3vrta4$ods@news.jf.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: srider.jf.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I haven't been paying attention, can someone post a quick reply? Is there a possibility of 800-950 Mhz receive on the new Yaesu unit? Non-US version? Thanks & 73s KC7IQR Scott Rider scott_rider@ccm.jf.intel.com - FT-530 surgeon. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!cisco-slip88 From: msl7k@virginia.edu (Melissa or Ed Lang) Subject: Re: Whats a good beginner HF radio? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cisco-slip88.acc.virginia.edu Message-ID: Sender: usenet@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU Organization: University of Virginia X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 References: Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 01:49:00 GMT Lines: 41 In article , hmm@netcom.com (hmm) wrote: >I am interested in getting an HF radio. >I have my tech plus and am working on my general. > Congrats on your ticket! >My biggest issue is MONEY. > Mine too! >I have seen an HF radio advertised for $549 that puts out 50 watts, and > has modules for 30 bucks a piece for the different bands. >This isnt bad. > The rig is the Scout, made in the USA by Ten-Tec. I am going to order one tomorrow. The rig is not anywhere as nice as say a Kenwood TS-850 which is my first choice (had one a while back) but the Scout dosen't cost $1700.00 either. Keyer built in and 50W will be plenty for most all of your contacts. The next step would be a legal limit amp after getting your Extra! The rig is small and I kept getting my fingers between the VFO and the switches under it. Not a problem I can't live with. Good luck and let me know which rig you get. Ed >Other than that, the cheapest ive seen is around 800 bucks for an > 160-10 radio. > >I dont really like the idea of buying used because alot of times you dont >know what your getting. > >There are kits through ramsey, and a couple other companies (MFJ?) that >are low power, and only a single band, but I dont know if these are any >good. > >Does anyone have any suggestions? > >Any replies are greatly appriciated! > >Thanks! > From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!grian!morris From: morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202? Message-ID: <1995Aug4.034834.19289@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA References: <3ve83k$cdu@news.sas.ab.ca> <3vegqo$ao4@alpha.sky.net> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 03:48:34 GMT Lines: 17 rfisher@sky.net writes: >morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () wrote: >>Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that >>would allow me to receive out of band? >NO!!! Anyone who tells you differently either does not know what he >is talking about, or is trying to get you to destroy your HT. There >are no mods for extending rx or tx ranges. The radio was specifically designed so that it can;t be modified. Several have been trashed in the attempt. Like "rfisher" says, there are no mods available. -- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ab376 From: ab376@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Mike Ligeza) Subject: Kenwood 830S Message-ID: Sender: ab376@freenet2.carleton.ca (Mike Ligeza) Reply-To: ab376@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Mike Ligeza) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 07:34:01 GMT Lines: 15 I am looking for the Service Manual (not the Instruction Manual) for the Kenwood TS 830S. Any assistance would be appreciated. Regards Mike -- ############################################################################## Mike Ligeza Snr.- VE3UIL Ottawa, Ontario Canada From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!barracuda.dadd.ti.com!wasmir.tipi.ti.com!wasmir From: wasmir@dlep1.itg.ti.com (Wasmir Robeves) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FTP site for latest version of SUPER MORSE ? Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 09:08:45 +8 Organization: Texas Instruments Philippines Lines: 17 Message-ID: References: <3vglc8$7ms@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wasmir.tipi.ti.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] In article <3vglc8$7ms@newsbf02.news.aol.com> buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) writes: >From: buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) >Subject: FTP site for latest version of SUPER MORSE ? >Date: 30 Jul 1995 15:08:56 -0400 >Where can I FTP the latest version of Super Morse from ? Please e-mail me. >Thanks ! > Buddy10@aol.com (Scott Powell), Nickel dime shoeshine,don't let your >meat loaf ! Hello. I got my SuperMorse Version 4.15 from a German FTP site which I can't recall anymore (that was last year). I have the zip-file copy of it and I can send it to you as uuencoded file if you wish. 73 de DU2BBH (Wasmir). From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:50 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!ub!galileo.cc.rochester.edu!fermi.nsrl.rochester.edu!skulski From: skulski@fermi.nsrl.rochester.edu Subject: Looking for BUZ 332A specs/info. Message-ID: <1995Aug4.112218.1@fermi.nsrl.rochester.edu> Lines: 21 Sender: news@galileo.cc.rochester.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: nsrlc6.nsrl.rochester.edu Organization: Nuclear Structure Research Laboratory Date: 4 Aug 95 11:22:18 -0500 Lines: 21 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8735 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15404 Hi: I have got a broken DC power supply, whose only problem seems to be a blown BUZ 332A power FET transistor. I tried to either buy such a transistor, or to find a replacement, but weird enough I cannot find it in any catalog. I even asked my friend in Europe to check it for me, but he could find only BUZ 330 and BUZ 331. So, my questions are: 1. is there any US mail-order source, which would offer BUZ 332A? 2. what is the replacement for BUZ 332A (close replacement) ? 3. anybody knows the specs of BUZ 332A? Please e-mail to skulski@nsrl.rochester.edu Excuse me for taking bandwidth in this newsgroup. I could not locate any other newsgroup dealing with electronic parts, this one seemed to be the closest I could find. Thank you in advance for info. Wojtek From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:51 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!caen!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!cisco-slip3 From: msl7k@virginia.edu (Melissa or Ed Lang) Subject: Ten-Tec Scout (555) Opinion Pse. X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cisco-slip3.acc.virginia.edu Message-ID: Sender: usenet@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU Organization: University of Virginia X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 11:45:09 GMT Lines: 4 I would like to hear your opinion on the Scout if you have used one. Ed From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: kennyg@ix.netcom.com (Kenneth Golubski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS440S & AEA PK-900 For Sale Date: 4 Aug 1995 11:45:42 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vt196$sr1@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-clv2-04.ix.netcom.com Hi: From the Cleveland, Ohio area, I am selling a Kenwood TS440S Xcvr and an AEA PK-900 TNC. If interested, either email me (KennyG@ix.netcom.com) or land-line me at (216) 899-7962, ask for Ken. Equipment in excellent condition and hardly used. No room for antennas at my new residence (condo). Ken From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!sun.cais.com!news.his.com!usenet From: aldrich@his.com (Dan Aldrich) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Problems with Kenwood TH-79a Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 13:46:48 GMT Organization: Heller Information Services, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <3vt8ca$7m5@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: aldrich.his.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I've been looking for an HT and had decided on the Kenwood TH-79A. The local radio shop said they have had problems with this unit(unsure of what kind of problems) and recommended the Yaesu FT51/31B. Are there any unhappy 79A users out there? Thanks for the feedback, -Dan ____________________________________________________________________________ Dan Aldrich aldrich@his.com "Wine is Sunlight, held together by water" -Galileo From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!mkeitz From: mkeitz@bev.net (Mike Keitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: Fri, 04 Aug 95 14:19:26 GMT Organization: TSE Systems Lines: 32 Message-ID: <3vtab6$a7r@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: mkeitz.beve.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 > In article <3vhtrk$ebb@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, > wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) wrote: > >Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no > >longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers. But, some limited numbers > >of parts will still be available. > > > >It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater > >Controllers. > > > >73's Kevin > > Hoo, boy is that flame-bait. I won't get too upset, but suffice it > to say I am glad to see the well-deserved end to the ACC controller. This is terrible! No "Be-doop?" No tag-team talking clocks? No reverse autopatch? Maybe now repeater installers will look again at the meaning of the word "repeater" and put their money into good radio performance instead of schmaltzy features. -Mike KD4QDM From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!swidir.switch.ch!badboy.iprolink.ch!usenet From: Vincent JOUBY / Geneva-Switzerland Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Radio-Outlet (HRO) FAX??? Date: 4 Aug 1995 14:34:49 GMT Organization: Eole S.A. International Trade Lines: 24 Message-ID: <3vtb69$11hs@badboy.iprolink.ch> References: <63286@pc.4z7aba.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: port29.iprolink.ch Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: 4z9chb@pc.4z7aba.ampr.ORG for that, http://www.hamradio.com/stores.html this is the W3 of Ham Radio Outlet. 73 HE9VGZ -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ EOLE S.A. INTERNATIONAL TRADE ¦¦ Vincent JOUBY ¦ ¦ P.O.BOX 77 ¦¦ ¦ ¦ CH-1213 ONEX-GENEVA ¦¦ E-Mail : eole@iprolink.ch ¦ ¦ SWITZERLAND ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ HAM Call: HE9VGZ ¦ ¦ FAX: +41-22 7931351 ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!convex!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!col.hp.com!jwc From: jwc@col.hp.com (John Chapman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems Date: 4 Aug 1995 14:42:42 GMT Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division Lines: 9 Message-ID: <3vtbl2$hrt@nonews.col.hp.com> References: <3uphn1$aeo@newsserv.grfn.org> <3v6mjl$193@ornews.intel.com> <3vmrt9$102k@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mssjwc.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Contact FORD Service and ask for Ford Service Article "95-11-3". This covers most Ford Lincoln-Mercury and Ford Light Trucks &b Vans. Shortening the grounding lead is most important part of process. John, N0KIC From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!col.hp.com!jwc From: jwc@col.hp.com (John Chapman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ALL FORDS Date: 4 Aug 1995 14:48:56 GMT Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division Lines: 9 Message-ID: <3vtc0p$hrt@nonews.col.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mssjwc.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] ontact FORD Service and ask for Ford Service Article "95-11-3". This covers most Ford Lincoln-Mercury and Ford Light Trucks &b Vans. Shortening the grounding lead is most important part of process. John, N0KIC From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!news From: Brett Miller - N7OLQ Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: GATES Battery book Date: 4 Aug 1995 16:14:12 GMT Organization: Intel Corp. Lines: 71 Message-ID: <3vth0k$gsj@ornews.intel.com> References: <3v61fe$qr1@nspace.cs.ucsb.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.55.61.79 X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > probert@nspace.cs.ucsb.edu (Dave Probert) writes: > I was dicussing battery charging with another ham, and > he mentioned a book by Gates Battery company that he > said was really helpful. > Here is a SLA fact sheet I put together from a variety of sources. SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES FACT SHEET CHARGING ======================== Quick Reference: Float: 13.65v Cycle: 14.70v Float Charge: 2.25v to 2.28v per cell (Power Sonic) 12v = 13.50 to 13.68 2.25v to 2.30v per cell (Yuasa) 2.275v/cell reccomended Current: No limit (battery will only draw what it needs) Cycle Charge: 2.40v to 2.45v per cell (Power Sonic) 12v = 14.40 to 14.70 2.40v to 2.50v per cell (Yuasa) 12v = 14.4 to 15.00 Current: Normal is 20% of capacity. Max is 25% capacity Charge to 2.45v/cell (12v = 14.70v) until current drops to 0.01C then switch to float setting. A fully charged battery will rest at 13.5v to 13.8v Equalizing Gell-cells is not reccomended Sealed batteries do not vent. Venting implies damage to battery. DISCHARGING ======================== Depth of discharge depends upon the load. If the load is small the voltage should not drop as low. If the load is large the voltage can drop lower. Discharge limits: at 0.1C - 10.7v 0.2C - 10.5v 0.6C - 9.7v 1C - 9.1v Cycle service will provide about 1200 cycles at 30% depth of discharge(DOD) Float Service will cause capacity to drop to 80% after 3.5 years, and 40% after 4.5 years. Battery will self discharge at about 3% a month. An idle battery should be boosted every 9 months. For current calculations based on capacity, keep in mind that older batteries will not have the same capacity as the battery is labeled. This is particularly important in calculating DOD. TESTING ========================= BATTERY SHOULD BE AT REST FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR. CONSTRUCION ========================= GELL-CELL: Lead Calcium (Power Sonic) or Lead Antimony CHARGED:ANODE:LEAD DIOXIDE, CATHODE:LEAD ELECTROLYTE:25% SULPHURIC ACID 75% WATER. DISCHARGED:ANODE:LEAD SULPHATE, CATHODE:LEAD SULPHATE ELECTROLYTE: 5% SULPHURIC ACID, 95% WATER TEMPERATURE: LOSES 20% CAPACITY AT 40F Brett Miller - N7OLQ brett_miller@ccm.ut.intel.com Intel Corp. CIS: 73370,3030 American Fork, UT From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 04 16:25:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: XYEW04A@prodigy.com (Brian Bergstrom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Problems with Kenwood TH-79a Date: 4 Aug 1995 17:50:28 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 18 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vtml4$1694@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> References: <3vt8ca$7m5@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 >I've been looking for an HT and had decided on the Kenwood TH-79A. The >local radio shop said they have had problems with this unit(unsure of >what kind of problems) and recommended the Yaesu FT51/31B. Are there >any unhappy 79A users out there? Not here, I have had my TH79a(d) for several months now, not really had any problems with it. I say not really because when attempting a mod I goofed up something and had to get it fixed. No big deal. The only thing is since the repair it occasionally switches bands (being a dual bander) to other side. But I think that is more related to the Mike/speaker/remote unit I have for it. ßrian ßergstrom [KE6SUS] - Madd Hatter @ Wonderland BBS °o° 1.909.597.4469 -= US Psion Files BBS =- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!nntp.club.cc.cmu.edu!usenet From: randyrho@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE: *** STOLEN RADIO *** ENGRAVING service Date: Sun, 6 Aug 95 01:19:04 GMT Organization: Carnegie Mellon Computer Club Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4015ae$2ei@nntp.club.cc.cmu.edu> References: ,<93.2056.7583.0NFBAC22@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: soong.club.cc.cmu.edu In Article <93.2056.7583.0NFBAC22@woodybbs.com> clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) writes: >Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO *** > >>>Stolen from my car on 7-11-95... > >And, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's license >numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden inside >locations. Here's the deal (FWIW). I'll diamond engrave your HTs clip or removable plastic anything with my new computer engraving machine for $1.00 + shipping. If interested, email me at: RANDYRHO@DRYCAS.club.cc.CMU.edu Thanks, Randy P.S. I do badges signs and project front pannels to. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 1995 Toyota Camry-RF problem Date: 5 Aug 1995 08:07:15 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <3vv8rj$7b4@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf10-02.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) Contact Toyota Tech support. Get the number from your dealer. They were very helpful with me. Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.MillComm.COM!usenet From: lmenzel@millcomm.com (Larry Menzel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/440 Mobile Radio Recommendation? Date: 3 Aug 1995 20:23:18 GMT Organization: MillComm Test Server Lines: 34 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3vrb7m$ihd@news.MillComm.COM> References: <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-03.mpls.millcomm.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com>, longtran@ix.netcom.com says... > > Any recommendations >will be appreciated. > > >Dear Long, Having just gone through the search, I would ask several questions. 1. Is there a lot of intermod sources around your primary use area? If so, forget Yaesu, their front end is like a seive. 2. Do you need a removable front panel for mobile use? If so, check out the Kenwood TM733 or higher. Good rigs, good front end, and handy. 3. If detatchability is not important, and you are only going to use it in the car, the best buy on the street today is the Icom IC2340. Great intermod rejection, 50/35 watts, lots of features and the best price available...I bought mine from Radio City in Minneapolis--$539 4. Do you need it for packet radio from the shack? if so, you may want to look again to Kenwood as they have the front panel ports to make that very easy and accessible. My over all recommendation is for the Icom, but then I really like their stuff anyhow. GL and 73, Larry N0CIB, Northfield, MN From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!airwaves!rrb From: rod@venus.hili.com (rod) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.broadcasting,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 8874 Eimac Tubes Followup-To: rec.radio.broadcasting Date: 6 Aug 1995 21:17:33 GMT Organization: Frequency Spectrum Lines: 14 Approved: rrb@airwaves.chi.il.us Distribution: world Message-ID: <403bhd$h0h@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: clm.aiss.uiuc.edu Originator: rrb@clm.aiss.uiuc.edu Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15458 rec.radio.broadcasting:15236 rec.radio.shortwave:56630 I have a pair of 8874 Eimac Grid Tubes. Brand New in Box. Sell the pair for $500.00 - Call: 201-797-1227 E-Mail: rod@venus.hili.com Rod N2RVM From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: screa@aol.com (Screa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:36:33 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <400dnh$nc2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: screa@aol.com (Screa) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I'd just like to add that I have been overwhelming pleased with the performance of my ACC rc-96 controller. All of the bells and whistles are what make our repeater so much fun. I too, will be sorry to see them go. screa@aol.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl12.crl.com!not-for-mail From: dwc@crl.com (Donald W. Chapman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco 6meter info wanted Date: 6 Aug 1995 11:38:56 -0700 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 4 Message-ID: <403280$g8p@crl12.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl12.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Anybody have anything to say about the Alinco 6 meter radio? I know it is only FM, and 10 watts. but what do you think... don From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!slip-33-8.ots.utexas.edu!user From: r.lawn@mail.utexas.edu (Richard J. Lawn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DX7 vs FT900 Date: 6 Aug 1995 17:21:23 GMT Organization: The University of Texas at Austin Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-33-8.ots.utexas.edu I am in the market for a new rig and would like to hear feedback from users of the new Alinco DX 7 and the Yaesu FT900. Thanks Rick -- Rick Lawn r.lawn@mail.utexas.edu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!slip-33-8.ots.utexas.edu!user From: r.lawn@mail.utexas.edu (Richard J. Lawn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alnico DX-70 Date: 6 Aug 1995 17:23:58 GMT Organization: The University of Texas at Austin Lines: 28 Message-ID: References: <199508021432.HAA27706@gn2.getnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-33-8.ots.utexas.edu Dean, I am very interested in your opinion of this new rig. I considering buying either it or the Yaesu FT900. How does it hear?? Is it very selective? Thanks for your comments. Rick In article <199508021432.HAA27706@gn2.getnet.com>, dnorris@gn2.getnet.COM (Dean Norris) wrote: > I just purchased an Alinco DX-70 and wonder if there is a mod to expand XMIT > range?? > > TIA > > Dean, K7NO > /////////////////////////////////////// > / ditdahdude K7NO / > / dnorris@getnet.com - 71572.2126 CIS / > / __________________________________ / > /////////////////////////////////////// -- Rick Lawn r.lawn@mail.utexas.edu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:50 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!tcsi.tcs.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> <3vn2g0$58r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 20:33:55 GMT Lines: 43 horrock@aol.com (Horrock) wrote: :>>I know that HRO employees are on the net. I know for a fact there are. :>>Has anyone called up HRO to order anything recently and asked them :>> about it? No. :>Well as far a HRO goes, in one of their stores they had to move all their :>Repeater Pocket books behind the counter because too many of those :>small pocket books were being stolen (must be those scanner people - :>hihi). Funny how the little items grow legs sometimes. :>The point is that there more sides to the story then that being given :>here. In fact the best thing an AES or HRO person could do that reads this :>thread is to say nothing, else he/she would be a target. "Nothing." :>HRO in Virginia has treated me the same. In fact the guys behind the :>counter hear about how well my dog was trained that they asked me to :>bring her in and "DEMO" to then a well trained dog. Now that's down :>right personable. Again, what more could someone want? If you want to :>be a pen-pale to an AES or HRO sales guy, catch them on packet!!! On packet?!?!? Huh? Anyway, you can please some of the people all the time, almost all of the people some of the time, and a few people not at all. Regards... ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:51 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 15:28:41 GMT References: <3upkce$ava@nnrp2.primenet.com> <3vkn7r$2i42@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 Lines: 14 In So. New Hampshire (Boston metro area) we are very fortunate to have two ham dealers because that promotes competition. I have found the local ham outlet that is not part of a national chain to have better prices and better service. I also like to patronize locally owned businesses as a matter of course because these guys are my neighbors (figuratively speaking). The ham consumer is like consumers everywhere. They are price conscious and what is wrong with that? If the local dealers prices are too high, then they must take note of their competitors prices. If they are better at service or stocking hard to find components, then they must promote themselves this way. That is what free competition is all about. Remember that the customer is always right! Bryan - KA1FQT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply Date: Sun, 06 Aug 95 19:51:22 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 28 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40375b$qro@nuclear.microserve.net> References: <3upkce$ava@nnrp2.primenet.com> <3vkn7r$2i42@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article , kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) wrote: > The ham consumer is like consumers everywhere. They are price conscious > and what is wrong with that? If the local dealers prices are too high, > then they must take note of their competitors prices. If they are better > at service or stocking hard to find components, then they must promote > themselves this way. That is what free competition is all about. > Remember that the customer is always right! > > Bryan - KA1FQT This is exactly correct, and it should be remembered that no matter what the dealers' priorities, some people will complain. If he provides quality service facilities and customer support, some will complain about the prices that result. If he chops prices to the bone, others will complain about lack of service. The bottom line is that the market will determine the dealer's success, and his ability to remain financially viable. If the majority of customers purchase on the basis of price, it will be to the dealer's advantage to strip down the operation and forego as many support activities as possible. This is the nice thing about free enterprise. Sellers not only have to compete for their customers' business, but also, customers will eventually get what they deserve, whether it's what they thought they wanted or not. 73, Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:52 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!ub!freenet.buffalo.edu!ar286 From: ar286@freenet.buffalo.edu (Gary V. Parzy) Subject: Antique Radio Meet (WNY Buffalo area ) Message-ID: Sender: nntp@acsu.buffalo.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: freenet.buffalo.edu Organization: Buffalo Free-Net Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 04:59:59 GMT Lines: 39 Niagara Frontier Wireless Association Antique Radio Swap Meet August 12 1995 Amherst Museum 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM This is a joint meet with the A.W.A. All are invited, to enjoy this yearly summer meet on the grounds of the beautiful Amherst Museum, located in suburban Buffalo NY. Contest catagories are: 1 Novelty Radios 2 Multi Box Radios 3 Any Speaker (horn or cone) 4 Homebrew Radios 5 Radio Advertising There will be 2 auctions: A donation auction 80 lots from the collection of John Meyers who is no longer with us. Our speaker will be Bruce Kelley (AWA) topic Enigma Machine. The N.F.W.A. museum exhibit will also be open. Coffee,donuts soda and hotdogs are available during the meet. FEE: $3.00 No extra fee to sell!!!!!! Spouse $2.00 This fee includes all museum displays for the day. Directions: Fron NYS Thruway (Buffalo) take exit 49 take RT 78 ( Transit Rd. ) north 9 miles. Turn west on Tonawanda Creek Rd. and continue for 2 miles to New Rd. YOU ARE THERE. Motels at exit #49. for more info call Larry Babcock 716-741-3082 or E-mail here ar286@freenet.buffalo.edu -- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!darwin.sura.net!news.cc.ucf.edu!lorien!killer From: killer@lorien.creol.ucf.edu (Mr. Kijun Park) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any Experience with JRC JST-245? Date: 5 Aug 1995 03:04:50 GMT Organization: University of Central Florida Lines: 19 Message-ID: <3vun4i$hm0@news.cc.ucf.edu> References: <3v314r$47o@Twain.MO.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: lorien.creol.ucf.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Fred Langeneckert (fred@Walden.MO.NET) wrote: : On page 183 of the July edition of QST Gilfer Shortwave has an ad for the : JRC JST-245 HF/6 meter transceiver. I am also considering the Icom : IC-736, and have read the QST review on it, but I can't find anyone with : experience on the JRC rig. Any words of wisdom? : Fred, KE0ZG I also thinking to buy JST-245 or IC-736 or IC-775. Want to hear real experiences. (To me, the IC740 looks real toy when I saw the 775 at local AES store) Regards, -- Kijun Park - killer@lorien.creol.ucf.edu, http://www.creol.ucf.edu/~killer Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers - CREOL University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826 407-658-6865(Lab), 407-658-6880(Fax), 407-382-7219(Fax) de HL2AMO k From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant H Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202? Date: 7 Aug 1995 03:00:08 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 35 Message-ID: <403vjo$7lt@usenet1.interramp.com> References: <3ve83k$cdu@news.sas.ab.ca> <3vegqo$ao4@alpha.sky.net> <3vl7u2$mq@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <3vu16c$n7l@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip121.ft.worth.tx.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) >: >>Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that > >: >THAT IS TRUE. THERE WAS A LOT OF DESIGN EFFORT PUT INTO THE RADIO TO >: >MAKE IT SO. THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO SAY WHAT KB0SPZ SAID SO IF YOU >: >NEED TO HAVE A RADIO WITH A LOT OF OUT BAND GET A DIFFERENT RIG. I >: >ALMOST NEVER USE OUT OF BAND RX EXCEPT ONE FREQ. BEFORE YOU MOD A >: >RADIO, MAKE SURE YOU REALY NEED IT. > >: VICTOR N2NMN >Well there was one person who said that you can get out of band receive >by duct taping a scanner onto the radio, sounds good to me. You know, an R390A duct taped to the other side, would give pretty much DC to daylight coverage, too. Hard to hand on the belt, but that isn't where a "shack" belongs, anyway. Lately, I've begun recommending the following mod to many import radios: 1. Remove top cover 2. Pack inside of radio carefully with potting soil 3. Put in seeds appropriate to the size of the radio (you wouldn't want an oak tree trying to grow out of an HT, would you? 4. Water thoroughly. Repeat often. This mod DOES require figuring out how to get the cover off, but this can be done using a screwdriver/crowbar/what-have-you and does not require even OPENING the operating manual to puzzle out the way to turn the radio on. :-) Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!news3.insinc.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!usenet From: kmawji@Direct.CA (Karim Mawji) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: BEST EQUIPMENT FOR AM DXING Date: 7 Aug 1995 05:42:31 GMT Organization: Internet Direct Inc. Lines: 19 Message-ID: <404947$5mg@grid.Direct.CA> References: <4048un$5mg@grid.Direct.CA> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.174.243.53 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ I've been thinking of getting into some am dxing. I live 300 miles north of Seattle, and someone told me that a GE superradio III along with 100 feet of wire strung 40 feet up in the air would allow me to get am channels from california as well as any other channels up to 1500 miles away. I was just wondering is this equipment very good or is there anything that is better. Also does anyone know of a company in Seattle or in Bellingham that carries the GE superradio? I am completely new to am dxing and would appreciate any information anyone could give me. I don't get a chance to read this usenet very often so perhaps someone could email me with some advice. Thanks Karim kmawji@direct.ca From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:57 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Best way to ground 2nd story shack help? Message-ID: <1995Aug5.164413.10998@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 16:44:13 GMT Lines: 41 In article herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) writes: >I am force to have my shack (HF & VHF) loacted on the second floor on a 2 >story house. MY water pipes are a mix of copper and PVC, and I am >looking for the best method to provide a good ground system. > >I have purchased some of the copper foil (Gordon West stuff), but if I >run that from my shack to an earth ground outside, it will probably be a >50-60 foot run. Is this ok, or is there a better way to do this? > >I am very concerned about creating TVI / RFI, plus I want to have the >best ground possible under the circumstances. I would appreciate hearing >from anyone with any suggestions / comments on the best way to approach >this. Ok, Herb, you aren't going to get a good RF ground connnection to Earth in your situation, but then no one does at VHF/UHF where a 1/4-wave is only 19 inches or less. An RF ground rarely does anything for you in regard to TVI/RFI anyway (except sometimes making the problems worse). You need to deal with that at the source, IE make sure your transmitter doesn't emit any, and use balanced antennas that don't need to work against Earth so that you won't have a "hot" shack. The only reason you need an Earth connection is for lightning protection. Since the bulk of lightning energy is under 2 MHz, a relatively long run to Earth isn't much of a problem, as long as you keep the inductance of the run low by avoiding sharp bends and the like, and practice single point ground window technique where the cables enter the shack. If your HF antenna is a vertical monopole, or a longwire, IE inherently unbalanced with respect to Earth, then you may have some problems. If you're using a ground mounted vertical, put your ground field under *that*. If it's a longwire, you may need to run a counterpoise wire. If you're using something balanced like a dipole or a beam, don't worry about it. It doesn't need to work against Earth anyway. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.continuum.net!usenet From: jrovero@q.continuum.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Dentron tuner (instruction / pay too much Date: 5 Aug 1995 12:44:34 GMT Organization: Ocean Surveys, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <3vvp3i$81g@news.continuum.net> References: <3vrine$q44@koala.uwec.edu> <3vs1np$i65@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jrovero@q.continuum.net NNTP-Posting-Host: cd-10.continuum.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 In <3vs1np$i65@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, steve6920@aol.com (Steve6920) writes: >The only rule of thumb is the lower the letter setting on the bandswitch, >the more inductor you are switching in and the lower the operating >frequency. > The MT-3000A does not follow this convention. Letter 'A' is the minimum inductance, 'R' is the maximum. P.J. "Josh" Rovero work: provero@connix.com Ocean Surveys, Inc. play: jrovero@q.continuum.com Old Saybrook, CT 06475 USA Amateur Radio: KK1D From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!library.ucla.edu!news.bc.net!unixg.ubc.ca!turtle From: turtle@unixg.ubc.ca (Someone) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DJ-G5T Mod? Date: 7 Aug 1995 09:22:47 GMT Organization: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada Lines: 6 Message-ID: <404m17$9a3@nnrp.ucs.ubc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: interchg.ubc.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] any modifications guidelines for Alinco's DJ-G5T twin Bander?? thanx! simon ve7vsi From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8fn@aol.com (W8FN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Drake R4C crackle Date: 4 Aug 1995 22:33:52 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vulag$b2k@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <22859.806954565@safety.ics.uci.edu> Reply-To: w8fn@aol.com (W8FN) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Came to this late. You're probably running into a bad 6EJ7 3rd mixer tube. This is a common problem with the R-4C. It's mostly a "frying bacon" sound on the several copies of the receiver I've had here. Years ago (early 80s) Howard Sartori, W5DA, made a solid state replacement for the 6EJ7 that eliminated the problem and I installed those in my receivers. I'm sure these are impossible to find now, but it may be worth looking around. If you just replace the tube it's also a good idea to do Sartori's 3rd mixer rewire job. E-mail me if you would like to arrange to get copies of his mods; I have an extensive file of R-4C mods and have done 'em all to my receivers and to other folks receivers as well. Modified C lines were the standard outfit amongst contesters well into the mid-1980s. Good luck & 73... Randy Farmer, W8FN w8fn@aol.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:57:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!alpha.pcix.com!root From: twiz@pcix.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: CB $25 Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 16:51:56 GMT Organization: Plymouth Commercial Internet eXchange Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40561i$ru@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pcixduxbury11.pcix.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 FORSALE: Uniden PRO501XL Citizens Band Radio, comes with Radio Shack Magnetic roof anntenna, This is a mobile unit and needs to be pluged into a cig lighter. The CB is in minit condition, It has 1 or 2 minor scratches at the most. $25, Buyer pays for shipping. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!ccnet.com!usenet From: mkirwan@ccnet.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Hallicrafters S-40B - HELP Date: 5 Aug 1995 03:56:37 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 13 Message-ID: <3vuq5l$b2r@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h96-174.ccnet.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I have a great Hallicrafters S-40B, problem the string (sorry not technical) connecting the main tuning dial to the capacitor just broke. Can anyone help with a threading diagram and tips to ensure it stays in tune. I am not a techie but I use this wonderful machine to listen to the BBC. Thanks ------------------------------ Mike Kirwan tel: 510.682.7836 fax: 510.686.9159 E-Mail: mkirwan@ccnet.com ------------------------------ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!odin.community.net!usenet From: ko6lp@community.net (Hank O'Donnell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ham gear for sale Date: 7 Aug 1995 05:21:54 GMT Organization: community.net Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4047ti$qpm@odin.community.net> Reply-To: ko6lp@community.net NNTP-Posting-Host: n128.napa.community.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ For sale. F O R S A L E Thanks for reading Kenwood TS820 S with external VFO................$ 450.00 OBO Rig comes with Heathkit amp Crushcraft AV5 Antenna HF.......................$ 75.00 OBO MFJ VERSATUNER III...............................$ 100.00 OBO RADIO SHACK DSP NOISE FILTER.....................$ 40.00 OBO HT202 HAND HELD 2 METERS W/CHARGER AND AA PACK...$ 150.00 OBO KO6LP Hank Send me mail of call me at 707.252.9423 TNX From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-275-17-0!mark.stabryla From: Mark.Stabryla@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Stabryla) Date: 05 Aug 95 23:04:36 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Handheld speaker mics? Yaesu? Ge Message-ID: <457_9508061719@woodybbs.com> X-FTN-To: Drew Loker Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 41 DL> I know that Yaesu has the MH-29A2B, but if it sounds anything like DL> this one then it would DEFINATELY not be worth it. What about the 32? DL> How is it's audio? What buttons does the 29 have on top of the unit? I DL> can see what it has on the front of the display form the brochure, but DL> can only barely see what is on the side and top. WHat buttons does the DL> 32 have on it? Are the speakers comparable between these two? Drew, I use the MH-29A2B on my FT-530. It works very well and is worth every dime I paid for it. There are two buttons on the top - one is DOWN and the other is UP. This is to change freqs - either from the programmed memory presets or in the step increments defined in the individual HT. The four buttons on the front CALL, VFO, MR and USER are as follows: CALL - quickly recalls a user selected freq. Might be 146.52 or whatever other one you use a lot. VFO - used for going to the separate vfo(s) built into the individual HT. MR - Memory recall; used for getting back to the programmed memories from the separate vfo(s). Has other functions depending on the HT used with it. I am unaware of the FT-51 operation with this button. USER - This is factory set to switch between bands. I think that it can be changed to whatever the user wants it to be for. This is from memory since I can not find the info that came with the 29A2B right now. On the side of the mic there is the PTT button and a LAMP(function) button. Hope this helps you out. ddnp75a@prodigy ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! ~~~ ReneWave v1.00.wb2 (unregistered) --- GEcho 1.00 # Origin: Death Connections Pittsburgh, PA {412}276-8210 (73:2201/2) -- |Fidonet: Mark Stabryla 1:275/17 |Internet: Mark.Stabryla@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!cowart From: cowart@news.eng.convex.com (Michael Cowart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HELP: need 6LQ6! Date: 7 Aug 1995 15:12:40 GMT Organization: Engineering, Convex Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx USA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <405ah8$dfj@worm.convex.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: neptune.convex.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] need four 6LQ6's for sweep tube amp, Dentron GLA-1000. Mike (214) 497-3029 day (214) 840-8667 night -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Cowart e-mail: cowart@convex.com Convex Computer Corp. My opinions are mine, not my employer's. Richardson, Texas ----------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service Date: 7 Aug 1995 16:55:02 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 32 Message-ID: <405gh6$chr@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <1995Jul28.012048.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <3vbjkk$sqp@butch.lmsc.lockheed.com> <1995Jul28.182820.1@vax.sonoma.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cin3-07.ix.netcom.com In jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) writes: > >Well, maybe I have more disposable income than good sense, but I just could >not see getting the extended warranty on either the HTX-202 or the -404 that >I bought while they were on sale. At $230 or less each during the sale, my >feeling is that if they work for the period under which waranteed, they are >essentially a throwaway item, just like a VCR that requires much of any >service after the warranty has expired. > >Jim > >jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA >Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District >(909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it >(909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- Jim, I agree with you on one point, the RS stuff is definately disposable! Regards, Duffy - WB8NUT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: steveholden@ka7pyp.ampr.ORG (Steve Holden) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HTX-404 mods for 9600 baud. Date: 5 Aug 95 04:31:05 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 10 Message-ID: <2212@ka7pyp.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hi Everyone! I'm looking for the modifications for a HTX-404 from Radio Shack. I want to modify the radio for 9600 baud packet use. Any help appreciated. 73, Steve. ------------------------------- CUT HERE ------------------------------- Steven P. Holden Amprnet - ka7pyp@uugate.ampr.org - ka7pyp@ka7pyp.ampr.org - ka7pyp.ampr.org 44.40.1.61 Internet - steve.holden@sharecity.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:04 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Re: ICOM 706 HF/VHF Transceiver Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 15:32:09 GMT References: <3v1nvc$hhc@nonews.col.hp.com> <3vm7gt$iu7@news.citynet.net> X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 Lines: 10 At the ARRL Northeast Hamvention in Manchester, NH I asked an Icom representative what the suggested retail price of the IC-706 was and when would it be available for purchase? Price range $1300 - 1500 (depending on Yen vs. Dollar) Delivery date: End of September. (FCC approval) Bryan - KA1FQT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM 706 HF/VHF Transceiver Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:24:39 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4050m7$7qq@news.halcyon.com> References: <3v1nvc$hhc@nonews.col.hp.com> <3vm7gt$iu7@news.citynet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm0-ip7.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article , kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) says: > >At the ARRL Northeast Hamvention in Manchester, NH I asked an Icom >representative what the suggested retail price of the IC-706 was and >when would it be available for purchase? > >Price range $1300 - 1500 (depending on Yen vs. Dollar) > >Delivery date: End of September. (FCC approval) > > >Bryan - KA1FQT That price range is what Icom is hopeing the Amateur will be paying out of pocket for the radio. No actual MFG's retail price has been set. Gary From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!tcsi.tcs.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!internetMCI!news-admin From: rsmith@internetmci.com (Bob Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM HF Connector??? Date: 6 Aug 1995 19:48:39 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4036an$6n8@news.internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr19-dialup5.atlanta.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Lost my Icom HF power cable. Got some really good wire and all I need is a connector - Does anyone know where I can get one of these things. Thanks mucho. -- Bob Smith, Atlanta, GA rsmith@internetMCI.com n3ftu@amsat.org TAPR 5412 ARRL AARL From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: steve6920@aol.com (Steve6920) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM HF Connector??? Date: 6 Aug 1995 20:53:40 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <403o6k$a24@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4036an$6n8@news.internetmci.com> Reply-To: steve6920@aol.com (Steve6920) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You didn't mention which radio you had but you might want to check you local Radio Shack. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM HF Connector??? Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:22:37 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4050id$7qq@news.halcyon.com> References: <4036an$6n8@news.internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm0-ip7.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <4036an$6n8@news.internetmci.com>, rsmith@internetmci.com (Bob Smith) says: > >Lost my Icom HF power cable. Got some really good wire and all I >need is a connector - Does anyone know where I can get one of >these things. Thanks mucho. > >-- >Bob Smith, Atlanta, GA >rsmith@internetMCI.com >n3ftu@amsat.org >TAPR 5412 ARRL AARL > Short of ordering the actual connector directly from Icom, Slip over to the Atlanta HRO. I'll bet they have a complete power cord for the Icom's in stock. Gary From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:07 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!uunet!in1.uu.net!eskimo!usenet From: wrt@eskimo.com (Bill Turner) Subject: Re: Icom service X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: None X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 References: <3vksrk$q4l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 12:28:30 GMT Lines: 31 In article <3vksrk$q4l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>, jastorm@ix.netcom.com says... > >I recently sent an Icom W21AT HT for service. Most of the problems were >due to many hours of carrying it on my belt. A missing PTT button, TTP >worn to where it couldn't be read and some buttons that no longer >worked, screws missing, etc. They replaced the TTP, replaced the missing >screws, replaced the PTT button, and checked all other things like power >out, deviation, audio, etc. They were nice enough to send me an estimate >via email as I had requested, which expedited the repair and return of >the radio. The total cost was less than the cost of a single battery for >the radio, of which I have two. Oh, and they cleaned the whole thing >inside and out. > >I have to compliment Icom factory service. They did a nice job and I now >have a radio that looks and works like new. > > Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I must agree. I once had a mike go bad for my old IC-730, and living near them, went in to get a new one. The mikes were no longer available, but the parts people prowled around until they found a replacement element, which they charged me about $10 for -- less than the cost of their time looking for it, I'm sure. The 'ol 730 is still purring along. 73, Bill W7LZP wrt@eskimo.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom service Date: 7 Aug 1995 05:48:56 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4049g8$sdm@maureen.teleport.com> References: <3vksrk$q4l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx4-27.teleport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Same here. I sent in my 2GAT for a freq adjustment. They even put in new screws and rings, which I wasn't expecting. Actually, I know someone who worked there in their receiving department. It was his job to take the radios apart (as in the antenna and battery) and put them into these plastic boxes. It was his summer job. He's not a ham though. Max N7NWG From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom service Date: 7 Aug 1995 08:42:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <404jkr$54j@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <3vksrk$q4l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4049g8$sdm@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf7-19.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu It's always good to hear about good service. All too often we only hear the negative. 73, WB6LWS, Jim in Pacifica From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.ingr.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov!lwwald From: lwwald@lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov (LARRY WALD) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: icom service Date: 7 Aug 1995 11:12 EST Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center Lines: 14 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <7AUG199511122632@lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41 Well its nice to know some folks have been able to get their radios fixed there. I have had an ICOM 2410A back four times and it still is not fixed. The last time I even sent them a VHS video tape, illustrating what the problem was. The service note that came back said "loose connector". I doubt the tech. even saw the video (which I didn't get back either). So now I am trying to figure out where to send the rig; I heard about a guy in Atlanta that I might send it to. There is no point in sending it back to ICOM. Larry, KE8GW From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom service depot? Date: 6 Aug 1995 01:36:01 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4016a1$o1i@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <3vautc$ps@mccoy.ici.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf16-25.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: msys@ici.net Icom America 2380 116th AVE, N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004 (206) 454-7619 They repaired my HT recently and did an exellent job at reasonable cost. Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Info sought on Ten-Tec Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 13:17:40 GMT X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 Lines: 12 I am looking for any Internet or BBS information on Ten-Tec. Have they obtained internet access yet in the form of an FTP site or a Web page? I am also interested in knowing what new rigs may be coming forth from Ten-Tec. Unfortunately there was no Ten-Tec representation at the recent Northeast Hamvention in Manchester, NH. Thanks for any info! 73 de Bryan - KA1FQT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.win.net!bdam!cingersn Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <28@bdam.win.net> Reply-To: cingersn@bdam.win.net (Carleton C. Ingerson) From: cingersn@bdam.win.net (Carleton C. Ingerson) Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 09:58:35 GMT Subject: Injection Oscillator Lines: 14 In a reply to a question I recently posted on packet, a gentleman told me that by padding the crystal in the "Injection Oscillator" in my YAESU FT-901DM, I could squeeze enough extra coverage to be able to use 4.045 MHZ for MARS. Does anyone know what is meant by the "Injection Oscillator"?? I have looked over the schematics and digrams several times and have not seen such an oscillator shown. Please send replies by e-mail 73 de Carl N1DXM cingersn@bdam.win.net From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!mkeitz From: mkeitz@bev.net (Mike Keitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Intermod rejection (was Re: 2m/440 Mobile Date: Mon, 07 Aug 95 18:57:03 GMT Organization: TSE Systems Lines: 32 Message-ID: <405no6$ch8@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <400pi8$t4f@solaris.cc.vt.edu> <1995Aug7.154740.24748@lmpsbbs.comm.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mkeitz.beve.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <1995Aug7.154740.24748@lmpsbbs.comm.mot.com>, burke_br@adcae1.comm.mot.com (Bruce Burke) wrote: >In article t4f@solaris.cc.vt.edu, mkeitz@bev.net (Mike Keitz) writes: [Proposed test for intermod rejection] > >Yes, this has been done. The Electronics Industry Association >and the Telecommunications Industry Association produce a document >called EIA/TIA-603. It outlines standards and test procedures >for all land-mobile communications equipment. > >In the case of IM rejection, the test is 2.1.9. Section 3.1.9 outlines the >standards for mobiles, section 4.1.9 for basestations, and section 5.1.9 for portables. > >73, > >Bruce, WB4YUC >Motorola ARC > Well, there we have it. Apparently the ham receivers aren't "superior", "unsurpassed", etc. at all, or they would be tested with established commercial procedures and results published. According to what I see in these newsgroups anyway, perceived intermod rejection is a large factor in the purchasing decision by many hams. -Mike KD4QDM From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!mkeitz From: mkeitz@bev.net (Mike Keitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Intermod rejection (was Re: 2m/440 Mobile Radio Recommendation?) Date: Sat, 05 Aug 95 21:58:11 GMT Organization: TSE Systems Lines: 74 Message-ID: <400pi8$t4f@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <3vo47t$22q@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <3vrb7m$ihd@news.MillComm.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: mkeitz.beve.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <3vrb7m$ihd@news.MillComm.COM>, lmenzel@millcomm.com (Larry Menzel) wrote: >1. Is there a lot of intermod sources around your primary use area? If >so, forget Yaesu, their front end is like a seive. > >2. Do you need a removable front panel for mobile use? If so, check out >the Kenwood TM733 or higher. Good rigs, good front end, and handy. > >3. If detatchability is not important, and you are only going to use it >in the car, the best buy on the street today is the Icom IC2340. Great >intermod rejection, 50/35 watts, lots of features and the best price >available...I bought mine from Radio City in Minneapolis--$539 > [snip] Are manufacturers or reviewers ever going to quantify "intermod rejection?" They may quote "spurious and image signal rejection, and this is a useful figure, but it is not intermod. About all they say about intermod is "Unsurpassed" or "Legendary" or maybe "Excellent", which of course should mean nothing to we science-minded hams. My proposed test for "intermod rejection" of VHF/UHF FM receivers: *Determine first IF frequency of receiver being tested (fIF). *Connect a FM signal generator and a CW signal generator to the antenna input through a power combiner. *Tune receiver to a frequency near the center of the ham band it is intended to cover. *Set one signal generator fIF/2 below tuned frequency and one fIF/2 above. *Turn up amplitude from both generators (equally?) until receiver quiets to a certain level. *Do conventional sensitivity test (with one generator only) on the intended frequency to the same quieting level. *Publish difference in levels between intermod signal and desired signal as "intermod rejection". As an alternate, setting both generators somewhere above the ham band, but still spaced fIF apart, may be more representative of the typical usage with strong commercial signals above the ham band. The + - fIF/2 seems like it could be a worst case involving various intermod products from the LO as well. I realize this test may not be perfect, but it will always come up with a *number* rather than an opinion! It seems that anyone with access to two reasonably well-calibrated signal generators coud do it. It may not prove anything (the actual frequencies that cause intermod problems will vary with IF frequency, thus one receiver with a better specification may do worse than another in a praticular situation), but overall a receiver that does better in this test is likely to generate less intermod than one that does poorly. Unfortunately, building a receiver to perform well in this test will impose problems with other desired features, such as wide frequency coverage, low power, small size, and low cost, but that is the choice you make, and/or a challenge for the engineers. It seems that low power is not a major problem with mobile equipment, and many of us would do away with wideband reception capability if undesired reception were minimized. It is also important to note that this test is only for intermod generated within the receiver, much of the undesired signals heard are generated at the transmitter site, and go over the air in the amateur band. These funny noises are "intermod", but they can't be dealt with at the receiver other than by reducing the sensitivity, or in some cases, the IF bandwidth. Any comments? Has this all been done before? -Mike KD4QDM From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!tcsi.tcs.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Intermod: Standard Better? Date: 5 Aug 1995 07:04:31 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3vvj7v$heh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I hear that Standard dual-banders do a better job in the intermod rejection dept...is this true? I'm looking for a dual band HT (considering the 51r or the Standard 558/568), but better intermod performance would be a top priority. I don't expect "intermod-proof" but every bit helps. Any thoughts/comments are appreciated. 73's Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Lord GAD <73110.250@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood R5000 gets HOT! Date: 5 Aug 1995 18:32:30 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <400dfu$61b$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> To any and all! I have just purchased a Kenwood R5000 receiver. I must say its a great radio. My question is this. How hot should this thing get? I have the VHF converter installed and when the radio has been on for about an hour, the case is so hot you can barely leave you hand on it. Anyone know if this is normal? -- His eminence, Lord GAD From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uucp3.netcom.com!mogur!bill.thomas From: bill.thomas@mogur.com (Bill Thomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Link Communications - RLC-3 REPEATER CONTROLLER Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 16:51:00 GMT Message-ID: <9508051948441443@mogur.com> Organization: The MOG-UR'S EMS/TGT Technologies, Granada Hills, CA 818-366-1238 Distribution: world Lines: 17 This message was from leon@gate.net (Leon D. Zetekoff) to ALL and was forwarded to you by BILL THOMAS ---------------------------------------- From: leon@gate.net (Leon D. Zetekoff) Subject: Re: Link Communications - RLC-3 REPEATER CONTROLLER Richard R. Colwell (WA3QKX) (rrc2@engrng.pitt.edu) wrote: : Looking to form a group of user for the Link Communications Controller. I : have the RLC-3 and would like to communicate with other user. Rich: Our group has a RLC-1 (now used as a standby) and an RLC-4. Leon WA4ZLW --- * QMPro 1.53 * MIXED EMOTIONS - When your daughter gets A in Sex Class From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!inews.intel.com!fmwu23!kreifels From: kreifels@intel.com (Jerry Kreifels) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: M/C Helmet Headset options Date: 7 Aug 95 15:15:16 GMT Organization: Intel Lines: 67 Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 132.233.80.31 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Summary: What I did for my installation Keywords: Motorcycle mic headset Folks, In response to a recent thread, I thought I'd describe what I use for a headset in 2M motorcycle mobile operation on my BMW K75S. I use a Nady headset which I scavenged from a wired rider/passenger intercom. It has a speaker in a 1/4' thick plastic case, from which extends a gooseneck with the microphone. It claims to be a noise-cancelling mic, and I believe the claim. It fits between your ear and the helmet liner, and can be just placed there when you put on your helmet, or velcroed in place. I tried this headset because I already had 2 with the intercom, and I'm pleased with the results. The plug is a mini-stereo plug with the tip as the speaker audio, and the ring as the mic. I created an adapter to hook to my Yaesu FT530 so I could use a PTT switch, and also trim the mic gain if necessary. Really crummy ASCII representation follows: gnd mic spkr |_______ ___ __ |_______||___||__> | | | |___________________________________ | \ | | / 2.2K trimmer pot | | \ ________________________ | | / | | | \ |_______ __ | | | |_______||__> Mic input | | / | | | | / PTT switch | |_______ __ | / | |_______||__> Audio out | | | | | |______|___________________|______________| The 2.2K resistor between mic hot and ground is needed by the PTT circuit on the FT530, and using a pot allowed me to trim the mic gain. (I don't know if the pot is necessary or not.) Placing the PTT switch here rather than in series with the mic allows potential VOX operation (though I haven't tried it because I yell too much at cage drivers.) The speaker has plenty of volume to get above wind noise (will really blast your ears if you crank it.) I figured reducing the mic gain and talking loud would be my lowest noise operation, but got reports that I was over deviating. I eventually discovered a normal or even a soft speaking voice works best. I've been told there's very little background noise. Where to get these little goodies? Cycle World carried an ad for them in the September issue, page 20. Shows pictures and everything. You can get just the headset for $24.95, or 2 headsets and an intercom for $49.95, or $64.95 with FM radio. Shipping is $5. (Incidently, the intercom is great if you ride with a passenger.) The company selling these Nady headsets and intercoms for cheap is Innovation Specialties, and their phone is 1-800-222-8228. I price checked the basic intercom against JC Whitney, and these guys are cheaper. I hope that this will be useful info to some of you. If you want more info, drop me an email. 73, and good riding. Jerry, KO6JV (Sacramento CA area) Jerry_A_Kreifels@ccm.fm.intel.com "My opinions, not my employer's." From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!x15.pilot.net!newsprime.pilot.net!wrs.com!wrs.com!jerald From: jerald@wrs.com (Jerald Pendleton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MilliAmps = how many watts Date: 4 Aug 95 22:57:57 GMT Organization: Wind River Systems, Inc. Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <1995Aug4.130211.1@vax.cerritos.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: walker.wrs.com lloyd@cerritos.edu (Dennis Lloyd) writes: >I figured somebody here would now this... >What does 1000mA = in watts, through a 12V line. I'm trying t find out the >startup in watts of a hard drive. I hope this is in the right form. The spec >sheet says for 12V line startup power is 1000mA and for a 5V line it is 400mA. >I know this is probably the wrong newsgroup, but I'm sure somneone here can >answer for me... The formula for power is p=vi or Power in Watts = Voltage * Amperage So a 1000ma through a 12v line gives 12 watts. You get the picture.... -- Jerald R. Pendleton (Jerry) - Tech Support Lead Engineer - Wind River Systems Corporate Headquarters: 1010 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, Ca. 94501 email:jerald@wrs.com phone:1-510-814-2563 Non-WRS-email:pendleto@ix.netcom.com "Can you paint with all the colors of the Wind?" From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!shipping.ipctech.com!user From: jmp@ipctech.com (John Pendergraft alt.autos.macho-trucks alt.autos.rod-n-custom alt.babylon5.uk alt.bacchus alt.backrubs alt.badgers.rose.rose.rose alt.banjo alt.barney.dinosaur.die.die.die alt.basement.graveyard alt.bbs alt.bbs.ads alt.bbs.allsysop alt.bbs) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE: Mod for KW 241A Date: 7 Aug 1995 13:22:39 GMT Organization: IPC Technologies Inc. Lines: 19 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: shipping.ipctech.com A lot of the ham radio dealers such as Ham Radio Outlet, sell a book that is published by ArtSci. They have two books. One book has mods for most Kenwood and Icom radios and also some Radio Shack and Bearcat scanners. The other book covers Yeasu radios and some other brands. The book sells for $19.95 and I have used it frequently. My book is about 2 versions old and the mod that it says to do only puts the xmit range up to 152 MHZ. This mod sounds like the one you are attempting and you really should have the book and a good picture of the traces on the board to complete the mod. The new book has the new mod and says to cut the green wire that is comming off the front panel. Then remove the three, three legged chip diodes located in a row and above the VFO pot, on the solder side of the board for that pot. Then reset the radio. Note I would reccomend getting the current book. It may sound expensive to mod one radio, but at least you have the pictures and more reference material for later mods. -- John Pendergraft jmp@ipctech.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:20 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!noc.tor.hookup.net!ve3ied!gts!reptiles.org!westonia!ppp-1 From: joe@westonia.com (Joseph Cooper) Subject: Modifying a Yaesu FT-101b for 17meter operation Message-ID: Sender: news@westonia.com Nntp-Posting-Host: ppp-1.ppp.westonia.com Organization: Westonia X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 03:08:05 GMT Lines: 14 The Yaesu FT101b has 11 meter capability based on the old structure of the Amature radio bands of the time. Is it possible to modify the unit for 17 meter operation. Likewise it is capable of 10Mhz recv only, with coverage of the 30 meter band. The transmit may not be possible (or is it ?) but does anyone know how to incorporate a standby function into the system. It supports breakin internally, but I've seen nothing else that would indicate a safe way of having the recvr protected during xmit. Thank VE3FMQ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Modifying a Yaesu FT-101b for 17meter operation Date: Sun, 06 Aug 95 20:04:29 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 38 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4037tu$qro@nuclear.microserve.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article , joe@westonia.com (Joseph Cooper) wrote: >The Yaesu FT101b has 11 meter capability based on the old structure of the >Amature radio bands of the time. Is it possible to modify the unit for 17 meter operation. Likewise it is capable of 10Mhz recv only, with coverage of the 30 meter band. The transmit may not be possible (or is it ?) There are several mods for this, although I haven't installed them in my FT-101E as yet. Yes, the unit can be reworked to transmit on 10 MHz, and you can replace the 11 meter crystal to provide operation on a second WARC band. From what I remember, these two mods are relatively simple. I also seem to remember a modification that allows full WARC coverage, although I believe that mod is considerably more complex. >but does anyone know how to incorporate a standby function into the >system. It supports breakin internally, but I've seen nothing else that >would indicate a safe way of having the recvr protected during xmit. My unit has a separate RF input for the receiver. To protect it when an exteernal transmitter is being used, you would have to provide an external antenna relay or TR switch. I regret that I do not have hard and fast documentation on the modifications, but the following is a copy of a previous post to this group: >Last I heard, Fox Tango was bought by International Radio and >Computers, Inc. The last known address and phone info is as >follows: > >IRCI >3804 South U.S. 1 >Fort Pierce, FL 34982 >Phone and Fax: 407-879-6868 73 & Hope this helps, Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!daily-planet.execpc.com!spool.mu.edu!agate!library.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!news.cyberstore.ca!news.bctel.net!news.island.net!ham!rsmits From: rsmits@ham.island.net (Robert Smits) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Message-ID: <080695193455Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net> Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 19:34:00 PST References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> Reply-To: rsmits@ham.island.net Distribution: world Organization: The Curmudgeon's Cottage X-Newsreader: Rnf 0.79b6 Lines: 38 shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) writes: >Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a >motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. > >thanx > >shamrock@buffnet.net Well, I've gotten away with a variety of mounts and antennae. You can usually mount some kind of ground plane antenna on the luggage rack, or perhaps on a grab rail, and it will work OK, but it's a real nuisance, especially for the passenger as the antenna gets in the way while getting on the bike. A 1/4 wave antenna works OK, too, and isn't as much of a nuisance when mounting. Alternatively, Larsen makes a some no groundplane models - the OM-150K (144-148 MHz), the OM-220K (220-225 MHz) and the OM-440K (440-450 MHz). The OM-150K and OM-220K delivers unity gain without a ground plane and Larsen claims 2-2.5 db over a 1/4 wave with a ground plane of 1/2 wave or more. The OM-440K is claimed to deliver 2 db over a 1/4 wave with no groundplane and 4 db over a 1/4 wave with a ground plane of 24 inches or more. My experience suggests you not route the antenna coax under the tank - this is usually next to the ignition coils and good for generating lots of noise. And a voltage dropping regulator for the radio is the best way to get clean power for the radio - motorcycle DC power is usually quite dirty. This will work fine for most handhelds, anyway. I eventually settled on throwing mine in a tank bag that plugged into regulated power at 10V from the bike. 73, Bob. -- rsmits@ham.island.net (Robert Smits, VE7HS) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Date: 6 Aug 1995 18:50:07 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. thanx shamrock@buffnet.net From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news1.oakland.edu!vela.acs.oakland.edu!cmartman From: cmartman@vela.acs.oakland.edu (C McCarthy-Artman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:25:09 GMT Organization: Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, U.S.A. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <403q1m$1jl@oak.oakland.edu> References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: vela.acs.oakland.edu NNTP-Posting-User: 1073744992 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] shamrock (shamrock@buffnet.net) wrote: : Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a : motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. : thanx : shamrock@buffnet.net Look into diamond antennas. The NR-770 is a classic 2/440 3/5.5db design that needs no ground plane, hence the NR designator (no radial?) Others are available, mono or dualband, of varying gain. Their mounts, although pricey, are nice too. Later, Sean From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news1.halcyon.com!chinook.halcyon.com!mcraw From: Marshall Craw Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: NEW HAM RADIO REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCT OFFERED Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 07:01:09 -0700 Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 27 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: chinook.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15429 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8750 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:9907 I am pleased to announce a new product offered by Positive Time Systems called the RCS-I. This is a radio controller that connects to any VHF/UHF transceiver and can issue x-10 commands. (X-10 is a power line standard for controlling devices throughout a building. Sears, Radio Shack, and others offer these compatible units) The unit also has an alarm input, a listen feature, a short voicmail box, and responds to all commands in a pleasant female voice. The system IDs with your recorded voice and call sign. This description doesn't do the product justice, so please check out the new homepage at : http://www.halcyon.com/pos.time.sys/top or you may email us with you address so that we can promptly send you our brochure and newsletter. NOTE: This product is intended for US voltages of 120 / 220 VAC. Another version will be offered to support other international power standards. Email for more information. Thank You, Marshall Craw Positive Time Systems North Bend, WA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!ip211.msp.primenet.com!berg From: berg@primenet.com (david berg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New Web Site Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 06:50:49 MST Organization: Primenet Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip211.msp.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] List your ad for free. Any amateur or computer related items. WWW. primenet.com/~berg From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!krypton.hpc.sdsmt.edu!ep68_cns.sdsmt.edu!jbeens From: jbeens@silver.sdsmt.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Newbie question: What is TRIO? Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 14:05:30 GMT Organization: South Dakota School Of Mines and Technology Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ep68_cns.sdsmt.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Hello, I have an HF transceiver that is labeled as a Trio 520 D. It is identical to Kenwood's 520 as near as I can tell. I was told that these radios originate from the same company. Is there any difference between the two? Thank you. 73 Jason Beens KB0CDN From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rhynek@aol.com (RhyneK) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Newbie question: What is TRIO? Date: 7 Aug 1995 11:16:35 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <405aoj$laj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: rhynek@aol.com (RhyneK) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com The company is Trio Kenwood. It is the same company. Also the same company is in the Hi Fi business. Its posible they may have dropped the Trio portion of the name because I have not seen it recently. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ais.net!verdun From: verdun@eagle.ais.net (Mike Verdun) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: PMR2000 Date: 5 Aug 1995 20:51:58 GMT Organization: American Information Systems, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <400lle$jri@news.ais.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: eagle.ais.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I recently picked up around 10 Motorola PMR2000's. I want to set these up for our local ESDA group as emergency pagers. Does anyone know much about the actual workings of these? The freq is 462.2500...and on the back it's got Source Address Type Priority 1 0004331 V 2 0004332 V * 3 0004337 A 4 0004338 A * I want to set these pagers up so they can monitor 462.2500..then when I send a specific tone this pager will activate and monitor 462.2500 for any special voice traffic. Can anyone help? From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!acme!danb From: danb@acme.csusb.edu (Dan Brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 7 Aug 1995 05:41:01 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 14 Message-ID: <40491d$abh@news.csus.edu> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: danb%@acme.csusb.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] rfisher@sky.net wrote: : I've seen others say the same thing. There are no mods for extended : RX , TX or memory. If anyone tells you different, they are either : ignorant, or trying to get you to mess up your HT. This would all be applicable if the original poster were asking about the HTX202, but he wanted to know about the 212, which is a 45-watt mobile unit, and a completely different animal. -- Dan Brown, KE6MKS danb@acme.csusb.edu Don't Tread on Me From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!acme!danb From: danb@acme.csusb.edu (Dan Brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 7 Aug 1995 05:46:22 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4049be$abh@news.csus.edu> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: danb%@acme.csusb.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] shamrock (shamrock@buffnet.net) wrote: : BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: : Power cord : packet adapter What kind of power cord? It comes with one, right? Near as I can tell, the connector on the radio is just two .250 spade connectors at right angles to each other, which should be easy enough to duplicate from scratch. A replacement for the original cord could probably be ordered from RS's parts warehouse, too. If you mean a power _supply_, to be able to run it from 120vac house current, I'd like to see us carry one too. As far as packet goes, RJ-45 connectors (for the mike input) are found with phone accessories, and the 1/8" mono plug is with other audio connectors and adaptors. The manuals for the radio and the TNC should have enough information to build a cable, at least for 1200 baud packet. I suspect (and hope) that accessories for the -212 will be in the 1996 catalog, due to come out within a few weeks, but I don't know. -- Dan Brown, KE6MKS danb@acme.csusb.edu Don't Tread on Me From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!nntp.sei.cmu.edu!news.psc.edu!hudson.lm.com!godot.cc.duq.edu!news.duke.edu!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!news From: rfisher@sky.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 03:57:05 GMT Organization: SkyNET Corporation Lines: 45 Message-ID: <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip008.sky.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) wrote: >Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. >would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast >to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching >vfo/mem.... >or adding more memory channels? >or way to only scan certain memory channels. NO mods are possible. I know I've posted this a couple of times and I've seen others say the same thing. There are no mods for extended RX , TX or memory. If anyone tells you different, they are either ignorant, or trying to get you to mess up your HT. >I like this unit but as usual rad shack falls short again.... I disagree. I have one and think that for the price it is quite good. If you want one better, and there are quite a few, be prepared to pay the extra bucks and not have a local shop to take it into if you have a problem. >BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: > Power cord > packet adapter >will be available ?? What kind of power cord? If it's a cigarette lighter cord, it's already available at RS for $3.99. For an AC to DC regulated power supply, the 1A is 21.99, the 1.75A is 27.99, and the 2.5A is 32.99 (I think, those prices are off the top of my head). I would stay away from the 1A power supply. It does not have an AC ground, and I've noticed (or I should say the hams I've talked to have noticed) a lot of ac noise. The other two are properly grounded and should work fine. For packet I've heard that the MFJ-5024X or the MFJ-5024YV is what you need (the specific one is based on the TNC, or so I've been told). These are NOT RS cables, get them from a ham shop or mail order. Hope this helps, Rodney, KB0SPZ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 6 Aug 1995 18:56:48 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 14 Message-ID: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching vfo/mem.... or adding more memory channels? or way to only scan certain memory channels. I like this unit but as usual rad shack falls short again.... BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: Power cord packet adapter will be available ?? From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:31 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Message-ID: <1995Aug7.160627.19268@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 16:06:27 GMT Lines: 32 In article <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> rfisher@sky.net writes: >shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) wrote: > >>Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. >>would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast >>to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching >>vfo/mem.... > >>or adding more memory channels? >>or way to only scan certain memory channels. > >NO mods are possible. I know I've posted this a couple of times and >I've seen others say the same thing. There are no mods for extended >RX , TX or memory. If anyone tells you different, they are either >ignorant, or trying to get you to mess up your HT. Er, Rodney, he's talking about the HTX212, the new RS *mobile rig*. There is a keypress mod for MARS/CAP, it's in the manual. I haven't heard of other mods yet, and there might not be any, following the lead of their HTs. As for accessories, I haven't seen any yet either. The microphone connector is one of those funky telco type plugs, RJ-45 I think. You'll probably have to make your own packet cables. (The odds of the Kenwood cables working is probably slim or none.) Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!coconut!usenet From: Neil Bradley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ss-9000 manual Date: 6 Aug 1995 09:35:51 GMT Organization: FlexNet Inc, HAWAII Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4022do$gld@news.aloha.com> References: <3vs40k$j54@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup15.aloha.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) Thanks for the attempt, but I was able to obtain a copy from another amatuer here on the net. Please don't go to any effort as the solution has been obtained. Neil N3MYS From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Re: Ten-Tec Scout (555) Opinion Pse. Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 13:14:52 GMT References: X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 Lines: 19 In article , msl7k@virginia.edu (Melissa or Ed Lang) says: > >I would like to hear your opinion on the Scout if you have used one. > > >Ed I've had the Scout since Christmas 1993 and its a fine rig! I operate mostly SSB these days and have received many signal reports commenting on the fine quality audio. Occasionally I operate CW using the builtin iambic keyer and have received excellent reports on signal as well. During this low sunspot cycle I have worked quite a few DX stations during pileups. This may sound surprising with only a dipole antennas and 50w of power but I've cut through some pileups. I attribute it to the Scout and possibly the antennas I've constructed. Excellent rig, easy to operate, most affordable HF rig on the market today! 73 de Bryan - Ka1fqt From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: jnewgas@cix.compulink.co.uk ("John Newgas") Subject: Using PC/SoundBlaster as Repeater Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 22:28:26 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 4 Have you come across any software to allow a PC with a Sound-Blaster card to serve as a simple Simplex Repeater. John N. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!caen!hookup!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!swidir.switch.ch!univ-lyon1.fr!jussieu.fr!rain.fr!worldnet.net!usenet From: erlsoft@worldnet.net () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: software for controlling AOR 3000A receiver Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 16:46:44 +0200 Organization: World-Net - Internet Access - Paris - France Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4058ql$734@sct1.sct.fr> NNTP-Posting-Host: client11.sct.fr X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.38 A friend of mine is looking for a shareware program for controlling his AOR 3000A receiver, do you know where I can find that ? Thanks a lot for your help. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!vivanews.vivanet.com!mulveyr From: mulveyr@vivanet.vivanet.com (Rich Mulvey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Whats a good beginner HF radio? Date: 5 Aug 1995 13:31:53 GMT Organization: Mulvey Lines: 56 Message-ID: <3vvrs9$b8m@vivanews.vivanet.com> References: Reply-To: mulveyr@vivanet.vivanet.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip159.vivanet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] hmm (hmm@netcom.com) wrote: : I am interested in getting an HF radio. : I have my tech plus and am working on my general. : My biggest issue is MONEY. : I have seen an HF radio advertised for $549 that puts out 50 watts, and : has modules for 30 bucks a piece for the different bands. : This isnt bad. You're talking about the TT Scout. While the Scout has gathered fine reviews, once you add in the cost of the band modules, power supply, etc, you're right back in the range of other new 100W HF rigs, which will come with additional useful and not-so-useful features. While the Scout makes a fine mobile rig, you can do better for a home station. : Other than that, the cheapest ive seen is around 800 bucks for an : 160-10 radio. : I dont really like the idea of buying used because alot of times you dont : know what your getting. As a beginner, I would HIGHLY recommend purchasing a used rig, with the help of a knowledgeable friend. I know several people who started out in amateur radio by purchasing thousands of dollars worth of new equipment, only to have it gathering dust a year later. Spend $300.00 on a used rig, and find out if you are REALLY going to want to stay in the hobby. If you are, you can sell the rig and typically will be able to get all of your money ( or more! ) back. The best thing to do is to find a local club and make some friends who will help you out. Several of the local people here in Rochester loaned me spare rigs for extended periods of time, for which I am eternally grateful. :-) : There are kits through ramsey, and a couple other companies (MFJ?) that : are low power, and only a single band, but I dont know if these are any : good. Stay away from Ramsey. Their kits are generally poor performers, unless you have the knowledge and willingness to do a lot of redesign work on them. The MFJ QRP rigs are fine performers. Generally, QRP isn't recommended for beginners, because it often takes more work to establish contacts. Personally, I started out with QRP because of monetary considerations, and have been working with less than 2 watts ever since. :-) Be warned that if you go that route, you'll need the space and ability to put up a decent antenna. If you want to try a kit, I would recommend subscribing to the QRP Listserver. Send mail to majordomo@lehigh.edu. In the body of the text, put SUBSCRIBE QRP-L < your name >. Be prepared for lots of messages. :-) Generally, the list discusses everything from antennas to kits, to the weather in Dayton. :-) Good luck! - Rich From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:35 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Re: Whats a good beginner HF radio? Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 16:54:55 GMT References: <3vvrs9$b8m@vivanews.vivanet.com> X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 Lines: 21 I have owned a Ten-Tec Scout since they first came out and have enjoyed it tremendously. I have had my ham ticket for 15 years and $$ are also a big consideration in my household. I cannot afford a mid to high end HF rig, but would love to have one! The Scout's performance and features are perfect for a beginning ham. There are some used ones on the market now. Check Amateur Radio Trader (800)77-HAM-AD. It comes out twice a month and you can usually find some free copies being distributed at hamfests and direct mail. As far as the cost of the Scout goes, the base cost is probably what catches most people's attention. Who can beat $549? You can purchase another regulated power supply for less money. Nobody says you have to stay with the same company for accessories. I bought some band modules and an 11Amp power supply at a ham flea market months before I received my Scout. It took some patience and planning but it paid off. With the Scout you may buy only 73 de Bryan - KA1FQT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!internetMCI!news-admin From: Jack Palladay Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Whats a good beginner HF radio? Date: 7 Aug 1995 04:21:13 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4044bp$8rr@news.internetmci.com> References: <3vvrs9$b8m@vivanews.vivanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup536.chicago.mci.net mulveyr@vivanet.vivanet.com (Rich Mulvey) wrote: > : I am interested in getting an HF radio. > : I have my tech plus and am working on my general. > : My biggest issue is MONEY. Then you should be definitely be looking at used radios. A couple of good radios to look for are the Yeasu 747 and Kenwood 140. Both are fine simple radios and should be available for the kind of money you are talking about. Hope you find what you want. Good luck. 73 de Jack, N9ICE @ WB9SYK-1.IN Jack.Palladay@InternetMCI.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!emory!hubcap.clemson.edu!isdnlin.mtsu.edu!rex.isdn.net!nashville.com From: phillip.sherrod@nashville.com (Phillip Sherrod) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Old mechanical calculators Date: 6 Aug 95 08:09:32 Organization: The Nashville Exchange BBS 615-383-0727 Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <0000059800001D17@nashville.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ns1.nashville.com I am interested in purchasing old electro-mechanical calculators such as the ones made by Frieden, Marchant and Monroe from the period of the 1940's through the late 1960's. These calculators did all of their computation with mechanical gears (but were motor driven) rather than using electronics. What I want is one of the more advanced ones that did multiplication and division as well as addition and subtraction. I am also interested in other old calculating devices such as Curta calculators and slide rules. If you have an old calculator of this type collecting dust in a closet, and it still works, please send me an e-mail message. Phil Sherrod (phil@sandh.com) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!panix!not-for-mail From: girard@panix.com (Jess Girard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-900 Problem Date: 6 Aug 1995 14:02:44 -0400 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 25 Message-ID: <403044$2og@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com Summary: Odd Problem with FT-900 Keywords: Yaesu FT-900 I have a Yaesu FT-900 AT which I like a great deal; I've had it 2-3 months. When I bought it I took my older FT-757 out of service and finally sent it to Yaesu for some small repairs. While it was out of service I was using the FT-900 but when the 757 came back I put it in service to try it out. It worked fine, and I packed it up to keep it as a secondary rig. I then put the FT-900 back at my operating position, plugged it in to its various connections and turned it back on. Ever since that moment it cannot be used on MOX or VOX, only PTT. If I try MOX or VOX the rig turns itself off the moment I try to key it into transmit. Anyone have an idea about this? It happened yesterday (Saturday) morning, so I haven't been able to speak to anyone at Yaesu. Any ideas out there? Aside from this new little trick, I love the radio. Any yes, I tried to reset it. Didn't do a thing. Jess Girard nd1l girard@panix.com girard@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 Problem Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:05:52 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <405dl0$m1b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <403044$2og@panix.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Jess: I am interested in buying a 900AT. Do you know how well the rig works on digital/? (Amtor, pactor etc...) I am looking at it or the Kenwood ts450s/at...I like the Yaesu cause it can maybe go mobile, which I want to try one of these days. Thanks es 73'ws Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: YAESU FT-900AT - Want Opinions, please Date: 7 Aug 1995 11:48:33 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <405ckh$lo4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vma5c$srm@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hi Ed: I too am interested in the 900at..have you got much response from other hams abt the rig? I am trying to decide between a 450s/at and the 900at. I want to use the thing on digital (which the Kenwood does good on...not sure abt the Yaesu) but I also want to try a little mobile work with it too. Don't have lots of money for several rigs hi. Thanks for any advice you can impart \ 73's Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!agis.ag.net!usenet From: aja@ag.net (aja@ag.net) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: yaseu FT-411e Date: Sat, 05 Aug 1995 07:02:54 GMT Organization: Access Global Information Services Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4005hj$iko@agis.ag.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: aja.ag.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I was wondering if htere is any way to modify my Yaseu HT to open up the band width on it From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.kei.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!internetMCI!news-admin From: Jack Palladay Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: yaseu FT-411e Date: 7 Aug 1995 04:26:22 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4044le$8rr@news.internetmci.com> References: <4005hj$iko@agis.ag.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup536.chicago.mci.net aja@ag.net (aja@ag.net) wrote: > I was wondering if htere is any way to modify my Yaseu HT to open up > the band width on it You don't have to modify the 411. It is already built into it. It's been a while since I owned a 411 but if I remember all you have to do is hold the arrow keys down while powering it off and back on. 73 de Jack, N9ICE @ WB9SYK-1.IN Jack.Palladay@InternetMCI.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 07 15:58:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.io.com!usenet From: stc@io.com (Stone Technologies) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Zenith 3000-1 AM oscillator Date: 6 Aug 1995 03:55:07 GMT Organization: Stone Technologies/NavLink Sales Lines: 25 Message-ID: <401eer$f0s@anarchy.io.com> References: <3v9p75$i2b@chopin.bcit.bc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-74.austin.io.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article <3v9p75$i2b@chopin.bcit.bc.ca>, Colin Schmutter says: > >I have a Zenith Royal 3000-1 in which the AM oscillator will not oscillate >on the 16, 19 and 25 meter bands (the 3 highest frequency bands). > >I have tried substituting the oscillator transistor but the symptom >remains the same. > >Has anyone else had this problem and could suggest a fix? > >Any help would be appreciated. > >Colin > >cschmutter@bcit.bc.ca > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try the >>>> rec.antiques.radio+phono <<<< newsgroup. You will find a group of collectors who specialize in restoring older radios such as your R03000. Gary Hutto, Texas - near Austin (garyposs@bga.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-206-2801-0!bill.lawrence From: Bill.Lawrence@f2801.n206.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Lawrence) Date: 04 Aug 95 07:26:42 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO *** Message-ID: <46e_9508091144@woodybbs.com> X-FTN-To: Clint.bradford@wem.org (C Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 42 To: clint.bradford@wem.org (Clint Bradford) Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO *** CB>From: clint.bradford@wem.org (Clint Bradford) CB>Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO *** CB>Organization: World Evangelist Ministry (310) 398-7804 CB>From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) CB>Path: holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford CB>Distribution: world CB>Message-ID: <93.2056.7583.0NFBAC22@woodybbs.com> CB>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 13:40:00 -0500 CB>Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 CB>Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO *** CB>>>Stolen from my car on 7-11-95... CB>A real irritant, Garth. CB>Does your Homeowner's insurance cover the loss? Or your auto insurance? CB>If not, please consider the ARRL's equipment insurance plan. Quite CB>inexpensive, and it's "current-day replacement cost" (YOU set the CB>prices). CB>And, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's license CB>numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden inside CB>locations. And, of course, if we do engrave our state drivers license number on visible outside panels, we destroy the "Mint" condition and salability of that unit forever... ;*( --- * OLXWin 1.00a * URA Redneck if you think "The Dukes of Hazard" was a real life -- |Fidonet: Bill Lawrence 1:206/2801 |Internet: Bill.Lawrence@f2801.n206.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!krypton.hpc.sdsmt.edu!ep68_cns.sdsmt.edu!jbeens From: jbeens@silver.sdsmt.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2 Meter HT Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 08:12:23 LOCAL Organization: South Dakota School Of Mines and Technology Lines: 12 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ep68_cns.sdsmt.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Hello all! I am new to the tech-plus class and I am looking for a 2 Meter HT, or maybe a mobile rig to mount in my truck. I am attending college now, and do not have a lot of extra cash to spend on such an item. The limit of my price range runs about $200. What would be the best rig for the money that I want to spend. I do some interstate traveling, and may be in some areas where I need more power than an HT to hit the area repeater. I would like to hear some suggestions on where to look, or what to look for, in either style of radio. Thank you; 73's Jason KB0CDN From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: sborg1@aol.com (SBorg1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2m HT battery needed... Date: 8 Aug 1995 16:56:53 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <408j2l$i6i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: sborg1@aol.com (SBorg1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I'm looking for a replacement battery for my Kenwood TH-215A HT. I need a PB-1 800mAh battery. Any help with this one would be greatly appreciated. ..Sean KB6TIN From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!usenet From: Harry Salvini Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m HT battery needed... Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:30:54 GMT Organization: Loral Western Development Labs Lines: 27 Message-ID: <40arce$qea@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> References: <408j2l$i6i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wdl139.wdl.loral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: sborg1@aol.com X-URL: news:408j2l$i6i@newsbf02.news.aol.com sborg1@aol.com (SBorg1) wrote: >I'm looking for a replacement battery for my Kenwood TH-215A HT. I need a >PB-1 800mAh battery. Any help with this one would be greatly appreciated. Hi Sean Ok, I've read all the flames going on here regarding Amateur Electronic Supply, but I've got to say they do have the battery you want. They don't carry the Kenwood version, but there is one (I don't remember the brand it's aftermarket, but it runs $64.00. They have them at their Orlando Florida store. The number there is: 1 (800) 327-1917, or if you're close enough, 1 (407) 894-3238. I called in an order for a buddy here at work (no credit card), and they had at least one in stock there. The sales guy WAS courteous, and very helpful. +====================================================================+ | hgs@wdl.loral.com (KB6VMQ) | Happily married with 2 Kids! -+-| | Loral doesn't have a single | A newbie Quinnatic (DQMW) | | | thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, Dirtbikes, Kids, Camping | | | ...you mean this isn't working? | K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM | +---------------------------------+----------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!caen!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: owen@apollo.eeel.NIst.GOV (James C. Owen, III) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 3-500Z Open Filament Date: 9 Aug 95 18:19:33 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 7 Sender: owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov Message-ID: <47974.owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov> Reply-To: owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I believe your problem is a high resistance contact between the tube pin and the socket. The connection has probably oxidized and the IR loss is heating the pin to the solder melt point. Clean the contact good, be sure the socket contact is making the proper connection to the tube pin and hope for the best. You might try something like DeOX on the contact to reduce the possibility of oxidization or at the worst you may have to replace the tube socket. GL & 73 Jim K4CGY From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!dawn.mmm.com!news From: grhosler1@mmm.com (Gary Hosler - KN0Z) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 3-500Z Open Filament Problem Date: 8 Aug 1995 13:29:14 GMT Organization: 3M Company Lines: 13 Message-ID: <407ora$mho@dawn.mmm.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) I have a TL-922 with a pair of 3-500Z's that has performed well over the years however I had a problem this weekend that perhaps someone can shed some light on. When I fired up the amp and tuned it up I realized that there was very little output. After some time spent checking out the expected faults I finally found that pin one (filament) on one of the 3-500's had lost some of its solder. I resoldered it and am back in business (although not sure if the problem will rear its ugly head again). I would guess that the problem was caused by inadequate filament pin cooling (air flow), but would like to hear from others that have had similiar problems. I spend most of my time on CW so would think that the duty cycle shouldn't be a problem. Besides that the TL-922 has a delay built into it to maintain the cooling fan for a period of time after the amp has been turned off. Would appreciate any input regarding the root cause and possible fixes. 73's & GUD DX From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!chnews!ornews.intel.com!news From: "Thomas E. Walsh" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 800 MHz RX / FT 8500 Question Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:37:02 GMT Organization: IAL Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40arnu$frc@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: maxout1-mm.jf.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) Hello all- The FT530 performs 800MHz receive in non-US trim. Does the FT8500 perform 800MHz receive in non-US trim? The FT8500 does perform "dual in-band receive", which could inidicate similar receiver design to the FT530. Thanks for any information, -Tom Walsh, kb7efz, tw@ibeam.intel.com, 503 264 8834 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!mozo.cc.purdue.edu!storm.atms.purdue.edu!bap From: BRETSKI Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: A question RE: the KPC-3 TNC Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 08:54:27 -0500 Organization: Purdue University Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: storm.atms.purdue.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Has anyone tried to change the audio output level (R13 on my unit) and if so did it make any difference? Which way do you turn the pot to increase the output? BRET A. PENNINGTON / COMPUTER TECHNICIAN /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES CIVL 4252 317-494-0678 / PURDUE UNIVERSITY / WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907 bap@storm.atms.purdue.edu / speaking only for myself. /\/\/\/\/\/ __... /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ N9ZFF /\/\/\/\/\/ ...__ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.compulink.com!abyss!lethe!gts!reptiles.org!westonia!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Subject: ACC Controller Firmware i Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca Date: Mon, 07 Aug 95 00:06:39 EST Message-ID: <7943211801@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS Lines: 22 > > ACC's answering machine says their firmware will sonn be available in > public domain. Has anyone seen this yet? They use Compuserve so it may > show up there first. > Do let me know if you (or anyone) come across this ! Thanks...Hugh Duff VA3TO hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- HumberNet LSS (Learning Support System) - Humber College, Toronto "Tomorrow's communication and learning environment, today" Visit our Website at http://humnet.humberc.on.ca/ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!tbsnews.turner.com!klinger From: Owen.Adair@turner.com (Owen Adair) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: Mon, 07 Aug 95 13:52:12 GMT Organization: TBS Broadcasting, Inc. Lines: 43 Message-ID: <4055qc$qck_001@turner.com> References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> <3vtab6$a7r@solaris.cc.vt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: klinger.turner.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article , rodell@netcom.com (R.W. Odell) wrote: >Mike Keitz (mkeitz@bev.net) wrote: >: >: This is terrible! No "Be-doop?" No tag-team talking clocks? No reverse >: autopatch? Maybe now repeater installers will look again at the meaning of >: the word "repeater" and put their money into good radio performance instead >: of schmaltzy features. > >: -Mike KD4QDM > >The feaures you disliked are options, and others like them. I like this >diversity in our hobby. I've used ACC products for years, and used some, >but not all, of the array of options they provided to me. > >The ACC products worked, for the most part, and are incredibly reliable. > .... some stuff deleted... Diversity is exactly the point. If you only want a simple controller there are many low cost controllers that work well - I frequent a repeater with just such a controller. If, however, you want top end features and performance (as the ACC price indicated it was) then ACC was stuck in the early '80s. The incredible advances in computer technology in the past 15 years was largely lost in the ACC designs. Some improvement, yes, and if the consensus was they were reliable, fine. But I *like* the schmaltzy features . But the bottom line is this: People paid for their controllers ... I just simply stated that now maybe some of the other smallers guys will get some well-deserved recognition and repeater managers will get better controllers - if they want them. I'm sure you can still suck off of ACC's teats in the used market for years to come if you want. owen Owen Adair WD4FSU email: Owen.Adair@turner.com Turner Broadcasting System, CNN Center, Atlanta, GA (404) 827-3293 "Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least" -Goethe From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!rodell From: rodell@netcom.com (R.W. Odell) Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> <3vtab6$a7r@solaris.cc.vt.edu> <4055qc$qck_001@turner.com> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 23:08:06 GMT Lines: 12 Sender: rodell@netcom8.netcom.com I think your post is in poor taste. Although ACC designs weren't all that 'contemporary', their reliability using proven technology is still incredible. I was impressed with the combination of 'features' with 'usability' and 'reliability'. -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/_/ Robert W. Odell (WA2WLH) Voice: (801) 536-4795 _/_/ _/_/ Salt Lake City, Utah,U.S.A. CP-ASEL, AMEL _/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ionews.ionet.net!usenet From: ET-1@aol.com (ShenKing) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: 10 Aug 1995 05:09:11 GMT Organization: AOL Lines: 57 Message-ID: <40c49n$9n5@ionews.ionet.net> References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: osip18.ionet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca>, hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca says... > > >> >> In article <3vhtrk$ebb@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, >> wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) wrote: >> >Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no >> >longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers. But, some limited numbers >> >of parts will still be available. >> > >> >It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater >> >Controllers. >> > >> >73's Kevin >> >> Hoo, boy is that flame-bait. I won't get too upset, but suffice it >> to say I am glad to see the well-deserved end to the ACC controller. >> >> Now, maybe some of these smaller companies making controllers will >> get the respect they deserve. >> >> >> Owen Adair WD4FSU email: Owen.Adair@turner.com > > >I'd like to hear your negative comments re: ACC controllers. >I've used a couple of them and had no problems at all. > >Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto > >I maintain 3 RC-850's, 3 RC-85's an RC-96 and a ACC DVR unit...... the manual on the RC-96 has no component placement diagram making it very difficult to locate a defective component.... the RC-85 has an inherent problem related to the cpu restart/por circuit.. the RC-850 has a number of bugs relating to cpu clock noise turning up in the wrong places and causing strange problems.... All of their controllers (but the RC-850 in particular) have really sucky audio handling, distorting the waveforms that are sent into them... the way that ACC simply parallels all of the audio in's and out's together is poor, requiring either external distribution amps or lots of ground loops and hum..... they really respond well to lightening too.....(even when it's in another state) in other words...they are r e a l sensitive to lightening and surges.... any more questions ???? P.S. I have two of the Link communications controllers...they e a t the ACC controllers in durability, function and audio handling.... From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!vax.sonoma.edu!harrisok From: harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu (Ken Harrison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: 9 Aug 95 22:45:20 -0800 Organization: Sonoma State University Lines: 18 Message-ID: <1995Aug9.224520.1@vax.sonoma.edu> References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> <3vtab6$a7r@solaris.cc.vt.edu> <4055qc$qck_001@turner.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax.sonoma.edu From the posts regarding ACC, I seem to get the impression that they will continue to stock parts for their amateur controllers. Does anyone know if this is correct? If someone else is going to stock parts, I would appreciate finding out who that might be should anyone know. Also if anyone hears about the firmware going public, I'd appreciate finding out a source. Thanks and 73, Ken -- __________________________________________________________________________ Ken Harrison --- harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu --- Amateur Radio: N6MHG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!rook!eugene.welcome From: EUGENE.WELCOME@rook.wa.com (eugene welcome) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Address of Matsushita Com Message-ID: <01969F91@rook.wa.com> Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 20:06:31 GMT Organization: Knight-Line! (206) 565-0594 Distribution: world Lines: 17 >I bought a "Mobile Telephone Transceiver Unit" model EF-6105EA >for $5 (from the Salvation Army store!) and need to contact the >manufacturer to get the control head. Anyone know the U.S. >address for Matsushita Communication Industrial Co. Ltd.? > >Thanks in advance! > >Jeff NH6IL > Try Matsushita Services Co. 1-800-447-4700 Electronic Parts Div. 50 Meadowland Parkway Secaucus, NJ. 07094 I found this in Howard Sams Index 1994 edition. This may get you into the right place or they can direct you where to obtain what you need. 73, Gene, K7"EEK" !! a Mouse !!! eugene.welcome@rook.wa.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:14 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ames!news.hawaii.edu!kahuna!jeffrey From: jeffrey@kahuna.tmc.edu (Jeffrey Herman) Subject: Address of Matsushita Communication X-Nntp-Posting-Host: math.hawaii.edu Message-ID: Sender: news@news.hawaii.edu Organization: University of Hawaii Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 17:58:04 GMT Lines: 8 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15508 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84479 I bought a "Mobile Telephone Transceiver Unit" model EF-6105EA for $5 (from the Salvation Army store!) and need to contact the manufacturer to get the control head. Anyone know the U.S. address for Matsushita Communication Industrial Co. Ltd.? Thanks in advance! Jeff NH6IL From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: bikrscum@ix.netcom.com (Paul) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: Address of Matsushita Communication Date: 9 Aug 1995 01:39:47 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4093l3$5tq@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sb1-19.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15575 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84548 In article , jeffrey@kahuna.tmc.edu says... > >I bought a "Mobile Telephone Transceiver Unit" model EF-6105EA >address for Matsushita Communication Industrial Co. Ltd.? > Might also try Panasonic as Matsushita is the parent corp. I've had miserable luck with the in the marine equip. dept. I once spent over an hour and about 10 phone calls only to finally be referred back to where I started by Matsushita. I then called another company who sold the same radar under their name and was helped within 2 minutes. What a joke. Hope you have better luck with the cell phone dept. 73's Paul, KE6OTL bikrscum@ix.netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:15 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!news.utdallas.edu!corpgate!bcarh189.bnr.ca!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!bt892 From: bt892@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Geoffrey Brunet) Subject: Advice Needed Message-ID: Sender: bt892@freenet2.carleton.ca (Geoffrey Brunet) Reply-To: bt892@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Geoffrey Brunet) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 05:12:57 GMT Lines: 11 Hi everyone, I`m going for my general class exam in a couple of weeks and cannot decide which rig to buy. I have three in mind, The Kenwood TS 850s/at , the Yaesu FT 900at and last but not least the Icom IC736. I would like a good DX rig, will use it alot for contest. Any help will be grately appreciated, PRO`s and CON`s , Specs etc... Thx in advance. 73`s de Geoff, soon to be licenced. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gryphon.phoenix.net!usenet From: Jeff Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco 6meter info wanted Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:48:39 GMT Organization: Phoenix Data Systems Lines: 18 Message-ID: <40asdn$9k2@gryphon.phoenix.net> References: <403280$g8p@crl12.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial95.phoenix.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Don: I bought the Alinco 6M rig at Dayton this year. Have it installed in my truck. Works great whenever there is a band opening on 6. I'm in Texas and have made contacts in Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia so far. Also have found several repeaters in Houston and elsewhere. Still waiting for a band opening to somewhere exotic though. The rig is a little difficult to program mainly because I am a Yaesu believer for mobile rigs. The buttons work a bit different on the Alinco than the Yaesu. I understand that Azden also makes a 6m FM mobile rig that has more than 10w output power. That's about all I know about it though. 73...de KJ5AZ, Jeff Racz, Houston, Texas explorer@phoenix.net From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!explorer.csc.com!explorer.csc.com!not-for-mail From: bphillip@csc.com (Brian Phillips) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco DJ-180T Question Date: 9 Aug 1995 11:12:38 -0400 Organization: Computer Sciences Corporation Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40aj96$jqb@explorer.csc.com> References: <3vr393$pi8@news.ysu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: explorer.csc.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Ben Slagle (aq760@yfn.ysu.edu) wrote: : In the instruction manual for my Alinco DJ-180T, it says : the unit can receive from 130-170 MHz. I can only get : 144.00-147.99 MHz. Is there a way to enable reception : of more frequencies? : 1) turn off the unit 2) press and HOLD the "Lamp" button 3) turn it on 4) release the "Lamp" button Note: you'll need to re-do this each time you do a "cold reset" on the HT to wipe out all memories, etc. -- bdp (bphillip@explorer.csc.com) 73 de KC5OQG -- my opinions are my own, etc., etc. <== usual disclaimer -- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!news.erinet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!spcuna!news.columbia.edu!watsun.cc.columbia.edu!jbaltz From: jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Jerry B Altzman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Date: 8 Aug 1995 04:49:25 GMT Organization: double ionizers association Lines: 18 Message-ID: <406qcl$is6@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> References: <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> <3vn2g0$58r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: watsun.cc.columbia.edu In article , Jim Martin wrote: >horrock@aol.com (Horrock) wrote: > >:>>I know that HRO employees are on the net. Actually, I wrote the above. >:>>Has anyone called up HRO to order anything recently and asked them >:>> about it? And I wrote the above, too. >Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. //jbaltz jerry b. altzman Entropy just isn't what it used to be +1 212 650 5617 jbaltz@columbia.edu jbaltz@sci.ccny.cuny.edu KE3ML (HEPNET) NEVIS::jbaltz From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:18 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> <3vn2g0$58r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <406qcl$is6@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 09:01:43 GMT Lines: 28 jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Jerry B Altzman) wrote: :>In article , :>Jim Martin wrote: :>>horrock@aol.com (Horrock) wrote: :>> :>>:>>I know that HRO employees are on the net. :>Actually, I wrote the above. :>>:>>Has anyone called up HRO to order anything recently and asked them :>>:>> about it? :>And I wrote the above, too. Oh, okay. Sorry Jerry. I just pressed buttons and stuff and did not intentionally attribute text to someone else. Cooooool! Cheers! ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:19 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!news From: gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp001.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 23:54:36 GMT Lines: 25 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84535 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15567 In article <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu>, jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu says... > >I also know that Radio City is on the net, but I haven't seen many >complaints about them. Can't say much, I guess. I ordered a Yaesu FT-2400 and an Astron RS-20M power supply from Radio City the week before Dayton 1994. Overall the person I spoke with was pleasant and answered all my questions. The prices quoted were on par with AES and HRO, but he whipped their shipping costs hand down. I have never really gotten a good grasp on shipping charges. More to the point, if UPS charges $7.50 shipping, why does A charge $25 and B charge $15 when both are in the same zone? It seems some companies are using "shipping charges" as profit enhancers of sorts. -- ========================================================================= 73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] AX.25 - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam Internet - gregl@iglou.com ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:20 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!NewsWatcher!user From: vanwag@netcom.com (George Van Wagner) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Message-ID: Sender: vanwag@netcom2.netcom.com Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 15:50:10 GMT Lines: 40 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84576 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15596 Can't say for sure, but if I were a shop shipping a $2000 HF rig, I would definitely want to make sure it was insured to the hilt. I've seen enough munched UPS packages come through our warehouse door. Also, the mail order dealer has to pay someone to package that puppy so it can resist shipping gorillas. Boxes aren't cheap, either. If the mail order shop has lowered their margin on items enough to make the average ham only grumble a little bit about how expensive these rice boxes are, he probably can't really afford to absorb all the shipping expense. George KE6EPC In article , gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) wrote: > In article <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu>, > jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu says... > > > >I also know that Radio City is on the net, but I haven't seen many > >complaints about them. > > Can't say much, I guess. I ordered a Yaesu FT-2400 and an Astron RS-20M power > supply from Radio City the week before Dayton 1994. Overall the person I spoke > with was pleasant and answered all my questions. The prices quoted were on par > with AES and HRO, but he whipped their shipping costs hand down. > > I have never really gotten a good grasp on shipping charges. More to the > point, if UPS charges $7.50 shipping, why does A charge $25 and B charge $15 > when both are in the same zone? > > It seems some companies are using "shipping charges" as profit enhancers of > sorts. > > -- > ========================================================================= > 73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] > AX.25 - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam > Internet - gregl@iglou.com > ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:22 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:30:39 GMT Lines: 52 gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) wrote: :>Can't say much, I guess. I ordered a Yaesu FT-2400 and an Astron RS-20M :>power supply from Radio City the week before Dayton 1994. Overall the :>person I spoke with was pleasant and answered all my questions. :>The prices quoted were on par with AES and HRO, but he whipped their :>shipping costs hand down. How? Did he pay YOU to have your purchases shipped to you? ;-) I know HRO does not charge shipping for orders over $100.00 and $4.50 for orders less than $100.00. Howsome ever if you choose to have your purchases shipped via any other method than UPS Ground (Brown Label) you will be charged whatever the actual shipping charge is based upon the weight of your purchase. How do they do compute that? Via UPS charts, USPS guides, telephone calls to the applicable shipping agencies etc., and, of course, calibrated scales. Also, if you choose COD there is a $5.00 charge for that added to whatever the UPS shipping charge is (if any). :>I have never really gotten a good grasp on shipping charges. More to the :>point, if UPS charges $7.50 shipping, why does A charge $25 and B charge $15 :>when both are in the same zone? Are both packages identical? I mean do they weigh the same? Is the shipping method the same? Did A ship Blue label to a customer whilst B shipped Brown label? Did one ship COD to the customer whilst the other order was shipped pre-paid? I'm not familiar with the other dealers since I only deal with HRO. I would imagine that one dealer charges the actual UPS charge whereas the other might charge for the time and labor for their own packers. Only conjecture on my part. :>It seems some companies are using "shipping charges" as profit :>enhancers of sorts. Who knows except the company themselves? Another thing to consider is the company size and reputation. Of course, there is nothing wrong with Radio City that I know of and you were talking of a period a little over a year ago. But the information I gave is current and was then. ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:34:25 GMT Lines: 52 gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) wrote: :>Can't say much, I guess. I ordered a Yaesu FT-2400 and an Astron RS-20M :>power supply from Radio City the week before Dayton 1994. Overall the :>person I spoke with was pleasant and answered all my questions. :>The prices quoted were on par with AES and HRO, but he whipped their :>shipping costs hand down. How? Did he pay YOU to have your purchases shipped to you? ;-) I know HRO does not charge shipping for orders over $100.00 and $4.50 for orders less than $100.00. Howsome ever if you choose to have your purchases shipped via any other method than UPS Ground (Brown Label) you will be charged whatever the actual shipping charge is based upon the weight of your purchase. How do they do compute that? Via UPS charts, USPS guides, telephone calls to the applicable shipping agencies etc., and, of course, calibrated scales. Also, if you choose COD there is a $5.00 charge for that added to whatever the UPS shipping charge is (if any). :>I have never really gotten a good grasp on shipping charges. More to the :>point, if UPS charges $7.50 shipping, why does A charge $25 and B charge $15 :>when both are in the same zone? Are both packages identical? I mean do they weigh the same? Is the shipping method the same? Did A ship Blue label to a customer whilst B shipped Brown label? Did one ship COD to the customer whilst the other order was shipped pre-paid? I'm not familiar with the other dealers since I only deal with HRO. I would imagine that one dealer charges the actual UPS charge whereas the other might charge for the time and labor for their own packers. Only conjecture on my part. :>It seems some companies are using "shipping charges" as profit :>enhancers of sorts. Who knows except the company themselves? Another thing to consider is the company size and reputation. Of course, there is nothing wrong with Radio City that I know of and you were talking of a period a little over a year ago. But the information I gave is current and was then. ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Date: Thu, 10 Aug 95 02:35:39 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 41 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40bs28$73n@nuclear.microserve.net> References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84634 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15651 In article , gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) wrote: > I have never really gotten a good grasp on shipping charges. More to > the point, if UPS charges $7.50 shipping, why does A charge $25 and > B charge $15 when both are in the same zone? > > It seems some companies are using "shipping charges" as profit > enhancers of sorts. Don't know if the Amateur dealers are doing this, but other companies sure are. A few years ago I ordered some non-Ham parts from a company several states away. What arrived was not what I had ordered, and the items I wanted were not in stock. The company refused to offer a refund, but I had paid over the phone with a credit card so I shipped the items back, then called the card company for a credit. What I didn't know was that when card companies issue a credit on returned merchandise, they are obligated to do so for everything except shipping charges. Because of this, I ended up in an argument with the credit card folks concerning the difference between shipping charges, and "shipping and handling". The vendor was claiming that shipping/handling charges should not be refunded, and their invoice showed this item at about $30.00. However, the carrier's tag on the carton showed actual shipping charges to be about $7.00. To make this short, I won the argument and received the credit, but only because I had proof of the actual shipping charges. The moral is, "shipping and handling" can be practically any amount the seller wants it to be. It may be a long ways from actual shipping charges, and this is a good thing to remember if there's a dispute later. Even if the merchant won't refund handling charges, the credit card company will. There's also something to be said for having UPS (or your favorite carrier) pick up the shipment on *your* behalf instead of the seller's. That way, you pay shipping directly to the carrier and the exact amount is never in dispute. 73, Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!iglou!news From: gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp001.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Summary: customers can be jerks too Keywords: jerks salespeople customers hams Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 References: <3varg3$3sa@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <3vbggh$li3@News1.mcs.net> <3vlv1q$j8s@odin.sunquest.com> Distribution: usa Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 23:39:23 GMT Lines: 27 In article <3vlv1q$j8s@odin.sunquest.com>, terry@venus.sunquest.com says... > >Personally, I haven't bought *any* ham gear mail order. I support a >local retailer who gives me advice, gives me service, charges a fair >price, and keeps me happy. I don't mind buying mail order when I know >exactly what I want and don't need advice, but if you like the service >your local retailer provides, you'd better give him your business so >he'll still be there the next time you need help. Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have an amateur radio dealer within 100 miles. There is a CB store nearby run by a ham and he carries some ham gear -- mostly antennas and such. He says he has tried to get Kenwood, Yaesu and Icom gear but no dice. So for me it's mail order or Radio Shack, and we all know Radio Shack doesn't carry HF gear. >Terry R. Friedrichsen > >terry@venus.sunquest.com (Internet) >uunet!sunquest!terry (Usenet) -- ========================================================================= 73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] AX.25 - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam Internet - gregl@iglou.com ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.bnl.gov!news From: news@bnlux1.bnl.gov (Usenet news) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any Experience with JRC JST-100 Date: 9 Aug 1995 20:31:52 GMT Organization: Brookhaven National Laboratory Lines: 5 Message-ID: <40b5vo$3uj@sun20.ccd.bnl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: bnlux1.bnl.gov I have an opportunity to but a used JRC JST-100 model 16210. Does anyone care to comment on this radio? Tnx in advance..... Tony natoli@bnlux1.bnl.gov From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: MUENZLERK@uthscsa.edu (Muenzler, Kevin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202? Date: 9 Aug 1995 09:14:44 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 15 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: <01HTV4EVP382000XCJ@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () writes: >Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that >would allow me to receive out of band? In a word, _NO_. There are absolutely NO modifications for the HTX-202. Radio Shack got burned badly on the HTX-100. When they bought the license from ICOM to build the HTX-202 they changed the design slightly and contracted MAXON to build it for them with the stipulation that it was to have no possible modifications to give it out-of-band operation. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE muenzlerk@uthscsa.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (Morgan Patterson, VE6MRP) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202? Date: 9 Aug 1995 13:07:13 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 8 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: References: <01HTV4EVP382000XCJ@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu I found out that there is one mod for the HTX-202, duct tape a scanner to it. 73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" ----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cfishman@fsac3.pica.army.mil (Clark Fishman, FSAC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Atlas Radio Date: 9 Aug 95 19:28:32 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 12 Message-ID: <9508091528.aa16982@FSAC3.PICA.ARMY.MIL> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Has anybody out there ordered and received an Atlas 400X transceiver ?? One of my friends ordered one over 2 YEARS ago and still has got nothing. He has called Atlas and got no answer lately... Is this a real radio or a dream (nightmare) All answers are appreciated Clark Fishman WA2UNN cfishman@pica.army.mil From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!convex!darwin.sura.net!sparky.servicom.es!usenet From: Antonio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Buy a all mode vhf Date: 9 Aug 1995 15:44:03 GMT Organization: servicom.es Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40al43$a73@sparky.servicom.es> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_9.mad.servicom.es Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: all@ww First thanks for reading this msg, and excuse me for my poor English. Them, I want to buy a all mode VHF, in good conditions. If is posible into my country. Thanks. Good DX's and good luck. PKT EA2ABJ@EA2RCF.EAVI,ESP.EU E-mail to ea2abj@servicom.es From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:29 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!eff!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!news.coop.net!news.den.mmc.com!mac-athena.den.mmc.com!user From: x400.den.mmc.com (Hose A) Subject: Craig KD6WQH Message-ID: Sender: news@den.mmc.com (News Admin) Nntp-Posting-Host: mac-athena Organization: Martin Marietta Astronautics, Denver Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 19:37:24 GMT Lines: 3 Thanks for your reply. Message copied and understood. Joe Hawkins From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!news.bu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.cloud9.net!usenet From: Len Sanchez Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Davis Weather Statio / Packet Link Date: 9 Aug 1995 12:55:29 GMT Organization: Cloud 9 Internet + White Plains, New York USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <40ab81$2df@news.cloud9.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sanch.dialup.cloud9.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Our Club has just purchased a Davis Weather Station to be set up on a Packet Radio Link to the Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. The information the the manufacturer provides is great for telephone modem hook-ups but no info is given regarding alternate interfaces. Before we start re-inventing the wheel, has anyone done this and if so any information would be most welcome. Thanks. *************************************************** * Len Sánchez sanch@cloud9.net * * Carmel, New York 10512 * *************************************************** From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: JHGK51C@prodigy.com (Rod Mclennan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DJ-180 Frequency range Date: 8 Aug 1995 18:42:39 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <408b6v$l0o@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap4.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 If you only have 140 to 148 MHz range on your DJ-180, it must be reset to expand it to the normally available range of 137 to 174 MHz. Turn radio off. Hold down the LAMP key while you turn the radio on. It that doesn't do it, repeat the above while holding down both the LAMP key and the FUNCTION key and turn the radio on. (This proceedure given on a repair report from Alinco). It is a mystery why this is not in the manual. The DJ-180 can be made to transmit on all frequencies with a simple wire- cut. Rod W6MWB From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!intac!sailboar!jeff.sumberg From: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Do you own TS-820 with CW filter installed? Message-ID: <8AED519.012D00169D.uuout@sailboard.com> Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 21:45:00 -0400 Distribution: world Organization: The SailBoard BBS * Ringwood, NJ, USA * (201)831-8152 Reply-To: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 14 If you own a Kenwood TS-820 and have the CW filter installed, would you please EMail me. I am experiencing an odd problem with the radio and filter, and I don't think it's normal. I'll explain more when you Email, to cut down the bandwidth. Thanks. -- -=======================================================================- | 73 de N2VYU, Jeff, in Ringwood New Jersey (Fn21) | | Email: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com ** Packet: N2VYU @ WA2SNA.NJ.USA.NA | | Advanced class - WAC on RTTY - Ramapo Mountain Amateur Radio Club | -=======================================================================- * 1st 2.00 #32s * . From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:32 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!qnet.com!usenet From: mikewo6o@qnet.com (Michael Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DPS Recomendations Date: 9 Aug 1995 15:36:30 GMT Organization: Quantum Networking Solutions, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup01.av.ca.qnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Does anyone out there have any recomendations on a DPS unit to help eliminate power line noise. Both the JPS and Timewave advertisements claim to eliminate power line noise but do they? Any input/recomendations would be greatly appreciated. Mike in Lancaster, CA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!tivoli.tivoli.com!wichita!kilgore From: kilgore@wichita.tivoli.com (Jeff Kilgore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DPS Recomendations Date: 9 Aug 1995 18:01:10 GMT Organization: Tivoli Systems, Inc. - Austin, TX Lines: 20 Sender: kilgore@wichita (Jeff Kilgore) Distribution: world Message-ID: <40at56$sge@tivoli.tivoli.com> References: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wichita.tivoli.com In article <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com>, mikewo6o@qnet.com (Michael Adams) writes: |> Does anyone out there have any recomendations on a DPS unit to help |> eliminate power line noise. Both the JPS and Timewave advertisements |> claim to eliminate power line noise but do they? |> |> Any input/recomendations would be greatly appreciated. |> |> Mike in Lancaster, CA |> Mike, I just bought a Timewave DSP-59+ a few days ago, and am very pleased with it. I have had the opportunity to try it out with some rather severe line noise, and it works very well. In one case, it dropped an S-7 noise level to virtual inaudibility. I am finding the unit very useful overall, and it is very well made. 73, Jeff, KC1MK From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant H Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DPS Recomendations Date: 9 Aug 1995 23:53:01 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 31 Message-ID: <40bhot$sdc@usenet1.interramp.com> References: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip211.ft.worth.tx.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: mikewo6o@qnet.com mikewo6o@qnet.com (Michael Adams) wrote: >Does anyone out there have any recomendations on a DPS unit to help >eliminate power line noise. Both the JPS and Timewave advertisements >claim to eliminate power line noise but do they? > >Any input/recomendations would be greatly appreciated. > >Mike in Lancaster, CA > If your problem is REALLY noise being radiated by power lines close to your location then something like the ANC-4 from JPS could be a MUCH better solution for you than a DSP. There are a number of reasons, but the primary one is that it is better to eliminate the noise BEFORE it gets into your receiver and destroys the noise floor, generates problems with receive-end phase noise and screws up the AGC response. Remember, that audio DSP processors are applied AFTER any damage has already been done to receiver performance. DSP units definitely have a place. I would find it hard to be without one now that I've used them for a while. But the ANC-4 might give you much better results over all for this specific type of problem. I have severe powerline noise at my location -- a combination of trash that the local power co-op either can't or won't fix, and reradiated "touch lamp" trash from a couple of neighbors. The ANC-4 (with an external noise antenna, just a short whip, located out between my antenna and the power lines gives far superior results compared to DSP processing alone. Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.woodtech.com!news From: fgilmore@woodtech.com (Frank Gilmore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DPS Recomendations Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 15:12:01 GMT Organization: Woodtech Information Systems, Inc. Lines: 40 Message-ID: <40d928$jk3@news.woodtech.com> References: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> <40at56$sge@tivoli.tivoli.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup16.woodtech.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 kilgore@wichita.tivoli.com (Jeff Kilgore) wrote: >In article <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com>, mikewo6o@qnet.com (Michael Adams) writes: >|> Does anyone out there have any recomendations on a DPS unit to help >|> eliminate power line noise. Both the JPS and Timewave advertisements >|> claim to eliminate power line noise but do they? >|> >|> Any input/recomendations would be greatly appreciated. >|> >|> Mike in Lancaster, CA >|> >Mike, >I just bought a Timewave DSP-59+ a few days ago, and am very pleased with >it. I have had the opportunity to try it out with some rather severe >line noise, and it works very well. In one case, it dropped an S-7 >noise level to virtual inaudibility. I am finding the unit very useful >overall, and it is very well made. >73, >Jeff, KC1MK I add a hearty 'amen' to this. I bought one in July of last year and it has been one of the most valuable items in my shack. I use it on everything from my Racal to R-390A to my Drake collection. I built a patch panel so I could jumper it in and out to various receivers. Plan to add another one soon. My only disappointment was the failure to ever receive the upgrade chip the company touted earlier in the year..... they dropped the ball on that one badly and I do know some who got it but many who did not . 73, Frank K0JPJ ex-W5PVX ...-.- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!totrbbs!phil.heaton From: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Recommendations Message-ID: <11363.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 9 Aug 95 16:37:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) References: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> Lines: 19 MA> Does anyone out there have any recomendations on a DPS unit to help MA> eliminate power line noise. Both the JPS and Timewave advertisements MA> claim to eliminate power line noise but do they? If you're a homebrewer, you might want to check out the July 1994 issue of QST. It has a "null-steerer" you can build and would out noise blank any DSP. The secret is to eliminate the problem BEFORE it get's to the AGC. Someday, maybe someone will build a DSP that processes the IF rather that the AF...Good Luck! Phil, KE4KRT ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 ---- Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!convex!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: geo@nando.net (George McCrary) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Recommendations Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 01:21:26 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 15 Message-ID: <40bmv8$fib@parsifal.nando.net> References: <40aklu$jvh@mandolin.qnet.com> <11363.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail301.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) wrote: > Someday, maybe someone will build a DSP >that processes the IF rather that the AF...Good Luck! >Phil, KE4KRT JPS Communications makes the ANC-4 ($175) which eliminates local noise before the RX. It is not a DSP product, but works like a null steerer more or less. Match the noise level and shift the phase. 73 DE KQ4QM From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Extended Tx DJ-582T IC-Z1A TH-79A(D) C-586A FT-51R? Date: 8 Aug 1995 00:39:41 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 24 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <406pqd$6pp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Ohhhh........Joe..........DUCK NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cringed when I read your question. I posted a query along similar lines a long time ago..........and.....WHAM......in came all sorts of warnings and responses in regards to using ham rigs out of band. All the 'Non FCC Type Accepted' flames. Actually mine was a 'Want to Buy' posting in the AOL forums for a police buddy of mine who is not on line. Despite all the flames I ended up buying the radio (Alinco DJ580) and modified it to suit the situation. Through it all though, I wondered why the manufacters would make their rigs capable, then, lock out its capabilities, then, advertise that it is modifiable for out of band use, then, provide mod sheets with the info needed to perform the mods, then, warn you that such modifications will void the warranty and render the radio non type acceptable. Go figure. I do advocate good ham practices and do not abuse the technological capabilities of my radio equipment. I have several close law enforcement friends who are also hams and own modified 580's for both their 2 meter ham use and their private duty and tactical work on the 453.XXX band. It's a workhorse of a radio for the purpose and for the money and the modification, which is widely published, is simply clipping a red and a blue jumper wire. The standard disclaimers apply here.......any opinions expressed here are.....well,......mine. Rick Crider KD4FXA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:39 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Extended Tx DJ-582T IC-Z1A TH-79A(D) C-586A FT-51R? Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 09:01:27 GMT Lines: 31 x400.den.mmc.com (Hose A) wrote: :>As a newbie to amateur I was wondering if any or all of the following HT's :>are modifiable for TX in VHF band? I'm a Volunteer FF and EMT in Bailey, :>CO and would like to use the radio for some calls as well as Ham related :>activities. :>Thanks in advance :>Alinco DJ-582T :>ICOM IC-Z1A :>Kenwood TH-79A(D) :>Standard C-586A :>Yaesu FT-51R Joe, they all are. FCC Type Acceptance is required, however, for radios to be used in the FF and EMT service frequencies. None of these radios are type accepted for that use, nor are they guaranteed or warranted for use outside of the amateur bands. I know many are doing it and not everyone will get caught but getting caught could subject one to equipment confiscation and hefty fines. [Just thought you'd like to know that.] ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!nobody From: craigb@sdd.hp.com (Craig Bosworth) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Extended Tx DJ-582T IC-Z1A TH-79A(D) C-586A FT-51R? Date: 8 Aug 1995 09:06:11 -0700 Organization: Hewlett Packard, San Diego Division Lines: 35 Message-ID: <40821jINN8pn@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com> References: <406pqd$6pp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com In article <406pqd$6pp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) writes: >Ohhhh........Joe..........DUCK NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick (and Joe), I'm sorry if you take this as a flame, but it is a Bad Thing to use an amateur radio on public safety or commercial bands, for a number of reasons. 1. You will get in trouble with the license holder. For your law enforcement friends, this means that their radio officer will chew out their captain who will make your friends' lives unpleasant. 2. You may get in trouble with the FCC. You don't want this, trust me. 3. You will hurt Amateur Radio. Transmitting with non type accepted equipment adds to the perception of hams as unprofessional bootleggers and hackers. (There are many radio and public safety professionals who really feel this way.) 4. If enough people are caught using amateur radios out of band, the government will impose greater restricitons on the equipment manufacturers, increasing costs for everyone. The reason manufacturers "make their rigs capable," is not to tease you. To the manufacturer, the rigs are not modifiable, they are *configurable*. If a manufacturer can make one rig to work in many markets throughout the world, costs go down for him, and prices go down for us. Please, think hard before you transmit out of band. 73 de Craig -- Craig Bosworth, KD6WQH Hewlett Packard, San Diego Division craigb@sdd.hp.com kd6wqh@wb6dgr.#soca.ca.usa.na +1 619 655 8609 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!parsifal.nando.net!not-for-mail From: creal@nando.net (creal) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,alt.radio.scanner Subject: FS: Bearcat 100XLT Handheld Scanner & Motorola Sprint Pro HT Date: 8 Aug 1995 21:24:35 -0400 Organization: NandO.net Lines: 19 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4092oj$97l@parsifal.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: parsifal.nando.net Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:30137 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15571 alt.radio.scanner:20582 For Sale: Bearcat 100XLT Handheld Scanner 100 channels with battery pack, ac adapter, manual, (no box) Freq Ranges (29-54, 118-174, 406-512) Motorola Sprint Pro Handie Talkie with battery pack, no charger, green dot freq (154.600) Both are in very good condition/working order. Will sell for best reasonable offer 10 days from this post. (Reverve right to refuse all offers). Include shipping charges in your bid(s). Please email bids or for more info. Cheers, Rich Creal From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: rhys@ix.netcom.com (Philip Williams ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: ICOM R70. A Steal!!!!!!! Date: 8 Aug 1995 04:07:30 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 21 Message-ID: <406nu2$p3q@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-dc9-15.ix.netcom.com A STEAL - Compare to Drake, Lowe, Sony, etc... ICOM R70 -- Quad Conversion Lab Quality Receiver 0.1-50 KHz Superb reception of weak hard to hear signals alongside powerful competing ones. Filters: AM: 6KHz, SSB: 2.3 KHz, CW: 500Hz Exceptionally effective PBT, Notch, & N.B. Tunes in 10 Hz steps (displays 100Hz). Nearly identical to R71A except no memories (2 VFO's) I.F. Out & Record Jacks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !$375 -- O.B.O ! !--------------! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Call L. Wolken @ 2022919303 or write to rhys@ix.netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!noc.netcom.net!news.sprintlink.net!warp.cris.com!cris.com!ebstar From: ebstar@cris.com (Ernest Eckel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: Multimedia 486 DX4-100 COMPUTER SYS. Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 00:04:26 +1000 Organization: Concentric Internet Services Lines: 53 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: crc3-fddi.cris.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15581 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84561 rec.radio.swap:41088 MAIL ORDER COMPUTER SYSTEM SALE For Sale BRAND NEW Multimedia 486 DX4-100 VLB Systems Digital Mini Tower w 230 Watt Power Supply (not 200 watt) (2) 5" Bays (2) 3" Bays (2) 3" Hidden Bays (not 5 bays) Smoked Gray Panel (4) Meg RAM 1 X 36 72 Pin 486 Mother Board With ZIFF Scoket (3) VLB Slots (4) ISA Slots (2) 72 Pin Simm Slots (4) 30 Pin Simm Slots 256k cache On Board (not 0k or 128k) AMD 486 DX4-100 (not cyrix) VLB Enhanced IDE I/O Controller (not 16 bit) (4) IDE OR IDE CD-ROMS 2S,1P,1G Ports MULTIMEDIA 2 x CD-ROM 16 bit Sound Card Speakers (amp) VLB 1 Meg SVGA Video Card Upgradable to 2 Meg (not 256K vga) MODEM 14.4k Fax/Modem/Voice Mail 14.4k bps Group III Fax Broadcast Fax,Fax On Demand Background Operation WITH: Mouse 101e Keyboard 1.44 FDD CPU Fan (A Must Have) 850 Meg EIDE HD (not 525 meg) (WD) DOS 6.22,WINDOWS 3.1,Word Perfect For Windows 6.0a, Internet Software (ready to run) Voice Mail,fax,Remote,999 Mail Box's PRICE IS 899.00 For A Multimedia 486 DX-100 SYSTEM Shipping 48 states is 25.00 FL Res AD 6% Sales Tax NEW HORIZON'S II INC. 8084 WEST McNAB RD. SUITE 930 NORTH LAUDERDALE FL 33068 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-277E same a FT-101E? Need manual Date: 9 Aug 1995 02:34:38 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <409ktu$1df@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Mike, KC5PCR has purchased a Yaseu FT-277E without a manual. He needs any help available. Amanual would really be nice. He thinks it is the same as an FT-101E, but that is not confirmed. If you can help, please notify mike as follows: 75573,2401@compuserve.com Thanks for reading this. 73 de John WA5TWL. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!news.cais.com!news From: David Fruehwald@cais.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-530 Package Date: 8 Aug 1995 00:54:04 GMT Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470 Lines: 16 Message-ID: <406cjc$69r@news.cais.com> Reply-To: David Fruehwald@cais.com NNTP-Posting-Host: davidf.cais.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 FT-530 - YHA-28 Antenna - 7.2V 600mah battery EDC-5B - 12V cigarette lighter adapter with noise filter Comet B20NMO - 2M & 70cm Dual band antenna - 2.15db on 2M and 5.0db on 70cm Larson - Trunk lip NMO antenna mount - 12 feet of coax with Solderless BNC connector Asking $360.00 will pay shipping, please respond via EMail to davidf@cais.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!ames!lll-winken.llnl.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: amnet@ix.netcom.com (ANDRES MARTINEZ ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 10 Aug 1995 03:56:37 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <407nuq$mho@dawn.mmm.com> <8AED51E.012D00169E.uuout@sailboard.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou6-30.ix.netcom.com I'm undecided between buying a new Yaesu FT-840 and the ICOM IC-735 which I can find used for about the same price ($800). They both have Gen.Cov. Receiver and dual VFO. I'm concern about reliability and signal clarity on the air. Which one do you think is a better choice ? From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ee.und.ac.za!ucthpx!itu1.sun.ac.za!s9231498 From: s9231498@cs.sun.ac.za (Mnr PJ Le Riche) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Gunn Transceiver info needed Date: 8 Aug 1995 11:35:55 GMT Organization: University of Stellenbosch Lines: 16 Message-ID: <407i6r$chu@itu1.sun.ac.za> NNTP-Posting-Host: 146.232.212.23 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi! I am an undergraduate student in Electronic Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. For my final year project I have to build a 10Mb/s microwave data link. For this reason I need info on microwave transceivers, most notably Gunn diodes, etc. Unfortunately information is a bit hard to come by so I am turning to the Internet for help... I am particularly looking for information at Gunn transceivers in the 10 to 11 GHz range. I am quite interested in the NEC ND751AAM Gunn transceiver, but I am unable to reach NEC through the net. Anybody out there know how to contact them, or at least get some info? Thanks, Pierre From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!gatech!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news1.is.net!user1!scrtnizr From: scrtnizr@user1.IS.NET (Alex / Brain21) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Radio-Outlet (HRO) FAX??? Date: 9 Aug 1995 02:00:35 GMT Organization: The INTERNET Connection, LLC Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4094s3$p09@news1.is.net> References: <63286@pc.4z7aba.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: user1.is.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Miller Ohad (4z9chb@pc.4z7aba.ampr.ORG) thought s/he should say: *)Hi there, *)Does someone of the you, gang, has a FAX number of one of the stores of *)Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)??? No, but check these out; http://www.hamradio.com West.US/Canada - 1-800-854-6046 Mt./Central - 1-800-444-9476 SE - 1-800-444-7927 Mid-Atlantic - 1-800-444-4799 NE - 1-800-644-4476 New Eng./E Canada - 1-800-444-0047 Call 'em up and ask! -- *************************************************************************** \ We come into this world screaming, naked, and covered in bodily fluids. / \ If we live our lives correctly, this never has to change - A Friend / \ http://www.ticllc.net/~scrtnizr / \###################################################################/ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: glrowz@aol.com (GLROWZ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath HW-8 Help Date: 7 Aug 1995 21:07:47 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <406dd3$2gt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: glrowz@aol.com (GLROWZ) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I can not gey any sound from my old rig. Any ideas please E-mail me. N9ZLH From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!coconut!usenet From: Neil Bradley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heathkit Radios SB-303/SB-401 Info Needed Date: 10 Aug 1995 06:03:16 GMT Organization: FlexNet Inc, HAWAII Lines: 9 Message-ID: <40c7f4$hnv@news.aloha.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup02.aloha.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 16bit) A friend of mine has just offered to loan me her Heathkit radios that were 'sitting in the basement'. I found them. They appear to be in good shape, but there is NO manual of any kind for them. There are a lot of connectors to go betwen the two. I think I can figure most of it out, but before I do something silly, I thought I would check here and see if anyone had some info on them for me. Neil Braldey, N3MYS, Pearl Harbor, HI From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: owen@apollo.eeel.NIst.GOV (James C. Owen, III) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE:HeathKit SB-303 Date: 9 Aug 95 18:33:28 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 13 Sender: owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov Message-ID: <48809.owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov> Reply-To: owen@apollo.eeel.nist.gov NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu The HeathKit SB-303 was one of the best receivers that Heath made. A little tricky to align (you need extender cards to work on the PC boards) as I remember. However, it is NOT a general coverage receiver, it's Ham Band Only. I believe that the SW version receiver was the SB-313 and that covered only the most popular SW bands about 8 I think. The value of a SB-303 is not more than $150.00 in my book. For about $200.00 you can get a Drake R4C which is much better than the SB-303 and has slots to insert crystals for about 10 500 KHZ bands of your choosing plus the ham-bands it comes with. If you add the FS-4 synthesizer (about $250.00 if you can find one) than you can cover all frequencies from 1.5 Mhz to 30 Mhz (execpt for the IF frequency area) without additional crystals. Pepi if it were me I'd look for an R4C. 73 Jim K4CGY From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!internetMCI!news-admin From: rsmith@internetmci.com (Bob Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heil HC-4 for Icom Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:53:11 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40asm7$h91@news.internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr17-dialup4.atlanta.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Have a Heil HC-4 element that I want to hook up to an Icom (IC737) rig. How would one wire this? I am planning to go out and but a cheapo rat shack micrphone to use as a base for the element. Any help would be appreciated. -- Bob Smith, Atlanta, GA rsmith@internetMCI.com n3ftu@amsat.org TAPR 5412 ARRL AARL From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!news.eunet.fi!KremlSun!kiae!relcom!push.stack.serpukhov.su!ibpm.serpukhov.su!victor From: victor@ibpm.serpukhov.su (Victor Voronkov) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help me ! schematic diagram... Date: 9 Aug 1995 09:18:43 GMT Organization: Stack Ltd. Lines: 16 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ham.stack.serpukhov.su I have Kenwood TH-25A which was broken recently. Receiver and syntezator are OK. But I have no carier on air, although TX Led is light. Probable problem with output RF amplifier or more likely with power supply for RF amplifier - I not hear even weak signal on an other Radio near my TH-25A. When I press PTT and some DTMF keys I not listen sound, which I hear early when HT was OK. Maybe problem with some control circuit, - not with RF output or power supply ? Anyway, I need a scheme (block diagram, board layout, schematic diagram) for analyse and repair. I have a manual only. If you can make a copy and send paper to me, PSE let me know. I'll be kind. 73! RX3DIN Victor --- http://www.stack.serpukhov.su/~victor/hamradio From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.gmi.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!internetMCI!ANTHONYP From: Anthony.Perales@internetMCI.com (Chris A Perales) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help on a rig, 2m,HF freq? Does it exist Date: 9 Aug 1995 02:22:41 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 3 Message-ID: <40965h$d2f@news.internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr11-dialup44.atlanta.mci.net To: ALL X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Hi, Does anyone know of a rig that supports 2M, and HF frequency at the same time? From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:50 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Help on a rig, 2m,HF freq? Does it exist Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <40965h$d2f@news.internetmci.com> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:40:59 GMT Lines: 26 Anthony.Perales@internetMCI.com (Chris A Perales) wrote: :>Hi, Does anyone know of a rig that supports 2M, and HF frequency at the :>same time? Try the Icom IC-706 (not out yet in this country). Rumor has it that it will be available next month* or so at roughly $1500.00 +/-. HF + 6M 100 Watts (SSB/CW/AM/FM/RTTY) 2M 10 Watts (SSB/CW/RTTY/FM) 4 Watts (AM) Receive Range 30 kHz - 200 MHz See your favorite ham magazine for more details. *Pending FCC Approval ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!mickey.cc.utexas.edu!vcl From: vcl@mickey.cc.utexas.edu (Victor C. Limary) Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Help! Need schematics for FM Transmitter Date: 8 Aug 1995 18:44:02 GMT Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Lines: 11 Message-ID: <408b9i$vk@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mickey.cc.utexas.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: grape.epix.net sci.electronics:138825 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15552 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8808 Hi. I was wondering if anyone had schematics for a small FM transmitter. I need to design a wireless FM microphone for a school project. It needs to be capable to transmitting to at least 20 feet away, to an ordinary FM receiver. E-mails would be appreciated, but I will check the newsgroups. Thanks! -- Victor Limary |The University of Texas at Austin vcl@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu |http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~vcl/ |http://www.utexas.edu/students/alphachi/ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!jms From: jms@col.hp.com (Mike Stansberry) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Help, HEATKIT SB-303 Date: 9 Aug 1995 13:13:47 GMT Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40acab$se5@nonews.col.hp.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: mssjms.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Giuseppe Cima (cima@hagar.ph.utexas.edu) wrote: : I want to buy a receiver and I wouldn't mind buying a former kit with all : the documentation. There is one for sale on re.radio.amateur.swap, a Heat : SB-303, does anybody know if would be a good general coverage receiver? No, it is an amateur band only coverage, without the WARC band coverage. The receiver has decent sensitivity, but it suffers considerably from overload problems if you're close to other RF sources. Also, don't expect to work any full break in operation, as the AGC is not all that good. I still have mine, and probably won't be getting rid of it. It looks like a good receiver to use with receiving converters. : The owner doesn't know what to ask for it, what should I offer if : interested? How does it compare with an ICOM 70, also for sale? : Thans, Pepi Cima Sorry, but I have no idea what it's worth. Mike, K0TER From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Help, HEATKIT SB-303 Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 22:07:16 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40bcaq$4d5@nuclear.microserve.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 cima@hagar.ph.utexas.edu (Giuseppe Cima) wrote: >I want to buy a receiver and I wouldn't mind buying a former kit with >all the documentation. There is one for sale on >re.radio.amateur.swap, a Heat SB-303, does anybody know if would be a >good general coverage receiver? The SB-303 is Ham band only - it does not have general coverage. Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.nde.state.ne.us!genie.esu10.k12.ne.us!danderse From: danderse@genie.esu10.k12.ne.us (Donna Andersen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HELP: need 6LQ6! Date: 7 Aug 1995 21:12:58 GMT Organization: Nebraska Dept. of Education Lines: 28 Message-ID: <405vkq$qp3@news.nde.state.ne.us> References: <405ah8$dfj@worm.convex.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: genie.esu10.k12.ne.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2-E1] Michael Cowart (cowart@news.eng.convex.com) wrote: : need four 6LQ6's for sweep tube amp, Dentron GLA-1000. : Mike : (214) 497-3029 day : (214) 840-8667 night : -- : ----------------------------------------------------------------- : Mike Cowart e-mail: cowart@convex.com Convex Computer Corp. : My opinions are mine, not my employer's. Richardson, Texas : ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Mike, 6MJ6 tubes will also work fine 73 -- ******************************************************************** AMATEUR RADIO STATION NO0C Tim L. Andersen "If you come to a fork in the road, 15 LaPlatte Road take it" - Yogi Berra Kearney, NE 68847-4802 NO0C@WA0PXW.#SCNE.NE.USA.NA U.S.A. ARRL DXCC Mixed and SSB Honor Roll QSL Mgr for BV4CT 328 Worked/325 Confirmed/4 Deletions ********************************************************************* From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:54 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <1995Jul28.012048.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <3vbjkk$sqp@butch.lmsc.lockheed.com> <1995Jul28.182820.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <405gh6$chr@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 01:19:57 GMT Lines: 19 Sender: jlowman@netcom.netcom.com J. Duffy Beischel (gamma7@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : Jim, : I agree with you on one point, the RS stuff is definately disposable! Well, we will see how the 202 and 404 hold up. So far, not one problem. I usually avoid RS because of their - rumored to be defunct - insistence on the last four of a customers phone number. Fortunately, the manager of the store where I got both HTs is a member of our club, and not the standard idiot. Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:55 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!iglou!news From: gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp001.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 References: <1995Jul28.012048.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <3vbjkk$sqp@butch.lmsc.lockheed.com> <1995Jul28.182820.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <405gh6$chr@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 00:14:55 GMT Lines: 18 In article , jlowman@netcom.com says... > >I usually avoid RS because of their - rumored to be defunct - insistence >on the last four of a customers phone number. Fortunately, the manager >of the store where I got both HTs is a member of our club, and not the >standard idiot. The stores here haven't asked for the phone number in months. They are now asking for your last name. Then it comes up with a big list of folks with that name to wade through to find yours. -- ========================================================================= 73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] AX.25 - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam Internet - gregl@iglou.com ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service Date: 9 Aug 1995 02:32:40 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4096o8$tmu@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) writes: >In article , jlowman@netcom.com says... >>I usually avoid RS because of their - rumored to be defunct - insistence >>on the last four of a customers phone number. Fortunately, the manager >>of the store where I got both HTs is a member of our club, and not the >>standard idiot. >The stores here haven't asked for the phone number in months. They are now >asking for your last name. Then it comes up with a big list of folks with that >name to wade through to find yours. >73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] The Radio Shacks hereabouts have lately asked for either last 4 digits of my phone number or my last name. A reply of "No thank you" has always been sufficient for them to drop the question. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.kei.com!newshost.marcam.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!csus.edu!acme!danb From: danb@acme.csusb.edu (Dan Brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service Date: 9 Aug 1995 07:44:35 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 21 Message-ID: <409p13$pf0@news.csus.edu> References: <1995Jul28.012048.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <3vbjkk$sqp@butch.lmsc.lockheed.com> <1995Jul28.182820.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <405gh6$chr@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: danb%@acme.csusb.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Jim Lowman (jlowman@netcom.com) wrote: : I usually avoid RS because of their - rumored to be defunct - insistence : on the last four of a customers phone number. Fortunately, the manager I can definitely state that that request is no more. If there's anyone local to you who's still asking for the last four, ask him/her to speak with Mr. Hainline for correction. However, why is this such a concern? I've seen several people who've had a problem with this (which is, I presume, why they've changed the system), but I really don't understand why. In my experience (from both sides of the counter), the information is optional anyway--if I didn't want to give it, that was acceptable. I guess what I don't understand is why people object to indexing the database by the last four digits of a phone number, but don't mind indexing by last name. -- Dan Brown, KE6MKS danb@acme.csusb.edu Don't Tread on Me From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!sunic!sunic.sunet.se!newsfeed.tip.net!peroni.ita.tip.net!mikasa.iol.it!news From: roliani@iol.it (Renzo Oliani) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: I need Changes to Scanner YAESU FRG9600 Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 07:55:39 GMT Organization: Italia Online Lines: 5 Message-ID: <409pm1$ic8@mikasa.iol.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: sw24-193.iol.it X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Thanks for all help you give me 8:) Renzo From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!yarrina.connect.com.au!labtam!news.mel.aone.net.au!OzEmail!usenet From: rdonnan@ozemail.com.au Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-P2AT & IC-21E Mods Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 11:49:59 GMT Organization: OzEmail Pty Ltd - Australia Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: slmel2p06.ozemail.com.au X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] I'm looking for mods on the IC-P2at & IC-21E . I'm mainly looking for mods to unlock the TX side. Regard Rhett Donnan ( VK3HAP) Victoria Australia From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:58 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: IC706 antenna connectors? Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 21:50:12 GMT Lines: 7 Sender: dgf@netcom14.netcom.com Does anyone know the antenna connector configuration on the IC706? Is it a single UHF connector, or are there separate connectors for 2M and 6+HF or some other arrangement? Thanks, 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:30:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC706 antenna connectors? Date: 10 Aug 1995 02:26:23 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40bqof$oct@news.halcyon.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm1-ip15.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article , dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) says: > >Does anyone know the antenna connector configuration on the IC706? Is >it a single UHF connector, or are there separate connectors for 2M and >6+HF or some other arrangement? > >Thanks, > >73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com 2 UHF connectors. One is for H.F and 6 meters and the other is for 2 meters. Gary From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwfocus.wa.com!airdata.com!usenet From: jeff.mcleman@airdata.com (Jeff McLeman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC706 antenna connectors? Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 15:32:25 GMT Organization: McCaw Wireless Data Inc. Lines: 25 Message-ID: <40d8pb$741@www.airdata.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jmclemanpc.nwest.airdata.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) wrote: >Does anyone know the antenna connector configuration on the IC706? Is >it a single UHF connector, or are there separate connectors for 2M and >6+HF or some other arrangement? >Thanks, >73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com A total of two connectors. One connector is for 160 through 6 meters. The other is for 2 meters. ---------------------------------------------------- Jeff McLeman -- KD1IT kd1it@ms.seanvg.ampr.org Redmond, Wa kd1it@n0ndo.wa.usa.na jeff.mcleman@airdata.com ----------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:00 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!NT!not-for-mail From: whittyd@nbnet.nb.ca (Don Whitty) Subject: ICOM 2 Meter all mode for swap... Message-ID: <877cb$142e7.304@NT> Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 00:39:49 GMT X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Lines: 13 I have an IC 251 ( 10 watts, all mode ) to swap for a 2 m mobile, ht and accesories, something fo HF or something interesting. It is in excellent shape and includes manuals and I will even throw in a Daiwa preamp. Any offers? (I have replaced it with a Yaesu 736R...) Don Whitty whittyd@nbnet.nb.ca From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: icom service Date: 8 Aug 1995 03:24:23 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: <406ld7$pm6@news.halcyon.com> References: <7AUG199511122632@lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm2-ip20.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <7AUG199511122632@lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov>, lwwald@lmsmgr.lerc.nasa.gov (LARRY WALD) says: > >Well its nice to know some folks have been able to get >their radios fixed there. I have had an ICOM 2410A >back four times and it still is not fixed. The last >time I even sent them a VHS video tape, illustrating >what the problem was. The service note that came >back said "loose connector". I doubt the tech. even >saw the video (which I didn't get back either). > >So now I am trying to figure out where to send the rig; >I heard about a guy in Atlanta that I might send it to. >There is no point in sending it back to ICOM. > >Larry, KE8GW What is the trouble with your 2410 ? I've owned one for 4 years with no troubles at all been a great rig for me. even used it as a cross band repeater during ARES functions for 8 hours straight with no problems. Always mounted in my truck. Gary From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!sunic!sunic.sunet.se!erinews.ericsson.se!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!news From: fas@exu.ericsson.se (Frank Scaraglino) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Intermod rejection (was Re: 2m/440 Mob Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:45:59 GMT Organization: Ericsson North America Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4080rn$t1e@cnn.exu.ericsson.se> References: <405no6$ch8@solaris.cc.vt.edu> Reply-To: fas@exu.ericsson.se NNTP-Posting-Host: opus.rtp.ericsson.se :The main reason Comm equip cost soooo much more is they have to meet TIA/EIA specs. Ham equipment doesn't .Therfore IM is less. talk to a rpt from a com --- _______________________________________________________________________ Frank Scaraglino scaraglino@egertp.ericsson.se KA2FWC From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: mcdonld@ix.netcom.com (Robert McDonald) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Is it possible to mod a Kenwood TH-F48 into the equivalent of a TH-48A? Date: 9 Aug 1995 21:13:46 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40b8ea$mag@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sr3-07.ix.netcom.com For those who don't know, the TH-F48 is the version of this HT targeted for the Japanese amateur market. I may have the model number wrong, but its specs and number were similar to the TH-48A (TX/RX in 70cm band, RX only in 2m band). I am asking for a friend and don't have the radio with me. My (non-ham but interested in ham radio) friend got one of these from a friend traveling from Japan. The problem with this unit is it only RX/TX 430.00 to 439.99 MHz. Obviously it would be more useful in the US if it could also RX/TX 440.00 to 449.99 MHz, like the 48A does. Thanks in advance. Bob KF6AZ (WA6MRB before the new calls came out) -- *==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==* Bob McDonald mcdonld@ix.netcom.com *==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==* From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!ip053 From: kalusros@primenet.com (Mark Choi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH-77A : Need UHF board Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 18:51:51 GMT Organization: Primenet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <408bnr$gb2@nnrp2.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip053.lax.primenet.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Whatever the reason, anyone selling just the UHF board? It must be in a working condition. E-mail me if you are selling. Mark N6WZL From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!ip053 From: kalusros@primenet.com (Mark Choi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH-77A : Need UHF board. Anyone selling? Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 18:38:48 GMT Organization: Primenet Lines: 5 Message-ID: <408avi$8q5@nnrp3.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip053.lax.primenet.com Keywords: Kenwood X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 If you have Kenwood TH-77A, and for some reason you can just sell UHF board, drop me a line. Mark N6WZL From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:05 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub6!daynews!ranger!news From: Greg Smith Subject: Kenwood TH-79D mods? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 149.25.48.52 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@ranger.daytonoh.attgis.com (News Administrative Login) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: AT&T Global Information Solutions Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 13:09:34 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) Lines: 14 Does the TH-79D have wide RX modifications? If so, are the mods hardware or sofware via the keypad? Sorry if this seems like a really obvious question. I've been looking for some time and haven't seen anything already posted. -- Greg Smith AT&T Global Information Solutions Dayton, Ohio From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: billv21572@aol.com (BillV21572) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Date: 7 Aug 1995 17:02:30 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: billv21572@aol.com (BillV21572) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello all, I'm angling to buy a Kenwood TS-520S transceiver, and would like to hear what other peoples experiences have been with it. I plan on using it initially on the 10 meter novice voice band. Any comparisons to the 520SE? I really don't know this rig well, so would appreciate any input from users out there. Thanks. Sincerely, Bill Vanstralen KA9HLN St. Paul, MN (612)688-2552 billv21572@aol.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.aero.org!news2.aero.org!greenberg-t.aero.org!user From: ssgreen@aerospace.aero.org (Steve Greenberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:26:45 GMT Organization: Aerospace Corp Lines: 25 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: greenberg-t.aero.org In article <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, billv21572@aol.com (BillV21572) wrote: > > Hello all, > I'm angling to buy a Kenwood TS-520S transceiver, and would like to hear > what other peoples experiences have been with it. I plan on using it > initially on the 10 meter novice voice band. Any comparisons to the > 520SE? I really don't know this rig well, so would appreciate any input > from users out there. Thanks. Sincerely, > Bill Vanstralen KA9HLN St. Paul, MN (612)688-2552 billv21572@aol.com Hi Bill I had a TS520S for many years and it was always a top performer. Never had the slightest bit of trouble with mine. In 10 years of ownership, I changed out the finals once. I always got good audio reports, good cw reports on tone and character reception, and the receiver was always hot. The noise blanker was really quite effective against pulsating noise. All in all, I would highly recommend it to a novice. I don't know what the differences were with the 520SE, but I sure it was the same basic rig. Try and find one with the CW filter installed. The filter may be hard to come by sepparately, but it adds much to the receive quality to the CW. Good luck and 73s Steve, WA6TAF. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!dawn.mmm.com!news From: grhosler1@mmm.com (Gary Hosler - KN0Z) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Date: 8 Aug 1995 13:14:02 GMT Organization: 3M Company Lines: 9 Message-ID: <407nuq$mho@dawn.mmm.com> References: <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) You can't go wrong with the TS-520S Billy. I have a pair of them and they have served me well for nearly 15 years. Use one at the lake home near Hayward and the other at the home QTH in Wyoming, MN. One of the units is finally starting to show signs of needing a new pair of finals (after almost of 12 years of daily use). They certainly aren't as selective as a new ICOM-775DSP, but then again the average asking price is about $3700 less! I wouldn't own one without a narrow CW filter. If you have any specific questions, feel free to call me evenings at 462-3370 or during the day at 733-4466. 73's & CUL From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!intac!sailboar!jeff.sumberg From: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Message-ID: <8AED51E.012D00169E.uuout@sailboard.com> Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 21:50:00 -0400 Distribution: world Organization: The SailBoard BBS * Ringwood, NJ, USA * (201)831-8152 Reply-To: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) References: <407nuq$mho@dawn.mmm.com> X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 21 The day I got my HF privileges, a buddy of mine gave me his TS-520 to use until I could pick up a rig of my own. I used it for about 3 months, and it's a very good rig. Simple to operate, easy to tune, very forgiving. You will be very happy to own one. In fact, when I did get a rig, I ended up with a TS-820S, which is just a newer version of the 520. It uses the same transmitter section as the 520 (3 tube), and looks very similar. If you can get a good price, go for it. -- -=======================================================================- | 73 de N2VYU, Jeff, in Ringwood New Jersey (Fn21) | | Email: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com ** Packet: N2VYU @ WA2SNA.NJ.USA.NA | | Advanced class - WAC on RTTY - Ramapo Mountain Amateur Radio Club | -=======================================================================- * 1st 2.00 #32s * . From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwfocus.wa.com!airdata.com!usenet From: jeff.mcleman@airdata.com (Jeff McLeman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 15:34:18 GMT Organization: McCaw Wireless Data Inc. Lines: 42 Message-ID: <40d8ss$741@www.airdata.com> References: <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jmclemanpc.nwest.airdata.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ssgreen@aerospace.aero.org (Steve Greenberg) wrote: >In article <405v16$r07@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, billv21572@aol.com >(BillV21572) wrote: >> >> Hello all, >> I'm angling to buy a Kenwood TS-520S transceiver, and would like to hear >> what other peoples experiences have been with it. I plan on using it >> initially on the 10 meter novice voice band. Any comparisons to the >> 520SE? I really don't know this rig well, so would appreciate any input >> from users out there. Thanks. Sincerely, >> Bill Vanstralen KA9HLN St. Paul, MN (612)688-2552 billv21572@aol.com >Hi Bill >I had a TS520S for many years and it was always a top performer. Never had >the slightest bit of trouble with mine. In 10 years of ownership, I >changed out the finals once. I always got good audio reports, good cw >reports on tone and character reception, and the receiver was always hot. >The noise blanker was really quite effective against pulsating noise. All >in all, I would highly recommend it to a novice. I don't know what the >differences were with the 520SE, but I sure it was the same basic rig. Try >and find one with the CW filter installed. The filter may be hard to come >by sepparately, but it adds much to the receive quality to the CW. >Good luck and 73s >Steve, WA6TAF. I'll have to agree with Steve, my TS520S was superb. I feel bad that I sold it (in favour of a TS850S), and now wish I kept it... Sigh.... Jeff -- KD1IT /7 ---------------------------------------------------- Jeff McLeman -- KD1IT kd1it@ms.seanvg.ampr.org Redmond, Wa kd1it@n0ndo.wa.usa.na jeff.mcleman@airdata.com ----------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Looking for PREAMP NPN Transistor 2SC1815 Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 03:55:09 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <406nsd$jhr@nuclear.microserve.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 z931205@corn.cso.niu.edu (David Kim) wrote: >Cross Referenced: 2SC1815 (General Electric?, correct) > SK312A (RCA) > ECG289 (Sylvania) > NTE85 (NTE) > >Having a helluva time finding a place which carries this transistor From what I remember, the 2SC1815 is a common device. Try an audio/video service center. If they don't have the exact number, they should be able to look up an equivalent Japanese type that has equal or better specs. Stay with a Japanese device (rather than a generic replacement) if you can. 73, Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Looking for PREAMP NPN Transistor 2SC1815 Message-ID: <1995Aug8.154957.23923@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 15:49:57 GMT Lines: 38 In article z931205@corn.cso.niu.edu (David Kim) writes: >Cross Referenced: 2SC1815 (General Electric?, correct) Japanese, the 2SC series are silicon bipolar transistors in the Japanese numbering system. > SK312A (RCA) RCA's SK line is defunct, closed when GE bought RCA. (Phillips may have absorbed it when they bought the parts of RCA that GE didn't want.) > ECG289 (Sylvania) ECG is owned by Phillips now. >Having a helluva time finding a place which carries this transistor,can >someone give me info on where to find General Electric brand transistors? I believe GE shutdown or sold their transistor line around the time they bought out RCA. Not that that's relevant, your transistor is Japanese. >Any info on good mail-order places to get these from would be appreciated. According to the current Phillips replacement guide, what you need is the ECG85, a NPN silicon GP switching transistor. That should be available nearly anywhere ECG parts are sold, IE darn near everywhere parts are sold. Any of the bigger distributors such as Allied, Newark, Hallmark, Wyle, etc, will stock them (and most of the remaining mom and pop operations will too). Even Radio Shack can order it for you under their express parts system. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: M/C Helmet headset Date: 10 Aug 1995 02:29:19 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 39 Message-ID: <40bqtv$oct@news.halcyon.com> References: <40464e$gau@ns.transport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm1-ip15.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <40464e$gau@ns.transport.com>, genew@teleport.com (Gene R. Wolford) says: > >In article , rogersmith@iquest.net says... >> >>I'm interested in designing/converting a mic/earphone system for my >>full-face motorcycle helmet. I've got an Alinco DJ-180 HT. I tried using >>Alinco's lapel/earplug VOX set-up but it proved too mic sensitive even on >>PTT and too earphone weak for anything above 30 mph. >> >>Anyone have any ideas ?! >> >>Any such m/c experience with those "Eartalk" mic/speaker set-ups ? >> >> >>Thanks & 73's ....... Roger N9PMC > >The "in the ear" mikes I tried picked up more engine noise than a standard hand mike. Totally useless... >I bought a throat mike / earphone combination at Dayton. I believe it sys it is made by Genesis, ( or some variation on that >spelling). It works pretty well. Reports indicate that although there is a lack of high frequencies, no engine or wind noise >can be heard. >The one problem is that the mike must be precisely positioned or it does not pick up well. Unfortunately, the mike is clamped >to your neck with a piece of spring steel bent into a half circle. >This works ok if you never perspire and are a pencil-neck geek. Otherwise, you will find it springing off your neck again and >again. Don't even think about putting on sun lotions or it will rocket off your neck as soon as you release it. >I think if you replaced the metal hoop with an elastic loop it might work well. > > >KB7WIP > >-- >genew@transport.com >Direct flames to: genew@ucant.gethere.frmhere | > I do not have the information at hand, but you can purchase helments already containing the mics and earphones from Racing Electronics. Look at the Racing newsgroups, someone there will surely be able to fill you in. Ought to work neat as the drivers use two way radios simular to amateur radios. 73' Gary From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!dziuxsolim.rutgers.edu!er5.rutgers.edu!not-for-mail From: hillgen@er5.rutgers.edu (the one) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Midland commercial radio help Date: 10 Aug 1995 12:36:38 -0400 Organization: Rutgers University Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40dcim$89s@er5.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: er5.rutgers.edu Hell all. I have a Midland 70-154B commercial HT and I need to know if the radio can be programmed using the 70-1080 programming unit. I know that this unit is capable of programming the syntech II radios but I am unsure about mine. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Jay From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:13 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!pgh!cliff From: cliff@pgh.nauticom.net (Cliff Frescura) Subject: Re: MilliAmps = how many watts Message-ID: Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 02:43:33 GMT References: <1995Aug4.130211.1@vax.cerritos.edu> Organization: Nauticom - Internet Access Provider X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lines: 33 Dennis Lloyd (lloyd@cerritos.edu) wrote: : I figured somebody here would now this... : What does 1000mA = in watts, through a 12V line. I'm trying t find out the : startup in watts of a hard drive. I hope this is in the right form. The spec : sheet says for 12V line startup power is 1000mA : and for a 5V line it is 400mA. : I know this is probably the wrong newsgroup, but I'm sure somneone here can : answer for me... : Thanks a bunch : Dennis : lloyd@cerritos.edu Try a variation of Ohm's Law: E I = --- ---> P = I * E (P = Watts, I = Amps, E = Volts) R Send me email if you have any questions and good luck! 73, Cliff -- +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |cliff@nauticom.net K3LL @ W3UDX.#WPA.PA.USA.NOAM | | k3ll@nauticom.net "Adapt, Migrate, or Die." | From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.alt.net!news.redshift.com.ca.us!usenet From: Nathan Green Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,red.radio.amateur.homebrew,red.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: Mod for Kenwood TM-732a Date: 10 Aug 1995 06:00:48 GMT Organization: Redshift Online Service Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40c7ag$dhh@wing.redshift.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: red107.redshift.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: all Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15658 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:9964 I want to mod a Kenwood TM-732a for 9600bps packet modeming. Can someone send me e-mail if any one knows how or has location to find mods. Thanks in advance -- Nathan Green - KE6EVL ngreen@redshift.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.alt.net!news.redshift.com.ca.us!usenet From: Nathan Green Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,red.radio.amateur.homebrew,red.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: Mod for Kenwood TM-732a Date: 10 Aug 1995 06:01:09 GMT Organization: Redshift Online Service Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40c7b5$dhh@wing.redshift.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: red107.redshift.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15659 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:9965 I want to mod a Kenwood TM-732a for 9600bps packet modeming. Can someone send me e-mail if any one knows how or has location to find mods. Thanks in advance -- Nathan Green - KE6EVL ngreen@redshift.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!univ-compiegne.fr!kaa.hds.univ-compiegne.fr!capi From: capi@hds.univ-compiegne.fr () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: mods for ft890, who did it ? Date: 9 Aug 1995 21:01:16 GMT Organization: Universite de Technologie de Compiegne - France Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40b7ms$79h@sunsic.si.univ-compiegne.fr> NNTP-Posting-Host: kaa.hds.univ-compiegne.fr X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] 73 to everybody I have seen in a ftp server a mod for the ft890sat this mods provides an emmission in all the hf band without any hole. I 'd like to trafic in 27Mhz (french citizen band) but i want to know if anybody had done this mod and if it is ok many thanks for your reply and best 73 from f1tyn From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!usenet From: Harry Salvini Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mods for IC-W31A? Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:34:28 GMT Organization: Loral Western Development Labs Lines: 21 Message-ID: <40arj4$qea@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wdl139.wdl.loral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment I'm looking for amy mods for this little cutie. I'm not looking for comments regarding non-type certification. I've seen enough posted here against some poor people that I'll simply ignore them. I had asked earlier for mods for a IC-2340, got them, did them, and it's wonderful. Now, I'd like to make the HT the same (if possible). Thanks in advance! +====================================================================+ | hgs@wdl.loral.com (KB6VMQ) | Happily married with 2 Kids! -+-| | Loral doesn't have a single | A newbie Quinnatic (DQMW) | | | thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, Dirtbikes, Kids, Camping | | | ...you mean this isn't working? | K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM | +---------------------------------+----------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!nuhou.aloha.net!usenet From: swt@aloha.net (Steve W. Teegarden) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.swap Subject: Morse Code Program ? Date: 8 Aug 1995 07:13:55 GMT Organization: Hawaii OnLine - Honolulu, HI Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: oahu-4.u.aloha.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Aloha, Does anyone out there have any information on a shareware program that teaches CW on a sound blaster ? Most of the ones I have tried, and it's been ALOT of them, work only with the P.C. Speaker. Even Super Morse sounds REALLY poor using a Sound blaster... Any thoughts ? swt@aloha.net Steve W. Teegarden WH6IC From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:17 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 20:10:05 GMT Lines: 27 swt@aloha.net (Steve W. Teegarden) wrote: :>Aloha, :>Does anyone out there have any information on a shareware program that :>teaches CW on a sound blaster ? Most of the ones I have tried, and it's :>been ALOT of them, work only with the P.C. Speaker. :>Even Super Morse sounds REALLY poor using a Sound blaster... Whew! So, I'm not the only one whose noticed this. Although I have used SM for years, I am not impressed by the capability to use SB. [Finger in throat--blechhh!] I prefer to use the computer's speaker where the tones are at least somewhat variable. I don't use SM to compose music. I am unable to obtain a comfortable tone using SB. Just preset musical notes. Lee I hope you're reading this. Cheers! ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? Date: 9 Aug 1995 06:10:01 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40a1hp$3ku@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Try NuMorse. It sounds great on my SB. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:18 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> <40a1hp$3ku@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:40:54 GMT Lines: 13 buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) wrote: :>Try NuMorse. It sounds great on my SB. Hey I just thought of something: SM on my SB sounds like BS. 8-D 73 & CUL ============================================================================ Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one....not even myself. Lowell, Massachusetts | USAF(Ret) 1973-1993 | Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF | ============================================================================ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.cc.uic.edu!uicvm.uic.edu!u54293 Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago, ADN Computer Center Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 11:54:44 CDT From: Message-ID: <95221.115444U54293@uicvm.uic.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> Lines: 3 Try morse-academy (it's the one I am using)..it works via soundblaster. -boB From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 22:09:31 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40bcf2$4d5@nuclear.microserve.net> References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> <40a1hp$3ku@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) wrote: >Try NuMorse. It sounds great on my SB. What's the exact filename? Is it available on the net? Thanks, Jack WB3U From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuhou.aloha.net!usenet From: swt@aloha.net (Steve W. Teegarden) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Morse Code Program ? Date: 10 Aug 1995 04:52:06 GMT Organization: Hawaii OnLine - Honolulu, HI Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40c39m$hcv@nuhou.aloha.net> References: <4072rj$sf0@nuhou.aloha.net> <95221.115444U54293@uicvm.uic.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: oahu-15.u.aloha.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <95221.115444U54293@uicvm.uic.edu>, U54293@uicvm.uic.edu says... > >Try morse-academy (it's the one I am using)..it works via soundblaster. > >-boB Where is it located at ? FTP, Mail order etc ? Thanks ! From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Date: 8 Aug 1995 01:19:00 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 21 Message-ID: <406e24$mj1@buffnet2.buffnet.net> References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <403q1m$1jl@oak.oakland.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <403q1m$1jl@oak.oakland.edu>, cmartman@vela.acs.oakland.edu (C McCarthy-Artman) says: > >shamrock (shamrock@buffnet.net) wrote: >: Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a >: motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. > >: thanx > >: shamrock@buffnet.net > >Look into diamond antennas. The NR-770 is a classic 2/440 3/5.5db design >that needs no ground plane, hence the NR designator (no radial?) >Others are available, mono or dualband, of varying gain. >Their mounts, although pricey, are nice too. > >Later, >Sean > Thanks for your reply Bill From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Date: 8 Aug 1995 01:21:27 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 44 Message-ID: <406e6n$mj1@buffnet2.buffnet.net> References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <080695193455Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <080695193455Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net>, rsmits@ham.island.net (Robert Smits) says: > >shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) writes: > >>Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a >>motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. >> >>thanx >> >>shamrock@buffnet.net > >Well, I've gotten away with a variety of mounts and antennae. You can >usually mount some kind of ground plane antenna on the luggage rack, or >perhaps on a grab rail, and it will work OK, but it's a real nuisance, >especially for the passenger as the antenna gets in the way while getting >on the bike. > >A 1/4 wave antenna works OK, too, and isn't as much of a nuisance when >mounting. Alternatively, Larsen makes a some no groundplane models - >the OM-150K (144-148 MHz), the OM-220K (220-225 MHz) and the OM-440K >(440-450 MHz). The OM-150K and OM-220K delivers unity gain without a >ground plane and Larsen claims 2-2.5 db over a 1/4 wave with a ground >plane of 1/2 wave or more. The OM-440K is claimed to deliver 2 db over a >1/4 wave with no groundplane and 4 db over a 1/4 wave with a ground plane >of 24 inches or more. > >My experience suggests you not route the antenna coax under the tank - >this is usually next to the ignition coils and good for generating lots of >noise. And a voltage dropping regulator for the radio is the best way to >get clean power for the radio - motorcycle DC power is usually quite >dirty. This will work fine for most handhelds, anyway. I eventually >settled on throwing mine in a tank bag that plugged into regulated power >at 10V from the bike. > >73, Bob. > > >-- >rsmits@ham.island.net (Robert Smits, VE7HS) > Thanks Bob, apreciate the help and info. 73's Bill From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news1.digital.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news.Stanford.EDU!SHADOWFX.SLAC.Stanford.EDU!mgb From: mgb@slac.stanford.edu (Michael G. Barbitta) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 22:23:28 GMT Organization: Stanford Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: shadowfx.slac.stanford.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] In article <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) writes: >Path: nntp.Stanford.EDU!news.Stanford.EDU!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet >From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) >Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment >Subject: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? >Date: 6 Aug 1995 18:50:07 GMT >Organization: buffnet >Lines: 6 >Message-ID: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> >NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net >X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ >Anyone have any suggestions for mounting and or antenna to use on a >motorcycle.. not same ground plane as car.. >thanx >shamrock@buffnet.net I mounted a comet 2m/440 on a "L" bracket attached to my sissybar. I've got a 87 Shadow 1100 and use it when I shepherd bicyclists on the Santa Cruz MS Bikeathon. Worked great on both 2m and 440 both on a repeater and simplex. Michael Barbitta From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:24 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!lf.hp.com!apollo.hp.com!hpax!genem From: genem@cup.hp.com (Gene Marshall) Subject: Re: MOTORCYCLE antennas..2mtr and or 440 ? Sender: news@hpax (News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 14:05:14 GMT References: <4032sv$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpswtgm.cup.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1.3] Lines: 19 Michael G. Barbitta (mgb@slac.stanford.edu) wrote: : I mounted a comet 2m/440 on a "L" bracket attached to my sissybar. I've : got a 87 Shadow 1100... I have the 89 version of the same bike, and the rear fender terminates parallel to the ground (that is, not angled). I just slipped on a normal NMO(?) trunk mount on the end of the fender and can screw on/off what ever antenna I need. I normally use the 2m/440 short antenna that looks like a cellular job. -- +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Gene Marshall \-\-\ email: genem@cup.hp.com | |Hewlett Packard Co., MS 42UN | aa6iy@ix.netcom.com | |Software Technology Center (STC) | ___o Tel: 408/447-5282 | |11000 Wolfe Road L^\<._ Fax: 408/447-5039 | |Cupertino, CA 95014 (_)/ (_) AA6IY@N6LDL.CA.USA.N/A | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!sony!nntp-sc.barrnet.net!news.fujitsu.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uucp3.netcom.com!dodge!news From: "George T. Williams Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola and Kenwood Radios for Sale Date: 9 Aug 1995 21:45:17 GMT Organization: Siemens Rolm Communications Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40ba9d$rtm@dodge.eng.sc.rolm.com> References: <40b5bb$ep9@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: schw1109.bus.sc.rolm.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: n6nkt X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.1.59 i486) To: mdoyle@ix.netcom.com X-URL: news:40b5bb$ep9@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com How much are you looking for? -- George T. Williams Jr. Ham Call: n6nkt Mfg Systems Engn Group n6nktamg2@netcom.com Santa Clara (408) 492-2766 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: mdoyle@ix.netcom.com (Michael Denderowicz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola and Kenwood Radios for Sale Date: 9 Aug 1995 20:20:59 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 16 Message-ID: <40b5bb$ep9@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nyc14-19.ix.netcom.com 1. Kenwood TH-78-AT VHF/UHF Handheld Radio. Modified to transmit from 136-174 MHz on VHF and 420 - 500 MHz on UHF. 50 Channels, 25 channels if Alpha-Numeric utilized (up to 6 characters). 3, 2 1/2 and 1/2 W output with small battery, 5 W output with large, heavy duty battery. Complete with antenna, programmable speaker mike, ear/microphone, add'l battery, high gain dual band antenna, rapid charger and belt clip. Radio is less than 1 year old. Excellent Condition. 2. Motorola HT-600 (AKA P200) UHF Handheld. Radio is not field programmable; it may be programed via computer w/cable. 6 channels, 5 W output. Complete with charger, extra battery, porta-clip and speaker mike. Excellent Condition. Please Reply via E-mail (questions and pricing) to: mdoyle@ix.netcom.com. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!interlog.com!io.org!uunet.ca!news.uunet.ca!ra.isisnet.com!hyperion.org!mark From: Mark Whittington Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Motorola Radius UHF mobile Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 16:16:01 -0300 Organization: isis, Incorporated Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: hyperion.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15540 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84509 Hello If anyone knows if there's a way to program a Motorola Radius UHF mobile radio through a PC, please post or mail me. The radio has an 8 pin modular mic pluc, and a 14 pin plug on the back. Thank you. 73 Mark Whittington, KE4MAA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!sloth.swcp.com!usenet From: n5zgt@swcp.com (Brian Mileshosky) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need info on Kenwood TH-79A! Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 23:30:36 GMT Organization: Southwest Cyberport Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40bk22$cf0@sloth.swcp.com> Reply-To: n5zgt@swcp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp20.swcp.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Hello, I am looking for some info on the Kenwood TH-79A dual-band HT. Any problems? Likes? Dislikes? Any other info would be appreciated. I am looking to buy one and want some info about this rig before I do so. Please reply at: n5zgt@swcp.com Best of 73, Brian, N5ZGT... From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!news.bu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!sloth.swcp.com!usenet From: n5zgt@swcp.com (Brian Mileshosky) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Info on Yaesu FT-51R! Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 23:29:06 GMT Organization: Southwest Cyberport Lines: 15 Message-ID: <40bjv9$cf0@sloth.swcp.com> Reply-To: n5zgt@swcp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp20.swcp.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Hello All, I am looking for some info on the Yaesu FT-51R. Are there any problems with it? Likes? Dislikes? Also, I have heard that some of them get spider-cracks near where the battery connects and it needs to be replaced. Is this true? Also, any other info on this rig would be appreciated! I am interested in buying one and want some info about it before I do so. Thanks! Please reply at: n5zgt@swcp.com 73, Brian, N5ZGT... From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!unixg.ubc.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!sanjuan.amtsgi.bc.ca!salmon!clinton.peebles From: clinton.peebles@saloon.bcbbs.net (Clinton Peebles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need mods for Kenwood 742A Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 12:51:00 GMT Message-ID: <9508071415035743@saloon.bcbbs.net> Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942 Distribution: world References: <3vmg9c$rhe@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Lines: 56 M>need mods for Kenwood 742a, please I don't guarantee this will work but here ya go... ------------------------- cut here ------------------------------------ Subject: TM-742/942 Beyond Mars/CAP Mod. Guide Procedure: 1. Detach the front panel from the main chassis. 2. Remove the bottom cover of the transceiver by removing the 4 screws on the bottom of the cover and loosening the 4 screws on the side of the unit. 3. Orient the radio so the bottom is up and the front panel area is near your chest. Near the front panel area you will find a large board, this is the control unit. 4. Remove the chip resistors "Y" noted in the diagram below, and reinstall them in position "Z" as shown. 5. Reinstall the bottom cover of the transceiver and reattach the front panel. 6. Reset the microprocessor. Press and hold the MR key while the power is switched on. Then release the MR key. This will erase all operator programmed data. 7. The frequency range after modification will be: 28 Mhz Band: RX: 18.0 thru 54.0 Mhz TX: 26.0 thru 45.0 Mhz 50 Mhz Band: RX: 40.0 thru 90.0 Mhz TX: 46.0 thru 76.0 Mhz 144 Mhz Band: TX: 136.0 thru 174.0 Mhz 220 Mhz Band: RX: 215.0 thru 260.0 Mhz TX: 215.0 thru 235.0 Mhz 440 Mhz Band: TX: 410.0 thru 470.0 Mhz 1.2 Ghz Band RX/TX: 1100.0 thru 1400.0 Mhz Please note that these are theoretical ranges only. Not all radios will be capable of tuning the entire range. Control Unit X53-346X-XX A/2 _____________________________________ I I Remove Y resistors and ---- ---- I reinstall in position Z Z IIYY I ---- ---- I oooo oooo I ---- ---- I IIIY ZZ I ---- ---- I 2 I R I 7 I --- þ QMPro 1.53 þ A man's home is his coffin. ö Al Bundy From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp.cntfl.com!news.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!freenet2.scri.fsu.edu!robertl From: robertl@freenet2.scri.fsu.edu (Robert Lakin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Recommendations for Deep storage Battery Date: 8 Aug 1995 14:25:22 GMT Organization: Tallahassee Free-Net Lines: 18 Message-ID: <407s4i$rfo@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet2.scri.fsu.edu With a really bad hurricane season coming, I need some recommendations for deep storage 12 volt batteries. Let me know. Thanks, Robert KD4MNY Organization: Tallahassee Free-Net -- ROBERT LAKIN - KD4MNY INTERNET ADDRESS robertl@freenet.tlh.fl.us Work (904) 488-7541 Home (904) 893-8346 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.gate.net!not-for-mail From: visions@news.gate.net (Ray Johnston) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need source for QUAD-CTC CD 4792-4 Power Transistors Date: 8 Aug 1995 09:59:30 -0400 Organization: Digital Visions Corporation Lines: 11 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <407qk2$u5d@seminole.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: visions@seminole.gate.net NNTP-Posting-User: visions I am looking for a source for the QUAD-CTC CD 4792-4 power transistors used in the RF amp section of a 444 Hercules amplifier. I was told by Ten-Tec that they didn't fix that amp anymore, due no non-availability of that particular transistor. Thanks... -- -------- Ray Johnston (rayj@netrunner.net & visions@gate.net) Boca Raton FL USA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!pipeline!not-for-mail From: stormy@nyc.pipeline.com (Michael Volpe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Tubes Date: 7 Aug 1995 19:41:32 -0400 Organization: The Pipeline Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4068bc$i1n@pipe2.nyc.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe2.nyc.pipeline.com X-Newsreader: The Pipeline v3.1.1 Hi, looking to get my Yaesu 401b up and running. I would like to know of any supplier for tubes. Thanks 73's Mike Michael Volpe@nyc.pipeline.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!medtronic.com!news From: LoginName@medtronic.com (YourNameHere) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: NEEDED: VHF Engineering Amp Schematic Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:57:03 GMT Organization: Medtronic Corporation Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4081gf$9l0@gazette.medtronic.COM> Reply-To: ralph.w.bierbaum@medtronic.com NNTP-Posting-Host: 144.15.145.40 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.5 I desperately need a schematic for a VHF Engineering 2m 2-in 60-out mobile amplifier. If anyone knows where I can get a copy please respond to ralph.w.bierbaum@medtronic.com. I will pay for copying and postage. de N0AWN From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ionews.ionet.net!usenet From: martvin@ionet.net (Martin T. Vinson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New club on the Web Date: 10 Aug 1995 05:38:36 GMT Organization: Internet Oklahoma Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40c60s$9n5@ionews.ionet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: osip18.ionet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 A very old ham club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma now has a very new home page on the web....it is still under construction but has some neat links and some neat gifs from the top of the t.v. tower....url is as follows: http://www.profile.net/~mori Martin Vinson...KN6UG From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!news.bu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!ip209.msp.primenet.com!berg From: berg@primenet.com (david berg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: NEW WEB SITE Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 06:39:40 MST Organization: Primenet Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip209.msp.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Check out the new web site at: www.primenet.com/~berg "THE HAM TRADER" list an ad for free. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:32 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: walt@lfs.loral.com (Walt Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Newbie question: Emergency Calls Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:46:48 GMT Organization: Loral Federal Systems, Owego New York Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4080t8$12d6@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> References: <405aoj$laj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: walt@owgvm3.vnet.ibm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: walt.endicott.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 This sunday evening I was first on the scene at a motor vehicle accident. So I hauled out the 2M HT, looked up the local repeater, and did a "CQ, need an emergency call", got a local ham to make a 911 call for me. However, some of the repeaters with phone patches are listed with option "Z" in the directory, direct access to law enforcement or emergency services. As a transient, I don't have phone patch access, but can I access the emergency service without knowing the unique codes? How do I do this? If it had been 02:00 in the morning, I might not have found a fellow amateur listening on the repeater... Walt Johnson N3385L KB2UOU Cessna A185E Loral Federal Systems Group EDO 2790 Owego, New York 13827 The comments expressed waltj@lfs.loral.com above are my own and do (607-751-2158) not reflect the position FAX(607-751-6223) of the Loral Corporation From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:33 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!iglou!news From: gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) Subject: Re: Newbie question: Emergency Calls X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp001.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 References: <405aoj$laj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4080t8$12d6@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 00:22:07 GMT Lines: 32 In article <4080t8$12d6@watnews1.watson.ibm.com>, walt@lfs.loral.com says... > >This sunday evening I was first on the scene at a motor vehicle >accident. So I hauled out the 2M HT, looked up the local repeater, and >did a "CQ, need an emergency call", got a local ham to make a 911 call >for me. > >However, some of the repeaters with phone patches are listed with option >"Z" in the directory, direct access to law enforcement or emergency >services. As a transient, I don't have phone patch access, but can I >access the emergency service without knowing the unique codes? > >How do I do this? If it had been 02:00 in the morning, I might not have >found a fellow amateur listening on the repeater... It depends on how the repeater is programmed, and it isn't "standard" on all repeaters. Often dialing 911 on the patch does the trick, but not always. On one repeater in Louisville, KY, for example, 911 dials Jefferson County Police, 912 dials Louisville City Police, 913 dials either EMS or Fire Dispatch, etc. On another repeater just across the county line, it's something like 2468 to get Jefferson County Police. Your best bet is to ask for assistance if you aren't familiar with the repeater. -- ========================================================================= 73 de Greg AMPRNet - ke4dpx@ke4dpx.ampr.org [44.106.56.35] AX.25 - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam Internet - gregl@iglou.com ========================================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:34 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!enterprise!toontown.ssd.loral.com!hudick From: hudick@toontown.ssd.loral.com (John Hudick) Subject: Re: Newbie question: Emergency Calls Message-ID: Lines: 32 Sender: news@ssd.loral.com Organization: SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] References: <405aoj$laj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4080t8$12d6@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:50:25 GMT >In article <4080t8$12d6@watnews1.watson.ibm.com>, walt@lfs.loral.com says... >> >>This sunday evening I was first on the scene at a motor vehicle >>accident. So I hauled out the 2M HT, looked up the local repeater, and >>did a "CQ, need an emergency call", got a local ham to make a 911 call >>for me. >> >>However, some of the repeaters with phone patches are listed with option >>"Z" in the directory, direct access to law enforcement or emergency >>services. As a transient, I don't have phone patch access, but can I >>access the emergency service without knowing the unique codes? >> >>How do I do this? If it had been 02:00 in the morning, I might not have >>found a fellow amateur listening on the repeater... Some repeaters use a standard easy access to emergency calls. Sometimes is common knowledge or a shared secret. What I would try is: Dial 911 or Dial *9 (star 9) Either of those may get you into the 911 system. To bring the repeater down press the "pound" key ( # ), else let the repeater time out. John, W6XZ Space Systems/Loral Palo Alto From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.delphi.com!usenet From: mjclark@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Newbie question: What is TRIO? Date: Mon, 7 Aug 95 23:42:07 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1g.delphi.com X-To: writes: >Hello, >I have an HF transceiver that is labeled as a Trio 520 D. It is identical to >Kenwood's 520 as near as I can tell. I was told that these radios originate >from the same company. Is there any difference between the two? > >Thank you. >73 > >Jason Beens >KB0CDN When I was stationed in Japan years ago, the equipment that was marketed in the US as Kenwood was sold in Japan as Trio. As far aw I know that was the only difference. This included both HiFi and amateur gear. You may have a radio that was brought back from Japan by some GI. If you need schematics or other info, try writing the company in Japan. I did this with a Teac tape deck many years ago and was rewarded with complete technical documentation about a month later. - Good luck Malcolm KR4HP From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!skypoint.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!dawn.mmm.com!news From: grhosler1@mmm.com (Gary Hosler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Newbie question: What is TRIO? Date: 7 Aug 1995 18:25:28 GMT Organization: 3M Company Lines: 9 Message-ID: <405lqo$aih@dawn.mmm.com> References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) The Trio Kenwood label is generally used for equipment delivered OUS while equipment designated for US has only the Kenwood name without the parent Trio identifier. The TS-520D may look identical, but you may want to check the output into a dummy load on all bands. If memory serves, units designated for the Japanese market had low output on 10 Meters. The low power problem could be overcome by shorting the screen voltage resistor attached to the band switch. With this modification the unit should produce about 100 watts output on 10 Meters. Good Luck & 73's From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:36 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!torch From: torch@netcom.com Subject: PL 172 wanted Message-ID: Organization: Netcom X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 01:56:05 GMT Lines: 3 Sender: torch@netcom22.netcom.com Looking for a PL172 for my HF amp. Working commercial pulls OK! John WN9T From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!yuma!yuma!not-for-mail From: miller@polaron.physics.colostate.edu (Allen Miller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Power connector for IC2GXcom 2GXAT Date: 8 Aug 1995 12:28:53 -0600 Organization: Colorado State University Lines: 21 Message-ID: <408ad5$hlp@polaron.physics.colostate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: polaron.physics.colostate.edu Can someone help me locate a source for the external power connector for an Icom 2GXAT? I called Icom customer service, and they will only sell the entire transformer unit. I don't need the transformer, just the connector that plugs into the top of the unit. This connector is a bit unusual, in that is "gender reversed" compared to about any other piece of consumer electronics sold within the last 5 years. A visit to the local RS store failed to turn up the proper plug. I still have a few other local sources to check, but I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows a source for this connector. I had cut the cord on my transformer, and spiced it back together using a standard connector rather than soldering it. This way I could plug the HT into a variety of 12V sources. Unfortunatly the short cord with this plug on it has gone MIA. Thanks, Al -- Allen Miller PP-ASEL KB0NDD miller@lamar.colostate.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mruss5679@aol.com (MRuss5679) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Problem with BP-7B Date: 8 Aug 1995 16:55:48 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 14 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <408j0k$i6c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mruss5679@aol.com (MRuss5679) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I use a "generic" BP-7B 13.8v 600ma battery pack for a HT. I say generic because there is not a manufacture plate on it, but the circuit board in it says BP-7B. The problem arose oneday when I could no longer transmit with it. The cells check out fine, the resistors and transistors all seem to check out, but I can not get any voltage to either the testing screws at the bottom, or to the plate at the top. Has anyone had any expreience with the relay contacts going bad? When the pack is on charge the relay energizes and the charge light comes on. I'd rather not throw away $50.00 that I spent on it, so I am wondering if anyone has any information on the problem, or where to send it to be repaired. Thanks for any info... Michael Russell, K8RSU From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Problem with BP-7B Date: 8 Aug 1995 22:51:21 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 19 Message-ID: <408pp9$tv2@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <408j0k$i6c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu mruss5679@aol.com (MRuss5679) writes: >I use a "generic" BP-7B 13.8v 600ma battery pack for a HT. I say generic >because there is not a manufacture plate on it, but the circuit board in >it says BP-7B. The problem arose oneday when I could no longer transmit >with it. The cells check out fine, the resistors and transistors all seem >to check out, but I can not get any voltage to either the testing screws >at the bottom, or to the plate at the top. Has anyone had any expreience >with the relay contacts going bad? When the pack is on charge the relay >energizes and the charge light comes on. I'd rather not throw away $50.00 >that I spent on it, so I am wondering if anyone has any information on the >problem, or where to send it to be repaired. >Thanks for any info... >Michael Russell, K8RSU The Icom BP7 used a tiny length of fuse wire on the circuit board. This happened to me once and a few people I know. I don't recall if the pack would still charge or not. But try inspecting the board for a very small, very blown, "fusable link". They looked like a small piece of bare wire, as I recall. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!internetMCI!news-admin From: jhiatt@dmi.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 7 Aug 1995 22:48:48 GMT Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 19 Message-ID: <40658g$45m@news.internetmci.com> References: <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.138.220.37 X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > >Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. > >would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast > >to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching > >vfo/mem.... > NO mods are possible. I know I've posted this a couple of times and > I've seen others say the same thing. There are no mods for extended > RX , TX or memory. If anyone tells you different, they are either > ignorant, or trying to get you to mess up your HT. This was a post about the mobile unit, not the HT. Perhaps it would help if people actually read a message before they tried flying off the handle replying to it. Actually it would be interesting to know about mods for the mobile unit from Radio Shack. I don't recall seing anything about it myself one way or the other. John From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 8 Aug 1995 01:25:53 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 55 Message-ID: <406ef1$mj1@buffnet2.buffnet.net> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <40425u$nkv@alpha.sky.net>, rfisher@sky.net says: > >shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) wrote: > >>Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. >>would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast >>to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching >>vfo/mem.... > >>or adding more memory channels? >>or way to only scan certain memory channels. > >NO mods are possible. I know I've posted this a couple of times and >I've seen others say the same thing. There are no mods for extended >RX , TX or memory. If anyone tells you different, they are either >ignorant, or trying to get you to mess up your HT. > >>I like this unit but as usual rad shack falls short again.... > >I disagree. I have one and think that for the price it is quite good. >If you want one better, and there are quite a few, be prepared to pay >the extra bucks and not have a local shop to take it into if you have >a problem. >>BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: >> Power cord >> packet adapter >>will be available ?? > >What kind of power cord? If it's a cigarette lighter cord, it's >already available at RS for $3.99. My local RS says they are on back order and don't know when they will arrive For an AC to DC regulated power >supply, the 1A is 21.99, the 1.75A is 27.99, and the 2.5A is 32.99 (I >think, those prices are off the top of my head). I would stay away >from the 1A power supply. It does not have an AC ground, and I've >noticed (or I should say the hams I've talked to have noticed) a lot >of ac noise. The other two are properly grounded and should work >fine. > >For packet I've heard that the MFJ-5024X or the MFJ-5024YV is what you >need (the specific one is based on the TNC, or so I've been told). >These are NOT RS cables, get them from a ham shop or mail order. > > >Hope this helps, > >Rodney, KB0SPZ > Thanks Rodney Bill From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!caen!zip.eecs.umich.edu!newshost.marcam.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: shamrock@buffnet.net (shamrock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 8 Aug 1995 01:30:58 GMT Organization: buffnet Lines: 45 Message-ID: <406eoi$mj1@buffnet2.buffnet.net> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> <4049be$abh@news.csus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4049be$abh@news.csus.edu>, danb@acme.csusb.edu (Dan Brown) says: > >shamrock (shamrock@buffnet.net) wrote: > >: BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: >: Power cord >: packet adapter > > What kind of power cord? It comes with one, right? Yep it do but I need a TWO ...one for car and one for home will do :) Near as I >can tell, the connector on the radio is just two .250 spade connectors at >right angles to each other, which should be easy enough to duplicate from >scratch. Thats what I did...just wondering if OEM connector was avail. yet.. A replacement for the original cord could probably be ordered >from RS's parts warehouse, too. If you mean a power _supply_, to be able to >run it from 120vac house current, I'd like to see us carry one too . It can be ordered... I got my ASTRON 20a from RS> > As far as packet goes, RJ-45 connectors (for the mike input) are >found with phone accessories, and the 1/8" mono plug is with other audio >connectors and adaptors. The manuals for the radio and the TNC should >have enough information to build a cable, at least for 1200 baud packet. > > I suspect (and hope) that accessories for the -212 will be in the >1996 catalog, due to come out within a few weeks, but I don't know. > > -- > Dan Brown, KE6MKS > danb@acme.csusb.edu > Don't Tread on Me Thankx bill From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!yrkpa.kias.com!yrkpa.kias.com!not-for-mail From: jlamar@yrkpa.kias.com (John LaMartina) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Rad shack HTX212..any Mods yet ?? problems etc.. Date: 8 Aug 1995 10:07:56 -0400 Organization: Keystone Information Access Systems Lines: 19 Message-ID: <407r3s$s1d@yrkpa.kias.com> References: <40339g$b3a@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: yrkpa.kias.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] shamrock (shamrock@buffnet.net) wrote: : Anyone know of any mods to the HTX212.. : would like to be able to put a couple of outband ..freq in memory atleast : to monitor...like weather freq..its a pain when have to keep switching : vfo/mem.... : or adding more memory channels? : or way to only scan certain memory channels. : I like this unit but as usual rad shack falls short again.... : BTW any RADIO shack people out there know when basic accessories ie: : Power cord : packet adapter : will be available ?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Try ftp oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio/mods Contains mods and updates for virtually every piece of gear out there. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!inet.d48.lilly.com!warp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Regency Commercial VHF Radio Programming Instructions Message-ID: <1995Aug9.084833.5791@inet.d48.lilly.com> From: dpbaker@lilly.com (David P. Baker) Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 13:42:24 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Eli Lilly And Company Nntp-Posting-Host: warp.d51.lilly.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2.1 Lines: 15 I have received a Regency Model VHF radio. It is a large radio with a keypad on the front. It can be programmed from the keypad by placing a jumper inside the radio. Currently, I have no instructions on the programming process. Does anyone have access to this information? Dave Baker ********************************************************************************** | David P. Baker | All opinions expressed or implied are mine and not | | Eli Lilly & Co. | those of my employer. | ********************************************************************************** Internet: dpbaker@lilly.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ionews.ionet.net!usenet From: martvin@ionet.net (Martin T. Vinson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Regency Commercial VHF Radio Programming Instructions Date: 10 Aug 1995 05:36:33 GMT Organization: Internet Oklahoma Lines: 24 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40c5t1$9n5@ionews.ionet.net> References: <1995Aug9.084833.5791@inet.d48.lilly.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: osip18.ionet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 In article <1995Aug9.084833.5791@inet.d48.lilly.com>, dpbaker@lilly.com says... > >I have received a Regency Model VHF radio. It is a large >radio with a keypad on the front. It can be programmed from >the keypad by placing a jumper inside the radio. Currently, >I have no instructions on the programming process. Does >anyone have access to this information? > >Dave Baker > > >************************************************************************* ********* >| David P. Baker | All opinions expressed or implied are mine and not | >| Eli Lilly & Co. | those of my employer. | >************************************************************************* ********* >Internet: dpbaker@lilly.com > Yes, as a matter of fact, I do know how to program that radio..... From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Regency Commercial VHF Radio Programming Instructions Date: 10 Aug 1995 07:56:37 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 44 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40ce3l$q5e@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <1995Aug9.084833.5791@inet.d48.lilly.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu dpbaker@lilly.com (David P. Baker) writes: >I have received a Regency Model VHF radio. It is a large >radio with a keypad on the front. It can be programmed from >the keypad by placing a jumper inside the radio. Currently, >I have no instructions on the programming process. Does >anyone have access to this information? >Dave Baker > Here's what I have: Regency Communications, Inc. Programming Instructions for Regency 250 1) Make sure that jumper JU401 has not been cut. 2) Turn the unit on. 3) Press Pro. Prior. 4) Press 0-all reference to 0 corresponds to 10 on the key board. 5) Press The six digits of the receive frequency (this is also the transmit frequency if this is a simplex frequency; i.e. 151.625 or 154.000). 6) Press 0 for simplex. 8 for half duplex. 7) Press 4 for Tx disable. 2 for CTCSS encode only. OR 0 for normal transmit and receive operation. 8) The next digits determine CTCSS frequency. For no CTCSS press 00. 01=067.0 02=071.9 03=074.4 04=077.0 05=079.7 06=082.5 07=085.4 08=088.5 09=091.5 10=094.8 11=097.4 12=100.0 13=103.5 14=107.2 15=110.9 16=114.8 17=118.8 18=123.0 19=127.3 20=131.8 21=136.5 22=141.3 23=146.2 24=151.4 25=156.7 26=162.2 27=167.9 28=173.8 29=179.9 30=186.2 31=192.8 32=203.5 33=210.7 34=218.1 35=225.7 36=233.6 37=241.8 9) If simplex was chosen, go to step 10. If half duplex was chosen, enter the six digit number of the transmit frequency. 10) Press Enter, then the channel number the frequency is to be stored in. 11) Press Manual, then the digit of the channel to review the channel. 12) For entering another channel, go back to step 5. If no other channels are to be programmed, turn the unit off, then on. The unit will now be ready for normal operation. NOTE: Remove jumper JU401 after programming. Hope this is what you are looking for, Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!enterprise!toontown.ssd.loral.com!hudick From: hudick@toontown.ssd.loral.com (John Hudick) Subject: REQ: ATV modules Message-ID: Keywords: ATV Lines: 16 Sender: news@ssd.loral.com Organization: SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 02:25:02 GMT Can anyone suggest where to buy modules or kits for Amateur Television. I would like to convert the Channel 3 output from my video camcorder and translate it to the 70 cm band (430 MHz). I need a converter and a amplifier with a few watts output since I'll only be transmitting less than 1/2 mile line of sight. I'm mainly looking for PC card Kits such as those made by Communications Concepts. Are there any others making them?? Reply to me by e-mail. Thanks, John, W6XZ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.gmi.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!netnews.nwnet.net!news.seattleu.edu!news.seattleu.edu!not-for-mail From: pklein@news.seattleu.edu (Peter A. Klein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Reviews wanted: TS-850 & Omni VI Date: 8 Aug 1995 17:59:49 -0700 Organization: Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4091a5$5kp@bach.seattleu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bach.seattleu.edu I'm looking for reviews of the Kenwood TS-850S(AT) and the Ten-Tec Omni VI. I checked the ARRL site, and they had only a digest of a QST reviews for the last 2 years, and bitiographies for earlier years. Anybody know where I can find reviews on-line? Personal opinions on the above radios welcome, too. Thanks - Peter, KD7MW -- Peter A. Klein (pklein@seattleu.edu) : -----==3== --- --- Information Services : | | | | | | | | Seattle University : @| @| @| @| @| @| @| @| From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!eff!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!news.coop.net!news.den.mmc.com!mac-athena.den.mmc.com!user From: x400.den.mmc.com (Hose A) Subject: Rick KD4FXA Message-ID: Sender: news@den.mmc.com (News Admin) Nntp-Posting-Host: mac-athena Organization: Martin Marietta Astronautics, Denver Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 15:20:26 GMT Lines: 21 Rick Crider KD4FXA Dear Rick Thanks for your timely response and the very appropriate heads-up. As a former licensed General Radio Telephone operator for the Broadcast Industry, I understand an appreciate the consequences/ramifications of my actions. No one has more disgust for hackers and those who operate outside of the law than myself. But there comes a time in every mans life when he realizes he has enough gadgets (wife applauds in background). My goal is to reduce and combine the amount of stuff I carry around, It¹s probably just a pipe dream though. Anyway... thanks again for your response and if you have time could you pass on some information or point me in a direction to get information about the Alinco DJ580. I¹m just starting my research and don¹t have a lot of background material yet. Joe Hawkins From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.gmi.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mikedom@aol.com (MikeDom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ROTOR - Channel master - old tv salvage Date: 9 Aug 1995 00:45:08 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <409egk$sbn@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vonnm$3ho@koala.uwec.edu> Reply-To: mikedom@aol.com (MikeDom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:12681 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8816 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84560 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15580 Hi Dan, You have an old channel master rotor, and all of the 3 wire rotors were basically the same. A new control box will run you old motor. I believe its something like 20 volts AC to run the thing if you want to make your own control. We just used one of those beasts this last field day....but we had a 12V DC motor installed in it ( we were QRP Battery) it worked quite well. 73 mike From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!torn!news.bc.net!unixg.ubc.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!fonorola!news.compulink.com!abyss!lethe!whome!ve3ied!noc.tor.hookup.net!news From: Kris Oakes Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Satellite communications scanning Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:31:31 GMT Organization: HookUp Communication Corporation, Oakville, Ontario, CANADA Lines: 2 Message-ID: <40ardj$cgb@noc.tor.hookup.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: oakes1.tor.hookup.net I'm interested in scanning international satellite phone calls and would like to know if there is anyone out there who has any ideas about the equipment r From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: nepaleduc@aol.com (Nepal educ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Standard C508A Dual Band Micro HT Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:41:09 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40ba1l$do6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: nepaleduc@aol.com (Nepal educ) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Has anyone any experience with this new HT? Looks like a nice extension of the C108A to include both 2m and 70cm, all in about 5 ounces! 73 Rob ZL2AXQ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!swidir.switch.ch!scsing.switch.ch!news.belwue.de!news.dfn.de!RRZ.Uni-Koeln.DE!wmwap1.math.uni-wuppertal.de!schneide From: schneide@wrcs1.urz.uni-wuppertal.DE (Robert J. Schneider) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Stores in Long Island area? Date: 9 Aug 1995 11:15:25 GMT Organization: University of Wuppertal Lines: 6 Message-ID: <40a5cd$rat@wmwap1.math.Uni-Wuppertal.DE> NNTP-Posting-Host: wrds15.urz.uni-wuppertal.de X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am on vacation in the Long Island area in September and looking for a good Hamradio Store. Could anyone give me some hints. Best Regards Robert Schneider (DB1JJ) From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!convex!not-for-mail From: horak@convex.com (David Horak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: test Date: 10 Aug 1995 09:41:49 -0500 Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, TX USA Lines: 1 Message-ID: <40d5rd$s1u@eugene.convex.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: eugene.convex.com testing.... From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!ukma!news.cuny.edu!x32kb From: M.C. Satt Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH-79A Serial Number Cutoff Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 02:17:01 EDT Organization: City University of New York/University Computer Center Lines: 6 Message-ID: <95222.021701X32KB@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: cunyvm.cuny.edu Disclaimer: Author bears full responsibility for this post Hello and thanks for reading. I know this has been covered before, but very quickly can someone tell me the cutoof serial number, i.e. the number in which units with a lower number can be modified for full tx/rx on UHF till 512 MHz? Thank you and 73. de Moe, x32kb@cunyvm.cuny.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:52 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hpcvsnz!depaul From: depaul@spk.hp.com (Marc DePaul) Subject: Those little rig amps... Sender: news@hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com (News ) Message-ID: Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 22:04:07 GMT Nntp-Posting-Host: hpspksa.spk.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.4 PL6] Lines: 13 Hello. I just recieved the SB1000 and noted that it has three of its little lamps burnt out. Where can I get a replacement? Or better yet, are there cheaper replacements that I could get, say, at the local hardware or automotive store. The same questions goes for the FT101E and the TS830S... Thanks, Marc From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!simtel!news1.oakland.edu!detroit.freenet.org!detroit.freenet.org!af104 From: af104@detroit.freenet.org (Jeffrey L. Bauman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TUNE MY HX-50?? Date: 9 Aug 1995 13:35:10 GMT Organization: The Greater Detroit Free-Net Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40adie$oi9@detroit.freenet.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org Can anyone email me a brief summary of tuning instructions for my Hammarlund HX-50? Yes, yes, yes, I know, ..." peak the grid and dip the plate!" Thanks! -- Jeff WB5KZW (Near Detroit) (810) 855-9209 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: jonathan.ho@Xilinx.COM (Jonathan Ho) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: unscribe Date: 7 Aug 95 21:00:49 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 1 Message-ID: <199508072100.OAA16685@clemenza.xilinx.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu unscribe From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: wire@norman.NO (Incoming subsciption news) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: unsubscribe Date: 10 Aug 95 06:48:57 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 2 Message-ID: <9508100837.aa22980@norman.norman.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu unsubscribe wire@norman.no unsub wire@norman.no From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!pipeline!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!gate2.gdc.com!usenet From: Roland Hamel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: TS-520S Manual Date: 8 Aug 1995 14:45:29 GMT Organization: General DataComm, Inc. Lines: 1 Message-ID: <407ta9$e0@gate2.gdc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.168.54.59 I am currently looking for a manual for a Kenwood TS-520S Transceiver. I would appreciate any info on a source. Tnx es 73, WV1J From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!mgate.arrl.org!news From: Zack Lau Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig? Date: 8 Aug 1995 16:00:33 GMT Organization: American Radio Relay League Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4081n1$c33@mgate.arrl.org> References: <3v5fj7$hq4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <3v5vos$sd@gryphon.phoenix.net> <3vkl9b$lhr@news.wco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mgate.arrl.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I got an email that said Radio Shack metal oxide resistors looked inductive, though he didn't have the test equipment to make a measurement. Anyway, I went ahead and bought two RS 271-152A 100 ohm 1 watt resistors and wired them up in parallel. The return loss is about 34 dB at 1 MHz (pretty good measurement, the HP reference I use is about 54 dB) It seems to get better with increasing frequency--to about 39 dB RL, though this could be due to the coupler, which indicates only 43 dB of return loss with the HP reference. For those who think in terms of SWR, a 34 dB RL is a 1.04 to 1 SWR. I've yet to hear a report involving actual measurements of metal oxide resistors having inductance significantly in excess of what you might expect from the size of the resistor. Zack zlau@arrl.org 12 grids/8 states on 10 GHz Looking for SSB/CW skeds for the 10 GHz contest Aug 19/20th WBFM 150 mW/3dB NF 10.7/30 MHz IF SSB/CW 630 mW/1.2 dB NF From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!news.reed.edu!usenet From: agrier@reed.edu (Aaron J. Grier) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Whats a good beginner HF radio? Date: 9 Aug 1995 07:20:53 GMT Organization: Reed College, Portland, Oregon Lines: 33 Message-ID: <409nkl$eh0@remus.reed.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: romulus.reed.edu In article , hmm wrote: > I am interested in getting an HF radio. > I have my tech plus and am working on my general. > > My biggest issue is MONEY. Same here. I'm a tech-plus. (Got my license before no-code was around, but I look forward to pounding the brass on HF.) I'm also a college student. (Which means little money.) My suggestion, go with tubes. Looking at some of the prices people've been posting on the boatanchors mailing list, it seems one could get an all-bands CW / SSB setup for around $300 or less if you're willing to be patient and look around. Heck, my Heath HW101 was GIVEN to me by a high-school teacher. It's not working 100%, but I'm certainly learning a whole lot by getting working again. Tubes may be flaky, they may be hard to find, but once you warm up a tube rig and watch those firebottles glow, something just happens inside of you. (At least it did for me.) > I dont really like the idea of buying used because alot of times you dont > know what your getting. Find yourself an elmer to go to swaps with. And even if you do buy a radio that's not-quite-in-good-condition, enjoy fixing it up. You'll probably learn a lot. (Which is a plus for the tube rigs... they're usually easier to tinker around with than silicon-based rigs.) -- ---- The Finn / VLA | "Feel the love: have a carrot!" -- Groovy Dave Aaron J. Grier | DE CB EE 65 0D EE 3A 0C 1E D7 F5 4D 9E 02 3C C4 agrier@reed.edu | The above line contains a bunch of letters & numbers. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Scott Grillo <74273.366@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB PL(CTCSS) BOARD Date: 8 Aug 1995 19:33:32 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 17 Message-ID: <408e6c$p4o$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> I am in the process of resurrecting a Clegg FM-27B 2M rig. Because of where I live, it is imperative to have PL, which is obviously not in the rig. Ideally, a Communication Specialists PL board would work, but for a rig that cost $30, a $30 to $40 board is prohibitive. If anyone has an old 'add-on' PL board that they would like to sell, please E-mail me at 74273.355@compuserve.com with your asking price, model and if the board is currently working or not. Thanks in advance! Scott N1UUV -- S. Grillo DXR/HPN BE200 Cpt. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!network.ucsd.edu!not-for-mail From: brent@network.ucsd.edu (Brent Jones) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: IFR 1200S Date: 8 Aug 1995 18:49:39 -0700 Organization: US Antarctic Program, South Pole Station Lines: 4 Message-ID: <40947j$cqb@network.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: network.ucsd.edu Email if you have one you would like to part with. Thanks, Brent@network.ucsd.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:31:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!ccnet.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WTB: Motorola Micor Elements (UHF) Date: 8 Aug 1995 02:51:43 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications Lines: 19 Message-ID: <406jg0$fcj@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <4064fr$939@news1.deltanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-142.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: mikek@deltanet.com mikek@deltanet.com (Mike Krueger) wrote: >I'm in need of the following elements for a Micor: >RX 460.025 >RX 449.175 >RX 449.675 >RX 446.300 >Please include price and reply via email (mikek@deltanet.com ) > Thanks and 73 Mike A suggestion... you can send elements you already have (if you have any) to a place like International Crystal Mfg and have them recrystaled. It costs between $30 and $50 per element and takes about a month. I have done it several times and ICM is who I trust most. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!usenet From: Rob Bellville Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: X-band transmitter source??? Date: 9 Aug 1995 22:00:41 GMT Organization: UltraNet Communications, Inc. Lines: 26 Message-ID: <40bb69$64l@caesar.ultra.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: macrpb.ultranet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15628 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84607 I'm looking for a X-band transmitter kit that Innotek, Inc used to sell for about $30. Any sources new or used??? Thanks! - Rob -- ****************************************************************** Please excuse any delays in responding to your correspondences. I am taking a few random vacation days and I will be away from 8/14 - 8/19. THANKS! - Rob ****************************************************************** bellvill@bellville.ultranet.com <--email http://www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/ <--Rob's cobWeb Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Rob Bellville, N1NTE | Technical Supervisor - Millbury Public Schools PO Box 515 | Got an old PC or Mac? Millbury Schools Millbury, MA 01527 | are looking for donations dead or alive! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Web Page Creation Services <<< http://www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/webpage.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!news.azstarnet.com!sun.cais.com!grouper.Exis.Net!news From: alarma@exis.net (alarma) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FRG-7 ??? Date: 8 Aug 1995 06:49:47 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4071eb$jb5@grouper.Exis.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 58.exis.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 My father just gave me a Yaesu FRG-7 receiver. We have put the antenna up but neither one us know what all the dials and indicators are for. The receiver was given to my Dad, but with no instructions. Any basic guide lines or hints would be greatly appreciated, something to sort of get me started in the right direction. thanx From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: MUENZLERK@uthscsa.edu (Muenzler, Kevin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-890 mods Date: 10 Aug 1995 10:03:09 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 34 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: <01HTWKCH2IXU001GUU@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu YAESU FT890/AT mod. TX 1,5 to 30 MHZ. ====================================== - Disconnect FT890 from all connections. - Open tranceiver like explained in your "OPERATING MANUAL". - Locate on the "CONTROL UNIT" jumper point JW 3001 and close it with solder. - Close tranceiver back and reconnect power. - Push PROC, AGC-F, IPO, ATT while power ON. - Now the display shows two digits of numbers and tree of letters (i.e 13 OFF) Rotate main knob and set the display to "02 ON". Now press the PROC button. - Power OFF and then back ON. It's all! - Now every time you want, you can change the programation, but you will allways lose the memories. - Other settings than "02 ON" are of no interest. This one give you 100 w and automatic antenna tuning between 1,5 and 30 mhz. ========================================================== I found this on one of the newgroups a few months ago. I haven't tried it proceed at your own risk. Kevin, WB5RUE muenzlerk@uthscsa.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: nepaleduc@aol.com (Nepal educ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 -- Want User Opinions Date: 9 Aug 1995 17:31:09 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 14 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40b9et$dib@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3vnv1p$sp3@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> Reply-To: nepaleduc@aol.com (Nepal educ) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have had a FT-900 for about two months, love the memories (previously TS430S) and the built in Antenna Tuner. Memory access is a bit more complicated than Kenwood, plus the 10 meter sensitivity isn't anything great - the TS-450 is supposed to have devoted special attention to 24-30 MHz receive performance I believe. Note that I am using it as a shack transceiver, so haven't taken advantage of the included separation kit. For your mobile application it would be great. 73 Rob ZL2AXQ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!koala.scott.net!usenet From: mmerk@scott.net (Mike Merk) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 Problem Date: 9 Aug 1995 01:23:17 GMT Organization: Scott Network Services, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4092m5$9f8@koala.scott.net> References: <403044$2og@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp196.scott.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Keywords: Yaesu FT-900 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 >I then put the FT-900 back at my operating position, plugged it in to its >various connections and turned it back on. Ever since that moment it >cannot be used on MOX or VOX, only PTT. If I try MOX or VOX the rig >turns itself off the moment I try to key it into transmit. > Try putting a 50 ohm dummy load on the output and see if it still happens. Mine did that once when I put the wrong antenna on it. I have had my FT900 mobile for over a year with excellent results. The only problem I have had is the two hours it took to install the CW filter. Out of six rigs I have put htem in, the 900 was by far the toughest. Good Luck! From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!firefly!rmcgarra From: rmcgarra@prairienet.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 8 Aug 1995 17:19:50 GMT Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4086bm$t18@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: firefly.prairienet.org I recently bought an FT51r and it is an excellent radio. I can vouch for all who have said the computer programable interface is a great feature. My question is in regards to powering this radio from a DC supply. My old FT470 had a PA-6 adaptor with positive and negative connections which was easy to hook up to a DC supply. The 51r has four terminals, Batt, Batt Sel, Gnd, and Adaptor. The radio doesn't respond to just connecting a supply to the Batt and Ground terminals. Has someone out there figured out how to power this radio from DC without having to use the E-DC-12 adaptor? I just don't like the idea of leaving my battery in the charging circuit all the time when I'm using the radio as a base station. Thanks. Bob McGarrah KB9CPH From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!news.service.uci.edu!orion.oac.uci.edu!affrunti From: affrunti@orion.oac.uci.edu (Bob Affrunti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 9 Aug 95 14:17:04 GMT Organization: University of California, Irvine Lines: 5 Message-ID: References: <4086bm$t18@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: orion.oac.uci.edu X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #6 (NOV) W&W Associates makes a battery eliminator for the FT-51. I think it's about $40 and fits in place of the battery. Bob, AA9MI From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Thomas May <71706.1432@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 9 Aug 1995 21:20:33 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <40b8r1$bvm$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> References: The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in the cigarette lighter plug! Tom KA3GYI From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!totrbbs!phil.heaton From: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: YK-88SN-1 KENWOOD SSB Message-ID: <11364.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 9 Aug 95 16:37:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) References: <40ai88$1u6l@news-s02.ny.us.ibm.net> Lines: 16 JAG> Does anyone know why I have to use de IF SHIFT knob on LSB mode to get JAG> a good voice sound, but not in USB mode when I use this filter?. Is JAG> there a problem: Find and adjust your TX frequency responce, per the MFR's calibration procedure, of course. Phil, KE4KRT ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 ---- Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: jagon@ibm.net (Jose Antonio Gonzalez) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: YK-88SN-1 KENWOOD SSB FILTER Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 04:19:32 GMT Lines: 15 Message-ID: <40ai88$1u6l@news-s02.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip136-67.pt.uk.ibm.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Hello! Does anyone know why I have to use de IF SHIFT knob on LSB mode to get a good voice sound, but not in USB mode when I use this filter?. Is there a problem: 1. In the rig? 2. In the filter? 3. There is no problem! (!?) Best 73 from EA2BSN From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 10 15:32:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!csulb.edu!paris.ics.uci.edu!not-for-mail From: turner@safety.ics.uci.edu (Clark Savage Turner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: YK-88SN-1 KENWOOD SSB FILTER Date: 9 Aug 1995 09:24:17 -0700 Organization: UC Irvine Department of ICS Lines: 37 Message-ID: <40anfh$nhm@safety.ics.uci.edu> References: <40ai88$1u6l@news-s02.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: safety.ics.uci.edu In <40ai88$1u6l@news-s02.ny.us.ibm.net> jagon@ibm.net (Jose Antonio Gonzalez) writes: >Does anyone know why I have to use de IF SHIFT knob on LSB mode to get >a good voice sound, but not in USB mode when I use this filter?. Is >there a problem: >1. In the rig? >2. In the filter? >3. There is no problem! (!?) No problem, you need an adjustment. Maybe. Your IF shift control moves the filter through the IF frequency, and the center frequency is at top dead center of the IF shift control, at least when it leaves the factory, and using the standard filter. Your Narrow filter might actually have a slightly different center frequency, offsetting the IF shift effects. The thing to check is whether there is somewhat the same effect with the standard filter in, even if it is slight. If you notice the same problem on a reduced scale, or if your transmitted audio seems not quite right (check on your next comfortable QSO, switch from USB to LSB with the station and ask if the nature of your audio has changed....). Then, pick up a service manual and do the adjustments. On my Kenwood 440, I needed to adjust the carrier oscillator and some other stuff to get the IF shift just right and to get the transmitted audio right after I installed a new pair of filters. I suspect something similar is what you would need. Clark WA3JPG From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!nntp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Message-ID: <1995Aug14.033346.100905@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> From: "Tyler L. Macmillan" Date: 14 Aug 95 03:33:46 CDT Organization: University of Kansas Nntp-Posting-Host: kuts8p02.cc.ukans.edu X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) MIME-Version: 1.0 X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment/16687-16722 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Lines: 11 Kantronics KPC-3 Packet Modem, manuals, cables... $200 obo Yaesu FT411E 2m HT with CTCSS chip, battery, charger and case... $200 obo send email if you're interested. Tyler Macmillan HTTP://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~macmilla From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newshost.marcam.com!usc!news.cerf.net!nntp2.cerf.net!pelican.com!grian!morris From: morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO *** Message-ID: <1995Aug12.082958.938@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA References: <46e_9508091144@woodybbs.com> <40dubs$205g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 08:29:58 GMT Lines: 56 XYEW04A@prodigy.com (Brian Bergstrom) writes: >>CB>And, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's >license >>CB>numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden inside >>CB>locations. >> >>And, of course, if we do engrave our state drivers license number on >>visible outside panels, we destroy the "Mint" condition and salability >>of that unit forever... >Why would you use a number like a drivers license??!?!?!?!?! >Your Call is the only one of its kind in the world! I have my call >permanently engraved in the metal case of my Kenwood TH79A(D). >I would recommend that people use this number, and with all the access to >calls, by QRZ and such it would be a fast and easy way to locate the >owner worldwide. >Now this only works if someone wants to return it to you anyway. Fine. Let me give you a probable scenario: You go to a restaurnay with your wife/girlfriend. Your car is broken into and the mobile rig is stolen. The cops stop a guy across town an hour later, and they find a half dozen CBs, car stereos and your mobile. These cops run any serial number they can find, and the DL that was engraved on a CB. One comes back hot, so they can now arrest the perp for possesion of stolen property. Frankly, I have yet to see a cop that even knows what a callsign is, except as a funny sequence he sees on some license plates. The local club had a cop in to give a talk on how NCIC worked, how stolen property reports were processed, and how to maximize the chances of getting your stuff back. I am sure that any agency would be happy to do a simiar talk for a local club. One tip from the talk: The computer does a hit on an _exact_ match. If the number can be modified in any way it will prevent a hit, at which point the cop assumes it's a cold radio. When you engrave your DL number, DO NOT do it like this: CA DL X9999999. The perpetrator can add a digit to the end. Yes, CA cops know what CA DL numbers look like, but it's easy to take a load of hot stuff to Nevada or Arizona and sell it at a swap meet there. SO engrave the radio like this: CA-X999999-DL. Makes it a little harder to change the number. Just make sure that when you sell the engraved radio you give the new owner a nice clear bill of sale, including mention of the engraving. -- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE: *** STOLEN RADIO *** From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.3008.7583.0NFBAD58@woodybbs.com> Date: Sat, 12 Aug 95 14:27:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 13 Subject: RE: *** STOLEN RADIO *** ENGRAVING service >>I'll diamond engrave your HTs clip or >>removable plastic anything... Is this worthwhile at all? Won't even the stupidest thief remove anything "removable" before fencing? Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * The worst thing about censorship is ######## þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO *** From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.3074.7583.0NFBAD66@woodybbs.com> Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 12:16:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 15 Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO *** >>CBAnd, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's >>license numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden >>inside locations. REPLY>>Why would you use a number like a drivers license??!?!?!?!?! REPLY>>Your Call is the only one of its kind in the world! I have my REPLY>>call permanently engraved in the metal case of my Kenwood REPLY>>TH79A(D). The vast majority of law enforcement agencies have NO ACCESS to a callsign database. They can run ANY driver's license number, though. --- þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!cphillips From: KD4YU@cphillips.pdial.interpath.net (Curt Phillips) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO *** Date: Mon, 14 Aug 95 05:09:36 GMT Organization: North Carolina Division of Energy Lines: 60 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40mm68$1i2@redstone.interpath.net> References: <46e_9508091144@woodybbs.com> <40dubs$205g@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> <1995Aug12.082958.938@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: cphillips.pdial.interpath.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2 morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) wrote: [snip] >Frankly, I have yet to see a cop that even knows what a callsign is, >except as a funny sequence he sees on some license plates. >The local club had a cop in to give a talk on how NCIC worked, how >stolen property reports were processed, and how to maximize the chances >of getting your stuff back. I am sure that any agency would be happy >to do a simiar talk for a local club. >One tip from the talk: The computer does a hit on an _exact_ match. >If the number can be modified in any way it will prevent a hit, at which >point the cop assumes it's a cold radio. When you engrave your DL >number, DO NOT do it like this: CA DL X9999999. The perpetrator >can add a digit to the end. Yes, CA cops know what CA DL numbers >look like, but it's easy to take a load of hot stuff to Nevada >or Arizona and sell it at a swap meet there. >SO engrave the radio like this: CA-X999999-DL. Makes it a little >harder to change the number. >Just make sure that when you sell the engraved radio you give the >new owner a nice clear bill of sale, including mention of the engraving. Sorry for getting slightly off topic, but I've always wondered about engraving your license number on a piece of gear (any gear) in our mobile society. If I move from N.C. to another state, I *must* get another driver's license. Won't my license number change also? Then I must either engrave the new number into the radio, or the police running the number will get a null. Or, how about when I *buy* a used piece of gear? Sure, I've got a bill of sale, but now I also need to engrave my license number in the radio. And if I move??? The radio could end up with 2 or 3 driver license numbers in it. SO... then the thief could just engrave his license number (or one on a fake driver's license he obtained for this purpose) to make it look more legit for him. Heck, the police around here have told us that when most theives find out it's ham gear (instead of easy to sell CB gear), they'll just dump it in the river anyway. I've had my car broken into. I lost an ICOM IC-22A (this was 20 years ago) and 25 eight track tapes (this was TWENTY YEARS AGO :-). They left my Cross pen (perhaps they prefer MONT BLANCs) but took my 19" whip antenna made from a coat hanger affixed to a PL-259. They did re-lock my car when they left. I didn't have anything marked, and never got anything back. Based on what the police told me, I'm not sure marking would have helped. ===========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author=============== Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI) | "Microsoft is a synomym of SLOW!!!" Engr Proj Mgr., Industrial & Research; KD4YU@cphillips.pdial.interpath.net North Carolina Division of Energy; Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114; ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh Am Radio Soc, NRA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!usenet From: jackwy@clark.net (John Frank) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: +MLA2500 ? Date: 12 Aug 1995 15:36:55 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40ihqn$6a6@clarknet.clark.net> References: <9508110041.aa08033@blkbox.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: jackwy.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <9508110041.aa08033@blkbox.COM>, w5robert@blkbox.COM says... > >Anyone tell me the difference inthe MLA2500 & MLA2500B ?? >(and if you got 2500B forsale, drop me an email.) >-- >73 Robert w5robert@blkbox.com I beleive that the only difference is that the A had 10 meters on it and the B didn't (it came out to me the FCC regs against amps that could be used by CBers). I could be wrong but that's what I recall. Jack From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!skypoint.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!dawn.mmm.com!news From: grhosler1@mmm.com (Gary Hosler - KN0Z) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: +MLA2500 ? Date: 11 Aug 1995 13:00:21 GMT Organization: 3M - St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 US Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40fk95$rjn@dawn.mmm.com> References: <9508110041.aa08033@blkbox.COM> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) The MLA2500 had 10 Meters built in, while the MLA2500B came out after the FCC decided that the best way to curb the use of Ham amps on the 11 Meter band was to take make the manufacturers remove the 10 Meter band capability. Ya gotta love the way the government protects us! The MLA2500/2500B was a very good amp that took very little drive to produce lotsa RF. The amps had three weak points that come to mind, noisy fan, poor power supply design, and very expensive tubes! From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: +MLA2500 ? Date: 13 Aug 1995 16:48:48 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40lofg$dak@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <40fk95$rjn@dawn.mmm.com> Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >The amps had three weak points that come to mind, noisy fan, poor power >supply design, and very expensive tubes! How about this: insufficent air flow, no grid protection (some models), carbon resistors across the electrolytics, excessive filament voltage (some models), poor tank layout and Q on some bands, no input circuit (some models).. hmmmm. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: kkoelman@ix.netcom.com (Koert Koelman ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 10/7/95 Amateur Radio Auction in Redwood City, CA Date: 13 Aug 1995 05:29:58 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40k2km$afn@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-pa9-16.ix.netcom.com The annual Amateur Radio Auction by the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association (PAARA), a non-profit organization, will be held in the cafeteria of Ampex, at 401 Broadway in Redwood City, CA on Saturday, October 7, 1995. Doors will open around 7:30 a.m. Further details will follow within a week. However, make sure to mark this date on your calendar so that you will not miss this exciting event. 73/Koert KC6WCI From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!totrbbs!phil.heaton From: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 3-500Z Open Filament Prob Message-ID: <11514.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 13 Aug 95 18:06:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: phil.heaton@totrbbs.radio.org (Phil Heaton) References: Lines: 21 >I have a TL-922 with a pair of 3-500Z's that has performed well over the >I had a problem this weekend that perhaps someone can shed some light on. >up the amp and tuned it up I realized that there was very little output. >time spent checking out the expected faults I finally found that pin one >on one of the 3-500's had lost some of its solder. I resoldered it and am You may need to use silver solder. I had a similar problem on a 4-400 a few years ago. Fixed her right up. Phil, KE4KRT ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 ---- Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 3-500Z Open Filament Prob Date: 13 Aug 1995 23:03:16 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40medk$kiv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <11514.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Phil wrote: >You may need to use silver solder. I had a similar problem on >a 4-400 a few years ago. Fixed her right up. Be very careful. The tube seals may not take silver soldering very well. The earlier statement was correct that if the solder is melting and running out of the pins the tube is probably running too hot. Remember the 922 was designed to be a 1 kW dc input amp, not 1 kW or more OUT. The cause could be: a poor factory joint in the pin... A poor connection or weak clip in the socket..... or too much power for the airflow. Resolder it with normal solder. If it melts again correct the problem. 73 Tom From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:55 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!eskimo!news From: wrt@eskimo.com (Bill Turner) Subject: Re: 3-500Z Open Filament Problem X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: news@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: None X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 References: <407ora$mho@dawn.mmm.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 14:05:14 GMT Lines: 43 In article <407ora$mho@dawn.mmm.com>, grhosler1@mmm.com says... > >I have a TL-922 with a pair of 3-500Z's that has performed well over the years however >I had a problem this weekend that perhaps someone can shed some light on. When I fired >up the amp and tuned it up I realized that there was very little output. After some >time spent checking out the expected faults I finally found that pin one (filament) >on one of the 3-500's had lost some of its solder. I resoldered it and am back in >business (although not sure if the problem will rear its ugly head again). I would >guess that the problem was caused by inadequate filament pin cooling (air flow), but >would like to hear from others that have had similiar problems. I spend most of my >time on CW so would think that the duty cycle shouldn't be a problem. Besides that >the TL-922 has a delay built into it to maintain the cooling fan for a period of time >after the amp has been turned off. Would appreciate any input regarding the root >cause and possible fixes. 73's & GUD DX >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hope I'm not restating the obvious here, but a couple of observations: The Eimac manual for the 3-500Z states that the maximum permissible temperature for the glass-to-metal seals is 200 degrees C. Since ordinary solder (63/37 alloy) melts at 183 degrees C, if the tube is getting hot enough to melt solder a fraction of an inch away, you may well be exceeding the 200 C limit. I would suggest obtaining some temperature indicators such as stick-on dots and checking the tube temperature under operating conditions. If you're not exceeding 200 C, then most likely the original problem was a poor, high-resistance solder joint which overheated due to I-squared-R loss. If your repair was done properly, end of problem. 73, Bill W7LZP wrt@eskimo.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.compulink.com!abyss!lethe!gts!reptiles.org!westonia!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Subject: ACC Repeater Controll Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca Date: Fri, 11 Aug 95 17:08:11 EST Message-ID: <7947-304591601@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS Lines: 92 > > In article <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca>, hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca > says... > > > > > >> > >> In article <3vhtrk$ebb@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, > >> wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) wrote: > >> >Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no > >> >longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers. But, some limited numbers > >> >of parts will still be available. > >> > > >> >It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater > >> >Controllers. > >> > > >> >73's Kevin > >> > >> Hoo, boy is that flame-bait. I won't get too upset, but suffice it > >> to say I am glad to see the well-deserved end to the ACC controller. > >> > >> Now, maybe some of these smaller companies making controllers will > >> get the respect they deserve. > >> > >> > >> Owen Adair WD4FSU email: Owen.Adair@turner.com > > > > > >I'd like to hear your negative comments re: ACC controllers. > >I've used a couple of them and had no problems at all. > > > >Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto > > > >I maintain 3 RC-850's, 3 RC-85's an RC-96 and a ACC DVR unit...... > > the manual on the RC-96 has no component placement diagram making it very > difficult to locate a defective component.... > > the RC-85 has an inherent problem related to the cpu restart/por circuit.. > > the RC-850 has a number of bugs relating to cpu clock noise turning up in > the wrong places and causing strange problems.... > > All of their controllers (but the RC-850 in particular) have really > sucky audio handling, distorting the waveforms that are sent into them... > > the way that ACC simply parallels all of the audio in's and out's together > is poor, requiring either external distribution amps or lots of ground > loops and hum..... > > they really respond well to lightening too.....(even when it's in another > state) in other words...they are r e a l sensitive to lightening and > surges.... > > any more questions ???? > > P.S. I have two of the Link communications controllers...they e a t the > ACC controllers in durability, function and audio handling.... > > Hmmm...Our club has been running an RC-85 for about 8 years now... No sensitivity to lightening...It's up about 27 stories with other components that have taken hits...no problem with the '85. Never had a problem with restarts after black/brownouts...seems to recover just fine. I admit that the simple reset circuit is not high tech in design but we have experienced no such problems with it. Same goes for the op-amp arrangement in the audio circuitry. I don't see that the way in which they've paralleled the inputs via op-amps presents a problem. I will say that the controller does have quite the processed sound to it though...never any problem with hum...perhaps you have a ground loop or supply problem !? Our RC-85 "takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin' ". Sorry to hear about your hardships with ACC. Funny that you are stuck on the Link Com. units...we recently installed one and IT is in fact experiencing restart problems ! I also note firmware bugs with it albeit minor. It occasionally forgets to courtesy beep (?). We are running 2 repeaters from it. Hugh VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- HumberNet LSS (Learning Support System) - Humber College, Toronto "Tomorrow's communication and learning environment, today" Visit our Website at http://humnet.humberc.on.ca/ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!newshost.marcam.com!zip.eecs.umich.edu!hideg.cc.nd.edu!user From: hideg.1@nd.edu (Steve Hideg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 23:28:23 -0500 Organization: . Lines: 38 Message-ID: References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: hideg.cc.nd.edu In article , mmusick@talx.com (Mike Musick/N0QBF) wrote: > Tho't you might be interested in an impartial observation; my only > personal objection to the ACC controllers is that they are expensive - for > what they do, to fix, and to upgrade. But, anyway... > > Three of our club's (high profile) repeaters rely on RC-85 controllers. > Over the past several years we've had a series of failures which lead me > to believe that there is a certain lack of robustness in the design. The > most problematic areas relate to the audio chain, and particularly the DVR > (digital voice recorder). The codec chips are especially fragile, and are > difficult to find from sources other than ACC, who wants a comparative > King's Ransom for the parts. Don't knock the controller for problems with the DVR. I've been using an RC-85 with no DVR for about 6 years without a single problem. --Steve, N8HSC - From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:00:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cc.iu.net!news From: wnewkirk@iu.net (Bill Newkirk) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes Date: 12 Aug 1995 12:30:13 GMT Organization: Space Coast Amateur Technical Group Lines: 14 Message-ID: <40i6sl$fdg@cc.iu.net> References: <793715592501@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Reply-To: wnewkirk@iu.net (Bill Newkirk) NNTP-Posting-Host: netport-6.iu.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 In , hideg.1@nd.edu (Steve Hideg) writes: >Don't knock the controller for problems with the DVR. I've been using an >RC-85 with no DVR for about 6 years without a single problem. > >--Steve, N8HSC sample size of 1 problem here....between cost and fragileness, it appears that the market has spoken if ACC has decided to get out of the amateur biz... Bill Newkirk WB9IVR The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group Melbourne, FL duty now for the future of amateur radio Lombardi's 1st Law of Business: Companies succeed in spite of their best effort. If they succeed at all. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:00 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!cisco-slip10 From: msl7k@virginia.edu (Melissa Lang) Subject: Re: Advice Needed X-Nntp-Posting-Host: cisco-slip10.acc.virginia.edu Message-ID: Sender: usenet@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU Organization: University of Virginia X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 References: Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 11:21:53 GMT Lines: 28 In article , bt892@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Geoffrey Brunet) wrote: > >Hi everyone, >I`m going for my general class exam in a couple of weeks and cannot decide >which rig to buy. I have three in mind, The Kenwood TS 850s/at , the >Yaesu FT 900at and last but not least the Icom IC736. I would like a good >DX rig, will use it alot for contest. Any help will be grately appreciated, >PRO`s and CON`s , Specs etc... >Thx in advance. > > 73`s de Geoff, soon to be licenced. > Good luck at the VE session! I have owned a TS-850sat and loved it! I sold it about a year ago and have been looking for another HF rig for the past couple of weeks. I looked at the 736 and decided not to get it since I heard too many folks say that the receiver was not as quiet as the 850. I know a lot of EME'ers use the 850 and for weak signal work like they do a good receiver is a must. I have been told that you cannot get the optional filters for the 736 like you can for the 850. If you NEED to have 6M's got a 6M rig or xverter for the 850. I ordered a Ten-Tec scout so I could at least get back on the air till I decide what to get. At this time, I am going with the Ten-Tec paragon for the rig in the house and keep the scout for camping. Just my $0.02 worth. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: AEA Isoloop decent antenna? Date: 13 Aug 1995 07:45:37 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40kol1$5uc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Looks like we're selling our house and moving into an apartment forawhile. Ground floor. With a patio. Am trying to figure out what to do for HF antenna. How about this AEA Isoloop? Would it work fairly well sitting on the patio? I don't expect a miracle...just something that would work better than stringing wire up inside the apartment. All comments are appreciated! 73's Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!eskimo!news From: wrt@eskimo.com (Bill Turner) Subject: Re: AEA Isoloop decent antenna? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: news@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: None X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 References: <40kol1$5uc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 11:21:58 GMT Lines: 20 In article <40kol1$5uc@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mparkes@aol.com says... > >Looks like we're selling our house and moving into an apartment forawhile. >Ground floor. With a patio. Am trying to figure out what to do for HF >antenna. How about this AEA Isoloop? Would it work fairly well sitting on >the patio? I don't expect a miracle...just something that would work >better than stringing wire up inside the apartment. All comments are >appreciated! >73's Mike KS4DA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anecdote: I have a tribander at 50 feet and a kw output. There's a fellow here in the Seattle area with an Isopole (height unknown) who has beaten me in the pileups several times. It is definetly competitive. If I were restricted as to antennas, I'd have one. 73, Bill W7LZP wrt@eskimo.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:02 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news1.digital.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!juts.ccc.amdahl.com!Amdahl From: bgn00@juts.ccc.amdahl.com (Bill.Nadzam) Subject: Re: AEA Isoloop decent antenna? Message-ID: <40m7o3$foo_001@ccc.amdahl.com> Sender: netnews@ccc.amdahl.com (UTS Tech Support) Organization: spg.amdahl.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 References: <40kol1$5uc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 01:09:23 GMT Lines: 14 I lived in a Townhouse for five years, I had two full stiries plus a third floor attic. A lot of storage. I had a AEA Isoloop the older model. It worked very well. I also had a 40 meter shorten dipole and a full size 20 meter dipole up there. I work a good deal of DX with that AEA, but the cycle was high at the time. The bad thing about the IsoLoop is that it is very hard to get resonance. Very touchy. So once you get the hang of it you'll find that it works quite well for it's size. Remember though 150 watts is all it can take. ------------------------------------------------ Name: Bill.Nadzam E-mail: bgn00@juts.ccc.amdahl.com (Bill.Nadzam) ------------------------------------------------ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!nwfocus.wa.com!news.telebyte.com!NewsWatcher!user From: dragonsl@scn.org (Ralph Lindberg & Ellen Winnie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks) Electronic Supply Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 08:46:49 -0800 Organization: Home Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <3upsl6$4fb@nnrp1.primenet.com> <3v2qpn$kk5@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> <3vimtu$c01@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kendaco.telebyte.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:84851 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15781 In article , gregl@iglou.com (Greg Law) wrote: >In article <3vldok$b2i@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu>, >jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu says... >> >>I also know that Radio City is on the net, Actually so is Amateur Electronics Supply (aesham@execpc.com and http://execpc.com/~aesham) so they might be listening to this thread (actually probably are they loged in Sat the 12th and Monday the 7). Although all I've done so far is to get price quotes, the web site isn't worth much (yet) Ralph -- Ralph Lindberg N7BSN e-mail to dragonsl@scn.org (read daily) rlindberg@kpt.nuwc.navy.mil (last resort only) They call it "Sur'n the Net" 'cause you can wipe out so easy From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!boulder!news.coop.net!news.frontier.net!news From: Mark Latham Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any HTX-202 modfications available? Date: 14 Aug 1995 04:10:29 GMT Organization: CellularOne Lines: 3 Message-ID: <40mibl$k5a@molas.frontier.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dro-1-18.frontier.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for any modfications to the 202 that are available. Please send them or let me know where I could find them please. mark KB6TWZ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any HTX-202 modfications available? Date: 14 Aug 1995 05:55:34 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40mogm$9aq@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <40mibl$k5a@molas.frontier.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu Mark Latham writes: >I am looking for any modfications to the 202 that are available. Please >send them or let me know where I could find them please. mark KB6TWZ Radio Shack saw to it, via design, that the HTX-202 could not be modified for transmit or receive outside of amateur bands. While I'm not into packet radio, I have heard of a mod for 9600baud operation. If this is the sort of thing you're looking for, check out the following ftp site: ftp oak.oakland.edu/pub3/hamradio/mods/ There's a wealth of info there on all sorts of radios and mods. None that are gauranteed, of course. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Rob Dover Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Cushman CE50 module wanted Date: 14 Aug 1995 18:19:47 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40o443$ocn@dub-news-svc-3.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad01-016.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment/15879-15978#Pine.A32.3.91.950809085231.32514H-100000@storm.atms.purdue.edu Hi all. I am looking for a Spectrum Analyser option for a Cushman CE50A. If you have one that you don't want or know of a junker somewhere, I would appreciate a reply. Thanks -Rob- VE7EJE @ VE7RXD.#SCBC.BC.CAN.NOAM RDover@cariboo.bc.ca From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:06 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!mms!floyd.sense From: floyd.sense@mms.raleigh.nc.us Subject: Drake & Collins Tubes Message-ID: <9508131327.0IWER00@mms.raleigh.nc.us> Organization: MICRO MESSAGE SERVICE X-Mailer: TBBS/TIGER v1.0 Distribution: world Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 13:27:13 Lines: 5 Have finally decided to unload my stock of NOS tubes, covering most Drake gear and much Collins, including 75A4 and S-line. Have matched sets of finals for Drake transmitters. All tubes are new, unused, in the original boxes. Email me your needs at: floyd.sense@mms.raleigh.nc.us . From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.netins.net!usenet From: boblucas@netins.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: F/S: Drake 2NT,other old stuff Date: 14 Aug 1995 11:20:44 GMT Organization: INS Information Services, Des Moines, IA USA Lines: 11 Message-ID: <00994D96.8D1BFF8E@netins.net> Reply-To: boblucas@netins.net NNTP-Posting-Host: ins.netins.net Selling TWO Drake 2NT transmitters...or, trade one for a Drake 2-C receiver. $70/OBO plus shipping. Also Knight T-60 transmitter, $ÿ30 or trade with cash $70/OBO plus shipping. Also Knight T-60 transmitter, $ÿ30 or trade with cashfor Knight T-150. Also Heath AT-1, very good condition, $100, DX-40 verygood $80. Wanted: Heath Sixer. Buyer pays shipping...and its not cheap. 737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373737373 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: Dan Elekman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FOR SALE CUSHCRAFT R7 Date: 13 Aug 1995 03:23:38 GMT Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 5 Message-ID: <40jr7q$fve@nntp.interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d154.nb.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment I'm moving and need to sell my Cushcraft R7 antenna, mast, and roof mounted tripod. $300 for all. Call Dan - Work 708-391-9414 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: Dan Elekman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FOR SALE CUSHCRAFT R7 Date: 13 Aug 1995 03:30:18 GMT Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 3 Message-ID: <40jrka$fve@nntp.interaccess.com> References: <40jr7q$fve@nntp.interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d154.nb.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:40jr7q$fve@nntp.interaccess.com My home number is 708-634-4915 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ro.com!news From: jim kinney Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: COLLINS EQUIPMENT Date: 13 Aug 1995 15:31:31 GMT Organization: RENAISSANCE INTERNET SERVICES Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40l5sj$18h@central.ro.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts1p1.ro.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I HAVE THE FOLLOWING COLLINS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. ALL OF IT IS WORKING BUT NEEDS ALIGNMENT. ALL HAVE MANUALS. 1. KWM-2 WE, S/N 15515 WITH PM-2 POWER SUPPLY S/N 17938. VERY GOOD CONDITION. INCLUDES SPARE FINALS AND OTHER TUBES. $500 2. 312B-4 RE, STATION CONTROL S/N 70035. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $150 3. 30S-1 WE, LINEAR AMPLIFIER S/N 568. EXCELLENT CONDITION. INCLUDES SPARE FINAL AND DIODE TUBES. $1500 4. ADCOM LINEAR SYSTEMS MOBILE POWER SUPPLY M/N 350-12, S/N 011432. WIRED FOR THE KWM-2. GOOD CONDITION. NO MANUAL. $50 ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE. WE CAN TALK SHIPPING. REPLY TO; jkinney@ro.com JIM KINNEY, WB7ECS, HUNTSVILLE, AL From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: HTX-404 Radios Date: 14 Aug 1995 12:49:34 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 25 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40ngou$bte@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu **** !!!PRICE REDUCED!! *** I posted this before and agreed to sell the lot to one person, but it fell thru. Here's another shot: FOR SALE: Radio Shack HTX-404 440 to 450mhz Amateur Handie Talkies. *** I have 3 of these at $175 each + shipping. *** *** Will Consider Offers On 2 or 3 Radios. *** *** May Even Consider Offers On 1 Radios. *** *** Will program the 12 memories to your specs *** These radios are based on the Icom IC-04AT, but with certain changes for Radio Shack. Has DTMF memories, PL Decode as well as Encode, Power Saver, PTT TOT, Scan, Priority Scan and DTMF Paging. Icom accessories for their models IC-2/3/4AT, IC-02/03/04AT, IC-32AT and a variety of commercial handie talkies will work on this radio. Each radio is in it's box with: manual, wrist strap, nicad battery, AA battery holder, slow charger, antenna, belt clip. 1 of the radios was packaged in a HTX-202 box and has a photo-copied manual. I bought these 3 expecting to pass them along to members of our SAR team, but all 80 or so amateurs are chonically afflicted with "Twin Band Fever". All radios are in good working order and of good appearance. Terms will be payment in advance by check or money order, as you wish. You pay shipping. Chris Weddle, N7RME At the summit of 9162' Mt. Lemmon, near Tucson, Arizona. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FS: HTX-404 Radios Date: 14 Aug 1995 12:57:17 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40nh7d$ajk@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <40ngou$bte@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu I wrote, but wasn't aiming too well: > !!!PRICE REDUCED!! *** >Chris Weddle, N7RME >At the summit of 9162' Mt. Lemmon, near Tucson, Arizona. Uh, this was fired off at rec.radio.swap. OOPS! It's way too early to be up this early! Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.compulink.com!abyss!lethe!gts!reptiles.org!westonia!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Subject: FS: IC-551 FM board !!! Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca Date: Fri, 11 Aug 95 17:08:11 EST Message-ID: <7947-304598702@humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS Lines: 18 I have the EX-106 optional FM board for an Icom IC-551 6 meter rig. I am aware that they are as rare as hens teeth...accepting 'attractive' offers. Leave a reply with an offer to: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- HumberNet LSS (Learning Support System) - Humber College, Toronto "Tomorrow's communication and learning environment, today" Visit our Website at http://humnet.humberc.on.ca/ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:12 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!usc!news.service.uci.edu!gordius!nx1!root From: oscar@nx1.westminster.ca.us (Oscar S. Alonso) Subject: FS: Kenwood SP-430 (external speaker). Message-ID: Keywords: Kenwood SP-430 Speaker Sender: root@nx1.westminster.ca.us (Oscar S. Alonso) Reply-To: oscar@nx1.westminster.ca.us Organization: Oscar S. Alonso Software Engineering. Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 01:31:17 GMT Lines: 11 For Sale: Kenwood SP-430 external speaker. In mint condition (no scratches). $40 (price includes shipping). If interested, please email: oscar@nx1.westminster.ca.us Oscar (n6paz). From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 12 Aug 1995 00:40:18 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40hbbi$9ss@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I'll add my vote for the IC-735. I've used mine for years and it's been excellent. Change the solid wire from the antenna connector to the circuit board to stranded to avoid a common bug. It's easy. Dave Stinson AB5S/7 72227.1640@compuserve.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: David Solomon <70353.403@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 14 Aug 1995 16:00:02 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40nru2$77q$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> I bought a used IC-735 last November. I think it is a great, very well made solid rig. Small footprint with a lot of features: Rit, notch, passband tuning, dual VFOs, split mode, memories. I have seen prices for the IC-735 from $600.00 - 900.00 used. Sorry I don't know anything about the FT-840. Good luck and good DX! 73 de David KB2SDD From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!usenet From: bgt@thomascomm.com (Brad Thomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-8500 question Date: 13 Aug 1995 19:31:10 GMT Organization: Thomas & Sons Communications Lines: 42 Message-ID: <40ljtu$g90@news1.deltanet.com> References: <40e09m$158@er7.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lkf0173.deltanet.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <40e09m$158@er7.rutgers.edu>, hillgen@er7.rutgers.edu (the one) says: > >I'm looking for input on what people thinkof the Yaesu FT-8500 dual bander. >I'm looking to buy a new rig and I'd like to know if I should go any >further or look elsewhere. Thanks. I like it's track tunning. As you move thru the band the radio retunes itself on the front end. With it modified 125-165 VHF and 420-500 UHF it's got the tightest receiver around. Iv'e had Kenwood 731's, 75's, Yaesu's 5100, FT24, 2400, and 530's. The 8500 is the best out of all of them for receiver rejection of unwanted signals and sensativity to those wanted. I mounted the mike(also called the "pickel") on a 10" goosneck off the hump so it's up where my hand is on the armrest. Very nice to be able to adjust sound, scan on one side and flip thru channels on the other side while driving along. With it in this position Im familar enough to able to do it w/o looking at the mike. Thus avoiding rear-ending someone. A trick I did to brighten up the display contrast was to remove the red covers off the 4 tiny light bulbs inside the front display. Now the display is lt. orange instead of deep orange/red. Made all the difference in the world for daytime viewing. I also got the remote install kit and mounted the display up against the headliner above the mirror. Yaesu will be offering a different mike option in the near future. Its just like the 5100 mike and has about 5 extra buttons to do all the programing with, all on the same side. You can buy the radio with either mike or if you already have it you can buy the new mike when it comes out. Don't know the price yet. Yaesu will also be offering the ADMS-2 remote programming software/cable kit in a couple of weeks. This softwear/cable combo is manufactured by the same company who did the kit for the 51 h.t. I beta tested the softwear and it's good. Works under Windows 3.1 or higher. I purposly have been waiting for it to fully program up my 8500. With what would take about 1.5 hours of programming by hand will now take 10 minuits. And next time my radio need to be reset all I have to do is hook up the computer to it again and download the programing. Great stuff. Hope this helps 73's Brad From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!news From: "Alan K. Adamson" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: GE MSTR II (converted -> RPTR) HELP?!!! Date: 13 Aug 1995 15:31:21 GMT Organization: Amateur Radio Gateway WA4MEI, Chamblee, GA Lines: 31 Message-ID: <40l5s9$bda@wa4mei.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: tornado.ne1h.radio.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.3.15 i486) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15779 rec.radio.swap:41367 All, Yet another converted GE repeater question. Hope someone can shed some light on this one, as it is quite a mistery. It has to do with the squelch circuit and how to get COS (or the switch to turn on the TX, when RX is active). In the manual there is mention of a slow and fast squelch (The service man that is). If we look at the two outputs coming out of the RX, the CAS, and the RUS lines on the header block. Neither exhibits the 200ms of time delay that the slow squelch is suppost to deliver, all we can find is about 30ms. Now the compilcation is that if you are a week signal and you are picket-fencing, the 30ms is too short and you drop the TX on each picket fence. This can be quite anoying (sp?). To make matters worse, if you run an audio delay board to get rid of the squelch tail and DTMF bursts, you start to loose parts of words. We have found no way to remedy this problem. I would like to know where others have pulled COS off for repeater use (btw, these are mobile radios, being converted), and if they have ever noticed this problem. Also if there is anyone out there that has the service manual for the real MSTR II RPTR and can look and see how they generate COS I would like to know that as well. Hope someone can shed some light on this... Thanks, Alan Adamson NE1H ne1h@tornado.ne1h.radio.org From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:16 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ce265 From: ce265@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Bostwick) Subject: Hammerlund HQ120 Message-ID: Sender: ce265@freenet2.carleton.ca (Michael Bostwick) Reply-To: ce265@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Bostwick) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 23:43:35 GMT Lines: 10 I am looking for information, manuals on a Hammerlund HQ120. If anyone has any info or manuals on this radio, I would greatly appreciate it. Tks -- Mike Bostwick From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!usc!not-for-mail From: sacoolas@girtab.usc.edu (Jonathan Sacoolas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: help new ham: Tempo HT Date: 12 Aug 1995 18:21:37 -0700 Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Lines: 8 Sender: sacoolas@girtab.usc.edu Message-ID: <40jk31$3hc@girtab.usc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: girtab.usc.edu Hello all, I am new to amateur radio and am looking for a 2m HT. I saw an ad for a used Tempo S-5 HT. I have never heard of Tempo so can anyone tell me if this would be a decent first rig? Thanks in advance, Jonathan Sacoolas KC7MIZ sacoolas@usc.edu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!yuma!holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU!drranu From: drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU (Emarit Ranu) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment, Subject: Re: HF rig control software; esp for FT-840 Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment, Date: 12 Aug 1995 01:03:02 GMT Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 17 Message-ID: <40guk6$3bro@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> References: <95223.17563632DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: holly.acns.colostate.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Brian D. Sarka (32DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu) wrote: : I would be interested in recieving comments on computer software control of rad : ios. Please reply via e-mail : What have you used that works for you? I have written a console menu driven program to control the Yaesu FT-890 in Linux. If you have this OS running, I think it may work with the 840 (the 840 replaced the 890). Let me know if you do, and I will send you my program via email. -- -Emarit 73's drranu@holly.ColoState.EDU KG0CQ _._ __. _____ _._. __._ Packet: KG0CQ@KF0UW.#NECO.USA.NOAM From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:18 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.3009.7583.0NFBAD59@woodybbs.com> Date: Sat, 12 Aug 95 14:27:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 18 Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer : >>The extended warrenty (sic) has to be the biggest ripoff... CLINT>> Tell us, please, how an extended service policy for an HT at CLINT>> 12-15 bucks a year is a "ripoff." Consider parts AND labor AND CLINT>> shipping are included : in this package. >>If you think the Shack puts out a bad transceiver, you should >>talk to the vast majority, and not a Shack Basher... You're not replying to me - I've never bashed Tandy or Radio Shack on this subject. Now then, if you want to trash Tandy and their proposed Family Radio Service. . .that's another topic entirely. --- þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!feenix.metronet.com!news From: copeland@metronet.com (Copeland) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 09:37:07 PST Organization: Texas Metronet, Inc (login info (214/705-2901 - 817/571-0400)) Lines: 27 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40l3c0$b2o@feenix.metronet.com> References: <93.3009.7583.0NFBAD59@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: net189.metronet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.9 In article <93.3009.7583.0NFBAD59@woodybbs.com>, clint.bradford@woodybbs.com says... > >Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer > >: >>The extended warrenty (sic) has to be the biggest ripoff... > >CLINT>> Tell us, please, how an extended service policy for an HT at >CLINT>> 12-15 bucks a year is a "ripoff." Consider parts AND labor AND >CLINT>> shipping are included : in this package. > >>>If you think the Shack puts out a bad transceiver, you should >>>talk to the vast majority, and not a Shack Basher... > >You're not replying to me - I've never bashed Tandy or Radio Shack on >this subject. > >Now then, if you want to trash Tandy and their proposed Family Radio >Service. . .that's another topic entirely. I bought a HTX-202 with warranty. Two months after purchase it blew up while I was on vacation. The Radio Shack policy is to repair unit in about a week. They bent over backwards, broke their rules, and traded me a brand new unit so I could continue to have a radio during vacation. Now thats service. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: edandsusan@aol.com (EDANDSUSAN) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-2340 mods? Date: 13 Aug 1995 20:19:47 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40m4r3$gs5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: edandsusan@aol.com (EDANDSUSAN) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Are there any mods available to expand receive capabilities on this radio? Any assistance will be appreciated. 73 de KE4WXY, Ed ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ edandsusan@aol.com (Ed Tilley) If you're under control, you're not driving fast enough.................. Bondo in your doors is a sign of courage...................................Parnelli Jones From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM IC-2AT info needed Date: 12 Aug 1995 07:49:54 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40hmf2$can@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <40gglo$qmr@mustang.alleg.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf12-03.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Tim,Hunter Hi Tim. I would suggest that you might be better off to just send the radio to Icom service and let them repair it. They recently repaired my W21AT at reasonable cost. Just locating the parts could be a formidable problem. Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA The service department number is (206) 454-7619. They also have an email address but I don't have it available at the moment. If you need that, email me. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!csus.edu!csusac!zimmer!nic-nac.CSU.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!news.math.psu.edu!hudson.lm.com!news.psc.edu!fs7.ece.cmu.edu!mustang.alleg.edu!news From: thunter@alleg.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM IC-2AT info needed Date: 11 Aug 1995 21:04:56 GMT Organization: Allegheny College Lines: 25 Distribution: all Message-ID: <40gglo$qmr@mustang.alleg.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: reis101.alleg.edu Keywords: ICOM IC-2AT Hello All..... I picked up an ICOM IC-2AT at a hamfest last weekend which has a transmit problem. My problem is that I don't have the manual/schematic diagram and the previous owner changed the driver and output transistors with ones with no part numbers on them. Can anyone tell me what the orginal numbers are for the driver and output transistors on the IC-2AT ? I would also be glad to pay the costs for a copy of the manual / schematic diagram if anyone has one they can copy. Thanks in advance Tim ******************************************************************** * . * * Tim Hunter ._______|_______. thunter@alleg.edu * * PP-ASEL \(*)/ EAA & AOPA * * KA3DBI o/ \o 66' Vette 327 350hp * * * ******************************************************************** From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!swidir.switch.ch!badboy.iprolink.ch!usenet From: hippolyte tournier Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM IC-2AT info needed Date: 13 Aug 1995 20:35:04 GMT Organization: Internet ProLink Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40lnlo$149c@badboy.iprolink.ch> References: <40gglo$qmr@mustang.alleg.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: port46.iprolink.ch thunter@alleg.edu wrote: > > > Hello All..... > > I picked up an ICOM IC-2AT at a hamfest last weekend which has a transmit > Hello Tim I have a manual and schematic,e-mail me your adress and I will mail you a copy. The final (Q13) is a 2sc1947,the driver (Q12) is a 2sc2053 and Q11 is a 2sc383. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!lynx.unm.edu!carina.unm.edu!not-for-mail From: keith@unm.edu (Keith W. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 2340H mods? Date: 13 Aug 1995 13:33:57 -0600 Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40lk35$p0@carina.unm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: carina.unm.edu Just picked up a 2340h and need (if possible) to do MARS-type Tx/Rx mods. I say "MARS-type" because I actually only need as far as 152 Mhz to cover the search & rescue freq. Separate question: What (if anything) do you folks who use extended Tx do about antenna tuning, especially on HTs? Do you actually have a tuner for the HT? Separate antenna? Not even bother? PS Looked in Oakland's "mods" directory; no IC2340 listed. THX for any help, email to keith@unm.edu or post. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!netnews.nwnet.net!news.seattleu.edu!news.seattleu.edu!not-for-mail From: pklein@news.seattleu.edu (Peter A. Klein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 751a: opinions wanted Date: 14 Aug 1995 10:16:19 -0700 Organization: Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA Lines: 51 Message-ID: <40o0d3$e9u@bach.seattleu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bach.seattleu.edu Does anyone have experience with the 751a and how it compares to other ICOM radios and/or the TS-850? Background: I've decided to replace my aging Icom 745. Reasons: it won't do AMTOR, has problems with overload, spurs and distortion under crowded conditions, and tend to heat up and drift when transmitting. If I buy new, I'll probably go for a Kenwood TS-850SAT. It appears to be a better radio than the similarly-priced Icom 738. But I'm also interested in a quality used radio which would be a truly *significant* improvement over the IC-745, but cost less than the TS-850. Also, I have an Icom desk microphone, power supply, FL-44 deluxe SSB filter and 500 Hz CW filter that could be transferred to a newer Icom radio. Icom's service center is right here in the Seattle area. So I have some reasons for staying with Icom. Based on the above, I've thought about getting a used Icom 751a. However, after reading the ARRL Radio Buyer's Sourcebook (reprinted QST reviews) and talking to a few people (including ICOM service), I'm confused. I've been told that "the 751a was the best radio Icom ever made." I've also been told that the just-discontinued IC-735 receiver will outperform the 751a, that the 751a runs hot, and that the 751a has a similar front end to the 745 and may have similar overload problems. The QST reviews are not much help, as their review is of a 751, not a 751a. Also, I'm not sure how much I trust them. QST's 3rd order IMD figures for the 745 on 20m are better than either the 751 or the 735(!) For reference, I'm not a competitive DXer or contester. I do like to DX (mostly on CW), but not obsessively. To me contests are just a convenient way to work a new country or two. I like to ragchew on both SSB and digital modes (mostly Pactor these days, and want a radio that will do Amtor). So I don't really need "instant QSY" memories and contest-winning features, though the ability to work "split" is important. OTOH, I like having good, steep-skirted filtering and variable bandwidth, aka "passband tuning" in both CW and SSB. And the ability of the receiver to resist overload is important--I live in a city with a lot of big guns. Adjustable CW sidetone pitch that tracks with transmitted signal would be nice, though I've lived without it until now. Does the 751A have the software in battery-backed RAM like the 745, or in ROM like the later models? All advice, anecdotes, passionate opinions and wild rumors welcome :-) 73 - Peter, KD7MW -- Peter A. Klein (pklein@seattleu.edu) : -----==3== --- --- Information Services : | | | | | | | | Seattle University : @| @| @| @| @| @| @| @| From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:24 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!netnews.nwnet.net!serval.net.wsu.edu!iammac.arl.mil!abrant From: Andy Brant Subject: Icom IC-24AT help Sender: news@serval.net.wsu.edu (News) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 18:17:49 GMT X-Xxdate: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 18:15:55 GMT X-Xxmessage-Id: Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Mime-Version: 1.0 Organization: ARL X-Newsreader: Nuntius 2.0.3_68K Lines: 9 Hi all, I just got a used dual band HT (Icom IC-24AT). It works ok but seems to have poor sensitivity. Can anyone tell me if the service manual would cover procedures for correcting this problem and what type of test equipment is needed? Is Icom the only place that has service manuals? Thanks in advance, Andy From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!intac!intac.com!not-for-mail From: gkantor@intac.com (Gary Kantor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC-24AT help Date: 14 Aug 1995 18:23:38 -0400 Organization: INTAC Access Corporation-- An Internet Service Provider. Lines: 25 Message-ID: <40oida$7jp@nile.intac.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com If you have the manual, schematics, and foil pattern drawings that came with the radio, you have pretty much all you need to troubleshoot a poor receive sensitivity problem. The very FIRST thing to check is the connection to the BNC antenna connector. A very common problem with this radio is that the tiny component, (I haven't checked in a while ) a capacitor or inductor that connects the center pin to the PC board breaks loose from the pin. This is the most likely situation if the problem exists on both bands. The next thing to look at is the first RF amplifier transistor which can be found on the schematic and then the foil pattern. The equipment you will need is: a good VOM a signal generator for 146 and 440 MHZ with a calibrated output level so that you know what the _absolute_ sensitivity is, rather than a _relative_ level the necessary hand tools needed to open and disassemble and reassemble the radio. Good Luck and good hunting 73's Gary, WA2BAU From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:26 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newsflash.concordia.ca!CC.UMontreal.CA!perrella From: perrella@ERE.UMontreal.CA (Perrella Andre) Subject: ICOM IC-V68 help needed Message-ID: Sender: news@cc.umontreal.ca (Administration de Cnews) Organization: Universite de Montreal References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <40hbbi$9ss@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 13:58:12 GMT Lines: 9 I bought an ICOM V-68 2m handheld ham radio, but its instructions manual is no good. Many of the features explained in the manual do not correspond to the radio. Anyway, I need a complete manual for this rig. Where can I find one? Also, if anyone here has used this unit, I would very appreciate your help. Thanks a lot. -73 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!cadvision.com!usenet From: elekesa@cadvision.com (elekesa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM Z1A Date: 14 Aug 1995 08:09:08 GMT Organization: CADVision Lines: 3 Message-ID: <40n0b4$1b0k@cadvision.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cad191.cadvision.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Would anyone know of any mods for the IC-Z1A HT? Thanks From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: 100670.3637@compuserve.COM (Peter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: International satellite phonecalls Date: 14 Aug 95 07:03:10 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 4 Message-ID: <950814070309_100670.3637_EHK5-1@CompuServe.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu There are many ways of scanning international phonecalls (in case there are people who believe that interantianl phonecalls are not traceable).HHYou need: You tune to a comms satellite (try Intelsat at 24 degrees West, around 3800MHz).HYou tune to a comms channel. This is a channel that on a video monitor i 100670.3637@compuserve.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dns.cpbx.net!ppp5 From: jdunn00@mail.gpbx.net (Jay A. Dunn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Is this equipment good stuff & worth the $$? Date: 13 Aug 1995 02:25:21 GMT Organization: Cummins Engine Co. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <40jnqh$12o@dns.cpbx.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp5.gpbx.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 I'm getting ready to get my Tech ticket and have stumbled upon some equipment for sale which belonged to a gentleman who has recently passed on. My wife's uncle, a fellow ham, was an acquaintence of his and vouches for the fact that the equipment received the best care. I would like to ask if there is anyone familiar with these units who could give me sort of a "Consumer Reports" review of the pros/cons and estimated values of the equipment. Items and asking prices are: 1) Radio - Drake TR-4C - $300 2) Tuner - Drake MN2700 - $175 3) Amp - Heath Kit SB 200 (2kW) - $350 4) 2m Mobile - Kenwood TR 7400A - $250 I greatly appreciate any and all responses! Jay From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!news From: "Chris M. Bridges" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Is this equipment good stuff & worth the $$? Date: 13 Aug 1995 02:56:09 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 17 Message-ID: <40jpk9$3c7@ralph.vnet.net> References: <40jnqh$12o@dns.cpbx.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: n4fan.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b4 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: jdunn00@mail.gpbx.net It may be a fair price. But the equipment is not state of the art, Old as far I see it. The Drake is maybe close to 15 to 20 years old. So is most of the other stuff. I'd hold out for newer equipment. Solid state stuff as opposed to the Drake, Although a fine piece of equipment. This is only my opinion. Good Luck. -- Chris M. Bridges >>>>>N4FAN<<<<<< n4fan@vnet.net From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:30 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!hpqmoea!dstock From: dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) Subject: Re: Is this equipment good stuff & worth the $$? Sender: news@hpqmoea.sqf.hp.com (SQF News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 12:12:27 GMT References: <40jnqh$12o@dns.cpbx.net> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpqmocc.sqf.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard LTD, South Queensferry, Scotland X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.8] Lines: 78 Jay A. Dunn (jdunn00@mail.gpbx.net) wrote: : 1) Radio - Drake TR-4C - $300 With equipment of this age, price is dependant entirely on condition. The TR4 is valve (I'm British if you haven't just guessed..) based. High voltages are involved, and it is dangerous to work on it if you are inexperienced. It gets hot. For these reasons, you ought to question the probable reliability of equipment of this era. If it's in decent condition, and you're prepared to do some maintenance you can learn a lot from one of these radios. The TR4 was one of the best performing radios of its time. A previous respondant has suggested that things have moved on a lot in the last 20 years. He's quite right, but progress has been uneven. Modern radios have improved very little in terms of phase noise and front-end intermodulation from the levels set by some of the classics. Modern radios have grown all manner of "features" that DO make operating more convenient, and give the operator a few more things to play with. If you get very brutally pragmatic, and ask what you would be able to work with a modern, all singing, all dancing rig that you couldn't with a good TR4, then the answer is "very little" If the TR4 represents your rough budget, then if you do choose to look for a later all-semiconductor radio, you'll be limited to very early models (and probably ones in rough condition) I'd suggest that the first all-semiconductor radios were not up to the standards of the better valve based radios in a number of important respects. It has taken rather a lot of time to engineer out the failings of these early transistorised radios, and only a few of the best don't have a couple of areas where the Drake can give them a good run for their money. The era of hybrid designs; semiconductors for all low level stages but valves for transmitter driver and output has given us a few classics: TS530, TS830 FT101ZD, FT901 Of the bunch I prefer the TS830. Note that the FT101Z and FT101ZD are almost completely different radios to those bearing other suffixes. The FT102 is a posher derivative of the '101ZD with a few more features and a rather good output stage running 3 valves in place of the usual 2 Any of these five should prove satisfactory, at a higher price, though. On receive, they are not quite as clean-sounding as the Drake 4 series, and are more prone to intermod effects. The low power sections are safer to work on, but the PA and power supply areas are just as deadly as the all-valve radio. The Drake uses TV output valves, abuses might be a better word. If you know what you're doing, you're OK but they are less tolerant of long tuning periods. Any radio in the bottom price bracket will likely need parts and maintenance. Don't reject age and "toobs" automatically, in some respects the latest and greatest have made hardly any progress. Things depend a lot on condition, and on availability of experienced guidance. : 2) Tuner - Drake MN2700 - $175 Manual antenna tuners haven't changed at all, and usually have a wider operating range than automatic units. Good clean units fetch high prices. Have fun David GM4ZNX From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!news.sara.nl!news.pi.net!news From: William Vynck Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood IF-10D Wanted Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 15:30:08 EDT Organization: Planet Internet Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos90.pi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage I'm looking for the schematics to build a Kenwood IF-10D interface, to connect my Kenwood TS-50S to my computer. Also looking for some mod's for the TS-50S please e-mail me to wvynck@pi.net From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!intac!usenet From: Steve Steinberg Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TM742A Mods Incorrect! Date: 14 Aug 1995 17:15:05 GMT Organization: Pastek Information Management Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40o0ap$23d@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: steve.pastek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: kg2bd@pastek.com The mods for the Kenwood TM742A at the Oak.oakland.edu archive site are not correct for my radio. They say to move the eighth chip resistor to an open spot just below it, mine is already moved. Does anyone have any better or newer info for this? Actually the radio I have is a TM942A, it should be the same. Steve kg2bd@pastek.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:32 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!anagld!wb3ffv!blkcat.blkcat.com!f41.n109.z1.fidonet.org!f42.n109.z1.fidonet.org!fforum.blkcat.com!not-for-mail Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 22:28:00 -0400 From: Timothy_Cadigan@fforum.blkcat.com (Timothy Cadigan) Subject: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Message-ID: Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment X-Comment-To: (Billv21572) Organization: Net 109 Fidonet<->Internet gateway Lines: 10 X-Gateway: FIDOGATE 3.9.3 Bill I am still the owner of an ol' TS 520. Great rig! Hears well and good clean tx. It takes only a few times to get the hang of tuning one of these up. Also, if something goes wrong you can pop the top and work on it - little transitors, not those multilegged monsters... The 520 series are sturdy, great for field day when folks with expensive more "delicate" rigs are shy about getting their rigs hit with a heavy morning dew or noon-day baking. Go for it! Tim Cadigan, WC1F From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!globe.indirect.com!s36.phxslip4.indirect.com!tracker From: tracker@indirect.com (Mark Saunders) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-850S or Yaesu FT-990 Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 23:30:31 LOCAL Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: s36.phxslip4.indirect.com Keywords: Info comments X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #1] Thank you for reading this. I would like to hear from my fellow hams who own and operate the Kenwood TS-850 or the Yaesu FT-990. I have narrowed my choice to these two radios. I will purchase one or the other in December, but I must make a decision between these two fine rigs. Do these rigs have tone encode for 10 meter FM? Comment on using them for satellite work, split frequencies. Please reply to my E-mail address. I have a lot of problems accessing this news group. Mark Saunders - KJ7BS Glendale, AZ PACKET: KJ7BS@N7MRP.AZ.USA.NOAM INTERNET: tracker@indirect.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!kr4ah From: kr4ah@bga.com (John Meaker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: LAMBDA: Does anybody know their power supply??? Date: 14 Aug 1995 03:19:19 GMT Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 15 Message-ID: <40mfbn$jus@giga.bga.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: lia.bga.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Marc Buron (by668@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) wrote: : Hello, I just stumbled upon 2 power supply bearing the name Lambda, : they have variable output from 12 to 14 vdc, at a very thight scale, : (ie: you can easily get 13.69 if that's what you want), : the units can give up to 20 amps. They are small in size, the same : size as a normal kleenex tissue box, so if anyone can tell me if they : are reliable, I'd appreciate it! Lambda power supplies are commercial (or test bench) grade switching power supplies and are supposedly quite reliable. If you can get it at a reasonable price, snatch it up! -- John Meaker kr4ah From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:34 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!by668 From: by668@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Marc Buron) Subject: LAMBDA: Does anybody know their power supply??? Message-ID: Sender: by668@freenet3.carleton.ca (Marc Buron) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 02:21:23 GMT Lines: 10 Hello, I just stumbled upon 2 power supply bearing the name Lambda, they have variable output from 12 to 14 vdc, at a very thight scale, (ie: you can easily get 13.69 if that's what you want), the units can give up to 20 amps. They are small in size, the same size as a normal kleenex tissue box, so if anyone can tell me if they are reliable, I'd appreciate it! Marc... From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: LAMBDA: Does anybody know their power supply??? Date: 14 Aug 1995 05:48:48 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40mo40$dbq@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu by668@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Marc Buron) writes: >Hello, I just stumbled upon 2 power supply bearing the name Lambda, >they have variable output from 12 to 14 vdc, at a very thight scale, >(ie: you can easily get 13.69 if that's what you want), >the units can give up to 20 amps. They are small in size, the same >size as a normal kleenex tissue box, so if anyone can tell me if they >are reliable, I'd appreciate it! >Marc... Lambda has been a major brand name in OEM power supplies for a great many years. Very reputable. Very durable designs. Good stuff when new. But you can never predict how used gear has been used/abused, or the life remaining. Starting out with a good make can only be a positive indicator. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: GodlyOne@ix.netcom.com (Tyler Whidby ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for Highband w/2meter Date: 12 Aug 1995 11:16:37 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 2 Message-ID: <40i2il$1l9@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tac-wa1-16.ix.netcom.com If anyone knows of the model and company name that makes a high band w/2meter or has a used one for sale please e-mail. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jgrib@aol.com (JGRIB) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Manual for Astro 150 Date: 13 Aug 1995 07:53:50 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40kp4e$5vc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jgrib@aol.com (JGRIB) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hi, A buddy of mine needs a manual or at least a schematic for a Cubic Astro 150. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Joe KI3B From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!psuvax1!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver2.jvnc.net!netnews.upenn.edu!cronkite.ocis.temple.edu!astro.ocis.temple.edu!camter28 From: camter28@astro.ocis.temple.edu (-=FOOBARF=-) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola out of band -- Maxtrac? Date: 14 Aug 1995 06:27:08 GMT Organization: Temple University, Academic Computer Services Lines: 26 Message-ID: <40mqbs$37i@cronkite.ocis.temple.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.ocis.temple.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have been following the thread for a while, but I never saw the answer, Since the Radius models can be taken out of band with the shift key, what trick takes the Maxtrac models out of band? Thanks, I'd much appreciate the info.. -- [ AUTO .Sig posting ] ################################################# # # # Scanner BBS 610-525-4004 # # 14.4K / 24 hours/day / no ratios / CD ROM # # 120 min/day / no verification # # call today and do all the downloading you # # want! that is what it's here for! # # The only thing this bbs is missing # # IS YOU!! # # Specializing in Scanner & Ham radio files # # and catering to Cellular phone interests # # and Text files galore. # # # ################################################# From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!vanbc.wimsey.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!usenet From: corey@mcs.com (jeffcorey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola radius question Date: 13 Aug 1995 22:27:05 GMT Organization: BMW CCA Lines: 30 Message-ID: <40lu7p$c6m@News1.mcs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: corey.pr.mcs.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Does anyone have the specifications on the Motorola Radius p110 UHF radio? I called Motorola's general number and asked for a portable product catalog, but they said they did not have one and referred me to the nearest dealer! I have a 2 channel radio and was wondering if : 1) It is programmable or XTAL 2) wattage,etc 3) can you modify it for more channels? 4) In a related subject, I understand the HT-600/Radius 200 radios can be easily modified for 6 channel operation. How do you remove the knobs or escutcheon to gain access to the pin you need so the channel switch can rotate to the other positions? Thanks, Jeff WB9KAZ Jeff Corey From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!mail.megaweb.com!BamaFan From: BamaFan@megaweb.com (Kelvin Nunn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Advice Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 12:06:27 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40lc2e$lqf@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www_7_143.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: GNN Messenger 1.1 I am going to take my tech test next week and will be in the market for my first radio. I would like some advice. I am leaning heavily toward a dual band hand held to start. Is this the right way to go. If so which models do you recommend. (I'm leaning to the Yaesu FT-51R). Thanks in advance for your help. Kelvin Nunn From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!network.ucsd.edu!btree.is.brooktree.com!usenet From: tedm@btree.brooktree.com (Ted Morange) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Help Understanding FT900 Operation Date: 13 Aug 1995 14:46:32 -0700 Organization: Brooktree Corporation, San Diego Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40lrro$dfh@btree.brooktree.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: btree.is.brooktree.com Need help in understanding why a cw signal received on my FT900AT transceiver does not appear to be centered in my adjustable IF passband (or maybe it's the other way around). When I zero-beat the audio note with the sidetone (which I assume corresponds to centering the signal in the IF passband), the signal seems much closer to one side of the IF passband than the other, as indicated by the rotation of the passband adjust knob in both directions from center, and the S-meter. Also the S-meter reading tracks roughly with the loudness of the note coming from the headphones. Any suggestions? Also would like to hear from any FT900 users just to exchange operating information, including the anything on the "shuts itself off" bug. Thanks. Ted KE6MWB -- UUCP: ...ucsd!btree!tedm From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!shipping.ipctech.com!user From: jmp@ipctech.com (John Pendergraft alt.autos.macho-trucks alt.autos.rod-n-custom alt.babylon5.uk alt.bacchus alt.backrubs alt.badgers.rose.rose.rose alt.banjo alt.barney.dinosaur.die.die.die alt.basement.graveyard alt.bbs alt.bbs.ads alt.bbs.allsysop alt.bbs) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need help with radio signiture/fingerprint tech. Date: 14 Aug 1995 13:33:11 GMT Organization: IPC Technologies Inc. Lines: 21 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: shipping.ipctech.com I have heard that this technology is being used at the amateur radio level to identify radio transmissions from radios that are either being used illegally or are in violation of accepted radio practice, etc. As regards several of our local repeaters, we have had numerous problems in the past and many amateurs have spent countless hours trying to get a location and track down the offending stations. This is'nt quite doing the job since a lot of this activity seems to come from mobile stations. I would like to hear from anyone who has USED this method of fingerprinting various radios during illegal transmissions and comparing the signatures to the same radios when the operators may be in the "accepted mode of operation", thus using their real call signs, etc. Again, the news that I have heard is second hand, so please keep any responses to this request to those who actually have successful "hands on" experience. I do appolgize if I missed any recent info on this newsgroup. I seem to recall a recent thread on this but did not get much out of it. Thanks in advance. John -- John Pendergraft jmp@ipctech.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: fiscon@ix.netcom.com (William Rice) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: need info;hf digital voice Date: 12 Aug 1995 17:57:42 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <40iq2m$a52@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-atl15-20.ix.netcom.com I'm interested in HF digital voice comunications. Does anyone know of a good reference or have any experienc in this area? Thanks in advance. David Panek KE4MLV From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!world!mv!news.datasync.com!news From: GDFender Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need JRC JST-135hp Mods Date: 13 Aug 1995 20:05:49 GMT Organization: Eureka Labs Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40llut$hvi@osh1.datasync.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: os-ppp2.datasync.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: eureka@datasync.com I own a Japan Radio Company JST-135hp HF transceiver. It was purchased about 4 years age. I understand there are several mods to this rig but Gilfers knows nothing about them... Will be happy to pay any costs for a copy of these mods... Gary W6SZX ex W5UUO From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news1.halcyon.com!coho.halcyon.com!mcraw From: Marshall Craw Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: NEW HAM RADIO REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCT OFFERED Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 15:51:33 -0700 Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 30 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: coho.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15797 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:8939 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:10023 I am pleased to announce a new product offered by Positive Time Systems called the RCS-I. This is a radio controller that connects to any VHF/UHF transceiver and can issue x-10 commands. (X-10 is a power line standard for controlling devices throughout a building. Sears, Radio Shack, and others offer these compatible units) The unit also has an alarm input, a listen feature, a short voicmail box, and responds to all commands in a pleasant female voice. The system IDs with your recorded voice and call sign. This description doesn't do the product justice, so please check out the new homepage at : http://www.halcyon.com/pos.time.sys/top or you may email us with you address so that we can promptly send you our brochure and newsletter. NOTE: This product is intended for US voltages of 120 / 220 VAC. Another version is offered to support other international power standards. FLASH! NEW FEATURE! The RCS-I has a new feature called Secure Access Mode(SAM). When enabled, the access code changes dozens of times per hour, making it virtually impossible to hack into. Thank You, Marshall Craw Positive Time Systems North Bend, WA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:43 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!guysmiley.blarg.com!eskimo!usenet From: pika@eskimo.com (Pika) Subject: NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: CWAVE X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: Pika Software X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.10 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 07:23:48 GMT Lines: 14 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:9996 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15751 rec.radio.amateur.misc:84795 Cwave is a utility for Windows. If you have a shortwave radio and a Windows compatible sound card, Cwave will convert Morse Code into readable text, in real-time. No TNC or de-modulator is required. Precise sampling and filtering of the incoming signal is provided, and the converted text is presented in a convenient text editor. Cwave is shareware, and is available for file transfer at: ftp.eskimo.com/u/p/pika/cwave Thank you. -Pika Software From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Noise problems Date: 14 Aug 1995 07:02:46 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 48 Message-ID: <40msem$k2g@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <40ma8n$o5j@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu cescsan@embratel.net.br (Carlos Eduardo Strauch de Carvalho Santos) writes: >Hi guys, >I'm having a problem and I want to know if any of you can help me. >I've re-installed a vertical (ring-o) antenna for VHF (2 mt) with a 6dB gain. >The 1st time I did it, I use 70 mts of regular RG-58 (I know it's awful...) >and I could trigger (and hear the response) our farest repeater. >Now I'm using 50 mts of RGC-58 (cellular insulation) and I'm having troubles >with the RX. >I can reach (with signal 9+ from a Icom IC2GAT) places I didn't before, but I >can hardly hear >some repeaters. Tests shown I can trigger all repeaters, but I can't hear >the responses, even with no squelch at all (all open). >Facing me (my shack) there's plenty of TV tx antennas and FM broadcast >antennas, and I'm getting full of blank (?) noise. >So, I can reach almost all the town and neighborhood, but I can't hear... >Someone asked about a low-pass (or hi-pass) filter... Will they work ? >Please, help! >Thanks >Carlos Eduardo Strauch - PY6ST Firstly, you are still in a poor situation with 50m (164') of RG58, no matter the insulation. With the best of insulations, you'll have a cable loss of 7.8db, or -1.8db system gain. Worse case is a cable loss of 11.2db, for a system gain of -5.2db. If you go to Belden 9913 the cable loss is down to 2.6db, for a system gain of +3.4db. Using RG-8(foam dielectric) brings you a cable loss of 4.3db, system gain of +1.7db. Whether or not you need any of this gain is something that can only be guessed at from this far away. I'm able to work mountain top repeaters with a fraction of a watt into a rubber-duck antenna from 10 to 20 miles. All situations vary greatly. As a troubleshooting approach, consider the last thing you did. Before you did it, you could hear the repeaters, yes? Now you can't? Did you install the cable connectors yourself? Could there be a defect there? I've seen complaints of "I can hit it but I can't hear it" be traced back to cable troubles a number of times. Ispect the cable most carefully for crushed or pinched areas. Installing a long cable run can leave un-noticed damage. If all is well with the cable, take a good look at the antenna for any defects. If ni troubles are found, try measuring forward and reflected power. Measure it both at the transmitter and at the antenna if possible. I live in very close proximity to many high powered transmitters. I've not seen any troubles caused by them other than the usual intermod. So I would doubt that a filter would help you much. Lastly, get better cable if you possibly can. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: cescsan@embratel.net.br (Carlos Eduardo Strauch de Carvalho Santos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Noise problems Date: 14 Aug 1995 01:52:23 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 23 Message-ID: <40ma8n$o5j@rjo02.embratel.net.br> NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.255.71 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Hi guys, I'm having a problem and I want to know if any of you can help me. I've re-installed a vertical (ring-o) antenna for VHF (2 mt) with a 6dB gain. The 1st time I did it, I use 70 mts of regular RG-58 (I know it's awful...) and I could trigger (and hear the response) our farest repeater. Now I'm using 50 mts of RGC-58 (cellular insulation) and I'm having troubles with the RX. I can reach (with signal 9+ from a Icom IC2GAT) places I didn't before, but I can hardly hear some repeaters. Tests shown I can trigger all repeaters, but I can't hear the responses, even with no squelch at all (all open). Facing me (my shack) there's plenty of TV tx antennas and FM broadcast antennas, and I'm getting full of blank (?) noise. So, I can reach almost all the town and neighborhood, but I can't hear... Someone asked about a low-pass (or hi-pass) filter... Will they work ? Please, help! Thanks Carlos Eduardo Strauch - PY6ST From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!olivea!express.ior.com!news From: Joe Pfeuffer Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Opinions of TS-850 requested Date: 12 Aug 1995 01:56:02 GMT Organization: Internet On-Ramp, Inc. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40h1ni$75f@express.ior.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs4-03.ior.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi: I'm thinking of moving from a 930S to an 850S to permit easier portable operation (12v). I plan on "moving" my filters (CW types). Any opinions, experiences, comments would be appreciated. Tnx & 73 Joe - KW1K didididdahdidah From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!wd1v.mv.com!user From: john@wd1v.mv.com (John Seney) Subject: Re: Opinions of TS-850 requested Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: wd1v.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 10:49:06 GMT References: <40h1ni$75f@express.ior.com> Lines: 37 In article <40h1ni$75f@express.ior.com>, Joe Pfeuffer wrote: > Hi: > > I'm thinking of moving from a 930S to an 850S to permit easier portable > operation (12v). I plan on "moving" my filters (CW types). > > Any opinions, experiences, comments would be appreciated. > > Tnx & 73 > > Joe - KW1K > > didididdahdidah I have heard/read that the 850-S is a real nice radio but that it has been discontinued and that both Kenwood and ICOM and heading for new models this Fall that bring lower cost DSP radios into the market. So it could pay to wait. 73, -- ================================================================== John D. Seney, WD1V Internet: john@wd1v.mv.com 144 Pepperidge Drive America On Line: jseney@aol.com Manchester, NH 03103-6150 AX.25 Pkt: wd1v@wb1dsw.nh.usa.na (H) 603-668-1096 Ampernet: wd1v@wd1v.ampr.org (O) 603-627-6303 (F) 603-627-1623 (P) 800-SKYPAGE #5956779 * Source for Digital Scope.FAQ *To obtain the latest copy automatically, simply send me an EMAIL with "subscribe scope.faq" in the subject field. ================================================================== From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions of TS-850 requested Date: 12 Aug 1995 22:09:38 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40jmt2$rp6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <40h1ni$75f@express.ior.com> Reply-To: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have had my 850 sat for a couple of years and couldn't be happier. The antenna tuner is a dream come true. I use a 500 hz cw filter in both IF stages. Works great! 73 de John, WA5TWL From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!socs.uts.edu.au!uts.edu.au!acacia!mjhyne From: Matthew Hyne Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Packet radio programs needed URGENTLY for Student Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 19:25:59 +1000 Organization: University of Technology Sydney, Australia Lines: 31 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: acacia.itd.uts.edu.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: mjhyne@acacia I am doing a thesis project on packet radio (high speed) Can anyone help me out. I am looking for a packet program called SP. I need the source code for this program. I am also looking for any other packet programs that do ALL their HDLC processing in software (ie Baycom). What I am looking for is the source code so I can see how they did a few things. So can anyone Email me the source (and binaries if possible) for any programs they think would help me or can you give me the FTP site or URL Very much greatful ... I will freely publish my work to the amateur radio community when I finish. Matt ---------------------------------------------------- Matthew Hyne School of Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) University of Technology, Sydney Australia Email : mjhyne@acs.itd.uts.edu.au Radio : VK2UMH Pager : 132222 # 50489 or 50489@pager.link.com.au (put msg in subject) ----------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: "Sarah K. Doran" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Radio Identification (was Stolen Radio) Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 15:29:38 PST Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 41 Message-ID: <67448.scba@teleport.com> Reply-To: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-salem1-15.teleport.com X-Minuet-Version: Minuet1.0_Beta_18A X-POPMail-Charset: English I work for a police department and can attest to the fact that the single best way to mark any piece of equipment is with your driver's license number. Example: OR9999999DL. No spaces in between, so nobody can insert anything. Any police agency in the United States and Canada has access to drivers license information 24 hours a day via computer. As this is also public information, any citizen can also access it, although it's a bit harder. It's easier to drive down to your local police station and hand over the found property to them and let them worry about it! Even if you move to another state, we will still be able to find you. Your driver's license number is a permanent record of who you are and what kind of driver you were, so it will be there even if you aren't. If it doesn't have your current address on it, we can even do a search through every state until we find you! When we enter stolen property into the state and national computer systems, we enter it by type, make (brand), model, Serial #, and any owner applied number. If your radio is engraved with a drivers license number and you have the serial number, the chances of you seeing your gear again are a lot higher. If some bad guy has taken the liberty of scratching off either or both numbers, and he can't prove to us that the radio is really his, we will most likely take it into safekeeping until we can figure out who it really belongs to. Serial numbers are usually on the radio in multiple places and even the ones that have been scratched off can sometimes be reconstructed. Some states also have the ability to search their stolen property files by partial serial number. The moral of this dissertation is this: Make sure you have all of your gear identified with some sort of identifying number and make sure you keep that information in a safe place. That way, if your gear does get lost or stolen, you can provide us with all of the information we need to enter it into the system so you can get it back! Sarah Doran KC7LWU Silverton, OR ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is just sudden death overtime. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:51 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Recommendation on 220 HT? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 17:42:30 GMT Lines: 12 Sender: jlowman@netcom7.netcom.com I need to pick up a 220 HT before Labor Day. I am considering either the Icom 03AT or 3SAT at the moment. Can someone comment on either of these HTs, or suggest an alternative? Thanks in advance, Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Standard C508A Dual Band Micro HT Date: 13 Aug 1995 22:00:07 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 12 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40man7$j3s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <1995Aug11.135232.7096@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gianotti@aol.com (Gianotti) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Gary, agree on your evaluation of the Standard 508A dual band HT. I believe that you CAN program a memory so you transmit on one frequency (450 band) and receive on a different one (2 meter band). This would allow you to use the mobile rig as an extender and receive on the 2 meter band. I bought mine mainly as a portable scanner for use at athletic events, etc. where small size, but not long range are important. 73, John, KF9GW From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tdanko1056@aol.com (Tdanko1056) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH-79 Durability? Date: 13 Aug 1995 15:26:46 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40ljlm$bq9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tdanko1056@aol.com (Tdanko1056) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am thinking of Buying a TH-79 made by Kenwood. I am very active in Camping and other Outdoor activities. I would like to know if anyone knows the Durability or dropability of this radio. I know the TH-78 which is no longer available, wes very good for this type of activity. Thank You Todd tdanko1056@aol.com KB2VLD From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mes123@aol.com (MES123) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Trouble Contacting MA/COMM Date: 12 Aug 1995 20:23:57 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40jgmt$q8s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <40folu$94m@itu1.sun.ac.za> Reply-To: mes123@aol.com (MES123) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com MA/COM, if we are talking about the same folks who manufactured commercial microwave gear a few years ago, is now called Microwave Radio Corporation. They are located somewhere in Massachusetts I believe. Good luck. Mike From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Where get batteries for H From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.2940.7583.0NFBAD49@woodybbs.com> Date: Fri, 11 Aug 95 11:56:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 10 Subject: Where get batteries for HTX-202 >>Does anyone make aftermarket batteries for HTX-202's? Look for ICOM CM-8 / BP-8 replacements! Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * ATTENTION to Details BBS - 909/681-6221 - EFF/AOP/ASP þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Where get batteries for H Date: 12 Aug 1995 07:20:36 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40hko4$al8@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <93.2940.7583.0NFBAD49@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) writes: >Subject: Where get batteries for HTX-202 >>>Does anyone make aftermarket batteries for HTX-202's? >Look for ICOM CM-8 / BP-8 replacements! >Clint Bradford There's a number of after-market battery suppliers out there. Here's contact info on two that I've dealt with: Periphex, Inc., 115-1B Hurley Rd., Oxford, CT 06478, 800-634-8132, 203-264-3985, 203-262-6943 Fax W&W Associates, 800 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801-5017, 800-221-0732, 516-942-0011, 516-942-1911 Fax Both outfits make batteries for the 202/404, as well as a long list of other radios. I've been pleased with what I've bought so far. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: sponder1@aol.com (Sponder1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB - Used HF Transceiver Date: 13 Aug 1995 15:42:51 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40lkjr$c2i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: sponder1@aol.com (Sponder1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am looking for a good, used HF transceiver that includes a general-coverage receiver (500-30,000 kHz) and the WARC bands. I'm interested in operating CW, AM, and USB/LSB. Rigs that interest me are the Kenwood TS-140, TS-130, etc. Don;t have a lot of money to spend, but am willing to negotiate. Thanks in advance! Steve, N5WBI E-Mail: sponder1@aol.com sponder@popeye.jsc.nasa.gov From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!simtel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uop!pacbell.com!usenet From: jcscott@pacbell.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital,ca.wanted,ba.wanted Subject: WTB: MFJ462B or 1214PC or PK232 Date: Mon, 14 Aug 95 07:33:54 PDT Organization: Pacific Bell Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40nn3v$d9h@gw.PacBell.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: jcscott.srv.pacbell.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:57036 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15830 Hi Folks, I am looking for an RTTY/Weather FAX/ CW demoudlator. MFJ462B, MFJ1214PC, PK232 or ?? Please email to jcscott@pacbell.com or call 510-823-8626 (days) or 510-837-3626 (evenings) Jon From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: skulyov@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Sergei Kulyov) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB:small air vary capacitors Date: 14 Aug 1995 01:09:50 -0400 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 9 Message-ID: <40mlqu$dbv@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm looking for small air varyable capacitors with C max about 1000 pf, the QTY up to four. thanks, Sergei AA8OT, UA3AP Columbus, Ohio From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!usenet From: generad@epix.net (Generad) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: XCVR "Tether" Date: 13 Aug 1995 21:09:24 GMT Organization: epix.net Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40lpm4$eov@grape.epix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pclkppp32.epix.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.2 Sometimes... I use my cordless telephone to operate my 2 meter transceiver. Very handy for when I need to be in front of my computer (50' away in another room) or when nature calls in the middle of a QSO! I designed the circuit about a year ago....and never went any further with it. The guys on my favorite repeater tell me it sounds great. (In fact they can't even tell when I'm using it.) They call it the "Tether"., and they think I'm nuts for not marketing it. Maybe they're right. Is anybody interested? Gene K2LYU (generad@epix.net) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:57 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!mms!floyd.sense From: floyd.sense@mms.raleigh.nc.us Subject: Yaesu CW Keyer Board Message-ID: <9508131323.0ISUO00@mms.raleigh.nc.us> Organization: MICRO MESSAGE SERVICE X-Mailer: TBBS/TIGER v1.0 Distribution: world Date: Sun, 13 Aug 95 13:23:00 Lines: 5 I'm in need of the CW keyer accessory board for the Yaesu FT-980 transceiver. May be able to use keyer board from other Yaesu rigs- not sure. Please email me at: floyd.sense@mms.raleigh.nc.us . K8AC in Angier, North Carolina. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uchinews!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 14 Aug 1995 06:06:24 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 31 Message-ID: <40mp50$kam@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) writes: >>The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the >bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the >battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in >the cigarette lighter plug! >I am glad you mentioned this. I have a question aobut the trickle charge. >I read in the manual of my 51r that it is not a good idea to keep charging >a halfway used battery, or one that has had very little use. Is this really >a problem? ...snip... It is generally a good idea to allow nicads to run down "completely" before charging. There are exact voltages specified by some makers, but you needn't worry too much. When the radio quits, immeadiatly recharge the battery. With such an approach you'll see a good useful life out of your nicads. The concerns about "memory" in nicads have been much reduced with improved technology over the years - but by no means eliminated. >I also have a question about another type of charger that I bought used. It is >a little different than the EDC 12. It replace the battery completely. It's >plug for the cigaret outlet has a green led on it, but appears to be a >standard >plug. Other wise, the part that replace the battery is about the size of the >9.6v battery. It is very light, as if empty. What exaclty is this? Why does >it only give 8v of output power? >Thanks!! >Drew Loker, loker@tenet.edu Sounds like a W&W Associates WCE-091B3-FNB35(S) Battery Eliminator - $39 new. There is a circuit inside to regulate the voltage at a safe level - 8vdc - as your FT-51R is designed to run at 9.6vdc. W&W is one of a number of companies making radio batteries, chargers and other accessories. I use their batteries in place of Yaesu batteries in my FT-51R. Chris, N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:01:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!pravda.aa.msen.com!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!dd650 From: dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 14 Aug 1995 05:03:08 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Lines: 25 Message-ID: <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kanga.ins.cwru.edu >The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in the cigarette lighter plug! < I am glad you mentioned this. I have a question aobut the trickle charge. I read in the manual of my 51r that it is not a good idea to keep charging a halfway used battery, or one that has had very little use. Is this really a problem? I thought these new NiCds had gotten around the memoryu problem, and this would not be a problem? Also, how does the Trickle charger fit into this?? If everyday I get home, I hook up the EDC 12, and the battery is only about 1/4 down, is it going to mess it up? Also, how long does it take to charge a battery with the trickle charge? I also have a question about another type of charger that I bought used. It is a little different than the EDC 12. It replace the battery completely. It's plug for the cigaret outlet has a green led on it, but appears to be a standard plug. Other wise, the part that replace the battery is about the size of the 9.6v battery. It is very light, as if empty. What exaclty is this? Why does it only give 8v of output power? Thanks!! Drew Loker, loker@tenet.edu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 14 21:02:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!agis.ag.net!usenet From: aja@ag.net (aja@ag.net) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaseu FT-411E Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 13:27:09 GMT Organization: Access Global Information Services Lines: 5 Message-ID: <40lv66$4ou@agis.ag.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: aja.ag.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I have heard rumors that it can be turned into a cross band repeater by holding the rpt key while turning it on.. no luck.. anyone here been able to do it? From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: **** VINTAGE MILITARY FOR SALE **** Date: 16 Aug 1995 01:10:59 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 72 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40rul3$aoc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com NOTE: Posting for a friend. Please do not reply to me. Call Henry at the number below. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- I've recently done some business with Henry Engstrom, KD6KWH. He has been helpful, dealt fairly and shipped promptly. Here are some of the goodies Henry has available. He has no internet access, no fax-- just a low tech telephone. Please call 8AM to 6PM Pacific time. I don't get a cut or anything-- just doing it as a favor since he found me some really tough-to-get stuff. DLS Henry Engstrom, KD6KWH P.O. Box 5846 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)544-5179 Command Set Components ARA/ATA Receiver: CBY46129 .19 to .55 MC, excellent $40 Receiver: CBY46106 6-9.1 MC, with dynamotor, NOS $60 AN/ARC-5 (2) R-23 Receiver: .19 to .55 MC, G-VG $25 R-26 Receiver: 3-6 MC VG $30, F-G $22 T-20 Transmitter 4-5.3 MC, VG-E $30 MT-69 Rack $30 MT-7/ARR-2 Rack $25 C-38 Control Box VG $15 C-48 Control Box VG $15 C-744 Control Box VG $8 J-16 or J-22 Jack Box $15 SCR-274N BC-453 .19-.55 MC Receiver VG $30 BC-454 3-6 MC Receiver VG $35 BC-454 3-6 MC, good ham modification $25 BC-456-E Modulator, no dyno VG-E $60 FT-233 one receiver Rack $35 FT-234 one transmitter Rack $30 FT-226 two transmitter Rack, missing rear cover $30 BC-442 w/shock mount and connector and vacuum cap $40 BC-442 w/o mount or connector $30 BC-473,944 and 496 control boxes $15 each Other Items Available: TCS-14 Antenna Loading Coil E $28 LM-14 Freq Meter, LM-18 power supply, all cables, mounts and manuals, Excellent Plus, $40 R-5/ARN-7 Receiver w/control box C-4 and C-4/ARN7 NIB mount $95 ARB Receiver, CRB46151 W/operators control box, power cable, dynamotor, Excellent $145 TM-211 Terminal Box for Jeep Radio BC-659/620 $15 ME-73 alignment tools for BC-659/620 W/manual TM11-318 $40 J-37 CW Key for ART-13 $20 BG-185 canvas bag for BC-659/620 rx/tx NOS $37 BC-100 battery cable NOS $8 MT-28/ARN-5 receiver mount $12 ART-13 LF Osc. assembly, missing corrector and lock knobs $12 ART-13 8Q2 CF1 Crystal Calibrator $12 ART-13 CU-24 shunt capacitor $40 ART-13 Antenna Tuner connectors U11,12 $15 ART-13 A-58 Phantom Antenna E $75 Connectors for Command Set, TCS, RU/GF, RBM, others. Call. Control boxes/ acces. for ARC-4, SCR-522, PRC-25, PRC 8-10 Call Dynamotors for ARC-5, TCS, APS-13, BC-603/683, BC-733, BC-312 Call BG-175 bag for GRC-9 generator, F $6 Many headsets, mikes and parts for military rigs. Call From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ****** VINTAGE MILITARY FOR SALE ****** Date: 16 Aug 1995 20:01:15 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 70 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40u0sb$sii@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: davidst1@aol.com (DavidSt1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com NOTE: Posting for a friend. Please do not reply to me. Call Henry at the number below. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've recently done some business with Henry Engstrom, KD6KWH. He has been helpful, dealt fairly and shipped promptly. Here are some of the goodies Henry has available. He has no internet access, no fax-- just a low tech telephone. Please call 8AM to 6PM Pacific time. I don't get a cut or anything-- just doing it as a favor since he found me some really tough-to-get stuff. DLS Henry Engstrom, KD6KWH P.O. Box 5846 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)544-5179 Command Set Components ARA/ATA Receiver: CBY46129 .19 to .55 MC, excellent $40 Receiver: CBY46106 6-9.1 MC, with dynamotor, NOS $60 AN/ARC-5 (2) R-23 Receiver: .19 to .55 MC, G-VG $25 R-26 Receiver: 3-6 MC VG $30, F-G $22 T-20 Transmitter 4-5.3 MC, VG-E $30 MT-69 Rack $30 MT-7/ARR-2 Rack $25 C-38 Control Box VG $15 C-48 Control Box VG $15 C-744 Control Box VG $8 J-16 or J-22 Jack Box $15 SCR-274N BC-453 .19-.55 MC Receiver VG $30 BC-454 3-6 MC Receiver VG $35 BC-454 3-6 MC, good ham modification $25 BC-456-E Modulator, no dyno VG-E $60 FT-233 one receiver Rack $35 FT-234 one transmitter Rack $30 FT-226 two transmitter Rack, missing rear cover $30 BC-442 w/shock mount and connector and vacuum cap $40 BC-442 w/o mount or connector $30 BC-473,944 and 496 control boxes $15 each Other Items Available: TCS-14 Antenna Loading Coil E $28 LM-14 Freq Meter, LM-18 power supply, all cables, mounts and manuals, Excellent Plus, $40 R-5/ARN-7 Receiver w/control box C-4 and C-4/ARN7 NIB mount $95 ARB Receiver, CRB46151 W/operators control box, power cable, dynamotor, Excellent $145 TM-211 Terminal Box for Jeep Radio BC-659/620 $15 ME-73 alignment tools for BC-659/620 W/manual TM11-318 $40 J-37 CW Key for ART-13 $20 BG-185 canvas bag for BC-659/620 rx/tx NOS $37 BC-100 battery cable NOS $8 MT-28/ARN-5 receiver mount $12 ART-13 LF Osc. assembly, missing corrector and lock knobs $12 ART-13 8Q2 CF1 Crystal Calibrator $12 ART-13 CU-24 shunt capacitor $40 ART-13 Antenna Tuner connectors U11,12 $15 ART-13 A-58 Phantom Antenna E $75 Connectors for Command Set, TCS, RU/GF, RBM, others. Call. Control boxes/ acces. for ARC-4, SCR-522, PRC-25, PRC 8-10 Call Dynamotors for ARC-5, TCS, APS-13, BC-603/683, BC-733, BC-312 Call BG-175 bag for GRC-9 generator, F $6 Many headsets, mikes and parts for military rigs. Call From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver2.jvnc.net!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news From: Ray Wilson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ALINCO DX-70 Mod needed. Date: 18 Aug 1995 00:33:57 GMT Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 10 Message-ID: <410n5l$cd9@news.voicenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ivyland307.voicenet.com Does anyone have the instractions to perform the MARS/CAP mod to an Alinco DX-70? My email is: n3rkh@omni.voicenet.com Thanks much! Threes Ray. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!seas.smu.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (J.Fitter BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ALINCO DX-70 Mod needed. Date: 18 Aug 1995 01:10:09 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Asia, Semiconductor Finance Lines: 24 Message-ID: <410p9h$ci4@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <410n5l$cd9@news.voicenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <410n5l$cd9@news.voicenet.com>, n3rkh@omni.voicenet.com says... > >Does anyone have the instractions to perform the MARS/CAP mod >to an Alinco DX-70? > >My email is: n3rkh@omni.voicenet.com > >Thanks much! > >Threes > >Ray. Please send me a copy as well....expecially the six meter mod to open the rx from 42 thru 60 Mhz ! -- 73 from Joe BV2/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:13 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!news From: Ed@Ed Subject: Re: Any HTX-202 modfications available? Sender: news@bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com (News Admin ID) Message-ID: Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 22:56:59 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: eehoward.bocaraton.ibm.com Reply-To: Ed@Ed References: <40mibl$k5a@molas.frontier.net> Organization: IBM, Boca Raton, FL X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 Lines: 10 In <40mibl$k5a@molas.frontier.net>, Mark Latham writes: >I am looking for any modfications to the 202 that are available. Please >send them or let me know where I could find them please. mark KB6TWZ THERE ARE NONE ! Duct tape a scanner to the back :-) Ed From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!holmes.sgate.com!jekyll.sgate.com!donovanf From: Frank Donovan Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ar22 bell rotor desperately needed!! Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 23:10:51 -0400 Organization: Southgate Internet Host Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jekyll.sgate.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: Suggest you try: Norm's Rotor Service 5263 Agro Dr Frederick MD 21701 301-874-5885 M-F 0800-1700 local On Tue, 15 Aug 1995, guiness.mv.att.com!gfp wrote: > please respond asap to 508-960-6119. In N Andover ma during week:, > Princeton NJ during weekend 609-466-9458 WB2CPA Email > gfp@docunet.mv.att.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!psuvax1!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver2.jvnc.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.sprintlink.net!news.onr.com!usenet From: geoffs@onr.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ART-13, how hard to get on the air? Date: 18 Aug 1995 05:51:16 GMT Organization: Onramp Access, Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4119ok$1dn@Sierra.onr.com> Reply-To: geoffs@onr.com NNTP-Posting-Host: onramp2-14.onr.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 I found an ART-13 in (of all places), an antique store for $169. I don't recall them being more valuable than $75 or so but it's been a while since I felt like fiddling with one of those dinosaurs. Exactly what do you need to get them on the air as AM transmitters. I recall the final (an 813) taking around 2500V and the filaments are wired for 24Vdc. OK, here come the questions: What kind of mike do you need, carbon or dynamic? Do I need a control box if I'm going to manually tune the thing? What other voltages do I need? How's it work on CW? I ran into someone who actually had put a couple of those things on the air and said that they have a very good modulator (and hence, good XMT audio). Anyone else out there use one recently? Please e-mail to : geoffs@onr.com. Thanks! 73's Geoff NQ7A Austin, TX From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!paris.ics.uci.edu!not-for-mail From: turner@safety.ics.uci.edu (Clark Savage Turner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas Radio Date: 16 Aug 1995 11:57:37 -0700 Organization: UC Irvine Department of ICS Lines: 10 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <40tf31$35g@safety.ics.uci.edu> References: <9508091528.aa16982@fsac3.pica.army.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: safety.ics.uci.edu There is no "bogus" Atlas company. The original owner of Atlas has restarted his company. If you check 73 or CQ magazine - there is an ad every month for the new Atlas rig. But, no, I have not seen one in operation yet, nor heard one on the air. I suspect that they got in over their heads and just haven't gotten out yet and gone into production. Not a good way to do business. Hope that they cover the guys who have sent in advance money. Clark WA3JPG From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!tadpole.com!tivoli.tivoli.com!wichita!kilgore From: kilgore@wichita.tivoli.com (Jeff Kilgore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas Radio Date: 16 Aug 1995 19:32:15 GMT Organization: Tivoli Systems, Inc. - Austin, TX Lines: 31 Sender: kilgore@wichita (Jeff Kilgore) Distribution: usa Message-ID: <40th40$9o9@tivoli.tivoli.com> References: <9508091528.aa16982@fsac3.pica.army.mil> <40tf31$35g@safety.ics.uci.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: wichita.tivoli.com In article <40tf31$35g@safety.ics.uci.edu>, turner@safety.ics.uci.edu (Clark Savage Turner) writes: |> There is no "bogus" Atlas company. The original owner of Atlas has |> restarted his company. If you check 73 or CQ magazine - there is an |> ad every month for the new Atlas rig. But, no, I have not seen one |> in operation yet, nor heard one on the air. I suspect that they got |> in over their heads and just haven't gotten out yet and gone into |> production. Not a good way to do business. Hope that they cover the |> guys who have sent in advance money. |> |> Clark |> WA3JPG The current Atlas company may indeed be run by the original owner; I have no information at this point to the contrary. However, there were two scams operated under the Atlas name in the '80's; these were not operated by the original owner. I cannot recall the perpetrator's name offhand, but the last scam he ran was shut down by the postal inspectors in 1989. He advertised in 73 magazine (and possibly CQ--I'm not sure) for a new Atlas rig, but he simply took the money and never delivered anything. He was convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to prison time and a fine. He had pulled the same scam several years earlier, and was convicted and sentenced for same. As I said, I don't know anything about the current Atlas company or the ads in 73 and CQ. If it is in fact the same person who pulled the two earlier scams, it would seem he has not learned his lesson and is a good candidate for "three strikes and you're out" (since mail fraud is a federal offense, this could apply). 73, Jeff, KC1MK From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!mozo.cc.purdue.edu!wizard.pn.com!news1.channel1.com!news.sprintlink.net!warp.cris.com!voyager.cris.com!Jhgt From: Jhgt@cris.com (Kdjhd Djkhgd) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: BEST MOBILE 2M Radio!!!!! Date: 17 Aug 1995 15:31:14 GMT Organization: Concentric Internet Services Lines: 6 Message-ID: <40vnc2$5hh@warp.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: voyager-fddi.cris.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Can someone help me? What is the best 2M Mobile with 440 RX? I am looking for one new mobile for my car! I have $400 to spend on that radio! What radios do you guys recommend me? I have been thinking in the Alinco 150T and the Icom IC-281H, wich is best? any other? From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!netnews1.nwnet.net!netnews.nwnet.net!sun.lclark.edu!news.reed.edu!reed.edu!agrier From: agrier@reed.edu (Aaron J. Grier) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: boat anchors?? Date: 16 Aug 1995 10:08:26 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40sg2q$isl@remus.reed.edu> References: <9508111936.aa29768@blkbox.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: 134.10.15.33 In article <9508111936.aa29768@blkbox.COM>, Robert wrote: > Is there a mail reflector for OLD equipment, etc ??? Certainly is. :) That is, unless you're into spark gap equipment, but then again, those would count as boatanchors. (hehehe) send email to listproc@theporch.com with 'subscribe boatanchors' in the body. -- ---- The Finn / VLA | "Feel the love: have a carrot!" -- Groovy Dave Aaron J. Grier | DE CB EE 65 0D EE 3A 0C 1E D7 F5 4D 9E 02 3C C4 agrier@reed.edu | The above line contains a bunch of letters & numbers. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!CommSet From: mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca (Stephen Mallory) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: BRUNELLE INSTRUMENTS MODEL 3020 MANUAL WANTED Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 23:48:55 AST Organization: NB*Net Lines: 30 Message-ID: <950816234855.B7D716@news.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynam13.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: CommSet NewsReader Ver: 01 Rev: 0033 I am posting the followinginformation for a good friend of mine. If you prefer, you can e-mail me with a response and I will pass the information on to him. Thanks for the help. Steve VE9SHM mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca Howdy, and thanks for your interest! I'm looking for in particular a service manual for a BRUNELLE INSTRUMENTS model 3020 function generator, which was made in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Any other info such as operators manual or schematic would also be appreciated muchly! Please reply via SR or to address below advising availability and cost. THANKS MUCH! 73's - Gord Skiffington VE1AJF @VE1FUN.#SENB.NB.CA R.R. 3, Hillsborough, N.B. E0A 1X0 (506) - 734-2852 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!vulcan.netdepot.com!ganymedeh9.netdepot.com!user From: charlie@netdepot.com (Charlie Fortner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: building a strength meter Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 16:41:30 -0400 Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ganymedeh9.netdepot.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:21927 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15943 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85044 Where can I get plans to build a CB signal strength meter? Or where can I get one for under $20? email (charlie@netdepot.com) or a post appreciated. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:20 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: building a strength meter X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou.iglou.com Message-ID: Followup-To: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 00:53:45 GMT Lines: 16 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:21941 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15959 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85066 Charlie Fortner (charlie@netdepot.com) wrote: : Where can I get plans to build a CB signal strength meter? Or where can I : get one for under $20? email (charlie@netdepot.com) or a post : appreciated. This is an easy one. Find a sensitive, microamp meter like the one out of an old VOM. Put a crystal diode across it. Connect a short piece of wire to one of the terminals for a antenna. I used one for many years. If it reads backwards, reverse the diode. If you want to really get fancy, put a reostat in series with the diode. Thats all there is to it. -- Steve n4lq@iglou.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: 74710.3115@compuserve.com (Herm Perez) Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: building a strength meter Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 14:52:23 GMT Organization: not organized in Miami, Florida Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40vdvv$95r@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dd22-029.compuserve.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:21949 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15970 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85088 charlie@netdepot.com (Charlie Fortner) wrote: >Where can I get plans to build a CB signal strength meter? Or where can I >get one for under $20? email (charlie@netdepot.com) or a post >appreciated. Radio Shacks $20 swr meter has a built in field strength meter Herm From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!news From: "Alan K. Adamson" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Circuit needed for Micor Squelch Date: 18 Aug 1995 02:31:16 GMT Organization: Amateur Radio Gateway WA4MEI, Chamblee, GA Lines: 15 Message-ID: <410u1k$eim@wa4mei.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: tornado.ne1h.radio.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.3.20 i486) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment#jlowmanDDHEw6.A9o@netcom.com All, I am looking for the schematic of a Micor squelch circuit that uses the 7716 chip. I need to graft it into a GE Master II and I don't know which version of the Micor uses this chip, nor do I have a service manual to reference, if anyone has information that could help. please email or post a reply. If you want and have the information and it is faxable, please feel free to send to the number listed below. Thanks, Alan Adamson NE1H ne1h@tornado.ne1h.radio.org FAX (404) 736-9178 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: atanner Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: CODE FLASH CARDS WANTED Date: 16 Aug 1995 02:29:52 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 9 Message-ID: <40rl70$bot@allnews.infi.net> References: <40qk41$d2d@enterprise.america.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h-khnum.norfolk.infi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I'd say gin up a set using a good graphics editor and a laser printer. But that is not the way to learn code, even for young kids. It has to be a 'hear it write it' reflex thing. There is no time when copying code to visualize a flash card or a chart, etc. de Alan, WB6THE From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!usenet From: Harry Salvini Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments on IC-2340 Date: 16 Aug 1995 20:25:26 GMT Organization: Loral Western Development Labs Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40tk7m$fqf@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> References: <40qj23$lcf@bman.uucom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wdl139.wdl.loral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: lmann@myhost.subdomain.domain X-URL: news:40qj23$lcf@bman.uucom.com lmann@myhost.subdomain.domain (Lee Mann) wrote: >I'm interested in hearing user comments on the IC-2340. I have one and love it! I haven't used every function available, but of the ones I do, very simple to use and program. I've even been messing around with some of the remote programming stuff. I've put in the suggested mods, and it's OUTSTANDING! I can't compare it with anything because it's the only mobile I've ever used. +====================================================================+ | hgs@wdl.loral.com (KB6VMQ) | Happily married with 2 Kids! -+-| | Loral doesn't have a single | A newbie Quinnatic (DQMW) | | | thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, Dirtbikes, Kids, Camping | | | ...you mean this isn't working? | K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM | +---------------------------------+----------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!ames!olivea!flash!archive From: archive@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (DCG Mktg Docmnt (Ivrea)) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Drake TR7 help Date: 17 Aug 1995 17:22:07 GMT Organization: Olivetti ATC; Sunnyvale, CA USA Lines: 15 Message-ID: <40vtrv$bc8@olivea.ATC.Olivetti.Com> NNTP-Posting-Host: flash.atc.olivetti.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15977 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85100 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9013 I have the problem with the receiver part of the transceiver Drake TR7 serial number 6052. The audio reproduction is not clear compared with the other trtx connected to the same antenna and tuned to the same signal. I don't know if it is a fault of the my rtx , or the rtx produced at a certain period, and if successive versions have eliminated the problem, and how. Is anybody able to help me? Tanks in advance My e-mail address is: maurizio@caramba.ico.olivetti.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Drake TR7 help Message-ID: <1995Aug18.145511.8228@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <40vtrv$bc8@olivea.ATC.Olivetti.Com> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 14:55:11 GMT Lines: 20 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16009 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85161 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9040 In article <40vtrv$bc8@olivea.ATC.Olivetti.Com> archive@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (DCG Mktg Docmnt (Ivrea)) writes: >I have the problem with the receiver part of the transceiver Drake TR7 >serial number 6052. The audio reproduction is not clear compared with >the other trtx connected to the same antenna and tuned to the same signal. >I don't know if it is a fault of the my rtx , or the rtx produced at a certain >period, and if successive versions have eliminated the problem, and how. >Is anybody able to help me? What do you mean, "is not clear"? Do you mean the frequency response is not flat across the bandwidth of the filter in use, or do you mean that the audio is distorted, or do you mean that the signal is weak and noisy, etc? More information please. Detail the symptoms, and the conditions under which they appear, and we'll try to help. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.larc.nasa.gov!eos1.larc.nasa.gov!eckman From: eckman@eos1.larc.nasa.gov (Richard Eckman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Dymek DA100D - What is it? Date: 17 Aug 1995 19:29:51 GMT Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA USA Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4105bf$j5c@reznor.larc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: eos1.larc.nasa.gov I've recently come across a McKay Dymek DA100D. Of course, there was no manual with it. I passed it around to several local amateurs and we're stumped. We don't know what it is! The guesses include some sort of active antenna or a fixed frequency receiver. Is anyone familiar with this small piece of gear and can enlighten me as to what it is? Richard Eckman KO4MR Hampton, VA eckman@eos1.larc.nasa.gov From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!news.wimsey.com!vanbc.wimsey.com!not-for-mail From: pgeorgeu@vanbc.wimsey.com (Peter Georgeu) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Dymek DA100D - What is it? Date: 17 Aug 1995 13:34:56 -0700 Organization: Online at Wimsey Information Services Inc - Vancouver, Canada Lines: 22 Message-ID: <41095g$q9a@vanbc.wimsey.com> References: <4105bf$j5c@reznor.larc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: vanbc.wimsey.com In article <4105bf$j5c@reznor.larc.nasa.gov>, Richard Eckman wrote: > I've recently come across a McKay Dymek DA100D. Of course, there >was no manual with it. I passed it around to several local amateurs >and we're stumped. We don't know what it is! The guesses include some >sort of active antenna or a fixed frequency receiver. > Is anyone familiar with this small piece of gear and can enlighten >me as to what it is? > This is simply a broadband active antenna (from MW up through shortwave and perhaps a bit beyond). This unit came out quite a few years ago and has been upgraded slightly during this period. It is still manufactured and has always got excellent reviews, whether in Passport, the WRTH or Rainer Lichte's Chance or Choice. As to how it compares to the current crop, I would guess that it definitely is inferior to the high-end Dressler and RF Systems units but it is a whole lot cheaper (roughly listed at US$200). It is however *way* superior to the Radio Shack Sony and MFJ toys. Peter From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!mozo.cc.purdue.edu!wizard.pn.com!news1.channel1.com!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Extended Rcv on FT51r? Date: 17 Aug 1995 11:33:33 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40vngd$djf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I think I remember seeing a posting here which outlined a softmod for the Yaesu 51r which opens the receiver up even more. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks, Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: fladams@iadfw.net (Floyd Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Extended Rcv on FT51r? Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 20:55:35 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 22 Message-ID: <410a81$rlh@news.iadfw.net> References: <40vngd$djf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal01-16.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) wrote: >I think I remember seeing a posting here which outlined a softmod for the >Yaesu 51r which opens the receiver up even more. Anyone have any info on >this? >Thanks, >Mike KS4DA Try this FTP ftp://kilroy.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/hamradio/mods/ There are three files under the YAESU directory. They are ft51r.mod, ft51r-1.mod and ft51r-2.mod. I think they contain most of the mods that have been released so far. Be aware that you may have some problems with doing the hardware mods. I did the expanded receive when I first got my 51R and found that I could no longer load and save profiles on the software package that I bought with it. I fixed it back and have not played with it much since. From what I heard it does not really receive that well beyond the extended receive that is already built into the radio. One of the three files that you can download states what the reception is like when the receiver is hardware expanded. 73's ....Floyd (WD5ENJ) From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!pipeline!not-for-mail From: wally@nyc.pipeline.com (Wallace Jefferson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: firmware RC-96, Eprom Date: 16 Aug 1995 18:50:51 -0400 Organization: The Pipeline Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40tsob$btj@pipe6.nyc.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe6.nyc.pipeline.com Greeting All; I'm not sure I'm in the right place for this but....Does any one know of any Eprom software called "RC-96" or "RC-850" from a company call Advanced Computer Controls? A friend of mine thinks it's somewhere on the net and asked me to get it for him. I no nothing about this sort of thing so if any one can help out I'd be greatful. wally@pipeline.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!CommSet From: mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca (Stephen Mallory) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FLUKE 7261A COUNTER\TIMER MANUAL NEEDED Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 23:33:53 AST Organization: NB*Net Lines: 25 Message-ID: <950816233353.B3E416@news.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynam05.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: CommSet NewsReader Ver: 01 Rev: 0033 I am posting the following want for a good friend. If you do not want to contact him directly you can e-mail me and I will pass the information on to him. Thanks for the help. mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca Howdy, and thanks for your interest! I'm looking for a service manual or even just a schematic for the Fluke model 7261A UNIVERSAL COUNTER / TIMER (Frequency counter). Please advise via SR or address below of availability and cost..... and THANKS MUCH! 73's - Gord Skiffington VE1AJF @VE1FUN.#SENB.NB.CA R.R. 3, Hillsborough, N.B. E0A 1X0 (506) - 734-2852 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!news.enter.net!usenet From: chris Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: For Sale / Trade Date: 16 Aug 1995 04:28:58 GMT Organization: none Lines: 7 Message-ID: <40rs6a$rt1@dns.enter.net> References: <40p068$3g1@nn.fast.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp12.enter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) i'M INTERESTED ON THE ANTENNA! SEND ME EMAIL AT chris@enter.net Chris From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!sgray From: sgray@news-server (Steven Gray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 16 Aug 1995 13:13:16 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 26 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40sqtc$iv1@nuclear.microserve.net> References: <407nuq$mho@dawn.mmm.com> <8AED51E.012D00169E.uuout@sailboard.com> <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ugly.microserve.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] ANDRES MARTINEZ (amnet@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : I'm undecided between buying a new Yaesu FT-840 and the ICOM IC-735 : which I can find used for about the same price ($800). : They both have Gen.Cov. Receiver and dual VFO. I'm concern about : reliability and signal clarity on the air. : Which one do you think is a better choice ? I would not vote in favor of the Icom 735. I had one for a couple of years, and was *never* impressed with its receiver. The 735 design seemed to incorporate a great deal of synthesizer noise, resulting in a poor noise floor (making weak signal reception difficult) and what I perceived as a poor dynamic range. In addition, I came to hate the little slide pots under the front cover: difficult and touchy to adjust. Personally, I would recommend against the Icom 735 (and the Kenwood 140s as well, for what it's worth). Good luck! ---Steve Gray nr3b From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:31 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dorite!planck From: planck@iquest.net (William Planck) Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Message-ID: Organization: IQuest Network Services References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 00:24:38 GMT Lines: 22 <40nru2$77q$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> <40nugi$ip@agate.berkeley.edu> mtrail@violet.berkeley.edu () writes: > Hi! > Since almost all the responses to this question have been >in favor of the 735, I thought I'd put a few words in for the 840, >which I have. It's a fine rig, with very good sensitivity, ease of >operation, if shift, etc etc. The reason you might think of it over >the 735 is one of new-rig reliability over the uncertainties of getting >a used rig. Unless you know and trust the source of the rig, you can >never be sure about the rig's history, and you don't have the luxury >of a warranty. Both rigs are fine, but given that the prices are >about the same, why not get a NEW rig for your money? I really don't >think you could go wrong with the Yaesu. Great service there too... > Good luck, and 73 > Matt KN6CR Hello Matt, I was wondering if the FT 840 has an RF gain control. I think the rig looks very nice, but gotta have RF gain. 73 DeWayne AA9AF From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.ptd.net!dxis!k2ph From: k2ph@dxis.monroe.pa.us (Bob Schreibmaier) Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Message-ID: Organization: QRM Central, Kresgeville, PA References: Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 21:13:30 GMT Lines: 36 From article , by planck@iquest.net (William Planck): > <40nru2$77q$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> <40nugi$ip@agate.berkeley.edu> > > mtrail@violet.berkeley.edu () writes: >> Since almost all the responses to this question have been >>in favor of the 735, I thought I'd put a few words in for the 840, >>which I have. It's a fine rig, with very good sensitivity, ease of >>operation, if shift, etc etc. The reason you might think of it over >>the 735 is one of new-rig reliability over the uncertainties of getting >>a used rig. Unless you know and trust the source of the rig, you can >>never be sure about the rig's history, and you don't have the luxury >>of a warranty. Both rigs are fine, but given that the prices are >>about the same, why not get a NEW rig for your money? I really don't >>think you could go wrong with the Yaesu. Great service there too... > I was wondering if the FT 840 has an RF gain control. I think the rig > looks very nice, but gotta have RF gain. 73 I own a 735, which I consider to be a good, not great radio. As some have already pointed out, the receiver sounds noisy, probably due to the noisy PLL frequency generation scheme. However, it does have two features that the current entry-level radios don't have: VOX and an RF gain control. I just find it unbelievable that manufacturers, in 1995, would not put those two features into a radio. These were standard features on $300 equipment over 25 years ago! 73, Bob K2PH -- +------------------ \-\-\-\ -----------------------------+ | Bob Schreibmaier K2PH | INTERNET: k2ph@dxis.monroe.pa.us | | (a.k.a. "The QRPer") | ICBM: 40o55'N 75o30'W | | Kresgeville, PA | Euthanize the Limbaugh Loonies. | +----------------------------------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!usenet From: bgt@thomascomm.com (Brad Thomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-8500 question Date: 16 Aug 1995 06:13:59 GMT Organization: Thomas & Sons Communications Lines: 16 Message-ID: <40s2b7$hj6@news1.deltanet.com> References: <40e09m$158@er7.rutgers.edu> <1995Aug14.132022.1@vax.sonoma.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ana2076.deltanet.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ >The transmitted audio on these radios (at least the three I've heard) >has absolutely SUCKED. It is very bass sounding and muffled, bordering >on distorted. I'm not impressed by this and wonder why a radio that >costs as much as this sounds so cheap. Yaesu has a mod to fix this. As with all new designs theres sometimes bugs to work out. The audio seems to be echoing around inside the "pickel" making it bassy. I sent mine in to Yaesu and they fixed it at no charge. On air reports say it's 100% better and sounds great. With the new mike comming out for the 8500 there wont be this problem as it is not as big and hollow as the "pickel". It's standard size. 73's -Brad From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!vax.sonoma.edu!harrisok From: harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu (Ken Harrison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-8500 question Date: 16 Aug 95 22:09:25 -0800 Organization: Sonoma State University Lines: 31 Message-ID: <1995Aug16.220925.1@vax.sonoma.edu> References: <40e09m$158@er7.rutgers.edu> <1995Aug14.132022.1@vax.sonoma.edu> <40s2b7$hj6@news1.deltanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax.sonoma.edu In article <40s2b7$hj6@news1.deltanet.com>, bgt@thomascomm.com (Brad Thomas) writes: > >>The transmitted audio on these radios (at least the three I've heard) >>has absolutely SUCKED. It is very bass sounding and muffled, bordering >>on distorted. I'm not impressed by this and wonder why a radio that >>costs as much as this sounds so cheap. > > Yaesu has a mod to fix this. As with all new designs theres sometimes bugs > to work out. The audio seems to be echoing around inside the "pickel" making > it bassy. I sent mine in to Yaesu and they fixed it at no charge. On air reports > say it's 100% better and sounds great. > > With the new mike comming out for the 8500 there wont be this problem as it > is not as big and hollow as the "pickel". It's standard size. I've forwarded the info to both friends. Thanks. Yes, there are bugs that need to be worked out many times but it would be nicer if these bugs were fixed before the radio makes it to the retail shelf. Maybe I'm expecting too much... Ken -- __________________________________________________________________________ Ken Harrison --- harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu --- Amateur Radio: N6MHG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: roy5715936@aol.com (ROY5715936) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-900 Mods Date: 18 Aug 1995 11:28:41 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <412bj9$769@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: roy5715936@aol.com (ROY5715936) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Are there any other mods for the yaesu FT-900 othre than the extended transmit. Thank you all From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: SFOCQG@ncal.kaiperm.ORG Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT290R MKII opinions, please Date: 16 Aug 95 05:55:00 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 5 Message-ID: <199508160602.XAA21672@UCSD.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu If anyone out here has any strong opions about this rig please let me know about them. I'm looking for something I can take camping and also hook up to an amp to use as a modest base radio. Please e-mail direct as I am a digester. Chris KE6EHE From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dswiger180@aol.com (DSwiger180) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Galaxy 5 Manual/Schematics needed Date: 16 Aug 1995 00:32:25 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <40rscp$9tc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dswiger180@aol.com (DSwiger180) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I need the users manual and schematics for a Galaxy 5 tube type transeiver. This was a popular rig in the late 60s/70s. Any help would be appreciated. TIA Dan Swiger WD6DUY From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:36 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Galaxy 5 Manual/Schematics needed Message-ID: <1995Aug16.165645.29442@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <40rscp$9tc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 16:56:45 GMT Lines: 14 In article <40rscp$9tc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> dswiger180@aol.com (DSwiger180) writes: >I need the users manual and schematics for a Galaxy 5 tube type >transeiver. This was a popular rig in the late 60s/70s. Any help would >be appreciated. Is it a Galaxy V or a Galaxy V MkII? It makes a big difference. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!nntp.sei.cmu.edu!news.psc.edu!hudson.lm.com!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!hearye.mlb.semi.harris.com!darkwing!paidukas From: paidukas@harris.com (Paul Aidukas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: GE MSTR II (converted -> RPTR) HELP?!!! Date: 17 Aug 1995 12:00:58 GMT Organization: Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne, FL Lines: 40 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40vb1q$gh1@hearye.mlb.semi.harris.com> References: <40l5s9$bda@wa4mei.radio.org> Reply-To: paidukas@harris.com NNTP-Posting-Host: darkwing.mis.semi.harris.com In article bda@wa4mei.radio.org, "Alan K. Adamson" () writes: >In the manual there is mention of a slow and fast squelch (The service man >that is). If we look at the two outputs coming out of the RX, the CAS, and >the RUS lines on the header block. Neither exhibits the 200ms of time >delay that the slow squelch is suppost to deliver, all we can find is about >30ms. Now the compilcation is that if you are a week signal and you are >picket-fencing, the 30ms is too short and you drop the TX on each picket fence. >This can be quite anoying (sp?). To make matters worse, if you run an >audio delay board to get rid of the squelch tail and DTMF bursts, you start >to loose parts of words. > >We have found no way to remedy this problem. I would like to know where others >have pulled COS off for repeater use (btw, these are mobile radios, being >converted), and if they have ever noticed this problem. Also if there is >anyone out there that has the service manual for the real MSTR II RPTR and can >look and see how they generate COS I would like to know that as well. > >Thanks, >Alan Adamson >NE1H >ne1h@tornado.ne1h.radio.org > Alan, as I remember it, the RUS (Received Unsquelched Signal) is active only if the Channel Guard (PL) is activated on receive. The CAS (Carrier Activated Squelch) is active whenever a carrier is present. It sounds to me like you have the repeater operating and only need to add a hang time to the transmitter. This should hold the transmitter for one to three seconds after the CAS drops. Most repeater controllers do this and have programable hang times. Are you using a repeater controller, or a homebrew COR (Carrier Op If you are using a COR, you'll need to have the time delay added to it. Good luck! ---- Paul KE4QJA Work: paidukas@Harris.com Packet: KE4QJA@KD4WLE.#MLBFL.FL.US.NA Home: paul@theborg.mlb.fl.us From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!gatech!wa4mei!totrbbs!duane.hanson From: duane.hanson@totrbbs.radio.org (Duane Hanson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath Dual Trace Osc. Mod# SO-4550 Manual Needed Message-ID: <11662.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 16 Aug 95 17:13:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: duane.hanson@totrbbs.radio.org (Duane Hanson) Lines: 12 Just came into posession of the above Oscilliscope and would like to get a manual. If you have one or have info, please let me know. Duane, KD4KCR I will pay for copying and postage. Tnx in advance... ---- Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.isl.net!usenet From: tdrumm@sparc.isl.net (Tony Drumm) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath HD-20 Crystal Calibrator info needed Date: Thu, 17 Aug 95 20:32:18 CST Organization: InfoNet Lines: 14 Message-ID: <410s2k$mv9@news.isl.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sparc.isl.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.9 I have an old Heathkit HD-20 100KHz Crystal Calibrator from my first time in ham radio (circa 1971). Somewhere along the line, I lost the manual for it. Luckily, I didn't have the same problem with my HW-16! Anyway, does anyone know anything about it? I have a few questions. It used some old-style battery which had clips like a 9V, but I think they were on each end. Does anyone know what voltage it was? Also, I'd like to know the adjustment procedure. I imagine it's done using WWV but, ahem, it's been a while! I have it and it might be nice to be able to use it! Thanks, Tony - AA0SM From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: johnmxl@ix.netcom.com (John Amdor III) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: help new ham: Tempo HT Date: 17 Aug 1995 05:58:16 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 39 Message-ID: <40ulpo$d6b@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <40jk31$3hc@girtab.usc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sac5-27.ix.netcom.com In <40jk31$3hc@girtab.usc.edu> sacoolas@girtab.usc.edu (Jonathan Sacoolas) writes: > >Hello all, I am new to amateur radio and am looking for a 2m HT. I saw an >ad for a used Tempo S-5 HT. I have never heard of Tempo so can anyone >tell me if this would be a decent first rig? > >Thanks in advance, > >Jonathan Sacoolas KC7MIZ >sacoolas@usc.edu Hi Jonathan... Tempo is/was a line of equipment manufactured overseas and marketed primarily by Henry Radio in Los Angeles in the 1970's. To the best of my knowledge, there isn't any recent Tempo ham gear, but Henry is still around and still provides some service on the Tempo line. The S5 HT is a higher-output power version of the earlier S1. Both HTs are thumbwheel-set (i.e. you dial up a frequency by setting thumbwheel switches on the top of the HT) single frequency no frills radios. The S1 was a nominal 1.5w out, while the S5 was a nominal 5w out. PL has to be added on, there are no memories or scan capabilities, no display or S-meter - just a single LED that goes out when the battery is dead. Most of the S-series HTs that I have seen have Touch-tone pads, but only 12 key - no ABCD keys. If you live in an area with a limited number of non-PL repeaters, the S5 might be a good starter rig, if the price is low enough. If you want or need more features, you'll have to go somewhere else. If you do buy it, make sure the seller gives you the wall-wart battery charger... My $0.02 John KD6MXL From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!swidir.switch.ch!scsing.switch.ch!news.restena.lu!usenet From: Alain Rassel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment, Subject: Re: HF rig control software; esp for FT-840 Date: 16 Aug 1995 13:15:03 GMT Lines: 24 Message-ID: <40sr0n$i04@caladan.restena.lu> References: <95223.17563632DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu> <40guk6$3bro@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip7.restena.lu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.2.4 i586) To: drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU X-URL: news:40guk6$3bro@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU (Emarit Ranu) wrote: >Brian D. Sarka (32DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu) wrote: >: I would be interested in recieving comments on computer software control of rad >: ios. Please reply via e-mail >: What have you used that works for you? > > > I have written a console menu driven program to control the > Yaesu FT-890 in Linux. If you have this OS running, I think > it may work with the 840 (the 840 replaced the 890). Let > me know if you do, and I will send you my program via email. > >-- > -Emarit 73's drranu@holly.ColoState.EDU > I am mainly running linux and looking for cat software for an ft-990 would your program do the job? Could it be modified to control a FT990? thanks in advance Alain.Rassel@restena.lu LX2RR From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!swidir.switch.ch!scsing.switch.ch!news.restena.lu!usenet From: Alain Rassel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment, Subject: Re: HF rig control software; esp for FT-840 Date: 16 Aug 1995 13:15:07 GMT Lines: 24 Message-ID: <40sr0r$i04@caladan.restena.lu> References: <95223.17563632DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu> <40guk6$3bro@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip7.restena.lu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.2.4 i586) To: drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU X-URL: news:40guk6$3bro@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU (Emarit Ranu) wrote: >Brian D. Sarka (32DKUZ3@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu) wrote: >: I would be interested in recieving comments on computer software control of rad >: ios. Please reply via e-mail >: What have you used that works for you? > > > I have written a console menu driven program to control the > Yaesu FT-890 in Linux. If you have this OS running, I think > it may work with the 840 (the 840 replaced the 890). Let > me know if you do, and I will send you my program via email. > >-- > -Emarit 73's drranu@holly.ColoState.EDU > I am mainly running linux and looking for cat software for an ft-990 would your program do the job? Could it be modified to control a FT990? thanks in advance Alain.Rassel@restena.lu LX2RR From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!wanderer1.oai.org!user From: GeorgeZiga@oai.org (George R. Ziga) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HQ-170C Parts Needed Date: 16 Aug 1995 16:00:46 GMT Organization: Ohio Aerospace Institute Lines: 32 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: wanderer1.oai.org I have an HQ-170C receiver, circa 1958 that I "acquired" in 1961, used for about 15 years, and then put on a shelf after it blew its power supply. I'm thinking about working on it as a project when the snow flies, and am looking for the requisite parts (or a source of parts that I can contact) to repair the unit. Here they are: Part Description Part Number T12 160M Antenna Coil K38926-1 T27 Power Transformer P26305-1 L6 8 Hy Filter Choke K26302-1 I realize I can find other power transformers and chokes to work in the receiver, but I'd rather use OEM parts so I don't have to drill more holes, make more mess, and disturb who-knows-what. :^) Any help would be appreciated. Please reply directly via email. Thanks... WA8AJL -- George R. Ziga Ohio Aerospace Institute 216/962-3060 22800 Cedar Point Rd. 216/962/3200 - Fax Cleveland, OH 44142 GeorgeZiga@oai.org There is a special place in hell for those, who, in a period of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. --- Dante From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!ames!waikato!news From: spearce@ccu1.auckland.ac.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Hull 5150 SSB transceiver Date: 16 Aug 1995 11:59:36 GMT Organization: The University of Waikato Lines: 18 Message-ID: <40smj8$24po@thebes.waikato.ac.nz> NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.83.118.7 X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Hi. I recently acquired on loan a Hull 5150 SSB Marine HF Transceiver. Unfortunately it did not come with a manual. It has an rs232 type connector at the back as well as an accessory sockets. The front panel contains a 16 key pad , a lcd frequency display, and a tuning and mode knobs. I would like to know the protocol for the rs232 connector, and also how one can control the rf gain on both transmit and receive in this device. I would very much appreciate hearing from anyone with experience or information on the rig Thanks Stephen Pearce From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!ames!olivea!frontier!sfgw!usenet From: ruscello@alpha.ico.olivetti.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: I need Changes to Scanner YAESU FRG9600 Date: 16 Aug 1995 13:54:37 GMT Organization: Olivetti R&D Office & Printers Lines: 16 Message-ID: <40stat$g8p@sfgw.ICO.Olivetti.Com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 131.1.13.56 X-Newsreader: In article <409pm1$ic8@mikasa.iol.it>, roliani@iol.it (Renzo Oliani) writes: > >Thanks for all help you give me > >8:) Renzo >Hi Renzo I have a lot of . Write me at the address below with the right questions please ! ========================================================= ruscello@alpha.ico.olivetti.com I1-2376/TO SWL & BC Listener 45 04 00 N 7 39 00 W ========================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!infoseek.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!varian.com !usenet From: Peter Bealo Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 706 Date: 17 Aug 1995 15:50:16 GMT Organization: Varian Ion Implant Systems Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40vofo$8kj@falcon.varian.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: portland_hd.iis.varian.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) Anyone out there have experience with this rig yet?? How is it on HF?? 6 meters?? 2 meters?? Any significant problems?? Am looking for info before I get my heart set on one of these for my car (a Ford Explorer) Peter Bealo From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!sgray From: sgray@news-server (Steven Gray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 751a: opinions wanted Date: 16 Aug 1995 13:22:57 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 28 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40srfh$iv1@nuclear.microserve.net> References: <40o0d3$e9u@bach.seattleu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ugly.microserve.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] Peter A. Klein (pklein@news.seattleu.edu) wrote: : Based on the above, I've thought about getting a used Icom 751a. However, : after reading the ARRL Radio Buyer's Sourcebook (reprinted QST reviews) : and talking to a few people (including ICOM service), I'm confused. I've : been told that "the 751a was the best radio Icom ever made." I've also : been told that the just-discontinued IC-735 receiver will outperform the : 751a, that the 751a runs hot, and that the 751a has a similar front end to : the 745 and may have similar overload problems. Peter - I can only coment on one aspect of your posting. I owned a 735 for a couple of years, and have had the opportunity to operate a friend's recently purchased 751a. There is simply *no way* that the 735's receiver is as good as, or better than, the 751a's receiver. When using the 735, I always thought it was a mediocre, noisy receiver - I never missed the rig after I sold it. The 751a always seemed more sensitive and less noisy; personally I'd buy one in a second *if* I could afford it. Good luck! ---Steve Gray nr3b From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 15:47:33 GMT Lines: 19 Sender: jlowman@netcom16.netcom.com Although I plan to hang on to my "antique" Drake R-4/T-4X, it looks like it's about time to get something more modern. Right now, I'm giving top consideration to the Yaesu, but would like comments about both. Yaesu claims theirs to be preferred by DXers worldwide, but that's their own ad. I am not consideraing the top-of-the-line Kenwood rig at this time, but would also be willing to hear opinions about it. Thanks in advance, Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.clark.net!usenet From: jackwy@clark.net (John Frank) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Date: 16 Aug 1995 22:50:43 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 27 Message-ID: <40tso3$6s7@clarknet.clark.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jackwy.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article , jlowman@netcom.com says... > >Although I plan to hang on to my "antique" Drake R-4/T-4X, it looks like >it's about time to get something more modern. > >Right now, I'm giving top consideration to the Yaesu, but would like >comments about both. Yaesu claims theirs to be preferred by DXers >worldwide, but that's their own ad. > >I am not consideraing the top-of-the-line Kenwood rig at this time, but >would also be willing to hear opinions about it. > >Thanks in advance, > >Jim > >jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA >Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District >(909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it >(909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- > You might hold off for awhile. Yaesu is bringing out the FT-1000MP which has DSP on receive and some other improvements. If you're going to spend the bucks, might as well wait for the latest. Jack From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 01:02:29 GMT Lines: 15 Sender: jlowman@netcom14.netcom.com As pointed out in e-mail, I have accidentally omitted Ten Tec as another rig under consideration. One of the OTs at the club has a lot good to say for them. At this point, I'm still ruling out Kenwood, due to a lot of negative feedback about their rigs and service. And the 950 doesn't really interest me as much as the others. Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!sun.sirius.com!slip1007.sirius.com!user From: seguine@sirius.com (Chris) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC-Delta1A triband Handheld info? Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 22:32:12 -0800 Organization: iNtErPHeReNcE Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip1007.sirius.com I'm about to get one of these, anyone have the mod info for them? Anyone have any experience with one of these? It seems like a pretty killer HT. thanks -chris From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!hookup!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC-Delta1A triband Handheld info? Date: 18 Aug 1995 04:39:23 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4115hr$2vp@maureen.teleport.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx4-31.teleport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Just out of curiosity, where do you live? Here in Oregon, we only have two 23cm repeaters. The Delta looks like a great radio, although it is still kind of brickish. I own a Icom 2GAT, and I find it a little hard to carry it around with me sometimes just because of it's size. Max N7NWG From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:50 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!baptpdc From: baptpdc@netcom.com (Bruce A. Pope) Subject: Re: ICOM Z1A Message-ID: Sender: baptpdc@netcom17.netcom.com Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 References: <40n0b4$1b0k@cadvision.com> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 07:52:15 GMT Lines: 60 elekesa@cadvision.com (elekesa) wrote: >Would anyone know of any mods for the IC-Z1A HT? > Thanks Here's a repost of the Z1A mods: Ok, after messing around with the radio on my own and then getting the "official" mod, here's a summary of the various diode mods for the Z1A: Icom Z1A mods [B]+[#]+[POWER] = Extended Receive. VFO *DISPLAYS* 50-299.900 and 300-999.900. AM Aircraft band enabled. SET mode now has a new "PLACE" function for setting the direct entry starting digit. There is room for four diodes in the Z1A located on the CPU board to the left of the ribbon cable connector. On a US version, only the bottom two are installed. D15 is just below and to the right of the four diodes. These diodes are bigger than the rest of the surface mounted components and are easy to spot. The official ICOM mod (which I unofficially saw...) is to remove D15 for extended TX and to use the above keyboard mod for extended receive. According to the sheet, the 800-900 band is NOT available in US versions. +-+ +-+ | | | | <---- Installing diodes in either of these seems to do +-+ +-+ nothing. +-+ +-+ | | | | <---- IN: US Version 144-148 TX 440-450 TX +-+ +-+ OUT: Extended 136-174 TX 380-470 TX (Lose auto-repeater ^ and tone encode) | +------------ IN: US 144-148 TX 440-450 TX OUT: European 144-148 TX 430-440 TX +-+ "D15"--> | | <---- IN: US Version Stock +-+ OUT: Extended TX 136-174 380-470 (keeps auto-repeater and tone encode) A word of warning about messing with the four diode pads: If you detach either one of the installed diodes, the CPU will reset and you'll lose ALL of your memories. (found that out the hard way...) D15 doesn't seem to affect the memories at all. Since the 800MHz band is not available in US versions, my guess is that there's a keyboard mod to unlock it instead of a diode. The diodes only seem to control the country versions. If anyone has any more keyboard mods, please post them. Bruce KD6ALI From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: walt@lfs.loral.com (Walt Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM Z1A Date: 16 Aug 1995 12:53:19 GMT Organization: Loral Federal Systems, Owego New York Lines: 24 Message-ID: <40spnv$kh2@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> References: <40n0b4$1b0k@cadvision.com> <40o1n7$1b1o@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> <40r54u$2mq@news.cis.nctu.edu.tw> Reply-To: walt@owgvm3.vnet.ibm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: walt.endicott.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 >>The ICOM advertizements all have the internet address for ICOM. Send >>them a note and they will respond with the software mods for you. >>It worked for me! >> I didn't have an advert at hand when I first responded. Looking at a current ICOM ad, they advertize their internet address as: 75540.525@compuserve.com This address was sufficient for me to ask for and get the software mods for my IC-W31A in June of this year. This beats a technical support hot line hands down in my opinion. Walt Johnson N3385L KB2UOU Cessna A185E Loral Federal Systems Group EDO 2790 Owego, New York 13827 The comments expressed waltj@lfs.loral.com above are my own and do (607-751-2158) not reflect the position FAX(607-751-6223) of the Loral Corporation From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.usa.net!port10.cos1-annex.usa.net!dwshock From: dwshock@usa.net (Douglas W. Shock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IF-10-B Kenwood TS-940 Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 16:43:08 Organization: Internet Express (800-592-1240 customer service) Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: port10.cos1-annex.usa.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Can anyone help me find an IF 10B for my TS-940s. I tried building one but gave up and can't find thru any distributor. Please E-mail with any advice at dwshock@usa.net From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!news.uoknor.edu!phyast!wkt From: wkt@phyast.nhn.uoknor.edu (Wayne K. Trail) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Index Labs QRP plus Date: 16 Aug 95 20:23:12 GMT Organization: The University of Oklahoma (USA) Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: m2sun.nhn.uoknor.edu Summary: information on index labs qrp plus rig? Keywords: QRP, Index Labs, TenTec Has anyone used the Index Labs QRP Plus rig? I am thinking about buying a WRP Plus or a TenTec Scout QRP (I think they are calling it the argonaut)... Any suggestions? Has anyone seen a review of the QRP Plus anywhere? Thanks much, wayne N0XSH From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: Index Labs QRP plus Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 23:05:06 GMT Lines: 29 Sender: jlowman@netcom.netcom.com Wayne K. Trail (wkt@phyast.nhn.uoknor.edu) wrote: : Has anyone used the Index Labs QRP Plus rig? : I am thinking about buying a WRP Plus : or a TenTec Scout QRP (I think they are calling : it the argonaut)... Any suggestions? : Has anyone seen a review of the QRP Plus anywhere? : Thanks much, : wayne N0XSH Have you heard of the QRP-L mailing list? There has been quite a bit of discussion lately on the QRP Plus, as well as the Norcal and others. To subscribe, send mail to: listserv@lehigh.edu and in the body: subscribe QRP-L Yourfirstname Yourlastname This must be where the QRP rigs are discussed; there has not been much said on this newsgroup, as far as I recall. I am considering the QRP Plus myself. It has full 160-10M coverage, including the WARC bands, and can switch bands without changing plug-in modules. Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!tuegate.tue.nl!turtle.stack.urc.tue.nl!esrac From: esrac@stack.urc.tue.nl (ESRAC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info on NEW TS870S? Date: 18 Aug 1995 10:45:06 GMT Organization: Student Association Stack, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands Lines: 5 Message-ID: <411qvi$l8s@tuegate.tue.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: turtle.stack.urc.tue.nl X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I've heared that Kenwood came out with a new competitive radio the TS870S. Does anyone have additional info? 73 de Aurelio a.m.m.bellussi@stud.tue.nl From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!darwin.sura.net!mother.usf.edu!frog!sffuom From: sffuom@frog.thpl.lib.fl.us (Arjay Morgan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Is 30 watts too much for a homemade Jpole? Date: 16 Aug 1995 06:35:42 GMT Organization: University of South Florida Lines: 24 Message-ID: <40s3ju$oo8@mother.usf.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: frog.thpl.lib.fl.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] BRETSKI (bap@storm.atms.purdue.edu) wrote: : I made a Jpole out of ladder line as per article I have (I think : from QST). It works well on my 5 watt 2 meter HT but I now have : a 30 watt AMP. The booklet says that it requires a high ouput antenna. : My DISCONE is ok since it can do 200 watts. Would this AMP destroy : my Jpole or somethimg else? : BRET A. PENNINGTON / COMPUTER TECHNICIAN /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES : CIVL 4252 317-494-0678 / PURDUE UNIVERSITY / WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907 : bap@storm.atms.purdue.edu / speaking only for myself. : /\/\/\/\/\/ __... /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ N9ZFF /\/\/\/\/\/ ...__ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Bret: Probably 30 watts are right on the edge... Try it and if the wire heats up at all it's too much. You can build a J-pole out of 1/2" copper tubing for about $10 that will handle kilowatts... CQ has periodic articles about them, they sometimes call 'em copper cactus antennas.. I can build one in about a half hour using just a tubing cutter and a propane torch.. And, they have some gain! Arjay, N3LKZ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!intac!usenet From: Steve Steinberg Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TM742A Corrected Mod! Date: 16 Aug 1995 18:25:02 GMT Organization: Pastek Information Management Lines: 42 Message-ID: <40td5u$h8r@uucp.intac.com> References: <40o0ap$23d@uucp.intac.com> <40qqtq$rhf@hearye.mlb.semi.harris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: steve.pastek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: paidukas@harris.com,kg2bd paidukas@harris.com wrote: My radio (TM 942A) did NOT come as pictured below, chip resistor 8 was already moved down. I tried shorting the upper pad pair above resistor 8 but it did nothing. I moved the short to the lower pad pair below resistor 7, this worked!! I don't remember the location of the other resistors. If there is any interest I'll double check and write something up. >Here is the Correct mod for the Kenwood TM742A DC to light mod: >> | >-----------------------------------| > trol Unit X53-346X-XX A/2 || > || > || > | || > | || > =-=-=-=-+-=-=-=-= || > x 5 6 7 8 || <--. > > =-=-=-=---=-=-=-= || | Move "4,7,8" > o o o o o o o o || |- to the "x's" > =-=-=-=---=-=-=-= || | > 1 2 3 4 x x || <--' > =-=-=-=-o-=-=-=-= || > || > || > +-+ || > | | || > +-+ || > 2R7 || >------------------------------------| >------------------------------------| >------------------------------------| > Front Panel Area > >### END ### > From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!intac!usenet From: Steve Steinberg Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TM742A Corrected Mod! Date: 16 Aug 1995 20:30:01 GMT Organization: Pastek Information Management Lines: 23 Message-ID: <40tkg9$n01@uucp.intac.com> References: <40o0ap$23d@uucp.intac.com> <40qqtq$rhf@hearye.mlb.semi.harris.com> <40td5u$h8r@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: steve.pastek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 32bit) Steve Steinberg wrote: >paidukas@harris.com wrote: > > >My radio (TM 942A) did NOT come as pictured below, >chip resistor 8 was already moved down. I tried shorting >the upper pad pair above resistor 8 but it did nothing. I >moved the short to the lower pad pair below resistor 7, >this worked!! > >I don't remember the location of the other resistors. If >there is any interest I'll double check and write something >up. > >>Here is the Correct mod for the Kenwood TM742A DC to light mod: Paul was correct, my radio had one of the chips moved, I needed to move the other two. 73, Steve kg2bd@pastek.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!totrbbs!marvin.haynes From: marvin.haynes@totrbbs.radio.org (Marvin Haynes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: knight t-60, heath sixer Message-ID: <11674.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 17 Aug 95 00:30:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: marvin.haynes@totrbbs.radio.org (Marvin Haynes) Lines: 12 Bob, I am interested in the Knight T60. I will pay you the 30 bucks or prefer to trade my heath sixer for it. The heath is missing one knob and the receiver works great. The transmitter has problems, probably something simple. If interested, email me or call (404) 425-5213. Also, I have the manual for the Sixer. 73, Marvin Haynes WB4OKM, marvin.haynes@totrbbs.com ---- Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!i2unix!news From: mcxxxx@mclink.it Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for 9k6 mods for ICOM IC-25E Date: 17 Aug 1995 15:19:59 GMT Lines: 11 Message-ID: <40vmmv$cfr@sgi.iunet.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.106.166.228 I am trying to modify my ICOM IC-25E to use it on 9600 bps packet radio but I haven't the electric diagrams nor infos about the mods. Any help ? Thanks in advance. Giovanni IT9XXS mc3626@mclink.it From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:54:58 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!sun4nl!news.nic.surfnet.nl!spider.research.ptt.nl!tkk735.research.ptt.nl!tomk From: tomk@tkk735.research.ptt.nl (Knaap T.A. vd) Subject: Mods wonted for TW-4100 Message-ID: Keywords: mods, kenwood Sender: usenet@news.research.ptt.nl (USENET News System) Nntp-Posting-Host: tkk735.research.ptt.nl Organization: PTT Research, The Netherlands Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 13:57:11 GMT Lines: 16 I just got a Kenwood TW-4100E and I am looking for the functions of the diodes in the frontpanel. I found mods for TX/RX extention with the diodes D6 (UHF) and D8 (VHF). In my 4100E version are the D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5 already removed and in the 4100A version are the D3, D4, D5 and D7 already removed. So I am looking for functions of these diode if they are installed/removed. ------- -------------------- Tom van der Knaap | k p n | r e s e a r c h | The Netherlands | _| | +31 70 3325169 | _|_| . . . . . | e-mail address: |___|_| T.A.vanderKnaap@research.ptt.nl My interest is in the future because packet address: I am going to spend the rest of my life there. PA3GQL@PI8VNW.#ZH2.NLD.EU From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!news3.insinc.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!usenet From: ricks@Direct.CA (Rick ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola radius question Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 01:44:19 GMT Organization: none Lines: 47 Message-ID: <40ribn$n5@grid.Direct.CA> References: <40lu7p$c6m@News1.mcs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.174.244.193 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 corey@mcs.com (jeffcorey) wrote: >Does anyone have the specifications on the Motorola Radius p110 UHF radio? No, sorry. >I have a 2 channel radio and was wondering if : >1) It is programmable or XTAL Programable with "RIB" box and cable and software. >2) wattage,etc Programable as well. Generally 5 watts for VHF or 4 watts for UHF. >3) can you modify it for more channels? Yes, but I don't think Motorola likes people doing it. >4) In a related subject, I understand the HT-600/Radius 200 radios >can be easily modified for 6 channel operation. How do you remove the knobs >or escutcheon to gain access to the pin you need so the channel switch can rotate to the >other positions? You grab the knobs and pull them off. They are friction fit. Some are very strong. To remove the panel, you just lift it with a screw driver or knife. It is glued on. If you are careful and don't crease it, you can then just lay it back down and it will stick. >Thanks, Your welcome. >Jeff WB9KAZ ************************************************* *Rick Streifel * *Al Scott Lock & Safe Ltd. * *St. John Ambulance Brigade * *internet: ricks@direct.ca * *packet radio: ve7abw@ve7rob.#vanc.bc.can.noam * ************************************************* From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:00 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!news.scruz.net!cruzio!davew From: davew@cruzio.com Subject: Re: need info;hf digital voice Reply-To: davew@cruzio.com Organization: Cruzio Community Networking System, Santa Cruz, CA Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 02:00:27 GMT Message-ID: References: <40iq2m$a52@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> Sender: davew@cruzio.com (David Wells) Lines: 18 In article <40iq2m$a52@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com>, fiscon@ix.netcom.com (William Rice) writes: > I'm interested in HF digital voice comunications. Does anyone know of a > good reference or have any experienc in this area? > > Thanks in advance. > David Panek KE4MLV Are you referring to sending .wav files over digital modes? I know this can be done. Or do you mean in realtime? . -- Dave Wells KD6TO; INTERNET: davew@cruzio.com Packet:KD6TO@K6LY.#CENCAL.CA.USA.NOAM; COMPUSERVE:74067,1755 (WA4UQQ Worldwide Amateur Radio Directory III KD6TO) . From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!noc.near.net!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!news From: Paul Lannuier Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Need JRC JST-135hp Mods Date: 18 Aug 1995 03:51:28 GMT Organization: Gilfer Associates, Inc. Lines: 31 Message-ID: <4112o1$hp7@news.ios.com> References: <40llut$hvi@osh1.datasync.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-hck-1-27.ios.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:40llut$hvi@osh1.datasync.com GDFender wrote: >I own a Japan Radio Company JST-135hp HF transceiver. It was purchased >about 4 years age. I understand there are several mods to this rig but >Gilfers knows nothing about them... Will be happy to pay any costs for a >copy of these mods... > >Gary W6SZX ex W5UUO > Which mods were you interested in? Best 73! Paul Lannuier President Gilfer Shortwave ---------------------------------------------------------- GILFER SHORTWAVE | Tech & NJ: (201) 391-7887 52 Park Avenue | Orders/Quotes: (800) GILFER-1 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | Facsimile: (201) 391-7433 USA | E-mail: gilfer@haven.ios.com | WWW: http://www.pics.com/gilfer ---------------------------------------------------------- Authorized Dealer for: GRUNDIG SONY JAPAN RADIO CO KENWOOD ICOM YAESU LOWE RF SYSTEMS JPS COMMUNICATIONS WATKINS-JOHNSON ...and exclusive distributor for TRS CONSULTANTS SWBC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEDULES SOFTWARE ---------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: wlfuqu00@service1.UKy.EDU (Bill Fuqua) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: need manual for JR500S Date: 16 Aug 95 16:24:10 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 16 Message-ID: <199508161624.MAA06428@service1.uky.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Just got a JR500S ham band only receiver at ham fest. It is a tube type receiver perhaps made in the 60's. Seems to work well,needs alignment,considering it looks like it had been stored in a damp basement. I need a schematic and maybe specs on it. Can anyone help me out? Hope to use it with a simple cw transmitter to help some young novice operators (tech +) get started doing something other than using their HT's. William L. Fuqua III P.E. Department of Physics and Astronomy CP-177 Chem. Phys. Bldg. University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky 40506-0055 E-mail WLFUQU00@POP.UKY.EDU Phone (606) 257-4155 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: wlfuqu00@service1.UKy.EDU (Bill Fuqua) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: O-330A/FR or VOX-5 schematic needed Date: 16 Aug 95 15:05:16 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 18 Message-ID: <199508161505.LAA23635@service1.uky.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I need a schematic of a O-330A/FR or a VOX-5 variable master oscillator. It seems to be for diversity receivers with a variable outputs of 2 to 64 MHz , two crystal oscillatos and a BFO. A two stage oven keeps the variable oscillator stable. Each oscillator has 3 outputs as well. 73 Bill ko4ww William L. Fuqua III P.E. Department of Physics and Astronomy CP-177 Chem. Phys. Bldg. University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky 40506-0055 E-mail WLFUQU00@POP.UKY.EDU Phone (606) 257-4155 From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!nntp.sei.cmu.edu!news.psc.edu!hudson.lm.com!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: "Gregory J. Buhyoff" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: OMNI VI Opinions? Date: 17 Aug 1995 13:21:37 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Lines: 8 Message-ID: <40vfp1$d54@solaris.cc.vt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.173.78.57 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am considering buying an OMNI VI to supplement my FT 990. I sure would appreciate any comments on the OMNI. I am very aware of Ten Tec's superb service since I have other Ten Tec equipment. I am more interested in the performance of the OMNI. Thanks Greg KN4FR From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: pbobby@ix.netcom.com (Paul Bobby ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Personal Phone Patch Date: 17 Aug 1995 02:14:25 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-bin-ny2-17.ix.netcom.com What should I be looking for to set up a personal phone patch? I'll run a 2m rig continously, on a simplex freq. but do'nt know much about it beyond that. kb2vkn -- Paul Bobby - pbobby@ix.netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!NewsWatcher!user From: mmusick@talx.com (Mike Musick/N0QBF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Personal Phone Patch Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 10:42:22 -0500 Organization: STARnet, L.L.C. Lines: 55 Message-ID: References: <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: gatekeeper.talx.com > What should I be looking for to set up a personal phone patch? > > I'll run a 2m rig continously, on a simplex freq. but do'nt know much > about it beyond that. Paul - The principal commercial supplier of simplex patch interfaces is CSI (Connect Systems Inc), who has a couple of grades of simplex patches. These should be available from the popular ham stores. These interfaces handle most of the requirements to stay within the Rules including polled break-in for operator (your) control, access password, and station ID. Expect to pay $300 and up, depending on features. But other than that, you've got a problem...2m simplex autopatch is illegal, and there are some who contend that all simplex autopatches are illegal. The first problem (the 2m thing) is that in an autopatch setting, your home/base station becomes an "auxiliary station". Auxiliary stations may not be operated below 222.150 MHz (also not in 431-433 and 435-438 MHz). 2-meter simplex autopatches are probably out there, but they are still nonetheless illegal. The other problem is that some have interpreted the rules to construe that the home (auxiliary) station operating under simplex autopatch is an automatic station. Automatic stations are not allowed to participate in 3rd-party traffic ("3rd-party" being the person on the other end of the telephone). (I disagree with this point, because I contend that the station with the simplex autopatch is a remotely-controlled auxiliary station and not an automatic station - an important distinction. However, I do have to acknowledge this particular point of view since one strong advocate is in a position of some authority on the Rules - a member of the FCC Amateur Auxiliary, whose responsibility is to keep us all on our toes about the Rules. But I'm a certified AmAux member, too, so take your pick. ;-) ) The purely practical side is that if simplex autopatches were plainly illegal, CSI wouldn't be offering them for sale. I'd say get a CSI box and set your system up on 222 or above, and enjoy. ...mm ============================================================= Mike Musick/N0QBF mmusick@talx.com** TALX Directory Division 71301,3106@compuserve.com St. Louis, MO Opinions expressed are my own... ...like someone else would want 'em, right? ----- ** - If you have to reply email rather than in the newsgroup, use the CompuServe address. Our mail server died a while back and I've been given "real soon" on when it'll be up. You know how *that* works! ============================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:06 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Personal Phone Patch Message-ID: <1995Aug17.164220.4433@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 16:42:20 GMT Lines: 20 In article <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> pbobby@ix.netcom.com (Paul Bobby ) writes: > >What should I be looking for to set up a personal phone patch? > >I'll run a 2m rig continously, on a simplex freq. but do'nt know much >about it beyond that. Well the first thing you should know is that you need to run this above 222 MHz. It's illegal on 2 meters unless you have a control operator at the patch, or use a separate 222 MHz or above radio for control purposes. If you run it above 222 MHz, it falls under the Auxillary rules and *you* can be the control operator from the rig you use to talk to it. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!ames!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!usenet From: Dale Goodman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Personal Phone Patch Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 21:13:18 -0700 (PDT) Organization: Pacific Bell Lines: 45 Message-ID: References: <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: snowwhite.bsrn2430.pacbell.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: dxgoodm@snowwhite In-Reply-To: <40u8m1$755@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> On 17 Aug 1995, Paul Bobby wrote: > > What should I be looking for to set up a personal phone patch? > > I'll run a 2m rig continously, on a simplex freq. but do'nt know much > about it beyond that. > > kb2vkn > > -- > Paul Bobby - pbobby@ix.netcom.com > > Paul, I have run a CSI model CS-900 connected to a Alinco DR-590 on the VHF side for about a year and am very happy with it. ( I call it my poor-man cellar) I keep the radio on a simplex freq. with tone Sql. on so others that may use the same freq. don't come into the house. It is not quite a slick as a repeater autopatch but when the person on the phone understands the "you talk - then I talk" protocal it works fine. This setup can be run through a repeater that passes DTMF tones (not many do) or you can set up a call for someone on a repeater through your radio. I connected the audio from the speaker jack to the CS-900 through a relay to an external speaker, and a 8-pin mic cable to a breakout box and run audio and PTT in parallel with the reg. mic. I use the radio as a base station with no problems and when I'm done just push the call button to get back on the simplex freq. The CS-900 has a 99 no. speed dial and has toll restrictions and can ring out on the air with your call or Tel. tone. I have set it up where I can call into the house and access the radio to call my wife while she's in the car. I think I paid new $329.00 for the unit and for our needs it works fine. I work 3 miles from home and with 3 kids and all the ballparks and stuff we do around the neighborhood it is a good alt. to a real phone. If you have any other questions let me know..73's Dale (KD4CVR) Email= dxgoodm@mercury.ptes.com packet=KD4CVR@KD4CVR.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!ulowell.uml.edu!vtc.tacom.army.mil!news1.oakland.edu!news.nd.edu!news.bsu.edu!figmnt.tayloru.edu!jhschutt From: jhschutt@figmnt.tayloru.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Pls Help w/TenTec Info Message-ID: <1995Aug16.223600.2247@figmnt.tayloru.edu> Date: 16 Aug 95 22:36:00 -0500 Organization: Taylor University Lines: 16 Hello all! Does anyone know if TenTec has an 800 number? If not, does anyone know their number? I'm new to Ham radio, and am looking for an HF rig. Also, does anyone have a suggestion where I can find specs (and pictures) on older TenTec rigs? I'll probably buy a used rig, and I've heard that TenTec rigs work well on CW. Pls e-mail replies. THANKS A LOT!!-- _______________________________________________________________________________ John Robert Schutt /\ jhschutt@tayloru.edu Taylor University- Fort Wayne //\\ (219) 456-9061 1025 W. Rudisill Blvd. ///\\\ FAX: (219) 456-2119 Fort Wayne, IN 46807 || ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!nntp.sei.cmu.edu!news.psc.edu!hudson.lm.com!news.math.psu.edu!psuvax1!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!eng.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!not-for-mail From: fodor@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu (Andre Fodor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: R-600 / R-1000 WANTED Date: 12 Aug 1995 15:40:23 -0400 Organization: Tallahassee Free-Net Lines: 6 Message-ID: <40j037$i8p@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet3.scri.fsu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] wanted R-600 or R-1000. must be mint. e-mail: fodor@freenet.tlh.fl.us -- ANDRE FODOR - fodor@freenet.tlh.fl.us From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!holmes.ece.orst.edu!steinr From: steinr@holmes.ece.orst.edu (Raymond Stein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RC-1000 controller questions Date: 16 Aug 1995 03:22:00 GMT Organization: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Corvallis Lines: 13 Message-ID: <40ro8o$3jm@engr.orst.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: holmes.ece.orst.edu I was planning on purchasing an RC-1000 repeater controller for use in a GE Mastr II UHF application. Does anybody have any opinions on this controller, good or bad? Or are there better controllers for the same price? Thanks for any help offered. -- _____________________________________________________________ Ray Stein *** Oregon State University *** steinr@ece.orst.edu *** Dept of Electrical Engineering *** N7RET *** http://www.ece.orst.edu/~steinr *** From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsfeed.direct.ca!usenet From: cfrancis@direct.ca (c.f-a) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RIG WANTED Date: 17 Aug 1995 21:35:33 GMT Organization: Internet Direct Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <410cn5$qg3@grid.Direct.CA> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.174.243.158 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ I would like to ask for a good soul that has a spare Kenwood 450. I was forced by $ situation to sell mine and you don't know how much I miss the rig and you guys. If anybody can help me, I will very, very much appreciate your gesture. I could pay some money or installments. THANKS ! VE7UVC From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!onyx.indstate.edu!news From: "S. L. Hose" Subject: Signal One (CX7A) Message-ID: Sender: news@onyx.indstate.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: 139.102.7.44 Organization: Indiana State University Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 19:05:02 GMT Lines: 5 Anyone out there that would have extra parts, mods., info of any kind? I have one that is not working and I would like to get on the air. Tnx fer ur help in advance, 73, Steve KD1DT From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.uoregon.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ni4k@aol.com (NI4K) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Sony ICF-SW100S Date: 17 Aug 1995 17:49:21 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <410dh1$kqr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: ni4k@aol.com (NI4K) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Can anyone tell me if this is a good radio to travel with? I've read the sales literature but would like to hear from a owner before spending that much money. I'm particularly interested in SSB reception. Reply to ni4k@aol.com Thanks. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Standard 718 vs Yaesu 8500 Message-ID: <1995Aug16.170546.29565@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 17:05:46 GMT Lines: 16 Ok, guys, I'm trying to find a better radio to mount in my Jeep Cherokee. The old Alinco just doesn't fit very well. I'm looking at the Standard 718 and Yaesu 8500 that both have the controls in the microphone. The Standard has the display in the microphone too, which simplifies dealing with the radio (just throw it under the seat), but I'm looking for some practical experience, pro and con, on these two rigs. What do you think? Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:12 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!portal.austin.ibm.com!awdprime.austin.ibm.com!news From: rtrommer@vnet.ibm.com (Rick Trommer) Subject: Re: Standard 718 vs Yaesu 8500 Sender: news@austin.ibm.com (News id) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 19:32:28 GMT Reply-To: rtrommer@vnet.ibm.com (Rick Trommer) References: <1995Aug16.170546.29565@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Organization: IBM Austin X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 Lines: 26 In <1995Aug16.170546.29565@ke4zv.atl.ga.us>, gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) writes: > >Ok, guys, I'm trying to find a better radio to mount in my >Jeep Cherokee. The old Alinco just doesn't fit very well. >I'm looking at the Standard 718 and Yaesu 8500 that both >have the controls in the microphone. The Standard has the >display in the microphone too, which simplifies dealing >with the radio (just throw it under the seat), but I'm >looking for some practical experience, pro and con, on >these two rigs. What do you think? > >Gary >-- >Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary >Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary >534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us >Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | Gary, I just installed the 8500 in my Cherokee.. I mounted the radio under the drivers seat - lots of room and it should get lots of air flow. Just 4 nuts and the seat comes out. The display is mounted in the long thin cup just below the ash tray and behind the ash tray. The mic is mounted on the left-hand side of the shifter, where the 4WD shifter should go. I need find out about the audio fix for the mic (I was just told that YAESU has a fix for it) nice rig so far.. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!sunic!sunic.sunet.se!news.funet.fi!news.eunet.fi!KremlSun!kiae!relcom!push.stack.serpukhov.su!ibpm.serpukhov.su!victor From: victor@ibpm.serpukhov.su (Victor Voronkov) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH25-A scheme, help me Date: 16 Aug 1995 12:52:55 GMT Organization: Stack Ltd. Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ham.stack.serpukhov.su I have Kenwood TH-25A which was broken recently :-( I need a scheme (block diagram, board layout, schematic diagram) for analyse and repair. I have a manual only. If you can make a copy and send paper to me, PSE let me know. 73! RX3DIN Victor --- http://www.stack.serpukhov.su/~victor/hamradio From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!europa.com!worm.europa.com!user From: tuck@europa.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS 850S/AT Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 18:42:59 -0800 Organization: Europa Communications, Inc, Portland Oregon USA Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: worm.europa.com Sometime ago, there was a letter in QST describing how to make the ATU in a TS 450S operative in both receive and transmit to improve reception. Does anyone have a similar mod for the TS 850S/AT?? From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:14 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!apollo.hp.com!netnews From: dsa@ch.apollo.hp.com (Dale Anderson) Subject: TS-450AT Comments??? Sender: usenet@apollo.hp.com (Usenet News) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 17:43:09 GMT Distribution: usa Nntp-Posting-Host: cynic.ch.apollo.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Chelmsford, MA Lines: 11 Hi Everyone, I'm considering dropping ~$1200 on a new TS-450AT. Before I do, are there any NEGATIVE "features" to this rig I should be aware of? This will be a first rig for me. It will mostly be used for CW operation. Any comments pro/con? Thanks, -Dale From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!bobw From: bobw@col.hp.com (Bob Witte) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TSQ on 51r will not work thru a repeater??? Date: 15 Aug 1995 23:07:46 GMT Organization: HP Electronic Measurements Division Lines: 20 Message-ID: <40r9c2$o7t@nonews.col.hp.com> References: <40p9r2$100@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: la.col.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Drew Loker (dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu) wrote: : I am having a tought time figuring this out. I have got two 51Rs that : my wife an I use. It is important that both of us be able to set the radio : on monitor, but not have all the traffic opening the squelch. I have got the : CTCSS paging system to work fine on a SImplex channel, but can not get it : to work with a repeater. However, when I talk to another person "out there" : every thing seems to be working fine. Such that the test person receives my tone : just fine and it opens his squelch, and I receive his tone just fine which : opens my squelch, while other people xmissions are not passed thru. The repeater is probably filtering out the CTCSS tones. Many do. But the filtering is not perfect, so some tone may still get through which can cause the scheme to work on some radios and not on others (the tone deviation on one trasmitter may be set a bit higher and just enough tone squeaks through). You might try moving up in CTCSS freq since that's where the filtering is usually the weakest (say 270 Hz). Bob Witte / bobw@col.hp.com / HP / EMD / (719) 590-3230 / KB0CY / 7J1AUE From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: Curtis Wheeler Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TSQ on 51r will not work thru a repeater??? Date: 16 Aug 1995 01:14:13 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications Lines: 39 Message-ID: <40rgp5$ad6@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <40p9r2$100@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-142.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b3 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) wrote: > >I am having a tought time figuring this out. I have got two 51Rs that >my wife an I use. It is important that both of us be able to set the radio >on monitor, but not have all the traffic opening the squelch. I have got the >CTCSS paging system to work fine on a SImplex channel, but can not get it >to work with a repeater. However, when I talk to another person "out there" >every thing seems to be working fine. Such that the test person receives my tone >just fine and it opens his squelch, and I receive his tone just fine which >opens my squelch, while other people xmissions are not passed thru. > >Do I have somethign set wrong? Or what?? I am not sure which radio the other >guy is using, but I have switched the role between my two radios. THey just don't >seem to receive the tone from the other one, even though I am able to receive the >tone of somebody else on the freq?? I guess you have heard from enough people that have said that not all repeaters pass PL tones. Some do pass it. Some strip it off. And some strip it off and generate their own. Perhaps it is just the audio response of the repeater. You said it works on simplex - your radio is sending the tone with enough deviation to open the squelch on your wife's radio. You said it does not work thru the repeater to your wife's radio - the low frequency CTCSS tone may be attentuated through the repeater and the deviation is too low to open her tone squelch - this is quite possible. It worked through the repeater to someone elses radio - that person's radio may be capable of decoding CTCSS at lower deviation. Typically, CTCSS tone is at about 500 HZ deviation. Many newer radios can handle it lower than that - but probably not much lower. -- Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!sparky!nlcnews.nlc.state.ne.us!crcnews.unl.edu!unlinfo.unl.edu!mcduffie From: mcduffie@unlinfo.unl.edu (Gary McDuffie Sr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TSQ on 51r will not work thru a repeater??? Date: 16 Aug 1995 03:02:35 GMT Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln Lines: 22 Distribution: world Message-ID: <40rn4b$ap@crcnis3.unl.edu> References: <40p9r2$100@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: unlinfo.unl.edu Ed@Ed writes: >Drew. A lot of repeaters do not pass any of the tones. I think that since it >works on simplex and not on the repeater might prove that. Ask around to see >if there is a repeater in your area that will pass the tones. >73 Ed I was going to respond with a similar comment. However, after reading his post several times, it became a real mystery. Remember (and you apparently missed this), he was able to have someone else (besides his wife) trigger his receiver VIA THE REPEATER, and he was able to trigger the other person's receiver. I had originally thought that since most repeaters either purposely don't pass pl, or just pass it so poorly that it won't work, maybe the other person's pl was very hot and forced its way through. However, that is negated by the fact that HE was able to use HIS ht to trigger the other one. The only one that doesn't seem to work is the path between him and his wife, either direction. I'm curious to see what the outcome of this is :) 73, Gary From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!NewsWatcher!user From: mmusick@talx.com (Mike Musick/N0QBF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TSQ on 51r will not work thru a repeater??? Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 12:19:32 -0500 Organization: STARnet, L.L.C. Lines: 36 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <40p9r2$100@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <40rn4b$ap@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: gatekeeper.talx.com Gary said: > I had originally thought that > since most repeaters either purposely don't pass pl, or just pass it > so poorly that it won't work, maybe the other person's pl was very hot > and forced its way through. However, that is negated by the fact that > HE was able to use HIS ht to trigger the other one. The only one that > doesn't seem to work is the path between him and his wife, either > direction. Sounds to me like a combination of several conditions. Normal repeater audio processing will roll-off the low frequencies unless they've specifically been tweaked to pass PL tones. I've had good luck passing tones above 150 Hz through most repeaters, so if Test A worked and Test B did not, check to see what tones were being used. Also, Kenwood radios are known for having extra-hot PL injection (and no way to adjust it, unfortunately), so if the "it worked" test involved a Kenwood rig on the other end, that could be an explanation, as well. Drew might want to try tones at the higher frequencies and see if they work with the Yaesu radios. ...mm ============================================================= Mike Musick/N0QBF mmusick@talx.com** TALX Directory Division 71301,3106@compuserve.com St. Louis, MO Opinions expressed are my own... ...like someone else would want 'em, right? ----- ** - If you have to reply email rather than in the newsgroup, use the CompuServe address. Our mail server died a while back and I've been given "real soon" on when it'll be up. You know how *that* works! ============================================================= From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mid.net!news.ksu.ksu.edu!hptemp1.cc.umr.edu!sidener From: sidener@crunch.nuc.umr.edu (Scott Sidener) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TUNE YOUR MOTOROLA OR DUPLEXER Date: 16 Aug 1995 18:02:51 GMT Organization: UMR Missouri's Technological University Lines: 31 Message-ID: <40tbsb$3s1@hptemp1.cc.umr.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: crunch.nuc.umr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] This is an experiment to see how much response I would get if I offered a tuning/alignment service for any of the following radios for a flat fee of $15.00. Customer supplies shipping. (any band) Motorola: Mitrek Micor Mocom-70 Mocom-30 Motran Motrak I would also order xtals and compensate channel elements for extra fee I could also get pl reeds. I would tune duplexers or cavities for a flat fee of $20.00 If this sounds interesting to you please send me some e-mail to let me know! Thanks, Scott Sidener N0WFL sidener@umr.edu From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!intac!almach5 From: almach5@intac.com (Alan Machbitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted SONY SW100 Date: 17 Aug 1995 11:07:54 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corportation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 1 Message-ID: <40v7ua$3th@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!intac!almach5 From: almach5@intac.com (Alan Machbitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted SONY SW100 Date: 17 Aug 1995 11:09:13 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corportation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 1 Message-ID: <40v80p$3th@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!intac!almach5 From: almach5@intac.com (Alan Machbitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted SONY SW100 Date: 17 Aug 1995 11:10:58 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corportation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 1 Message-ID: <40v842$3th@uucp.intac.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!usenet From: Harry Salvini Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Mods for IC-W31A Date: 16 Aug 1995 20:29:32 GMT Organization: Loral Western Development Labs Lines: 16 Message-ID: <40tkfc$fqf@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wdl139.wdl.loral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: hgs@wdl1.wdl.loral.com X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment#40tfij$d0s@news.uni-c.dk I got this radio a couple of months ago, along with a IC-2340H. Got mods for the 2340H, but would like to see something on the 'ole 31A too. Have any of you looked into it? I don't have a service manual for the HT, and don't know about any Key-Pad mods... +====================================================================+ | hgs@wdl.loral.com (KB6VMQ) | Happily married with 2 Kids! -+-| | Loral doesn't have a single | A newbie Quinnatic (DQMW) | | | thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, Dirtbikes, Kids, Camping | | | ...you mean this isn't working? | K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM | +---------------------------------+----------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sunic!sunic.sunet.se!news.uni-c.dk!news From: infocom@inet.uni-c.dk Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Mods for Alinco DJ-G5 Date: 16 Aug 1995 19:05:55 GMT Organization: News Server at UNI-C, Danish Computing Centre for Research and Education. Lines: 2 Message-ID: <40tfij$d0s@news.uni-c.dk> NNTP-Posting-Host: arhppp11.uni-c.dk X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I would appreciate any info on this new ht from Alinco. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!ionews.ionet.net!usenet From: pwardell@ionet.net (Paul Wardell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.swap Subject: WTB: Collins Power supply Date: 16 Aug 1995 14:25:32 GMT Organization: Internet Oklahoma Lines: 12 Message-ID: <40sv4s$o5u@ionews.ionet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: lsip03.ionet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 I am looking for either the power transformer or the entire power supply for the Collins KWM-2A transceiver. This power supply can be mounted directly to the rear of the transceiver. The Collins model number for the power supply is PP-3990/frc-93. It has the part number 522-2630-00 on the ID tag. If anyone can help me please reply by E-mail. Thanks...Paul/N5PYD -- Paul Wardell N5PYD |Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. HC30 Box180 |Give a man a fishing pole and teach him Lawton, OK 73501 |how to fish and he'll never go hungry. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!sierra.net!news From: Ken Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.swap Subject: Re: WTB: Collins Power supply Date: 16 Aug 1995 21:18:24 GMT Organization: Sierra-Net Lines: 5 Message-ID: <40tnb0$dl1@jobes.sierra.net> References: <40sv4s$o5u@ionews.ionet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.94.232.11 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: pwardell@ionet.net X-URL: news:40sv4s$o5u@ionews.ionet.net The power supply that fits onto the rear of a KWM-2 is a model No. "PM-2". Ken From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!ccsua.ctstateu.edu!white_hae From: white_hae@ccsua.ctstateu.edu Subject: WTB: old 220 FM or allmode rig Message-ID: <1995Aug17.093125.1@ccsua.ctstateu.edu> Lines: 6 Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Organization: JvNCnet Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 14:31:25 GMT Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:41657 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15971 WTB: 220 FM or allmode rig, OLD OK..... crystal rigs with FM calling freq only will do. Primary use is for VHF contesting. Offers to white_hae@csusys.ctstateu.edu Harry/N1QVE From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!pacbell.com!usenet From: jcscott@pacbell.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital,ca.wanted,ba.wanted Subject: WTB: RTTY.WFAX/CW Demodulator Date: Thu, 17 Aug 95 10:15:58 PDT Organization: Pacific Bell Lines: 10 Message-ID: <40vtmh$ntf@gw.PacBell.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: jcscott.srv.pacbell.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:41671 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15979 Hi Folks, I am looking for an RTTY/Weather FAX/ CW demoudlator. MFJ462B, MFJ1214PC, PK232 or ?? Please email to jcscott@pacbell.com or call 510-823-8626 (days) or 510-837-3626 (evenings) Jon From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:26 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Message-ID: <1995Aug16.164654.29354@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 16:46:54 GMT Lines: 56 In article <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) writes: > >>The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the >bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the >battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in >the cigarette lighter plug! >< >I am glad you mentioned this. I have a question aobut the trickle charge. >I read in the manual of my 51r that it is not a good idea to keep charging >a halfway used battery, or one that has had very little use. Is this really >a problem? I thought these new NiCds had gotten around the memoryu problem, >and this would not be a problem? Also, how does the Trickle charger fit into >this?? If everyday I get home, I hook up the EDC 12, and the battery is only >about 1/4 down, is it going to mess it up? Also, how long does it take to >charge a battery with the trickle charge? *Overcharging* has nothing to do with the "memory" phenomenon. Memory is indeed virtually a thing of the past, and something amateurs can typically ignore, but overcharging is altogether something else. It causes several problems. One problem that overcharging creates that *looks* like memory is the voltage depression effect. Other effects range from drying out the battery due to heating to passivating the cell plate structure through chemical side chain reactions. Overcharging is *bad*, and will drastically shorten battery life. You should use your battery until the radio complains, then recharge it at the C/10 rate for 14 hours, no more. Alternately, a *good* pulse charger can recharge a battery in any state of charge to its full capacity and then switch off. Unfortunately, this type of charger is not common. The Yaesu NC-42 was an example, but other Yaesu chargers didn't do this properly. I don't know if Yaesu has a proper charger for the FT51R batteries. >I also have a question about another type of charger that I bought used. It is >a little different than the EDC 12. It replace the battery completely. It's >plug for the cigaret outlet has a green led on it, but appears to be a standard >plug. Other wise, the part that replace the battery is about the size of the >9.6v battery. It is very light, as if empty. What exaclty is this? Why does >it only give 8v of output power? The housing is indeed empty. The regulator is built into the cigarette lighter plug. A regulator is necessary when running off the auto electrical system because voltages much higher than 13.6 volts can be found there from time to time, ranging from 14.8 volts during vehicle battery charging to 300+ volt spikes during engine starting. These would trash your radio. The likely reason it regulates to the lower voltage is that the manufacturer knows you'll use the radio more in the vehicle than you would off batteries and he is trying to limit the heating the radio would experience at the higher voltage and duty cycle. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: sking1@ix.netcom.com (Stephen A. King) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 03:26:00 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 32 Message-ID: <411159$fqb@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <40mp50$kam@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir9-25.ix.netcom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) wrote: >dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) writes: >>>The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the >>bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the >>battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in >>the cigarette lighter plug! >>I am glad you mentioned this. I have a question aobut the trickle charge. >>I read in the manual of my 51r that it is not a good idea to keep charging >>a halfway used battery, or one that has had very little use. Is this really >>a problem? >...snip... >It is generally a good idea to allow nicads to run down "completely" before >charging. There are exact voltages specified by some makers, but you needn't >worry too much. When the radio quits, immeadiatly recharge the battery. With >such an approach you'll see a good useful life out of your nicads. The concerns >about "memory" in nicads have been much reduced with improved technology over >the years - but by no means eliminated. There is an article by Ken Stuart (W3VVN) (ARRL Technical Advisor) titled "Getting the Most Out of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries" that advises never to completly run down (discharge) a NiCad battery. The article also says that "memory" is of no real concern to the everyday HAM user, as there are very specific conditions where memory would ever becoome a problem. The article lists and discusses several "myths" about NiCad batteries and gives some good advice on how to treat, use, and charge your batteries. I saw the article in the "New HAM Companion" put out by ARRL. From amsoft@epix.net Fri Aug 18 14:55:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51r DC supply Date: 18 Aug 1995 16:10:18 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 46 Message-ID: <412e1a$t2o@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <40mlec$q0s@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <411159$fqb@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu sking1@ix.netcom.com (Stephen A. King) writes: >cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) wrote: >>dd650@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Drew Loker) writes: >>>>The yaesu EDC-1 (?) is a great DC adaptor. It clips onto the >>>bottom the radio, powers it at 11.5V and trickle charges the >>>battery at 50ma! the clip is quite small, the regulator is in >>>the cigarette lighter plug! >>>I am glad you mentioned this. I have a question aobut the trickle charge. >>>I read in the manual of my 51r that it is not a good idea to keep charging >>>a halfway used battery, or one that has had very little use. Is this really >>>a problem? >>...snip... >>It is generally a good idea to allow nicads to run down "completely" before >>charging. There are exact voltages specified by some makers, but you needn't >>worry too much. When the radio quits, immeadiatly recharge the battery. With >>such an approach you'll see a good useful life out of your nicads.The concerns >>about "memory" in nicads have been much reduced with improved technology over >>the years - but by no means eliminated. >There is an article by Ken Stuart (W3VVN) (ARRL Technical Advisor) >titled "Getting the Most Out of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries" that advises >never to completly run down (discharge) a NiCad battery. The article >also says that "memory" is of no real concern to the everyday HAM >user, as there are very specific conditions where memory would ever >becoome a problem. >The article lists and discusses several "myths" about NiCad batteries >and gives some good advice on how to treat, use, and charge your >batteries. >I saw the article in the "New HAM Companion" put out by ARRL. Perhaps I understated the matter. I certainly agree that running a nicad down to the absolute dead state is not a good idea. By the "completely" I used above, I meant the point at which the radio quits. If you use nicads until the device stops working and then trickle charge them at a rate of C/10 for 14 hours, you'll do very nicely and see a long service life. If you allow the batteries to overheat, whether using some commercial charger or a home-made device, your service life will be much reduced. As to memory effects, again, I suppose I did understate matters. Memory effect in modern nicad batteries is indeed a very minor concern. Hardly worth the time to worry about it. While I've been very poorly impressed with a number of ARRL publications for their failure to correct errors year after year, I've not seen the article mentioned and cannot comment on it. Chris N7RME From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.starnet.net!wupost!news.starnet.net!wupost!uustar.starnet.net!travel!rick.gans Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: --- ICOM 281H --- SELL! From: rick.gans@travel.com (Rick Gans) Message-ID: <1d.12419.874@travel.com> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 15:01:00 -0640 Organization: TRAVEL ONLINE presents ST. LOUIS ONLINE - (314) 561-4956 Lines: 8 For Sale ICOM 281H radio with 2 meter transceive and 70cm receive. Built in 9600 packet ready with jack, has 60 memory channels, DTMF ready with autodial, and has the optional UT-85 board installed for tone encode and decode. Includes box, all accessories and manual. Radio was purchased new in late April, 1995. This unit sells new for $445 with UT-85. Will sell for $325 and I will pay shipping within US48. Call Rick at (314) 576-4600 (C.D.T.) during business hours or E-Mail at Compuserve 76163,2032 (address for Jim Gans). From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:12 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dg-rtp!webo!usenet From: pmalenfa@kitkat.webo.dg.com (pmalenfa) Subject: 2m + Business VHF Sender: usenet@us.dg.com (Usenet Administration) Message-ID: <1995Aug14.212646.27291@us.dg.com> Date: Mon, 14 Aug 95 21:26:46 GMT Organization: Data General X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Lines: 7 Does anyone out there know of a 2m handheld that can receive and transmit both the amateur 2m band and the common frequencies used for VHF business radios (like the ones at RS)? The RS 2m radios only cover up to about 148 MHz, but the business radios are around 154 MHz. It would be nice to be able to do both instead of needing separate radios. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: garfield55@aol.com (Garfield55) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2m antenna Date: 19 Aug 1995 07:21:46 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <414hga$okf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: garfield55@aol.com (Garfield55) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am buying a 2 meter HT. The ALINCO Dj-180 T. I have a few questions maybe someone can answer about antennas. First, I am cheap. Suggestions for antennas would be better if under $75. I don't want a beam because I would have to get a rotator. (Repeaters in my area are at least 10 miles away and in opposite directions.) I am thinking about buying the discone antenna at radio shack so if I buy a scanner, I've already got an antennaa. I also like the Iso Pole antenna. Tell me what you think. I will be very grateful. Thanks for all your help. garfield55@aol.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!xnet!kristler From: kristler@xnet.com (William Kristler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Alinco DJ-580T 4Sale Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:45:02 GMT Organization: XNet - A Full Service Internet Provider - (708) 983-6064 Lines: 9 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <417sau$10c@flood.xnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: monsoon.xnet.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16062 rec.radio.swap:41847 I have forsale 1 Alinco DJ-580 2m/440 HT. It is about 3 years old, and has been modified to recieve AM aircraft freq's. I will sale only to Licensed Amatuer's or someone who has passed there test's. I will require proof. I am asking $300 neg. You pay shipping (however you want). If your interested, let me know via e-mail. Thanks, -Bill From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: amnet@ix.netcom.com (ANDRES MARTINEZ ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Battery Charger as DC power supply? Date: 21 Aug 1995 03:48:32 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <418vmg$pf2@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou10-03.ix.netcom.com Is it safe to use a battery charger (2 or 10 Amps) to power a TS-50s in low power? I measured the voltage and it fluctuates between 10.8 and 11.5 volts. thanks andres Martinez amnet@ix.netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:15 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Battery Charger as DC power supply? Message-ID: <1995Aug21.135802.20407@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <418vmg$pf2@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 13:58:02 GMT Lines: 42 In article <418vmg$pf2@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> amnet@ix.netcom.com (ANDRES MARTINEZ ) writes: >Is it safe to use a battery charger (2 or 10 Amps) to power a TS-50s in low power? >I measured the voltage and it fluctuates between 10.8 and 11.5 volts. You might want to re-check that reading with an oscilloscope. Battery chargers typically put out unfiltered rectified AC. To charge a "12" volt battery (really 13.8 volts at full charge) requires a charging voltage *greater* than the final battery voltage. That voltage is typically 14.5 to 14.8 volts if smoothed DC, but may be 18 or higher volts if pulsed. A VOM won't read that pulsating DC very accurately, so if the charger can charge a battery, expect its peak voltage to be much greater than 11 volts. Those high peak voltages won't be good for your TS-50. If, OTOH, the voltage *really is 10.8 to 11.5 volts, then that's not enough and the radio will misbehave due to too little supply voltage. The efficiency of solid state amplifiers drops quickly and radically as supply voltage declines. Hence most solid state radios prefer to run off of a regulated voltage source. So, what to do? Well you can add filter capacitors to the battery charger to smooth the DC. That will likely boost the DC voltage you read on a VOM to about 1.41 times what it's reading now, IE about 15.2 to 16.2 volts. That's about the voltage you'd expect from a battery charger with no load applied. When you load it with the radio, those voltages will drop due to saturation effects in the transformer, and would probably work the radio without too many problems. However, a better solution is to just put a 12 volt battery across the charger. A battery is a pretty good DC "filter" and load, so the terminal voltage will then fall to close to the 13.8 volts your radio wants, and will be relatively free of hum and noise. Plus you can run the radio for a while after the power goes off from just the battery. While you can use an ordinary auto battery, I typically prefer to use a gell cell indoors because there are no battery fumes or chances of spilled acid. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:16 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!hplabs!hp-pcd!hpcvsnz!news From: Charlie Panek Subject: Re: Comments on IC-2340 Sender: news@hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com (News ) Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 18:11:45 GMT To: hgs@wdl1.wdl.loral.com X-Url: news:40tk7m$fqf@wdl1.wdl.loral.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii References: <40qj23$lcf@bman.uucom.com> <40tk7m$fqf@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: labcrp.lsid.hp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; HP-UX A.09.05 9000/715) Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company Lines: 17 Harry Salvini wrote: > >I've put in the suggested mods, and it's OUTSTANDING! > What mods? There have been a couple of posts here recently looking for mods on ther 2340H, but no responses. I've checked some of the ftp mod sites and can't find anything either. What did you do, and what did it get you? (I'd be happy just to open up the receiver to wide band receive.) -- Charlie Panek KX7L Hewlett Packard Company charlier@lsid.hp.com Lake Stevens Instrument Division Everett, Washington From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: bucherj@aol.com (BucherJ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments on IC-2340 Date: 21 Aug 1995 04:34:56 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 18 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <419gfg$7tg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <419700$3k0@stratus.skypoint.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader The Mods I currently have for your equipment is: ICOM 2340H 1..Attenuator UHV/VHF If you wish to order the mods please send $5 (check or money order) per radio to: J.Bucher c/o Star 535 Pearl Ave #5 Loves Park, IL 61111 Please specify if you want your mods faxed, e-mailed, or sent via the postal service when ordering. It is possible that when we send this information additional mods for that radio will be available, if so we will send them along also. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!tgold.dialup.access.net!tgold From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments on IC-2340 Date: Mon, 21 Aug 95 11:55:53 GMT Organization: Myorganisation Lines: 16 Message-ID: <809006153snz@tgold.dialup.access.net> References: <40qj23$lcf@bman.uucom.com> <40tk7m$fqf@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> Reply-To: tgold@panix.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: tgold.dialup.access.net X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 In article charlier "Charlie Panek" writes: > What mods? There have been a couple of posts here recently looking > for mods on ther 2340H, but no responses. I've checked some of the > ftp mod sites and can't find anything either. What did you do, and > what did it get you? (I'd be happy just to open up the receiver to > wide band receive.) If you want my opinion on the friendly advice and offers you have received from this request, send $25 to me at ....... -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!news.wimsey.com!fonorola!news.capitalnet.com!user68 From: walkerc@capitalnet.com (chris walker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FAQ Date: 18 Aug 1995 01:58:36 GMT Organization: Capitalnet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <410s4c$403@news.capitalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: user68.capitalnet.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Hi there, I was wondering if someone could possibly post or send me the FAQ for this group. Thanks a lot. walkerc@capitalnet.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!intac!sailboar!jeff.sumberg From: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Filament voltages? Message-ID: <8AF742D.012D001857.uuout@sailboard.com> Date: Sat, 19 Aug 95 17:49:00 -0400 Distribution: world Organization: The SailBoard BBS * Ringwood, NJ, USA * (201)831-8152 Reply-To: jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com (JEFF SUMBERG) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 14 I picked up the following transmitting tubes for "shelf duty" (curio items), and I'd like to try to light the filaments. Could anyone supply the filament voltages, and current drawn if you know, for the following tubes: Eimac 100T 6155 4-65A Email will be fine. Thanks 73 de N2VYU From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!not-for-mail From: wilder@clark.net (richard l wilder k3di) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Filament voltages? Date: 21 Aug 1995 13:51:16 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc., Ellicott City, MD USA Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <41a30k$r36@clarknet.clark.net> References: <8AF742D.012D001857.uuout@sailboard.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950726BETA PL0] JEFF SUMBERG (jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com) wrote: : I picked up the following transmitting tubes for "shelf duty" (curio items), : and I'd like to try to light the filaments. Could anyone supply the filament : voltages, and current drawn if you know, for the following tubes: : Eimac 100T : 6155 : 4-65A : Email will be fine. Thanks : 73 de N2VYU 4-65 6.0v 3.5a 6155 5.0v 6.5a AKA 4-125A and 4D21. 125w Plate dissipation. 100T Is this a 100TH or 100TL? They are 5.0v 6.3a 73 and have fun with tubes, Dick Wilder, K3DI, wilder@clark.net From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dacom.co.kr!news.netins.net!linkcomm From: linkcomm@worf.netins.net (Link Communications) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: firmware RC-96, Eprom Date: 18 Aug 1995 21:05:20 GMT Organization: Iowa Network Services, Des Moines, IA Lines: 61 Message-ID: <412vag$ub7@insosf1.netins.net> References: <40tsob$btj@pipe6.nyc.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: worf.netins.net > Greeting All; I'm not sure I'm in the right place for this but....Does any > one know of any Eprom software called "RC-96" or "RC-850" from a company > call Advanced Computer Controls? A friend of mine thinks it's somewhere on > the net and asked me to get it for him. I no nothing about this sort of > thing so if any one can help out I'd be greatful. This is Link Communications, Inc. In cooperation with Advanced Computer Controls, Inc., we have purchased all rights to their past and current controller software. We will soon be posting the EPROM and EEPROM files on our FTP site (see info below) and hopefully providing pre-programmed PROMS. In both cases, the software will be the last FINISHED version, not Version 6 (which was never finished). We will also be providing ACC's manuals for those that want them. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ACCESSING OUR MANUALS AND EPROM FILES BY ANONYMOUS FTP If you are familiar with anonymous ftp, the site is "ftp.netins.net" and our directory is "showcase/linkcomm". The file "readme" contains a description of the files. If you are not familiar with anonymous ftp, follow these directions: 1. Log on to your internet provider account. 2. Ftp to ftp.netins.net: "ftp ftp.netins.net". 3. When prompted for your logon, enter "anonymous". 4. Enter your email address as your password. 5. Change to our directory with the following commands: "cd showcase" "cd linkcomm" 6. Change the file transfer type to binary by typing "i". 7. Look at what files are in the directory: "ls -l". 8. Look at the readme file: "get readme -". 9. Change directories if needed: "cd RLC2". 10. Transfer the files you want to your account. Example: "get rlc3v123.zip". 10. Exit ftp: "quit". 11. Download the files from your account to your pc as usual. ----------------------------------------------------------------- > wally@pipeline.com Steve Strobel, KC7HXB Link Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 1071 Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 482-7515 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl5.crl.com!not-for-mail From: jmroden@crl.com (James M. Roden) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: firmware RC-96, Eprom Date: 20 Aug 1995 21:13:22 -0700 Organization: San Antonio! Lines: 27 Message-ID: <419152$qnj@crl5.crl.com> References: <40tsob$btj@pipe6.nyc.pipeline.com> <412vag$ub7@insosf1.netins.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl5.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Steve Hideg (hideg.1@nd.edu) wrote: : In article <412vag$ub7@insosf1.netins.net>, linkcomm@worf.netins.net (Link : Communications) wrote: : > This is Link Communications, Inc. In cooperation with Advanced : > Computer Controls, Inc., we have purchased all rights to their past : > and current controller software. We will soon be posting the EPROM : > and EEPROM files on our FTP site (see info below) and hopefully : > providing pre-programmed PROMS. In both cases, the software will be : > the last FINISHED version, not Version 6 (which was never finished). : > We will also be providing ACC's manuals for those that want them. : Steve, : Do you plan to pick up the V6 project? : --Steve Hideg, N8HSC Also, Steve, do you plan to make the ShackMaster software available? : .. -- de: Mike Roden / N5FL / jmroden@crl.com / San Antonio From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.netins.net!linkcomm From: linkcomm@worf.netins.net (Link Communications) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: firmware RC-96, Eprom Date: 21 Aug 1995 14:35:07 GMT Organization: Iowa Network Services, Des Moines, IA Lines: 28 Message-ID: <41a5ir$u8j@insosf1.netins.net> References: <40tsob$btj@pipe6.nyc.pipeline.com> <412vag$ub7@insosf1.netins.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: worf.netins.net In article , Steve Hideg wrote: >In article <412vag$ub7@insosf1.netins.net>, linkcomm@worf.netins.net (Link >Communications) wrote: > >> This is Link Communications, Inc. In cooperation with Advanced >> Computer Controls, Inc., we have purchased all rights to their past >> and current controller software. We will soon be posting the EPROM >> and EEPROM files on our FTP site (see info below) and hopefully >> providing pre-programmed PROMS. In both cases, the software will be >> the last FINISHED version, not Version 6 (which was never finished). >> We will also be providing ACC's manuals for those that want them. > >Steve, > >Do you plan to pick up the V6 project? > >--Steve Hideg, N8HSC > No we don't currently plan to continue the Version 6 project. It was abandoned by ACC and is a long way from being finished. Steve Strobel, KC7HXB Link Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 1071 Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 482-7515 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!aggedor.rmit.EDU.AU!goanna.cs.rmit.edu.au!core.apana.org.au!panther.apana.org.au!news From: Justin R Bietz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FM 92 Programing software wanted Date: 19 Aug 1995 15:33:00 GMT Organization: AARDVARK Internet - Melbourne, Australia Lines: 4 Message-ID: <41507c$a6c@panther.apana.org.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-2.aardvark.apana.org.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I'm trying to get some software to program a Phillips FM 92 Rom. All I need is S/W to generate the .bin file, I have a burner. Thankyou. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub2!attatl!news From: Vester Scott Subject: Re: For Sale / Trade Sender: news@attatl.AtlantaGA.NCR.COM (nntp network news service) Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 20:02:02 GMT Reply-To: vester scott@ip@tmes (VSCOTT) References: <40p068$3g1@nn.fast.net> Nntp-Posting-Host: vscott.atlantaga.ncr.com Organization: AT&T GIS RP&S Information Products X-Newsreader: DiscussIT 2.0.1.3 for MS Windows [AT&T Software Products Division] Lines: 7 I have a recently aligned Kenwood TS-700 all-mode 2M base xcvr, in great condx, with service manuals to trade for the SIMMS. Let me know if you're interested. -Vester vester.scott@atlantaga.attgis.com 404-623-7624 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: ando1@ix.netcom.com (Johnny B. Goode ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FOR SALE : VARIAN MICROWAVE AMPS,S.C.I.F.,COMMUNICATIONS GEAR Date: 21 Aug 1995 15:09:50 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 28 Message-ID: <41a7ju$96o@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-atl9-17.ix.netcom.com FOR SALE- OR TRADE:: Varian VZX6983G5GLM 8-12.4 ghz 53db gain 200watt Xband amp (new) $16,000. Varian VZM6993051505 12-18ghz 53db gain 200watt KU band amp (new)$13,000. Varian VZX6981KADEH 8-12.4ghz 40db gain 20 watt Xband amp(1007 hrs.)$7,500. L&R Communications low noise amp local controle & monitor Scientific Atlanta Antenna Motor Controler Mod.# 8841A Arbiter Systems Satelite Controled clock mod.#1026B LAMDA LFS-44-48 Digital H7100A Scientific Atlanta 3267260 mod.#4663R " " Digital Processing Unit mod.#7325 " " Signal Source mod.#2180 " "Power Amp 3080 Pedestal Datum Digital Clock Texas Instruments XDS/22 Illuminator 12 Schlumberger Test Fixture Kit cases Canoga Perkins fiber optics Bus Interface Aerotech 1000 D.C. Permanent Magnet Servo Motor 560sq.ft. S.C.I.F.(secure compartemented information facility)3 rooms,all electronic filters,etc... Frequency West mod.MO-109XB-17 serial 320 1435omhz Midwest Microwave mod1044 Step Athenuator D.C. 8.0ghz Dishes,300' wave guid,and alot more 404-925-2779 404-925-2887FOR SALE- OR TRADE:: From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-275-17-0!sam.bradshaw From: SAM.BRADSHAW@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org (SAM BRADSHAW) Date: 17 Aug 95 07:50:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Free rig for beginner Message-ID: <547_9508192312@woodybbs.com> X-FTN-To: CHUCK BIGGS Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 12 Hey chuck, can this do SSB, if so does it have a mic? can we discuss shipping it to ohio?(I pay) `73 de kb8zzs, hopeing to upgrade to tech + soon. --- SLMAIL v4.5a (#2316) # Origin: Ar-Net: The Gold Line BBS +Geneva Oh+ (216)466-6424 (73:4300/0) -- |Fidonet: SAM BRADSHAW 1:275/17 |Internet: SAM.BRADSHAW@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!alpha.pcix.com!root From: twiz@pcix.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: CB $25 Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 19:25:21 GMT Organization: Plymouth Commercial Internet eXchange Lines: 8 Message-ID: <417nuh$k2p@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: duxbury11.pcix.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 FORSALE: Uniden PRO501XL Citizens Band Radio, comes with Radio Shack Magnetic roof anntenna, This is a mobile unit and needs to be pluged into a cig lighter. The CB is in minit condition, It has 1 or 2 minor scratches at the most. $25, Buyer pays for shipping. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!usenet From: bill@comm-data.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FSK, Trunking, Pagers, Cellular data Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:18:29 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 9 Message-ID: <417qp5$sni@news1.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: billhome.comm-data.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 I am looking for information, schematics, ect for decoding FSK on trunking, pagers, and cellular. If you have any information or schematics, please e-mail me: bill@comm-data.com 73, bill From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!tcsi.tcs.com!agate!violet.berkeley.edu!mtrail From: mtrail@violet.berkeley.edu () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 18 Aug 1995 20:01:19 GMT Organization: University of California, Berkeley Lines: 5 Message-ID: <412rif$5mp@agate.berkeley.edu> References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: violet.berkeley.edu DeWayne wanted to know if the Yaesu 840 has RF gain control. No it doesn't...although I personally haven't missed it. It does have an attenuator... Matt KN6CR From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: jbmitch@vt.edu (jbmitch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-840 vs IC-735 Date: 19 Aug 1995 18:45:57 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech/Blacksburg Electronic Village Lines: 17 Message-ID: <415bh5$kr7@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <40c01l$al@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jbmitch.beva.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article , planck@iquest.net (William Planck) says: > ><40nru2$77q$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> <40nugi$ip@agate.berkeley.edu> > > I was wondering if the FT 840 has an RF gain control. I think the rig >looks very nice, but gotta have RF gain. 73 > DeWayne AA9AF Doesn't have it... Probably the biggest flaw in an otherwise excellent rig. Also doesn't have VOX, but I don't miss that, especially mobile. What I do like: it's smaller than the IC-735, probably has a better receiver. Nice audio, now that I replaced the hand mike element with a Heil HC-5; still have freq up down control from the mike = works nice. I could have gotten an IC-735 used for about 700, but the 840 was only 800 new, with warranty. No brainer, really. 73, John From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: MUENZLERK@uthscsa.edu (Muenzler, Kevin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath HD-20 Crystal Calibrator info nee Date: 21 Aug 1995 09:44:03 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 30 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: <01HUBWW9XNGY004U68@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu tdrumm@sparc.isl.net (Tony Drumm) writes: >I have an old Heathkit HD-20 100KHz Crystal Calibrator from my first >time in ham radio (circa 1971). Somewhere along the line, I lost the >manual for it. Luckily, I didn't have the same problem with my HW-16! >Anyway, does anyone know anything about it? I have a few questions. It >used some old-style battery which had clips like a 9V, but I think they >were on each end. Does anyone know what voltage it was? Also, I'd like >to know the adjustment procedure. I imagine it's done using WWV but, >ahem, it's been a while! > >I have it and it might be nice to be able to use it! > >Thanks, >Tony - AA0SM I have the one that plugs in like a tube (8 pin socket). It uses one tube and the large 100kHz crystal, in fact it plugged right into an HW-16. I don't remember the HD-20. There are two types of batteries that it might use. One is a 9 volt battery that looks like a fat AA-cell with the sockets on each end. The other is a 45 volt battery that is about the size of a D-cell. If your calibrator is solid-state it is most likely the 9 volt battery. You might try using a standard 9 volt battery, the polarity on the battery is the same. This probably want much help. If you want that old tube/crystal calibrator I'd be happy to send it to you. Kevin, WB5RUE muenzlerk@uthscsa.edu - From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: djmuzak@aol.com (DJ Muzak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: I need basic info on starting a High School Station Date: 18 Aug 1995 12:34:39 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <412fev$7ub@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: djmuzak@aol.com (DJ Muzak) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am looking to buy an AM or FM (pref FM) transmitter for my High School radio station which has up to now been closed circut. I live near NYC (approx 30 minutes away) and I'm looking for a range of 2-5 miles. I need info in terms of transmitter and antenna (suggestions of where to go). Also, what is the deal with licensing at this power (I have to tell the school board something because they are paying for it). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please respond via E-Mail Thanx again -Mike From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!nwfocus.wa.com!news.telebyte.com!NewsWatcher!user From: dragonsl@scn.org (Ralph Lindberg & Ellen Winnie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM 706 Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 08:27:45 -0800 Organization: Home Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <40vofo$8kj@falcon.varian.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kendaco.telebyte.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0b30 In article <40vofo$8kj@falcon.varian.com>, Peter Bealo wrote: >Anyone out there have experience with this rig yet?? What until Icom gets the OK to sell the rig ;) -- Ralph Lindberg N7BSN e-mail to dragonsl@scn.org (read daily) rlindberg@kpt.nuwc.navy.mil (last resort only) They call it "Sur'n the Net" 'cause you can wipe out so easy From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:30 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!iglou!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 22:22:47 GMT Lines: 39 Jim Lowman (jlowman@netcom.com) wrote: : As pointed out in e-mail, I have accidentally omitted Ten Tec as another rig : under consideration. One of the OTs at the club has a lot good to say for : them. FACTS FROM A CW MAN> IF YOU ARE A CW MAN THEN 1. The FT-1000 has very poor keying. Most of them have a slight chirp and none of them have full-break in, QSK capable of the higher speeds. 2. Most Icom rigs sound very good on CW. 3. Ten-TEC's Omni 6 has very poor keying and it is widely known that the QSK cannot keep up with high speed. Also, they drift considerably more than any other modern day rig. 4. I have not heard much good on the Kenwood TS-950 series however, the TS-850 has a wonderful reputation and works very well on CW. I think it may be the top bargin on the market today. Probably it is less than half the cost of the Icom and Yeasu top end rigs. 5. As far as service goes. Ten-Tec has the best but Ten-Tec needs it the most. The Jap companies are in hot competition and service levels probably vary considerably. I really got burned out on Yeasu once so I won't go back even if they improve. 6. My rig is a 5 year old TS-940 and I love it. Those can be had now for around $1500, a real bargin. 73 N4LQ -- Steve n4lq@iglou.com From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!hpqmoea!dstock From: dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Sender: news@hpqmoea.sqf.hp.com (SQF News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 15:58:12 GMT References: Nntp-Posting-Host: hpqmocc.sqf.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard LTD, South Queensferry, Scotland X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.8] Lines: 120 Steve Ellington (n4lq@iglou.iglou.com) wrote: : 2. Most Icom rigs sound very good on CW. I'll agree. One quirk on transmit, is that they do shorten dots a bit, and that the effect is different on full-QSK and "VOX" operation. The built in keyer in my 765 has a weighting control which can fix this, but you need to either listen off air or use a 'scope off air to set it up properly - don't listen to the sidetoneto do this :-) On receive, ICOM are most impressive, they go for artfully shaped filters with low ringing, rather than for the specmanship of filters that look super-rectangular in brochures. The 765 has a good clear sound, and it's good to leave it on a wide bandwidth and keep an ear on a few signals without suffering bad audio. : 4. I have not heard much good on the Kenwood TS-950 series however, the : TS-850 has a wonderful reputation and works very well on CW. I think it : may be the top bargin on the market today. Probably it is less than half : the cost of the Icom and Yeasu top end rigs. I'd agree about the 950 series, though I'm unsure about the 850. I looked long and hard at the 850 and reckoned that a lot more work went into it's programmable features than into its fundamental radio aspects. I was staggered when I saw an 850 the first time, it was on a rally stall, no power available. Hordes were pressed around it, spinning knobs, pressing buttons on the unpowered rig. What exotica were their minds conjuring? Some of them were offering the trader cheques for over the list price to be able to take it away and have the first in the area! I didn't hear the voices of rare DX in my head, just P T Barnum... : 5. As far as service goes. Ten-Tec has the best but Ten-Tec needs it the : most. The Jap companies are in hot competition and service levels : probably vary considerably. I really got burned out on Yeasu once : so I won't go back even if they improve. Understandable. But, then, any of them could have done the same. From reports on this net, I get the impression that service is a lottery, though Ten-Tec are outstanding. : 6. My rig is a 5 year old TS-940 and I love it. Those can be had now for : around $1500, a real bargin. I think the 930 and 940 were their last worthwhile HF radios. The 940 has rather bad local oscillator phase noise. The UK importer developed a hardware mod that made a big improvement. I don't know the details of it's implementation, but I gather that it was a case of poor choice of loop gain/timeconstants and some poor signal/ground routing. DSP *********** The main DSP schemes in amateur radio are really just audio filters. Certainly fabulously good audio filters, but suffering the same problems of IF overload common to all superhet receivers relying on any audio selectivity narrower than their early IF filters (and that goes for notches, too) DSP will really come into its own at IF. The professional receivers already on the market, and the amateur ones just coming out are a move in the right direction, but, as yet, there simply aren't any analogue to digital converters that can handle modulated speech bandwidth on even a very low frequency IF and manage as much dynamic range as the best all-analogue radios. The temptation is to use DSP at the end of something like a common IF strip with an extra mix-down to some very low IF, and to use AGC of the IF to try to substitute for converter dynamic range. The problem comes when the DSP is doing tighter filtering than the early IF filter, or creating notches, when there are some frequencies where the DSP is removing an interfering signal, but that signal is still passing down the IF and into the converter. Because the gain/selectivity profile is what counts, we get something akin to the limitations of audio filters. I've got great hopes for DSP based receivers, and I've been watching the analogue-to-digital converter scene carefully for some years, but I think they are still noticably short of the performance of the better analogue radios. In moderate-to- bad conditions, their versatility is a great advantage, and they are most dramatic, yet when trying to extract a weak signal in extreme conditions; close to a very strong one, you can lose it due to overload when an analogue radio would still manage. Things are changing fast, but I'm looking for a converter that can digitise, say, a 15 kHz IF with *at least* 18 bits of true, reliable, dynamic range. Remember, digital systems don't degrade gracefully, they just hit endstops, hard, so you need to be very careful about overload margins. I would use such a converter in a receiver that had very little overall gain from the antenna to the converter. These have not yet emerged on the industrial/military market, and there would be a further delay before the price entered the amateur range, and new transceivers were designed around them. (not just stuck on the tail end, a full new design from scratch is needed) On transmit, the dynamic range demands are far easier, and there is the possibility of some marvellous ssb generators, and also some very interesting speech processors. I would not sink a lot of hard-earned personal cash into a commercial "DSP radio". Prediction is notoriously dangerous, so let's just say I'm not holding my breath ! If you can find a nice, clean, IC765 being sold off by someone who just HAS to have the latest, or ex-demo, I reckon you could safely use if for at least a few years before the DSP brigade actually overtakes it. Just my personal opinions and guesses, but I hope they help, David GM4ZNX From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!boltons.demon.co.uk!Al From: Al Bolton Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC2SA/SE manual/mods wanted Date: Sat, 19 Aug 95 17:41:31 GMT Lines: 19 Message-ID: <808854091snz@boltons.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Al@boltons.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: boltons.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 Hello, I have recently acquired an Icom IC2SA 2 meter rig without a manual. Icom (UK) seem to have ignored my requests for help and a manual so does anyone out there have a manual I could photocopy or purchase? I know there are many mods meant to be in existence for this rig. Anyone have any details of these? Most of all, I want to be able to fit a 1750Hz toneburst as my set doesn't have one being a US model. Please email any replies to al@boltons.demon.co.uk. Many thanks! ________________ Al Bolton. OK8VSQ/OM/G4VSQ. Caversham, UK. G-QRP 8741 ---------------- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!nntp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 problem Message-ID: <1995Aug21.105820.101572@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> From: Dick Harper Date: 21 Aug 95 10:58:19 CDT References: Nntp-Posting-Host: dharper.his.kumc.edu Lines: 25 wrote: > >....snip > My Icom R-7000 has a problem staying on frequency. I have had it on the > bench several times but the problem keeps coming back. > > The radio will be fine for a while and then jump about 11 kc of freq in > the opposite direction of the last time it did it. > > Anybody ever see anything remotely like this? > > Thanks and 73s Darrell, I have an ICOM-701 than jumped around in freq. I couldn't figure it out so I sent it to ICOM. They charged $160 and said they resoldered the PLL board. If you feel comfortable doing it you might try re-flowing the solder in the appropriate areas. Good luck, de N0USP, Dick From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:34 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: jnewgas@cix.compulink.co.uk ("John Newgas") Subject: Re: ICOM Z1A Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange References: Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 16:38:07 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 5 Do you know what MOD if any will enable the 1750Hz repeater tone as used in Europe. This would enable me to have a Z1A for use at home as well as in the U.S. ( prefer to purchas in the USA as it is MUCH cheaper ) John N. G7LTQ and N2UYI From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns2.pb.net!news From: Rene Falzarano Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood Audio System Date: 21 Aug 1995 19:00:16 GMT Organization: Long Island Internet HQ/Point Blank BBS LTD. Lines: 2 Message-ID: <41al40$dh8@ns2.pb.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: topotop.pb.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I'm selling a Kenwood rack system clean. (No speakers). It has 90 wats per channel, it has ports for CD, VCR, Phono and adaptors. Features Dual high spee with remote control volume, digital EQ, 4 speaker ports. Excellent condition. Paid $325, asking for $115. Please reply at TOPO@PB.NET. From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newshost.marcam.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!ecf2.puc.edu!mmills From: Matt Mills Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH-79A(D) Mod Problems Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 12:22:44 -0700 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Lines: 17 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ecf2.puc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I just recently got ahold of the Mods for the TH-79A. I own the TH-79A(D). I thought that the MODS would be the same for both models but when I completed the "extended receive" mod I ran into trouble. Like a message that was posted by someone else I lost my AM receive from 118-136 I believe. But ALSO I lost control of part of my keypad. From 3 down the row to the #. I am just wondering if there are any different mods between the 79a and the 79ad. And if anyone knows why I would have lost control of my keypad, or if anyone has had the same trouble? Thank You Matt Mills KE6MIH From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.delphi.com!usenet From: jacobymike@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TM-241A comments? Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 23:50:11 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1g.delphi.com Would anyone care to share comments on the Kenwood TM-241A 2M FM rig? How's the AM aircraft band reception? Looks like most places are selling this rig for $300 now. Thanks Mike N3MA Manassas, VA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:36 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newshost.marcam.com!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news!news From: dls@goodnet.com (Don Schaefer) Subject: Kenwood Transceiver wanted X-Nntp-Posting-Host: gl64.goodnet.com Message-ID: Sender: news@goodnet.com (News Administrator) Reply-To: dls@goodnet.com Organization: GoodNet X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 19:01:16 GMT Lines: 4 I am looking for a clean TS440 or TS550. Must be realistically priced and in perfect condition. K0RSo From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!news.sinet.slb.com!news From: smithson@rosharon.wireline.slb.com (Tony Smithson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS850S VS Yaesu FT-990 Date: 18 Aug 1995 20:00:31 GMT Organization: Schlumberger Lines: 29 Message-ID: <412rgv$hp8@sndsu1.sedalia.sinet.slb.com> References: <199508151421.HAA03635@UCSD.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: 163.185.103.21 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ > Mark Saunders, tracker@indirect.com, wrote that he would like > to hear from user of either radio with there views. Mark, I own a TS-850. This is my second 850 as I sold my first before leaving South America. I bought the second 850 because I was so pleased with the first one. My favorite features are scratch memories and tunable memories. Also the fact that the last frequency is retained when jumping from band to band. There are the 100 memories but I do not use more than a dozen. Maybe one day I will find a use for more. I will tell you that I have had some problems with the second rig. After about a year of higher band HFing, I began to work on 40 and 75. The tuner in the 40 meter section overheated and was unstable. I sent it back to Kenwood under warranty. The sent it back quickly but within 3 months the problem returned. This time, when I sent it back, althought for the same reason as before, they treated it as out of warranty repair and charged me. I felt that it was rip off but had little option. I do not want a 3rd party involoved just in case they still have not fixed the problem. I know little of the 990. I have given my blessing on the 850 to others purchased the first because of the advice of others. I hope you receive enough info to help you make your descision. 73 de Tony, KN4TX From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: jbmitch@vt.edu (jbmitch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS850S VS Yaesu FT-990 Date: 19 Aug 1995 18:54:21 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech/Blacksburg Electronic Village Lines: 21 Message-ID: <415c0t$kr7@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <199508151421.HAA03635@UCSD.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: jbmitch.beva.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <199508151421.HAA03635@UCSD.EDU>, M740166%SLVMA.PRofs@mdcgwy.mdc.COM says: snip They're both fine radios. I've used the 990 at a friends house, also used an FT1000 during field day. I own the 850, though, and would not trade it even for the more expensive 990. Here are few reasons. The 850's flexibility in receive (and transmit) filter selection allows me to select whatever if bandwidth fits the situation - sometimes I open up the AM to 12khz - unbelievably good audio for shortwave listening. The 850 has no built in power supply, so its more portable. I like the LED readout for multimter; the 990 uses old fashioned needle. (the 850's meter can be set for peak hold which is really nice) Passband tuning in the 850 really works well on adjacent channel interf. 850 can easily be turned up to 150 Watts; don't know about the 990. I've been running mine at 150 for years, no problems. The 990 may have a better receiver, but there's not a big difference. All in all, the 850 has more features for less price. You may want to stay tuned for new radios being released by all majors; looks like they're coming out with new rigs in the 850/990 price range 73, John From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!yuma!usenet From: fiz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood uses false advertising? Date: 21 Aug 1995 21:45:23 GMT Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 24 Message-ID: <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: shakers.physics.colostate.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b5 (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi, I bought a Kenwood TM-241A this spring...One of the questions I explicitely asked was, "Does this radio receive aircraft transmissions?"...The reply, "Yes it does"...To make a long story short, I hauled the radio around in my car trying to hear friends in airplanes...Never a peep...Finally I sent the radio back to Kenwood to be checked..."No problem found"...So I talked with a rep...The official party line at Kenwood is the TM-241A WILL receive aircraft, providing it gets at LEAST a 50 MILLIWATT signal...How strong is that, you ask?...Well, the 2 meter signals it receives only need to be 0.25 MICROWATTS... And it took them over a month to figure out my radio works fine... So, I plan to sell it to the first sucker I find and buy a new mobile rig...Seriously considering an Alinco based on the service I've received on my HT (fast repair, easily to get info from the company)... AND I WILL NEVER BUY A KENWOOD AGAIN... ttfn fiz (KG0YG) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: MUENZLERK@uthscsa.edu (Muenzler, Kevin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: Mail Failure - Apology Date: 18 Aug 1995 15:25:35 -0500 Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway Lines: 5 Sender: nobody@cs.utexas.edu Message-ID: <01HU81X7EAAA004FRS@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:13097 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16026 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9052 rec.radio.amateur.policy:29041 rec.radio.amateur.space:4627 My apologies to the list(s). We had a system failure on our end. It has been corrected. Kevin, WB5RUE muenzlerk@uthscsa.edu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: ea2abj@servicom.ES,Internet (Antonio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mods for scanner Date: 19 Aug 95 21:17:15 GMT Organization: servicom.es Lines: 35 Message-ID: <9508191320.AA29838@servicom.es> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------------------16273249195411 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii -- * OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO * SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU * INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es * QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) * QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J ---------------------------------16273249195411 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain Hallo every body. My name is Toni, and excuse me for my bad Ehglish. I've got a scanner I commex, and I think so it's posible to open all band. Now have 50 memories and the limits are 26 Mhz to 512 Mhz. If you know the mod for open it, please send me the request to * OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO * SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU * INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es * QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) * QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J ---------------------------------16273249195411-- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!darwin.sura.net!sparky.servicom.es!usenet From: Antonio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mods for scanner Date: 19 Aug 1995 13:19:12 GMT Organization: servicom.es Lines: 154 Message-ID: <414ocg$t3c@sparky.servicom.es> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_15.mad.servicom.es Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="-------------------------------10965261955182" X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: all@ww This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------------------10965261955182 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii -- * OP. 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boundary="-------------------------------16273249195411" X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Ham-equip@ucsd.edu This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------------------16273249195411 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii -- * OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO * SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU * INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es * QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) * QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J ---------------------------------16273249195411 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain Hallo every body. My name is Toni, and excuse me for my bad Ehglish. I've got a scanner I commex, and I think so it's posible to open all band. Now have 50 memories and the limits are 26 Mhz to 512 Mhz. If you know the mod for open it, please send me the request to * OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO * SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU * INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es * QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) * QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J ---------------------------------16273249195411-- From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:44 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uucp3.netcom.com!lafn.org!lafn.org!ag001 From: ag001@lafn.org (Abraham Stavsky) Subject: Motorola cell phones as scanners? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: lafn.org Message-ID: <1995Aug20.160428.7666@lafn.org> Sender: news@lafn.org Organization: Los Angeles Free-Net Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 16:04:28 GMT Lines: 6 I read somewhere that using certain keystrokes, it's possible to turn a Motorola flip-phone into a modified scanner. Anyone know anything about this? -- A. Stavsky, P.O. Box 351222, Los Angeles, CA 90035-1222 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:45 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!iglou!dp071 From: cvb@iglou.com (Charles V. Boehnlein) Subject: National NCX-3 DC power supply wanted. X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp071.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 15:21:03 GMT Lines: 10 I have an old NCX-3 that I would love to take to my camp with me on week ends. Only problem is that I dont have 110 vac on the property. I know that at one time National did sale a DC power supply for this old HF rig. Anyone have one sitting in a junk pile or on your bench not being used ? My e-mail address is cvb@iglou.com Thanks Charlie AD4HH From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!news.compusult.nf.ca!p024.remote.compusult.nf.ca!rhiscock From: rhiscock@public.compusult.nf.ca (Robert Hiscock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need info on Kenwood TS 850 (converter functions) Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 20:48:17 NST Organization: Compusult Limited - Public Access Unix Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: p024.remote.compusult.nf.ca X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] I own a Kenwood TS 850s. Functions 26, 27 and 28 allow a 50 MHz, 144 MHZ and 430 MHz converter to be turned on or off. Can anyone tell me if there is a converter that I can buy (where can I get it?) for the rig? The manual makes no mention of this, with the exception of saying it can be turned on or off. Thanks Bob From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.micron.net!news From: Terry Dobler KJ7F Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Need info on Kenwood TS 850 (converter functions) Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:57:55 GMT Organization: Micron Internet Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <417m23$e5s@mis02.micron.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: cs002p30.micron.net rhiscock@public.compusult.nf.ca (Robert Hiscock) wrote: > > I own a Kenwood TS 850s. Functions 26, 27 and 28 allow a 50 MHz, 144 MHZ and > 430 MHz converter to be turned on or off. Can anyone tell me if there is a > converter that I can buy (where can I get it?) for the rig? The manual makes > no mention of this, with the exception of saying it can be turned on or off. > > Thanks > Bob Bob, All this does is change the display frequency to the 50, 144 430 MHz. The radio still works on the original frequencies. To my knowledge Kenwood does not make a transverter. If you are interested you might look into the line of transverters by Down East Microwave. In addition to the transverter an minor wiring change is required inside the radio for it to work with a transverter, that change is outlined in the owners manual. Terry KJ7F From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news1.halcyon.com!coho.halcyon.com!mcraw From: Marshall Craw Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: NEW HAM RADIO REMOTE CONTROL PRODUCT OFFERED Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 22:19:38 -0700 Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 29 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: coho.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:41907 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16084 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9093 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:10135 I am pleased to announce a new product offered by Positive Time Systems called the RCS-I. This is a radio controller that connects to any VHF/UHF transceiver and can issue x-10 commands. (X-10 is a power line standard for controlling devices throughout a building. Sears, Radio Shack, and others offer these compatible units) The unit also has an alarm input, a listen feature, a short voicmail box, and responds to all commands in a pleasant female voice. The system IDs with your recorded voice and call sign. This description doesn't do the product justice, so please check out the new homepage at : http://www.halcyon.com/pos.time.sys/top or you may email us with you address so that we can promptly send you our brochure and newsletter. NOTE: This product is intended for US voltages of 120 / 220 VAC. Another version is offered to support other international power standards. FLASH! NEW FEATURE! The RCS-I has a new feature called Secure Access Mode(SAM). When enabled, the access code changes dozens of times per hour, making it virtually impossible to hack into. Thank You, Marshall Craw Positive Time Systems North Bend, WA From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:49 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mv!wd1v.mv.com!user From: john@wd1v.mv.com (John Seney) Subject: New Ham Test Simulators - Macintosh Message-ID: Nntp-Posting-Host: wd1v.mv.com Sender: usenet@mv.mv.com (System Administrator) Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 10:26:09 GMT Lines: 62 The new Macintosh Ham Test Simulators are HERE! Novice Ham Test 5.0 SA.sea Technician Ham Test 5.0 SA.sea General Ham Test 5.0 SA.sea Advanced Ham Test 5.0 SA.sea Extra Ham Test 5.0 SA.sea The latest versions feature: HyperCard 2.3 as a stand-alone application (SA) eliminating the need to have HyperCard. All you need is a Mac with 4 Meg of memory and version System 7 or greater. Each version 5 Ham Test Simulator has the latest questions as prepared by the Question Pool Committee. Each Ham Test Simulator is FREE OF CHARGE and work the same way as the originals written by Diana, KC1SP. You may obtain a Ham Test Simulator by mailing me a *FORMATTED disk (1 per test) and include a Self Addressed and Stamped disk mailer for the return. Each Ham Test Simulator is also bundled with a shareware CW program called MacMorse 1.4 written by Doug, WB0EON. Also included are a collection of text files that relate an interesting variety of ideas about the best way to study CW and prepare for tests. or warm your phone line and get just the tests: America On Line - Macintosh Ham Radio Section ftp://oak.oakland.edu//pub3/hamradio/mac/theory-and-morse/AdvancedHamTest1.sea.bin ftp://oak.oakland.edu//pub3/hamradio/mac/theory-and-morse/ExtraHamTest.sea.bin ftp://oak.oakland.edu//pub3/hamradio/mac/theory-and-morse/GeneralHamTest.sea.bin ftp://oak.oakland.edu//pub3/hamradio/mac/theory-and-morse/NoviceHamTest.sea.bin ftp://oak.oakland.edu//pub3/hamradio/mac/theory-and-morse/TechnicianHamTest.sea.bin Your comments and suggestions for future versions are always welcome. Stay in touch and good luck with your next test! 73, \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ John D. Seney, WD1V Internet: john@wd1v.mv.com 144 Pepperidge Drive America On Line: jseney@aol.com Manchester, NH 03103-6150 AX.25 Pkt: wd1v@wb1dsw.nh.usa.na (H) 603-668-1096 Ampernet: wd1v@wd1v.ampr.org \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ LeCroy Sales Engineering - Maine, New Hampshire, and Northeastern Massachusetts (O) 800-553-2769 (F) 603-627-1623 (P) 800-SKYPAGE #5956779 All opinions are my own, including Digital Storage Scope.FAQ To obtain the latest copy automatically, simply send me an EMAIL with "subscribe scope.faq" in the subject field. \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:52 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.info Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!nntpa!ssbunews!not-for-mail From: parnass@att.com (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) Subject: Plectron and Motorola Alert Monitor Receivers Message-ID: Followup-To: poster Originator: parnass@radioman Keywords: FAQ food, crystal controlled FM receivers Sender: news@ssbunews.ih.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: radioman.ih.att.com Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Naperville, IL Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 03:11:43 GMT Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Lines: 158 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:30850 alt.radio.scanner:20824 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16044 rec.radio.info:9068 Last changed: August 18, 1995 | Add a Plectron or Motorola Alert Crystal Controlled Monitor Receiver to Your Scanner Collection by Bob Parnass, AJ9S [NOTE: This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part on CDROMS, in bulletin boards, networks, or publications which charge for service without permission of the author.] In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of firemen and ambulance squad members came to rely on their transistor Plectron and Motorola monitor receivers. They have now been replaced by portable pagers, and are often available at hamfests in the $5 - $25 range. Since many are in rough condition and need repair, a hamfest special is better suited for hobbyists who like to fix their own radios. Plectron and Motorola crystal controlled receivers are excellent for dedicated monitoring of local frequencies -- a task for which you wouldn't want to tie up your 400 channel programmable scanner. They can be powered from 117VAC or 12VDC with the proper mobile cord. The audio | quality of a Plectron P1, Plectron 700 series, and Motorola Alert Monitor is far better than any consumer grade scanner and the sensitivity, image rejection, and intermod immunity is outstanding when aligned properly. * The Plectron and Motorola Alert monitors are single band | receivers: VHF-low, VHF-high, or UHF. No single Plectron | or Motorola Alert monitor can cover the entire 30-50 MHz | band, so there were versions optimized for each portion of | the VHF-low band. There were different versions to cover | low and high "splits" in the VHF-high band, too. Although | UHF versions were made, they are somewhat rare and coverage | is limited to 470 MHz and below. | Plectron made several models with dozens of different | options. Both the original P1 and later 700 series are | suitable for restoration, although I prefer the newer 700 | models. The Plectron 500 "economy" series is less | desirable. | The P1 series have black cabinets with a blue-green and | silver color scheme used on the front panel. They were | made in the Chief (tone decoder & carrier squelch), Patrol | (carrier squelch only), and Sentry (tone only) models. The | Sentry models lack a carrier squelch and therefore are of | little use to hobbyists except for scavenging parts. Model | number and frequency information appears on a gummed label | on the rear panel: | Band (MHz) Chief Patrol | ___________________________ | 25-54 R19 R15 | 148-174 R20 R16 | 450-470 R23 R21 | Table 1. Plectron P1 models | The R700 series have black cabinets with brown front panels | and are slightly smaller than the P1 receivers. R700s were | made in the Chief (tone decoder & carrier squelch) and | Patrol (carrier squelch only) models: | Band (MHz) Chief Patrol | ___________________________ | 25-54 R719 R715 | 148-174 R720 R716 | 450-470 R723 R721 | Table 2. Plectron 700 models | The Plectron FM Receiver/Recorder is a collector's item. | It is essentially a 700 series Chief receiver with a built | in cassette tape recorder. The recorder is carrier | activated and can tape transmissions while the receiver is | unattended. A connector on the rear panel allows for all | kinds of remote control possibilities. | I use two Plectron P1s and four R700s in my living room, | seven R700s down the basement, and several Plectrons and Alert Monitors stored in reserve. The basement Plectrons are turned on automatically when someone walks down downstairs. Power to them is controlled by a modified | Radio Shack Safe House infrared motion detector, originally sold as an intrusion alarm. When a rescue squad member from Missouri advertised a number of Plectrons on USENET, I bought them -- all 20+ of them. I cleaned, fixed, and restored each one. After | recrystalling them on local frequencies, I distributed them | to members of my scanner club who were glad to get them. Both brands of receiver require special crystals. I * sometimes use Radio Shack's generic 3rd overtone scanner crystals in the Plectrons but they oscillate on frequencies far away from their marked frequencies. That's because the Plectron oscillator is designed to be used with a crystal which oscillates on its fundamental, not overtone, frequency. AC power cords for both types of receivers use unique connectors and are scarce. You can buy them new but it's much cheaper to drill a hole on the rear panel and attach a permanent a power cord. Make sure you use a grommet in the hole to prevent the metal chassis from chafing the line cord. Many Plectrons and Alert Monitors were equipped with an internal NiCd battery pack, intended to power the receiver if the AC power fails. It's unusual to find a used monitor receiver with the NiCd pack still capable of holding a charge. More often, the batteries have died and the series charging resistor has overheated and burned. Be sure to remove the dead batteries as they often leak. If you find the squelch on your Plectron 700 series receiver has too much hysteresis, replace R96, a 180K resistor, with a 560K resistor. On the P1, the resistor is designated R81. I have not used the Plectron tone alerting features so I cannot address that except to say that the special coils and capacitors for the dual tone decoders vary depending on the tone frequencies and are somewhat difficult to obtain. Plectron receiver repair service is offered by: Woodson Electronics/Plectron Plectron Place P.O. Box 960 Imboden, Arkansas 72434 telephone 1-(501)869-7985 Some replacement parts are currently available from Federal Signal in University Park, IL, phone (800)524-3021. | Woodson is negotiating with Federal Signal to be able to sell replacement parts for older Plectron receivers. Alert Monitor parts are available from Motorola. Phone (800)972-3226. I currently have no Plectrons or Motorola Alert Monitors for sale. I'm hoarding them. :-) -- ============================================================================== Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S parnass@att.com Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: fladams@iadfw.net (Floyd Adams) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Pls Help w/TenTec Info Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 17:22:03 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 26 Message-ID: <412i3d$7b8@news.iadfw.net> References: <1995Aug16.223600.2247@figmnt.tayloru.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal02-03.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jhschutt@figmnt.tayloru.edu wrote: >Hello all! >Does anyone know if TenTec has an 800 number? If not, does anyone know their >number? I'm new to Ham radio, and am looking for an HF rig. >Also, does anyone have a suggestion where I can find specs (and pictures) on >older TenTec rigs? I'll probably buy a used rig, and I've heard that TenTec >rigs work well on CW. >Pls e-mail replies. THANKS A LOT!!-- >_______________________________________________________________________________ >John Robert Schutt /\ jhschutt@tayloru.edu >Taylor University- Fort Wayne //\\ (219) 456-9061 >1025 W. Rudisill Blvd. ///\\\ FAX: (219) 456-2119 >Fort Wayne, IN 46807 || >------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Their ad in the September 1995 QST shows 1-800-833-7373. I spoke to Ten Tec recently. They sell used/refurbished Ten Tec radios. They will send you specs on their older models that you might be considering to buy. Their radios are very high quality and their service is about as good as you can get, but their radios are not cheap. 73's...and good luck...Floyd (WD5ENJ) From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!voder!nsc!news From: "Al Koblinski (W7XA)" Subject: Re: Pls Help w/TenTec Info Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@nsc.nsc.com (netnews maintenance) Nntp-Posting-Host: akoblinski.nsc.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: National Semiconductor, Santa Clara References: <1995Aug16.223600.2247@figmnt.tayloru.edu> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 22:47:05 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:1995Aug16.223600.2247@figmnt.tayloru.edu Lines: 7 Ten tec is at 800-833-7373. They can provide you with some info on older rigs and they also sell used ten-tec equipment, reconditioned after trade in. Very helpful folks! 73, Al From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Recommendation on 220 HT? From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.3277.7583.0NFBADEF@woodybbs.com> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 95 23:56:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 12 Subject: Recommendation on 220 HT? >>I need to pick up a 220 HT before Labor Day. I wouldn't give up my Standard C288As for anything. Outstanding performer. You'd be remiss if you didn't consider the Standard in your short list of HTs to consider. Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * ATTENTION to Details BBS - 909/681-6221 - EFF/AOP/ASP þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!tugulu.demon.co.uk!Simon From: Simon Macgill Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: scanner mods Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 18:48:43 GMT Lines: 13 Message-ID: <808944523snz@tugulu.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Simon@tugulu.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: tugulu.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 Help I have just bought a Realistic Pro 2036 base station scanner and after spending 299.99 I find that it has limited scanning i believe this is due to it being made for the uk market. I have been told that the Uniden Bearcat BC-890XLT is the same model but has a very wide range.. 29 -1300 megs Does anyone have information on what jumpers if any I have to move to get the same freqs.. -- Simon Macgill From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:55 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dorite!ts1-and-1 From: planck@iquest.net (Steve Planck) Subject: SELL OR TRADE Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: Iquest Network Services X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2.1 Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 02:48:48 GMT Lines: 15 FOR SALE: GRUNDIG SAT 700, 3 MO OLD, $325 SHIPPED BEARCAT 9000 XLT W/GRE 800 MHZ CONV, 4 MO OLD, $375 SHIPPED KENWOOD TS440SAT EXCELL COND $750 SHIPPED AMERITRON AL80B AMP, 3 MO OLD $800 SHIPPED KENWOOD TM241A 2M, 50 WATTS, 1 YR OLD NEVER MOBILE, $250 SHIPPED SANGEAN ATS818 SHORTWAVE RECEIVER, GOOD COND $90 SHIPPED WOULD CONSIDER TRADE FOR MINT YAESU FT990 OR MINT SONY 2010, NO SCRATCHES, MUST BE LESS THAN A YR OLD PH 317-724-3178 DEWAYNE AA9AF OR WRITE TO : DEWAYNE PLANCK 1407 LINCOLN AVE, LOT 4 ALEXANDRIA, IN 46001 From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!sun.sirius.com!usenet From: gaspo Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH79A(D) Mods Incorrect? Date: 18 Aug 1995 22:26:38 GMT Organization: Twilight-Zone-Algorithms-Incorporated Lines: 23 Message-ID: <41342u$qld@sun.sirius.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: noontide.lick.pvt.k12.ca.us Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; Linux 1.2.1 i486) To: gaspo@lick.pvt.k12.ca.us X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment greetings all! i recently did the mods to my TH79A(D) following the mod in the oak.oakland mod repository. All went well! i got the extended RX and TX ranges i wanted, but now i can't get the 118-136 AM !!! :-( So, does anybody know the UPDATED mod to a TH79A(D) as opposed to the regular TH79A mod? The diodes in the "A" mod where in the same place on my A(D) model, so i assumed there wasn't any hardware changes between them. thanx for any info! 73deKE6SRG --gaspo. ps, i do have a call into Kenwood, but no answer yet - Scott Gasparian - "gaspo" KE6SRG - Umwelt Schutzen, - - Educator/Sysadmin - Product R+D Director - Rad Benutzen. - - Lick Wilmerding H.S. - gaspo's Gadgets Inc. - /\ \--/ /\ \==/ - - gaspo@lick.pvt.k12.ca.us SF(415) 333 4021 - /__\ \/ /==\ \/ - From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:56 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Tiger Tail any good? Message-ID: <1995Aug19.153549.12535@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <414k61$mn3@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 15:35:49 GMT Lines: 37 In article <414k61$mn3@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> dhughes@prairienet.org (Dan Hughes) writes: > >I've seen ads for what appears to be a 6-inch length of wire that mounts >at the base of a 2-meter handheld ducky. It is supposed to give you a >ground plane and thereby extend your reach dramatically. It sells for >something like seven bucks. Three questions: > >1. Does it work? Yes. It supplies the monopole with a counterpoise. Normally, your body supplies the counterpoise, but you aren't very conductive to RF. >2. Why doesn't everybody use one? It looks stupid. :-) >3. Couldn't you wrap one end of a piece of scrap wire around the base of >your HT and save the seven bucks? Sort of. What you actually want is a *19* inch wire that connects to the shell of the BNC antenna connector. The Tiger Tail has an alligator clip, but a ring terminal you can wedge between the antenna BNC shell and the radio connector would be better because it won't pop off unexpectedly and be lost. The Tiger Tail is a ripoff from strictly an economic view, or a great marketing gimmick from another point of view. The idea is sound, however, and you can make the equivalent for about 15 cents. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!news From: kk5dr@bga.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Trade Kenwood for Ten-Tec Date: 18 Aug 1995 23:31:53 GMT Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4137td$fe7@giga.bga.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vern-a7.ip.realtime.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I have the following for "TRADE ONLY!" Kenwood TS-940S/AT w/ vs-1, & yg455c-1, SP-940, SM-220 w/ BS-8, TL-922A w/ extra tubes, all original manuals for all units, all in good working condition. I want to trade all of it for; Ten-Tec OMNI-6 w/ all filters, & HerculesII amp & base power supply, w/ all manuals. If you would like to trade , E-Mail me, or Call Matt @ (512)303-9503 After 7pm CDT From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.micron.net!news From: Terry Dobler KJ7F Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Transverter Information Request Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:53:25 GMT Organization: Micron Internet Services Lines: 37 Message-ID: <417lpl$e5s@mis02.micron.net> References: <412opn$hp8@sndsu1.sedalia.sinet.slb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs002p30.micron.net smithson@rosharon.wireline.slb.com (Tony Smithson) wrote: > > I am considering buying a transverter to work 2m SSB. I've only seen > one supplier and that's Down East Microwave. They offer a 144-28 Mhz > version with 25 watts out. Has anyone used a transverter and if so, > what were you're impressions? Sounds too good to be true. $400 versus > $1600 for an all mode VHF rig. I have the DEM 144 MHz to 28 MHz transverter that you asked about. I built it about 8 months ago. It has worked perfectly. I like it due to the use of bandpass filters that really helps cut down on the intermod. You can customize it when you build it by leaving out one of the amplifier stages in the 144 MHz section if you use an external preamp so you won't overdrive the transverter input. You can also do the same with the 28 MHz transmit input. > What are the limitations of such a set up? Can you do FM or is the FM > from an HF rig "different"? The transverter is a linear device and as such will work with any mode your HF rig is capable of. I have used mine to check into a local 2 Meter FM net on 145.440 MHz. Be warned howerver that the transverter only works up to 145.999 MHz so will not work for repeaters above 145.999 MHz. I have used mine on a local repeater in the lower sub band. Mostly I use it for weak signal stuff at the very bottom of the 2M band. > I am planning to use it with a Kenwood TS-850 SAT. If you've used > anything like this, I would appreciate your input. I use mine with the TS-850 and it works well. If you have any questions about hooking up a transverter to the 850 drop me an e-mail. Cheers, Terry KJ7F From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!fc.hp.com!mckee From: mckee@fc.hp.com (Bret McKee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Transverter Information Request Date: 21 Aug 1995 16:28:56 GMT Organization: Hewlett-Packard Fort Collins Site Lines: 23 Message-ID: <41ac88$3qd@tadpole.fc.hp.com> References: <412opn$hp8@sndsu1.sedalia.sinet.slb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpmckee.fc.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1.4] Tony Smithson (smithson@rosharon.wireline.slb.com) wrote: : I am considering buying a transverter to work 2m SSB. I've only seen : one supplier and that's Down East Microwave. They offer a 144-28 Mhz : version with 25 watts out. Has anyone used a transverter and if so, : what were you're impressions? Sounds too good to be true. $400 versus : $1600 for an all mode VHF rig. I have the transverter you are referring to. It seems to work well, although I haven't had the time to spend using it that I had hoped for (what a shock :-) I bought it from another ham and ended up sending it to DEM to get it aligned, and was very pleased with the level of support I got. : What are the limitations of such a set up? Can you do FM or is the FM : from an HF rig "different"? FM is fine. The transverter is linear, so anything you put into it 10M comes out at 2M... 73, Bret From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:10:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: jbmitch@vt.edu (jbmitch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-450AT Comments??? Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:50:38 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech/Blacksburg Electronic Village Lines: 8 Message-ID: <417lke$54i@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jbmitch.beva.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article , dsa@ch.apollo.hp.com (Dale Anderson) says: > I'm considering dropping ~$1200 on a new TS-450AT. Hard to believe anyone would spend this much for this radio... Why not try to come up with a few hundred more and get the TS-850??? It's at least twice the radio Just my opinion... 73, John From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!winternet.com!winternet.com!interstate.net!empire.interstate.net!gwatts From: Gary Watts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANT Alinco DR150T Mobil mods Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 14:09:34 -0500 Organization: Interstate Networking Corp Lines: 8 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: empire.interstate.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Hello All, I'm looking for mods for the Alinco DR150T Mobile I have it mounted on my Goldwing MC and just want to know what other fancy stuff this thing will do Thanks MUCH Gary Watts de N0OXV Kansas City Mo EM29RE From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!univ-compiegne.fr!kaa.hds.univ-compiegne.fr!capi From: capi@hds.univ-compiegne.fr () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: what's mods for Icom 260E ? Date: 21 Aug 1995 12:37:00 GMT Organization: Universite de Technologie de Compiegne - France Lines: 3 Message-ID: <419ulc$c1a@sunsic.si.univ-compiegne.fr> NNTP-Posting-Host: kaa.hds.univ-compiegne.fr X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] is there any mods for the icom 260E ? many thanks for your reply and best 73 from f1tyn in jn19pu From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: glenndb@ix.netcom.com (Glenn Burks) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Icom IC-1275 Date: 20 Aug 1995 08:07:33 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 7 Message-ID: <416qg5$jpa@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sac5-25.ix.netcom.com Hello I am looking for the Icom IC-1275 let me know what you have thanks 916-722-2435 Glenn N4VQJ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!convex!darwin.sura.net!sparky.servicom.es!usenet From: Antonio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-890 mods Date: 18 Aug 1995 15:32:38 GMT Organization: servicom.es Lines: 21 Message-ID: <412bqm$8av@sparky.servicom.es> References: <01HTWKCH2IXU001GUU@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_10.mad.servicom.es Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: ea2abj@servicom.es -- ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ Ü Ý OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO ³ Þ Ý QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J °MIR°°°°°ÄÛÛÛÄ°RS10/11°°° Þ Ý / \ Þ Ý SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU E A 2 A B J Þ Ý QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) ³ Þ Ý INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es ///// °°RS 11/12°°°°ÄÛÛÛÄ°°°° Þ Ý Þ / \ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!darwin.sura.net!sparky.servicom.es!usenet From: Antonio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-890 mods Date: 18 Aug 1995 15:33:44 GMT Organization: servicom.es Lines: 21 Message-ID: <412bso$8av@sparky.servicom.es> References: <01HTWKCH2IXU001GUU@uthscsa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_10.mad.servicom.es Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: ea2abj@servicom.es -- ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ Ü Ý OP. ANTONIO GUERRERO ³ Þ Ý QTH LOC : IN82QU E A 2 A B J °MIR°°°°°ÄÛÛÛÄ°RS10/11°°° Þ Ý / \ Þ Ý SP EA2ABJ @ EA2RCF.EAVI.ESP.EU E A 2 A B J Þ Ý QTH : APDO 677 CP 01080 VITORIA (SPAIN) ³ Þ Ý INTERNET E-mail = ea2abj@servicom.es ///// °°RS 11/12°°°°ÄÛÛÛÄ°°°° Þ Ý Þ / \ From amsoft@epix.net Mon Aug 21 18:11:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.iadfw.net!usenet From: bkmak@airmail.net (Bob Kmak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT101e manual Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 20:06:11 GMT Organization: Internet America Lines: 5 Message-ID: <417tld$sbv@news.iadfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal06-20.ppp.iadfw.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 I'm looking for a manual for a YAESU FT-101E hf xcvr. Is Yaesu still likely to have these? Any help would be appreciated. Bob Kmak From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!taurus.cs.nps.navy.mil!nps.navy.mil!usenet From: swdecato@nps.navy.mil Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 12V Nicad Batteries Date: 25 Aug 1995 18:19:06 GMT Organization: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <41l46q$s27@nps.navy.mil> Reply-To: swdecato@nps.navy.mil NNTP-Posting-Host: slippc3.cs.nps.navy.mil X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 I recently bought two 12V 1.4ah NICAD batteries from Radio Shack. They were designed for a laptop computer but I figured with a cigarette lighter plug I could use them on my HT. What type of power supply (i.e. voltage and output amperage) should I use for these batteries? Thanks in advance. steve KA5DLB swdecato@nps.navy.mil From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Cedric Brown <72401.2427@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2 Meter + Business VHF Date: 26 Aug 1995 07:14:10 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41mhk2$297$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> The question is: Are there any radios that can do 2m FM and High Band commercial? The Bendix/King and other were mentioned. Add to this the Motorola Saber handheld.These can be found on the used market. It helps if you have a source inside of Motorola. If you want a mobile try a Motorola Syntor, and if you what complete frequency agility as opposed to a prom-bound radio you need to get yourself an Anaconda control head for the Sytor, I don't have the address handy but I will post it later. Cedric From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:23 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!netcom.com!herbr From: herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) Subject: Re: 2m/70cm mobile: Kenwood TM-733A - Opinions? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <41g2hn$gkl@post.its.mcw.edu> Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 06:11:56 GMT Lines: 10 Sender: herbr@netcom17.netcom.com I have the 733 with the remote head kit. The remote kit is a piece of crap, cause the radio will only work intermittently when it is in the remote head. Kenwood tech support flat out denies that there is a problem, but I have talked to several other that have had the same problem. -- herbr@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!davidmi From: davidmi@halcyon.com (David C. Miller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm mobile: Kenwood TM-733A - Opinions? Date: Sun, 27 Aug 95 03:38:47 GMT Organization: The Miller Household Lines: 31 Message-ID: <41p3tp$p14@news.halcyon.com> References: <41g2hn$gkl@post.its.mcw.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm3-ip19.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 I purchased the Icom IC-2700 recently and I am here pleased with this unit. It has a removable face plate as well as a built in duplexer. I have no intermod problems on 2m and very slight on 440. Enjoy In article <41g2hn$gkl@post.its.mcw.edu>, Simon Twigger wrote: >Hi there, > >I am considering buying the Kenwood TM-733A 2m/70cm mobile rig and I >was wondering what experiences people have had with this radio. I am >basically looking to buy a 2m/70cm mobile rig with a removable front >so I can mount the main body of the rig in the trunk of the car and >have the display up front. I dont think I can install a mobile rig >in my car (honda Civic 4dr) any other way. > If anyone has any opinions on this or any other radio that fits >the bill, I would be interested to hear them. > >Thanks for your help! > > Simon > >Simon Twigger, AA9PW/G1SNT >Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | David C. Miller - KB7ZJY - Renton, WA USA | | Home - davidmi@halcyon.com Work - davidmi@microsoft.com | | The views expressed here are my own and may not be the views | | of my employer or internet provider. | +--------------------------------------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:25 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: AEA Isopoles for 2 meters?? Message-ID: <1995Aug24.162257.6014@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <412lcf$aaq@news.service.uci.edu> <41657n$sjq@sanews.uswc.uswest.com> Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 16:22:57 GMT Lines: 29 In article <41657n$sjq@sanews.uswc.uswest.com> "Dennis A. Mason" writes: >i'm not sure about the isopole for 2 mtr's , but i had one for the 440 >and was not very impressed with it. i could hit repeaters with my >rubber duck ant. better than the isopole ant. >this is my experience with them. >73 gud luck >kd4gan Something was wrong with that Isopole, or its feedline. The 440 Isopole is a very well made antenna, and normally works quite well. (Of course it doesn't have the gain of a big colinear, but what did you expect? It should easily outperform a Ringo or a rubber duck.) The 2m Isopole is a bit cheesier, you have to supply the mast part yourself. If you put it together right, and get good electrical connections to the mast you supply, it'll still beat a 2m Ringo (of course nearly anything will). Hmmm, it seems I'm damning the Isopoles with faint praise. Well, they aren't the best antennas out there, and they aren't the cheapest antennas for what they do, but still they aren't as bad as your experience would indicate. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:26 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!cornellcs!rochester!rocksanne!news From: butte.wbst129@xerox.com Subject: Anyone have experience with IC-730? Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Lines: 3 Sender: news@news.wrc.xerox.com Organization: Xerox X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 20:35:13 GMT I have an opportunity to buy a used IC-730 for $500. Is this a good deal? Any recommendations? -Paul KB2TCG From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: Bill@halcyon.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Anyone have experience with IC-730? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 18:08:04 PDT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm11-ip5.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In Article, > > I have an opportunity to buy a used IC-730 for $500. Is this a good deal? > Any recommendations? > -Paul > KB2TCG > I had one about 12 years ago. They are a good radio. Ham band only. Not many features. I sure would NOT pay $500 for one today. Bill From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news3.insinc.net!grumpy.insinc.net!scratchy.mi.net!scratchy.mi.net!not-for-mail From: root@mi.net (Admin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ASTRON address needed Date: 24 Aug 1995 14:55:27 -0300 Organization: Maritime Internet Services Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41ieef$1oi@scratchy.mi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: scratchy.mi.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm looking to get in touch with Astron (the power supply people). Does anyone know where they are located? Thanks Derek -- --- Derek Billingsley VE9IS Maritime Internet Services Inc. info@mi.net Director, Network Services 28 King St., Saint John, NB gopher.mi.net Email: derekb@mi.net Tel: (506)-652-3624 http://www.mi.net From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!sislnews.csc.ti.com!usenet From: oops@msg.ti.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ASTRON address needed Date: 25 Aug 1995 14:28:13 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Lines: 27 Message-ID: <41kmlt$qfi@superb.csc.ti.com> References: <41ieef$1oi@scratchy.mi.net> Reply-To: oops@msg.ti.com NNTP-Posting-Host: mcarson.sc.ti.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 In <41ieef$1oi@scratchy.mi.net>, root@mi.net (Admin) writes: >I'm looking to get in touch with Astron (the power supply >people). Does anyone know where they are located? > Try this address: Astron Corp. 9 Autry Irvine, CA. 92718 (714) 458-7277 73 Mitchell KC5MKW Std. disclaimer: I speak only for myself. >Thanks >Derek > >-- >--- >Derek Billingsley VE9IS Maritime Internet Services Inc. info@mi.net >Director, Network Services 28 King St., Saint John, NB gopher.mi.net >Email: derekb@mi.net Tel: (506)-652-3624 http://www.mi.net From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!netnews.nwnet.net!news.seattleu.edu!news.seattleu.edu!not-for-mail From: pklein@news.seattleu.edu (Peter A. Klein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: battery cover plate for HTX-202 Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:40:26 -0700 Organization: Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA Lines: 24 Message-ID: <41p0ga$p2c@bach.seattleu.edu> References: <41nnas$cqs@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: bach.seattleu.edu In article <41nnas$cqs@news.sas.ab.ca>, wrote: >I would like a battery connection cover plate for my HTX-202 because when >I operate from external power I'm supposed to take the battery pack off >but that leaves the battery connectors to possibly get damaged, any >ideas? Cut up an expired credit card, or better yet, some other, thinner, plastic card. I used last years' membership card for the Seattle zoo (perhaps as a comment on the state of 2 meters, but anyway. . .) Trim it so that it will just slide into the metal rails at the top of the battery and cover the contacts. Don't use cardboard, as it will shed fibers and could gunk things up. ICOM batteries for the 02-AT and 2-AT (same style as your HTX-202's) came with a just such a rectangular plastic cover. 73, Peter - KD7MW -- Peter A. Klein (pklein@seattleu.edu) : -----==3== --- --- Information Services : | | | | | | | | Seattle University : @| @| @| @| @| @| @| @| From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!dal32.onramp.net!user From: cmassey@onramp.net (cleve e massey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: C508A mod for cell Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 22:56:54 -0500 Organization: On-Ramp; Individual Internet Connections; Dallas/Ft Worth/Houston, TX USA Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dal32.onramp.net I've read it can be done...I've seen a radio that has been modded but the guy had it done by someone else and know NADA about it...so can the cute little C508A be modified to receive cell fone??? Hey when you are out of town and not much is going on the local repeaters, it is good for a few laughs... tnx...cleve wd5bor Pse e-mail direct if possible as my time on the newsgroups is limited... From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!noc.tor.hookup.net!news From: cstimson@hookup.net (Craig Stimson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments on Tandy HTX-212 Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 21:28:32 GMT Organization: HookUp Communication Corporation, Oakville, Ontario, CANADA Lines: 34 Message-ID: <41o3nc$b7c@noc.tor.hookup.net> References: <4190sp$epf@nntp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cstimson.tor.hookup.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 hartman@crl.com (Jeffrey Hartman) wrote: >Can anyone offer me any constructive criticism or compliments regarding >the Radio Shack HTX-212 2m mobile? Also it is important to me that it >can be modified for up to 174 TX. I understand that there is a key-pad >combination to allow it to RX up to that freq. but I would like to know >if and how it can TX. >Thanks, Jeff Hi Jeff, I recently purchased a HTX-212 and I am quite happy with it's performance. The front end is relativly tight, it does a pretty good job with intermod rejection. Since the rig has both CTCSS decode and encode any intermod isn't a problem anyways. The controls are similar to other comparable rigs. The mic also has buttons for the most common functions. You are able to enter a frequency from the DTMF pad in VFO or a memory location when your in that mode. Nobody has had any negative comments about the transmitt quality. There is a review in the July issue of 73 Amateur Radio Today. If you get the oportunity, check it out. At this point I have not seen any mods for tx up to 174 Mhz. I would be interested to find out about any myself. If the 212 is anything like it's ht "little brother" the 202 we might be out of luck. 73 de Craig ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Craig Stimson + + E-mail: cstimson@hookup.net + + AX.25 : VA3DCS@VE3ZRD.#SCON.ON.CA.NA + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.sas.ab.ca!fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca!morganp From: morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Does anyone know of where I can get a battery cover plate for HTX-202 Date: 26 Aug 1995 17:57:48 GMT Organization: Edmonton Freenet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41nnas$cqs@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2.3] I would like a battery connection cover plate for my HTX-202 because when I operate from external power I'm supposed to take the battery pack off but that leaves the battery connectors to possibly get damaged, any ideas? -- 73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" ----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tippie1063@aol.com (Tippie1063) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Filter Advice?? Date: 25 Aug 1995 13:17:04 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41l0ig$ctb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <41ie1h$svv@giga.bga.com> Reply-To: tippie1063@aol.com (Tippie1063) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have the MFJ784B and love it. It works super for weak CW and SSb. I would recommend it to anyone. 88 Tippy From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news1.digital.com!pa.dec.com!oleum.zso.dec.com!tvb From: tvb@oleum.zso.dec.com (Thomas Van Baak - DECwest/NTsg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: E3030B tube Date: 26 Aug 1995 01:02:11 GMT Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation, Palo Alto, CA, USA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <41lrqj$q65@usenet.pa.dec.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: oleum.zso.dec.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Can anyone identify a surplus (transmitter?) tube I have: It is 8" high and looks like a one quart glass fish bowl with five 3/8" pins on top. The base is a massive hunk of copper 1" thick and 5" in diameter (with 'gear teeth'). It appears to have two grids. The numbers on the tube are: TOSHIBA E3030B(S) and 81162B [date code?]. What is it, and any guess on the filament voltage (and current)? Thanks, Tom tvb@zso.dec.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:32 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.usa.net!port12.den1-annex.usa.net!rfs From: rfs@usa.net (Rich Scheuerer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Equipment donations appreciated Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 18:55:36 Organization: Internet Express (800-592-1240 customer service) Lines: 30 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: port12.den1-annex.usa.net Summary: Eq needed for first school station X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I have recently introduced a number of students, by way of a short class, to amateur radio. The response by them was very positive and I have made one of my goals for this next semester to get a station going for them at the school. Equipment donation of any sort would be very helpful. The school is called the Challenge School and is a charter school for the Cherry Creek School district located in southeast Aurora, Colorado. It emphasizes education in the sciences and a station would fit right in with not only their curriculum but the interest expressed by many students I have spoken with. The grades of focus are 3rd to 8th, with middle school grades (6,7,8) being where the most interest has been. For myself, this is a first experience, and am very much looking forward to following thru on this if I can get the needed gear. Unfortunately, there is not any current funding for it so donations is the way to go. If you have any donations, I will provide you with a receipt clearly indicating the schools appreciation and the approximate value if you would like for tax deductibility. Please enclose the estimated value of the equipment if you have any idea. This station is starting from zero, so anything would be great and we are very much hoping someone has a tranceiver which they would like to pass along to a very curious bunch of kids! Thanx much, Rich Scheuerer, K0ZX aka rfs@usa.net 18156 East Baker Place Aurora, Colorado 80013-5406 Any questions or suggestions, buzz me @ 303-751-1169 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!pipeline!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant H Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Filament voltages? Date: 25 Aug 1995 05:33:52 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 14 Message-ID: <41jnc0$9uh@usenet1.interramp.com> References: <8AF742D.012D001857.uuout@sailboard.com> <41a30k$r36@clarknet.clark.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip68.ft.worth.tx.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b5 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: wilder@clark.net >JEFF SUMBERG (jeff.sumberg@sailboard.com) wrote: >: I picked up the following transmitting tubes for "shelf duty" (curio items), >: and I'd like to try to light the filaments. Could anyone supply the filament >: voltages, and current drawn if you know, for the following tubes: >: Eimac 100T >: 6155 >: 4-65A Seems a shame to take perfectly good tubes that someone could USE, and turn them into curios :-) Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:34 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Flashing display at resonance Message-ID: <1995Aug24.155914.5790@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <41akkf$mfq@news.cc.oberlin.edu> <41bidv$367@everest.pinn.net> Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:59:14 GMT Lines: 75 In article <41bidv$367@everest.pinn.net> jkepler writes: >pruth@ocvaxa.cc.oberlin.edu wrote: >> >> Whenever I tune my Yaesu FT757GX on 20m with the G5RV, which is a >> resonant antenna on 20m giving a close to perfect match with the >> aid of a small transmatch, the frequency display flashes and >> vanishes when I turn up the pure carrier rf output to maximum. > >Hmmm, I think things are not as resonant as you think they are. A >resonant antenna would not need a transmatch. I suspect you have >standing waves on the feedline and that when you turn up the power >some of that voltages gets back into the rig and confuses the display. A resonant antenna can indeed need a transmatch. All resonance means is that there's no net reactive component at the feedpoint. The resistive component could be anything, depending on the particular antenna geometry, and may need a transmatch to transform that impedance to 50 ohms. In the case of a G5RV, it's longer than a halfwave on 20 meters, 3/2-waves in fact. The feedpoint impedance should be moderate, somewhere not too far from 50 ohms, but the G5RV is fed with a 300 ohm balanced line section terminated into a coax. You're not going to get 1:1 SWR on that balanced line (and probably not on the coax either). The fact that the line has SWR, however, has nothing to do with RF in the shack. That's a balance problem, not a matching problem. SWR on the line just means there are circulating differential currents *inside* the line that form a standing wave pattern. They can't get *out* of the line to cause a hot chassis unless there is a system imbalance and parallel currents are flowing on the *outside* of the coax. (From the point of view of currents flowing inside coax, it is a balanced line. It's only for currents flowing on the outside of the coax that imbalance is an issue.) There are two kinds of balance involved here, physical and electrical. Physical balance is important because the induction field can induce a common mode current on the coax shield. Electrical balance is important because it can upset the differential current balance of the feedline. Physical balance is a matter of laying out the antenna and feedline in a symmetrical manner, IE both legs of the antenna need to be mirror images of each other with respect to themselves and to Earth, and the feedline should be routed to bisect that symmetry. Electrical symmetry is pretty much automatic if physical symmetry is followed with regard to the antenna and the balanced line section. The point where the coax attaches, however, can create an electrical imbalance because shield currents can flow on both the inside and outside of the shield at this connection point. This creates an imbalance with respect to the currents flowing in the inner conductor. A choke balun here (6 to 8 tight turns of the coax will do) will restore the balance by stopping currents from flowing on the outside of the shield. >You might be able to make a virtual ground by attaching a 1/4 >wavelength (at operating frequency) piece of wire to the rig and just >run it along the baseboard of the shack. This may treat the *symptom*, but it doesn't address the cause. A bilaterally symmetric antenna does not need a ground, virtual or real, in order to perform properly. It's usually wise to treat the brain tumor rather than just taking aspirn to suppress the pain. Reserve grounds, virtual or otherwise, for feeding asymmetric antennas like longwires. *They* need that current mirror to replace the other half of their symmetry. If you try to compensate for a hot shield with a balance wire, you are still screwing up the antenna's design radiation pattern since the feedline is now part of the radiating structure. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:35 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!dziuxsolim.rutgers.edu!er7.rutgers.edu!not-for-mail From: hillgen@er7.rutgers.edu (the one) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT530 programming Date: 26 Aug 1995 11:19:01 -0400 Organization: Rutgers University Lines: 9 Message-ID: <41ne15$2kq@er7.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: er7.rutgers.edu I have what may be a very unusual but interesting question. A few months ago, I encountered a lot of talk about whether memory settings could be cloned from one FT530 to another. I believe that the answer was yes and that it could be done through the 1/8" jack of the spkr/mic plug. Recently, Yaesu has come out with the FT51R which is programmable (not just cloneable) through this plug An I correct in assuming that the 51 programming software would work on the 530? What do you think? jay hillgen@eden.rutger.edu From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:35 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: FT530 programming Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: WK1V X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <41ne15$2kq@er7.rutgers.edu> Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 23:13:08 GMT Lines: 20 hillgen@er7.rutgers.edu (the one) wrote: :>Recently, Yaesu has come out with the FT51R which is programmable :>(not just cloneable) through this plug. :>An I correct in assuming that the 51 programming software would work on the :>530? What do you think? 530 is not clonable (I have one) nor is it programmable with the 51 programming software... As far as I know... 73 de -------------------------------------------------------------- |Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one...Not | |Lowell, Massachusetts | even for myself! | |USAF (Ret)ained | #include "std_disclaimer.h" | |ex: KA5MWD/N1CLS/KB1LW/HL9ZF | Intentionally Left Blank | -------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:36 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT530 programming Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:25:28 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 29 Message-ID: <41pa5o$cra@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: <41ne15$2kq@er7.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mvo-ca1-12.ix.netcom.com In <41ne15$2kq@er7.rutgers.edu> hillgen@er7.rutgers.edu (the one) writes: > >I have what may be a very unusual but interesting question. A few months ago, >I encountered a lot of talk about whether memory settings could be cloned from >one FT530 to another. I believe that the answer was yes and that it could be >done through the 1/8" jack of the spkr/mic plug. Recently, Yaesu has come out with the FT51R which is programmable (not just cloneable) through this plug. >An I correct in assuming that the 51 programming software would work on the >530? What do you think? > jay > hillgen@eden.rutger.edu > Hi Jay, It is not possible to clone the FT-530 to another FT-530. That is why Yaesu never made a cloning cable for the FT-530. We have tried to make a PC program for the FT-530, but no luck. The FT-11/41/51 radios were designed to be PC programmed. Good Luck and 73's Kevin, WD6DIH YAESU USA From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HAL P38-Clover comments? Date: 26 Aug 1995 09:39:26 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41n86e$dnh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I'm interested in the HAL P38 modem for HF. Anyone have experience with this? Also, Clover mode, how does it compare to the other TOR modes on HF? Was going to buy a KAM but may opt for this HAl unit instead. Thanks for all feedback, Mike KS4DA From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!news.uoknor.edu!news.ualr.edu!grapevine!dave.dennett From: dave.dennett@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (DAVE DENNETT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heathkit HT Message-ID: <8AFD207.02C3000508.uuout@grapevine.lrk.ar.us> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 08:39:00 -0500 Organization: Ferret BBS ! North Little Rock AR ! 501-791-0124 Reply-To: dave.dennett@grapevine.lrk.ar.us (DAVE DENNETT) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.2 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.0 Lines: 6 I have a Heathkit dual band HT I want to use in my car. I have long since lost the manual. Does anyone know if I can use a radio shack HTX202 12V adapter and speaker/mic with the Heathkit (Its got a 12V in plug on the side), or if the heathkit needs some special device to hook it to a car battery? From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.computek.net!news From: holman@computek.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HEATHKIT HW 2036 (not A) Date: 25 Aug 1995 15:35:01 GMT Organization: Compu-Net DFW's Premiere Internet Access Provider Lines: 13 Message-ID: <41kqj5$3ru@news.computek.net> Reply-To: holman@computek.net NNTP-Posting-Host: dal247.computek.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 I understand the bandwidth of the 2036 was only capable of a preselected 2 mhz section of the band. Heath later mad a mod and included it with their kits as the 2036A. I understand this was evidently also available seperately. Does ANYONE remember what this modification entailed . . . . I have one of the earlier units in excellent condition and would like to be able to drop down low enough to hit the packet stations I'm use to. Any help would be appreciated ------------------------------------------------- Jimmie Holman - KC5KUH - holman@computek.net From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: er12345@aol.com (ER12345) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HELP ME PLEASE Date: 26 Aug 1995 13:00:53 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41nk05$gvo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: er12345@aol.com (ER12345) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am ready to become a radio brodcaster, but I have no idea what I need. Please e-mail IS TO COOL, not ER12345. E-mail me as soon as possible. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!wa4mei!totrbbs!fred.mccay From: fred.mccay@totrbbs.radio.org (Fred Mccay) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help on TV tuner/frame grabber card! Message-ID: <12049.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> Date: 27 Aug 95 00:39:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Top Of The Rock BBS Atl, GA 404-921-8687 Reply-To: fred.mccay@totrbbs.radio.org (Fred Mccay) Lines: 46 HE-E-E-LP! I'm trying to find software or any info on the manufacturer of a TV tuner card for IBM compatibles. I've got a TV tuner card that supposedly will also do frame grabbing. I'd like to use this for slowscan TV if I can find the manufacturer or the software. I'd appreciate any suggestions or pointers toward a more appropriate group. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS CARD? Thanks in advance, Fred (KD4WOS) Details: * 16 bit ISA card * No manufacturer name on the card, but it does have a logo silkscreened on the board: A desktop computer with monitor on top, and a set of TV antenna rabbit ears coming out of the monitor. *FCC ID: F2PTV *Has "RBG" etched and Patent Pending screened on lower left of board. *Some of the chips include a Chips & Tech F28C9001, several Phillips chips (TDA4680 for one)... *Probably mfg'd around 1992, based on chip date codes (9135) ---------------------------------------- ------------------ | ++++++++++ | | | Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 05:19:16 GMT Lines: 22 Sender: herbr@netcom19.netcom.com I was listening to a conversation on 75 meters the other day. These two guys were talking about the best HF transcievers on the market, and one of them made the point that a rig that had a build in AC power supply always had better sensistivity, dynamic range, etc. than a radio that required a 12- 15 volt external power supply. Is there any basis to that? He seem to be making a fairly convincing argument, although, I thought both rigs require 13-15 vold dc, whether it comes from an internal ac supply that converts it to 13-15 dc, or simply a rig that takes the dc direct. I think they were serious top gunners, talking about top of the line world class radios. I would apprecaite hearing any technical comments about this. Thanks and 73's. Herb - KG6OK -- herbr@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: 26 Aug 1995 11:06:03 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41nd8r$et7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >I was listening to a conversation on 75 meters the other day. These two >guys were talking about the best HF transcievers on the market, and one >of them made the point that a rig that had a build in AC power supply >always had better sensistivity, dynamic range, etc. than a radio that >required a 12- 15 volt external power supply. Herb, That's about as good as worrying about the color of paint. The location of the supply and what it plugs into have no effect on the parameters mentioned. I can think of threads of logic that may be distorted into forming that conclusion, but it is a giant leap. You hear a lot of strange stuff if you listen long enough. 73 Tom From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: 26 Aug 1995 16:56:19 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41o1pj$l3t@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <41nkhh$1js@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >One reason I can think of for that being true, is that most internal >power supplies are better built by the manufacturers than a cheap >external power supply a user may use in some cases. If you use a good >quality external power supply, then the should be no difference in >reception. I think this may help on transmitting, but the original post was concerning receiver performance. There can be absolutely no difference in a well designed receiver's performance. It is not necessary to run more than 12 volts on the receiver. OTOH, the higher voltage will help a bit on transmitting in some cases.Better devices are available. 73 Tom From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:42 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news.moneng.mei.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!newspump.wustl.edu!crcnews.unl.edu!unlinfo.unl.edu!mcduffie From: mcduffie@unlinfo.unl.edu (Gary McDuffie Sr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:07:54 GMT Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln Lines: 25 Distribution: world Message-ID: <41o5vq$3l7@crcnis3.unl.edu> References: <41nd8r$et7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <41nkhh$1js@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: unlinfo.unl.edu amnet@ix.netcom.com (ANDRES MARTINEZ ) writes: >>>These two >>>guys were talking about the best HF transcievers on the market, and >>>one of them made the point that a rig that had a build in AC power supply >>>always had better sensistivity, dynamic range, etc. than a radio that >>>required a 12- 15 volt external power supply. ~~~ deleted text >One reason I can think of for that being true, is that most internal >power supplies are better built by the manufacturers than a cheap >external power supply a user may use in some cases. If you use a good >quality external power supply, then the should be no difference in >reception. I don't buy this. Have you ever looked inside the supplies that come from Kenwood or Yaesu? They don't have current limiting or OVP in them at all. They don't even put an MOV on the primary in most cases. They are a bare bones power supply. Most people who opt to buy someone else's supply end up with an Astron or something similar. They have much better protection than the factory supplies. Gary From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: 26 Aug 1995 21:18:48 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 14 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41oh5o$pov@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <41o5vq$3l7@crcnis3.unl.edu> Reply-To: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >I don't buy this. Have you ever looked inside the supplies that come >from Kenwood or Yaesu? They don't have current limiting or OVP in them >at all. They don't even put an MOV on the primary in most cases. They >are a bare bones power supply. Most people who opt to buy someone else's >supply end up with an Astron or something similar. They have much better >protection than the factory supplies. >Gary Yes Gary, but the original question was would an internal power supply improve the RECEIVERS dynamic range, noise floor, etc. I sure think the correct answer to that question was NO. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:43 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: doughall@nando.net (Doug Hall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 16:30:01 GMT Organization: JPS Communications, Inc. Lines: 29 Message-ID: <41ni4j$7df@parsifal.nando.net> References: <41nd8r$et7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: doughall@nando.net NNTP-Posting-Host: vyger209.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.46 >>I was listening to a conversation on 75 meters the other day. These two >>guys were talking about the best HF transcievers on the market, and one >>of them made the point that a rig that had a build in AC power supply >>always had better sensistivity, dynamic range, etc. than a radio that >>required a 12- 15 volt external power supply. w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) replied: >Herb, That's about as good as worrying about the color of paint. The >location of the supply and what it plugs into have no effect on the >parameters mentioned. >I can think of threads of logic that may be distorted into forming that >conclusion, but it is a giant leap. Actually there are some advantages to the internal supply approach, but you're right, Tom - it has nothing to do with the location of the supply. Some of the internal supplies run significantly more than 12-15 volts, and this can be an advantage in some cases. Better IMD and spectral purity from the PA are easier to achieve at the higher voltages (28 to 30 volts) that these internal supplies offer. It's also easier to make a 200 watt PA when it runs on 28v, which is why the 200w output rigs generally have internal power supplies. 73, Doug Hall, KF4KL http://emporium.turnpike.net/J/JPS/jps.html From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: amnet@ix.netcom.com (ANDRES MARTINEZ ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Receiver Question? Date: 26 Aug 1995 17:10:09 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 29 Message-ID: <41nkhh$1js@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <41nd8r$et7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou10-26.ix.netcom.com > >>I was listening to a conversation on 75 meters the other day. These two >>guys were talking about the best HF transcievers on the market, and one >>of them made the point that a rig that had a build in AC power supply >>always had better sensistivity, dynamic range, etc. than a radio that >>required a 12- 15 volt external power supply. > >Herb, That's about as good as worrying about the color of paint. The >location of the supply and what it plugs into have no effect on the >parameters mentioned. >I can think of threads of logic that may be distorted into forming that >conclusion, but it is a giant leap. > >You hear a lot of strange stuff if you listen long enough. > >73 Tom One reason I can think of for that being true, is that most internal power supplies are better built by the manufacturers than a cheap external power supply a user may use in some cases. If you use a good quality external power supply, then the should be no difference in reception. andres - YV5-KRI From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!cs.ubc.ca!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.sas.ab.ca!fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca!morganp From: morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Hum through cig plug Date: 25 Aug 1995 22:07:58 GMT Organization: Edmonton Freenet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41lhju$7a9@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2.3] When I operate my HTX-202 from my cig adapter I get a hum while recieving, is there any way that i can fitler this out without putting in a dirrect line to the battery? -- 73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" ----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!bull.hkstar.net!usenet From: ak47@hkstar.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-2700H MODS Date: 26 Aug 1995 11:16:58 GMT Organization: Hong Kong Star Internet Limited Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41mvra$9bc@bull.hkstar.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: star35.hkstar.com X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I would be nice if someone can tell me more about the MOD about ICOM IC-2700H. Can we hear 800MHz up using Americal version IC-2700H. I only knew the MODS on it's mini repeate function. Thank you. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!desargues!bodo From: bodo@ucsd.edu (Bodo Pareigis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-737 schematics wanted Date: 24 Aug 1995 23:56:59 GMT Organization: The University of California at San Diego Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41j3kc$mgp@news2.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: desargues.ucsd.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am looking for a copy of the schematics of an IC-737 since the one for my rig got lost. Any kind of copy (several separate pages or any other way) will be appreciated. Thanks for reading this. Bodo Pareigis (DJ4IZ) 1448 Faith Circle Oceanside, CA 92054 email: bodo@desargues.ucsd.edu From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:46 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!tcsi.tcs.com!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!news.scruz.net!cruzio!davew From: davew@cruzio.com Subject: IC765 250Hz filter ? Reply-To: davew@cruzio.com Organization: Cruzio Community Networking System, Santa Cruz, CA Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 19:31:21 GMT Message-ID: Keywords: ICOM 765 Filter RTTY Sender: davew@cruzio.com (David Wells) Lines: 6 -- Dave Wells KD6TO; INTERNET: davew@cruzio.com Packet:KD6TO@K6LY.#CENCAL.CA.USA.NOAM; COMPUSERVE:74067,1755 (WA4UQQ Worldwide Amateur Radio Directory III KD6TO) . From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:47 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Message-ID: <1995Aug24.151952.5434@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:19:52 GMT Lines: 34 In article dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) writes: > DSP > *********** > > Things are changing fast, but I'm looking for a converter that can >digitise, say, a 15 kHz IF with *at least* 18 bits of true, reliable, >dynamic range. Remember, digital systems don't degrade gracefully, they >just hit endstops, hard, so you need to be very careful about overload >margins. I would use such a converter in a receiver that had very little >overall gain from the antenna to the converter. These have not yet >emerged on the industrial/military market, and there would be a further >delay before the price entered the amateur range, and new transceivers >were designed around them. (not just stuck on the tail end, a full new >design from scratch is needed) Commercial flash converters that can handle HF are rarely over 8 bit resolution, and that's not nearly enough. A bit of clever scaling should let you parallel two of these to get 16 bits. But these converters are still in the $100 range, I think that may be the wrong approach. A 1 bit flash converter working at HF is rather trivial, even in discretes. It seems to me that using a heavily oversampled 1 bit converter and decimation of the resulting bit stream should give us what we want without needing to wait for the chip makers to give us an integrated solution. Remember, we only have to sample at a multiple of the receiving *bandwidth*, and not at a mulitiple of the actual IF frequency because such sampling aliases down to baseband. Opinions? Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.moneng.mei.com!daily-planet.execpc.com!spool.mu.edu!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-206-2801-0!bill.lawrence From: Bill.Lawrence@f2801.n206.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Lawrence) Date: 21 Aug 95 07:38:28 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM Z1A Message-ID: <5b7_9508242322@woodybbs.com> X-FTN-To: Elekesa@cadvision.com (El Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 24 To: elekesa@cadvision.com (elekesa) Subject: ICOM Z1A E>From: elekesa@cadvision.com (elekesa) E>Subject: ICOM Z1A E>Organization: CADVision E>Would anyone know of any mods for the IC-Z1A HT? E> Thanks I've been searching every place anyone has recommended for mods, and haven't found the IC-Z1A even mentioned. Somebody posted that the mods were the same as for the IC-W2A but no one ever confirmed that info. The rig may be too new for any mods to be posted yet, so I'll be waiting along with you . --- * OLXWin 1.00a * ERROR! (A)bort (R)etry (B)eat keyboard with fist -- |Fidonet: Bill Lawrence 1:206/2801 |Internet: Bill.Lawrence@f2801.n206.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!emory!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.cc.emory.edu!hobbes.cc.uga.edu!kcs.rx.uga.edu!kcs From: kcs@merc.rx.uga.edu (Ken Schroder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: K-com filters and Telephone RFI Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 14:31:15 Organization: UGA College of Pharmacy Lines: 24 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: kcs.rx.uga.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Anyone out there with experience with K-com telephone RFI filters? Specfically, do they work and how do they work? Are they tuned circuits or just common mode ferrite chokes? If they are just ferrite, then they would appear to be a little pricey relative to the typical snap on ferrite chokes which are widely available. I've got a bit of telephone RFI (100w, SSB, 80 - 10m, low dipoles) so far no luck with ferrite. Which of course brings up another question - how much ferrite at the back of the phone do you need to choke HF off a telephone line? I suspect that a single ferrite snap on choke may not be effective below VHF. Any and all comment appreciated. 73, Ken N4NFI Ken Schroder Logistical Support Manager The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Athens, Georgia 30602 e-mail: kcs@rx.uga.edu phone : (706) 542-5295 FAX : (706) 542-5269 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:49 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!mikeka From: mikeka@netcom.com (Mike Kapitan) Subject: Re: K-com filters and Telephone RFI Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 21:40:23 GMT Lines: 7 Sender: mikeka@netcom3.netcom.com : Anyone out there with experience with K-com telephone RFI filters? I've tried 2 of 'em at two different locations with various ants (verticals/ dipoles) and found them to be wholly ineffective. My $.02 .... From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!udel!news.udel.edu!diusys!dave From: dave@diusys.cms.udel.edu (Dave Dabell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: K-com filters and Telephone RFI Date: 25 Aug 1995 13:54:08 GMT Organization: University of Delaware Lines: 40 Message-ID: <41kkm0$ej8@news.udel.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: diusys.cms.udel.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Yes, I've used a K-com filter on an at&t trimline-like phone (keypad in the handset). This was a newer electronic model that had a volume level switch for rcvd audio. It picked up rf bad enough to hear it across the room. After installing a K-com at the handset rf could still be heard, but it was less than 1/2 as loud as the voice at the other end of the line. Quite a reduction. Inside the k-com is a torroid with maybe 30 turns of small gauge wire for each side of the line. So it appears to be just a choke. I assume it has quite a bit more inductance than you could get by wrapping the cord around a snap on choke. Good luck with the rfi. If all else fails, you could always go back to an old ma bell model. They were pretty rf-proof. 73, dave wa3u Ken Schroder (kcs@merc.rx.uga.edu) wrote: : Anyone out there with experience with K-com telephone RFI filters? : Specfically, do they work and how do they work? Are they tuned circuits or : just common mode ferrite chokes? If they are just ferrite, then they would : appear to be a little pricey relative to the typical snap on ferrite chokes : which are widely available. I've got a bit of telephone RFI (100w, SSB, 80 : - 10m, low dipoles) so far no luck with ferrite. Which of course brings up : another question - how much ferrite at the back of the phone do you need to : choke HF off a telephone line? I suspect that a single ferrite snap on choke : may not be effective below VHF. Any and all comment appreciated. : 73, : Ken : N4NFI : Ken Schroder : Logistical Support Manager : The University of Georgia : College of Pharmacy : Athens, Georgia 30602 : e-mail: kcs@rx.uga.edu : phone : (706) 542-5295 : FAX : (706) 542-5269 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!gatech!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!nemo!hlester From: hlester@nemo.as.arizona.edu (Howard Lester) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: K-com filters and Telephone RFI Date: 25 Aug 1995 23:05:40 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41ll04$r0a@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nemo.as.arizona.edu In article mikeka@netcom.com (Mike Kapitan) writes: >: Anyone out there with experience with K-com telephone RFI filters? > >I've tried 2 of 'em at two different locations with various ants (verticals/ >dipoles) and found them to be wholly ineffective. I've used them and find them to be entirely effective in some cases, partially effective in others. Howard Lester KE7QJ From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.iii.net!iii2.iii.net!not-for-mail From: sefranek@iii2.iii.net (Thomas C Sefranek) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: KENWOOD RELIABILITY Date: 26 Aug 1995 19:51:40 -0400 Organization: iii.net Lines: 20 Message-ID: <41oc2c$c12@iii2.iii.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: iii2.iii.net Well Ed, Out of 5 rigs (TS-440's) we bought, all five failed with the VCO glue. I fixed my own, the rest sent them in for repair. One has been repaired in other ways, but that's because N1JWR won't take the time to get his 13 W/M!!! And so the rig languishes, waiting for a warm hand to carress... but I digress... My Kenwood 741 has stopped transmitting on the 6 meter module, and now the 2 meter module... My guess is... they just arn't all that well designed, just adequate for the dainty ham operator. (I'm a HAM fisted 24 hour user...) On the other hand, NOTHING I've ever owned didn't at one time or another need fixin. Ask me about the ICOM W2A... Tom -- Thomas C. J. Sefranek WA1RHP Work: 508-425-2200 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.cybercom.com!raven.cybercomm.net!stever From: stever@raven.cybercomm.net (Stephan Rashkin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood repair? Date: 27 Aug 1995 02:57:14 GMT Organization: CyberComm Online Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: <41omua$2d3@crow.cybercomm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: raven.cybercomm.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have a Kenwood 940a that needs some repair. Does anyone have any opinions as to which facility gives better/more successful service between California or Virginia. Problem tends to be intermittent PLL and display problems. I expect if I send it out, it will just come back with same unfixed problem. Thanks, Steve WA2NHZ ps not simple dirty or loose grounds or molex connectors...I think the VCO has to have wax removed and I don't want to get involved with that. either post here to group or e-mail to: stever@raven.cybercom.com -- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!news1.digital.com!decwrl!purdue!yuma!usenet From: fiz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-241A comments? Date: 25 Aug 1995 17:34:17 GMT Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 22 Message-ID: <41l1ip$2tld@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> References: <41ik7n$ioj@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip197x.slip.colostate.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) 70172.2325@compuserve.com (Bob Ingersoll) wrote: >jacobymike@delphi.com wrote: > >> >>Would anyone care to share comments on the Kenwood TM-241A 2M FM rig? >>How's the AM aircraft band reception? Looks like most places are selling >>this rig for $300 now. >> >> Thanks Mike N3MA Manassas, VA > >I am a new ham and bought my first radio, a TM-241A, a couple months >ago for my '93 Suburban. I can't really give a technical evaluation I have a 241A (bought in April) and was just given my money back because the aircraft rx "is about as sensitive as a rock"...Thats a quote from Kenwood themselves...Don't expect to hear anything on the aircraft band... ttfn fiz From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!holmes.ece.orst.edu!steinr From: steinr@holmes.ece.orst.edu (Raymond Stein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-241A comments? Date: 26 Aug 1995 01:07:42 GMT Organization: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Corvallis Lines: 22 Message-ID: <41ls4u$16m@engr.orst.edu> References: <41ik7n$ioj@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: holmes.ece.orst.edu In article <41ik7n$ioj@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com>, Bob Ingersoll <70172.2325@compuserve.com> wrote: >jacobymike@delphi.com wrote: > >> >>Would anyone care to share comments on the Kenwood TM-241A 2M FM rig? >>How's the AM aircraft band reception? Looks like most places are selling >>this rig for $300 now. >> >> Thanks Mike N3MA Manassas, VA The TM-241A does not have aircraft reception! Don't be fooled. When modified, the display goes down to 118 MHz, but it only receives in the FM mode, not AM. So aircraft can not be heard clearly. Other than that, the radio is pretty good. -- _____________________________________________________________ Ray Stein *** Oregon State University *** steinr@ece.orst.edu *** Dept of Electrical Engineering *** N7RET *** http://www.ece.orst.edu/~steinr *** From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!news.unb.ca!nbt.nbnet.nb.ca!CommSet From: mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca (Stephen Mallory) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TM241A out of band Specs. Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 13:06:23 AST Organization: NB*Net Lines: 10 Message-ID: <950827130623.A57116@news.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynam19.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: CommSet NewsReader Ver: 01 Rev: 0033 Hello and thanks for reading this posting. I am interested in modifying my Tm241a Radio, but before I do I would like to know what the out of band specs are. Specefically in the 162 MHZ area and the 151 MHZ area. If you can help me please e-mail me at mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca as well as posting the information here. Thanks for the help. mallorys@nbnet.nb.ca From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:54 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!news.kei.com!ub!freenet.buffalo.edu!br206 From: br206@freenet.buffalo.edu (Gregory F. Humphries) Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520S opinions? Message-ID: Sender: nntp@acsu.buffalo.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: freenet.buffalo.edu Organization: Buffalo Free-Net Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 05:00:11 GMT Lines: 8 I have a TS-520 and find it to be a great old radio. Yes the tuning is a little slow little slower but the radio punches out a clean signal. I have had many positive reports about the quality of my audio. The price of these oldtimers is great. You have nothing to lose! Buy the radio and have fun! Greg Humphries VE4HUM From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!usenet From: jmusto@neca.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood uses false advertising? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 00:35:44 GMT Organization: NECAnet Lines: 30 Message-ID: <41j5qq$7qo@taurus.neca.com> References: <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-ts2-135.neca.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 PHIL HAWKINS wrote: >>I bought a Kenwood TM-241A this spring...One of the questions I >>explicitely asked was, "Does this radio receive aircraft >>transmissions?"...The reply, "Yes it does"...To make a long story short, >>I hauled the radio around in my car trying to hear friends in >>airplanes...Never a peep...Finally I sent the radio back to Kenwood to >be >>checked..."No problem found"...So I talked with a rep...The official >>party line at Kenwood is the TM-241A WILL receive aircraft, providing it >>gets at LEAST a 50 MILLIWATT signal...How strong is that, you >>ask?...Well, the 2 meter signals it receives only need to be 0.25 >>MICROWATTS... >> >>And it took them over a month to figure out my radio works fine... >> >>So, I plan to sell it to the first sucker I find and buy a new mobile Why stick someone else with it AND get LESS than you paid? Make Kenwood take it back. I'll give you some places to start: President - Bruce Tatsuta Service Manager - Joel Berger Good luck. Keep on them and they will give you your money back. You have a good case. You were told the radio would do something it will not. I had problems with K'Wood years ago. I kept on them until they gave me a refund and the radio was 1½ years old! Don't take any bull from them. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood uses false advertising? Date: 25 Aug 1995 05:25:17 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 74 Message-ID: <41jmrt$fag@news.halcyon.com> References: <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> <41j5qq$7qo@taurus.neca.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm10-ip28.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <41j5qq$7qo@taurus.neca.com>, jmusto@neca.com says: > >PHIL HAWKINS wrote: > >>>I bought a Kenwood TM-241A this spring...One of the questions I >>>explicitely asked was, "Does this radio receive aircraft >>>transmissions?"...The reply, "Yes it does"...To make a long story short, >>>I hauled the radio around in my car trying to hear friends in >>>airplanes...Never a peep...Finally I sent the radio back to Kenwood to >>be >>>checked..."No problem found"...So I talked with a rep...The official >>>party line at Kenwood is the TM-241A WILL receive aircraft, providing it >>>gets at LEAST a 50 MILLIWATT signal...How strong is that, you >>>ask?...Well, the 2 meter signals it receives only need to be 0.25 >>>MICROWATTS... >>> >>>And it took them over a month to figure out my radio works fine... >>> >>>So, I plan to sell it to the first sucker I find and buy a new mobile > >Why stick someone else with it AND get LESS than you paid? Make >Kenwood take it back. I'll give you some places to start: > >President - Bruce Tatsuta >Service Manager - Joel Berger > >Good luck. Keep on them and they will give you your money back. You >have a good case. You were told the radio would do something it will >not. I had problems with K'Wood years ago. I kept on them until they >gave me a refund and the radio was 1½ years old! Don't take any bull >from them. > I'll tell you guys, if there is no published specification, or if the preformance of the radio is not guaranteed outside of the Amateur Bands. I think you do not have a leg to stand on here. Just because the radio may not meet your requirements. If the RX sensitivity is 50 microvolts or 50 millivolts, it still does receive Aircraft A.M. There is no published spec on just how far away you should be able to receive an Aircraft signal from the actual source. You will need something more that "what it should be" or " good engineering practice dictates " for proof. Many times bonuses are thrown into radios, they do not have to be there. Hopefully Hams will wake up someday and allow manufacturers to build radios designed for strict amateur operation, and buy scanners for the other purposes. You are giving away the amateur bands without knowing it here. There are persons installing scramblers into amateur radios and using the amateur bands unlicensed. Sure it is illegel for scramblers to be installed, but who cares these days, not many amateurs seem to. Most Amateurs want D.C. to daylight radios and are not happy until the radio is modified and they can call to police in an emergency if the need arises. A strict amateur band only radio would not be as attractive to non amateurs. The non amateurs like the small size and frequency agility of the amateur radios. I once chatted with a fellow who used 2 small 440 MHz radios for communications with his plane. He was not licensed as an amateur. I told him it was illegal for him to operate in that frequency range, I got promptly told to mind my own business which I did. I have chatted with several persons like that fellow. I have even chatted with race car owners wanting to use the radios for race communications, light weight and small the amateur transceiver will work fine in a race car too. I see many requests for mods for all the amateur transceivers here in usenet. I wonder just how many requesters are actually licensed ? The point is There are many using amateur radios both with in the amateur bands and in the landmobile bands, most always unlicensed, all over the U.S.A. and the hams do not catch them either. The amateur radio is typically cheaper than the Land Mobile radio and the frequencies are more private. I am here to tell you amateurs are not the only people taking advantage of today's wide open amateur radios. These persons do not give a hoot for rules or licenses as business and safety are the first concerns. These is no law that requires you to hold an Amateur license for purchasing an Amateur radio transceiver. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!news1.digital.com!decwrl!purdue!yuma!usenet From: fiz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood uses false advertising? Date: 25 Aug 1995 17:40:36 GMT Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 28 Message-ID: <41l1uk$2tln@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> References: <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> <41j5qq$7qo@taurus.neca.com> <41jmrt$fag@news.halcyon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip197x.slip.colostate.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) wrote: >In article <41j5qq$7qo@taurus.neca.com>, jmusto@neca.com says: >> >>PHIL HAWKINS wrote: >> >>>>I bought a Kenwood TM-241A this spring...One of the questions I >>>>explicitely asked was, "Does this radio receive aircraft >>>>transmissions?"...The reply, "Yes it does"...To make a long story short, >> >>Why stick someone else with it AND get LESS than you paid? Make >>Kenwood take it back. I'll give you some places to start: >> >> >I'll tell you guys, if there is no published specification, or if the >preformance of the radio is not guaranteed outside of the Amateur Bands. OK here it is, "It also covers the aircraft frequencies on receive." I've just found out I'm getting a full refund... ttfn fiz From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:58 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Kenwood uses false advertising? Message-ID: <1995Aug24.161154.5902@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 16:11:54 GMT Lines: 18 In article <41aupj$4mt9@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> fiz writes: > >AND I WILL NEVER BUY A KENWOOD AGAIN... You're learning. :-) However, don't be so dogmatic, Kenwood may (insert miraculous intervention of the Virgin here) get their act together with VHF/UHF rigs one day. Remember, it wasn't that long ago when Yaesu couldn't build a HF rig, now they're the top dog in that department. Changes can happen, so keep your options open. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: timsaw@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Linkcomm uploads ACC voice Date: 26 Aug 1995 14:47:48 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <41nc6k$cc8@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> Reply-To: timsaw@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip36-219.il.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 Linkcomm put up the ACC voice yesterday (8/25) for the RLC-3. I down loaded it but it won't work for me. The 1.40 prom1.bin and prom2.bin seem ok but the file length of the voice prom looks too short. Anyone else had this problem? - Tim - From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:56:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uop!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uucp3.netcom.com!tksbbs!stephen.king From: stephen.king@kandy.com (STEPHEN KING) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MAIL ORDER EQUIPMENT SOUR Message-ID: <8AFE262.09F1001D4F.uuout@kandy.com> Date: Sat, 26 Aug 95 10:10:00 -0800 Distribution: world Organization: The Kandy Shack BBS/Garden Grove, CA/+1-714-636-2667 Reply-To: stephen.king@kandy.com (STEPHEN KING) References: X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 8 I am looking for either a used 2 meter mobile in the $150-$200 (or less) range or a used 2 meter/70cm dual band mobile for under $300. Please send e-mail to: stephen.king@kandy.com Thanks. --- þ QMPro 1.53 þ sking1@ix.netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: skulyov@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Sergei Kulyov) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need help with Super super Dentron tuner Date: 27 Aug 1995 13:41:07 -0400 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41qanj$d43@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi gang. I have a Super super Dentron antenna tuner with one missed part inside. There one air vary capacitor, balun, couple air core coils. Does anybody could help with schematic or suggestion about the missed part? Thanks, 73! Sergei AA8OT, UA3AP From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: sking1@ix.netcom.com (Stephen A. King) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Need info on Kenwood TS 850 (converter functions) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 21:44:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 15 Message-ID: <41o4jr$ra4@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <417m23$e5s@mis02.micron.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir13-04.ix.netcom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Terry Dobler KJ7F wrote: (deleted) > All this does is change the display frequency to the 50, 144 >430 MHz. The radio still works on the original frequencies. >To my knowledge Kenwood does not make a transverter. If you >are interested you might look into the line of transverters by >Down East Microwave. In addition to the transverter an minor >wiring change is required inside the radio for it to work with >a transverter, that change is outlined in the owners manual. Could you post their address or 800 number is you have it? Thanks From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!spstimes.sps.mot.com!newsdist.sps.mot.com!newsgate.sps.mot.com!galileo!lynch From: lynch@galileo (Scott Lynch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: 27 Aug 1995 00:20:15 GMT Organization: Semiconductor Products Sector Lines: 22 Message-ID: <41odnv$dlh@newsgate.sps.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: galileo-az.sps.mot.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6] I purchased a FND-26 battery for my Yeasu ft-530 about one year ago from Periphex. The price was right, about half what Yeasu wanted for the same battery. Recently, the battery quite taking a charge. I have not really used it that many times (maybe 15-20 charges). I just wanted to know, is this a case of you get what you pay for or was it just a fluke that this particular battery went bad. The battery that came with the radio is still working fine and it has gone through several more charging cycles than the one I purchased from Periphex. Anyone else out there had a good or bad experience with Periphex batteries. Scott Lynch KC7ADV lynch@chdasic.sps.mot.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!usenet From: jmusto@neca.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 01:30:36 GMT Organization: NECAnet Lines: 15 Message-ID: <41ohp9$oph@taurus.neca.com> References: <41odnv$dlh@newsgate.sps.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-ts2-142.neca.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 lynch@galileo (Scott Lynch) wrote: >I purchased a FND-26 battery for my Yeasu ft-530 about one >year ago from Periphex. The price was right, about half what >Yeasu wanted for the same battery. >Recently, the battery quite taking a charge. I have not really >used it that many times (maybe 15-20 charges). I just wanted >to know, is this a case of you get what you pay for or was it >just a fluke that this particular battery went bad. My two Yaesu packs [FNB-25's both real Yaesu] have crapped out after only 25 or so charges. They both hold a charge for about an hour [with the radio OFF]! From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:02 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!icon!greg From: greg@core.rose.hp.com (Greg Dolkas) Subject: Opinions - Alinco 610? Sender: news@icon.rose.hp.com (News Administrator) Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 19:40:29 GMT Organization: HP - Information Networks Division X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.8 PL6] Lines: 11 Has anybody had any experience with the new Alinco 610 dual band mobile? I'm trying to decide between it and the Kenwood 733 (about which a lot has been posted, not all of it good). I'm most interested in its usability, followed by performance and features. Thanks! Greg KO6TH From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!aggedor.rmit.EDU.AU!minyos.xx.rmit.EDU.AU!t930416 From: t930416@minyos.xx.rmit.EDU.AU (Benjamin Selby Lowe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Philips FM 321 mods??? Date: 25 Aug 1995 03:51:23 GMT Organization: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Lines: 23 Message-ID: <41jhbs$bf@aggedor.rmit.EDU.AU> NNTP-Posting-Host: minyos.xx.rmit.edu.au NNTP-Posting-User: t930416 Summary: Philips FM 321 Mods??? Keywords: Philips FM 321 X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #5 (NOV) I have just bought a Philips FM 321 radio for 70cm. At present it has only 40 channels - I am told it can be modified to 80 channels so it covers all of the repeaters. Can anyone tell me how this is done? Also there is a clicking noise when i change channels - this can apparently also be fixed. When i change to normal mode it goes to channel 40, this is my monitoring frequency so i am told, can this be changed? Thanks very much for reading this - if anyone can answer any of these questions or know where to find out please let me know Benjamin t930416@minyos.xx.rmit.edu.au -- See you later +------------------------------------------------+ Benjamin VK3TVD | t930416@minyos.xx.rmit.edu.au <-for 95 only | | Australia Victoria Melbourne | +------------------------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!metro.atlanta.com!nntp.atlanta.com!news From: kb8rjy@arbornet.org (kb8rjy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: QSL cards Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 20:28:49 GMT Organization: Marquette Senior High School Lines: 77 Message-ID: <41ntdp$6qv@nntp.atlanta.com> Reply-To: kb8rjy@arbornet.org NNTP-Posting-Host: pm039-04.dialip.mich.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:13334 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:10215 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16238 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9186 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85542 rec.radio.amateur.policy:29118 rec.radio.amateur.space:4671 Check this out - QSL cards! With your own custom graphics, and text... only $5.95 for 50!... Custom design your cards with up to 80 Characters of text, and Your own scanned graphic / or antenna graphic. Just fill out the following form, and send with total (check or money order) to: Shaun Qualheim, KB8RJY QSL cards Dept. BBS 224 Cherry Creek Road Marquette, MI 49855 (Print, and cut here:) ________________________________________________________________________________ Order Form: QSL Cards ________________________________________________________________________________ Front Text: ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (up to 80 characters on front) - back will have standard QSL reply fields. Is a graphic/photo to be scanned included? (yes/no) ____ Do you wish to have the antenna included on your qsl card instead? (yes/no) ____ Number of sets: (50 in a set, $5.95 a set) ____ times $5.95 = ____ Plus Shipping and handling: ($1.50 per set) ____ times $5.95 = ____ Plus Scanning fee ($1.00) ____ TOTAL (sets + s & h + scan fee) =____ ________________________________________________________________________________ (cut here) Thank You Shaun Qualheim, kb8rjy Internet: kb8rjy@m-net.arbornet.org From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!metro.atlanta.com!nntp.atlanta.com!news From: kb8rjy@arbornet.org (kb8rjy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: QSL cards - qslad.txt (1/1) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 19:25:06 GMT Organization: Internet Atlanta Lines: 75 Message-ID: <41npm9$662@nntp.atlanta.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm039-04.dialip.mich.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:13333 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:10214 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16235 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9185 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85538 rec.radio.amateur.policy:29116 rec.radio.amateur.space:4668 begin 644 qslad.txt M0VAE8VL@=&AI6]U2!#65S+VYO*2!?7U]?("`@("`@("`@("`@("`@("`@("`@(`T*1&\@ M>6]U('=I4!M+6YE="YA Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <417cna$48b@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <41b83t$nst@mis02.micron.net> Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 15:23:24 GMT Lines: 19 In article <41b83t$nst@mis02.micron.net> Terry Dobler KJ7F writes: >mkulyk@ix.netcom.com (MICHAEL KULYK) wrote: >> >> Does anyone have experence repairing a Icom 251 all mode,also looking >> for mods TNX 73 Mike WB2GLW >> > Don't know about mods. What is wrong with the 251? Overloads easily, and has a terrible noise figure. Mutek (England) has a replacement front end board that will fix this radio. I've used it in a IC211, and it does wonders for strong signal handling and for reducing the system noise figure. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Andrew Naylor Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Rx. Converter suppliers Date: Sat, 26 Aug 95 01:35:05 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1g.delphi.com Does anybody have the names/numbers for suppliers of receive converters. Thanks, Andrew N0UJT From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: daveb@buffnet.net (dave) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: w1fb,rtty Date: 24 Aug 1995 21:54:03 GMT Organization: BuffNET Lines: 7 Message-ID: <41isdr$du6@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dppp15.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.2 Interested in comments about w1fbs' contest program. Good / Bad ?? thanks --- daveb --- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: geo@nando.net (George McCrary) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: w1fb,rtty Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 11:10:34 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41kb46$i8i@parsifal.nando.net> References: <41isdr$du6@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail805.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 If you have won a RTTY contest in the past couple of years, then you were more than likely using Ray's program. 73 de KQ4QM George From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!wells!w2up!barry From: barry@w2up.wells.com (Barry Kutner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: w1fb,rtty Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 12:12:43 GMT References: <41isdr$du6@buffnet2.buffnet.net> Organization: W2UP, Newtown, PA Lines: 20 daveb@buffnet.net (dave) writes: > Interested in comments about w1fbs' contest program. > > Good / Bad ?? > > thanks > > --- daveb --- Fabulous! The only way to go for RTTY. BTW, there is an e-mail reflector up to discuss the software and related subjects. 73 Barry -- ======================================================================= Barry N. Kutner, W2UP Internet: barry@w2up.wells.com Newtown, PA Packet Radio: W2UP @ WB3JOE.#EPA.PA.USA.NA Packet Cluster: W2UP >WB2R (FRC) ....................................................................... From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!usenet From: rrk@indirect.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: w1fb,rtty Date: 26 Aug 1995 23:45:39 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 19 Message-ID: <41obn3$q20@globe.indirect.com> References: <41isdr$du6@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: s47.phxslip4.indirect.com X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > daveb@buffnet.net (dave) writes: > Interested in comments about w1fbs' contest program. > > Good / Bad ?? > > thanks > > --- daveb --- > >>>> Without a doubt, the best RTTY contest program available. You won't go wrong or regret getting and using this program. Count me among the many satisfied users. Richard Kendrick CET WA7TWI | Amateur Radio Extra Class | Do not adjust your mind, there QRP #4129/G-QRP #8591/MI-QRP #M-1412 | is a fault in reality. Phoenix, AZ email: rrk@indirect.com | From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!fc.hp.com!marks From: marks@fc.hp.com (Mark Sheets) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED! Icom 2000H tx-mod Date: 26 Aug 1995 04:43:47 GMT Organization: Hewlett-Packard Fort Collins Site Lines: 9 Message-ID: <41m8q3$ed8@tadpole.fc.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: triton.fc.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1.4] Does any body know how or if the IC-2000H is modifiable to Tx beyond the normal 140 - 150 mhz spread. Need to go up in freq. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Mark Sheets marks@triton.fc.hp.com N0ERS From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!olivea!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!zimmer!nic-nac.CSU.net!vax.sonoma.edu!harrisok From: harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu (Ken Harrison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: 2m Gonset Comm. IV man/schem. Date: 25 Aug 95 13:53:59 -0800 Organization: Sonoma State University Lines: 15 Message-ID: <1995Aug25.135359.1@vax.sonoma.edu> References: <1995Aug25.113306.1@vax.sonoma.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax.sonoma.edu I'm looking for a manual/service manual/schematic for a 2 meter Gonset Communicator IV. Photocopies would be fine, also. Please email me with any offers. Thank you and 73-- Ken -- __________________________________________________________________________ Ken Harrison --- harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu --- Amateur Radio: N6MHG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!dircon!usenet From: jmaples@popmail.dircon.co.uk (Julian Maples) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: A good s/h radio shop in the UK Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 10:45:51 -0700 (PDT) Organization: The Direct Connection (Call 0181 297 2200 for info) Lines: 2 Message-ID: <41pepj$2rk@newsgate.dircon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad028.pool.dircon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.38 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!globalcenter.net!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!incyte.com!news From: Phil Hawkins Subject: Wanted: DG-5 digital display for TS-520SE Message-ID: X-Xxdate: Wed, 24 Aug 94 17:08:29 GMT Sender: news@incyte.com Organization: INCYTE PHARACEUTICALS X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d24 Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 01:03:44 GMT Lines: 16 Does anyone out there know where I can get a DG-5 digital frequency display for my TS-520SE? If someone wants to sell one please contact me at: Phil_Hawkins@qmgate.incyte.com KA6MZE Phil Hawkins From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!dircon!usenet From: jmaples@popmail.dircon.co.uk (Julian Maples) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Pye Pocket Phone 70 or aerials for same Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 10:45:49 -0700 (PDT) Organization: The Direct Connection (Call 0181 297 2200 for info) Lines: 3 Message-ID: <41peph$2rk@newsgate.dircon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad028.pool.dircon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.38 Can anyone suggest a good shop or magazine n the UK where this old radio might be found? From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: What good is 6 Meters ? Date: 25 Aug 1995 22:25:23 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41m0mj$ff3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader I will be getting a kenwood ts-450s/at. I just saw that they have a version out with 6m capabilities. What good is 6m ? Is it just another 2m band, basically ? Is there some COMPELLING reason to spend the extra $200.00 or so ? I REALLY appreciate any help on this ! P.S Just joking about the tone at the beginning ! From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!news.onramp.net!dal32.onramp.net!user From: cmassey@onramp.net (cleve e massey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What good is 6 Meters ? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 22:54:06 -0500 Organization: On-Ramp; Individual Internet Connections; Dallas/Ft Worth/Houston, TX USA Lines: 20 Message-ID: References: <41m0mj$ff3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dal32.onramp.net In article <41m0mj$ff3@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, buddy10@aol.com (BUDDY10) wrote: > I will be getting a kenwood ts-450s/at. I just saw that they have a > version out with 6m capabilities. What good is 6m ? Is it just another > 2m band, basically ? Is there some COMPELLING reason to spend the extra > $200.00 or so ? I REALLY appreciate any help on this ! > > P.S Just joking about the tone at the beginning ! Read the Sept. QST VHF report by Emil and you will get a great idea of what can happen on 6 mtrs...and lot's of stations are low power and modest antennas...but to enjoy 6 you must learn to listen, listen, listen...but once e skip fever hits you will never be the same... cleve...wd5bor (with a new TS-60 and wanting another for the truck) From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.delphi.com!usenet From: mjclark@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Where can I get a gel cell battery? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 95 19:59:03 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1b.delphi.com X-To: writes: >I have been looking for a gell cell battery but i cannot find one, any >suggestions on where to get one? > >-- >73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson > \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca > (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP > (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" >----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- You did not say how large a battery you wanted, which would help. Assuming you are in the market for something other than palm sized you should try Sears. They have a range of gell cells at attractive prices available on special order from their auto centers. At least that's what the flyer they were handing out at the last Miami Boat Show indicated. Failing Sears, try West Marine or Boat/US. The 800 information operator can give you their numbers. - Good luck Malcolm KR4HP From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!vanbc.wimsey.com!unixg.ubc.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.sas.ab.ca!fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca!morganp From: morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Where can I get a gel cell battery? Date: 26 Aug 1995 21:44:46 GMT Organization: Edmonton Freenet, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Lines: 9 Message-ID: <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2.3] I have been looking for a gell cell battery but i cannot find one, any suggestions on where to get one? -- 73 & ttyl Morgan Patterson \\/// Internet: morganp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca (o o) Ham Radio: VE6MRP (_) "Your Computer will self destruct in..5..4..3..2..1..KABOOM!!!" ----oOO-----OOo--------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newshost.marcam.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: sking1@ix.netcom.com (Stephen A. King) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Where can I get a gel cell battery? Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 19:23:30 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 16 Message-ID: <41qgoa$6j@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir15-18.ix.netcom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () wrote: >I have been looking for a gell cell battery but i cannot find one, any >suggestions on where to get one? Try: W & W Associates 800 south Broadway Hicksville, NY 11801-5017 800-221-0732 (toll frre in US and Canada) If you have any local HAM Swaps in your area, you might wish to try those as well. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!news.pgh.net!usenet From: glidden@greene.pgh.net (Jack Glidden) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Tone pad TR-7600 (Kenwood) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 00:18:24 GMT Organization: Pittsburgh OnLine, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <41oeae$dge@dropit.pgh.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: glidden.greene.pgh.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I am looking for the tone pad for the Kenwood TR-7600. The unit plugs in the back into a 3 or 4 pin socket. If you have one of these lying around, or know how I might wire one up, please send me email. PS I know that I can go to Radio Shack and pick up a audio tone pad that I could use into the mic, but I would rather have a plug in unit if possible. Thanks . From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:16 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!iglou!dp1-022 From: cvb@iglou.com (Charles V. Boehnlein) Subject: X-tals supply house other then Jan Crystal ???? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: dp1-022.ppp.iglou.com Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 00:23:16 GMT Lines: 5 I have a radio that needs a crystal. I had a very good and quick supply house address and phone number but have lost it. Can anyone recommend a good quick supplier ?? Charlie AD4HH cvb@iglou.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!usenet From: Dale Goodman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: X-tals supply house other then Jan Crystal ???? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 13:04:11 -0700 (PDT) Organization: Pacific Bell Lines: 18 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: snowwhite.bsrn2430.pacbell.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: On Fri, 25 Aug 1995, Charles V. Boehnlein wrote: > I have a radio that needs a crystal. I had a very good and quick supply house address > and phone number but have lost it. Can anyone recommend a good quick supplier ?? > > Charlie AD4HH > cvb@iglou.com > > Charlie, I have bought crystals from a company called "MARDEN Electronics" 1-800-222-6093. I have been happy with them. They were for a Mocom 70 and its working fine. The cost was 10.00 but that price (4/94) was for a 4 week wait. The faster you want them, the more they cost. also International Crystal is a good company. ( I don't have their Phone # handy, Sorry. Our A repeater group back in Nashville used International with good luck. 73's Dale (KD4CVR) From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!engr.orst.edu!holmes.ece.orst.edu!steinr From: steinr@holmes.ece.orst.edu (Raymond Stein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: X-tals supply house other then Jan Crystal ???? Date: 26 Aug 1995 01:14:42 GMT Organization: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Corvallis Lines: 21 Message-ID: <41lsi2$1bb@engr.orst.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: holmes.ece.orst.edu In article , Charles V. Boehnlein wrote: >I have a radio that needs a crystal. I had a very good and quick >supply house address and phone number but have lost it. Can anyone >recommend a good quick supplier ?? > >Charlie AD4HH >cvb@iglou.com Bomar Crystal Company 201 Blackford Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846 1-800-526-3935. International and Sentry are two others, but I don't have the numbers. -- _____________________________________________________________ Ray Stein *** Oregon State University *** steinr@ece.orst.edu *** Dept of Electrical Engineering *** N7RET *** http://www.ece.orst.edu/~steinr *** From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: capthemloc@aol.com (CaptHemloc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-11R Mods Requested Date: 27 Aug 1995 11:30:47 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41q337$7a5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: capthemloc@aol.com (CaptHemloc) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I would like to obtain a copy of the extended TX mods for the Yaesu FT-11R (hope that's the proper designation). If anyone can help please post information here, or E-mail to CaptHemloc@aol.com or 73662.350@compuserve.com. Or you can fax the information to 706-745-6531. Thanks for any input. 73 KE4CTS From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!cphillips From: KD4YU@cphillips.pdial.interpath.net (Curt Phillips) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51R review? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 04:48:50 GMT Organization: North Carolina Division of Energy Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <41jl49$dn0@redstone.interpath.net> References: <418k8pINN9e9@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com> <41b3mm$dqt@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cphillips.pdial.interpath.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2 lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) wrote: >In article <418k8pINN9e9@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com>, >Craig Bosworth wrote: >>If anyone has a Yaesu FT-51R, I'd love to hear from you about how you >>like it. I am trying to decide between one of those and a used TH-78. >I've had my Yaesu since Jan. and love it. It has great expanded receive >broader than the Kenwood. It can be programmed via the PC unlike the >Kenwood. RT systems sells the Windows based software for $40 with the >cable. It also allows you to expand the receive even more. After using the PC interface, what is it's receive frequency range? (BTW, are you the "Les Butler" who shot the video of the plane crash and wrote the article for MT?) ========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============== Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU/AE (ex-WB4LHI) | "All good work is done Engineering Proj Mgr, Industrial & Research | in defiance of management." North Carolina Division of Energy | -- Bob Woodward KD4YU@cphillips.pdial.interpath.net * cphillips@energy.commerce.state.nc.us From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!umcc.umich.edu!not-for-mail From: lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51R review? Date: 27 Aug 1995 12:34:05 -0400 Organization: University of Michigan Computing Club (UMCC) Lines: 46 Message-ID: <41q6pt$64q@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> References: <418k8pINN9e9@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com> <41b3mm$dqt@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> <41jl49$dn0@redstone.interpath.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: umcc.umcc.umich.edu In article <41jl49$dn0@redstone.interpath.net>, Curt Phillips wrote: >lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Les Butler) wrote: >>In article <418k8pINN9e9@hpsdlgd9.sdd.hp.com>, >>Craig Bosworth wrote: >>>If anyone has a Yaesu FT-51R, I'd love to hear from you about how you >>>like it. I am trying to decide between one of those and a used TH-78. > >>I've had my Yaesu since Jan. and love it. It has great expanded receive >>broader than the Kenwood. It can be programmed via the PC unlike the >>Kenwood. RT systems sells the Windows based software for $40 with the >>cable. It also allows you to expand the receive even more. > > After using the PC interface, what is it's receive frequency range? >(BTW, are you the "Les Butler" who shot the video of the plane crash >and wrote the article for MT?) > >========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============== >Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU/AE (ex-WB4LHI) | "All good work is done >Engineering Proj Mgr, Industrial & Research | in defiance of management." >North Carolina Division of Energy | -- Bob Woodward >KD4YU@cphillips.pdial.interpath.net * cphillips@energy.commerce.state.nc.us > Curt, Wow, what a memory, yes I'm the same Les Butler who filmed the crash and wrote the article for Monitoring Times last summer. I can't believe someone remembered. Anyway after programming the radio via P.C. with R.T. Systems software the receive range is 66 to 999 Mhz. Actually the sensistivity is pretty poor at the extreme ends but I have programmed in L.A.P.D. when I visit L.A. and it works very well in the 480 to 506. The 800 and 900 areas are virtually deaf, it may be that the board for that range isn't even in the radio, I don't know. I haven't tried FM music stations yet either. You must program the radio via P.C. to extend it's range, entering via the keypad will not work. It's well worth the $40 they ask for it. I've been using mine since it's introduction in April at the Dayton Hamfest. Les -- Les Butler KB8WKE.... Fire Notification Network of Michigan Detroit's First Paging Network! From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl.crl.com!not-for-mail From: vsgregg@crl.com (Victor S. Gregg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51R Date: 25 Aug 1995 11:36:14 -0700 Organization: CRL Network Services (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 56 Message-ID: <41l56u$e9b@crl.crl.com> References: <41glq1$h9b@nps.navy.mil> <41h1il$bg3@news.iadfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Floyd Adams (fladams@iadfw.net) wrote: : swdecato@nps.navy.mil wrote: : >I just purchased a Yaesu FT51R. I am very happy with it but have encountered : >what might be a problem using the EDC-12 12V adapter. It seems if I chat quite : >quite a bit and consume more than the DC adapter is supplying to the battery, : >eventually I can't transmit at all (I have to wait until the battery recharges). : >I thought the EDC-12 was supposed to provide direct 12V DC and trickle charge : >the battery. Anyone else having similar problems? : >steve : >KA5DLB : >swdecato@nps.navy.mil : Steve, are you sure the battery power is dropping off or is it the : radio that is reducing the transmit power output? I believe the user : manual states that when you use a high power batter pack or DC : adapter, the radio may overheat from the higher power output and when : it overheats, it automatically reduces its output power level. I have : never had mine get hot enough to completely quit transmitting, but it : sounds like that might be your problem. I hope this helps...73's : Floyd WD5ENJ I'll add my two-cents worth here. You are both partially right. I have had my FT51R heat up enough to shift to low power and then to stop transmitting. You will notice that it is in low power because the transmit scale will be half or a quarter of what it would be in full power. When it finally overheats, it will actually stop transmitting. That is your red transmit light will switch to green even though you have the PTT pressed. Unfortunately, except for the blisters on your palms, the transition to low power and then no power associated with over heating is indistinguishable from the same transitions you would see if you were on low battery. To answer the original question, my understanding is that the EDC-12 is a trickle charge, but that it does not bypass the battery, so you can at high power draw more current from the battery than it is putting in. I use the bulkier PA-10A, which does give you full power bypass and trickle charge. I hope that helps, and by the way, has anyone come up with a heat sync for this radio? I have a couple of drawings, but I don't know what material to use. Currently, I have had some sucess wrapping an ice cube in a paper towel, and rubbing along the back of the radio. This works best if you remove the belt clip and use a speaker mike. I know that this is unworkable for most folks, but it does work in a pinch. As long as you keep the radio dry, you can pull a lot of heat out of the radio in a few seconds. Victor S. Gregg KF4BUX From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51R Date: 25 Aug 1995 15:58:55 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41la1v$fmf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <41l56u$e9b@crl.crl.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Victor; I am interested in buying a 51r but this (the radio reducing output power when it gets hot) has me a little concerned. How long do you have to be transmitting before this happens? Is it any worse/better than other handhelds? And I was hoping to use the EDC 12 adapter for mobile use ... but it sounds like you could not expect a full 5 watts out with it (even with the 5 watt battery). Is this right? 73's Mike From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51R Date: 27 Aug 1995 06:43:05 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41p45p$gjc@maureen.teleport.com> References: <41l56u$e9b@crl.crl.com> <41la1v$fmf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx4-09.teleport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 I bought one a couple of weeks ago. I haven't talked much on it, but I have used it several times in a QSO with a friend on a repeater. On full 5 watts, it seems like it will be useable for at least twenty minutes of back and forth talking. On the next lower power (3.5 watts, I think) it seemed like we could just keep talking into the night. The back got a little warm, but evidently not warm enough to do anything during the 1.5 to 2 hours I was using it. Max N7NWG From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51R Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:19:59 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 27 Message-ID: <41p9rf$5f9@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <41l56u$e9b@crl.crl.com> <41la1v$fmf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mvo-ca1-12.ix.netcom.com In <41la1v$fmf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) writes: > >Victor; I am interested in buying a 51r but this (the radio reducing >output power when it gets hot) has me a little concerned. How long do you >have to be transmitting before this happens? Is it any worse/better than >other handhelds? And I was hoping to use the EDC 12 adapter for mobile use >... but it sounds like you could not expect a full 5 watts out with it >(even with the 5 watt battery). Is this right? >73's >Mike Hello Mike, The FT-51R is designed to reduce power output only when the internal temp sensor is very hot (this protects the finals). The FT-51R does produce 5 watts on both 2m & 440 w/ the E-DC-12 adapter or FNB-38 battery. 73's Kevin, WD6DIH YAESU USA From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl.crl.com!not-for-mail From: vsgregg@crl.com (Victor S. Gregg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT51R Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:23:09 -0700 Organization: CRL Network Services (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 17 Message-ID: <41q2kt$7ss@crl.crl.com> References: <41l56u$e9b@crl.crl.com> <41la1v$fmf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <41p9rf$5f9@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Kevin Karamanos (wd6dih@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : The FT-51R is designed to reduce power output only when the internal : temp sensor is very hot (this protects the finals). The FT-51R does : produce 5 watts on both 2m & 440 w/ the E-DC-12 adapter or FNB-38 : battery. : 73's Kevin, WD6DIH : YAESU USA Kevin, My experience (and that of atleast one other FT-51R user here in Atlanta) is that the radio is too hot to hold after as little as 15 minutes of back and forth at full power using the PA-10A. Recently, I was in the car and the radio started reducing power after about 20 minutes. Can you suggest a heatsink for this radio. I love the RT Systems software, but I hate having to wear an oven mitt to QSO. THX and 73s de KF4BUX Victor From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wd6dih@ix.netcom.com (Kevin Karamanos ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? Date: 25 Aug 1995 05:18:25 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 31 Message-ID: <41jmf1$p6l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> <11946.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mvo-ca4-27.ix.netcom.com >find the phone for Yaesu. The # is 310-404-2700. Available 9-5 M-F >Pacific time. Also besure to ask them to verify the sending zip code for >Cerritos. In my warranty info book it was listed as 90705. Two >different Yaesu folks said it was 90703! So I don't know. > >Anyway, 73s and hope this is of some help. >`73 de the one and only KE4CUK.... >From Somewhere in the Sticks in Coweta County, GA > >*** And as always.... Thank You for Shopping @ YOUR Newnan WAL*MART *** > >---- >Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs >Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. >Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 The Yaesu address is: YAESU USA 17210 Edwards Rd. Cerritos, CA 90703 (Please note, the new zip code is 90703) 73's Kevin, WD6DIH From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!cpcug.org!wdeegan From: wdeegan@cpcug.org (Bill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 06:29:43 LOCAL Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 28 Message-ID: References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: cpcug.org X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] I used the following a while back 310-404-2700. Ask for Chad he helped me a while back when I dropped my ft530 on the BNC connector. I found the service was done correctly ! Good luck. 73, Bill In article <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> jwdxt@boco.co.gov (Jim Deeming) writes:>From: jwdxt@boco.co.gov (Jim Deeming) >Subject: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? >Date: 23 Aug 1995 21:36:33 GMT >I have the address (Cerritos, CA) of the Yaesu Repair office, but would >like to call them before sending in a rig. Does anyone know their >phone number? >Thanks, >Jim Deeming >KB0MED From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:28 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.ucalgary.ca!srv1.freenet.calgary.ab.ca!mccarthy From: mccarthy@srv1.freenet.calgary.ab.ca (Robert F. Mccarthy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? Date: 26 Aug 1995 20:01:01 GMT Organization: Calgary Free-Net Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <41nuht$hbe@ds2.acs.ucalgary.ca> References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> <11946.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: mccarthy@srv1.freenet.calgary.ab.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Patrick Davis (patrick.davis@totrbbs.radio.org) wrote: : JIM, Glad to help. I had to send in my FT-530 and it took me a while to : find the phone for Yaesu. The # is 310-404-2700. Available 9-5 M-F : Pacific time. Also besure to ask them to verify the sending zip code for : Cerritos. In my warranty info book it was listed as 90705. Two : different Yaesu folks said it was 90703! So I don't know. : Anyway, 73s and hope this is of some help. : `73 de the one and only KE4CUK.... : From Somewhere in the Sticks in Coweta County, GA My Yaesu Operation Manual states the zip code as 90701 but the warranty card says 90703 so take your pick. Yaesu's phone number is on the bottom of most of there magazine ads. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Aug 27 16:57:28 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!news From: Ed@Ed Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ?EE Sender: news@bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com (News Admin ID) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 11:54:52 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: eehoward.bocaraton.ibm.com Reply-To: Ed@Ed References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> Organization: IBM, Boca Raton, FL X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 Lines: 2 The number I have for Yaesu is 800-255-9237 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:48 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!skypoint.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!usenet From: MRITUNJAY BANSAL Newsgroups: soc.culture.russian,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.ham-radio,ott.jobs,ott.forsale.other,ott.forsale.computing,ont.jobs,newbridge.rec,newbridge.notice,newbridge.forsale,misc.invest.technical,misc.invest.stocks,misc.invest.canada,bc.jobs,alt.current-events.russia,ab.jobs Subject: Re: $1,800 WEEKLY! MAILING OUR CIRCULARS Date: 28 Aug 1995 21:23:45 GMT Organization: General Mills, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41tc51$s51@news.mr.net> References: <41ii92$5ge@news.internetmci.com> <41t2vt$9j6@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 146.217.160.7 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: bizsol@magi.com Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:85677 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9220 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16350 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:13412 misc.invest.technical:16112 misc.invest.stocks:68042 misc.invest.canada:14674 alt.current-events.russia:10975 This is just the kind of disgusting commercial crap that we can do without. In a high-tech world it seems, the anarchists could get away with it!!!!! Oh well, anxiety and pleasure I guess do go together. Mritunjay From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Recc From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4073.7583.0NFBAFA8@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 19:36:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 9 Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? >>Handhelds for the 220 MHz band are getting harder to find; someone >>still does make a 2M/220 handheld, and I can look up that info. if you >>like. It's from Standard. --- þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:50 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Recc Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <93.4073.7583.0NFBAFA8@woodybbs.com> Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 16:16:48 GMT Lines: 19 Sender: jlowman@netcom8.netcom.com Clint Bradford (clint.bradford@woodybbs.com) wrote: : >>Handhelds for the 220 MHz band are getting harder to find; someone : >>still does make a 2M/220 handheld, and I can look up that info. if you : >>like. : It's from Standard. Thanks, Clint, you saved me a trip to the HRO/AES catalogs. Well, I still do need to look up specs, price, etc. :-) I have a 2m handheld unit, but wouldn't mind getting a 2m/220 unit with more memories on 2m than the 12 that I have with the HTX-202. Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:51 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomen From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4072.7583.0NFBAFA7@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 19:36:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 24 Subject: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? >>I just passed my no-code yesterday... Congratulations!!! >>... and am looking to purchase an 2m/70cm handheld. We're the WORST group to ask for equipment recommendations! We're much too biased. I would like to advise you to join your local Amateur Radio club. They can provide you with HANDS-ON experience with many units. Then, after you have performed all your research, you will independently discover that the Standard C558a is one of the finest HTs you can buy. Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * ATTENTION to Details AMATEUR RADIO BBS - 909/681-6221 þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!inet.d48.lilly.com!warp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? Message-ID: <1995Aug29.143107.6053@inet.d48.lilly.com> From: dpbaker@lilly.com (David P. Baker) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 19:23:57 GMT References: <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com> Distribution: world Organization: Eli Lilly And Company Keywords: VHF 2m 70cm Handheld Nntp-Posting-Host: warp.d51.lilly.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2.1 Lines: 22 >I just passed my no-code yesterday and am looking to purchase an 2m/70cm >handheld. 1-1/4 would be nice, but... What I would like is to hear from >some experienced handheld users as to the types of features that are >particularly handy (e.g. num. of memories, EEPROM, etc.) Also, if there >are any particular units worth considering, I'd appreciate some input as >to your experience with the units. I appreciate your input. Feel free to >e-mail me, however, I would guess that there are plenty of new HAMs >looking for the same, so a post is preferred. > I have the Yaesu FT-51R. This is a VERY good radio. I like mine very much. I have a friend who purchased one on my recommendation and he is equally happy. Dave Baker ********************************************************************************** | David P. Baker | All opinions expressed or implied are mine and not | | Eli Lilly & Co. | those of my employer. | ********************************************************************************** Internet: dpbaker@lilly.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!sunsrvr6!jdc From: jdc@cci.com (James D. Cronin) Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? Message-ID: Keywords: VHF 2m 70cm Handheld Sender: root@sunsrvr6.cci.com (Operator) Organization: Northern Telecom, Network Application Systems References: <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 16:33:16 GMT Lines: 28 In article <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com>, David M. Comer wrote: >Probably a FAQ, but I'm new to HAM.... > >I just passed my no-code yesterday and am looking to purchase an 2m/70cm >handheld. 1-1/4 would be nice, but... What I would like is to hear from >some experienced handheld users as to the types of features that are >particularly handy (e.g. num. of memories, EEPROM, etc.) Also, if there >are any particular units worth considering, I'd appreciate some input as >to your experience with the units. I appreciate your input. Feel free to >e-mail me, however, I would guess that there are plenty of new HAMs >looking for the same, so a post is preferred. > >73 >Dave Comer (Waiting on the FCC) I've had good luck with a Kenwood TH-77. My suggestions: - Used equipment in good shape is a better deal than buying new. Buy locally if you can. Bring a friend along. Also scan the net to get an idea on prices. - Make sure it can receive on both bands at once. The TH-77 can send audio from one band to a speaker-mike, with the other to the built-in speaker. Some so-called dual-banders can only recieve on one band at a time. - Just remember it's an HT, not a mobile. They generally have intermod problems when attached to a decent antenna. 73...Jim N2VNO From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Lord GAD <73110.250@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? Date: 29 Aug 1995 20:10:45 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41vs85$3gb$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> References: <1995Aug29.143107.6053@inet.d48.lilly.com> I have a Kenwood TH-79a and I love it. It has some wuirks, most of which are resolved in the newer TH-79AD. I'm told my signal is good and have had no complaints on receive other than the small speaker. Aircraft rx is good too. -- His eminence, Lord GAD From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!lfsserv1.lfs.loral.com!news-owego.endicott.ibm.com!news.manassas.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!usenet From: walt@lfs.loral.com (Walt Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? Date: 29 Aug 1995 12:36:42 GMT Organization: Loral Federal Systems, Owego New York Lines: 36 Message-ID: <41v1kq$1753@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> References: <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com> Reply-To: walt@owgvm3.vnet.ibm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: walt.endicott.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 In <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com>, dcomer@mack.rt66.com (David M. Comer) writes: >Probably a FAQ, but I'm new to HAM.... > >I just passed my no-code yesterday and am looking to purchase an 2m/70cm >handheld. > I"m about six months ahead of you getting my technician and addressed the same issue. After talking with older and greyer HAMS, I opted for an ICOM W-31A. My rationale: 1) A lot of my traveling is at night so I wanted a lighted keypad. This almost forced me to the ICOM line. 2) Memories: I travel a lot to a home in New Hampshire and a workplace in Virginia. I've my ICOM programmed for both places, as well as home base in Owego NY. I needed a lot of memory in order to do this. The IC W-31A has fifty memories for each band. 3) I didn't want a detachable mike/keypad as it made the keypad smaller and I"m "fat fingered". 4) Accessories: I also purchased the cigarette lighter adapter to give me unlimited power supply (and 5 Watt transmit as well) and a "hot rod" antenna to help ensure that I "get through" in emergencies. Walt Johnson N3385L KB2UOU Cessna A185E Loral Federal Systems Group EDO 2790 Owego, New York 13827 The comments expressed waltj@lfs.loral.com above are my own and do (607-751-2158) not reflect the position FAX(607-751-6223) of the Loral Corporation From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!pendragon.jsc.nasa.gov!ames!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!wdl1.wdl.loral.com!usenet From: Harry Salvini Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm Handheld Reccomendations ? Date: 30 Aug 1995 19:25:03 GMT Organization: Loral Western Development Labs Lines: 45 Message-ID: <422duf$4fr@wdl1.wdl.loral.com> References: <41qitj$5i0@mack.rt66.com> <41v1kq$1753@watnews1.watson.ibm.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wdl139.wdl.loral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:41v1kq$1753@watnews1.watson.ibm.com David M. Comer wrote: ..looking to purchase an 2m/70cm handheld. To which Walt Johnson replied: > ... My rationale [for getting a W31]: > >1) ... lighted keypad >2) ... fifty memories for each band >3) ... keypad >4) ... accessories I got a 31 for the same reasons as Walt (I don't know him, he works for another division of Loral). I also got a IC-2341H for use as a local repeater in the parking lot outside of our building. The building has this mylar on the windows and blocks most of the radio signals (but not the heat during the summer) :-( Having this combo allows me to talk to my wife who works about 25 miles away. We're both using a repeater 1/2 way in between. I have really come to love the 31. It's been in the seat of my dirt bike (wrapped in a towel and plastic baggie), with the ICOM heaset mike (don't remember the model number). It's also been on the back of my bicycle, with it's rubber duckie antenna. This last one got us out of a jamb, when we were lost on a camping trip. My wife was able to talk us back into camp, using tall ridges/trees. It's been used by the local sherrif when we were camping and there were some kids lost, (he's studying to become a ham too now). It had the mods done for out-of-band receive (haven't done the transmit yet). Can receive 50Mhz - 700.95Mhz. It's pretty easy to use, and seems to fit the bill just fine. +====================================================================+ | hgs@wdl.loral.com (KB6VMQ) | Happily married with 2 Kids! -+-| | Loral doesn't have a single | A newbie Quinnatic (DQMW) | | | thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, Dirtbikes, Kids, Camping | | | ...you mean this isn't working? | K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM | +---------------------------------+----------------------------------+ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ecrc.de!news.forth.gr!news-ath.forthnet.gr!helios.intranet.gr!demetre From: demetre@helios.intranet.gr (Demetre Koymanakos) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm mobile: Kenwood TM-733A - Opinions? Date: 29 Aug 1995 06:30:44 GMT Organization: Intracom sa, GREECE Lines: 19 Message-ID: <41uc6k$k1p@helios.intranet.gr> References: <41g2hn$gkl@post.its.mcw.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: helios.intranet.gr X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Simon Twigger (simont@post.its.mcw.edu) wrote: : Hi there, : I am considering buying the Kenwood TM-733A 2m/70cm mobile rig and I : was wondering what experiences people have had with this radio. I am : basically looking to buy a 2m/70cm mobile rig with a removable front : so I can mount the main body of the rig in the trunk of the car and : have the display up front. I dont think I can install a mobile rig : in my car (honda Civic 4dr) any other way. : If anyone has any opinions on this or any other radio that fits : the bill, I would be interested to hear them. The 733 is a fine radio, easy to use, never gets hot, and very stable !! The only minus is the small number of memories available and the somewhat strange place the packet modem jack is found (front panel)... In my opinion the 733 is a good choice for a mobile dual bander... 73's From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!inet.d48.lilly.com!warp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2m/70cm mobile: Kenwood TM-733A - Opinions? Message-ID: <1995Aug30.071528.6062@inet.d48.lilly.com> From: dpbaker@lilly.com (David P. Baker) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 12:08:21 GMT References: <41g2hn$gkl@post.its.mcw.edu> <41uc6k$k1p@helios.intranet.gr> Distribution: world Organization: Eli Lilly And Company Nntp-Posting-Host: warp.d51.lilly.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2.1 Lines: 25 demetre@helios.intranet.gr (Demetre Koymanakos) wrote: >: I am considering buying the Kenwood TM-733A 2m/70cm mobile rig and I >: was wondering what experiences people have had with this radio. I am >: basically looking to buy a 2m/70cm mobile rig with a removable front >: so I can mount the main body of the rig in the trunk of the car and >: have the display up front. I dont think I can install a mobile rig >: in my car (honda Civic 4dr) any other way. >: If anyone has any opinions on this or any other radio that fits >: the bill, I would be interested to hear them. > I have a 733 and I'm very happy with it. I have a dual band handheld and I use the cross band repeater function in the 733 often. I have it mounted in a manner similar to yours and that's why I purchased it. Dave Baker - AA9OQ ********************************************************************************** | David P. Baker | All opinions expressed or implied are mine and not | | Eli Lilly & Co. | those of my employer. | ********************************************************************************** Internet: dpbaker@lilly.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:06:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!delmarva.com!udel!rochester!cornellcs!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!news.trw.com!batman!out Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Batt voltage on FT-51R Message-ID: <1995Aug30.081751.1264@batman> From: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 14:18:02 GMT Reply-To: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) References: <41rqom$sri@maureen.teleport.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: 129.193.101.235 Lines: 34 > > Batt voltage on FT-51R > > tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) > 28 Aug 1995 07:20:54 GMT > Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 > > Newsgroups: > rec.radio.amateur.equipment > > In the manual it says to display the battery voltage while you transmit (I > am assuming that this means it will display it out in the VFO or the > memory channels) you need to press the sub-op button before doing the > procedure to view the battery voltage (the f-key then 0, dial until you > get option 25-batt vol) then press 0 instead of PTT. I have done this > many times and it seems just to go back out to the memory channel or VFO, > which ever I was in last. Has anyone who owns a Yaesu FT-51R gotten this > to work? > Thanks > Max > N7NWG To use the feature you must be in dual band mode ( both VHF and UHF active). Then it works for me. BTW has anyone had trouble with the rubber knob coming off its insert? Mine just rubbed off. I hope its not like the 530 knob. 73 de WB7ACJ Byron From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:00 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!herbr From: herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) Subject: Best HF rig in $1500 range? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 00:39:39 GMT Lines: 17 Sender: herbr@netcom6.netcom.com I am interested in purchasing a new HF transceiver in the $1500 price range. I am looking very closely at the Kenwood TS850. I would appreciate hearing any comments our opinions on this radio and / or comparison to any other HF radios in the same price range. Also, on the TS850, is the build in antenna tuner any good? Is it broadbanded to tune up a G5RV, for example? What about the other assories like the station monitor, filters, etc? Any comments? Thanks and very 73's. Herb - KG6OK -- herbr@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:01 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!crash!pzcc.bitenet!news From: lwerner@cts.com (Larry Werner) Subject: Re: Best HF rig in $1500 range? Organization: CTS Network Services (CTSNET), San Diego, CA Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 03:32:38 GMT Message-ID: X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 References: Sender: news@crash.cts.com (news subsystem) Nntp-Posting-Host: mediashare.cts.com Lines: 23 herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) wrote: >I am interested in purchasing a new HF transceiver in the $1500 price >range. I am looking very closely at the Kenwood TS850. I would >appreciate hearing any comments our opinions on this radio and / or >comparison to any other HF radios in the same price range. >Also, on the TS850, is the build in antenna tuner any good? Is it >broadbanded to tune up a G5RV, for example? What about the other assories >like the station monitor, filters, etc? Any comments? >Thanks and very 73's. >Herb - KG6OK >-- >herbr@netcom.com For the money, you can't go wrong with the 850. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:02 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in1.uu.net!auspex-gw.auspex.com!nntp-sc.barrnet.net!news.fujitsu.com!amdahl.com!juts.ccc.amdahl.com!bgn00_pc From: bgn00@juts.ccc.amdahl.com (Bill.Nadzam) Subject: Re: Best HF rig in $1500 range? Message-ID: <421o4v$i5c_001@spg.amdahl.com> Sender: netnews@ccc.amdahl.com (UTS Tech Support) Organization: spg.amdahl.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 References: Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 13:13:03 GMT Lines: 41 In article , herbr@netcom.com (Herb Rosenberg) wrote: >I am interested in purchasing a new HF transceiver in the $1500 price >range. I am looking very closely at the Kenwood TS850. I would >appreciate hearing any comments our opinions on this radio and / or >comparison to any other HF radios in the same price range. I have owned many rigs in the last 5 years. I just love playing with the new knobs I guess. Which rig's well lets see: TS-830S, TS-850S/AT, TS-940S/AT (QTY 2), FT-1000D, FT-900/AT, FT-890/AT, IC-725, IC-735, and several Hand Helds and mobile VHF/UHF rigs. The best NEW rig that can be had for $1500, IMHO is the FT-900/AT, but if you do not mind buying used, buy the FT-890/AT. That rig is great! Small box, great receiver and noise blanker. All the features of the TS-850/AT except for the memories. That I would say is the only negative aspect of the FT-890. The FT-900 is a great radio also, but I really feel that the 890 is a better rig over all, and if you don't plan on using it as a PERMANENT mobile rig, than the 890 WINS! Now the Kenwood TS-850 is a fin radio and don't get me wrong on this, I do not mean to cut it short, but the FT-900 and 890 will out perform the Kenwood on a side by side test. I have done it and I am convinced. What is one of my all time favoite's, The Kenwood TS-940S/AT with a few mod's applied. Like the Geihl firmware update, and the IRCI 2.1Khz SSB filters. That rig is great once you fix up the cooling fans in it. They tend to break down and get noisy after about one year of operation. Best fix I have heard of is to replace them with PC type 12 Volt muffin's. Although I have not personally done this, it sounds like a good Idea. I am using the FT-1000D at the home station now, and it is really the greatest radio I have ever owned, but good God it is expensive. 73 and I hope this helps. ------------------------------------------------ Name: Bill.Nadzam E-mail: bgn00@juts.ccc.amdahl.com (Bill.Nadzam) ------------------------------------------------ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!emory!nntp.msstate.edu!nntp.memphis.edu!ieeelib From: ieeelib@cc.memphis.edu (SURESH KAGOO) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CAT Repeater Controller Info wanted Message-ID: <1995Aug29.165109.57577@msuvx2.memphis.edu> Date: 29 Aug 95 16:51:09 -0500 Organization: The University of Memphis Lines: 22 Hi, I am looking to buy a replacement Repeater Controller to replace our lightning struck ACC-RC85 controller. Since ACC is out of business we decided to shop around for a controller. We have finally narrowed our search down to the CAT-1000 controller from Computer Automation Technologies in Florida. Any body used their controllers before ??? If you have any comments I would like to hear them. Thanks in Advance, Suresh N9GSA ___ ___ _____ Suresh Kagoo, Sr. Network Engineer, HealthSphere of America Inc. | |__| | / ____\ / \ 5135 Covington Way #4| Domain: IEEELIB@MSUVX1.MEMST.EDU | __ | \____ \ / - \ Memphis, TN 38134 | AMPR : n9gsa@gate.n9gsa.ampr.org |_| |_| \_____/ /_/ \_\ 1-800-532-3107 | AX.25 : N9GSA@W4BS.#WESTN.TN.USA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!feenix.metronet.com!news From: abernat@metronet.com (Bill Abernathy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CommSpec ts32 encoder/decoder doc Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 10:55:24 GMT Organization: Texas Metronet Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41urj4$14e@feenix.metronet.com> Reply-To: abernat@metronet.com NNTP-Posting-Host: net209.metronet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 I have a comspec ts32 ctcss encoder/decoder in my possession, but not doc. Could someone please help me get the doc, either via fax or a phone number to Communications Specialists ? Many thanks in advance. 73 de Bill, kd5lu. ------------------------------------------------------------- abernat@metronet.com - Bill Abernathy ------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!firstdue!frank.fowler From: frank.fowler@firstdue.com (SYSOP) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CommSpec ts32 encoder/decoder doc Message-ID: <8B013B6.01EF00163A.uuout@firstdue.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 15:50:00 -0400 Organization: First Due Bulletin Board System Reply-To: frank.fowler@firstdue.com (SYSOP) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.2 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.0 Lines: 8 -> I have a comspec ts32 ctcss encoder/decoder in my possession, but not -> doc. Could someone please help me get the doc, either via fax or a -> phone number to Communications Specialists ? Many thanks in advance. -> 73 de Bill, kd5lu. Communications Specialists, Inc. 800-854-0547 (voice) 800-850-0547 (fax) From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bcrkh13.bnr.ca!NewsWatcher!user From: fmdavis@bnr.ca (Fred Davis VA3FD) Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Copper Electronics phone no? Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 16:11:16 -0500 Organization: Brand New Rifle Lines: 9 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ncrkm1d7.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0b30 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:22141 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16442 rec.radio.swap:42426 Can someone please post the phone number for Copper Electronics? Thanks in advance! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fred M. Davis VA3FD | These opinions mine Nepean, ON. | fmdavis@bnr.ca (Ottawa suburb) | fred.davis@nt.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:07 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!crash!pzcc.bitenet!news From: lwerner@cts.com (Larry Werner) Subject: Re: Cushcraft R-7 Organization: CTS Network Services (CTSNET), San Diego, CA Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 03:30:50 GMT Message-ID: X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 References: <41t3op$hc7@vodka.intele.net> Sender: news@crash.cts.com (news subsystem) Nntp-Posting-Host: mediashare.cts.com Lines: 36 Brian Westfall wrote: >I am considering purchasing the R-7 vertical. I don't know anyone around here who >has one. Any opinions would be appreciated. >Brian Westfall >KA0KEV Brian, I've had personal experience with an R-5 and an R-7 at my previous residence, and a Mosley TA-33 jr. (4-element 5-band) yagi and then a KLM KT-34 (4 element triband) beam, with inverted Vees for 40 and 80 meters at my current location. Of course the beams outperformed the R-5 and R-7 on 10-20 meters as you would expect, but the R-7 is better overall on 40 meters than my inverted Vee setup. Another advantage about the R-5/R-7 is that you don't need to get them very high off the ground to perform well. 10 ft. off the ground and free of any close obstacles is fine. The only drawback I can see about the R-7 as compared to the R-5 is that it is not as broad-banded on 20 meters. (The R-5 is almost flat throughout 20 meters). I think you pretty much can't go wrong with either the R-5 or the R-7. They're both It's a good overall antennas, and the R-7 is especially on 40 meters. Feel free to contact me via e-mail if you wish to discuss it any further. Larry Werner KM6XV lwerner@mediashare.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!news From: you@somehost.somedomain (x) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: designs for homebrew mic-pre-amp Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:49:18 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 9 Message-ID: <41vnfe$3nn@giga.bga.com> Reply-To: majec@bga.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jake-5o.aip.realtime.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Any one know a souce for designs of audio pre amps . I want to try my hand a building some mic preamps for recording applications. Old manuals or sourches of schematics would be perfect. Thanks Ed Guinn kb5ruf majec@bga.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cowanr@isma8.monmouth.army.mil Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Do Equipment Manufacturers Care? Date: 30 Aug 95 14:02:00 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 4 Message-ID: <07615CBB@MHS> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu For what its worth. I have never had ANY trouble out of TENTEC or Cushcraft. 73, Roland WF4P From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Do the manufacturers give From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4074.7583.0NFBAFA9@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 19:36:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 15 Subject: Do the manufacturers give a damn? >>My experiences vary- Why STANDARD isn't in your "Big Three" I have no idea. I haven't run into a better Customer Relations Department than theirs. For either technical support or product information. A first class operation (with first class products). Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * ATTENTION to Details AMATEUR RADIO BBS - 909/681-6221 þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: timsaw@ibm.net (Tim Sawyer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Do the manufacturers give a damn? Date: 29 Aug 1995 02:52:32 GMT Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41tvdg$2je2@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <41r1g2$h9b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <41rme1$ba0@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: timsaw@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.72.208.107 X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 >We try to check email every day but, we travel >around the country doing 3-4 shows a month so sometimes it takes 2-4 >days for a response. Someday in the future we will have people full >time taking service questions via email. Kevin, We'll just have to get OS/2 running on that laptop of yours so that you can check you mail every day! - Tim - From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:11 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntpgate.primenet.com!nntpdist.primenet.com!primenet From: nj0m@primenet.com (John S. Hill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Do the manufacturers give a damn? Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 03:51:36 GMT Organization: Department of Redundancy Dept. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <41u2ra$q3@nnrp1.primenet.com> References: <41r1g2$h9b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip162.msp.primenet.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 We're not one of the "Big 3" manufacturers and perhaps that's why we do give a damn. My name's John Hill, my call's NJ0M and I'm the Product Engineer at Timewave Technology. Our Internet support will be on line soon. In the mean time, you can call me at 612-452-5939, fax me at 612-452-4571, or email me at nj0m@primenet.com, if you need technical support. 73 and C.U. in the Pile-ups...John, NJ0M From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: sking1@ix.netcom.com (Stephen A. King) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Do the manufacturers give a damn? Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 23:44:17 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4208q6$2vo@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <41r1g2$h9b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-ir13-12.ix.netcom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 edandsusan@aol.com (EDANDSUSAN) wrote: >My experiences vary- >Kenwood: I have written twice, asking about spare parts for some 10 year >old HT's that I have. Absolutely no response, after about 2 1/2 weeks. I >know, the radios are old, but the way I see it, if I can't get spares info >for these,, why should I think it would be any different with new gear? I wrote to Kenwood at their Long Beach, CA address concerning parts for a TS-820. Their written response took about 7 days to get back to me as I recall (it was very quick). From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Do the manufacturers give a damn? Date: 30 Aug 1995 13:13:25 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 20 Message-ID: <421o5l$l1q@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <41rme1$ba0@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <41skr7$hg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cin1-14.ix.netcom.com In <41skr7$hg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> billo88@aol.com (BILLO88) writes: > > The only dealing I had with Yaesu was good....I picked up a Yaesu >boatanchor, FT560DX, it needed a big trimmer cap for the load or >something. I called with the part number and was told that the part was >so old it was not in the computer. Two days later that very part came in >the mail....NO CHARGE. This happened several years ago but I do remember >when a big company does something like that. bill >billo88@aol.com You better believe that Ten-Tec cares. Best service in the amateur community! Regards, Duffy - WB8NUT From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:14 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Does anyone know of where From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4068.7583.0NFBAF9D@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 11:37:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 12 Subject: Does anyone know of where I can get a battery cover plate fo >>I would like a battery connection cover plate for my HTX-202... Look for the Icom one --- I am holding one in my hand right now, but there's no catalog/part number on the darned thing. Clint Bradford --- * TLX v4.00 * A feature is a bug with seniority. þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!news.nd.edu!news1.oakland.edu!detroit.freenet.org!detroit.freenet.org!am024 From: am024@detroit.freenet.org (Robert Thomas Jackson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Drake TR-33c? Date: 29 Aug 1995 21:13:58 GMT Organization: The Greater Detroit Free-Net Lines: 4 Message-ID: <41vvum$g4s@detroit.freenet.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org I have an oppurtunty to purchase a Drake Tr-33c. I know it's 2 meter, but is it FM or SSB/CW? or both? The kid selling it has NO idea what it does. Give me some info! Power, modes, controls? From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Drake TR-33c? Date: 30 Aug 1995 13:20:17 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 18 Message-ID: <421oih$pm6@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <41vvum$g4s@detroit.freenet.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cin1-14.ix.netcom.com In <41vvum$g4s@detroit.freenet.org> am024@detroit.freenet.org (Robert Thomas Jackson) writes: > > >I have an oppurtunty to purchase a Drake Tr-33c. I know it's 2 >meter, but is it FM or SSB/CW? or both? The kid selling it has NO >idea what it does. Give me some info! Power, modes, controls? I owned a TR-33 right after they first came out. It is FM only, and I do not remember the exact power, but it is only a couple of watts. It is xtal control, but uses only one xtal for the repeaters. You buy the xtal for the receive freq (i believe) and the radio has the ability to offset that for xmit. I liked the radio, but then I also like the TR-22. Wish they would sell something like that again. Regards, Duffy - WB8NUT From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Filter Advice?? Date: 28 Aug 1995 19:42:45 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 31 Message-ID: <41t67l$i2q@usenet1.interramp.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip55.dallas2.tx.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b6 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: tuck@europa.com tuck@europa.com wrote: >I operate CW most of the time and am interested in either the Timewave 59+ >or MFJ 784B. Any advice? The areas of most concern are: It seems to me that the responses you have received pretty much tell a tale of their own .. that is, that not everyone likes the same piece of equipment. Everyone has their own reasons for liking one box over another. And of course, whatever they have ended up with is "the best". I ran an NIR-10 and the older DSP-59 (no "+") side by side for months. Sometimes one was "better" than the other in some specific respect on that day with those band conditions, sometimes the other way around. Every one of the boxes is a compromise one way or the other -- if they weren't, you and I couldn't afford to buy one. I finally parted with the NIR-10, but not because it was a crummy product -- only because for MY needs, the DSP-59 represented a better set of compromises. I currently use a DSP-59+ and I'm happy with it, but I'm also itching to get my hands on an NIR-12 to see how that one plays. The early MFJ "Super DSP" was really crummy in a lot of ways. Tried one briefly and moved on quickly! Sounds like they may have improved things in the "B" version. You'll never know which one is best for you unless you try them all side by side. So the way out is to pick one and run it for a while and see if YOU like it. 'Cuz what I like, or what somebody else likes may not be what you're gonna like. And you'll always wonder if the grass might have been greener with the one you didn't buy :-) :^} ........ Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!netnews.nwnet.net!news.seattleu.edu!news.seattleu.edu!not-for-mail From: pklein@news.seattleu.edu (Peter A. Klein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP Filter Advice?? Date: 28 Aug 1995 16:50:01 -0700 Organization: Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA Lines: 49 Message-ID: <41tkn9$no7@bach.seattleu.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: bach.seattleu.edu In article you write: >I operate CW most of the time and am interested in either the Timewave 59+ I have the Timewave DSP-59+. >Does the unit generate its own noise? This is really irritating when I >use an AF to filter out faults in the receiver (hiss, AGC pop) as well as >for selectivity. I listen with headphones. QST panned the 59+ in this >area. There is a little digital noise, barely noticeable with the radio volume turned all the way down. With any radio noise or signal, it either goes away or you don't notice it. >How does the unit handle CW spotting? Can you hear your own sidetone if >it's the same frequency as the received signal? Yes, presuming the sidetone is loud enough to be heard above the received signal/noise. Also, if you're using bandwith filtering, pressing a button generates a tone at the center frequency. Since my rig's sidetone is fixed at 800 Hz and I prefer 600, I set my RIT to a pre-marked place and use the Timewave's tone. You can set the unit up to bypass on CW transmit, so your sidetone comes through even with narrow filtering on a different frequency. >How well does the noise reducton feature work? Incredibly well. I can actually stand to listen to 75m SSB (well, the signals, if not the content. . .). The noise reducer is less effective on CW, but still noticeable. But you almost don't need it on CW. If you narrow the bandwidth to 100 Hz or less, you get rid of so much noise it's unbelievable, with no ringing. On RS-10/12/15, I use both narrow filtering and noise reduction, and it helps. Interestingly, my Icom 745's IF noise blanker gets rid power line/impulse noise better, and the Timewave seems better at general atmospheric crud, so I use 'em both as needed. I've been a ham for 26 years, and the Timewave is the first thing I've bought in a long time which was a truly revolutionary change for the better. 73, Peter, KD7MW -- Peter A. Klein (pklein@seattleu.edu) : -----==3== --- --- Information Services : | | | | | | | | Seattle University : @| @| @| @| @| @| @| @| From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!tivoli.tivoli.com!wichita!kilgore From: kilgore@wichita.tivoli.com (Jeff Kilgore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Extended Rcv on FT51r? Date: 29 Aug 1995 14:15:24 GMT Organization: Tivoli Systems, Inc. - Austin, TX Lines: 44 Sender: kilgore@wichita (Jeff Kilgore) Distribution: world Message-ID: <41v7ds$rjh@tivoli.tivoli.com> References: <40vngd$djf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <41h0g9$94n@maureen.teleport.com> <41r6q1$35d@umcc.umcc.umich.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: wichita.tivoli.com In article , wright@onramp.net (jeff wright) writes: |> I Just changed the line in win.ini to a "1", and was able to load in out |> of band frequencies for receive. But, when I tried to listen to local |> radion stations in the FM band, I got nothing. Any ideas? |> |> Jeff Wright |> wright@onramp.net |> |> |> |> |> |> |> |> |> In article <41r6q1$35d@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>, lbutler@umcc.umcc.umich.edu |> (Les Butler) wrote: |> |> > In article <41h0g9$94n@maureen.teleport.com>, |> > Max Sabo wrote: |> > >Someone posted here a few weeks ago a software mod for this radio using |> > >the software program that was written for it. He said that all you need |> > >to do is change the line allowanyfrequency=0 to allowanyfrequency=1 in the |> > >win.ini file (the line should be under a section toward the end of the |> SNIP |> |> |> > It works fine.... |> > Les |> > |> > -- |> > Les Butler KB8WKE.... |> > Jeff, I don't have an FT-51R, but I suspect you cannot hear stations in the FM broadcast band because FM broadcast signals use 75-kHz deviation, as opposed to the 5-kHz deviation used for amateur NBFM signals. Unless there is a separate filter for the broadcast signals, you won't hear anything. 73, Jeff, KC1MK From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!allison.demon.co.uk From: sean@allison.demon.co.uk (Sean Allison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For sale in UK.... Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:01:27 GMT Lines: 13 Message-ID: <809726487.19129@allison.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: allison.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: allison.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi Business forces sale!!!! I have a Yaesu FT411 2M FM handheld, Nicads, Baycom Modem, Rotator with extended bearing, 2M 2 ele beam and a 'Javelin' dipole - oh yes and a boat load of 50 Ohm Thickwire Ethernet Coax. Sell as complete lot for £150. Please E-Mail me if interested - Thanks. Sean G6RNR E-Mail Sean@allison.demon.co.uk From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: kq4io@aol.com (KQ4IO) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale: Scanner Date: 28 Aug 1995 22:09:26 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <41tssm$dh6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: kq4io@aol.com (KQ4IO) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com The following items are for sale, contact Larry, AE4FV (305) 435-8524 Realistic PRO-2006 scanner $300. Diamond D130J discone antenna $60. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.eng.convex.com!news.netins.net!usenet From: pmccoy@netins.net (PMcCOY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Motorola Expo HT's (UHF) Date: 29 Aug 1995 02:16:30 GMT Organization: INS Info Services, Des Moines, IA, USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <41tt9u$25g@insosf1.netins.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: worf.netins.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 I have 2 Motorola Expo 2 channel UHF HTs' that I would like to sell. They are currently set up to a commercial repeater on channel #1, and talk-around on channel #2. I would like to sell the whole package for $200 plus COD shipping (UPS). The package includes the following: -2 radios with batteries and antennas -rapid rate Motorola charger **The radios have belt clips on the back of them...no need for expensive leather cases. If interested, please feel free to contact me at the following address: pmccoy@netins.net From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: td_eecs@ix.netcom.com (Tom Daggett ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ham Logginf Software Date: 30 Aug 1995 02:43:19 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 12 Message-ID: <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mvo-ca2-05.ix.netcom.com Does anyone know a GOOD loggin program for ham radio. I know there are some out there, but I'm having bad luck getting one. I recently bought a CD-ROM that had no less than 15 logging programs -- none of them worked! I'm not too anxious to part with green money again until I know what I'm getting in advance! Does anyone have one that they are really in love with? If so, why the love affair! Thanks, Tom From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:23 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham Logginf Software Date: 30 Aug 1995 07:41:22 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4214n2$kcc@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf12-09.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: td_eecs@ix.netcom.com As a follow-up to my endorsement of Hyperlog, the BBS number is (404) 844-9023. 73, Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: geo@nando.net (George McCrary) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham Logginf Software Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 16:22:27 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 13 Message-ID: <42239c$b1p@parsifal.nando.net> References: <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <4214n2$kcc@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail618.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 "James A. Storm" wrote: >As a follow-up to my endorsement of Hyperlog, the BBS number is (404) >844-9023. > 73, Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA I wouldn't register Hyperlog anytime soon. Apparently Hyperlog Pro will be out soon and I don't know that registered users of Hyperlog will get any break on the new version. 73 DE KQ4QM From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (J.Fitter BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham Logging Software --- try HYPERLOG Date: 30 Aug 1995 06:15:44 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Asia, Semiconductor Finance Lines: 41 Message-ID: <420vmg$fbd@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, td_eecs@ix.netcom.com says... > >Does anyone know a GOOD loggin program for ham radio. I know there are >some out there, but I'm having bad luck getting one. I recently bought >a CD-ROM that had no less than 15 logging programs -- none of them >worked! I'm not too anxious to part with green money again until I >know what I'm getting in advance! > >Does anyone have one that they are really in love with? If so, why the >love affair! > >Thanks, > >Tom Hi Tom, I too have tried several computer logging programs. I assume you are interested in the casual day-to-day logging, not contest logging. For casual daily QSO's, I've found HYPERLOG (TM) to be a superb logging program. I believe version 2.24 was a "testware" program that allowed free testing for a period of time. If you like it, it can be purchased for 49.95 or something there abouts. Features I enjoy: shows prior QSO's with a station that you've worked before, date, time, band, etc. Shows QSO's with that country before. Automatically tally's DXCC and WAS by band, by mode. Has default settings for power-up (I enjoy 17 mtr CW, so it automatically comes up in that mode. Setup option allows me to store long/lat data of my qth and shows the lp and sp and distance to the country being worked. Print function is decent. Does QSL labels. Though it's not totally free, it is worth 50-bucks (their advertisement says "less than a hundred foot roll of RG-8 coax). Anyway, some 4000 QSO's later, I still am using the HYPERLOG software. No, I have no affiliation with Hyperlog in any way. A friend in JA introduced me to the software after trying something called DXB (did not like it). Just a pleased customer. - 73 from Joe Fitter BV2/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:26 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham Logging Software --- try HYPERLOG Date: 30 Aug 1995 07:23:37 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4213lp$k2t@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <420j87$f4k@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <420vmg$fbd@tilde.csc.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf18-06.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com I second the endorsement of Hyperlog. A very nice program and some nice people behind it. 73, Jim WB6LWS in Pacifica, CA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:27 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!news From: ussn@pacifier.com (Bob Gheri) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ham Store Total Stock Sellout Date: 28 Aug 1995 16:43:17 GMT Organization: Pacifier Internet Server (360) 693-0325 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41srn5$45s@news.pacifier.com> Reply-To: ussn@pacifier.com NNTP-Posting-Host: slip12.pdxts1.pacifier.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 HAM STORE TOTAL STOCK SELLOUT For a listing of the stock send a large SASE (WITH STAMP) to : Ham Radio Heaven 234 SE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97214 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:28 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!slay From: slay@netcom.com (Sandy Lynch) Subject: Re: Ham Store Total Stock Sellout Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <41srn5$45s@news.pacifier.com> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 17:56:20 GMT Lines: 22 Sender: slay@netcom23.netcom.com Bob Gheri (ussn@pacifier.com) wrote: : HAM STORE TOTAL STOCK SELLOUT : For a listing of the stock send a large SASE (WITH STAMP) to : : Ham Radio Heaven : 234 SE Grand Ave. : Portland, OR 97214 Me thinks this outfit is also known as Portland Radio ..... IF it is ... I don't think they really have much "ham gear" left there ....they DO have lots of ham publications, electronic components, etc.... BUT last time I was in there (a couple of weeks ago) I don't really recall seeing any newer ham gear ... 'cept maybe a few HTs. I've never seen/heard the name "Ham Radio Heaven" though ...... perhaps I'm mistaken (but not likely). Anyway, I don't mean to discourage anyone from sending in an SASE .... just putting in my 2 cents. 73 Sandy WA6BXH Portland, OR From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!globe.indirect.com!netbox.hayden.edu!acameron From: acameron@PROBLEM_WITH_INEWS_DOMAIN_FILE (Allan Cameron) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath HW8 Date: 30 Aug 1995 02:32:11 GMT Organization: Carl Hayden High School of Phoenix, Az Lines: 11 Message-ID: <420ijc$rjn@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: netbox.hayden.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have a Heath kit HW8 that needs the VFO variable capacitor replaced. Does anyone know the specs on this capacitor? Heath no longer stocks them. I can probaly find one some place if I know what to ask for. Thanks, Allan Cameron Carl Hayden High School N7UJJ Computer Science Department acameron@hayden.edu 3333 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix, 85009 (602) 271-2417 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!tymix.Tymnet.COM!sagehen!drawson From: drawson@sagehen.Tymnet.COM (Dick Rawson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heathkit HO-10 Monitor Scope question. Date: 29 Aug 1995 20:16:48 GMT Organization: MCI Data Services Engineering, San Jose Lines: 17 Message-ID: <41vsjg$39n@tymix.Tymnet.COM> References: <8AFB2EA.012D0018EC.uuout@sailboard.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sagehen.tymnet.com Jeff Sumberg asked about the display on a Heathkit HO-10 scope: > When the scope is in operation, the trace appears as a broken line > rather than a solid line from edge to edge. I don't understand why you suspect trouble in the vertical deflection system, since you described amplitude modulation, not vertical deflection, of the spot. I would first guess that you have hum on the CRT's control grid, or earlier in the amplification chain. And the first place I'd look for that hum is in the power supply: the electrolytic filter capacitor may have become defective in its old age. Dick Rawson drawson@acm.org n6cmj From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:31 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: py3dzz@lec-bbs.pu3akm.ampr.ORG Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help for extend TX/RX for Alan CT180 Date: 29 Aug 95 07:44:13 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 15 Message-ID: <53170@LEC-bbs.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hello to all! Y need de modifications for Alan CT180 2m transceiver for extend TX/RX frequencies. Tanks in Advnced please sen a mail : PY3DZZ@LEC-BBS.PSICO.UFRGS.BR 73/S Claudio 73. Claudio Mailbox : PY3DZZ @ PY3DZZ.RS.BRA.SA AMPRNet : py3dzz@py3dzz.ampr.org From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jgardner From: jgardner@netcom.com (Jerry Gardner) Subject: Re: HELP ME PLEASE Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <41nk05$gvo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <1995Aug27.111205.18821@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:04:39 GMT Lines: 8 Sender: jgardner@netcom11.netcom.com Gary Coffman (gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us) wrote: : You didn't think broadcasting was allowed on *amateur* radio did you? Unless you're the ARRL or K1MAN... -- Jerry Gardner | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest jgardner@netcom.com | Send subscription requests to jgardner@netcom.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:33 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!news.bu.edu!news3.near.net!bigboote.WPI.EDU!bigwpi.WPI.EDU!hi From: Jeff Ross Feigin Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Help on TV tuner/frame grabber card! Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:08:17 -0400 Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lines: 5 Message-ID: References: <12049.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: bigwpi.wpi.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <12049.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> sounds like the reveal tv200-- dont have the software for it anymore since i sold my pc and got a mac, but it is available from damark for about $150. jeff From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntpgate.primenet.com!nntpdist.primenet.com!russ From: russ@primenet.com (Russell Gore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help with no-code survey.. Date: 29 Aug 1995 02:16:53 GMT Organization: Primenet (602)395-1010 Lines: 22 Message-ID: <41ttal$cdq@nnrp3.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr5.primenet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Thanks for reading this, my name is Russell Gore and I am a student at DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix. Part of my technical writing class is a survey, please complete the following survey and mail it back to me at RUSS@PRIMENET.COM thanks.. What class of license do you hold? Do you support the idea of no-code on HF? Why? ****************************************************** Please send answer for the two questions to RUSS@PRIMENET.COM -- ***************************************************************************** Russell Gore WL7AG || Internet: russ@primenet.com 8902 N 19th Ave apt2031 || Packet: WL7AG@K7BUC.AZ.USA.NA Phoenix, AZ 85021 || Compuserve: 72377,2075 ***************************************************************************** Student at DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix, Arizona From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:35 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: Help with no-code survey.. Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <41ttal$cdq@nnrp3.primenet.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:39:31 GMT Lines: 9 Sender: jlowman@netcom.netcom.com Russell Gore (russ@primenet.com) wrote: : What class of license do you hold? Advanced : Do you support the idea of no-code on HF? Why? No. For years, a codeless class of license was proposed; we now have it. There is a place for no-coders already. If they want HF privileges, let them earn them. Jim From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:37 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!mkeitz From: mkeitz@bev.net (Mike Keitz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HT too HOT to handle? Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 16:28:08 GMT Organization: TSE Systems Lines: 130 Message-ID: <4223do$cbm@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <4218j3$geb@bigboote.WPI.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: mkeitz.beve.blacksburg.va.us X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4218j3$geb@bigboote.WPI.EDU>, gkd@wpi.WPI.EDU (Gregory K Doerschler) wrote: > >This article summarizes some observations I made concerning the heat >generated by my Alinco DJ-580 dual band HT when powering if from an >external 13.8 VDC supply. These may be of interest to those who find >their HTs getting excessively hot when running them from external >supplies. I don't know the extent to which my findings are applicable to >other brands and models. > >The Alinco DJ-580 has a power jack on the side of the radio designed to >accept 13.8 VDC directly. I'd often use an external 13.8 VDC supply when >using the HT at a fixed location, but found that the radio quickly gets >too hot to handle when doing any serious transmitting. The conventional >wisdom is that this occurs because the radio is putting out 5 watts when >being powered by 13.8 VDC, as opposed to approx. 2.25 watts when using the >standard 7.2 volt battery pack. However, even when transmitting at the >medium power setting (which is 1.2 watts regardless of supply voltage), >the radio was getting objectionably hot when using the 13.8 VDC supply; >but not when running it off the 7.2 VDC battery pack. Analyzing supply >voltage, power output, and DC current drain measurements revealed the >following (for 2 meters): > > - Low power transmit was 0.25 watts, regardless of supply voltage. > > - Medium power transmit was 1.2 watts, regardless of supply voltage. > > - High power transmit was dependent upon supply voltage. It showed > a rather linear rise from 2.25 watts @ 7.2 volts to 5 watts @ 10.4 > volts. Increasing the supply voltage beyond about 10.4 volts did > not result in any further increase in RF output. This is because the radio has a feedback circuit which measures the power output (actually it often measures the RF voltage output), and adjusts the RF drive to the power amplifier module to achieve the set amount. On the high power setting, the feedback loop cannot achieve this unless, obviously there is enough DC voltage to allow the amplifier to reach 5W output. The exact point where the feedback circuit starts to reduce the power depends on many factors, in this case it was 10.4 V. Probably most HT's are designed to fall close to this number, as the '5 W' NiCd pack supplies only 12.0V, not 13.8 or more that can come from a vehicle's electrical system. > - DC CURRENT DRAIN AT EACH POWER SETTING WAS LARGELY INDEPENDENT > OF SUPPLY VOLTAGE. On low power transmit, the current drain was > 0.5 A regardless of supply voltage. On medium power transmit, > the current drain was 0.8 A regardless of supply voltage. On > high power transmit, the current drain increased from 1.1 A > @ 7.2 VDC (2.25 W RF output) to 1.6 A @ 10.4 VDC (5 W RF output). > BOTH THE RF OUTPUT AND CURRENT DRAIN REMAINED CONSTANT AS THE > SUPPLY VOLTAGE WAS INCREASED FROM 10.4 VDC TO 13.8 VDC. > My tests with the power amplifier from a Motorola Mocom radio tended to show that the amount of heat produced is controled primarily by the supply voltage and not the power output. In other words, reducing the RF output by reducing the RF input to the amplifier caused the DC input current to drop, but the "excess" DC input power (DC power - RF power) remained almost constant. This is somewhat confirmed by your numbers above: Medium power: (0.8A * 10.4V - 1.1W) = 7.22 W excess High power: (1.6A * 10.4V - 5W) = 11.6 W excess At 10.4 V, the RF output can be increased by a factor of 455% while the heat produced is increased by only 160%. The disparity would be even less say in going from 2.5W to 5W. The efficient way to reduce power output is to reduce supply voltage, not RF power input (what the feedback circuit does). So an external voltage-dropping device is a very good idea. >The implications of this final observation should be obvious. At 10.4 >VDC, the radio is consuming 16.6 watts of input power to produce 5 watts >RF output. At 13.8 VDC, the radio is consuming 22.1 watts input power to >produce the same 5 watts RF output. This means that an extra 5.5 watts of >power is being used when the supply voltage is increased from 10.4 VDC to >13.8 VDC. Since RF output power remains constant, that extra power is >being dissipated primarily as heat. That is the only place the extra power could go. The problem is that the feedback circuit is reducing the drive and making the power amplifier less efficient. Running 'open loop', you could possibly get 7W or more RF out, at about the same amount of heat. The limiter is set to 5W as this is generally considered a safe amount to radiate near a person's head for short times. >I'd be interested in finding out whether other HTs have >voltage/current/RF-output relationships similar to the DJ-580. If so, hams >having trouble with excessively hot HTs when powered from external DC >supplies might be able to alleviate the problem by determining the voltage >at which high RF power output begins to drop off, and using that voltage >level to supply the radio (rather than the full 13.8 volts). I installed >4 or 5 rectifier diodes in series with my (+) DC power lead as a quick and >dirty method of reducing the voltage supplied to the radio. Each >rectifier diode should have a voltage drop somewhere between 0.6 and 0.9 >volts, depending on the device and current drain. If you do this, I'd >suggest using diodes with a rating of at least 3 amps. If you need to buy >some, go with the 6 amp variety. They will get VERY hot in actual use, >and you'll have an extra degree of robustness with these. Just make sure >you put them in a place where the heat won't cause problems. Almost any transmitter with a class-C power amplifier is going to exhibit these characteristics, and could benefit from reducing the input voltage. Even if you use only low or medium power, internal heating will still be reduced. For voltage dropping circuits, I might suggest the old 'active capacitor' consisting of a power transistor hooked up as a voltage follower, with a voltage divider connected to the base. By connecting capacitors from the base to ground to filter the voltage there, a large amount of ripple filtering can be achieved, which may help if you are having trouble with 'alternator whine'. The effective value of the base capacitor is roughly multiplied by the current gain of the transistor. The transistor will need some heat sink (in this example (13.8-10.4)*1.6 = 5.4 Watts). It could be kept cool by attaching it to a metal box. It is easier to remove heat from a transistor than from diodes. This circuit won't regulate the voltage very much, but you don't need to, just reduce it so the radio operates more efficiently. Another method would be a simple series resistor (about 2 ohms in this case) with a big capacitor on the radio side. Since the resistor is sized for high power, it doesn't have much benefit on medium or low other than the RC filtering effect. If you are using a Astron or similar supply at home for the HT and nothing else that requires the full 13.8V, there is often an adjustment inside that can be used to reduce the voltage to 10 or 11V. -Mike KD4QDM From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:38 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!gatech!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!news.coop.net!news.frontier.net!news From: Mark Latham Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202 $60.00!! ---SOLD!!! Date: 28 Aug 1995 21:58:45 GMT Organization: CellularOne Lines: 3 Message-ID: <41te6l$tmo@molas.frontier.net> References: <41qvct$e3h@molas.frontier.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dro-1-3.frontier.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) the radio has been sold. please do not contact shawn. thanks for all who have called. mark From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:39 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Howard E. Mullins <75444.1127@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: I want to buy tubes Date: 29 Aug 1995 02:46:30 GMT Organization: International Parts Depot Lines: 11 Message-ID: <41tv26$3lj$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> I will buy all types of Vacuum Tubes in all quantities from 1 to 12,000 pcs. per part number. Larger quantities in some cases. Tubes must be New even though they are more than likely old stock. I also buy some used tubes. Please email to 75444,1127 or fax your list to 209-266-1254. Thank you Howard Mullins -- Howard Mullins IPD From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:40 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!news.uky.edu!news From: tfugate@pop.uky.edu (Terry Fugate) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-32E resets VHF memories...why ? Date: 28 Aug 1995 22:36:49 GMT Organization: IT Lines: 34 Message-ID: <41tge1$34h@service1.uky.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.163.13.56 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 In article , tuomi@kyy.cc.lut.fi (Pasi Tuomi) says: > >I have a problem: > >When my ic-32e has been a few hours without its battery or >dc-power, a memory channels which have VHF frequencies are resetted, >but channels that hold UHF freqs are ok and are not resetted ???? > >Does anyone know why ? > >Is there two backup batteries, one for each band ? (I guess, no.) > >I do not have scema just now so I can't hunt that error myself. > >Any ideas ???? > > de Pasi My IC-28A and R2000(Kenwood SW) both had the same symptons as you describe. The internal Lithuim back up 3v batery (Br2026???) went south. You can likeky get these bateries at Radio Shack. My R2000 wnet thru Litiums cells about every 6mths. I used one of those large "C" backup cells(about 1F at 5v) in both the IC-28A and the R2000. I forget what value of resitor I used to charge the "C". My IC-28A will go at least 2Mths without lossing its mem. ............................................................................. Terry Fugate UKTV University of Kentucky "The opinions expressed herein are mine, and soley mine. They do not represent the official view of the University of Kentucky, the State of Kentucky, or any agency of any government or agency. If you do not like my opinion, just get on with your life. I will not change your mind and you damn sure can not change mine." From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:41 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cherokee!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!sunic!sunic.sunet.se!seunet!mn3.swip.net!cindy!cindy.ct.se!p19.stacken!christopher.svenstedt From: christopher.svenstedt@p19.stacken.ct.se (Christopher Svenstedt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-706 Message-ID: Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 01:01:00 +0200 Sender: news@ct.se Reply-To: christopher.svenstedt@p19.stacken.ct.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: FMail/386 1.02 X-Mailer: uugate 0.40 (SunOS 4.1.3) (Fidonet Gateway) X-Info: UUCP Dialup connection Organization: PointLess Lines: 7 Hello All. Any good? Christopher From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:42 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alfa02.medio.net!guysmiley.blarg.com!eskimo!news From: eengel@eskimo.com (Ed Engel) Subject: Re: IC-706 Any Feedback? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: news@eskimo.com (News User Id) Organization: Eskimo North (206) For-Ever X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 References: <41rllp$lf6@cello.gina.calstate.edu> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 01:48:07 GMT Lines: 42 dhinch@cello.gina.calstate.edu (David L. Hinch) wrote: >I just saw the ad in the new QST for the IC-706. Has anyone seen one and >had any experience with it? Looks pretty interesting. Any info on >the pricing? Thanks in advance. >73 Dave KE6MYC >-- Got this off CIS tonight. It was posted by someone from Icom support: **** ICOM America, Inc has annonced to dealers on August 25, 1995 **** We expect to start shipping the IC-706 to the dealers on September 27 - 29, 1995. The following is a listing of retail pricing for the IC-706 and some accessories. IC-706 Transceiver $ 1560.00 CR-502 High Stablity Crystal $ 76.00 MB-62 Mounting Bracket Main Unit $ 20.00 MB-63 Mounting Bracket Ctrl Panel $ 14.00 OPC-581 3.5 M Seperation cable $ 48.00 OPC-589 8 pin to RJ-45 adaptor $ 28.00 OPC-598 7M AT-180 Extension cable $ 58.00 OPC-599 7 & 8 pin to 13 pin cable $ 48.00 UT-102 Voice Synthesizer $ 59.00 This is all I have pricing for at this time. I will update this list as I receive the information. 73' Gary Fiber KF7XV Icom America, Inc. Ed Engel N7UQZ eengel@eskimo.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:44 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!hpqmoea!dstock From: dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com (David Stockton) Subject: Re: Icom 775DSP or Yeasu FT-1000D? Sender: news@hpqmoea.sqf.hp.com (SQF News Admin) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 16:30:26 GMT References: <1995Aug24.151952.5434@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpqmocc.sqf.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard LTD, South Queensferry, Scotland X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.8] Lines: 61 Gary Coffman (gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us) wrote: : Commercial flash converters that can handle HF are rarely over 8 bit : resolution, and that's not nearly enough. A bit of clever scaling : should let you parallel two of these to get 16 bits. But these converters : are still in the $100 range, I think that may be the wrong approach. Well, the only practical way of using a pair together gives you 9 bits not 16, I'm afraid, unless you go for something pretty involved A pair could be used in a "Residue converter" scheme where a first pass converter gets the top bits, feeds them to a >16 bit accurate fast DAC, an analogue subtraction removes the DAC output from thesignal which is then amplified and converted in the second stage to get the lower bits... I'm currently involved with digitising video signals (a much easier task than amateur HF!) and I've got plenty of 10 bit 20 Megasample/sec Analog Devices converters kicking around, and plelty of olf pensioned off 8 bit 20 Megasample/sec flash converters too. Some of the professional audio 1-bit oversampling devices are beginning to get interesting. AD1879 44.1 kilosample 18 bit jobs could just handle enough bandwidth for a very low IF, but 18 bits is their structural width, and their actual resolution close to the top end of their nyquist bandwidth is getting a bit degraded. I have a few samples left over from an earlier project, so I might have a go with them sometime. Converter developers have made a push for more bits in the low speed devices, and have been pushing the speed of 8 and 10 bit devices, but they've not been so active in the speed/resolution area I'm looking for because their activities relate to proven market demand. I'm not sure there's much demand for much greater resolution in audio converters considering the 16 bit design of the CD.. it's nice to have some extra margin for overload etc and to allow digital gain control and mixing, but, I think, they've got enough to satisfy the majority. : A 1 bit flash converter working at HF is rather trivial, even in discretes. : It seems to me that using a heavily oversampled 1 bit converter and : decimation of the resulting bit stream should give us what we want without : needing to wait for the chip makers to give us an integrated solution. True, though I wouldn't do he decimation with discretes, although some audiophile must be beavering away on a thermionic decimator, somewhere.. Using good quality integrators rather than IC process optimised switched capacitor jobs might be good for the noise floot, too. : Remember, we only have to sample at a multiple of the receiving *bandwidth*, : and not at a mulitiple of the actual IF frequency because such sampling : aliases down to baseband. Opinions? There are a few snags to using ADC aliases directly, still you can always come down to a nice low IF... Cheers David From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:44 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!wave.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!news.hol.gr!prometheus.hol.gr!gbg From: gbg@hol.gr (Alexiou Dimitrios) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM IC-W2 manual Date: 29 Aug 1995 00:36:49 GMT Organization: Hellas On-Line SA, GREECE. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <41tnf1$9dc@newsflash.hol.gr> NNTP-Posting-Host: gbg@prometheus.hol.gr X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm trying to find the manual of ICOM dual band transceiver IC-W2, is there someone who has it and can photocopy and mail it to me ?? I would be more than grateful.. Thanks in advance, 73's from sunny Athens, GR p.s. My mailing address is : P.O.Box 3489, 102 10 Athens, GREECE. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:45 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "James A. Storm" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM On-Line?? Date: 30 Aug 1995 07:17:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 4 Message-ID: <42139f$jum@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf18-06.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) To: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us Icom can be contacted at: 75540.525@compuserve.com 73, WB6LWS Jim in Pacifica, CA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:46 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ptracy@aol.com (PTracy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: KENWOOD RELIABILITY Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:04:58 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 33 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4202ua$6ap@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <41oc2c$c12@iii2.iii.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <41oc2c$c12@iii2.iii.net>, sefranek@iii2.iii.net (Thomas C Sefranek) writes: >Well Ed, > Out of 5 rigs (TS-440's) we bought, all five failed with the VCO >glue. I fixed my own, the rest sent them in for repair. One has been >repaired in other ways, Man, does that sound familiar. Besides myself, I know 3 other guys who bought kenwood ts440s's (late models), and EVERY friggen one of crapped out the same way. I fixed mine once, and then had kenwood fix it. Sam damn thing. One would think that all radio manufactures would know how to make a pll by now. Guess not. > >On the other hand, NOTHING I've ever owned didn't at one time or another >need fixin. Ask me about the ICOM W2A... True enough. I just wish my jap radio equipment was HALF as reliable as my wife's Kenmore washing machine. After the adventures with my '440, I have decided to make that my first, and last Kenwood. The next biggest piece of crap I own is an Icom 04/at. Yet even more PLL problems. I can promise this, the next hf radio I buy will in all likelyhood be a TEN-TEC. BTW, Our little group of ham guys gets together almost every Saturday night, and we have a long-standing joke that refers to the one of the guys "DEAD RADIO COUCH" down in his basement /radio room. Pretty funny stuff. That sucker was loaded about 2.5' high last year with a wide variety of broken Kenwoods and Icoms. Ahhh, guess you had to be there. Pat, KE1C From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:47 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!gatech!news.uoregon.edu!cs.uoregon.edu!mars.efn.org!efn.org!tim_w From: Tim Wakeling KC7LMI Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood Repair Shop? Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 18:49:30 -0700 Organization: Oregon Public Networking Lines: 14 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: efn.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I have a Kenwood TH 215A 2 meter radio and need to get it repaired. Does anyone out there know of a good repair shop I can send this radio? %****************************% * Tim Wakeling [KC7LMI] * * ------------------- * * tim_w@efn.org * %****************************% From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:48 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Kenwood uses false advertising? Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Reply-To: wk1v@hamradio.com Organization: Ham Radio Outlet-NH X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <41jmrt$fag@news.halcyon.com> <41v7qj$bvm$1@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 00:36:45 GMT Lines: 38 Lord GAD <73110.250@CompuServe.COM> sed: :>>>These is no law that requires you to hold an Amateur license for :>>> purchasing an Amateur radio transceiver. :>AHA! I think there should be. If you must be lisensed to xmit, why :>not be lisensed to buy? I realize that my own situation would :>change as my fiance bought me my first rig, but hey, compromise is :>key. Your eminence, Lord GAD: [Here we go again with this thread] ;-D Have you thought about the ramifications that would exist if what you stated came to be? Nearly every ham who holds a Novice thru Advanced class ticket would not be able to purchase an HF rig that covered the entire amateur HF spectrum. Since they are not licensed to transmit in the next higher class' of license subband they [according to your statement] should not be able to purchase such a rig. And a Novice operator would not be able to buy a two meter radio. Think about it. It's not up to us [as hams] to determine who can and cannot own or purchase a radio. After purchase it is between the buyer and the FCC if the radio gets used. Unless of course you are appointing yourself an operation police person. Then YOU can run around and check to make sure that stores are selling xmitting equip only to licensed individuals. Otay? -------------------------------------------------------------- |Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one...Not | |Lowell, Massachusetts | even for myself! | |USAF (Ret)ained | #include "std_disclaimer.h" | |ex: KA5MWD/N1CLS/KB1LW/HL9ZF | Intentionally Left Blank | -------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:49 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!ehdup-b-11.rmt.net.pitt.edu!rrc2 From: rrc2@engrng.pitt.edu (Richard R. Colwell (WA3QKX)) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: LOOKING FOR KENWOOD TM-701 RADIO Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:21:09 LOCAL Organization: Univesity of Pittsburgh Lines: 9 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ehdup-b-11.rmt.net.pitt.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Look to buy a Keenwood TM-701 Dual band radio Anyone have one for sale?? Rich WA3QKX (412)624-9820 WK From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:50 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!cs.umd.edu!news.coop.net!news.frontier.net!news From: Mark Latham Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola Micro TAC Elite Cellular Phone - Not For Sale!!! Date: 30 Aug 1995 03:14:48 GMT Organization: CellularOne Lines: 2 Message-ID: <420l38$itq@molas.frontier.net> References: <420kn3$itq@molas.frontier.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dro-1-3.frontier.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) sorry....I posted this to the wrong newsgroup. Many apologies..markl From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!homer.alpha.net!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!lucky.innet.com!innet.com!SmoothWalker From: SmoothWalker@innet.com (Pete Bowler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola Syntor Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 08:11:03 Organization: innet Lines: 4 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 198.83.140.62 Summary: I am looking for a forum for sale of used commercial Radios Keywords: Motorola Syntor Radio for sale X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I am interested in locating a newsgroup dealing in the selling/trading of used commercial radios such as the Motorola Syntor. Any assistance in this would be greatly appreciated as I am very new to www, and still working at locating various newsgroups. You can contact me at smoothwk@innet.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:52 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!CS.Arizona.EDU!ruby.ucc.nau.edu!nauvax.ucc.nau.edu!cvm From: cvm@nauvax.ucc.nau.edu (Chris Michels) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motrac UHF good for anything? Date: 30 AUG 95 00:24:44 GMT Organization: Northern Arizona University Lines: 4 Message-ID: <30AUG95.00244472@nauvax.ucc.nau.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: nauvax.ucc.nau.edu I have a Motorola UHF Motrac radio model number U64LHT-1090A with control head. It is currently on a public service frequency. Is this radio good for anything? I have seen instructions for converting a Micor into a repeater. Could the Motrac be converted into a repeater? From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:53 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!usenet From: perryrt@clark.net (Richard Todd Perry) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Moving in a U-Haul - Hook up my 2m help? Date: 30 Aug 1995 15:54:07 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4221iv$gjo@clarknet.clark.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: perryrt.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 OK.. I'm (finally) moving out of the Washington DC area and out to Kansas. My wife and I were planning to use our 2m rigs to communicate (simplex, mostly) on the road. I've got a 5w HT that I'm going to rig to a mag-mount 2m antenna and a Yaesu 2400 (and another mag mount) that's in my house right now. I was planning to give the HT to my wife (who will be driving our car). I'm going to be driving the U-Haul truck we rented. Short of running it to the battery, the only way I can think of powering this thing is via the cigarette lighter. My question is: Will it blow up on me? The 2400 puts out 12A at high power, but since my wife will only have 5w at her disposal, I'll probably only be using low (3A) or medium (9A) power.Think this will work, guys? Thanks in advance! -- Regards, R. T. Perry KF4BAL GMOO - The world is divided into two groups of people: Those that own HP's and those that yell "HEY! Where's the equals sign?" From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!bone.think.com!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!news.mitre.org!m14494-mac.mitre.org!user From: mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Moving in a U-Haul - Hook up my 2m help? Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 12:37:56 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: <4221iv$gjo@clarknet.clark.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org Richard Todd Perry wrote: > OK.. I'm (finally) moving out of the Washington DC area Congrats! Wish I could escape... > the only way I can think of powering [a 2 meter rig] is via the cigarette > lighter. My question is: Will it blow up on me? No. I do this all the time; it will work fine for your purpose. The only potential problem is some alternator whine, which shouldn't be a big deal, as this is only a temporary arrangement. Good luck in The Heartland. Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:54 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news1.halcyon.com!chinook!sandberg From: sandberg@chinook.halcyon.com (Cris Sandberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need KDK info Date: 30 Aug 1995 21:27:55 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus, Inc. - Professional Internet Services Lines: 8 Message-ID: <422l4r$iog@news1.halcyon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: chinook.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have recieved a request from an operator in Mexico for information and a parts source for parts for his KDK FM transciever, model no. FM-2015R. Any help or pointing in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. tnx, Cris AB7FM sandberg@halcyon.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: toadman389@aol.com (Toadman389) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New Hams & Rigs Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:06:27 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <420313$6bi@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: toadman389@aol.com (Toadman389) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My father (KA3AEN) and I (N3VZM) just recently passed our TEch Plus & Tech no-code licences recently and are soon attending a hamfest north of Pittsburgh. We think we would like to have a pair of 2m handhelds, as well as a rig at home that we can expand with (I'm planning on upgrading as soon as I learn code). Please lend us some experience so we know what to look for in both. Thanks a million. 73, Todd Ellis From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:56 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pureplatnm@aol.com (PurePlatnm) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: NEW PRO AUDIO/BROADCAST EQUIPMENT WWW WEBSITE Date: 31 Aug 1995 04:06:56 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 21 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <423qj0$dkr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: pureplatnm@aol.com (PurePlatnm) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com NEW PRO AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT WEBSITE >>>>>> http://world.std.com/~eca <<<<<<< Check out the new WWW homepage site for East Coast Audio Exchange. It's new and under development, but these guys have everything you could want, and will sell your stuff too; works best with GUI browsers. Has automatic listing functions. The site for all future AudioPro!/PurePlatnm equipment lists and updates. Subscribers to the AudioPro! list without WWW access may continue to recieve an E-MAIL copy of the list by E-mailing eca@world.std.com and putting the words "subscribe AudioPro!" in the body of the message. Thanks, Douglas From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:57 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Opinion on Periphex batte From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4069.7583.0NFBAF9E@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 11:37:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 16 Subject: Opinion on Periphex batteries >>Anyone else out there had a good or bad experience with Periphex >>batteries. I have had excellent results from all my Periphex batteries. Write up your experience - cooly, calmly, and accurately - and fax/send it to Periphex. I bet you'll be handled appropriately. Clint Bradford ... ATTENTION to Details BBS - 909-681-6221 - REACT/GMRS/AMATEUR RADIO --- * TLX v4.00 * þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: 30 Aug 1995 21:09:54 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 41 Message-ID: <422k32$8hi@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <41qpia$6al@over.mhv.net> <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> <4225s7$r5q@eugene.convex.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cin3-24.ix.netcom.com In <4225s7$r5q@eugene.convex.com> horak@convex.com (David Horak) writes: > >In <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) writes: > >>In <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> piperbill@aol.com (PiperBill) >>writes: >>>Prior to that, I used Periphex replacement batteries for my old Toshiba >>>T1000 laptop with great results. >>> >>>Bill Tubbs, WK6A > >>I had my one and only Periphex battery that I bought for a Yaesu HT. >>Battery did not last more than 8 months. Nedless to say, it was the >>last Periphex battery that I bought. > >>Duffy - WB8NUT > >Alas, the guy who bashes all Radio Shack equipment also has bad luck >with Periphex. Well, my Periphex BP8 has worked with my HTX-202 for >a year now and I don't have ANY complaints about the battery OR the >radio. > >David Gosh David, what a personal attack. Hey I don't bash all the RS stuff, just the junk. Their resistors are great. Never yet had one fail. On a serious note, since you think I am so negative on everybody, the ham manufacturers that I think are great and produce quality products: Ten-Tec, Index Labs, Yaesu, Icom, Astron, and Timewave. O.K. but not great are Kenwood and MFJ. All my opnions and related to experience. I won't comment on the RS stuff. They are off the chart in a negative direction. Regards, Duffy From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:07:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: 30 Aug 1995 13:15:55 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 25 Message-ID: <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <41qpia$6al@over.mhv.net> <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cin1-14.ix.netcom.com In <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> piperbill@aol.com (PiperBill) writes: > >>Anyone else out there had a good or bad experience with Periphex >>batteries. > >I have (presently) 2 large Periphex batteries for my two ICOM HTs and they >have work flawlessly for at least 3 and 2 years respectively. The oldest >was on an almost twice a day charge cycle when I was using is heavily. > >Prior to that, I used Periphex replacement batteries for my old Toshiba >T1000 laptop with great results. > >Bill Tubbs, WK6A I had my one and only Periphex battery that I bought for a Yaesu HT. Battery did not last more than 8 months. Nedless to say, it was the last Periphex battery that I bought. Regards, Duffy - WB8NUT From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!convex!not-for-mail From: horak@convex.com (David Horak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: 30 Aug 1995 12:07:19 -0500 Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, TX USA Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4225s7$r5q@eugene.convex.com> References: <41qpia$6al@over.mhv.net> <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: eugene.convex.com In <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) writes: >In <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> piperbill@aol.com (PiperBill) >writes: >>Prior to that, I used Periphex replacement batteries for my old Toshiba >>T1000 laptop with great results. >> >>Bill Tubbs, WK6A >I had my one and only Periphex battery that I bought for a Yaesu HT. >Battery did not last more than 8 months. Nedless to say, it was the >last Periphex battery that I bought. >Duffy - WB8NUT Alas, the guy who bashes all Radio Shack equipment also has bad luck with Periphex. Well, my Periphex BP8 has worked with my HTX-202 for a year now and I don't have ANY complaints about the battery OR the radio. David From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dgsys.com!max_39.ptialaska.net!user From: kl7wf@ptialaska.net (Steven D. Hildebrand) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 08:55:36 -0800 Organization: Digital Gateway Systems Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <41qpia$6al@over.mhv.net> <41sro1$24d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: max_39.ptialaska.net I have two for my IC2GAT, a BP-8S that has died after two years, and a BP-7S that is still working great at four years of regular use. Go figure. -- kl7wf@ptialaska.net From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Out of band RX on FT-51R Date: 31 Aug 1995 18:19:59 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 12 Message-ID: <424ugf$gji@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx04-08.teleport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 A few days ago I posted a way to extend the RX on the FT-51R. I didn't try it until yesterday and I couldn't seem to get it to work. I know there are a few people out there that got it to work, do you think you can help me? I changed the line to 1 after I loaded in a template, then downloaded the same file to the radio, but it still doesn't seem to want to accept out of band RX freqs. Any help will be appreciated. Max N7NWG From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!jbw.csbsdal.org!user From: wright@onramp.net (jeff wright) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Out of band RX on FT-51R Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 14:14:43 -0500 Organization: csbs Lines: 33 Message-ID: References: <424ugf$gji@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jbw.csbsdal.org X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.0+ I was curious, so I called both Yaesu tech support and RT Systems (the makers of the programming software). Yaesu said it wasn't a "recommended mod", but that the software freq change using the programmer shouldn't hurt the radio. When I called RT Systems, the gentleman I spoke with said the radio was only capable of receiving from 100-180 and 375-525 MHZ. Anything out of those freqs would not be heard at all... Reply direct if you have any luck with this, I am still testing it out myself. Regards, jeff wright kc5nez In article <424ugf$gji@maureen.teleport.com>, tigger@jcomm.uoregon.edu (Max Sabo) wrote: > A few days ago I posted a way to extend the RX on the FT-51R. I didn't > try it until yesterday and I couldn't seem to get it to work. I know > there are a few people out there that got it to work, do you think you can > help me? I changed the line to 1 after I loaded in a template, then > downloaded the same file to the radio, but it still doesn't seem to want > to accept out of band RX freqs. > > Any help will be appreciated. > > Max > N7NWG From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:04 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!jlowman From: jlowman@netcom.com (Jim Lowman) Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2m HT - Is it a good by for the price? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <41jaih$n9c@ns1.usa1.com> Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 16:03:59 GMT Lines: 42 Sender: jlowman@netcom8.netcom.com hdc@netmetro.com (hdc@netmetro.com) wrote: : I would appreciate your comments on the Radio Shack 2m Handheld : transceiver. : I'm a rank beginner with my new tech licence, looking for my : first rig. Had mine since April, and it has worked without failure. Well, that's not even six months, so it should work fine. It is true FM, unlike many on the market today. The only negatives I can contribute: a) It has only 12 memories. This may not be that important if you live in an uncrowded area, but in the repeater-intense LA area, it would be nice to have more, say, twice as many. b) Unlike many others, there is no extended receive capability (ability to receive the aircraft and VHF public service band), which has good and bad points. On the positive side, this helps to keep the intermod down in an area as described in a). c) Unless you don't mind wearing it in a belt pouch, it is heavier than most competitive units. : Is it a good buy for $260? I notice that they bundle in a few : options in the : price, that others don't. Is there a better choice in that : price range? That depends on your budget. As another said, wait for the next sale. I bought mine for $189.95 in April, then bought the 440 version, the HTX-404, two weeks later; it was also on sale for $70 less at $229.95. I wouldn't bother with the extended warranty unless your budget is tight. At under $200, if it lasts for a couple of years, I consider it a throwaway item. Congratulations on your new license. My wife just got her Tech two weeks ago, and is looking for a 2m handheld unit, with small size and light weight as her criteria, all other things being equal. 73, and welcome to a great hobby, Jim jlowman@netcom.com | Jim Lowman * KF6CR* San Bernardino, CA Systems Analyst | San Bernardino City Unified School District (909) 881-8146 (O) | Unix: "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it (909) 862-0662 (FAX)| was, everyone would be doing it." -Unknown- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:05 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!vax.sonoma.edu!harrisok From: harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu (Ken Harrison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2m HT - Is it a good by for the price? Date: 31 Aug 95 12:53:02 -0800 Organization: Sonoma State University Lines: 63 Message-ID: <1995Aug31.125302.1@vax.sonoma.edu> References: <41jaih$n9c@ns1.usa1.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax.sonoma.edu hdc@netmetro.com (hdc@netmetro.com) wrote: > I would appreciate your comments on the Radio Shack 2m Handheld > transceiver. > I'm a rank beginner with my new tech licence, looking for my > first rig. Not to send you off the track of a HTX-202, but I've just heard about the 4th radio in my county going on the blink. Intermittent transmit. All the same problem. The latest one is 3 months old. Whenever used on 12 V. it is on a mobile 5/8 antenna. True, I don't know how many operators in my county have the HTX-202, exactly. There are approximately 1300 or so amateurs that live in my county. I'm sure they don't all own the HTX-202. ;-) The ones that do work sound good. The owners like them. Just about every owner that I have talked to has the extended warranty. (And it is apparently pretty good tha they do have it...) > Is it a good buy for $260? I notice that they bundle in a few > options in the > price, that others don't. Is there a better choice in that > price range? Considering the problems that I've heard with this HT, >if it were me<, I wouldn't purchase it without the extended warranty. Figure another $40 or whatever it costs onto the price of your HT. Now you're looking at around $300. Is it worth that much? In my opinion, no. Now if you get it for the sale price of around $190 + $40 warranty, you're looking at $230ish. Yeah, maybe it is worth that to someone. Did I say "Don't buy this radio without the warranty?" Well, if I didn't say it, be sure you don't buy it without the warranty. Actually, I think Radio Shack ought to adjust the price of their radio so it includes the price of the 5 year warranty. Of course, others may not think that way... I'm just going by the track record I've seen from locals on this radio... I must add that Radio Shack has been very good to the locals in the customer service department. They stand behind their product. That is an important consideration when considering a purchase of most anything. It is reported that the HTX-202 is very good in a high RF environment. It tends to not suffer from intermod interference. This might be something to consider, too. All in all, I'm pretty neutral on the HTX-202. I probably wouldn't buy one for myself, but I'm not in the market for a 2M HT, either. Contratulations on your new license and enjoy-- 73, Ken -- __________________________________________________________________________ Ken Harrison --- harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu --- Amateur Radio: N6MHG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!survival.demon.co.uk From: Bill Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Regulations Shortwave Transmitter/Receiver must fullfill (help) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 19:54:11 GMT Organization: None Lines: 25 Message-ID: <503029311wnr@survival.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Bill@survival.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: survival.demon.co.uk X-Broken-Date: Wednesday, Aug 30, 1995 19.54.11 X-Newsreader: Newswin Alpha 0.7 A UK based charity has developed a pedal powered generator to operate a short-wave transmitter/receiver working at (4.005 MHz). The use is to supply village to village communication in Tanzania Africa. A small pilot project has successfully run for the last 12 years with commercial bought in equipment. The aim is to manufacture pedal generators and short-wave transmitter/receivers locally in Tanzania both to save foreign currency and provide local employment. A transmitter/receiver has been designed and 95 per cent completed. Does anyone know what international regulations such a short-wave transmitter/receivers would have to comply with? The project is based in the UK. Thank you for any help anyone can give. Bill -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Wright London England E-Mail bill@survival.demon.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: willhar@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Willian Harmon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Request for Help on RF Ground Date: 28 Aug 1995 14:05:21 -0400 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 17 Message-ID: <41t0h1$bfj@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I use a long wire antenna. 1. How do I know if I have an adequate RF Ground? 2. MFJ sells a device to provide a RF Ground for random wire antennas. Does this device solve the need for adequate RF grounding or does it simply mask the problem? What I am asking is - shounld I buy the MFJ RF ground device? Please e-mail reply to willhar@freenet.columbus.oh.us Thanks for help. Bill Harmon WB8BVM -- Bill Harmon willhar@freenet,columbus,oh.us> From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:08 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!news.trw.com!batman!out Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Sale: TH 28 RF Power Module Message-ID: <1995Aug30.134014.1265@batman> From: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 19:32:55 GMT Reply-To: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) Nntp-Posting-Host: 129.193.101.235 Lines: 15 FOR SALE: NEW, UNUSED RF power module and driver transistor for Kenwood TH 28A. The module is a Toshiba S-AV22A shown on the TH 28 schematic as IC 202. The driver transistor is labeled as R28 and is shown on the schematic as Q206. They are still in the protective packaging. I purchased them from Kenwood prior to finding a broken trace on the circuit board. They cost me $70. Will sell for $35 shipped. email to byron_hellewell@out.trw.com From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!intac!intac.com!not-for-mail From: gkantor@intac.com (Gary Kantor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: SB220 circuit improvements? Date: 28 Aug 1995 22:06:10 -0400 Organization: INTAC Access Corporation-- An Internet Service Provider. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <41tsmi$ke1@nile.intac.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com If you want a compendium of mods for the SB-220 Amplifier, contact Robert Kozlarek, WA2SQQ. He has put together a book of mods for this amp, all tested and in use by their authors. He may still have an ad running in QST, or you can contact him direct. He's good in the callbook. 73's es GL Gary, WA2BAU From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:10 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dorite!ts1-and-11 From: planck@iquest.net (Steve Planck) Subject: Sell Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: Iquest Network Services X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2.1 Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 21:46:38 GMT Lines: 15 FOR SALE: Grundig SAT 700, 3 mo old, $300 shipped Bearcat 9000 XLT W/GRE 800 MHZ Conv, 4 Mo old, $325 shipped Kenwood TS440SAT xcell cond ,20 million S/N $650 Shipped Ameritron AL80B amp, 3 MO OLD $725 shipped Sangean ATS818 shortwave receiver, good cond $75 shipped PH 317-724-3178 DeWayne AA9AF or write to : DeWayne Planck 1407 Lincoln Ave, Lot 4 Alexandria, IN 46001 planck@iquest.net 73 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!nntpa!not-for-mail From: slob@physics.att.com (Stuart L. Blank) Subject: Test--Do not read! Message-ID: Sender: news@nntpa.cb.att.com (Netnews Administration) Nntp-Posting-Host: physics.div111.att.com Organization: AT&T X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 20:45:28 GMT Lines: 2 This is a test, please do not respond. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!vanbc.wimsey.com!news.mindlink.net!line077.nwm.mindlink.net!Larry_Flader From: Larry_Flader@mindlink.bc.ca (Larry Flader) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH-79A special functions Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 04:42:48 GMT Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: line077.nwm.mindlink.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Hello. I was wondering if anyone knows of any "undocumented" features that go along with the Kenwood TH-79A(D). For example: Does it have the ability to act as a DTMF decoder???? Any replies would be greatly appreciated!! The only "undocumented" feature I know is the ability to cross band repeat. Thanks, 73's From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: willco788@aol.com (WILLCO788) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: The Hamblaster Moon Filter Date: 31 Aug 1995 01:57:09 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 57 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <423ivl$bsp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: willco788@aol.com (WILLCO788) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com The moon filter is DOS software package that includes a binary file. A binary file is actually software that is uploaded to the Hamblaster. Once it's loaded into the DSP RAM, The DSP runs a filter program and communicates to the PC via the Hamblaster handshake port. Here's some technical data moon.doc 21:04:23 5/30/1995 The moon filter is a very narrow band linear phase filter capable of producing a 1 Hz bandwidth with a transition region of 1/2 Hz providing 60 dB attenuation. The bandwidth is adjustable in powers of 2 providing a maximum filter bandwidth of 256 Hz with 128 Hz transition region. The filter center frequency is tunable in fractional Hz increments. The filter can be phase locked to the input signal to provide variable bandwidth tracking of the input signal as the frequency drifts due to the variation in propagation delay due to atmospherics or due to receiver or transmitter instability. A "cartwheel" tuning display provides important filter tuning information at a glance and also is useful for displaying signal strength. Three oscilloscope displays are also available. The Signal to Guard is a dual trace display that shows the signal strength verses guard band. It's useful for analyzing band conditions and sweeps in real time using a 486-66 DX2 with the turbo button turned off. The Signal Vs AGC is a dual trace display for checking the AGC level. It will be used to adjust the ACG (an AGC control will be available in a future version) The Signal vs Tuning is a dual trace display for accurately tuning the filters center frequency. The tune trace indicates dc voltage level of the discriminator algorithm and when the voltage is too high or low, the filter is mis-tuned There's also a code regenerator that works very well even when a 32 Hz filter is selected. The regenerator is an oscillator that's keyed with a signal detector. When it's enabled, the background noise and filter ringing is completely removed. It's the first regenerating filter that works well with weak signals. Other controls include; volume, input gain, filter tune, filter bandwidth and display Jack Albert WA9FVP From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uucp3.netcom.com!mogur!rick.edwards From: rick.edwards@mogur.com (Rick Edwards) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TM-742A Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 14:42:00 GMT Message-ID: <9508300930442468@mogur.com> Organization: The MOG-UR'S EMS/TGT Technologies, Granada Hills, CA 818-366-1238 Distribution: world Lines: 25 I have a new 742A. It is a great radio! I enjoy it very much. However, I do have a couple of questions that I can't seem to find the answer to in the manual. Maybe you can help me. 1) When using the autodialer, the button sequence is PTT, PF, & then the autodialer memory number (#1 in my case). The transmitter turns on when the PTT is pressed, of course, but then turns off when the PF button is pressed and then back on for the DTMF string. However, there is no (or very little) pause between the transmitter turn on and the sending out of DTMF. I use two repeater autopatches and neither of them likes this and it _usually_ results in a misdial. Question: Is there anyway to add a pause or a brief wait between the transmitter turning back on and the output of DTMF? 2) When using the 742A in a crossband repeat mode between a 220 repeater and my 2m HT, I have to wait for the 220 repeater to drop before I can transmit. This becomes a real drag when on a roundtable on the 220 repeater and it has a long hang time. Is there anyway around this? Is there a way to make the 742A act like a single frequency repeater on the 2m side (ie. sample the receive every few hundred milliseconds)? Thanks.... --- * QMPro 1.50 41-9162 * NAK NAK Who's there? Popeye ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:15 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!usenet From: mikek@deltanet.com (Mike) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Trade VHF MT-1000 for FT-530/51-R Date: 30 Aug 1995 08:21:19 GMT Organization: Delta Internet Services, Anaheim, CA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <421720$d73@news1.deltanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: delta1.deltanet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16418 rec.radio.swap:42398 I have a Motorola MT-1000 16ch 5W HT with speaker mic belt clip and 2 batteries and the scanning option included to trade for either a Yaesu FT-530 or FT-51-r. The MT-1000 is in good condition and I will include software if needed. Please reply via e-mail (mikek@deltanet.com) thanks and 73 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!news.duke.edu!news-server.ncren.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!freenet.vcu.edu!freenet.vcu.edu!not-for-mail From: towen@freenet.vcu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Transverter Info Date: 28 Aug 1995 17:50:14 -0400 Organization: Central Virginia's Free-Net Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <41tdmm$534@freenet.vcu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet.vcu.edu In reference to the 2m SSB transverter you are considering, my experience is the following: I bought a 2m Allmode Yeasu FT-290MarkII (25W) output for $425 recently. I considered a cheap 10M allmode + transverter, but for the money, size and convienence of a single rig I chose the FT-290 (I did not already have a HF rig). My point is that you can get used FT-290 with the same specs as the transverter for about the same price. --My 2cents worth, Todd KE4UDN -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Todd Owen (KE4UDN) Virginia Commonwealth University towen@freenet.vcu.edu Richmond, Virginia --------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:17 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!nwfocus.wa.com!airdata.com!usenet From: jeff.mcleman@airdata.com (Jeff McLeman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-850S PWR control question Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 23:59:13 GMT Organization: McCaw Wireless Data Inc. Lines: 26 Message-ID: <41tl7g$67j@www.airdata.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jmclemanpc.nwest.airdata.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 chipa@eskimo.com (Chip Adams) wrote: >Anyone know which pot to tweak in order to lower the minimum power >output of the TS-850S below 10 watts? I haven't popped for the >$50 service manual (yet). >Chip, K7LR >chipa@eskimo.com Crank the power control to minimum and decrease the carrier control until you get 5 Watts. Jeff KD1IT ------------------------------------------------------------ Jeff McLeman jeff.mcleman@airdata.com McCaw Wireless Data, Inc. Kirkland, Wa. kd1it@algedi.ampr.org http://www.airdata.com/ "Wireless in Seattle!" ---------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:18 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!news From: ussn@pacifier.com (Bob Gheri) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Two ARD 230A Linear Amps Date: 28 Aug 1995 16:39:17 GMT Organization: Pacifier Internet Server (360) 693-0325 Lines: 9 Message-ID: <41srfm$45s@news.pacifier.com> Reply-To: ussn@pacifier.com NNTP-Posting-Host: slip12.pdxts1.pacifier.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 See May 1989 QST Pgs 43-46 The Elite of Amps. $2995 (With 10 meter Mod.) $3495 (Mod. by ARD Emoloyee) Best ever. $450 Parts Box for Above Call Ken at (503) 233-5175 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:19 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAHM51B@prodigy.com (Jason Berger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Any info on pirate radio station Date: 29 Aug 1995 22:28:40 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4204ao$72q@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap4.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I'd like to start my own pirate radio station. What equip. do I use, or need. Any info would be very appreciated. Chad Mears From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:20 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!vax.sonoma.edu!harrisok From: harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu (Ken Harrison) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Gonset Comm. IV man./schematic Date: 28 Aug 95 15:36:02 -0800 Organization: Sonoma State University Lines: 18 Message-ID: <1995Aug28.153602.1@vax.sonoma.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax.sonoma.edu Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:85692 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16363 Hello. I would like either the original or a photocopy of a manual including schematic for the Gonset Communicator IV 2m AM rig. Also, I have a friend who is interested in the same for the Communicator III. Please email me. Thanks and 73-- Ken -- __________________________________________________________________________ Ken Harrison --- harrisok@vax.sonoma.edu --- Amateur Radio: N6MHG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:21 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interserv.net!NewsWatcher!user From: orbelld@pcbe.edu.on.ca (David Orbell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: What good is 6 Meters? Date: 30 Aug 1995 20:11:42 GMT Organization: Peterborough County Board of Education Lines: 17 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.41.1.203 X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b27.1+ My interest in 6m is growing........thought I'd throw out a few questions going through my mind. Is a multi mode 6M rig worth the expense(when I don't have an HF rig that will take a 6M model) or do most just work FM? Do most just work simplex, or work repeaters? Do operaters on 6M have problems causing interference on the TV frequencies?(I've heard that used to be a problem) Why do many 6M Rigs only operate on 10 watts? I probably can't afford to get into 6M right away, but research dosen't cost too much! 73 Dave VE3RRN Lakefield, Ontario From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!news.cerf.net!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!mgate.arrl.org!news From: Zack Lau Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What good is 6 Meters? Date: 31 Aug 1995 16:42:30 GMT Organization: American Radio Relay League Lines: 42 Message-ID: <424opm$t6f@mgate.arrl.org> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: mgate.arrl.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: orbelld@pcbe.edu.on.ca orbelld@pcbe.edu.on.ca (David Orbell) VE3RRN wrote: my mind. > > Is a multi mode 6M rig worth the expense(when I don't have an HF rig >that will take a 6M model) or do most just work FM? I think most of the activity is on SSB. FM doesn't work as well as SSB when you have a band opening that results in 10 or 20 stations all on the same frequency trying to work a DX station. >Do most just work simplex, or work repeaters? >Do operaters on 6M have problems causing interference on the TV It is a problem in areas with a weak but desireable channel 2 station. It isn't if you have Channel 3 or a local (really strong) channel 2 station. It can be an exciting DX band for working thousands of miles via Sporadic E and other propagation modes. On the other hand, the band can be absolutely dead except for the locals. You need either patience or luck to do well on 6 meters with low power. Of course, big stations running SSB, a big amp, and a big antenna on a good hilltop often have a range of 300 or more miles--all the time. >frequencies?(I've heard that used to be a problem) >Why do many 6M Rigs only operate on 10 watts? Most of the Japanese are licensed to run a maximum of 10 watts. Japanese manufacturers often design their stuff for the home market, so a low power 10 watt version is usually available--though USA importers usually stay away from them (unless you want to order 20 of them). Zack Lau KH6CP/1 FN33KE Mt Equinox, VT in the Sept VHF contest 50MHz to 10368 MHz (yes, thats the same mountain as the WB1GQR group--good test of my receivers dynamic range on the low bands) From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:22 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!sdd.hp.com!news1.best.com!usenet From: droznar@best.com (Dave Roznar) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: What Happened to CALLSIGN.CS Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 01:42:59 GMT Organization: BEST Internet (415) 964-2378 Lines: 14 Message-ID: <41trgm$f01@news1.best.com> References: <41qlfv$o9t@news1.best.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: droznar.vip.best.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16358 rec.radio.swap:42331 edlyon@iquest.net (~name) wrote: >> >Try using this one : http://www.ualr.edu/doc/hamualr/callsign.html >You can search this database by Callsign, Name, City, State, or Zip. >Additionally, it is based on the FCC Callsign database and is updated >daily. >73's ED -- AA9OE Thanks Ed, someone else gave me this but not as a web page. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:24 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!news1.digital.com!decwrl!purdue!yuma!yuma!not-for-mail From: miller@polaron.physics.colostate.edu (Allen Miller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Where can I get a gel cell battery? Date: 29 Aug 1995 11:32:57 -0600 Organization: Colorado State University Lines: 16 Message-ID: <41vj09$jbb@polaron.physics.colostate.edu> References: <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: polaron.physics.colostate.edu In article <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca>, wrote: >I have been looking for a gell cell battery but i cannot find one, any >suggestions on where to get one? Check your local industrial or electrical supply wharehouses. Gelcells are commonly used in emergency lighting and alarm systems, and are usually available at these sorts of places. They tend to be wholesale oriented, but many will sell retail. Pick up the yellow pages and call around. -- Allen Miller PP-ASEL KB0NDD miller@lamar.colostate.edu From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!cocoa.brown.edu!news From: CC015012@brownvm.brown.edu (john 015) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Where can I get a gel cell battery? Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 10:53:08 EDT Organization: Brown University - Providence, Rhode Island USA Lines: 21 Message-ID: <41v9om$m8a@cocoa.brown.edu> References: <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: brownvm.brown.edu X-News-Software: BNN via BNN_POST v1.0 beta In article <41o4ke$doi@news.sas.ab.ca>, morganp@fn1.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca () said: >Where can I get a gel cell battery? >suggestions on where to get one? Most mail-order places have gel-cells but maybe expensive for the higher quality cells. I have a large number of new (sealed in package) Gates Cyclons: 48V/8Ah (in a 2"hx11"deepx16"wide steel enclosures), these be broken down into 12V/8Ah and 6V/8Ah. I also have 12V/5Ah (individual E cells in a white clam-shell. Can be rewired for any voltage between 2 and 12 [multiple of 2]). Datecoded 12-94. If anyone needs some.... john From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:25 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!usenet From: mgillie@nando.net (Miles Gillie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: ACC RC85 Controller w/v4.2 or later Firmware Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 21:15:58 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 7 Message-ID: <41tbig$30l@parsifal.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail616.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Our club would like to buy a spare RC85 if anyone wants to sell a version 4.2 or later. Email mgillie@nando.net Thanks Miles WA4NNA From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:27 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!newshub.nosc.mil!news!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet From: Bill Harwood Subject: YAESU 747 acting up Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Message-ID: Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 19:22:40 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Lines: 38 My YAESU 747 started acting up a few days ago. Does anyone have any ideas or seen this problem. INSTALLATION: The 747 is in a remote head configuration. The radio is in a camper shell on a pickup truck (FORD RANGER) and I am in the Mojave desert so it gets real hot back there. I have not seen this problem in the previous three summers. The antenna system is a SPIDER with 7 resonators feed through an SGC-230. There does not appear to be an SWR problem or output power problem SYMPTOMS: 1. The SWR/S-meter starts jumping on receive like there were a close by AM-CW signal interfering. 2. The audio level goes down and then eventually goes away. No audio at all. 3. Sometimes keying the mike will return the radio to normal function for a short time (this is SSB mode with no modulation to speak of). 4. Sometimes the radio will not transmit power. It shows transmit mode (light) but no output power. 5. Turning the radio off for a few minutes seems to return the radio to normal function and then the cycle starts over again. 6. It does not seem to have the problem at night. It sounds like a thermal problem and I am guessing that there is a component like a capacitor gone marginal but I can¹t locate a good candidate on the schematic so I am looking for anyone with a similar experience. Thanks, Bill Harwood From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:29 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-11R Mods Request From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4070.7583.0NFBAF9F@woodybbs.com> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 11:37:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 94 Subject: Yaesu FT-11R Mods Requested >>...extended TX mods for the Yaesu FT-11R... From ATTENTION to Details BBS 909-681-6221: This mod gives you extended transmission range on a Yaseu FT-11R. I have knowledge that this mod works, but take no responsibility for any damage it does to your radio, the legality of this mod, or any other incurred damages. After the mod a FT-11R will have: Receive: 110.000-135.995 (AM) 136.000-180.000 (FM) Transmit: 136.000-180.000 (FM) Empty Memories and a completely reset radio First, Remove the antenna, battery pack, and pocket clip (if installed) from the radio. Then remove the four black screws from the corners of the main section of the radio, the two black screws from the bottom center section of the main body, and the two silver screws from the bottom of the keyboard section. Now carefully separate the back and front halves of the radio, taking care not to put too much strain on the internal ribbon cable, or loose the small metal strap holder or the battery release button. Once you have opened the radio, carefully remove the metal plate covering the back of the keyboard. Then remove the "AF" pcboard by first removing the two copper screws in the middle of the board, then holding the bottom of the pcboard and the mic/speaker jacks between your thumb and forefinger and pulling straight up. This may take a little force, as you are separating two connectors. Once you have the "AF" board removed, set it and the connector/keyboard backplane board aside. Now look at the lower left corner of the controller board. You should see the 8 jumpers (they are very small), set up like this: Top of radio L A o-o o o E I don't know how the jumpers relate to the E B o-o o o F ones on the schematic, so the letters are just F C o o o/o G for reference in this article T D o-o o o H "-" means a solder jumper, and "/" means resistor These are the functions of the jumpers that I know of: A- Turns your radio into the euro version (TX between 144.000-146.000) B- ? C- ? D- This is the important one. Gives you extended TX range E- Turns your radio into the 440Mhz version. Not Suggested! F- ? G- ? H- Same as jumper "E" The only jumper that this mod deals with is "D". It currently has a solder jumper across it. Remove the solder across the jumper with really small solder wick or a desoldering station, taking care not to touch any plastic with your soldering iron. Once this solder jumper is removed, you now have extended tx range. Now carefully replace the "AF" board first, and then the connector/keyboard backplane board. Take care to get the copper grounding connector on the side of the mic/speaker jacks well seated. Replace the two copper screws in the middle of the "AF" board, and the two silver screws on the bottom of the keyboard. Replace the battery eject button and strap holder, and then replace the back half of the radio. Replace a the screws, put the battery and antenna back on, and turn the radio on. You should see 144.000 on the screen. Turn the radio off and the hold the MHZ/\ and MHZ\/ buttons while turning the radio on. You now have the transmit range between 136.000-180.000. As a suggestion, you can store completely different transmit and receive frequencies in a memory (see manual), so if you store a service frequency in a memory, you can program a legal HAM frequency as the transmit freq. so you never accidentally transmit on an illegal frequency. Another neat feature that I have found on these radios is the "Clone" feature. You can transfer all memories from one FT-11R to another FT-11R. First, make a cable using two male stereo 1/8" connectors, and connecting the top(ground) and middle conductors of the plugs straight through. Don't connect the tip conductors together though. Plug this cable into the earphone jacks of the two radios, and on each radio, hold down the "FM" button while turning it on. You should see every character flashing on the screen. Now, on the radio which you wish to receive the memory contents from the other radio, press the MHZ\/ button. You should see "RX CLN" on the screen. Then on the radio which is to send it's memory contents, press the MHZ/\ button. "TX CLN" should appear on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it should return to the flashing screen state. The receiving radio should now be in normal operating mode. Turn both radios off, and remove the cable. That's it. This function overwrites all of the receiving radio's mem contents, and copies everything from memories to pager codes to the status of the light. WARNING: The instant that you hit the MHZ\/, your memories are GONE, even if the transfer is unsuccessful! Also, both radios must have the same jumper settings to successfully complete the cloning process. --- þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:29 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!csn!boco.co.gov!jwdxt From: jwdxt@boco.co.gov (Jim Deeming) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-530 replacement antenna Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:46:12 GMT Lines: 8 Message-ID: <41vn9k$lop@news-1.boco.co.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: bcx01.boco.co.gov X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 (PGP) PL2] I need to replace the antenna on my FT-530. Does anyone know of a third-party rubber duck that meets or exceeds the performance of the Yaesu original? I was always pretty impressed with the factory duck, but there's no time like the present for an upgrade, right? Thanks, Jim KB0MED From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:30 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Lord GAD <73110.250@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-530 replacement antenna Date: 29 Aug 1995 20:12:48 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 7 Message-ID: <41vsc0$3gb$2@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> References: <41vn9k$lop@news-1.boco.co.gov> I dont know about Yaesu, but I have a Kenwood TH-79a and the duck really blew chunks on it. I got an ANLI RD-8H and I love it. Night and day difference. -- His eminence, Lord GAD From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:31 1995 From: BobW@msn.com (Robert Walchli) Subject: RE: Yaesu FT-530 replacement antenna Date: 30 Aug 95 00:11:01 -0700 References: <41vn9k$lop@news-1.boco.co.gov> Message-ID: <00001fed+000012ef@msn.com> Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Organization: The Microsoft Network (MSN) Lines: 1 Try the Diamond RH77CA, it is a bit longer the the stock but it works great. From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:32 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!world!news From: jjmartin@world.std.com (Jim Martin) Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-530 replacement antenna Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Reply-To: wk1v@hamradio.com Organization: Ham Radio Outlet-NH X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 References: <41vn9k$lop@news-1.boco.co.gov> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 00:37:16 GMT Lines: 15 jwdxt@boco.co.gov (Jim Deeming) sed: :>I need to replace the antenna on my FT-530. Does anyone know of a :>third-party rubber duck that meets or exceeds the performance of the :>Yaesu original? I was always pretty impressed with the factory duck, :>but there's no time like the present for an upgrade, right? Try Larsen or Anli. There are others. I use an Anli RD8-H with my 530. -------------------------------------------------------------- |Jim Martin, WK1V | I speak for no one...Not | |Lowell, Massachusetts | even for myself! | |USAF (Ret)ained | #include "std_disclaimer.h" | |ex: KA5MWD/N1CLS/KB1LW/HL9ZF | Intentionally Left Blank | -------------------------------------------------------------- From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:33 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!eskimo!news From: tgliang@eskimo.com (Thomas Liang) Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tia1.eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: news@eskimo.com (News User Id) Reply-To: mail.eskimo.com Organization: Blank X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> <11946.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> <41jmf1$p6l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 23:42:52 GMT Lines: 48 In article <41jmf1$p6l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>, wd6dih@ix.netcom.com says... > > >>find the phone for Yaesu. The # is 310-404-2700. Available 9-5 M-F >>Pacific time. Also besure to ask them to verify the sending zip code >for >>Cerritos. In my warranty info book it was listed as 90705. Two >>different Yaesu folks said it was 90703! So I don't know. >> >>Anyway, 73s and hope this is of some help. >>`73 de the one and only KE4CUK.... >>From Somewhere in the Sticks in Coweta County, GA >> >>*** And as always.... Thank You for Shopping @ YOUR Newnan WAL*MART >*** >> >>---- >>Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA SYSOP: Steve Diggs >>Phone: +1 404 921 8687 Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct. >>Lilburn, GA 30247-7440 > >The Yaesu address is: > >YAESU USA >17210 Edwards Rd. >Cerritos, CA 90703 > >(Please note, the new zip code is 90703) > > >73's > >Kevin, WD6DIH I am reluctant to put in my 2 cents worth, but I just sent my YAESU FT-736R back to Yaesu to install the 9600 Baud capability. They installed it, tested it, and sent it back working just fine, Furthermore, since it is a feature new satellite transceivers have, and since it is still under warranty, they did it for free! Anyway, I called them up first to get instructions. This is what they said: "Include receipt, letter of repairs, return shipping address, and the sender's telephone." Send it to YAESU Service Department, YAESU USA, 17210 Edwards Road, Cerritos California 90701-2459 Their phone number is (310) 404-2700. The above information is from their service receipt, but I suppose I used the same address when I sent the FT-736R to them via UPS. I hope this adds to clarity and not confusion. 73 de KC7EMC From amsoft@epix.net Thu Aug 31 17:08:34 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news-1a.csn.net!csn!boco.co.gov!jwdxt From: jwdxt@boco.co.gov (Jim Deeming) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu Repair, USA phone # ? Date: 29 Aug 1995 13:25:08 GMT Lines: 20 Message-ID: <41v4fk$gfn@news-1.boco.co.gov> References: <41g711$7sh@news-1.boco.co.gov> <11946.12.uupcb@totrbbs.radio.org> <41jmf1$p6l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bcx01.boco.co.gov X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 (PGP) PL2] Thomas Liang (tgliang@eskimo.com) wrote: >In article <41jmf1$p6l@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>, wd6dih@ix.netcom.com says... >> >I am reluctant to put in my 2 cents worth, but I just sent my YAESU FT-736R >back to Yaesu to install the 9600 Baud capability. They installed it, >tested it, and sent it back working just fine, Furthermore, since it is a >feature new satellite transceivers have, and since it is still under >warranty, they did it for free! Anyway, I called them up first to get >instructions. This is what they said: "Include receipt, letter of repairs, >return shipping address, and the sender's telephone." Send it to YAESU >Service Department, YAESU USA, 17210 Edwards Road, Cerritos California >90701-2459 Their phone number is (310) 404-2700. The above information is >from their service receipt, but I suppose I used the same address when I >sent the FT-736R to them via UPS. I hope this adds to clarity and not >confusion. 73 de KC7EMC Thanks to all who responded, both here and by e-mail. I have more than enough info and we can let this thread die a peaceful death now. :) Jim Deeming KB0MED From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:51 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!dsinc!wells!w2up!barry From: barry@w2up.wells.com (barry) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinion on Periphex batteries Message-ID: Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 18:24:38 EDT References: <421oab$pkg@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> Organization: W2UP, Newtown, PA Lines: 24 gamma7@ix.netcom.com (J. Duffy Beischel) writes: > > I had my one and only Periphex battery that I bought for a Yaesu HT. > Battery did not last more than 8 months. Nedless to say, it was the > last Periphex battery that I bought. > > Regards, > > Duffy - WB8NUT I had a similar experience. Bought 2 batteries (for a camcorder). One worked for 6 months, other NEVER held its charge. They refused to honor their warranty. Lousy batteries with even worse customer service. I even wrote a letter to Adv mgr at ARRL re "standing behind their advertisers' integrity" Just got a form letter back and that was that. -- ======================================================================= Barry N. Kutner, W2UP Internet: barry@w2up.wells.com Newtown, PA Packet Radio: W2UP @ WB3JOE.#EPA.PA.USA.NA Packet Cluster: W2UP >WB2R (FRC) ....................................................................... From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:53 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Any info on pirat From: clint.bradford@woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!wwswinc!clint.bradford Distribution: world Message-ID: <93.4171.7583.0NFBAFBE@woodybbs.com> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 19:17:00 -0500 Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662 Lines: 21 Subject: WANTED: Any info on pirate radio station >>I'd like to start my own pirate radio station. >>What equip. do I use, or need. >>Any info would be very appreciated. >>Chad Mears Contact this group in writing: Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC 20554 Be sure that your correspondence clearly identifies how the FCC may reach you for further information, and that the matter you are addressing is understandable and accurate. Clint Bradford ... Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. --- * TLX v4.00 * þ wcECHO 4.1 ÷ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details þ Mira Loma, CA þ 909-681-6221 From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:54 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.oz.net!news.alt.net!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!allegra!ulysses!cronos.homer.att.com!visw From: visw@cronos.homer.att.com Subject: Help with Ham equipment Message-ID: Sender: visw@cronos.homer.att.com (Ajai Viswambharan) Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ 07974 Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 19:37:01 GMT Lines: 10 Hi, One of my friends wanted to buy ham equipment. He wrote that, it should be in the L band with atleast 5w of power. Anybody out there can help me, where shall i look for this? Where can i get more info about all the different brands of equipments available out there?? Thanks in advance, Ajai. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:55 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!bga.com!nobody From: miltonm@bga.com (Milton D. Miller II) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TM-742A Date: 30 Aug 1995 21:12:46 -0500 Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4235qu$cgs@ghostwheel.bga.com> References: <9508300930442468@mogur.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ghostwheel.bga.com In article <9508300930442468@mogur.com>, Rick Edwards wrote: >I have a new 742A. It is a great radio! I enjoy it very much. >However, I do have a couple of questions that I can't seem to find the >answer to in the manual. Maybe you can help me. > [1) was related to autodial keyup. My only suggestion would be to check if the dtmf page keyup delay applies] >2) When using the 742A in a crossband repeat mode between a 220 >repeater and my 2m HT, I have to wait for the 220 repeater to drop >before I can transmit. This becomes a real drag when on a roundtable >on the 220 repeater and it has a long hang time. Is there anyway >around this? Is there a way to make the 742A act like a single >frequency repeater on the 2m side (ie. sample the receive every few >hundred milliseconds)? If you can listen to the 220 directly (just need the moble for the power/antenna boost), then you could set the 742 for single direction crossband. If the repeater has a tone only when someone is on the input, then get the tone decoder and use it. milton PS: why did you also post to rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc ? -- Milton Miller KB5TKF miltonm@bga.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:56 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dorite!news From: edlyon@iquest.net (Ed Lyon) Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2m HT - Is it a good by for the price? Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: IQuest Network Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.91.6 References: <41jaih$n9c@ns1.usa1.com> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 21:55:06 GMT Lines: 23 In article <41jaih$n9c@ns1.usa1.com>, hdc@netmetro.com (hdc@netmetro.com) says: > >I would appreciate your comments on the Radio Shack 2m Handheld >transceiver. >I'm a rank beginner with my new tech licence, looking for my >first rig. > >Is it a good buy for $260? I notice that they bundle in a few >options in the >price, that others don't. Is there a better choice in that >price range? > The Radio Shack HTX-202 is a good rig for the money....however I wouldn't pay $260 for it because they put it on sale ever so often for $189. That is the price I paid for mine. I've had it for about 6 months and it has worked flawlessly. Check with your local store and they may tell you when it will go on sale again ... if not, be patient -- it won't be long. Congrats on your new license...73's ED AA9OE From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:57 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!ncar!noao!math.arizona.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!news.Cerritos.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TM-742A Questions Date: 31 Aug 1995 01:32:22 GMT Organization: TRW CED Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4233f6$2fo@ns5.nba.TRW.COM> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: araskind.sp.TRW.COM Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us wrote: >Any input on the Kenwood TM-742A would be apreciated (sp). > >In particular I am looking for anyone who has had problems with this Rig >but all comments are welcome. > >Wouldn't it be great if it were an all-mode? > >TNX, 73s > >*********************************************************** >* Darrell Leach--------*---1984 GL-1200A-----------------* >* Ridgecrest, Ca-------*---123,000 miles and still going * >* KD6LRC---------------*---. . .and going. . .and going. * >* --------email: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us------------* >*********************************************************** > > Hi Darrell, I have a 742A and the only problem I had with it was that with the 6Meter module installed, you had to turn the rig on, then off and then on again because even though you had a display, you couldn't receive or transmit. It turned out to be that the module wasn't "talking" to the microprocessor for some reason. Changing out the VCO in the '42A did no good. Finally they replaced the module with another one and it worked. Other than that, I like it very much. Alan, WA6AQC From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:58 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!sdmason.seanet.com!sdmason From: sdmason@sdmason.seanet.com (sCOTT mASON) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info Syntor X radios Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 04:35:03 GMT Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: sdmason.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] I need some information on several Syntor X radios. These radios are programmed for the 154.00 public service band. 1) Is it possible to reprogram these radios for 2-meter? 2) What type of equipment is required to program them? All of the ID numbers are identical except for the serial #'s. tx: CC3372 ID: T73VBJ7D04BK rx: RC0291 MOD: T99VB+008W Any information you can provide about these radios will be greatly appreciated. Scott Mason Woodinville Emergency Communications Team (WECT) reply to: sdmason@sdmason.seanet.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:20:59 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!inland!pa881a.inland.com!wayman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Nostalgic eqpt for sale--So Chicago suburbs Message-ID: <1995Aug31.083723.1@pa881a.inland.com> From: wayman@pa881a.inland.com Date: 31 Aug 95 08:37:23 CDT Organization: Inland Steel Company, East Chicago, IN Nntp-Posting-Host: pa881a Nntp-Posting-User: zaragoza Lines: 8 For sale: So Chicago Suburbs--Lansing Various power xfmrs (1)3600v @1A, filament xfmrs, LARGE chokes-- fixed and swinging, (1)"pole pig" 120uf @ 5000v cap, LARGE coils, LARGE tuning caps, various tubes, in addition (1)4-1000A & (1)4-400A, pr of 872B's, pr of chassis, 19"rack panels, 1 LARGE variac, xmtrs-- CE 100-V, CE-20A w/VFO, Motorola version of R-390A rx, CQ & QST from 60's and 70's, Pop Elect from late 50's & early 60's, and ... You may need a van or pickup-- e-mail if interested. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:00 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: billo88@aol.com (BILLO88) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HAMMARLUND SP-600 schematics? Date: 31 Aug 1995 11:04:58 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <424j2q$g64@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: billo88@aol.com (BILLO88) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You can get the proper schematic from Robert Fowle....email: HAM R LUND@AOL.COM. Let him know which SP-600 you have (ie: jx-6,jx-21). Hope this helps, Bill billo88@aol.com From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:01 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: Computer Control of Icom IC-R7100 Date: 31 Aug 1995 12:16:55 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 29 Message-ID: <42497n$252@news.halcyon.com> References: <41qoge$i0m@hera.ia.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm0-ip13.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:10288 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16484 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:9276 rec.radio.amateur.misc:85844 In article <41qoge$i0m@hera.ia.net>, pbutlalj@ia.net (Allan Butler) says: > > Hello, > > I have a friend with one of these radios and he would like to >build the interface and program his own computer to control the radio. >The only problem that he has is that he cannot find the protocols that >the radio uses to be controlled. He would like to get the information >that is needed to make the radio listen to the computer commands. He is >most interested in the data bits and the baud rate and what the actual >commands are that need to be sent out the computer serial port. > > Please respond via E-mail and here if you have an answer to this. > He realizes that he could do the solution by throwing money at the >problem but he wishes to do it the old fashioned way and do it himself. >-- > Allan Butler KA0IES Allan, Call ICOM America at 206-454-7619, press " 3 " when the automated system answers. You will then be connected with ICOM's parts dept. They have a manual titles the " CI-V Reference manual " for sale at a cost of about $15.00 plus shipping. This manual has the commands for the IC-R7100. Newer ICOM radios now have the command set for the radio right in the operators manual so it is doubtful the CI-V Reference Manual will ever be updated 73' Gary From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:02 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Grant Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TM-742A Questions Date: 31 Aug 1995 12:21:08 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4249fk$4s5@usenet4.interramp.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip164.dallas2.tx.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2b6 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us wrote: >Any input on the Kenwood TM-742A would be apreciated (sp). > >In particular I am looking for anyone who has had problems with this Rig >but all comments are welcome. > I have its predecessor -- the TM-741A. The RF modules are identical with those in the 742A. It is a fine rig, generally. Subject to intermod like all of them (if we could get rid of this need for receive-everywhere and convince the vendors that we didn't want it, we MIGHT be able to get a decent AMATEUR RADIO transceiver out of them). The remotable control head stuff is really flimsy -- at least on the 741. But its nice to have that little control head up on the dash, with the rest of the junk tucked away in the trunk. I don't know if Kenwood wasted memory space on the "games" in the 742. I guess Japanese engineers think we like playing games on the radios when nobody's on the repeater. Gracious. :-) There ought'a be a law against such garbage ... Grant/NQ5T From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:03 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM REPAIR, CANADA PHONE NUMBER Date: 31 Aug 1995 12:24:46 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4249me$252@news.halcyon.com> References: <41pffd$9gr@main.freenet.hamilton.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm0-ip13.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <41pffd$9gr@main.freenet.hamilton.on.ca>, aa766@freenet.hamilton.on.ca (Michael Panopoulos) says: > >Hello and many thanks for reading this. I am in need of a telephone >number, address, e-mail address (anything) for ICOM. I wud like to >contact them for parts. > >73 Mike VE3AHQ > ICOM America's e-mail address is at 75540.525@compuserve.com or if you are a compuserve member try 75540,525. ICOM America has an entire section devoted to them in Compuserves Hamnet forum, which is section 14. ICOM America has been on line daily for over 5 years on Hamnet 73' Gary From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:04 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: gfiber@halcyon.com (Gary P. Fiber) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM On-Line?? Date: 31 Aug 1995 12:31:00 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 24 Message-ID: <424a24$252@news.halcyon.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm0-ip13.halcyon.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article , says: > >Anyone have an E-mail address or Web page for Icom? > >Even a phone number will do in a pinch. > >I would really like to contact the service people at Icom but anything >would be a start. > >TNX and 73s > > >*********************************************************** >* Darrell Leach--------*---1984 GL-1200A-----------------* >* Ridgecrest, Ca-------*---123,000 miles and still going * >* KD6LRC---------------*---. . .and going. . .and going. * >* --------email: token@owens.ridgecrest.ca.us------------* >*********************************************************** > >ICOM America has been on line for 5 years in Compuserves Hamnet Forum. You can send them e-mail form Internet by using this address: 75540.525@compuserve.com 73' Gary From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:05 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!iglou!seven From: seven@iglou.iglou.com (Gary W. Jamison) Subject: Re: Copper Electronics phone no? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou.iglou.com Message-ID: Followup-To: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 12:36:28 GMT Lines: 11 Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:22161 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:16498 rec.radio.swap:42518 Fred Davis VA3FD (fmdavis@bnr.ca) wrote: : Can someone please post the phone number for Copper Electronics? : Thanks in advance! The number is 1-800-626-6343...Monday thru Saturday, 9am--5pm. EST. -- ***LiFe iS sHoRt...bEtTeR sTaRt nOw...i aM*** @@@ coming to u from...USA..EARTH..WESTERN SPIRAL ARM..MILKY WAY GALAXY.. From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:06 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!simtel!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!newshost.anu.edu.au!workshop1.anu.edu.au!Ron.Cruikshank From: Ron.Cruikshank@anu.edu.au (Ronald Cruikshank) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kits- Transceivers ??? Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 12:39:31 LOCAL Organization: Australian National University Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 150.203.15.249 Summary: Reccomendations for a transceiver kit anyone? Keywords: Transceiver Kit X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Hello from Aussie, Who makes a basic type kit for a simple transceiver that covers the whole 80m band on SSB and preferably CW as well? QRP type is ok. Must be reasonably cheap price. Perhaps making use of available ICs to minimise component count. Here in Australia I cannont find such an animal, most basic kits only cover a small section of the 80m band. An American HAM here sugested that a company called Ramsey may have something available. Does anyone have any ideas or contacts that I could check out? Thanks, Ron VK1NRC. _______________________________________________________________ Ron Cruikshank From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:07 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!van-bc!vanbc.wimsey.com!vanbc!mfraser From: mfraser@vanbc.wimsey.com (Mark Fraser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM REPAIR, CANADA PHONE NUMBER Date: 31 Aug 1995 13:07:06 GMT Organization: Wimsey Information Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <424c5q$s28@wolfe.wimsey.com> References: <41pffd$9gr@main.freenet.hamilton.on.ca> <4249me$252@news.halcyon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vanbc.wimsey.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] 1-604-555-1212 ask for ICOM Canada; Richmond BC. [That's Directory ASsistance; sorry I don't have the number...] /mark Gary P. Fiber (gfiber@halcyon.com) wrote: : In article <41pffd$9gr@main.freenet.hamilton.on.ca>, aa766@freenet.hamilton.on.ca (Michael Panopoulos) says: : > : >Hello and many thanks for reading this. I am in need of a telephone : >number, address, e-mail address (anything) for ICOM. I wud like to : >contact them for parts. : > : >73 Mike VE3AHQ : > : ICOM America's e-mail address is at 75540.525@compuserve.com or if you : are a compuserve member try 75540,525. ICOM America has an entire section : devoted to them in Compuserves Hamnet forum, which is section 14. : ICOM America has been on line daily for over 5 years on Hamnet : 73' Gary From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:09 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!news.cerf.net!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!usenet From: bbattles@nai.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Last chance: New rigs CHEAP! Date: 31 Aug 1995 13:08:09 GMT Organization: I own the Internet, and it's closing tonight. Sorry. Lines: 83 Message-ID: <424c7p$ehk@a3bsrv.nai.net> Reply-To: bbattles@nai.net NNTP-Posting-Host: bbattles.nai.net Keywords: new sale yaesu aea hf vhf ssb cw fm mobile rig transceiver tnc packet cheap X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 A couple of companies were kind enough to provide the hams with some excellent equipment to use during the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut, July 1-9. They said that when the event was over we could send the equipment back ... or ... sell it to any interested hams at generous discount prices. So here's your chance: Time is just about up, and all this equipment will be returned to the manufacturers if not sold ASAP... Rules of the game: 1) Prices are firm (set by manufacturers, not me), so no haggling, trades, etc. 2) All items are COD, you pick it up from me, by appointment only. Or send a check/MO and include shipping costs. Call me AT HOME ONLY at 203-827-9956 to get directions, set appointment to meet, etc. 3) First purchaser to offer to bring CASH, money order or non-rubber check takes the item. 4) Equipment is sold as-is, and it all works fine. Everything comes in its original box with manuals, etc. I've been told all gear has original factory warranties. Service is between you and the manufacturer. 5) Equipment can be picked up at my home or office, by arrangement only--no "drop ins"--or shipped UPS if you prepay. Call me at home only, at 203-827-9956, from 8 AM to Midnight ONLY, and leave a message on my answering machine that includes the following: Your name, call sign, telephone number, the date and time you called, and the equipment you want to purchase. I will call you back only if the equipment is still available, to make arrangements to have you pick it up and drop off the payment. 6) I'm not going to call back dozens of people to tell them something is already sold--if you don't hear back from me in 2 to 3 days, assume you missed out. And for confidentiality, privacy, and to keep from getting sucked into third-party haggling, I'm not going to tell you who anything is sold to, so please don't ask. --73 de Brian, WS1O New Britain, CT USA Deputy Commissioner, Amateur Radio Operations 1995 Special Olympics World Games Yaesu FT-1000D HF transceiver $4250 MD-1C8 desk mike SP-5 speaker/audio filters DVS-2 digital voice system YS-60 HF SWR/wattmeter Yaesu FL-7000 HF power amplifier $1750 E-767 amplifier interface cable Yaesu FT-5100 dual-band mobile FM transceiver $850 FP-800 13.8 Vdc 20A power supply SP-4 speaker Yaesu FT-5100 dual-band mobile FM transceiver $650 SP-4 speaker (no power supply) Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $650 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack (2) NC-50 NiCd rapid charger CA-8 charge adapter Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $635 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack NC-50 NiCd rapid charger (no CA-8 charge adapter) Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $550 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack (No NiCd rapid charger or charge adapter) AEA PK-232MBX multimode data controller/TNC $270 AEA PK-96 9600/1200-baud packet TNC $175 AEA IsoLoop 10-30 MHz antenna $280 --- END --- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:10 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!news.cerf.net!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!usenet From: bbattles@nai.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Great deals -- NEW rigs! Date: 31 Aug 1995 13:09:31 GMT Organization: I own the Internet, and it's closing tonight. Sorry. Lines: 83 Message-ID: <424cab$ehk@a3bsrv.nai.net> Reply-To: bbattles@nai.net NNTP-Posting-Host: bbattles.nai.net Keywords: new cheap yaesu aea hf vhf ssb cw fm packet mobile transceiver rig radio tnc X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 A couple of companies were kind enough to provide the hams with some excellent equipment to use during the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut, July 1-9. They said that when the event was over we could send the equipment back ... or ... sell it to any interested hams at generous discount prices. So here's your chance: Time is just about up, and all this equipment will be returned to the manufacturers if not sold ASAP... Rules of the game: 1) Prices are firm (set by manufacturers, not me), so no haggling, trades, etc. 2) All items are COD, you pick it up from me, by appointment only. Or send a check/MO and include shipping costs. Call me AT HOME ONLY at 203-827-9956 to get directions, set appointment to meet, etc. 3) First purchaser to offer to bring CASH, money order or non-rubber check takes the item. 4) Equipment is sold as-is, and it all works fine. Everything comes in its original box with manuals, etc. I've been told all gear has original factory warranties. Service is between you and the manufacturer. 5) Equipment can be picked up at my home or office, by arrangement only--no "drop ins"--or shipped UPS if you prepay. Call me at home only, at 203-827-9956, from 8 AM to Midnight ONLY, and leave a message on my answering machine that includes the following: Your name, call sign, telephone number, the date and time you called, and the equipment you want to purchase. I will call you back only if the equipment is still available, to make arrangements to have you pick it up and drop off the payment. 6) I'm not going to call back dozens of people to tell them something is already sold--if you don't hear back from me in 2 to 3 days, assume you missed out. And for confidentiality, privacy, and to keep from getting sucked into third-party haggling, I'm not going to tell you who anything is sold to, so please don't ask. --73 de Brian, WS1O New Britain, CT USA Deputy Commissioner, Amateur Radio Operations 1995 Special Olympics World Games Yaesu FT-1000D HF transceiver $4250 MD-1C8 desk mike SP-5 speaker/audio filters DVS-2 digital voice system YS-60 HF SWR/wattmeter Yaesu FL-7000 HF power amplifier $1750 E-767 amplifier interface cable Yaesu FT-5100 dual-band mobile FM transceiver $850 FP-800 13.8 Vdc 20A power supply SP-4 speaker Yaesu FT-5100 dual-band mobile FM transceiver $650 SP-4 speaker (no power supply) Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $650 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack (2) NC-50 NiCd rapid charger CA-8 charge adapter Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $635 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack NC-50 NiCd rapid charger (no CA-8 charge adapter) Yaesu FT-530 dual-band hand-held transceiver $550 MH-12A2B speaker/mike FNB-26 7.2 V 1000 mA NiCd battery pack (No NiCd rapid charger or charge adapter) AEA PK-232MBX multimode data controller/TNC $270 AEA PK-96 9600/1200-baud packet TNC $175 AEA IsoLoop 10-30 MHz antenna $280 --- END --- From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:11 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hpcvsnz!dickrb From: dickrb@lsid.hp.com (Dick Bingham) Subject: Re: What good is 6 Meters ? Sender: news@hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com (News ) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 15:16:21 GMT References: <41skmp$g8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: hplssb.lsid.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL9.4] Lines: 7 Best band around.... It is a band that amounts to 98% listening and 2% of the best fun and challenge you can have on han radio. If you want to help yourself (others too) run a beacon and you will be suprised at how fast you can work all 50 states and some dx too... 73 de w7wkr From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:12 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!ftpbox!mothost!newdelph.cig.mot.com!usenet From: Chuck KD9JQ Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What good is 6 Meters? Date: 31 Aug 1995 15:23:38 GMT Organization: Motorola CIG Lines: 31 Message-ID: <424k5q$uq@newdelph.cig.mot.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: doberman.cig.mot.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.3_U1 sun4m) To: orbelld@pcbe.edu.on.ca X-URL: news:orbelld-3008951615150001@204.41.1.203 Dave, If you like 10 Meters you'll like 6 Meters. Propagation includes E, F2, Extended Ground wave, Back Scatter, Aurora, Meteor Scatter, and yes EME. I've worked out to Central Pacific, C.A., N.A., S.A., Africa, Europe, etc. So far I've worked ~350 grids and just got #200 confirmed, WAS, and 54 countries worked. Many others have higher totals. Of course you have to watch the conditions more than HF but it is fun. Currently the band is in a lull. 10W will work but >= 100W is better if you don't have problems with TVI. I use 6 as an indicator for possible 2 Meter Aurora, E's which has really helped out as does 2 Meter Tropo openings help in getting 432Mhz contacts. -- \|/ ^ ^ ( O O ) ___.ooO__U__Ooo.___ Hmmmm...Could Be! ===================================================== | KD9JQ ex KA7IXS,WA8NBD 708-358-3827 Home | | Charles H. Reichert 708-632-6669 Work | | 955 Concord Ln. | | Hoffman Ests., IL. 60195 reichert@cig.mot.com | ===================================================== From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:13 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: w5robert@blkbox.COM (robert) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ham Store Total Stock Sellout Date: 31 Aug 95 18:07:37 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 6 Message-ID: <9508311307.aa09492@blkbox.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I sent an email request asking for the list to get sent to me via email. I was told it was TOOO large. HA! We pass mega messages and files around on the net. For some reason they want that sase? Maybe to send other ads along with it?? 73' s Robert From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:14 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!concert!bigblue.oit.unc.edu!not-for-mail From: help@oit.unc.edu (User Services) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: opinions on Standard C508A? Date: 31 Aug 1995 18:36:45 GMT Organization: University of North Carolina Lines: 9 Message-ID: <424vft$iu7@bigblue.oit.unc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: galactus.oit.unc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I'm thinking about getting the C508A for its size and low power demand, but I'm worried about not having autopatch capabilities. Please give me your opinion of this radio. Universal Radio has them back ordered. Thanks. dale castle KD4EAP dale@unc.edu Chapel Hill, NC USA From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:15 1995 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!col.hp.com!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!news1.boi.hp.com!bblohm From: bblohm@boi.hp.com (Bill Blohm) Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2m HT - Is it a good by for the price? Sender: news@boi.hp.com (Boise Site News Server) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 19:46:39 GMT References: <41jaih$n9c@ns1.usa1.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: hpbs1686.boi.hp.com Organization: Hewlett-Packard / Boise, Idaho X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 021193BETA PL3] Lines: 15 Jim Lowman (jlowman@netcom.com) wrote: : The only negatives I can contribute: a) It has only 12 memories. This may : not be that important if you live in an uncrowded area, but in the Jim, you reminded me of the one beef I have. The memories are OK for my area and so not a problem, but I do wish the keyboard was lighted!!!! The display lights up OK and is readable, but given when I use it in emergency drills and such, a lighted keypad is a must in my next HT. The original poster should consider this as well. Otherwise, I still consider it a good buy, and agree with the others that the original poster should wait for the next sale. I'm hoping to get my boy one for himself for Christmas, so I'm waiting for a sale near then, myself. 73 de Bill, KC7JSD From amsoft@epix.net Sun Sep 03 18:21:16 1995 Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gryphon.phoenix.net!usenet From: George Guillory Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WANTED: Any info on pirate radio station Date: 31 Aug 1995 20:19:00 GMT Organization: Phoenix Data Systems Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4255fk$b4e@gryphon.phoenix.net> References: <4204ao$72q@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial18.phoenix.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) LAHM51B@prodigy.com (Jason Berger) wrote: >I'd like to start my own pirate radio station. >What equip. do I use, or need. >Any info would be very appreciated. > >Chad Mears > A trolling we will go... A trolling we will go... George KC5HBT guillory@phoenix.net