The World of Ham Radio CD-ROM From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!mars.efn.org!usenet From: GW Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: HR2510 manual or service manual. Date: 31 Dec 1995 02:53:27 GMT Organization: Oregon Public Networking Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4c4tv7$ari@mars.efn.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynip74.efn.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I've got a 2510 that does not transmit. I suspect a switching transistor or such. BUT I don't have a schematic. Anybody will to copy one for me? George N7BUI From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!news.cs.utah.edu!news.aros.net!usenet From: mfp@aros.net (mfp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Is the IC706 HF side, Triple or Double Date: 1 Jan 1996 00:33:30 GMT Organization: ArosNet Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4c7a4q$ekl@news.aros.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: anp10.aros.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Question, since ICOM, won't answer this, is the HF+6 meter side of the IC 706 a double or triple conversion receiver.... From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: scorpion@digital.net (Joel Mandigo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ham Equiptment Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:42:00 GMT Organization: FLORIDA ONLINE, Florida's Premier Internet Provider Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4c7068$qa7@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: b0ng@@pm7_25.digital.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For Sale Ham Radio Equiptment: · Kenwood TS-450/AT Transceiver · Alinco DJ-580T 144/440mhz handheld · Astron RS-35M Power Supply · Kantronics KAM+ Packet Radio · 50' Aluma Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down · 40' Steel Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down · Hygain HAM IV rotor w/200' cable · Yagi: 4 element 20m mono-bander (Hygain) · Gap Challenger DX-VIII Vertical Antenna · AEA Isopole 2m Vertical · 4XL coax cable 150' · RG-213/U coax cable 150' **Make Offer on all items. Contact Joel Mandigo [KR4FJ] Phone: 407-569-3719 internet: scorpion@digital.net From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ulowell.uml.edu!vtc.tacom.army.mil!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsgw.mica.net!c4bbs.c4systm.com!bbs!Hink From: Hink@bbs.c4systm.com (Hink) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: HTX 202 Packet problem Date: 1 Jan 1996 01:33:18 -0500 Organization: C4 Systems, Inc., Clinton, MI Lines: 21 Sender: bbs@c4bbs.c4systm.com Distribution: world Message-ID: <1996Jan01.012234.24078@c4systm.com> Reply-To: Hink@bbs.c4systm.com (Hink) NNTP-Posting-Host: c4bbs.c4systm.com X-Posting-Software: UniBoard 2.00beta3 S/N 205942 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23400 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13484 I have a young han friend that is trying to get a packet station on the air using a Radio Shack HTX 202 and a Baypac tnc. This set up will not work with the HTX 202, but works great when used with other radios and ht's. There seems to be a problem with audio from the htx 202 to the tnc. The tnc does not want to decode the htx 202 audio. But remember, it works great with other rigs?????????? We playe dwith the deviation and it did not help the problem. I did this in spite of the fact that i belive that it is a problem with the audio out of the radio speaker jack, not the tx audio. THE QUESTION IS........ Has anyone had this problem??? If so, how did you fix it?????????? Your help would be greatly appreciated.. The subject tnc has a xmas gift for this 11 year ham.. He is dying to get this thing on the air!! tnx and 73 Mark.. NU8Z -- Mark Hinkleman, user of the UniBoard System @ c4systm.com E-Mail: Mark.Hinkleman@bbs.c4systm.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- C4 Yourself BBS Voice: (517) 423-3454 Fax/BBS: (517) 423-3667 C4 Systems, Inc. 6585 Hack Road, RR#1, Clinton, Michigan, USA 49236-9530 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (Joe BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Full-Breakin CW w/ L4B? Date: 1 Jan 1996 01:59:01 GMT Organization: Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4c7f55$9ju@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <4c6lsh$oc8@rock101.genie.net> Reply-To: joentam@transend.com.tw NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <4c6lsh$oc8@rock101.genie.net>, flanagan@genie.com says... > >I am considering getting a Drake L4B amp to use with my TS-940. Will >the L4B handle full breakin out-of-the-box or will I need to make some >keying/control mods to it? > >73, Dick W6OLD No QSK on the L4B... the L7 has full breakin. You'll need to mod your L4. -- 73 from Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: otterson@mindspring.com (Jeff Otterson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT40 Mod wanted Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 02:01:50 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4c7g1m$mp7@brickbat.mindspring.com> Reply-To: otterson@mindspring.com NNTP-Posting-Host: otterson.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I got me a new FT40 for Christmas, but the "remove 0 ohm resistor M and reset" mod did not expand my receiver coverage at all. Does anybody have an expanded RF mod that works? Jeff Otterson ------------- otterson@mindspring.com Maker and user of tools PGP key available at http://www.mindspring.com/~otterson/pgp.htm From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dmv.com!theorem!orville.hawkins From: orville.hawkins@theorem.com (Orville Hawkins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Drake UV-3 Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 03:25:00 -0500 Organization: Theorem Beach Online Services Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <1ef.11406.4295@theorem.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: theorem.com Looking for a Drake UV-3 220 & 440 module. Anyone having one or knows of where to find one please reply. Thanks * OLX 2.1 * He that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: 75034.1566@compuserve.com (Thomas P. Branch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB - 1.8 and 0.5khz for TenTec Date: 1 Jan 1996 03:25:57 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4c7k85$bbp@dub-news-svc-1.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dd12-019.compuserve.com X-Newsreader: OUI 1.0.2 Wanted: Optional 1.8 and 0.5 crystals for the TenTec Omni C (Model 546) Contact me at 75034.1566@compuserve.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (Joe BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTs for HF Date: 1 Jan 1996 04:36:36 GMT Organization: Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4c7ock$sqd@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <4c7ndu$efo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: joentam@transend.com.tw NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <4c7ndu$efo@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, snpcross@aol.com says... > > Hi there, my name is Shawn. I remember seeing an article on an 40 M >HT by Tokyo Hi-Power (might have been Toko but I think they make >transformers). The authur was a guy in Texas who took his HT on a 3 day >camping trip with Boy Scouts. I think it was in the September 1994 QST. >Sorry I can't give you any more info. >-Shawn >SnPCROSS@AOL.COM Hi, the rig is made by Tokyo HiPower. Rig is HT-750, and is a QRP 3 watt rig covering the 40, 15, and 6 meter amateur bands. It is sold in JA but is not currently distributed in the USA. I sent an email on this rig to another ham. If you need it, let me know and I'll pass it along. p.s. Shawn is correct on the article being in 73 Amateur Radio Today magazine back in 94. -- 73 from Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Inside 706 Mic....? Date: 1 Jan 1996 05:03:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 16 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4c8bh7$kch@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Have any of you tech types dissected an Icom 706 hand mic.....#HM-103...? I peered inside and found a regular looking electret mic element buried below and behind the plastic front plate. Behind the slots that you speak into there is a large metal disc....about 36mm in diameter and 2mm thick, with a thick rubber pad in front of it. It's just screwed to the faceplate, with no electrical connections to the mic or circuitry. Any good explanation for this design? Seems that the metal disk and rubber would hamper more that help. Anyone experimented with this? Thanks..... Coridally: Rick Crider KD4FXA Monroe NC From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cici.com!news From: richesop@cici.com (Peter D.Richeson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: vhf/uhf ssb equipment Date: 1 Jan 1996 05:08:15 GMT Organization: Starbase1 Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4c7q7v$1h1@latte.cici.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: starbase1.cici.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 I am going to try my hand at vhf/uhf ssb work. The question is do I use transverters or get a all mode rig? Comments pro/con for each are welcom. -- | Peter D. Richeson/KA5COI ---+--- richesop@cici.com | "...There's only one life and when comes the last call | We'll find that the Bible was true after all!" -- Bethany Farms **************************************************** http://www.cici.com/~richesop From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: EDDYSTONE RECEIVER WANTED Date: 1 Jan 1996 06:24:06 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4c8g8m$l9n@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com E-Mail details, please From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: New Tech + Question -- What HF Base Rig to Buy? Date: Mon, 01 Jan 96 06:56:32 GMT Lines: 21 Message-ID: <820523094.25264@pinetree.microserve.com> References: <4bokcn$7hc@netnews.mis.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 jgkamm@mis.net wrote: >Well i got the tech + requirements out of the way >last friday. Now the fun part! Need recommendations >on good HF bas unit to start out with. If my plans hold >I'll be General in 30 days. $1800 investment is about >my limit now. Your price range is enough for a used Ten-Tec Corsair II or Omni V. These rigs hold their value well but they are in somewhat short supply on the used market. You may need to be patient in order to find one. Because they are now sold direct, the factory in Tennessee takes trades and resells the used gear. This is another possibility for locating the model you want. Do yourself a favor a take a look at these before opting for an imported transceiver. 73, Jack WB3U From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!jmatk.tiac.net!user From: jmatk@tscm.com (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer) Newsgroups: comp.security.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,comp.security.unix Subject: TSCM Counter Surveillance, Privacy, & Security Page Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 08:42:16 -0500 Organization: tscm.com Lines: 10 Message-ID: Reply-To: jmatk@tscm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jmatk.tiac.net Keywords: Security Counterintelligence Debugging Surviellance Wiretap X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.3 Xref: news.epix.net comp.security.misc:24516 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18162 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23287 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96340 comp.security.unix:23045 Happy New Year!!!!! TSCM, Counter Surveillance and Debugging Page new materials... Check it out... http://www.tscm.com/ Large section on TSCM test equipment Large section on TSCM training and career paths - James M. Atkinson "...shaken, not stirred" From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: Richard Steck Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Standard Twin-Bander Manual Wanted Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 11:09:07 -0600 Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 5 Message-ID: <30E81533.C06@interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d107.lib.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) If anyone has a manual for a Standard Twin-Bander C5608[DA], I would appreciate the use of it for a short period. I would be happy to pay shipping, etc. Thank you. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.tek.com!sptekwv6.vnd.tek.com!not-for-mail From: davej@sptekwv6.vnd.tek.com (Dave Jordahl sptekwv6) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Swan500C, Drake 2B forsale Date: 1 Jan 1996 11:49:21 -0800 Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Lines: 28 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4c9ds1$df5@sptekwv6.vnd.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sptekwv6.vnd.tek.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Swan500C, Drake 2B forsale Summary: Expires: Sender: davej@mda.vnd.tek.com Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Distribution: usa Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Keywords: Drake2B,Swan500C I have for sale the following, Swan-500C good condition $175.00 (with 117XC A.C. power supply) Drake 2B receiver fair-good conditon $125.00 E-mail davej@mda.vnd.tek.com or phone (503)630-5691 Dave Jordahl WA0RXM, Estacada, Oregon -- David Jordahl Tektronix Inc., VND PO Box 500, MS 58-850, Beaverton, Or. 97077 Email - davej@mda.vnd.tek.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!ender.techcenter.paccar.com!news From: kg7hq@paccar.com (Michael A. Sterba) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Location of Mods files please Date: 1 Jan 1996 13:11:09 GMT Organization: OES Skagit County WA. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4c8mhd$3h7@ender.techcenter.paccar.com> References: <4c70rv$dun@kira.cc.uakron.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kg7hq.paccar.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Hello Ken, In article <4c70rv$dun@kira.cc.uakron.edu>, ken@marconi.w8upd.uakron.edu says... >Can anyone tell me if there is a central location for amateur radio >mod files? Try FTPing to oak.oakland.edu under hamradio. There is a mods database in ther e that should help out. -- "Handcrafted From The Finest ASCII" 73's de KG7HQ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!yarrina.connect.com.au!news.netspace.net.au!dialup-a2-13.mel.netspace.net.au!user From: alanp@netspace.net.au (Alan Ponting) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Require FT530 Freq Mods Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 13:19:55 -0400 Organization: NetSpace Online Systems Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-a2-13.mel.netspace.net.au Hi All, I have US model FT530 which receives 130-174 & 430-450 Mhz. Australian model is advertized as receiving 140-174, 420-500 + 800-950 Mhz. Does anyone know of any mods, key sequence at power on, or wiring, to modify the receive freq range ? Please reply to alanp@netspace.net.au 73 de VK3EAP / AA3DB Alan Ponting Happy New Year From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: ko4ta@mindspring.com (Don Simpson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Need Kenwood repairman CT/MA for AT250 Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 14:34:09 GMT Organization: ASAP Protective - Woodstock, Ga. 770-516-7196 Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4c8rfe$q9s@stealth.mindspring.com> References: <1995Dec27.090455.1@ccsua.ctstateu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ko4ta.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 white_hae@ccsua.ctstateu.edu wrote: {I have a Kenwood AT-250 that probably needs a relay replacement. Does {anyone know of a good Kenwood repairman in the CT/Southern New England area? {Thanks es 73 {Harry/N1QVE There is a guy in Georgia that is extremely good on Kenwoods. He even sells some do it yourself repair video's for various Ham Equipment, especially Kenwoods. If there was anything wrong with one of my rigs he is the only one I would let touch it! His name is Milton Lord "N4DA" and he is called the "Radio Doctor". He has a Web address to service his customers.... http://www.mindspring.com/~n4da/top.html you can get his local address and phone number from that. I have one of his "How to" videos and it's great! You are cordially invited to stop by the World Wide Web Page for A.S.A.P. Prot ection Company at.... http://www.mindspring.com/~ko4ta/alarm.html Burglar/Fire Alarm Equipment for Sale at "Installer Direct" Pricing! From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.indy.net!indy.net!n9rj From: n9rj@indy.net (Russ Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re. IC-706 hand Mic Date: Mon, 1 Jan 1996 14:41:26 GMT Organization: IndyNet Indianapolis - InterNet Gateway Lines: 9 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: indy3.indy.net Keywords: IC-706 X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] At a local ham store Icom Day the Icom tech guy said you could get moue drive out of the mic if you take the rubber disk out. He proceeded to show me with the demo 706 and it did not have the rubber disk. My 706 will easily drive past the recommended ALC range and distort the audio. I have not looked to see if I have the rubber disk or not. Russ N9RJ n9rj@indy.net From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:51 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!caen!news.umass.edu!news.hampshire.edu!hamp!aswNS From: aswNS@hamp.hampshire.edu (4) Subject: Re: Atlas 210X power output Question Message-ID: <117cc$9351.1c3@news.hampshire.edu> Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 14:53:01 GMT FollowUp: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew References: <4bsigj$o4j@vista.hevanet.com> Organization: Hampshire College, Amherst MA X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lines: 72 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23294 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12486 On 27 Dec 1995 22:48:51 GMT Michael G. Reiney (mreiney@hevanet.com) wrote in rec.radio.amateur.homebrew: : I have an Atlas 210X that works fine on 40 meters and up. On 75 meters, I can only : get about 40W out of it. : I hypothesize that if the high freq power out is ok, the transistors are good. : The 80M filters are not tunable, so they've probably not been tweeked. I obtained a 210X a couple of years ago, before a year-long trip to Nicaragua (where I operated as YN1ASW). I thought an older simpler rig might be more reliable and maintainable in a situation where I would have little test equipment and parts accessibility would be difficult. I checked the rig out at home with a regulated power supply, but when I got to Nicaragua I had a number of unexpected problems. First, my power source was a 12V battery charged by a solar panel, and I found the Atlas really needed the extra voltage available when the battery was under charge, the output power would fall off a lot when the voltage fell from 13.6 down to 12V. More seriously, I found that there were serious instability problems if the rig looked into a reactive load. It would work fine directly into a dummy load, but through a tuner into the load or into a real antenna, whether through the tuner or not, it would break into parasitic oscillations as the drive was brought up to a critical level. I don't know exactly what frequency the oscillations were, but they tended to wipe out my housemates' VHF TV reception, and this put major constraints on my operating schedule. I was able to get some control over the situation by putting a high resistive load (I think I used something like 1000 ohms, 2 watts -- I had a limited stock of resistors) across the input of the tuner. The idea was to have a high enough value that it would take a negligible amount of power at frequencies where the load looked like 50 ohms, but at other frequencies where presumably the antenna and/or the tuner looked like some kind of high-Q circuit this might damp it enough to suppress the parasitics. I was able to operate at reduced power levels this way, but any attempt to go for full power would result in parasitics again. My operation was mostly on 20 meters, sometimes on 15 when it would support my skeds back to the US. I never was able to get more than about 50 watts out of the rig. When I first obtained the rig I got a packet of info from Hi Manuals, which included a lot of info on various mods in early production versions of the Atlas, some of which I recall had to do with power output or stability problems. As far as I could tell my own Atlas was a late enough model to incorporate all the fixes, but it still gave me a lot of problems. My conclusion is that it just pushed too hard at the limits of the technology of its day, and that variations in the semiconductors probably weren't adequately protected against. I don't know if any of this is relevant to your problems, but maybe there are some connections. I would definitely look for parasitics that may be robbing power from the operating frequency. If anyone reading this has any comments on the problems I experienced I would appreciate hearing them. When I left Nicaragua in Dec. 94 I put the rig in storage there, as I expect to return there for another extended stint in the next year or two. But it would be nice if I could go back armed with some ideas about how to get the 210X to behave a bit better. 73, Al N1AW -- Al Woodhull awoodhull@hamp.hampshire.edu n1aw@k1mea.#wma.ma.usa.na n1aw@ka1jy.ampr.org From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: zaax@aol.com (ZaaX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IT-1 Tuner For AEA IsoLoop Wanted Date: 1 Jan 1996 14:53:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4c9e44$a5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: zaax@aol.com (ZaaX) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am looking for a used IT-1 tuner for the AEA IsoLoop. If you have one for sale send me an e-mail or give me a call. 73 Zack N8FNR 810-541-1740 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.unb.ca!usenet From: whittyd@nbnet.nb.ca (Don Whitty) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Experience with the IC-775DSP Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 15:18:01 GMT Organization: University of New Brunswick Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4c8uab$1ts@sol.sun.csd.unb.ca> References: <4c76av$neb@stratus.skypoint.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newcastle13.nbnet.nb.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Check out December QST .... edvanc29@skypoint.com (AA0HI) wrote: >Would appreciate hearing about experience with the Icom IC-775DSP. >Pros and Cons. >Ed, AA0HI From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: Re: HTs for HF Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? References: <4c7ndu$efo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 1996 15:34:32 GMT Lines: 11 Sender: dgf@netcom4.netcom.com In article <4c7ndu$efo@newsbf02.news.aol.com> snpcross@aol.com (SnPCross) writ es: > Hi there, my name is Shawn. I remember seeing an article on an 40 M >HT by Tokyo Hi-Power (might have been Toko but I think they make >transformers). The authur was a guy in Texas who took his HT on a 3 day >camping trip with Boy Scouts. I think it was in the September 1994 QST. >Sorry I can't give you any more info. October 1994 QST, page 60-63 Rig Tokyo Hy Power HT-750 covering 40, 15, 6 meters SSB/CW 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!demon!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re:Drake and Swan Astro Departing Ham Market Date: Mon, 01 Jan 96 15:35:28 GMT Lines: 34 Message-ID: <820554246.10217@pinetree.microserve.com> References: <4c9qr1$j10@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 rmmiller@ix.netcom.com (Robert M. Miller ) wrote: >Need information for Masters research on Amateur Radio Mfg. industry. >Any data relating to R. L. Drake's and Swan's departure from the >Amateur Radio market place would be of great interest. They seem to >have evaporated from Ham pubs in 1983-84. Any data on these two >companies will help. Bob, The last joint-effort ham gear involving Swan was marketed under the Cubic/Swan name. At some point however, Cubic divorced itself from Swan, which left Swan without a "sponser". Cubic's last transceiver, the Cubic Astro 103, does not bear the Swan name anywhere, nor does their owner's manual or service literature. However, the rig still retains an S-meter with the red Swan "S" insignia. Perhaps someone with the predecessor to this rig (Cubic Astro 102BX) can tell you whether that rig was also devoid of the Swan name. Although they're no longer manufacturing Amateur gear, Cubic is still in business as a government/military supplier. Their number in San Diego is (619) 277-6780. Also, Grace Brock, a retired Swan employee, owns and operates Brock Publications in Oceanside. Her company sells bound copies of Cubic manuals, and perhaps also Swan and Atlas. She might be able to give you the exact information you're looking for. The phone number for Brock Publications is: (619) 757-0372. If this info is helpful to you, and if it's not inconvenient, I'd appreciate e-mail on whatever history you uncover. 73, Jack WB3U jackl@pinetree.microserve.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!beyond.escape.com!silverbk From: silverbk@escape.com (Phil on the Job) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola Radius WTD in NYC Date: 1 Jan 1996 15:57:50 GMT Organization: Silverback Enterprises Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4c909u$dhf@beyond.escape.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: silverbk.escape.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 I am looking for two or three Motorola Handie Talkies for electricians to use in high rise bldgs to identify circuits and such. If you have a couple of used radios around that you want to sell inexpensively, Please Email. Thanks in advance. P.M.P. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet From: dmenser@parrett.net (Drew) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Date: 1 Jan 1996 16:48:53 GMT Organization: Parrett Business Machines Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> References: <4brk10$qhp@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin5.parrett.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Keywords: Bosnia, rig, radio X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4brk10$qhp@panix.com>, ekv@panix.com- says... > >If memory serves me right, that pilot used some type of CW rig to aid in >his own rescue. Its probably something that all pilots carry. What unit was >this and where can I get one and approximately how much do they cost? >Can it be modified for amateur use? >Please e-mail with reply . >Thanks in advence. >Elmar > > >-- I think it was a Motorola, also have heard next model will incorporate GPS. Sorry that's all I can tell ya' Drew -- ************************************************************ I have a quote in mind, I just can't remember how it goes... dmenser@parrett.net Drew Menser http://www.parrett.net/~dmenser Bridgman, Michigan USA ************************************************************ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.continuum.net!usenet From: "Christopher A. Bowne" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S20R info needed. Date: 1 Jan 1996 17:12:35 GMT Organization: Continuum Communications Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4c94m3$91j@news.continuum.net> References: <4c40il$3k0@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cd-13.continuum.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 32bit) Check W7FG (Gary Gompf) in Bartlesville OK. He has a small business that supplies out of print manuals (W7FG Vintage Manuals). His number is 918-661-8237 or 1-800-807-6146. (Great 800 Number, Gary!) From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:30:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!delmarva.com!news From: scoggin@delmarva.com (John K Scoggin Jr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Date: 1 Jan 1996 17:12:41 GMT Organization: Delmarva Power & Light Company Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4c94m9$qje@butthead.delmarva.com> References: <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> Reply-To: scoggin@delmarva.com NNTP-Posting-Host: neptune.delmarva.com I believe that it was an AN/PRC-112. Info on this radio can be found on Motorola's Web page, http://www.mot.com/GSTG/ged/rso/prc-112.html This radio operates in the 225-400 MHz range. Their is a new radio with integrated GPS - specs can be found in the same URL, the page is gps-112.html -- +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | John K. Scoggin, Jr. Email: scoggin@delmarva.com | | Supervisor, Network Operations scoggin@cis.udel.edu | | Delmarva Power & Light Company Phone: (302) 451-5200 | | 500 N. Wakefield Drive NOC: (800) 388-7076 | | Newark, DE 19714-6066 Fax: (302) 451-5321 | | Ham: N3SKO | | Instructor, CIS Dept. | | University of Delaware, 447 Smith Hall | | | | Volunteer, Delaware Emergency Management Agency | | Officer, Delaware State Fire Police | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!col1.caribsurf.com!root From: "Joe, VP2VBL" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help for ailing TenTec Corsair(1) Date: 1 Jan 1996 17:12:44 GMT Organization: a Digital Internet AlphaServer Site Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4c94mc$rrj@col1.caribsurf.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.214.206.42 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Any Corsair GURU out there? SSB doesn't work. CW OK. No modulation with mike input or audio input on back panel. Rig is 10 years old, but I like it. Excellent CW rig. TenTec Repair Dept. sez return rig, but very expensive from this Island. Don't understand this, cuz usually they will ship a board. Also Repair Dept. has big load at this time - hence, long wait. With SSB gone, can't work any digital mode, RTTY, etc. Have all manuals, minimal tools. I can swap boards tho! From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!news.cc.swarthmore.edu!psuvax1!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rhyolite95@aol.com (Rhyolite95) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Have you had a bad 2 mtr power module - Toshiba S-AV24 ?? (In Yaesu FT-5200) Date: 1 Jan 1996 17:55:02 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4c9oo6$44i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4c1c8r$nsf@alpha.pcix.com> Reply-To: rhyolite95@aol.com (Rhyolite95) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com If you have no success with the manufacturer you might try this. Many RF modules can be (carefully) pried open. You will find some descrete parts as well as the transistor die encased in a clear conformal coating. Look for burnt parts or open connections. You will have to scrape the conformal coating to solder any loose connections. I once found a loose external power/bias lead on a Motorola part. If the transistor is smoked forget it.Good luck.. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rmci.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!ip16-066 From: davie@primenet.com (Dave Easton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-690S or IC-736 - Help me please! Date: 1 Jan 1996 19:36:01 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 22 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4ca5mh$esl@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4c7p2u$bb0@oznet03.ozemail.com.au> X-Posted-By: ip16-066.phx.primenet.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 vk8mr@ozemail.com.au (VK8MR (Mike)) wrote: >Friends, > > I am interested in purchasing an all band plus 6 meter rig in the >near future and was wondering if any of you out there have personal >experience with either of these rigs? There are advantages and Hi Mike, I was in the same situation as you, interested in the 690 and the IC 736. However, for the money, I just lost all interest when the Icom IC-706 came out. There are about 10 in town already and everybody loves them, esp. the 100 watts on 6 and the ability to replace a 2 meter ssb rig. Considering no "top of the line" HF rig offers 6 meters, I am saving my pennies for the 706. I don't see how, for the price, the existing "mid-line" HF+6 rigs can compare. However, the 706 might cause the used 736 & 690 prices to drop quite a bit. The used prices around here have been more than the 706 NEW. Good luck, Dave WE6L Phoenix AZ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: "Lloyd A. Scott, Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: MAB Tranceiver Date: 1 Jan 1996 21:29:24 GMT Organization: Television ENG / NEWS Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4c9jnk$l7h@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crc3.cris.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: All Wanted manuals or any information wanted concerning the Marine Corps WWII MAB Tranceiver. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: "Lloyd A. Scott, Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: MAB Tranceiver Date: 1 Jan 1996 21:29:51 GMT Organization: Television ENG / NEWS Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4c9jof$l7h@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crc3.cris.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Wanted manuals or any information wanted concerning the Marine Corps WWII MAB Tranceiver. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.mel.aone.net.au!OzEmail!usenet From: vk8mr@ozemail.com.au (VK8MR (Mike)) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS-690S or IC-736 - Help me please! Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996 22:26:29 GMT Organization: OzEmail Pty Ltd - Australia Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4c7p2u$bb0@oznet03.ozemail.com.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: slali1p17.ozemail.com.au X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.46 Friends, I am interested in purchasing an all band plus 6 meter rig in the near future and was wondering if any of you out there have personal experience with either of these rigs? There are advantages and disadvantages to both and I am interested to here from those of you who have them who may have some useful info to help me decide which of these two to buy (or if these are even the best to consider!). I have only had my Ham license for a little over 2 years and greatly appreciate the experience of those of you who have been in the hobby a lot longer. I currently have a Kenwood TS-820S, but it is out of action. I sent it in to Kenwood Australia a while back for a minor digital display repair and got it back with a blown bias circuit and blown tubes. Needless to say, Kenwood claims it was working when it left their shop and so I've been left holding a boat anchor. This has put me off Kenwood more than just a bit. In the past, I've had nothing but Kenwood equipment, from car stereos to home entertainment equipment, but this last run in (which is a real long story unto itself) has left me reconsidering my next HF radio purchase. So, I come to those of you with more experience than me. Best 73's and good DX! Mike VK8MR / KG0NG Making friends through Amateur Radio VK8MR@ozemail.com.au From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!lehi.kuentos.guam.net!saba.kuentos.guam.net!rmanns From: rmanns@saba.kuentos.guam.net (Rick Manns) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-80C Manual Date: 1 Jan 1996 22:41:46 GMT Organization: Kuentos Communications Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4c9nva$hcf@lehi.kuentos.guam.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: saba.kuentos.guam.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Looking for a manual or any information that will help put an FT-80C on packet. Microphone pin outs would be a big help. Thanks in advance for any help. 73 es KB6IDK -- Rick Manns rmanns@kuentos.guam.net From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: rmmiller@ix.netcom.com (Robert M. Miller ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re:Drake and Swan Astro Departing Ham Market Date: 1 Jan 1996 23:30:41 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4c9qr1$j10@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sac4-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 01 3:30:41 PM PST 1996 Hi, Need information for Masters research on Amateur Radio Mfg. industry. Any data relating to R. L. Drake's and Swan's departure from the Amateur Radio market place would be of great interest. They seem to have evaporated from Ham pubs in 1983-84. Any data on these two companies will help. Commentaries from folks who may have worked for these firms or dealt in their products would help. I would also like to hear from users of the gear past and present. Especially interested in what folks consider to be the reasons for the demise of the American Radio Amateur Manufacturing Industry. 73 Bob, KE6F 9655 Appalachian Dr. Sacramento, CA 95827 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cici.com!news From: richesop@cici.com (Peter D.Richeson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for 900MHz ATV equipment Date: 2 Jan 1996 01:23:11 GMT Organization: Starbase1 Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ca1e0$a9e@latte.cici.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: starbase1.cici.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 I am looking for some 900 MHz atv equipment. I want to put up a 900 MHz ATV repeator. So far all I can find are converters whos output is TV ch 3 or 4. I need baseband and will need both rec and transiter. Can any one help. -- | Peter D. Richeson/KA5COI ---+--- richesop@cici.com | "...There's only one life and when comes the last call | We'll find that the Bible was true after all!" -- Bethany Farms **************************************************** http://www.cici.com/~richesop From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!vyger1406.nando.net!user From: REDLIGHT@NANDO.NET (Michael T. Hodgson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CodeQuick Date: 2 Jan 1996 01:30:28 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: vyger1406.nando.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 Can anyone tell me about CodeQuick? I understand that it is a real good program for learning code or upgrading skills...Where can it be bought and how much. thanks mike -- Mike - Raleigh, NC USA Opinions expressed herein are my own and do not in any way represent those of my employer. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (Joe BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Date: 2 Jan 1996 03:27:25 GMT Organization: Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C Lines: 49 Message-ID: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> Reply-To: joentam@transend.com.tw NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 For what it's worth--- Been seeing most prices for the Icom 706 quoted between 1199 and 1299 US$ from the big stateside dealers and from comments on the 'net. Most places that have them in stock seem to be selling for about 1249 $US. Last week while in Singapore, I swung by Sim Lim Tower on Jalan Basar road and visited several of the ham radio shops. Several had the IC-706, USA version (at least according to the english owners manual and warranty card). What surprised me was the discounted price on those units. In Singapore, the quoted price was between 1400 and 1450 SGP dollars. The exchange rate is about 1.4 sing to 1 US dollar, making the '706 about a thousand bucks USD. Not believing that this price was "real", I made a quick check with a few folks up in JA.... So...I called a JA friend of mine up in Tokyo and had him check the prices in Akihabara, also a well known shopping area for ham and electronics gear. Sure enough, the price on a US-version was JPY 98,000. With the exchange rate at about 102 yen per dollar, this puts the Icom rig at under a thousand bucks USD. So...unless the prices in the states are going to drop after the first of the year, I'd say you all are paying about 2 hundred bills too much for that new rig! Judging by the number of units sold, the radio stores are finally making some profit margin! Anyone in VK or G/F/I/DL/EA/SP etc. care to give a price in your neighborhood on the Icom HF IC-706? Just curious if this is unique to the USA or not. Thanks and 73, Joe p.s. I did NOT get one in Singapore Just was checking prices. -- 73 from Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:11 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!kmp3.unix.asb.com!kmp3 From: kmp3@unix.asb.com (Ken) Subject: Kenwood TH-79(D) 800MHz??? X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: ASB Lines: 1 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sle10.asb.com Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 03:36:33 GMT can the radio be modified to recieve 800MHz??? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:12 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!kmp3.unix.asb.com!kmp3 From: kmp3@unix.asb.com (Ken) Subject: Knwd TH-79(D) vs. Yaesu FT-51R X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: ASB Lines: 1 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sle10.asb.com Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 03:37:59 GMT I am interested in peoples experiences with the two radios??? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:12 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!kmp3.unix.asb.com!kmp3 From: kmp3@unix.asb.com (Ken) Subject: 6 Meter Duplexers???$$$ X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: ASB Lines: 1 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sle10.asb.com Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 04:24:24 GMT What are the price ranges of good 6mtr. repeater duplexers new / and used...?? ? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!news.kei.com!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.mindlink.net!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!taco.engr.ucdavis.edu!ctbaker From: ctbaker@taco.engr.ucdavis.edu (shatter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51R -800MHz recieve??? Date: 2 Jan 1996 04:24:43 GMT Organization: College of Engineering - University of California - Davis Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cac2b$fi6@mark.ucdavis.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: taco.engr.ucdavis.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Ken (kmp3@unix.asb.com) wrote: : Does anyone know if the ft51r can be modified to recieve 800 MHz??? You can do the extended receive and transmit mod that will let you "tune" the radio from like 70 Mhz to 999 Mhz but it wont actually receive anything in the cellular range... Chad From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: OscarJ@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: R7 Comments Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 04:56:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4cadlk$7nb@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tf4-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 01 8:52:38 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Am thinking about purchasing a R7......would appreciate any comments someone may have. Thanks, Oscar Jackson KB4HAM OscarJ@ix.netcom.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:15 1996 From: n0nas@hamlink.mn.org (Doug Reed) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!rosevax!hamlink!fredmail Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Dec La-50 printer setup Message-ID: <820569967.AA04812@hamlink.mn.org> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 06:52:19 -0100 X-FTN-To: All Lines: 10 I recently purchased some old DEC LA-50 dot matrix printers to use for repeater and packet logging. But I never had a manual and lost the info for how to set the DIP switches for selecting serial speed, bits, etc. Does anyone have the info handy to send a message? Thanks for the help. 73's. Doug Reed, N0NAS email: n0nas@hamlink.mn.org * SLMR 2.1a * On a clear disk you can seek forever From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:16 1996 Path: news.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: gottria@aol.com (G OTTRIA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DR-610? Date: 2 Jan 1996 08:22:52 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cbbjc$l76@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gottria@aol.com (G OTTRIA) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Just wondering if this radio is good. I've looked at this radio and it looks preaty good. I The Yaesu FT-8500 and don't really care for it. There's to many movements to just program th PL. So I'am looking at the DR-610. Any comments??? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com!user From: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com (Paul N. Nix) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ten-Tec Paragon-software ? Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 09:46:26 -0600 Organization: Alcatel Network Systems - Richardson, Texas Lines: 22 Message-ID: References: <30E71215.795E@kuai.se> NNTP-Posting-Host: paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com In article <30E71215.795E@kuai.se>, Mats Sundström wrote: > Where can I get software for controlling a Ten-Tec paragon ??? > Happy New Year > Mats / SM4KSM Mats: Which Paragon do you have, the original or the Paragon 2 ? I have a first generation Paragon (bought in 1988), and have some experience with remotely controlling the radio. The newer Paragon 2, which's been available for either 1 or 2 years (can't remember) has a completely different processor, and its control protocol follows the ICOM CI-V standard very closely. 73 Paul Nix, WB5AGF e-mail: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com!user From: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com (Paul N. Nix) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Require FT530 Freq Mods Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 10:09:08 -0600 Organization: Alcatel Network Systems - Richardson, Texas Lines: 47 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com In article , alanp@netspace.net.au (Alan Ponting) wrote: > I have US model FT530 which receives 130-174 & 430-450 Mhz. > Australian model is advertized as receiving 140-174, 420-500 + 800-950 Mhz. > > Does anyone know of any mods, key sequence at power on, or wiring, to modify > the receive freq range ? > 73 de VK3EAP / AA3DB Alan Ponting Happy New Year Alan (also responding directly via e-mail): When I bought my FT-530 in June 1993, it was no problem to get Yaesu to fax me a modification sheet, showing how to 'open-up' the coverage. I have heard that since then, Yaesu has become very reluctant to provide the information (presumably due to that fool U.S. regulation). My FT-530 required that 2 or 3 tiny 'jumpers' be removed from the circuit board, and then the radio was powered-up while holding down certain keys (think the "Up" button). A friend bought a FT-530 last year (1994) at Dayton, and his radio's circuit board had a much simplier method to allow the coverage to be expanded, as it had a green wire that simply got 'snipped' (there may have been a bit more than that). So, there appear to be at least two slightly different circuit boards available. With my radio, the only problem was that the surface mount components (the 'jumpers') as VERY small. There were (I think) two solder 'blobs' that had to be removed (turned-out to be simple, one touch of small temperature controlled soldering iron tip, and the surface tension pulled the solder off cleanly), and one "zero Ohm" jumper. The "zero Ohm" jumper was so tiny that, when I got it off, I stuck it under a piece of tape, and put it on a file card, just so I could remember how small it was. It looks like a tiny fleck of solder. My FT-530 now covers down to 110 MHz, and so I can listen to aircraft, which is why I did the modification. The FT-530 does suffer from images, as it's receiver 'front-end' is wide open, so you may hear 2 Meter repeaters 30 MHz (twice the 1st IF) below their true frequencies. But, that's a common problem with the new radios that can tune from 'DC-to-blue-light' (to quote an old Air Force friend). Good Luck; Paul Nix, WB5AGF e-mail: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!yama.mcc.ac.uk!news.lancs.ac.uk!news From: M.Dent@lancaster.ac.uk (Mike Dent) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH22a extended coverage???? Date: 2 Jan 1996 10:18:57 GMT Organization: Lancaster University Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cb0qh$453@info1.lancs.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: paul.lancs.ac.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.3 Hi, does anybody know of an extended coverage mod for the kenwood 2m HT, TH22A?? Mine currently covers 144-146. Thanks Mike G6PHF. mike@lurpac.lancs.ac.uk From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!server-b.cs.interbusiness.it!usenet From: Massimo Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-729 PLL Unit Date: 2 Jan 1996 11:11:58 GMT Organization: Centro Servizi Interbusiness Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4cb3tu$kfi@server-b.cs.interbusiness.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: 151.99.188.134 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I have an 2-years-old IC 729, and someone told me to look for D8 in the PLL unit, so that cutting it the rtx could work wider. I've found on the schematic diagram D8 in PLL unit, but it seems to belong to a -5V Power Supply circuit. Does anybody know something about IC-729 (or IC728) PLL unit ? I'm interested to know what is the exact function of that diode, and if there is any possiblity to modify rx coverage. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.silcom.com!news.west.net!usenet From: John Hoffmann Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Date: 2 Jan 1996 11:23:41 GMT Organization: jjh Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4cb4jt$7up@daffy.sb.west.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: term1-13.sb.west.net 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 NEED ICOM IC-R1 HANDY RECEIVER From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.silcom.com!news.west.net!usenet From: John Hoffmann Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: NEED ICOM IC-R1 HANDY RECEIVER Date: 2 Jan 1996 11:30:13 GMT Organization: jjh Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4cb505$7up@daffy.sb.west.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: term1-13.sb.west.net 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 SEND MY A MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE A IC-R1 FOR SALE From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:23 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.luc.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!news From: Paul Moller Subject: Yaesu CAT windows program Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 12:02:22 -0600 Message-ID: <30E9732E.3A44@csg.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.36.8 Lines: 7 I have found and used a couple of pc programs that will use the Yaesu CAT system to control hf radios (ie: FT-890)from the pc serial port. So far all I can find are DOS versions. Are there any nice windows (95?) versions that give you a picture of the radio and all of that neat stuff? Paul_Moller@csg.mot.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu!user From: kgk@nwu.edu (Kenneth Kalan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FS: Ham Equiptment Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 12:25:43 -0600 Organization: Northwestern University Lines: 51 Message-ID: References: <4c7068$qa7@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu In article <4c7068$qa7@ddi2.digital.net>, scorpion@digital.net (Joel Mandigo) wrote: > For Sale > > Ham Radio Equiptment: > >· Kenwood TS-450/AT Transceiver >· Alinco DJ-580T 144/440mhz handheld >· Astron RS-35M Power Supply >· Kantronics KAM+ Packet Radio >· 50' Aluma Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down >· 40' Steel Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down >· Hygain HAM IV rotor w/200' cable >· Yagi: 4 element 20m mono-bander (Hygain) >· Gap Challenger DX-VIII Vertical Antenna >· AEA Isopole 2m Vertical >· 4XL coax cable 150' >· RG-213/U coax cable 150' > >**Make Offer on all items. >Contact Joel Mandigo [KR4FJ] >Phone: 407-569-3719 >internet: scorpion@digital.net Joel I'd be interested in the Astron RS-35M Power Supply. I'll offer $80 if it's in decent working condition. This is the next item I need and was planning on purchasing at the next ham fest if I find one. I'm guessing you want to sell everyting as a lot. If not let me know on the supply. Thanks and Happy New Year. Ken -------------------------------------------------------- _---- Kenneth Kalan PP ASEL ===_ / | Northwestern University | ___/[__ ] \___/__ | Prosthetics Research Laboratory |\__ _|___|_____===/ Rehabilitation Engineering Program | \/ kgk@nwu.edu N9YIR o O Civil Air Patrol, 2LT,1st Lyons Composite Squadron - Red Fox 407 Melrose Park RACES 1M64 Skywarn Weather Spotter http://kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu/ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. -- Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!news.ahc.ameritech.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!van-bc!news.mindlink.net!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!varian.com!usenet From: Peter Bealo Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC706 in Ford Explorer...Where?? Date: 2 Jan 1996 13:46:07 GMT Organization: Varian Ion Implant Systems Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4cbcuv$aa7@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) Hi, just curious if there are any other Ford Explorer owners out there who have IC 706's installed. I am in the process of installing mine, but am up in the air about where to put the main unit. I mounted the remote head above the 4 wheel drive buttons and routed the control line in the crack between where the front dash face meets the top of the dash. Right now, the main unit is in a tupperware box (without lid, god knows ham radio has enough lids!!) under the driver's seat, but I am worried about moisture getting into it there. Advice from others who have studied the same issue would be appreciated. Peter WB2MJG Peter.Bealo@iis.varian.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any McElroy bug collectors out there? Need info! Date: 2 Jan 1996 14:26:00 GMT Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4cbf9o$60u@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I bought a McElroy bug over the holidays and I'd like some info on it (age, value, etc). It has a cast iron base, with black wrinkle-finish paint, that is 6" long and 3-7/8" wide. The beam, damper, and most of the hardware is chrome plated. There are three suction cups on the base to hold it in place (although they are rotted). The nameplate says "Radio Telegraph Apparatus by World's Champion Radio Telegrapher", then "T. R. McElroy Boston, Mass. U.S.A." and also a MAC logo. Any info appreciated. E-mail to QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:28 1996 Path: news.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: bn8czz@aol.com (BN8CZZ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Which IC-706, TS-50 or FT-900 Date: 2 Jan 1996 14:27:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cc0v0$rjq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Help, going to buy a new moblie HF rig soon and wonder which would be better. The Icom IC-706 the Kenwood TS-50 or the Yaesu FT-900? Please Help and Thanks Bruce N8CZZ BN8CZZ@aol.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:29 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!picker!news From: lloyd korb Subject: Yaesu FT-736R AGC Problem Message-ID: <1996Jan2.152815.28543@picker.com> Sender: news@picker.com Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.54.67.12 Organization: Picker International, Inc. Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 15:28:15 GMT Lines: 22 I have an apparent AGC problem with my FT-736R. There is an audio distortion (crackling sound) with the RF gain control full CW. If I back off the gain so the S meter does not move there is no problem. As an example, if the signal is say an S9 I adjust the gain so the S meter stays at S9. At this point there is no problem. As I increase the gain, so the AGC starts working, the distortion comes back. It is also noticable on noise. If I have say an S2 line noise level I get the crackling noise until I adjust the gain so the S meter sets at S2. I have had the rig back to Yaesu one time but they did not correct the problem. The warranty runs out in May so I would like to get this resolved. If you have an FT-736R I would appreciate any help you can supply. Please respond to my E-mail address since I can not receive replies here. Thanks, 73 Lloyd Korb K8DIO KORB@XRAYMKT.PICKER.COM From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au!news.qut.edu.au!news From: andrew@redash.qut.edu.au Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted - Circuits/manual for HP 608E sig gen Date: Tue, 2 Jan 96 15:43:21 +1000 Organization: Queensland University of Technology Lines: 14 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4cagm3$2bs@stork.qut.edu.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: redash.qut.edu.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi I need a circuit diagram or preferably a full service manual for a Hewlett Packard VHF signal generator type 608E - 10 - 480 Mhz - serial no 833-03128. I appear to have a problem with the ALC section. Main osc is running and there is 2v pk on un-cal output but neglible output from attenuator. Probing shows very low level sig into driver stage. If you have a copy of the circuit diags or a full service manual I am willing to pay whatever costs are required to get a copy to Australia ! Thanks in advance... Steve andrew@redash.qut.edu.au From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Laurens <100342.1365@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Probs with Yaesu 2M in Belgium. Date: 2 Jan 1996 17:09:29 GMT Organization: n/a Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cbos9$g5u$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> Hi all, I'm new to amateur radio (have yet to get my license) but my dad has an old Yaesu FT-290 2m (all mode) xceiver (he *does* have his license). It has gathered dust for many years but taking it out of the mothballs has been fun. Unfortunately it seems to be very unresponsive. I can only get 1-2 stations in Belgium (close to Brussels) and they are broadcasting thru repeaters. Is the Belgian seen so empty or is the Yaesu broken. TIA From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!uuneo.neosoft.com!Tom's Toy From: tbaltz@neosoft.com (Tom Baltz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Have you had a bad 2 mtr power module - Toshiba S-AV24 ?? (In Yaesu FT-5200) Date: 2 Jan 1996 17:09:49 GMT Organization: NeoSoft Internet Services +1 713 968 5800 Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4cbost$ok0@uuneo.neosoft.com> References: <4c1c8r$nsf@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: scooter-ppp-a2.neosoft.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4c1c8r$nsf@alpha.pcix.com>, Charlie wrote: >I have a Yaesu FT-5200 that uses this module in the 2 meter >final. The module is now defective after about 2 years of use, >but what got my attention was that I saw another ham selling >the same rig with the same problem about two weeks ago. >It's a pretty expensive component - almost $100 at RF parts. >I'm inclined to take issue with Yaesu over this defect, >especially if it's widespread. Comments?? > >73, de Charlie, KS1C > Yup, I've had to replace mine in my Yaesu 5100 after 14 months of use.Have a feeling it was a heat related failure - the heatsink is too small on this radio (imho), combined with the thermistor that turns the cooling fan on & off. Anyway, I did the mod to have the fan on all the time...wish I would have got to it before it fryed :-( Took about a week to fail solid - first it would cut out on hi power (50 watts), then it worked fine just on low power, then nothing. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Stefan Kowal <100627.3426@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51R -800MHz recieve??? Date: 2 Jan 1996 18:34:47 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4cbts7$lvi$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> References: <4cac2b$fi6@mark.ucdavis.edu> What will the set actually recieve after the mod? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:33 1996 Date: 2 Jan 1996 18:49:32 EDT Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!istar.net!infoshare!whome!gts!feline!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) Message-ID: <8206265744302@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS, Humber College, Canada Subject: Info on IC-706 ??? Lines: 39 I've seens several posts about the IC-706...many are second or third hand. I'd like to hear from OWNERS of the radio...I have some specific questions... 1. Whats up with the lack of sensitivity just outside the 2m band ? I understand that the rig is deaf as a mute though there is some "yellow wire" mod that improves this. Does the same mod adversly affect intermod on 2m ? 2. I read that the radio runs quite hot when using it during a QSO even during an average TX/RX cycle. I also read that the fan is quite noisy. Is the fan noise that bad ? Is the temperature of 3. People have been complaining about the poor mic audio on TX. How bad is it and is there a concensus that it is common to the model or perhaps just certain lots ? There was talk of removing some rubber disk within the mic...what is it there for and does it help ? I've been a Kenwood man up until I saw this little ICOM innovation. It really has my attention so I'm thinking of selling my TS-50 and a few other goodies to purchase a 706. I wonder if previous TS-50 owners who now own a 706 care to compare HF performance of both ? I'm told that options for ICOM radios are expensive. What I can't beleive is that the mobile mounting bracket for the 706 is an OPTION !?!? C'mon ! This is a mobile radio. Even $50 CB radios come with a mount.... and ICOM (thru the dealers) want a pretty penny for this punched/painted pressed piece of steel. I find this revolting. Comments welcome preferably by e-mail. Many thanks... Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Earl Stagner Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Date: 2 Jan 1996 19:34:36 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cc1cc$ed0@usenet4.interramp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip93.bakersfield.ca.interramp.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: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Looking for a Kenwood 680 HP rig. Thanks Earl Stagner Phone 1-805-665-2759 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!usenet From: flanders@znet.groupz.net (Jerry Flanders) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Scheduler With Output Function Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 19:48:42 GMT Organization: SunBelt.Net INTERNET Access Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4cbuj0$pjl@news1.sunbelt.net> References: <4c7qs7$r2v@aegis.nitco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: async10.groupz.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jrsmith@nitco.com (James R. Smith) wrote: >I would like to know if the Creative Labs Soundblaster card, along with >Scheduler, can be equipped with an output function. You know, to turn >something on and off with. >If not, do you know where I can obtain such a card and software? >Thanks >Jim Jim, I once used a "Solid State Relay" controlled by one of the output lines on a serial port. I controlled 110 VAC power to a device with it. I used a very simple BASIC program to switch it ON/OFF (BASIC can read your computer's clock and thus react to time changes). The serial output ports have several (3-4) lines which can be controlled this way. Don't remember all the details. E-Mail if you are interested in building something of this sort and I will come up with more details. The circuit is VERY simple, as is the program. Jerry Flanders W4UKU South Carolina From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwgw.infi.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!pravda.aa.msen.com!fu-berlin.de!news.belwue.de!News.Uni-Marburg.DE!news.th-darmstadt.de!uni-erlangen.de!lrz-muenchen.de!informatik.tu-muenchen.de!news.muc.de!news.space.net!roka.net!news.ndh.com!atlantis.ndh.com!c.buenger Date: 02 Jan 1996 22:36:00 +0200 From: c.buenger@atlantis.ndh.com (Christian Buenger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <605fhIB0NOB@atlantis.ndh.com> References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? X-Newsreader: CrossPoint v3.1 Lines: 17 >Anyone in VK or G/F/I/DL/EA/SP etc. care to give a >price in your neighborhood on the Icom HF IC-706? >Just curious if this is unique to the USA or not. Not only US Hams are paying too much! Also German Hams are paying too much. In our stores the Icom 706 costs about 2500 DM. That's equal to (based on an exchange rate of 1.43 DM = 1 $) 1748 $. According to your mail the IC 706 costs about 1300 $ in the US. Even there it is too expensive. So you see: German hams are also paying too much, but this is usally the case. Its the same with TV, VCR, Handycams etc. Technical equipment is much more expensive in Germany than in the US. 73 de Christian, DL6KAC InterNet: c.buenger@atlantis.ndh.com ## CrossPoint v3.1 ## From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news.cerf.net!news.titan.com!usenet From: Bill Bennett Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 6 Meter Duplexers???$$$ Date: 2 Jan 1996 22:56:28 GMT Organization: The Titan Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4ccd6s$ive@taxis.corp.titan.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: moe.bc.tisc.titan.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: kmp3@unix.asb.com For new ive seen $1800.00 for 6 cavity I built mine, see up front in qst Feb 96 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!dimensional.com!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!mn5.swip.net!usenet From: Martin.Rask@mailbox.swipnet.se (Martin Rask) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Adress to HENRY RADIO in us ?? Date: 2 Jan 1996 23:40:41 GMT Organization: - Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4ccfpp$278@mn5.swip.net> Reply-To: Martin.Rask@mailbox.swipnet.se (Martin Rask) NNTP-Posting-Host: tty17-66.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Hello everyone and thanks for reading this i would like to get the adress to HENRY RADIO in the states does anyone have it ?? Iám also looking for the adress to REC RADIO also in the US this is beacaues i wnat to by a new tubeamp from the US it is impossible to get one new here in Sweden HI.. so many thnaks in advance an 73´s de SM7VHS /Martin From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:39 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!NEWS!not-for-mail From: ke3mf@atc.ameritel.net (Glenn Thorn) Subject: Re: TS-820 Intermittant Digital DIsplay Message-ID: <127cc$132a37.118@NEWS> Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 01:03:17 GMT References: <4ccckv$2o2@news.greatbasin.net> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Lines: 19 Frank Dziurda wrote: >Does anyone have any suggestions what might be causing an intermittant >Digital Display on a Kenwood TS-820S. It does not seem to be heat >related and the radio seems to work fine. (Dirty VFO Cap???) >Thanks for reading this. >Frank K7SFN (k7sfn@dziurda.reno.nv.us) I had to clean all the pins associated with the display and it worked for about 3 months. The problem returned and I had to clean it again. There is a Kenwood service bulletin out on the net that has some info on it. Maybe try the ARRL Board. Hope it helps... de Glenn, KE3MF From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:40 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!oronet!uniserv2!van-bc!news.mindlink.net!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!kmp3.unix.asb.com!kmp3 From: kmp3@unix.asb.com (Ken) Subject: FT-51-R Cell-Phone Rx????? X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: ASB Lines: 1 Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sle7.asb.com Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 02:44:10 GMT Is the 51r in any way capable of recieving 800 MHz??? From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!treasure.coastalnet.com!usenet From: cn1135@coastalnet.com (Prescott) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: How High? Date: 3 Jan 1996 03:18:33 GMT Organization: Unorganized Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ccsi9$7sg@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-nb1-38.coastalnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 I am a licensed amateur operator. How high may I legally put up an unlighted tower without offending the FCC or the FAA? I live in eastern NC about 20 feet above sea level. I am outside of the military air-restricted zone. Also, does anyone have the number or address for Roadrunner Communications? M. Prescott KE4LWP cn1135@abaco.coastalnet.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!grumpy.insinc.net!KEY.globalx.net!pagesat.net!sloth.swcp.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.jersey.net!news.win.bright.net!brutus.bright.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!usenet From: jtriolo@mci.newscorp.com (Jason D. Triolo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT530 vs. Icom IC-W21AT (also WTB: used HT) Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 07:09:11 GMT Organization: News Corp./MCI Online Ventures Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4cda3i$fdb@klein.delphi.com> References: <4cd41n$4qb@elaine19.Stanford.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip110-104.bb.delphi.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96447 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23364 davidl@leland.Stanford.EDU (David Lee) wrote: >I'm also interested in purchasing a used dual-band HT (2m, 70cm) or used 2m >HT so if you have one in excellent condition that you'd like to sell >please send me e-mail. I have a Kenwood TH-79 with all the trimmings: 5w battery pack 3w double-life battery pack alkaline pack MFJ speaker/mic 2-pack rapid charger (75min on 5w pack, 90min on dbl-life pack) antenna soft case Radio has 80 memories +2 calls. Aside from 2 calls (one on each band), the 80 channels can be distributed between the two bands as you need them. It's not necessarily 40 per band. All channels can be labeled with a 7-character alphanumeric ID. PL encode/decode also included. If interested, make offer. E-mail please, to jtriolo@mci.newscorp.com 73 de Jason, KD4ACG From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com!user From: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com (Paul N. Nix) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions please -- Ten-Tec Paragon II Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 08:32:02 -0600 Organization: Alcatel Network Systems - Richardson, Texas Lines: 63 Message-ID: References: <4b932i$n0p@solaris.cc.vt.edu> <819737479.18164@pinetree.microserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: paul_nix.aud.alcatel.com In article <819737479.18164@pinetree.microserve.com>, jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) wrote: > "Gregory J. Buhyoff" wrote: > > >I am most interested in any opinions of the Paragon II. I have an > >OMNI VI which I love to death. > > I've heard nothing but good about Ten Tec until now. Earlier today, > I worked a guy who said he owned a Paragon for several years. He > went on to say that the rig was really superb when it worked, and > that Ten Tec fixed it at no charge whenever it broke, but that it > broke often and was a nuisance. He also questioned whether the price > of these rigs is inflated because of their policy of free repairs, > and the frequency at which those repairs are needed. > > As a final note, he said he opened it up once and was of the opinion > that the individual components were cheap, and that the (single-sided) > PC boards looked like they were etched in someone's basement. In short, > he claimed these rigs have terrific circuitry design, but the worst > implementation he has ever seen. > > I'm mentioning this because I've already recommended Ten Tec to a > friend who recently came back to the hobby after a long absence. My > recommendation was based on the many satisfied users I've heard from, > both here and on the air. > > Can anyone verify whether the above commentary on these rigs is > accurate? > > 73, > Jack WB3U Response: I've had a Paragon since March 1988, and its never broken. I have made a few modifications to it, to make it do some functions a bit differently, but the radio itself has never failed. I use my Paragon a lot on AMTOR & PacTOR, and its QSK functions flawlessly. Originally the Paragon had an external amplifier keying relay, and its clicking drove me to distraction. But, I wrote Tentec, and got a personal letter back from one of their VP's, who ran his Paragon a lot on AMTOR also, and he said just to remove the relay, citing its reason for existance as being "for the SB-220 owners of the world". Once I pulled that relay out, the Paragon became so quiet, while running Mode A ('ARQ') AMTOR, that about the only way to tell it was switching back-and-forth between transmit and receive was to watch my ancient Heath HO-10 RF Monitor Scope. If I was smart enough to do it, I would like to rework the synthesizer, to include a bit of DDS design, as I'd like to 'lock' the 9 MHz sideband generation source to a master reference. I'd also like to give the radio a 'smarter' RS-232 command set (the little Motorola 8 bit CPU has about all it can do in controlling the radio). But, both of these are 'things I'd like'. I have no plans to get rid of the Paragon at any time in the foreseeable future. Its control layout is EXTREMELY EASY to use (ie. all the buttons are logically arranged). 73 Paul Nix, WB5AGF e-mail: Paul_N_Nix@aud.alcatel.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!sunrise.gv.ssi1.com!oronet!news From: rst-engr@oro.net (Jim Weir) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ANY HAM SHOPS IN LAS VEGAS???? Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 10:49:17 GMT Organization: RST Engineering Lines: 41 Message-ID: <4cees8$fae@hg.oro.net> References: <4c1ud7$2k1@iaehv.IAEhv.nl> <4c24qf$h89@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rst-engr.oro.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jastorm@ix.netcom.com (Jim Storm) wrote: >ericw@iaehv.nl (Eric-Jan Wösten) wrote: >>HI! >>A friend of mine will visit Vegas next week. Can anyone give me some >>info on a hamradio shop out there?? >>If you know there is NO shop, plaese tell me also, so my friend won't >>bother searching the yellow pages. >>73 de Eric PA3CEV >>email to: >>ericw@iaehv.nl >>\ Eric-Jan Wosten DDS >> \ Best, Holland >> ========================= >> >>Internet: ericw@iaehv.nl >>AMPRnet: pa3cev@pa3cev.ampr.org >>AX25:pa3cev@pi8zaa.#bra.nld.eu >How about Amateur Electronic Supply >1072 N. Rancho Drive >702-647-3114 > 73, Jim WB6LWS Amen, and have him give my best to Squeak, one of the finest gentlemen in the business. Jim Jim Weir VP Engineering | "We seem to be standing on RST Engineering | the foreskin of technology." Grass Valley CA 95945 | (Gen. Chuck Yeager) voice/fax 916/272-1432 | rst-engr@oro.net AR Adv WB6BHI CFI A&G/Comml Inst A&G/A&P/C-182A N73CQ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rsmall01@aol.com (RSmall01) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: How High? Date: 3 Jan 1996 10:49:24 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ce8i4$qrp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ccsi9$7sg@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader The FCC allows structures up to 200 feet without approval. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:47 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!sun4nl!news From: erwin.cremers@ingram.nl (erwin cremers) Subject: National HRO 50R receiver information X-Nntp-Posting-Host: solair1.inter.nl.net Message-ID: Sender: news@inter.NL.net (News at news) Organization: NLnet X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 11:46:34 GMT Lines: 21 Hello, I need information on the National HRO 50-R receiver. This receiver hase been in my collection for aboud 10 years now ,but needs to be re tuned and some of the bulbs need to be replaced. So what am i looking for : Schematics , manual basically i need everything there is . Thanks for your responce !!! ///////////\\\\\\\\\\ Erwin Cremers Dutch Radio Operator PE1MGR \\\\\\\\\\\/////////// From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gryphon.phoenix.net!usenet From: realbill@phoenix.net (Bill Holbert Sr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MFJ DSP FILTER Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 13:29:44 GMT Organization: Phoenix Data Systems Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4ce0i8$6kp@gryphon.phoenix.net> References: <4c1a7o$gcp@news.netvision.net.il> <4cdkcr$jql@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: realbill.breh.phoenix.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) wrote: >In article <4c1a7o$gcp@news.netvision.net.il>, Adi Doron > writes: >> >>WHERE IS ALL THE USERS OF MFJ FILTERS, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD >> >> >> 73'S ADI 4Z4VG >> >> >I use one, my friends all have them. >Tom I use one and like it very much. You must learn how to set all levels for best results. Play around with it. Bill, W5BBR From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.isp.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!varian.com!usenet From: Peter Bealo Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Date: 3 Jan 1996 14:38:23 GMT Organization: Varian Ion Implant Systems Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ce4cv$de7@falcon.varian.com> References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.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) I am not surprised the shops in S'pore are offering the '706 cheaper...over the years I have dealt on occasion with various stores along Nathan Rd. in Hong Kong and found the same thing. However, I found this true with pretty much all rigs from all the Japanese manufacturers. It seems that they'll work on slimmer margins (what they lose on each sale they make up in volume!!) then pretty much all stores in the USA, so its not just the '706. Best Regards Peter WB2MJG We Buy Two Much Japanese Garbage From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news.cerf.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!news.trw.com!batman!out Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-51 Batt. Schematic Message-ID: <1996Jan3.082415.1425@batman> From: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 15:16:07 GMT Reply-To: byron_hellewell@out.trw.com (Byron) Nntp-Posting-Host: 129.193.101.235 Lines: 5 Hi Does anyone have information about the internal construction of the Ft-51R b atterys. The four terminals on the charge side do not appear to connect direct ly to the four terminals on the radio side. The radio schematic is not very ha lpful either. Aftermarket battery manafacturers have not been very helpful. Th anks for any help. Byron WB7ACJ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:50 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ag368 From: ag368@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Mark Boyer) Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Message-ID: Sender: ag368@freenet3.carleton.ca (Mark Boyer) Reply-To: ag368@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Mark Boyer) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 15:16:51 GMT Lines: 43 Joe BV/N0IAT (fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com) writes: > For what it's worth--- > > Been seeing most prices for the Icom 706 quoted > between 1199 and 1299 US$ from the big stateside > dealers and from comments on the 'net. Most places > that have them in stock seem to be selling for about > 1249 $US. > > So...unless the prices in the states are going to > drop after the first of the year, I'd say you all are > paying about 2 hundred bills too much for that new > rig! Judging by the number of units sold, the radio > stores are finally making some profit margin! > > Anyone in VK or G/F/I/DL/EA/SP etc. care to give a > price in your neighborhood on the Icom HF IC-706? > Just curious if this is unique to the USA or not. > > Thanks and 73, Joe > > p.s. I did NOT get one in Singapore Just was > checking prices. > > -- > 73 from Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. > Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) > Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine > only > Well Joe, I checked the prices up here an the only local dealer has them for $1975 CDN. + 15% in taxes. 73 -- Mark Boyer VE3MJB ag368@freenet.carleton.ca HELP, HELP we're twapped in a Dash 8 going wound and wound. A day in the life at uAmps R us. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:51 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: Re: ICOM 706 and automatic tuners Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? References: <4c6709$j1g@butthead.delmarva.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 15:17:19 GMT Lines: 22 Sender: dgf@netcom13.netcom.com In article Paul_N_Nix@a ud.alcatel.com (Paul N. Nix) writes: >In article <4c6709$j1g@butthead.delmarva.com>, scoggin@delmarva.com wrote: > >> I just bought an Icom 706 yesterday, primarily for 6 meters - at least, unt il >It might be very interesting to find how the ICOM tuners fair; they've I found the AT180 (the tuner specifically for the IC706) a bit problematic. There are two small switches (inside the tuner, of course) which alter it's behavior. If your SWR is 3:1 or less at the tuner OUTPUT, the tuner is quite well behaved and automatic. If your SWR is higher, you get to change the switches and use a different front panel procedure to activate the tuner. (this requires opening the tuner, changing switches, and power cycling it). I can see no valid reason for these different modes - the tuner should just do "best possible job" and be done with it. Also on 6 meters (the band you specifically asked about) the tuner has a much narrower tolerance for mis- match - antenna SWR >3 or 4:1 will result in the tuner not staying online at all, and the activation procedure (how you operate the tuner from the front panel of the IC706 is different - read the manual!). All in all I think ICOM did a very poor job designing the AT180, particularly given it's price. 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!csnews!coopnews.coop.net!news.den.mmc.com!usenet From: greg roecker Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Central Electronics 200V Date: 3 Jan 1996 15:45:09 GMT Organization: Lockheed Martin Corp, Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ce8a6$5rt@tel.den.mmc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.17.103.228 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for a Central Electronics 200V Transmitter. Prefer a working unit. Please state condition and price. Thanks and 73, Greg Roecker N4OSJ 770.552.0540 (Atlanta) roecker.greg@ist.vf.mmc.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Which IC-706, TS-50 or FT-900 Date: 3 Jan 1996 15:57:05 GMT Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ce90h$5nm@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4cc0v0$rjq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 What about the Alinco DX-70T? I have one and really like it. It runs a solid, honest 100 W PEP,and the audio reports have been excellent. Great receive audio also. A good basic rig that's perfect for mobile use (mine is a dedicated mobile). It doesn't have some of the bells-n-whistles that the Icom has, but it's $300 cheaper, and really, how much of those fancy features will you ever use while operating mobile? The DX-70T is also remote-able using optional cabling kits and mounting hardware. The Kenwood isn't, and the Yaesu leaves many of its controls on the main chassis when the front panel is remoted (inconvenient). Just my humble opinion. 73 de KC5NG From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mssm.edu!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro.as.arizona.edu!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: KENWOOD 621A INFO Date: 3 Jan 1996 16:22:12 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ceafk$nn0@news.ccit.arizona.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu Hi: I bought a Kenwood 621A 2m/220 mobile used recently. Works fine and I'm satisfied with it, but need some info. Looking for a manual and instructions for the out-of-band mod. The radio already has the mod, so my interest is in reversing it. Also interested in hearing of any undocumented features this model may have. Also looking for whatever optional extras were made for the radio. Things such as a remoting kit, PL DEcoder, voice module or anything else. Perhaps someone out there knows if there were other models that used the same options? A list of model numbers and option model numbers would help in my search. Thanks much, Chris Weddle, N7RME, Mt. Lemmon, Az. cweddle@as.arizona.edu From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!pooh.freenet.mb.ca!winnie.freenet.mb.ca!qaq682 From: Ian Kennedy Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What is HF? Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 17:20:12 -0600 Organization: Blue Sky FreeNet of Manitoba Inc. Lines: 37 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: winnie.freenet.mb.ca Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: QUOTED-PRINTABLE In-Reply-To: On Wed, 27 Dec 1995, Rich Fortnum wrote: > I'm confused what HF is. >=20 > I thought it was 30 to 50 MHz, with VHF being 140 MHz, and UHF being UHF. >=20 > What is below 30 MHz? >=20 > Cheers. >=20 > --=20 > =AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD=AD= =AD > Rich Fortnum (aka BeeRich) > F&M Breweries > Guelph, Ontario > rich@sentex.net (temporary) > Renaissance Brewers of Fine Ales and Lagers=81 >=20 ELF 30 HZ TO 3 KHZ VLF 3 KHZ - 30 KHZ LF 30 KHZ - 300 KHZ MF 300 KHZ - 3 MHZ HF 3 MHZ - 30 MHZ VHF 30 MHZ - 300 MHZ UHF 300 MHZ - 3 GHZ SHF 3 GHZ - 30 GHZ EHF 30 GHZ - 300 GHZ ***************************************************************************= ** Ian Kennedy qaq682 @ freenet.mb.ca Winnipeg, Manitoba ve4mud @ ve4kv.#wpg.mb.can.n= a From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.glo.be!news From: mauricea@glo.be (Maurice Andries) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 17:53:29 GMT Organization: Globe internetworking Lines: 54 Message-ID: <4cefp3$5aj@moon.glo.be> References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: iphome6213.glo.be X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (Joe BV/N0IAT) wrote: Hi Joe, >Been seeing most prices for the Icom 706 quoted >1249 $US. >Last week while in Singapore, I swung by Sim Lim >...... >to 1 US dollar, making the '706 about a thousand >bucks USD. Not believing that this price was "real", >I made a quick check with a few folks up in JA.... >... >this puts the Icom rig at under a thousand bucks USD. >Just curious if this is unique to the USA or not. You're right... start complaining about the price of Hamrigs in the US. Maybe you should buy in Belgium! We pay AT LEAST 60% more for our equipment than you guys do. I don't know the 706 price in Belgium BUT here are a few references you can check. TS-850S 77.995 BEF ...... US$ 2600 TM-790 99.995 BEF .......US$ 3333 We have a salestax of 20.5% on this (already included). By the way... the same goes for video, TV and other electronic equipment. I've been in the US several times and if it wasn't for the high importtax in Belgium (20,5% tax + 8% importduty) I think I would have A LOT OF LUGGAGE upon returning home :-)) By the way, we're very lucky. Several years ago tax on 'luxery articles (electronics) went down from 33% !! My guess is that it's not the dealers who profit the most from the pricedifference but it all has to do with TAX. Hope this helps in your 'pricesurvey'. 73, Happy NewYear 1996. ! * Merry X-mas *** Happy New Year. o**** 1 9 9 6 ***o**o *o******* " bye, Maurice (mauricea@glo.be) From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!ip211.msp.primenet.com!user From: gregp@primenet.com (Greg Putrich) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: National HRO 50R receiver information Date: 3 Jan 1996 18:26:02 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 38 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: References: X-Posted-By: ip211.msp.primenet.com In article , erwin.cremers@ingram.nl (erwin cremers) wrote: > Hello, > > I need information on the National HRO 50-R receiver. > > This receiver hase been in my collection for aboud 10 years now ,but > needs to be re tuned and some of the bulbs need to be replaced. > > So what am i looking for : > > Schematics , manual basically i need everything there is . > Try the following places: DBA National Radio Company 229 Marginal St Chelsea, MA 02150 Musty Manuals 645 Wheeling Rd Wheeling, IL 60090 Antique Electronic Supply 6221 S Maple Ave Tempe, AZ 85283 Hopefully someone will have something. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Greg Putrich / gregp@primenet.com [II] PGP-Key 27E97EBD = 62 0E B9 A2 45 D2 64 AC 8A B4 6D 9D 5B 23 90 1F So little to do, so much time. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:31:59 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!sun4nl!Utrecht.NL.net!news From: egroen@solair1.inter.nl.net (Enno) Subject: Help wanted on Icom Mic connector X-Nntp-Posting-Host: asp98-0.amsterdam.nl.net Message-ID: Sender: news@inter.NL.net (News at newsutr) Organization: NLnet X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 19:07:10 GMT Lines: 8 Hi everyone, Can anyone mail me the pin assignment of the "normal" 8pin mic socket of the Icom HF radio's. Tnx 73 Enno From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.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: Dentron MLA-2500B HF amp - need manual Date: 3 Jan 1996 19:24:29 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cf6nt$68u@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I need a manual for the MLA-2500B and will buy it or pay reproduction and mailing costs. Thanks. 73 de John, WA5TWL From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!not-for-mail From: asken@primenet.com (Ken Fredstrom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS-940s Date: 3 Jan 1996 19:59:02 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 7 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4cffpm$lh5@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> X-Posted-By: ip216.tus.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I have the ts-940s and when I adjust the alc I get to position 1.5 on the knob before anything happens, then between 1.5 and 2 on the knob, it pegs the needle. It should not be that sensative. It is not the mike. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks. KEn From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!skypoint.com!usenet From: "Neil A. Gjere" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,sci.engr.television.broadcast Subject: HELP!! Ham Needs WR-42 Waveguide Components Date: 3 Jan 1996 20:30:51 GMT Organization: GjereRig Inc. Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4cep1r$jog@stratus.skypoint.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial013.skypoint.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96451 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23373 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12512 sci.engr.television.broadcast:1146 I am in desperate need of a 50 or 60 db WR-42 fixed Waveguide attenuator as well as a 0 to 40 or 50 db WR-42 variable Waveguide attenuator. These are being used to set up some 18 Ghz Microwave Radios. My usual source for these type of components has gotten out of the as they put it, "Plumbing Business" I only need them for a short period of time, I will pay for shipping in both directions and will reward you both financially and with unending gratitude!!! Please respond via: ngjere@ktca.org 73s Neil A. Gjere N0PFZ From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwgw.infi.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: rcarpen@DGS.dgsys.COM (Robert J. Carpenter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Antenna Tuner for IC-706; other comments Date: 3 Jan 96 21:39:08 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 29 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu While ICOM may have designed the AT-180 for the IC-706, you will note that the 706 also carries a socket that allows direct connection of their AH-3 automatic tuner. The AH-3 is claimed to tune essentially any piece of wire, while the AT-180 can only hanadle a range of nearly-resonant antennas - as best I can read the specs. So, forget the AT-180; get an AH-3. Anyone have a good used AH-3 that I can buy?? Despite the miracle that is the IC-706, ICOM seems to have pulled a couple of boners in its design. 1) Not understanding(?) the non-ham VHF environment in North America and Europe has led them to accept a design which results in far too much intermod above 60 MHz (except where the "2 meter" front end filter can be used - see yellow-wire mod). 2) A similar lack of understanding has led them to choose a far-too-wide FM BC IF filter. Appropriate-bandwidth filters, with the same dimensions, are available from the same manufacturer that they use. Since most FM BC radios are made in the Far East and Japan, I'm surprised that ICOM's engineers were unaware of good engineering practice in the choice of the IF filter. Ah, but I've been seeking perfection. The 706 would still have been my choice even if I had I known of these problems before purchasing it. There is no competition for my uses: 100W up through 6m, all-mode 2m, general-coverage LF-MF-HF receiver with wide and narrow IF on AM, coverage to look for European TV below 6m, air-band coverage, 162 MHz weather coverage (with yellow-wire mod). A judiciously-tuned single L-C trap allows me to hear the FM BC stations that are most important to me. 73 de Bob w3otc From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!yarrina.connect.com.au!news.netspace.net.au!dialup-a1-42.mel.netspace.net.au!user From: alanp@netspace.net.au (Alan Ponting) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Date: Wed, 03 Jan 1996 22:51:21 -0400 Organization: NetSpace Online Systems Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-a1-42.mel.netspace.net.au In article <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com>, joentam@transend.com.tw wrote: > Anyone in VK or G/F/I/DL/EA/SP etc. care to give a > price in your neighborhood on the Icom HF IC-706? I just grabbed a mag and checked an advert IC706 AUD $ 2299 at exchange rate AUD $1 = USD $0.74, is about USD $ 1700 ? for what its worth..... 73 de VK3EAP / AA3DB Alan Ponting From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!earth!tlierman From: tlierman@earth.execpc.com (Tim Lierman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HELP: MOTOROLA ht mike Date: 3 Jan 1996 22:54:09 GMT Organization: Exec-PC Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4cf1eh$me7@daily-planet.execpc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth.execpc.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Can anybody get a schematic for a Motorola handhelp speaker mike, part # NTN4849A ... I picked it up at a hamfest and wanted to use it on my radio, the speaker mike works fine but when you transmit nothing comes over the air (it keys up though). I did have to rewire it but the circuit is SMT and I'm having problems generating my own schematic... Thanks for any help! Tim KB9MCT From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:06 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!en.com!op.net!news.fyionline.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!netcom14!faunt From: faunt@netcom14.netcom.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604) Subject: Re: Antenna Tuner for IC-706; other comments In-Reply-To: rcarpen@DGS.dgsys.COM's message of 3 Jan 96 21:39:08 GMT Message-ID: Sender: faunt@netcom14.netcom.com Organization: at home, in Oakland References: Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 23:09:48 GMT Lines: 8 I still think that having a good synchronous detector instead of the FM BC capability would have been a distinct improvement. I don't need another FM BC receiver, but I certainly could use the improved performance of a sync detector on the HF freqs, especially for SWBC listening. 73, doug From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jupiter.planet.net!earth.planet.net!dferg From: dferg@earth.planet.net (Douglas Ferguson Flanders) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mods for yeasu FT720RU needed Date: 4 Jan 1996 00:21:06 GMT Organization: Planet Access Networks - Stanhope, NJ Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4cf6hj$7or@jupiter.planet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth.planet.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] We are looking for a modification for the GMR for the Yeasu FT720RU. Any information would be helpful. Please respond by e-mail to : dferg@planet.net Thank You. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!newdelph.rtsg.mot.com!oribi!sherwood From: sherwood@oribi.cig.mot.com (Charles A. Sherwood) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions please -- Ten-Tec Paragon II Date: 4 Jan 1996 00:22:06 GMT Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4cf6je$mbp@newdelph.cig.mot.com> References: <4b932i$n0p@solaris.cc.vt.edu> <819737479.18164@pinetree.microserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: oribi.cig.mot.com >I've had a Paragon since March 1988, and its never broken. I have >made a few modifications to it, to make it do some functions a bit ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Does anyone know how to make the original paragon transmit AM? It can rec AM, but TX is disabled because they did not want it used on 11M (so I`m told). Is there some simiple mod that will let a ham tx on AM. chuck sherwood sherwood@cig.mot.com -- Chuck Sherwood sherwood@cig.mot.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: tcmedlin@cris.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: SIMPLE SIMPLEX REPEATER....HELP Date: 4 Jan 1996 00:33:55 GMT Organization: Concentric Internet Services Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4cf79j$559@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnc086035.concentric.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96463 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23384 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12522 I recently built the simple simplex repeater as described in 73 Amateur Radio Today, nov 1995 issue but i have one problem that i need help resolving. if the receiver receives a signal for about one half second or less, the simplex repeater keys up for the entire 20 second period then drops out. any received signal more than about a half second operates it correctly. example: if the receiver receives a signal for 5 seconds, after the rec signal drops, it then retransmits this signal for 5 seconds and then resets or drops out. it is only the very quick keying pulses that lock this thing up. the repeater is based on the ISD1000A voice record/playback IC which can be found at radio shack and about 30 simple parts. this chip is designed to record a maximun of 20 seconds. there are 2 rc delay circuits which i have tried to adjust but this does not seem to help. I dont think the problem is power related as i have a good supply, and plenty of filtering and bypassing on it. If anyone can help, please email me at tcmedlin@cris.com thanks, Tom WA5KUB email: tcmedlin@cris.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!shore!news From: pwmarina@shore.net (Mike Mentuck) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help! Yaesu FT-8500 Autodial Date: 4 Jan 1996 01:53:02 GMT Organization: Shore.Net/Eco Software, Inc; (info@shore.net) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cfbtu$8m@shore.shore.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-0-26.shore.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 If anyone could tell me how to display the alpha-numeric autodial memories, I would appreciate it. I know how to program the radio, but I haven't been able to get the text to come up. Thanks in advance. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!kira.cc.uakron.edu!marconi.w8upd.uakron.edu!ken From: ken@marconi.w8upd.uakron.edu (Kenneth R. Teleis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu 8500 features please Date: 4 Jan 1996 03:15:11 GMT Organization: University of Akron Amateur Radio Club Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4cfgnv$m6k@kira.cc.uakron.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: marconi.w8upd.uakron.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have read all the yaesu ads in the magazines and catalogs about the 8500 and it looks really nice, but the documentation lacks a few things: 1) does the "joystick type" microphone include a touch tone pad or is that only available on the other mic? 2) Is there a mod available for800-900 mhz receive?? Any other info or comments on this rig would be appreciated. Regards, Ken Teleis, KZ3E/8 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!chi-news.cic.net!news.uiowa.edu!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!ferrari.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet From: Jim Devenport Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: SIMPLE SIMPLEX REPEATER....HELP Date: 4 Jan 1996 03:17:09 GMT Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4cfgrl$bt6@newshost.lanl.gov> References: <4cf79j$559@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jdport.lanl.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: tcmedlin@cris.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96500 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23413 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12544 I couldn't believe I had this issue of 73 right in a small pile at my fingertips. Your description of the problem plus a perusal of the schematic makes me suspect some "squirrelies". I note the COS input line is bypassed with C3, a .22 uf capacitor. Is this in place and is it close to U4? If it is, I recommend the following: -Try installing .1 or .2 uf capacitors physically close to pins 4&5 of U3, pins 9 and 10 of U3, and pin 27 of U1. -I don't see it in the circuit but all your IC's, especially the logics (U3 and U4) should have the VCC pins bypassed with a 1 to 1 uf or so electrolytic mounted as close to the IC's as possible and with as short a connection to circuit ground or the IC ground as possible. I'd suggest this as your first priority. -You may also be experiencing RFI from your attached transceiver. It probably should be mounted in a good rf-proof box with incoming and outgoing wiring bypassed and/or choked with ferrite shells and other RFI reducing techniques. Good luck with the project. Hope some of this helps! -- |-------------------------------------------------------| |Jim Devenport WB5AOX | |All Standard Disclaimers Disclaimed | |My views rarely (if ever) reflect those of my employers| |-------------------------------------------------------| From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!lily.redrose.net!john From: Curt Sanders Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: MFJ 6 m. SSB/CW rig Date: 4 Jan 1996 04:28:36 GMT Organization: a Digital Internet AlphaServer Site Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4cfl1k$epc@lily.redrose.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: l41.redrose.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Any opinions on this new rig? I'm thinking about purchasing it, but has anyone actually used it yet? 73s ******************************************************** * "There is nothing constant but change." ‹ Heraclitus * * --- * * N3TLJ@WA3KXG.FN10RE.PA.USA.NA (Amateur Radio) * * Reunion Users Group (genealogy) * Hershey Apple Core * ******************************************************** From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Gregg Fine <76460.551@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: Repairs - HF gear Date: 4 Jan 1996 05:19:10 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cfo0e$8r0$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23408 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96496 rec.radio.swap:54614 Looking for a resonable and dependable techincian to repair Yeasu, Tempo, Swan, and Heath HF gear. Depended on local guy for years. Have needs at present. Gregg Fine KF4AUY From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!hevanet.com!usenet From: "Michael G. Reiney" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ATV Research Micro-verter, what is it? Date: 4 Jan 1996 05:21:02 GMT Organization: Hevanet Communications Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4cfo3v$c1i@vista.hevanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: st-ppp11.hevanet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) It has video in and RF out. Looks like some sort of video transmitter. There 's no tuning control. What is the freq & specs of this device? thanks, miker From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: SJJK62A@prodigy.com (K Short) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HTX-202,HTX404 external mic mod Date: 4 Jan 1996 08:14:41 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4cg29h$cr6@useneta1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 There is a mod that will overcome the weak ext mic audio problem of the HTX 202 and 404 rigs. Check out: http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/LA/htx202htx404/htx202htx404.html From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rjo02.embratel.net.br!usenet From: mcury@embratel.net.br Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: KAM & GPS ( Choosing one GPS Unit ) Date: 4 Jan 1996 08:39:13 GMT Organization: Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cg3nh$kpv@rjo02.embratel.net.br> Reply-To: mcury@embratel.net.br NNTP-Posting-Host: 200.255.255.133 X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2.5 I wish connect my KAM 8.0E to a GPS unit. What GPS have I choose ? Is there anybody already working with KAM 8.0E and GPS ? Please send comments to my E-Mail: mcury@embratel.net.br Thanks everybody. 73's DE Marcelo Cury PY1TTO, Rio de Janeiro - Brasil From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!usenet From: larry@ (Larry Schroeder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Request for Mods to ICOM R-100 Date: 4 Jan 1996 12:11:01 GMT Organization: IBM Charlotte Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4cgg4l$2bho@ausnews.austin.ibm.com> Reply-To: lschroeder@vnet.ibm.com (Larry Schroeder) NNTP-Posting-Host: larrys.charlotte.ibm.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2.5 Hello All, A friend of mine has an ICOM R-100 receiver and uses it as part of his radio repair work. He needs it to be able to receive in the 800Mhz range. Do any of you know of any modificatios to this receiver that will open it up for the 800Mhz range. Thanks for the information in advance. Larry Schroeder lschroeder@vnet.ibm.com KD4HSL From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!shore!news From: username@shore.net (Mike Mentuck) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu 8500 features please Date: 4 Jan 1996 12:40:17 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4cghrh$r6q@shore.shore.net> References: <4cfgnv$m6k@kira.cc.uakron.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-3-24.shore.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4cfgnv$m6k@kira.cc.uakron.edu>, ken@marconi.w8upd.uakron.eduD says... > >I have read all the yaesu ads in the magazines and catalogs about the >8500 and it looks really nice, but the documentation lacks a few things: > >1) does the "joystick type" microphone include a touch tone pad or is that >only available on the other mic? Yes. The joystick mic has a full DTMF keypad on the other side. >2) Is there a mod available for800-900 mhz receive?? I haven't heard of a 800 Mhz mod, but there is a simple MARS/CAP mod that opens up the TX range to 137-174 VHF, and 410-470 UHF. > >Any other info or comments on this rig would be appreciated. I just picked up an 8500 today, and from what I've seen so far, they didn't leave anything out. Without the Windows software, though, I think one needs at least two years at MIT to actually apply all the features. >Regards, > >Ken Teleis, KZ3E/8 > > > > From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WANTED: HR2510 manual or service manual. Date: 4 Jan 1996 13:44:24 GMT Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4cgljo$81@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4c4tv7$ari@mars.efn.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 George, I have the HR-2510 Operating manual, and the HR-2600 Service and Operating manuals. I suspect that the 2510 and 2600 are very similar, with the exception of the microprocessor and its related circuitry. I am willing to send you the manuals so you can copy them, as long as you pay the postage costs, treat the manuals carefuly, and return them promptly. E-mail or phone me. Dean Hemphill, KC5NG, (817) 497-5365 evenings/weekends E-mail --> QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!localhost From: ESENYAN Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS J-COM (Ramsey) autopatch Date: Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:50:50 +0000 Organization: Suny Brooklyn Lines: 17 Sender: esenyan@medlib.hscbklyn.edu Message-ID: <9601041952.aa28786@news.demon.net> Reply-To: esenyan@medlib.hscbklyn.edu X-NNTP-Posting-Host: localhost MMDF-Warning: Parse error in original version of preceding line at news.demon.net Priority: normal X-mailer: Pegasus Mail/Windows (v1.22) X-Mail2News-Path: medlib.hscbklyn.edu!localhost J-COM personal patch, for sale: $185 + shipping. (RAMSEY Elect.) With schematics, programming instructions, power supply etc. in mint condition. it will do reverse, simplex or duplex patch, and also, it has relay output. 8 position DIN plug required (Radio SHACK item) Separate codes for long distance and local calls. Will regenerate DTMF tones internally. Programmable CW ID. (purchased new on april 1995, not much used.) If you are interested I'll be glad to fax you all specs. Does not have autodial memories.(That's why it is cheap) all features are programmable from a touch tone phone or HT. If you need autodial memories, I recommend you to get CSI-900 73 from N2ZEB email to: esenyan@medlib.hscbklyn.edu sorry I won't be able to return your e-mail before jan 16, 1996 (I'm away for vacation) From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu!user From: kgk@nwu.edu (Kenneth Kalan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Manuals for FT-5100 Date: Thu, 04 Jan 1996 13:59:32 -0600 Organization: Northwestern University Lines: 41 Message-ID: References: <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> <4cgt9e$hca@uuneo.neosoft.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu In article <4cgt9e$hca@uuneo.neosoft.com>, tbaltz@neosoft.com (Tom Baltz) wrot e: >The 5100 has only one manual. Mine came with a slip of paper expalining how >to set it up for cross band repeat: >1. Tune both desired frequencies, tones, power levels in on each band. >2. Turn radio off >3. Turn back on while holding the RPT button. ***** REMEMBER to have the power levels set to LOW power. I think it was accidently omited above. >The display will replace the first digit of the freq with a R. To turn >crossband repeat off, turn radio off, do steps 2 & 3 again. > >No idea why Yaesu didn't include this function in the manual, but noticed tha t >Icom did the same with my dualband HT. Perhaps crossband repeat is illegal i n >some countries? > >Also scan the mods files at the ftp sites (QRZ or Buffalo). You WILL want to >do the mod to have the cooling fan on all the time - I didn't, it cost me my >finals running too hot. Also explains how to set up the front panel >light/dimmer much better than the manual. > Ken -------------------------------------------------------- _---- Kenneth Kalan PP ASEL ===_ / | Northwestern University | ___/[__ ] \___/__ | Prosthetics Research Laboratory |\__ _|___|_____===/ Rehabilitation Engineering Program | \/ kgk@nwu.edu N9YIR o O Civil Air Patrol, 2LT,1st Lyons Composite Squadron - Red Fox 407 Melrose Park RACES 1M64 Skywarn Weather Spotter http://kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu/ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. -- Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!cais3.cais.com!gttm From: USCG TELECOMMS Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What's a "Boatanchor"? Date: Thu, 4 Jan 1996 14:19:38 -0500 Organization: Capital Area Internet Service info@cais.com 703-448-4470 Lines: 3 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: cais3.cais.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: gttm@cais3.cais.com In-Reply-To: Any radio that's more than 5 years old is considered a good boat anchor. Be aware though, that there are some exceptions, such as a ts-180s, ic-735, etc; they are not heavy enough. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!not-for-mail From: turner@safety.ics.uci.edu (Clark Savage Turner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-940s Date: 4 Jan 1996 15:10:25 -0800 Organization: UC Irvine Department of ICS Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4chmp1$1q2@safety.ics.uci.edu> References: <4cffpm$lh5@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: safety.ics.uci.edu In <4cffpm$lh5@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> asken@primenet.com (Ken Fredstrom) wri tes: >I have the ts-940s and when I adjust the alc I get to position 1.5 on >the knob before anything happens, then between 1.5 and 2 on the knob, >it pegs the needle. It should not be that sensative. It is not the >mike. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks. The two 940's I have experience with do the exact same thing. I think it was by design. I could never get the ALC to settle down unless I used the RF processor, then I could level it out. AND, the ALC reading "drifts" with time, too, by a bit. I never had any bad audio or wide signal reports, so I suspect the readings do not mean much. I used to use the RF processor on very little compression, and kept the ALC in range that way. Clark WA3JPG From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Belgium.EU.net!chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be!usenet From: geert.bellens@student.kuleuven.ac.be Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Probs with Yaesu 2M in Belgium. Date: 4 Jan 1996 15:10:50 GMT Organization: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4cgqlq$cfp@chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be> References: <4cbos9$g5u$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipv13172.cc.kuleuven.ac.be X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4cbos9$g5u$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com>, Laurens <100342.136 5@CompuServe.COM> says: > >Hi all, I'm new to amateur radio (have yet to get my license) but >my dad has an old Yaesu FT-290 2m (all mode) xceiver (he *does* >have his license). It has gathered dust for many years but taking >it out of the mothballs has been fun. Unfortunately it seems to >be very unresponsive. I can only get 1-2 stations in Belgium >(close to Brussels) and they are broadcasting thru repeaters. Is >the Belgian seen so empty or is the Yaesu broken. TIA I'm not sure about Brussels, but in Antwerp there's a lot to hear on 145.765 the repeater of antwerp. The repeater of Brussels is 145.675 and I can receive it in Antwerp. I dont know where u are but that's the info I can give u. 73 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Belgium.EU.net!chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be!usenet From: Geert.Bellens@student.kuleuven.ac.be Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ZVEI decoder Date: 4 Jan 1996 15:13:52 GMT Organization: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cgqrg$cfp@chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipv13172.cc.kuleuven.ac.be X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Hello, I'm looking for a ZVEI decoder. It decodes the "5-tones" produced by taxi and ambulance radio's. A hardware or software solution is welcome. thanks and 73 from Geert. Please mail it via E-mail cause I dont frequently use the newsgroups. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:27 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!news From: Paul Moller Subject: Re: Which IC-706, TS-50 or FT-900 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Thu, 04 Jan 1996 15:29:20 -0600 Message-ID: <30EC46B0.7B92@csg.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <4cc0v0$rjq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4ce90h$5nm@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.36.8 Lines: 29 D W Hemphill KC5NG wrote: > > What about the Alinco DX-70T? I have one and really like it. > It runs a solid, honest 100 W PEP,and the audio reports have > been excellent. Great receive audio also. A good basic rig > that's perfect for mobile use (mine is a dedicated mobile). > It doesn't have some of the bells-n-whistles that the Icom > has, but it's $300 cheaper, and really, how much of those > fancy features will you ever use while operating mobile? > The DX-70T is also remote-able using optional cabling kits > and mounting hardware. The Kenwood isn't, and the Yaesu > leaves many of its controls on the main chassis when the > front panel is remoted (inconvenient). > > Just my humble opinion. 73 de KC5NG I agree with all of this as I too have an Alinco DX-70. The noise blanker has taken alot of heat lately, and yes it is less than ideal. But, turn it on and the impulse noise does go down. The objection that I have is that it tends to clip the audio peaks of people with high pitch audio, thus causing distortion. The second and I think major issue is the TX power on 6m. I talked to a technican at a ham store who claims that Alinco uses the driver output for 6m because the final does not work to 6m. For quite a long time 10w has been the standard on 6m, it seems that Icom caught Alinco "with its pants down" on this one. I saw a comment today that the fan runs most of the time on the Icom, well on the Alinco it runs rarely, and when it does is as quiet as a whisper. For me, the Icom has not been proven yet, and the $300-350 difference buys me other toys. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sesqui.net!uuneo.neosoft.com!Tom's Toy From: tbaltz@neosoft.com (Tom Baltz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Manuals for FT-5100 Date: 4 Jan 1996 15:55:26 GMT Organization: NeoSoft Internet Services +1 713 968 5800 Lines: 37 Message-ID: <4cgt9e$hca@uuneo.neosoft.com> References: <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: scooter-ppp-e6.neosoft.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 The 5100 has only one manual. Mine came with a slip of paper expalining how to set it up for cross band repeat: 1. Tune both desired frequencies, tones, power levels in on each band. 2. Turn radio off 3. Turn back on while holding the RPT button. The display will replace the first digit of the freq with a R. To turn crossband repeat off, turn radio off, do steps 2 & 3 again. No idea why Yaesu didn't include this function in the manual, but noticed that Icom did the same with my dualband HT. Perhaps crossband repeat is illegal in some countries? Also scan the mods files at the ftp sites (QRZ or Buffalo). You WILL want to do the mod to have the cooling fan on all the time - I didn't, it cost me my finals running too hot. Also explains how to set up the front panel light/dimmer much better than the manual. 73 KC5HEG Tom In article <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com>, j.crutch@ix.netcom.com(John Crutcher) wrote: >I Have a Yeasu FT-5100 New out of the box. It comes with one Operation >manual witch shows the basic commands and how to turn on the radio. My >questions is shouldnt there be a second manual that goes with this >radio for functions like cross band repeat that the original Operation >Manual did not include. I know the radio can do much more than the >manual indicates. > >If anybody knows if there is more information and where to get hold of >it. Any help would be Great... > >Thanks... >KC4DUU (John Crutcher) > > From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!usenet From: Gary Davidson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Price -- are US Hams paying too much ??? Date: 4 Jan 1996 17:26:49 GMT Organization: North Bay Network, Inc. news server - not responsible for content Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4ch2kq$sfq@miwok.nbn.com> References: <4ca8mt$nav@tilde.csc.ti.com> <4cefp3$5aj@moon.glo.be> NNTP-Posting-Host: castles05.castles.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Interesting to note that for the most part, foreign countries pay FAR MORE than we do in the U.S.A., mostly due to extremely high taxes applied by their respective governments. Also note that these high tax rate ALSO apply to just about EVERYTHING these folks in those countries purchase. Why is this interesting? Because of the large groups within the U.S. who would like this country to be MORE like those foreign countries. Then we could pay more for: clothes gasoline food housing utilities entertainment automobiles .. and just about anything else you can think of! GEE... I can hardly wait to be more like THEM, how about you? 73, Gary, KJ6Q. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news.tcst.com!op.net!news.fyionline.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!taco.engr.ucdavis.edu!ctbaker From: ctbaker@taco.engr.ucdavis.edu (shatter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51R -800MHz recieve??? Date: 4 Jan 1996 18:31:57 GMT Organization: College of Engineering - University of California - Davis Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ch6et$n6e@mark.ucdavis.edu> References: <4cac2b$fi6@mark.ucdavis.edu> <4cbts7$lvi$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: taco.engr.ucdavis.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Stefan Kowal (100627.3426@CompuServe.COM) wrote: : What will the set actually recieve after the mod? The MARS/CAP mod will give you Rx 110-180, 320-512 MHz and Tx 100-180, 390-484 MHz. I have performed this on my unit and it seems to work perfectly. It will not receive cellular. Chad / KE6ZTC ps- if you require this mod I will post a message detailing it out or I will email you a message detailing it out. From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: cliffor1@ix.netcom.com(Clifford Uyeda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-870S Control Software Included Date: 4 Jan 1996 18:56:32 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4ch7t0$igf@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: lbx-ca8-08.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Jan 04 10:56:32 AM PST 1996 I am looking for any reviews on the control software that is included with the TS-870S. With all of the new features that the radio has, how much of it can be controled via the keyboard. Kenwood claims that the software can control more than just the features of the radio and can even set the filter positions for each memory. How versatile is the Radio Construction module. It would be nice to build your own radio on the computer screen and only use the features that you want or need. Operation can be as simple or complex depending on your needs. You can build different screens to accomodate your operation at the time. Looking for your comments. 73 From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!whidbey.!usenet From: subbustr@whidbey.net (DAVE M . SCHERTZER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco DR-590 Mod Needed Date: 4 Jan 1996 19:19:28 GMT Organization: DND CF DET Whidbey Is. WA Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4ch980$odq@whidbey.whidbey.com> References: <4cf3st$559@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: asn23.whidbey.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 email me at - subbustr@whidbey.net Dave From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!chnews!usenet From: tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-820 Intermittant Digital DIsplay Date: 4 Jan 1996 20:28:01 GMT Organization: Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4chd8h$q57@chnews.ch.intel.com> References: <4ccckv$2o2@news.greatbasin.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: tboza.ch.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: k7sfn@dziurda.reno.nv.us 1) Change out the three volt batteries on both the display and PLL boards. 2) The IC socket for the ROM chip on the PLL board gets faulty. Change it, or reomve it and solder the ROM IC directly to the PLL board. WB7ASR... From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news1.digital.com!pa.dec.com!usenet From: little@pecan.enet.dec.com (Todd Little) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Help wanted on Icom Mic connector Date: 4 Jan 1996 21:01:28 GMT Organization: ObjectBroker/COM Lines: 26 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4chf78$k3j@usenet.pa.dec.com> References: Reply-To: little@pecan.enet.dec.com NNTP-Posting-Host: imapc.chi.dec.com X-Newsreader: News for Windows NT X1.0-73 In article egroen@solair1.inter.nl.net (Enno) wrote: > Hi everyone, > Can anyone mail me the pin assignment of the "normal" 8pin mic socket > of the Icom HF radio's. Well here is the info from my various ICOM manuals: Pin Function --- ----------- 1 Audio (pre-amplified) 2 8 Volts 3 Up/Down 4 ? (Can't tell even from schematics for sure) 5 PTT 6 Ground 7 Audio Shield (ground) 8 Receive Signal (on some models) Hope this helps. 73, Todd N9MWB From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!usenet From: mikek@deltanet.com (Michael J. Krueger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola Handie-Talkie freqs? Date: Thu, 04 Jan 1996 21:39:47 GMT Organization: Delta Internet Services, Anaheim, CA Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4chkuj$ju0@news2.deltanet.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: delta1.deltanet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12541 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23411 Since you didn,t state the model #, They could be anywhere...... Best thing (and least expensive) is to borrow a frequency counter and check it out. Don't be suprised if you can't find the right PL tone on your Standard. HT-600's have non-standard and digital PL's. Good luck..... -Mike mfogarty@netcom.com (Michael Fogarty) wrote: >A friend has a pair of Motorola HT600's. They're two channel, commercial >grade HTs. Trouble is, they don't seem to say on which frequencies they >xmt and rcv. I'd like to be able to tune in with my Standard HT. Does >anyone have this information? >Thanks, >mfogarty From Unknown Fri Jan 05 12:32:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: davlop@ix.netcom.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Has anyone tried the extended TX mod for ICW2A? Date: 5 Jan 1996 05:04:45 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4cibhd$l0o@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nyc12-22.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Jan 04 9:04:51 PM PST 1996 Hi: I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried the extended TX mod for the ICOM ICW2A. This mod involves removing one diode and installing two additional ones. I would appreciate any info if anyone has tried it; What's the new TX range? Thanks: DL From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!news.luc.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!blackbird.afit.af.mil!news.usafa.af.mil!cs26-102.usafa.af.mil!ROSLEWSKIRB96%CS26 From: ROSLEWSKIRB96%CS26@cadetmail.usafa.af.mil (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Has anyone tried the extended TX mod for ICW2A? Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 06:18:24 GMT Organization: United States Air Force Academy Lines: 32 Message-ID: References: <4cibhd$l0o@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs26-102.usafa.af.mil In article <4cibhd$l0o@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> davlop@ix.netcom.com () writes: >Hi: > I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried the extended TX mod for >the ICOM ICW2A. This mod involves removing one diode and installing two >additional ones. I would appreciate any info if anyone has tried it; >What's the new TX range? Thanks: DL Yep, I did that this past summer, and I just got around to testing the TX range a few weeks ago. The TX range is about 121.71 to 190.16 MHz and 380 to 472 MHz (VHF/UHF, respectively). These tests WERE carried out in a proper testing environment, with miniscule amounts of power actually being radiated. The frequency and power output were verified with a spectrum analyzer. Although I did not record the actual relative power at all the frequencies tested, I CAN tell you that the power tailed off toward the extremes. Beyond the extremes, the transmitter lost lock (the transmit LED will blink on and off), so I stopped at these frequencies. Overall, the modification took less than an hour, and most of that time was spent trying to figure out how to hold the diodes in place (they are SMALL, be careful). Use a pencil tipped soldering iron, as small as you can find. This will make it much easier. Be careful, and good luck! Russ KI7FL --------------------------------------------------------------------- roslewskirb96%cs26@cadetmail.usafa.af.mil __|__ PP-ASEL (AOPA #01215297) KI7FL (DM79na) CAP _______(*)_______ "Pick me up so high...where eagles fly!" - Sammy Hagar o/ \o "This content in no way reflects the opinions, standards, or policy of the United States Air Force Academy or the United States government." From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: wfrankln@bb-elec.COM (Bill Franklin JR) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (none) Date: 5 Jan 96 08:04:10 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 7 Message-ID: <199601051502.JAA21467@rs232.bb-elec.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe end William H. Franklin, Jr. W4LVS/9 B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. wfrankln@bb-elec.com PO Box 1040 Ottawa IL 61350 http://www.bb-elec.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!msunews!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!tudelft.nl!arnor!filius From: filius@arnor.et.tudelft.nl (Iman Adriaan Filius) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info about HR2510 wanted Date: 5 Jan 1996 09:34:53 GMT Organization: Delft University of Technology Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4cirbt$bkm@mo6.rc.tudelft.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: arnor.et.tudelft.nl X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have an Emperor TS-5010 wich seems to be almost the same as the HR2510 10met er equipment. Can somone me send an electical schema, or some other usefull info? Thanks, Arjan (sorry, this is vi, and don't know, to remove the rest :( ) i Doe, DoE From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: n7tcf@primenet.COM (Jim Sullivan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: subscribe Date: 5 Jan 96 12:55:55 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 2 Message-ID: <199601051255.FAA04994@usr5.primenet.com> Reply-To: n7tcf@primenet.com (Jim Sullivan) NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!newshub.cts.com!crash!digcir!ej.johnson From: ej.johnson@digcir.cts.com (Ej Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale Yaesu FT-2400 50 Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 15:26:00 GMT Message-ID: <960105100028329@digcir.cts.com> Organization: The Digital Circus BBS (619) 223-5348 Distribution: world Lines: 6 AL}}A Yaesu FT-2400 50 watt two meter tranceiver. Options: DTMF paging module i how much!? EJ! --- * OLX 2.1 TD * "Not tonight baby.....I have a modem." From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!newsfeed.direct.ca!hookup!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.tek.com!desktoppc1!stanpetroff From: stanpetroff@tek.com (stan petroff) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS Knwd TM-742A + 1.2 gig $650.00 Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 15:51:07 LOCAL Organization: Tektronix, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.181.202.120 X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B.5] Ready to sell, I pay shipping. Radio, mike, box & manual. Call ken at (503)761-7574 or email at ke6ajd@teleport.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: P04235@gegpo7.geg.mot.COM (Taylor Thomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Sub Date: 5 Jan 96 20:42:00 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 4 Message-ID: <30ED8F5A@gegpo1.geg.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Subscribe. (If this is not correct procedure, please tell me what is) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ultranet.com!usenet From: Rob Bellville Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.swap Subject: WTD: Kenwood TK-801S programming (commercial radio) Date: 5 Jan 1996 20:58:58 GMT Organization: Web Page Creation Services Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4ck3ei$106@caesar.ultra.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bellville.ultranet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi! I've got a Kenwood TK-801S UHF 6 channel mobile radio that needs to be reprogrammed. I have no programming info. Can anyone burn the PROMs (M54730AP x2) and send them to me via the mail? If you can help me out, please email me the costs and I'll send the freq info. THANKS! -- Rob (email: bellvill@ultranet.com) .......................................................... Rob Bellville, N1NTE PO Box 515 bellvill@ultranet.com Millbury, MA 01527 .......................................................... http://www.ultranet.com/~bellvill/ .......................................................... From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ames!agate!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!feenix.metronet.com!fohnix.metronet.com!not-for-mail From: nmcewen@fohnix.metronet.com (Neal McEwen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need help with key and bug parts Date: 5 Jan 1996 21:43:04 -0600 Organization: Texas Metronet, Inc (login info (214/488-2590 - 817/571-0400)) Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4ckr48$fe9@fohnix.metronet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fohnix.metronet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello Gang, I've got some telegraph key restorations going and need a few parts to finish up. 1. Bunnell Gold Bug -- need the circuit closing lever and mounting hardware. 2. McElroy A-400 bug -- need thumbpiece and weights. A-400 or P-500 parts OK 3. Signal Electric Semantic -- need the pendulum stop post. 4. Electro Bug -- need weights. need one thumbscrew and jam nut. 5. Levinson Radio "Like-A-Flash" -- need finger pieces, binding posts. 6. Logan SPEED-X reverse frame -- need finger pieces 7. Clapp-Eastham -- need binding posts 8. Independent Wireless -- need binding posts Would buy parts off your junkers or buy your junkers for the parts. -- 73 de K5RW - Neal McEwen - Richardson, TX (Dallas) ******** I collect old telgraph and wireless telegraph keys ********* HomeNet - nmcewen@metronet.com - OS/2 tcp/ip SLIP HomePage - http://fohnix.metronet.com/~nmcewen/techno_weenies.html From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!due.unit.no!usenet From: "Knut J. Vatnestroem" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Date: 5 Jan 1996 22:45:02 GMT Organization: University of Trondheim, Norway Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4ck9le$lto@due.unit.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: eik8.idt.unit.no Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 5.4 sun4m) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Hello! I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A handheld transceiver from USA. My problem is that the frequency band on 70cm does not cover frequencies below 438MHz, as this is the american model and not the european one. Is it posible to modify it, so that it will cover frequencies from 430MHz and upwards ?? Thanks in advance, -- Knut Vatnestroem _/ email: knutjv@stud.unit.no Stud.Post 206 _/ URL : http://www.stud.unit.no/~knutjv N-7034 TRONDHEIM _/ C.S: LA5PJA\LA1K Phone: +47 73 51 30 27 _/ Livet er bare en periode man skal overleve ... A.And From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!due.unit.no!usenet From: "Knut J. Vatnestroem" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TH-79A mod ?? Date: 5 Jan 1996 22:48:21 GMT Organization: University of Trondheim, Norway Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4ck9rl$lto@due.unit.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: eik8.idt.unit.no Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 5.4 sun4m) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment/23114-23213#4ck9le$lto@due.unit.no Hello! I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A handheld transceiver from USA. My problem is that the frequency band on 70cm does not cover frequencies below 438MHz, as this is the american model and not the european one. Is it posible to modify it, so that it will cover frequencies from 430MHz and upwards ?? Thanks in advance, -- Knut Vatnestroem _/ email: knutjv@stud.unit.no Stud.Post 206 _/ URL : http://www.stud.unit.no/~knutjv N-7034 TRONDHEIM _/ C.S: LA5PJA\LA1K Phone: +47 73 51 30 27 _/ Livet er bare en periode man skal overleve ... A.And From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!news1.i1.net!news1.inlink.com!usenet From: raiar@inlink.com (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MIKE FOR HEATHKIT HW101 Date: Fri, 05 Jan 1996 23:36:31 GMT Organization: Inlink Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ckcr4$7l9@news1.inlink.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip20.inlink.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 smith_j@WVLINK.MPL.COM (Jim T. Smith) wrote: >I have a Heathkit HW101 and need a microphone or details on how to wire >one to work with this radio. I want a desk mike with vox. This radio is >super. It is my first HF rig and I love it! Anyone can help? >Jim KB8YVN from northcentral West Virginia. Love the HW101s, mine is still going strong, built in 72. The mike is easy, ground is the ring, audio is pin 1 and ptt is pin 2, even if you get it backwards and have to change it, it won't hurt anything. TTUL - 73+ de Gary - KG0ZP From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!news1.i1.net!news1.inlink.com!usenet From: raiar@inlink.com (Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: MIKE FOR HEATHKIT HW101 Date: Fri, 05 Jan 1996 23:38:03 GMT Organization: Inlink Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4ckctv$7l9@news1.inlink.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip20.inlink.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 smith_j@WVLINK.MPL.COM (Jim T. Smith) wrote: >I have a Heathkit HW101 and need a microphone or details on how to wire >one to work with this radio. I want a desk mike with vox. This radio is >super. It is my first HF rig and I love it! Anyone can help? >Jim KB8YVN from northcentral West Virginia. Hi Jim I forgot to add, VOX is a built in function on an HW101, does not require separate circuitry... TTUL Gary From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.wco.com!news From: acopac@hope.netwizards.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-870S Control Software Included Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 01:41:06 GMT Organization: West Coast Online's News Server - Not responsible for content Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4ckjqi$75n@news.wco.com> References: <4ch7t0$igf@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.99.115.35 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Clifford - Aren't you still an employee with Kenwood. Seems you could go down the hall and talk to Butch Obviously - this is an advertisement. cliffor1@ix.netcom.com(Clifford Uyeda) wrote: >I am looking for any reviews on the control software that is included >with the TS-870S. With all of the new features that the radio has, how >much of it can be controled via the keyboard. >Kenwood claims that the software can control more than just the >features of the radio and can even set the filter positions for each >memory. >How versatile is the Radio Construction module. It would be nice to >build your own radio on the computer screen and only use the features >that you want or need. Operation can be as simple or complex depending >on your needs. You can build different screens to accomodate your >operation at the time. >Looking for your comments. 73 From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newshub.cts.com!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.planetc.com!news From: Jim Lee Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Aerotron Repeater? Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 02:20:46 -0800 Organization: DB Communications Lines: 30 Message-ID: <30EE4CFE.5EE@planetc.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp10.planetc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) Mark Monninger wrote: > > Our club recently acquired an Aerotron UHF repeater that's crystalled for > 462.something. We'd like to move it down into the 70cm ham band. > Unfortunately, even tho we got an apparently complete set of manuals with it , > we can't find any specs for the channel elements so we can order crystals. T he > rock makers don't seem to know about them either. Anyone have any experience > with these boxes? Attempts to contact the company (Aerotron, Inc. in Raleigh > NC) lead us to believe they're not in business any longer. It looks like a > nice unit and the price was right even if we use it for parts (the power > supply alone is worth the price) but it would be neat if we can get it on th e > air. > > Any info will be appreciated. > > 73... Mark AA7TA Aerotron should still be around, been awhile since I have had any contact with them. Try the following: P.O. Box 27500 Raleigh, NC 27611 Phone 919-827-4400 Or call the Tech-Net BBS at 423-235-3564 (2-Way radio bbs) and someone on the bbs should have info. Thanks, Jim KD4LP From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.mel.connect.com.au!munnari.OZ.AU!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (none) Date: 6 Jan 96 02:50:09 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news.paonline.com!usenet From: n9ink@surf-ici.com (Curt Hart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: G5RV Date: Sat, 06 Jan 96 03:17:30 GMT Organization: Pennsylvania Online [Usenet News Server for Hire] Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4ckt5m$3vq@news.paonline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.216.210.41 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: Quoted-Printable Summary: Multi-band Antenna 10-160meters - Full Power Handling Only $24.95 Keywords: Antenna X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Contact n9ink@surf-ici.com or visit "Amateur Novelty Supply" Home page. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Dave'Doc'Reid <101454.3715@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DRCP ham radio kits on WWW Date: 6 Jan 1996 04:05:08 GMT Organization: D.R.Computer Products Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4cksdk$ib0$2@mhade.production.compuserve.com> Hi all, I have put some data on the WWW about my companies kits for amateur radio... have a look the kits are low cost and physically small (most on 1 inch PCBs) Have a wander round and enjoy... 73 de Dave G0BZF Packet G0BZF @ GB7DEO email 101454.3715@compuserve.com WWW http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/drcp (owner of D.R.Computer Products) -- Dave 'Doc'Reid Owner and proprieoter of D.R.Computer Products Bringing radio amateurs everywhere into the digital age Callsign G0BZF GQRP # 3677 RSGB (UK organiser of LY96BDX) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tir.com!news From: dx@sun.tir.com (WB8OGM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Austin Amateur Radio Suppy Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 05:32:23 GMT Organization: The Internet Ramp Lines: 63 Message-ID: <30ee07f4.2848245@news.tir.com> References: <49bsgm$deh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <49vf7o$dhe@hg.oro.net> <4a1t0n$eqr@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu> <4a2h30$e59@remus.rutgers.edu> <4a4bi7$h40@tivoli.tivoli.com> <4bi65n$sjf@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> <4bkarc$mdc@dub-news-svc-5.compuserve.com> <4c6dmh$949@shore.shore.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: an83.tir.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23509 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96621 rec.radio.swap:54800 On Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:28:55 GMT, jjmartin@shore.net (Jim Martin) wrote: :>I had the opportunity to visit AARS in 1991 while attending school at :>Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin. Each time I visited the store was :>a pleasant experience. :> :>It is also my experience that sales people "have to be perfect" in :>every way for SOME hams and when or if one has a bad day/week (sales :>person or customer for that matter) there are those few who, either :>via packet or internet, paste their displeasure on the monitors of :>those who partake of these modes. :> :>There are some hams who actually go way out of their way to find :>something wrong with a ham sales establishment and end up amplifying :>the little things to many times their actual importance or :>un-importance...and they can't wait to share their negativism with the :>rest of us. :> :>We are all the sum of our experiences in life... and some of us have :>had a better life than others. But, just because the sales people :>don't stand at the door in tuxedos to greet everyone with hors :>d'oeuvres and free gifts and the customer's name up in lights doesn't :>make the place a bad place to shop. After all, if EVERYONE :>interpreted their visit experiences as that bad....these places :>wouldn't be in business for very long. :> :>Sales people are human too...just like next guy. If one has a genuine :>bad experience, call the owner or manager and let that person know of :>the experience? ...Or, run home and blast way with your keyboard :>phaser? :> :>just my two cents worth... :> :>jim martin, wk1v :>lowell, mass :> :>My opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer in any :>way, shape, or form. :> :> You are wrong ! Any sales person regardless of who they work for have the obligation of being as pleasant as possible to all customers. Being snotty and unpleasant does nothing for customer relations not to mention the company they work for. If they cant be pleasant and helpful then they have no damned business being in the sales field. I am the service manager for an alarm company so believe me I know about customer relations and what some of these ham radio dealers exhibit is far from good customer relations. Do you like talking to someone who has a chip on their shoulder and who talks down to you ? No, I dont either and if I get those kind of "vibes" I take my business elsewhere. My opinion is also my own but DOES reflect those of my employer ! -- Tim Amateur Radio: WB8OGM Internet Email: dx@sun.tir.com Packet Radio: WB8OGM@AA8GL.#nemi.mi.usa.noam "Sometimes imagination is better than knowledge" From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!library.erc.clarkson.edu!rpi!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!ucivax!gateway From: turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG) Subject: Re: MIKE FOR HEATHKIT HW101 Message-ID: <19846.820906636@safety.ics.uci.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Lines: 22 References: Date: 6 Jan 96 05:40:56 GMT In rec.radio.amateur.equipment you write: >I have a Heathkit HW101 and need a microphone or details on how to wire >one to work with this radio. I want a desk mike with vox. This radio is >super. It is my first HF rig and I love it! Anyone can help? >Jim KB8YVN from northcentral West Virginia. Hi Jim: Do you have the manual? You really need to have one. It will explain the mike wiring. I also believe that VOX is built into the HW 101, so that wiring according to the manual will get you there. I believe I used a cheap crystal mike with my 101. I got one from a CB guy for real cheap. You might try that. But the manual for the 101 is the key. If you want, you can put out a "want ad" on rec.radio.swap and you would probably find one. There seem to still be a lot of 101's out there! Yes, pretty darned good radios for their day, and even for the money today. Clark WA3JPG From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gate.net!news-adm From: kd4hrt@gate.net (Doug Yarnold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Want tower Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 06:11:15 GMT Organization: CyberGate, Inc. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4ckldg$4l8@news.gate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpbfl2-14.gate.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 This message is directed toward hams in the Palm Beach County, Florida area. I'm looking for a tower, preferably a 40 ft (or taller) crank down. I will, however, consider any tower, as long as it is in good condition. Drop me a line at kd4hrt@gate.net Thanks, Doug From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: danie.BRynard@pixie.co.ZA (Danie Brynard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: subscribe Date: 6 Jan 96 06:22:25 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 3 Message-ID: <199601060622.IAA26995@f15.pix.za> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu SUBSCRIBE danie.brynard@pixie.co.za From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!earth.njcc.com!usenet From: ahusik@pluto.njcc.com (Adam Husik) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Scout Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 07:07:34 GMT Organization: New Jersey Computer Connection, Lawrenceville, NJ Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4ckslp$ftk@earth.njcc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: husik.njcc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 There has been much talk in these groups recently about the Optoelectronics scout, however, many questions remain unanswered or briefly commented on. I called the company and they deny plans of releasing a new version of the Scout in the near future (including a model with the interceptor/similar device built in). There may be a new computer interface in the near future but that is also only a possibility. Does anyone know of a FAQ/homepage or any other source of information about the scout? I am thinking about buying the unit next friday but first I want to determine WHAT it will effectively do for me. I'd love to talk with any owners, etc - Adam Husik KB2UTP From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.icix.net!news.america.com!usenet From: hoff@america.com (Conrad Hoffman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 75S1 Schematic Needed Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 07:40:16 GMT Organization: PSS InterNet Services, Interneting Florida and beyond 904 253 7100 Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4cla6j$c09@defiant.america.com> References: <4b410t$o82@defiant.america.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p19-dab2.america.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone out there have an 75S1 schematic and could make me a copy? Thanks, hoff@america.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:29:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.glo.be!news From: mauricea@glo.be (Maurice Andries) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Probs with Yaesu 2M in Belgium. Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 11:36:06 GMT Organization: Globe internetworking Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4clmp7$ojd@moon.glo.be> References: <4cbos9$g5u$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> <4cgqlq$cfp@chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be> NNTP-Posting-Host: iphome6114.glo.be X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 geert.bellens@student.kuleuven.ac.be wrote: Hi, >I'm not sure about Brussels, but in Antwerp there's a lot to hear >on 145.765 the repeater of antwerp. Correction: freq is 145.7625 (2.5Khz off..) In Brussels you should be able to receive the Antwerp repeater and 145.675 (brussels), 145.700 (Ghent). Depending on your excact location you might hear the Verviers repeater on the same frq as the on Antwerp. As for Simplex, try 145.500, 145.550 FM usually you can hear something there. 145.550 might even get you Spacestation MIR when in reach. I hear MIR 9++ in my car on a 1/4 wave antenna. ! * Merry X-mas *** Happy New Year. o**** 1 9 9 6 ***o**o *o******* " bye, Maurice (mauricea@glo.be) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!news.alt.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.duke.edu!agate!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: Which IC-706, TS-50 or FT-900 Date: 6 Jan 1996 11:41:47 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cm8ob$qb0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ce90h$5nm@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader I looked hard at the 900, and just as I was ready to buy it the ICOM 706 came along. I just got mine today, and so far I love it! For almost the same price as the other rigs I got 160 through 2 meters. 73 Tom From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: paul1@wizard.ucs.sfu.CA (Paul Erickson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: QRP PLUS computer interface Date: 6 Jan 96 12:35:23 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 8 Message-ID: <9601061235.AA13445@wizard.ucs.sfu.ca> References: <199512300131.RAA03463@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Is anyone familiar with a mod to interface the qrp plus with a computer? I have heard that it has been done, but am trying to track down who did it. cheers, Paul ve7cqk email: paul1@wizard.ucs.sfu.ca From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.wco.com!news From: acopac@hope.netwizards.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: AEA PM-1 - Info Please? Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 13:48:29 GMT Organization: West Coast Online's News Server - Not responsible for content Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4clueg$fa1@news.wco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.99.115.35 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I have an AEA PM-1 packet modem and need the manuals, if necessary software for same. A call to AEA resulted in "I don't recognize the model number" ... Noland WB6CKT From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:03 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: TenTec Argonaut mods sought Message-ID: <1996Jan6.144635.489@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <581.820788309@safety.ics.uci.edu> Date: Sat, 6 Jan 1996 14:46:35 GMT Lines: 23 In article <581.820788309@safety.ics.uci.edu> turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG) writes: >I am very interested in collecting mods, hints and tips on the older >classic Ten Tec Argonauts, the 505, 509 and 515's. I have just two >that I found in QRP Quarterly. The biggest improvement you can make to these radios is to replace the solder coated Molex pins in the harness with gold flashed pins. That will remove the chronic intermittants these rigs are prone to experience. The chronic levels of SO2 in our urban air quickly tarnish the solder coated pins and cause intermittant problems. Often a good whack on the top of the radio will temporarily allow it to continue working. If you are experiencing this type of problem, simply removing the cover and exercising all the connectors will usually cure it for a while. But the better fix is to replace the pins with gold flashed pins. 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 Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.gmi.edu!isclient.merit.edu!server3.mich.com!news From: mcs@mich.com (Marian Collins-Steding) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Is "Code Quick" any good? Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 14:55:41 GMT Organization: mich.com, Inc., Farmington, Michigan Lines: 24 Message-ID: <30ee8bb4.5746637@news.mich.com> References: <4bt2te$m6s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4c5d84$v4t@lily.redrose.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm004-14.dialip.mich.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Curt Sanders wrote: >I have not used it yet, but 100% of the Techs upgrading in one of the >clubs I belong to all swear by it (and test results show it). I'm >getting it when I have the time. > >******************************************************** >* "There is nothing constant but change." ‹ Heraclitus * >* --- * >* N3TLJ@WA3KXG.FN10RE.PA.USA.NA (Amateur Radio) * >* Reunion Users Group (genealogy) * Hershey Apple Core * >******************************************************** > > I used "CODE QUICK" and loved it. I subsequently passed my tech + exam now preparing for my general exam. I did notice the unfortunate price increase (from $29 to $42), but knowing what I now know, I think that its worth it. I found the usual tapes to be extremely boring but not these. If you want to use a computer for additional practice I would recommend "Morse Academy". It is excellent freeware. Marian , KB8ZWK From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.continuum.net!usenet From: "Christopher A. Bowne" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: BC-312 Rx, BC-348 Dynamotor Date: 6 Jan 1996 15:07:08 GMT Organization: Continuum Communications Inc. Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4cm36s$37s@news.continuum.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cd-25.continuum.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 32bit) Serious vintage military radio collector (not dealer) is looking for the following: BC-312 Radio Receiver and accessories: including wooden cases used in SCR-177 feild radio and SCR-193 vehicular installations with the BC-191 transmiter. Prefer complete, unmodified receiver with dynamotor. BC-348 Receiver 24V Dynamotor. Cosmetic condition unimportant as long as it runs or can be restored mechanically/electrically. Also looking for BC-191/375 and BC-348 shock mounts. 73, Chris, AJ1G Stonington, CT From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: Jeff Hutchinson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Icom R-71A logic board Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 16:50:14 -0500 Organization: Marine Electronics Services Lines: 3 Message-ID: <30EEEE96.2D88@digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm8_18.digital.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) I'm restoring an old Icom R-71A receiver, and need a logic board. Will buy a basket-case R-71A if the logic board is okay. Happy new year, and vy 73. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cwi.net!usenet From: mnowlen@cwi.net (Michael Nowlen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: RCA TAC200 6 Meter Mobile Radios, 100 Watts Date: 6 Jan 1996 19:37:07 GMT Organization: Cable and Wireless, Inc. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4cmj14$td9@dcb01b.cwi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dcb2511-02a07.cwi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23453 rec.radio.swap:54694 RCA TAC 200 Low Band Mobile Radio High Split (42-50 Mhz) FULLY SOLID-STATE Commercial FM Transceiver. 6 Frequency, Crystal Controlled. Can be converted to 6 Meter Operation. 100 Watt transmit. Excellent specs. Complete with Control Head, Microphone, Cable, 1 set of channel elements, and key! (upon request) Plus shipping charges. Series 1000 100 Watts, 25 lbs...................................$100 Mike Nowlen, WB4UKB Reston, VA 703-716-1363 No calls after 10PM Eastern please. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: bsbonney@cris.com (Benton StJ Bonney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 19:49:30 GMT Organization: Concentric Internet Services Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4cmjk1$pbk@spectator.cris.com> References: <4brk10$qhp@panix.com> <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: crc6-fddi.cris.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 tsimpson@iglou2.iglou.com (William Simpson) wrote: >: >If memory serves me right, that pilot used some type of CW rig to aid in >: >[...] >: >Elmar >The PRC-90 doesn't have too much of a range. Line of sight. The >ELT's(Emergency Location Transmitters) [...] > I believe the ELT's are supposed to be part of any military & civilian >aircraft equipment. [...] >William Thomas Simpson >tsimpson@iglou.com A combat aircraft would not have carried a civilian ELT; you don't want *just anybody* to find the crash site (especially before you do). PRC is the designation for backpack size communications radios (for example, the PRC-54 (?) was the standard issue VHF radio during the Vietnam era). A pilot would have a rugged handheld URC-type radio as part of his survival gear (carried in his vest). These types of radios can be used in beacon, voice, or silent (CW) modes. I also think the newest ones have encryption capabilities, making it even harder for the bad guys to listen in. ----- Benton Bonney, bsbonney@cris.com disclaimer: I was only a civil engineer in the Air Force. Our communications sets consisted of two tin cans and a piece of string... From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.tip.net!usenet From: Boerge Ravn-OZ8BR/SM0EBP Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DX Solutions SAS-antenna switch Date: 6 Jan 1996 21:01:30 GMT Organization: BR Consulting Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4cmnva$bg7@stella.tip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: a2150.dial.tip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Does anyone know what happened to DX Solutions? The made a fabulous control unit for automatic selection of antennas, controlle by the digital "port"s, that most transceivers have today: ICOM, e.g. made a mistake when decidin on their antenna selecting system. the IC 726 santenna-selector is OK if yoy work the same antenna on 18/21 and 24/28 - but how many do that. The DX-solutions "Smart Antenna Selector" can select: 2 antennas for 80 (high/low) - one for each of the other HF-bands. Temporary manual selection very quick. 73 de Boerge From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:11 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.csra.net!not-for-mail From: linvillm@gordon-nsc1.army.mil (Mel Linville) Subject: Re: Yaesu 8500 features please Message-ID: <167cc$153931.6b@news.csra.net> Date: 6 Jan 96 21:56:29 EST FollowUp: rec.radio.amateur.equipment References: <157cc$81636.17f@News_1> <4cfgnv$m6k@kira.cc.uakron.edu> Reply-To: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Originator: LINVILLM@WS055055.NSC.GORDON.ARMY.MIL X-Newsreader: WS_NEWS 951212 from Ipswitch Inc. Lines: 15 >My only complaint is that there appears to be a noticeable alternator >whine, whereas my previous IC901 did not have one, time to make a >filter :-( . I have one other complaint. I am not happy with the options for Automatic Receive Mute when there is activity on both bands. It appears the only options are to ALWAYS MUTE the VHF OR ALWAYS MUTE THE UHF. It seem the logical option would be to ALWAYS MUTE THE BAND THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY SELECTED (i.e. the sub-band). That is what they did on the FT-51 R and it works great when you happen to be talking and someone starts talking on the other band. To add insult to injury, if you try to mute the annoying band from the microphone mute button you discover that it mutes BOTH bands. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.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: davidb9608@aol.com (DavidB9608) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Req info: Uniden 900Mhz HT (FPS 910TS) Date: 6 Jan 1996 22:40:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cnfas$aq5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <30ed70d6.4108572@news.sbt.net> Reply-To: davidb9608@aol.com (DavidB9608) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I also have a uniden 900 mhz radio fps 935ts which i am looking to progra for the ham bands. I would appreciate any info on programming this radio to transmit within the ham band From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:13 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.ecn.bgu.edu!willis.cis.uab.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Transceiver Test Procedure Message-ID: <1996Jan6.224601.2025@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4coch6$cjs_002@brf9.jaring.my> Date: Sat, 6 Jan 1996 22:46:01 GMT Lines: 18 In article <4coch6$cjs_002@brf9.jaring.my> jalil@pop.jaring.my (Jalil Latiff) writes: >Can someone help me with a transceiver test procedure for a walkie talkie ? >I need to prove one is better than the other. Slam dunk each of them onto a concrete floor, measure how high each of them bounces. The one that still works will be the Motorola. :-) Now what the heck do you want to test them *for*, IMD performance, power output, most Gameboy features, what? Depending on what you want to know, different tests will be required. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: kd4vkj@ix.netcom.com(Gary S. Glass ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Kenwood BS-5 / BS-8 Pan Adapter Date: 6 Jan 1996 23:06:14 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4cmv96$jrk@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lex2-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Jan 06 3:06:14 PM PST 1996 Name is Gary, and I would like to find a BS-5 / BS-8 Pan Adapter for the Kenwood SM-220. If anyone knows where to find one of these options I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks and 73's Gary KD4VKJ@IX.NETCOM.COM From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE:Austin Amateur Radio Supply Date: 7 Jan 1996 00:49:50 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cn5be$4hn@ferengi.prismnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-0a.prismnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 I'm new to radio and have been to AAR several times to learn about equipment and such. Each time I was treated with very rude and arrogrant attitudes. It was as if I didn't know enought to be talking to them. What a terrible way to treat new potential customers! I don't think the manager cares cause he was one of the rude ones. I will buy all my equipment throught the mail and i live in Austin. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!fu718 From: fu718@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Lance P. McLaughlin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTD ELECTRON. MEAS. CO'S #206 TUBE REF. CHARTS Date: 7 Jan 1996 01:07:25 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH (USA) Lines: 57 Message-ID: <4cn6cd$off@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu Hello, I am seeking photocopies of tube reference charts or tube reference roll charts (they're on two spindles inside the machine that show thru a user's window on the machine with a thumb dial to move it up or down to a tube on the list) DESIGNED TO BE USED EXPRESSLY with an Electronic Measurements Corp.'s product, an E.M.C. Model 206 mutual conductance tube tester. I will take photocopies of your original charts and am willing to pay a fair price -- they need not be on the spindles, on just plain 8 1/2 by 11 white paper. If you do not wish to make the copies, you can send them and I will photocopy them and return them with a check in payment for their loan, plus two way postage expenses. I just bought this used, do you know if this machine which is at least 30 years old can do the following tubes if the charts are available for it for the proper machine settings for the respective tubes? I am looking for the charts for this machine that cover guitar amplifier tubes such as: Columns #1 and #2 are the most important. column #1 column #2 column #3 column #4 7027A 6550 5V4 6CA4 7591 6L6 5Y3GT 6CG7/6FQ7 7199 6V6 6267/EF86 6DJ8 12AX7 & 12AX7A EL84 6922 6EU7 12AT7 GZ34 6AQ5A 6EY6/6EZ5 12AY7 EL34 6AT6 6GW8 12AU7 5U4GB 6AU6 6K6 12DW7 ECC83 6BK11 6K11 6CG7 7025 6BM8 6SC7 6AN8A KT88 6C4 6SJ7 KT99 6H6 6C10 6SL7 6X4 7189 12BH7 OC3 I am a complete novice at electronics, but wanted a tube tester to check my amp tubes. I don't even know how to use the machine yet, although it has the operating instructions manual with it at least. Is this company still in business or making the same/similar model? Thank you and please email me with your pricing or any info as to where I can get these tube charts, literature, parts, etc. related to this tester. It is appreciated. Lance From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: clefebvr Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT757GX Computer control? Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 02:48:56 -0500 Organization: walldata.com Lines: 10 Message-ID: <30EF7AE8.7A0F@hq2.walldata.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dd61-008.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Has anyone out there successfully interfaced any of the common Windows rig control pakages (ProCat, RigWindows, CAT757, etc...)with a Yeasu 757GX? I have not had much luck to date. If so, what hardware interface did you use and what software package(s) were you successful with. Feel free to send Email: Thanks, Carl Internet: clefebvr@hq2.walldata.com Amprnet: wb1eyg@amgate.net.plattsburgh.edu AX25 : wb1eyg @ kc4hqs.#orl.fl.usa.noam From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:18 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!NEWS!not-for-mail From: ke3mf@atc.ameritel.net (Glenn Thorn) Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Message-ID: <167cc$167a.242@NEWS> Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 03:27:10 GMT References: <4brk10$qhp@panix.com> <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> <4cmjk1$pbk@spectator.cris.com> X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Lines: 40 bsbonney@cris.com (Benton StJ Bonney) wrote: >tsimpson@iglou2.iglou.com (William Simpson) wrote: >>: >If memory serves me right, that pilot used some type of CW rig to aid in >>: >[...] >>: >Elmar >>The PRC-90 doesn't have too much of a range. Line of sight. The >>ELT's(Emergency Location Transmitters) [...] >> I believe the ELT's are supposed to be part of any military & civilian >>aircraft equipment. [...] >>William Thomas Simpson >>tsimpson@iglou.com >A combat aircraft would not have carried a civilian ELT; you don't want >*just anybody* to find the crash site (especially before you do). PRC is >the designation for backpack size communications radios (for example, the >PRC-54 (?) was the standard issue VHF radio during the Vietnam era). A >pilot would have a rugged handheld URC-type radio as part of his survival >gear (carried in his vest). These types of radios can be used in beacon, >voice, or silent (CW) modes. I also think the newest ones have encryption >capabilities, making it even harder for the bad guys to listen in. >----- >Benton Bonney, bsbonney@cris.com >disclaimer: I was only a civil engineer in the Air Force. Our >communications sets consisted of two tin cans and a piece of string... The PRC-90 is an HT sized, personnel radio carried by Navy Aircrew in the 80s, early 90s. They were to be replaces by a PRC-1xx (I don't recall the numbers), I did not see any, nor did we receive the test equipment for when I got out of the navy in 1993 de Glenn, KE3MF From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Re:Drake and Swan Astro Departing Ham Market Date: 7 Jan 1996 03:54:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4co1oe$hsr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <820554246.10217@pinetree.microserve.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Drake returned to the HF market several years ago with a very popular SW radio, the R-8, followed by a portable SW-8, and now an updated R-8A From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ultranet.com!usenet From: mvangel@mvangel.com (Mathew Vangel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New Web Page ON-LINE- "TEN-TEC" Date: 7 Jan 1996 05:05:28 GMT Organization: Mathew Vangel and Associates Lines: 2 Message-ID: <4cnkao$noo@caesar.ultra.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.87.235.8 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 http://204.87.235.3/ten-tec From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!treasure.coastalnet.com!usenet From: cn1290@coastalnet.com (Edward Clark) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Emergency Radios Date: 7 Jan 1996 05:12:05 GMT Organization: Global Information Exchange Corp. Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4cnkn5$l3@treasure.coastalnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-nb1-27.coastalnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I have been repairing PRC-90's for almost 15 years now. These are still the most widely used radios in NAVY and MARINE aircraft. I also have 500 hours as an enlisted aircrew member and carried one of the radios. PRC-90's transceive on 282.8 and 243.0 (guard) with modes of am voice and MCW for code. 243.0 Mhz also has a dual tone swept beacon mode. Power out put is about 225 to 300 Milliwatts on average. Those are the basics. Have QA'ed and repaired hundreds of these things over the years. As far as ELTs on tactical aircraft... They do not carry them. Naval aircraft do a beacon the uses the same dual tone swept beacon the the PRC-90 uses. It is automaticlly activatied upon seat ejection. For recovery purposes, the aircraft us an ultrasonic pinger with a saltwater activated delayed switch. Saying any more would not be smart. I do not know what O'Grady was using but, knowing the Air Force it was probaly a newer version of the same old thing. Buy the way I work now as an electronic warefare tech and I daily train F-16c and others on electronic warefare tactics and I will say Scott O'Grady was not trained here on our EW range. Bye and have a good day. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!panther.sirinet.net!pppdi64 From: dross@sirinet.net (Donald Ross) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TR-9130 Date: Sun, 07 Jan 96 05:43:28 GMT Organization: Sirius Systems Group Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4cnlv4$ogu@panther.sirinet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pppdi64.law-ok.sirinet.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Anyone have one of these for sale? NL7CO From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rsmall01@aol.com (RSmall01) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameritron Amplifiers Date: 7 Jan 1996 07:15:39 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4codhb$lme@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Dito..... Have just about decided on the 80B but would love any comments. Dick From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!hgea01.hgea.org!usenet From: Brian Kitaoka Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: In Search of HT-10 accessories Date: 7 Jan 1996 09:14:39 GMT Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4co2tv$mav@hgea01.hgea.org> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp90.hgea.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: mbg@world.std.com X-URL: news:DKsozo.4yp@world.std.com Hi Megan: The Motorola HT-10 is also known as the RADIUS P-50. The HT-10 is a crystal controlled radio. There are two chargers available for this unit. A 10-hr and a 3-hr. Recommend you post a WTB under Rec.Radio.Swap. 73's Brian From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hermes.is.co.za!news.pix.za!usenet From: Danie Brynard Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What is HF? Date: 7 Jan 1996 09:51:26 GMT Organization: PiX - Proxima information X-change Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4co52u$q1t@hawk.pix.za> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: net-8.pta.pix.za Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Normally HF is 3-30MHz. 3-3MHz is MF (meduim wave) 30-300MHz is VHF 300-3000MHz is UHF. etc etc There are however many sub-bands within these bands ie p-band, L-band..etc There are also apparently a whole new list of names for every thing ! 73 danie From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!idir.net!port29.idtslw1.idir.net!user From: medcalf@idir.net (gloria medcalf) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Which Jack for HF Radio-to-TNC Cables? (new article) Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 10:27:49 -0600 Organization: Internet Direct Communications - Lawrence, Ks - (913) 841-2220 Lines: 18 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: port29.idtslw1.idir.net Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13518 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96591 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23485 Subject: Which Jack for HF Radio-to-TNC Cables? (new article) Newsgoups: Many HF radios have more than one jack that can be used to cable the radio to the TNC. How do you decide which one to use? The article "Which Jack for HF Radio-to-TNC Cables?" describes the transmit methods (AFSK, FSK, CW), and things to consider for each jack. Article URL: http://www.idir.net/~medcalf/ztx/hf2tnc.html From the home page at http://www.idir.net/~medcalf/ztx/ you can link to other articles, including one with sound files of the TOR modes. The articles may be reprinted in amateur radio club newsletters provided that credit is given to the author. The site also contains diagrams for wiring radios to tncs. 73 gloria ka5ztx medcalf@idir.net From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: steveclby@aol.com (Steve Clby) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Power Supplies For Sale Date: 7 Jan 1996 12:35:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 41 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cp09a$t7h@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: steveclby@aol.com (Steve Clby) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com For Sale: (2) ELPAC OLV30-12 Power Supplies, 12v, 4.0A (Adj. 4v,6A. to 28v, 1.7A.) With Remote Sensing, (Instructions/Spec. Sheet Included) Guaranteed Specs: 1. Line Regulation: +/- .1% Output For +/- 10% Input Variation 2. Load Regulation: +/- .1% Output for No Load to Rated Load 3. Ripple: .1% P-P Output For No Load to Rated Load 4. Ambient Temperature: 0-55 degrees C Input: 120vac or 240vac I'm selling the (2) units together. One has been wired for 120VAC and is putting out 12V. The other unit appears to have been worked on and the AC cord has been removed. It may or may not work, so I'm selling it as is. $25.00 plus shipping for both. Also available: Variac V10-G3/POWER SUPPLY in steel cabinet with whisper fan and Simpson DC volt and amp. meters. Marked "General Radio" on handwritten tag inside case. 115v. Input 10a. 50-60 ~ I checked the output with a meter and it seems to range from 1 or 2v. to approx. 30v. Dial is calibrated from 0 to 130. It appears to be set up as a battery charger or transformer as it has (2) heavy output leads with battery style spring clamps. $75.00 plus shipping (heavy) Thanks for your consideration, Steve From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news3.digex.net!bab00110.slip.digex.net!user From: cps@access.digex.net (Chris Smolinski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Radio Computer Interface Protocols Wanted Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 13:28:29 -0500 Organization: Smolinski Scientific Systems, Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bab00110.slip.digex.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.1 I am looking for information about the protocols used by Lowe, Drake, Japan Radio, and AOR radios for their computer interfaces. I plan on modifying the shareware Macintosh radio interface software I already have for Icom rigs. (Kenwood and Yaesu versions are already under development) If anyone has copies of the protocols for these radios, I'd appreciate getting a copy, or finding out where I can get the information (is it online?) Thanks, Chris N3JLY -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |Check out my WWW page at http://www.access.digex.net/~cps/ for scientific | |software for the Mac, Free Radio, Shortwave Radio, and Spy Numbers Stations | |information. | |Finger me (cps@access.digex.net) for my PGP Public Key | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!murphy.servtech.com!cyber1 From: jjs@servtech.com (Jose J. Soler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: MFJ-1270B TNC Date: 7 Jan 1996 13:52:36 GMT Organization: ServiceTech, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4coj74$n7i@murphy.servtech.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: speed.roc.servtech.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 MFJ-1270B TNC Excellent condition $50 plus shipping Jose Soler - N2LPJ jjs@servtech.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!murphy.servtech.com!cyber1 From: jjs@servtech.com (Jose J. Soler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: MFJ-962C 1.5Kw Versa Tuner III Date: 7 Jan 1996 13:55:30 GMT Organization: ServiceTech, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cojci$n7i@murphy.servtech.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: speed.roc.servtech.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 MFJ-962C 1.5 Kilowatt Versa Tuner III Excellent Condition $50 plus shipping Jose Soler - N2LPJ jjs@servtech.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!murphy.servtech.com!cyber1 From: jjs@servtech.com (Jose J. Soler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS : Bencher BY-1 Iambic Paddle Date: 7 Jan 1996 14:02:10 GMT Organization: ServiceTech, Inc. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4cojp2$n7i@murphy.servtech.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: speed.roc.servtech.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Bencher BY-1 Iambic Paddle Black Base Like New $35 plus shipping Jose Soler - N2LPJ jjs@servtech.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.ptd.net!news From: tbtarga@postoffice.ptd.net (tom borthwick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: wtb tube compressors Date: 7 Jan 1996 14:59:18 GMT Organization: Sound Investments Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4con46$1jt@ns2.ptd.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs1-02.scr.ptd.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 If anyone comes across any radio compressors, I have a studio and am looking for tube or discrete compressors by urie,gates, altec, united audio ect. Also I buy old radio mikes. Email or call Tom Borthwick at 717 346-4299 From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!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: Icom 706 hand mic. (More) Date: 7 Jan 1996 15:56:49 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 16 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cpc2h$4f7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com All: I just recently posted a query regarding the unusual design of the Icom 706 hand mic, the HM 103. Didn't seem to generate much interest. Surely amongst all the 706 chatter someone out there has experimented with the metal and rubber disc arrangement inside the mic. I've heard three versions: (1) Remove the metal disc, (2) Remove the rubber disc, and, (3) Remove both discs, for improved mic performance. Surely Icom didn't throw in these two pieces without reason.......any further thoughts or ideas out there? Could this be the source of the 'tinny' or poor audio and mic gain that some have mentioned? Thanks. Cordially: Rick Crider KD4FXA Monroe NC From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.rrnet.com!usenet From: Jeff Goebel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DJG5T?? Date: 7 Jan 1996 16:20:42 GMT Organization: Red River Net - Internet Communications (701-232-3322/guest) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4corsq$lk7@news.rrnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: steel.blue.rrnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) I am planning a purchase of a new dual-band HT. I have seen plenty of comments on the Yeasu and Kenwood offerings but haven't seen much on the Alinco DJG5T. Anyone have any comments on it? Mods? Thanks, Jeff Goebel N0VHB From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: bobdaney@ix.netcom.com(Robert B. Daney, Jr. ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Recommendations.. Date: 7 Jan 1996 19:05:37 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4cp5i1$clc@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-tol-oh2-01.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 07 11:05:37 AM PST 1996 In jes8n@poe.acc.Virginia.EDU (James-Edward Sved) writes: > >I am looking to get into amatur radio. Can anyone recommend a >decent, affordable unit for a newbie? > >Thanks. >-- >********************************************************************** ***** > James-Edward Sved * Architect/Project Manager * University of Virginia > * Tel 804.982.0179 * Fax 804.982.0528 * Internet Mail: sved@virginia.edu * >********************************************************************** ***** yes, i have used heathkit hw101, ans a yeasu tempo one for years. they are cheap and work well. they are tube tranceivers. if you wany solid state, almost any older kenwood or yaesu will work fine. i used a kenwood 520 and it was both cheap and worked well. bob daney wd8lic From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!news.csuohio.edu!usenet From: l.mclaughlin@popmail.csuohio.edu (Bostonian in Ohio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: E.M.C. MODEL 206 TUBE TESTER CHARTS WANTED - tube.001 [1/1] Date: 7 Jan 1996 19:17:04 GMT Organization: Cleveland State University Lines: 57 Message-ID: <4cp67g$i3u@csu-b.csuohio.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lmclaughlin.async.csuohio.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Hello, I am seeking photocopies of tube reference charts or tube reference roll charts (they're on two spindles inside the machine that show thru a user's window on the machine with a thumb dial to move it up or down to a tube on the list) DESIGNED TO BE USED EXPRESSLY with an Electronic Measurements Corp.'s product, an E.M.C. Model 206 mutual conductance tube tester. I will take photocopies of your original charts and am willing to pay a fair price -- they need not be on the spindles, on just plain 8 1/2 by 11 white paper. If you do not wish to make the copies, you can send them and I will photocopy them and return them with a check in payment for their loan, plus two way postage expenses. I just bought this used, do you know if this machine which is at least 30 years old can do the following tubes if the charts are available for it for the proper machine settings for the respective tubes? I am looking for the charts for this machine that cover guitar amplifier tubes such as: Columns #1 and #2 are the most important. column #1 column #2 column #3 column #4 7027A 6550 5V4 6CA4 7591 6L6 5Y3GT 6CG7/6FQ7 7199 6V6 6267/EF86 6DJ8 12AX7 & 12AX7A EL84 6922 6EU7 12AT7 GZ34 6AQ5A 6EY6/6EZ5 12AY7 EL34 6AT6 6GW8 12AU7 5U4GB 6AU6 6K6 12DW7 ECC83 6BK11 6K11 6CG7 7025 6BM8 6SC7 6AN8A KT88 6C4 6SJ7 KT99 6H6 6C10 6SL7 6X4 7189 12BH7 OC3 I am a complete novice at electronics, but wanted a tube tester to check my amp tubes. I don't even know how to use the machine yet, although it has the operating instructions manual with it at least. Is this company still in business or making the same/similar model? Thank you and please email me with your pricing or any info as to where I can get these tube charts, literature, parts, etc. related to this tester. It is appreciated. Lance  From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!umn.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!axe.netdoor.com!news From: genek@dibbs.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help find company address Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 20:30:01 -0500 Organization: Internet Doorway, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <30F07399.630@dibbs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp08.dibbs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) I am trying to find a phone number and/or address of Sunset Systems Computer Company of Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is a company that travels the hamfest circuits selling mother boards and periphrials. Please reply here or send me personal Email at addresses below. Thanks for reading this. -- : Gene Kennedy,WA4WBI, Mobile AL : genek@maf.mobile.al.us : genek@dibbs.net From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.qnet.com!news.av.qnet.com!usenet From: Richard May Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DR 150T frequency mod Date: 7 Jan 1996 20:34:24 GMT Organization: Quantum Networking Solutions; USA; info@qnet.com Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4cpaog$9ib@mandolin.qnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup00.mm.ca.qnet.com I would like the modification to extend transmission frequency range on Alinco model 150T mobile transciever From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Manual for Heath HD-15 Phone Patch Date: 7 Jan 1996 21:25:03 GMT Organization: UMARA Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cpdnf$e2p@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu I have a Heath HD-15 phone patch; it's the older Heath Green, and I don't have a manual for it. Can anyone help? Thanks! -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: scorpion@digital.net (Joel Mandigo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ham Equipment Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 21:27:40 GMT Organization: FLORIDA ONLINE, Florida's Premier Internet Provider Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4cp3du$o3e@ddi2.digital.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm2_0.digital.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For Sale Ham Radio Equiptment: · Astron RS-35M Power Supply ^(Perfect condition used 45hrs max!) · Kantronics KAM+ Packet Radio ^(Perfect condition: w/original box & manuals) · 50' Aluma Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down · 40' Steel Tower: Crankup/Tilt-down · Hygain HAM IV rotor w/200' cable · Yagi: 4 element 20m mono-bander (Hygain) · Gap Challenger DX-VIII Vertical Antenna · AEA Isopole 2m Vertical · 4XL coax cable 150' · RG-213/U coax cable 150' I bought items in 1993. The Reason I am selling is I am going to college and won't be able to use the equipment. > **Make Offer on all items! < Contact Joel Mandigo [KR4FJ] Phone: 407-569-3719 internet: scorpion@digital.net .·'°'·,.·'° 73's De: Joel Mandigo [KR4FJ] scorpion@digital.net From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!ultra.sonic.net!buffalo.sonic.net!wpalmer From: wpalmer@buffalo.sonic.net (William F. Palmer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2 meter Helical Filter Date: 7 Jan 1996 22:47:25 GMT Organization: Sonoma Interconnect,707.522.1001,ppp$12/mo,Santa Rosa,CA(us) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cpiht$4cr@ultra.sonic.net> Reply-To: wpalmer@sonic.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm168.sonic.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I have a 2 meter Helical filter for sale. Great for hams that live in high noise areas like cities or near repeater sites. Will sell for $20.00. If interested call me at 707-935-9519 or e-mail to wpalmer@sonic.net. Thanks from Bill KE6PT From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: "Lloyd A. Scott, Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED ** Military Surplus Date: 7 Jan 1996 22:47:37 GMT Organization: Television ENG / NEWS Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4cpii9$fus@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnc022045.concentric.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Wanted information, thech manual, operations manual for WWII US Marine Corps MAB TRansceiver, also any historical information. Can also use any TM or FM (communications) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!reeve.research.aa.wl.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.bc.net!spot.yknet.yk.ca!news From: J Scott Wilson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Q:Mods to Realistic HTX 202 HT? Date: 7 Jan 1996 23:28:26 GMT Organization: YukonNet Operating Society Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.247.146.68 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) A non-modemed friend has the following query: I am looking for modification information and procedures for expanded RX and TX for the Radio Shack Realistic HTX 202 2 meter HT.Does anyone have or know the location of such information?? I will pass on any replies. Scott Wilson 406 Lambert Street Whitehorse YT Canada Y1A 1Z7 (403) 668-4518 (h) (403) 668-3736 (fax) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.dfw.net!news From: David Mclean Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: Web Page with MODs, Calls lookup, Ham links, Swap page, and more!! Date: 8 Jan 1996 00:34:53 GMT Organization: Road Kill Cafe! Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4cpord$gok@fnord.dfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dfw.dfw.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96612 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18314 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13531 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23497 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12589 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32440 rec.radio.amateur.space:6094 I would like to welcome all of you to my web page. The address of my web page is "http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean". I have many links that you will like. Here is a list of things that I have on my Web page: 1. Swap Page 2. Mods page 3. QRZ call lookup 4. Repeters freqs. 5. Links to F.C.C, A.R.R.L, and many more. Check it out. You will like it. -- David Mclean From The World of Hamradio KC5NNV is Clear! _________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.iij.ad.jp!super.win.or.jp!usenet From: oguma@super.win.or.jp (Akihiro Oguma) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for 144, 430 miniture transmitter Date: 8 Jan 1996 00:41:20 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4cpp7g$nv3@super.win.or.jp> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp3350.win.or.jp Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.3J I would really like to find transmitter. If possible,it is crytal controlled one and batteryis supplied with AC. Because... There are a few types,so we can easily find it bug. Could you tell me the fax number or E-mail address of the shop ? Thanks much! Akihiro Oguma oguma@super.win.or.jp  From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!gozer.inri.com!dialin4.sd.inri.com!user From: joe@sd.inri.com (Joseph D. Carvalho) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH79A info needed Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 00:46:52 -0800 Organization: Inter-National Research Institute Lines: 16 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin4.sd.inri.com Purchased the TH79A about 3 months ago and I've finally gotten tired of people asking me to repeat myself. I'd swapped the radio with another ham on a recent hiking trip. He heard me fine transmiting with his ht and I kept asking him to repeat himself due to low audio, when he was transmiting with my ht. My radio has been diagnosed with low deviation. I have access to the proper monitoring equipment and technicians but I don't have access to the maint. manual. Any assistance re: the correct pot. to adjust would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 73, Joe, KE6WEO Joseph D. Carvalho joe@sd.inri.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!gozer.inri.com!dialin4.sd.inri.com!user From: joe@sd.inri.com (Joseph D. Carvalho) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Replacement NiCad's Need Info Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 00:52:32 -0800 Organization: Inter-National Research Institute Lines: 14 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin4.sd.inri.com I need to replace the 9.6v battery to the Kenwood TH79A/H. The prices range from $89.US in SanDiego to $49.US in NewYork. Is one vendor any better than the other? Are the aftermarket packs better/worse then the factory units? Will the aftermarket units recharge correctly in the Kenwood QuikCharger? Thanks, 73, Joe, KE6WEO Joseph D. Carvalho joe@sd.inri.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:50 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!gw1.att.com!fnnews.fnal.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!as347 From: as347@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Brian J. N. Vaughan) Subject: WTB: Manual for Sierra 850A-1. Also WTB: Heath W6 audio amp. Message-ID: Sender: as347@freenet2.carleton.ca (Brian J. N. Vaughan) Reply-To: as347@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Brian Vaughan) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date: Mon, 8 Jan 1996 01:52:19 GMT Lines: 20 The first item is a manual for a piece of communications test gear called a 'Level Tracer' made by Sierra. Looking for a Service and/or user manual, original or photocopy. The second item is a mono tube audio amplifier a with two large,black,rounded-corner transformers, and a gold- painted base (with a single meter), made by Heathkit. Model W6 or a variation such as W6A, W6M or W6AM. Looking for one amp in any condition (please describe condition). Email as347@freenet.carleton.ca if you can help supply either of the above. Thanks, Brian. -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- as347@freenet.carleton.ca Common sense isn't. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.one.net!news From: Jim Nance Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 hand mic. (More) Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 02:02:39 -0500 Organization: OneNet Communications HUB News Server Lines: 25 Message-ID: <30F0C18F.1FFF@mail.one.net> References: <4cpc2h$4f7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: port-3-22.access.one.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) RICKCRIDER wrote: > > All: > I just recently posted a query regarding the unusual design of the Icom > 706 hand mic, the HM 103. Didn't seem to generate much interest. > Surely amongst all the 706 chatter someone out there has experimented with > the metal and rubber disc arrangement inside the mic. I've heard three > versions: (1) Remove the metal disc, (2) Remove the rubber disc, and, (3) > Remove both discs, for improved mic performance. > > Surely Icom didn't throw in these two pieces without reason.......any > further thoughts or ideas out there? Could this be the source of the > 'tinny' or poor audio and mic gain that some have mentioned? Thanks. > > Cordially: > Rick Crider > KD4FXA > Monroe NC Rick it didn't generate any interest with me because I have my mike gain set to mid scale (5) and it generates plenty of ALC. My audio reports have been fine. It looks good in the scope and develops full output power. 73 DE KE4WY (JIM) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gottria@aol.com (G OTTRIA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 2700H Date: 8 Jan 1996 02:11:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cqg2n$k30@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gottria@aol.com (G OTTRIA) Was interested this radio but don't know much about it. If you have this rig please e-mail back with any info. Does it have the folling: 1) auto repeter offset 2) built in duplexer 3) remote operation from mic 4) remote operation from an HT 5) cross band duplex Any reply on the ease of operation and audio would be great. Thanks GOttria@AOL.Com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameritron Amplifiers Date: 8 Jan 1996 02:22:47 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 27 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cqgo7$kal@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com On 29 Dec 1995, THOMAS COSTA wrote: > I've been thinking of getting a HF amp, and wondered if anyone has > any comments on the Ameritron 811 series? > Any info would be helpful. > Thanks, > Tom N9GMW From: Kory Hamzeh Date: Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:00:35 -0800 I, too, would like to hear from people. I'm looking at the 811, 811H or the AL-80B. Thanks, Kory ======= Actually, I would like to hear from somebody who recently got a new Ameritron as far as HOW LONG it took them to get it. Perhaps, AES was cleaned out over the holidays but I called there over New Year's weekend to order an 811H and none were in stock then. I'm on the waiting list but they couldn't give me ANY time frame - "when more come in, we'll send you one" ... Very strange for an Ameritron... it's not like there Alpha's or something ... :<) Peter, KE6VMJ BTW, the guy at AES says that Ameritron is owned by MFJ now - can anybody confirm this? From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!reeve.research.aa.wl.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!wakko.gil.net!usenet From: roberto@gil.net (Robert) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted Kenwood 940 or FT-1000 Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 04:35:22 GMT Organization: Global Information Link, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cpsid$3rb@wakko.gil.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp17.gil.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I am looking to purchace a Kenwood 940 or the Ft-1000. If you have any for sale e-mail me your price and specs. Thank yo for your assistance in advance. KD4KEX 73's From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.cris.com!news From: "Lloyd A. Scott, Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ATTENTION:RE REPLY TO MAB Date: 8 Jan 1996 05:51:59 GMT Organization: Television ENG / NEWS Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cqbdv$bee@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnc022039.concentric.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) I received reply from unknown person reference the MAB tech manual. I use Eudora mail and the trash can is next to the delete and somehow the copy got deleated before I read it. Please reply as to had the MAB manual Thanks L A Scott, Jr. wpul1130@cris.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.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: rsmall01@aol.com (RSmall01) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameritron Amplifiers Date: 8 Jan 1996 07:37:00 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 16 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cr35c$q1b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4cqgo7$kal@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4cqgo7$kal@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) writes: >Peter, KE6VMJ > >BTW, the guy at AES says that Ameritron is owned by MFJ now - can anybody >confirm this? Peter MFJ and Ameritron have in fact merged. There 1996 catalog combines both product lines. According to HRO in Salem NH, it should be about six weeks for delivery. I am on the list for an AL-80B. 73, Dick From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:56 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!news From: Paul Moller Subject: Re: Alinco DR 150T frequency mod Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 10:39:38 -0600 Message-ID: <30F148CA.5C1D@csg.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <4cpaog$9ib@mandolin.qnet.com> Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.36.8 Lines: 5 Richard May wrote: > > I would like the modification to extend transmission frequency range on Alin co model 150T mobile transciever check www.oak.oakland.edu look in pub3/hamradio/mods From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:57 1996 From: VACOSTA@msn.com (VICTOR ACOSTA) Subject: RE: Standard Twin-Bander Manual Wanted Date: 8 Jan 96 10:45:56 -0800 References: <30E81533.C06@interaccess.com> Message-ID: <00001fed+000026cc@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 2 I CAN MAKE COPY OF THE MANUAL FOR THE 5608DA AND SEND IT TO YOU IF JUST PAY THE MAIL COST. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:30:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.interlog.com!news From: mwalker@interlog.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 hand mic. (More) Date: 8 Jan 1996 12:49:18 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4cr3se$m3e@steel.interlog.com> References: <4cpc2h$4f7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4cr09v$kt3@news.voicenet.com> Reply-To: mwalker@interlog.com NNTP-Posting-Host: mwalker.interlog.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 In <4cr09v$kt3@news.voicenet.com>, Ray Wilson writes: >Rick, > >I took out the rubber disk, but left the metal one in. No complaints so far. > >I thought it necessary to leave in the metal disk because it looks like it is >needed to hold the mic element in place. > > >73 > >Ray > > >rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) wrote: >> >> All: >> I just recently posted a query regarding the unusual design of the Icom >> 706 hand mic, the HM 103. Didn't seem to generate much interest. >> Surely amongst all the 706 chatter someone out there has experimented with >> the metal and rubber disc arrangement inside the mic. I've heard three >> versions: (1) Remove the metal disc, (2) Remove the rubber disc, and, (3) >> Remove both discs, for improved mic performance. >> >> Surely Icom didn't throw in these two pieces without reason.......any >> further thoughts or ideas out there? Could this be the source of the >> 'tinny' or poor audio and mic gain that some have mentioned? Thanks. >> Being a dealer, I have found several mics that were great and a couple that were poor. The worst being the one I own. I replaced the cartridge with a Heil HC-4, and now it sounds like my TS-50. Just Great Audio. Not all '706's have an audio problem. cheers...mike mwalker@interlog.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!feenix.metronet.com!news From: ken brookner Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ten-Tec 6M xverter & TS-430S help Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 13:11:01 -0600 Organization: Texas Metronet, Inc (login info (214/705-2901 - 817/571-0400)) Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F16C45.342EFEF0@metronet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fw18.metronet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (X11; I; Linux 1.2.13 i486) CC: kenb has anyone used the Ten-Tec 6 meter transverter kit with the Kenwood TS-430S transceiver? the Ten-Tec wants 20 meter input drive in the range of 0.25 watts up to 10 watts depending upon the value of R5. the TS-430S can not control its RF output on SSB -- so it's about 100 watts all the time (unless i'm missing something here...). The 430's transverter ouput is listed as .7 volts @ 75 ohms -- which is too low. ideas? am i missing something obvious? thanks... ken brookner, n5lpi kenb@metronet.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu AM Filter Wanted Date: 8 Jan 96 13:27:46 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 5 Message-ID: <01HZRGZS2NLO8WW4CM@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu WTB AM Filter that will work on a Yaesu FT-301SD HF Radio email too Bobby Raymer AD4HL braymer@sunbelt.net -- From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:02 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!peer-news.britain.eu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!xetron.com!news From: jackg@xetron.com (Jack Giehl) Subject: WTD: Junker TS-490 or Digital A Board Message-ID: Sender: news@xetron.com Nntp-Posting-Host: jackg.xetron.com Reply-To: Jack Giehl Organization: Xetron Corp. X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.02 Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 8 Jan 1996 14:43:22 GMT Lines: 6 I am looking for a junker Kenwood TS-940 to use for spare parts, or a Digital A unit board. Please E-mail or call Jack at 513-683-2676 evenings. Thanks, Jack From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!dogbert.ipa.net!usenet From: Jimmy Hall Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WTB 250 HZ filter for the FT990/AT Date: 8 Jan 1996 15:29:11 GMT Organization: kj5qn@ipa.net Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4crd87$ae4@dogbert.ipa.net> References: <4cq721$r9j@dogbert.ipa.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipa-170-211.ipa.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for one! email me if u have one?? Jimmy KJ5QN From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!pasteur.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: korb@xraymkt.picker.COM (.LAN Server .LMX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: subsribe Date: 8 Jan 96 16:09:05 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 1 Message-ID: <9601081551.AA03289@xraymkt.picker.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!server2.ols.net!dailyplanet.netpath.net!news From: jmaynard@netpath.net (John R. Maynard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB- BC200, 220, 2500 XLT Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 16:41:29 GMT Organization: NetPath/StratoNet Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4crh8g$k6g@dailyplanet.netpath.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sjmaynard.netpath.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Looking for a resonably priced and in good shape... Bear Cat 200 XLT 220 XLT 2500 XLT Please E-Mail me with any interrested comments... 73's John From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!server2.ols.net!dailyplanet.netpath.net!news From: jmaynard@netpath.net (John R. Maynard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ?? MW-1 Wireless Mike Question Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 16:41:36 GMT Organization: NetPath/StratoNet Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4crh8n$k6h@dailyplanet.netpath.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sjmaynard.netpath.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I have an MW-1 Mike and am experiencing a problem with it this winter. It seems that when it is cold... sometimes it keys itself and holds it until I disconnect the mike connecter from the radio. Has anyone experienced simmilar probs. or any other with this mike. I do have fresh batteries in it and use it with the FT 5100 ADVAthanksNCE KE4KSJ From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:07 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!charles1 From: charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) Subject: Vote here in Favor of Bill Cheek Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Mon, 8 Jan 1996 18:35:42 GMT Lines: 14 Sender: charles1@netcom12.netcom.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:43357 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23507 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96618 It appears a few snivelling jerks have made an issue of attacking Bill Cheek on this forum. Namely: Andy Moss, PjB, and Micheal Alexander. Thats it, just three. So, I propose everyone vote here if you have found Bill Cheeks publications of use to you. They appear all across the nation in virtually every Ham store in operation. VOTE FOR BILL CHEEK: -------------------- Charles Copeland From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dns.crocker.com!wizard.pn.com!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!fnnews.fnal.gov!usenet From: Dave Peterson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Date: 8 Jan 1996 18:45:01 GMT Organization: Fermilab Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4crond$q2r@fnnews.fnal.gov> References: <4brk10$qhp@panix.com> <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> <4cmjk1$pbk@spectator.cris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: peterson.fnal.gov Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:4cmjk1$pbk@spectator.cris.com Just after he was rescued there was an article in one of the news magazines (U S News?) or a segment on NPR which mentioned the model of radio. It was some version of the 112 which (amazingly enough) you can see on the Motorola Web Server at: http://www.mot.com/GSTG/ged/rso/gps-112.html -- KD9IG From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!nntphub.cb.att.com!ssbunews.ih.att.com!not-for-mail From: wstrahl@nwscb.nw.att.com (N10214200-Strahl) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ameritron AL-82 Equipment Review ? Date: 8 Jan 1996 19:34:20 GMT Organization: AT&T Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4crrjs$hjp@ssbunews.ih.att.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nwscb.nw.att.com Keywords: amplifier review Does anyone have a handy reference to where the AL-82 amplifier (pair of 3-500Z's) was reviewed (what magazine, what issue) ? I'm kinda interested in this thing but would like to 'have a look at the insides'. Thanks! Wayne - W9II wstrahl@nwsca.nw.att.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: Jeff Hutchinson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DX-70 has 2m ! ? Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 21:03:27 -0500 Organization: Marine Electronics Services Lines: 13 Message-ID: <30F1CCEF.541F@digital.net> References: <30F132E0.C60@csg.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm2_11.digital.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) . > >Hi Paul: I bought a DX-70 in November, and at the time was promised a service manual. Today I received a call from a guy at Alinco, saying that the service manual is now ready, but it will cost me $23.95. He said the manual has about 74 pages, is very complete, etc. Probably, it would be the thing to buy if you are serious about adding new bands, etc. Did you get the instructions for the MARS modification? Or the extended receive mods? If not, I can fax them to you...gimme a number. Vy 73, Jeff w4pbcdigital.net (407)454-7308 Phone or Fax From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: Jeff Hutchinson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DX-70 has 2m ! ? Date: Mon, 08 Jan 1996 21:13:10 -0500 Organization: Marine Electronics Services Lines: 8 Message-ID: <30F1CF36.4896@digital.net> References: <30F132E0.C60@csg.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @pm2_11.digital.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) To: Paul Moller Paul: A guy named Phil Compton called me today from Alinco to say that a new Service Manual is now available for the DX-70, It has 74 pages, and costs $24.95. Maybe the illustrations would be large enought in it to tell if the DX-70 has a hidden 2m band waiting to be opened up. Do you have the DX-70 MARS mod details, or the "extended receive" mods? If not, I can fax them to you. Gimme a number... 73, Jeff w4pbc@digital.net 407-454-7308 Fax or Phone. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!daver!UB.com!kaiwan.kaiwan.com!not-for-mail From: alf@kaiwan.com (Alfred Lee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Using HP8690 with HP8410 Network Analyzer ??? Date: 8 Jan 1996 21:20:26 -0800 Organization: KAIWAN Internet (310-527-4279,818-756-0180,909-785-9712,714-638-4133,805-294-9338) Lines: 21 Sender: alf@kaiwan009.kaiwan.com Message-ID: References: <4c1moh$a1d@nntp3.news.primenet.com> <4c22uj$mfg@nntp3.news.primenet.com> <820869685snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: kaiwan009.kaiwan.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12602 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23530 Sorry but I couldn't help. Enjoy. In article , Jay Wicklund wrote: > > Have you tried HP. I've purchased photocopies of old HP gear direct from ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gee, I guess it will be real portable if you fold photocopy of 8620C and put it in your shirt pocket. > HP. It's not cheap, but it is reasonable. I don't have the number > handy, but if you have trouble finding it email me, and I'll look it up. > HP also has a web site that probably has phone numbers. > 73, --- Alfred Lee alf@kaiwan.co m KE6KGV 'The answer is (e^iã + 1) ? "No" : "Yes"' From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!news.cerf.net!news.titan.com!usenet From: Mark Monte Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for 2M LNA's with built-in Postselector Date: 8 Jan 1996 21:33:05 GMT Organization: Titan-Linkabit Division, San Diego, CA Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cs2ih$6t8@taxis.corp.titan.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mmonte-mac.linkabit.titan.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Am looking to buy a 2M LNA for my AO-10/13 operations and am wondering how many LNA's out there can be bought with a built-in postselector. It would really be nice if someone makes one that is optimized for OSCAR operation. Low noise figure is important, but so is postselection filtering (usually a high-Q helical filter) and adjustable gain @ 10-30 dB. Thanks in advance for any info regarding what's available out there. Mark (AB6ZQ) mmonte@linkabit.titan.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: A new TRANSVERTER kit, 2m to 6m by Ten-Tec Date: 8 Jan 1996 21:34:12 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4cs2kk$ne6@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu I called them up (I have no vested interest other than I like the products) the other day about a few existing T-Kits. They're coming out with a 2m - to - 6m transverter, to be sold in kit form, called the Model 1209. Like the 1208, it will be about $95, and will look very similar except that switching will have to be done externally. A cheap way to get on 6m FM with your 2m rig! I'm still pushing them about the 20m - 2m transverter for us QRPers with 20m QRP rigs, as matching units for the 6m transverters... -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.datasync.com!news From: "G.D.Fender" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Power Requirements for Heath HA-14? Date: 8 Jan 1996 21:53:36 GMT Organization: Eureka Labs Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4cs3p0$mkl@osh2.datasync.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: os-ppp8.datasync.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Does anyone have the voltage requirements for the Heathkit HA-14 H.F. Linear Amp? I am particularily interested in the bias supply voltage. Please reply via e-mail.. 73 W6SZX- Gary From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!news.titan.com!usenet From: Mark Monte Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2 meter Helical Filter Date: 8 Jan 1996 22:46:38 GMT Organization: Titan-Linkabit Division, San Diego, CA Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cs6se$87h@taxis.corp.titan.com> References: <4cpiht$4cr@ultra.sonic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mmonte-mac.linkabit.titan.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: wpalmer@sonic.net X-URL: news:4cpiht$4cr@ultra.sonic.net Bill --- I'm interested. How many sections and how narrow is the bandwidth? I would like to buy this unit from you if you think that I could custom tune it for the OSCAR satellite freqs (about 145.810 MHz). Send me e-mail at mmonte@linkabit.titan.com or call at 619-552-9944 at my office (voice mail available). Tnx for posting this filter. Mark (AB6ZQ) From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuhou.aloha.net!newshub.cts.com!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.ohsu.edu!usenet From: "BICC Info. Center" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HF Rig Selection for NEW ham IC-706,TS-50....? Date: 9 Jan 1996 01:17:52 GMT Organization: OHSU Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4csfo0$lp3@fremont.ohsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.53.22.101 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 looking to upgrade from tech plus to general in the next few months and I have read the current news group info. I am wondering is the ICOM-706 the wonder radio of the decade or not. I've heard alot of good things about the kenwood TS-50 but it lacks 6m,2m coverage. If you were going to buy one radio for primarily HF work would you choose the 706 or do you think I'd be better off with a full sized HF rig like the Icom 728,738...ect. I'd prefer an Email reply if possible at ashleyb@ohsu.edu Thanks Brad WB7TSO From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.ecn.bgu.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!news.csuohio.edu!usenet From: l.mclaughlin@popmail.csuohio.edu (Bostonian in Ohio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED - TV-7 B/U TUBE TESTER - tv7 [1/1] Date: 9 Jan 1996 02:40:26 GMT Organization: Cleveland State University Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4cskiq$soq@csu-b.csuohio.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lmclaughlin.async.csuohio.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Application/octet-stream X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Seeking to buy a TV-7 B/U model mutual conductance tube tester in good condition with owners manual and tube chart setup documentation that covers older and newer tubes as 6550, 7027, 7199, 7591, EL34, EL84, ECC and KT series tubes. Wish to pay a reasonable price. The intended use is guitar amplifiers. Since I'm working on a budget, I recently purchased an EMC Model 206 mutual conductance tube tester in super condition with manual and tube chart for $50. It is as new, the seller advised of the tube chart problem, but I thought I could find charts for it, but no luck thus far. It works beautifully, but unfortunately, it appears the bargain wasn't worth it, because I can't find charts to cover the above tubes I've mentioned. If you know where I can find the newer charts for this dinosaur, it will save me buying the TV-7 B/U. That would be appreciated greatly too. Thank you.  From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!in-news.erinet.com!usenet From: timcook@erinet.com (Tim Cook) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: INFO NEEDED: KR-50 Keyer Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 02:56:00 GMT Organization: EriNet Online 513 436-9915 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4cslm9$96n@eri2.erinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: edlp66.erinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Need the paperwork on a Ten Tec KR-50 electronic Keyer. Will be glad to pay for copying, mailing etc....Please Email if you have the info... thanks Tim NZ8J From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netline.net!usenet From: kd4idr@netline.net (Paul Gregg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking For Motorola Mitrek Radios Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 03:23:07 GMT Organization: Netline Communications, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4csn30$2eq@tesla.netline.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: amd.kd4idr.ampr.org X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hello Everyone! I am looking for a few working Motorola Mitrek radios to modify for 9600 Baud packet. Please e-mail me if you have these radios. kd4idr@netline.net Paul. From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Lost my Mail....Rick Crider Date: 9 Jan 1996 05:32:42 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ctg8a$nlb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com All: Foolishly tampering with my computer recently I have forever lost a batch (maybe two) of email. If anyone has emailed me directly (not through the group, I'm still accessing the group) since Saturday, January 6, please write again. Apologies to anyone who has written since then that hasn't heard back from me. Thanks. Cordially: Rick Crider KD4FXA Monroe NC From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Dead ICOM 745 - R70 same? Date: 9 Jan 1996 06:15:46 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ctip2$ou8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I hear that the old Icom 745's lose their mind when the battery fails and have to be reprogrammed at the factory -- true? I'm being offered a 745 that's "dead" (or is it just sleeping?) How about the R-70? Same deal? Bob Crowley, Staff Inventor AMBIT Corporation, Wayland MA From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsrelay.netins.net!news.netins.net!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: medic33@ix.netcom.com(Joe Racco ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu 8500 features please Date: 9 Jan 1996 11:02:11 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4cthvj$67g@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <4cfgnv$m6k@kira.cc.uakron.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: phx-az4-06.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Jan 09 3:02:11 AM PST 1996 Hello, On the joystick mic on the other side (not shown) there is a lightup keypad. I am considering the 8500 also the Alinco DR-610.. Exept the 610 does not light up. >I have read all the yaesu ads in the magazines and catalogs about the >8500 and it looks really nice, but the documentation lacks a few things: > >1) does the "joystick type" microphone include a touch tone pad or is that >only available on the other mic? 73's -- ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º Internet Address: medic33@ix.netcom.com º ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͹ º Ham Radio: kd6wkp@nr6p.#socal.ca.usa.na º º Arizona: kd6wkp@kc7y.az.usa.na º ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ͹ º Take Care & Have A Nice Day! º º Joe Racco º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:24 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!rhelton From: rhelton@netcom.com (Richard Helton) Subject: Yaesu FT470 What is a fair price? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Tue, 9 Jan 1996 18:49:44 GMT Lines: 5 Sender: rhelton@netcom21.netcom.com I have an opertunity to buy a FT470. The unit has had mods done and has an extra battery. What would be a fair price to pay for this unit. It is in very good condition. Your opinion is most welcome! -- rhelton@netcom.com From Unknown Tue Jan 09 18:31:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!chnews!usenet From: tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: DSP IF freq of the TS-870? Date: 9 Jan 1996 22:10:12 GMT Organization: Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4cup44$o5a@chnews.ch.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tboza.ch.intel.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) What is the operating DSP IF frequency of the Kenwood TS-870? WB7ASR... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.icix.net!news.america.com!usenet From: hoff@america.com (Conrad Hoffman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 75S1 Schematic Needed Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 14:39:54 GMT Organization: PSS InterNet Services, Interneting Florida and beyond 904 253 7100 Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4d38lv$o4q@defiant.america.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p03-dab2.america.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Still looking for a 75S1 schematic. Can anyone help? hoff@america.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!van-bc!news.mindlink.net!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!228!clint.bradford From: Clint.Bradford@228.woodybbs.com (Clint Bradford) Date: 10 Jan 96 18:54:00 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Address needed for Kenwoo Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Doug Randall Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 30 =========================================================================== Packet: ATDBBS Date: 01-09-96 (18:56) Number: 12748 From: DOUG RANDALL Refer#: NONE To: ALL Recvd: NO Subj: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. N Conf: (19 9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- .MSGID: mid__4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com f2820001 .REPLYTO 1:2619/211.9 UUCP .REPLYADDR dougrand@i-2000.com .PID GIGO+ sn 476 at woodybbs vsn 0.99.950801 From: dougrand@i-2000.com (Doug Randall) Subject: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone number, fax number or address to write? Kenwood PARTS - West Coast 1-800-262-1312, or 1-310-515-0207 M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Pacific time --- * wcECHO 4.1 ~ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details * Mira Loma, CA * 909-681-6221 -- |Fidonet: Clint Bradford 1:2619/228 |Internet: Clint.Bradford@228.woodybbs.com | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!udel!news.udel.edu!diusys!dave From: dave@diusys.cms.udel.edu (Dave Dabell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: 10 Jan 1996 13:07:49 GMT Organization: University of Delaware Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4d0dn5$dmo@news.udel.edu> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: diusys.cms.udel.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Doug Randall (dougrand@i-2000.com) wrote: : I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone : number, fax number or address to write? : Thanks, Doug KN2Y You cannot buy parts direct from Kenwood US, you have to go thru a distributor. East Coast Transistor Parts (800) 637-0388. 73, dave wa3u From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:40:57 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42459.2D5C@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.hncnet.co.kr!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!world!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: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 15:57:00 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b27.1+ Doug Randall wrote: > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? You can get Kenwood parts from East Coast Transistor Parts 1-800-776-2626. West Coast parts is 1-800-262-1312. Kenwood service is 1-310-639-5300. -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!demon!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 96 17:48:38 GMT Lines: 15 Message-ID: <821339896.13485@pinetree.microserve.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> <30F42649.4F6@trw.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Alan Raskind wrote: >All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by >Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Does anyone else find it disturbing that parts aren't available directly from the factory? Buyers pay an additional markup, just so the manufacturer doesn't have to provide non-warranty support. I think this is just one more instance of a manufacturer abandoning its patrons. 73, Jack WB3U From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:39:43 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F4240F.5DCE@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: araskind.sp.TRW.COM Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:39:53 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42419.4317@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:40:11 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F4242B.25D1@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: araskind.sp.TRW.COM Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:40:46 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F4244E.59D6@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:48:49 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42631.7412@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: araskind.sp.TRW.COM Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall CC: Alan Raskind Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!venice!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:49:08 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42644.32EB@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!venice!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:49:13 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42649.4F6@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: araskind.sp.TRW.COM Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) To: Doug Randall Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!venice!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:49:52 -0800 Organization: TRW Space & Electronics Group, Redondo Beach, CA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F42670.5D03@trw.com> References: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) Doug Randall wrote: > > I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone > number, fax number or address to write? > > Thanks, Doug KN2Y All Kenwood parts (at least on the west coast) are now being handled by Pacific Coast Parts Distributors, 15024 Staff Court, Gardena, CA 90247. Their numbers are: (800) 262-1312, (310) 515-0207, FAX: (310) 538-4919. They also handle a number of other lines such as Alpine, Toshiba, Panasonic, Technics, Quasar, and others. Hope this helps. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!ncar!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nwgw.infi.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: you@nr.infi.net (Your Name Here) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco DJG5T?? Date: 10 Jan 1996 03:54:16 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4cvd98$o66@news.infi.net> References: <4corsq$lk7@news.rrnet.com> Reply-To: ballance@nr.infi.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pa5dsp7.nr.infi.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.6 In article <4corsq$lk7@news.rrnet.com>, Jeff Goebel says: > >I am planning a purchase of a new dual-band HT. > >I have seen plenty of comments on the Yeasu and Kenwood >offerings but haven't seen much on the Alinco DJG5T. > >Anyone have any comments on it? Mods? > >Thanks, > >Jeff Goebel N0VHB > I have one and it works great! I love it, the only problem is that it is sensitive to humidity?(maybe just mine, I don't know.) 73's Matt ballance@nr.infi.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DR-590 Mod Needed Date: 3 Jan 1996 18:35:57 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cf3st$559@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello, Does anyone have any MODS for the Alinco DR-590??? Anything will help... Thanks..... and email me with the MODS. N9MXT1 - Jeffrey N9MXT - Jeffrey From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:22 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!icon!greg From: greg@core.rose.hp.com (Greg Dolkas) Subject: Re: Alinco DR-610? Sender: news@icon.rose.hp.com (News Administrator) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 23:55:35 GMT References: <4cbbjc$l76@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: HP - Information Networks Division X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.8 PL6] Lines: 51 G OTTRIA (gottria@aol.com) wrote: : Just wondering if this radio is good. I've looked at this radio and it : looks preaty good. I The Yaesu FT-8500 and don't really care for it. : There's to many movements to just program th PL. So I'am looking at the : DR-610. Any comments??? I just picked up one before Christmas. This is my first Mobile rig, so I may be off base here, but the usability of the DR-610 is, well, lousy. I have no experience with any other mobile radio, including the Yaesu "Mister Potato Head" rig. I also have an Alinco HT (580T), and the two radios have some of the same programming sequences. In fact, that was one reason I went with the 610 - to have a common interface. My base rig is a Yaesu FT-767, and my fingers have a hard time going from one to the other. The problem with the 610 is that it seems that there were either 2 or 3 different people working on its user interface. It's inconsistant, which to m e is worse than just being clumsy. For example, to turn on one sort of scan, you hit the scan button. Hit it again to turn it off. Good. Now you want to scan differently, well, you hold the UP or DOWN microphone button for a second . To turn off, hit Scan (on the radio, not the Mike!). A third "scan" (the spectrum analyzer) turns on with the button next to scan (I forget how it's labeled, but it's not at all obvious how the label and functions are tied), then to turn off you need to hit F, *THEN* the key. Similar inconsistencies exist with changing memory banks (MR key or the knob on the left), the allocation of some functions as primary (T/TSQL) vs secondary (SHIFT) is different than the HT, use of the F key to complete a sequence sometimes and not others, etc. There is also a rather small two-sided (rocker) switch located above the left knob which controls access to VFO A/B or Memory, which is too small, and too close to the knob. There must have been a better place for this switch, and/o r allocation of those functions to the main row of buttons. I also object to the now-common practice of making the first 2 digits of the frequency in a smaller font than the rest. When you can use either band on either side of the radio, those first 2 digits (14 vs 44) make a *BIG* difference; they are as important as the rest, and should be displayed so. Now, ignoring for the moment how you access them, the radio's features are great. Even though it looks like a gimick, the crude spectrum analyzer (Channel Scope, I think they call it) is useful. The radio has good frequency coverage, including air-band, lots of memories, and 2 VFOs on each side for each band. I have yet to get it installed in my car, but sitting on the bench it has performed well. I have no complaints here. Perhaps the usability, or rather, the lack thereof, is "normal" for mobile radios. If so, the amateur radio industry has a great opportunity here! Greg KO6TH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!fred.uswnvg.com!efreebe From: efreebe@nv2.uswnvg.com (Eric Freeberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DR-M06T, Any comments? Date: 9 Jan 1996 19:02:59 GMT Organization: U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cue53$e8p@fred.uswnvg.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nv2.uswnvg.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I am curious about the Alinco DR-M06T, 6-meter rig. Any comments? Please e-mail or post. Thanks. -- Eric Freeberg KC7CLE From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: tcostas@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco DR-MO6T or Azden 6mt any good Date: Wed, 3 Jan 96 19:49:24 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 29 Message-ID: References: <4bd5cb$rno@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: ZaaX ZaaX writes: >I would be interested in any comments on the Alinco DR-Mo6T or Azden >PCS-7500H 6 meter rigs. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I have had experience with both radios and have very definite thoughts about both. I first purchased the Azdden PCS-7500H. As soon as I got it, I installed it in the car. Within 2 hours I knew this radio was not for me. It suffered from the worst case of intermod I have ever heard. It had little to no rejection for adjacent channel interference. I also discovered the radio was quite deaf to in-band signals. It had worst 6 meter performance than my scanner! The next day I called Azden to arrange to return it. Now on to the Alinco 6 meter radio. I have the DR-M06 which is the 10 watt radio with 99 channels. From day one it worked great, granted the programming required some work to get it down right. In and arround the metro Boston area, it suffered almost no intermod related problems. The receiver turned out to be quite hot, allowing me to hear repeaters from the middle of the state and from southern NH with no problems. If you are choosing one to buy, I recommend the Alinco. By the way, I have replaced my Alinco 6 meter radio in the car and would like to sell it. Interested? Reply to this. 73's Tom KA1LEP From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.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: rsmall01@aol.com (RSmall01) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameritron AL-82 Equipment Review ? Date: 10 Jan 1996 08:42:59 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d0fp3$s5i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4crrjs$hjp@ssbunews.ih.att.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In article <4crrjs$hjp@ssbunews.ih.att.com>, wstrahl@nwscb.nw.att.com (N10214200-Strahl) writes: >Does anyone have a handy reference to where the AL-82 amplifier (pair of >3-500Z's) was reviewed (what magazine, what issue) ? I'm kinda interested >in this thing but would like to 'have a look at the insides'. > >Thanks! > >Wayne - W9II wstrahl@nwsca.nw.att.com Wayne: The AL-82 was reviewed in the July 92 issue of QST. They compare other mid-priced amps in the same article. If you give me a FAX #, I would be happy to send it to you or ship a copy in the mail if you perfer. 73, Dick From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!netnews.fast.net!news.fast.net!news From: "Howard S. Moscovitz" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 18:04:27 +0000 Organization: FASTNET(tm) PA/NJ/DE Internet Lines: 11 Message-ID: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: abe-ppp336.fast.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) I have an Atlas 350XL from the 1970's. The receiver still works, but unfortunately, it can no longer transmit. Does anyone know who might be able to repair this rig? While this is by far not a state-of-the-art rig, it would be nice to get the old bird singing again, if it didn't cost too much. Thanks, Howard Moscovitz mosc@fast.net KB3ZX From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: 10 Jan 1996 18:14:19 GMT Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4d0vlr$4bc@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 You're in luck! Atlas Radio is back in business! See their ad in the December 1995 issue of _QST_ magazine. 73 de KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!demon!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: Wed, 10 Jan 96 17:51:09 GMT Lines: 12 Message-ID: <821340047.13485@pinetree.microserve.com> References: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> <4d0vlr$4bc@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) wrote: >You're in luck! Atlas Radio is back in business! See their ad >in the December 1995 issue of _QST_ magazine. Is this the same Atlas Radio that took buyer's funds on a pre- distribution basis and still hasn't delivered product? Or has that situation been resolved? 73, Jack WB3U From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sesqui.net!gryphon.phoenix.net!phoenix.phoenix.net!jmaca From: jmaca@phoenix.phoenix.net (John Maca) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Austin Amateur Radio Suppy Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Date: 12 Jan 1996 09:32:22 GMT Lines: 78 Message-ID: <4d59r6$3rr@gryphon.phoenix.net> References: <49bsgm$deh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <49vf7o$dhe@hg.oro.net> <4a1t0n$eqr@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu> <4a2h30$e59@remus.rutgers.edu> <4a4bi7$h40@tivoli.tivoli.com> <4bi65n$sjf@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> <4bkarc$mdc@dub-news-svc-5.compuserve.com> <4c6dmh$949@shore.shore.net> <30ee07f4.2848245@news.tir.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: phoenix.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23663 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96805 rec.radio.swap:55047 At least two of the members in my ham club have had bad experience with Austin Amateur Radio Supply. One walked in with money in hand, ready to drop kilobucks on a new HF rig, and they wouldn't even take it out of the box to show it to him before he bought it...a wasted trip to Austin. This is sad and I hope they correct the situation. I know that not all ham stores are like this... I visited an HRO store in California and the sales people were pleasant, helpful and great to deal with. (I have no connection with HRO, by the way.) Another two cents..soon we'll have enough for coffee. John AB5SS WB8OGM (dx@sun.tir.com) wrote: : On Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:28:55 GMT, jjmartin@shore.net (Jim Martin) : wrote: : :>I had the opportunity to visit AARS in 1991 while attending school at : :>Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin. Each time I visited the store was : :>a pleasant experience. : :> : :>It is also my experience that sales people "have to be perfect" in : :>every way for SOME hams and when or if one has a bad day/week (sales : :>person or customer for that matter) there are those few who, either : :>via packet or internet, paste their displeasure on the monitors of : :>those who partake of these modes. : :> : :>There are some hams who actually go way out of their way to find : :>something wrong with a ham sales establishment and end up amplifying : :>the little things to many times their actual importance or : :>un-importance...and they can't wait to share their negativism with the : :>rest of us. : :> : :>We are all the sum of our experiences in life... and some of us have : :>had a better life than others. But, just because the sales people : :>don't stand at the door in tuxedos to greet everyone with hors : :>d'oeuvres and free gifts and the customer's name up in lights doesn't : :>make the place a bad place to shop. After all, if EVERYONE : :>interpreted their visit experiences as that bad....these places : :>wouldn't be in business for very long. : :> : :>Sales people are human too...just like next guy. If one has a genuine : :>bad experience, call the owner or manager and let that person know of : :>the experience? ...Or, run home and blast way with your keyboard : :>phaser? : :> : :>just my two cents worth... : :> : :>jim martin, wk1v : :>lowell, mass : :> : :>My opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer in any : :>way, shape, or form. : :> : :> : You are wrong ! Any sales person regardless of who they work for have : the obligation of being as pleasant as possible to all customers. : Being snotty and unpleasant does nothing for customer relations not to : mention the company they work for. If they cant be pleasant and : helpful then they have no damned business being in the sales field. I : am the service manager for an alarm company so believe me I know about : customer relations and what some of these ham radio dealers exhibit is : far from good customer relations. : Do you like talking to someone who has a chip on their shoulder and : who talks down to you ? No, I dont either and if I get those kind of : "vibes" I take my business elsewhere. : My opinion is also my own but DOES reflect those of my employer ! : -- : Tim : Amateur Radio: WB8OGM : Internet Email: dx@sun.tir.com : Packet Radio: WB8OGM@AA8GL.#nemi.mi.usa.noam : : "Sometimes imagination is better than knowledge" From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!usc!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro.as.arizona.edu!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Bendix/King hand-unit programming Date: 11 Jan 1996 06:20:01 GMT Organization: Tucson, AZ Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4d2a6h$ta4@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <4d1ccl$3gj@news.citynet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu wm8s@citynet.net writes: >Just ordered two used Bendix/King 210 channel hand units (EPH's??) to add to >the 40-some the City already owns. In an understandable move of >self-preservation, the local shop still won't sell me a programming cable. >Since we're a disaster communications team, chances are great (read that >"100%") that we'll have to do extensive reprogramming in the field on a >mission-specific basis. Anybody know where I can get the required programming >cable? Will King sell me one? We have the software, but only one cable, and >it doesn't actually belong to the team. I know the radios are "sort of" field >programmable manually, but we usually don't have that much time to spare. I'm >spoiled with the TK630/730/830 rigs and their great software. >Rob Bailey, WM8S (wm8s@citynet.net) Kanawha / Charleston >Bailey Computer Systems Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Yes, King does indeed sell direct. At least I've bought parts and a service manual from them. User manuals they send for free! My catalog is apparently at work, so I'll post contact info for King once I retrieve it. My King radios are PRC-127's, a military version of their 14 ch VHF HT. On this they have an agreement with the government not to reveal any info, but they plainly tell you that for $25 you can have a service manual for the civilian version it was based on. And the differences appear to be labels! Chris, N7RME From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!vulcan.netdepot.com!thebe08.netdepot.com!user From: charlie@netdepot.com (Charlie Fortner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CAP and MARS??????? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 17:07:59 -0500 Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: thebe08.netdepot.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.3 The subject line says it all. What is this CAP and MARS stuff I've seen advertised on some HTs and mobile units? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: a0378@freenet.uni-bayreuth.DE (Karl-Heinz Merscher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Cubical quad antennas Date: 11 Jan 96 06:12:36 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 23 Message-ID: <9601110612.AA05560@btr0x7.hrz.uni-bayreuth.de> Reply-To: a0378@freenet.uni-bayreuth.de (Karl-Heinz Merscher) NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hello out there, it seems that my good old High Gain Cubical Quad antenna called 244 is out of order. This antenna did a great job for me. I bought this antenna second hand and this puppy is about 17 years old. So it is time for me to look out for a new cubical quad. High Gain do not sell this antenna anymore and they also do not have any spare parts. An old men told me about the US firm Lightning Bolt antennas so I ordered information material. They offer a lot of quad antennas. One Model they offer is calles 32 MCQ/WB which covers the 10-12-15-17-20 m band. For their antennas LBA use filament wound fiberglas for high durabilit y and strength. Spders boom plate and boom are mad of aluminium. Does anybody use an LBA quad antenna?? How about the mechanical stability?? Here in bavaria we have sometimes very strong winds ... A complete line of quad antennas is also available from CUBEX. I don't have theirs brochourse yet. How about that antennas?? vy 73 de DL6RDE/AA1KD, Charlie From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!mars.efn.org!usenet From: dhughes@efn.org (Dick Hughes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Dead ICOM 745 - R70 same? Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 20:01:50 GMT Organization: Oregon Public Networking Lines: 43 Message-ID: <30f2ab17.12274115@news.efn.org> References: <4ctip2$ou8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynip38.efn.org X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Only a minor setback, Bob. If you can get it for a good price, grab it! The IC-745, IC-271, R-71 and perhaps others, use a 3-volt lithium cell to retain the RAM memory. If you let the battery die, you lose the memory. The batteries last around 10 years. I know I am pushing my luck at 11 years with my IC-745. I bought the battery, but have been too lazy to open up the radio. It is a bit of a hassle as you have to maintain power to the memory board from an external source while you remove and replace the battery. I have already done it once on the IC-271 I used to have. Better get to it I suppose. In your case, of course, it is already too late. Icom can reprogram the memory board for you, but it may be a tad pricey. There is a company called WILLCO Electronics at P.O. Box 788, New Lenox, IL, 60451 that will do it for $30. My info is a little dated so you would have to check with him (WA9FVP) to get the latest price. He also makes a replacement memory board for $125 that gives you 512 memory channels and uses a ROM to permanently store the microprocessor data. I use my IC-745 in our motorhome. It is a fine little rig. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of newer rigs, but it is probably one of the smallest available with a built-in (optional) A/C power supply. It also has 200 watts input. Most rigs today are around 150 watts. With the A/C supply, internal keyer and the proper filters it is a perfect, self-contained rig for portable use. Dick Hughes - W7LVA n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) wrote: >I hear that the old Icom 745's lose their mind when the battery fails and >have to be reprogrammed at the factory -- true? > >I'm being offered a 745 that's "dead" (or is it just sleeping?) > >How about the R-70? Same deal? >Bob Crowley, Staff Inventor >AMBIT Corporation, >Wayland MA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:36 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!lugb.latrobe.edu.au!latcs1!latcs1.cs.latrobe.edu.au!somkiat From: somkiat@latcs1.lat.oz.au (Somkiat Kitjongthawonkul) Subject: Re: Dead ICOM 745 - R70 same? Message-ID: Organization: Comp.Sci & Comp.Eng, La Trobe Uni, Australia References: <4ctip2$ou8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 12:57:50 GMT Lines: 33 n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) writes: >Xref: latcs1 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:15596 >Path: latcs1!lugb.latrobe.edu.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.rmit.EDU.AU! news.unimelb.EDU.AU!munnari.OZ.AU!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a .megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail >From: n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) >Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment >Subject: Dead ICOM 745 - R70 same? >Date: 9 Jan 1996 06:15:46 -0500 >Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) >Lines: 9 >Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com >Message-ID: <4ctip2$ou8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> >Reply-To: n1ddzrjc@aol.com (N1DDZ RJC) >NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >I hear that the old Icom 745's lose their mind when the battery fails and >have to be reprogrammed at the factory -- true? >I'm being offered a 745 that's "dead" (or is it just sleeping?) >How about the R-70? Same deal? >Bob Crowley, Staff Inventor >AMBIT Corporation, >Wayland MA That matter won't happen to IC R-70 cause it needs no battery backup. -- Somkiat Kitjongthawonkul Ph: +61 3 94791050 School of CompSci. & CompEng. E-mail: somkiat@latcs1.lat.oz.au La Trobe University, Bundoora Vic. 3083, Australia From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bighorn.accessnv.com!bighorn.accessnv.com!not-for-mail From: ad7k@bighorn.accessnv.com (Squeak Porray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Dead ICOM 745 - R70 same? Date: 10 Jan 1996 22:11:47 -0800 Organization: accessnv.com Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4d29n3$1pe@bighorn.accessnv.com> References: <4ctip2$ou8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bighorn X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] N1DDZ RJC (n1ddzrjc@aol.com) wrote: : I hear that the old Icom 745's lose their mind when the battery fails and : have to be reprogrammed at the factory -- true? --->snip<--- Direct e-mail sent to originator ... this posted for the benefit of the group as a whole ... Actually, the entire radio does not need to be sent to Icom ... only the small "daughter board" that has the (volatile) E-PROM on it, along with its associated lithium backup cell (about the size of a quarter). You can check to see if the lithium cell is gone (and along with it, the contents of the E-PROM) by measuring the voltage of the battery with an accurate digital VOM ... the battery terminal voltage should be at or very near 3.00 volts DC. If it is significantly below that, remove the board and send it to the nearest Icom Service Center (see last page of AES catalog for nearest location - another good AES service!). Unfortunately, this procedure is one that Icom never released to the Dealer Service Network ... it must be done at Icom ... but their charge is nominal, and turnaround is good. Good luck and very 73, "Squeak" Porray, AD7K Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP IF freq of the TS-870? Date: 10 Jan 1996 05:32:10 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4cvj0q$guj@news.halcyon.com> References: <4cup44$o5a@chnews.ch.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm12-ip13.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) it is 11 Khz and samples at 44 Khz as I understand it. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: "William G. Graves" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ear Microphone Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 07:37:56 -0800 Organization: Nereid Systems Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <30F68054.5AD6@ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: lax-ca22-18.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Jan 12 7:38:17 AM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) I saw a new earphone/microphone setup for handhelds down at the local candy store. What was unusual is that the microphone is built into the earpiece completely. The product literature talked about picking up your voice through vibrations of the ear drum. The unit is made in Japan and is from a manufacturer I cant recall (no one major). Anyone have any experience with such a unit? I wonder how well the voice can be picked up and the quality of the speech. bill -- Bill Graves bgraves@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:40 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!mercury.near.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!news3.near.net!news.conknet.com!not-for-mail From: "David B. Perrin" Subject: F.S. HAMMARLUND HQ-145x gen cov rcvr Message-ID: <137cc$14f26.15b@news.conknet.com> Date: Thu, 04 Jan 1996 01:15:38 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Lines: 8 Hi; I have for sale or swap a Hammarlund HQ-145x general coverage receiver, with Telecron clock and manual, circa 1961. This radio is in very nice condition and includes a copy of the manual. $145 or would consider a swap towards a mid 50's receiver, or a two meter 100W amp. 73, Dave From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!col.hp.com!fc.hp.com!jer From: jer@fc.hp.com (Jer/ Eberhard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Fair Price For ICOM 229H Date: 10 Jan 1996 16:55:58 GMT Organization: Hewlett-Packard/WCSO/CSL, Ft Collins, Colo, USA Lines: 46 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4d0r2u$jb3@fcnews.fc.hp.com> References: <1996Jan10.092441.7372@inet.d48.lilly.com> Reply-To: jer@fc.hp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jerslash.fc.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1.4] David P. Baker (dpbaker@lilly.com) wrote: > What would be a fair price for an ICOM 229H in excellent condition? Box > manual all included... > Dave Baker RE:--------------------------------------------------------------------- ICOM-229H value: Amateur Radio Electronics offered the last sale price for a 229H of $329. Note that this radio is not "current equipment", nor available new. Included in the box was: ICOM-229H, original equipment and functionality: (OE = Original Equipment) Original, dated purchase receipt (establishes ownership and date). Original box, with serial number on the outside. Instruction/Owner's Manual. High-Power 12V red/black cable w/power connector. Mounting bracket and screws/washers. FEATURES: DTMF keyboard on microphone, with autodialer. CTCSS subaudible tone encoder. 20 memories. programmable call channel and offsets. battery saver mode. Generally, electronics depreciate approximately 1/4 to 1/2 of their "last new price", after 1 year. ->I<- value a 229H with serial number > 50,000, with an original purchase receipt < 1 year old as worth 80% of "last sale price". AGE SERIAL $ COMMENT - < 1yr and > 50,000, 80% 229H $263. "$250 ballpark". - < 2yr and > 40,000, 70% 229H $230. "$220 ballpark". - < 5yr and > 20,000, 50% 229H $164. "$155 ballpark". - > 5yr and > 2,000 $100, < 2,000 $80. -- Jer/ (Slash) Eberhard, jer@fc.hp.com, 970 229-2861 OFFICE, 970 229-3598 FAX Hewlett-Packard, 3404 East Harmony Rd MS-E8, Ft Collins, CO 80525-9599 C-182 N182H, CFII Airplane & Glider, FAA DEN FSDO Aviation Safety Counselor CO-CAP Group 2 Cmdr, MSN CheckPilot, PP218 HAM N0FZD, 31 Young Eagles Flown! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!inet.d48.lilly.com!dpbaker Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Fair Price For ICOM 229H Message-ID: <1996Jan10.092441.7372@inet.d48.lilly.com> From: dpbaker@lilly.com (David P. Baker) Date: Wed, 10 Jan 96 14:24:51 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Eli Lilly and Company Nntp-Posting-Host: dpbaker.d51.lilly.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Lines: 4 What would be a fair price for an ICOM 229H in excellent condition? Box manual all included... Dave Baker From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!usenet From: alk1ltj@nai.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale Yaesu FT-2400 50w 2M Date: 4 Jan 1996 00:19:27 GMT Organization: North American Internet Company Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cf6ef$k71@a3bsrv.nai.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: alk1ltj.nai.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) For Sale: A Yaesu FT-2400 50 watt two meter tranceiver. Options: DTMF paging module inst alled. The rig is in like new condition. If your interested email me: alk1ltj@nai.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!news.netline.net!usenet From: kd4idr@netline.net (Paul David Gregg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale: RFConcepts 4-110 440Mhz Amp Date: Sun, 07 Jan 1996 22:29:09 GMT Organization: Netline Communications, Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4cphfo$76m@tesla.netline.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: amd.kd4idr.ampr.org X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hello Everyone! I have for sale a RFConcepts 4-110 Amp. It is 10 watts in 100 watts out. Excellent condition. Very low usage. Asking $275 plus shipping. 73, Paul kd4idr@netline.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!online.magnus1.com!wb3ffv!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: KENWOOD TH-79(AD) - Available NOW! Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 03:46:21 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4d2151$7bq@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-28.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23636 rec.radio.swap:55028 Mint condition. Kenwood TH79(AD) dual band HT. Extra battery. $375. firm This is a private sale but I can accept Visa, MC, or American Express. Gene / KG7XD ScanWare Associates http://www.sincom.com/~scanware/index.html email: scanware@sincom.com BBS 360.8714228 or 360.871.4591 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ee.und.ac.za!ucthpx!uct.ac.za!uct.ac.za!iafrica.com!ticsa.com!cstatd.cstat.co.za!usenet From: Marinus Willemstijn Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS:Icom IC471E Date: 10 Jan 1996 13:32:09 GMT Organization: Telkom SA Limited Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4d0f4q$djn@grovel.iafrica.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: qsom-willemma.telkom.co.za Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) I have available an IC471E. The price is - in South African currency - R3000 + postage and package. -- Marinus Willemstijn Voice : +27 12 3256503 Cell : 082-565-7085 Fax : +27 12 3114438 eMail : WILLEMMA@TELKOM19 Internet : willemma@telkom19.telkom.co.za Packet : zs6maw@zs0dld.tvl.zaf.af From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!usenet From: Don Pomplun Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-11R programming Protocol ?? Date: 10 Jan 1996 16:57:17 GMT Organization: LLNL Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4d0r5d$6sb@lll-winken.llnl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: dpomplun.llnl.gov 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 Can anyone steer me to a source for the serial protocol used to program the Yaesu FT-11R HT ?? Thanx Don K2BIO pomplun@llnl.gov From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!in-news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!watt.oedison.com!usenet From: wagnerj@watt.oedison.com (John Wagner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51 reception sensibility Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 21:11:53 GMT Organization: Ohio Edison Company, Akron OH Lines: 55 Message-ID: <4culss$13pc@watt.oedison.com> References: <4cr43k$gal@info.epfl.ch> NNTP-Posting-Host: go-bus-appl-4-8x.oedison.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 On 8 Jan 1996 12:53:08 GMT oesch wrote: >I thanks, the 2 or 3 people who answered my article, but unfortunately, >they didn't answer my question: >Is there a solution to minimize transmodulation problems on the new >Yaesu FT-51 Dual band handneld transceiver? >I have no simple solution(without sending the TX to Yaesu). >If someone could help me, it would be fantastic, because, I have lots of >difficulties in making QSO from home, on a roof antenna, even if it has >not a big gain. (0 dBd...) >Thanks a lot >Yves Oesch/HB9 VJV With the radio by itself, you're probably out of luck. Every HT I've ever owned had at least some problem with intermod when connected to real antennas (instead of the rubber-duck). Mobile antennas seem OK in most instances, but home rooftop antennas are a problem. My FT-51 has that barn-door-wide front end so you can receive all the public service stuff, but you pay for it when it comes to intermod. A good bandpass filter in front of the HT that only passes 144-148 and 440-450 will help, if not solve your problem. I've seen such filters from Tucker and others that cover either 2 meters or 70cm, but not both. If you use and have problems with both bands, you could either manually switch in the proper filter or use 2 diplexers to do the job.... ____ VHF |--------------------| VHF \ / |--------|-----| 2m bandpass filter |-----|--------| \/ |-----|VHF| | |--------------------| | | VHF |dual |FT-51|---|diplexer| |diplexer|-----|band |-----|UHF| | |--------------------| | | UHF antenna |--------|-----|70cm bandpass filter|-----|--------| UHF |--------------------| UHF If you have separate 2m and 70cm antenna, you can leave out the diplexer on the right side, and just connect directly to the two antenna. I've used this arrangement to use separate 2m and 70cm amps with my HT, and then combine them into one dual band antenna, and it works great! You can make 2 meter bandpass cavities from coffee cans that work pretty well, although you'll lose a dB or two through them. You can probably do better with good copper tubing or helical resonators. ------------------------------------------------------------------- John Wagner wagnerj@watt.oedison.com For Encrypted Mail: PGP Public Key Available upon Request From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wa8msf@aol.com (WA8MSF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT1000MP Date: 9 Jan 1996 08:55:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 21 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cts3p$rjc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4csl2c$o3h@news.ios.com> Reply-To: wa8msf@aol.com (WA8MSF) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hi Bob! I've had an FT-100MP for several months. After I had used it for just a few weeks, I noticed that I wasn't using my FT-1000D anymore. The 'MP has better sounding audio on receive, if you can beleive that. I recently bought and installed every accessory filter available, so that brings the 'MP up to the filter compliment of the '1000D. I just sold the FT-1000D as well as an FT-990 that I had "plug-unplug" modified for using as an IF for VHF/UHF transverters. The 'MP has replaced both of them. One thing I wish was different is the RF power control works fine on CW and normal SSB but defaults to full power with the voice processor turned on. Many folks have complained about overdriving their 8877 or 2x3CX800 amplifiers with the processor on. My amp has enough "dynamic headroom" so that I don't cause gross IMD if I overdrive it, but that would be naughty into an antenna, wouldn't it? Simply put, I love my FT-1000MP. Mike WA8MSF@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.oberlin.edu!ocvaxa.cc.oberlin.edu!PRUTH From: pruth@ocvaxa.cc.oberlin.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Good dual-band mobiles to use for remote repeater inputs? Date: 10 Jan 1996 21:54:14 GMT Organization: Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4d1ci6$83k@news.cc.oberlin.edu> Reply-To: pruth@ocvaxa.cc.oberlin.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: alpha.cc.oberlin.edu Our club is trying to get remote inputs up and running, and we are considering using a pair of dual band mobiles for at least one of the links, 2m/440Mhz, for crossbanding. What are good, reliable rigs to use for this application? One of our technical committee people felt that whatever we chose (he mentioned "Kenwood 741 (sic)" we would have to add outboard heatsinks even if we ran them at no more than 5 watts. Thanks for your advice. --Bill KB8USZ pruth@alpha.cc.oberlin.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:52 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!azoth From: azoth@netcom.com (Az0th) Subject: Re: Hallicrafters equipment Message-ID: Organization: Idoigo, Ltd. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <4cuvpm$9kg@esdmaster.dsd.northrop.com> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 14:27:13 GMT Lines: 32 Sender: azoth@netcom6.netcom.com I heard langietr@dsd.northrop.com say: : Can anyone provide information on how I can obtain any Hallicrafter's radio : or communications equipment. Among the best places to start looking are local hamfests. Since older rigs can cost a small fortune to ship, due to their size and weight, you can save considerable cash by humping the treasure away yourself (save your back: lift from the knees!) You also get to touch and feel the rig, and talk with the seller, who not infrequently has a tale to tell. Also, since many folks are more interested in renovating than actually keeping some of these old sets, it's possible to find some beautifully restored equipment which works as well as it did when it was new. It's also possible to find some truly mint gear as well, like my own Halli SX-115, but expect to pay a little extra for the privilege of owning such a specimen. Moore's book is the best commonly available reference for Hallicrafters and similar vintage equipment, as somebody already pointed out. The Osterman book includes coverage of many solid-state sets, as does the 2-volume 'Chance or Choice' set from Gilfer. There is also a mailing list for people interested in vintage tube radio technology, including Hallicrafters (and an ftp site for the archives and other material), several magazines, a weekly on-air swap net on 75 meters just for vintage gear....and lots of folks with similar interests. Drop me a line if you have questions about any of these resources, and I'll try to help. 73 de KF4FJH - RF Buchanan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:53 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ap572 From: ap572@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Bing Hum) Subject: Help Rq'd for Kenwood TKM 707 Interconnection Message-ID: Sender: ap572@freenet.carleton.ca (Bing Hum) Reply-To: ap572@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Bing Hum) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 06:26:19 GMT Lines: 13 Hi I am trying to get a phone patch connected to this xcvr. I do not have a schematic on how to connect the mic portion onto the phone patch. There are no interconnections at the rear of the rig for mic interface. Can anybody shed some light on this matter? Thanks Bing VE3CDQ -- _________________________________________________________________________ B.H. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cheatum.frontiernet.net!usenet From: "Scott A. Blystone" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: How is IC-706? Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 10:55:37 -0500 Organization: Electronic Data Systems, Inc. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <30F28FF9.629C@frontiernet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1-61.frontiernet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) I've seen a few isolated postings on the new Icon IC-706, but mostly they have been "how do I do this or that?" I'm thinking of purchasing one of these, as the specs look very nice. I am interested in any observations owners of this radio might have. How well does it work on 6 and 2 meters, for instance. Any information is appreciated. -- Scott A. Blystone, KC2IQ Senior Communications Engineer Electronic Data Systems, Inc. Rochester, New York From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-202,HTX404 external mic mod Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 11:54:31 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 19 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4cg29h$cr6@useneta1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <4cg29h$cr6@useneta1.news.prodigy.com>, SJJK62A@prodigy.com (K Short) wrote: > There is a mod that will overcome the weak ext mic audio problem of the > HTX 202 and 404 rigs. Check out: > http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/LA/htx202htx404/htx202htx404.html I tried that mod, and I can't get it to work as described. Now, I many have a difficult time understanding some of the instructions that were given, but it looks right from all of the information that appear on the above page. I can present a before and after schematic of what I did, and then someone could tell me where I went wrong. I really want to get this going. Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:56 1996 Date: 10 Jan 1996 16:53:32 EDT Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!istar.net!infoshare!whome!gts!feline!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) Message-ID: <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS, Humber College, Canada Subject: IC-706 schematic ??? Lines: 14 Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic for the IC-706. Not only did I not get a mobile mounting bracket for it but no schematic !!! I hope its not an "option" too ! (ie...must purchase the service manual to get a schematic ???) Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!news.spies.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!thales.nmia.com!dialup9.caverns.com!user From: discus@caverns.com (Larry Pardue) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 schematic ??? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 20:48:34 -0700 Organization: New Mexico Internet Access Lines: 22 Message-ID: References: <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup9.caverns.com In article <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca>, hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) wrote: > Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic > for the IC-706. Not only did I not get a mobile > mounting bracket for it but no schematic !!! > I hope its not an "option" too ! (ie...must purchase > the service manual to get a schematic ???) > > Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto > > > > --- > þ NFX v1.3 [000] I E-Mailed Icom (don't have the address handy), and they graciously sent the schematic. They said they had some copied at a local copy house. There may be a limited supply. It is a LOT of paper. I got the address from the ICOM page on the WWW. Larry (NU5M) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:08:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!usenet From: Martin.Rask@mailbox.swipnet.se (Martin Rask) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC751 power output wich potts to change power on Date: 3 Jan 1996 22:48:01 GMT Organization: - Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4cf131$bl4@mn5.swip.net> Reply-To: Martin.Rask@mailbox.swipnet.se (Martin Rask) NNTP-Posting-Host: tty17-58.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Hi everyone and thanks for reading this. A freind of mine has a problem he cant find out how to change the power output on FM/CW/SSB on his IC751A can anyone tell me on what places do we find these potentiometers for HI and LOW adjustments (it is not mentioned in the manual) many thanks in advance and 73´s de SM7VHS /Martin From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: "Bruce J. Howes" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 706 MARS Mod ? Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 22:10:01 -0800 Organization: AMG Lines: 17 Message-ID: <30F35839.5E13@buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win95; I; 16bit) Someone, I think it was Gary Coffman, posted the Icom 706 MARS Mod, it involved removing diode D59 if I recall correctly. I opened up my 706 lat night and could not find that diode for the life of me. Anyone done this mod, or anyone who can point out where D59 is located? A sketch would be nice, as there are many unlabeled, and expensive SMDs in the radio. I don't want to guess. Tnxs! 73 de Bruce KB2VKJ -- 73, Bruce KB2VKJ ======================================================================= Bruce J. Howes KB2VKJ Compuserve: 75340,3165 East Amherst, NY USA Internet: kb2vkj@amsat.org Grid FN03pa Packet: KB2VKJ@N2QNG.#WNY.NY.USA.NOAM AMSAT #30466 ARRL FAX: (716)689-2880 ======================================================================= From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!sol1.lrsm.upenn.edu!fred From: fred@sol1.lrsm.upenn.edu (Fred Hellmig) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info Date: 11 Jan 1996 19:03:15 GMT Organization: University of Pennsylvania Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4d3mtj$ck@netnews.upenn.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: sol1.lrsm.upenn.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2-upenn1.3] Does anyone have the 800 number for Periphex Battery Co in Ct.? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!bdt.com!news.ossi.com!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rsmall01@aol.com (RSmall01) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Info Date: 12 Jan 1996 06:20:30 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d5g5u$ap0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4d3mtj$ck@netnews.upenn.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4d3mtj$ck@netnews.upenn.edu>, fred@sol1.lrsm.upenn.edu (Fred Hellmig) writes: >Does anyone have the 800 number for Periphex Battery Co in Ct.? > > Fred..You might try 1-800-555-1212 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Info on IC-706 ??? Date: 3 Jan 1996 20:08:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cf9a3$7da@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <8206265744302@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >Comments welcome preferably by e-mail. >Many thanks... Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto Please, everyone.........post answers to these type queries for all to read.....that's the purpose of the newsgroups. Feel free to CC the author via email if desired but don't leave the rest of us out. Thanks. Cordially: Rick Crider KD4FXA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!lamarck.sura.net!news.uky.edu!NewsWatcher!user From: sskram01@pop.uky.edu (S. Kraman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 16:36:59 -0400 Organization: Univ. of Ky Lines: 24 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.163.73.22 In article <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com>, tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com wrote: > Does anyone here on the newgroup have experence with the JPS ANC-4 > Antenna Noise Canceller unit? I have a AC power line noise problem > on 40 meters and thinking of purchasing one. However before doing > so, Im looking for pros & cons with the unit. > > Thanks, 73 WB7ASR... > > tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com I bought one a few months ago for the same problem. In my case, S-9 line noise. My Timewave DSP wouldn't touch it as it desensitizes the receiver. The ANC-4 wipes the noise out so I can hear the atmospheric noise and weak signals underneath. The unit MUST be able to hear the same noise as your receiver to be able to cancel it out. You may have to fiddle with the small noise antenna to get it right. Mine works so well that I look forward to those cold, dry days that bring on the noise. I'm very happy with it. Steve, WA2UMY -- sskram01@pop.uky.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!Randall From: trandall@mhv.net (Thomas Randall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: KAgold question Date: Wed, 10 Jan 96 18:44:50 GMT Organization: MHVNet, the Mid Hudson Valley's Internet connection Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4d11fq$735@over.mhv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port113.mhv.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13568 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23604 Just tried the test version of KAGOLD. When I exited and tried using my packterm again it does not accept commands!!! I had this problem with another program and had to HARD reset the tnc. Packterm may be a very basic program but it doesn't give me fits like the other ones I try. I actually like it. I fear I now have to hard reset the tnc (Again) and it's a pain to have to reset all my settings. Is there away around this? Why does these other program screw around with the tnc settings to begin with? Help via e-mail appreciated!! Tom Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS trandall@mhv.net Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL Member: AAVSO Solar Division Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!freenet3.freenet.ufl.edu!afn17891 From: "Thomas W. Castle" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: KAgold question Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 02:50:37 -0500 Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <4d11fq$735@over.mhv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet3.afn.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: afn17891@freenet3.freenet.ufl.edu In-Reply-To: <4d11fq$735@over.mhv.net> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13584 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23655 On Wed, 10 Jan 1996, Thomas Randall wrote: > Just tried the test version of KAGOLD. When I exited and tried using > my packterm again it does not accept commands!!! I had this problem with > another program and had to HARD reset the tnc. Packterm may be a very > basic program but it doesn't give me fits like the other ones I try. I > actually like it. I fear I now have to hard reset the tnc (Again) and it's > a pain to have to reset all my settings. Is there away around this? Why > does these other program screw around with the tnc settings to begin with? > Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS Hi Tom... Sorry to say; a lot of the Test Drive programs, do a auto baud routine an will change, the TNC to computer baud rate.... Then when your done, it won't work with the settings of your original program. The simple thing to do is to check the baud rate in the program you always use, write it down. Then when you try another program, check the baud rate its running at . Then change the Abaud before you jump out of the test drive back to your normal setting... A "LOT" of these programs use different parms, so if you have favorite settings in your tnc, you'd better do your- self a favor... Do a listing of your tnc settings an do a screen print out. This way you can see the differences in the different programs an tailor the parms to your liking... Hope this helps... De Tom KD4QHH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood AT problems Date: 11 Jan 96 17:45:13 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 6 Message-ID: References: <199601111230.EAA27521@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I've noticed a number of requests regarding the Kenwood TS430/440/930/940 series of antenna tuner problems, primarily not coming up to speed when first told to find an antenna match. The first suggestion would be to clean and lubricate the tuning motors. The torque of those devices are very marginal indeed. It may be all that is required! Cliff Buttschardt W6HDO From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:08 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!incyte.com!news From: Phil Hawkins Subject: Kenwood TS-520SE question Message-ID: X-Xxdate: Wed, 11 Jan 95 22:24:21 GMT Sender: news@incyte.com Organization: INCYTE PHARACEUTICALS X-Useragent: Version 1.1.3 Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 22:23:25 GMT Lines: 10 Does anyone out there know what the AUX postion on the band selector means? There is no reference to this in the owners manual. Also does anyone know where I can get ahold on a DG-5 digital display for that transceiver. I am VERY interested in attaining one. Thanks Phil Hawkins (KA6MZE) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.smart.net!news From: chastant@smart.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-870 info Date: Wed, 03 Jan 96 20:54:43 PDT Organization: Smartnet Internet Services [via news] Lines: 4 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: chastant.smart.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Anyone know of any technical evaluations/reviews on the new Kenwood Ts-870. Think I heard there may have been one posted but missed it . Tnx From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n3ntjmatt@aol.com (N3NTJMatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS440S Manual Date: 10 Jan 1996 02:01:57 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cvo95$jnb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4c77bv$e3@falcon.sat.net> Reply-To: n3ntjmatt@aol.com (N3NTJMatt) I have one that I could copy and mail you. also.. Do you know of a Kenwood auto tuner problem? I know of a rig that will draw lots of current when you get to 20 thru 10 m and the AT will not tune for about 5 or 10 min. Then, it is fine. On 40 and 80m there is no problem. Has anyone ever heard of this problem or know what it may be? I am think the tuner but I dunno. Also, any good, fast Kenwood service areas near Cleveland or Pittsburgh? thx and 73s Matt N3NTJ n3ntjmatt@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!granite.sentex.net!usenet From: lazeraud@sentex.net (Tedd Doda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for RF amp/IC28a Date: 10 Jan 1996 12:17:05 GMT Organization: Sentex Communications Corporation. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4d0ao1$7eh@granite.sentex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p15.silicon.sentex.ca X-Newsreader: NetSuite News for OS/2 [version: 4.0] Greetings. I purchased an IC-28a which is in need of the RF output brick. Does anyone have a cross reference for it (original= SC 1019). Nobody in Southern Ontario has ever hear of it, hi! It is a 25 Watt Brick. Thanks ands Best 73, Tedd ve3tjd lazeraud@sentex.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: j.crutch@ix.netcom.com(John Crutcher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Manuals for FT-5100 Date: 3 Jan 1996 22:06:49 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-lex1-06.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Jan 03 2:06:49 PM PST 1996 I Have a Yeasu FT-5100 New out of the box. It comes with one Operation manual witch shows the basic commands and how to turn on the radio. My questions is shouldnt there be a second manual that goes with this radio for functions like cross band repeat that the original Operation Manual did not include. I know the radio can do much more than the manual indicates. If anybody knows if there is more information and where to get hold of it. Any help would be Great... Thanks... KC4DUU (John Crutcher) -- ---------------------------------------------------- | John Crutcher \ Specializing in CAD | | Lexington Kentucky \ MicroStation | | j.crutch@ix.netcom.com \ AutoCad | ---------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!sloth.swcp.com!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!lynx.unm.edu!news.cs.indiana.edu!umn.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wd6dih@ix.netcom.com(Kevin Karamanos ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Manuals for FT-5100 Date: 11 Jan 1996 06:15:53 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 46 Message-ID: <4d29up$ea8@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> References: <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: irv-ca17-22.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Jan 10 10:15:53 PM PST 1996 Yaesu does offer a second sindgle sheet which shows cross-band repeat operation. Here is what you do for Cross-band Repeat Mode: - Turn OFF the radio - Press and hold the RPT button while turning on the Radio - Your now in the X-Band mod. - Repeat again to turn OFF the Cross-band repeat mode. Good Luck and 73's Kevin In <4ceulp$t86@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> j.crutch@ix.netcom.com(John Crutcher) writes: > >I Have a Yeasu FT-5100 New out of the box. It comes with one Operation >manual witch shows the basic commands and how to turn on the radio. My >questions is shouldnt there be a second manual that goes with this >radio for functions like cross band repeat that the original Operation >Manual did not include. I know the radio can do much more than the >manual indicates. > >If anybody knows if there is more information and where to get hold of >it. Any help would be Great... > >Thanks... >KC4DUU (John Crutcher) > > >-- > > > > >---------------------------------------------------- >| John Crutcher \ Specializing in CAD | >| Lexington Kentucky \ MicroStation | >| j.crutch@ix.netcom.com \ AutoCad | >---------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!spstimes.sps.mot.com!newsdist.sps.mot.com!newsgate.sps.mot.com!usenet From: Bud Simmons Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: MFJ HF ANTENNAS Date: 11 Jan 1996 17:36:33 GMT Organization: LATG DSE Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4d3hr1$131k@newsgate.sps.mot.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: simmonsmac.sps.mot.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Does anyone have experience with the MFJ HF verticals? I have not seen any write ups in the Ham mags. How do they compare with Butternut etc? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!ulowell.uml.edu!vtc.tacom.army.mil!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newshub.gmr.com!news.delcoelect.com!usenet From: Tom Pfaffenbach Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Mic Element Question Date: 3 Jan 1996 20:51:08 GMT Organization: Delco Electronics Lines: 8 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4ceq7s$q0d@kocrsv08.delcoelect.com> References: <4c71q8$afm@pulp.ucs.ualberta.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: koprpc05.delcoelect.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: cdorn@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca Chris; you probably have an impedance mismatch rather than a bad microphone. D rake used to supply a hand held high impedance ceramic mic with their earlier T4XB transmit ters, I believe that the TR-7 mic looked very similar but was entirely different. Check and se e what your desk microphone's specified output impedance and levels are, and then try a handhel d with similar specs. 73 K9JDU From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!crc-news.doc.ca!usenet From: Jim Cummings Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Modifying IC3210 for 9600 Baud packet? Date: 11 Jan 1996 14:06:47 GMT Organization: Industry Canada Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4d35hn$p5b@crc-news.doc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: cummings.jim.dgrr000.ic.gc.ca Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Good Day: Has anyone had any success in modifying an IC3210A on the UHF band for 9600 ba ud packet? We have a local repeater for the baud rate and I would prefer to modi fy my rig rather than having to shell out money for another rig. In advance, thanks for any advice. 73 and live better digitally Jim, VE3XJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!Cubic.Com!root From: tom Goodfellow Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: National HRO 50R receiver information Date: 8 Jan 1996 23:18:05 GMT Organization: Cubic Corporation Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cs8nd$8fa@news.pn.cubic.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: velocity.corp.cubic.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: erwin.cremers@ingram.nl Erwin, Is there a difference between the HRO-50T and 50R ? I have the information on the 50T. not really looking for any money except to cover postage. Let me know what you think .......73 .................tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!in-news.erinet.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!usenet From: Dennis Doonan Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: National HRO 50R receiver information Date: 10 Jan 1996 15:55:09 GMT Organization: Eaton Corporation Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4d0ngt$qeh@ns.oar.net> References: <4cs8nd$8fa@news.pn.cubic.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: doonan.mke.etn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) The -T is the table top version -- in a case. The -R is the rack mount version with the mounting wings for a 19" rack. The radio itself is the same. 73 de Dennis, KG9DO From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.packet.net!bsd00.tscs.com!daver!UB.com!kaiwan.kaiwan.com!usenet From: cardenas@kaiwan.com (Anthony O. Cardenas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New 220MHz Rpt Duplxr TRADE for RS232 Scanner Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 11:20:16 GMT Organization: KAIWAN Internet (310-527-4279,818-756-0180,909-785-9712,714-638-4133,805-294-9338) Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4ctje4$iep@kaiwan.kaiwan.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kaiwan009.kaiwan.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Howdy! I have, new in the box, one WAYCOM 220MHz Repeater Duplexer. It stands about 2 1/2' tall and is about 2' wide. It has Four large cavities, built for Amature 220 Bands, but shoud tune slightly higher or lower, within limits. I suspect that it should handle 200 watts with no problems. Original cost: hundreds of dollars. It has never been in service as my repeater pair went to UPS, when they bought the frequencies from the FCC ~ just as the Duplexer was shipped. It has been in a corner of my shop since. I want in trade, a High Quality scanner WITH RS232 interface. Please email me with your offer and I'll research your scanner for it's specifications/value. Please note that I have four other scanners of quality, less the RS232 interface. Please don't offer me another one. Thanks! Please contact via email: cardenas@kaiwan.com Tony, WA6IGJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eye.com!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.duke.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.dfw.net!news From: David Mclean Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: New ham web Page!!!!!!! Date: 7 Jan 1996 03:31:32 GMT Organization: Road Kill Cafe! Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4cneqk$939@fnord.dfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dfw.dfw.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96772 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23623 Hello I have a new ham web page that I have been working on. My web address of "http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean". Please take a look. I call it D/FW hams but other hams outside of D/FW are Welcome. I have are list of serves that will have any and all types of mods. If you do look at my web page please send my comments about that page. I hope you like it!!! -- David Mclean From The World of Hamradio KC5NNV is Clear! _________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!Randall From: trandall@mhv.net (Thomas Randall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Q:Mods to Realistic HTX 202 HT? Date: Tue, 09 Jan 96 12:51:57 GMT Organization: MHVNet, the Mid Hudson Valley's Internet connection Lines: 40 Message-ID: <4ctoe7$rov@over.mhv.net> References: <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: port113.mhv.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, bigjon1@ix.netcom.com(Jon Shay ) wrote: >In <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> J Scott Wilson > writes: >> >>A non-modemed friend has the following query: >> >>I am looking for modification information and procedures for expanded >RX >>and TX for the Radio Shack Realistic HTX 202 2 meter HT.Does anyone >have >>or know the location of such information?? >> >>I will pass on any replies. >> >>Scott Wilson >>406 Lambert Street >>Whitehorse YT >>Canada Y1A 1Z7 >>(403) 668-4518 (h) >>(403) 668-3736 (fax) >> > >Rumor has it that there are no mods...... > >Big Jon/....KC5MOP >Tucson,Az The rumor is correct from what I understand, NO MODS. It's best that way. The rig is intermod free too. Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS trandall@mhv.net Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL Member: AAVSO Solar Division Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.scruz.net!usenet From: Jeffrey Pawlan Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Repairs - HF gear Date: 9 Jan 1996 15:16:30 GMT Organization: scruz-net Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4cu0se$98s@news.scruz.net> References: <4cfo0e$8r0$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.139.15.114 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.4 sun4m) X-URL: news:4cfo0e$8r0$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23610 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96757 rec.radio.swap:54980 There is no time better than the present to learn how to repair your own equipment. You do have an amatuer license? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SGC-230 Ground???? Date: 9 Jan 1996 02:00:59 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) All: OK.....OK.....First the admission of guilt: The antenna tuner is grounded to a cast iron natural gas pipe. Plain and simple. The tuner is mounted in the attic in a large two story house. It is the *only* existing contact with ground in the attic. (other than the ac third wire neutral) The only other possibility is running copper grounding wire across the attic , out of the boxing, winding it down around the various contours of the house to a driven ground rod. The ground wire would be about as long as the antenna itself. Now, the problem: The rf signals are getting into the ac lines of the house. The unit tunes well, tx's and rx's well. Very well. (Fed from an ICOM 706 rig. The signals come through some domestic household receivers (AM/FM Cassette, tv, vcr, etc., *even* when they are turned *off*.) I need help. Thanks. Rick Crider KD4FXA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!esinet1.esinet.net!COMPAQ-5528 From: edlangjr@esinet.net (Ed Lang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SSTV (Pasokon) Date: 11 Jan 1996 16:27:33 GMT Organization: Ed's Small Engine Repair Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4d3dpl$5de@esinet1.esinet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin17 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 would someone please post or e-mail to me a list of the pins on the Pasokon SSTV board. I cannot locate my manual and I would like to get back on SSTV. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!mars.efn.org!garcia.efn.org!not-for-mail From: rdr@efn.org (Robert Robertson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ten Tec Scout/Spider Antenna/info./$$ Date: 9 Jan 1996 05:57:49 -0800 Organization: Oregon Public Networking Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4cts8t$qo7@garcia.efn.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: garcia.efn.org X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #7 (NOV) What's a fair price for a used Scout 555??? Any recommendations for an antenna for an apartment dweller stuck on a first floor??? How 'bout the Spider Antenna...anybody tried it...Anybody have a Scout in good condition for sale??? Thanks for suggestions...trying to put together my first rig....Rob R. KE6BGO From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!HiWAAY.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!dab2 From: dab2@Ra.MsState.Edu (David A. Boackle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TH-79A mod ?? Date: 9 Jan 1996 05:37:38 GMT Organization: Mississippi State University Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4csuv2$i5u@NNTP.MsState.Edu> References: <4ck9rl$lto@due.unit.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: ra.msstate.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] William Lagerberg (william@euronet.nl) wrote: : Yes there is a yellow wire in the inside you have to cut it. : There is also a possibillity for diode's removal but that is trikky they : are this --> . <-- bick regards William Hello William, Have you tried the above mod involving cutting a wire. Do you know if this information is on the net somewhere. So far all that I have found is the diode mod. Thanks for your time. Have a great day. 73 de KC5AAW --- David A. Boackle dab2@ra.MsState.edu Mississippi State University From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.socketis.net!ro013 From: jmleveron@socketis.net (jmleveron) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TH-79A mod ?? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 09:45:43 GMT Organization: SOCKET Internet Services Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4d2rce$nh7@news.socketis.net> References: <4ck9rl$lto@due.unit.no> <4csuv2$i5u@NNTP.MsState.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ro013.socketis.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 William, >William Lagerberg (william@euronet.nl) wrote: >: Yes there is a yellow wire in the inside you have to cut it. I performed the ("green" wire, in my TH-79A(D)) Mars/Cap mod, and it opened up 420-450 TX/Rx. This should do it; usual disclaimers apply. The wire should be right by the PL/CTCSS tone board slot (TSU-8). Enjoy, and let me know your results, please. "The Second Amendment guarantees all of the others . . ." A reminder from jmleveron@socketis.net SysOp, The KATN BBS (314)896-9309 28.8k 24 hrs. Wildcat 4 SL (focus on privacy, encryption, firearms info, call for more!) PGP PubKey fingerprint = A0 19 3E 2D E4 31 02 97 87 FB 62 DA 9F 94 24 77 2047 bit key, strong encryption for the average citizen :) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TM-742A Sudden Total Radio Failure Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 23:23:25 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: <30F2D855.3C8D@trw.com> Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: alan.raskind@trw.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:30F2D855.3C8D@trw.com Lines: 26 Alan Raskind wrote: >Has anyone ever had their TM-742A suddenly fail on them, that is trying >to turn it on and it does't come on at all. Pushing the power button >repeatedly does no good. Dead. The interface cable between the display >"head" is also ok. > >All fuses and power lines are ok. No surges took place. This happened >in the car with the engine turned OFF. Any suggestions as to what might >have happened. > >Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance, > >Alan WA6AQC I have seen my 942 act strange, turn on and off and hang up with the back ligh t but no display, with marginal battery voltage. Do y= ou possibly have some excess resistance in the power cable? Good Luck \------------------------------------------------------/ \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / \ AB6DY or / \ I'll play it, U dance it / \----------------------------------------------/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ahc.ameritech.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!uhog.mit.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!gunner.wpe.com!news From: Eddie Caffray Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TM-742A Sudden Total Radio Failure Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 20:00:52 -0500 Organization: Oneonta Amateur Radio Club Lines: 36 Message-ID: <30F46144.3F12@magnum.wpe.com> References: <30F2D855.3C8D@trw.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp4.wpe.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Bill Harwood wrote: > > Alan Raskind wrote: > >Has anyone ever had their TM-742A suddenly fail on them, that is trying > >to turn it on and it does't come on at all. Pushing the power button > >repeatedly does no good. Dead. The interface cable between the display > >"head" is also ok. > > > >All fuses and power lines are ok. No surges took place. This happened > >in the car with the engine turned OFF. Any suggestions as to what might > >have happened. > > > >Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance, > > > >Alan WA6AQC > > I have seen my 942 act strange, turn on and off and hang up with the back li ght but no display, with marginal battery voltage. Do you possibly have some exces > > Good Luck > > \------------------------------------------------------/ > \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / > \ AB6DY or / > \ I'll play it, U dance it / > \----------------------------------------------/ My 742A had a cold solder joint on the positive lead on the main circuit board.It just let go one day. -- Eddie N2XDS http://www.wpe.com/users/caffray/ham.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!jaring.my!j10 From: jalil@pop.jaring.my (Jalil Latiff) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Transceiver Test Procedure Date: Sun, 07 Jan 96 11:58:30 GMT Organization: Universal Telecommunication Network Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4coch6$cjs_002@brf9.jaring.my> NNTP-Posting-Host: j10.brf9.jaring.my X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Can someone help me with a transceiver test procedure for a walkie talkie ? I need to prove one is better than the other. Best Regards, Jalil Latiff - Universal Telecommunication Network Services Telecommunication Turnkey Systems Engineering Tel : + 60 (0)3 735 6980 Fax : + 60 (0)3 735 6978 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!jmatk.tiac.net!user From: jmatk@tscm.com (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,comp.security.unix,de.comp.security Subject: TSCM Counter Surveillance & Technical Security Page Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 20:20:24 -0500 Organization: tscm.com Lines: 21 Message-ID: Reply-To: jmatk@tscm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jmatk.tiac.net Keywords: Counterintelligence Debugging Surviellance Counter-Terrorism X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.3 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18372 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23619 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96764 comp.security.unix:23372 de.comp.security:3663 We now have over 600 pages of materials on-line, over 200 photographs, hundreds of frequencies... and we're growing rapidly http://www.tscm.com/ Detailed listing of tools Comprehensive reviews of TSCM equipment Huge Publications listing Comments on TSCM training courses =============================================================== James M. Atkinson "...Shaken, not Stirred..." TSCM.COM 127 Eastern Avenue #291 Gloucester, MA 01931-8008 URL: http://www.tscm.com/ E-Mail: jmatk@tscm.com =============================================================== The First, The Largest, The Most Popular, and the Most Complete TSCM Counterintelligence Site on the Internet =============================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!wizard.pn.com!dns.crocker.com!calweb!usenet From: billj@calweb.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Using HP8690 with HP8410 Network Analyzer ??? Date: 10 Jan 1996 22:50:58 GMT Organization: CalWeb Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4d1fsi$9gb@news.calweb.com> References: <4c1moh$a1d@nntp3.news.primenet.com> <4c22uj$mfg@nntp3.news.primenet.com> <820869685snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4ct03i$482@composer.inav.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sac2-93.calweb.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12639 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23613 Steve Sawyers n0yvy wrote: > A cheaper alternative to paper copies is to get the micro >fiche. It is about 20% of paper and I got a nice fiche >reader at teh the local ham fest for $15. > >Now I just order the fiche and forget the paper.Takes up >less shelf space too. > >de steve n0yvy > I just go to the local library and use their viewer/printer to get my paper copies. The service from HP has been very good. Bill K7NOM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!usenet From: martin.rask@mailbox.swipnet.se (Martin Rask) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: want mods for IC736, IC737(A) and IC738 Date: 9 Jan 1996 23:35:12 GMT Organization: - Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4cuu3g$fb8@mn5.swip.net> Reply-To: martin.rask@mailbox.swipnet.se NNTP-Posting-Host: tty17-07.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Hello and thanks for reading this !! :-) is there anyone outthere who has any mods for anyone of these three radio´s ?? could be anyting from improving RX to how to get expande TX. I would really appriciate any mod at all for these radio´s (havent seen any at all passing arround) so is there anyone who has a mod outthere please send it to me. Best 73´s De SM7VHS /Martin hope to hear you on the bands. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.micron.net!viper.idbsu.edu!usenet From: Bruce Chadwick Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted quick charger Date: 10 Jan 1996 18:28:24 GMT Organization: Boise State University Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4d10g8$v6b@viper.idbsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 155.193.53.74 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Looking for an NC-50 universal Yaesu quick charger. bchadwi@mail.hjhoi.com bruce kb7cfl From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!netnews.fast.net!news.fast.net!news.pgh.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!news.wco.com!news From: acopac@hope.netwizards.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted TA33JR Manual Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 22:04:08 GMT Organization: West Coast Online's News Server - Not responsible for content Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4cuojt$paa@news.wco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.99.115.34 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I would like the documentation for the Mosley TA33JR Thanks WB6CKT From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet From: Rick Perry Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted-Icom-551 Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 05:26:22 -0800 Organization: Wolfe Internet Access, L.L.C. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <30F50FFE.1B7E@wolfenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: yak-ts1-p18.wolfenet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win16; I) Anyone out there have an old IC-551 for sale? Rick KG7A From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!news.luc.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!cs.utexas.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.dfw.net!fw12.dfw.net!user From: wday@dfw.net (Wayne Day) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB/R: Service manual IC-211 Date: Sat, 06 Jan 1996 23:53:00 -0600 Organization: The Day Organization Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: fw12.dfw.net Want to buy or rent (so I can copy) a service manual for the Icom IC-211 2m Multimode transceiver. Will purchase either an original or copy. 73 Wayne KF5ZC voicemail: (817) 450-1043 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wayne Day KF5ZC Fort Worth,Texas,USA kf5zc@amsat.org | CompuServe: 76703,376 76703.376@CompuServe.Com | ,__o wday@dfw.net |--\_<, Member: Bicycle Mobile Hams of America (*)/'(*) For info on BMHA or the BIKEHAM mailing list: Finger KF5ZC@dfw.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!news.mindlink.net!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wizbang@ix.netcom.com(Jerry Thompson ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: CW Filter(s) for IC 735 Date: 12 Jan 1996 05:23:13 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4d4r81$cbt@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-no1-10.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Jan 11 9:23:14 PM PST 1996 I am looking for the naroow CW filters ... 250 hz or 500 hz ... for an Icom 735 xcvr. AB7DE @ (503) 643-6946 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netvoyage.net!LOCALNAME From: kc6rzy@netvoyage.net (steven brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Duplexers for 440 Date: 11 Jan 1996 03:58:21 GMT Organization: Netvoyage Internet Access Provider Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4d21st$iqi@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.163.99.16 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Looking for a set of bandpass bandreject for 440 (70 cm band) email with price if you have Em kc6rzy@netvoyage.net TNX 73 rzy. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.2sprint.net!news.iadfw.net!adonis.tdi.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!mojo.eng.umd.edu!forth.eng.umd.edu!gmripper From: gmripper@Glue.umd.edu (Harold Thomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: ICOM 2SRA Date: 11 Jan 1996 07:13:05 GMT Organization: Project GLUE, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4d2da1$cic@mojo.eng.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: forth.eng.umd.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Looking to buy the ic-2sra... If you have one or know of some willing to sell please reply. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netvoyage.net!LOCALNAME From: kc6rzy@netvoyage.net (steven brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: R7100 $ CASH $ Date: 11 Jan 1996 03:56:29 GMT Organization: Netvoyage Internet Access Provider Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4d21pd$iqi@news.netvoyage.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.163.99.16 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 I'm looking for a Icom R7100 pay cash for it must work good Email with price Steve kc6rzy@netvoyage.net tnx 73 rzy. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!dsinc!news.enter.net!usenet From: rick@enter.net (rick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB:Nye Viking Tuner manual mdl MB-V-A Date: 10 Jan 1996 16:39:21 GMT Organization: ENTER.NET Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4d0q3p$imq@news.enter.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp32.enter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Hi, I'm looking for the operator's manual for the Nye Viking MB-V-A antenna tuner. Will pay shipping,copying,ect. costs. Please contact me at: rick@enter.net or via packet at:N3MHW @ N3DPU.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM Thanks for reading this. 73 Rick N3MHW From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!shore!news From: username@shore.net (Mike Mentuck) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-8500 Autodial Question Date: 10 Jan 1996 12:21:00 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4d0avc$slq@shore.shore.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-3-22.shore.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 I posted a question a week or so ago with no luck, so I'll try again. I programmed some autodial tones and text in my FT 8500, and can do a speed dial by holding down the appropriate digit while pushing the PTT. What I can' t do is display the text that corresponds to the speed dial memory. The manual is very vague on this feature, but I figure it must be do-able, because the text is entered in the memory. I use the ADMS software, by the way. Any ideas? Any other tricks to this very capable but complicated radio? Thanks and 73 de Mike, N1PQG From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: COLERK@potsdam.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT102 Plus Extras Date: 8 Jan 96 23:49:55 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 9 Message-ID: <01HZS0FIFBAEA3GQQZ@potsdam.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Greetings....I have just recently been contacted by an elderly lady whos husband has become a Silent Key in the last year. She is trying to clean out his shack and asked for my help....In the shack is an FT102 with the FV102 Digital VFO, FC102 Antenna Tuner, FC102 Speaker, and FC102P Speaker with Patch. I am not sure of the condition of any of this equipment yet but will assume that it all still works...Question! What could she expect to get for the FT102 and accessories? I've looked in some of the magazines I have and can not even find mention of an FT102. Package deal or part out? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. 73....Roger From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!astro.as.arizona.edu!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT470 What is a fair price? Date: 9 Jan 1996 23:58:56 GMT Organization: AZ Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4cuvg0$ep0@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu rhelton@netcom.com (Richard Helton) writes: >I have an opertunity to buy a FT470. The unit has had mods done and has >an extra battery. What would be a fair price to pay for this unit. It >is in very good condition. Your opinion is most welcome! >rhelton@netcom.com Hi: A friend of mine bought an FT470 last summer, paying $350. It was in pristine condition, and had been mod'ed to function out of band. The radio came with 2 large capacity batteries and 2 smaller batteris, a speaker mic, a fast charger and a slow charger. Also got 4 empty battery cases that could have new batteries installed. On the whole, this friend reports the purchase to been a good deal and is satisfied with the radio. Hope that helps, Chris, N7RME From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:47 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!xyberlynx.net!zenox.com!grumpy.insinc.net!www.bconnex.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!portal.gmu.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!rhelton From: rhelton@netcom.com (Richard Helton) Subject: Re: Yaesu FT470 What is a fair price? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <4cuvg0$ep0@news.ccit.arizona.edu> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 18:24:18 GMT Lines: 11 Sender: rhelton@netcom5.netcom.com Chris Weddle (cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu) wrote: : rhelton@netcom.com (Richard Helton) writes: : >I have an opertunity to buy a FT470. The unit has had mods done and has : >an extra battery. What would be a fair price to pay for this unit. It : >is in very good condition. Your opinion is most welcome! : >rhelton@netcom.com Many thanks to everyone who responded.. Your advice and assistance is appreciated! -- rhelton@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns.mad.servicom.es!ns.bcn.servicom.es!news From: "Jordi C." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu G-800SDX computer control. Date: 10 Jan 1996 09:28:24 GMT Organization: SERVICOM Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4d00ro$k2s@ns.bcn.servicom.es> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_11.bcn.servicom.es Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi I would like to control my G-800SDX rotor via my PC without buying an expensive interface card. Anyone knows how?. Thanks in advance for all information. Jordi Carné ea3aqr@bcn.servicom.es From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 12 14:09:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: peterg4@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: YELLOW CAB CO IS LOOKING RADIO PARTS Date: 9 Jan 1996 23:56:21 GMT Organization: Toys for Special Children Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4cuvb5$58ja@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <4ci30p$1laa@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> Reply-To: peterg4@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip166-72-207-98.ny.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 In <4ci30p$1laa@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com>, VNVU83D@prodigy.com (Jama Mohamod) writes: >Yellow cab cooperation is looking for the way to prevent open micerophone >for our drivers with >different kind of radios so dispatchers know which cab # is opening the >microphone so far we know some kind of chip that you install each driver >radio (identifier and dispatcher board room) On some radios you can set a Time Out Timer so that the driver can only transmit for, say, 30 seconds before releasing the button. Other radios requi re more extensive electronics modification. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.euro.net!usenet From: "A.J.R. Toonstra" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TH-79A mod ?? Date: 9 Jan 1996 09:05:19 GMT Organization: Euronet Internet Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4ctb4f$sbp@news.euro.net> References: <4ck9rl$lto@due.unit.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: p127.mas.euronet.nl Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:william-0901960054300001@p425.asd.euronet.nl william@euronet.nl (William Lagerberg) wrote: >Yes there is a yellow wire in the inside you have to cut it. > >There is also a possibillity for diode's removal but that is trikky they >are this --> . <-- bick regards William > > > >In article <4ck9rl$lto@due.unit.no>, "Knut J. Vatnestroem" > wrote: > >> Hello! >> >> I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A handheld transceiver from USA. >> My problem is that the frequency band on 70cm does not cover frequencies >> below 438MHz, as this is the american model and not the european one. >> Is it posible to modify it, so that it will cover frequencies from 430MHz >> and upwards ?? >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> -- >> Knut Vatnestroem _/ email: knutjv@stud.unit.no >> Stud.Post 206 _/ URL : http://www.stud.unit.no/~knutjv >> N-7034 TRONDHEIM _/ C.S: LA5PJA\LA1K >> Phone: +47 73 51 30 27 _/ >> >> Livet er bare en periode man skal overleve ... >> A.And The wire is inside near the CTCSS connector. To enter a lower or hihger frequencie press Good luck Ardon. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: "Bruce J. Howes" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 970H MARS/CAP Mod? Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 18:26:18 -0800 Organization: AMG Lines: 12 Message-ID: <30F869CA.526E@buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet3.buffnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win95; I; 16bit) Does anyone know if there is a MARS/CAP mod for the Icom 970H? If so where could I locate such a mod? 73, Bruce KB2VKJ ======================================================================= Bruce J. Howes KB2VKJ Compuserve: 75340,3165 East Amherst, NY USA Internet: kb2vkj@amsat.org Grid FN03pa Packet: KB2VKJ@N2QNG.#WNY.NY.USA.NOAM AMSAT #30466 ARRL FAX: (716)689-2880 ======================================================================= From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: "C. J. Hawley" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-990 Noise Blanker Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 11:20:15 -0600 Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 11 Message-ID: <30FA8CCF.5D89@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> References: <4b5dq2$h1u@bronto.minn.net> <4dcfkf$gvd@gryphon.phoenix.net> <30FA4D2D.489B@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> <4ddnnj$ikc@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: denver-9.slip.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) To: Friedemann Heyer PS: Get yourself an ANC-4 from JPS (AES and Davis RF has them too for a few bucks off). It's great. -- Charles Jack Hawley Jr. Amateur Radio KE9UW (A.K.A. 'Chuck' in Ham Radio) BMW K100RS, BMWMOA #224 (A.K.A. 'Jack' in Motorcycles) hawley@aries.scs.uiuc.edu Sr. Research Engineer Emeritus Univ of Ill, Urbana-Champaign From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: "C. J. Hawley" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-1000D Noise Blanker Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 06:48:45 -0600 Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 31 Message-ID: <30FA4D2D.489B@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> References: <4b5dq2$h1u@bronto.minn.net> <4dcfkf$gvd@gryphon.phoenix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: antwerp-4.slip.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Bill Holbert Sr. wrote: > > jhill@minn.net (John S. Hill) wrote: > > >I recently upgraded to an FT-1000D after my much loved and highly > >tweaked TS-930 took a lightning hit. I have been satisfied with the > >FT-1000D despite it not having the IRCI filters my 930 had but the > >noise blanker seems to not function nearly as well as I expected. > >My 930 would nearly eliminate an S-7 line noise problem, though like > >many rigs it was succeptable to overload by strong adjacent signals. > >On the other hand, the FT-1000D barely drops the line noise by half > >an S unit. It doesn't matter whether I use the wide or narrow noise > >blanker mode. Anyone else care to comment on their FT-1000D's noise > >blanker performance? Thanks in advance. > > John, I have had similar experience with my FT-1000D and It is about > four years old . The nb level adjust does little to adjust the level > of blanking. This is the only shortcoming I have with the equipment. > I love the radio but to overcome the above I use the MFJ-DSP with the > radio and get excellent results. Regards, Bill, W5BBR. > > >John S. Hill, NJ0M > >Product Engineer > >Timewave Technology > >jhill@minn.netCan't you improve your noiseblanker performance by touching u p the internal adjustments as per alignment instructions? I had to tune up both my TS850 and FT990 in that way and greatly improved the performance of both radios. On the 990 I was only able to reach one control due to the requirement for extender boards, but it helped. Chuck, KE9UW -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: "C. J. Hawley" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-990 Noise Blanker Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 11:18:20 -0600 Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 20 Message-ID: <30FA8C5C.11F3@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> References: <4b5dq2$h1u@bronto.minn.net> <4dcfkf$gvd@gryphon.phoenix.net> <30FA4D2D.489B@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> <4ddnnj$ikc@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: denver-9.slip.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) To: Friedemann Heyer Friedemann Heyer wrote: > > Hi Chuck, Could you say a little bit more about what was to do > to get the FT-990 noise blanker working. I have this transceiver since > Christmas and everything works fine execpt the noise blanker. It simply > does nothing. Is there an internal control to enhance the trigger level > for the blanker. Thank you so much in advance There are two adjustments on the IF unit, T2001 and T2002. Connect a DC voltmeter to TP2001, inject 14.2MHz (they say 20dBu..?) and adjust for min voltage on the meter. The adjustments are just about impossible to get to without an extender board. I tried adj. and putting the board back in for some noticeable improvement. Same deal with the notch. L2010 and VR2007 (you can get to it), and tune for m in s meter reading. The extender boards (3 types) are about $275. The connectors are expensive.... I didn't seriously consider making them. In fact I never found the connectors as parts anywhere. Anybody know? Chuck, KE9UW From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM 706 and AH2 antenna tuner?? Date: 13 Jan 1996 15:11:42 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4d8i3e$6pt@news.halcyon.com> References: <4d6b58$9rc@llnews.ll.mit.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm2-ip29.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) Mike, All you have to do it is pull the control cable, the one with the 4 pin molex connector, from the back of the AH-2 controler and connect it to the like connector on the rear of the IC-706. The 706 tuner button now becomes the control button for the AH-3. Treat the AH-2 the very same asan AH-3. Using the AH-3 is described in the IC-706 instruction manual. 73' Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ahc.ameritech.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!chi-news.cic.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!uhog.mit.edu!news.intercon.com!news.iac.net!usenet From: "Richard L. Duell" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 schematic ??? Date: 12 Jan 1996 00:48:55 GMT Organization: Internet Access Cincinnati 513-887-8877 Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4d4b5n$qrj@cheyenne.iac.net> References: <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip048069.iac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) wrote: > > >Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic >for the IC-706. I sent ICOM Tech Support - check their WEB page for the number - and they mailed me a schematic. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!shore4.intercom.net!usenet From: "Steven A. Bailey" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ham radio equipment Date: 13 Jan 1996 20:40:41 GMT Organization: Skipjack.net Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4d95c9$nkf@shore4.intercom.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: modem188.intercom.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) I have the following items for sale: 1. Astron 20-A linear power supply. 16 Amps continuous. 13.8 VDC. $75 2. Optoelectronics 2810 Hand Held frequency counter. Range is 10 Hz to 2.4 Ghz $75 3. Palomar PT-340 Tuner-Tuner $50 4. Datong VLF Convertor...converts incoming VLF signals to frequencies 28 Mhz or higher...For easy tuning on normal communications receivers. $50 5. MFJ VHF 144-220 Mhz SWR/Wattmeter $15 All the above items work perfectly...I believe these are fair prices, so you pay shipping. Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: "Thomas M. Schaefer" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu Home Page Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 18:58:07 -0500 Organization: Monumental Network Systems Lines: 8 Message-ID: <30F6F58F.6232@mnsinc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: toms.mnsinc.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96893 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23749 Based on a request I put on this newsgroup for info regarding Yaesu FT11-R information, I have received quite a few email requests for Yaesu's homepage. The homepage for Yaesu is http://www.yaesu.com -- Tom Schaefer Orange, Virginia tomms@mnsinc.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!news.mountain.net!usenet From: "Timothy E. Connolly" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Motorola Syntor(s) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 14:26:52 -0500 Organization: Vienna Computer Services Lines: 14 Message-ID: <30F958FC.29EB@access.mountain.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip3-1.mountain.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Could someone send me any info about where to buy Motorola Syntor radios? I have seen them at Hamfeasts for under $100 and expect to pay not much more than that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Tim -- -- Timothy E. Connolly Amateur Radio Callsign KB8EHT (since 1988) http://www.arrl.org -- Internet Address: kb8eht@access.mountain.net Home Page http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/~u5dd8 -- AMPR Net kb8eht@w8sp.wv.usa.noam (Amateur Radio Packet Network) -- Online resume: http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/~u5dd8/resume.html -- Looking for small programming jobs. JAVA/HTML/CGI, Unix/Linux, C++, QBASIC, PERL, etc. -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!news.mountain.net!usenet From: "Timothy E. Connolly" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Info on 10 GHz equip: Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 14:37:47 -0500 Organization: Vienna Computer Services Lines: 17 Message-ID: <30F95B8B.5206@access.mountain.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip3-1.mountain.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Hello, a visiting ham from Texas described to me how they are setting up high speed (10mbit+/sec) links using 10 GHz transceivers. He told me I could even use a grocery store-door opener as the transceiver. I picked up 3 txers at a hamfeast (Uniontown, PA) for $10. I assume I need to build a pair of parabolic dishes to spec. Is there a possibility of mixing a 1.5Mbit/sec sine wave onto the RF signal? ANY info would be of great value. Thanks - Tim -- -- Timothy E. Connolly Amateur Radio Callsign KB8EHT (since 1988) http://ww w.arrl.org -- Internet Address: kb8eht@access.mountain.net Home Page http://wvnvm.wvne t.edu/~u5dd8 -- AMPR Net kb8eht@w8sp.wv.usa.noam (Amateur Radio Packet Network) -- Online resume: http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/~u5dd8/resume.html -- Looking for small programming jobs. JAVA/HTML/CGI, Unix/Linux, C++, QBASIC , PERL, etc. -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!jobone!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!felix.teclink.net!usenet From: "Tom C. Brown, Jr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameritron Amplifiers Date: 13 Jan 1996 21:36:17 GMT Organization: TECLink Internet Services: info@TECLink.Net Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4d98kh$a2v@felix.teclink.net> References: <4cqgo7$kal@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.229.32.197 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-2022-jp Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) That's right, Peter, MFJ does own Ameritron. Both companies are in Starkville, Miss., but I don't think they are at the same plant. I have been to the MFJ plant but didn't see a sign of Ameritron there. Also, I think I remember the CIS rep for MFJ, Stan, saying something on CIS about the two companies not sharing the same building. 73 Tom KJ5IE From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!news.internetMCI.com!news-admin From: 3348006@mcimail.com (Russell Blair) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 820H extnd rcv. MOD ? Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 13:33:18 GMT Organization: MCI Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4dg9b6$r7h@news.internetmci.com> References: <4d721h$1lu0@CT1.SNET.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 166.34.66.14 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Yes Carl, I have this Mod and it should be on the Amsat home page. If you cant find it e-mail me at 334-8006@mcimail.com and I can fax it to you . Russell cnord@mail.snet.net (Carl H Nord) wrote: >Anybody have the mod to extend the rcv for this great radio ? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!stat!uucp.primenet.com!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!amber1.ultranet.com!user From: acj@ultranet.com (Jon Goguen) Newsgroups: alt.engineering.electrical,sci.electronics.components,sci.electronics.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: Modutec AC panel freq meter - available? Date: 16 Jan 1996 03:36:03 GMT Organization: UltraNet Communications, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <4ddq22$123k@sol.caps.maine.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: amber1.ultranet.com X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b22.0+ Xref: news.epix.net alt.engineering.electrical:1497 sci.electronics.components:1323 sci.electronics.equipment:756 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23832 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12760 In article <4ddq22$123k@sol.caps.maine.edu>, salomon@saturn.caps.maine.edu (Will Salomon) wrote: > I am looking for a panel meter for measuring AC line frequency for a > generator. Will: Shurite makes them. A recent H+R Rademan (1-800-848-8001) catalog lists two models with 55-65 hz range: S3-212 (2 1/2", $69.00), and S3-213 (3 1/2", $79.00). Cheers, Jon From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bighorn.accessnv.com!bighorn.accessnv.com!not-for-mail From: ad7k@bighorn.accessnv.com (Squeak Porray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS870S Review Date: 13 Jan 1996 11:15:51 -0800 Organization: accessnv.com Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4d90d7$ee@bighorn.accessnv.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bighorn X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] For those who were asking about the TS870S, there is a five-page review (along with an offer for a 30-page test result report for $7.50 for ARRL members, $12.50 non-members), starting on page 71 of the February 1996 QST ... watch for it. 73 to all, "Squeak" Porray, AD7K Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!cornellcs!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!earth.njcc.com!usenet From: ahusik@pluto.njcc.com (Adam Husik) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: repeaters Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 18:16:05 GMT Organization: New Jersey Computer Connection, Lawrenceville, NJ Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4d8if2$d1p@earth.njcc.com> References: <4d7cv5$235@earth.njcc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: husik.njcc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 sra@pluto.njcc.com (Seth) wrote: >I'm looking to set up a repeater and I was wondering if anyone had >suggestions on good equipment to use. it would be 2m band with >autopatch and other little goodies. >thank you. > Seth, KB2WLU Seth, I don't know what to tell you... There are many decent repeaters out there and people have had luck using many of them. Make sure you take into account the required power you will need and the range of your antenna. Most of all, good luck. You're starting a complicated project but it will be rewarding in the end (not to mention a great service to your area!). Is there anyone else here who can help Seth with the technical aspects? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!news.structured.net!nntp.teleport.com!news.reed.edu!usenet.ee.pdx.edu!cs.uoregon.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.trw.com!news2.trw.com!ns5.nba.trw.com!news From: Alan Raskind Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TM-742A Sudden Total Radio Failure Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 13:04:27 -0800 Organization: TRW Lines: 52 Message-ID: <30F57B5B.8C5@trw.com> 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 2.0b4a (Win16; I) Eddie Caffray wrote: > > Bill Harwood wrote: > > > > Alan Raskind wrote: > > >Has anyone ever had their TM-742A suddenly fail on them, that is trying > > >to turn it on and it does't come on at all. Pushing the power button > > >repeatedly does no good. Dead. The interface cable between the display > > >"head" is also ok. > > > > > >All fuses and power lines are ok. No surges took place. This happened > > >in the car with the engine turned OFF. Any suggestions as to what might > > >have happened. > > > > > >Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance, > > > > > >Alan WA6AQC > > > > I have seen my 942 act strange, turn on and off and hang up with the back light but no display, with marginal battery voltage. Do you > possibly have some exces > > > > Good Luck > > > > \------------------------------------------------------/ > > \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / > > \ AB6DY or / > > \ I'll play it, U dance it / > > \----------------------------------------------/ > > My 742A had a cold solder joint on the positive lead on the main circuit > board.It just let go one day. > > -- > Eddie N2XDS > > http://www.wpe.com/users/caffray/ham.html Eddie, Never thought that it might be that simple, but it certainly worth a look. I have noticed that when the car headlights, and air condx. are on all together, that (especially on 6M at 50W, more than 440) it will XMIT and then suddenly shut down. If you hold the PTT down, it will try to XMIT again and repeat the cycle over and over, suggesting that it could be a cold solder joint. Will have to investigate. Kewood suggested that it probably was 1 or 2 blown IC's from a surge. Don't know what to think, but will have to look and see. Thanks again for the suggestion, was looking for something much less gross. Alan, WA6AQC From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:47 1996 Message-ID: <013309Z13011996@anon.penet.fi> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!news.eunet.fi!anon.penet.fi Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: an142028@anon.penet.fi (sorbie) X-Anonymously-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Organization: Anonymous forwarding service Reply-To: an142028@anon.penet.fi Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 01:29:27 UTC Subject: Ten-Tec 1208 6m Xvtr Lines: 26 Just a quick post to echo those who have built the Ten-Tec 1208 kit and found it well-designed & documented, fun to build, and worth the price. It's an easy way to get on 6 meters (in my case, back on 6 after a 17-year hiatus). I get 10 watts out of mine (per the Bird) without any tweaking other than normal tuneup per the manual. The "driver" is my IC-735, suitably tweaked down to 5 W out on 20 meters (with a *BIG* warning label to remind me not to forget to turn it down!). Now for a homebrew "brick" so I can *"REALLY* hose down Channel 2........... ;-) 73, Paul, K4MSG P.S. If the person who bought my P-P 6146A 6-meter amp in 1979 reads this: Still have it? Wanna sell it back to me? Oh, well, guess I'll have to rebuild using a '90s approach - a board, a hunk of silicon, and a big heat sink..... --****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--***ATTENTION*** Your e-mail reply to this message WILL be *automatically* ANONYMIZED. Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:48 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.2sprint.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!at738 From: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Subject: Looking for feed back on Icom-706 Message-ID: Sender: at738@freenet.carleton.ca (David Toste) Reply-To: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 06:33:57 GMT Lines: 15 I'm thinking of getting a Icom 706 in a few weeks time. Just wonder if anyone out there has it and would like to hear some comments. Or is there somewhere on the Net I can grab any info? And Yes I've gone to the Icom Webpage. Nothing there but some nice radio pics. Thanks. -- David Toste [VE3TOS] Internet - aa521@freenet.toronto.on.ca Don Mills, Ontario. SWLOGit - The Ultimate Shortwave Listeners ftp.virginia.edu /pub/swlogit/ Software. (Fidonet: 1:250/930) *NEW* http://www.interlog.com/~saturn/SWLOGit.html (SWLOGit Web Page) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.ems.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!dsinc!wells!w2up!barry From: barry@w2up.wells.com (Barry Kutner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT1000 and AFSK input help Message-ID: Date: Fri, 12 Jan 96 18:50:23 GMT Organization: W2UP, Newtown, PA Lines: 17 I am wiring a cable to use the HAL P38 digital mode board with the FT1000. The RTTY/PACTOR/AMTOR hookup is straight forward, thru the RTTY jack. CLOVER requires AFSK input, and I'm not sure where the best input is - Using the Patch In phono jack seems a reasonable choice, except that the mic input is in parallel with it. This requires the mic be unplugged for its use. Another option appears to be the Packet DIN jack, which has an Audio In line. The manual doesn't say much about this one. Is this input active when LSB is the selected mode? Is the Mic disabled when this input is used? Any other thoughts appreaciated... 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!netserv.com!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!usenet From: bbattles@nai.net (Brian Battles, WS1O) Newsgroups: comp.forsale.computers,misc.forsale.computer,alt.forsale,misc.forsale.computers.memory,misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap, Subject: Selling some ham radio/computer stuff Date: 13 Jan 1996 11:53:32 GMT Organization: Porkpie Productions Lines: 51 Message-ID: <4d86fs$sn@a3bsrv.nai.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bbattles.nai.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Xref: news.epix.net alt.forsale:13072 misc.forsale.computers.memory:26257 misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.misc:21885 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13603 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23722 rec.radio.swap:55151 Going once, going twice... 1) AEA PK-232MBX, hardly used, includes PACTOR firmware, manuals, access., etc. $215 2) Kantronics KAM PLus, includes G-TOR, etc. No box, no manuals, etc. $215 3) Hewlett-Packard ScanJet black-and-white flatbed scanner, with interface card, cable, software, manuals, etc (I can't get it to work under Windows 95.) $150 4) Buslogic BT-510A caching IDE controller, ISA bus, supports up to 4 IDE hard drives and 2 floppies; 30-pin SIMM slots; with manual and driver software. $75 5) Five 1 MB 30-pin SIMMs (1x9) 80 ns. $25/ea, all 5 for $110 6) 250 MB Irwin Archive SuperHornet tape backup drive; plugs into your floppy controller; uses standard QIC-80 tapes; with manual and DOS software $30 7) Reveal quad-speed CD-ROM (made by Goldstar) with Windows driver software $110 Call and get 'em while you can! Everything's "as is," no guarantees; all prices negotiable; will discount if you take a bunch of stuff! Have an exceptional weekend! --73 de BB +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Brian Battles President Porkpie Productions | | Independent consultant Available NOW! | | Visual Basic programming, writing/editing, advertising, marketing, PR | | PO Box 310203, Newington, CT 06131-0203 | | Tel 860-827-9956, fax 860-827-0207, e-mail: bbattles@nai.net | | Amateur Radio call sign: WS1O "Tune to 204.71.21.21 on your dial!" | | Packet radio: WS1O@W1EDH.CT.USA.NOAM (AX.25) | | ws1o@ws1o-2.ampr.org (TCP/IP) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!thunder.mgl.ca!granite.sentex.net!torn!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!news.titan.com!usenet From: Bill Bennett Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What rig did the downed Pilot in Bosnia use? Date: 9 Jan 1996 20:30:49 GMT Organization: The Titan Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4cuj9p$sfj@taxis.corp.titan.com> References: <4brk10$qhp@panix.com> <4c939l$b47@parrett.net> <4cmjk1$pbk@spectator.cris.com> <4crond$q2r@fnnews.fnal.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: moe.bc.tisc.titan.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: peterson@fnal.gov Dave Peterson wrote: Just after he was rescued there was an article in one of the news magazines (US News?) or a segment on NPR which mentioned the model of radio. It was some version of the 112 which (amazingly enough) you can see on the Motorola Web Server at: http://www.mot.com/GSTG/ged/rso/gps-112.html -- KD9IG How come they don't brag about its CW capabilitys???? or even mention them??? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!psgrain!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!gwen.pcug.co.uk!kate.ibmpcug.co.uk!soldier!blue Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <11@soldier.win-uk.net> Reply-To: blue@soldier.win-uk.net (KDBARBERY) From: blue@soldier.win-uk.net (KDBARBERY) Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 18:53:03 GMT Subject: Yaesu ft 747 GX Lines: 7 HELP????????? COULD ANYONE PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION ON SETTING UP MY YAESU FT 747GX TO RECIVE MORSE AND TO DECODE. ALSO WHAT SOFTWARE AND LEADS YOU REQUIRE. THANKS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!gozer.inri.com!news From: Bob Fritz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 MARS Mod ? Date: 11 Jan 1996 20:36:20 GMT Organization: Inter-National Research Institute, Inc. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4d3sc4$dde@gozer.inri.com> References: <30F35839.5E13@buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.165.148.104 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: bhowes@buffnet.net X-URL: news:30F35839.5E13@buffnet.net The diagram I'm looking at shows it to be on the top of the radio, slightly to the left of center. It appears to be one of those diodes in a carrier widgets. The p[icture shows it to be the second from the left if the front is toward you and you look down on it. It shows space for five of the diode widgets, with spaces 1,2, and 5 occupied. Number 2 is D59. I haven't done it, nor do I have the radio. I am just telling what I found in a book. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet From: bobzito Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HAM e-mail-adresses Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 20:56:26 -0800 Organization: Wolfe Internet Access, L.L.C. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <30F9DE7A.3746@wolfenet.com> References: <4dbhoh$ltp@stella.tip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sea-ts2-p39.wolfenet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Boerge Ravn-OZ8BR/SM0EBP wrote: > > I know I have seen it somewhere! > Where is the list of HAM e-mail-adresses?? > TNH Boerge/BobTry the QRZ database at http://www.qrz.com/cgi-bin/webcall -- (Bob Zito) KI7EV WA. State From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!taco.cc.ncsu.edu!news-server.ncren.net!news.duke.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!newsfeed.tip.net!usenet From: Boerge Ravn-OZ8BR/SM0EBP Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HAM e-mail-adresses Date: 14 Jan 1996 18:24:17 GMT Organization: BR Consulting Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4dbhoh$ltp@stella.tip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: a2150.dial.tip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment I know I have seen it somewhere! Where is the list of HAM e-mail-adresses?? TNH Boerge/Bob From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.structured.net!news.tbcnet.com!pagesat.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.emf.net!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: BSDS13A@prodigy.com (John Furlow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 706 Hand Mic Date: 12 Jan 1996 03:28:36 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4d4kh4$1l00@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Gentle, I did all the mods on the hm103 hand mic to no real satisfaction. I kept getting muffled audio reports and weak audio. I did a mod of my own and the results were dramatic. I opened the case, removed the rubber disk, then added seveal layers of tissue paper cut in shape of the case. This resulted in very clean audio. I stil wonder why this radio has all this mic. difficulty. I have asked Icom about what they recommend for changes. The radio also worked very well the SM6 desk mic. I would be interested in any other experiences of this type. I can be E-Mailed at prodigy at BSDS13A or Internet johnf@telect.com. 73, John WA4BMG From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:26:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netline.net!usenet From: burch@netline.net (Burch Akin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS-670 for sale Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 15:38:14 GMT Organization: Netline Communications, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4dggr8$k9k@tesla.netline.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: srq12.netline.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 A friend of mine has a Kenwood TS-670 for sale. The radio is 40 meters up to 6 meters. Very clean, very good condition for $450. He also has a 150watt 6 meter amp (10watts drive) for $250. If interested, please email me (he doens't have internet access). burch@netline.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!snet!CT1!usenet From: Carl H Nord Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 820H extnd rcv. MOD ? Date: 17 Jan 1996 02:12:15 GMT Organization: Southern New England Telephone Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4dhltv$1lv2@CT1.SNET.Net> References: <4d721h$1lu0@CT1.SNET.Net> <4dg9b6$r7h@news.internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nh-sh2-port2.snet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22SNET (Windows; U; 16bit) To: 3348006@mcimail.com Thanks, I was able to get it from ICOM tech. support today. Appreciate your help anyway. 73 WA1KPD From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:01 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!newsfeed.ed.ac.uk!leeds.ac.uk!news From: CBS5LD@leeds.ac.uk (L. DE BRUIJN) Subject: Beginner rig, HF or VHF, advice please, in UK (Leeds) Message-ID: <4dg05f$7to_002@leeds.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ingold_pc76.leeds.ac.uk Organization: University of Leeds Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 10:54:22 +0000 (GMT) X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Lines: 11 Hello all, I'm trying to get my amature radio license and would like some adive on a good rig to save up for, being a student funds are *very* limited. Would the secondhand market be a safe bet? Is the label on the box important (obviously Yaesu and Kenwood are decent but their prices can defy belief!). Would making my own be a far better solution (obviusly more fun)? Almost all the designs for radios require expensive (variable capacitors) or difficult to obtain items (some of the ICs). Laurens P.S. any amateurs out there in Leeds? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Bad audio Yaesu 757 and 890 Date: 12 Jan 96 19:16:37 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <199601121230.EAA03097@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu In this reflector, VE6STV and others mention bad audio in both these rigs. I've modified both and indeed these rigs are VERY susceptable to high RF fields---to the point where the 890 must have an absolutly flat coaxial antenna match. The 757 was highly modified by KB6FPW and myself by placing thirty or so capacitors and half a dozen ferrite beads on all external connections. When this was done, that rig was simply marvelous. Apparently the FT890 is in even worse shape in this regard but the FT900 slightly improved as apparently the manufacturer paid SOME attention to the mods I sent specifically for the FT757! As for the microphone mods, I simply could not make the provided microphone work at all regardless of the removal of rubber baffles etc. If one takes the microphone apart one will see that there is mounting hole provided for an electret microphone!! A Radio Shack unit fits perfectly. A small recharageable battery must be used, unfortunately. I connected the plus terminal of the battery, through ten kilohms, to the rear hangup plate. When needed, this plate was clipped to the plus 12 volts to charge the internal battery. Ground remained connected so only the plus connection was needed. If local RF could be kepted out of the rig, this resulted in really remarkable results in modified rigs, but I would be more than happy to hear from others on mods to the FT890 that would improve that rigs audio without the hassle of all those caps and beads!! 73 Cliff Buttschardt W6HDO Morro Bay, Calif From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Equip Digest V96 #10 Date: 14 Jan 96 17:07:30 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 2 Message-ID: References: <199601140656.WAA15648@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I have a 75S1 schematic. Where do you want it mailed? Cliff Buttschardt W6HDO From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cheatum.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.zNET.net!news.lei.net!coconut!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!charles1 From: charles1@netcom.com (charles copeland) Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-520SE question Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) References: Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 22:40:39 GMT Lines: 24 Sender: charles1@netcom8.netcom.com In article , Phil Hawkins wrote: > >Does anyone out there know what the AUX postion on the band selector >means? There is no reference to this in the owners manual. I have a TS-820. I am guessing the AUX refers to use of fixed internal crystals to select frequency. There are 4 on the TS-820, but it doesn't say AUX, but FIX. >Also does anyone know where I can get ahold on a DG-5 digital display for >that transceiver. I am VERY interested in attaining one. Those are rare as hens teeth. There is an after market outfit that sells them for $200 brand new. You could almost buy another TS-520 for that. I have a Sony 2010 general coverage receiver I use. Set it up to receive with antenna down and RF antennuator all way down. Crank up rig and adjust till voice matches what you hear on 2010. Then you are exactly on frequency, or very close. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!agate!news.ucdavis.edu!dale.ucdavis.edu!szhuber From: Chris Huber Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP on a VHF repeater Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 19:40:25 -0800 Organization: University of California, Davis Lines: 29 Message-ID: References: <4d0k5o$na@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dale.ucdavis.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: szhuber@dale.ucdavis.edu In-Reply-To: <4d0k5o$na@newsbf02.news.aol.com> I tried a dsp on the bench to see how the audio quality was for FM usage and the improvement on weak signals. It look like a 6 to 10 db improvemnet on the weak signal, since the audio was poor at this point but on a full quietting signal the dsp down graded the audio. If there was a way to switch the unit in and out of the circuit, it could help. An other problem might be any tone signaling that you use over the repeater might be impacted by the DSP. Please forward anything of interest on the subject. Thanks, Chris N6ICW On 10 Jan 1996, KCKM wrote: > Has anyone tried using a DSP on a VHF repeater system? > Ken Johnson > WB8VTW > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chris Huber Telecommunications Voice: 916-734-0085 UC Davis Medical Center Pager: 916-762-6860 Sacramento, Ca. 95817 Internet:cahuber@ucdavis.edu ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!gw1.att.com!fnnews.fnal.gov!uwm.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: cmhskier@aol.com (CMH Skier) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ear Microphone Date: 13 Jan 1996 21:36:40 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d9q7o$8lr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <30F68054.5AD6@ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: cmhskier@aol.com (CMH Skier) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I've got one on my Kenwood- Called "Ear Talk". Works great, but I'd like the remote PTT switch cable o be a foot longer. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!snet!CT1!usenet From: cnord@mail.snet.net (Carl H Nord) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC 820H extnd rcv. MOD ? Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 04:33:21 GMT Organization: Southern New England Telephone Lines: 2 Message-ID: <4d721h$1lu0@CT1.SNET.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: nh-sh2-port36.snet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Anybody have the mod to extend the rcv for this great radio ? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.theriver.com!usenet From: Craig Siegel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB:Heavey Duty Rotor Date: 15 Jan 1996 22:27:47 GMT Organization: The River Internet Access Co. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4dekd3$l5q@news.theriver.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p27.pm0.theriver.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?ALL If you have a rotor which can handle 20 Sqr FT of antenna (such as the Hy Gain Tail twister or Yaesu G-800 or 1000) and wish to sell it, please E-mail the model and your asking price. Craig / KK6PC From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!noao!CS.Arizona.EDU!news.Arizona.EDU!astro.as.arizona.edu!cweddle From: cweddle@astro.as.arizona.edu (Chris Weddle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Bendix/King hand-unit programming Date: 12 Jan 1996 01:08:45 GMT Organization: Tucson, AZ Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4d4cat$iea@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <4d1ccl$3gj@news.citynet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: astro.as.arizona.edu wm8s@citynet.net writes: >Just ordered two used Bendix/King 210 channel hand units (EPH's??) to add to >the 40-some the City already owns. In an understandable move of >self-preservation, the local shop still won't sell me a programming cable. >Since we're a disaster communications team, chances are great (read that >"100%") that we'll have to do extensive reprogramming in the field on a >mission-specific basis. Anybody know where I can get the required programming >cable? Will King sell me one? We have the software, but only one cable, and >it doesn't actually belong to the team. I know the radios are "sort of" field >programmable manually, but we usually don't have that much time to spare. I'm >spoiled with the TK630/730/830 rigs and their great software. Well, I can't locate my Bendix/King catalog, but here's some contact info from a service manual: Allied-Signal Aerospace Company Bendix/King Mobile Communications Division 2920 Haskell Ave. Lawrence, Kansas 66046 913-842-0402 913-841-0287 Fax They also have an 800 number for parts ordering, but that's in the catalog I can't find. Good luck, Chris - N7RME From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:10 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!news.gi.com!not-for-mail From: Dan Alfonsi Subject: Re: WTB - (11m, CB) Preamp Message-ID: <30F69F30.4328@gi.com> Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 09:49:36 -0800 Organization: General Instrument X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (WinNT; I) MIME-Version: 1.0 References: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Lines: 24 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.cb:25587 rec.radio.swap:55070 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23672 Matthew E. Clauson wrote: > > I have a friend who is doing some work up in some rough country, and > he needs a preamp for his home base station... He is willing to buy, > so please give me an idea of a price if you want to buy one. > > Thanks! > > Matt > -- > Matt Clauson N0QXW Finger mec@ezlink.com > mec@genesis.ezlink.com for PGP key.In my experience, there's no such thing as a GOOD pre-amp (I assume you are referring to a receive Pre-Amp). The problem with pre-amps is that the increase both the signal and the noise. In order for the BOOST to be effective, you need to increase the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). This is best accomplished by getting a better antenna (A 3-5 element beam or a 5/8 wave verticle for example). If you had to use a pre-amp, you would want to install it as close to the antenna connector as possible. This way you'd amplify the signal as much as possible before inserting too much noise on the coax feed run. Dan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!pagesat.net!maw.montana.com!news From: dandrox@montana.com (Dave and Rox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: 15 Jan 1996 19:31:48 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4dea34$k0v@maw.montana.com> References: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> <4d0vlr$4bc@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> <821340047.13485@pinetree.microserve.com> <4d34lj$pc8@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ptm2.montana.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4d34lj$pc8@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com>, QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hem phill KC5NG) says: > >>Is this the same Atlas Radio that took buyer's funds on a pre- >>distribution basis and still hasn't delivered product? Or has that >>situation been resolved? >> >Beats me. I just saw the ad in QST and thought maybe this guy >could look into it and maybe get his radio fixed. I have no >idea who runs the business, if they can be trusted, etc. > >73 de KC5NG > YES this is the same Atlas radio that took buyers funds on a pre- distribution basis and still hasn't delivered product. That situation has not been resolved. The guy is Herb Johnson, and in all fairness, he is the guy who's company built your 350-XL way back when. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!pagesat.net!maw.montana.com!news From: dandrox@montana.com (Dave and Rox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Bendix/King hand-unit programming Date: 15 Jan 1996 19:40:51 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4deak3$k0v@maw.montana.com> References: <4d1ccl$3gj@news.citynet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ptm2.montana.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4d1ccl$3gj@news.citynet.net>, wm8s@citynet.net says: > >Just ordered two used Bendix/King 210 channel hand units (EPH's??) to add to >the 40-some the City already owns. In an understandable move of >self-preservation, the local shop still won't sell me a programming cable. > >Since we're a disaster communications team, chances are great (read that >"100%") that we'll have to do extensive reprogramming in the field on a >mission-specific basis. Anybody know where I can get the required programming >cable? Will King sell me one? We have the software, but only one cable, and >it doesn't actually belong to the team. I know the radios are "sort of" field >programmable manually, but we usually don't have that much time to spare. I'm >spoiled with the TK630/730/830 rigs and their great software. >-------------------------------------------------------------------------- >Rob Bailey, WM8S (wm8s@citynet.net) Kanawha / Charleston >Bailey Computer Systems Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service > > Programing cables are a readly available part. If you communications wont sell them, or is *charging* you to program these radios, they are ripping you off. (our local shops wont charge if you buy equipment there) If you want a cable, contact STINE ELECTRONICS (406) 677-2148. Talk to Bob Stine. He is very reasonable. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!news From: Dave Hockaday Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Date: 15 Jan 1996 03:08:59 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4dcggb$pds@castle.nando.net> References: <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com> <4d5ep2$b2o_001@pm36.ilhawaii.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1615.nando.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) >In article <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com>, tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com wrote: >>Does anyone here on the newgroup have experence with the JPS ANC-4 >>Antenna Noise Canceller unit? I have a AC power line noise problem >>on 40 meters and thinking of purchasing one. However before doing >>so, Im looking for pros & cons with the unit. >>Thanks, 73 WB7ASR... >>tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com I have one of these beauties, As the others have already said, it is a dead ringer for powerline noise, horizontal osc noise from TV's, computer noise, etc. I love mine, and it takes the local noises completely out (from over S-9 at times!!) and I hear things that I didn't know were there. My NIR-10 DSP works better with it, too. 73 de Dave Hockaday WB4IUY wb4iuy@nando.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!news From: Dave Hockaday Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ft-901 parts needed Date: 15 Jan 1996 03:17:01 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4dcgvd$pds@castle.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1615.nando.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I have an old Yaesu FT-901DE HF rig. It is basically the same as a 901 DM, but without the memory module for split operation. It already has the cables, front panel controls, etc, and the memory module could have been added later...but mine never got it. Yaesu says that the module is no longer available. Does anyone have an old junker 901 DM that I could buy the memory module out of? Module condition isn't important, as I can repair a defective unit...I simply need a starting point. Thanks! 73 de Dave Hockaday WB4IUY wb4iuy@nando.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.sfo.com!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!udel!news.udel.edu!diusys!dave From: dave@diusys.cms.udel.edu (Dave Dabell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: repeaters Date: 15 Jan 1996 19:13:51 GMT Organization: University of Delaware Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4de91f$sbm@news.udel.edu> References: <4d7cv5$235@earth.njcc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: diusys.cms.udel.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Seth (sra@pluto.njcc.com) wrote: : I'm looking to set up a repeater and I was wondering if anyone had : suggestions on good equipment to use. it would be 2m band with : autopatch and other little goodies. : thank you. : Seth, KB2WLU For a 2M repeater, your first step should be to check with your local frequency coordination group to see if there are any available freqency pairs. 2 meters is pretty well filled in your area and you could end up buying equipment only to have no open freq to put it on. gud luck, dave wa3u From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!fonorola!news.ottawa.istar.net!news.compmore.net!usenet From: dave@dunfield.com (Dave Dunfield) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking 4 dead batt: IC-2A(T) / HTX-202 / HTX-404 Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 11:00:09 GMT Organization: Dunfield Development Systems Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4ddbam$ksm@news.compmore.net> Reply-To: dave@dunfield.com (Dave Dunfield) NNTP-Posting-Host: port19.compmore.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I'm looking for a dead nicad battery back of the type which fits an ICOM IC-2A(T), and the Radio Shack HTX type portable radios. This pack slides onto the bottom of the radio, and has a 12v barrel type jack built into it for connection the charger. Why? I have an old IC-2AT, which does not have an external power jack. If I can find a dead ni-cad pack, I will remove the nicads, and replace them with a power filter, allowing me to operatte the radio from an external power source connected to the chargeing jack. Dave VE3DRD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Dunfield (dave@dunfield.com) Embedded System Development Tools Dunfield Development Systems Box 31044 Nepean, Ontario Canada K2B 8S8 http://www.dunfield.com Tel:613-256-5820 Fax:256-5821 BBS:256-6289 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: daveey@ix.netcom.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC-W21AT Questions Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 19:37:15 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4dbf69$lp0@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-pal-il2-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 14 9:40:25 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Just a few questions concerning the HT. Does it have CTCSS encode/decode? How important is this feature to a beginner? I am a newbie to ham radio and am considering this as a first HT. Any impressions on this radio would be greatly appreciated. I just learned that it has been discontinued, and is available new at a very attractive price. Thank you in advance From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:19 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.emi.net!devils!david.sosnin From: David.Sosnin@devils.emi.net (David Sosnin) Subject: 2 Meter SWR Meter Sender: news@emi.net (EmiNet Domain News Admin) Organization: The Devil's Den Originator: root@athens.emi.net Message-ID: <851_9601130209@devils.emi.net> X-Nntp-Posting-Host: athens.emi.net Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 07:09:00 GMT Lines: 11 Can anyone suggest a good 144 MHZ SWR meter? Thanks -- |Fidonet: David Sosnin 1:3609/76 |Internet: David.Sosnin@devils.emi.net | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:20 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!fury.berkshire.net!op.net!news.fyionline.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: Re: Recommend fast charger for AA Nicad Cells Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? References: <4chueo$if8@NNTP.MsState.Edu> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 15:01:17 GMT Lines: 12 Sender: dgf@netcom15.netcom.com In article duane@ripco.com (Duane Whittingham) writ es: >Anyone use the Renewal system? I was thinking about getting into it. Yes. The cells are really designed for low-current, long-duration applications . If you try to get more than about 0.1C out of a cell, it's amp-hour capacity drops really quickly. Bad news for ham usage which involves transmitting. Work s fine for low-current receiver & accessory applications. Ray-O-Vac publishes so me pretty detailed product information brochures & spec sheets for OEM usages and you can get it from them. In a nutshell I wouldn't use the cells in anything with an uneven or high current drain requirements. 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:21 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: Re: Recommend fast charger for AA Nicad Cells Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? References: <4chueo$if8@NNTP.MsState.Edu> <30f679c1.72949341@news.agt.net> Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 17:15:36 GMT Lines: 21 Sender: dgf@netcom18.netcom.com In article <30f679c1.72949341@news.agt.net> smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) write s: > >>: The Millennium AA's that I have are rated 750 mAh and some Panasonics that >>: I saw recently were only rated 500 mAh. I am not sure about the high >>: power Radio Shack version. > >the shops that used to carry Millenium locally are gone, so I haven't been >able to locate the 3hour charger. Apparently Gates (makers of Millenium) wer e I picked up a 3-hour "conditioner/charger" at rat shack for about $16 or so. It is only for AA cells, and does a 1 hour discharge followed by 2 hour charge cycle. Main drawback is you MUST do exactly 4 cells at once. I've been using it with the rat shack 850 mAH (or whatever - higher capacity) AA cells for a little bit and the results seem good. I was advised that hobby shops sell super-fast chargers (for use with model airplanes and race cars and such that use electric motors) and can get a recharge in well under an hour, but I'd suspect this diminishes the cycle life of the cells. I'm going to look into it, however. 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!nntp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: SGC-230 Ground???? Message-ID: <1996Jan11.161237.111647@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> From: Dick Harper Date: 11 Jan 96 16:12:36 CST References: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: KU Medical Center Nntp-Posting-Host: dharper.his.kumc.edu X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: rickcrider@aol.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Lines: 18 Gas pipes don't always make a good ground. Mains and services are often plastic. Electrical currents on gas pipes can create havoc with cathodic protection causing thin spots or holes in mains and services. Gas traveling through the earth through one of these holes can lose its odorant, accumulate in a basement, and be ignited without warning. Suggest you find a different ground... Perhaps guttering. The pictures I have seen of the SGC tuner show it mounted on a metal vehicle body. Perhaps some random cheets of heavy aluminum foil would create a better ground plane. Good luck, de N0USP, Dick (I spent 13yrs. with a gas co.) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!decwrl!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!DIDEDO From: DIDEDO@gnn.com (DIANN LOREY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: VHF FM Radio Equipment Needed Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 09:56:31 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4db5js$qnn@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-20-234.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 14 Jan 1996 14:57:00 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 I am with a Civil Air Patrol Unit that is a volunteer organization trained in search & rescue skills as well as working with local cummunity events for security. We are in need of hand held VHF FM Radio's 143mhz - 150mhz. Since we are a volunteer organization our budget is small so we need to obtain units as cheeply as possible. If you have any or know of an outlet for this equipment please e-mail to: didedo@gnn.com Thank you From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: dmgillah@mtu.EDU (David Gillahan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE: CAP and MARS??????? Date: 12 Jan 96 17:08:47 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 20 Message-ID: <199601121708.MAA11464@dolphin9.me.mtu.edu> References: <199601121037.CAA25479@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Charlie, The CAP and MARS, lets a person know that peticular radio is modifyable to transmit out of the amateur band so that persons with Civil Air Patrol and/or Military Afiliate Recreation Station (that's close anyway) licenses can use that radio. It makes it nice because then you don't have to buy two radios! Dave, ARS: KB8POR CAP: Red Robin 285 73 -- ___________________________________________________________________________ ( Take it easy. -Dave The Upper Penninsula: ) ( It's too cold, snows too ) ( Michigan Technological University much, and it takes too long ) ( The professional, perpetual student long to get here. But hey, ) ( dmgillah@mtu.edu the air's fresh, and the ) ( kb8por@w8yy.#upmi.mi.usa.na water's clean. Works for me!) (___________________________________________________________________________) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!academ!tcac!usenet From: doneal@tcac.com (Dave O'Neal) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola Handie-Talkie freqs? Date: 12 Jan 1996 22:34:25 GMT Organization: TCA Communications of Texas Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4d6nlh$3pe@jupiter.tcac.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: lufkin-d2-port10.tcac.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12659 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23668 In article , mfogarty@netcom.com says... > >A friend has a pair of Motorola HT600's. They're two channel, commercial >grade HTs. Trouble is, they don't seem to say on which frequencies they >xmt and rcv. I'd like to be able to tune in with my Standard HT. Does >anyone have this information? > >Thanks, >mfogarty That particular radio has several different models. The first three digits of the model number will tell a person which band it is on. To find the frequencies in the radio, you should look under the belt clip or remove the BACK cover and look underneath. If this does not produce a fequency list, you will need to take it to a radio shop and have the the prom read. You should know your own frequency and PL or DPL codes when you go. They can re-program the unit (probably for the same charge) at the same time (if the units are compatible). The shop I used to work at charged $35 to do this. You will probably have to go to a MOTOROLA shop to have this done. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: dougrand@i-2000.com (Doug Randall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Address needed for Kenwood parts.. Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 23:56:55 GMT Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4cuv42$bps@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dougrand.dh.i-2000.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I need a mike element for a Kenwood MC50. Does anyone know a phone number, fax number or address to write? Thanks, Doug KN2Y From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!mr.net!umn.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: dxtreme@ix.netcom.com (Bob Raymond) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FREE DEMO:DXtreme Station Log System V2.0 Date: 13 Jan 1996 04:05:32 GMT Organization: DXtreme Software Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4d7b2c$9rp@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nas-nh1-12.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Jan 12 8:05:32 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Announcing the DXtreme Amateur Radio Station Log System(tm) Version 2.0 Designed for HF DXers, this affordable logging program lets you enter your contacts and track the DXCC performance of your station. DXtreme(tm) features attractive, easy-to-use screens, and a full range of inquiries and reports. PC/AT-compatibles, 80386DX+, MS-DOS 5.0+. Write for a copy of the data sheet and more information, including how to obtain the free Demo version of DXtreme. Contact me at dxtreme@ix.netcom.com. Thanks and 73, Bob Raymond, NE1I From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.wco.com!m9 From: ecgallup@mlode.com (Ed Gallup) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 02:52:19 GMT Organization: Mother Lode InterNet Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4dcfal$ab8@news.wco.com> References: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> <4d0vlr$4bc@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> <821340047.13485@pinetree.microserve.com> <4d34lj$pc8@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: m9.mlode.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4d34lj$pc8@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com>, QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) wrote: >>Is this the same Atlas Radio that took buyer's funds on a pre- >>distribution basis and still hasn't delivered product? Or has that >>situation been resolved? >> >Beats me. I just saw the ad in QST and thought maybe this guy >could look into it and maybe get his radio fixed. I have no >idea who runs the business, if they can be trusted, etc. > >73 de KC5NG > This is the same guy, (Herb Johnson) who was founder of Atlas Radio. He is the guy whose new operation has taken orders for over two years ( prepaid ) and still not delivered. His adds are in CQ magazine. Ed WB6SAT ecgallup@mlode.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!stat!uucp.primenet.com!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!nntp0.brunel.ac.uk!not-for-mail From: ee95ajm@brunel.ac.uk (Andrew John Murrell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Alinco dj-580 Date: 15 Jan 1996 14:45:20 -0000 Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4ddpa0$27h@ccsp-22.brunel.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ccsp-22.brunel.ac.uk X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23807 uk.radio.amateur:10105 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96957 Hi, I've got a alinco dj-580 handheld that appears to be playing up. When i turn it on it works ok for a few seconds, then it seems to go deaf on 2, and not transmit on 70 (but still tx's on 2, and rx's on 70). I have notice d that when it is acting up, and you tx on 70 (or at least try to :-)), the on a irlight flashes. has anyone got any ideas what wrong? andy, g7ueh email - ee95ajm@brunel.ac.uk www - http://http2.brunel.ac.uk:8080/~ee95ajm bbs (ax25) - g7ueh@gb7bst (or at least it will be in & when i get the radio working :) ) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!not-for-mail From: ekv@panix.com (Elmar Vaher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Autek QF1-A "QRM ELIMINATOR, Good/Bad/Ugly? Date: 12 Jan 1996 16:04:18 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4d6ici$nge@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com Summary: Any Comments? Keywords: Filther QRM Thinking about buying this unit. Please share your experiences good or bad. -- Elmar Vaher ********--------********** ekv@panix.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:31 1996 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!feustel From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: AR5000 Reviews? Message-ID: Organization: DAFCO X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 14:39:54 GMT Lines: 7 Sender: feustel@netcom18.netcom.com Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:26481 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23714 rec.radio.scanner:43718 Has anyone had any experience with or seen any reviews of the new Cyberscan AR5000 from AOR Ltd? -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: fitr%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (Joe BV/N0IAT) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ADI 2 meter radios. Who is ADI? Date: 15 Jan 1996 10:13:10 GMT Organization: Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C Lines: 37 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4dd9bm$adc@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <96011361004@microserve.com> Reply-To: joentam@transend.com.tw NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 In article <96011361004@microserve.com>, James.Molinaro@Microserve.com says... > >Lately I have been seeing ads for ADI 2 meter radios made by Premier >Communications. Prices are very reasonable. Does anyone have any info on this >company? >Thanks in advance. > >Jim Hi Jim, Joe here from Bravo Victor Two land. ADI is a product of Taiwan. They are an OEM producer of several VHF and UHF handheld transceivers. New for 1996, they have introduced both a VHF and a UHF mobile transceiver in addition to a dual-bander. Designs of the handhelds are from Standard (Japan) and the VHF / UHF mobile rigs resemble the Kenwood TM-x41 series. Appearance is very similar, as is functionality. Quality has vastly improved from earlier models, and considering the price versus the name brands, it seems to be a good route to go. Of course, the resale value may be lower since you dont have a "name brand", but in todays world of value concious hams it's worth a bet. They are all over the place here in Taiwan, used in commercial and amateur service. Taxi drivers especially seem to like them. Need more info? Email me at joentam@transend.com.tw for more details. 73, dit dit -- 73 from Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Ex. 7J1AOF(Japan) KA0ZDH(novice) YU3/N0IAT(Slovenia) Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986 //comments are mine only From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Portugal.EU.net!news.rccn.net!scsing.switch.ch!news.belwue.de!news.dfn.de!gs.dfn.de!uni-erlangen.de!lrz-muenchen.de!informatik.tu-muenchen.de!news.muc.de!xs.muc.de!flip Date: 14 Jan 1996 20:59:00 +0100 From: flip@xs.muc.de (Philipp Schaeufele) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <60qnAnbR_MB@xs.muc.de> References: <4cgqrg$cfp@chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be> Subject: Re: ZVEI decoder X-Newsreader: XP v3.02 Lines: 26 Hi, > Hello, I'm looking for a ZVEI decoder. > It decodes the "5-tones" produced by taxi and ambulance radio's. > A hardware or software solution is welcome. > thanks and 73 from Geert. I designed such a circuit. Features: - 7-segment-LED display - optional alphanumeric LCD to show the names of the alarmed unit - serial (RS232) inferface - up to 8 relays can be connected, they switch if one of five "5-tones" is recieved (programmable via RS232!) - you can get a list of the 1000 last "5-tones" via the RS232 It's a very cheap solution, parts cost only 60-80 Deutschmarks. Unfortunately I wrote only a German manual, but if there are enough people interested, I'll try to translate it (but my English is not very good). If you want to have the schematic, layout (EAGLE) and German manual send me an email and you'll get it uuencoded. I also sell ready-to-use decoders (150DM), PCBs etc. Flip ## CrossPoint v3.02 ## From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:35 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!zdc!zippo!NewsWatcher!user From: fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (NEIL VILLACORTA) Subject: WTB: ICOM 03AT HT Sender: usenet@news.zippo.com Nntp-Posting-Host: 128.111.142.230 Organization: UC SANTA BARBARA Message-ID: Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 20:36:58 GMT Lines: 8 Wanted to buy: Icom 03AT handie-talkie. TIA, :-) neil 805.893.8889 lv.msg.anytime fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (those are zeroes "00", not the letter "o") From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:36 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!zdc!zippo!NewsWatcher!user From: fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (NEIL VILLACORTA) Subject: WTB: 6-meter module for Kenwood 742 Sender: usenet@news.zippo.com Nntp-Posting-Host: 128.111.142.230 Organization: UC SANTA BARBARA Message-ID: Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 20:36:20 GMT Lines: 7 Wanted to buy: 6-meter module for a Kenwood 742 mobile tribander. TIA, :-) neil 805.893.8889 lv.msg.anytime fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (those are zeroes "00", not the letter "o") From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!zdc!zippo!NewsWatcher!user From: fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (NEIL VILLACORTA) Subject: WTB: STANDARD 2m/220 HT Sender: usenet@news.zippo.com Nntp-Posting-Host: 128.111.142.230 Organization: UC SANTA BARBARA Message-ID: Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 20:37:56 GMT Lines: 8 Wanted to buy: Standard 2-meter/220 handie-talkie. TIA, :-) neil 805.893.8889 lv.msg.anytime fm00vill@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (those are zeroes "00", not the letter "o") From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icon.net!usenet From: g_reed@icon.net (Glenn Reed) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: CAP and MARS??????? Date: Sun, 14 Jan 96 20:36:19 GMT Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc. Lines: 30 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: okc113.icon.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] > In article > bjones@aramco.com writes: > >From: bjones@aramco.com > >Subject: Re: CAP and MARS??????? > >Date: Fri, 12 Jan 96 10:12:46 PDT > > > >Charlie Fortner said.. > >>The subject line says it all. What is this CAP and MARS stuff I've seen > >>advertised on some HTs and mobile units? > You have already had some good answers regarding Civil Air Patrol. If you would like more information or the location of a unit near you, CAP has a web page at http:/www.cap.af.mil There is also an ftp site, but I don't have the address handy at the moment. You might try ftp.cap.gov <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> <> Glenn Reed <> <> OK Wing Communications - C.A.P. <> <> Sooner 44 <> <> KF5XB <> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Note: The above remarks do not necessarily represent those of anything sentient. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icon.net!usenet From: g_reed@icon.net (Glenn Reed) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC-W21AT Questions Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 14:36:32 GMT Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc. Lines: 48 Message-ID: References: <4dbf69$lp0@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: okc105.icon.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] > Just a few questions concerning the HT. > > Does it have CTCSS encode/decode? > > How important is this feature to a beginner? > > I am a newbie to ham radio and am considering this as a first HT. > > Any impressions on this radio would be greatly appreciated. > > I just learned that it has been discontinued, and is available new at > a very attractive price. > > Thank you in advance > I have been using this radio for about two years now in Civil Air Patrol and amateur radio service. I have been completely happy with its operation. Although it is dual band, I generally use it in the Vhf/Vhf mode. This allows me to monitor two vhf freqs at the same time. This is done primarily in CAP when we are operating on one freq for aircraft and another for ground teams. The radio comes equipped with CTCSS encode and has decode as an option. I would highly recommend that you get a radio with the encode function. Many repeaters require CTCSS for access. The decode is another story. I use it on my mobile rig to eliminate a lot of intermod when monitoring my club's repeater. Our repeater transmits a CTCSS code and you can set your decode to only respond to it. This is not a problem usually for my H/T. With its small antenna, it usually is not subject to the intermod problems. Is this a good radio for a beginner. It has a LOT OF FEATURES. This can be a challenge even to experienced VHFers. If you have patience and maybe a source of help (read as "Elmer"), you will probably very happy with the radio. Best of luck and 73, P.S. - Don't leave home without the owner's manual. o<:-} <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> <> Glenn Reed <> <> OK Wing Communications - C.A.P. <> <> Sooner 44 <> <> KF5XB <> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Note: The above remarks do not necessarily represent those of anything sentient. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!news.structured.net!nntp.teleport.com!psgrain!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!usenet From: Gary Schoep Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ten-Tec Omni-D plus MFJ-1278T Date: 13 Jan 1996 07:36:38 GMT Organization: Mississippi State University Lines: 59 Message-ID: <4d7ne6$cdf@NNTP.MsState.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: port30.ts2.msstate.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Amateur Radio Equipment For Sale: Ten-Tec Omni-D 100 watt HF Receiver-Transmitter Bands- 160, 75/80, 40, 30, 20, 15, 10 (28.0, 29.0, 29.5 MHz) Meters Modes- SB-N, SB-R, CW Extras- QSK, ALC, Notch Filter This is a solid state 100 watt receiver-transmitter. At the time it was built it was state-of-the-art and still has a good following. It has a digital tuner with a digital frequency display (the D in Omni-D). Best of all it is 100 watts!!! The RT was owned by a missionary in Colombia (REALLY!!) and is in fair condition (scratches). w/ manual, power connector and wolfman sticker PLUS MFJ-1278T (turbo) Terminal Node Controller This unit does everything. CW, RTTY, FAX, Packet, AMTOR, PACTOR .... It has the turbo (2400 baud) packet modem. This is a Rev. 9 firmware which can be upgraded to the newer modes. (49$) MFJ offers all kinds of accessories for this TNC: DSP, Mailbox Memory upgrades, Real Time Clock, Etc. I will include an MFJ catalog. I have used this TNC. (It logs on etc. but may need calibration which is in the manual) w/ manual, ac adapter, serial cable, and non-original box (wrong sn#) The radio is valued at $400 (by Ten-Tec) and a used 1278T is worth $150. I am offering BOTH for $500, very negotiable You will never get a digital station this cheap!! Terms COD CASH plus shipping (I will double box) If I cant sell both I will keep both. I DONT REALLY WANT TO SELL BUT I NEED THE MONEY!*@!#@!!! Mail or Call, Gary Schoep KC5LIP ggs1@ra.msstate.edu 1000 HWY 25 South, #48 Starkville, MS 39759 601-323-3456 (@ #76 in callbook, I moved) (on unix finger ggs1@ra.msstate.edu) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:42 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!natinst.com!news-relay.us.dell.com!swrinde!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Looking for 2M LNA's with built-in Postselector Message-ID: <1996Jan13.110203.4680@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4cs2ih$6t8@taxis.corp.titan.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 11:02:03 GMT Lines: 29 In article <4cs2ih$6t8@taxis.corp.titan.com> Mark Monte writes: >Am looking to buy a 2M LNA for my AO-10/13 operations and am wondering >how many LNA's out there can be bought with a built-in postselector. It >would really be nice if someone makes one that is optimized for OSCAR >operation. Low noise figure is important, but so is postselection >filtering (usually a high-Q helical filter) and adjustable gain @ 10-30 >dB. Thanks in advance for any info regarding what's available out >there. Mark (AB6ZQ) mmonte@linkabit.titan.com I haven't seen any commercial preamps with a "postselector" filter. All of them I have seen have a "preselector" filter in front of the active device to protect it from overload by off frequency signals. And 30 db of gain is *far* too much for a single device, especially an *exposed* device with no filtering in front of it. I have seen preamps with a GASFET followed by a MMIC that offered that sort of gain, but you'd better be driving lots of lossy coax or you'll run the risk of overloading the receiver front end. A preamp's duty is to set system noise figure. It should have no more gain than necessary to overcome feedline and filter losses. Good preamps are made by several companies. I like the SSB Electronics units, but ARR, Tokyo Hi-Power, and Landwehr make good units too. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:44 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!natinst.com!news-relay.us.dell.com!swrinde!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: SGC-230 Ground???? Message-ID: <1996Jan13.112125.4796@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 11:21:25 GMT Lines: 58 In article <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) writes: >All: >OK.....OK.....First the admission of guilt: The antenna tuner is >grounded to a cast iron natural gas pipe. Plain and simple. That's a violation of the National Electrical Code, dangerous, and your homeowner's insurance is void if they find out. Go disconnect it right now, then come back and we'll talk. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ok, now that you're back, we can talk about a safe antenna installation. >The tuner >is mounted in the attic in a large two story house. It is the *only* >existing contact with ground in the attic. (other than the ac third wire >neutral) The only other possibility is running copper grounding wire >across the attic , out of the boxing, winding it down around the various >contours of the house to a driven ground rod. The ground wire would be >about as long as the antenna itself. Good. Then it would make an effective counterpoise. You can omit the driven rod if you like. It won't do you any good. >Now, the problem: The rf signals are getting into the ac lines of the >house. The unit tunes well, tx's and rx's well. Very well. (Fed from >an ICOM 706 rig. The signals come through some domestic household >receivers (AM/FM Cassette, tv, vcr, etc., *even* when they are turned >*off*.) > >I need help. Thanks. I'm not surprised. In the first place, attic HF antennas are lousy antennas, and unbalanced attic antennas are worse. *Of course* you have high RF fields throughout the house, and *of course* you're getting into everything electronic with your signals. If there's any conceivable way, you want a *balanced* outdoor antenna. A 105 foot or so flattop fed in the middle with balanced line would be a dandy all band antenna. It'd get the high RF fields away from the house, and because it's balanced, won't require any kind of ground connection at all. If you absolutely can't get the antenna outside, then use as long a balanced flattop as you can mounted right up against the attic peak. Feed that with balanced line, and reduce power until the RF fields are down to a safe level in the house. Don't even think about using an unbalanced antenna in your situation. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:45 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!natinst.com!news-relay.us.dell.com!swrinde!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: FT-51 reception sensibility Message-ID: <1996Jan13.113038.4923@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4cr43k$gal@info.epfl.ch> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 11:30:38 GMT Lines: 31 In article <4cr43k$gal@info.epfl.ch> oesch writes: >I thanks, the 2 or 3 people who answered my article, but unfortunately, >they didn't answer my question: > >Is there a solution to minimize transmodulation problems on the new >Yaesu FT-51 Dual band handneld transceiver? > >I have no simple solution(without sending the TX to Yaesu). > >If someone could help me, it would be fantastic, because, I have lots of >difficulties in making QSO from home, on a roof antenna, even if it has >not a big gain. (0 dBd...) Try a cavity bandpass filter in the feedline. Several have come on the market recently in response to these wider than a barn door HTs. Tucker Electronics sells one, and so does Alabama Radio. They work. Of course you lose all-band reception capability, but what did you expect? That's what's causing the problem in the first place. First they took the tuning knobs off the radios and made us buy a separate "antenna tuner" box to get them back. Now they've taken the selectivity out of our radios and require us to buy external filters to get it back. Crafty, these Japanese. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: equipment list Message-ID: <1996Jan13.125323.5810@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4d1u2n$uj5@latte.cici.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 12:53:23 GMT Lines: 29 In article <4d1u2n$uj5@latte.cici.com> richesop@cici.com (Peter D.Richeson) wr ites: >Does any one know of a good listing for used equipment. not a fs list but a >list that will tell me somthing about a pice of equipment. For example: I >see an add for an IC900. What the heck is it. What are its specs. How long >has it been on the market. > >I am trying to get into VHF/UHF ssb work and don't realy know the equpment. The IC900 is FM only. It used a stack of band modules that you could buy separately, had a remote head unit connected to the radio mainframe by fiberoptic cable, and was orphaned by Icom when the IC-901 came out. Major bummer! To find out about what radios are available and what they do, the ARRL publishes _The ARRL Radio Buyer's Sourcebooks_ which are compilations of all the QST product reviews for radio equipment from 1981 through 1992, plus a few golden oldies. I believe CQ publishes something similar. If your library gets QST, searching through back issues can get this information free. If your library doesn't carry QST, why not? Give them a gift subscription if you have to. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:47 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Yaesu FT470 What is a fair price? Message-ID: <1996Jan13.120953.5360@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 12:09:53 GMT Lines: 16 In article rhelton@netcom.com (Richard Helton) writes: >I have an opertunity to buy a FT470. The unit has had mods done and has >an extra battery. What would be a fair price to pay for this unit. It >is in very good condition. Your opinion is most welcome! About $150, $200 if it's really nice. Good radio in it's day, easy to use, rugged, but it's bigger than the current crop and that hurts resale. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:48 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: WTB: CW Filter(s) for IC 735 Message-ID: <1996Jan13.133522.6207@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4d4r81$cbt@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:35:22 GMT Lines: 21 In article <4d4r81$cbt@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> wizbang@ix.netcom.com(Jerry Thom pson ) writes: >I am looking for the naroow CW filters ... 250 hz or 500 hz ... for an >Icom 735 xcvr. That's not very "naroow". :-) Icom has both in stock for the IC-735. The 500 Hz filter is also suitable for the digital modes, the 250 Hz filter is not. Going "naroower" than that, you're better off with an outboard DSP since it won't "ring". 80 Hz DSP is pretty standard, and there are specialty filters as narrow as 1 Hz for stuff like EME, but of course you have to send *real* slow to take advantage of them. If you go with DSP, use at least the 500 Hz filter in front of it to preserve IF dynamics in the radio. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: IC-706 schematic ??? Message-ID: <1996Jan13.124419.5724@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 12:44:19 GMT Lines: 21 In article <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) writes: > >Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic >for the IC-706. Not only did I not get a mobile >mounting bracket for it but no schematic !!! >I hope its not an "option" too ! (ie...must purchase >the service manual to get a schematic ???) You got it, Hugh, the schematics are only included with the $48 service manual (which is due out this month, I have one on backorder). I think this stinks! However, there are some Xeroxed schematics floating around. If you pester your Icom rep hard enough, he might be able to get you one. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:50 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: CAP and MARS??????? Message-ID: <1996Jan13.131042.5938@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:10:42 GMT Lines: 29 In article charlie@netdepot.co m (Charlie Fortner) writes: >The subject line says it all. What is this CAP and MARS stuff I've seen >advertised on some HTs and mobile units? They are code phrases to let people know that they can easily modify the radio for frequencies where they aren't allowed to transmit, IE that the radio is suitable for criminal purposes. They also stand for Civil Air Patrol and Military Affiliate Radio System, which are radio services where modified amateur radios *are* allowed to legally transmit, using military frequencies, with proper service approvals of course. The Civil Air Patrol is a SAR auxillary of the US Air Force, and MARS is affiliated with branches of the US military as well, IE Navy MARS, Army MARS, etc. MARS is not the same as a military recreation station, which must use ordinary amateur frequencies on a US military base. MARS operators use military frequencies, usually just outside amateur bands on HF and VHF. MARS operation is primarily oriented toward drill and training in military communications procedures. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:51 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: HTs for begining Hams??? Message-ID: <1996Jan13.132632.6095@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4d4g4v$3q8@hptemp1.cc.umr.edu> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:26:32 GMT Lines: 41 In article <4d4g4v$3q8@hptemp1.cc.umr.edu> jdorsey@umr.edu writes: > >I am currently working on my Tech plus license, and as yet am >without equipment. Being a college student, I am usually short >of cash, so I was looking for a cheap dualband. The Kenwood >TH-79A(D) jumped out at me. There are two local repeaters here >in Rolla, one a University club. So, my question is, would this >be a good radio to start with. What can this radio do? Would it >be practical to try to use it as a base?? Or what are some >alternatives? Thanks in advance for advice! With only 2 repeaters in range, you'd do much better buying a GE PE HT, about $30 at a hamfest, and another $20 to crystal it up for the repeaters. These radios are indestructable (cops use them as substitute billy clubs), and have good enough front ends to be used on an external antenna without howling intermod (there's a slick car kit available). The same can't be said for the Kenwood Gameboy. Used amateur HTs that might also be acceptable would be the Icom IC-2AT or the Yaesu FT470, the latter a dualbander covering both 2 meters and 70 cm, though using it on an external antenna would invite the howling intermod demon. Any of these choices will be cheaper and better than the Kenwood TH79. If you aren't wedded to the idea of a HT, there are any number of good Icom, Yaesu, and Alinco "mobile" rigs that can be used in the car or in the house with a 12 volt power supply. The IC-28H would be a good choice, and not too expensive on the used market. In short, don't buy new, don't buy Kenwood, go onto the used market and get a good commercial or amateur rig for lots less money that will offer you much better performance. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:53 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: IC-706 Message-ID: <1996Jan14.203420.13019@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <30F802D7.2279@itouch.net> Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 20:34:20 GMT Lines: 43 In article <30F802D7.2279@itouch.net> Rick Davis writes: >Just bought a Icom '706 and have noticed sensitivity above >the 2M band is not too good. I saw some posts concerning a >mod to fix this and was wondering if someone could forward the >mod to me or point me to a site where I could get it. My HT and >scanner can rcv NOAA while the 706 cannot, so something's not >right. Other than that I'm so far real pleased with the rig. It's the famous "yellow wire" mod. When you take off the top cover, you'll notice a connector in the center of the radio with a number of colored wires coming from it. The 4th from the left is a yellow wire. Remove it from the connector. That will improve receive above 148 MHz. Unfortunately it trashes receive below 120 MHz (on VHF, this mod has no effect on HF). So you have to do one more step. Turn the radio over and remove the bottom cover. At the front edge of the circuit board, you'll see 5 tiny SMD transistors. There's a trace coming from the middle one going over to near a connector on the right of the board. There's a feedthru hole there. Extend the yellow wire you disconnected in step one, and solder it to this through hole. Now you'll have proper behavior below 120 MHz too. >Also, does anybody know where I can get more info on the computer >interface? Do I need to buy a level converter even if I don't >want to use my PC as the controlling device (i.e. other controlling >devices that use TTL levels)? As long as they are Icom C-IV compatable, just hook them up. Make sure the addressing doesn't conflict, and be wary of the IC-735 which requires a different data format, menu selectable on the IC-706. Note that the C-IV bus is a *party line* which may have *contention*, devices hooked to the bus have to be C-IV compatable or smoke may roll. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on 10 GHz equip: Message-ID: <1996Jan15.163851.17134@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <30F95B8B.5206@access.mountain.net> Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 16:38:51 GMT Lines: 42 In article <30F95B8B.5206@access.mountain.net> "Timothy E. Connolly" writes: >Hello, a visiting ham from Texas described to me how they are setting >up high speed (10mbit+/sec) links using 10 GHz transceivers. He told me >I could even use a grocery store-door opener as the transceiver. I >picked up 3 txers at a hamfeast (Uniontown, PA) for $10. I assume I >need to build a pair of parabolic dishes to spec. > Is there a possibility of mixing a 1.5Mbit/sec sine wave onto the >RF signal? The short answer is no. These intrusion detector units do not have a separate modulator diode, so you have to impress modulation on the gunn diode regulator (a 7808 or such like). Those only have a gain/bandwidth product sufficient to pass audio frequencies. (An easy way to do that is to place the secondary of an audio transformer in series with the common leg of the regulator to ground. Feed audio into the primary, and the gunn diode voltage will be modulated.) To get sufficient modulation bandwidth for high speed data, you need the Microwave Associates Gunnplexer. It uses a separate modulation diode and can handle high rate data. Your units have two diodes, the gunn diode and the detector diode. The MA units have three diodes, the gunn diode, the modulator diode, and the detector diode. It's barely conceivable that you could modify your units to add the third diode, but I couldn't begin to give you detailed instructions on how to do that. Diode placement and diode type are *critical*. You'd need a milling machine or a very good drill press with an X-Y table to have any hope of locating the third diode properly. That is, *after* you figured out where "proper" is for your units. It's also possible you could use a different gunn regulator design that would allow you to impress the high rate modulation on the diode bias voltage, but that would very likely make the gunn oscillator unstable (as if it is stable anyway) and make performance very poor. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:56 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Attenuator for 10W to 5mw Message-ID: <1996Jan16.184347.22285@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4de907$chm@news.global1.net> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 18:43:47 GMT Lines: 65 In article <4de907$chm@news.global1.net> jagg@globalone.net writes: >can some one please help me with a circuit to build a >an attenuator from 10W to 5 mw on 28mhz?. I am planning >to drive a 435 mhz transverter with a 28 mhz rig on ssb and CW. >I can pay for photo-copying, postage and other reasonable >expenses. AA2LJ You need a 33 db Tee pad. A Tee pad looks like this: R1 R1 IN ----/\/\/\/\-----x-----/\/\/\/\----- OUT | / \ R2 / | ----- --- - The R1 values will be approximately 47 ohms, and the R2 value will be approximately 3 ohms. The R1 on the input side will dissipate most of the power, so it should be rated at least 10 watts. R2 can be a 2 watt resistor, and the R1 at the output can be a 1/2 watt unit. All three resistors must be non-inductive. That's a problem for the 10 watt resistor since most resistors you'll find in that wattage will be wire wound units. That won't work, you need carbon resistors. So you can parallel a bunch of smaller resistors (10 470 ohm 1 watt units) to get the desired value and wattage. Make all lead lengths as short as you can, and put a shield between the junction point and the output R1 to prevent leakage. A good way to make the input R1 is to take two small pieces of circuit board, drill 10 holes in each in a circle, sandwich the resistors between the two boards so that they fit right down against the resistor bodies, and solder. Leave one resistor lead on each end sticking out to make the connections to the input connector and to the junction point. Put the whole pad in a small metal box with connectors on each end. If your transverter and radio don't have split transmit and receive ports, you'll also need a double pole double throw switch or relay to bypass the pad during receive. It'll look like this: o---------| PAD |----------o / \ ------o/ \o----- o--------------------------o (Shown with the pad switched in) If you use a relay, you can arrange to drive it with the external amplifier keying signal from your transceiver. If you use a switch, don't forget to switch the pad in before transmitting!!! 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!news From: george@sky.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted TNC Date: 16 Jan 1996 14:05:45 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4dgbbp$if0@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip131.sky.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Hello There. I would like to buy a tnc.vhf 1200 baud.Any brand.Please reply to george@sk y.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: grs1@ix.netcom.com(Gerald Sarkisian ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: military equiment Date: 14 Jan 1996 23:15:06 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4dc2pq$ljn@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fre-ca2-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 14 3:15:06 PM PST 1996 looking for a BC342 Receiver. Anyone Have one or access to one?? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:27:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Q:Mods to Realistic HTX 202 HT? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 11:06:07 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <4csf2q$mod@darwin.i3s.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <4csf2q$mod@darwin.i3s.net>, @ wrote: > > You are right..THERE ARE NO MODS FOR THE HTX-202..A friend of mine helped > beta test the thing before it came out and he knows the main designer.. Oh yeah?? Then whats with the low external speaker/mike problem? Maybe you can pass that on :-) Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!atlantis.utmb.edu!news.tamu.edu!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!hookup!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!pacifier!mac1.pacifier.com!user From: gsnow@pacifier.com (Gary Snow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Probs with Yaesu 2M in Belgium. Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 11:03:28 -0800 Organization: Are you kidding??? Lines: 17 Message-ID: References: <4cbos9$g5u$2@mhafm.production.compuserve.com> <4cgqlq$cfp@chaos.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be> <4clmp7$ojd@moon.glo.be> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac1.pacifier.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0 In article <4clmp7$ojd@moon.glo.be>, mauricea@glo.be (Maurice Andries) wrote: >>I'm not sure about Brussels, but in Antwerp there's a lot to hear >>on 145.765 the repeater of antwerp. > > Correction: freq is 145.7625 (2.5Khz off..) A repeater that has a 500Hz part in its freqency?? What ham 2 meter rig could receive that? You could probably receive it on 145.762 or 145.763, but how could you dial in that freq directly? All of the 2 meter gear that I have seen can't dial in a frequency so fine. Gary --- gsnow@pacifier.com <-----====()====-----> http://www.pacifier.com/~gsnow/ Vancouver, WA's On-Ramp to the Information SuperHighway (360) 693-0325 telnet to "pods.pacifier.com" (press return 2x) or dial the above to register From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!connix.com!news From: hcbacon@connix.com (Chet) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: S-Com 7K Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 23:25:59 GMT Organization: Connix - The Connecticut Internet Exchange Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4decoo$mls@comet.connix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hcbacon.connix.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I just bought an S-Com 7K controller for my repeater.. DTMF keypad'n is giving me mushroom fingers.. is there a shareware/free ware program way for programing this puppy? tnx 73 KA1ILH From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:02 1996 Date: 15 Jan 1996 14:09:26 EDT Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ns.etri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!istar.net!infoshare!whome!gts!feline!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) Message-ID: <8217329689901@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS, Humber College, Canada References: <1996Jan13.124419.5724@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Subject: Re: IC-706 schematic ??? Lines: 42 > In article <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> hduff@humnet.humberc.on. c > Hugh Duff) writes:> > >Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic > >for the IC-706. Not only did I not get a mobile > >mounting bracket for it but no schematic !!! > >I hope its not an "option" too ! (ie...must purchase > >the service manual to get a schematic ???) > > You got it, Hugh, the schematics are only included with the > $48 service manual (which is due out this month, I have one > on backorder). I think this stinks! However, there are some > Xeroxed schematics floating around. If you pester your Icom > rep hard enough, he might be able to get you one. > > Gary > > -- > Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary It figures ! Icom really seems to count on the profit margins of the options...and to make some of the normally standard but necessary items options assures them of the sales. I was going to make up my own remote mounting cable for my 706 like I did for my Kenwood TM-741 but the engineers at Icom made sure to do a good job of designing non-standard pressure contact connectors. They're of high quality but pretty difficult to duplicate without spending a lot of time in a plastics shop. I guess I'll be forking out for this one (the dealers want $100 Cdn for it !). I'm a homebrewer at heart..if I can make it rather than buy it, I will. BTW Gary...I've sent you a couple of e-mail messages in the past month or so...is your e-mail working okay ? Regards...Hugh Duff VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!netnews.fast.net!news.fast.net!news From: Howard Moscovitz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-870S Control Software Included Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 21:19:45 +0000 Organization: Not Organized Lines: 51 Message-ID: <30FAC4F1.6A94@fast.net> References: <4ch7t0$igf@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> <4db0nn$jar@mandolin.qnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: abe-ppp308.fast.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) To: Rodney A Skeeter Rodney A Skeeter wrote: > >I am looking for any reviews on the control software that is included > >with the TS-870S. With all of the new features that the radio has, how > >much of it can be controled via the keyboard. > > > >Kenwood claims that the software can control more than just the > >features of the radio and can even set the filter positions for each > >memory. I have a 870 and I've been spending a little time with the control software that comes with it. The software is very advanced. It is objected oriented. You can control virtually every aspect of the radio, including menu items that aren't normally controlled from the front panel. You can certainly create virtual radio's, like one for shortwave listening - where all of the stations are selected from a pull-down menu, or whatever. I have found it usefull to program some of the DSP parameters, to learn what effect they have on the signals. Programming is done in a mostly graphic environment, where you place push buttons, meters, dials, switches, keypads and the like on the screen. Then you enter very simple code that tells what these switches do. The complexity of this can vary from a button that turns the rig on and off, to a button that will go to a specific freq, on a set antenna, with the filters set just so, and the mode, the attenuator, speech processor settings etc etc. The manual that comes with the program is bare minimum - almost 100% useless, but there is a pretty good help file and tutorial. > >How versatile is the Radio Construction module. It would be nice to > >build your own radio on the computer screen and only use the features > >that you want or need. Operation can be as simple or complex depending > >on your needs. You can build different screens to accomodate your > >operation at the time. It will do this if you want, but the person how does this is probably a pretty computer capable person, and one with a lot of patience. For me, it is a blast. The program developers have a web page and there was a promise of radios being posted, but I've not seen any yet. I think the 870 is a great piece of equipment. It is amazing how you can control the selectivity. I regularly use the 250 Hz filter on Pactor with full data rates. I'm not a CW person, but it this would be a great rig for such people. You can have tunable 50 Hz filters with virtually no ringing. It's almost enough to make me want to practice my code, but playing with the computer program is more fun, for now at least... 73, Howard KB3ZX From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.packet.net!bsd00.tscs.com!daver!news.cerf.net!NewsWatcher!user From: ittg@cerfnet.com (Ed Reitan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info Needed on World Radio Laboratory and Globe Products Date: 14 Jan 1996 06:43:00 GMT Organization: ITT Gilfillan Lines: 26 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.17.248.58 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:96891 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23747 Could I get your help in locating information on the products of the World Radio Laboratories (WRL) of Council Bluffs, Iowa. A book is now being written on the life of founder Leo Meyerson and WRL. WRL built and sold popular amateur transmitter products and electronic parts from 1937 to 1972. Originally known as Wholesale Radio Labs before WW II, WRL sold the popular Globe King, Champion, and Scout Transmitters now prized by collectors. Although many WRL catalogs are in the Amateur Radio Collection at the Omaha History / Western Heritage Museum, a number of catalog years are missing: 1937,1938,1939,1946,1947,1948,1950,1963,1968,1972. If you have these catalogs, would you contact me for some questions? I want to index product model numbers and prices for each year. Also, does anyone know the wherabouts of Samual J. Fidone, the designer of the WRL Globe transmitters during the 1940's and 1959's? His call sign was W0QAB. Thanks for any help! -- Ed Reitan (UCLA Film and TV Archives) ITT Gilfillan Ph: 818-902-2075 Fax: 818-901-2536 7821 Orion Ave. Email: ittg@cerfnet.com (Ed Reitan) Van Nuys, California 91409 Eudora: BinHex From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dfw.nkn.net!usenet From: jack@cyberloans.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 765 - What is a fair price? Date: 14 Jan 1996 14:38:23 GMT Organization: National Knowledge Network Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4db4gv$c2@dfw.nkn.net> Reply-To: jack@cyberloans.com NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.149.38.25 X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2.5 I have an IC 765 that I want to sell. Can someone tell me what a fair price for it might be. I haven't kept up with the prices for HF gear. Thanks. 73's de Jack - kf5mg Internet / hobby - kf5mg@kf5mg.ampr.org - home (817) 488-4386 work - jack@cyberloans.com - work (214) 516-6270 +=========================================================================+ + I am Homer of Borg.... prepare to be assim... oooo... Donuts... + +=========================================================================+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!nntp.uio.no!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!pinetree From: jackl@pinetree.microserve.com (WB3U) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Autek QF1-A "QRM ELIMINATOR, Good/Bad/Ugly? Date: Fri, 12 Jan 96 18:47:07 GMT Lines: 25 Message-ID: <821516224.27821@pinetree.microserve.com> References: <4d6ici$nge@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pinetree.microserve.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 (Elmar Vaher) wrote: >Thinking about buying this unit. Please share your experiences good or >bad. I have one that I purchased used a few weeks ago. Both notches work smoothly and have a deep null. The peak filter makes a very substantial difference on CW, even with the 400 Hz IF filter that I use. Sometimes, signals barely audible above the background noise sound like S7 or S8 when the filter is switched on. The HP and LP filters also work well, although I don't use them much because my receiver has passband tuning. On the downside, the peak filter does tend to ring badly, particularly when you narrow the selectivity control. This is most annoying when static crashes are frequent. The ringing that occurs when they "kick" the filter can really pummel your ears. Unless you're prepared to much more than the price of this product for a good DSP filter, I think you'll find the Autek a useful accessory. Incidentally, I purchased their computing SWR meter (new) about a month ago also. Don't know how I ever lived without it. :) 73, Jack WB3U From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.global1.net!news From: jagg@globalone.net (jagg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Attenuator for 10W to 5mw Date: 15 Jan 1996 19:13:11 GMT Organization: Global One, Inc Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4de907$chm@news.global1.net> Reply-To: jagg@globalone.net NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp20.global1.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ can some one please help me with a circuit to build a an attenuator from 10W to 5 mw on 28mhz?. I am planning to drive a 435 mhz transverter with a 28 mhz rig on ssb and CW. I can pay for photo-copying, postage and other reasonable expenses. AA2LJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:10 1996 From: James.Molinaro@Microserve.com (James Molinaro) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!microserve.com!JAMES.MOLINARO Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ADI 2 meter radios. Who is ADI? Message-ID: <96011361004@microserve.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 16:56:44 EST Reply-To: James.Molinaro@Microserve.com (James Molinaro) Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)380-INET Distribution: world Lines: 18 Lately I have been seeing ads for ADI 2 meter radios made by Premier Communications. Prices are very reasonable. Does anyone have any info on this company? Thanks in advance. Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - FULL INTERNET ACCESS MicroServe Information Systems ALL USENET GROUPS 25+ Gigs of files 800.380.INET voice T1,56,PPP,UUCP,WWW,... Unlimited Time www.microserve.net $100 yearly (Pa) Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Hazleton "THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION ON THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY" ------------------your unlimited Internet access provider--------------------- - From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jastorm@ix.netcom.com (Jim Storm) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Autek QF1-A "QRM ELIMINATOR, Good/Bad/Ugly? Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 21:03:20 GMT Organization: ix.netcom.com Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4d96m4$q2n@cloner3.netcom.com> References: <4d6ici$nge@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-smx-ca1-23.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Jan 13 1:03:00 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ekv@panix.com (Elmar Vaher) wrote: >Thinking about buying this unit. Please share your experiences good or >bad. >-- > Elmar Vaher ********--------********** > ekv@panix.com The Autek QF1-A was a great unit in it's day. I have used one for many years. However, consider a DSP instead. It will do everything the QF1-A does, and a whole lot more. Jim WB6LWS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jastorm@ix.netcom.com (Jim Storm) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC-W21AT Questions Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 21:39:17 GMT Organization: ix.netcom.com Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4dbt5i$4hh@cloner3.netcom.com> References: <4dbf69$lp0@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-smx-ca1-07.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 14 1:38:58 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 daveey@ix.netcom.com wrote: >Just a few questions concerning the HT. >Does it have CTCSS encode/decode? Yes. >How important is this feature to a beginner? Not very. >I am a newbie to ham radio and am considering this as a first HT. >Any impressions on this radio would be greatly appreciated. Overall a good little radio. Difficult to program as are most of the newer radios. Easy to accidently hit the wrong button and not know how to get out of it. Best feature is the 900 MAH battery. It seems to last forever. >I just learned that it has been discontinued, and is available new at >a very attractive price. They throw in a free speaker mike as well. I'd say go for it! >Thank you in advance Jim WB6LWS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!news.columbia.edu!watsun.cc.columbia.edu!jbaltz From: jbaltz@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Jerry B Altzman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: SGC-230 Ground???? Date: 14 Jan 1996 15:04:37 GMT Organization: double ionizers association Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4db625$ikn@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> References: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: watsun.cc.columbia.edu In article <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, RICKCRIDER wrote: >All: >OK.....OK.....First the admission of guilt: The antenna tuner is >grounded to a cast iron natural gas pipe. Plain and simple. The tuner A *gas* pipe?! Boom. >Rick Crider //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 lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!theplanet.net!news.uk0.vbc.net!bnet!news From: jburtens@bournemouth.ac.uk (John Burtenshaw) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RSGB Marketing info Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 16:36:24 GMT Organization: Bournemouth Internet Ltd Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4ddvvu$p78@news.bournemouth-net.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: hendrix.bournemouth.ac.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 If anyone is interested, I've just found the marketing/advertising agency who handles the Radio Society of Great Britian stuff - they are at http://www.bucc.co.uk/mta/home.html 73 de John From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intelenet.com!newshost.neptune.net!jds From: jds@neptune.net (Jeffrey D. Stai) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Ten-Tec 6m transverter and Yaesu FT101E Date: 14 Jan 1996 23:08:23 GMT Organization: Neptune.Net (Neptune Consulting Group, Inc.) Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4dc2d7$2td@neptune.neptune.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neptune.neptune.net Speaking of Ten-Tec Transverters... I am building one now, and plan to use it with my FT101E. The FT101E has an "RF Out" jack on the back, which is the output of the driver stage just before the final amplifier tubes. It seems the safest thing to do is try and use this output, which was provided for Yaesu accessory transverters. I have pored over all my 101 docs, and I cannot determine the output power of the RF Out jack (I also have the service manual). I do not (yet) have the test equipment to measure it directly. The best clue I have for now is the input spec for the Yaesu 6m transverter, which is listed as 3Vrms/10W at 28-30MHz. I don't expect the RF Out jack to have the same characteristics at 21MHz (required by Ten-Tec). Also the Ten-Tec's upper limit is 10W, and I'd be happier operating somewhere less than 10W if possible. Has anyone within the sound of my post used the Ten-Tec transverter with an FT101E? I plan to continue researching this with Ten-Tec, Yaesu, and get the equipment to measure directly. I'd just like to compare notes with anyone who's done it before! (by the way, I am interested in both SSB and CW operation.) thanks & 73! jeff stai, ke6knf jds@advradio.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.mis.net!usenet From: jgkamm@mis.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Recommendation for mobile 2 meter? Date: 11 Jan 1996 20:16:05 GMT Organization: Mikrotec Internet Services, Inc. (MISNet) Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4d3r65$abl@netnews.mis.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp27.mis.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I would like to purchase a mobile 2meter that will work equally well as a base unit, including packet use. any recommendations? i just need FM mode thanks john From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.socketis.net!op012 From: jmleveron@socketis.net (jmleveron) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ear Microphone Date: Sun, 14 Jan 96 15:01:13 GMT Organization: SOCKET Internet Services Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4dbb1n$dns@news.socketis.net> References: <30F68054.5AD6@ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.242.94.62 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 >: I saw a new earphone/microphone setup for handhelds down at the local >: candy store. What was unusual is that the microphone is built into the >: earpiece completely. The product literature talked about picking up >: your voice through vibrations of the ear drum. The unit is made in >: Japan and is from a manufacturer I cant recall (no one major). >: Anyone have any experience with such a unit? I wonder how well the >: voice can be picked up and the quality of the speech. >Also if you you could tell me who manufactures the earpiece >I'd like to end up geting one for my HT as well. Please post it here if you would! J. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!usenet From: John Passaneau Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: Re: ***Ham WEB page For all people to use! Give it a TRY*** Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 15:47:00 -0800 Organization: Penn State University Lines: 20 Message-ID: <30FC38F4.2EEC@leps.phys.psu.edu> References: <4df36s$3lt@fnord.dfw.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: thing-two.phys.psu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23827 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18501 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13643 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12755 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96988 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32577 rec.radio.amateur.space:6142 David Mclean wrote: > > Hello to all: > > Come a take a look at my new web page. I have been working on it for > the last 4 weeks. I have lots of thing that you will like. Some of the > things that I have are: MODs, Swap Shop, Dfw repeter list, comment page, > links to other good ham pages, call looks ups (updated by the sec), radio > pricing, Links to QRZ,FCC,HRO, and many more. If you are a ham and would > like you web page added to my list just send me e-mail. Please tell me > what you like and dislike about the page. I want all types of comments. > Hope you like what I have. > > -- > David Mclean > From The World of Hamradio > KC5NNV is Clear! > _________________________________________________________________________> - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It might have been nice to put the address in the message. John Passaneau, WB8EIY, State College Pa. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: johnwb2kgd@aol.com (JohnWB2KGD) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Info RE: XCVR converters with KNWD TS140S Date: 13 Jan 1996 11:54:51 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d8o4r$nnq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: johnwb2kgd@aol.com (JohnWB2KGD) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am currently looking for information on interfacing VHF Xcvr Converters to the Kenwood TS-140S XCVR. I need to use this rig as my entire station is built into a closet and the small size of the TS140S is helpful. I am looking to use this rig in CW/SSB satellite work. Tnx/73's John John Helfer WB2KGD From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.intergate.net!jolson.intergate.net!jolson From: jolson@intergate.net (James Olson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Net control software for windows Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 13:47:31 UNDEFINED Organization: Intergate, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: p15.intergate.net X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #1] Wanted: Software to run ham nets. Does anyone know if there is a "net control" software package available? I'd like to have something that interfaces with callbook cd roms (to add new members to the net). Any ideas? James, N6IFO/4 jolson@intergate.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news.tcst.com!news.onramp.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!news.psd.k12.co.us!alpha.psd.k12.co.us!jrossi From: jrossi@alpha.psd.k12.co.us (Jason Rossi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: -WANTED- kenwood. th-22at (2 meter) Date: 12 Jan 1996 14:58:59 GMT Organization: Poudre School District Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4d5svj$sjq@alpha.psd.k12.co.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: alpha.psd.k12.co.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] If any one out there has a kenwood th 22at that they would want to sale please write back as soon as possiable.... thanx. jason rossi hopeing to get a ham radio licences soon. p.s. write back soon..... From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!nntp.coast.net!news.net99.net!darwin.i3s.net!news From: jrtech@jrtech@teleteam.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Q:Mods to Realistic HTX 202 HT? Date: 9 Jan 1996 01:06:34 GMT Organization: I3s Inc. Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4csf2q$mod@darwin.i3s.net> References: <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: @ NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.198.110.17 X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 I>>A non-modemed friend has the following query: >> >>I am looking for modification information and procedures for expanded >RX >>and TX for the Radio Shack Realistic HTX 202 2 meter HT.Does anyone >have >>or know the location of such information?? >> >>I will pass on any replies. >> >>Scott Wilson >>406 Lambert Street >>Whitehorse YT >>Canada Y1A 1Z7 >>(403) 668-4518 (h) >>(403) 668-3736 (fax) >> > You are right..THERE ARE NO MODS FOR THE HTX-202..A friend of mine helped beta test the thing before it came out and he knows the main designer.. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!torn!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: kb7et@usa.pipeline.com(Jim Sheffield) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need manual for DG-5 Date: 14 Jan 1996 05:20:20 GMT Organization: Jim Sheffield Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4da3qk$cgl@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe10.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.2.0 Hello: I recently acquired a Kenwood DG-5 digital display at a local swap fest and need the manual for it. Would be happy to reimburse for copying or buy a manual. Thanks. Jim, KB7ET kb7et@usa.pipeline com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.isp.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!gossip.pyramid.com!news.sedona.net!usenet From: keithw@bctv.com (Keith Wood) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Pinouts for IC2SRA and IC2GXAT? Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 17:46:42 -0500 Organization: Brass Cannon, Cottonwood AZ Lines: 16 Message-ID: Reply-To: keithw@bctv.com NNTP-Posting-Host: client23.sedona.net Can anyone supply the pinouts for either of these HTs? I want to hook up a TN C and military handset to them. -- =============================================================== Keith Wood TV-18 News anchor Host/Producer, The Computer Program, FLYING TIME!, and Infinity Focus. Gunsite (Orange) alumnus, Team OS/2, Parrothead, N7JUZ, AZ0237 but not a number (I'm a FREE MAN!), creator of FIRE TEAM and HERO SEEKER =============================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.continuum.net!usenet From: Kit Kocielo Newsgroups: comp.forsale.computers,misc.forsale.computer,alt.forsale,misc.forsale.computers.memory,misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap, Subject: Re: Selling some ham radio/computer stuff Date: 13 Jan 1996 17:37:59 GMT Organization: Continuum Communications Inc. Lines: 56 Message-ID: <4d8qln$kqf@news.continuum.net> References: <4d86fs$sn@a3bsrv.nai.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cd-10.continuum.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: bbattles@nai.net Xref: news.epix.net alt.forsale:13075 misc.forsale.computers.memory:26261 misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.misc:21890 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13606 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23724 rec.radio.swap:55157 bbattles@nai.net (Brian Battles, WS1O) wrote: > > > Going once, going twice... > >1) AEA PK-232MBX, hardly used, includes PACTOR > firmware, manuals, access., etc. $215 > >2) Kantronics KAM PLus, includes G-TOR, etc. > No box, no manuals, etc. $215 > >3) Hewlett-Packard ScanJet black-and-white > flatbed scanner, with interface card, > cable, software, manuals, etc > (I can't get it to work under Windows 95.) $150 > >4) Buslogic BT-510A caching IDE controller, > ISA bus, supports up to 4 IDE hard drives > and 2 floppies; 30-pin SIMM slots; with > manual and driver software. $75 > >5) Five 1 MB 30-pin SIMMs (1x9) 80 ns. $25/ea, all 5 for $110 > >6) 250 MB Irwin Archive SuperHornet tape backup > drive; plugs into your floppy controller; > uses standard QIC-80 tapes; with manual and > DOS software $30 > >7) Reveal quad-speed CD-ROM (made by Goldstar) > with Windows driver software $110 > > > Call and get 'em while you can! > > Everything's "as is," no guarantees; all prices negotiable; will >discount if you take a bunch of stuff! > > Have an exceptional weekend! > > --73 de BB > >+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ >| Brian Battles President Porkpie Productions | >| Independent consultant Available NOW! | >| Visual Basic programming, writing/editing, advertising, marketing, PR | >| PO Box 310203, Newington, CT 06131-0203 | >| Tel 860-827-9956, fax 860-827-0207, e-mail: bbattles@nai.net | >| Amateur Radio call sign: WS1O "Tune to 204.71.21.21 on your dial!" | >| Packet radio: WS1O@W1EDH.CT.USA.NOAM (AX.25) | >| ws1o@ws1o-2.ampr.org (TCP/IP) | >+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ > Bunch of crap i see From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: kjones@sun-link.com (Ken Jones) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: KAgold question Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 22:16:30 GMT Organization: McLemore/Jones, Hanover PA USA Tel/Fax:717-633-1939 Lines: 35 Message-ID: <30f58b68.53198298@news.netrax.net> References: <4d11fq$735@over.mhv.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.231.169.32 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13624 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23779 Once upon a time, trandall@mhv.net (Thomas Randall) wrote: > Just tried the test version of KAGOLD. When I exited and tried using >my packterm again it does not accept commands!!! I had this problem with >another program and had to HARD reset the tnc. Packterm may be a very >basic program but it doesn't give me fits like the other ones I try. I >actually like it. I fear I now have to hard reset the tnc (Again) and it's >a pain to have to reset all my settings. Is there away around this? Why >does these other program screw around with the tnc settings to begin with? > >Help via e-mail appreciated!! > >Tom > > > Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS > trandall@mhv.net Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL > Member: AAVSO Solar Division > > Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET! It has probably placed your TNC in "Host" mode; you probably like to have it in Converse mode. If you recall what speed you were using for the Gold demo, match that speed with your terminal program (if it differs) and attempt to send three plus signs. Some TNC return to converse mode with that sequence. Alternatively, set your Other tnc program to Host mode and off you go! Ken Ken Jones (kjones@sun-link.com) Amateur Radio callsign KB3JA McLemore/Jones -- Hanover PA USA Tel/Fax +1-717-633-1939 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chewy.vcx.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: klwh1@ix.netcom.com(Kronish, Lieb, Weiner & Hellman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: info on the Yaesu ft-811?? Date: 16 Jan 1996 21:08:10 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4dh43q$o4c@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nyc16-10.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Jan 16 1:08:10 PM PST 1996 Hi all, I just resently purchased a Yaesu FT-811. Does anyone has any mod for this radio? thanks in advance Jeff From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: ko4ta@mindspring.com (Don Simpson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Repairs - HF gear Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 15:14:01 GMT Organization: ASAP Protective - Woodstock, Ga. 770-516-7196 Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4d8i6d$16r@brickbat.mindspring.com> References: <4cfo0e$8r0$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> <4cu0se$98s@news.scruz.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ko4ta.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23717 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96860 rec.radio.swap:55146 Jeffrey Pawlan wrote: {There is no time better than the present to learn how to {repair your own equipment. You do have an amatuer license? I have a friend that has an amateur repair do it yourself video selection. That will teach you how to do simple repairs on the most common hf equipment. He has a web page and you can order it off the web I think..... His address is ..... The Radio Doctor's Homepage http://www.mindspring.com/~n4da/top.html Good Luck.... You are cordially invited to stop by the World Wide Web Page for A.S.A.P. Prot ection Company at.... http://www.mindspring.com/~ko4ta/alarm.html Burglar/Fire Alarm Equipment for Sale at "Installer Direct" Pricing! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.aaped.com!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!ub!news.localnet.com!usenet From: kodama@localnet.com (kodama) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Invader 2000 exciter schematic Date: 14 Jan 1996 03:37:55 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4d9tqj$j50@prometheus.localnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp15.conn.localnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Need a copy of the schematic for the exciter section of a Johnson Invader 2000.I have a manual but it's missing that schematic. Thanks in advance Kodama@localnet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!usenet From: KReblon@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Bob Nagy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-551 FM Board Sch. Date: 17 Jan 1996 17:50:32 GMT Organization: University of Texas at Austin Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4djct8$53o@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: kreblon.botany.utexas.edu X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Does anyone have the schematic (or the Board!) for the IC-551 6 meter rig's FM board option? I've got a friend thats needed one for years (N5EAD) and I'd like to surprise him by building it for him. Thanks! Bob From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Portugal.EU.net!news.rccn.net!news.ist.utl.pt!alfa.ist.utl.pt!l38217 From: l38217@alfa.ist.utl.pt (Pedro Pedroso) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Choosing Amplifier ?? Date: 16 Jan 1996 18:05:45 GMT Organization: Instituto Superior Tecnico Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4dgpdp$8oq@ci.ist.utl.pt> NNTP-Posting-Host: alfa.ist.utl.pt X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello I am planning to buy my first HF linear amplifier. I've seen two advertisements that have cought my atention. One is about an Heath SB-230 (uses a 8873 - 1kW PEP), the other is a Collins 30L1 (uses four 811 - 1kW PEP). Both satisfy me concerning output power and dimensions (must use a desktop linear). I wonder if anyone has already experienced both so it can guive me an advice choosing between one or the other. 73 + good DX ps: I am very found of contests, so the linear must hang on well during long time operation. -- | Pedro Pedroso | | | l38217@alfa.ist.utl.pt | CT1ELP | | Eng. Electrotecnica e Comp. | Founder member of GPDX | | (Telecomunicacoes e electronica) | ------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!zippy.intcom.net!imci3!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!granite.sentex.net!usenet From: lazeraud@sentex.net (Tedd Doda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Alinco DR-M06T, Any comments? Date: 12 Jan 1996 23:46:56 GMT Organization: Sentex Communications Corporation. Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4d6rtg$ki@granite.sentex.net> References: <4cue53$e8p@fred.uswnvg.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p12.gallium.sentex.ca X-Newsreader: NetSuite News for OS/2 [version: 4.0] In message <4cue53$e8p@fred.uswnvg.com> - efreebe@nv2.uswnvg.com (Eric Freeber g ) writes: :> :>I am curious about the Alinco DR-M06T, 6-meter rig. Any comments? :>Please e-mail or post. :> Hi Eric. I've had one for about 6 months and it seems to work just fine. One annoying problem that I have is that when the squelch is closed (no "fm" noise) the signal meter drops to zero (no indictaion of signal). When you (I) open the squelch, the meter goes to about s-5 worth of noise (I'm only about 20 ft from main hydro trunk line). I presume they took the meter signalling *after* the squelch control. It's kinda nice once you get used to it :) As for power, 10 watts gets me into a repeater about 45 miles away, using a home brew quarter wave about 25 ft on the side of a small tower. Using an 80 watt amplifier and the same antenna, nets me a repeater about 95 miles away. Hope that helps. I also have the mod to increase the RX/TX range if you want it (opens it from 40 to 60 Mhz). Best 73, Tedd ve3tjd--EN93 lazeraud@sentex.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!uwm.edu!msunews!via-annex1-24 From: maccluer@pilot.msu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ten-Tec 6 M XVTR Date: Sat, 13 Jan 96 21:25:05 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4d97vr$ifv@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: via-annex1-24.cl.msu.edu Keywords: ten tec 6 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Greetings--- I have a well constructed Ten-Tec 6 M transverter for sale: $130. Puts out 10 W with 5 W drive at 20 M. Getting a XCVR. 73, Chuck W8MQW maccluer@math.msu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!rain.fr!pacifica.access.ch!usenet From: Markus Buehler Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-50, FM Filter Mod Date: 13 Jan 1996 18:20:19 GMT Organization: Internet Access AG, Zuerich, Switzerland Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4d8t53$mr2@pacifica.access.ch> NNTP-Posting-Host: gatezh1-15.access.ch Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment/18558-18658 Does anybody have a detailled description of a filter mod for the Kenwood TS-50. The supplied filter is too broad. I have a filter from a CB-Rig. Thank you for your help. HB9CPW, Markus From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!idir.net!port20.idtslw1.idir.net!user From: medcalf@idir.net (gloria medcalf) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Pinouts for IC2SRA and IC2GXAT? Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 15:19:04 -0600 Organization: ka5ztx Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: port20.idtslw1.idir.net In article , keithw@bctv.com wrote: > Can anyone supply the pinouts for either of these HTs? I want to hook up a TNC > and military handset to them. > > =============================================================== > Keith Wood TV-18 News anchor > Host/Producer, The Computer Program, FLYING TIME!, and Infinity Focus. > Gunsite (Orange) alumnus, Team OS/2, Parrothead, N7JUZ, AZ0237 but not a > number (I'm a FREE MAN!), creator of FIRE TEAM and HERO SEEKER > =============================================================== Hi Keith, pin-outs are the same as for a IC-2AT. There is a diagram for connecting to a tnc at http://www.idir.net/~medcalf/ztx/wire/ 73 gloria ka5ztx medcalf@idir.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!idir.net!port16.idtslw1.idir.net!user From: medcalf@idir.net (gloria medcalf) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Pinouts for IC2SRA and IC2GXAT? Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 15:59:38 -0600 Organization: ka5ztx Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: port16.idtslw1.idir.net In article , keithw@bctv.com wrote: > In article , > medcalf@idir.net (gloria medcalf) wrote: > [In article , keithw@bctv.com wrote: > [ > [> Can anyone supply the pinouts for either of these HTs? I want to hook > [up a TNC > [> and military handset to them. > > [Hi Keith, pin-outs are the same as for a IC-2AT. There is a diagram for > [connecting to a tnc at > [ > [http://www.idir.net/~medcalf/ztx/wire/ > > Thanks for the one, but the IC2SRA uses a SINGLE plug for mic/spkr/key. > > Anyone got that pinout? > The IC-W2A uses only a single plug, maybe it is like it - a diagram is at same place as above. ka5ztx From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List Model Nrs.etc. Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 05:56:40 -0800 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <30F7BA18.2DB1@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23691 rec.radio.swap:55108 For newcomers to boatanchors, request via email my handy reference list of model numbers and salient characteristics of the Zenith Trans-Oceanic series of short wave radios. I also act as a clearing house for tubes. If you have any of the T-O tube line-up (now on my latest list) let me know, and $ wanted. I will be offering a color photo series of the L600-L soon. Let's hear from you! To get my list, just put "Free List" in the body of the text. 73, K2ENN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nrs. etc. Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 06:42:13 -0800 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <30F7C4C5.496B@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win16; I) Reply to this via email, putting FREE LIST in body of message and I will email you a hand reference list of model numbers, chassis numbers, nr. of tubes, nr. of bands, and other useful info. For Trans-Oceanic only, I will act as a clearing house for schematics, tubes, buy/sell. I am looking for a 7000-2 12 band for my own use. 73, K2ENN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.antiques.marketplace,rec.antiques,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: FS: '34-'35 Radio News Magazines Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 15:18:09 -0800 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <30F83DB1.423C@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.antiques.marketplace:11511 rec.antiques:32690 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23732 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96869 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18431 rec.radio.shortwave:68808 rec.radio.swap:55176 rec.radio.scanner:43738 For sale: 5 issues in perfect condition, "Radio News & Short Wave Radio" Nov. '34, Dec. '34, Jan. '35, Feb. '35, Apr. '35. $25 ea. ppd. First come first served. Enclose s.a.s.e. and I will return your check. See what radio listening was 60 years ago! K2ENN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netnet.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ultranet.com!bigboote.WPI.EDU!news.ecii.org!news3.near.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!llnews.ll.mit.edu!usenet From: Michael Stricker Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 706 and AH2 antenna tuner?? Date: 12 Jan 1996 19:00:56 GMT Organization: MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4d6b58$9rc@llnews.ll.mit.edu> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Does anyone know if the ICOM AH2a automatic antenna tuner setup can be used with the 706? I have been using the AH2 with my 735 and would like to know how to modify it or set it up for use with the new rig. Thanks in advance. Mike Stricker,WA1SEO stricker@LL.MIT.EDU From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!lamarck.sura.net!puppy.cti-pet.com!cti-pet.com!moyers From: moyers@cti-pet.com (Clif Moyers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: Service Manual for FT-4700RH Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 00:40:45 Organization: CTI-Pet Systems, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: slmouse.cti-pet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I have recently acquired a used Yaesu FT-4700RH dual-band xcvr. I am experiencing a problem with the power switch and would like to acquire a copy of the service manual for this rig. The owner's manual does not even have a schematic in it! I will pay all copying/shipping costs or will copy and return. Help!!! As an alternative, does Yaesu sell service manuals for radios no longer in production? Phone #? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!van-bc!news.mindlink.net!agate!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: KAM HF-TOR/VHF packet cross-connect? Date: 13 Jan 1996 07:01:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d86u1$ht3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anyone have any info on setting up a station that will allow real-time cross connects from HF-TOR modes over to VHF packet? Any help is appreciated! Mike KS4DA From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyberspace.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!news.pe.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!wizard.pn.com!news.zeitgeist.net!bothe.netuser.com!user From: mudcat@netuser.com (MudCat) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Grid 1530 sale or trade Date: Tue, 09 Jan 1996 21:01:54 -0700 Organization: TLGnet Inc., (formerly The Little Garden) Lines: 18 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bothe.netuser.com For sale or trade. Gridcase 1530 laptop computer 386 2 MEG memory 40 MEG hard drive MS-DOS 5.00 Windoze 3.1 MS Mouse Carrying case This is an excellent choice for a portable packet station, it¹s practically indestructible. Trade for a Motorola VHF Saber. -- MudCat From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwgw.infi.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!world!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: Yaesu FT102 Plus Extras Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 09:03:23 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 32 Message-ID: References: <01HZS0FIFBAEA3GQQZ@potsdam.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b27.1+ COLERK@potsdam.EDU wrote: > Greetings....I have just recently been contacted by an elderly lady whos > husband has become a Silent Key in the last year. She is trying to clean > out his shack and asked for my help....In the shack is an FT102 with the > FV102 Digital VFO, FC102 Antenna Tuner, FC102 Speaker, and FC102P Speaker > with Patch. I am not sure of the condition... What could she expect > to get for the FT102 and accessories? The FT-102 was marketed in the early-to-mid 1980s, and was never very popular in the US; it did much better in Europe and Asia. It's a pretty good radio, although by today's standards fairly feature-poor. It has an odd final amp configuration: three 6146Bs in parallel. There's also a driver tube; the rest of the radio is solid state. There are many, many DIP relays in this rig, and they have a tendency to go resistive; relay replacement is a fairly standard fix, and is not particularly cheap. There is a guy who advertises in QST who specializes in this. The digital VFO is very nice, but has only 6 memories. The tuner works fine, and will handle 1.5 KW, but is a straightforward manual tuner, not automatic. The whole package together should fetch something like $700 - $800 depending on cosmetic condition, assuming it all works with no problems. There are a few FT-102 weenies out there (I used to be one :-) who might be interested in parts (especially the tuner; they're not all that common), so it's possible that you might get a bit more if you sell them separately. Best of luck. Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:43 1996 From: n0nas@hamlink.mn.org (Doug Reed) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!rosevax!hamlink!fredmail Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 6 Meter duplexers???$$$ Message-ID: <821735979.AA04997@hamlink.mn.org> Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 18:31:52 -0100 X-FTN-To: Kmp3@unix.asb.com Lines: 22 KM>From: kmp3@unix.asb.com (Ken) KM>Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 04:24:24 GMT KM>What are the price ranges of good 6mtr. repeater duplexers new / and KM>used...??? I can't help you with prices but if you don't mind building things, send a file request: to: info@arrl.org leave the "subject" line blank or don't care. HELP <--- info server instructions SEND 6-MDUP.TXT <--- 6 meter duplexer instructions INDEX <--- list of files @arrl.org QUIT It might give you some ideas. 73's. Doug Reed, N0NAS email: n0nas@hamlink.mn.org * SLMR 2.1a * hAS ANYONE SEEN MY cAPSLOCK KEY? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nctuccca.edu.tw!news.cc.nctu.edu.tw!ccnews.ncku.edu.tw!sparc12!n2683244 From: n2683244@sparc12.cc.ncku.edu.tw () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HELP: NEC transisitor Data Sheet !! Date: 14 Jan 1996 16:12:21 GMT Organization: Computer Center, NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4dba15$ku9@ccnews.ncku.edu.tw> NNTP-Posting-Host: sparc12.cc.ncku.edu.tw X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] hi there : Is there any one who knows how to get NEC transistor data sheet on the net? I need the data of NEC transistor, 2SC3358. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ! Clifford BV5FN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!druid.borland.com!ico.net!pacbell.com!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n3ntjmatt@aol.com (N3NTJMatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: kenwood used AT Date: 10 Jan 1996 02:03:21 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4cvobp$jp5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n3ntjmatt@aol.com (N3NTJMatt) looking for a AT for the 440s/AT. I have a problem and may want to try a different tuner to see if that rectifies the problem. thx matt From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: Icom 706 Hand Mic X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) References: <4d4kh4$1l00@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 13:07:10 GMT Lines: 5 What is the purpose of the tissue paper? Will toliet paper do? New or used? -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!news.mindlink.net!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: n6cr@ix.netcom.com(Dr. Richard W. Musicer ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: BayPac TNC any good? Date: 13 Jan 1996 13:21:48 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4d8blc$4ja@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: atl-ga14-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Jan 13 5:21:48 AM PST 1996 In dale@unc.edu (Dale Castle) writes: > > Is the Tigertronics BayPac RS232 software driven TNC any good? What are >the disadvantages to regular TNCs. This one only costs $50. Thanks. 73s. > >dale castle >KD4EAP >castle@usit.oit.unc.edu I've had one for about a year and a half. It works quite well and the Baycom software is really slick--multiple channel connects, channel activity monitoring, etc. It makes for a perfect portable packet station along with a laptop and ht. Well worth the $$$. HOWEVER...if you are going to try to integrate your hf station with packetcluster control, the BAYCOM is not the answer...it won't work. I use regular tncs for the home station, and keep the baycom for travel and bbs check-ins. Get one...you'll have a lot of fun with it. And the regular software that comes with it (ver. 1.4) works just fine. GL/73 de Rick, N6CR From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n7voe@aol.com (N7VOE) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 2350H Mobile Rig, Any comments? Date: 15 Jan 1996 15:30:25 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4dedh1$611@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n7voe@aol.com (N7VOE) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone have any first hand information/comments on the new ICOM dual band mobile rig, the IC 2350H? Is there any intermod problems with this rig? Please respond to N7VOE@aol.com Thanks 73's, Dan N7VOE From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: oops@msg.ti.com (Mitchell Carson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Q:Mods to Realistic HTX 202 HT? Date: 8 Jan 1996 22:21:37 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Lines: 35 Message-ID: <4cs5dh$14f@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: oops@msg.ti.com (Mitchell Carson) NNTP-Posting-Host: mcarson.sc.ti.com X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.09 In <4crivh$elc@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com>, bigjon1@ix.netcom.com(Jon Shay ) writes : >In <4cpkur$rv8@spot.yknet.yk.ca> J Scott Wilson > writes: >> >>A non-modemed friend has the following query: >> >>I am looking for modification information and procedures for expanded >RX >>and TX for the Radio Shack Realistic HTX 202 2 meter HT.Does anyone >have >>or know the location of such information?? >> >>I will pass on any replies. >> >>Scott Wilson >>406 Lambert Street >>Whitehorse YT >>Canada Y1A 1Z7 >>(403) 668-4518 (h) >>(403) 668-3736 (fax) >> > >Rumor has it that there are no mods...... > >Big Jon/....KC5MOP >Tucson,Az You can try a ftp to oak.oakland.edu and see. However, I've also heard that the HTX-202 cannot be modified to RX/TX outside of the 2m amateur band. Mitchell Carson - KC5MKW Texas Instruments Std. disclaimer: I speak only for myself. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!pendragon!ames!waikato!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!blade.wcc.govt.nz!PALMER From: palmer@blade.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Battery Case for ICOM P2AT Date: 16 Jan 1996 21:53:21 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, New Zealand Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4dh6oh$8mq@golem.wcc.govt.nz> Reply-To: palmer@blade.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: blade.wcc.govt.nz Im looking for a battery case holder BP110 for my Icom P2AT Can anyone give me an EMAIL address of a supplier? Ta ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- /-/-/-/-/ | From John M Palmer /-/-/-/-/ /---/---/ EMAIL PALMER@BLADE.WCC.GOVT.NZ | x | /--/--/ x /---/---/ QTH Newlands, Wellington x . --x-- x NEW ZEALAND x | x x Maidenhead Location RE78JF x | __x x Call sign ZL2WJP (New Zealand) x_______|_______||x x / ||x\ / \ /-----------------/||x \ /___ ___\ | [ ] [ ] ## [ ]| ||x | || | | || | ## | ||x | || | | || ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!bigboote.WPI.EDU!news.ecii.org!news3.near.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!usenet.continental.com!usenet From: Paul Christensen Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 40 M Mobile QSO Date: 15 Jan 1996 14:05:43 GMT Organization: Continental Cablevision Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ddmvn$c2k@usenet.continental.com> References: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4d5emo$9u9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 169.152.167.70 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: w8jitom@aol.com Tom: I heard your potent 40 meter mobile signal this past weekend as you were pulling into the Atlanta Motor Speedway? I can't recall if this is the exact name. Anyway, the mobile signal was 10 dB over S9 on my FT-1000MP. I initially thought you were at a base location. -Paul, N9AZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help: Hooking up TS-450S to Linear Amplifier Date: 13 Jan 1996 01:12:37 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d7igl$abr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anybody out there successfully hooked up a TS-450S to a (Ameritron 811H) linear amplifier? I need to get RELAY and ALC connections between the TS-450S and the Ameritron. The TS-450S has a REMOTE 7 pin connection and I'm not sure which of the 3 RELAY pins on the TS-450S need to get hooked up to the Ameritron who calls for 2 sheilded audio cables, one for the RELAY and the other for the ALC. Thanks ... Peter, KE6VMJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news1.cris.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: pmoreau@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Moreau") Subject: IC-24 Mods Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange References: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 23:31:18 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 7 What a superb radio the IC-24 is. Now I have your attention does any one have mods for this tx/rx? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!infoseek.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: py3dzz@PY3DZZ.ampr.ORG Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TEKK KS900 WANTED Date: 15 Jan 96 10:42:04 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 29 Message-ID: <1305@PY3DZZ.ampr.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hello to all y need TEKK KS900 UHF TRANSCEIVER for operation in 431.900 9600bps please send information for py3dzz@lec-bbs.psico.ufrgs.br tanks in advanced best 73/s Claudio Ú---¿ ÍÏÍÍÍÏÍ /-(o)-(o)-\ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄoOOOÄÄÄ(_)ÄÄÄOOOoÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ SEMPRE ALERTA PARA SERVIR O MELHOR POSSIVEL! ³ ³ ³ ³ BRAZILIAN SCOUT MANAGER ³ ³ ³ ³ COORDENACAO NACIONAL DE RADIOESCOTISMO ³ ³ ³ ³ COORDENACAO NACIONAL DA BRAZILIAN SCOUT NET ³ ³ ³ ³ PY3DZZ@PY3DZZ.#RS.BRA.SA ³ ³ PY3DZZ@PY3DZZ.AMPR.ORG AMPRNET IP 44.174.7.15 ³ ³ PY3DZZ@LEC-BBS.PSICO.UFRGS.BR INTERNET ³ ³ ³ ³ CLAUDIO CHICON PEREIRA DA SILVA - PORTO ALEGRE - RS -BRAZIL ³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!library.erc.clarkson.edu!rpi!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Atlas 350-XL needs repair Date: 11 Jan 1996 13:51:47 GMT Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4d34lj$pc8@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <30F2AE2B.37A4@fast.net> <4d0vlr$4bc@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> <821340047.13485@pinetree.microserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 >Is this the same Atlas Radio that took buyer's funds on a pre- >distribution basis and still hasn't delivered product? Or has that >situation been resolved? > Beats me. I just saw the ad in QST and thought maybe this guy could look into it and maybe get his radio fixed. I have no idea who runs the business, if they can be trusted, etc. 73 de KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Restoring HQ-129-X Date: 16 Jan 1996 13:34:03 GMT Lines: 56 Message-ID: <4dg9gb$i7q@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 I restored an HQ-129-X a couple of years ago. It was a fun project and very rewarding. My set was a one-owner unit with the matching speaker and original manual. It had not been run in about thirty years. I got it for free! :) I replaced ALL of the old rolled-waxed-paper capacitors with modern mylar (?) units (the yellow ones), and also replaced the electrolytics. Nearly all of the tubes were bad, and I replaced those as well. I disassembled the set as much as possible, cleaned every- thing thoroughly, and "fired 'er up". I was pleased when the ol' gal came to life the first try! As for cosmetic restoration, this is a big challenge. The front panel on mine was very worn and the markings were not salvageable. I stripped the panel to bare metal, primered it, and painted it using a light gray that was extremely close to the original color. As for the lettering, I got a set of rub-on lettering from Antique Electronic Supply in Tempe, AZ. I was able to re-create ALL of the markings on the front panel controls, very very close to the original. The big "HAMMARLUND" script and the "HQ-192-X" names were not re-creatable, so I left them off (a skilled artist may be able to hand-letter these with a fine paint brush). I clear-coated the entire panel after completing the lettering process, applying about a dozen fine coats for protection. I stripped the cabinet to bare metal, sanded away a few rust spots, primered it, then shot it with black wrinkle- finish paint. Same for the speaker cabinet. I couldn't locate a speaker the right size, so I bought a big replacement speaker at Radio Shack and made a plywood spacer to mount it in the cabinet, and added grille cloth to cover the entire assembly before installing it in the cabinet. I used a beige grille cloth, which looked very nice contrasted against the black paint. No, the restoration was not all original. However, the set drew plenty of attention at the hamfest where I sold it (this was in October, 1994). This past October at the same hamfest, the fellow who bought the set came up to me and told me that it was still working perfectly, and he was very proud to show it to visitors (he actually uses it on the air as a companion to an old Johnson rig!). Would I do it again? You bet! In fact, I've located a candidate HQ-129-X, and I'm trying to talk the guy out of it (but it was his father's set, and he is not sure if he wants to let it get away, even though right now it's nothing but a piece of junk). 73 and good luck! Dean, KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cheatum.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RE: CAP and MARS??????? Date: 16 Jan 1996 13:21:32 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4dg8os$i7q@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <199601121037.CAA25479@mail.ucsd.edu> <199601121708.MAA11464@dolphin9.me.mtu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 (snip) >Military Afiliate Recreation Station (that's close anyway) (snip) FYI ---> MARS = Military Affiliated Radio Service. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:28:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyberspace.com!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Hallicrafters equipment Date: 10 Jan 1996 05:07:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d035m$n82@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4cuvpm$9kg@esdmaster.dsd.northrop.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com the company has been out of business several decades. most of us over 40 grew up with hallicrafter shortwave radios (unless you were a hammarlund or national radio devotee), so when we get nostalgic, we start looking for them on the used market. Universal Radio has several books showing the Hallicrafter line of products (one is by Fred Osterman, the other by Raymond Moore), as well as SW radios by others. they're at 800 431 3939 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!bdt.com!hal.COM!olivea!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!psgrain!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!hpuerci.atl.hp.com!news From: Rahul Patel Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Is there a MOD for TR7850 Kenwood 2m radio? Date: 16 Jan 1996 00:47:36 GMT Organization: HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4desj8$jrl@hpuerci.atl.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: f3142rhp.ssr.hp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: REC.RADIO.AMATEUR.EQUIPMENT If anyone knows of any mods for my 9 yyear old Kenwood TR7850 2m radio, pleas e send me an e-mail at the above address. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. 73, Rahul - N4RWZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: railnut@ix.netcom.com (Earl Grad ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TH-45 ???? Date: 16 Jan 1996 05:45:57 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4dfe2l$1ll@cloner3.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sd8-07.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 15 9:45:58 PM PST 1996 Hi, Our radio group received a donation of a Kenwood TH-45 430 Mhz rig. It seems to work great from 430 to 439.975. It seems to be set up for Japan. Does anyone know of a way to make this rig work in the US range from 440 to 449.995??? It also seems to have the wrong freq steps, it only goes in 20 Khz steps. Thank you for your help. Earl Grad KA7WFU San Diego, CA railnut@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.fast.net!news.pgh.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news From: Ray Wilson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom 706 hand mic. (More) Date: 10 Jan 1996 00:03:33 GMT Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4cuvol$knt@news.voicenet.com> References: <4cpc2h$4f7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4cr09v$kt3@news.voicenet.com> <4cr3se$m3e@steel.interlog.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ivyland321.voicenet.com > Being a dealer, I have found several mics that were great and a couple that > were poor. The worst being the one I own. I replaced the cartridge with a > Heil HC-4, and now it sounds like my TS-50. Just Great Audio. > > Not all '706's have an audio problem. > > cheers...mike > > mwalker@interlog.com Thanks for the info, Mike... I put an Astatic RD-104E on my 706 today. Everyone said it was a huge improvement over the Icom mike. All I have to do is figure out how to get the UP/DOWN buttons working. (I put the buttons in the mic for the IC-706s' predecessor.) 73 Ray, N3RKH From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!mars.efn.org!garcia.efn.org!not-for-mail From: rdr@efn.org (Robert Robertson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heathkit GR-64 receiver Date: 14 Jan 1996 06:09:41 -0800 Organization: Oregon Public Networking Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4db2r5$9t8@garcia.efn.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: garcia.efn.org X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #7 (NOV) I'd appreciate info on this receiver...works fine, found it in a junk shop for 5 bucks...when was it made...How was it rated? Is it worth anything? Thanks. KE6BGO From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!grail506.nando.net!user From: REDLIGHT@NANDO.NET (Michael T. Hodgson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ear Microphone Date: 15 Jan 1996 14:21:19 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 37 Message-ID: References: <30F68054.5AD6@ix.netcom.com> <4dbb1n$dns@news.socketis.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail506.nando.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <4dbb1n$dns@news.socketis.net>, jmleveron@socketis.net (jmleveron) wrote: > >: I saw a new earphone/microphone setup for handhelds down at the local > >: candy store. What was unusual is that the microphone is built into the > >: earpiece completely. The product literature talked about picking up > >: your voice through vibrations of the ear drum. The unit is made in > >: Japan and is from a manufacturer I cant recall (no one major). > >: Anyone have any experience with such a unit? I wonder how well the > >: voice can be picked up and the quality of the speech. > > >Also if you you could tell me who manufactures the earpiece > >I'd like to end up geting one for my HT as well. > > Please post it here if you would! J. The unit that I have is made by EAR-MIKE but I do not have an address. The unit works on the principal that the human bone structure resonates with sound therefore if you can get something up against the bones then you can "pickup" the sound...I use mine when wearing a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and it works very well. It has a ptt box that I wear on my waist with a BIG button on it such that I just tuck my elbow up against my waist to hit the button and voila! It is not as loud to the end user but it is better than the muffled shouts thru a mask into a radios standard mike...The only drawback is the cost...Mine set me back about $400.00 with the Mike, int/ptt box and radio cable..Extra radio cables were about $125.00 when I changed from MX to MPD. Hope that this helps Mike -- Mike - Raleigh, NC USA Opinions expressed herein are my own and do not in any way represent those of my employer. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!chronicle.mv.us.adobe.com!enquirer.mv.us.adobe.com!news From: richardl@adobe.com (Richard Levenberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Kantronics KPC-9612 Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 00:14:55 GMT Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4d6ter$flq@enquirer.mv.us.adobe.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 130.248.62.120 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13591 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23681 FS: Kantronics KPC 9612 with box and all papers. Soldered capacitor to DIN-9 connector with 3.5 millimeter for mic jack and 2.5 mm for speacker jack on Kenwood handheld no cover. Also soldered power lug to 9-volt battery snap. Will ship whole deal or unsolder the parts for you. Works perfectly, only 2 month since purchase. $180 ( includes shipping in continental US ) Will not entertain offers from outside continental US richardl@adobe.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!buffnet2.buffnet.net!bga.com!news From: Rick Davis Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-706 Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:07:03 -0600 Organization: Real/Time Communications - Bob Gustwick and Associates Lines: 16 Message-ID: <30F802D7.2279@itouch.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: smpm0-16.itouch.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-RTcode: f2625b7130b5a1d832f80342 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) Just bought a Icom '706 and have noticed sensitivity above the 2M band is not too good. I saw some posts concerning a mod to fix this and was wondering if someone could forward the mod to me or point me to a site where I could get it. My HT and scanner can rcv NOAA while the 706 cannot, so something's not right. Other than that I'm so far real pleased with the rig. Also, does anybody know where I can get more info on the computer interface? Do I need to buy a level converter even if I don't want to use my PC as the controlling device (i.e. other controlling devices that use TTL levels)? Thanks in advance. Rick Davis WD5EBU rdavis2@itouch.net rick.davis@amd.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news.tcst.com!news.onramp.net!newshost.convex.com!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!news.ysu.edu!odin.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!s2.GANet.NET!usenet From: Rick Tressler Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Recommend fast charger for AA Nicad Cells Date: 12 Jan 1996 16:25:03 GMT Organization: Global Access Network ISP (614)717-1700 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4d620v$brp@s2.GANet.NET> References: <4chueo$if8@NNTP.MsState.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp3-25.ganet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) I don't follow brand names much, but I think these are the rechargable alkalin es, right? Anyway, they do not have the same cyclability (cycle service life) that traditional Ni Cads do. I don't remember the numbers, but the difference is significant. Another avenue you might consider woould be Nickle Metal Hydride (nMh). These cells pack more capcity in the same package than their NiCad counterparts. The down side is, thjey cost a lot more and exhibit a higher self-discharge rate than NiCads. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.mtu.edu!msunews!ozymandias.psc.com!root From: root@ozymandias.psc.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: wanted mods for IC736, ic737(A) and IC738 Date: 14 Jan 1996 21:45:21 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4dbthh$tbb@msunews.cl.msu.edu> References: <4d46jc$709@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: via-annex0-19.cl.msu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] In an article of 11 Jan 1996 23:30:52 GMT, Martin Rask (Martin.Rask@mailbox.sw ipnet.se) wrote: : Hello and thanks for reading this !! :-) is there anyone outthere who : has any mods for anyone of these three radio´s ?? could be anyting from : improving RX to how to get expande TX. I would really appriciate any mod : at all for these radio´s (havent seen any at all passing arround) so is : there anyone who has a mod outthere please send it to me. : Best 73´s De SM7VHS /Martin hope to hear you on the bands. One particular thing _I_ would like to be able to do to my 738 is adjust the pitch of the CW sidetone, which is lower than the received pitch of a correctly tuned station. For example, I tune W1AW code practice at 1.818. I know they're pretty close to on frequency. My sidetone matches their pitch if I tune to 1.81788. I know one of those silly adjustments in there has to affect this. 73 Dennis Boone KB8ZQZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.av.qnet.com!usenet From: rskeeter@qnet.com (Rodney A Skeeter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-870S Control Software Included Date: 14 Jan 1996 13:33:43 GMT Organization: Quantum Networking Solutions, Inc. Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4db0nn$jar@mandolin.qnet.com> References: <4ch7t0$igf@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup20.lanc.ca.qnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Hi Clifford.....de KA6YTT C U Later In article <4ch7t0$igf@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com>, cliffor1@ix.netcom.co says... > >I am looking for any reviews on the control software that is included >with the TS-870S. With all of the new features that the radio has, how >much of it can be controled via the keyboard. > >Kenwood claims that the software can control more than just the >features of the radio and can even set the filter positions for each >memory. > >How versatile is the Radio Construction module. It would be nice to >build your own radio on the computer screen and only use the features >that you want or need. Operation can be as simple or complex depending >on your needs. You can build different screens to accomodate your >operation at the time. > >Looking for your comments. 73 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.2sprint.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!wariat.org!news.nask.org.pl!news.man.lodz.pl!news.amu.edu.pl!dpx650.EFP.Poznan.PL!s3_0114 From: s3_0114@dpx650.EFP.Poznan.PL (Tomasz Burdziak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC-T22 TX range Date: 15 Jan 1996 09:52:06 GMT Organization: Adam Mickiewicz University Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4dd846$hbi@math.amu.edu.pl> NNTP-Posting-Host: dpx650.efp.poznan.pl X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Paraglider pilots in Poland use frequencies about 160MHz. How to expand the Icom IC-T22's TX range to let it cover 160MHz as well as ham frequencies? Tomek Burdziak From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!agate!hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk!news.cuhk.edu.hk!ccpce01 From: S926862@cuhk.hk Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mutli-bands Radio receiver Date: 16 Jan 1996 04:12:23 GMT Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4df8j7$22s@hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk> NNTP-Posting-Host: @ccpce01.cclab.cuhk.hk X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Is the multi-bands radio receiver able to receive any radio frequency(radio program) all over the world(e.g in Asia receive UK radio program)? Provided that the receiver is sensitive enough. Maybe it's a silly question. But I really don't know it. Anyone can help. Martin CUHK p.s. please mail me personally 'cos I don't check this group often ,Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!not-for-mail From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Recommend fast charger for AA Nicad Cells Date: 13 Jan 1996 18:36:12 -0500 Organization:

Lines: 54 Message-ID: <4d9flc$3vr@panix3.panix.com> References: <4chueo$if8@NNTP.MsState.Edu> <30f679c1.72949341@news.agt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix3.panix.com In article , David Feldman wrote: >In article <30f679c1.72949341@news.agt.net> smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) writ es: >> >>>: The Millennium AA's that I have are rated 750 mAh and some Panasonics tha t >>>: I saw recently were only rated 500 mAh. I am not sure about the high >>>: power Radio Shack version. >> >>the shops that used to carry Millenium locally are gone, so I haven't been >>able to locate the 3hour charger. Apparently Gates (makers of Millenium) we re > >I picked up a 3-hour "conditioner/charger" at rat shack for about $16 or so. >It is only for AA cells, and does a 1 hour discharge followed by 2 hour >charge cycle. Main drawback is you MUST do exactly 4 cells at once. I've >been using it with the rat shack 850 mAH (or whatever - higher capacity) >AA cells for a little bit and the results seem good. I have several very big philosophical problems over the design of such a charger. If you have to charge 4 cells at once, then you can bet they're all wired in series. What about the discharge cycle? I HOPE it terminates before 1 hour if the total voltage falls below 1 volt per cell, because continued discharge will ruin the weakest cell through reverse charge. This can happen in a MILLIsecond, folks! Of course, the success of a discharge cycle so designed, must depend on all cells having equal capacity (both rated and ACTUAL) or else one of them will surely go dead before the others, as pointed out above. Suppose your device only uses 2 cells? or 3? How do you charge (or discharge) them in this device without ruining one? A charger having a fixed 2-hour charge cycle will only properly charge cells having ONE capacity. Cells having a higher capacity will not charge fully in 2 hours. Cells having a lower capacity will be cooked. The capacity the charger is designed for is easy to figure out: look on the back and see what the charging current is and multiply it by about 1.4 For instance, Radio Shaft's older 2-hour charger put out 350 mA, which means a 2-hour cycle PROPERLY charges only 500 mAH cells. Higher capacity cells would need a fraction of an additional charge cycle, which means you'd have to disconnect the charger manually before the end of the second 2 hours, or else your cells get FRIED. Lower capacity cells (like their older 450 mAH penlite cells) are pretty much out of circulation ... but these would be damaged by overcharging well before the 2 hours are up. Bottom line: not with MY batteries, you don't; Radio Shaft! -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!sgray From: sgray@mail.microserve.net (Steven Gray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Opinions on the TenTec Scout? Date: 16 Jan 1996 21:56:31 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 13 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mail.microserve.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I read, quite a few months ago, a series of comments about the TenTec Scout. I haven't heard much in the way of commentary about the rig recently, and since I am considering purchasing one, I would appreciate any and all feedback on the rig anyone would care to pass along. My main concerns revolve around receiver performance, and a comment someone made about the Scout's poor performance on CW. Thanks for your help! ---Steve Gray nr3b sgray@ugly.microserve.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!netserv.com!pagesat.net!niia.net!usenet From: skeller@niia.net (Who, me?) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: POLL: What is the best dual band mobile antenna Date: Wed, 17 Jan 1996 03:08:44 GMT Organization: Northern Indiana Internet Access, Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4dhp5t$u3@gold.niia.net> Reply-To: skeller@niia.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm2-10.niia.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I will be hitting the hamfest trail this winter and spring (hopefully Dayton), and I want to get the best mobile antenna that I can buy for 146MHz/446MHz. I want the antenna to especially perform well on 70cm, because this is the band that I use the most. I am willing to spend as much money as necessary, but I want performance. I see the Comet antennas and Diamonds, and I wonder if they are really worth the money. I really tend not to believe the gain figures that they put on, so I would like so real world feedback. Thanks for the feedback. Scott Keller N9WDH skeller@niia.net GODISINCONTROL From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.ece.uc.edu!babbage.ece.uc.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.agt.net!news From: smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Recommend fast charger for AA Nicad Cells Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 16:50:49 GMT Organization: AGT Ltd. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <30f679c1.72949341@news.agt.net> References: <4chueo$if8@NNTP.MsState.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: clgrpt05-port-13.agt.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 >: Hello David, I am currently using the "MILLENNIUM Power System" for a >: Uniden scanner which takes AA batteries. I purchased the AA's 4 years >: The Millennium AA's that I have are rated 750 mAh and some Panasonics that >: I saw recently were only rated 500 mAh. I am not sure about the high >: power Radio Shack version. I've been using Sanyo 600mah for years, and I'm quite happy with 'em, but I recently received 6 Milleniums for the Pro43 for Xmas. Unfortunately, all of the shops that used to carry Millenium locally are gone, so I haven't been able to locate the 3hour charger. Apparently Gates (makers of Millenium) were bought by Eveready, but I don't know if Eveready are continuing with the Millenium line. Does anyone have more info on this? Steve VE6STV From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!gw1.att.com!csn!ub!news.kei.com!uhog.mit.edu!netnews.com!udel!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.agt.net!news From: smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu 757GX repair tips? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 18:45:42 GMT Organization: AGT Ltd. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <30f558fc.511190773@news.agt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: clgrpt04-port-6.agt.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Hi all, I have a flakey 757 that I'm about to repair for the third time, and was wondering if anyone has experience with repairing this model. Previous repairs were to replace the keyer cpu that fried after transmitting into a very non resonant antenna. The rig has always seemed sensitive to having tx rf in the shack, and I added a few bypass capacitors to the keyer inputs to try to avoid more problems. Now it's having a problem where the display goes blank. I suspect a bad solder joint, but while I'm in there, I thought I'd check to see if anyone has any recommended mods, or tips on other things to check. Thanks, Steve VE6STV From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!gw1.att.com!csn!ub!news.kei.com!uhog.mit.edu!netnews.com!udel!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.agt.net!news From: smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT757GX Computer control? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 18:45:35 GMT Organization: AGT Ltd. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <30f557fc.510934849@news.agt.net> References: <30EF7AE8.7A0F@hq2.walldata.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: clgrpt04-port-6.agt.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 cc by Email On Sun, 07 Jan 1996 02:48:56 -0500, clefebvr wrote: >Has anyone out there successfully interfaced any of the common Windows >rig control pakages (ProCat, RigWindows, CAT757, etc...)with a Yeasu >757GX? I have not had much luck to date. If so, what hardware interface >did you use and what software package(s) were you successful with. I got mine (GX, not GXII) to work with no trouble, simply using a 1488, or 1489 chip, and a few capacitors. I wrote my own software as a projct for a C class I was taking at the time. What sort of problems are you having? Steve VE6STV From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!news.interlog.com!news.dra.com!news.starnet.net!wupost!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!news.mountain.net!slip2.mpl.com!user From: smith_j@WVLINK.MPL.COM (Jim T. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What's a "Boatanchor"? Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 21:20:02 -0800 Organization: RabbitPatch Lines: 17 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip2.mpl.com In article , USCG TELECOMMS wrote: > Any radio that's more than 5 years old is considered a good boat anchor. > Be aware though, that there are some exceptions, such as a ts-180s, > ic-735, etc; they are not heavy enough. :-))) Just today, a fellow ham called my old rig a boat anchor. The Heathkit HW101. This is real amateur radio, when blessed with the opportunity to own and operate one of these sets. I would rather own a boat anchor than one of the new transitorized radios today. Real amateur radio involves doing for yourself, such as building your own antenna beam or stringing a long wire from one tree to another...it's a hands on hobby with real rewards. I love ham radio and I love the old boat anchors. Just my 2 cents worth. 73's KB8YVN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.flint.umich.edu!news.gmi.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.onramp.net!usenet From: spade@onramp.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Needed, Low Band mobile, 100 watt (or so), field or bench programable, & cheap . Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 11:40:12 -0600 Organization: On-Ramp; Individual Internet Connections; Dallas/Ft Worth/Houston, TX USA Lines: 3 Message-ID: <30F93FFC.4D86@onramp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: hou06.onramp.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) The header says it all. I'm a Vol. F/F-EMT in NW Houston in search of a fairly inexpensive Low Band , programable, 80-100 watt mobile radio. You can E-mail me at spade@onramp.net. Thanks in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!citicorp.com!news.new-york.net!earth.njcc.com!usenet From: sra@pluto.njcc.com (Seth) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: repeaters Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 05:36:18 GMT Organization: New Jersey Computer Connection, Lawrenceville, NJ Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4d7cv5$235@earth.njcc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: adler.njcc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I'm looking to set up a repeater and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on good equipment to use. it would be 2m band with autopatch and other little goodies. thank you. Seth, KB2WLU From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!usenet From: SteveS@clark.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: (no subject) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1996 01:53:54 -0500 Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 28 Message-ID: <30F8A882.BF7@clark.net> References: <4ck9le$lto@due.unit.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: steves.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Knut J. Vatnestroem wrote: > > Hello! > > I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A handheld transceiver from USA. > My problem is that the frequency band on 70cm does not cover frequencies > below 438MHz, as this is the american model and not the european one. > Is it posible to modify it, so that it will cover frequencies from 430MHz > and upwards ?? > > Thanks in advance, > > -- > Knut Vatnestroem _/ email: knutjv@stud.unit.no > Stud.Post 206 _/ URL : http://www.stud.unit.no/~knutjv > N-7034 TRONDHEIM _/ C.S: LA5PJA\LA1K > Phone: +47 73 51 30 27 _/ > > Livet er bare en periode man skal overleve ... > A.And It can be extended to 420 Mhz, among other changes. See http://ftp.barc.org:8080/pub/hamradio/mods/kenwood/th79a-1.mod ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | Steve Siegel . SteveS@clark.net | | Senior Technical Associate . SSiegel@nea.org | | National Education Association . 72261.422@compuserve.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!whidbey.!usenet From: subbustr@whidbey.net (DAVE M . SCHERTZER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 800/900 MHZ Range? Date: 15 Jan 1996 01:56:45 GMT Organization: DND CF DET Whidbey Is. WA Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4dcc8t$70k@whidbey.whidbey.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: asn26.whidbey.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Better than VHF/UHF on "simplex"freqs? I have no experiance over 400mhz rigs? Any advice wud be nice. subbustr@whidbey.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tac63@aol.com (Tac63) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Maxtrac-100 2 Channel to 32 Channel???? Date: 13 Jan 1996 07:59:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d8ac6$ilm@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tac63@aol.com (Tac63) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I know you can reprogram a Maxtrac-100 2 channel VHF high band to a 16 channel, but how about to a 32 channel?? It has a 5 pin connector in the rear. Any technical advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance. Ron TAC63@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!damage.usa1.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news.tcst.com!dildog.lgc.com!news.sesqui.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!Cubic.Com!root From: tom Goodfellow Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: National HRO 50R receiver information Date: 8 Jan 1996 23:19:29 GMT Organization: Cubic Corporation Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cs8q1$8fa@news.pn.cubic.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: velocity.corp.cubic.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: erwin.cremers@ingram.nl Erwin, Is there a difference between the HRO-50T and 50R ? I have the information on the 50T. not really looking for any money except to cover postage. Let me know what you think .......73 .................tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!damage.usa1.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news.tcst.com!dildog.lgc.com!news.sesqui.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.cerf.net!Cubic.Com!root From: tom Goodfellow Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: National HRO 50R receiver information Date: 8 Jan 1996 23:19:33 GMT Organization: Cubic Corporation Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4cs8q5$8fa@news.pn.cubic.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: velocity.corp.cubic.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: erwin.cremers@ingram.nl Erwin, Is there a difference between the HRO-50T and 50R ? I have the information on the 50T. not really looking for any money except to cover postage. Let me know what you think .......73 .................tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!crusher.ici.net!tsmith From: tsmith@ici.net (Tim Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: R71A Remotes? Date: Sat, 13 Jan 96 00:25:26 GMT Organization: From the home front Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4d71id$cou@crusher.ici.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialups157 X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:68766 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23675 Looking to buy an IR remote for the R71A or rent one to clone it with a learning remote..will pay shiipping both ways. Thanks, Tim Smith Email: tsmith@ici.com WWW: http://www.ici.net/cust_pages/tsmith/tsmith.html Fax: 508-758-9605 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!udel!cnn.Princeton.EDU!gw1.att.com!news.cs.indiana.edu!news.nstn.ca!news From: tspence@fox.nstn.ca (Tim Spence) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Where do I Start? Date: 14 Jan 1996 17:30:00 GMT Organization: Nova Scotia Technology Network Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4dbeio$kb@news.nstn.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: amherst-ts-13.nstn.ca Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 I have been very interested in amateur radio for years and have not been able to "find" time to learn. I have now decided to make time to learn about amateur radio and all acpects of this great hobby. If anyone in CANADA can help me with the initial phase of this I would appreciate it very much. In addition if anyone can help me with the purchase of equipment it would also be very much appreciated. Thank You, Tim Spence Springhill, NS Canada B0M-1X0 phone 902-597-8491 fax 902-597-8630 e-mail tspence@fox.nstn.ca From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:30 1996 From: Vance Campbell Organization: Novell, Inc. X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) MIME-Version: 1.0 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: Re: ***Ham WEB page For all people to use! Give it a TRY*** References: <4df36s$3lt@fnord.dfw.net> X-URL: news:4df36s$3lt@fnord.dfw.net Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii NNTP-Posting-Host: vcmac.mobius.provo.novell.com Message-ID: <30fbc721.0@news.provo.novell.com> Date: 16 Jan 96 15:41:21 GMT Lines: 9 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.sfo.com!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!uknet!uel!news.provo.novell.com! Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23828 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18502 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13644 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12756 rec.radio.amateur.misc:96990 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32578 rec.radio.amateur.space:6143 David Mclean wrote: >Hello to all: > > Come a take a look at my new web page. I have been working on it for >the last 4 weeks. What's the URL? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.isp.net!newsadmin From: w hansen Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu two meter rig HT For sale Date: Fri, 12 Jan 1996 18:20:36 -0800 Lines: 2 Message-ID: <30F716F4.69D6@itsa.ucsf.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: sf-pm1-30.slip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Macintosh; I; PPC) Hand held small easy to operate and program ht for sale, Like new 300. or offer. 415 661 7168. prefer bay area sale. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.av.qnet.com!news.qnet.com!news.widomaker.com!grouper.Exis.Net!news.cais.net!news.structured.net!news.tbcnet.com!pagesat.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!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: How is IC-706? Date: 10 Jan 1996 06:33:06 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 24 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d085i$ov4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <30F28FF9.629C@frontiernet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <30F28FF9.629C@frontiernet.net>, "Scott A. Blystone" writes: >I've seen a few isolated postings on the new Icon IC-706, but mostly >they have been "how do I do this or that?" I'm thinking of purchasing >one of these, as the specs look very nice. I am interested in any >observations owners of this radio might have. How well does it work on 6 >and 2 meters, for instance. Any information is appreciated. > > Hi Scott, Mine works fine. If I was to be critical about anything at all, it would be the tendency to overload on strong out of band signals on HF. It sure isn't as immune to overload as my R4C or ICOM 751A. Turning off the preamp or adding attenuation removes those HF problems and still allows reception of weak DX signals. To date I have had no problems with six or two meters, and it looks good on the spectrum analyzer. So far I think it's a very nice mobile or casual HF rig, and certainly worth the money. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!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: SGC-230 Ground???? Date: 12 Jan 1996 05:55:20 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 47 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4d5emo$9u9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi Rick, I see your post sat here for a while, I'm suprised no one answered you. Maybe you'd have better luck in rec.radio.amateur.antenna In article <4ct3rb$iji@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, rickcrider@aol.com (RICKCRIDER) writes: >All: >OK.....OK.....First the admission of guilt: The antenna tuner is >grounded to a cast iron natural gas pipe. Plain and simple. The tuner >is mounted in the attic in a large two story house. ' Well, as long as there are no leaks...... >It is the *only* >existing contact with ground in the attic. (other than the ac third wire >neutral) The only other possibility is running copper grounding wire >across the attic , out of the boxing, winding it down around the various >contours of the house to a driven ground rod. The ground wire would be >about as long as the antenna itself. Long ground leads are not much good for RF, and you really don't need a connection to earth anyway for a RF ground. An RF ground needs a lot of surface area so it looks like a low impedance, not an earth connection. >Now, the problem: The rf signals are getting into the ac lines of the >house. The unit tunes well, tx's and rx's well. Very well. (Fed from >an ICOM 706 rig. The signals come through some domestic household >receivers (AM/FM Cassette, tv, vcr, etc., *even* when they are turned >*off*.) I'm sure the pipe is radiating, and everything is really hot with RF. Can you put some counterpoise wires radially from the SGC out like spokes on the attic ceiling or floor? Or lay down a large area of chicken wire, foil, or screening around the tuner? And coil up the feedline from the tuner into the shack to act like a choke, and any other leads from the tuner to the shack or hose wiring so RF quits following the wires to other grounds. You need a large low impedance electrically conducting mass up at that tuner. Especially if it is feeding a long wire or other unbalanced antenna. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!news.net99.net!news.cyberg8t.com!host37.cyberg8t.com!user From: wb6siv@cyberg8t.com (Raymond Sarrio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: **Inovative Ham Classified Page Opens on the Web** Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 01:50:36 -0800 Organization: Raymond Sarrio Co. Lines: 26 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: host37.cyberg8t.com The Raymond Sarrio Company¹s Ham Radio WWW site is proud to announce a FREE Ham Radio classified advertising page at http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html. This new classified page will allow Hams to find equipement with the help of a search engine--no need to scroll through 100¹s of listing before you find that special piece of gear. Plus, when you find the gear you'er interested in, you are also provided with easy point-and-click e-mail access, directly to the Ham that listed the item. For those Hams with gear to sell, take note! there is NO charge to list your equipment within Ham Classifieds, and there will be no posting time delays. Your posting(s) will go on-line in our classified search engine immediately. All you need do is fill out a simple forms page, and upon its (point-and-click) submission your ³For Sale² classified is immediately on-line. I will be purging the classified listings initially, about once every month, but that timeline will shorten as our classified numbers grow. Give it a try, and let me know how you like it (we are still beta testing) 73¹s Ray -- Visit the Raymond Sarrio Co. Ham Radio Web site http://www.csz.com/sarrio.htm l Extensive discount Catalog, New Cool Links Page Ham Poll--New poll questions asked monthly From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!news.sol.net!news.inc.net!news From: Will Flor Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ADI 2 meter radios. Who is ADI? Date: 14 Jan 1996 04:15:40 GMT Organization: R R Systems Group, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4da01c$dpi@news.inc.net> References: <96011361004@microserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: will.rrgroup.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) James.Molinaro@Microserve.com (James Molinaro) wrote: >Lately I have been seeing ads for ADI 2 meter radios made by Premier >Communications. Prices are very reasonable. Does anyone have any info on this >company? I have a friend who has an ADI radio, and from examining his unit, it seems to be a Standard HT with a different name on the case. 73 de KB9JTT -Will from Wisconsin From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.mastnet.net!usenet From: william russell Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Sale PRO2006/KPC9612 Date: 13 Jan 1996 04:19:09 GMT Organization: mastnet.net Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4d7brt$4n3@mds1.mastnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mds204.mastnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hello I have a near mint cond 2006 for $265.00 and also brand new kpc9612 for $165.00 both will be shipped insured to your door for that price. Thanks Scot(KB5YXQ) (409)297-0354 WSRUSSE@MASTNET.NET From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Jan 17 14:29:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!news From: {Gary} KF9CM turtle@wwa.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (FS) Vhf High Power Duplexer Date: 14 Jan 1996 00:18:57 GMT Organization: WorldWide Access (tm) - Chicagoland Internet Services (http://www.wwa.com) Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4d9i5h$ihg@kirin.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vh2-019.wwa.com X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) I have for sale a Sinclair 4 cavity high power VHF duplexer Model# Q-202GC. T o my knowledge it's never been used. The cavities are inclosed in a steel cabnet w ith (3) three conectors on the side. The frequency tuning range is from 132 to 17 4 Mhz and I have the complete tuning manual. The Electrical Specifications are as follows: INSERTION LOSS= Tx 1.5 db Rx 1.5 db ISOLATION, Tx Noise at Rx frequency = 80 db Tx Frequency at Rx Terminal = 80db MINIMUM ISOLATION Between Tx and Rx Frequencies = 50db MINIMUM SEPARATION = 500Khz This is a top of the line duplexer and lists from Sinclair for $1730.... I wil l take $850 or best offer. This is for local pickup or I can deliver within a 100 mile rad ius of Chicago Il. You can "E" mail me at turtle@wwa.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:42:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!news.supernet.net!nntp.cntfl.com!news.fsu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!usenet From: James Garland Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 23 Jan 1996 22:09:41 GMT Organization: The Ohio State University Lines: 47 Message-ID: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: maps1.mps.ohio-state.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) The boatanchors email exchange has been discussing flea market language, and how to interpret it. I thought the discussion might be worthy of a larger audience, and encourage you to join in with your own observations. Here are my own examples of "fleaspeak:" "I don't know if it works." (Translation: it doesn't work, probably never has.) "It might need a bit of tweaking." (Translation: Marconi himself couldn't fix it, much less align it.) "It was used in government service." (Translation: after the govt. technician tried to solder the loose connections with an acetylene torch, it was stored outdoors on a wooden pallet during hurricane season.) "The dial drive may need lubricating." (Translation: the gears are stripped and all the setscrews are hopelessly frozen.) "I plugged it in to check that it lights up." (Translation: the light came from the two foot high flames.) "It doesn't chirp." (Translation: it doesn't chirp because it doesn't transmit.) "The audio sounds great." (Translation: the 60Hz buzz is faithfully reproduced.) "I'm selling it because I have two of them." (Translation: I'm getting rid of my parts radio.) "You won't find one at a better price." (Translation: "Better," in this case, meaning from the point of view of the seller.) "There are a couple of other people interested in it." (Translation: someone sat on it to tie his shoelaces while walking past the table.) "This has become a collector's item." (Translation: the manufacturer went belly up six months ago and won't honor the warranty.) Respectfully submitted, Jim W8ZR (a sadder but wiser flea-market afficionado) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.infinet.com!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: Joseph Fitter BV/N0IAT Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 25 Jan 1996 00:52:59 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Asia, Taipei TAIWAN R.O.C. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4e6k9b$i6i@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: garland@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu They made me laugh....here's another old favorite How about: "I cant negotiate the price, as I'm selling this piece of gear as part of an estate sale." (translation: my wife said she'd kill me if I bring home another piece of worthless amateur radio junk. I found this earlier today, couldnt pass it up and probably overpaid, and when I lugged it back to the car I then remembered her sobering words... It'll be _my_ estate sale if I try to sneak this stuff home and she catches me. ;) Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!niven.ksc.nasa.gov!usenet From: moodym@eltanin.ksc.nasa.gov (Mike Moody) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 26 Jan 1996 12:32:46 GMT Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center Lines: 2 Message-ID: References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: eltanin.ksc.nasa.gov In-reply-to: James Garland's message of 23 Jan 1996 22:09:41 GMT This was great. I was sitting here and giggling and laughing. I have personally been on both ends of the conversation. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!s52.tucslip.indirect.com!user From: storm5@indirect.com (WEF/WS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ### MEM. FREE BATT. FOR KW TH-78A ? ### Date: 22 Jan 1996 18:55:48 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: s52.tucslip.indirect.com Does anyone know a source for getting a memory free, Nickel-metal hydride battery for a Kenwood TH-78A. Please e-mail to storm5@indirect.com Thank, Warren From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!opal.CyberGate.COM!news From: Bryce Holmes Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:37:40 GMT Organization: Edison High School Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4e6qdk$tkb@opal.CyberGate.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: fat-41.cybergate.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment HelloŠ I was wondering if anyone knew the mod codes for the IC-P4AT 440 mini handheld. I've got extended receive right now, but alas, no transmit. Disclaimer: I'm not trying to do anything illegal, I just want to transmit in the other band areas when I'm out of country. Thank youŠ Bryce Holmes KE6YSD From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.bhp.com.au!mel.dit.csiro.au!munnari.OZ.AU!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cstill@iclub.ORG (Craig Still) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (no subject) Date: 22 Jan 96 22:16:51 GMT Organization: Internet Club Lines: 3 Message-ID: <199601221839.NAA18583@ci.cinetwork.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu add ham-equip From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.net99.net!news.vbc.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: bill.alexander@mhbbs.bit.COM (Bill Alexander) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: (none) Date: 23 Jan 96 04:12:33 GMT Organization: Mostly Harmless BBS Lines: 2 Message-ID: <9601230515092207@mhbbs.bit.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cheatum.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.axxis.com!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sbt.net!news.ia.net!usenet From: pbutlalj@ia.net (Allan Butler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2 Meter Converter Date: 19 Jan 1996 04:47:06 GMT Organization: Inter Access Internet services Cedar Rapids IA USA Lines: 27 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4dn7oa$8a7@hera.ia.net> References: <4djeb2$noe@jethro.Corp.Sun.COM> Reply-To: ajbutler@ia.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pbutlalj.ia.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <4djeb2$noe@jethro.Corp.Sun.COM>, aga@mandalay.corp.sun.com says... > >I'm planning on building an OSCAR Ground station, bit by bit, starting with >a solid 2 meter receive setup, using my HF SSB Transceiver as a tunable IF. >What would be a good 2 meter converter? > > Tony, I would recommend going with the Down East Microwave transverters. The design is very solid and easy to build up from the kit if you would want to do that. They also sell the units already assembled. For information from them look for their advertisements in the Amateur radio magazines. They do not advertise in every issue. >Also will eventually need a 432 mhz up link transverter and amp. Here again it would likely be a good thing to use a Down East converter. This converter that they make has 25 to 30 watts output and it may be possible that an amplifier would not be needed for the uplink. -- Allan Butler KA0IES ajbutler@ia.net http://www.rf.org/farmers/ka0ies.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2 Meter Intermod Buster Date: 25 Jan 1996 01:19:56 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e6lrs$17k4@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I think this is worth passing on, I bought a Kenwood tm-733A and everytime I went to town, the intermod from paing services made the radio squawk....never had the probllem with the IC 3200A but that radio could not receive the weather etc. So I bought the PAC Electronics notch filter for the Paging frequencies that are advertised in QST, ham trader and CQ for $68 and it really cut out the Intermod on two meters and 450 MHZ, nice to not have SWwawk Cackle Pop on FM now, give it a go. I'm happy and I dont work for them. Give them a call. TM-733A is great radio now, it was not very good prior to the filter. 73 Mike W7CFL From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2 Meter Intermod Buster Date: 25 Jan 1996 01:17:13 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e6lmp$1be8@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I think this is worth passing on, I bought a Kenwood tm-733A and everytime I went to town, the intermod from paing services made the radio squawk....never had the probllem with the IC 3200A but that radio could not receive the weather etc. So I bought the PAC Electronics notch filter for the Paging frequencies that are advertised in QST, ham trader and CQ for $68 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 6m amplifiers and legalities Date: 24 Jan 1996 13:34:32 GMT Organization: UMARA Lines: 36 Message-ID: <4e5ch8$j5n@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu As I understand it, the problem with 6m amps is that external amplifiers for 6m must be type accepted and sold only upon proof of license if PROFIT is to be made. In other words, it sounds as if one can sell them at cost at will, but is not allowed to make a profit. This process of getting type acceptance apparently costs roughly $3k, making a profit earned from sales of such an item risky at best, depending on your markup. On another, parallel note: I've ALSO heard that since the FCC really doesn't care about the combination of the amateur service and type-acceptance anymore, it is generally acceptable to sell such amps as the FCC has turned away from the issue. So is Ten-Tec following the rules? Yes. You cannot sell 6m amps without going through the $3,000 type acceptance process. At $60 for the kit, they're probably making $10 profit (really - they say that they make very little on the 6m xverters, and as one who has built one for $95, I believe them). So in order to make back the $3,000 expended, they'd have to sell 300 kits just to BREAK EVEN. Taking the laws too seriously? When you're a large company that has existing gov't contracts for expensive HF receivers, I don't think so. Any comments or corrections? -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.ptd.net!news From: kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net (Ray A. Krohn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: 23 Jan 1996 04:00:46 GMT Organization: ProLog - PenTeleData, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs2-14.blo.ptd.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. The phone numbers I have are now disconnected and we need some help with our RC85 controller. Please reply to kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net TNX From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wd6dih@ix.netcom.com(Kevin Karamanos ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: 23 Jan 1996 06:43:04 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4e201o$pto@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> References: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: irv-ca11-07.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 22 10:43:04 PM PST 1996 In <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net (Ray A. Krohn) writes: > >Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer >Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. >The phone numbers I have are now disconnected and we need some help >with our RC85 controller. > Please reply to kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net > TNX > ACC is out of business. The company that now owns the rights to ACC in Link-Comm (406)482-7515. But they will not help you fix your RC-85. They have great repeater Controllers for $450-$1000 and they even include the same ACC Romeo & Juliet voices. Our group is changing out the older RC-85's since many parts are no longer available. The new Link Comm controllers have a lot of features for a low price. Good Luck ! Kevin, WD6DIH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Chris Boone <72732.2610@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: 24 Jan 1996 12:35:25 GMT Organization: ENTERGY/Gulf States Utilities Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4e592d$3u8$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> ACC was bought out by Linkcomm ......their FTP site has software upgrades for the RC850/85/96 models....Contact Linkcomm at Linkcomm@netins.net they also have a remailer server at engrng.pitt.edu for those wanting to be on the mailing list of software releases... ohhhh the Linkcomm info at the FTP site is: ftp.netins.net/showcase/linkcomm (subs includes ACC, DVR, RLCx etc) 73 Chris (RC 850 sn363/2 Sm100s/1 ITC32/ 2 RLC3s) -- Senior Telecommunications Technician 72732.2610@CompuServe.com ENTERGY/Gulf States Utilities 1:106/4267 FIDOnet WB5ITT - Advanced Class BBS- 409-447-4267 (WBBS) PG-9-5322 FCC Commercial 409-525-2001 PhoneMail 24hr From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!agate!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-106-4267-0!chris.boone From: Chris.Boone@f4267.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Chris Boone) Date: 25 Jan 96 05:44:28 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Message-ID: X-FTN-To: Ray A. Krohn Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 26 5*** Quoting Ray A. Krohn to All dated 01-22-96 *** > From: kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net (Ray A. Krohn) > Subject: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? > Organization: ProLog - PenTeleData, Inc. > > Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer > Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. > The phone numbers I have are now disconnected and we need some help > with our RC85 controller. > Please reply to kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net > TNX ACC sold out to LinkComm in Montana back in July.......LinkComm has software upgrades to the last versions for all ACC controllers but thats it... Maybe I can help....I was a long time ACC RC850 owner...and know the 85 as well. Chris WB5ITT 72732.2610@CompuServe.com -- |Fidonet: Chris Boone 1:106/4267 |Internet: Chris.Boone@f4267.n106.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!freenet2.freenet.ufl.edu!afn17891 From: "Thomas W. Castle" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 01:29:01 -0500 Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet2.afn.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: afn17891@freenet2.freenet.ufl.edu In-Reply-To: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> On 23 Jan 1996, Ray A. Krohn wrote: > Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer > Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. > The phone numbers I have are now disconnected and we need some help > with our RC85 controller. > Please reply to kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net Sorry to say they went out of business... Gone period... There was word that some info would be posted in public domain on the net... Have'nt seen it yet... De Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Chris Boone <72732.2610@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: 24 Jan 1996 12:35:59 GMT Organization: ENTERGY/Gulf States Utilities Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4e593f$3u8$2@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> Read my previous reply about Linkcomm 73 Chris -- Senior Telecommunications Technician 72732.2610@CompuServe.com ENTERGY/Gulf States Utilities 1:106/4267 FIDOnet WB5ITT - Advanced Class BBS- 409-447-4267 (WBBS) PG-9-5322 FCC Commercial 409-525-2001 PhoneMail 24hr From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sesqui.net!compassnet.com!usenet From: cconklin@softkore.com (Chris Conklin (n0pav)) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 06:48:30 GMT Organization: Compass Net, Inc. Lines: 21 Message-ID: <310726a6.261912606@saratoga.compassnet.com> References: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.28.174.65 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.168 On Tue, 23 Jan 1996 01:29:01 -0500, "Thomas W. Castle" wrote: > On 23 Jan 1996, Ray A. Krohn wrote: >> Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer >> Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. >Sorry to say they went out of business... Gone period... There >was word that some info would be posted in public domain on the >net... Have'nt seen it yet... Link Communications bought them. Software and (some) manuals are available online. The guys are working on vendor lists for parts on the stuff- but no tech service is being offered. Check ftp://ftp.netins.net/showcase/linkcomm for the stuff Also the Link Users mailing list has several ACC veterans, and continues to offer a small forum for troubleshooting. Send e-mail message of SUBSCRIBE to: majordomo@engrng.pitt.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!snet!CT1!usenet From: Carl H Nord Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Aany comments on IC 200H by users ? Date: 25 Jan 1996 01:50:59 GMT Organization: Southern New England Telephone Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4e6nm3$1b0a@CT1.SNET.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: nh-sh3-port43.snet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22SNET (Windows; U; 16bit) Hello all, I am considering one of these radios. 3 questions I would like your thoughts on. 1. How is the aircraft rcv? 2. Can the VHF xmt be extended with a mod ? 3 How do you like the rig ? Thanks, Carl WA1KPD From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!news.sol.net!news.inc.net!news From: Will Flor Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ADI 2 meter radios. Who is ADI? Date: 18 Jan 1996 16:38:35 GMT Organization: R R Systems Group Lines: 45 Message-ID: <4dlt2b$15d@news.inc.net> References: <96011361004@microserve.com> <4da01c$dpi@news.inc.net> <4djdn7$ib1@sparky.midwest.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: will.rrgroup.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: martya@ldd.net martya@ldd.net (Marty Albert) wrote: >Will Flor wrote: > >>James.Molinaro@Microserve.com (James Molinaro) wrote: >>>Lately I have been seeing ads for ADI 2 meter radios made by Premier >>>Communications. Prices are very reasonable. Does anyone have any info on th is >>>company? > >>I have a friend who has an ADI radio, and from examining his unit, it seems to be a >>Standard HT with a different name on the case. > >>73 de KB9JTT >>-Will from Wisconsin > > >I had an ADI 2m HT for a while... It was a Standard, inside and out. > >I can't recall the model #, but the problem I had with it was >two-fold: (1) The CPU kept going belly-up, twice in three years and >(2) Getting it serviced was a nightmare. > >Standard denied any connection, even though their name was on the PCB >and I could find only one place (some outfit in GA) that would work on >the rig at all, and they were SLOW. > >Things may have changed now, but my own experiences with this turned >me off to both ADI and Standard. Looking at it, I would probably buy >another ADI before I bought a Standard.... I didn't care for >Standard's attitude on the phone. > Well, if you have a Standard, they seem to have a fine attitude. I've dealt directly with the people at Standard USA in Niles, IL and they've always treated me well. I like their radios, too. > >Marty Albert (Amatuer Radio Station KC6UFM) >Fredericktown, MO USA > 73 de KB9JTT -Will from Wisconsin originally from Marble Hill, MO USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!nntp Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DJ-560 Cross Band Question? Message-ID: <1996Jan22.134426.112483@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> From: Dick Harper Date: 22 Jan 96 13:44:25 CST Nntp-Posting-Host: dharper.his.kumc.edu Lines: 13 Thanks for reading, When trying to use an Alinco DJ-560 HT with a cross band repeater I'm having a problem with muting the receiver during XMIT. (No problem with an Alinco DJ-580, you have to turn on Full Duplex) Is it possible to go half-duplex with the DJ-560? Have I missed something in the instruction book? 73's de N0USP, Dick Please reply to: dharper@kumc.wpo.ukans.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:20 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!icon!greg From: greg@core.rose.hp.com (Greg Dolkas) Subject: Re: Alinco dj-580 Sender: news@icon.rose.hp.com (News Administrator) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 01:33:04 GMT References: <4ddpa0$27h@ccsp-22.brunel.ac.uk> Organization: HP - Information Networks Division X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.8 PL6] Lines: 24 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23922 uk.radio.amateur:10177 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97095 Andrew John Murrell (ee95ajm@brunel.ac.uk) wrote: : : Hi, : : I've got a alinco dj-580 handheld that appears to be playing up. : When i turn it on it works ok for a few seconds, then it seems to go deaf on : 2, and not transmit on 70 (but still tx's on 2, and rx's on 70). I have noti ced : that when it is acting up, and you tx on 70 (or at least try to :-)), the on airlight flashes. : Isn't the "on-air light flashing" the radio's way to tell you that the SWR is too high? I seem to remember that (but of course the manual isn't near by). If so, this could be the "broken center pin on the BNC connector" problem. An easy check is to wiggle the antenna as you receive a moderate signal, and see if it cuts in and out. Fixing the bloody thing isn't that hard, as long as you have steady hands, good eyes, and a very small soldering iron. If you want a blow-by-blow walk through, let me know. I think I've still got the write up I did after my first experience with this problem. Good luck, Greg KO6TH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.eye.com!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.ultranet.com!bigboote.WPI.EDU!wpi.WPI.EDU!gkd From: gkd@wpi.WPI.EDU (Gregory K Doerschler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: Alinco dj-580 Date: 20 Jan 1996 10:35:24 GMT Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4dqghc$5cc@bigboote.WPI.EDU> References: <4ddpa0$27h@ccsp-22.brunel.ac.uk> <1996Jan18.121251.1@evax01.d51.lilly.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpi.wpi.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23978 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97135 In article <1996Jan18.121251.1@evax01.d51.lilly.com>, wrote: >Greg KO6TH brings up a recurring problem with my DJ-580.... the danged BNC >connector gets really sloppy... of course, any BNC does this but the 580 seem s >to be worse than others...Anybody solved the problem? You'll notice that center conductor of the BNC connector on the DJ-580 is shaped kind of like a little fork, and only makes contact with the mating pin on two sides. Higher quality BNC connectors have contacts which completely surround the center pin. I replaced the one in my DJ-580 with one of these, and it's made the connection much more reliable. I did have to file the hole in the case a bit and eliminate the rubber grommet that fits over the connector since it prevented the antenna attaching. The other problem with the DJ-580 BNC is that internally the center contact is soldered directly to a rigid pin protruding from the PC board such that there is nothing in the system that will flex when stress is placed on the connector. That's why the solder connection between the pin and center contact tends to break. When I installed the new connector, I added a small, flexible piece of wire with a little bit of slack in it between the BNC and PC board pin to take up any stress. So far, it's worked fine. Be aware that replacing the BNC does require a good deal of disassembly. Unless you're someone like me who's constantly swapping antennas and sticking the radio in a pocket, the stock BNC connection might well prove to be completely adequate. Greg N1DEM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!oronet!news.netzone.com!news.net99.net!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.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: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ameriton Al-811, want comments Date: 20 Jan 1996 02:09:00 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 41 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4dq4ec$ddq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4dm3uj$r2r@mcrware.microware.com> Reply-To: peterjs@aol.com (PeterJS) Subject: Re: Ameriton Al-811, want comments From: dennisg@microware.com (Dennis Gabler) Date: 18 Jan 1996 18:36:03 GMT Message-ID: <4dm3uj$r2r@mcrware.microware.com> In <4dkp4o$67u@hummin.sol.net> garyk9gs@solaria.sol.net (Gary Schwartz) writes: >Peter Shintani (shintani@tv.sony.co.jp) wrote: >: Hi >: I am considering a linear amp. I would like to know the pro's and con's of the Al-811 >: and other linear amps. I thought the AL-811 looked like a good price to performance >: model, but am open to any comments and suggestions >: PS >Just be sure that you take the cover off and check the solder connections >through out the amp before you fire it up for the first time. I will second this. I have run into a few cold solder connections in mine also. I think I have found them all. I am happy with the amp overall and the tech support at Ameritron has been excellent. 73's Dennis -- Dennis Gabler --o--------------------------=o=--------------------------o-- | dennisg@microware.com KB5HVN/NNN0BQG___________| KB5HVN@WB0UGO.IA.USA.NA I just got an 811H and fired it up last weekend and it seems to be working just fine for me right out of the box. It seems to run fine off my 110V/20amp wall plug. For now, life is too short for QRP ... :<) Peter, KE6VMJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: Kevin McGuirt Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: AOR AR-8000 Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 10:36:58 -0500 Organization: Connect Technologies Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3105009A.295E@mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: user-168-121-87-70.dialup.mindspring.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Does anyone know anything about the AOR AR-8000? Is this a decent quality receiver throughout its broad coverage range or is more than half of the range useless like on the ICOM R-1? Any replies would be appreciated. Kevin McGuirt KK4AG From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!in-news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!thales.nmia.com!dialup6.caverns.com!user From: discus@caverns.com (Larry Pardue) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: AOR AR-8000 Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 13:16:45 -0700 Organization: New Mexico Internet Access Lines: 14 Message-ID: References: <3105009A.295E@mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup6.caverns.com In article <3105009A.295E@mindspring.com>, Kevin McGuirt wrote: > Does anyone know anything about the AOR AR-8000? Is this a decent > quality receiver throughout its broad coverage range or is more than > half of the range useless like on the ICOM R-1? Any replies would be > appreciated. > > Kevin McGuirt > KK4AG It is vastly superior to the R-1 but still not a great receiver at HF. Larry (NU5M) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!newsfeed.gsfc.nasa.gov!usenet From: pleines@stars.gsfc.nasa.gov (Jeff Pleines) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: AOR3000a For Sale Date: 24 Jan 1996 20:03:43 GMT Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center -- Greenbelt, Maryland USA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4e63av$fc5@post.gsfc.nasa.gov> References: <4dtr02$96k@morse.ukonline.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: pleines.gsfc.nasa.gov X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 In article <4dtr02$96k@morse.ukonline.co.uk>, kevin.bates@ukonline.co.uk (Kevi n Bates) says: > > >AOR3000A Scanning Receiver with WEFAX mod, excellent condition >and boxed only £499.00 > >UK sale only > >Contact kevin.bates@ukonline.co.uk > ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE LIMITING THE SALE TO ONLY THE UK? I'D SNAP-UP A DEAL LIKE THAT IN A HEARTBEAT From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!sco.mindspring.com!sco From: sco@mindspring.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Can my YAESU FT-840 be computer controlled? Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 00:15:56 -0400 Organization: MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: sco.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] I have a YAESU FT-840 and want to know if it can be computer controlled? I can't locate the manual and neither the HRO catalog nor the YAESU WEB Page is any help. Does anyone know what the email address is for YAESU ? It is not listed on their homepage. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!alfred.acs.uwlax.edu!usenet From: Feroz Ghouse Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments wanted - Kenwood TS-870 Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:07:31 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4e6ol3$jij@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> References: <01I0DVXU0HAU003EHW@mr.airservices.gov.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial04.wwrdc.uwlax.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I have been using a TS-870 S for a while now. I am quite pleased with the performance of the radio and have no major complai nts. The DSP does take some getting used to and it would be nice to have more featu res with the DSP so that one can have the noise reduction and the autonotch on at the same time. Currently you can have only one of the three options working at a t ime (noise reduction, beat cancel or auto notch). The computer interface works great with my logging program (LOG-EQF) I think the radio is much quieter than any other radio I have heard. I used to own a TS-850 before. I spend a lot of time on FSK and I can truly copy a signal that does not regis ter on the S-Meter. The DSP technology used is applied in the 4th IF at approx 11KHz. The DSP also leads to the mic gain and carrier settings having to be turned up more that what we are normally used to (7'O clock). The transmit equalization works well and offers 3 options...a bass boost, treb le boost or a comb filter (cuts oout background hash), I have a bunch of reports from contestors who used the radio. The reports are mixed with the general feeling that the radio is quite good. The front end does tend to breakdown if you have another strong signal - I mean a KW next door. This is o f no concern to me. CW is fantastic...so is the keyer. Al in all it is a lot of radio for the money and I have no regrets 73 Feroz, 4S7FG/WU9N From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!news.midplains.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: Damien.Vale@airservices.GOV.AU (Damien Vale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Comments wanted - Kenwood TS-870 Date: 24 Jan 96 00:16:00 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 8 Message-ID: <01I0DVXU0HAU003EHW@mr.airservices.gov.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I am interested in comments from anyone owning or having used a Kenwood TS-870. The only review I have seen was in a recent issue of "73" where mention was made of distorted audio on receive. Damien VK3CDI From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!grumpy.insinc.net!news.bconnex.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.west.net!news.silcom.com!hub.webnews.com!news.mailorder.com!news.avatar.com!avatar.avatar.com!kory From: Kory Hamzeh Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 12:57:16 -0800 Organization: Avatar Consultants, Inc. Lines: 14 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: avatar.avatar.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Does anyone know what the insertion loss is everythime you add a PL-259 connection on your coax? I'm interested in the HF band losses. I have two connections between the rig and the amp, two between the amp and the tuner, and will have two more between the tuner and the tuner-tuner, and two between the tuner-tuner and the antenna. I'm wondering how much extra loss is all these PL-259 & SO-239 connection is causing (not including the loss that each equipment introduces)! Thanks, Kory AC6RN From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!lamarck.sura.net!news.uky.edu!news From: wally@moor.slip.uky.edu (Walter R Francis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: 24 Jan 1996 12:56:24 GMT Organization: The hand that uses the Amiga is the hand that rules the world. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> Reply-To: Wally@POP.UKY.EDU NNTP-Posting-Host: node-03-07.dialin.uky.edu X-Newsreader: THOR 2.22 (Amiga;TCP/IP) *UNREGISTERED* At HF the worries of loss in the connectors are real at high power, but not so much at low power, however I am curious what losses are on VHF. I am installing a roof-mount antenna, and I'm trying to decide if I want to go through a filter (for pagers), then a preamp, then to the radio, or if the loss would be enough to lose considerable power.. So how much is the loss on a PL-259 at 146MHz, and loss through a BNC if possible as well. Someone told me 1 dB for 259's and .2 for BNCs.. If it is 1dB of loss per 259 I'd be at a big loss going through two boxes each having 259's! Appreciate it.. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:31 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!wsrcc.com!wetware!UB.com!daver!news.cerf.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!CS.Arizona.EDU!noao!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Message-ID: <1996Jan22.143250.21816@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 14:32:50 GMT Lines: 22 In article Kory H amzeh writes: > >Does anyone know what the insertion loss is everythime you add a PL-259 >connection on your coax? I'm interested in the HF band losses. I have two >connections between the rig and the amp, two between the amp and the >tuner, and will have two more between the tuner and the tuner-tuner, and >two between the tuner-tuner and the antenna. > >I'm wondering how much extra loss is all these PL-259 & SO-239 connection >is causing (not including the loss that each equipment introduces)! At HF, how carefully you install the connector on the cable has more to do with the amount of loss you'll suffer than the connector itself. With reasonable care, loss per connector should be less than 0.2 db. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: jsmith@mnsinc.com (Jack R. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 22:58:18 GMT Organization: Monumental Network Systems Lines: 21 Message-ID: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: jsmith.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Kory Hamzeh wrote: > >Does anyone know what the insertion loss is everythime you add a PL-259 >connection on your coax? As others have said, in RF design, it is common to assume a connector loss of 0.1 dB/connector. But, a properly installed PL-259/SO-239 connection at HF has a much lower loss. If you have 1KW of RF power and it goes through a device with 0.1 dB loss, the device dissipates 22.6 watts of heat. I have never seen a properly installed connector at HF show anywhere near this level of heat. (22.6 watts dissipated in a connector would quickly melt the center conductor insulation of the coax.) I believe that a more realistic loss is 0.01 dB (2.2 watts of heat loss) mostly due to ohmic loss in the mating surfaces. The impedance bump caused by a PL259 at 3.5 MHz isn't that big a factor. (Not true at VHF or UHF, of course.) Jack Smith jsmith @mnsinc.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!sunrise.gv.ssi1.com!oronet!news From: rst-engr@oro.net (Jim Weir) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 19:20:15 GMT Organization: RST Engineering Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4e60q7$582@hg.oro.net> References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rst-engr.oro.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >At HF the worries of loss in the connectors are real at high power, but not s o >much at low power, however I am curious what losses are on VHF. I don't think you are going to get a lot of qualified opinion on this question, in that most of us who do this for a living wouldn't CONSIDER using PL259/SO239 above 30 MHz.. My personal preference is BNC up to 300 MHz. and 300 watts and N above (in either case). Jim Jim Weir VP Engineering | You bet your sweet patootie I speak RST Engineering | for the company. I OWN the cotton- Grass Valley CA 95945 | pickin' company. voice/fax 916/272-1432 | AR Adv. WB6BHI Cessna 182A N73CQ rst-engr@oro.net | Comm'l Pilot & CFI Airplane/Glider A&P Mechanic From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!blackbush.xlink.net!rz.uni-karlsruhe.de!news.uni-stuttgart.de!moritz From: moritz@ipers1.e-technik.uni-stuttgart.de () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: 25 Jan 1996 16:30:27 GMT Organization: Comp.Center (RUS), U of Stuttgart, FRG Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4e8b73$1guo@info4.rus.uni-stuttgart.de> References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipers1.e-technik.uni-stuttgart.de In article <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu>, Walter R Francis wrote: >Someone told me 1 dB for 259's and .2 for BNCs. If the PL259 is propperly installed, it will have negligible loss on VHF. Henry Radio istalls them internally in the output of a KW-amplifier at 144 and there are no problems. BNC is not a good option, unless cable lengths are very short (a few feet only) and you can use RG59 type cable. A BNC connector with RG213 is mechanically not a good idea. The loss in a PL259 becomes of course prohibitive on any frequency, if corroded. 73, Moritz DL5UH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: Karl-Heinz.Merscher@uvw.uni-bayreuth.DE (Karl-Heinz Merscher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Cubical Quad Antennas made in the USA? Date: 22 Jan 96 10:21:34 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 13 Message-ID: <395120879C5@btv0g3.nov.uni-bayreuth.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hi out there, does anybody know where to get good cubical quad antennas in the USA or Canada? Up to now I have the following addresses: Lightning Bold Antennas Gem Quads (Does anybody know the FAX #??) Thanks for your help! vy 73 de DL6RDE/AA1KD, K.-H. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.win.net!mystique.win.net!camper Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <531@mystique.win.net> Reply-To: camper@mystique.win.net (CAMPER) From: camper@mystique.win.net (CAMPER) Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 06:23:00 GMT Subject: Diagnostic software Lines: 6 Larry - do you know of any shareware software that will give me a GOOD system diagnostics - scan for all the com ports 1-15 and a good memory check and check conflicts,iterger divide by zero problems - if not then how about a commercial product and where to go to get one - tnx - camper--- * PowerAccess 1.08 Real programmers use COPY CON: PROGNAME.EXE From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!news.uni-c.dk!news.daimi.aau.dk!glad From: "Peder C. Tange Noergaard" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Differences between TH-22 models Date: 22 Jan 1996 13:25:13 GMT Organization: Institute of Mathematics, University of Aarhus Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4e037p$emc@krone.daimi.aau.dk> NNTP-Posting-Host: blomsten.mi.aau.dk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (X11; I; HP-UX A.09.05 9000/730) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Hope it is OK to poste these questions here: I am considering to buy a TH-22. There seems to be more models TH-22E, TH-22AT and TH-22ATK2 at least, what is the differences. When was the TH-22 introduced, and has it been tested in QST ? Christian (OZ1LSL) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!saluki-news.wham.siu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!world!wdr From: wdr@world.std.com Subject: Re: DSP Message-ID: Organization: Swamp-Castle Press, Boston References: <4dn0t9$eel@argentina.it.earthlink.net> <614.6593T87T518@moor.slip.uky.edu> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 23:28:53 GMT Lines: 32 In article <614.6593T87T518@moor.slip.uky.edu>, Walter R Francis wrote: > >Anyone out there that has a Radio Shack DSP that can give me any info on > The Rat Shack DSP is great on CW, worthless for anything else.. Not true. It's also good for broadcast shortwave . I've found it helpful when tuning BC SSB SW, eg Radio Havana or RFPI with a Sony 7600G, and trying to get SW AM BC services not aimed at the U.S. with big ERP. At $49 clearance price, its worth it if you're wanting to try DSP. I'm happy with it, but it tells me exactly why better DSP units are $300 and up, too: this is better than nothing, but doesn't do everything I want. > No noise > reduction with SSB or anything else... That may depend upon your receiver. The SSB in my Sony is barely adequate, and this unit helps. I dare say if I hung it of the Hallicrafters with the manual notch filter, I wouldn't notice much improvement. > But the narrow CW filter works really > well. If CW is your big mode, it is worth $50 on their sale. I ought to start listening to CW, and it was worth $50 on sale without it. It IS probably more of a CB / Scanner / WorldBand kind of accessory than a Ham item. -- Bill Ricker N1VUX wdr@world.std.com "The freedom of the press belongs http://world.std.com/~wdr to those who own one."--A.J.Liebling From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: n6cr@ix.netcom.com(Dr. Richard W. Musicer ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP System - WHICH IS BEST ONE???? Date: 23 Jan 1996 12:05:22 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4e2iu2$8m@cloner3.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: atl-ga6-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Jan 23 4:05:22 AM PST 1996 In kbooher@imsweb.net (Ken Booher) writes: > > I am contemplating the purchase of an DSP Filter and would be interested > in hearing of one who have them and the preference and recommendations > as to which unit is the best... Unfortunately, there is no 'best'. It depends a lot on what you want to use it for. I have used the NIR10 and the Timewave 599 side by side and can tell you my opinion. For data modes and CW, I think the 599 is better. For SSB, however, I think the JPS units is superior. For weak signal work, the peak feature, and at times the spectral subtraction NIR is beyond unbelievable. The difference between no QSO and armchair copy is not an overstatement. The best advice is try them all before you buy...preferably on your own rig. Hope this helps. GL/73 de Rick, N6CR in Atlanta From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:39 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: kbooher@imsweb.net (Ken Booher) Subject: DSP System - WHICH IS BEST ONE???? Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 21:45:50 LOCAL Message-ID: Lines: 8 X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] NNTP-Posting-Host: news.imsweb.net Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!jaxnet.jaxnet.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.imsweb.net!asr2-p01.imsweb.net!kbooher I am contemplating the purchase of an DSP Filter and would be interested in hearing of one who have them and the preference and recommendations as to which unit is the best... Thanks, Ken (K8JWC) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: DSP System - WHICH IS BEST ONE???? Date: 25 Jan 1996 01:11:13 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e6lbh$119s@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I have used the Radio Shack DSP, W9GR, Time Wave 59+ , NIR 10 and now the NIR12.......which one is the best? I have sold my NIR-10, Plan on selling the W9GR, and keeping the 59+ but the best one to eliminate noise to hear the weak signals, the NIR-12 is the best. The 59+ has a good auto notch filter I like, but for working weak stations on SSB...NIR 12, the timewave is super on CW. SO there you are. $ 600 in filters, NIR 12 brings the radio to life. The NIR 10 with the latest upgrade is like NIR12, but NIR 12 has dual DSP processors that allow the modes to function at the same time, where NIR 10 is limited to one or two modes at a time, verses 4 for the NIR 12. Good Luck 73 Mike W7CFL From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!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 System - WHICH IS BEST ONE???? Date: 25 Jan 1996 14:52:53 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e8n2l$heq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e6lbh$119s@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Read the MFJ-784B reviews. It has gotten very good reviews and is less expensive. I really like mine. ;-) 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!crash!digcir!ej.johnson From: ej.johnson@digcir.cts.com (Ej Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Dual Band Mobile w/ 9600 Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 18:38:00 GMT Message-ID: <960125160050293@digcir.cts.com> Organization: The Digital Circus BBS (619) 223-5348 Distribution: world References: <4du532$19@lore.cs.purdue.edu> Lines: 16 JL}}From: leahyjp@cs.purdue.edu (Joe Leahy) JL}}Subject: Dual Band Mobile w/ 9600 JL}}I am a newbie, looking for a transportable rig w/ both 2m and 70cm with JL}}a built in 9600bps modem. I have seen 2m rig's with tncs built in but JL}}never a dual band. If anyone knows of such a monster let me know. JL}} -Joe the Kenwood 733a has 9600 bps and is a 2m 440 mibile N6oid EJ! --- * OLX 2.1 TD * "Not tonight baby.....I have a modem." From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!newssinet!news.nc.u-tokyo.ac.jp!wnoc-tyo-news!news.join.ad.jp!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news2.acs.oakland.edu!condor.ic.net!news.cic.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nctuccca.edu.tw!aladdin.iii.org.tw!keelung.transend.com.tw!usenet From: "Joe F. BV/N0IAT" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: excuses, excuses.... Date: 21 Jan 1996 03:22:34 GMT Organization: TranSend Co. -- Public Internet for Taiwan and beyond Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4dsbhq$qah@keelung.transend.com.tw> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.72.168.127 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Had to laugh...this weekend I was engulfed in the many interesting articles in rec.radio.amateur.equipment. Of the articles read, those with "operator boo boo's" were the funniest. one guy blames the kids for his mixed up radio programming another guy blames the dog for doodling on his QST a third guy blames his wife for the extra small radio budget Guess we are all "at the mercy" so to speak. even my wife had a good laugh! Everyone have a great week. 73 Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!msunews!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: dxtreme@ix.netcom.com (Bob Raymond) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FREE DEMO:DXtreme Station Log System V2.0 Date: 19 Jan 1996 22:21:55 GMT Organization: DXtreme Software Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4dp5i3$mm4@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nas-nh1-18.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Jan 19 2:21:55 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Announcing the DXtreme Amateur Radio Station Log System(tm) Version 2.0 Designed for HF DXers, this affordable logging program lets you enter your contacts and track the DXCC performance of your station. DXtreme(tm) features attractive, easy-to-use screens, and a full range of inquiries and reports. PC/AT-compatibles, 80386DX+, MS-DOS 5.0+. Write for a copy of the data sheet and more information, including how to obtain the free Demo version of DXtreme. Contact me at dxtreme@ix.netcom.com. Thanks and 73, Bob Raymond, NE1I From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: geo@nando.net (George McCrary) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FREE DEMO:DXtreme Station Log System V2.0 Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 03:55:42 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4dv1si$q3c@castle.nando.net> References: <4dp5i3$mm4@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1914.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99a.107 Is anyone else starting to get tired of this guy advertising on these news groups? 73 DE KQ4QM (George) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: dconti@carroll.com (Daniel M. Conti) Subject: FS : Radio Shack Pro-62 hand held scanner - MINT X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: Carroll-Net Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: poseidon04.carroll.com Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 07:54:51 GMT Lines: 7 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:55905 alt.radio.scanner:26813 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24089 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97247 rec.radio.scanner:44324 Radio Shack Pro-62 hand held scanner, MINT in box with manual, etc. Includes optional soft leather case and AC wall wart adaptor/charger. Includes shipping to 48 states, COD $5.00 extra. If interested, please make a reasonable and sincere offer via E-Mail. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!nntp.netrex.net!news.voyager.net!news From: Kim Herron Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS Digital Frequency Display Date: 23 Jan 1996 19:59:49 GMT Organization: Voyager Information Networks, Inc. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4e3enl$fmi@vixc> NNTP-Posting-Host: 198.109.184.33 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) I have a Digital Frequency Display for Sale, made by Communications Concepts. Model TK1-W S/N 1210. It will work with Collins, Drake, Hammarlund, or most other older analog readout gear. This in Brand new never been used. I got it in Payment for work done on other gear. I have one and don't need this one. It has the warrantee card, and the user and installations manuals. They retail new for $179.00 and I'd like $120.00 shipped. E-amil me at my address or call me at 1-616-677-3706 Thanks KIM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS- HTX-202 Two meter HT Date: 25 Jan 96 01:02:22 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 10 Message-ID: <01I0EHWI376Y90R481@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu For Sale a Radio HTX-202 Two meter HT The HT works fine and is 10 merory programmble comes with speakermike and wall Charger,I Have no manual. $140.00 Firm Shipped from Bobby AD4HL Email too braymer@sunbelt.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.monad.net!usenet From: Chester Bowles Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Standard (Heathkit) Dual-Band HT Date: 25 Jan 1996 14:05:42 GMT Organization: Crotched Mountain Foundation Lines: 45 Message-ID: <4e82nn$ros@news.monad.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bowles.cmf.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) For Sale: Standard (made for Heathkit) 2/440 HT - $225 shipping included. Model HW-24HT Soft case Wall Charger NiCad battery Battery case for AA batteries Instruction manual High power (@12VDC) is 5 watts. Low power is 400 mW. 20 memories (10 in each VFO) Scanning (pause or busy) CTCSS encode DTMF keyboard Auto power off Battery save Two VFOs VHF receive - 130.00 to 169.995 UHF receive - 418.00 to 469.995 RF attenuator Some comments: This is a great radio--excellent audio and a fine receiver. Much better at dealing with intermod than my Yaesu. I've used it quite a bit, but always with the soft case, so it is really in pristine condition. I bought it new in the late 80s as Heathkit was going out of the kit business. While it is not a huge radio, it is not small like some of the newer models--it weighs 17 ounces. I'm selling the radio only because I have a Yaesu which is smaller (I hike a lot and weight is important). I also recently bought a Standard 508 which is a great travel radio. I certainly don't need THREE HTs. Chet, AA1EX Home phone: 603-924-9901 -- *---------------------------------------------------------------------* | CHESTER S. BOWLES | Education, rehabilitation, housing, | | Vice President | and managed care for children, | | Crotched Mountain Foundation | adolescents and adults with physical | | One Verney Drive | and developmental challenges. | | Greenfield, NH 03047 | http://www.cmf.org | | 603.547.3311 ext. 404 | bowles@cmf.org | *---------------------------------------------------------------------* From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!its.hooked.net!usenet From: eplatt@hooked.net (Evan Platt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Bendix King UHF 70cm two way! Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 04:08:25 GMT Organization: IncidentNet Lines: 5 Message-ID: <310853ad.89019175@news.hooked.net> Reply-To: eplatt@hooked.net NNTP-Posting-Host: chum-13.ppp.hooked.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 It's a Bendix King fully keypad programmable 440-512 MHz Radio. 14 channels, PL, DPL, Scan, brand new battery, rapid charger, swivel bracket, programming manual, and speaker mike. This radio can be sent to Bendix King for $280 and have 210 channels and alphanumeric! If interested, please reply to eplatt@hooked.net. $600 /best offer From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rmci.net!novia!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!chronicle.mv.us.adobe.com!enquirer.mv.us.adobe.com!news From: richardl@adobe.com (Richard Levenberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Kantronics KPC-9612 Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 23:26:25 GMT Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4dp97r$9ro@enquirer.mv.us.adobe.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 130.248.62.120 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13725 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23996 FS: Kantronics KPC 9612 with box and all papers. Soldered capacitor to DIN-9 connector with 3.5 millimeter for mic jack and 2.5 mm for speacker jack on Kenwood handheld no cover. Also soldered power lug to 9-volt battery snap. Will ship whole deal or unsolder the parts for you. Works perfectly. Used only about 1 week. $180 ( includes shipping in continental US ) Will not entertain offers from outside continental US richardl@adobe.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!dondiisi.diageng.mei.com!user From: don.detroye@mei.com (Don DeTroye) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Kenwood TM701A Dual Bander Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 12:32:16 -0500 Organization: Marquette Electronics Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dondiisi.diageng.mei.com I have a Kenwood TM701A 144/440 Mhz Dual Band Radio for sale. It has been used for about 1 year and the rest of the time it was in the box. I am asking $330 for the radio. If interested email me at: don.detroye@mei.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:53 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: FS: Kenwood TS-520 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou2 Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 01:51:19 GMT Lines: 9 Kenwood TS-520 in mint condition in original box with manual for $310 plus shipping. phone 502-581-3890 days 502-935-7848 nights -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!artburke From: artburke@solar.sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Rotor Date: 25 Jan 1996 19:43:13 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4e8mgh$67p@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] My apologies to anyone this offends. I have a CDE antenna rotor I would like to sell. I honestly don't know what it's worth, but I will entertain whatever seems like reasonable offers. This unit will handle (according to the manual) up to 15 sq. ft. when mounted in a tower, and 7.5 sq. ft. if mast mounted. The rotor (and controller) is abt 10 years old but in very good condition. I used it at my previous QTH to rotate an antenna that was about 10 sq. ft. and never had a problem. Am now living in yuppieville (no antennas, no satellite dishes = no fun!). If interested, please post to my e-mail. Thanks. Art Burke Lenexa, KS NE4F From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!news4.noc.netcom.net!zdc!zippo!usenet From: Wade Sick Subject: FS:Johnson (Shure 444) mic Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Sender: usenet@news.zippo.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Nntp-Posting-Host: 199.201.203.15 Organization: Zippo Message-ID: X-Url: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 18:34:33 GMT Lines: 8 I have a Johnson microphone for sale for $20 plus shipping. It is a Shure mic, 444-style without the VOX switch in the base. The metallic Johnson insignia has a few minor surface scratches, but otherwise looks ok and works excellent. E-mail or call 712-829-2414 after 6 pm CT. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!news.nstn.ca!inforamp.net!ts17-09 From: wires@inforamp.net (Chris Edwards) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ft-470 UHF mods Date: 24 Jan 1996 10:08:50 GMT Organization: Inforamp Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4e50fi$473@sam.inforamp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts17-09.tor.inforamp.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Does anyone know of any mods to open the UHF receive bellow the 70 cm band? 73 de Chris From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:56 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!starbase1.ping.ch!swidir.switch.ch!in2p3.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!iglou!jdv From: jdv@iglou.iglou.com (John Vause) Subject: Re: FT-51 computer interface X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) References: <4do14m$1sa@info.epfl.ch> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 20:19:29 GMT Lines: 22 Yves Oesch writes: >Hello, >I heard that it was possible to interface my dual-band handheld >transceiver (an FT 51-R from Yaesu), with my PC. >I would like to know: >- if a programm doing this job is existing Yes, there is a program to do this. It is called ADMS-1b. >- if Yes, is it free or shareware No, it is NOT free or shareware. AES carries it and the interface cable for $39.00US. 73's John KF4ERV -- ********************************************************************* * Defenselessness is a crime which generates it's own punishment. * * The four boxes of Freedom: Soap, Ballot, Jury, and Ammo. * ********************************************************************* From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!assst5 From: assst5+@pitt.edu (Amy S Snyder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-51R feedback/opinions/etc ? Date: 23 Jan 1996 20:33:24 GMT Organization: University of Pittsburgh Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4e3gmk$fho@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: unixs1.cis.pitt.edu I've been reading this group for about a week, and haven't seen much said about the new Yaesu FT-51R ... Does anyone have any comments they can make regarding this radio? Thanks! 73, From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!not-for-mail From: sparkfel@primenet.com (Mark Fellhauer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51R feedback/opinions/etc ? Date: 24 Jan 1996 09:28:02 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 42 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4e5mmi$4o1@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4e3gmk$fho@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> X-Posted-By: ip094.phx.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 assst5+@pitt.edu (Amy S Snyder) wrote: >I've been reading this group for about a week, and haven't seen much >said about the new Yaesu FT-51R ... >Does anyone have any comments they can make regarding this radio? Sure, I can. The FT-51 is far and away the best dual-band HT on the market currently, although Yaesu is rumored to have its successor, a dual band version of the FT-10/FT-40, ready for market in the next 18 months or so. But I expect it will be out before the end of the year. Anyway, no other dual-band radio touches it in features or ease of use, especially with the ADMS computer interface for programming the unit. Sensitivity and signal rejection, for a broad-band receiver, are quite good. I highly recommend this rig. I purchased mine with the high-power option and paid less than 500 dollars (US), including tax, for it at HRO in Phoenix, AZ. HRO (despite their detractors) had the LOWEST price in the country (even with sales tax) that I could find. And I called about 12 mail-order houses around the U.S. As long as Yaesu keeps making radios like this, they have a customer for life. I'm patiently waiting for them to make this dual-bander obsolete so I can buy the latest and greatest. If they do come out with a dual-band version of the FT-10, I'll be selling the FT-51, maybe. I recently saw a demo of the FT-40 and was blown away, DCS, voice mailbox, milspec, etc... I just wish it had a lighted keypad. 73, Mark Fellhauer KC7BXS From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:43:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: frankb2686@aol.com (FrankB2686) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-530 Mod Date: 24 Jan 1996 01:34:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e4jt4$f7u@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: frankb2686@aol.com (FrankB2686) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone know the mod for the FT-530 to open receive frequencies to 900 Mhz? Frank WD6AGS. FrankB2686@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!sco.mindspring.com!sco From: sco@mindspring.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Grounding problem Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 00:53:15 -0400 Organization: MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: sco.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] How can I ground the equipment in my radio room? It is in an old house on the second floor but the plumbing is PVC. There are windows and a straight drop to the ground. I don't want to drill any holes in the house or the windows. I am on 6m, 2m, 440m FM, SSB maybe CW in the future and maybe even ATV. My antenna feedline is RG8X to a outdoor switch box. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: stubstad@ix.netcom.com(Jim Stubstad ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: 24 Jan 1996 08:32:26 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 53 Message-ID: <4e4qqq$t7u@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sj10-12.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Jan 24 12:32:26 AM PST 1996 In sco@mindspring.com writes: > >How can I ground the equipment in my radio room? >It is in an old house on the second floor but the plumbing is PVC. >There are windows and a straight drop to the ground. >I don't want to drill any holes in the house or the windows. > >I am on 6m, 2m, 440m FM, SSB maybe CW in the future and maybe even ATV. >My antenna feedline is RG8X to a outdoor switch box. What is grounding objective, RF, AC mains/HV safety, lightening or all three at once? For RF, you are too far from ground for a useful RF ground, and would have to resort to tricks like MFJ artificial ground to tune out ground reactance at each partular frequency. The product mentioned is for HF, and the concept is not practical for higher frequencies with as long a run as you have anyway as it would require too fine an adjustment. Unless you are matching into an end fed single wire antenna which I can't imagine you would be doing above 29 MHz, I don't think that you need an RF earth ground. For AC mains/HV safety, the third wire ground if it exists, or a retrofit of a third wire ground at least to the spirit of the NEC will do the trick. All modern equipment that requires an AC ground will have a 3 wire cordset or plug. Don't tell the code inspector, but an amateur no holes retrofit could probably be as sordid as copper grounding foil shut through window with 12 AWG wire down side of house to standard hardware store gnd rod at gnd level. Consequences of code fudges your responsibility, not mine. Doubt that you have any HV in a modern VHF/UHF station unless you are running extremely high power. Lightening is hopeless in a direct strike. If switch box is at ground level before point of entry to house (preferred), adding a ground rod there with an electronic arrester (gas discharge tube type) in the common coax line is probably most practical. Note that while coax gnd connected, this would act like the AC/HV gnd, but has the potentially dangerous property that while connecting/disconnecting ant to equipment, you probably insert your body into the gnd circuit each time if there isn't a separate protective ground path. If switch box is outside window at 2nd floor level, arrester ground could run straight down to ground between switch and point of entry, but not a great idea because of shunt path to gnd in house via coax shield. You'd want to pull coax line into house off of the arrester (hot and gnd) when not in use to prevent chance of discharge following shunt indoor path to ground, and not operate at dangerous times. Arrester ground rods and circuits should be separate from third wire AC protective circuit to earth ground. Follow surge arrester manufacturer's instructions carefully, above advice is just my best guess. Jim From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!news.agt.net!news From: smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 18:37:03 GMT Organization: AGT Ltd. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <31067820.10078668@news.agt.net> References: <4e4qqq$t7u@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: clgrpx04-port-36.agt.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 On 24 Jan 1996 08:32:26 GMT, stubstad@ix.netcom.com(Jim Stubstad ) wrote: > >For RF, you are too far from ground for a useful RF ground, and would >have to resort to tricks like MFJ artificial How far is too far for typical HF work? 1/4 wavelength? I've seen this mentioned here a few times., but I've wondered what the max distance is. My options are, a wire through the floor to the basement to a water pipe. > 20 feet. Or a wire out the window to a ground rod, around 8-10 feet. Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!sdd.hp.com!usc!news.cerf.net!ni1.ni.net!xband.ni.net!user From: blanton@ni.net (J. L. Blanton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 22:17:46 -0800 Organization: Network Intensive Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <4e4qqq$t7u@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> <31067820.10078668@news.agt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: xband.ni.net In article <31067820.10078668@news.agt.net>, smason@agt.net (Steve Mason) wrot e: > >For RF, you are too far from ground for a useful RF ground, and would > >have to resort to tricks like MFJ artificial > > How far is too far for typical HF work? 1/4 wavelength? The distance should be MUCH less than 1/4 wavelength. From 1/4 wavelength away the impedance at the grounded end is transformed into that of an open circuit !!! Regards, Lee, WA8YBT/6 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mreising@aol.com (MREISING) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: 24 Jan 1996 15:39:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e65em$8oq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <31067820.10078668@news.agt.net> Reply-To: mreising@aol.com (MREISING) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Use of large (>1" wide) flat braid out the window to a ground rod may help in your situation. The braid will have less inductance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Equip Digest V96 #24 Date: 24 Jan 1996 13:56:39 GMT Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4e5dqn$p3e@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <199601211230.HAA17268@nic.iii.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 In article <199601211230.HAA17268@nic.iii.net>, jallen@vhfcom.COM says... > >One Ham's opinion - I won't buy any MFJ equipment due to their total >lack of quality control in soldering (both automatic and hand) and >assembly. See other postings on this group. > >73, John, K1FWF I must agree on their poor QC and soldering. It's not limited to just soldering, however. I have found that they forget to tighten hardware, all too frequently. Nothing worse than having a #6-32 hex nut jammed into the blades of a tuning cap in a 3 KW transmatch! Talk about sparks flying! I still buy MFJ equipment, because once you've looked it over internally and done their QC for them (!) their stuff usually performs well and lasts for years. It's just a pain in the neck to have to worry about having something wrong with the item right out of the box. -YMMV- 73 de KC5NG PS: I've spoken to Martin F. Jue (owner and founder) at a hamfest about this problem, and he acknowledged that a problem exists, and that they are trying to get their act together. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: dougrand@i-2000.com (Prowler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Equip Digest V96 #24 Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 01:27:38 GMT Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4e9ade$c08@i-2000.com> References: <199601211230.HAA17268@nic.iii.net> <4e5dqn$p3e@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dougrand.dh.i-2000.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) wrote: xxIn article <199601211230.HAA17268@nic.iii.net>, jallen@vhfcom.COM says... xx> xx>One Ham's opinion - I won't buy any MFJ equipment due to their total xx>lack of quality control in soldering (both automatic and hand) and xx>assembly. See other postings on this group. xx> xx>73, John, K1FWF xxI must agree on their poor QC and soldering. It's not limited xxto just soldering, however. I have found that they forget to xxtighten hardware, all too frequently. Nothing worse than xxhaving a #6-32 hex nut jammed into the blades of a tuning cap xxin a 3 KW transmatch! Talk about sparks flying! xxI still buy MFJ equipment, because once you've looked it over xxinternally and done their QC for them (!) their stuff usually xxperforms well and lasts for years. It's just a pain in the xxneck to have to worry about having something wrong with the xxitem right out of the box. -YMMV- xx73 de KC5NG xxPS: I've spoken to Martin F. Jue (owner and founder) at a xx hamfest about this problem, and he acknowledged that a xx problem exists, and that they are trying to get their xx act together. I had that exact same thing happen to my 3kw tuner. They forgot to tighten the nuts on the ends of the cap's. I didn't have it floating around, but I had open circuits raising hell with my solid state finals! Now the unit won't tune at all. Doug, KN2Y From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!online.magnus1.com!wb3ffv!news.cais.net!news.iac.net!usenet From: "Richard L. Duell" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heathkit SB200 amplifier Date: 20 Jan 1996 23:07:14 GMT Organization: Internet Access Cincinnati 513-887-8877 Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4drsj2$q7c@cheyenne.iac.net> References: <$8YAJDAoMWAxEwYs@jcliff.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip048069.iac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: john@jcliff.demon.co.uk My SB200 puts out 500 watts out on 75 and 300 watts out on 10 meters. Sounds like you may have soft tubes or high swr or low voltage, etc. 73, Rich From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!world!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: Heathkit SB200 amplifier Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 10:38:21 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <$8YAJDAoMWAxEwYs@jcliff.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org John Clifford [G4BVE] wrote: > Does anyone have any experience of the Heathkit SB200 linear amplifier? > I have just repaired one with a HV PSU fault, but am having difficulty > getting more than 200watts out of it on 28MHz. It will reach 650watts > out on 3.5MHz... Perhaps your tubes (sorry; "valves") have gone soft, and you need new ones. Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!news From: doughall@parsifal.nando.net (Doug Hall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heathkit SB200 amplifier Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 01:18:18 GMT Organization: JPS Communications, Inc. Lines: 31 Message-ID: <4e9a36$l96@castle.nando.net> References: <$8YAJDAoMWAxEwYs@jcliff.demon.co.uk> <4ds2o0$kkk@castle.nando.net> <19960125.n314@ntpcug.org> Reply-To: doughall@nando.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 152.52.37.85 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99a.107 tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org wrote: >DO> > >DO> >Does anyone have any experience of the Heathkit SB200 linear amplifier? >DO> >I have just repaired one with a HV PSU fault, but am having difficulty >DO> >getting more than 200watts out of it on 28MHz. It will reach 650watts >DO> >out on 3.5MHz. Is this normal? > >DO> John, >DO> You didn't say what you were driving it with, but if the tuned input >DO> circuit for 10m is mistuned or defective the input SWR could be >DO> causing your rig to reduce its output. You may not be getting enough >DO> drive to the amplifier. My SB200 (with 20 year old tubes) puts out a >DO> little over 500 watts on 10m. >DO> 73, >DO> Doug Hall, KF4KL > >The reflected power between the exciter and the amp input should be >checked. The amp has tuning coils to arrange for minimum reflected >power back into the amp. Don't get killed drawing an arc trying to tune >it up hot, though. Follow the instructions carefully. > > Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, N5GAR, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225 It's kind of hard to follow the instructions carefully. There aren't any. The SB-200 manual states "The coils in the input networks are factory aligned and require no further adjustment." Nice to know, but mine needed adjustment anyway. By the way, the coils to adjust are: 80m-L5, 40m-L4, 20m-L3, 15m-L2, and 10m-L1. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:10 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: HF Rig Selection for NEW ham IC-706,TS-50....? Message-ID: <1996Jan23.184853.27572@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 18:48:53 GMT Lines: 18 In article Bradford Ashley writes: >Thanks alot for the reply. I see your point exactly it's all relative. >What I really want is to get my foot in the door so to speak. The IC-706 >seems to give me a basic HF rig to experiment with 6m and 2m. My >antenna situation is very poor at this point due to my living in an >apartment. For aprox $1200 this might be the ticket. Yes I would love to >get a IC-775 or IC-781 but on my budget it is not an option. Thanks again >for the info. HF mobile is very often the only viable solution for apartment dwellers. The IC-706 is a good mobile rig. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.ohsu.edu!steele!ashleyb From: Bradford Ashley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Rig Selection for NEW ham IC-706,TS-50....? Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 11:22:36 -0800 Organization: Oregon Health Sciences University Lines: 30 Message-ID: References: <199601160501.QAA03033@w3eax.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.53.1.40 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: ashleyb@steele In-Reply-To: <199601160501.QAA03033@w3eax.umd.edu> Scott Thanks for the reply. We'll it's very clear we all need to win the powerball lottery and buy all the gear we want. Too bad it's such a long shot. In terms of rig selection it seems like buying a car everyone has there personal choices. But a few rigs have come highly recommended at the top of the list is the Ten-Tec stuff I've yet to hear a single bad thing about them. I guess I'm like every other returning ham I just want the best possible rig to get on the air with. My first rig which I failed to get working was a three tube Knight CW transmitter. I just found that old rig in storage and may try to get it up and running again. It might not be within the FCC spectral purity rules?? We shall see. The reason I was looking at the IC-706 is because it really has everything there in a small package that is portable. I don't see a bottom of the line Ic-725 or Ic728 or Y 840 being much better but their all about the same price. I may look for a used Ten-Tec rig or save the money for a new one. Like you said it's real difficult to get into ham radio without taking the big plunge money wise. I know that there are buget rigs and kits out there and you can get on the are for a few hundred bucks but after a while you get tired of being stuck on say 20m. Thats when you go buy another kit or used rig with more bands and before you know it you've over a thousand bucks in various rigs that make your bench look impressive but really don't do much. At this point I think I'll scratch my head some more and see what happens. Here's a follow up question for your or anyone else what's the best rig(receiver section) for under $1500 new or used. Ten-Tec seems like a good nomination are there others ???? You can E-mail me anytime. Thanks Brad WB7TSO 73's From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF+2M Duplexer Available? Date: 24 Jan 1996 13:52:08 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4e5di8$p3e@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4e3gcd$9hv@duck.inetnebr.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Yes. Comet and Diamond both offer several models each that should suit your needs perfectly. Contact just about any ham radio store and inquire for best prices. 73 de KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.interlog.com!ra.isisnet.com!ccn.cs.dal.ca!ae758 From: ae758@ccn.cs.dal.ca (Jay Joseph Doucet) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HTX-212 - Not Bad! Date: 22 Jan 1996 18:44:03 GMT Organization: Chebucto Community Net Lines: 36 Message-ID: <4e0ltj$rne@ra.isisnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ccn.cs.dal.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Well, I broke down and bought that HTX-212 at the local RS store, despite being sworn to Kenwood. It was only $299 Cdn and it it seemed a good deal, including full CTCSS capability, 30 Channel Memory, 45W output etc.. In fact it was a good deal, undercutting the nearest competition by at least $100Cdn. Just three things about that really bug me- 1. Non-ham freqs cannot be stored in memory. This is a real drag if you want to keep track of your local emergency services, despite the radio being able to tune 136-173 mHz. This may have been deliberate on RS part, avoiding problems with "mobile use of scanner" laws in many US jurisdictions, but I'd like to have the option. A quick look at the schematic reveals no suspicious diodes lurking around the logic chips, so this won't be easily modified without a new EEPROM (unless someone knows a magic key hold-down combination during power up. 2. The mike and bottom row of function tiles are unilluminated, unfortunately a common trait in many lower cost radios. 3. The PTT button has too soft an action, every time I hit another maritime Canada monster pothole holding the mike, I kerchunk the local repeater. I like a real man's PTT switch, one that takes a real effort to activate. Generally my findings confirm a review I just saw in the Jan. 96 CQ VHF premier edition. If you can live with objections 1, 2, and 3 you'll be happy with this radio as a mobile or basic station rig. 73's and happy hammin' Jay Doucet VE1CUT Halifax, NS Canada ae758@ccn.cs.dal.ca -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!stanl From: Stanley Lalli Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: I need a mod for Mitrek T34 (repeater) Date: 22 Jan 1996 18:26:04 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 10 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4e1dfc$4gp@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> X-Posted-By: stanl@usr2.primenet.com I need the mod to convert a Mitrek T34 UHF mobile into a repeater. If anyone has ANY information, I would gretly appreciate it. I do not have ANY specs, manuals, or info on this radio Thank you. -- \`O.o' =(_ _)= U stanl@primenet.com - N7ZQT From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 706 Date: 26 Jan 1996 05:46:03 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e9pqr$kf2@news.halcyon.com> References: <4e8imj$k25$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm14-ip4.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) You might be able to add a Communications specilists tone decoder module, how ever you would be stuck doing the old dip switch or solder jumper trick to set up the decode tones. the 706 was not designed with CTCSS decode in mind. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:16 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <1996Jan17.202235.28050@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 19:28:34 GMT Lines: 7 While you're at it. See if you can devise a way to improve qsk. Or at least speed up the response of the relay so it doesn't chop dits and or make it quieter. Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!cornellcs!uw-beaver!uw-coco!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 23 Jan 1996 04:41:11 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4e1ot7$q2b@news.halcyon.com> References: <1996Jan22.151656.22087@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm14-ip11.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) To: 75540.525@compuserve.com gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) wrote: >In article n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) writes: >>While you're at it. See if you can devise a way to improve qsk. Or at >>least speed up the response of the relay so it doesn't chop dits and or >>make it quieter. > >The keying is totally electronic. Q48 drives a diode switch in the >9 MHz IF to key the carrier on and off. The relay you hear clattering >is RL1 in the filter unit. It's the TR relay. The only delay it has >is a 0.0047uf bypass cap across the coil. I don't think that's slowing >it enough to matter. VR109 is the CW waveform adjust. In conjunction >with C177 and C178, it sets the keying pulse rise and fall times. >Twiddling with it may improve keying. Otherwise, the problem is a >timing problem in the firmware between the time T8 is asserted and >the time keying starts (ICW asserted by IC10 pin 16). Since IC25 >is both the keyer and the control uP, it's possible some timing >loop is nested incorrectly causing ICW to be asserted before T8 >on initial dits. > >I'm not a Morse operator, so I'll ask you to try this test. Set >the radio for manual keying and tell me if it chops dits when >the internal keyer is not used. If it does, then RL1 may be >mechanically too slow, and the source of the problem. If it >QSKs properly with a straight key, then the problem is most >likely in the firmware of the uP. > >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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:19 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!news.u.washington.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Message-ID: <1996Jan20.194210.12852@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4dpi1n$8jt@news.halcyon.com> <4dr0rk$n86@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 19:42:10 GMT Lines: 33 In article <4dr0rk$n86@newsbf02.news.aol.com> w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) writ es: >In article <4dpi1n$8jt@news.halcyon.com>, "Gary P. Fiber" > writes: >>Gary, >> >>ICOM does have a very simular change to the filter as you posted. When >>this has been done to a 706 the pager signals danced very happily through >>out the 2 neter band. Have fun. >> >>Gary > >Gary F., > >Are you saying a mod like that will cause intermod? > >73 Tom Ohh, too many Garys. :-) I know what he's saying, Tom. D6 and D7 don't have a huge amount of isolation, so signals can now leak through via the modified BP filter and *around* the double tuned 2 meter filter while operating on the 2 meter band. I haven't taken mine down into "pager hell" yet, so I can't confirm this, but this could be a real problem for those who regularly do. A word of caution to those thinking of doing this mod. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 23 Jan 1996 11:08:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 28 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e3155$i8p@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) writes: >While you're at it. See if you can devise a way to improve qsk. Or at >least speed up the response of the relay so it doesn't chop dits and or >make it quieter. Hi All, I just measured the keying chariteristics of my 706. No leading edge chop on CW in QSK or conventional VOX CW operation. None at all!!!!! The amplifier relay line pulls low 15 mS before RF appears in the QSK mode. That should be enough time for a typical HF amp relay to close, most require between 10 and 12 mS. It looks like ICOM did it's homework much better than the big "K" ever did! I wonder what configuration you are using Steve? Do you have a power amp in line also? The relay does click, and I'm sure a quieter relay is available. Part of the problem is the relay mounts directly on a PC board. There is no mechanical isolation. It doesn't bother me, but then I drive a diesel truck and listen to rock and roll. Next I'll sweep the filters. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:21 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Message-ID: <1996Jan23.184312.27479@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 18:43:12 GMT Lines: 21 In article n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) writes: >Yes. Using a bug in the qsk mode makes it sound like a sick >chicken. The best I can do is run it with a .1 sec delay. This makes it >sound fairly good but still a bit choppy. Increasing the weight on the >bug helps. I tend to agree, it's probably the slow relay. Seems funny >such a highly intregated rig would rely on an old fashion relay for >keying. I am cw only here. Does anyone want to buy a new/used 706? The rig doesn't use relay keying. The relay is the TR relay. Switching 100 watts of RF is still easier with a relay than with diodes. Even Ten-Tec still uses relay TR. If the relay is slow (I'll have to do some testing), then we can probably come up with a faster relay that will fit in the case. The one Ten-Tec uses will probably work. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:22 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Message-ID: <1996Jan23.185258.27651@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> <4e3155$i8p@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 18:52:58 GMT Lines: 30 In article <4e3155$i8p@newsbf02.news.aol.com> w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) writ es: >In article n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) writes: >>While you're at it. See if you can devise a way to improve qsk. Or at >>least speed up the response of the relay so it doesn't chop dits and or >>make it quieter. > >Hi All, > >I just measured the keying chariteristics of my 706. > >No leading edge chop on CW in QSK or conventional VOX CW operation. None >at all!!!!! The amplifier relay line pulls low 15 mS before RF appears in >the QSK mode. That should be enough time for a typical HF amp relay to >close, most require between 10 and 12 mS. > >It looks like ICOM did it's homework much better than the big "K" ever >did! Hmmm. Lots of people have complained about the rig's QSK feature, so this is an especially interesting report. I wonder, RV109 adjusts the keying characteristic. Since you're set up to measure this, Tom, how about diddling the pot and tell us what happens? It could be that many of the rigs are coming from the factory with this setting misadjusted. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:23 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) References: <1996Jan22.151656.22087@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 02:18:07 GMT Lines: 13 Yes. Using a bug in the qsk mode makes it sound like a sick chicken. The best I can do is run it with a .1 sec delay. This makes it sound fairly good but still a bit choppy. Increasing the weight on the bug helps. I tend to agree, it's probably the slow relay. Seems funny such a highly intregated rig would rely on an old fashion relay for keying. I am cw only here. Does anyone want to buy a new/used 706? -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.infinet.com!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!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: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 24 Jan 1996 09:27:36 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 42 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e5fko$sgj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <1996Jan23.185258.27651@ke4zv.atl.ga.us>, gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) writes: >Hmmm. Lots of people have complained about the rig's QSK feature, so >this is an especially interesting report. I wonder, RV109 adjusts the >keying characteristic. Since you're set up to measure this, Tom, how >about diddling the pot and tell us what happens? It could be that many >of the rigs are coming from the factory with this setting misadjusted. > >Gary Next time I open the case I will. This is the time sequence on mine Gary: 1.) I close the key. 2.) 1-2 mS later I get a low on the external relay line. 3.) 14 mS later RF appears. 4.) After a 1 mS rise time it is full output 5.) I release the key. 6.) After a 1 mS delay the waveform decays over ~1 mS to zero 7.) The external relay line releases at zero envelope. I was wondering if Gary F. is using an external PA? If he would tell me his setup I could duplicate it. The only flaw I notice in my 706 is the weight control is not a real weight control. I've been seeing more and more of that lately, even on keyers. The REAL weight is ever so slightly reduced on full QSK. The internal relay is plenty fast, and I can think of no way to use PIN diodes without adding a negative supply of 100 volts or more. If I wanted a quieter relay I could likely find one, but the noise doesn't really bother me. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.convex.com!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: Thu, 25 Jan 96 08:07:55 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 27 Message-ID: <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk In article <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> w8jitom@aol.com "W8JI Tom" writ es: > This delay does not mean the character is "clipped", it simply means the > beginning of the character is delayed in time. Ah so. If a complete element is sent with only a time delay, then the only issues will be sidetone and the availability of a window between elements to listen for full QSK. At some point a lagging sidetone will confuse the sender, but I don't know whether the 16mS in enough for that or indeed whether the IC-706 sends delayed sidetone along with delayed key down. Centainly my headest audio DSP, with an order of magnitude greater delay, has to be switched out on transmit before I am able to send anything. > I just checked the 706 with an external key, and I think I may have found > a software error that decreases the weight of external keyer inputs. But > in fairness to ICOM, I need to talk to the engineers before I post it > here. I faxed them the details earlier today. Sounds like nice work. I hope that the firmware is socketed to allow folks to more easily benefit from any later improvements. Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: Wed, 24 Jan 96 16:34:01 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 28 Message-ID: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> <4e5fko$sgj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk In article <4e5fko$sgj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> w8jitom@aol.com "W8JI Tom" writ es: > This is the time sequence on mine Gary: > > 1.) I close the key. > > 2.) 1-2 mS later I get a low on the external relay line. > > 3.) 14 mS later RF appears. > > 4.) After a 1 mS rise time it is full output > > 5.) I release the key. > > 6.) After a 1 mS delay the waveform decays over ~1 mS to zero > > 7.) The external relay line releases at zero envelope. That adds up to 16ms to switch on. At 20 wpm a dot is only about 70mS long, so this rise delay is over a fifth of a dot and not insignificant. At 30 wpm the delay is about one third of a dot. Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:28 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!news.bc.net!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!newsflash.concordia.ca!news.mcgill.ca!mcrcim.mcgill.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!paperboy.osf.org!bone.think.com!blanket.mitre.org!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> <4e3155$i8p@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 00:15:43 GMT Lines: 35 No amp. here. Just key your 706 while listening in another receiver. Try it first in qsk mode then switch to semi bk in. There is a tremendous difference. Maybe the tail is being chopped off instead of the head. Even the causal listner can spot this on the air. Using a straight key at 10wpm won't prove anything either. Set you're keyer on at least 25 wpm, hold down the dot lever and listen. My Kenwood TS940 has no effect on character length no matter what the speed. I've been told that it has no relay bounce up to 140 wpm! No, I don't go quite that QRQ. Now don't get me wrong. This is a fantastic rig and using semi bk in at .1 sec delay is not a huge handicap but cw ops are a bit picky when it comes to qsk! : No leading edge chop on CW in QSK or conventional VOX CW operation. None : at all!!!!! The amplifier relay line pulls low 15 mS before RF appears in : the QSK mode. That should be enough time for a typical HF amp relay to : close, most require between 10 and 12 mS. : It looks like ICOM did it's homework much better than the big "K" ever : did! : I wonder what configuration you are using Steve? Do you have a power amp : in line also? : The relay does click, and I'm sure a quieter relay is available. Part of : the problem is the relay mounts directly on a PC board. There is no : mechanical isolation. It doesn't bother me, but then I drive a diesel : truck and listen to rock and roll. : Next I'll sweep the filters. : 73 Tom -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!oronet!news.netzone.com!news.rtd.com!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!slip166-72-221-74 From: rblood@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-736 Mods Please Date: Sat, 20 Jan 96 14:01:31 Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4drg7g$2cve@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip166-72-221-74.tx.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM WebExplorer DLL Please Please Please IC-736 mods..... Anyone? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:30 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!library.erc.clarkson.edu!rpi!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!tellab5!jwa From: jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) Subject: Re: IC-751 CW Performance X-Nntp-Posting-Host: tellabb Message-ID: <1996Jan19.190126.14920@tellab5.tellabs.com> Sender: news@tellab5.tellabs.com (News) Organization: Tellabs, Lisle,IL References: <4do8n2$34cf@rs2.ccd.harris.com> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 19:01:26 GMT Lines: 27 In article <4do8n2$34cf@rs2.ccd.harris.com> dsnowden@ccd.harris.com (Doug Snow den) writes: >I recently purchased an FL-32 (9mhz if, 500hz `) cw filter for my IC-751. >After installing it, I was quite disappointed in what I heard. The filter >didn't seem any better than using passband tuning in cw wide mode. >Any similar experiences? Could they have put the label on the filter >-- >Doug Snowden >dsnowden@ccd.harris.com > I don't know about the IC-751, but in order for the PBT to work on an R71 receiver you also need an FL-44. --- Jack Albert WA9FVP (Fellow Radio Hacker) Tellabs Operations Inc. 1000 Remington Blvd Voice (708) 378-6201 Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FAX (708) 378-6721 "I'm normal, I'm normal, I'm normal"! From MTV's Liquid Television From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!ncar!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!butch!news.sanders.com!p39055.sanders.lockheed.com!amarin From: amarin@mailgw.sanders.lockheed.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC751a Price Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 16:16:35 Organization: Lockheed Sanders, Inc. Lines: 1 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: p39055.sanders.lockheed.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev Final Beta #10] Could someone give a fair price for the IC751a Transceiver? Many thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!reeve.research.aa.wl.com!decwrl!pagesat.net!niia.net!usenet From: skeller@niia.net (Who, me?) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM 2350H Mobile Rig, Any comments? Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 03:20:21 GMT Organization: Northern Indiana Internet Access, Inc. Lines: 35 Message-ID: <4dke7k$74t@gold.niia.net> References: <4dedh1$611@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: skeller@niia.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.niia.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 n7voe@aol.com (N7VOE) wrote: >Does anyone have any first hand information/comments on the new ICOM dual >band mobile rig, the IC 2350H? >Is there any intermod problems with this rig? >Please respond to N7VOE@aol.com >Thanks >73's, >Dan N7VOE A friend am mine (N9WLS) and I (N9WDH) both bought 2350H's at a hamfest last fall. I have had no intermod problem at all. WLS (what a call, eh) experiences some intermod when he passes very close to a couple of paging towers in town. Other than that we have had no problems. We don't live in a big city though, so I am not sure how well it would perform in downtown Chicago. I know that my 530 has horrible intermod in Chicago, but I haven't taken my 2350 into the city. Altogether, I love my 2350. It scans *fast* compared to most of the mobiles out there. It's easy to use, it's compact. The DTMF buttons are too small, though. That's OK, I don't use any autopatches. I think that it is a best buy because it is the highest quality radio for the dollar. You can pick it up most places for less that $500. Try doing that with a Kenwood. I hope this helps a little bit. Chet skeller@niia.net N9WDH GODISINCONTROL From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!cronkite.d48.lilly.com!inet.d48.lilly.com!evax01.d51.lilly.com!ga19989 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ICOM 706 observations... comments? Message-ID: <1996Jan22.120029.1@evax01.d51.lilly.com> From: ga19989@evax01.d51.lilly.com Date: 22 Jan 96 12:00:29 EST Distribution: world Nntp-Posting-Host: evax01.d51.lilly.com Lines: 33 I have had my Icom 706 for about a month now and it's pretty much what I expected, thanks to the comments I read in this newsgroup before I bought it. Here are a few items that I have not yet seen addressed: 1. Cross-band operation is not possible... (makes it rough to work RS-10 and RS-12 satellites)... at least I have no solution for this... any hints? The preset split is not wide enough, can program in a different transmit freq but won't key. 2. Cross mode operation also not possible, but that's no big deal. 3. One thing that is surprising is that the beep at the band edges is not wher e it should be on every band... specifically, 80 meters beeps at 3400 and (if I remember correctly) 4100 khz. I see no adjustment for band edges in the owner' s manual. Any hints? (yes, it also transmits inside these limits... of course, I transmitted into a dummy load just for the record) Otherwise, once I add a CW filter*, it ought to make a nice rig for mobile/vacation/field day. (Mine has NO audio problems with factory mike, got good audio reports on 2 meter and 6 meter SSB. Also, working up to 40 wpm full break in is no problem, and above 40 you can adjust the weight control a little to compensate the CW.... maybe I got an improved version of the ones others commented on?) *Strong adjacent CW signals overload front end to the point that an audio DSP can't handle them, but an audio DSP works fine at separating CW if no strong signals nearby. I find the receiver sensitivity with pre-amp to be as good as my Kenwood TS940. (maybe my 940 is going deaf, but I blame the lack of sunspots for weak DX signals) Mel KJ9C From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:34 1996 Newsgroups: rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!lancelot.dowco.com!ppp32.dowco.com!user From: ve7zvz@dowco.com (Scott Leaf) Subject: ICOM IC-740 HF Transceiver For Sale Sender: news@dowco.com Message-ID: Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 21:15:27 GMT Nntp-Posting-Host: ppp32.dowco.com Organization: Mountain DX Club Lines: 16 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23931 rec.radio.swap:55582 For Sale ICOM IC-740 HF transceiver with PS15 power supply Has EX241 marker board and workshop manual. $550 CDN or equivalent in US$ shipped. Also for sale Yasesu FT-790R II 70cm all mode portable $700 CDN or equivalent in US$ shipped anywhere. You may respond via e-mail but I am not the seller. Seller is Don (VE7MDX) phone (604) 942-3278 -- Scott Leaf VE7ZVZ CN89os ve7zvz@dowco.com Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Mountain DX Club - "To boldy VHF where no ham has VHFed before" Coming up Summer '96 DX-pedition to rare grid CO80, on 6M, 2M & 70cm From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news2.acs.oakland.edu!nntp.coast.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Icom IC706 Extended Rx/Tx Mods Anyone? Message-ID: <1996Jan22.161554.22375@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 16:15:54 GMT Lines: 52 In article <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> GW0ACH@lordjohn.celtic.co.uk (L ord John) writes: >Does anyone know if there are any mods for the IC706 especially one >for extended receive transmit. I would particularly like to be able to >use the rig on 70MHz and 27MHz Removing D59 and resetting the processor will open up transmit for HF through 60 MHz. I don't know the regulations in your lordship's country, but here in the States use of this radio over the air on 27 MHz would be forbidden since the radio is not type accepted for that service. (Driving a transverter with it would be fine however.) There is no known mod to allow transmit on 70 MHz as yet. There are a number of people trying to get expanded VHF transmit coverage from the unit, but no one seems to have found the right combination to make that happen, and it looks like that if anyone does it will only open it up for 118 MHz to 172 MHz, and not the 70 MHz band. That's because T8 is only asserted in the 118-172 area of VHF, T8 controls the TR relay. (Note, most uses, aside from MARS/CAP, of the unit over that range would also be forbidden under US rules, yours may be different.) The radio is an interesting puzzle, but I don't intend to leave any out of amateur band transmit mods in mine after I finish exploring the puzzle. I don't want the possibility of accidentally transmitting out of band to exist in the radio, and I certainly wouldn't condone deliberate transmission out of band. I am concerned about better out of band reception, however. There is the so called yellow wire mod which improves VHF reception somewhat outside the 2 meter amateur band, but that mod doesn't give the full coverage the radio is capable of supplying. I've discovered a change to the 60-200 MHz bandpass filter that offers a marked improvement in sensitivity across that range, but I've been cautioned that it may make the radio very susceptable to intermod when used on 2 meters. So far I haven't experienced this (I'm in a suburban area not overly plagued with strong pager transmitters), but a bit of caution is advised until this is researched more carefully. It appears that any problem of this nature would be the result of excessive leakage signals around D6 and D7, the bandpass filter switching diodes. It should be possible to solve that, perhaps by driving the switches harder via a resistor change, or by using diodes with better isolation characteristics. I'm refurbishing an old General Radio unit oscillator to serve as a pager simulator to test this theory. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!uknet!florence.scotnet.co.uk!usenet From: GW0ACH@lordjohn.celtic.co.uk (Lord John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom IC706 Extended Rx/Tx Mods Anyone? Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 21:43:35 GMT Organization: The Scottish Internet Supplier Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: dynamic33-hobbit.celtic.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone know if there are any mods for the IC706 especially one for extended receive transmit. I would particularly like to be able to use the rig on 70MHz and 27MHz Many thanks de Lord John GW0ACH From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!night.primate.wisc.edu!news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC706 Extended Rx/Tx Mods Anyone? Date: 23 Jan 1996 04:39:10 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 55 Message-ID: <4e1ope$q22@news.halcyon.com> References: <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> <1996Jan22.161554.22375@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm14-ip11.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) To: 75540.525@compuserve.com gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) wrote: >In article <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> GW0ACH@lordjohn.celtic.co.uk ( Lord John) writes: >>Does anyone know if there are any mods for the IC706 especially one >>for extended receive transmit. I would particularly like to be able to >>use the rig on 70MHz and 27MHz > >Removing D59 and resetting the processor will open up transmit for >HF through 60 MHz. I don't know the regulations in your lordship's >country, but here in the States use of this radio over the air on >27 MHz would be forbidden since the radio is not type accepted for >that service. (Driving a transverter with it would be fine however.) > >There is no known mod to allow transmit on 70 MHz as yet. There are a >number of people trying to get expanded VHF transmit coverage from the >unit, but no one seems to have found the right combination to make that >happen, and it looks like that if anyone does it will only open it up >for 118 MHz to 172 MHz, and not the 70 MHz band. That's because T8 is >only asserted in the 118-172 area of VHF, T8 controls the TR relay. >(Note, most uses, aside from MARS/CAP, of the unit over that range >would also be forbidden under US rules, yours may be different.) > >The radio is an interesting puzzle, but I don't intend to leave any >out of amateur band transmit mods in mine after I finish exploring >the puzzle. I don't want the possibility of accidentally transmitting >out of band to exist in the radio, and I certainly wouldn't condone >deliberate transmission out of band. > >I am concerned about better out of band reception, however. There >is the so called yellow wire mod which improves VHF reception >somewhat outside the 2 meter amateur band, but that mod doesn't >give the full coverage the radio is capable of supplying. I've >discovered a change to the 60-200 MHz bandpass filter that >offers a marked improvement in sensitivity across that range, but >I've been cautioned that it may make the radio very susceptable >to intermod when used on 2 meters. So far I haven't experienced >this (I'm in a suburban area not overly plagued with strong >pager transmitters), but a bit of caution is advised until this >is researched more carefully. > >It appears that any problem of this nature would be the result of >excessive leakage signals around D6 and D7, the bandpass filter >switching diodes. It should be possible to solve that, perhaps by >driving the switches harder via a resistor change, or by using >diodes with better isolation characteristics. I'm refurbishing >an old General Radio unit oscillator to serve as a pager simulator >to test this theory. > >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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!merlion.singnet.com.sg!lantana.singnet.com.sg!ts900-2903 From: daniel@pandora.lugs.po.my (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IMD resistant rigs Date: Fri, 26 Jan 96 11:55:33 GMT Organization: Singapore Telecom Internet Service Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4eaffo$tps@lantana.singnet.com.sg> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts900-2903.singnet.com.sg X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2 Can anyone recommend a good IMD resistant rig for 2M (and possibly dual bander with 70cm) I noticed that Kenwood rigs are particularly bad. Is this a valid observation? How do other makes compare? Thanks. 73 de 9V1ZV Daniel Daniel Wee | daniel@pandora.lugs.org.sg 9V1ZV | daniel.wee@f516.n600.z6.fidonet.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: nitz@access.digex.net (James A. Nitzberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood MC-60 Mic & RF Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:35:21 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 43 Message-ID: <4e6q99$4f0@news3.digex.net> References: <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: baa01043.slip.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu>, Ghouse_F@mail.uwlax.edu says... > >I have a Kenwood MC-60 mic. Yes this has a pre-amp I can switch on and off. I find >that when I run my linear, RF gets into the audio. My signal is clean whan I use the >Kenwood supplied hand mic. BTW the radio is a TS-870S. > >Has anybody experienced a similar problem with the MC-60. If so I would appreciate >all the help I can get to eliminate the RF. I'd like to think I'm grounded reasonably >well. > >Help will be appreciated >73, > >Feroz, 4S7FG/WU9N > Feroz: I've experience the exact same situation with three radios in a row from kenwood, my 440, 850...and 870! The amount of RF getting into the MC-60A varies with frequency, WX, and amount of power I'm using. I've learned to keep both of my hands off the mike when transmitting with any high level of audio. This helps tremendously. In addition, I did all the ferrite beads, etc. RF seems worst when I've got one hand under the base of the mike and the other hand around the top, holding it, while the speech processor is on. With normal audio, and my hands off the mike, I don't have too many problems. I also noticed that the hand held mike doesn't have any problem! Maybe it's time for us to try a Shure 444 or Heil mike! Good Luck, Feroz. 73 [Jim Nitzberg] nitz@access.digex.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ais.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: "C. J. Hawley" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood MC-60 Mic & RF Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 13:01:51 -0600 Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 29 Message-ID: <3107D39F.63BE@aries.scs.uiuc.edu> References: <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> <4e6q99$4f0@news3.digex.net> <4e84bd$oms@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: canberra-8.slip.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) To: Feroz Ghouse Feroz Ghouse wrote: > > Hello: > > Well you are right in that the RF problem does not exist with the hand mic. Someone > responded to me and said he solved his problem by grounding the metal plate that is > at the bottm of the base. I will try this. If this does not work...well > Heil Heil here we come.... Well, one thing that Kenwood did was to connect the shield of the mic output ( the return side of the mic signal, pin 7 of the mic connector) to the metal of the MC60 b ase. This connection is made at the mic amp circuit board on/off switch on the bottom of the unit. The possibility of introducing rf can be reduced by disconnecting the mic shie ld at this point. Now you can operate the buttons on the base of the mic without touching the mic shield. The mic shield will still be connected to the shell of the mic itself, so you may want to avoid touching the mike shell while transmitting. I realize that there are bypass caps at the mic input to the radio, but this doesn't seem to alleviate the man y problems Kenwood users have with rf in the audio. Note that pin 8 is the chassis ground for the push to talk switch and is not supposed to be connected to the mic shield grou nd out side the radio in order to avoid ptt circuit current being introduced in the mic ci rcuit. Charles Jack Hawley Jr. Amateur Radio KE9UW (A.K.A. 'Chuck' in Ham Radio) BMW K100RS, BMWMOA #224 (A.K.A. 'Jack' in Motorcycles) hawley@aries.scs.uiuc.edu Sr. Research Engineer Emeritus Univ of Ill, Urbana-Champaign From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.csu.net!cello.gina.calstate.edu!cello.gina.calstate.edu!not-for-mail From: dhinch@cello.gina.calstate.edu (David L. Hinch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TM-331A Info Needed Date: 22 Jan 1996 06:14:54 -0800 Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4e064u$sms@cello.gina.calstate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cello.gina.calstate.edu I just purchased a used TM-331A at the weekend swapmeet; works great. The problem is, no manual. I have figured out most of the functions. The one that is giving me problems is entering the lower and upper frequencies for the VFO tuning range. It is not obvious to me and is currently set to 215 to 220; not a very useful range. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dave KE6MYC Email: dhinch@cello.gina.calstate.edu -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!grumpy.insinc.net!news.bconnex.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.west.net!news.silcom.com!hub.webnews.com!news.mailorder.com!news.avatar.com!avatar.avatar.com!kory From: Kory Hamzeh Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-450S/AT and the YK-88C Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 12:50:49 -0800 Organization: Avatar Consultants, Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: avatar.avatar.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Does anyone know if I can use the YK-88C filter from a TS-180S in a TS-450S/AT. The Kenwod part number of the CW filter is YK-88C-1, but I have a friend who has a YK-88C (no -1) which was in his TS-180. I wanted to know if it will for in the 450. Thanks, Kory AC6RN From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netline.net!usenet From: burch@netline.net (Burch Akin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-670 for sale Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 21:24:02 GMT Organization: Netline Communications, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4e3jqc$h6u@tesla.netline.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: srq0d.netline.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 A friend of mine has a TS-670 for sale. It covers 40, 15, 10, and 6 meters with 10 watts output. I have seen the rig and it is in great shape. He is asking $400. He also has a 150w 6meter amp (10watts to drive 150w output) for $250. If interested, please leave me email and I will give the name and phone #. Burch Akin (KE4ZQV) burch@netline.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!news.supernet.net!nntp.cntfl.com!news.fsu.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!dgf From: dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) Subject: Kenwood YK-88xx vs YK-88xx-1 filters Message-ID: Organization: Organization? Me? Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 20:37:52 GMT Lines: 6 Sender: dgf@netcom6.netcom.com Is the only difference between the above filters the mounting, being either just solder pins on the filter itself or inclusion on a small PC board with a pair of connectors? If this is the case, would I be able to get a YK88SN-1 and convert it to a YK88SN by unsoldering the filter from the PC board? 73 Dave WB0GAZ dgf@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.fast.net!news From: n3itn@fast.net (tony) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: kenwoodts700sp Date: 24 Jan 1996 06:55:53 GMT Organization: FASTNET(tm) PA/NJ/DE Internet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4e4l5p$qc@nn.fast.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: abe-ppp323.fast.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 can anyone help with locating a service manual for the kenwood ts700sp? we need to set the bias to make a final replacement... please e-mail me at n3itn@fast.net thanks tony From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.convex.com!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Jim O'Connell Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Looking for a key Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 12:48:45 -0800 Organization: Netcom Lines: 12 Message-ID: <3103F82D.6B8E@ix.netcom.com> References: <4drhui$mmi@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi12-09.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 22 10:49:37 AM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win16; I) Jon LIECHTY wrote: > > Can anybody tell me how to get ahold of a decent straight key? > The ads in QST, CQ, 73, and WorldRadio don't give me any leads (I suppose > I could call up a company that advertizes paddles, and see if they > "happen" to have a straight key around they'd sell me--but I don't wanna > waste the phone call(s)). Any leads? > TNX es 73. > -Jon (WD9FEP)Bencher makes a beautiful chrome straight key. Call Erickson Communcations in Chicago, or AES 73, Jim W9WU From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Jim O'Connell Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Looking for a key Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 12:47:56 -0800 Organization: Netcom Lines: 12 Message-ID: <3103F7FC.18F8@ix.netcom.com> References: <4drhui$mmi@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi12-09.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 22 10:48:48 AM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win16; I) Jon LIECHTY wrote: > > Can anybody tell me how to get ahold of a decent straight key? > The ads in QST, CQ, 73, and WorldRadio don't give me any leads (I suppose > I could call up a company that advertizes paddles, and see if they > "happen" to have a straight key around they'd sell me--but I don't wanna > waste the phone call(s)). Any leads? > TNX es 73. > -Jon (WD9FEP)Bencher makes a beautiful chrome straight key. Call AES or Erickson Communications in Chicago. 73, Jim W9WU From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.win.net!mystique.win.net!camper Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <528@mystique.win.net> Reply-To: camper@mystique.win.net (CAMPER) From: camper@mystique.win.net (CAMPER) Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 06:23:00 GMT Subject: manual Kenwd TS-520 Lines: 4 I need to know for a friend needing manual for the Kenwood TS-520 KB2WK - Camper@mystique.win.net--- * PowerAccess 1.08 #include From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: Wed, 24 Jan 96 15:29:16 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 20 Message-ID: <822497356snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk In article <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> joentam@transend.com.tw "Joe F. BV/N0IAT" writes: > Two ham pals down in DU3-land claim that a dead cells in the > batteries can be restored by draining all the acid out, rinsing > with plain tap water, then dumping in some good old Coca-Cola > and let it sit 3 or 4 days. Then tip the battery back over, > reflush with H2O, refill with HCL and presto...battery comes back > to life. This is especially true, I'm told, when Salt Water makes > its way into a battery cell... I would have thought that H2SO4 would have worked better than HCL. But either way, it sounds like the waste of good Coke to me. Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!ucivax!gateway From: turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG) Subject: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Message-ID: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Lines: 14 Date: 24 Jan 96 01:51:20 GMT Anyone know about keeping a deep cycle battery floating or otherwise maintaining the charge? I just bought a 115 amp-hour battery to run my station in case the "big one" hits, or we otherwise lose AC lines. I would like pointers to literature, kits or products....if anyone has suggestions. Thanks. Clark WA3JPG P.S. forgive me if this is a duplicate, something very strange happened the last time I tried this :-) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!nctuccca.edu.tw!aladdin.iii.org.tw!keelung.transend.com.tw!usenet From: "Joe F. BV/N0IAT" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: 24 Jan 1996 14:29:44 GMT Organization: Greetings from Taipei TAIWAN ! Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.72.168.127 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU Clark, Please post any responses to the newsgroup. I too have contemplated having some deep cycle rv/marine batteries as backups, especially when I lived in Japan and had a big fear of earth quakes. Never did it 'cuz I didnt know the maintenance or safety concerns. I did hear an interesting bit of info on those batteries--- Two ham pals down in DU3-land claim that a dead cells in the batteries can be restored by draining all the acid out, rinsing with plain tap water, then dumping in some good old Coca-Cola and let it sit 3 or 4 days. Then tip the battery back over, reflush with H2O, refill with HCL and presto...battery comes back to life. This is especially true, I'm told, when Salt Water makes its way into a battery cell... This is what I heard at any rate, and from 2 very reputable hams no-less. Comments or confirmations???? 73 Joe BV/N0IAT From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.infinet.com!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Misc Stuff For Sale Date: 25 Jan 96 01:10:07 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 21 Message-ID: <01I0EI72KW968ZHCAS@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu One Box of 131 Icon's for Motorola and some for GE Radios some highband VHF and UHF $150.00 for box Large box of Tubes all NEW $65.00 plus shipping I have about 50 PageBoy Chargers for the Motorola PageBoy Pagers,Sorry i dont have the pagers just the charger $3.00 Each plus shipping or will sale the hole box at ones Couple control heads motorola and GE $10.00 each plus shipping Motorola and GE Speakers $10.00 each plus shipping Several manual and information on the GE Master II Radio $25.00 each plus shipping Email too braymer@Sunbelt.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!usenet From: James Garland Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: More "Fleaspeak" Date: 25 Jan 1996 16:54:07 GMT Organization: The Ohio State University Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4e8cjf$eb5@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: maps1.mps.ohio-state.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) How to understand the flea-market seller. Respectfully submitted, in the never-ending quest for flea market honesty: "You'd better buy it now, because I'm leaving soon." (Translation: The previous buyer and his brother, Guido, are heading back toward the table and they aren't smiling.) "It came from an estate sale." (Translation: If you have any problem take it up with the owner.) "I had it on the air just last night." (Translation: And you thought the "woodpecker" was gone.) "I only use it for ragchewing with friends." (Translation: He was the guy on 3898 whispering "Rod....neeey" into the microphone for two hours.) "I just had it serviced." (Translation: his kid brother opened the lid and sprayed WD-40 over all the wiring.) "It comes with the original box." (Translation: Just brush out the kitty litter and hold your nose when you open it.) "Better buy it now, cause it won't last." (Translation: none needed.) --Jim W8ZR From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!news.uregina.ca!MERCURY.CS.UREGINA.CA!john From: john@MERCURY.CS.UREGINA.CA (John Rosloot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: Morse code to text display wanted Date: 21 Jan 1996 19:45:49 GMT Organization: University of Regina Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4du55d$irl@sue.cc.uregina.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: mercury.cs.uregina.ca Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12829 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23924 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13688 Hi. My dad is a Ham operator, and asked me if there were some inexpensive way to have incoming Morse code automatically translated and displayed on a CRT. Since I know nothing about Ham radio, I thought I'd post here. I'm sure what he wants to do must be possible; don't know about the inexpensive part though. If anyone can help us out I'd appreciate it. I'd prefer that responses be sent in private email, as I usually don't read these groups. Thanks in advance. -- John Rosloot, technical analyst Dept. of Computer Science, University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada http://www.cs.uregina.ca/~john/ john@cs.uregina.ca From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola & GE ICOMS for Sale Date: 22 Jan 96 02:52:08 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 5 Message-ID: <01I0AEVJF5A28ZFLO5@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I have a box full of icoms for motorola and GE comemerical radios for sale trade etc.Email too braymer@sunbelt.net ---------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!uucp.primenet.com!stat!david Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <4eanho$2tq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> From: dcimp@aol.com (DCimp) Subject: Motorola Manual Date: 26 Jan 1996 09:13:12 -0500 Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Sender: news Lines: 11 From: dcimp@aol.com (DCimp) Subject: Motorola Manual Date: 26 Jan 1996 09:13:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-Id: <4eanho$2tq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> I need a Syntor Manual for 136-150 Split, but any VHF manual will do..... Not the Syntor X or the Syntor 9000........ Just the Syntor ( the first one ) I need iit soon, can anyone help thanks Dave KB8QHU At DCimp@AOL.Com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!news.proaxis.com!news From: boonek@proaxis.com (Kim Boone) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola Micor Date: 23 Jan 1996 02:20:07 GMT Organization: ProAxis Communications, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e1gko$qiq@news.proaxis.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp66.proaxis.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Looking for anyone with info/parts for Motorola Micor radios. Please contact me by e-mail. Thanks, Kim, N0ZSF boonek@proaxis.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:44:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!news.ironhorse.com!fury.berkshire.net!op.net!agis!news.tacom.army.mil!ulowell.uml.edu!wang!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!usenet From: Gary Davidson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: NCL 2000 Amplifier Date: 23 Jan 1996 02:35:26 GMT Organization: North Bay Network, Inc. news server - not responsible for content Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4e1hhe$iu2@miwok.nbn.com> References: <4du37d$qmr@news.cis.okstate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: castles55.castles.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Hey... I have a Dentron Clipperton L, for more info, you can call me too! (or did you mean that you wanted to sell yours, or something?) (I thought maybe you just wanted to TALK about it...) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!chnews!usenet From: tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com (WB7ASR) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need # for Midland Date: 24 Jan 1996 16:12:19 GMT Organization: Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e5lp3$k9h@chnews.ch.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tboza.ch.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 purchased a 6m FM Midland 70-056C commerical 2-way transceiver at a local hamfest and would like to aquire the service manual. Does anyone have a telephone or mailing address of a source? 73s, WB7ASR From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!willis.cis.uab.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!dab2 From: dab2@Ra.MsState.Edu (David A. Boackle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Battery for Alinco HT Date: 23 Jan 1996 08:04:58 GMT Organization: Mississippi State University Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4e24ra$1qr@NNTP.MsState.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ra.msstate.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello all, Could someone please point me to a source of a rechargeable battery pack (new or used) for an Alinco DJ-120T. My search has so far been fruitless, so any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and have a GREAT day! 73 de KC5AAW --- David A. Boackle dab2@ra.MsState.edu Mississippi State University From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need help with Vibroplex Brass Racer Date: 23 Jan 1996 14:11:27 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4e2qag$9t6@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu WA4OSR, are you around? I have a Brass Racer and the brass seems to be clear-coated in many areas. The clear coat/whatever seems tarnished and I could polish it up if I could get through the coating. I suppose I could just use a paint remover or scrape it clean, and the re-shine and re-urethane/clear coat the unit's parts, but I wonder what others have done BEFORE I rip into it... -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!micro.internexus.net!arther.castle.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gregesp@aol.com (Gregesp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need mods IC-27H Date: 20 Jan 1996 10:04:26 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4dr09q$n34@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gregesp@aol.com (Gregesp) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone have any mods for this radio? If you do, or know where I can get these, please leave me some E-mail thanks. Greg Weremey Gregesp@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!news1.isp.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsserver.jvnc.net!jvnc.net!ka1kjz From: ka1kjz@tigger.jvnc.net (Ronald C. Barnes) Subject: Need Novatel 8305A cellphone info badly Message-ID: Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Organization: JvNCnet X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 22:46:48 GMT Lines: 16 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13698 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23944 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12838 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97106 rec.radio.swap:55621 Well, here I go again, I've been looking for this information for some time now and hopefully SOMEONE has SOMETHING. I have a few Novatel model 8305A cellular phones that I wish to convert over to 900MHz. They are black, square, about 10" x 10" x 2". At the very least I need a schematic, but full service information would be nice too. I understand that there was a Novatel Amateur Radio Club at one time and they did just this, converted them over to 900MHz for packet. Any info would be appreciated and I of course will pay costs of copying and shipping if necessary. Please reply via e-mail... ka1kjz@ix.netcom.com 73zzz Ron From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!globe.indirect.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: need schematic for HP 3310 Date: 24 Jan 96 23:52:17 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <199601232224.OAA16078@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu It would be really appreicated to obtain a copy of the schematic for the Hewlett Packard function generator HP3310. As I understand it, very few of these were made (it looks that way as most of the components were descret using few IC's). I am guessing that I can fix the unit with just a schematic but whatever might be gotten would be appreciated! Cliff Buttschardt W6HDO Engineering Technology Cuesta College P.O. Box 8106 San Luis Obispo, Calif 93406 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!fc.hp.com!jayk From: jayk@fc.hp.com (Jay Kesterson K0GU) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need specs: Thompson C4N2AB Date: 24 Jan 1996 17:42:04 GMT Organization: Morris is a cat, Morse is a code Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4e5r1c$l1a@fcnews.fc.hp.com> Reply-To: jayk@fc.hp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: bigdog.fc.hp.com Looking for the specs on a Thompson C4N2AB coax switch. Especially frequency/power rating and loss figures. Thanks, Jay K0GU jayk@fc.hp.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!csn!news-2.csn.net!usenet From: stan@mutadv.com (Stan Huntting) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: New JRC XCEVER Date: 22 Jan 1996 14:52:54 GMT Organization: SuperNet Inc. (303)-296-8202 Denver Colorado Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4e08c6$iqr@news-2.csn.net> References: <31023C1B.4AC9@i-2000.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.117.25.3 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <31023C1B.4AC9@i-2000.com>, ru@i-2000.com says... >anyone have or used one of the new jrc 245 xcevers? I've been using mine for about three months and am very pleased. -- Stan Huntting, KF0IA Postal Address: 4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Boulder, CO 80301-1731, USA email: stan@mutadv.com KaWin Home Page: http://www.mutadv.com/kawin/ KaWin FTP Site: ftp.csn.net in the directory /kawin From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!library.ucla.edu!nnrp.info.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: stubstad@ix.netcom.com(Jim Stubstad ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: NiCd cells in Yaesu alkaline packs? Watch out for explosion Date: 26 Jan 1996 08:01:00 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 52 Message-ID: <4ea1ns$ls1@reader2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4dv4pg$1mh@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> <4e3l4e$kks@fred.uswnvg.com> <4e7m2f$r4l@vista.hevanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sj22-17.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Jan 26 12:01:00 AM PST 1996 In <4e7m2f$r4l@vista.hevanet.com> "Michael G. Reiney" writes: > >jdonimi@nv2.uswnvg.com (Jeremy A. Donimirski) wrote: >>Jim Stubstad (stubstad@ix.netcom.com) wrote: >>: I have been elmering a new ham with a brand new fancy HT. I told him >>: to pick up a AA cell pack as a backup to the stock NiCd pack that came >>: on his new HT, because could swap out cheap, readily available AA >>: nicads which he already has a fast charger for, or use alkalines for >>: longest life. This is what I do with my ancient IC-2 radio. >> >>: When he got his FBA-14 pack, it had dire warnings about using >>: rechargeable cells in it. I presume that this is just a liability >>: thing relating to the well known meltdown property of shorted NiCd and >>: other low internal resistance cells, and a way to sell more glued shut >> >>: springs melting through plastic). I'm just looking for an informed >>: risk assessment, not advice. >> >>: Jim >> >>Jim, >The reason for all the safety warnings is that there's a safety hazard. >Manufacturers don't put charging contacts on alkaline packs for two reasons. Michael (and everybody else too), I never said anything about charging cells in the alkaline cell holder, just using secondary cells in the FBA-14 with charging out of the pack. Someone else inserted charging an FBA-14 pack into the thread. I don't believe that it is possible with the FBA-14 anyway without ill advised hacking as the only exposed contacts art the ones that bypass the cells and go straight to the radio. My initial question about non-obvious short circuit problems with the pack or radio has been answered fully, and I agree 100% with your comments about improper charging of both primary and secondary cells. Thanks for the info to those who answered the original question, and please let's let this thread die. Jim From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:09 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news-relay.us.dell.com!pmafire!net.ricks.edu!usenet From: griffithj@ricks.edu (James Griffith) Subject: Opinions on the TenTec Scout SSB Mobil now we know abt CW. Message-ID: Sender: usenet@ricks.edu (usenet) Organization: Ricks College X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 References: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> <36@sellington.win.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 19:13:14 GMT Lines: 7 I am thinking of using the Scout as a SSB mobile in my motorhome on a seperate battery. How does the Scout work SSB mobile? Will only use it on one or two bands so that makes the price a lot lower then the other rigs, and it is made in the USA. WA7NDD, Jim From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: kjones@sun-link.com (Ken Jones & Martha McLemore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions on the TenTec Scout? Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 06:59:03 GMT Organization: McLemore/Jones, Hanover PA USA Tel/Fax:717-633-1939 Lines: 28 Message-ID: <3105d6bb.52934465@news.netrax.net> References: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> <36@sellington.win.net> <4e04eb$9gq@mozz.unh.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.231.169.25 X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Just my two cents re the Ten-Tec Scout opinion poll: I find there is no relationship between engine speed and operating frequency. I wired directly to battery per auto manufacturer's brochure. Bandwidth: I find that the receive passband width at full clockwise rotation of the control is similar to that of my club's TS-450 at 2.4kHz setting. When the TS-450 is as narrow as it can get, the Scout is as wide as it can be. Guess which set receives crowded-together signals on 75m better. I wish it had a notch filter. Other than that, it's the best little radio I've found that I actually can operate mobile. Some early sets (including mine) had a backlash problem with the tuning inductor but Ten-Tec replaced the module with no questions. I like the set, and I like the company. Any manufacturer that says straight out that not only the warranty is not voided if you open the case, but they encourage it, is okay in my book. We Are Supposed to know what we're doing after all... Cheers, Ken Jones (kjones@sun-link.com) [Amateur Radio callsign KB3JA] McLemore/Jones -- Hanover PA USA Tel/Fax +1-717-633-1939 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyberspace.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!mozz.unh.edu!!moore From: moore@ (Andrew M. Moore) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions on the TenTec Scout? Date: 19 Jan 1996 13:14:35 GMT Organization: UNH Space Science Center Lines: 30 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4do5fr$ft3@mozz.unh.edu> References: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: moore.sr.unh.edu >My main concerns revolve around receiver performance, and a comment >someone made about the Scout's poor performance on CW. Steve: (background: owned a Scout, loved it, done mobile CW, used many TEN-TECs) The receiver is less sensitive (by 20 microvolts or so) than many higher performance radios, but to me this was barely perceptible to me in practice. I noticed no problems with the CW performance on transmit or receive, though I heard rumors of VFO drift on transmit (in fact, this is even warned about in the manual), but I never experienced this problem (according to those I QSO'd with). The variable bandwidth "Jones" filter is certainly adequate for most situations, but I found its performance not as good as crystal filters on other TEN-TECs I have used. In short, it's a terrific CW radio for the money, and it performs well enough to be my only base station (or it did until I replaced it with a higher performance TEN-TEC, but I pay the price). The combination of built-in goodies and simplicity gives you alot of bang for the buck. There are definately better performance radios, however. -Drew ____________________________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ Andrew M. Moore moore@moore.sr.unh.edu NV1B CFO#963 QRQ CW || o || From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: kb7et@usa.pipeline.com(Jim Sheffield) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Opinions wanted on Ramsey SX-20 Date: 24 Jan 1996 18:43:38 GMT Organization: Jim Sheffield Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e5ukq$bet@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe3.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.2.0 Anyone built and/or operated the new Ramsey SX-20 20M SSB/CW transceiver? I'm especially interested in the CW performance. Please post or e-mail opinions. Thanks and 73, Jim, KB7ET kb7et@usa.pipeline.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!homer.egr.duke.edu!user From: saw@acpub.duke.edu (Seth A. Watkins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: PLEASE HELP: Radio Design for Severely Handicapped Date: 22 Jan 1996 01:16:58 GMT Organization: Duke University Mechanical Engineering Lines: 20 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: homer.egr.duke.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13719 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23987 rec.radio.shortwave:69142 We are interested in designing/acquiring/modifying a radio (digital?) for use by a severely handicapped individual who was a student before a terrible accident. Only breath-control is practical in this situation. Control of power and tuning are obviously the essential functions needed. We do not want to reinvent the wheel, and are wondering whether anyone has already designed such a radio/interface. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone on this subject, before we start from scratch. The idea here is simply to allow this individual to surf the radio waves, shortwave and other, since disability prevents other activity. Thanks very much for any assistance. Very truly yours, Seth Watkins Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0302 email saw@acpub.duke.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!homer.egr.duke.edu!user From: saw@acpub.duke.edu (Seth A. Watkins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: PLEASE HELP: Radio Design for Severely Handicapped Date: 22 Jan 1996 01:35:14 GMT Organization: Duke University Mechanical Engineering Lines: 19 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: homer.egr.duke.edu We are interested in designing/acquiring/modifying a radio (digital?) for use by a severely handicapped individual who was a student before a terrible accident. Only breath-control is practical in this situation. Control of power and tuning are obviously the essential functions needed. We do not want to reinvent the wheel, and are wondering whether anyone has already designed such a radio/interface. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone on this subject, before we start from scratch. The idea here is simply to allow this individual to surf the radio waves, shortwave and other, since disability prevents other activity. Thanks very much for any assistance. Very truly yours, Seth Watkins Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0302 email saw@acpub.duke.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: PLEASE HELP: Radio Design for Severely Handicapped Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 01:33:57 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: saw@acpub.duke.edu Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:saw-2101962031430001@homer.egr.duke.edu Lines: 13 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13741 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24053 rec.radio.shortwave:69194 Try a computer controllable HF rig with the appropriate windows based control software. Use a breath control mouse substitute which is a more or less off the shelf item. Good Luck \------------------------------------------------------/ \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / \ AB6DY or / \ I'll play it, U dance it / \----------------------------------------------/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:17 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!sdd.hp.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: POLL: What is the best dual band mobile antenna Message-ID: <1996Jan19.160017.6518@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4dhp5t$u3@gold.niia.net> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 16:00:17 GMT Lines: 24 In article <4dhp5t$u3@gold.niia.net> skeller@niia.net writes: >I will be hitting the hamfest trail this winter and spring (hopefully >Dayton), and I want to get the best mobile antenna that I can buy for >146MHz/446MHz. I want the antenna to especially perform well on 70cm, >because this is the band that I use the most. I am willing to spend >as much money as necessary, but I want performance. I see the Comet >antennas and Diamonds, and I wonder if they are really worth the >money. I really tend not to believe the gain figures that they put >on, so I would like so real world feedback. I don't believe the gain numbers either, but I really like the Comet dual band antennas. To show how much I like them, I retired my Larsen dualbander in favor of the Comet. For many years, Larsen has been the standard by which all other mobile antennas are judged, and it may still hold a slight performance edge, but the Comet mechanics and esthetics are superior in my opinion. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.monad.net!usenet From: Chester Bowles Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: POLL: What is the best dual band mobile antenna Date: 25 Jan 1996 18:36:41 GMT Organization: Crotched Mountain Foundation Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4e8ijq$6ci@news.monad.net> References: <4dhp5t$u3@gold.niia.net> <1996Jan19.160017.6518@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: bowles.cmf.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) wrote: >but the Comet >mechanics and esthetics are superior in my opinion. > I also think that Diamond makes an excellent dual-band mobile antenna. Chet, AA1EX -- *---------------------------------------------------------------------* | CHESTER S. BOWLES | Education, rehabilitation, housing, | | Vice President | and managed care for children, | | Crotched Mountain Foundation | adolescents and adults with physical | | One Verney Drive | and developmental challenges. | | Greenfield, NH 03047 | http://www.cmf.org | | 603.547.3311 ext. 404 | bowles@cmf.org | *---------------------------------------------------------------------* From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rain.org!usenet From: allenm@rain.com (Allen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Radio Shack Skillman Keys Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 08:29:13 GMT Organization: RAIN Public Access Internet (805) 967-RAIN Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e26d2$qts@news.rain.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: @user28.term1.ventura.rain.org X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Im wondering if anyone out there has any of these keys that radio shack used to carry, or anything similar. Our off the air code practice round table sessions could use 'em. Im building the oscillators into soup cans with a speaker in the end. E-mail me if anyone has anything tnx 73 kb6pqg From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!coconut!usenet From: Neil Bradley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Regency HRT-2 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 12:29:22 -1000 Organization: FlexNet Inc, HAWAII Lines: 17 Message-ID: <30FEC9C2.A35@aloha.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup74.aloha.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6 (Win95; I) I was just given this radio out of a junk pile. The battery is shot. :( However, if I plug it into a DC power supply, I do get a 'click' when turning it on. Upon opening it up, I see that there are three sets of crystals in the radio. Questions: 1) Is this an old "Radio Shack" product, in that the Radio Shack people could fix it? 2) Anyone out there have a tech manual for this thing? 3) Anyone know where I could get a new battery and some freq crystals to put in? Neil Bradley N3MYS From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RTTY FREQ questions.... Date: 25 Jan 1996 06:49:02 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e7qne$4ju@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hello everyone, I am currently brand new to rtty (bout an HR or so ) and I was wondering if you could tell me where a good band would be to look for alot of RTTY traffic, I know it is not widely used anymore, but any help would be appreciated..... THANX IN ADVANCE 73's Jeff From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!yama.mcc.ac.uk!io.salford.ac.uk!aber!bath.ac.uk!morse.ukonline.co.uk!usenet From: gary.mckelvie@ukonline.co.uk Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: RTTY SSTV Date: 22 Jan 1996 00:10:13 GMT Organization: UK Online Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4dukl5$6tc@morse.ukonline.co.uk> References: <4djk22$dus@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cockerell.ukonline.co.uk You should be able to download Hamcom3 and JVFax 7.0 from a local ham bbs or if you connect to wb4ejc home page you could also download dl4saw sstv program. All these program work with the jvfax/hamcom(simple 1 ic interface).i f you need any more infomation email me (gary.mckelvie@ukonline.co.uk) 73 de Gary GM7USC. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!kona.javanet.com!usenet From: omalley@javanet.com (Peter O'Malley) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SBA-301-2 400hz CW Fileter Date: 21 Jan 1996 23:56:08 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4dujqo$cua@kona.javanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ispjava02.javanet.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 I am looking for a SBA-301-2 400hz cw filter for a Heathkit HW-101. If anyone has one or knows of one please e-mail me. Thanks, Peter O'Malley N1TBZ peter.o'malley@the-spa.com omalley@javanet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cheatum.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.axxis.com!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.mira.net.au!werple.net.au!simonb From: simonb@werple.net.au (Simon Brown) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Service Manual for FT757GX Date: 19 Jan 1996 04:51:42 GMT Organization: Werple Internet, Melbourne Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4dn80u$fvv@eplet.mira.net.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: werple.mira.net.au X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hello I can not find obtain service manuals for my FT757GX and if anybody would sell or sell me a copy of this I would be very greatful. Please email simonb@mira.net.au Thanks Simon Brown VK3MEQ 73's -- ***************************************************************** * * * Werple public access UNIX, Melbourne, Australia. * * * * Simonb@werple.mira.net.au * * 160595 * ***************************************************************** Hi :). From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!41.exis.net!user From: hutson@exis.net (Peter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SWAP: PRO-2021 scanner for a multimode/TNC controller Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 12:55:25 -0500 Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 41.exis.net I've got a fairly new PRO-2021 scanner (as in barely used), and I want to trade it for something that can at least do packet? Original price of this scanner was $329 and it's in great shape, any offers? Please e-mail me at hutson@exis.net if you are... Thanks... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!pgh!199 From: msp@nauticom.net (Jphn Dominici) Subject: tempo s15 repair? Sender: usenet@pgh.nauticom.net (Usenet) Message-ID: <4e88dd$i7o_001@234.151.135.du.nauticom.net> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 15:48:29 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 199.234.151.135.du.nauticom.net Organization: Nauticom! Internet Access Provider X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Lines: 5 hello i have a tempo s-15 2 meter handheld in need of repair. it squeels when the x-mit button is pressed and must be shut off to stop this. anyone interested in trying to repair it , for a fee +parts? email to tomkay@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:26 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!cornellcs!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!world!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Re: TEN TEC Scout 555 Message-ID: Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 03:03:44 GMT References: <4dsd1l$ir6@nntp.igs.net> X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Lines: 20 I own a Scout and like its simplicity and easy operation. You buy what you need so if working 160m is not a priority then its not part of the total package required to get on the air. I've worked several DX countries using dipoles and 50w output. I've received several reports on its excellent sounding audio signal. CW reports come back complimentary as well. It does drift a little bit but only during temperature differentials. I haven't had a drifing problem for quite some time though. The receiver is adequate. There are some signals that I lose below the noise floor. A Radio Shack DSP audio amp helps out for some of those weak ones. Bottom line is this is a very affordable rig. You can get on the air in a matter of minutes. 73's Bryan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!news.uoknor.edu!news From: allen rees Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TEN-TEC 1209 2-6m users Date: 25 Jan 1996 04:38:02 GMT Organization: ou Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4e71fa$57s@norm.uoknor.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: elect1.chem.uoknor.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I would like to get one of the 2-6m kits. Are these any problems with this kit? Is it any good? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!news2me.EBay.Sun.COM!newsworthy.West.Sun.COM!news70.West.Sun.COM!usenet From: "Dana H. Myers" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ten-Tec & 6-meter amps Date: 22 Jan 1996 07:50:42 GMT Organization: Sunsoft, Los Angeles Lines: 53 Message-ID: <4dvfki$pub@abyss.West.Sun.COM> References: <163310Z19011996@anon.penet.fi> NNTP-Posting-Host: vr1000p.west.sun.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (X11; I; SunOS 5.5 i86pc) X-URL: news:163310Z19011996@anon.penet.fi an142028@anon.penet.fi (sorbie) wrote: >>From: Chester Bowles >>Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment >>Subject: TEN TEC Six Meter Kits > >>but said FCC regulations did not permit >>the extra power module to be sold for the six meter version. What's that >>all about? > > I happened to be talking to them (Ten-Tec) on the 'phone, >and asked about 6-meter amps, and the response was that any >transistor which would work well at 50 MHz would work *GREAT* at >11 meters. The fear is that someone could change the component >values in the tuned circuit (probably by just padding the >capacitance) and presto! - instant 11-meter mobile "brick." Hmmmm.... possibly Ten-Tec simply isn't interested in the effort and expense involved in gaining the type acceptance required for external amplifiers below 144MHz. > According to what I was *TOLD*, manufacturers of legitimate >solid-state HF amplifiers use devices which die above 25 MHz to >prevent a "hacker" from using them on 11 meters, but since a 50 MHz >"brick" wouldn't be that far away in frequency and would no doubt >have a device which works well at 27 MHz, the risk is high. A >2-meter brick, though, is far enough away in frequency that more >extensive mods would be necessary to make it work at the lower >frequency, so the risk is lower. Given that virtually every HF amplifier sold into the amateur market is modifiable to restore 10m coverage (legal for an amateur to do for his/her own use, see 47 CFR Part 97.315), I have a little bit of difficulty accepting this explanation. Furthermore, when you look at Gain vs. Frequency charts of HF power amplifier transistors, they're fairly linear, I don't recall ever seeing an HF part that had a sudden drop-off in gain after 25 MHz. > The only problem I have with this line of reasoning is that >Mirage sells a 160-watt 6-meter brick..... Mirage probably decided the expense of type acceptance was worthwhile since they sell quite a few amplifiers. By the way, the type acceptance regulations are for external amplifiers only; transmitters are not required to have type acceptance, though both transmitters and amplifiers have the same spectral purity requirements. -- * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are * * (310) 348-6043 | mine and do not necessarily * * Dana.Myers@West.Sun.Com | reflect those of my employer * From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyberspace.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.emf.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!usenet From: John Stewart Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Trade software for Packet interface? Date: 19 Jan 1996 22:53:37 GMT Organization: MCI/News Corp. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4dp7dh$o9n@merlin.delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip109-101.bb.delphi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22D (Windows; U; 16bit) Hi! I'm a complete amateur, newbie, whatever to packet. I have a PC, a Commodore 64 and a R/S Portable 102. I also have access to quite a bit of NEW PC Software, games, education, some productivity. This is NOT shareware or copies, but the real thing from the factory. If you have an older interface for the 102 or other computer, and would like to trade for software, please email me. I also have no radio! (I realize I will need a license, but I need some gear first.) John Stewart From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: Johnny Donovan WABC-NY Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-830S Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 18:43:00 -0500 Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 10 Message-ID: <3102CF84.1693@i-2000.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ru.dh.i-2000.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) To: "V.C. Angell" >>TS-830S with YG-455C and YK-88C CW 500HZ filters plus MC-50 mike. $475plus s hipping. My wife got her ticket (KB0ROD) and would like a "simpler" rig. I don't think she likes the fact this rig has a tubes final. Better think twice before you sell that 830..It is one of the best sounding rigs around. I have "upgraded" to a newer "simpler" rig many times but,I will not let MY 830 go ever From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:32 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!tsimpson From: tsimpson@iglou.com (William Simpson) Subject: Re: Vanity callsign database on web? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou2 Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <4e6dk9$cvi@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 18:33:09 GMT Lines: 22 Mparkes (mparkes@aol.com) wrote: : I seem to remember coming across a callsign database of callsigns that may : be available once the vanity callsign program is begun, but I can't seem : to locate it now. : Anyone know where it is? Thanks, Mike KS4DA There is a copy of the QRZ Database online. I can't remember the http address at the moment. Any Ham Radio Search on the Web will turn it up though. Also you can access the current Call signs at Http://www.ualr.edu . The Ham Club at University Little Rock has a real good database on the system there. Also you can ftp to ftp.fcc.gov and they post the daily files for the new call signs about 11:50 pm each night. The Ualr database gets its info from here as well I'm not with QRZ, UALR, OR the FCC. Just some locations I've found on-line with Callsign info. -- Tom Simpson tsimpson@iglou.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!swrinde!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: Vanity callsign database on web? Date: 24 Jan 1996 17:59:21 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e6dk9$cvi@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I seem to remember coming across a callsign database of callsigns that may be available once the vanity callsign program is begun, but I can't seem to locate it now. Anyone know where it is? Thanks, Mike KS4DA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!caen!reeve.research.aa.wl.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!culserv1.cul.ca!missun.cus.cul.ca!usenet From: VillyM@cus.cul.ca Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: VHF Converters Date: 22 Jan 1996 16:44:50 GMT Organization: Canadian Utilities Ltd Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e0eu2$cj6@missun.cus.cul.ca> Reply-To: VillyM@cus.cul.ca NNTP-Posting-Host: 141.118.145.108 X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.02 Is anyone aware of a company selling VHF converts for the Air Band (108 - 132 MHZ ?) kit form preferred, but prebuilt ok too Thanks & 73 Villy VE6SQ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uchinews!ncar!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!DIDEDO From: DIDEDO@gnn.com (DIANN LOREY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: VHF FM Radios Wanted Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 20:07:51 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ds3m2$372@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-16-224.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 21 Jan 1996 01:08:18 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 My name is Diann Lorey, I am with the Civil Air Patrol Bay City Michigan Cadet Squadron 20261. We are a youth organization working to serve our community with our search & rescue skills as well as security work for our local community. This brings us to the reason for this request. We find ourselves needing some Handheld VHF FM Radios working in the freq. range of 143 - 150 mhz to permit communications between our ground team members. Since we are a nonprofit volunteer organization we are asking for your assistance with a tax deducable donation of some radio equipment or assitance in locating some inexpensive equipment as our budget is small. Any help you might be able to give us in our search would be appreciated. Thank you Diann From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: kc5egg@ix.netcom.com(Gerald Schmitt ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: Vote here in Favor of Bill Cheek Date: 21 Jan 1996 20:02:54 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4du65e$gba@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <4cru87$r8q@amdint.amd.com> <4d10s4$qdl@news2.cts.com> <4d38ns$4pn@newshost.lanl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sfe-nm2-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 21 12:02:54 PM PST 1996 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:44159 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:23982 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97136 In wynnt@utkux4.utk.edu writes: > >In article <4d38ns$4pn@newshost.lanl.gov> Gerald Schmitt writes: > > >>Bill Cheek you are doing yourself much more harm than good >>reputation wise by posting before regaining your temper. > >Hmmm, > Perhaps in your own eyes or your own opinion, but not mine. >I think Bill has demonstrated an effective and efficient way to >deal with slander on the internet. If Bill's response has some >shock value well "...heat...kitchen..." get it .;-). What is >wrong with some demonstrative indignation? Most internet slanderers >pick on victims who have no voice for defense on the net. These >goof balls pick on Bill who not only has a voice but can put some >fire behind it. Seeing the reaction of the slanderers to Bill's >rebuttals has been amusing. > >Best regards, >wynnt > Wynnt, My post in no way slandered Bill or accused him of anything yet he resorted to the same vitriolic name calling he uses on his "slanderers" in his reply to my post. This response gave me a great deal of insight into his character and confirmed negitive opinions of him. My intent was to offer constructive criticism but Mr. Cheek doesn't seem to respond well to criticism in any form. Since schoolyard name calling bores me I have no intention of continuing in this "discussion". Jerry From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!sf.net!news1.zap.net!news1.i1.net!news1.inlink.com!news.starnet.net!wupost!news.dra.com!news.interlog.com!winternet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: MYMJ78A@prodigy.com (Al Jaras) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: W.T.B. USED ROTOR Date: 21 Jan 1996 00:30:39 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ds1ff$lmm@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Looking for a used rotor- Tailtwister - or similar heavy duty rotor. My rotor was damadeg by heavy winds and the TH-7 was windmilling in the top of the tower with enuff force to snap my RG-213 coax. Please leave a msg for me via E-MAIL i you have a heavy duty rotor that you are willing to part with. Tnx for reading this msg. de AL / NA1I From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!news.islandnet.com!salmon!clinton.peebles From: clinton.peebles@saloon.bcbbs.net (Clinton Peebles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: W21AT wide-band receive? Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 13:46:00 GMT Message-ID: <9601220609269857@saloon.bcbbs.net> Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942 Distribution: world References: <4dpo2o$pn@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> Lines: 8 D>I understand that there is a simple mod for wide-band receive on this D>HT. Apparently, you simply have to hold down 3 keys while powering D>on. Question is, what three keys? Is it as easy as it sounds? I I think it's the F, B and # keys and turn the radio on. --- þ QMPro 1.53 þ Chernobyl used Microsoft Windows. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jr5795@aol.com (Jr5795) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: want motorola mitrek and syntor radios Date: 21 Jan 1996 21:52:53 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4duu65$hsv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jr5795@aol.com (Jr5795) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com looking to buy motorola mitrek and syntor HIGH POWER (T64 ANDT74 ON THE MODEL NUMB.TAG) 75 and 110 watt radios, email jr5795@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.av.qnet.com!news.qnet.com!news.widomaker.com!grouper.Exis.Net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ns2.spyder.net!usenet From: cosmo@spyder.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WANTED - DECENT SOFT CASE FOR RADIO SHACK HTX-202 Date: 19 Jan 1996 01:06:32 GMT Organization: SpyderByte Communications, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4dmqqo$tcv@ns2.spyder.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: gboro63.spyder.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) If you look in there catalog you will find that you can order a leather case thats made for the 202 for $30+$3s.h. I bought this case, and even the the price is a little high,it's worth it Also, if you check in the store and look at there Radio Unlimited catalog you wii find a leather case for the 202 for $10,but there is no picture of it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Jeff Blumenfeld KB3DX Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: wanted manual for Eico 720 Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 15:24:33 +0000 Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 4 Message-ID: <3103AC31.64B8@aol.com> References: <4dkh6m$n8v@hihat.mwci.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: hd57-006.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Macintosh; I; 68K) I sold an Eico 720 with manual about 20 years ago to a then-young ham named Randall (Randy) Bardwell, who is still listed on the ham rosters, at least on my Callbook CD-ROM. I don't remember the call. He might still have the radio. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: ko4qc@ix.netcom.com(Joel Gamble ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED!! ICOM IC-u2AT HT manual accessories and Mods Date: 25 Jan 1996 19:13:24 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4e8kok$420@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-cht-tn1-09.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Jan 25 11:13:24 AM PST 1996 Just got an IC-u2AT HT and looking for batteries,DC adapter,Modifications and manual. Thanks Ko4qC From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jr5795@aol.com (Jr5795) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: wanted2buy 2wayCommercial equip Date: 21 Jan 1996 21:52:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4duu60$hss@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jr5795@aol.com (Jr5795) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Iam looking to buy motorola,kenwood,johnson,midland, mobile and portables in lo band, vhf, uhf, 800 and 900 trunked, also acessories, and kenwood uhf desktop repeaters, call 718-489-1500 mon to fri afternoons or email jr5795@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mreising@aol.com (MREISING) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted:Alinco DX70 Mods Date: 24 Jan 1996 08:06:46 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e5at6$q6o@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mreising@aol.com (MREISING) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone out ther have a list of mods (MARS) etc for the Alinco DX70T HF rig? Thanks in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:44 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!milano!news-relay.us.dell.com!pmafire!net.ricks.edu!usenet From: griffithj@ricks.edu (James Griffith) Subject: Re: What's a "Boatanchor"? Message-ID: Sender: usenet@ricks.edu (usenet) Organization: Ricks College X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 19:25:42 GMT Lines: 21 > >A boat anchor is a radio that doesn't work, burned up, non fixable, >basket case, (dirty junk that weighs too much to take to the hamfest >to sell for parts). Obviously your HW-101 works, and so does my HW-100, >Heath DX-60, Drake 2NT (YES IT'S A REAL CW RIG!!, >Don Payne WB5IQV/9 >Chief Engineer, WZPL-FM >Indianapolis, IN USA You are right, Don. I have given up keeping a ton of equipment around, but I have a Drake 2B I restored to its orginal beauty, and am even halling it to Texas for a month with me to operate QRP with a homebrew TX from the hotel room. It a better receiver than any QRP receiver around. I want to get hold of a GSB100 for the Transmitter when I run across one for the other half of the nostalgic rig. Don't plan on owning any more over the water stuff. I can't fix those rigs, and will not pay what it cost to have one fixed. If I by anything elce it will be Ten-Tac. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: dddavis@atl.mindspring.com (Don Davis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Will mod affect FT51R performance? Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 00:47:36 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4e3vgc$oub@brickbat.mindspring.com> Reply-To: dddavis@atl.mindspring.com NNTP-Posting-Host: dddavis.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 The extended MARS/CAP modification to the Yaesu FT-51R expands the receive range to 110-180 MHz and 320-500 MHz. (I am not interested in extended transmit.) If I perform this mod, is it likely to affect the receiver performance (intermod, sensitivity, etc.)? Thanks for any advice. Don (KE4KYO) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet From: "Stephen E. Marshall" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: 23 Jan 1996 19:56:51 GMT Organization: The Internet Access Company Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: smarsh.tiac.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 32bit) To: David_Edger@fforum.blkcat.com David...I have an FT10R and find it just superb. I have owned 20 or so HT's in my time and this one exceeds FT530 (next best) in audio volume/quality, intermod rejection, ruggedness, portability. Chunky shape, strong SMA antenna connector, good battery design, 5watts out with 9.6volt pack, amazing sound quality. This is amateur version of a military tactical field radio as you may know. I like the FT10 enuf to get the FT40, can interchange battery packs. Programming is standard Yaesu. Manual is excellent as are all the Yaesu current manuals. Get the rubber "case" for the rig for additional ruggedness. Get the rapid charger insert also. Superb radio for $ 289. I used it at -10F on hike around Mt.Washington, worked fine,other radios were useless. MilSpec means something! HI! 73 N1FSK From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!fido.asd.sgi.com!news From: Bill Dorsey Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: 23 Jan 1996 23:24:42 GMT Organization: Silicon Graphics Inc., Mountain View, CA Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4e3qnq$6on@fido.asd.sgi.com> References: <4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: wingover.engr.sgi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1IS (X11; I; IRIX 5.3 IP22) To: smarsh@tiac.net X-URL: news:4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net "Stephen E. Marshall" wrote: >David...I have an FT10R and find it just superb. I have owned >20 or so HT's in my time and this one exceeds FT530 (next >best) in audio volume/quality, intermod rejection, ruggedness, >portability. Chunky shape, strong SMA antenna connector, good >battery design, 5watts out with 9.6volt pack, amazing sound >quality. This is amateur version of a military tactical field >radio as you may know. I like the FT10 enuf to get the FT40, >can interchange battery packs. Programming is standard Yaesu. >Manual is excellent as are all the Yaesu current manuals. Get >the rubber "case" for the rig for additional ruggedness. Get >the rapid charger insert also. Superb radio for $ 289. I used >it at -10F on hike around Mt.Washington, worked fine,other >radios were useless. MilSpec means something! HI! 73 N1FSK > The FT10R _does not_ have an SMA antenna connector. Whatever type of connector it uses is totally non-standard, and contains no provisions for connecting ground. This makes the radio totally useless with any kind of external antenna. If you can live with this limitation, it's probably a fine radio. The FT-40 uses the same antenna connector as the FT-10. I have both a FT-11 and FT-41. I have had no problems with intermod on the FT-11, but the same does not hold true for the FT-41, which is fairly susceptible even with the factory antenna! If the FT-40 shares receiver circuitry with the FT-41 (as I suspect), I'd be wary about buying it if you live in a "tough" intermod area. -- Bill Dorsey, N3LMF dorsey@engr.sgi.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!info-server.bbn.com!news5.ner.bbnplanet.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!wb3ffv!blkcat.blkcat.com!f41.n109.z1.fidonet.org!f42.n109.z1.fidonet.org!fforum.blkcat.com!not-for-mail Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 18:23:00 -0500 From: David_Edger@fforum.blkcat.com (David Edger) Subject: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Message-ID: Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Organization: Net 109 Fidonet <-> Internet Gateway Lines: 3 X-Gateway: FIDO .. blkcat.fidonet.org [FIDOGATE 3.9.6] X-FTN-Tearline: TriToss (tm) Professional 1.0 - #149 X-FTN-Origin: The Frequency Forum BBS (1:109/239.0) X-FTN-Domain: Z1@fidonet X-FTN-Seen-By: 109/41 42 239 X-FTN-Path: 109/239 42 I've been seeing lots if ads or these new Yaesu rigs but haven't been hearing them in the air around here. I'd be interested in any impressions from users. Thanks and 73, Dave From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: otterson@mindspring.com (Jeff Otterson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 02:09:39 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4e6poq$3ga@brickbat.mindspring.com> References: <4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net> Reply-To: otterson@mindspring.com NNTP-Posting-Host: otterson.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hi, I have a FT40 and it is the cat's ass! Fit's in my shirt pocket, and looks like it could take a LOT of abuse (not that I have been testing that) I've been told that it sounds good on the air. I bought the 99 channel version, without the silly DVR. The only thing that I thought the DVR would be useful for is to use the radio as a simplex repeater, and it won't do that, apparently. Btw, David, how is the rubber case you are describing? is it the RH1 or the CSC-xx case? what does it look like, and how does it protect the radio? (Even a mil-spec-tough radio is nice to keep from scratches and dings!) n1kdo Jeff Otterson ------------- otterson@mindspring.com Maker and user of tools PGP key available at http://www.mindspring.com/~otterson/pgp.htm From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!pendragon!ames!waikato!celebrian.otago.ac.nz!usenet From: darylc@alliedpress.co.nz (Daryl Clarkson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu on the web? Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 03:45:25 GMT Organization: alliedpress.co.nz Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> Reply-To: daryl@alliedpress.co.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: djc.alliedpress.co.nz X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone know whether Yaesu has a web page, if so what is the address? Cheers, Daryl. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Jan 26 13:45:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.eden.com!usenet From: bil@eden.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yeasu Handheld Programming Software Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 18:47:23 GMT Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4e33k1$hmd@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: net-1-135.austin.eden.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Anyone tried the DOS program to set up the Yeasu HTs memory? It's a breath of fresh air, after trying to set one up from the keypad. $40. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:20:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!fonorola!news.ottawa.istar.net!Rezonet.net!altitude!Stratus.CAM.ORG!not-for-mail From: jlyons@CAM.ORG (James Lyons) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space Subject: Re: ***ONE OF THE BEST HAM WEB PAGES ON THE INTERNET. TRY IT OUT!!*** Date: 22 Jan 1996 13:49:59 -0500 Organization: Communications Accessibles Montreal, Quebec Canada Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4e0m8n$gmh@stratus.CAM.ORG> References: <4dk7io$kd1@fnord.dfw.net> <4dlre7$mkr@superb.csc.ti.com> In-Reply-To: <4dlre7$mkr@superb.csc.ti.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:97408 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18711 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13825 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24270 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13004 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32834 rec.radio.amateur.space:6217 On 18 Jan 1996, Ken Durham wrote: > In article <4dk7io$kd1@fnord.dfw.net>, dmclean@dfw.net says... > > > >Hello all: > > > > In the last message that I sent over usenet I forgot to include my > >url for my web site. The URL is "http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean". > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ` > I tried this URL yesterday and again this morning with no results. Netscsape > keeps contacting the host forever. Please try your page from another site an d > see if it can be accessed. > > Ken Durham K5MBV mbv@ti.com > > > I had no problem accessing it yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, twice ... once via Netscape and once via Lynx. Jim Lyons From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:20:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!zippy.intcom.net!imci3!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!main03!landisj From: landisj@nad.com (Joe Landis - Systems & Network Mgr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WTB: Tektronix 7L12 Manual Message-ID: <1996Jan23.125949.436@nad.com> Date: 23 Jan 96 12:59:49 EST References: <3102635D.35A0@packet.net> Distribution: world Organization: North American Drager - Telford, PA Lines: 16 In article , had@halcyon.com writes: > > In article <3102635D.35A0@packet.net>, writes: >> I'm looking for a manual for a Tektronix 7L12 spectrum analyzer plug-in. >> Manuel WF1J > > Manuel, > Call Dean Kidd at 503/6257363. > He has manuals for most Tek gear. Very attractive prices. > Hadley, N7REN You might also try Tech Systems, Belmar, NJ. 908-280-0007. Joe - AA3GN -- Joe Landis - Systems and Network Manager - North American Drager - Telford, PA landisj@nad.com ..speaking only for myself, of course.. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:20:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.fibr.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!grybicki.lerc.nasa.gov!seryb From: George Rybicki Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu Ft 736 AM Mod? Date: 23 Jan 1996 16:23:10 GMT Organization: PV Branch Lines: 3 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e321e$hla@sulawesi.lerc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: grybicki.lerc.nasa.gov X-Newsreader: Nuntius Version 1.2 X-XXMessage-ID: X-XXDate: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 16:26:29 GMT Anyone out there modified a FT736 for AM operation. In my area 6M, 2M and even 222 mhz AM are popular and I am missing out. Thanks in advance for your help or suggestions. 73 George From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:20:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.state.net!news From: John Palmer Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: Yaesu FT736R and other goodies Date: 23 Jan 1996 19:43:16 GMT Organization: Teleport Minnesota Lines: 64 Message-ID: <4e3dok$4im@jenny.state.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp22.msp.mn.state.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24197 rec.radio.swap:56101 GOOD GOODIES FOR SALE: Yaesu FT-736R all mode with hand mic. Very nice condition. Includes manual, power cord etc. Works Great. This is the radio of choice for satellite or weak signal VHF / UHF work. Will sell for $1175.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* ***SOLD*** Yaesu FT-767GX HF/VHF/UHF ***SOLD*** ************************************************************************* Yaesu SP-767 matching speaker for 736R or 767 with built in audio filters and A/B inputs. $75.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* Yaesu G5400 B AZ-EL antenna rotor with AEA model ST-1 computerized rotor controller. The ST-1 will run with Instant Trak as well as several other tracking programs and will also tune several radios such as the 736R. Package includes two 75' runs of heavy duty 8 conductor rotor cable. Will sell package for $675.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* Daiwa NS-660PA SWR/Power meter. Cross needle, peak reading to 3 KW. $125.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* Icom IC229H 2 meter mobile radio. 50 watts. Includes mobile bracket, DC power cord, manual, box, mic. $200.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* RF Concepts 3-312 solid state 222Mhz amplifier. 120 watts out. $175.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* Wavetek model 162 function generator good to 30 Mhz. Calibrated in 94. $200.00 plus shipping. ************************************************************************* Shure M-267 line/mic mixer with rack mount. $200.00 plus shipping. ************** Please reply to jpalmer@mn.state.net or call me at my office during the day... 612-330-2646. Thanks in advance... John R. Palmer, WA0NTT Forest Lake, Minnesota From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!dsinc!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news From: Ray Wilson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: 23 Jan 1996 22:13:24 GMT Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4e3mi4$a0m@news.voicenet.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ivyland330.voicenet.com Kory Hamzeh wrote: > > > Does anyone know what the insertion loss is everythime you add a PL-259 > connection on your coax? I'm interested in the HF band losses. I have two > connections between the rig and the amp, two between the amp and the > tuner, and will have two more between the tuner and the tuner-tuner, and > two between the tuner-tuner and the antenna. > > I'm wondering how much extra loss is all these PL-259 & SO-239 connection > is causing (not including the loss that each equipment introduces)! > > Thanks, > Kory > AC6RN > I've always wondered what the loss is also. I work with fiber optics and our link budgets allow two tenths of a dB loss per connection. I hope they are not really that bad! Ray, N3RKH From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:01 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news.cais.net!news.supernet.net!nntp.cntfl.com!news.fsu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!world!mv!arrow!usenet From: mitchell@scoot.netis.com Subject: classic for sale X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Sender: usenet@arrow.netis.com (Usenet Netnews) Nntp-Posting-Host: slip24.netis.com Organization: NETIS Public Access Internet Message-ID: Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 23:56:00 GMT Lines: 23 Remember the Courier Royale??? I have one here that is available to collectors. I remember in its day it was one of the top rigs sold in S9 mag up there with the Browning and Tram. I picked one up the other day. It needs some work, probably tubes. It did not come with a mike and perhaps that is why I do not hear anything on the receiver. I have some mikes here That I will include with the set. I had an offer of $25 from several people before the hollidays. One fellow wanted it and was sending a check, then changed his mind. If any of the others that made an offer and I refused want it now, mail back. First $25 or higest offer will get it. Just say you want it and I will hold it for you, and send you my address. Write soon From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.linknet.net!usenet From: Swren@popalex1.linknet.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Needed: Phone patch Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 12:49:09 GMT Organization: LinkNet Internet Services Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4e6k6k$2ho@news.linknet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dsrvalex2-14.linknet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Anyone got a phone patch they can sell, cheaply? Please e-mail. Thanks. Scott From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!gw2.att.com!oucsboss!sun!odin.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!watt.oedison.com!usenet From: wagnerj@watt.oedison.com (John Wagner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51R feedback/opinions/etc ? Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 13:51:01 GMT Organization: Ohio Edison Company, Akron OH Lines: 39 Message-ID: <4e5dnk$bhc@watt.oedison.com> References: <4e3gmk$fho@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: go-bus-appl-4-8x.oedison.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 On 23 Jan 1996 20:33:24 GMT assst5+@pitt.edu (Amy S Snyder) wrote: >I've been reading this group for about a week, and haven't seen much >said about the new Yaesu FT-51R ... >Does anyone have any comments they can make regarding this radio? >Thanks! >73, I've had my FT-51R for about 3 months, and am very happy with it. Nits: - When the volume is set very low, and you're listening to a VHF signal, then a signal comes on the UHF side, the volume on BOTH bands goes up a bit. I notice this when listening quietly at work, and the volume suddenly goes up. - Display can be easily scratched if you don't keep it in a case. - The Spectrascope display is useless. When it is on the display, you can't hear any audio. Picks: - VERY small & light - Good audio quality on TX & RX. - Scrolling help display, aka:you don't have to carry the book everywhere - Programmable from a PC with the ADMS-1B software (VERY handy, especially for the alpha display) - More features than anyone could use - Several different crossband modes which help when crossbanding through the mobile radio. ------------------------------------------------------------------- John Wagner wagnerj@watt.oedison.com For Encrypted Mail: PGP Public Key Available upon Request From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!gw2.att.com!oucsboss!sun!odin.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!watt.oedison.com!usenet From: wagnerj@watt.oedison.com (John Wagner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Will mod affect FT51R performance? Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 13:53:41 GMT Organization: Ohio Edison Company, Akron OH Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4e5dsj$dfc@watt.oedison.com> References: <4e3vgc$oub@brickbat.mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: go-bus-appl-4-8x.oedison.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 On Wed, 24 Jan 1996 00:47:36 GMT dddavis@atl.mindspring.com (Don Davis) wrote: >The extended MARS/CAP modification to the Yaesu FT-51R expands the >receive range to 110-180 MHz and 320-500 MHz. (I am not interested in >extended transmit.) If I perform this mod, is it likely to affect the >receiver performance (intermod, sensitivity, etc.)? Thanks for any >advice. Don (KE4KYO) I didn't use any test equipment to verify this, but I noticed no difference at all in performance. Since the mod is all in the CPU and not in any of the RF stages, it doesn't widen the front end of the radio or anything like that. ------------------------------------------------------------------- John Wagner wagnerj@watt.oedison.com For Encrypted Mail: PGP Public Key Available upon Request From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!lamarck.sura.net!csc.mc.edu!csc.mc.edu!not-for-mail From: robertso@csc.mc.edu (Chad Robertson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Motorola GP 300 Date: 24 Jan 1996 16:17:02 -0600 Organization: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS -- USA Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4e6b4u$ic@csc.mc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: csc.mc.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] I am looking at purchasing 14 GP 300's soon. If anyone has any strong opinions about them, please let me know. Also, let me know if you know a good place to buy them from. Thanks -- Chad Robertson Box 4862 e-mail: robertso@mc.edu Mississippi College (601)925-3033 Clinton, MS 39058 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: gregesp@aol.com (Gregesp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-706 MODS NEEDED Date: 24 Jan 1996 16:26:13 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e685l$a70@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gregesp@aol.com (Gregesp) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Are there any mods for the IC-706?? Thanks in advance. Greg N1JFE From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:07 1996 Date: 24 Jan 1996 16:46:56 EDT Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!istar.net!infoshare!whome!gts!feline!humnet.humberc.on.ca!hduff Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: hduff@humnet.humberc.on.ca (Hugh Duff) Message-ID: <8225200191902@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> Organization: HumberNet LSS, Humber College, Canada Subject: Motorola Traxar to 900 ? Lines: 12 Looking for conversion info to get a Motorola Traxar 800 MHz trunking radio on the 902 MHz Ham band. Any info appreciated. Thanks.. Hugh VA3TO Toronto --- þ NFX v1.3 [000] From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!stat!uucp.primenet.com!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!usenet.teradyne.com!newsmaster From: evansr@icd.teradyne.com (Robert Evans) Newsgroups: rec.photo.equipment.medium-format,rec.photo.equipment.misc,rec.photo.film+labs,rec.photo.marketplace,rec.photo.misc,rec.photo.technique.art,rec.photo.technique.misc,rec.photo.technique.nature,rec.photo,technique.people,rec.ponds,rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb Subject: Re: ***KEYBOARD RECORDERS*********************************************** Date: 24 Jan 1996 18:39:25 GMT Organization: Teradyne, Inc. Boston MA Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4e5uct$dkf@steadfast.teradyne.com> References: <310156B1.2FE@holli.com> Reply-To: evansr@icd.teradyne.com NNTP-Posting-Host: harrier.icd.teradyne.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.photo.equipment.medium-format:1224 rec.photo.equipment.misc:1036 rec.photo.film+labs:588 rec.photo.marketplace:26999 rec.photo.misc:36587 rec.photo.technique.art:435 rec.photo.technique.misc:511 rec.photo.technique.nature:569 rec.ponds:6491 rec.puzzles:54061 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4934 rec.pyrotechnics:39919 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18643 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24059 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97206 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32714 rec.radio.amateur.space:6188 rec.radio.cb:25864 From http://www.ll.mit.edu/Roadmap/MAP09.html - Patrick Douglas Crispen > WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A SPAM > > First, NEVER reply to the group. The spammer won't read it. He's > interested in talking, not listening, and he isn't a list member or a > regular reader. Your angry posting will only annoy the other members of > the group, and won't affect the spammer in the slightest. > > Second, if you have a lot of time on your hands, you may read the > responses of members who ignored my first bit of advice. On > comp.os.vxworks, for example, one (moderately clueless) member posted > (in response to the end of the world spam) "This isn't a religious > newsgroup!" An old-timer responded "I think that very much depends on > the topic. ;)." (that's a winking smiley) -- Robert R Evans Needham, MA EvansR@ICD.Teradyne.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.mailorder.com!news.avatar.com!avatar.avatar.com!kory From: Kory Hamzeh Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: Increasing the Power of the QST Antenna Tuner Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 19:32:39 -0800 Organization: Avatar Consultants, Inc. Lines: 28 Message-ID: References: <1996Jan14.184339.12423@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: avatar.avatar.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <1996Jan14.184339.12423@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24183 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12971 On Sun, 14 Jan 1996, Gary Coffman wrote: > In article Kor y Hamzeh writes: > > > >I really liked the QST Antenna Tuner Project in the Jan 96 issue, but I > >need a tuner that can handle up to 600 watts. Can some kind soul explain > >to me what needs to be upgraded to handle 600 watts? > > The L network components, and the relays, need to be upgraded to handle > the higher power. The circuit board probably won't work either, traces > too thin and too close together, and the new parts probably won't fit > either. A new relay driver circuit will likely be needed too. You can > recalibrate the VSWR measuring circuit and use the custom microprocessor, > but everything else needs to be replaced. > > > Gary Hi Gary, The other problem I think I will defintly run into is all of the RF energy getting to the microprocessor. I'm not quite sure how to isolate it, other than shielding the microprocessor in a metal enclosure. Kory From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: Johnny Donovan WABC-NY Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: New JRC XCEVER Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 20:33:51 -0500 Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 11 Message-ID: <3106DDFF.516A@i-2000.com> References: <31023C1B.4AC9@i-2000.com> <4e08c6$iqr@news-2.csn.net> <4e0u0b$1rm2@hearst.cac.psu.edu> <4e2vdu$ivm@news-2.csn.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ru.dh.i-2000.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) To: Stan Huntting >>>>I've never used a rig that "hears" as well as this one - and that includes theFT-KD that held a prominent position in my shack for a couple of years.<<< < You are making me feel good about buying a 245. I should have it in a few days. I had a jst 135 for some time and loved it ..till the QST article trashing it I was a little reluctant to jump into another JRS Xcev er but I do like to have an "unusual" rig and do a lot of SWLing. the question I have for you is this. Believe it or not I still use the AM mode from time to time with a Johnson KW and Ranger. How does the AM section sound with the 245? does it use the 6k filter or can you use any filter in any mode? ..K2KOQ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!dsinc!netnews.upenn.edu!news From: foxf@mail.med.upenn.edu (Floyd E. Fox, Ph.D.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood MC-60 Mic & RF Date: 24 Jan 1996 21:17:34 GMT Organization: University of Pennsylvania Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4e67le$tm5@netnews.upenn.edu> References: <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: derm03.med.upenn.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu>, Ghouse_F@mail.uwlax.edu says... > >I have a Kenwood MC-60 mic. Yes this has a pre-amp I can switch on and off. I find >that when I run my linear, RF gets into the audio. My signal is clean whan I use the >Kenwood supplied hand mic. BTW the radio is a TS-870S. > >Has anybody experienced a similar problem with the MC-60. If so I would appreciate >all the help I can get to eliminate the RF. I'd like to think I'm grounded reasonably >well. > >Help will be appreciated >73, > >Feroz, 4S7FG/WU9N > Feroz, I am using the MC-60 with my TS-850. I live in an apartment and as such use an indoor antenna near the rig. I had horrible RF getting into the mike. The fix was to attach a ground wire t one of the screws holding the bottom plate onto the mike. This eliminated my problem. Floyd N5PXY From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.island.net!ham!rs From: rs@ham.island.net (Robert Smits) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HTX-212 - Not Bad! Message-ID: <012496214304Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 21:43:00 PST References: <4e0ltj$rne@ra.isisnet.com> Reply-To: rs@ham.island.net Distribution: world Organization: The Curmudgeon's Cottage X-Newsreader: Rnf 0.79b6 Lines: 22 ae758@ccn.cs.dal.ca (Jay Joseph Doucet) writes: >1. Non-ham freqs cannot be stored in memory. This is a real drag if you >want to keep track of your local emergency services, despite the radio >being able to tune 136-173 mHz. This may have been deliberate on RS part, >avoiding problems with "mobile use of scanner" laws in many US >jurisdictions, but I'd like to have the option. A quick look at the >schematic reveals no suspicious diodes lurking around the logic chips, so >this won't be easily modified without a new EEPROM (unless someone knows >a magic key hold-down combination during power up. Yes, this is true, but you can store non-amateur frequencies outside 143-149 in both the VFO memories. I put the local Mounties in one and the logging truck channel in the other when I want to monitor something besides ham chit chat. -- rs@ham.island.net (Robert Smits, VE7HS) His mind was like a soup dish, wide and shallow; it could hold a small amount of nearly anything, but the slightest jarring spilled the soup into somebody's lap. Irving Stone From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.onramp.net!ntpcug.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org Message-ID: <19960125.n314@ntpcug.org> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 96 22:42:00 -0600 Subject: Re: Heathkit SB200 amplifier References: <$8YAJDAoMWAxEwYs@jcliff.demon.co.uk> <4ds2o0$kkk@castle.nando.net> Organization: North Texas PC User's Group X-Newsreader: TPCB 0.8 21100010 Lines: 27 DO> > DO> >Does anyone have any experience of the Heathkit SB200 linear amplifier? DO> >I have just repaired one with a HV PSU fault, but am having difficulty DO> >getting more than 200watts out of it on 28MHz. It will reach 650watts DO> >out on 3.5MHz. Is this normal? DO> John, DO> You didn't say what you were driving it with, but if the tuned input DO> circuit for 10m is mistuned or defective the input SWR could be DO> causing your rig to reduce its output. You may not be getting enough DO> drive to the amplifier. My SB200 (with 20 year old tubes) puts out a DO> little over 500 watts on 10m. DO> 73, DO> Doug Hall, KF4KL The reflected power between the exciter and the amp input should be checked. The amp has tuning coils to arrange for minimum reflected power back into the amp. Don't get killed drawing an arc trying to tune it up hot, though. Follow the instructions carefully. Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, N5GAR, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225 tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org SGL-North Texas The NTPCUG's TI PRO BBS lives at (214) 361-5275 --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ This is a closed and private tagline. Do not read it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:15 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <4dr0uo$t2q@brickbat.mindspring.com> <4e5fko$sgj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 23:37:06 GMT Lines: 54 Tom ...THis is Steve N4LQ@iglou.com ...I'm the one complaining about the qsk. Not Gary. It can be easily heard on another receiver. I don't know what a 14 ms delay sounds like but it must be pretty choppy. No I don't use an amplifier here. Yes, I agree, they weight control is misrepresented . If it had one, I would crank it way up! W8JI Tom (w8jitom@aol.com) wrote: : In article <1996Jan23.185258.27651@ke4zv.atl.ga.us>, gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us : (Gary Coffman) writes: : >Hmmm. Lots of people have complained about the rig's QSK feature, so : >this is an especially interesting report. I wonder, RV109 adjusts the : >keying characteristic. Since you're set up to measure this, Tom, how : >about diddling the pot and tell us what happens? It could be that many : >of the rigs are coming from the factory with this setting misadjusted. : > : >Gary : Next time I open the case I will. : This is the time sequence on mine Gary: : 1.) I close the key. : 2.) 1-2 mS later I get a low on the external relay line. : 3.) 14 mS later RF appears. : 4.) After a 1 mS rise time it is full output : 5.) I release the key. : 6.) After a 1 mS delay the waveform decays over ~1 mS to zero : 7.) The external relay line releases at zero envelope. : I was wondering if Gary F. is using an external PA? If he would tell me : his setup I could duplicate it. : The only flaw I notice in my 706 is the weight control is not a real : weight control. I've been seeing more and more of that lately, even on : keyers. : The REAL weight is ever so slightly reduced on full QSK. The internal : relay is plenty fast, and I can think of no way to use PIN diodes without : adding a negative supply of 100 volts or more. If I wanted a quieter relay : I could likely find one, but the noise doesn't really bother me. : 73 Tom -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!van-bc!news.mindlink.net!news From: gpritcha@vanieee.wimsey.bc.ca (Gordon Pritchard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Looking for a key Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 00:05:49 GMT Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada Lines: 49 Message-ID: <4e6hfc$rj4@fountain.mindlink.net> References: <4drhui$mmi@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> <3103F82D.6B8E@ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: gpritcha@vanieee.wimsey.bc.ca NNTP-Posting-Host: line057.nwm.mindlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Jim O'Connell wrote: >Jon LIECHTY wrote: >> >> Can anybody tell me how to get ahold of a decent straight key? >> The ads in QST, CQ, 73, and WorldRadio don't give me any leads (I suppose >> I could call up a company that advertizes paddles, and see if they >> "happen" to have a straight key around they'd sell me--but I don't wanna >> waste the phone call(s)). Any leads? >> TNX es 73. >> -Jon (WD9FEP) >Bencher makes a beautiful chrome straight key. Call Erickson >Communcations in Chicago, or AES Hi, Jon and Jim: I, too, am looking for a lifetime-quality straight key. I looked at Bencher, and was disappointed with the fit and finish: -the guy on the buffing wheel at the chrome shop wasn't very good, with the result that the finish showed lots of "grain" from the wheel -The gold-plated contacts looked fine for newer rigs (and admittedly, most use would be with my TS-850), but occasionally for nostalgic reasons, I'll fire up my various cathode-keyed rigs, passing a few hundred milliamps. Don't think it'll last too well... -The base, while stable, was simply 1/2" steel cut to size. Some nice decorative frills, or embellishments would be nice. So would natural stone as an option (granite?) -Lateral slop in the lever was pretty minimal, but nowhere near as tight as a Navy key. -Two-piece knob showed flaws (injection, parting marks?) FWIW Canadian pricing I was quoted was about $95 for black base, about $105 for chrome. I'd love to buy a key that was so perfect in every detail that it hurts your eyes just to look at it! Been a ham for 19 years, at 34 I figure I've got at least another 50 years in front of me, and I want a perfect key that'll go the distance. Gordon Pritchard, VE7AGW *********************************************************************** * My opinions only. * * E-mail: gpritcha@vanieee.wimsey.bc.ca * * 1954 Chev 1/2 ton (perpetual project) * * -small-block, posi, frame stretch...* *********************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.infinet.com!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!usenet From: Joseph Fitter BV/N0IAT Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 25 Jan 1996 00:52:59 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Asia, Taipei TAIWAN R.O.C. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4e6k9b$i6i@tilde.csc.ti.com> References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.167.36.115 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: garland@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu They made me laugh....here's another old favorite How about: "I cant negotiate the price, as I'm selling this piece of gear as part of an estate sale." (translation: my wife said she'd kill me if I bring home another piece of worthless amateur radio junk. I found this earlier today, couldnt pass it up and probably overpaid, and when I lugged it back to the car I then remembered her sobering words... It'll be _my_ estate sale if I try to sneak this stuff home and she catches me. ;) Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 2 Meter Intermod Buster Date: 25 Jan 1996 01:19:56 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 10 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e6lrs$17k4@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I think this is worth passing on, I bought a Kenwood tm-733A and everytime I went to town, the intermod from paing services made the radio squawk....never had the probllem with the IC 3200A but that radio could not receive the weather etc. So I bought the PAC Electronics notch filter for the Paging frequencies that are advertised in QST, ham trader and CQ for $68 and it really cut out the Intermod on two meters and 450 MHZ, nice to not have SWwawk Cackle Pop on FM now, give it a go. I'm happy and I dont work for them. Give them a call. TM-733A is great radio now, it was not very good prior to the filter. 73 Mike W7CFL From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:02:18 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 55 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk>, "Anthony R. Gold" writes: > >That adds up to 16ms to switch on. At 20 wpm a dot is only about 70mS >long, so this rise delay is over a fifth of a dot and not insignificant. >At 30 wpm the delay is about one third of a dot. > > Hi Anthony, I probably need to explain that better. I may have misled you. This delay does not mean the character is "clipped", it simply means the beginning of the character is delayed in time. Nearly every rig has always done this, from grid block keyed 1950's era EF Johnson transmitters to the new DDS rigs. The reason this is done is to give the rig time to make the transition to TX, and to allow the oscillators and other circuits time to settle. Waveshaping also has to be added to control clicks. The secret to sucess is the radio should delay the RF "tail" the same amount! If the TX start is delayed 10 mS, the manufacturer should add a 10 mS tail before the RF stops. Unfortunately I have no easy way to measure the software delay at the end of the character when using the 706 internal keyer other than comparing the length of the sidetone to the RF output, but it looks (on the scope) and sounds (on a separate RX) pretty normal. So I *********assume******* with the internal keyer everything is delayed properly or very close to the proper amount. Kenwood typically delays the RF turn on 5 to 15 mS. The ICOM 751A does this also. I had to actually increase the delay in my 751A, because on large splits (like working JA's on 160 meters-1910kHz to my tx freq of 1803 kHz) the VCO took so long to settle the radio actually swept a big click from ~1870 down to 1803! Since I increased the tail time of the transmission an equal amount as I increased TX delay, the effect on character length was zero! The only negative effect this **very necessary** delay causes is the QSK receive window is shortened (in a transceiver). The RX window shortening is equal to 2x the TX delay, or 20 mS in my example. I just checked the 706 with an external key, and I think I may have found a software error that decreases the weight of external keyer inputs. But in fairness to ICOM, I need to talk to the engineers before I post it here. I faxed them the details earlier today. In any event, what I've found isn't a leading dit chop. It appears to be an unitentional keying weight reduction when an *external* keyer or hand key is used, and appears to be software related. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!night.primate.wisc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.isp.net!news.isp.net!news.slip.net!not-for-mail From: NIKOLAUS FOELLMER Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: icom745 Memory back up battery Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:12:22 GMT Lines: 2 Message-ID: <4e6ou6$l1u@slip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfasc240.slip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-NEWS-ADMIN: newsadmin@slip.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I need details on lithium battery - life span,how to change,options. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: nitz@access.digex.net (James A. Nitzberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Comments wanted - Kenwood TS-870 Date: 25 Jan 1996 02:30:07 GMT Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA Lines: 52 Message-ID: <4e6pvf$4f0@news3.digex.net> References: <01I0DVXU0HAU003EHW@mr.airservices.gov.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: baa01043.slip.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <01I0DVXU0HAU003EHW@mr.airservices.gov.au>, Damien.Vale@airservices.GOV.AU says... > > I am interested in comments from anyone owning or having used > a Kenwood TS-870. The only review I have seen was in a recent > issue of "73" where mention was made of distorted audio on > receive. > > Damien VK3CDI > > Damien: I traded in an 850S/AT for my 870. I've logged about 10 hours on it so far so I'm still a novice. Here are my comments: 1. By far, this is the quietest, nicest receiver I've heard. The ability to tailor the band-pass characteristics with the digital filter are excellent. 2. I've enjoyed using the transmitter (SSB) adjustments to tailor my frequency response, "sharpness", etc. I have a stored "sound" for rag-chewing which favours heavy bass, and DX settings with a sharp high frequency response. 3. The CW keyer on this rig will delight any experienced CW operator (It's a Logi-keyer (sp?)). I've also experimented with the computer interface on CW and enjoy calling CQ by typing as well as keying. The adjustable rise/fall time on CW makes distinguishing high speed CW easier. For slower speeds, a slower rise/fall time sounds a bit more mellow. 4. The RCP program is a blast. It's a hobby all by itself. You can design virtual radios based upon templates. The built-in 870 virtual radio seems to work well; I've had problems "loading" saved radio states but this might be unique to me. 5. Even with all the features, menus, etc. this radio is extremely easy to use. You can be up and running within ten minutes of unpacking the radio. You will also spend many hours reading the manual and fiddling with the 60+ parameters on the software menu. 6. The list price is rougly $1,000 higher than the 850S/AT, however if you can spare the money, it's well worth the difference. Hope this helps, Damien. 73, [Jim Nitzberg] [nitz@access.digex.net] From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!news.sol.net!spool.mu.edu!pravda.aa.msen.com!nntp.coast.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!boltons.demon.co.uk From: al bolton Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Which is the best dual band handy? Date: Thu, 25 Jan 96 02:34:50 GMT Organization: UK/Slovak Co. Lines: 30 Message-ID: <822537290snz@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 X-Mail2News-Path: boltons.demon.co.uk I'm considering buying a dual band (70cms/2 meter) handheld. I can choose from the following-I'd appreciate any feedback about how well these models perform! Yaesu FT 727R Yaesu FT 530 Yaesu FT51R Alinco DJ580E/T Kenwood TH77E Kenwood TH78E Icom ICW24ET Icom ICW2E Some of these models refer to European specification, but I'm sure any observations about the US equivalents would be equally valid. I want good rf performance on receive-i.e. resistance to intermodulation and images from powerful signals out of the amateur bands-especially annoying are high power pagers on 153MHz or so in the UK. Also a good, clean transmitted signal is important! And what about reliability? Anything appreciated either via the Newsgroup or you can Email me at al@boltons.demon.co.uk Thanks, ----------------- Al Bolton. OK8VSQ/OM/G4VSQ. Sal'a, Slovakia, Caversham, UK. ----------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!whidbey.!usenet From: subbustr@whidbey.net (DAVE M . SCHERTZER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HELP: G/E MPI Series Info??? Date: 25 Jan 1996 03:10:00 GMT Organization: DND CF DET Whidbey Is. WA Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4e6sa8$hdv@whidbey.whidbey.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: asn94.whidbey.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Have a G/E/ UHF radio MPI Series -2ch UHF and need a speaker/mic. Not sure of ther model # ??? Cud be TR-1 21 OR Comb: P5CRR56BEN ?? The mic config is as follows: 2 - 1/8" jack inputs (ear/mic) spaced 1" apart. Any info please or mics avail? subbustr@whidbey.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!news.spies.com!genmagic!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!ccnet.com!usenet From: James Bond Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ATV Equipment SWAP for LAPTOP Date: 25 Jan 1996 04:00:39 GMT Organization: James Bond & Associates [Private Investigators] Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4e6v97$7gs@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h98-214.ccnet.com X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) SWAP: P.C. Electronics Amatuer TV tranmitter 1200MHZ + transmit/receive antennas, 40 ft/ hardline (purchased 9 months ago, and barely used. In storage since we moved in July) for 486 Laptop Computer. Looking for 50MHZ +, color screen, case, modem. I have a camera, tripod, and other goodies too....depends on what you have to offer: If interested let me know immediatley. Cash offers will be considered. Name your price! James Bond KE6PXQ http://www.ccnet.com/~jbond jbond@ccnet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intelenet.com!unogate!mvb.saic.com!homer.alpha.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news1.digital.com!pa.dec.com!usenet From: little@pecan.enet.dec.com (Todd Little) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help IDing some old Motorola radios Date: 25 Jan 1996 04:12:48 GMT Organization: ObjectBroker/COM Lines: 20 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e7000$mgc@usenet.pa.dec.com> Reply-To: little@pecan.enet.dec.com NNTP-Posting-Host: aci1202_port13.chi.dec.com X-Newsreader: News for Windows NT X1.0-73 Our local village has offered our RACES group some old mobile radios that they no longer need. I'm guessing they are on either the public works or police frequencies here (around 151 MHz). Can anyone help me identify the type of radio and its options? The model numbers (which I understand also include option information) are: U33BBA1000A U33BBA1900A U43CMT1100A T43MHT1190B T73MHT4190A T43RTN1190B Any help would be greatly appreciated. 73, Todd N9MWB From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: ralfaro@sol.racsa.co.CR (Ruben Alfaro) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: PRO-2036 Scanner mods needed. Date: 25 Jan 96 04:22:37 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 7 Message-ID: <9601250422.AA17824@sol.racsa.co.cr> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Are there mods for the Radio Shack PRO-2036 Scanner? Mine has serial number 45007579. It has about 6 months. Thanks, Ruben TI5AER From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: CBAX63A@prodigy.com (Roland Geter sr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Kenwood TS-440S/AT Date: 25 Jan 1996 04:26:05 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e70ot$eg0@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap4.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Will pay cash and shipping for a KENWOOD TS-440S/AT in ANY, I repeat, ANY working condition. Just as long as it is FAIRLY working! COSMETICS IS ABSOLUTELY NO CONSIDERATION!!! Call 800-399-4383 x765 24hrs - ROLAND S GETER SR CBAX63A@prodigy.com 800-399-4383 x765 24hrs From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Motorola GP 300 Date: 25 Jan 1996 07:10:26 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e7rvi$5cv@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e6b4u$ic@csc.mc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hmmm, sure is a lot of radio's you want!!! What are you planning to do with that many??? Anyways, I have 3 here and l love the radio...cause it sounds great!! Awesome audio from the radios. The only thing I don't like is I am a HAM and I hate having to always program all the new frequencies I want inside it. Well, good luck on your mission.... N9MXT1 - Jeffrey N9MXT - Jeffrey From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: rcarpen@DGS.dgsys.COM (Robert J. Carpenter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FM BC IF Filters Date: 25 Jan 96 10:48:01 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 23 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu blandp1@aol.com asks about replacing some of the Murata IF filters in his FM BC receiver to change from European to USA reception. To a first order, I would expect that no difference would be noticed. Probably the filters for Europe make the receiver a little narrower than the USA filters. In the USA, FM BC stations heard in a given metropolitan area area on channels 800 kHz apart (in theory). In fact, in the densely populated northeastern part of the USA, nearby stations may be on channels 400 kHz (sometimes even 200 kHz) apart. European FM BC stations may be 300 kHz or 500 kHz apart, as well as the common USA spacings. Thus one might expect European radios to be a bit narrower. Something like the 9 kHz AM spacing vs. the N&S American 10 kHz. Bob Carpenter w3otc ------ Submissions: vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu Subscription/removal requests: vhf-request@w6yx.stanford.edu Human list administrator: vhf-approval@w6yx.stanford.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:32 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 12:59:36 GMT Lines: 18 Now this is starting to make some sense. However, I have found the dots are chopped with the internal keyer just as bad or worse than external keys. The problem maybe one of perception in that what I hear in the monitor doesn't match the actual transmitted signal. The monitor's cw sounds rather heavy while the acutal signal is rather light and badly in need of more weight. Thanks for all your research on this! : In any event, what I've found isn't a leading dit chop. It appears to be : an unitentional keying weight reduction when an *external* keyer or hand : key is used, and appears to be software related. -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!frank_reid.electronics.indiana.edu From: reid@indiana.edu (Frank Reid) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Needed: Phone patch Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 13:04 EST Organization: Indiana University Lines: 37 Distribution: world Message-ID: <19960125130453.reid@frank_reid.electronics.indiana.edu> References: <4e6k6k$2ho@news.linknet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: frank_reid.electronics.indiana.edu X-Newsreader: FTPNuz (DOS) v1.0 In Article <4e6k6k$2ho@news.linknet.net> "Swren@popalex1.linknet.net" says: > Anyone got a phone patch they can sell, cheaply? Please e-mail. > Thanks. Scott > > PHONE PATCH FOR HANDHELD RADIOS This circuit was published in _73_ magazine ~10 years ago. I've built lots of them. Push-to-talk circuit as shown works with most handhelds, which key their transmitters when a dc path through the microphone is completed. Base/mobile rigs use a separate push-to-talk line. to radio earphone jack ^ ^ | | | / T1 | \ R2 (optional) C1 | / _____ o-----||---)| | | |( | )| ______|__.______ |( \ R1 | PTT phone 1k )|(8 ohm | 8 ohm)|( 1k / --- line )|(______._________)|( \<------o o---o to radio mike input )| |( / (use shielded wire.) o----------)| |(_____|_____________o Push-To-Talk circuit as shown works with most handheld radios. C1 1 uf 200 volt non-electrolytic. R1 ~5k screwdriver-adjust pot to set microphone input level. R2 resistance to equalize speaker and patch levels. T1, T2 Audio-output transformer: Radio Shack part # 273-1330 (center taps not used). -- Frank reid@indiana.edu W9MKV From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: icom745 Memory back up battery Date: 25 Jan 1996 13:30:42 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4e80m2$6e@news.halcyon.com> References: <4e6ou6$l1u@slip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm2-ip5.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) The battery is 3.35 volts. The ram draws NANO Amps of current, and the battery is able to source Milli amps of current, so it should last 20 to 25 years. To change the battery you will need to continue to provide the voltage the battery is now providing before you remove the original one. This type of system has been in use for many years in many devices. Many companies is a capacitor in the place of the bettery, also the battery is only in use when the radio is turnrd off. Most likely you are best to remove the ram board and send to ICOM, they charge $32.50 plus return shipping to renew the battey should it need it. Do not worry until the battery gets below 3 volts. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!usenet From: louburke@indirect.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: *** CHECK OUT WHIZBANGS & GIZMOS **** Date: 25 Jan 1996 13:38:52 GMT Organization: Internet Direct, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4e815c$bjh@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s20.phxslip4.indirect.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Check out this NEW Homepage at hppt://www.versacom.com/www/louburke We sell circuits & PC Boards for such items as Touchtone Decoders, Audio Amps, Electronic Thermometers, Audio Distribution Amps, etc. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!mel.dit.csiro.au!news.bhp.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!msunews!uwm.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: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 25 Jan 1996 14:32:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 49 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e8lsm$gmm@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk>, "Anthony R. Gold" writes: > >Sounds like nice work. I hope that the firmware is socketed to allow folks >to more easily benefit from any later improvements. > >Regards, >-- > Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM Hi Tony, I fear it's a mask! Ohh-ohhh! Anyway, 15mS is not noticable except at 40 to 50 wpm to me. So I operate the 706 without problem, but like you I switch my DSP delay out (70mS delay). The "key" is radio manufacturers ALL need to get a real CW op to look at designs in an early stage. The headaches caused by poor QSK design on CW are all too common with most brands, so I suspect the engineers are not CW operators. One manufacturer actually designed and markets a CW chip that calls the dot to dash ratio weight!!!! If I was going to go through the bother of masking a custom chip, I'd make sure the thing worked correctly! Hi Steve, Yes you're right, it was you. I received Gary's reply before your original post. I notice a slight reduction in weight that increases with speed on the internal keyer, but the problem is either much more eveident or much more measurable with external keying. RV109 does not cure the problem. In my rig, if the delay is reduced to 10 mS I get overshoot on the leading edge of the waveform. The best I could do was pull mine down to 13 mS. When I get time I'll look at the circuit in detail. At quick test it looks like the CPU is controlling the delay, probably because the hardware won't switch states fast enough. But this is really ICOM's job, and in fairness to them they should have the opportunity to respond. I'm sure they know more about their radio than any of us do. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!alfred.acs.uwlax.edu!usenet From: Feroz Ghouse Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood MC-60 Mic & RF Date: 25 Jan 1996 14:33:17 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4e84bd$oms@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> References: <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> <4e6q99$4f0@news3.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial01.wwrdc.uwlax.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hello: Well you are right in that the RF problem does not exist with the hand mic. So meone responded to me and said he solved his problem by grounding the metal plate th at is at the bottm of the base. I will try this. If this does not work...well Heil Heil here we come.... 73 Feroz 4S7FG/WU9N From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: taalebi@ptc.COM (Ali Taalebinezhaad) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Fea Markets in New England area Date: 25 Jan 96 14:40:11 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 5 Message-ID: <9601251440.AA04700@gascar.ptc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Where can I find a list of Flea Markets in New England area? From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heathkit SB200 amplifier Date: 25 Jan 1996 15:04:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 38 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4e8no3$hqd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <19960125.n314@ntpcug.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <19960125.n314@ntpcug.org>, tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org writes: >The reflected power between the exciter and the amp input should be >checked. The amp has tuning coils to arrange for minimum reflected >power back into the amp. Don't get killed drawing an arc trying to tune >it up hot, though. Follow the instructions carefully. > > You can locate the problem easily. If the plate current is normal with full drive, but the the output is low it is a tank problem. If the plate current is low on ten meters, it is an input circuit probelm. The most common tank probelm is improper adjustment. Be sure the loading control is open far enough. ****DO NOT START TUNING WITH THE LOAD CONTROL FULLY MESHED*** start at half way open or more. If it is a tank problem....try to tune it correctly at the lower end of ten meters, adjust it for max out. Rotate the plate tune cap several degrees either side of resonance. In one direction, you should find a moderate reduction in output and then another increase. That proves the tuning cap is being set near minimum but not beyond minimum C. The "double peak" occurs when the tuning cap leaves resonance, rotates past minimum, and starts to increase again. Along the same lines, if you tune it for max out and pop the top off an look at the tuning cap position, it should be very nearly "open", but not all the way open. If the cap is out of range spead the turns in the ten meter area of the tank coil a bit and try again. If it is an input problem there are easy steps to trouble shoot it also. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!msunews!news From: flegler@pilot.msu.edu (Stanley L. Flegler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Drake TR-7 VOX Plug Date: 25 Jan 1996 17:50:43 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4e8ftj$its@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: flegler.prc.msu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 I want to connect a linear amplifier to a TR-7. The VOX relay jack on the back of the PS-7 power supply accepts a two prong plug. It doesn't look like anything I've ever seen. What type of plug is required and where can I buy one? Thanks, 73 Stan K8RPA, flegler@pilot.msu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS-PACKET TNC Date: 25 Jan 96 18:10:19 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 6 Message-ID: <01I0FHSYXAO08ZHCAS@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu For Sale a PacComm Tiny-2 packet tnc,I have use it very little with manual and cable. $80.00 FIRM plus shipping email too braymer@sunbelt.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: "Gregory J. Buhyoff" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Opinions on the TenTec Scout? Date: 25 Jan 1996 18:18:56 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4e8hig$7u3@solaris.cc.vt.edu> References: <4dh6uf$lof@nuclear.microserve.net> <36@sellington.win.net> <4e04eb$9gq@mozz.unh.edu> <3105d6bb.52934465@news.netrax.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: buhyoff.fw.vt.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I agree, it is a fantastic radio with an excellent receiver. I don't know whe re this stuff about the receiver being poor on CW came from! Nor, do I think the controls seem cheap. In fact, I feel quite the reverse. The controls on a TS 50 or IC 706 feel cheap to me. I've not had a problem with drift at my normal 30 wp m speed and I have never experienced drift due to changing engine speed when the rig was used mobile. The Jones filter is terrific and the selectivity is far bett er than the TS 450, FT 890, IC 735, TS 50 or IC 706 that I owned. I would purcha se another Scout in a heartbeat. A PTO receiver is quiet and selective (if you h ave ever used a Corsair, for example, you know what I am talking about). It is jus t a darned good radio and well worth the price. If you want all bands and have an tennas for all bands and really do work all bands, then ,indeed, another radio may be competitive in price. But, really how many people work all the bands all the time? -- very few. If you want to be avid dx'er (which I am) or a contester (which I enjoy immensely during casual participation) then, obviously, the Scout is not the radio you would want in the first place. At the same time who would use a TS 5 0 or IC 706 for these purposes? It depends on what you want to do. For a great ba sic radio with an excellent receiver then the Scout is a great choice. By the way, I have used the Scout with a 7 amp hour gel cell in portable operation and never received a report of drift or chirp as the battery voltage dropped -- even dow n to 11 volts. I would get an easy 2 hours of casual CW QSO's from the cell before recharging. The bottom line is --- a lot of the negative comments I've seen a re from people "who knew somebody" or "heard from a guy" and so on. They don't s eem to come very often from actual owners of the Scout. I have no connection to Ten-Tec. I just think they are producing a fine produ ct in the Scout and if you should ever need service, you will not find any that is b etter. Greg Buhyoff KN4FR From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news.Stanford.EDU!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Robert Høyvald <72242.477@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC 706 Date: 25 Jan 1996 18:38:11 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4e8imj$k25$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> Does anyone know if this radio can be modified for decode on receive. I am in an area where I get many repeaters on the same freq. but they use diff. tones. I would like to block out the weaker repeaters. TNX, Bob KB2UWJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!jobone!ef2007!usenet From: frede@microsoft.com (Fredric J. Einstein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Extended Frequency Mod For Yaesu FT-1000MP??? Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 19:54:31 GMT Organization: Microsoft Corp. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4e8nac$2qt@ef2007.efhd.ford.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fje1.fsic.ford.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Could anyone in the know please post any mods for the Yaesu FT-1000MP? I would assume that there's a mod available for out-of-band transmit, but I haven't seen it yet. Thanks! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!usc!news.cerf.net!ni1.ni.net!xband.ni.net!user From: blanton@ni.net (J. L. Blanton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 22:06:59 -0800 Organization: Network Intensive Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: xband.ni.net In article <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com>, jsmith@mnsinc.com (Jack R. Smith) wrote: > As others have said, in RF design, it is common to assume a connector > loss of 0.1 dB/connector. But, a properly installed PL-259/SO-239 > connection at HF has a much lower loss. If you have 1KW of RF power > and it goes through a device with 0.1 dB loss, the device dissipates > 22.6 watts of heat. ... That level of dissipation would only occur if the 0.1 dB loss was entirely dissipative (ohmic) in nature, which is unlikely. The connector loss is probably mostly reflective, due to the non-constant impedance of 'UHF' connectors. 73, Lee, WA8YBT/6 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ccsun2.sogang.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsrelay.netins.net!news.ece.uc.edu!babbage.ece.uc.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood MC-60 Mic & RF Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 00:44:54 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: <4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: Ghouse_F@mail.uwlax.edu Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:4e42dr$257@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu Lines: 21 Almost everyone has this problem with MC-60 and MC-85 mics. Try running an external ground wire form the MC-60 base plate to the station ground. Do not use the pre amp. Try some radio shack ferrites between mic and the base. Make sure allthe cables are tight. These are the things done by those who went before you. I also like to go under the base and bypass the power line with a small ceramic cap to ground. Good luck, \------------------------------------------------------/ \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / \ AB6DY or / \ I'll play it, U dance it / \----------------------------------------------/ Maybe someday Kenwood will fix this problem. 10,000 amateur operators can't be wrong!!!!! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: NiCd cells in Yaesu alkaline packs? Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 01:40:20 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: <4dv4pg$1mh@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> <4e3l4e$kks@fred.uswnvg.com> Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: jdonimi@nv2.uswnvg.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:4e3l4e$kks@fred.uswnvg.com Lines: 21 Just a note! I have been having wonderful luck with the ray-o-vac rechargeable alkeline batteries. They stay charged until you need them, the charger is cheep, they last a long time in service and recover after use like regular alkelines. If you run out of battery when you are out you go get aa couple of packages of new ones and then you have some more reserves. I have between 30 and 60 charges on several sets and they are still going strong. They are also great in walkman devices. I take my Yaesu 470 with me when I walk about an hour a day five times a week. I get just about a week of use between charges. ni cads required charging every day to make the hour walk. \------------------------------------------------------/ \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / \ AB6DY or / \ I'll play it, U dance it / \----------------------------------------------/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!zilker.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: dconti@carroll.com (Daniel M. Conti) Subject: FS : Radio Shack Pro-62 hand held scanner X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: Carroll-Net Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: poseidon06.carroll.com Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 01:50:04 GMT Lines: 5 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24267 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97406 rec.radio.scanner:44582 rec.radio.swap:56227 Radio Shack Pro-62 hand held scanner, MINT in box with manual, etc., imcludes optional soft leather case and AC wall wart adaptor/charger. Includes shipping to 48 states. Please make and sincere offer via E-mail. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: cbuttsch@slonet.ORG (Clifford Buttschardt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Ham-Equip Digest V96 #40 Date: 26 Jan 96 02:21:33 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 7 Message-ID: References: <199601252302.PAA07837@mail.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Regarding the MC 60 Kenwwod microphone, this unit is very VERY sensitive to external RF fields. It is no wonder than you are more sucessful with the hand microphone. Grounding is a good answer but even with the introduction of multiple ferrite beads and bypasses, the amplifier portion continues to produce distortion due to RF. One answer that worked was to be SURE that the metal head is connected to the flex cable of the microphone. In my case it was not! Cliff Buttschardt W6HDO From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!imci3!imci5!newsfeed.internetmci.com!dnaco.net!root From: millerj@dnaco.net (Johnny Miller) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB Tilt and Turn Totor Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 03:18:52 GMT Organization: The Dayton Network Access Company (DNACo) Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4e9h6v$534@sisko.dnaco.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: @uhura-8.dnaco.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I want to buy a tilt and turn rotor. Mr. Satellite RS-10/11/RS-15 N8RTW Johnny Miller millerj@dnaco.net Middletown, Ohio area 442.425(+)B.A.E.R.S Machine Dayton, Ohio area 145.490(-) = Drake Machine From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!woodybbs!1-106-4267-0!chris.boone From: Chris.Boone@f4267.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Chris Boone) Date: 26 Jan 96 05:07:53 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted Message-ID: Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Lines: 14 Kenwood UT-220 220 band module for TM742 rig... Contact me at 72732.2610@CompuServe.Com or 409-525-2001 24 hrs (ignore the msg if it says to leave personal msgs elsewhere!) 73 Chris WB5ITT -- |Fidonet: Chris Boone 1:106/4267 |Internet: Chris.Boone@f4267.n106.z1.fidonet.org | | Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!ukma!hermes.louisville.edu!news From: "Richard D. Brown" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS Icom 24at Dual Band Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 06:50:44 -0500 Organization: Uof L Police Lines: 5 Message-ID: <3108C014.7A58@homer.louisville.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rick.dps-belknap.louisville.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) For Sale : ICOM IC24at Dual Band Handheld, Includes Headset and speaker mike. Also included the wallcharger and docs. Asking $375.00 Rick KD4CLQ E-mail RDBROW01@HOMER.LOUISVILLE.EDU From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!barney.gvi.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: sv1uy@nest.sv1uy.ampr.ORG (Demetre Ch. Valaris) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC706 and narrow filter in FSK Date: 26 Jan 96 07:13:33 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 19 Message-ID: <3531.sv1uy@nest.sv1uy.ampr.org> Reply-To: sv1uy@bbs.sv1uy.ampr.org NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Hello everybody, Does anybody know if I can use an Icom 706 in FSK with a narrow (i.e. the 500 HZ CW IF filter) without any modifications on the radio??? I want to operate PACTOR, G-TOR etc using a narrow crystal filter. Also which filter does it pick-up when in FSK mode??? I have not got this radio yet, but I want to find out from existing users if it can do these things first. Thanks in advance. 73 from Demetre - SV1UY - IP coordinator of AMPRnet in Greece +----------------------------------------------------------------------------- + | Demetre Ch. Valaris - SV1UY ///// //// //// / //// | | AMPRnet (packet radio): sv1uy@sv1uy.ampr.org / / //// / //// | | PBBS (packet radio) : SV1UY@SV1AAW.ATH.GRC.EU / //// / / / | | Internet/UUCP : sv1uy@athnet.ath.forthnet.gr | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------- + | Recyclable bits and bytes have been used for the message above. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------- + From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!ns1.aplatform.com!pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.ossi.com!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!airwaves!rrb From: stobty@pacifier.com (Ty Stober) 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,rec.radio.broadcasting,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Larsen Antennas Job Posting Followup-To: poster Date: 26 Jan 1996 07:35:11 GMT Organization: Pacifier Internet Server (360) 693-0325 Lines: 38 Approved: rrb@airwaves.chi.il.us Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ea07f$9a7@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> Reply-To: stobty@pacifier.com NNTP-Posting-Host: clm.aiss.uiuc.edu Originator: rrb@clm.aiss.uiuc.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18725 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13837 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24298 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13018 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97443 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32853 rec.radio.amateur.space:6220 rec.radio.broadcasting:20257 rec.radio.cb:25972 rec.radio.noncomm:5126 rec.radio.scanner:44621 rec.radio.shortwave:69433 rec.radio.swap:56275 MARKET MANAGER - ANTENNA PRODUCTS Larsen Electronics is an internationally recognized supplier of quality antenna products for two-way communications. We are seeking an experienced Market/Product Manager for Amateur and Commercial antennas. Successful candidates will have in-depth experience in radio related products up to 800 MHz. Direct experience with LMR and Amateur markets is preferred. Bachelor92s degree in Business or Marketing, or extensive related business experience required. Position responsibilities include: Product line management, pricing, sales programs, new products, training, and technical support. This position will also include a competitive compensation, incentive, and benefits plan. Interested candidates may respond by forwarding a resume92 including income history to: Larsen Electronics, Inc. ATT: Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 1799 Vancouver, WA. 98668-1799 FAX: 1-360-944-7556 Pre-employment drug screen required. Larsen Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---- Pacifier Online Data Service Dialup SLIP/PPP User To register: (360) 693-0325 or telnet pods.pacifier.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:21:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: Fri, 26 Jan 96 10:22:08 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 22 Message-ID: <822651728snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4e9pnk$kf2@news.halcyon.com> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk In article <4e9pnk$kf2@news.halcyon.com> gfiber@halcyon.com "Gary P. Fiber" writes: > You will find very few radios will have firmware installed in a eprom. > This masked version of a CPU is secure and cheaper. This stops pilfering > of someones code for another companies benefit. Industrial spying is quite > rampant out in the business world. [Tom, W8JI, made a parallel comment in regard to the IC-706 in particular.] I only expressed the hope that the firmware was in a socket mounted device versus an SMD or other soldered package, which would allow owners to install ICOM provided upgrades at home. The use of either a reprogramable device or one with its data and code externally readable was not on my mind at the time. Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!hookup!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!rainrgnews0!hevanet.com!usenet From: "Michael G. Reiney" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: NiCd cells in Yaesu alkaline packs? Renewals? Date: 26 Jan 1996 11:03:04 GMT Organization: Hevanet Communications Lines: 51 Message-ID: <4eacd8$72n@vista.hevanet.com> References: <4dv4pg$1mh@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> <4e3l4e$kks@fred.uswnvg.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: br-ppp00.hevanet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Bill, good input. It is possible to interpret your anecdotal information to i mply that Renewals work really well in amateur service, contrary to popular opinion . I'm not clear on your data. Please give more accurate details on your operati ng experience. During your hour walk, how much time is spent squelched, normal audio and transmitting at what power level? How many charges have you put on an individ ual battery? Do you run them till the radio sez they're dead? How long they take to charge is some indication on how flat they were. Now for my anecdotal experience. I tried a pair of AAs in a Standard C508A. I did it for two reasons. 1) I don't use it much and liked the idea of long shelf l ife. 2) The radio output power is very sensitive to voltage and I thought the 1.6V would help. Well, the output power was up, but not for very long. The loaded voltage quic kly dropped to the level of a NiCd. And it kept going down. Slowly, but it doesn 't take much to get the output power below 70 mW. After two months of light use (probably 30 hours of high battery save and almo st no transmitting), I was still getting out 60mW. I opted for 800 mAH NiCD's and sticking it in a charging stand once a week. I f I keep 'em topped off, I can get over 200mW out. Story might have been different if I could have charged Renewals while in the radio. miker Bill Harwood wrote: >Just a note! > >I have been having wonderful luck with the ray-o-vac rechargeable >alkeline batteries. They stay charged until you need them, the charger >is cheep, they last a long time in service and recover after use like >regular alkelines. If you run out of battery when you are out you go >get aa couple of packages of new ones and then you have some more >reserves. I have between 30 and 60 charges on several sets and they are >still going strong. They are also great in walkman devices. > >I take my Yaesu 470 with me when I walk about an hour a day five times a >week. I get just about a week of use between charges. ni cads required >charging every day to make the hour walk. > > \------------------------------------------------------/ > \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / > \ AB6DY or / > \ I'll play it, U dance it / > \----------------------------------------------/ > > From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!uunet.ca!news.uunet.ca!ophelia.waterloo.net!ophelia.waterloo.net!not-for-mail From: perv@ophelia.waterloo.net (Ben Stegner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ham havoc Date: 26 Jan 1996 12:31:37 -0500 Organization: Waterloo Internet Cooperative Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ophelia.waterloo.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 941216BETA PL0] Amateur radio operators (hams) are creating worldwide havoc, how may you ask ? well these seemingly harmless radios emit radiation across the world. The scoundrels that use transmitting devices actually transmit radio waves that can cause cancer and genetic havoc, remember there has to be a lot of power to send a voice signal from Canada to Africa !! at this very moment radio waves are being bounced at the ionosphere, hemisphere whereby they bounce off this enevelope sourounding the earth and are reflected into another part of the world !! radiation galore ! Not only is radiation harmful to humans, but what about the catastrophic mess thats done to our television and radio reception. You can be sure that a lot of these scoundrels build homemade equipment in the darkness of their basements that exceed the rules of society, creating further disaster to the environmnt. What can we do ... well perhaps taxing the operators to a hefty sum would suffice, you see most of the radio transmitters have to be licenced, most are ? contact your local member of parliment or senator and strongly suggest that the taxes for licencing be raised greatly, we all can use the extra finances for worthy projects, like feeding the hungry children of the world. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!niven.ksc.nasa.gov!usenet From: moodym@eltanin.ksc.nasa.gov (Mike Moody) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 26 Jan 1996 12:32:46 GMT Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center Lines: 2 Message-ID: References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: eltanin.ksc.nasa.gov In-reply-to: James Garland's message of 23 Jan 1996 22:09:41 GMT This was great. I was sitting here and giggling and laughing. I have personally been on both ends of the conversation. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.suba.com!news From: byoung@qni.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu on the web? Date: 26 Jan 1996 13:22:02 GMT Organization: Suba Communications Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4eakhq$3ks@suba01.suba.com> References: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> NNTP-Posting-Host: s24.qni.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Try: http://www.yaesu.com/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!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: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 13:30:18 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 34 Message-ID: References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org James Garland wrote: > The boatanchors email exchange has been discussing flea market language, > and how to interpret it... "fleaspeak:" Good ones! A few suggested additions: "It was working when I removed it from service." (Translation: I unplugged it before it could actually set my hamshack on fire.) "You should be able to find replacement tubes with no trouble at all." (Translation: They stopped making them in 1932.) "This military gear is built like a tank." (Translation: It fell off the truck on the way here.) "This is a classic rig." (Translation: I paid way too much for it, and now I want you to bail me out.) "That's a fair price for this computer." (Translation: That's what I paid for it 6 years ago.) "Sorry, cash only. No checks." (Translation: It doesn't work.) "I guarantee it will work fine." (Translation: I'm not in the callbook). Cheers... Mike "total hamfest junkie", N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu!user From: kgk@nwu.edu (Kenneth Kalan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu on the web? Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 13:31:43 -0600 Organization: Northwestern University Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> NNTP-Posting-Host: kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu In article <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz>, daryl@alliedpress.co.nz wrote: >Does anyone know whether Yaesu has a web page, if so what is the >address? > Try http://www.yaesu.com/ Ken -------------------------------------------------------- _---- Kenneth Kalan PP ASEL ===_ / | Northwestern University | ___/[__ ] \___/__ | Prosthetics Research Laboratory |\__ _|___|_____===/ Rehabilitation Engineering Program | \/ kgk@nwu.edu N9YIR o O Civil Air Patrol, 2LT,1st Lyons Composite Squadron - Red Fox 407 Melrose Park RACES 1M64 Skywarn Weather Spotter http://kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu/ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. -- Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: ritter@privatei.COM (Stu Ritter) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: JRC-245 on RTTY Date: 26 Jan 96 14:07:21 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 9 Message-ID: <199601261407.HAA23590@mantis.privatei.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I have been considering the JRC-245 as a new rig and was wondering is any users can confirm that all filters can be used in all modes. I know the radio is AFSK only so, for RTTY can the narrow CW filters be engaged. Any other comments on this rig would be appreciated. Thanks Stu N0LEF From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.connectnet.com!max-nc-225.connectnet.com!chuck From: chuck@aeroastro.com (Charles P. Ohrbom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: New User - Needs Help Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Date: Fri, 26 Jan 96 15:05:59 GMT Organization: AeroAstro Corp. Lines: 23 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: max-nc-225.connectnet.com X-Newsreader: VersaTerm Link v1.1.6 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24161 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97324 Hello, I hope this isn't a waste of your time, but..... I am thinking of purchasing my first 2-meter radio. In shopping for a unit I don't understand all of the features. Any help would be appreciated on the following terms and how they relate to a low-to-mid range radio. CTCSS Encoding and Decoding Front end interference rejection SSB (I assume means "single side band") as apposed to what? SWR (I assume means "standing wave ratio") what does this tell me about antennas? Any info can be posted to this news group or emailed to me at: chuck@aeroastro.com Thanks in advance. cpo From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!chnews!usenet From: Cecil Moore Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HT batteries Date: 26 Jan 1996 15:39:59 GMT Organization: Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4easkf$m76@chnews.ch.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cmoore.ch.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) After many frustrating experiences with HT nicad battery packs, I discovered a T-clip adapter for VCR gel-cell batteries. The VCR gel-cells fit nicely into a pants pocket for powering HTs. It solved my problem of very expensive nicad battery packs that don't last very long. 73, Cecil, KG7BK, OOTC (not speaking for my employer) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!ncar!ra.cgd.ucar.edu!tomas From: tomas@ra.cgd.ucar.edu (Bob Tomas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: suggestions wanted for good straight key Date: 26 Jan 1996 16:25:23 GMT Organization: Climate and Global Dynamics Division/NCAR, Boulder, CO Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4eav9j$4te@ncar.ucar.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ra.cgd.ucar.edu I run cw almost exclusively and use a straight key. The one I have is from radio shack and is about 20 years old. It works ok but is cheaply made from light materials --- I suspect that one of higher quality will make sending cw less fatiguing. Any suggestions/ recommendations would be appreciated. bob n7nd From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!news.tek.com!usenet From: Randy Ainslie Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: What permit do I need for travel Date: 26 Jan 1996 17:39:26 GMT Organization: Tektronix, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4eb3ke$41b@tekadm1.cse.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fir.cse.tek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (X11; U; SunOS 4.1.3_U1 sun4m) X-URL: http://dejanews2.dejanews.com/cgi-bin/dngetdoc.html?RECNUM=1492016+SERVER=dnserver.dbjan+CONTEXT=8580.37643. I am going to the British Virgin Islands and would like to take my 2 meter rig . Anybody know what is needed for leaving the US and using my radio else where? If anyone knows the fastest way to make the paper work fly in order to make this work, such as an online method, please reply with directions.... Thanx... Randy Ainslie KB7QQD randya@pacifier Home... randya@mdhost.cse.tek.com Work... From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!decwrl!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!huey.cadvision.com!usenet From: lepa@cadvision.com (Paul Lepa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Deviation Meter Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 17:51:16 GMT Organization: CADVision Lines: 10 Message-ID: <310909f9.943089@huey.cadvision.com> Reply-To: lepa@cadvision.com NNTP-Posting-Host: cadb169.cadvision.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.168 I am looking to buy (or build) a deviation meter. We are using radios to communicate to some field devices on FM 400MHz. To facilitate easy tunning I would like to know the maxium frequecy deviation that takes places. If you know of such a device (and yes, I do know about spectral analyzers -- too expensive to buy for 10 field guys) I would very much appreciate a post. Paul Lepa Pipeline Engineer lepa@cadvision.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!upsnews.ups.com!brownie.iim.ups.com!iim2tlm From: iim2tlm@iim.ups.com (Tom Mosher) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: New User - Needs Help Date: 26 Jan 1996 18:51:41 GMT Organization: II Morrow, Inc. Lines: 52 Message-ID: <4eb7rt$9oi@brownie.iim.ups.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: seal.iim.ups.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article , chuck@aeroastro.com (Charles P. Ohrbom) wrote: > >CTCSS Encoding and Decoding > >Front end interference rejection > >SSB (I assume means "single side band") as apposed to what? > >SWR (I assume means "standing wave ratio") what does this tell me about >antennas? > CTCSS - Continuous Tone Codes Squelch System: (A.K.A. "PL Tone") Encoding: This lets your radio key-up repeaters that requires sub-audible tones for access. Reasons for "PL-ed" repeaters include private repeaters, and interference reduction in congested areas. Decoding: Allows your radio's audio output to turn on only if the desired PL Tone is received. Some radios implement a paging feature using this. Not nearly as important as encoding. Front End Interference Rejection: This determines how well your radio will receive signals in the presence of strong nearby signals. If you are going to operate in a high signal strengh environment, or you are in a congested area, having poor interference rejection can render your radio useless. How important it is depends on your local conditions and your intended usage. Better rejection costs more money. SSB: 2 meter radios come in two basic flavors, "FM-only" and "all-mode". All HT's and most mobile rigs are FM-only. All-mode rigs include FM as well as SSB and CW modes. These rigs are much more expensive. The SSB and CW modes allow you to do weak-signal work (E-Skip, meteor, satellite) that is largly unfeasable with an FM-only rig. (Yes there are some FM satellites, I know.) SWR: Seems that all hams should know this one. It measures how well your antenna system is matched to your rig. High SWR indicates an inefficient antenna system, as well as making life stressful for your rig's transmitter amplifier. Many modern rigs will reduce their output power when a high SWR is detected, to protect themselves from damage. Hope this helps... 73 de Tom AB7NV ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tom Mosher II Morrow, Inc. iim2tlm@iim.ups.com My views do not represent those of II Morrow or United Parcel Service. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: dougrand@i-2000.com (Prowler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: What's a "Boatanchor"? Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 18:52:21 GMT Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 63 Message-ID: <4eb7k9$rkl@i-2000.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dougrand.dh.i-2000.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I had a boat anchor once... I took a friend out fishing and he heaved it over the side BEFORE I was able to inform him that the rope was not tied to the boat.... Oh well. Doug, KN2Y payne@iquest.net (Don Payne) wrote: xxsmith_j@WVLINK.MPL.COM (Jim T. Smith) wrote: xx>In article , USCG xx>TELECOMMS wrote: xx> xx>> Any radio that's more than 5 years old is considered a good boat anchor. xx>> Be aware though, that there are some exceptions, such as a ts-180s, xx>> ic-735, etc; they are not heavy enough. xx> xx> xx>:-))) Just today, a fellow ham called my old rig a boat anchor. The xx>Heathkit HW101. This is real amateur radio, when blessed with the xx>opportunity to own and operate one of these sets. I would rather own a xx>boat anchor than one of the new transitorized radios today. Real amateur xx>radio involves doing for yourself, such as building your own antenna beam xx>or stringing a long wire from one tree to another...it's a hands on hobby xx>with real rewards. I love ham radio and I love the old boat anchors. Just xx>my 2 cents worth. xx>73's KB8YVN xxA boat anchor is a radio that doesn't work, burned up, non fixable, xxbasket case, (dirty junk that weighs too much to take to the hamfest xxto sell for parts). Obviously your HW-101 works, and so does my HW-100, xxHeath DX-60, Drake 2NT (YES IT'S A REAL CW RIG!!,An antique curiosity nowadays!) xxThe tube rigs sound great and are easy to work on, and you dont need a twenty xxthousand dollar spectrum analyzer to tune 'em up! We must respect the Hallicrafters, xxNationals, Johnsons and Drakes as they pioneered ham radio as we know it today. xxOh yes...anybody ever heard of a Collins KWM-2? Or anybody ever heard one on the xxair? What a big, loud fat signal!! I like the new technology just fine...packets a lot xxof fun, but anybody who hasn't played with a genuine warm classic tube rig is xxmissing a great experience, as well as being educational. xxTake care of the HW-101!! xxDon Payne WB5IQV/9 xxChief Engineer, WZPL-FM xxIndianapolis, IN USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!msunews!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: tac63@aol.com (Tac63) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ***NYC Fire Dept. Frequencies*** Date: 26 Jan 1996 19:09:07 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ebqf3$oq7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: tac63@aol.com (Tac63) Can anyone tell me the transmit recieve frequencies and thier PL codes respectively for the New York City Fire Department, Borough of Queens. Please e-mail me if you can help. Thanx in advance for your help. Ron TAC63@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!paperboy.osf.org!bone.think.com!blanket.mitre.org!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.umbc.edu!news.ums.edu!brahms.ubalt.edu!news.ubalt.edu!jbaker From: jbaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-130S HF XCVR For Sale Date: 26 Jan 96 19:37:10 -0500 Organization: University of Baltimore Lines: 2 Distribution: world Message-ID: <1996Jan26.193710.1@ubmail.ubalt.edu> Reply-To: JBAKER@UBMAIL.UBALT.EDU NNTP-Posting-Host: ubmail.ubalt.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!newserve!ub!csn!news-2.csn.net!usenet From: stan@mutadv.com (Stan Huntting) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: JRC-245 on RTTY Date: 26 Jan 1996 20:08:30 GMT Organization: SuperNet Inc. (303)-296-8202 Denver Colorado Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4ebcbu$8g4@news-2.csn.net> References: <199601261407.HAA23590@mantis.privatei.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.117.25.3 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <199601261407.HAA23590@mantis.privatei.com>, ritter@privatei.COM says... >I have been considering the JRC-245 as a new rig and was >wondering is any users can confirm that all filters can be used >in all modes. I know the radio is AFSK only so, for RTTY can >the narrow CW filters be engaged. Any other comments on this >rig would be appreciated. Hi Stu, I have both of the optional 500 Hz filters in my 245. They show up as the selected filters in FSK when "narrow" is selected. Only "narrow" and "wide" are functional in FSK in my rig and I don't recall what filters are selected in "wide". The digital modes are my principle interest and the 245s 500 Hz filters are superb at 170-200 Hz shift FSK. The AGC is so powerful and fast that it is fully up to the task of monitoring both sides of ARQ QSOs with more than 9 S-units of signal strength difference! Using an AFSK Mark tone of 2125, the dial reads true Mark/Carrier frequency. It's a great rig for digital modes. 73. Stan .. -- Stan Huntting, KF0IA Postal Address: 4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Boulder, CO 80301-1731, USA email: stan@mutadv.com KaWin Home Page: http://www.mutadv.com/kawin/ KaWin FTP Site: ftp.csn.net in the directory /kawin From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!oronet!news From: rst-engr@oro.net (Jim Weir) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 20:23:22 GMT Organization: RST Engineering Lines: 53 Message-ID: <4ebd93$hpg@hg.oro.net> References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> <4e8b73$1guo@info4.rus.uni-stuttgart.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: rst-engr.oro.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >If the PL259 is propperly installed, it will have negligible >loss on VHF. Excuse me? The PL259/SO239 is a non-constant impedance connector. That is, nobody guarantees that the ratio of center pin diameter to external shell diameter is 50 ohms. By my eyeball, you have roughly 2" (5 cm) or so of noncontrolled impedance in the middle of a 50 ohm line, or about 10 degrees of wavelength at 2 meters. Anybody that says you can piddle around with that kind of mismatch without problems hasn't fought mismatch gremlins on the bench in a while. > Henry Radio istalls them internally in the output of a >KW-amplifier at 144 and there are no problems. Henry Radio does a lot of things that are a tradeoff between best engineering practice and commercial expedience. Not knocking them -- I've used RCA connectors at VHF because it was much cheaper and the loss really didn't make a lot of difference. The art is in knowing when you can get away with it and when you can't. Throwing away a few watts out of a kilowatt to mismatch isn't a big deal. Throwing away a couple of dB is anathema when you are working in the noise of the system. >BNC is not a good option, unless cable lengths are very short >(a few feet only) Where in the hell is THAT written? Look at some of the lower VHF frequency professional test gear and tell me what kind of connector that is on the front panel. > and you can use RG59 type cable. In a 50 ohm environment you recommend 70 ohm cable? C'mon. > A BNC connector with RG213 is mechanically not a good idea. Neither is carrying ten tons of bricks in a Honda. BNC wasn't intended for use with RG-213 (or RG/8 as it was formerly known). If you are going to use 213, then the N-connector at VHF is the series of choice. BNC was intended for RG-58 and with adapters, RG-214. If you want to use BNC and 213, then I recommend N-BNC between-series adapters. >The loss in a PL259 >becomes of course prohibitive on any frequency, if corroded. and since it isn't weather-tight like BNC or N, it will corrode quite nicely in time, thank you. Jim Jim Weir VP Engineering | You bet your sweet patootie I speak RST Engineering | for the company. I OWN the cotton- Grass Valley CA 95945 | pickin' company. voice/fax 916/272-1432 | AR Adv. WB6BHI Cessna 182A N73CQ rst-engr@oro.net | Comm'l Pilot & CFI Airplane/Glider A&P Mechanic From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.ums.edu!brahms.ubalt.edu!news.ubalt.edu!jbaker From: jbaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood TS-130S HF Rig for sale. Date: 26 Jan 96 21:03:42 -0500 Organization: University of Baltimore Lines: 4 Message-ID: <1996Jan26.210342.1@ubmail.ubalt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ubmail.ubalt.edu For sale, Kenwood TS-130S HF transceiver. Has WARC bands & CW filter; solid state. Comes with manuals & hand mic. Jeff WK3U. jbaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu tel: (410) 636-8979 --- Licensed to Communicate From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!opal.CyberGate.COM!news From: Bryce Holmes Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: P4AT mods Date: 26 Jan 1996 22:17:14 GMT Organization: Edison High School Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ebjta$rtu@opal.CyberGate.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: fat-6.cybergate.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment HelloŠ Sorry about that last post, I forgot to include a subject. Here it is again. I was wondering if anyone knew the mod codes for the IC-P4AT 440 mini handheld. I've got extended receive right now, but alas, no transmit. Disclaimer: I'm not trying to do anything illegal, I just want to transmit in the other band areas when I'm out of country. Thank youŠ (again) Bryce Holmes KE6YSD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!news.uni-c.dk!news From: ojunker@po.ia.dk (Ole Junker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu on the web? Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 22:57:57 GMT Organization: News Server at UNI-C, Danish Computing Centre for Research and Education. Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4ebm1q$buq@news.uni-c.dk> References: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> NNTP-Posting-Host: aarhus-04.ia.dk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 darylc@alliedpress.co.nz (Daryl Clarkson) wrote: >Does anyone know whether Yaesu has a web page, if so what is the >address? >Cheers, >Daryl. Hi Daryl. I have just visited Yaesu's home page: http://www.yaesu.com/ Vy 73, de OZ8ND, Ole E-mail: ojunker@po.ia.dk From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!suck-feed.internetmci.com!imci5!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!nemo.as.arizona.edu!hlester From: hlester@nemo.as.arizona.edu (Howard Lester) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-751 CW Performance Date: 26 Jan 1996 23:07:02 GMT Organization: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4ebmqm$sjk@news.ccit.arizona.edu> References: <4do8n2$34cf@rs2.ccd.harris.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nemo.as.arizona.edu In article <4do8n2$34cf@rs2.ccd.harris.com> dsnowden@ccd.harris.com (Doug Snow den) writes: >I recently purchased an FL-32 (9mhz if, 500hz `) cw filter for my IC-751. >After installing it, I was quite disappointed in what I heard. The filter >didn't seem any better than using passband tuning in cw wide mode. >Any similar experiences? Could they have put the label on the filter Doug, the FL-32 installed in my IC-735 is quite a bit better than the passband tuning alone. No, I don't know how the PBT compares to the 751. I can even use the PBT in addition to the FL-32 to tune out the last bit of adjacent signal. Howard Lester KE7QJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Jack Pitcock Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ham havoc Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 00:29:26 -0600 Organization: Netcom Lines: 6 Message-ID: <3109C646.2979@ix.netcom.com> References: <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou8-06.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Jan 26 10:35:46 PM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Ben Stegner wrote: > >Sorry, this crap isn't even worth quoting. Jack Pitcock From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cc.iu.net!news From: hcatlett@iu.net (Hugh Catlett) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,fl.forsale Subject: TS430 with PS430 For Sale Date: 27 Jan 1996 00:51:59 GMT Organization: InternetU Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4ebsvf$pv7@cc.iu.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: netport-42.iu.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24133 fl.forsale:10578 TS 403 and matching PS 430 for sale. Up to 200 watts transmit. Excellent general coverage receiver 100 kHz to 30 Mhz. No mike. Have operating manuals. Sell as package only. $675 and I'll split cost of UPS shipping. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!xmission!not-for-mail From: crum@xmission.xmission.com (crum) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: 27 Jan 1996 01:05:34 -0700 Organization: XMission Internet (801 539 0900) Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4ecmce$b6h@xmission.xmission.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: xmission.xmission.com > ... You can leave an outgoing message for someone in > the paging mode with a CW id, and they can record a message for you to > retrieve when you get free. Pretty sharp! Cool! I use DTMF paging here in Salt Lake. That would be a nice extension. Yaesu marketing should figure out how to better describe features in their advertisements; their ad (and literature in reply to my request) left me wondering what the DVR really does. Can it also be used "manually" to record audio, e.g. as received, and then play it back while transmitting? That would be a nice way to convey a signal report back to someone, as some repeater controllers can do. Has anyone heard when a similar dual-band radio will be out -- a model FT-50R as one would expect? Hope so. >...I used it at -10F... Wonder if you used lithium batteries. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!infoseek.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!tsimpson From: tsimpson@iglou.com (William Simpson) Subject: Re: ham havoc X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou2 Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 01:32:25 GMT Lines: 35 Grow up No more havoc than you and your butt pirate buddies cause. We could tax the tree hugers as well couldn't we? Keep this crap out of this newsgroup. Ben Stegner (perv@ophelia.waterloo.net) wrote: : Amateur radio operators (hams) are creating worldwide havoc, how : may you ask ? well these seemingly harmless radios emit : radiation across the world. The scoundrels that use transmitting : devices actually transmit radio waves that can cause cancer and : genetic havoc, remember there has to be a lot of power to send a : voice signal from Canada to Africa !! at this very moment radio : waves are being bounced at the ionosphere, hemisphere whereby : they bounce off this enevelope sourounding the earth and are : reflected into another part of the world !! radiation galore ! : Not only is radiation harmful to humans, but what about the : catastrophic mess thats done to our television and radio : reception. You can be sure that a lot of these scoundrels : build homemade equipment in the darkness of their basements that : exceed the rules of society, creating further disaster to the : environmnt. What can we do ... well perhaps taxing the operators : to a hefty sum would suffice, you see most of the radio : transmitters have to be licenced, most are ? : contact your local member of parliment or senator and strongly : suggest that the taxes for licencing be raised greatly, we all : can use the extra finances for worthy projects, like feeding the : hungry children of the world. -- Tom Simpson tsimpson@iglou.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.infinet.com!day-p004 From: mccormic@infinet.com (Bob McCormick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu on the web? Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 01:50:27 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ec0op$ein@news1.infinet.com> References: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> NNTP-Posting-Host: day-p004.infinet.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #2 darylc@alliedpress.co.nz (Daryl Clarkson) wrote: > >Does anyone know whether Yaesu has a web page, if so what is the >address? > >Cheers, >Daryl. > Daryl, They are at http://www.yaesu.com/ 73, Bob KD8IH From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessus.net!news.one.net!port-3-12.access.one.net!mch From: mch@one.net (Michael C. Horvath, KB8YMI) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Hallicrafters model SR-160... what to do??? Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 02:05:52 LOCAL Organization: OneNet Communications HUB News Server Lines: 18 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: port-3-12.access.one.net Keywords: Hallicrafters X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B.7] Hello! I have come by an old Hallicrafters sr-160. I am a tech no-code, and am thinking about upgrading. I don't know what to do with it. My dad, K3IXI QTH Columbus, Ohio has a BIG problem 'loading' the dipole antenna (which I know for a fact is good)... could be the amp tubes. Should I try to sell it or have someone fix it?? It's all analog in there!! The nostalgic value could be very high for a lucky buyer. Comes with amp-unit, tuning unit and great looking PTT Mike. Will take highest offer, or good reccomendation re: where to get someone to fix the dang thing. I am in the Cincinnati-Northern KY area. I'd love any responses I can get! personal e-mail preferred. Thanks... 73 Mike Horvath, KB8YMI michael.mc.horvath@ae.ge.com mch@one.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!assst5 From: assst5+@pitt.edu (Amy S Snyder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT-51R Extended RX Range Problem...(?) Date: 27 Jan 1996 02:10:23 GMT Organization: University of Pittsburgh Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4ec1if$gqc@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: unixs1.cis.pitt.edu Thanks to all who responded to my queries on FT-51R feedback; I picked one up the other day and I love it! However, I have a question re:the extended RX range and channel memories. I like the fact that the extended RX range is not always enabled; I thought that I could possibly avoid some intermod by not enabling the extended RX range when I wasn't utilizing it. Today though, I wanted to see if I could pick up anything on the aviation band, so I did the little start-up procedure described on pg.61 in the manual to put it into extended RX mode. Fine. (and I was able to find an aircraft channel!) anyway... Later I disabled the extended RX range and found that all of my channel memories and other stored setups (dial xfer, etc) were gone! It was as if it was restored to factory settings. (1) Has anyone else experienced this prob? (2) Should I just leave it in extended RX (in other words, are my intermod concerns justified) ? (3) Or is there a way to preserve the settings? Thanks for any help! 73, From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!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: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 27 Jan 1996 02:12:26 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 32 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ecj8q$6uf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader > >Now this is starting to make some sense. However, I have found the dots >are chopped with the internal keyer just as bad or worse than external >keys. The problem maybe one of perception in that what I hear in the >monitor doesn't match the actual transmitted signal. The monitor's cw >sounds rather heavy while the acutal signal is rather light and badly in >need of more weight. Thanks for all your research on this! > Actually the dashes are reduced the same amount. And the problem becomes more noticable at higher speeds. But this problem is certainly one of perception Steve! What sounds like acceptable weight reduction to me may drive you up the wall, and what sounds awful to me may make someone else happy as a cat eating dead rotting rats. It would help if all keyers had weight adjustments. It would help if designers should carefully add the precise amount on the trailing RF waveform edge as they delay the leading RF edge. In other words, if they delay the start 13 mS to allow circuits time to settle, the trailing edge has to be extended 13 mS.....NO more--and NO less, and no exceptions. Trust me, a lot of the newer radios and keyers have this problem. Probably because the engineers don't know CW from their........ahhhhh...feet. Anyway, let's be fair. Let's wait and see what they come up with. The engineering people in Japan may not even understand the problem yet. ;-) Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.mathworks.com!news.kei.com!sundog.tiac.net!jmatk.tiac.net!user From: jmatk@tscm.com (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,misc.legal.computing,comp.security.unix,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: TSCM Counter Surveillance & Technical Security Page Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 02:30:25 -0500 Organization: tscm.com Lines: 32 Message-ID: Reply-To: jmatk@tscm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jmatk.tiac.net Keywords: Counterintelligence Debugging Surveillance Counter-Terrorism X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.3 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69300 misc.legal.computing:19725 comp.security.unix:24024 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18676 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24140 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97300 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13783 Just got posted a new article on the REI OSCOR-5000, an excellent piece of test equipment for the TSCM industry. 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TSCM.COM 127 Eastern Avenue #291 Gloucester, MA 01931-8008 URL: http://www.tscm.com/ E-Mail: jmatk@tscm.com =============================================================== The First, The Largest, The Most Popular, and the Most Complete TSCM Counterintelligence Site on the Internet =============================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!reeve.research.aa.wl.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!alfred.acs.uwlax.edu!usenet From: Feroz Ghouse Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood 870???? Date: 27 Jan 1996 03:32:14 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ec6bu$p1t@alfred.acs.uwlax.edu> References: <4ec1m6$ldc@news1.pld.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial05.wwrdc.uwlax.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Hello: He can call me. I;ll talk to him about my experiences with the TS-870. I am qu ite satisfied with it. tel: 608 784-3207 Feroz 4S7FG/WU9N From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: Rick Riddle Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB or trade for TNC Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 03:35:09 -0700 Organization: Forever Knight Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3109FFDD.2520@coffey.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip10.coffey.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) want TNC: kantronics plus, mfj, aea pk232 or 900 Have: pentium motherboard p75-p180 triton chipset, no processor, new Conner 850 hard drive, new BD 28.8 bd modem internal, new (2) 4-meg 72 pin simms ram memmory e-mail rick@coffey.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!pendragon!ames!waikato!celebrian.otago.ac.nz!usenet From: darylc@alliedpress.co.nz (Daryl Clarkson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu on the web? Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 03:45:25 GMT Organization: alliedpress.co.nz Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4e9t5m$ar1@celebrian.otago.ac.nz> Reply-To: daryl@alliedpress.co.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: djc.alliedpress.co.nz X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone know whether Yaesu has a web page, if so what is the address? Cheers, Daryl. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!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: 6m amplifiers and legalities Date: 27 Jan 1996 04:05:50 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 63 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ecpte$hp7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e5ch8$j5n@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi, I file about three to four TA's a year with the FCC, and my most recent conversation with the fellow that does the FCC amateur TA was yesterday. As of yesterday, the rules were the same as last year and the year before, etc. There are NO plans to drop part 97 TA requirements. The only relaxed reviews will be on part 15 devices. Review of part 15 devices may be reduced, but the LAWS will all still apply. So, if you sell and declare complience and flunk with your part 15 device, you are in the soup. In article <4e5ch8$j5n@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) writes: >As I understand it, the problem with 6m amps is that external >amplifiers for 6m must be type accepted and sold only upon >proof of license if PROFIT is to be made. Part 97 rules do not consider "profit". > In other words, it sounds as if one can sell them at cost at will, but is not allowed >to make a profit. If you the regulated devices all day long at a loss, they still must be type accepted. >This process of getting type acceptance apparently costs roughly $3k, >making a profit earned from sales of such an item risky at best, >depending on your markup. Type acceptance costs only a few hundred dollars in fees. >On another, parallel note: >I've ALSO heard that since the FCC really doesn't care about >the combination of the amateur service and type-acceptance anymore, >it is generally acceptable to sell such amps as the FCC has turned >away from the issue. That's absolutely untrue. The regulations are the same as they have been. If the device is covered, it must be type accepted. If someone at the enforcement branch notices you, you may wind up in some very "hot" water. >So is Ten-Tec following the rules? Yes. You cannot sell 6m amps >without going through the $3,000 type acceptance process. At $60 >for the kit, they're probably making $10 profit (really - they say >that they make very little on the 6m xverters, and as one who has >built one for $95, I believe them). Kits are exempted from type acceptance under the condition they are parts only, with no assembly instructions. It is legal to supply a "parts kit" that includes components and a schematic, but if additional assistance is made available it becomes a "amplifier kit". An amplifier kit must be type accepted. This is absolutely true even if you give the kits away at no charge, or pay people to take one!!! >Taking the laws too seriously? When you're a large company that has >existing gov't contracts for expensive HF receivers, I don't think so. The law is the law. Some things slip by, but if someone gets caught.....it can be sticky. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 6m amplifiers and legalities Date: 27 Jan 1996 04:06:17 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 63 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ecpu9$hq3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e5ch8$j5n@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi, I file about three to four TA's a year with the FCC, and my most recent conversation with the fellow that does the FCC amateur TA was yesterday. As of yesterday, the rules were the same as last year and the year before, etc. There are NO plans to drop part 97 TA requirements. The only relaxed reviews will be on part 15 devices. Review of part 15 devices may be reduced, but the LAWS will all still apply. So, if you sell and declare complience and flunk with your part 15 device, you are in the soup. In article <4e5ch8$j5n@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) writes: >As I understand it, the problem with 6m amps is that external >amplifiers for 6m must be type accepted and sold only upon >proof of license if PROFIT is to be made. Part 97 rules do not consider "profit". > In other words, it sounds as if one can sell them at cost at will, but is not allowed >to make a profit. If you the regulated devices all day long at a loss, they still must be type accepted. >This process of getting type acceptance apparently costs roughly $3k, >making a profit earned from sales of such an item risky at best, >depending on your markup. Type acceptance costs only a few hundred dollars in fees. >On another, parallel note: >I've ALSO heard that since the FCC really doesn't care about >the combination of the amateur service and type-acceptance anymore, >it is generally acceptable to sell such amps as the FCC has turned >away from the issue. That's absolutely untrue. The regulations are the same as they have been. If the device is covered, it must be type accepted. If someone at the enforcement branch notices you, you may wind up in some very "hot" water. >So is Ten-Tec following the rules? Yes. You cannot sell 6m amps >without going through the $3,000 type acceptance process. At $60 >for the kit, they're probably making $10 profit (really - they say >that they make very little on the 6m xverters, and as one who has >built one for $95, I believe them). Kits are exempted from type acceptance under the condition they are parts only, with no assembly instructions. It is legal to supply a "parts kit" that includes components and a schematic, but if additional assistance is made available it becomes a "amplifier kit". An amplifier kit must be type accepted. This is absolutely true even if you give the kits away at no charge, or pay people to take one!!! >Taking the laws too seriously? When you're a large company that has >existing gov't contracts for expensive HF receivers, I don't think so. The law is the law. Some things slip by, but if someone gets caught.....it can be sticky. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rain.org!usenet From: allenm@rain.org (Allen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB:Cheap Keys Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 04:39:58 GMT Organization: RAIN Public Access Internet (805) 967-RAIN Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4ecaf5$3q9@news.rain.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: @user01.term1.ventura.rain.org X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:55989 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24135 still need more keys for the group name a price for what you got.. donations are gratefully accepted though.... (anythings better than the old copper strip and nails) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rain.org!usenet From: allenm@rain.org (Allen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB-QRP equipment Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 04:52:41 GMT Organization: RAIN Public Access Internet (805) 967-RAIN Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4ecb70$3q9@news.rain.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: @user01.term1.ventura.rain.org X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12948 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24136 rec.radio.swap:55990 Looking for some qrp equipment in any condition name a price for what you got... also looking for el cheapo straight keys for the group to use..donations also gratefully accepted..tnx 73 Kb6pqg.....allenm@rain.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n7voe@aol.com (N7VOE) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any Comments on Alinco DR610 or Kenwood TM-733A dual bands? Date: 27 Jan 1996 05:04:22 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ectb6$l2m@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n7voe@aol.com (N7VOE) I am looking at those two radios and would appreciate any comment you might have on these, especially if you own one of them. They both look to be very good but nothing beats a first hand report. Thanks Dan N7VOE N7VOE@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!presume03.rmt.hmc.edu!user From: Dollarhide@Thuban.ac.hmc.edu (Thomas M. Dollarhide) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ADI 2M RADIOS Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 05:28:22 -0700 Organization: SAFETY PROS Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: presume05.rmt.hmc.edu I HAVE ADI AR- 146 RADIOS NEW 50 WATT EXPANDABLE RX AND TX EMAIL ME FOR INF O DOLARHIDE@THUBAN.AC.HMC.EDU -- THE "LIPS" From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!utcsri!newsflash.concordia.ca!news.nstn.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!InfoNET.st-johns.nf.ca!sba3020 From: sba3020@InfoNET.st-johns.nf.ca (Carl Hodder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu 757, 757GX, 757GXII Date: 27 Jan 1996 08:17:35 GMT Organization: St. John's InfoNET Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4ecn2v$s04@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: infonet.st-johns.nf.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] What is the differecne between the Yaesu 757, 757GX and the 757GXII HF transceivers? I was told not much except the name was changed every few years it was being made. Is this true? From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rkmorrow@aol.com (RKMorrow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51R Extended RX Range Problem...(?) Date: 27 Jan 1996 09:33:20 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4edd3g$ijq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ec1if$gqc@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> Reply-To: rkmorrow@aol.com (RKMorrow) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com >Later I disabled the extended RX range and found that all of my channel >memories and other stored setups (dial xfer, etc) were gone! It was as >if it was restored to factory settings. This also happens if you let the Nicad battery run flat. Apparently there's no backup battery. -Bob WB6GTM From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!nntp4.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: dmartyr@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on 10 GHz equip: Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 10:11:56 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 14 Message-ID: <59FIQ3M.dmartyr@delphi.com> References: <30F95B8B.5206@access.mountain.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1d.delphi.com X-To: "Donald Harter Jr." You people on this network obviously know what you'e doing - so HELP! I'm running a research projec in rainforest in Indonesia and we're using 14.4khz (or something) hand held radios but they have a pretty short range ad we need a base station (well, two actually) capable of reaching 70 plus miles and coping with some BIG mountains between base camp (forest) and base (town) f somebody out there could advise of what might work - and not break out bank balance - ideally, any system would be on a two metre band so we can talk to the national park in emergency. Any suggestions gratefully received! Debbie Martyr From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lille1.fr!pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr!Jean-Luc.Lorriaux From: Jean-Luc.Lorriaux@IEMN.Univ-Lille1.fr (Mr Jean-Luc LORRIAUX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: YAESU FT207R Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 11:06:58 Organization: Institut d'Electronique et de Microelectronique du Nord Lines: 8 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I need manual and/or scheme of FT207R Thanks e.mail: Lorriaux@IEMN.Univ-Lille1.fr From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS Radio Shack HTX-202 HT Date: 27 Jan 96 11:24:24 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 12 Message-ID: <01I0HW8DVGHA90THLR@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu For Sale a Radio Shack HTX-202 Two meter HT The HT is in good working condition,All features work,Programble.comes with Wall Charger and speakermike $140.00 FIRM Shipped I have NO MANUAL with the radio. From Bobby Raymer AD4HL Email too braymer@sunbelt.net --- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: braymer@sunbelt.NET (Bobby Raymer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS PacComm Tiny-2 TNC Date: 27 Jan 96 11:26:56 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 8 Message-ID: <01I0HWBJ606M8ZI6D3@SUNBELT.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu For Sale a PacComm Tiny-2 packet radio tnc with manual and cable,the tnc works fine not use in long time just lost intress in packet. $80.00 plus shipping email too braymer@sunbelt.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsserver.jvnc.net!paperboy.uconn.edu!UConnVM.UConn.Edu!TJB94002 From: TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Heath HW101 Questions Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 11:49:25 EST Organization: University of Connecticut Lines: 12 Message-ID: <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: vm.ucc.uconn.edu I just paid $200 for an HW101 Heath transceiver. I expect to listen until I get my ticket then be able to transmit. I have the following questions; 1. Was $200 a good price? 2. Any comments in general about the unit? Anything I need to look out for? 3. I went through the alignments but can't seem to get the VFO dial to center. Its calibrated but the 500KHZ line is right at the hard stop. Any comments? 4. There is about 2KHZ backlash in the VFO drive. What can I expect? Is there any information out there about Jackson drives? Who made them? Are there any comments about reducing or eliminating the backlash? 5. Are there any receiver mods out there? 6. Are there any simple 160m to 80m converters out there? Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!fonorola!news.ottawa.istar.net!nntp.igs.net!usenet From: mdonohue@renc.igs.net (Michael Donohue) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 6146B vs 6146W Tubes Date: 27 Jan 1996 11:52:24 GMT Organization: IGS - Information Gateway Services Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ed3lo$6qp@nntp.igs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mdonohue.renc.igs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Hi: I have a Kenwood TS-830s which is currently using the 6146B Finals, but have the chance to get some 6146W's, at a cheap price. Has anyone had any chance to use the 6146W, and is their any mods that have to be done before using them or is it just drop them in and Neutralize and go. They are made by General Electric if that helps out any. Any info on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 73 De Michael VE3DMJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!fonorola!news.ottawa.istar.net!nntp.igs.net!usenet From: mdonohue@renc.igs.net (Michael Donohue) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: RG-217 Coax Date: 27 Jan 1996 11:56:47 GMT Organization: IGS - Information Gateway Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4ed3tv$6qp@nntp.igs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mdonohue.renc.igs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Hi: Does anyone have any spec's on RG-217 Coax, I have a chance to pick some of this stuff up and can't find the spec's on it any where. Ref the spec's, what are it's losses at HF/VHF/UHF frequencies. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 73 De Michael VE3DMJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!stat!uucp.primenet.com!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.asu.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.rmit.EDU.AU!goanna.cs.rmit.EDU.AU!news.apana.org.au!panther.apana.org.au!news From: CandyMAN Newsgroups: rec.photo.equipment.medium-format,rec.photo.equipment.misc,rec.photo.film+labs,rec.photo.marketplace,rec.photo.misc,rec.photo.technique.art,rec.photo.technique.misc,rec.photo.technique.nature,rec.photo,technique.people,rec.ponds,rec.puzzles,rec.puzzles.crosswords,rec.pyrotechnics,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.cb Subject: Re: ***KEYBOARD RECORDERS*********************************************** Date: 27 Jan 1996 12:42:27 GMT Organization: AARDVARK Internet - Melbourne Australia Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4ed6jj$e54@panther.apana.org.au> References: <4dmb8v$v6@ixnews8.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-15.aardvark.apana.org.au Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.photo.equipment.medium-format:1266 rec.photo.equipment.misc:1067 rec.photo.film+labs:617 rec.photo.marketplace:27166 rec.photo.misc:36722 rec.photo.technique.art:442 rec.photo.technique.misc:525 rec.photo.technique.nature:590 rec.ponds:6513 rec.puzzles:54128 rec.puzzles.crosswords:4946 rec.pyrotechnics:40002 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18681 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24151 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97312 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32765 rec.radio.amateur.space:6201 rec.radio.cb:25904 Do we REALLY need to see this type of thing in rec.pyrotechnics?!?!? From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu 757, 757GX, 757GXII Date: 27 Jan 1996 13:04:26 GMT Organization: I need to put my ORGANIZATION here. Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4ed7sq$q04@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> References: <4ecn2v$s04@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu >What is the differecne between the Yaesu 757, 757GX and the >757GXII HF transceivers? I was told not much except the name was >changed every few years it was being made. Is this true? > The radio started as the 757GX. It was a good radio, with an OK receiver and lots of features std. It had a few drawbacks (if you can call them that): Only 8 memories No "Fast" tuning mode, although there was a 500 kHz up/dn button This could lead to spin, spin, spin...and the encoder could fail after a while A change in mode required the use of a switch, so the mode wasn't saved in the memory info The 757GXII came out around 1989, and included electronic mode switching (AM > FM > CW > CW-n > USB > LSB) via a single switch. The mode was stored in memory. The number of memories was increased to 10. A fust tuning mode (with button) was implemented. The case color was changed to a more dark-gray color. The display became more gray as opposed to the previous bluish color. The receiver was identical, and the radios were very similar. Hope this helps. -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.islandnet.com!salmon!clinton.peebles From: clinton.peebles@saloon.bcbbs.net (Clinton Peebles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 13:39:00 GMT Message-ID: <9601270622539954@saloon.bcbbs.net> Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942 Distribution: world References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> Lines: 8 T>Anyone know about keeping a deep cycle battery floating T>or otherwise maintaining the charge? I just bought a I just put an automatic 10A battery charger on my deep cycle and forgot about it. It's a sealed battery so don't worry about electrolyte levels. --- þ QMPro 1.53 þ The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:53 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Euro FM to US FM tuner conversion...Xtal Q Message-ID: <1996Jan27.140635.1795@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4e1n70$if@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 14:06:35 GMT Lines: 31 In article <4e1n70$if@newsbf02.news.aol.com> blandp1@aol.com (Blandp1) writes: >I apologize in advance if this is not the correct groupto ask this >question of. But here goes: >I have an NAD 402 tuner that I purchased in London. I have moved back to >the >US and am converting it to 120V operation (easy) and 75us preemphasis >(slightly harder). In the NAD service manual, it lists 3 10.7Mhz xtals >used >in the IF section. For Euro use 2 of the three are "Ceramic Filter >10.7MHz, >Murata SFE10.7MZ2-A " and one is "Ceramic Filter 10.7MHz SFE10.7ML-A". >For >US use the manual specifies that all 3 should be the latter (SFE10.7ML-A) >type. >What is the difference in these xtals? Can I leave the Euro standard ones >in >or will I be giving up some quality in the FM rreception? >Thanks for your answers, The Euro filters are narrower to accomodate the shorter first adjacent spacing they allow. You may experience slight distortion on transient peaks when listening to heavily processed US stations (but who would notice given the heavy processing?). I wouldn't worry about 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: HF+2M Duplexer Available? Message-ID: <1996Jan27.140905.1871@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4e3gcd$9hv@duck.inetnebr.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 14:09:05 GMT Lines: 14 In article <4e3gcd$9hv@duck.inetnebr.com> mbrinkho@falcon.inetnebr.com (Matt C . Brinkhoff) writes: >I'd like to feed both my 10M and 2M antennas with one feedline. > >Is there a duplexer on the market that will split HF/2M between 2 rigs? Yes, the Comet CF-530 will do it. Gary -- Gary Coffman KE4ZV | You make it, | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary Destructive Testing Systems | we break it. | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary 534 Shannon Way | Guaranteed! | gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us Lawrenceville, GA 30244 | | From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!shore4.intercom.net!usenet From: "Steven A. Bailey" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Ham Equipment Date: 27 Jan 1996 14:29:53 GMT Organization: Skipjack.net Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4edct1$dm9@shore4.intercom.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: modem228.intercom.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 32bit) To: bailey@skipjack.net I have the following items for sale: 1. Astron 20-A linear power supply. 16 Amps continuous. 13.8 VDC. $75 2. Datong VLF Convertor...converts incoming VLF signals to frequencies 28 Mhz or higher...For easy tuning on normal communications receivers. $50 All the above items work perfectly...I believe these are fair prices, so you pay shipping. Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!uucp.primenet.com!stat!david Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Message-ID: <4edv8r$h8n@newsbf02.news.aol.com> From: dcimp@aol.com (DCimp) Subject: Syntor Manual Date: 27 Jan 1996 14:43:23 -0500 Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Sender: news Lines: 11 From: dcimp@aol.com (DCimp) Subject: Syntor Manual Date: 27 Jan 1996 14:43:23 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-Id: <4edv8r$h8n@newsbf02.news.aol.com> I need a Syntor Manual, not the X, or the X9000 models, just the Plain Old Syntor. I need it for the VHF version, the 136-150 Split if you have it, but any VHF will Do. DCimp@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.cic.net!condor.ic.net!news From: "Michael A. Seagroves" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help: Amplifier Question Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 14:54:27 -0500 Organization: ICNET... Your Link To The Internet... +1.313.998.0090 Lines: 22 Message-ID: <310A82F3.13C3@ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port15.gateway1.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) I have a TPL Communication VHF Power Amplifier 90w out 10w in 13.8 vdc P/N 3-1 DE Serial # 0225 On the front of the amp is a stereo phone jack labelled power control Could someone please tell me what this does and how does it work. Tip- red wire to circuit board Ring- white wire to circuit board Sleeve- black wire to circuit ground Where might I found a manual or a schematic diagram. Thanks Mike KB8MMS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!consolidated.ccinet.net!usenet From: mwalkdba@ezl.com (Mark Walker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: need mod 430s NCW filter in LSB (RTTY) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 16:12:13 GMT Organization: Consolidated Communications Incorporated Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4edid7$8jn@consolidated.ccinet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp9.ezl.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24156 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13790 I remember seeing a mod for the 430s, consisting of maybe 2 diodes strategically placed :) which allowed use of narrow cw filter in SB modes. I really need to use my 250 filter for RTTY. Have done about 10 mods to my 430, and don't relish the thought of digging in again, but its probably better than an op-amp or scf type solution. Anyone remember this one? 73 to all, thanks in advance. Mark (N9HCI) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:22:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!consolidated.ccinet.net!usenet From: mwalkdba@ezl.com (Mark Walker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 16:22:07 GMT Organization: Consolidated Communications Incorporated Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4edivp$8jn@consolidated.ccinet.net> References: <31067820.10078668@news.agt.net> <4e65em$8oq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp9.ezl.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mreising@aol.com (MREISING) wrote: >Use of large (>1" wide) flat braid out the window to a ground rod may help >in your situation. The braid will have less inductance. Just a note: I use multiple ground rods, each connection wire being a different length. Hopefully, this way provides multiple parallel paths regardless of operating frequency. No problems so far. Mark (N9HCI) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news From: alan gray Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Drake TR-7 VOX Plug Date: 27 Jan 1996 17:49:59 GMT Organization: Voicenet - Internet Access - (215)674-9290 Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4edok7$p9i@news.voicenet.com> References: <4e8ftj$its@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ivyland253.voicenet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 32bit) To: flegler@pilot.msu.edu Stan- The plug you are looking for is a black phenolic plug with 2 metal pins that fit the female jack on the Drake power supply. I assume the plugs may still be available from Drake (ask for Bill Frost or his successor in the Drake parts department [Miamesburg, Ohio]. I have several of these plugs but am not anxious to part with them as every once in a while I use them when I work on Drake gear. I could probably give you a photocopy of the plug if that would help you to know what your looking for. In a pinch, you can take pin off an old octel tube base or Amphenol adapter plug and solder then to the end of your control cable... or even tin the wires well and insert them into the the jack. I've done the later at times with great success. Good Luck!/ Alan, W3VL From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: chb890@aol.com (CHB890) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: PAGERS AND LOW BAND PAGING BASE STATIONS ETC Date: 27 Jan 1996 18:17:41 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 12 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4eebql$sc3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: chb890@aol.com (CHB890) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com QUINTRON LOW BAND 350 WATT LATE MODEL BASE STATIONS $ 1500.00 OBO GOOD COND. OVER 4,000 USED ( TRAD IN ) PAGERS ! ALL 4,000 FOR $ .50 EA. USED TAPE LOGING VOICE RECORDER 20 CHANNEL WITH TIME LOGER. COST 20,000.00 NEW WILL TAKE $ 4,500.00 OBO GLENAIRE IMTS MOBILE PHONE TERMINAL MODEL 1200. BEST OFFER ! I HAVE 4 40 FT LONG STORAGE BLDGS FULL OF PAGING,2-WAY RADIOS,MOBILE PHONE EQUIPMENT, MISC. E-MAIL OR FAX OFFER OR WHAT YOU NEED ! FAX 817-56-9842 E-MAIL CHB@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!netserv.com!pagesat.net!a3bsrv.nai.net!mgate.arrl.org!news From: Ed Hare Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2 Meter Intermod Buster Date: 27 Jan 1996 18:47:43 GMT Organization: American Radio Relay League, Inc. Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4eds0f$fif@mgate.arrl.org> References: <4e6lmp$1be8@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ehare.arrl.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) wrote: >I think this is worth passing on, I bought a Kenwood tm-733A and >everytime I went to town, the intermod from paing services made the >radio sq uawk....never had the probllem with the IC 3200A but t= hat radio >could not receive the weather etc. So I bought the PAC Electronics notch >filter for the Paging frequencies that are adve= rtised in QST, ham trader >and CQ for $68. Here is the company information: From the ADDRESS.ADB TIS database (1996 ARRL Handbook disk): PAR Electronics 6869 Bayshore Drive Lantana, FL 33462 USA Phone: 407-586-8278 Fax: 407-582-1234 Products/Services: FILTER-NOTCH FILTER, FILTER-INTERMOD FILTER Notes: VHF Filters for intermod rejection. Date of last change: March 7, 1995 The PAR filter is a notch filter. It has low insertion loss, but is only good to eliminate interference from 152-156 MHz pagers, etc. 73 from ARRL HQ, Ed Hare, KA1CV, ARRL Laboratory Supervisor From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.2sprint.net!news.iadfw.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.onramp.net!ntpcug.org Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment From: tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org Message-ID: <19960128.n31b@ntpcug.org> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 18:59:00 -0600 Subject: Re: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? References: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> Organization: North Texas PC User's Group X-Newsreader: TPCB 0.8 21100010 Lines: 23 KD> From: kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net (Ray A. Krohn) KD> Subject: A.C.C.,Inc. Where are they? KD> Date: 23 Jan 1996 04:00:46 GMT KD> Message-ID: <4e1mhe$663@ns2.ptd.net> KD> Does anyone out there know the phone numbers for Advanced Computer KD> Controls, Inc. I think I read they were bought up by another company. KD> The phone numbers I have are now disconnected and we need some help KD> with our RC85 controller. KD> Please reply to kd3rn@postoffice.ptd.net KD> TNX The remaining items were reportedly purchased by Link Communications. Try them at 1-800-610-4085. Ed Ingber is still on the Internet answering questions from users. Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, N5GAR, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225 tom.blackwell@ntpcug.org SGL-North Texas The NTPCUG's TI PRO BBS lives at (214) 361-5275 --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From high atop Mount Nosebleed From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.ohsu.edu!usenet From: "BICC Info. Center" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted Info on Ten-Tec HF Rigs Date: 27 Jan 1996 19:03:57 GMT Organization: OHSU Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4edsut$8r@fremont.ohsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.53.22.103 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I am a returning ham who is looking to set up an CW/SSB voice HF station. I posted a message earlier discussing the merits of an IC-706 for a begining ham and got a very mixed review. However, many people thought that the Ten-Tec line was rather good in many ways. There was some comment on the internal construction techniques used by Ten-Tec but overall most statements where favorable. What I need to know from some wise old elmer or just anyone with experince with Ten-Tec gear is what is their best used rig. I know absolutely nothing about the line other than seeing their ad in QST for the Omni-VI. I would prefer general coverage and digital tuning but that's not essential. What I do want to stay with is solid state gear due to my difficultly with obtaining tubes and servicing tube gear. If someone could E-mail me some info or point me to a book or article I would be very pleased. I have difficulty accessing this newsgroup on a regular basis from my network connection therefore, a direct E-mail would reach me much sooner thanks. Thanks Brad WB7TSO E-mail: ashleyb@ohsu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: ICOMV21A Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:07:12 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4edt1h$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24164 rec.radio.swap:56031 For Sale: ICOM V21A Handheld with extra battery and brick charger. Mint condition, manual, original box. $400. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,re.radio.swap Subject: fs: Uniden 100XLT Scanner Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:09:11 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4edt59$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For Sale: Uniden 100XLT Scanner Mint Condition This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: fs: Grundig Satellit 700 SW Receiver Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:12:33 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4edtbj$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:44458 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24180 For Sale: Grudig Satellit 700 SW Receiver Mint Condition. Manual and original box. Only used on Sundays by an old lady to listen to Radio Moskva! :) $300. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: chudes4732@aol.com (CHudes4732) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: wtb: jrc nrd535 Date: 27 Jan 1996 19:14:32 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4eef58$25c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: chudes4732@aol.com (CHudes4732) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am interested in buying a JRC NRD-535. Matthew Hudes N6YJL Please respond to: Chudes4732@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: Grundig Yacht Boy SW Receiver Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:14:36 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4edtfe$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24177 rec.radio.swap:56054 For Sale: Grundig Yacht Boy 400 SW Receiver Mint Condition. $175 This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: Uniden BCT350A Scanner Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:17:40 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4edtl6$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24178 rec.radio.swap:56055 For Sale: Uniden BC350A Scanner. Mint condition. Ideal for a very small mobile mount but also includes 12vac brick for home use. $100 This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: ICOM R1 with full 800MHz Coverage Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:21:18 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4edts1$ik3@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24168 rec.radio.swap:56038 For Sale: ICOM R1 Handheld Scanner with battery and antenna. Excellant condition! This is a serious scanning device meant for experienced users only. $500. Firm...and its well worth it. If I didn't have two others, I wouldn't be selling this one. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!darwin.sura.net!triton.eckerd.edu!acasun.eckerd.edu!acasun.eckerd.edu!not-for-mail From: vanhorjh@acasun.eckerd.edu (Jim H. VanHorn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: ould recommend the Santa Ana River Below Barton Flats. The San Date: 27 Jan 1996 19:31:07 -0500 Organization: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4eeg4b$1kr@acasun.eckerd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: acasun.eckerd.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] IC735,AT150,Ps 50 and Iso loop 10-30 gathering dust in new condo. Would love to see it the hands of worthy Ham. Jim N4TFJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gryphon.phoenix.net!cross From: jpcross@phoenix.net (John P. Cross) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: IC2700 Mods and info Date: Sat, 27 Jan 96 19:33:29 GMT Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4eduvo$hqi@gryphon.phoenix.net> References: <4dtfk9$3ccu@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial35.phoenix.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24186 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97338 In article <4dtfk9$3ccu@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net>, leonz@ibm.net (Leon D. Zetekoff) wrote: >I just recently purchased an IC2700H and moved my IC2410 into the house. >First thing I noticed is the VHF receiver in the 2700 is not as good >(selectively) as the 2410. It seems to be more prone to overload and >cross-mod. Anyone have any similar problems and solutions for correction? >Also, I'm looking for any mods for this radio. Can anyone help? > >73. I have had a 2700 for a while now. I think it is a piece of junk for the price paid. I agree with the above comments. I sent it in to ICOM when I first hooked it up and they said everything checked out OK. BUT it is extremely sensitive to intermod. I have compared to my IC 3230H and several W2A HTs hooked into the same mobile antenna system. The 2700 just does not cut the mustard. There is a mod to increase VHF receive range. They did it for me when I sent it in. It has something to do with jumpers. Maybe someone else out there knows about it. Right now I would rather have another 3230 than the 2700. Unfortunately, I spent the money to get it new, and I would get hosed in a trade. John AB5OX From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: Kenwood TH79(AD) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:49:10 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4edvgb$k5b@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24189 rec.radio.swap:56085 For Sale: Kenwood dual band HT. Mint condition. $400. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD scanware@sincom.com Voice: 360.698.1383 Fax: 360.698.8207 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!nntp.uio.no!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: Heath HW2 - 2-Meter HT Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:58:25 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4ee01j$k5b@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24169 rec.radio.swap:56039 For Sale: Heath HW2, 2-Meter HT. Includes Ant, Batt. and brick charger. Very small purse-sized and easy to use. $200. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD scanware@sincom.com Voice: 360.698.1383 Fax: 360.698.8207 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:18 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!kirk.microsys.net!not-for-mail From: richard@koyote.com (Warez House) Subject: UNIDEN MR 8100 (800MHz Unlock Code) Message-ID: <11b7cc$e86.2f0@kirk.microsys.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 22:13:40 GMT X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99b.113 Lines: 5 Do you have the unlock code for the 800MHz coverage...... (IF SO, EMAIL ME) richard@koyote.com Richard From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!mn5.swip.net!usenet From: reine.johnsson@mailbox.swipnet.se (reine johnsson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: need info about russian military radio station Date: 27 Jan 1996 23:12:28 GMT Organization: - Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4eebgs$bve@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup103-129.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 I need some info about Russian military radio stations "p-173" AND "P-105". If there is a schematic diagram to get please let me know as soon as possible. I have bought 2 "p173" stations but i dont know how to conect them. I just have the stations and nothing else. Thanks from Reine Johnsson Gothenburg Sweden SM6MTC Please answer on email reine.johnsson@mailbox.swipnet.se From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!cville-srv.wam.umd.edu!ham From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help on value & details of BUD RADIO Variable LPF Date: 28 Jan 1996 00:24:01 GMT Organization: UMARA Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4eefn1$6k5@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: w3eax.umd.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56115 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24205 I have two of these things, one in the ORIGINAL box (no joke)! I plan to keep one, and sell the other. They're in very good shape, and have FIVE trimmer caps internally, a large number of coils, and an SO-239 on each end. They're model LF-601A, about 14" long and 2x2" square. All aluminum construction, made like a tank. Please help! THe pattern goes: INPUT SO-239 Var. Impedance cap. 2-3-4 cap. (channels 2-4, I've been told) 4-5-6 cap. (channels 4-6, I've been told) Var. Impedance cap. Var. Impedance cap. Output SO-239 On one of them, there are pieces of tape that someone has written on: 54 MHz 55.25 MHz 67.25 MHz 89 MHz 54 MHz Were I to have a network analyzer, I could figger out how to tune... I could really use a 6m LPF... -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 ** Yes, you CAN do VHF contests with 25W and omni antennas ** Still stuck at 138 countries confirmed on HF w/dipoles... 72 & 73 from suburban DC 301-549-1022 (h) 301-982-1015 (w) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!news From: sfritts@usit.net (Steven Fritts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Any Mods for TM-201? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 00:28:05 GMT Organization: United States Internet, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4eeg4l$97k@news.usit.net> Reply-To: sfritts@usit.net NNTP-Posting-Host: bway-slip71.dynamic.usit.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24193 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12976 Just wondered if there are any mods for the Kenwood TM-201 2 meter rig. Thanks, Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!server2.ols.net!usenet From: Andy Brinkley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: UNIDEN MR 8100 (800MHz Unlock Code) Date: 28 Jan 1996 02:45:57 GMT Organization: Online South Incorporated Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4eeo15$rhi@server2.ols.net> References: <11b7cc$e86.2f0@kirk.microsys.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: brinkley.ols.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: richard@koyote.com richard@koyote.com (Warez House) wrote: >Do you have the unlock code for the 800MHz coverage...... >(IF SO, EMAIL ME) >richard@koyote.com >Richard > > If my memory serves me correctly, the unlock code was either ECPA or ECPA87 - a definite slap at the Electronic Communication Privacy Act. Hope this has helped 73 Andy N4ROX From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.sandia.gov!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!lynx.unm.edu!bubba.NMSU.Edu!not-for-mail From: jd@acca.nmsu.edu (jd) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Kenwood TS-520S with DG-5 Date: 28 Jan 1996 02:47:44 GMT Organization: his.puter.terminal Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4eeo4g$7c2@bubba.NMSU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: acca.nmsu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950621BETA PL0] Kenwood TS-520S in mint condition, with DG-5 digital display. I am the original owner, and a non-smoker. Manuals for both included. $400 and you pay shipping. I'll ship them in their original boxes. Jeff WD8KES From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet From: bartbach Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: standard C508 and 10m allmode fs/trade Date: 28 Jan 1996 03:11:26 GMT Organization: The Internet Access Company Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4eepgu$mdk@sundog.tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bartbach.tiac.net Hi there, name is will. I have a standard micro dual band ht for sale This is the new 2m/70cm ht with 800(cell restored) recieve and extended tx mods done. radio is 10 days old in mint cond. I would like $275 or will trade plus cash or an hr2600 towards a late model dual band ht, i.e. th78, ft530...or an mt1000(uhf) or better yet an ft40(yeah right). Anyway, enough musing. email me or call 617-491-2680(voice) till 10:30pm E.S.T. or 617-351-8684(pager, enter phone #) till midnight.all radios will be shipped insured. tnx, 73. Will From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!fred.uswnvg.com!jdonimi From: jdonimi@nv2.uswnvg.com (Jeremy A. Donimirski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: 28 Jan 1996 05:48:49 GMT Organization: U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc. Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4ef2o1$4j1@fred.uswnvg.com> References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: nv2.uswnvg.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG (turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU) wrote: : Anyone know about keeping a deep cycle battery floating : or otherwise maintaining the charge? I just bought a : 115 amp-hour battery to run my station in case the : "big one" hits, or we otherwise lose AC lines. I would : like pointers to literature, kits or products....if : anyone has suggestions. : Thanks. : Clark : WA3JPG : P.S. forgive me if this is a duplicate, something very strange : happened the last time I tried this :-) Clark, Deep cycle batteries are frequently made of lead-antimony while car batteries are (at least the low maintenance ones) made of lead-calcium. The difference is that you need a lower charging voltage to avoid overcharging the battery while floating. It is really tough to find a charger suitable for this use, but I finally did. The Exide Nautilus Gold charger (I bought mine at K Mart) has a switch to allow charging gel cells, which need the same charging voltage as lead antimony, along with lead calcium types. Now I float my battery without worry about drying it out through overcharge. de Jeremy WA7YGB From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!imci5!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Euro FM to US FM tuner conversion...Xtal Date: 28 Jan 1996 08:00:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4efs1c$iqn@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e1n70$if@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I believe you can leave in the filters; these are bandpass units, and no change should be needed at all; in fact I wouldn't even fool around with pre/de-emphasis as many US stations have gone from 75uS to 50uS as now permitted by FCC. Except for input voltage, you shuldn't have to change anything. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jastorm@ix.netcom.com (Jim Storm) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: dsp filters Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 08:04:06 GMT Organization: ix.netcom.com Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4efalk$sjv@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <4eef5c$7af@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-smx-ca2-20.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Jan 28 12:04:04 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 K1JZP@PCIX.COM wrote: >anyone have any comments on dsp filters? >how good do they work,will it really help out on heavy qrn say on 80 meters >any recommandations? >tnx k1jzp@pcix.com or here, first time user!! Once you use one, you'll never want to be without. I built the original one that appeared in September, 1992, QST. Whenever my HF rig is on, so is the DSP. It makes it soooo much more comfortable to listen without all the noise and heterodynes. Try it, you'll like it... 73, Jim WB6LWS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!hookup!news.nstn.ca!coranto.ucs.mun.ca!InfoNET.st-johns.nf.ca!sba3020 From: sba3020@InfoNET.st-johns.nf.ca (Carl Hodder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Golden Eagle Manual Date: 28 Jan 1996 08:17:19 GMT Organization: St. John's InfoNET Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4efbef$1lr@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: infonet.st-johns.nf.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Wanted a Service Manual for a Browning Golden Eagle MK III tube type CB Radio. I am also trying to find out all about the Golden eagle radios and clubs, usergroups, etc. E-mail me if you have any info. Thanks, Carl. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!service-2.agate.net!usenet From: John Wilcox/NS1Z Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu 757, 757GX, 757GXII Date: 28 Jan 1996 12:33:48 GMT Organization: Agate Internet Services (AIS) Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4efqfd$mbv@service-2.agate.net> References: <4ecn2v$s04@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> <4ed7sq$q04@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ns1z.sdi.agate.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Another item that prompted the GX II was the large number of GXs that had serious problems with the switching diodes (Also in their top of the line model the designation I can't remember right now). Many of the earlier production had to be sent back to Yahoo for repair and earned it a bad reputation on that model. -- John Wilcox / NS1Z INTERNET :204.117.6.48 ns1z@agate.net Work :5018901@mcimail.com TCP/IP :44.118.6.4 ns1z@ns1z.ampr.org AX-25 :ns1z@kb1bsc.fn44rn.me.usa.noam From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!mozo.cc.purdue.edu!news From: tegennett@hfs.purdue.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Rig Control Date: Sun, 28 Jan 96 13:14:13 PDT Organization: Purdue University Lines: 22 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: hfs08.hfs.purdue.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage Have written a logging program in Microsoft Access to log HF QSO's. Got it doing pretty much want I want now with data manipulation. Ready to tackle rig control. Primary interest is in automatically logging frequency an d mode with each QSO, rather than typing in each entry. Rig is KNWD 450. Documentation that came with it provides commands and data exchange codes. Recommends using Basic or other programming language for rig control. Anyone know if Access Basic, the programming language embedded in Access, can be used for this purpose? And can you recommend a text that can help me write the code? The documentation supplied with Access is pretty light on information about Access Basic commands, etc. Seems to assume the programmer has previous experience in one Basic dialect or another, which I don't. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 73 de KF9WX Tim From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!NewsWatcher!user From: nlavon@mnsinc.com (Neal Lavon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: PLEASE HELP: Radio Design for Severely Handicapped Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 16:55:14 -0500 Organization: Takoma Park, Maryland, USA Lines: 56 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nlavon.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.2.0b4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13814 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24233 rec.radio.shortwave:69382 In article , saw@acpub.duke.edu (Seth A. Watkins) wrote: > We are interested in designing/acquiring/modifying a radio (digital?) for > use by a severely handicapped individual who was a student before a > terrible accident. Only breath-control is practical in this situation. > Control of power and tuning are obviously the essential functions needed. > We do not want to reinvent the wheel, and are wondering whether anyone has > already designed such a radio/interface. I'd be pleased to hear from > anyone on this subject, before we start from scratch. The idea here is > simply to allow this individual to surf the radio waves, shortwave and > other, since disability prevents other activity. > > Thanks very much for any assistance. > > Very truly yours, > > Seth Watkins > Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science > Duke University > Durham, North Carolina 27708-0302 > email saw@acpub.duke.edu I'm just surfing here but I do own a Sony shortwave and am looking for the FAQ btw, I'm looking to see if a Sony IFC 2010 is worth getting repaired; the switch doesn't work on the side of the radio where it turns on and off, not the switch near the top of the digital dial readout portion. But anyway, my wife is an occupational therapist and suggests the following: Trace ResourceBook, 1996-97 edition Waisman Center University of Madison, Wisconsin It offers assistive technologies for communication, control and computer access. The terminlogy to use that you want information for is "sip and puff" material. Also try NARIC National Rehabilitation Information Center 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3319 Voice/TT 800/ 346-2742 301/ 588-9284 BBS: 301/ 589-3563 RESNA Rehabilitation Engineers Society of North America 1700 Moore St Suite 1540 Arlington, VA 22209 703/ 524-6686 That's about it. Good luck! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: efcox@interpath.COM (Everett F. Cox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: subscribe Date: 28 Jan 96 16:58:59 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 3 Message-ID: <199601281335.IAA06408@mail-hub.interpath.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu subscribe ham-equipment From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:34 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any comment on Alinco DR610 or Kenwood 733a dual band mobile? From: dan.hrehov@prostar.com (Dan Hrehov) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!imci4!imci5!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!prostar.com Message-ID: <0000121D00000960@prostar.com> Date: 28 Jan 96 17:00:01 PDT Organization: ProStar Plus Internet Lines: 8 I am looking for any comments on either the DR610 or 733a dual band mobiles. How do you like them? Any problems? Hows the intermod? Would you buy them again? Any comment would be appreciated. Thanks and 73's Dan nr Seattle email N7VOE@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet From: jmusto@tiac.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF+2M Duplexer Available? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 17:02:25 GMT Organization: The Internet Access Company Lines: 11 Message-ID: <3108106a.2947495@news.tiac.net> References: <4e3gcd$9hv@duck.inetnebr.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: jmusto.tiac.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 mbrinkho@falcon.inetnebr.com (Matt C. Brinkhoff) wrote: >I'd like to feed both my 10M and 2M antennas with one feedline. > >Is there a duplexer on the market that will split HF/2M between 2 rigs? Diamond makes one but I forget the model number. I have one that I used for 2M & 6M since a 2M 5/8wave antenna can be used as a 1/4wave on 6M. The duplexer works on HF/2M/70CM. Good Luck. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.mtu.edu!news.mtu.edu!not-for-mail From: cmlong@mtu.edu (mike) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Special Events Station!!! Date: 28 Jan 1996 17:04:14 -0500 Organization: Michigan Technological University Lines: 50 Message-ID: <4egrsu$rmm@techsrv1.tech> NNTP-Posting-Host: techsrv1.tech.mtu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24230 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12991 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97371 rec.radio.swap:56161 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13813 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32810 rec.radio.amateur.space:6209 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18699 Thank-you for reading this. My name is Michael Long (KB8WPE) and I am the Public Relations Manager for the Husky Amateur Radio Club (HARC) whose callsign is W8YY. The club is located on the Michigan Technological University campus. Starting on February 1, 6am EST, and continuing on until February 3, 6am EST, W8YY will be running a Special Events station for Michigan Tech's Winter Carnival '96. The frequencies listed below are the most likely place we will be operating. For this Special Events station we have 8"x11" certificates that would look great on anyones' wall! All you have to do is contact us and then send a QSL with a self addressed stamped envelope to receive the certificate. Here are the frequencies: Band Frequency Mode Time 160m 1.90 MHz LSB 8pm-8am 75m 3.90 MHz LSB 10pm-8am 40m 7.25 MHz LSB 7pm-10pm 20m 14.250 MHz USB majority of the day (8am-7pm) 17m 18.150 MHz USB if open 8am-7pm 15m 21.350 MHz USB if open 8am-7pm 10m 28.40 MHz USB if open 8am-7pm 2m 144.2 MHz USB All the time 146.58 MHz FM All the time 70cm 432.100 MHz USB All the time Again, thank-you for reading this message and all of us here hope to here from you during the Special Events station! For any more info. email me at cmlong@mtu.edu or the Club President, Dave Gillahan, at dmgillah@mtu.edu You can also check out our homepage at http://techsrv1.tech.mtu.edu:8080/harc.html Though it is just beginning it does have a little information on it. Sincerely, Mike Long -KB8WPE- -- /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ \ Michael Long || Public Relations Manager / / Callsign: KB8WPE || for HARC (W8YY) \ \ Email: cmlong@mtu.edu || Email: harc-l@mtu.edu / / Phone: (906)487-5664 || Majors: EET and EMT \ \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!paperboy.ids.net!anomaly.ideamation.com!anomaly.ideamation.com!not-for-mail From: kd1nr@anomaly.ideamation.com (Tony Pelliccio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: New User - Needs Help Date: 28 Jan 1996 17:12:53 -0500 Organization: Ideamation, Inc. Lines: 43 Message-ID: <4egsd5$bgo@anomaly.ideamation.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: anomaly.ideamation.com In article , Charles P. Ohrbom wrote: >Hello, > >I hope this isn't a waste of your time, but..... > >I am thinking of purchasing my first 2-meter radio. In shopping for a unit >I don't understand all of the features. Any help would be appreciated on >the following terms and how they relate to a low-to-mid range radio. > >CTCSS Encoding and Decoding Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System - otherwise known as PL(tm) which was Motorola's Private Line system. It's a way to limit access to repeaters and or prevent interference from other stations that is non-intentional. > >Front end interference rejection In other words - how much junk it'll let through. I do wish my FT-5100 was a little better in this department but being that I live between numerous paging towers that's never going to happen. > >SSB (I assume means "single side band") as apposed to what? Your assumption is correct. SSB is usefull for satellites and as another method of communicating as opposed to FM (Or Phase Modulation). You'll generally find this in multi-mode radios. Go for it - don't just get stuck on 2m FM. > >SWR (I assume means "standing wave ratio") what does this tell me about >antennas? It tells you how much power is being reflected back to the radio. If you're running 50W and 25W is coming back down the line to your radio there's a problem. Tony -- == Tony Pelliccio, KD1NR == As offensive as I wanna be. == kd1nr@anomaly.ideamation.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.eden.com!usenet From: jmb@eden.com (John Bradley/KK5MH) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: dsp filters Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 18:31:44 GMT Organization: Adhesive Media, Inc. Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4egf7r$5q4@boris.eden.com> References: <4eef5c$7af@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: net-1-244.austin.eden.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 K1JZP@PCIX.COM wrote: >anyone have any comments on dsp filters? >how good do they work,will it really help out on heavy qrn say on 80 meters >any recommandations? >tnx k1jzp@pcix.com or here, first time user!! I would assume they would work well in reducing QRN on 80, although I haven't used one for exactly that purpose. I have a Timewave DSP-9+, and have found it to be very useful for CW. The random noise reduction is dramatic, as well as the digital "agc" that it can apply. The only thing that is problematic is when I've tried to copy a CW signal within, say, 1.5KHz of a strong packet station. Without narrow filtering in the receiver before the AGC is derived, the strong signal causes the receiver gain to be reduced to the point that the CW signal drops out. And when it drops out (as far as the DSP is concerned) it drops completely out! On SSB, the results of DSP seem to be less dramatic, although the noise reduction and "auto notch" capabiluty work quite well. 73, John (KK5MH) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!news From: sfritts@usit.net (Steven Fritts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.swp Subject: WTB: SP430 speaker Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 18:50:51 GMT Organization: United States Internet, Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4eggoc$gvo@news.usit.net> Reply-To: sfritts@usit.net NNTP-Posting-Host: bway-slip132.dynamic.usit.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Looking for a clean SP 430 speaker for the Kenwood 440. Thanks, Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!news-admin From: Bob Smith Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC 737 out of band tuner mod?? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 19:04:31 -0500 Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 17 Message-ID: <310C0F0F.5D5A@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1-dialup22.atlanta.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Got an Icom 737 and am a Mars op (NNN0SZD). We have regular nets on 3.349 and I can see the power output from my internal tuner hit 100% indicating a tune but cuts off. Icom told me it is part of the programming to not tune out of the ham bands. Anyone know of a hack that may fix this? I really hate having to use an outboard tuner if I don't have to. Also - I was told that this limitation does not exist with their outboard tuners such as the AT160 etc. Can anyone confirm this? Plus do the later rigs 737A, 738, or 736 allow our of band tuning? Thanks ever so much. 73 Bob Smith, N3FTU bsmith@msn.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!news-admin From: Bob Smith Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 19:07:31 -0500 Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 5 Message-ID: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1-dialup22.atlanta.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24219 sci.electronics.equipment:921 Need a AF signal generator - have the above any one use this as such. Would like a higher Z output any ideas on stepping up the 16 ohm output? Thanks in advance Bob Smith, N3FTU. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:43 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Need Clegg FM-27B manual + any Clegg info Message-ID: <1996Jan28.191234.8013@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4dp6ke$qhn@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> <1996Jan27.055915.3987@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> <4eerqe$hfm@nile.intac.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 19:12:34 GMT Lines: 30 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56313 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24319 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97480 In article <4eerqe$hfm@nile.intac.com> gkantor@intac.com (Gary Kantor) writes: >In article <1996Jan27.055915.3987@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us>, >Mike Morris wrote: >>I had an FM27B - and discovered it was a repackaged Midland 13-510. >>Just like Clegg repackaged the 13-509 220mhz radio. > >Mike, I DID have an FM-27B and it was nothing like ANY other radio. Certainl y >NOT the 13-510. The 13-510 was a PLL synthesized radio, much the same >technology used in the radios of today, except without the microprocessor. > >The FM-27B on the other hand, was of a technology called a "Crystalplexor" >which used several crystal oscillators combined with a single vfo to tune >the frequency of the radio. That, coupled with poor filtering, is why the >FM-27B became known as the 'WAN' or Worked All Neighbors radio. Looking at >it's output on a spectrum analyzer made you think you were at the Dayton >Hamvention looking at the two meter band with a gain antenna. :) I'd like to echo Gary's sentiments. I too had a FM-27B, and what he says is correct, though technically it didn't have a VFO, rather it had multiple VXOs. The only dirtier rig I've owned was the Regency HR-2. And at least it didn't drift, the Clegg did. It was certainly a novel radio for its time, but not something I'd want to put back on the air today. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!usenet From: gary Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WANTED: DENTRON CLIPPERTON L MINUS TUBES Date: 28 Jan 1996 19:20:12 GMT Organization: North Bay Network, Inc. news server - not responsible for content Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4egi9d$2gc@miwok.nbn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: castles51.castles.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) I want a Dentron Clipperton amp in need of 572's *ONLY*, to restore it to normal operation. Must be extra clean, no mods, no junk! Will pay up to $150. Contact KJ6Q@WA6HAM (packet), design@thereporter.com, or 707-448-5221. (Vacaville, Ca.) -- Gary.... *** I AM THE NRA! *** "ONLY IN AMERICA: Veterans in shacks... a draft dodger in the White House!" "I love my country... it's my government that disgusts me." From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!homer.alpha.net!pacifier!rainrgnews0!hevanet.com!usenet From: "Michael G. Reiney" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: 757GX Sideband Switch Mod? Anybody done it? Date: 28 Jan 1996 19:33:35 GMT Organization: Hevanet Communications Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4egj2f$5qo@vista.hevanet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: br-ppp01.hevanet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I have a Yaesu FT757GX on a remote base. The stupid thing uses a hard switch to select sidebands. Can't switch it by remote. And it doesn't auto-switch with band. Has anyone modded the thing to auto-select the proper sideband? I thought about sticking a PAL reading in the mode switch and band to output proper sideband select. Problem is that the signal levels are 8 volts, GAL20V8 is 5 Volts. I could get the PAL shoehorned in, but no room for level shifters and voltage regulators. Any ideas? miker From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!kaiwan.kaiwan.com!grinder!darryl.linkow From: darryl.linkow@grinder.com (DARRYL LINKOW) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51R Extended RX Ra Message-ID: <8B9B4B3.01A60008A0.uuout@grinder.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 96 20:03:00 -0800 Distribution: world Organization: The Grinder_Simi Valley,CA_805-583-5833 Reply-To: darryl.linkow@grinder.com (DARRYL LINKOW) References: <4edd3g$ijq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 14 RK>>Later I disabled the extended RX range and found that all of my channel RK>>memories and other stored setups (dial xfer, etc) were gone! It was as RK>>if it was restored to factory settings. RK>This also happens if you let the Nicad battery run flat. Apparently RK>there's no backup battery. Wrong! The FT-51R has EEPROM for storing the memories, and does not require ANY battery power. 73, Darryl KE6IHA --- * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow (818)346-5278 9 am - 5 pm PST From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!decwrl!purdue!yuma!holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU!drranu From: drranu@holly.ACNS.ColoState.EDU (Emarit Ranu) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info on Italian SWR meter? Date: 28 Jan 1996 20:43:30 GMT Organization: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4egn5i$2rlq@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: holly.acns.colostate.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I picked a very nice SWR/Power meter at a swap fest recently. It works really well, but I did not get a manual it for thus I have no specs on it. If you happen to know any specs for this guy, please pass on the information (freq, insertion loss, max power, etc). It says on the face "ZG; Zetagi, Italy; mod HP5000; HP series." Thanks a lot! -- -Emarit, KG0CQ 73's drranu@holly.ColoState.EDU Electrical Engineering, Colorado State Univeristy Packet: KG0CQ@KF0UW.#NECO.USA.NOAM All generalizations are bad. Censorship: ###### _._ __. _____ _._. __._ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.smartlink.net!usenet From: Bob Jones Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: ICOM V21 Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 20:54:47 -0800 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration Lines: 12 Message-ID: <310C5317.4592@smartlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm154-52.smartlink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4a (Win16; I) I have an ICOM V21, 2M/220, handheld radio. It comes with charger, manual, spare battery and a leather case. The radio is excellent condition. I am asking $400 firm. If interested please email me at the address below: bjones@smartlink.net BOB, KD6KEZ Operations Manager, N6ENV Repeater System Southern California http://smartlink.net/kd6kez From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl11.crl.com!not-for-mail From: mbstone@crl.com (Michael Stone) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,misc.legal.computing,comp.security.unix,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.policy Subject: Re: TSCM Counter Surveillance & Technical Security Page Followup-To: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,misc.legal.computing,comp.security.unix,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.policy Date: 28 Jan 1996 21:13:08 -0800 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4ehl14$sep@crl11.crl.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: crl11.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:44567 rec.radio.shortwave:69400 misc.legal.computing:19838 comp.security.unix:24081 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18708 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24256 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97399 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13821 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:12997 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32827 James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer (jmatk@tscm.com) wrote: : Here is the current list of frequencies used for bugging, technical : surveillance and similar activities. : Outband Equipment : ANY Television broadcast or Cable TV frequency : ANY FM radio broadcast frequency : ANY Paging or Beeper frequency : ANY Cellular Telephone frequency : Keep in mind that the federal government can use virtually any : frequency between DC and light. : Summary (this will catch 99.99% of all Non-Intell/Diplomatic RF bugs) Gee whiz. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.netrail.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!news-admin From: Bob Smith Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 21:42:59 -0500 Organization: InternetMCI Lines: 10 Message-ID: <310C3433.2DF5@internetmci.com> References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> <4ehavp$m5c@hobbes.cc.uga.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1-dialup22.atlanta.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24239 sci.electronics.equipment:927 Michael Covington wrote: > Why do you want a higher-impedance output? You can always drive a > high impedance load from a low-impedance source. The output impedance > of a signal generator is normally as low as possible. Excuse my ignorance and thanks for the info Michael. Now I'm just looking for anyone who uses/recomends this route. Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: BSDS13A@prodigy.com (John Furlow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Icom 706 Hand Mic Conv. Info needed Date: 28 Jan 1996 21:59:07 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4egrjb$1gco@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I would like any information about changing the cartridge in the HM103 to the Heil HC5 or equiv. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I am concerned about adding a blocking cap in series with the cartridge and the 8vdc req. Pleas reply to the following johnf@nebula.ispace.com Thanks for any info From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!whidbey.!usenet From: Paul Mathews Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 22:06:19 -0800 Organization: AEngineering Co. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <310C63DB.52B7@whidbey.com> References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> <4ehavp$m5c@hobbes.cc.uga.edu> <310C3433.2DF5@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ntsb17.whidbey.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24252 sci.electronics.equipment:932 It may be desirable to actually match impedances for max flatness of freq response, freedom from ringing, etc. If so, NB my earlier response for how to do it. Paul Mathews From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.fast.net!dmarra.fast.net!user From: dmarra@fast.net (David M. Marra) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Source for "Band Hopper" HF Mobile Ant? Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 23:14:23 -0400 Organization: FASTNET(tm) PA/NJ/DE Internet Lines: 20 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: dmarra.fast.net Hi Everyone- Does anyone know the source of an HF mobile antenna called the "Band-Hopper"? It is a modified "screwdriver" design which has a built-in tuning mechanism to raise and lower the antenna based on transmit frequency. (This is what I was told from someone who has seen one.) I believe that they are made in Montana? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! DAVE MARRA N3ODX From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.gte.net!news From: Grant Youngman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: dsp filters Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 23:46:55 -0600 Organization: GTE Intelligent Network Services, GTE INS Lines: 21 Message-ID: <310C5F4F.4B1D@gte.net> References: <4eef5c$7af@alpha.pcix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dfw69200.gte.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) To: K1JZP@PCIX.COM > anyone have any comments on dsp filters? > how good do they work,will it really help out on heavy qrn say on 80 meters A lot depends on how much you want to spend on one. My personal opinion is that the DSP-59+ from Timewave is the very best for flexibility and performance on CW/RTTY/Digital modes and does a respectable job on noise reduction. The JPS NIR-12 does an ASTOUNDING job of noise reduction and digging signals very close to the noise level out to make them readable. It outshines anything else I've tried in this regard, but I don't find it as clean and friendly on the non-voice modes as the DSP-59+. So, if you're primarily a CW and Keyboard type -- I'd recommend a DSP-59+ or perhaps a 9+. The 9+ is still good, but a little less comprehensive on filters. If you're mainly interested in cleaning up band noise, none of the LMS or adaptive correlation-based boxes (Timewave, W9GR, MFJ) can touch the capability of the NIR-12 in noise reduction. FWIW -- Grant/NQ5T From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.texas.net!gossip.pyramid.com!news.sedona.net!usenet From: keithw@bctv.com (Keith Wood) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 00:12:48 -0500 Organization: Brass Cannon, Cottonwood AZ Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> Reply-To: keithw@bctv.com NNTP-Posting-Host: client52.sedona.net In article , mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) wrote: ["Sorry, cash only. No checks." (Translation: It doesn't work.) A better translation is "You sure look a lot like the guy who wrote me that ba d check last year. And even if that wasn't you, the hamfest organizers doubled the fee this year and I need cash to buy lunch and gas for the trip home!" -- =============================================================== Keith Wood TV-18 News anchor (Camp Verde AZ) Host/Producer, The Computer Program, FLYING TIME!, and Infinity Focus. Gunsite (Orange) alumnus, Team OS/2, Parrothead, N7JUZ, AZ0237 but not a number (I'm a FREE MAN!), creator of FIRE TEAM and HERO SEEKER Copyright c 1996 All rights reserved. Distribution by Microsoft Network constitutes agreement of Microsoft Network to pay Keith Wood $25 per instance =============================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: otterson@mindspring.com (Jeff Otterson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 01:08:52 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises Lines: 45 Message-ID: <4eh7ot$13qc@stealth.mindspring.com> References: <4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net> <4e3qnq$6on@fido.asd.sgi.com> Reply-To: otterson@mindspring.com NNTP-Posting-Host: otterson.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Bill Dorsey wrote: >The FT10R _does not_ have an SMA antenna connector. Whatever type of >connector it uses is totally non-standard, and contains no provisions >for connecting ground. This makes the radio totally useless with any >kind of external antenna. If you can live with this limitation, it's >probably a fine radio. The FT-40 uses the same antenna connector as >the FT-10. Ahhh, yes. Another person who tells it like it is not. After I read this article, I took my FT-40 down into my shop, and screwed a SMA adaptor on to it, attached a Diamond RH77 (long duck) to the adaptor, and proceeded to have 3 QSOs through 3 different repeaters, none of them any too close by. Maybe Bill is confused by the gender of the connector, since the radio has a SMA *male* connector on it. WRT the intermod issue, I brought the FT40 to the top of a tall building in downtown Atlanta, where the UHF side of my FT530 is completely useless, and was able to use a distant, weak repeater with few problems. There was some front end overload, but it did not render the radio useless. The only radios that I have noticed no front end overload/intermod up on that building is a Johnson commercial HT that I have, and a Motorola Systems Sabre that belongs to a friend of mine. So for a under $500 HT, I would say it performs quite well.... >I have both a FT-11 and FT-41. I have had no problems with intermod >on the FT-11, but the same does not hold true for the FT-41, which is >fairly susceptible even with the factory antenna! If the FT-40 shares >receiver circuitry with the FT-41 (as I suspect), I'd be wary about >buying it if you live in a "tough" intermod area. >-- >Bill Dorsey, N3LMF >dorsey@engr.sgi.com Jeff Otterson ------------- otterson@mindspring.com Maker and user of tools PGP key available at http://www.mindspring.com/~otterson/pgp.htm From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!ghansen.accessone.com!ghansen From: ghansen@accessone.com (Glenn Hansen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IMD resistant rigs Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 01:31:57 GMT Organization: .tacoma.link Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <4eaffo$tps@lantana.singnet.com.sg> <4eegas$4ie@news.inc.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ghansen.accessone.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] >daniel@pandora.lugs.po.my (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV) wrote: >>Can anyone recommend a good IMD resistant rig for 2M (and >>possibly dual bander with 70cm) Recently I purchased an Icom 281. Woof! Nice radio but the intermod made it useless here in my rf poluted area. Sent it back and got a Yaesu FT-2500M. Wow, not trace of intermod! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The Jan 95 QST has a good review of a number of 2 meter mobiles that you might want to read. Glenn - KB7PKC From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:23:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!hobbes.cc.uga.edu!aisun6.ai.uga.edu!mcovingt From: mcovingt@ai.uga.edu (Michael Covington) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Date: 29 Jan 1996 02:21:45 GMT Organization: University of Georgia, Athens Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4ehavp$m5c@hobbes.cc.uga.edu> References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: aisun6.ai.uga.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24301 sci.electronics.equipment:958 Bob Smith (rsmith@internetmci.com) wrote: : Need a AF signal generator - have the above any one use this as such. : Would like a higher Z output any ideas on stepping up the 16 ohm output? Why do you want a higher-impedance output? You can always drive a high impedance load from a low-impedance source. The output impedance of a signal generator is normally as low as possible. -- Michael A. Covington http://www.ai.uga.edu/faculty/covington/ Artificial Intelligence Center <>< The University of Georgia Unless specifically indicated, I am Athens, GA 30602-7415 U.S.A. not speaking for the University. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!usenet From: cunliffe@frontiernet.net (John R. Cunliffe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 02:44:23 GMT Organization: Frontier Internet Access Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4ehcb5$e6i@cheatum.frontiernet.net> References: <31056669.12215597@news1.mnsinc.com> <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> <4e8b73$1guo@info4.rus.uni-stuttgart.de> <4ebd93$hpg@hg.oro.net> Reply-To: cunliffe@frontiernet.net NNTP-Posting-Host: usr2-126.frontiernet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 rst-engr@oro.net (Jim Weir) wrote: >>snip>>>>> >> A BNC connector with RG213 is mechanically not a good idea. >Neither is carrying ten tons of bricks in a Honda. BNC wasn't >intended for use with RG-213 (or RG/8 as it was formerly known). If >you are going to use 213, then the N-connector at VHF is the series of >choice. BNC was intended for RG-58 and with adapters, RG-214. If you >want to use BNC and 213, then I recommend N-BNC between-series >adapters. Many connector mfg. have BNC connectors specificly made for RG-8 series cables. The BNC connector is usable to >>5 GHz according to Kings.( a connector mfg.) ===================================== John R. Cunliffe N2NEP cunliffe@frontiernet.net http://www.frontiernet.net/~cunliffe From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news.paonline.com!usenet From: bill@wingsbbs.com (bill zaidel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Mods for Kwd TS-60 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 03:57:44 GMT Organization: Pennsylvania Online [Usenet News Server for Hire] Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4ehg0v$535@news.paonline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.243.16.72 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I'm looking for a mod for the Kenwood TS-60, to get the transmit & recieve to the 47 mhz area, for local Red cross service. Thanks and 73 Bill N8VWI From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!felix.junction.net!usenet From: Dusty Veideman Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Extended Frequency Mod For Yaesu FT-1000MP??? Date: 29 Jan 1996 07:37:15 GMT Organization: Okanagan Internet Junction, Vernon, B.C., Canada Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4ehtfb$nn1@felix.junction.net> References: <4e8nac$2qt@ef2007.efhd.ford.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: revelstoke-05.junction.net frede@microsoft.com (Fredric J. Einstein) wrote: > > Could anyone in the know please post any mods for the Yaesu FT-1000MP? > I would assume that there's a mod available for out-of-band transmit, > but I haven't seen it yet. > > Thanks! you could try: ftp://ftp.qrz.com/mods > > the ft-1000 mod is there. good luck..... > From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!nntp4.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!alterdial.uu.net!not-for-mail From: "Thomas L. Gaines, Sr." Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS520S SERVICE MANUAL NEEDED Date: 29 Jan 1996 07:37:49 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4ehtgd$8q9@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.251.143.110 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am posting this for a friend who just purchased a 520S at a swap meet. Please contact me for price and shipping. Tom Gaines N5ISE From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!tbsnews.turner.com!usenet From: Owen Adair Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 735 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 07:45:12 -0800 Organization: Turner Broadcasting System Lines: 12 Message-ID: <310CEB88.5B0@turner.com> References: <4egm6c$ibi@acasun.eckerd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: klinger.turner.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) Jim H. VanHorn wrote: > > IC735,AT150,Ps 50 and ISO loop 10-30 are gathering dust in my > condo would be glad to see them in hands of worthy ham. E mail your > interest. > 73 jim N4TFJ $500 for the 735. I ship. ------------------------------------------------- Owen Adair WD4FSU owen.adair@turner.com Turner Broadcasting System Atlanta, GA From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:06 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!news From: Paul Moller Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 08:18:38 -0600 Message-ID: <310CD73E.5395@csg.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <4ebd93$hpg@hg.oro.net> <4ed3kl$15e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.36.8 Lines: 21 > A UHF connector system is fine on two meters if the connectors are > installed properly and reasonable quality standard parts. Even for flea > power. Connectors do not reduce power on a fixed wattage basis, they work > by dB loss. At a kilowatt or only one watt the loss is insignificant below > a few hundred MHz. > > 73 Tom Connectors present an impedance missmatch, which when placed in a constant impedance circuit will create a missmatch loss, not a direct dB insertion loss. In other words the missmatch loss is a function of the impedances involved. One could find a coaxial line impedance at which the PL259/SO239 impedance is very close at any given frequency, and thus the missmatch loss would be very low, even at a high frequency. Just based on the physical construction, I would suspect that the shield connection between a PL259 and an SO239 is very poor at high frequencies and is resonsible for the impedance "bunp". I have never tried it, but have considered soldering the shields together before screwing on the PL259 outer case. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.ohsu.edu!steele!ashleyb From: Bradford Ashley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Rig Selection for NEW ham IC-706,TS-50....? Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 09:24:08 -0800 Organization: Oregon Health Sciences University Lines: 13 Message-ID: References: <199601280027.TAA01640@acasun.eckerd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.53.1.40 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: ashleyb@steele In-Reply-To: <199601280027.TAA01640@acasun.eckerd.edu> Jim I might be interested but I'm slowly getting sold on the Ten-Tec line but I've never passed up a good deal. Why don't you E-mail me with a ball park figure of what you need to get for the set-up, I'm assuming that you want sell everthing in a package?. It sounds like a nice set-up and the IC-735 has an excellent reputation. Also I'm not sure how much it will cost to ship to Portland,OR. I look forward to hearing from you soon thanks for the reply. Brad WB7TSO 73's E-mail ashleyb@ohsu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: Kevin McGuirt Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale: Icom R-7000 & R-1 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 11:14:42 -0500 Organization: Connect Technologies Lines: 7 Message-ID: <310CF272.4FB6@mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: user-168-121-87-70.dialup.mindspring.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56224 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24265 I have both an Icom R7000 with the TV-R7000 TV receive adapter ($1,550) and an Icom R-1 with extra capacity battery pack ($350) for sale. Both are 1.5 years old. Please e-mail me if interested. 73, Kevin McGuirt KK4AG From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: CBAX63A@prodigy.com (Roland Geter sr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: % Wanted Ded/Alive KWND TS440S % Date: 29 Jan 1996 11:47:41 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4eic4t$rv4@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap4.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 SUBJECT: % Wanted Dead/ Alive KWND TS440S % Will pay cash and shipping for KENWOOD TS-440S/AT in any WORKING condition. Cosmetic looks not important! - ROLAND S GETER SR CBAX63A@prodigy.com 800-399-4383 x765 24hrs From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!niven.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user From: frederick.mckenzie-1@kmail.ksc.nasa.gov (Fred McKenzie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Kenwood YK-88xx vs YK-88xx-1 filters Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 12:41:24 -0500 Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Lines: 10 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov In article , dgf@netcom.com (David Feldman) wrote: > Is the only difference between the above filters the mounting Dave- If they are electrically the same, then one remaining problem might be that the leads were clipped too short when mounted on the little PCB! Give it a try. 73, Fred, K4DII From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:11 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!purdue!oitnews.harvard.edu!das-news2.harvard.edu!news4.ner.bbnplanet.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!news3.near.net!ray.com!news.ray.com!news.res.ray.com!news.ssd.ray.com!news From: ECW@ssd.ray.com (Ernest Ware) Subject: NEED Speech board/TS440 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ecw-pc.ssd.ray.com Message-ID: Sender: news@ssd.ray.com (Administrator) Reply-To: ecw@ssd.ray.com Organization: Raytheon Company X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 13:03:41 GMT Lines: 4 I am looking for a speech board VS-1 or VS-2 for a Kenwood TS440 Thanks ECW@ssd.ray.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!niven.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user From: frederick.mckenzie-1@kmail.ksc.nasa.gov (Fred McKenzie) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heath HW101 Questions Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 13:20:55 -0500 Organization: NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov In article <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu>, TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu wrote: > I just paid $200 for an HW101 Heath transceiver. In my opinion, this price might be a little on the high side. However, it beats $1000+ for some of the newer models on the used market. I had the HW-100, as well as an SB-102. They are very similar radios, although the VFO design varied among the related models. The one common problem I had on both radios, was bad heterodyne crystals. It happened that the heterodyne oscillator circuit was designed with marginal feedback. It worked great with very good, high "Q" crystals. However, some crystals would degrade with age, and stop oscillating. A friend was able to isolate the cathode terminal of the oscillator tube, and insert a low value resistor to ground. He was able to somehow use this to increase feedback, allowing use of crystals that had previously stopped oscillating! The VFO calibration problem could be the result of a heterodyne crystal having drifted. I think a different crystal is used for each band, so the error would be different for each, if that is the problem. If the error is the same for all bands, then VFO components may have drifted. I assume you were forced to realign the dial so that the 500KHz line coincides with the stop. 73, Fred, K4DII From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: WTB:Cheap Keys Date: 29 Jan 1996 13:26:33 GMT Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4eihu9$c63@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4ecaf5$3q9@news.rain.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56291 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24303 I have a WW-2 U.S. military J-47 straight key for sale, in decent shape, a little normal wear, but no damage, for $25 postpaid. This is a solid key, no frills, and in working order. E-mail me if you want it. 73! Dean Hemphill, KC5NG QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: suggestions wanted for good straight key Date: 29 Jan 1996 13:37:10 GMT Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4eiii6$c63@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4eav9j$4te@ncar.ucar.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Most major and many minor ham radio equipment dealers sell Nye Viking straight keys. They're reasonably priced and will literally last forever in normal service. You will not go wrong with one of their keys. Fair Radio Sales often sells surplus WW-2 J-38 straight keys, sometimes used, sometimes new. This is the ultimate "classic" straight key, and will definitely last forever even in harsh service. They go for about $30 for a new unused one. Definitely a good key. Watch the hamfests and swap meets too. Good luck and 73 from a dedicated CW buff! Dean KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.cs.columbia.edu!pipeline!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: cleveland@interramp.com (Bill Cleveland) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Timewave DSP-599sz Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 13:39:35 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4eiikv$8ks@usenet7.interramp.com> Reply-To: cleveland@interramp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip2.mobile.al.interramp.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anybody know anything about the new Timewave DSP unit that is hitting the market? Bill KR4TZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Mods For TH-79A Date: 29 Jan 1996 13:41:16 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ej4cc$jb2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello, Anyone know the mods for the Kenwood TH-79A??? I am a ESDA member and need them for use in the frequencies in the group. Please if you know anything post it this way.... Thanks N9MXT1 - Jeffrey N9MXT - Jeffrey From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!gt-news!prism!prism!not-for-mail From: soniat@prism.gatech.edu (Edward Soniat du Fossat Jr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Where can one find a catalogue of equipment? Date: 29 Jan 1996 14:25:02 -0500 Organization: Georgia Tech Research Institute Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4ej6ue$mto@acmez.gatech.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: acmez-prism.gatech.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24290 rec.radio.swap:56260 Is there a source for information on at least the most popular equipment. I see postings for this and that but most don't list features. Is there a place to look them up. The Yeasu web page only lists current models. Should we start a Web site or FAQ where people who are selling add descriptions to the existing list and augment existing descriptions? Ed -- _| | _ Edward C. Soniat Internet:ed@pobox.com _| -|_ Mass transfer: 317 Barrington Oaks Circle | | Roswell GA 30075 770 992 1647 770 740 6697 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!survival.demon.co.uk From: bill@survival.demon.co.uk (Bill Wright) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Chip set for SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 14:27:44 GMT Organization: Survival Power Lines: 14 Message-ID: <822925660.1486@survival.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Bill Wright NNTP-Posting-Host: survival.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: survival.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Chip set for SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver I am initiating a new design for a SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver operating at 4.005 Meg. A chip set is required to form the base of the design. Pre production prototype is scheduled for completion June 96. Would be grateful for any information or help. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:19 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!hookup!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Message-ID: <1996Jan29.153320.13373@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 15:33:20 GMT Lines: 21 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24286 sci.electronics.equipment:950 In article <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> Bob Smith writes: >Need a AF signal generator - have the above any one use this as such. >Would like a higher Z output any ideas on stepping up the 16 ohm output? You can step up the impedance with an audio transformer if you need a power match. That's seldom the case with a signal generator, however. Normally you'd just bridge off the low impedance source with *build out* resistors, IE you want a 10,000 ohm source, you put a 5k resistor in series with each of the output leads. To the load, it looks like a 10k source. (Or if you want unbalanced, just put a 10k resistor in series with the hot lead.) You can use several sets of build outs off the same low impedance source and they won't interact or load down the source to a noticable degree if the build outs are at least 100 times greater in value than the source's output impedance. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:20 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Advice-Yeasu FT-8500 Message-ID: <1996Jan29.155533.13567@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 15:55:33 GMT Lines: 46 In article <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> epapd@ix.netcom.com(Paul S. Ewin g ) writes: >I'm thinking about buying a Yeasu FT-8500 dual band >mobile. Anyone out there have any strong likes/dislikes/problems >with this radio?? I *hate* the microphone control system. Be sure to play with it extensively before making a final purchase decision. I did, and decided the Standard has a better control system. (The Standard is more intermod resistant too.) Both all-controls-on-the-mike radios take quite a bit of getting used to, so you *really* want some hands on time with them before making a choice. The control systems on both radios have pluses and minuses, and neither fully satisfied me, but after spending several hours with each, the Yaesu was still confusing, easy to change inadvertently, and clunky. The Standard was more intuitive, less prone to accidental changes, etc. The one major drawback to the Standard is volume control. That requires two keypresses. On the Yaesu, you've got knobs, but they feel really cheesy, and I was concerned they might soon break. I like the display in the mike that the Standard has because I can use my bifocals on it. In my vehicle, the Yaesu display would have to be placed at an awkward distance. I also liked the clean audio out of the Standard better, it is surprisingly good both from the speaker in the mike and from the speaker in the main unit. I think you'd want an external speaker on the Yaesu. You probably wouldn't need one on the Standard. Both are pretty good radios as radios, so the decision comes down to which mike control system you like better. I like the Standard's system better. You may not. So find a place that will let you sit and play, and think about how you'll be operating in the mobile while you play. Try all the features, see how hard or easy they are to master. (I never did get the Yaesu to go into crossband repeater mode correctly, and I had help from a knowledgeable salesman, and we called Yaesu tech support to boot.) Both these radios are serious money, so take your time and make sure you buy something you can live with. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!sgray From: sgray@mail.microserve.net (Steven Gray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Did QST Review the Yaesu FT-840? Date: 29 Jan 1996 15:55:40 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4eiqls$7kq@nuclear.microserve.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mail.microserve.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Does anyone know if QST reviewed the Yaesu FT-840? It is one of the rigs that I am considering, and such a review would (naturally) be of great help. Of course, if anyone would care to pass along their hands-on experience with the rig, it would be appreciated! Thanks! ---Steve Gray nr3b sgray@ugly.microserve.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lille1.fr!pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr!Jean-Luc.Lorriaux From: Jean-Luc.Lorriaux@IEMN.Univ-Lille1.fr (Mr Jean-Luc LORRIAUX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: YAESU FT207R manual Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 16:26:29 Organization: Institut d'Electronique et de Microelectronique du Nord Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I need the manual or/and the schematic of the YAESU FT207R. e.mail: Lorriaux@IEMN.Univ-Lille1.fr Thanks 73' s from F6EB B From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: rayc@tcd.net (Ray D. Congdon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu 757, 757GX, 757GXII Date: Mon, 29 Jan 96 17:24:05 GMT Organization: ISA-USA Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <4ecn2v$s04@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> <4ed7sq$q04@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> <4efqfd$mbv@service-2.agate.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip6.cedar.tcd.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] I have a 757GX that is still in the box I sent it to Yaesu in. They sent it back with a note saying that it was not "economicially repairable". The band diodes are the problem. After fixing it several times myself I got frustrated and sent it to them... I am now the proud owner of a TS-50 w/AT50... Still miss the receiver in the 757GX though... Might fix again. ---- Ray D. Congdon N7HQK ISA-USA 5515 N. 4400 W. Cedar City, Utah 84720 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!swidir.switch.ch!in2p3.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!pasteur.fr!jussieu.fr!rain.fr!imaginet.fr!usenet From: nmdaude@imaginet.fr (Philippe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Moi Date: 29 Jan 1996 17:51:50 GMT Organization: Bon Voyage Tour Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4ej1fm$ei5@avalon.imaginet.fr> Reply-To: fa1bug@amsat.org NNTP-Posting-Host: montpellier73.imaginet.fr X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Bonjour From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!concert!rti!usenet From: jbs@rti.org (Joe Simpson) Subject: FT-5200 out-of-band receive? Forgot how... Message-ID: <1996Jan29.174245.21459@rti.rti.org> Sender: usenet@rti.rti.org (USENET News System) Reply-To: jbs@rti.org Organization: Joe's Bar and Grill X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 17:57:27 GMT Lines: 9 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24283 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97438 Just got my FT-5200 back from Yaesu repair, and receive is now limited to 144-148. I used to have it opened up to get the weather service freqs, but I don't remember how I did it. Anybody know what the key sequence is for this mod? Thanks... -Joe KD4LLV From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: William Bickley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: Ext. VFO for Kenwood TS-180S Date: 29 Jan 1996 18:08:09 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4ej2e9$ms9@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-prn1-22.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jan 29 10:08:09 AM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Wanted to buy: VFO-180 remote VFO for Kenwood TS-180S transceiver. Replies to wbickle@ix.netcom.com or KF2ON@W2XO.#SWPA.PA.USA.NOAM, please. Thanks. Bill KF2ON From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!News.MO.NET!usenet From: Alan Johnsom, K9CTF Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: AZDEN PCS-4500 6 Meter INFO Date: 29 Jan 1996 18:19:29 GMT Organization: -=MO.NET=- MVP-Net, Inc's Missouri Operations Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ej33h$db7@Twain.MO.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1x30.dialip.mo.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I need a service manual, a schematic, notes writen on you sleeve or any other service info on a Azden PCS-4500 6 meter FM rig. The guy at Azden was no help , other than wishing me good luck. fax 314-827-3312 day 314-827-8545 night 314-928-0269 73 Alan K9CTF kninectf@mo.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!sgray From: sgray@mail.microserve.net (Steven Gray) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Did QST Review the Ten Tec Scount 555? Date: 29 Jan 1996 18:33:07 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 9 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ej3t3$8k7@nuclear.microserve.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mail.microserve.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I've gotten a lot of feedback from various users of the Scout, but I'm wondering if QST did a review of the rig...? As I'm still deciding between a few different rigs, that would be a big help. Thanks for any info you can pass along! ---Steve Gray nr3b sgray@ugly.microserve.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!tudelft.nl!elektron.et.tudelft.nl!news From: E.vanElk@ET.TUDelft.NL (Edwin van Elk) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur Subject: Questions about Alinco DJ-S1 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 19:09:56 GMT Organization: TU Delft - University of Technology Lines: 28 Message-ID: <310beab8.964733@elektron.et.tudelft.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: vanelk.et.tudelft.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24300 rec.radio.shortwave:69437 Hi, I bought a 2nd-handed 2m transceiver a few weeks ago, but there was (offcourse) no manual included in the deal. This transceiver is a great thing: It's an ALINCO DJ-S1 and it can transmit in the range from 130.00 MHz up to 174.000 Mhz! There are some questions left, after using this thing a few weeks! - At first, how do I turn on (off) the roger beep! After pressing some keys, It sunddenly jumped on! - Can I TRANSMIT in the range from 108.0 Mhz up to 143.0 Mhz ? When I try to, it simply says: "Off". If so, how do I do so? - What are the buttons "TMS", "TONE" and "BS" used for? If you have an answer to my questions, please E-mail them to me (E.vanElk@ET.TUDelft.NL) Thanks in advance! If you have any other nice stuff about/for the ALINCO transceiver, I'm interested as well! Thanks, Edwin From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news.nic.surfnet.nl!tuegate.tue.nl!etprs!joopv From: joopv@etprs.seas.ucla.edu () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Date: 29 Jan 1996 19:42:45 GMT Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4ej7vl$461@tuegate.tue.nl> References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: etprs.phys.tue.nl X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24306 sci.electronics.equipment:959 Bob Smith (rsmith@internetmci.com) wrote: > Need a AF signal generator - have the above any one use this as such. > Would like a higher Z output any ideas on stepping up the 16 ohm output? > Thanks in advance > Bob Smith, N3FTU. I have this GUS-MAX board. There is a wave-table syntheziser on board, and you can program it to produce any waveform at any given frequency. I don't know if there is a "AF signal generator" application program for this (or any other) sound board. But with WaveLite wich came with the card you can do some interesting things. I editted the sound sample (wich is uploaded to the card's wavetable memory) to change the waveform. 73 Joop, pe1dna From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!taco.cc.ncsu.edu!csemail.cropsci.ncsu.edu!rdkeys From: rdkeys@csemail.cropsci.ncsu.edu () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Any Hams Using Heathkit H-100 Computer on cw/rtty/packet? Date: 29 Jan 1996 19:58:15 GMT Organization: North Carolina State University Lines: 9 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4ej8sn$9em@taco.cc.ncsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: csemail.cropsci.ncsu.edu I would be interested in corresponding/emailing with any ham who has used/is using a Heathkit H-100 (Zenith Z-100) computer for amateur radio purposes such as cw, rtty, packet, logging, etc. Thanks Bob Keys/NA4G rdkeys@csemail.cropsci.ncsu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!hal!rbl From: rbl@po.cwru.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics.equipment Subject: Re: Sound baord as a AF signal generator? Date: 29 Jan 1996 20:10:51 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ej9kb$6bh@madeline.INS.CWRU.Edu> References: <310C0FC3.2235@internetmci.com> <4ehavp$m5c@hobbes.cc.uga.edu> <310C3433.2DF5@internetmci.com> <310C63DB.52B7@whidbey.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hal.epbi.cwru.edu Originator: rbl@hal Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24284 sci.electronics.equipment:947 In article <310C63DB.52B7@whidbey.com>, Paul Mathews wrote: >It may be desirable to actually match impedances for max flatness of >freq response, freedom from ringing, etc. If so, NB my earlier response >for how to do it. Paul Mathews If I were doing it, I'd use one of the broadband current amplifier op amps. Linear Technologies and others make them. Their output will drive about any impedance. I use them for driving too long video cables. Rob Lake Environmental Modeling Inc. rbl@po.cwru.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.isp.net!news.isp.net!news.slip.net!not-for-mail From: Greg Ottria Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any comment on Alinco DR610 or Kenwood 733a dual band mobile? Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 20:38:07 -0800 Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ek79m$r3t@slip.net> References: <0000121D00000960@prostar.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: eb247.slip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-NEWS-ADMIN: newsadmin@slip.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Dan Hrehov wrote: > > I am looking for any comments on either the DR610 or 733a dual band mobiles. > How do you like them? Any problems? Hows the intermod? Would you buy them > again? > Any comment would be appreciated. > Thanks and 73's > Dan nr Seattle > email N7VOE@aol.comI had both radios and I like the Kenwood 733. The radio seems to be more sofisticated than the 610. Some major thing I didn't like about the 610 is on the UHF side, reception is very very weak except on the ham band, the 610 has a detachable face but there is still a cord attached, the Kenwood doesn't. Well I could talk forever on the differences. E-Mail back on any specific questions. Good Luck gottria@slip.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!marks.demon.co.uk From: Mark Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Virtual Radio Rally http://ukinternet.com/ham/ PLEASE READ Date: Mon, 29 Jan 96 20:41:14 GMT Organization: UKinternet Dot Com Lines: 14 Message-ID: <822948074snz@marks.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: mark@ukinternet.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: marks.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.30 X-Mail2News-Path: relay-4.mail.demon.net!post.demon.co.uk!marks.demon.co.uk Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10357 rec.radio.swap:56237 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24274 *New at the Virtual Radio Rally* Just like a real Rally, you can now rent your own Stall ! But unlike a real Rally the Stalls here are FREE ! If you have between 10 and 50 items to sell please point your web browser at http://ukinternet.com/ham/ Hams with 9 or less items can use the Bring & Buy stall ! -- Best 73's - Mark G8HLC & Julie XYL From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.mindspring.com!usenet From: kr4tg@mindspring.com (mike del pozzo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Knwd 6 Mtr mod ? Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 23:37:44 GMT Organization: MindSpring Enterprises Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ejb81$tcc@firehose.mindspring.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kr4tg.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Hello folks, I've been toying with this Idea of putting 6 mtrs into My TS820-S. I have seen the mods done to put the WARC bands into the AUX , 10mtr - hi , and WWV bands. Is it possible to utilize the auxiliary band slot for 6 mtrs , by means of coil packs and other assorted minor mods ? I would greatly apprieciate any input and / or instruction on this project . ( I'ts gotta be cheaper than buying a 6 mtr rig - hi ) tnx in advance es 73, Mike , KR4TG From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!ags-r2-p9 From: jcox@GroupZ.net (John C. Cox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 02:30:56 GMT Organization: WD4PKZ/AFA2TS Aiken, SC Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4ejvs7$1r9@news1.sunbelt.net> References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> <1996Jan28.223620.9716@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: ags-r2-p9.groupz.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <1996Jan28.223620.9716@ke4zv.atl.ga.us>, gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) wrote: >The phosphoric acid in Coke might remove >a surface sulfide coat on the cell plates that was making the >battery high impedance, but I'd be worried about all the sugar. >When you refilled with H2SO4 you'd get a violent exothermic >reaction. In all seriousness - how about Diet Coke? No sugar, but I wonder if the phosphoric acid content is the same. 73, John C. Cox, WD4PKZ/AFA2TS/AFF2K Email: jcox@GroupZ.net WWW: http://www.GroupZ.net/~jcox "Roadkill on the critical path...." From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: username@exis.net (Your Real Name) Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk Subject: Re: R7100 Modification Date: 30 Jan 1996 03:58:40 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 67 Message-ID: <4ek51g$chl@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.exis.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10377 rec.radio.shortwave:69439 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18730 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24304 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97458 rec.radio.scanner:44635 alt.radio.scanner:26989 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2057 In article <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com>, . says... > >Ever since ICOM decided to delete the 800 - 900 MHZ coverage from its IC-R710 0 >receiver, >older R7100's demand premium prices on the used market. ICOM insisted that th e >R7100 was >now made in two versions, one for the general public and another (with 800-90 0 >coverage) for >government and law enforcement agencies. The extended coverage version also s ells >for $200-$300 more! Per discussions with ICOM there were very clear that this was >done to comply with >legal requirements that prohibit new scanners from be capable of receiving >cellular telephone >transmissions. My opposition has always been why we should be penalized if we want >to listen to >local law enforcement agencies within the 800 MHz band. Personally, I have no >interest in >listening to cell phones when a receiver as competent as the R7100 opens up a lmost >2 ghz of >spectrum. > >I recently noticed that Grove now offers the R7100 with "restored" coverage s o I >set out to find >out how it was done. Performing the following procedure will allow you to lis ten >to local law >enforcement with the 800-900 mHz portion of the spectrum. Remove the screws t hat >hold the top >cover and disconnect the speaker. Next, remove the two flat head screws that hold >the metal >shield covering the rear of the front panel.. On the rear apron, remove the t wo >screws that hold >the upper chassis to the lower chassis. Finally, remove the antenna cable tha t is >connected to the >circuit board assembly in the rear right corner of the R7100. Referring to th e >owners manual, >CAREFULLY separate the upper half of the receiver, inverting it, setting it b eside >the radio as >illustrated in the owners manual. Be careful not to pull on the cables that >connect the upper >portion to the lower half of the radio. In the front of the owners manual the re is >a small paragraph >that explains the various jumper options for the R7100's CI-V interface optio ns. >It's on this board >that the modification is done. The board is located behind the "M-SET" switch . The >jumpers are >actually circular pads, split vertically. A drop of solder constitutes a jump er - >no solder = no >jumper. > >Locate jumper "A6" as illustrated in the owners manual. Above "A6" you'll see a >small ball of >solder. Using solder wick, CAREFULLY remove the solder, exposing the split >circular pad >beneath. The space between the pads is very small so be sure to remove all th e >solder. Reassemble >the radio and you're done! > >Blackshadow > Many thanks my friend who ever you are. I am curious to know who "Grove" i s that you mention. Could you comment on this? I am in the Two-way radio service bu siness and have need of this blocked range of frequencies to monitor for interference . I thought for a while I was going to have to resort to a R9000 which is awfully expensive. Again many thanks. I would like to hear from you here or on my E- Mail chinkle@exis.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!panix!news.columbia.edu!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!pa.dec.com!usenet From: little@pecan.enet.dec.com (Todd Little) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amatuer.misc Subject: Re: FT 767 Extended Rx/tx Mods Anyone ? Date: 30 Jan 1996 06:38:35 GMT Organization: ObjectBroker/COM Lines: 28 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ekedb$22d@usenet.pa.dec.com> References: <310D5203.435B@myserver.mylocation> Reply-To: little@pecan.enet.dec.com NNTP-Posting-Host: aci1200_port2.chi.dec.com X-Newsreader: News for Windows NT X1.0-73 In article <310D5203.435B@myserver.mylocation> micio wrote: > Hi, > > I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially for > the coverage of all bands. > The 2m unit works till 145.999. > My question is: how to extend till 147.999 ? > The same problem is on the other unit (430 Mhz)! > > It's also possible to extend TX capabilities ? I don't remember the exact buttons, but basically as I recall you simply hold one of the buttons (numeric pad plus some others on the right side of the rig) while the rig is powered off and then power the rig on. The 2 meter module will cover a bit more than the entire band, but I don't think it covers 140.000-149.999. Likewise, the 70cm module can be tweaked with a different button being held. Once set, the radio remembers the settings between use. Note that there are separate modules for 430 and 440 and one module I don't believe will operate over both ranges. 73, Todd N9MWB From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.crd.ge.com!rebecca!news From: sf3362@cnsvax.albany.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: WTB: HT'S Date: 30 Jan 1996 07:21:05 GMT Organization: The University at Albany Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ekgt1$13a@rebecca.albany.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.204.42.26 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 looking to buy any cheap HT's either 2m or 440... The radios must have at least a working battery and antenna (I don't care about any other accessories) AND MUST be either already modified or be able to be modified for out of band TX/RX for about 130-170 Mhz, or compa rable performance on 440Mhz. I work in security at a facility that uses several mobile business-band radios and I'd like to experiment with adding on a few HT's... They'd at least be good for testing the radios if I can't convice management to get a new license covering the portables.... Preferred: NYC or Albany, NY area sellers, or COD. $100 or less. PL tones a plus, but not mandatory. sf3362@alpha1.albany.edu Thanks! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!cdc2.cdc.net!news1.cris.com!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.bihs.net!usenet From: "Homer E. Franks" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS 440 SAT Date: 30 Jan 1996 08:39:44 GMT Organization: Brazos Information Highway Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4eklgg$2im@brazos.bihs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port2.xyplex-2.bihs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: FS For Sale A Kenwood TS 440 sat with all filters and voice synthesizer with the kenwood ps 53 power supply. Radio is an 8 million series and is very clean. asking 995.00 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!cdc2.cdc.net!news1.cris.com!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.bihs.net!usenet From: "Homer E. Franks" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS 440 Sat Date: 30 Jan 1996 08:46:47 GMT Organization: Brazos Information Highway Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4ekltn$2o1@brazos.bihs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port2.xyplex-2.bihs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: FS for sale a kenwood ts440 sat with voice synthesizer and all the filters for sideband and cw. Very clean witha ps 53 power supply ----price $995.00 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!cdc2.cdc.net!news1.cris.com!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.bihs.net!usenet From: "Homer E. Franks" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS 440 Sat Date: 30 Jan 1996 08:48:28 GMT Organization: Brazos Information Highway Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4ekm0s$2o1@brazos.bihs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port2.xyplex-2.bihs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: news.rec.radio for sale a kenwood ts440 sat with voice synthesizer and all the filters for sideband and cw. Very clean witha ps 53 power supply ----price $995.00 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!netserv.com!pagesat.net!maw.montana.com!news From: dandrox@montana.com (Dave and Rox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IMD resistant rigs Date: 30 Jan 1996 09:03:40 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services Lines: 53 Message-ID: <4ekmtc$ra2@maw.montana.com> References: <4eaffo$tps@lantana.singnet.com.sg> <4ec8mu$9rd@dobie.loop.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ptm21.montana.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4ec8mu$9rd@dobie.loop.com>, eugene@ loop.com says: > >> daniel@pandora.lugs.po.my (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV) writes: >> Can anyone recommend a good IMD resistant rig for 2M (and >> possibly dual bander with 70cm) I noticed that Kenwood rigs >> are particularly bad. Is this a valid observation? How do >> other makes compare? Thanks. Wideband is not the only issue. The problem rests in that hams accepted the "you can't have your cake and eat it too" explanation. You can. To over simplify this; the problem is usually solved by building a reciever front end that is tuned by the microprossecer as the frequeny is changed. This adds to the expense of the radio, a important issue in the amateur market. Commercial users require a radio capable of tuning the full range from 136 to 174 Mhz. Marketing is simplified. Furthermore, users are faced with frequency allocations that can be at opposite ends of the bands. For instance, Federal agencies with allocations in the 160-170 and 136-144 range wanting mutual aid with locals in the 155 area. Wide band radios were developed FOR comercial and governement users because they had a use for them. Comercial and Government users also are willing to pay more than amateurs to solve a problem they NEED solved. Most amateur VHF gear is probably substandard. The amateur market is driven by bells and whistles, not heavy duty and IMD rejection. There are exceptions. When a manufacture of commercial gear goes into assembly, it is cost effective to mass produce. Often times a radio mass produced for sale as a type accepted commercial transceiver is marketed to amateurs under a different model designator and control pannel. It is ironic that the same radio guts sold to government and commercial users is sold as a non-type acceptance amateur radio. You pay lots for that type acceptance. Icom, Yeasu and Kenwood all make comercial radio gear. In some cases under a different name. They also all have amateur radios for sale that are commercial in disguise. Some if these are execellent performers. Some radios I have experience with that meet this criteria are the ICOM IC28A IC28H, YAESU FT2400, YAESU FT2500, KENWOOD TM251. There are more I'm sure. I've hooked these radios up to high gain base station like antenna in very hostile environments and havent heard a peep. In one case a Yaesu was quiet when a Spectra in my car parked outside was making all kinds of noise. My point is that IMD performance is all a matter of engineering. If your looking to buy the challange becomes researching the available gear. QST product reviews are good. For amateur gear, look at the THIRD ORDER IMD 10 MHZ FROM 146 MHZ figure. The higher the better. 95 DB and above is good. The second figure to look at is AJACENT CHANNEL REJECT 20 KHZ OFFSET FROM 146 MHZ. Again the higher the better. Dont settle for less than 70 Db. Current dual band radios dont seem to measure up yet. Check the QST reviews. Dave - N7MJW From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!wb3ffv!ppp48.bcpl.lib.md.us!dbaker From: dbaker@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us (Donald I. Baker) Subject: Re: 82 Repeater in Kansas City Sender: usenet@abs.net Message-ID: Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 10:21:39 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ppp48.bcpl.lib.md.us References: <4efpb3$pt2@alpha.sky.net> <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Organization: Reville Engineering Services X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Lines: 47 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.policy:32876 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18735 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24320 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13023 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13847 In article rob@pe1chl.ampr.org (Rob Janssen) writ es: >From: rob@pe1chl.ampr.org (Rob Janssen) >Subject: Re: 82 Repeater in Kansas City >Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 09:24:14 GMT >In <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Eddie Caffray writ es: >> On the 146.85 repeater here in Central NY we had trouble with one user also . He made it that >>no one would even monitor the reapeater anymore. The club voted to ban him a nd we did. The >>reapeater is a great place to be again. >How do you manage to effectively ban malicious users from a repeater? >Of course this problem is known all over the world, but at least over >here we have not yet found an effective way of stopping them. How do >you do that? >Rob >-- >+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ >| Rob Janssen rob@knoware.nl | BBS: +31-302870036 (2300-0730 local) | >| AMPRnet: rob@pe1chl.ampr.org | AX.25 BBS: PE1CHL@PI8WNO.#UTR.NLD.EU | >+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ Technical solutions do exist. Using a "TX-ID" board, which uniquely fingerprints each transmitter and a PC one can "slectively" include or preclude individual users. The board was not meant for that purpose, but with just a little Basic of C codes, it workd just fine. It is especially easy if you have a single or limited number of receive site. Good luck and Have fun. Don Donald I. Baker Reville Engineering Services 4619 Schenley Road Baltimore, MD 21210-2525 (410) 467-7163 Custon Harsh Environment Computers and RF Products "Where no PC has gone before..." From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news3.near.net!netnews.whoi.edu!smac7.mbl.edu!user From: bfleet@mbl.edu (BETCHY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Info Kenwood TM455A Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 11:36:56 -0400 Organization: MBL Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: smac7.mbl.edu The TM455A 430 allmode by Kenwood has dropped drastically in price (almost half), has anyone heard any rumors of another model coming out? Possibly a true allmode that covers 430-450 and not just 430-440 as the 455A does. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Jan 30 16:24:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.channel1.com!wizard.pn.com!sundog.tiac.net!shore!news From: username@shore.net (Mike Mentuck) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Advice-Yeasu FT-8500 Date: 30 Jan 1996 19:19:13 GMT Organization: Your Organization Lines: 62 Message-ID: <4elqvh$iep@shore.shore.net> References: <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-0-2.shore.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com>, epapd@ix.netcom.co says... > >I'm thinking about buying a Yeasu FT-8500 dual band >mobile. Anyone out there have any strong likes/dislikes/problems >with this radio?? >Does anyone know if there is a mod for out of band TX? > >Thanks, >Paul KB6FPR >epapd@ix.netcom.com I picked up an 8500 a month or so ago, and although I had trouble with it at first, I find the feature-laden mic just fine to work with. I will admit that sometimes the knobs and buttons can get in the way of talking, especially when wearing gloves, but I just leave the mic in my lap, and can adust or activate most of the functions without reaching forward to th e display or taking my eyes off the road. The spectrum display at first seemed like a gimmick, but once I started using it, I found I wasn't jumping around to see if various repeaters had traffic on them; one press of the button shows all activity on a given 10 frequency bank. I would reccomend the remote mounting kit for mobile use. It comes with extension speaker and microphone cable, as well as the cable for the remote display. It's expensive, but it would have been a pain in the neck to install the radio without it. Also , the Windows software would be a bargain at twice the price, and is the primary reason for choosing this radio. I use similar software with my Yaesu FT-51 H/T, and can't say enough good things about it. The MARS/CAP mod is a simple one, and the one I got was right from Yaesu. Negative observations: Maybe it's because I mounted the radio under the passenger seat, but the internal speaker lacks punch; I've installed a small external unit that covers both bands. The display is great at night. The contrast can be adjusted, and there are many auto and manual backlight options, but it isn't that good in bright daylight. It's readable in any condition, but my Alinco DR 600 was better in the daylight. The PTT button on the mic doesn't "click" in; a detent would give the operator a more positve feel when transmitting. For all the technology Yaesu stuffed in this radio, the user cannot assign and display alpha-numeric "tags" to the autodial memories. It was very frustratin g when setting up the radio, because you can enter a 6 digit alpha name to an autodial, but you can't display it! Where's the sense in that? Numerous call s to Yeasu tech support went without any satisfaction. The last guy I talked to agreed that it's dumb to be able to assign a name to an autodial memory and no t be able to recall it, but conceded that that's the way the radio is built. Doesn't make sense to me. If you end up with this radio, you probably won't be dissapointed. After a month of daily use, I don't regret buying it. If it weren't so damn expensive , I'd probably get another one for the house. Good luck with whatever product you buy, and feel free to e-mail me if you have any specific questions. 73 de Mike, N1PQG From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.ohsu.edu!steele!ashleyb From: Bradford Ashley Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: HF Rig Selection for NEW ham IC-706,TS-50....? Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 14:44:10 -0800 Organization: Oregon Health Sciences University Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: <199601160501.QAA03033@w3eax.umd.edu> <199601180415.PAA09909@w3eax.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.53.1.40 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: ashleyb@steele In-Reply-To: <199601180415.PAA09909@w3eax.umd.edu> Scott: Your point is well taken. I think there are several approaches to the hobby you can roll your own, buy used, buy the newest and best.... I made the comment earlier today that ham radio was built on the idea of doing the impossible with little or nothing. QRP people working several countries on 10mw or less. What I find is that you can really get lost in the equipment jungle out there. I have found a least out west the used gear pickings are quite slim. Most ham fests are not well stocked with used gear. There are the national publications and big stores but to new/ returning people like myself I don't remember what model's corispond to what gear. Can you suggest a book or article on good used rigs. I know in the last few years some lemons have come down the pipe line. I think that my intial question is quite fundamental NEW hams starting out need some guidance in getting gear. HRO no offence intended is a nice store but they're in business to make money and they rarely take the time to explain things to new comers. What's been your best luck in finding used gear??? Well at this point I'm still sorting out what to do your suggestions are well taken and I'll look into things more. Thanks for the help. If anyone else reading this would like to offer comments feel free to e-mail me back. Thanks Again Brad WB7TSO 73's E-Mail ashleyb@ohsu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:28 1996 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: dconti@carroll.com (Daniel M. Conti) Subject: FS : Azden AZ-61 9A hand held 6 meter transceiver , MINT, hardly used X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: Carroll-Net Message-ID: X-Nntp-Posting-Host: poseidon06.carroll.com Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 01:54:29 GMT Lines: 4 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27043 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24359 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97515 rec.radio.scanner:44714 rec.radio.swap:56374 Azden AZ-61 A 6 meter hand held transceiver, brand new in box with all accessories, manual, etc. used about 20 minutes! includes shipping to 48 states. $275.00. Reply via E-Mail, please. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsjunkie.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: GCLL54A@prodigy.com (Gary Judd) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-10 & FT-40 Date: 26 Jan 1996 02:46:09 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4e9f9h$2b10@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> References: <4e3ei3$5iu@sundog.tiac.net> <4e3qnq$6on@fido.asd.sgi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 The FT-10 and the FT-40 both have SMA connectors, although the opposite gender of what you are used to. Yaesu makes an adapter called the CN-2 that converts to standard BNC for use with outside or other antennae. It does have a shield connection, and is standard 50 ohm output. By the way, the DVR is very handy for using the radio as a wireless answering machine. You can leave an outgoing message for someone in the paging mode with a CW id, and they can record a message for you to retrieve when you get free. Pretty sharp! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:30 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!mv!usenet From: kingbp@ka1fqt.mv.com (Bryan King) Subject: Yaesu FT-840 Comments? Message-ID: Organization: MV Communications, Inc. Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 03:47:06 GMT X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.90.3 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ka1fqt.mv.com Lines: 17 I'm looking for comments on the performance of the Yaesu FT-840. What is the noise floor on its receiver? How good is the receiver under noisy and/or crowded conditions? How does its SSB audio signal sound? How does its CW signal sound? What is its duty cycle? Are there any known problems or quirks with the unit? Thanks, Bryan KA1FQT From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 Service Manuals are HERE!!! Date: 26 Jan 1996 05:44:20 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4e9pnk$kf2@news.halcyon.com> References: <822501241snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> <4e79tq$s5d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <822557275snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm14-ip4.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) Tony, You will find very few radios will have firmware installed in a eprom. This masked version of a CPU is secure and cheaper. This stops pilfering of someones code for another companies benefit. Industrial spying is quite rampant out in the business world. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!miwok!usenet From: gary Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SVETLANA: RUSSIAN 572B's *an opinion* Date: 26 Jan 1996 06:45:37 GMT Organization: North Bay Network, Inc. news server - not responsible for content Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4e9tah$odr@miwok.nbn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: castles02.castles.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) A week or so ago, I requested info on the Russian 572B amplifier tubes. Getting no response, I downloaded the spec sheet on these tubes from the Svetlana internet page, www.svetlana.com, and cheched it out. I ended up buying a set of 4 from Antique Electronic Supply, since they were cheaper than R.F. Parts, and received the tubes yesterday. I might mention that ALL the places I called about foreign 572B's STRONGLY recommended AGAINST the Asian made tubes (even though they were selling them!), and equally strongly recommended the Svetlana tubes. My Clipperton L amp has original, perfect condition finals - output over 1500 watts on the lower bands. I plugged in the new Svetlana 572B's, and found that they had IDENTICAL performance to my existing 572/T160 finals. I have no way of guessing how well the Russian tubes will stand up in the long term, but their physical construction is very adequate, they are physically slightly smaller overall than "domestic" 572's. Antique Electronics charges $2 matching fee for matched sets - *MUCH* less than RF parts, and mine appear to be quite well matched - all 4 tubes show equal color under load. I paid $67 apiece for the tubes, plus $2 each matching fee, and of course as a California resident, avoided state tax since they came from Arizona. I am totally satisfied. -- Gary.... *** I AM THE NRA! *** "ONLY IN AMERICA: Veterans in shacks... a draft dodger in the White House!" "I love my country... it's my government that disgusts me." From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.suba.com!qni.com!gwatts From: Gary Watts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Wanted:Alinco DX70 Mods Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 06:46:33 -0600 Organization: Suba Communications Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <4e5at6$q6o@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: qni.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4e5at6$q6o@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Yep, You Mars section manager should be able to get that information for you Drop him a line On 24 Jan 1996, MREISING wrote: > Does anyone out ther have a list of mods (MARS) etc for the Alinco DX70T > HF rig? Thanks in advance. > > From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!wizard.pn.com!dns.crocker.com!news.sprintlink.net!hermes.is.co.za!news.pix.za!usenet From: Danie Brynard Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS-690S or IC-736 - Help me please! Date: 26 Jan 1996 08:44:47 GMT Organization: PiX - Proxima information X-change Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4ea49v$4o@hawk.pix.za> References: <4c7p2u$bb0@oznet03.ozemail.com.au> <4ca5mh$esl@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> <4e0f06$eg9@news.aros.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net-4.pta.pix.za Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I have had a TS690S for years, works excellent ! __________________________________ Danie Brynard (ZS6AWK) PO BOX 15133 Centurion 0140 South Africa Email: danie.brynard@pixie.co.za Tel/Fax: 2712-6640330 __________________________________ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.sprintlink.net!hermes.is.co.za!news.pix.za!usenet From: Danie Brynard Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: References on Collins 30L-1 Date: 26 Jan 1996 08:46:29 GMT Organization: PiX - Proxima information X-change Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ea4d5$4o@hawk.pix.za> NNTP-Posting-Host: net-4.pta.pix.za Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am looking for any articles, mods or reviews on the Collins 30L-1 HF Linear amplifier. If you know of any references please post them to me and I will follow up. 73 danie zs6awk __________________________________ Danie Brynard (ZS6AWK) PO BOX 15133 Centurion 0140 South Africa Email: danie.brynard@pixie.co.za Tel/Fax: 2712-6640330 __________________________________ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news.ysu.edu!news.cps.udayton.edu!news.engr.udayton.edu!blackbird.afit.af.mil!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!informix.com!informix.com!news From: Randall Rhea Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Icom IC706 Extended Rx/Tx Mods Anyone? Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 17:29:03 -0600 Organization: Informix Software, Inc. Menlo Park, CA 94025 Lines: 11 Message-ID: <310963BF.346C@informix.com> References: <4dub0i$12t@florence.scotnet.co.uk> <1996Jan22.161554.22375@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> <4e1ope$q22@news.halcyon.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: infmxdall.informix.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (X11; I; HP-UX A.09.04 9000/847) > > > >Removing D59 and resetting the processor will open up transmit for > >HF through 60 MHz. That's 54 MHz. The tx is still locked above 54. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Randall Rhea Systems Engineer Informix Software randall@informix.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!gate.centigram.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!grian!morris From: morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us (Mike Morris) Subject: Re: Need Clegg FM-27B manual + any Clegg info Message-ID: <1996Jan27.055915.3987@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us> Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA References: <4dp6ke$qhn@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 05:59:15 GMT Lines: 26 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56408 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24370 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97531 rreames@ix.netcom.com(Randy Reames ) writes: >I'm still looking for a schematic or whole manual for an old >Clegg FM-27B, which was one of the first 'synthesized' 2 meter >FM transceivers. It was manufactured about 1971-1973. >Any tibits, remembrances, problems, etc. would also be appreciated >as I am putting together an article on restoring early solid-state >ham gear. >Please email to 'rreames@ix.netcom.com' or 'randy@aztek.com'. >Thanks >Randy Reames >WA0TKO >3409 E. 118th Way >Thornton, Co. 80233 I had an FM27B - and discovered it was a repackaged Midland 13-510. Just like Clegg repackaged the 13-509 220mhz radio. -- --- Mike Morris morris@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us #include I have others, but this works the best. This message assembled from 100% recycled electrons (and pixels). From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: fs: Tandy Laptop - excellant for radio uses Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:47:19 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4edvcp$k5b@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24428 rec.radio.swap:56526 For Sale: Tandy 3830 Color Laptop Excellant condition. small enough for a briefcase for portable packet or surveillance uses. 386-30 processor with math co-processor. 80 Mb HD and 3.5" floppy Extra battery. 3yrs of 5 yr warranty transferrable to new owner. Orig. cost $2900. Now $1000. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD scanware@sincom.com Voice: 360.698.1383 Fax: 360.698.8207 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!online.magnus1.com!wb3ffv!news.cais.net!news.cais.com!news From: scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: fs: Baycom Tiny-2 TNC Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:55:53 GMT Organization: ScanWare Associates Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4edvss$k5b@news.cais.com> Reply-To: scanware@sincom.com NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.sincom.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For Sale: Miniature TNC by Baycom. The Tiny-2 is smaller than your hand. Never used. Perfect condition. Ideal for a briefcase packet setup. $150. This is a private sale but because I have an unrelated small-business I can accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. If interested Email today, if REALLY interested...use one of the numbers listed below. 73...Gene McAvoy / KG7XD scanware@sincom.com Voice: 360.698.1383 Fax: 360.698.8207 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!intac!hobbs!roland.stiner From: roland.stiner@hobbs.com (ROLAND STINER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: good straight key Message-ID: <8B9B042.0027002C48.uuout@hobbs.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 96 01:06:00 -0500 Distribution: world Organization: _T_H_E__R_O_Y__H_O_B_B_S__BBS Moonachie NJ 201-641-7307 Reply-To: roland.stiner@hobbs.com (ROLAND STINER) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 25 To: tomas@ra.cgd.ucar.edu Subject: good straight key T>I run cw almost exclusively and use a straight key. The one I have >is from radio shack and is about 20 years old. It works ok but is >cheaply made from light materials --- I suspect that one of higher >quality will make sending cw less fatiguing. Any suggestions/ >recommendations would be appreciated. Nye Viking makes a Master Key which is nice and Bencher came out with a few new models. You might take a look at them too. --- OLX 1.53 de, NK2U --- PCBoard (R) v15.22 (OS/2) 2 * Origin: CyberNet BBS Lyndhurst, NJ (1:2604/151) .....oooooOOOOOo http://www.intac.com/~cono __,-----. ---+_________#_ The Roy Hobbs BBS sysop@hobbs.com |________| |__|___________} Node 1: 201-641-7307 ooooo oo ~ ooO-O-O-O == oo\ Node 2: 201-641-3126 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!multiverse!library.erc.clarkson.edu!rpi!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: "Franklin M. Hays VE6NU" <102156.3135@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Turner Plus III Wanted Date: 28 Jan 1996 02:08:19 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4eelqj$b59@dub-news-svc-6.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hd11-031.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) To: All Looking for Turner Plus III mike. CB'ers look in your shack, maybee is sitting on your shelf? Please e-mail me with price to 102156.3135@compuserve.com Tu es 73 de Frank VE6NU (ex VE6INA) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chewy.vcx.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!zilch0 From: Michael K. Davis Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Date: 28 Jan 1996 03:57:00 -0700 Organization: Primenet (602)395-1010 Lines: 29 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4efkps$jb4@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com> <4d5ep2$b2o_001@pm36.ilhawaii.com> <4dcggb$pds@castle.nando.net> X-Posted-By: zilch0@usr6.primenet.com Dave Hockaday wrote: : >In article <4cu9e1$rdl@chnews.ch.intel.com>, tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com wrot e: : >>Does anyone here on the newgroup have experence with the JPS ANC-4 : >>Antenna Noise Canceller unit? I have a AC power line noise problem : >>on 40 meters and thinking of purchasing one. However before doing : >>so, Im looking for pros & cons with the unit. : >>Thanks, 73 WB7ASR... : >>tom_boza@ccm.ch.intel.com : I have one of these beauties, As the others have already said, it is a : dead ringer for powerline noise, horizontal osc noise from TV's, computer : noise, etc. I love mine, and it takes the local noises completely out : (from over S-9 at times!!) and I hear things that I didn't know were : there. My NIR-10 DSP works better with it, too. : 73 de Dave Hockaday WB4IUY : wb4iuy@nando.net Have you ordered the new software for the NIR-10 (Version 4.0 PROM's)? Just wondering which NIR-10 you are using with the ANC-4. Thanks, -- /---------------------\ Michael K Davis,AB6SL zilch0@primenet.com MIME Attachments OK \---------------------/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-751 CW Performance Date: 28 Jan 1996 08:02:22 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4efs4u$ir7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ebmqm$sjk@news.ccit.arizona.edu> Reply-To: jchol@aol.com (JCHol) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello, Doug. I have an Icom 751 and used the FL 32 A? filter for a couple of years before finding the FL 52A. The combination of both filters is really great, and allow the pass band tuning which the FL 32 alone did not. The FL 32 alone was much better than the pass band tuning, a great improvement by itself. Maybe an alignment is needed in your rig. I also have a ts-850 with both if filters. The Icom 751 selectivity is on the same par as the 850, I'm reallynot sure which is better. Another subject: I traded my Drake twins for an amplifier and still have lot of Drake parts if your friend is still interested. I have most all the tubes as well as three unused finals, an AC-3 supply, a mint speaker, and the T-4X carcass. The fellow who wanted it hasn't made it over from Houston to pick it up and may have lost interest. 73 de John, WA5TWL From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: Re: 82 Repeater in Kansas City Date: Sun, 28 Jan 96 17:22:55 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 19 Message-ID: <822849775snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <4efpb3$pt2@alpha.sky.net> <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.policy:32944 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18812 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24433 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13071 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13903 In article <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> caffraye@magnum.wpe.com "Eddie Caffray" writes: > On the 146.85 repeater here in Central NY we had trouble with one user > also. He made it that no one would even monitor the reapeater anymore. The > club voted to ban him and we did. The reapeater is a great place to be > again. That's a weird story. The jerk behaves badly enough to be banned but is obedient enough to obey your request that he voluntarily not transmit on the legally licensed (input) frequency. Were there some strong words of `encouragement' that went with the banning? Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:45 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: 6146B vs 6146W Tubes Message-ID: <1996Jan28.215820.9345@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <4ed3lo$6qp@nntp.igs.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 21:58:20 GMT Lines: 22 In article <4ed3lo$6qp@nntp.igs.net> mdonohue@renc.igs.net (Michael Donohue) w rites: >Hi: > I have a Kenwood TS-830s which is currently using the 6146B Finals, but >have the chance to get some 6146W's, at a cheap price. Has anyone had any >chance to use the 6146W, and is their any mods that have to be done before >using them or is it just drop them in and Neutralize and go. They are made >by General Electric if that helps out any. Any info on this matter would be >greatly appreciated. Thanks. The 6146W is electrically identical to the 6146A. The 6146B is electrically superior to either in that it has a greater plate dissipation and slightly different gain and bias requirements. The TS-830 should eat any of them without indigestion, though you might want to back off the output power a bit when not using 6146Bs in the final. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Message-ID: <1996Jan28.223106.9637@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 22:31:06 GMT Lines: 29 In article <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> turner@safety.ICS.UCI.EDU (Cla rk Savage Turner WA3JPG) writes: >Anyone know about keeping a deep cycle battery floating >or otherwise maintaining the charge? I just bought a >115 amp-hour battery to run my station in case the >"big one" hits, or we otherwise lose AC lines. I would >like pointers to literature, kits or products....if >anyone has suggestions. Deep cycle batteries aren't ideal for float service. But they're certainly better than starting batteries. The better choice for float service is Edison cells, like the telcos use. They can tolerate extended float operation. Starting batteries and deep cycle batteries can't. If floated for extended periods, they'll go high impedance on you due to sulfide buildup on the surface of the plates. You should periodically draw heavy currents from them and give them a brisk recharge to discourage this. Deep cycle batteries want a lower constant voltage for charging than do starting batteries. If you use the higher voltage suitable for starting batteries, you'll get excessive gasing from deep cycle batteries. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:48 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!news.radio.org!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary From: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Message-ID: <1996Jan28.223620.9716@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us (Gary Coffman) Organization: Destructive Testing Systems References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 22:36:20 GMT Lines: 26 In article <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> "Joe F. BV/N0IAT" writes: >Two ham pals down in DU3-land claim that a dead cells in the >batteries can be restored by draining all the acid out, rinsing >with plain tap water, then dumping in some good old Coca-Cola >and let it sit 3 or 4 days. Then tip the battery back over, >reflush with H2O, refill with HCL and presto...battery comes back >to life. This is especially true, I'm told, when Salt Water makes >its way into a battery cell... > >This is what I heard at any rate, and from 2 very reputable hams >no-less. Comments or confirmations???? Well for sure you don't want to refill the battery with HCL. When you go to charge it, it will liberate chlorine gas. The proper acid is H2SO4. The phosphoric acid in Coke might remove a surface sulfide coat on the cell plates that was making the battery high impedance, but I'd be worried about all the sugar. When you refilled with H2SO4 you'd get a violent exothermic reaction. 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!not-for-mail From: sparkfel@primenet.com (Mark Fellhauer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: FT-51R Extended RX Range Problem...(?) Date: 29 Jan 1996 08:59:01 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 16 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4eiqs5$9ui@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4ec1if$gqc@usenet.srv.cis.pitt.edu> X-Posted-By: ip072.phx.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 assst5+@pitt.edu (Amy S Snyder) wrote: >Later I disabled the extended RX range and found that all of my channel >memories and other stored setups (dial xfer, etc) were gone! It was as >if it was restored to factory settings. Yup, this is not a problem, but a design feature. What you did was exactly that, return the radio to factory settings. Note that the Yaesu manual expressly warns you that this will happen. Get the ADMS programming kit. For $40 I highly recommend it. Intermod does not increase with the hardware mod, as it is a change in the processor end of the unit. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!nntp.cntfl.com!news.fsu.edu!gatech!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.suba.com!qni.com!gwatts From: Gary Watts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: dsp filters Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 10:27:17 -0600 Organization: Suba Communications Lines: 18 Message-ID: References: <4eef5c$7af@alpha.pcix.com> <4egf7r$5q4@boris.eden.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: qni.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4egf7r$5q4@boris.eden.com> John, On Sun, 28 Jan 1996, John Bradley/KK5MH wrote: > K1JZP@PCIX.COM wrote: > > >anyone have any comments on dsp filters? > >how good do they work,will it really help out on heavy qrn say on 80 meters > >any recommandations? > > I would assume they would work well in reducing QRN on 80, although I > haven't used one for exactly that purpose. > I didnt know that they had dsp filters that could REJECT 3.5 to 3.9 MHZ as a bandstop filter. That would be the only way to reduce the qrm on 80 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu!user From: kgk@nwu.edu (Kenneth Kalan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-2500M CAP/MARS Mod Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 13:36:15 -0600 Organization: Northwestern University Lines: 23 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu Does anyone have the CAP/MARS mods for the Yaesu FT-2500M? I've check all the ftp sites I could find (including Oakland) and could not find anything on this radio. I'd also be interested in any other mods aviailable for the radio. Thanks Ken -------------------------------------------------------- _---- Kenneth Kalan PP ASEL ===_ / | Northwestern University | ___/[__ ] \___/__ | Prosthetics Research Laboratory |\__ _|___|_____===/ Rehabilitation Engineering Program | \/ kgk@nwu.edu N9YIR o O Civil Air Patrol, 2LT,1st Lyons Composite Squadron - Red Fox 407 Melrose Park RACES 1M64 Skywarn Weather Spotter http://kgkmac.repoc.nwu.edu/ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. -- Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.qnet.com!news.widomaker.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heath HW101 Questions Date: 29 Jan 1996 13:45:29 GMT Lines: 57 Message-ID: <4eij1p$c63@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 In article <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu>, TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.E du says... > >I just paid $200 for an HW101 Heath transceiver. I expect to listen until >I get my ticket then be able to transmit. I have the following questions; >1. Was $200 a good price? $200 is too much, IMHO, depending on what came with it (mic? filter? spkr?) >2. Any comments in general about the unit? Anything I need to look out for >? Reputation for good audio on SSB. Optional CW filter is excellent performer. VFO difficult to align, and usually needs it. 6HS6 tubes don't last long and are getting hard to come by. >3. I went through the alignments but can't seem to get the VFO dial to cent >er. >Its calibrated but the 500KHZ line is right at the hard stop. Any comments >? This is not an easy task. You have to keep after it. Follow the alignment procedure in its entirety, don't just try to do part of it. Sorry to say, you'll wear out your fingers and wrists spinning that VFO dial back and forth over and over, and there's a likely chance that you'll never quite get it just right. Get it as good as you can, and live with it. >4. There is about 2KHZ backlash in the VFO drive. What can I expect? Is the >re >any information out there about Jackson drives? Who made them? Are there an >y >comments about reducing or eliminating the backlash? Sorry to say, the drives are sloppy when new, and get worse with age. I am not aware of a supplier for them, but they're reasonably easy to locate on the used parts market. Look for someone parting out a HW-101 (there are plenty of them around). >5. Are there any receiver mods out there? There are a number of mods for the HW-101 over the years. Search through the Annual Index of QST and other mags from about 1970 through the early 1980s and look for ideas, including Hints-N-Kinks. >6. Are there any simple 160m to 80m converters out there? No experience here. Look in older ARRL Handbooks, QST, Ham Radio, CQ, 73, and other radio publications for 160m transverter projects. >Thanks. You're welcome. Good luck with the HW-101. When properly aligned, cared for, fed, and nurtured, they will serve well. I have restored about a dozen of them over the years. 73 de KC5NG From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.qnet.com!news.widomaker.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!news.dseg.ti.com!usenet From: QRP%mimi@magic.itg.ti.com (D W Hemphill KC5NG) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: "Fleaspeak" (understanding flea market speech) Date: 29 Jan 1996 13:46:52 GMT Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4eij4c$c63@mksrv1.dseg.ti.com> References: <4e3mb5$fa6@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dhemphill.dseg.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 In article , moodym@eltanin.ksc.nasa.gov says... > >This was great. I was sitting here and giggling and laughing. >I have personally been on both ends of the conversation. Me too! This is much more enjoyable reading than listening to (I mean, reading about) people griping about some commercial dealer on the newsgroup, or whining about whatever. A little humor goes a LONG way! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!overload.lbl.gov!news.emf.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!server-b.cs.interbusiness.it!usenet From: micio Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amatuer.misc Subject: FT 767 Extended Rx/tx Mods Anyone ? Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 15:02:27 -0800 Organization: Centro Servizi Interbusiness Lines: 11 Message-ID: <310D5203.435B@myserver.mylocation> NNTP-Posting-Host: cimarosa-l13.comm2000.it Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) Hi, I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially for the coverage of all bands. The 2m unit works till 145.999. My question is: how to extend till 147.999 ? The same problem is on the other unit (430 Mhz)! It's also possible to extend TX capabilities ? Thanx for help in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.qnet.com!news.widomaker.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!server-b.cs.interbusiness.it!usenet From: asmartuser Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Yaesu FT767 Extended RxTx Mods Anyone ? Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 15:15:33 -0800 Organization: Centro Servizi Interbusiness Lines: 14 Message-ID: <310D5515.366F@myserver.mylocation> NNTP-Posting-Host: cimarosa-l13.comm2000.it Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24485 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97637 Hi, I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially for the coverage of all bands. The 2m unit works till 145.999. My question is: how to extend till 147.999 ? The same problem is on the other unit (430 Mhz)! It's also possible to extend TX capabilities ? Thanx for help in advance. E-mail: mcimato@snefru.comm2000.it From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!crl.dec.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!server-b.cs.interbusiness.it!usenet From: asmartuser Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: FT 767 Optional Unit: help on buying Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 15:36:33 -0800 Organization: Centro Servizi Interbusiness Lines: 15 Message-ID: <310D5A01.5019@myserver.mylocation> NNTP-Posting-Host: cimarosa-l13.comm2000.it Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24374 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97540 Hi, I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially for the coverage of all bands. I was looking for the other units: 430 Mhz unit 50 Mhz unit FTE-2 tone unit FTS-8 CTSS unit I would like to know how to find them, since Yaesu Europe doesen't have this spare parts ! Thanx for help in advance. E-mail: mcimato@snefru.comm2000.it From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news2.acs.oakland.edu!newshub.gmr.com!news.delcoelect.com!usenet From: Tom Pfaffenbach Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Heath HW101 Questions Date: 29 Jan 1996 15:57:02 GMT Organization: Delco Electronics Lines: 23 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4eiqoe$d1q@kocrsv08.delcoelect.com> References: <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: koprpc05.delcoelect.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; I; 16bit) The Heath HW-100 and HW-101 transcievers are excellent units. You may wish to check the two 33K ohm, 1/2 watt resistors used on the plates of the 12AU7 carrier oscillator. Th ey frequently will be found to have drifted up quite a bit in value. The oscillator continue s to work, but the R.F. drive to the diode ring modulator drops off, and on transmit, the dri ve is similarily affected. Dial backlash can be improved by lubricating both the Jackson drive and the tuning capacitor. It is a bit of a chore to de-mount the vfo module and dial, but it is do-able if you are enthusiastic. You should have no trouble getting the VFO to track across t he band. Heath gives you trim adjustments for both the tuning capacitance and and coil induct ance. The easiest way is to hook a frequency counter to the vfo output terminal. Before you star t, tune in the calibrator at any point, on USB, to zero beat. Then switch to LSB and re-zero with the "Shift" trimmer cap. That corrects the dial reading to be the same on LSB and USB. Now attach the frequency counter. Set the dial to the high end (500) with the trim capaci tors preset 1/2 turn loose from tight. Adjust the coil for 5.000 mHz. Note that the VFO tunes backwards because of the way the various hetrodyning oscillators are combined. Now turn the dial to the low end (0) and set the capacitors (looser) to 5.500 mHz. Repeat these steps about 10 times, You will see improvement in tracking at each step. The VFO will track the dial end to e nd about as closely as you care to read it, if it was assembled according to directions. T wo trimmer capacitors are used in the HW101, the one nearer the front panel is the fine a djustment. (The HW-100 used only one.) Stop trying for tracking improvement if the screw in ei ther becomes overly loose! 73 de K9JDU From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:27:59 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!news.sfasu.edu!titan.sfasu.edu!z_stuadr From: z_stuadr@titan.sfasu.edu Subject: Help finding part 95 Message-ID: <1996Jan29.155827@titan.sfasu.edu> Date: 29 Jan 96 15:58:27 CST Organization: Stephen F. Austin State University Lines: 45 Path: titan.sfasu.edu!z_stuadr From: z_stuadr@titan.sfasu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna Subject: Help findind part 95 Message-ID: <1996Jan29.155749@titan.sfasu.edu> Date: 29 Jan 96 15:57:49 CST Organization: Stephen F. Austin State University Lines: 36 Path: titan.sfasu.edu!z_stuadr From: z_stuadr@titan.sfasu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.info Subject: Part 95, please help locate Message-ID: <1996Jan29.155524@titan.sfasu.edu> Date: 29 Jan 96 15:55:24 CST Organization: Stephen F. Austin State University Lines: 27 Path: titan.sfasu.edu!z_stuadr From: z_stuadr@titan.sfasu.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb Subject: Request for part 95 Message-ID: <1996Jan29.141710@titan.sfasu.edu> Date: 29 Jan 96 14:17:10 CST Organization: Stephen F. Austin State University Lines: 18 Greetings to all I would appreciate it if any body could point me to a web site that contains the following: Title 47 chapter 1 subchapter D part 95. The above is the Code of Federal Regulations relating to general moblie radios . It also contains the rules for CB radios. I have searchd serval web sites including Cornell Law School's website. I would like to download part 95 of the regulations in its entireity. A footnote to this request. It sure is easy to find part 97 which is the rule s for amatuer radios. Their must be a lot of ham operators on the internet. Please help if you can. Thanks in advance. David Stua Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches, Texas CB handler is "Dogstar" From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lille1.fr!pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr!Jean-Luc.Lorriaux From: Jean-Luc.Lorriaux@IEMN.Univ-Lille1.fr (Mr Jean-Luc LORRIAUX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: YAESU FT207R manual Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 16:28:02 Organization: Institut d'Electronique et de Microelectronique du Nord Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pclorriaux.iemn.univ-lille1.fr X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!Dortmund.Germany.EU.net!nntp.gmd.de!news.rwth-aachen.de!news.rhrz.uni-bonn.de!news.uni-stuttgart.de!moritz From: moritz@ipers1.e-technik.uni-stuttgart.de () Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Connector Insertion Loss Date: 29 Jan 1996 17:29:32 GMT Organization: Comp.Center (RUS), U of Stuttgart, FRG Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4ej05s$18n0@info4.rus.uni-stuttgart.de> References: <709.6596T1425T335@moor.slip.uky.edu> <4e8b73$1guo@info4.rus.uni-stuttgart.de> <4ebd93$hpg@hg.oro.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipers1.e-technik.uni-stuttgart.de Hello Jim, thank you for the friendly answer. >Excuse me? The PL259/SO239 is a non-constant impedance connector. >That is, nobody guarantees that the ratio of center pin diameter to >external shell diameter is 50 ohms. If you have a PL connector in the back of a transmitter, the mismatched section can be allowed for in the tuning procedire. I guess that is what Henry does with their output circuit, and it shows that PL's worl well on 2m, if well installed. >>BNC is not a good option, unless cable lengths are very short >>(a few feet only) >Where in the hell is THAT written? Look at any loss vs. cable type table, amd you see that with RG58 (apologies for my typo) losses quickly become very noticable. The point is, that a RG213 antenna cable with PL's works fine on two (and even on 70cm) if properly installed and if wetherproofing is taken care of. The thin cable wont, and BNC to N adaptors do not solve the mechanical problem. 73, Moritz DL5UH From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!haven.umd.edu!news.ums.edu!brahms.ubalt.edu!news.ubalt.edu!jbaker From: jbaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: TS-130S HF Transceiver 4 Sale Date: 29 Jan 96 18:03:08 -0500 Organization: University of Baltimore Lines: 1 Distribution: world Message-ID: <1996Jan29.180308.1@ubmail.ubalt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ubmail.ubalt.edu FOR SALE: Kenwood TS-130S HF Transceiver. Has CW filter and WARC bands. solid state and in great condition. $395.00. If interested leave e-mail for me at jbaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu or call at (410) 636-8979. Thanks. de Jeff From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HRO-600 and Eddystone 1837 HELP Date: 29 Jan 1996 18:42:53 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ejm1t$p1i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have a National HRO-600 which has VFO(tunable plug-in) problems; need an extender board or cable to be able to get to it while powered up. Can I buy or rent such a piece? My Eddystone 1837 solid state receiver needs work; is there anyone in US who works on these? How about Canada or UK? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:06 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gvls1!rossi From: rossi@VFL.Paramax.COM (Pete Rossi) Subject: Re: Heath HW101 Questions Message-ID: <1996Jan29.195646.4757@VFL.Paramax.COM> Sender: news@VFL.Paramax.COM Nntp-Posting-Host: gvlf6-a Organization: Loral Defense Systems-Eagan - Paoli, PA References: <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 19:56:46 GMT Lines: 99 In article frederic k.mckenzie-1@kmail.ksc.nasa.gov (Fred McKenzie) writes: >In article <1771BA645S86.TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu>, >TJB94002@UConnVM.UConn.Edu wrote: >> I just paid $200 for an HW101 Heath transceiver. > >In my opinion, this price might be a little on the high side. However, it >beats $1000+ for some of the newer models on the used market. >I had the HW-100, as well as an SB-102. They are very similar radios, >although the VFO design varied among the related models. HW-101 is very similar to the SB-102. 90% or more of the circuit is identical. Most significant difference is in the VFO construction and some extra front panel switches on the 102. >The one common problem I had on both radios, was bad heterodyne crystals. >It happened that the heterodyne oscillator circuit was designed with >marginal feedback. It worked great with very good, high "Q" crystals. >However, some crystals would degrade with age, and stop oscillating. A >friend was able to isolate the cathode terminal of the oscillator tube, >and insert a low value resistor to ground. He was able to somehow use >this to increase feedback, allowing use of crystals that had previously >stopped oscillating! >The VFO calibration problem could be the result of a heterodyne crystal >having drifted. I think a different crystal is used for each band, so the >error would be different for each, if that is the problem. If the error >is the same for all bands, then VFO components may have drifted. I assume >you were forced to realign the dial so that the 500KHz line coincides with >the stop. It is very common for these crystals to change frequency over the years. ** especially the 15.875 MHz crystal for 40 meter ** I have seen this one as much a 15-20 KHz off in several HW-101/SB-300/301/401, etc. This would only effect one band or bands where the HET OSC crystal was off. Once the "0" point is set on a particular band, the calibration within the band should be identical from band to band. Other common (but easily fixable) problems with the HW-101 : 1. Resistors that have changed values. 2. Resistors that have changed values [Get the idea :-) ] I went through one HW-101 that I was restoring and I must have found near a dozen resistors that had increased value sometimes as much as 50-100 % Go through the radio with an ohm meter and check each one. You should get a reading across a given resistor that IS NO HIGHER than the marked value. Reading could be lower due to other components in parallel - BUT NEVER HIGHER. You might find this hard to believe until you track down a 33K resistor that looks like new but is reading 250K on the meter. It will do it every time. Make sure you check the cathode resistor of the driver tube. This one tends to run hot and is bound to have increased value a bit which cuts down the drive. I have seen this in an HW-101 and two SB-401's. 3. Slipping DRIVER/PRESELECTOR drive belts. These guys will stretch with age and cause the two variable caps to fail to track properly. The result is low drive and sensitivity at various portions of the band. Very critical on 80 and 40 meters. New o-ring belts should be available from most decent auto supply houses... though it might be kind of tricky explaining to the guy what you are going to use them for. Just take an old ones off and ask for 2 that are the same size or ever so ever so tiny bit smaller. 4. Dirty / worn band switch contacts. This one HW-101 had power output that would wander all over the place. I finally ended up removing all of the band switch wafers (sub-boards) cleaning them and tightening up the contacts. Afterwords the output was rock solid on all bands. 5. Missing or poorly installed bottom shield. One had some of the hardware (grounding tabs) missing from the bottom shield. Neutralization was a bit unstable until I added some additional grounding straps to make sure all of those shield panels in between the bandswitch boards were firmly grounded. Do not attempt to align the radio without the bottom shield in place. 7. Poor grounding between the circuit boards and the chassis. This one is not too common but sometimes some corrosion between the ground trace and the chassis will develop and cause all kinds of problems. For starters make sure that all of the little screws that hold the circuit boards in are *REAL* tight. 8. I found it very helpful to replace the original 200 ohm carrier null pot with a miniature 10-turn pot. Makes the null adjustment much much easier. Thats about all I can remember for now. These are nice radios to fix up and can be fun to work on. Just watch out for the high voltage. ========================================================================== Pete Rossi - WA3NNA rossi@vfl.paramax.COM Loral Defense Systems-Eagan (formerly Unisys Government Systems Group) Valley Forge Engineering Center - Paoli, Pennsylvania ========================================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com!borowski From: borowski@spk.hp.com (Don Borowski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: PRODUCT REVIEW: ProGold and DeoxIT, CAIG Laboratories Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: 29 Jan 1996 20:38:17 GMT Organization: Hewlett Packard Corvallis Site Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4ejb7p$7vt@hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com> References: <4eieda$q1@northshore.shore.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpspkla.spk.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2.2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24503 rec.antiques.radio+phono:15516 Michael Crestohl (mc@shore.net) wrote: : PRODUCT REVIEW: ProGold and DeoxIT - CAIG Laboratories, Inc. : One of the most difficult areas of electronic equipment maintenance and : restoration is cleaning and preserving electrical contact points. As : these component surfaces and areas become dirty and eroded due to friction, : wear, arcing, etc. Switches and relays are difficult to replce both from : a logistic standpoint as well as the actual installation of the new part. [snip] : (C) 1996 : Michael Crestohl : Nahant Massachusetts USA : mc@shore.net Methings Michael is preaching to the choir here, and should check the FAQ for this group. Donald Borowski WA6OMI Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division "Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly." -G.K. Chesterton From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!usenet From: jbmitch@vt.edu (John Mitchell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Kenwood DRU2/DRU3 Date: 29 Jan 1996 21:17:53 GMT Organization: Virginia Tech/Blacksburg Electronic Village Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ejdi1$jtv@solaris.cc.vt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: as2511-35.sl017.cns.vt.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.14 Anyone been able to make either the DRU-2 (TS-850, etal) or DRU-3 (TS-870) record received signals?? There are a few people out there who say it can be done, but there is nothing in the manual about it - only tells how to record thru the mic for transmitting id in contest, etc. Please summarize any experience to this usenet of direct e mail to me. Thanx 73 John From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!interaccess!d142.tp.interaccess.com!user From: jpss@interaccess.com (Chip) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT-51R for sale Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 21:20:44 -0600 Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 7 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: d142.tp.interaccess.com X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.7 For Sale 1 brand spanking new in the box, never opened a Yaesu FT-51R dual band 120 channel FM transceiver. I have no use for this cute little HT. Was given as a gift. Asking $420.00 If interested please e-mail me for more info. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!frankensun.altair.com!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!fred.net!triack.fred.net!user From: triack@fred.net (John Stalnaker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: SSTV source CODE Date: Mon, 29 Jan 1996 23:40:46 -0500 Organization: FredNet - Frederick, Md. Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: triack.fred.net looking for any source code for sstv thanks N3VTV John Stalnaker From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!ub!newserve!rebecca!rpi!matisse.its.rpi.edu!knowlk2 From: "Kelly M. Knowles" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Kenwood TH-77A Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 00:47:35 -0500 Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY, USA Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: matisse.its.rpi.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: knowlk2@matisse.its.rpi.edu I have a Kenwood TH-77A in fair condition with a speaker/mike and extra dual band antenna. Looking for reasonable offers. Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!usenet From: . (Blackshadow) Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk Subject: R7100 Modification Date: 30 Jan 1996 00:56:08 GMT Organization: IBF Lines: 57 Message-ID: <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.147.154.70 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10540 rec.radio.shortwave:69636 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18869 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24526 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97689 rec.radio.scanner:44955 alt.radio.scanner:27174 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2086 Ever since ICOM decided to delete the 800 - 900 MHZ coverage from its IC-R7100 receiver, older R7100's demand premium prices on the used market. ICOM insisted that the R7100 was now made in two versions, one for the general public and another (with 800-900 coverage) for government and law enforcement agencies. The extended coverage version also se lls for $200-$300 more! Per discussions with ICOM there were very clear that this was done to comply with legal requirements that prohibit new scanners from be capable of receiving cellular telephone transmissions. My opposition has always been why we should be penalized if we want to listen to local law enforcement agencies within the 800 MHz band. Personally, I have no interest in listening to cell phones when a receiver as competent as the R7100 opens up al most 2 ghz of spectrum. I recently noticed that Grove now offers the R7100 with "restored" coverage so I set out to find out how it was done. Performing the following procedure will allow you to list en to local law enforcement with the 800-900 mHz portion of the spectrum. Remove the screws th at hold the top cover and disconnect the speaker. Next, remove the two flat head screws that h old the metal shield covering the rear of the front panel.. On the rear apron, remove the tw o screws that hold the upper chassis to the lower chassis. Finally, remove the antenna cable that is connected to the circuit board assembly in the rear right corner of the R7100. Referring to the owners manual, CAREFULLY separate the upper half of the receiver, inverting it, setting it be side the radio as illustrated in the owners manual. Be careful not to pull on the cables that connect the upper portion to the lower half of the radio. In the front of the owners manual ther e is a small paragraph that explains the various jumper options for the R7100's CI-V interface option s. It's on this board that the modification is done. The board is located behind the "M-SET" switch. The jumpers are actually circular pads, split vertically. A drop of solder constitutes a jumpe r - no solder = no jumper. Locate jumper "A6" as illustrated in the owners manual. Above "A6" you'll see a small ball of solder. Using solder wick, CAREFULLY remove the solder, exposing the split circular pad beneath. The space between the pads is very small so be sure to remove all the solder. Reassemble the radio and you're done! Blackshadow From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.mtu.edu!techsrv1.tech.mtu.edu!rjhall From: "Robert J. Hall" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: FS: KPC-2 TNC and 145.01 Base Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 03:31:20 -0500 Organization: Michigan Technological University Lines: 44 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: techsrv1.tech.mtu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: rjhall@techsrv1.tech.mtu.edu To: harc-l@mtu.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24572 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97742 rec.radio.swap:56794 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13963 Hello .. I have decided to sell my KPC-2 Packet radio TNC and Regency BTH-201B 25 Watt VHF Tranceiver crystalled to 145.01 MHZ. I am asking $70 for the KPC-2 ALONE. The KPC-2 With the REGENCY BTH-201B radio I am asking $135 I will also be asking $5 for Shipping. The Regency base station is all ready to go and is Currently wired and working well with the KPC-2. The base station has it's own built in Power supply. Size is approx. ( 15" x 9" x 3.5" ) Regency BTH-201B 25 Watt VHF Tranceiver crystalled to 145.01 MHZ. Receiver sensitivity and selectivity has been recently checked on a 2400 Motorola Service Monitor and checked up to factory specs. Output power bench checked at 30 watts. I am not interested in selling the radio seperate from the TNC, but would be interested in selling the TNC alone. If I don't sell them I'll continue to use them, and If I don't sell the radio with it, I'll crystal it for voice and use it there. The KPC-2 has version 2.85 firmware and has PBBS, NODE, and DIGI functions. It's run well for the last 4 years without ever having a problem. It originally cost $170. I orginally purchased the Regency about 2 years ago from a friend for $60 and recrystaled and tuned it for another $30 from Jan Crystals. It works well and also has never given me any problems. I don't normally have time to monitor the news groups so any response to this should be via e-mail or phone listed below. Rob Hall AA8LA \\\\ (o o) -----oOOO---(_)---OOOo--------------------- | | | Rjhall@mtu.edu | | 906-487-0198 | | 228 W. McNair Hall | | Michigan Technological University | | Major: Electrical Engineering Technology | | AA8LA@w8yy.#upmi.mi.usa.noam | ------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!castle.nando.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!freenet2.freenet.ufl.edu!afn17891 From: "Thomas W. Castle" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help! Motorola Micor Mod??? Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 03:39:28 -0500 Lines: 17 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet2.afn.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: afn17891@freenet2.freenet.ufl.edu Hi Tom here... I have a couple of working "M" Micor mobiles, 100W version Model #T74RTA3900BA All solid state units... It appears to be a unit with a built in offset an "1" Xtal for the Rx, per channel <4 ch units> I was told that the one Xtal per channel type rig with a simple mod could be modified for simplex operation. I would like to set these rigs up on packet back-bone freqs an run them as Rose switch radios on the back bone freq 446.125. Anyone with any insight in these radios know the mod???? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 737 out of band tuner mod?? Date: 30 Jan 1996 04:19:01 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4ek67l$nt0@news.halcyon.com> References: <310C0F0F.5D5A@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm15-ip17.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) Bob, The At-100, 160, and 500 all have the ham band limitation as does the built in tuners. The ICOM radio uses an analog switching voltage, you can test this your self as it is located on ACC 2. I forget which pin though. When the radio changes bands, this analog voltage is used to switch the band relays or switches in the auto tuners. The 80 meter switch is made right at 4.000 Mhz. here the tune is set up for 7 Mhz operation. No way to change it that I am aware of. The external devices like the 2 and 4 Kl and the EX-627 also depend on this voltage for band switching. This scheme goes back many years in the ICOM hF line up. Not likely to be changed soon as it does work very well. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!news.columbia.edu!news.new-york.net!news.wctc.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: cleveland@interramp.com (Bill Cleveland) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: timewave 599 Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 04:53:32 GMT Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ek86h$8jr@usenet7.interramp.com> Reply-To: cleveland@interramp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: ip23.mobile.al.interramp.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anybody have any expereience and opinions on the new timewave DSP? (I posted this before, but I don't think Interramp handles USENET well.) Thanks, Bill KR4TZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cyberspace.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!qiclab.scn.rain.com!vannet.k12.wa.us!sitka.wsipc.wednet.edu!newsjunkie.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: 2 Meter Intermod Buster Date: 30 Jan 1996 05:31:45 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 6 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ekag1$26s0@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <4eds0f$fif@mgate.arrl.org> <4eg6ud$mor@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Well, Think the intermod is characteristic of wide range receivers, outside of downtown, really works good, so the answer is probably having more selective front ends but is practically impossible with the answer to everything all freq coverage radio, give the notch filter a go. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Mike W7CFL From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: LAXX43A@prodigy.com (Mike Saville) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Wanted Info on Ten-Tec HF Rigs Date: 30 Jan 1996 06:00:25 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 23 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ekc5p$jju@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> References: <4edsut$8r@fremont.ohsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap2.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Hi there, Just a note on Ten Tec. I have used Yaesu Ft 1000 and Kenwood TS950D and I like my OMNI V best of all....I sold the FT 1000 in favor of OMNI V. But taking nothing away from FT 1000, it is a great rig. I have used a TEN TEC Corsair, it is a fun radio, hears well, has a good sound. The CW capability of the TT products cannot be beat. THEY SOUND GREAT. The audio is super, comparable to Collins. It takes a while to get the feel of the radio, it is not perfect but neither was the FT 1000, but after becoming familiar with it....You may become one of the TT Cult..... There is a reason why they are still around, and it ain't because it is Made In America. Mainly functional Engineering, not alot of bells and whistles, good price, good resell value, outstanding, friendly, helpful, service, and General Coverage is not a selling factor, buy yourself a Sony 2010 if you want to listen to radio Havana Cuba. Now if you want to hear more on Ham Bands, have a good sounding CW signal...I compared listening to a weak SSB signal on 80 Meters and switched to a TS940S Kenwood. I could not hear on the Kenwood due to Phase Noise internally generated inside Kenwood but could hear them on the Corsair. Phase Noise is like a background white noise you hear on a frequency not tuned to a station, it masks the signal underneath the phase noise. I suggest the Corsair II or the Omni V. The Omni VI may be better but also more expensive. Anyway once you use a Ten Tec....for 15 days....You will be like the rest of us....The Ten Tec Cult! 73 Mike W7CFL From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!news.alt.net!news1.alt.net!news.exodus.net!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!news1.inlink.com!usenet From: woodring@inlink.com (woodring) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Help IDing some old Motorola radios Date: 30 Jan 1996 06:02:04 GMT Organization: Inlink Lines: 35 Message-ID: <4ekc8s$1b1@news1.inlink.com> References: <4e7000$mgc@usenet.pa.dec.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: woodring.inlink.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4e7000$mgc@usenet.pa.dec.com>, little@pecan.enet.dec.com (Todd Lit tle) says: > >Our local village has offered our RACES group some old mobile >radios that they no longer need. I'm guessing they are on >either the public works or police frequencies here (around >151 MHz). Can anyone help me identify the type of radio >and its options? The model numbers (which I understand >also include option information) are: > >U33BBA1000A >U33BBA1900A >U43CMT1100A >T43MHT1190B >T73MHT4190A >T43RTN1190B > >Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >73, >Todd >N9MWB > The U33BBA1000A is a 25 watt single channel 150-162 Mocom 70 carrier squelch The U33bba1900A is the same except multi freq, I think The U43CMT100a is a 35 watt single, maybe dual channel MOTRAN vhf unit. The T43MHT1190B Is a 35 watt vhf 150-162 MOTRAC MOBILe, Probably 2 Channel. The T73MHT4190A is a 110 Watt vhf 150-162 Motrac mobile multi freq, with priva te line and some other option. The T43RTN1190B is a 35 watt Micor, 150- 162 MHZ 2-4 channel. All of these units will Convert to the high end of 2 meters with only tuning. The MICOR will need front end coils changed for below 146.00 &3 Good Luck JIM WA0VED From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!dab2 From: dab2@Ra.MsState.Edu (David A. Boackle) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Need Mods For TH-79A Date: 30 Jan 1996 06:30:32 GMT Organization: Mississippi State University Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ekdu8$13t@NNTP.MsState.Edu> References: <4ej4cc$jb2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4ejb7e$aj2@nw002.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: isis.msstate.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : Kenwood TH79 Dual Bander Modification and Feature Guide r1.5 9/13/94 : ======================================================================= : Clayton Wagar, KD4IDN : 920 West Crawford Street #7 : Dalton, GA 30720 This covers the th79a very well, and in great detail. I have a newer D(eluxe) model and am eagerly awaiting the new "Modification and Feature Guide". Has anyone heard anything about using the 79a mods on a 79ad? Clayton, have you recieved any information? Hope you have a great day, as for me, I will be enjoying the rather mild temperatures here :) 73 de KC5AAW --- David A. Boackle dab2@ra.MsState.edu Mississippi State University From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!news.wisc.edu!docs25!fkelcz From: fkelcz@facstaff.wisc.edu (Frederick Kelcz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: In ear mic/speaker combo Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 08:27:21 +1000 Organization: University of Wisconsin Dept. of Radiology Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: fkelcz.radiology.wisc.edu X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] For safer driving I was considering one of the "in ear" microphone/speaker combo's. Has anyone had any experience with these? Alternative for me is the Yaesu YH2 speaker mike for use on my FT530. Thanks for any info. Fred K, N9SLR Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD Dept. of Radiology University of Wisconsin, Madison From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!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: Grounding problem Date: 30 Jan 1996 08:28:36 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4el6e4$8tc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4edivp$8jn@consolidated.ccinet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader >Use of large (>1" wide) flat braid out the window to a ground rod may help >in your situation. The braid will have less inductance. Braiding is great at DC, but it is terrible for RF or lightning grounds. Since both lightning and RF follow the surface of the conductor, braided or woven wires force lightning or RF along a lossy roller-coaster ride of hundreds or thousands of pressure connections. The RF or lightning path is not only longer, it has lossy pressure connections where the current moves from one strand to another at each weave! Braiding is great for car battery and power supply wiring, but it's much better to use flashing for RF and lightning protection. If you have to use a flexible wire, use stranded wire with minimum amount of twist. 73 Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!sun4nl!rnzll3!sys3.pe1chl!rob From: rob@pe1chl.ampr.org (Rob Janssen) Subject: Re: 82 Repeater in Kansas City Reply-To: pe1chl@wab-tis.rabobank.nl Organization: PE1CHL Message-ID: References: <4efpb3$pt2@alpha.sky.net> <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 09:24:14 GMT Lines: 17 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.policy:33008 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18907 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24595 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13149 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13973 In <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Eddie Caffray write s: > On the 146.85 repeater here in Central NY we had trouble with one user also. He made it that >no one would even monitor the reapeater anymore. The club voted to ban him an d we did. The >reapeater is a great place to be again. How do you manage to effectively ban malicious users from a repeater? Of course this problem is known all over the world, but at least over here we have not yet found an effective way of stopping them. How do you do that? Rob -- +------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Rob Janssen rob@knoware.nl | BBS: +31-302870036 (2300-0730 local) | | AMPRnet: rob@pe1chl.ampr.org | AX.25 BBS: PE1CHL@PI8WNO.#UTR.NLD.EU | +------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!not-for-mail From: sparkfel@primenet.com (Mark Fellhauer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Subject: Re: 82 Repeater in Kansas City/Repeater Use Date: 30 Jan 1996 09:26:00 -0700 Organization: Primenet Services for the Internet Lines: 43 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4elgqo$q73@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4efpb3$pt2@alpha.sky.net> <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> X-Posted-By: ip200.phx.primenet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.policy:32923 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18785 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24394 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13052 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13884 rob@pe1chl.ampr.org (Rob Janssen) wrote: >In <310B8C36.5D9@magnum.wpe.com> Eddie Caffray writ es: >> On the 146.85 repeater here in Central NY we had trouble with one user also . He made it that >>no one would even monitor the reapeater anymore. The club voted to ban him a nd we did. The >>reapeater is a great place to be again. >How do you manage to effectively ban malicious users from a repeater? >Of course this problem is known all over the world, but at least over >here we have not yet found an effective way of stopping them. How do >you do that? Go to the Arizona Repeater Association's Home Page to see how this is done. It involves actively pursuing people who engage in such activity. The ARA, as a matter of routine, has an interference committee dedicated to tracking these people down. Despite reports to the contrary, the FCC does frown on this activity, and will enforce sanctions. Just ask the people here in Phoenix about that. An NAL, Notice of Apparant Liability, carries a stiff monetary fine, about $20,000 (US) worth and forfeiture of ALL broadcasting equipment and license(s). It has been reported to me, by Dan Ford, Commander of the SHERRIF'S Ham Radio Posse, that they also plan to actively engage in pursuing people misusing radio gear in Maricopa County. I strongly suggest that if you plan on jamming a repeater in Central Arizona, plan on getting caught. Unfortunately, the ARA has had, for the 3rd time its existence, had to remove a member, by board action, for misconduct involving repeaters. This "gentleman" is also facing stiff legal sanctions from the FCC. In 1995, the 3 biggest abusers of ARA repeaters WERE caught, and several others have been identified. 73, Mark Fellhauer KC7BXS From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.tcst.com!dildog.lgc.com!news.sesqui.net!oitnews.harvard.edu!purdue!news.bu.edu!usenet From: "Carmine M. Iannace" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-706 AM mode Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 09:40:01 -0500 Organization: Boston University Lines: 14 Message-ID: <310E2DC1.2B62@bu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-77-11.bu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) I am thinking of purchasing the IC-706. My concern is that its AM transmit mode suffers from the same "downward" modulation characteristic that the IC-735 exhibits. In short, when you adjust the the IC-735 for AM transmit(about 25 or 30 watts carrier if the PEP output of the final is about 100 watts) the output lessens as you apply audio to the carrier as opposed to increasing as is usually the case on Kenwood and Yaesu tranceivers(and on AM broadcast transmitters). If someone could try their IC-706 on AM to see if this characteristic appears I would be very appreciative. Also, does the radio have a computer control connector? KA2PAP Carmine From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ptracy@aol.com (PTracy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ham havoc Date: 30 Jan 1996 09:59:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4elbpe$b87@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net>, perv@ophelia.waterloo.net (Ben Stegner) writes: >contact your local member of parliment or senator and strongly >suggest that the taxes for licencing be raised greatly, we all >can use the extra finances for worthy projects, like feeding the >hungry children of the world. > > > It's really true. Some people have way to much free time on their hands. Sheeesh. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ptracy@aol.com (PTracy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: % Wanted Ded/Alive KWND TS440S % Date: 30 Jan 1996 10:00:16 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4elbq0$b8s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4eic4t$rv4@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4eic4t$rv4@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com>, CBAX63A@prodigy.com (Roland Geter sr) writes: >Will pay cash and shipping for KENWOOD TS-440S/AT in any WORKING >condition. Cosmetic looks not important! >- Finding a dead one shouldn't be a problem. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!newshost.convex.com!convex!not-for-mail From: horak@convex.com (David Horak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: fs: ICOM R1 with full 800MHz Coverage Date: 30 Jan 1996 11:39:16 -0600 Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, TX USA Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4ell44$713@eugene.convex.com> References: <4edts1$ik3@news.cais.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: eugene.convex.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24399 rec.radio.swap:56469 In <4edts1$ik3@news.cais.com> scanware@sincom.com (Gene McAvoy) writes: >For Sale: ICOM R1 Handheld Scanner with battery and antenna. >Excellant condition! >This is a serious scanning device meant for experienced users only. >$500. Firm...and its well worth it. If I didn't have two others, > I wouldn't be selling this one. $500? That's OUTRAGEOUSLY HIGH!!!! New ones don't sell for near that! I haven't looked at all the other ads you've just posted but if they are as overpriced as this one, I feel sorry for the poor souls who are taken by them. David From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!thunder.mgl.ca!granite.sentex.net!torn!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news.rl.af.mil!usenet From: Al Robinson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any comment on Alinco DR610 or Kenwood 733a dual band mobile? Date: 30 Jan 1996 13:13:43 GMT Organization: USAF Rome Laboratory Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4el5i7$ij3@news.rl.af.mil> References: <0000121D00000960@prostar.com> <4ek79m$r3t@slip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ce7.ce.rl.af.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: gottria@slip.net Greg Ottria wrote: >Dan Hrehov wrote: >> >> I am looking for any comments on either the DR610 or 733a dual band mobiles . >> How do you like them? Any problems? Hows the intermod? Would you buy the m >> again? >> Any comment would be appreciated. >> Thanks and 73's >> Dan nr Seattle >> email N7VOE@aol.comI had both radios and I like the Kenwood 733. The radio seems to be more >sofisticated than the 610. Some major thing I didn't like about the 610 is >on the UHF side, reception is very very weak except on the ham band, the 610 >has a detachable face but there is still a cord attached, the Kenwood >doesn't. Well I could talk forever on the differences. E-Mail back on any >specific questions. Good Luck gottria@slip.net I have owned the K'wood 733 since July '94 and am very satisfied. Would I buy it again? - Yes! Intermod is not a problem in my locality but it may be a nuisance in downtown areas of cities. I plan to add the CTCSS decode board to my rig soon. Programming is easy, audio is good, and it has extended Rx "right out of the box". The TTP mic can be programmed to control most rig functions and K'wood is coming out with a BACKLIT version soon. The Alinco 610: I set up the memories on a new one for a friend. The 610 has more memory slots than the 733 (100 vs. 70) but the method of getting from one memory bank to another on the 610 is awkward. The 610 doesn't have auto repeater offset which I think any rig that sells for 600 bucks should include. Buy the Kenwood, and enjoy ! 73, N2PNX. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.west.net!usenet From: sjnoll@west.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: CB-to-10M conversion info wanted. Date: 30 Jan 1996 14:30:15 GMT Organization: West.Net Communications Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4ela1n$o7v@daffy.sb.west.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: term1-25.vta.west.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I've inherited an old Cobra 138XLR CB that's been converted to 10M Amateur. It seems to work and it covers 28.487 to 28.939 MHz. I'd like to pass it on to my dad, but he can only operate 28.3 to 28.5MHz, so I need to lower the frequency a bit - center it on 28.4 MHz where the local club net meets. The rig came with no documentation - neither the original CB schematic or the ham mod instructions. Anyone know where I can get CB-to-10M mod instructions for this rig so I can retune the synthesizer properly to get it where I need it? I have the needed test equipment - counter, spectrum analyzer, power meter, et c. Thanks & 73, Steve J. Noll | Ventura CA | WA6EJO | IEEE | AVS | sjnoll@west.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: campbell@nrult1.dnr.ohio.GOV Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Clegg FM-27B comments Date: 30 Jan 96 14:33:07 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 39 Message-ID: <9601301433.AA14063@nralpha1.dnr.ohio.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu I would like to make some additional comments regarding the Clegg FM-27B. I agree with both WA2BAU (Gary), and KE4ZV (Gary) that the 27B had a notoriously dirty transmitter. In fact, here in the local area, we often referred to it as the Clegg Splatter-Box. I owned one of these things for several years back in the early seventies, and considering the radios which were commonly available for 2-meter amateur use at that time (Drake ML-2, Regency HR-212, etc), the 27B was a major break from the shackles of crystal control. The procedure for tuning the radio consisted largely of zeroing the other station's frequency on the discriminator meter, then spotting the 27B's transmit frequency to zero. This was all well and good as long as the 27B's discriminator circuit idled at zero on the meter with no signal being received. If your discriminator meter happened to idle at some point other than zero, and you spotted both the other guys signal and your own transmitter to the zero indication on the meter, the net result was that your transmitter would be off frequency, sometimes by as much as several kiloHertz. The best way that I found to ensure that you were reasonably on frequency was to spot both the other station and your own transmitter to the exact same meter reading as was present with no signal being received. If you used a reasonable amount of care during this "spotting" process, you could usually keep your transmitted frequency within a kiloHertz or so. That is not really much worse than today's amateur-grade VHF equipment transmit frequency tolerance specs. With respect to the transmitter spectral purity, don't EVEN think about tuning the 27B transmitter for maximum power output. To do so will almost certainly assure that the output spectrum display will look like a pick et fence. The only proper way to tune this transmitter board is by using a spectrum analyzer, and tuning everything for the cleanest output spectrum. If you use care, you should be able to tune the transmitter for a clean output spectrum, and a reasonable amount of RF power. As Gary stated, I would not really recommend using this radio in a crowded 2-meter metro area. If you live in a less congested RF area, and use care when tuning, you should be able to put one of these things back into service. Just remember to consider your fellow Amateurs, and either check the transmitter spectral purity yourself, or have it checked by a two-way service tech before putting the radio back on the air. John (WB8MWI) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet From: hberg@uiuc.edu (Steve Hilberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: In ear mic/speaker combo Date: 30 Jan 1996 14:47:23 GMT Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4elb1r$44v@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: blizzard.sws.uiuc.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 In article , fkelcz@facstaff.wisc.edu says... > >For safer driving I was considering one of the "in ear" microphone/speaker >combo's. Has anyone had any experience with these? Alternative for me is the >Yaesu YH2 speaker mike for use on my FT530. > >Thanks for any info. I'd be interested in knowing more about these as well. I think there was a thread about this a couple of weeks ago in this newsgroup, but I missed it, except to find out there is a company that sells an "Eartalk" speaker/mic. I'm interested in finding out about audio quality, especially for the mic. ______________________________________________________________________ Steve Hilberg * /== hberg@uiuc.edu * * x * "Some people are weatherwise but most are otherwise." From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:36 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!yama.mcc.ac.uk!thor.cf.ac.uk!news From: ghassempoory@cf.ac.uk (M. Ghassempoory) Subject: Light weight Battry Charger ? Sender: news@cf.ac.uk (USENET News System) Message-ID: Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 15:17:05 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: giap.elsy.cf.ac.uk Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Mime-Version: 1.0 Organization: ENGIN - UWCC X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Lines: 10 Does any body know on any lightweight fast NiCad battry chargers which can be carried in a small rucksack? I am planning to go for a walk in the Welsh hills and I would like to have my dual bander with me for emergencies. I hope to charge the battries when I get to a civilised place. My slow charger takes about 16 Hours to charge and even then the battry is not capable of delivering more than 2 Watts. Any Ideas? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!huey.cadvision.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!news From: Paul Moller Subject: ADI AR146, 446? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Organization: MOTOROLA Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 15:45:40 -0600 Message-ID: <310E9184.7287@csg.mot.com> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Sender: news@schbbs.mot.com (SCHBBS News Account) Nntp-Posting-Host: 144.188.36.8 Lines: 7 I am thinking of purchasing either the ADI AR-146 or the AR-446. Does anyone have any experience with them? How are they for IM? Reliability? Has there been a review in any magazine? Thanks. Paul Moller WD9ABE Paul_Moller@csg.mot.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!EU.net!sun4nl!sci.kun.nl!usenet From: Mike Putter Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Sources of electron tubes? Date: 30 Jan 1996 15:48:28 GMT Organization: University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4elekc$4sp@wn1.sci.kun.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: mlfsilly.sci.kun.nl Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1S (X11; I; IRIX 5.3 IP22) X-URL: news:rec.radio.amateur.equipment Hi, We received an old, but usefull, instrument that has an RF amplifier in it. That thing uses tubes and some of them are weak. Unfortunately, we can not find replacements. It would be too bad if we would have to trash that machine. Does anybody know a source of electron tubes? Specifically, we need a type 8458 (same as Philips YL1240), an RCA 6EB8 (or 6CX8) and an Sylvania 6AL5 (=6058). I appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks, Mike -- Mike Putter Dept. of molecular and Laser Physics, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands e-mail: putter@sci.kun.nl, phone: (+31) 24 - 3652171, fax: (+31) 24 - 3653311 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news1.ucsd.edu!news-mail-gateway From: knoxr@cc.tacom.army.mil Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted-Hallicrafters S-38E Date: 30 Jan 96 16:14:02 GMT Organization: ucsd usenet gateway Lines: 8 Message-ID: <10e92690@cc-gw.tacom.army.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu Looking for an old Hallicrafters S-38E Receiver in good cosmetic and operating conditions. Please e-mail me if you have one of these for sale. Thanks and 73! Richard L. Knox KD4BRL From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!HiWAAY.net!imci2!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!grybicki.lerc.nasa.gov!seryb From: George Rybicki Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Yaesu FT101 Mods Date: 30 Jan 1996 18:04:27 GMT Organization: PV Branch Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4elmjb$9bj@sulawesi.lerc.nasa.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: grybicki.lerc.nasa.gov X-Newsreader: Nuntius Version 1.2 X-XXMessage-ID: X-XXDate: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 18:07:57 GMT Does anyone know about the WARC band mods for the FT101, I found the 30 meter mod and a reference to the 12 meter mod. What is the 12 meter mod? how is it done? thanks in advance for any help. 73 George From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!sloth.swcp.com!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!lynx.unm.edu!musca.unm.edu!not-for-mail From: keith@unm.edu (Keith W. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help! My IC2340H just turned into a single band 2M! Date: 30 Jan 1996 18:16:03 -0700 Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4emfsj$8m06@musca.unm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: musca.unm.edu Subject pretty much says it all. Turned on my radio (Icom 2340H) the other day and the 440 part of it is gone! Bottom half of screen completely blank. Pressing the tuning button gets me a "boop", but holding it in does not cause the second beep which it gives to signal sub band operation. I've disconnected it completely from the power hoping it would somehow remember that it's supposed to be a dual band. No luck. And of course I've opened it up so sending it back is not an option. Has anyone else had this problem, or have any clue what to do? The 2M part of it seems to work flawlessly. Also- I've never used the 440 out of band- in fact, you could count on one hand the number of times I've even used that half of the radio. It's almost as if the radio decided that I didn't really need a dual band, and just eliminated it for simplicity. Email or post, this is the first radio I've bought new, and I would VERY much like it fixed. Keith Smith KC5CEA, keith@unm.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.wco.com!news From: Randy Foutch Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB: IC-900 Band units Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 19:05:57 -0800 Organization: KE6HCI Lines: 9 Message-ID: <310EDC95.6D44@wco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rigel2.wco.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24423 rec.radio.swap:56514 Needed------ Any Band units for the IC-900/IC-901 (ecpt SSb and Scan) Pls e-mail or post replys here Thanks Randy From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk Subject: Re: R7100 Modification Date: 30 Jan 1996 19:11:30 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4elqh2$p71@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com> <4ek51g$chl@grouper.Exis.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-14.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10553 rec.radio.shortwave:69651 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18879 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24540 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97702 rec.radio.scanner:44980 alt.radio.scanner:27187 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2089 >> >>Locate jumper "A6" as illustrated in the owners manual. Above "A6" you'll se e a >>small ball of >>solder. Using solder wick, CAREFULLY remove the solder, exposing the split >>circular pad >>beneath. The space between the pads is very small so be sure to remove all t he >>solder. Reassemble >>the radio and you're done! >> >>Blackshadow >> > > Many thanks my friend who ever you are. I am curious to know who "Grove" is that >you mention. Could you comment on this? I am in the Two-way radio service b usiness >and have need of this blocked range of frequencies to monitor for interferenc e . I >thought for a while I was going to have to resort to a R9000 which is awfully >expensive. Again many thanks. I would like to hear from you here or on my E -Mail >chinkle@exis.net=> ===================================================================== Hmmm... If you can buy a new R9000 (since you are in a business that will allow you to do so), then you can get an un-restricted R-7100. Me, I'm lucky. I have an older R-7100, full coverage! (No, it's *not* for sale!!) :-) Bill Funk From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!boltons.demon.co.uk From: al bolton Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FT530-Can't get Airband... Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 20:23:25 GMT Organization: UK/Slovak Co. Lines: 31 Message-ID: <823033405snz@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 X-Mail2News-Path: boltons.demon.co.uk Hello, I've got an FT530 which has the following coverage: 130-180MHz 400-500MHz 800-950MHz AM and FM are available. Now according to all the posts I've read (plus all th e FTP sites I've visited) the set SHOULD be able to receive: 110-180MHz 300-500MHz 800-950MHz But it's missing airband and the 300-400MHz section. Does anyone else have experience of this? The usual mod involving pad 13 and removing solder has bee n done. All I can think of is that certain "varieties" of the 530 have more limited coverage! It is a European model, with 1750Hz toneburst BUT when the C PU is reset, 70cms repeater offset reverts to 7.6MHz, not the 1.6MHz we use in th e UK! Also, when following the manual to change the repeater offset, it should b e possible to confirm the new offset you have entered by pressing the PTT...not on mine, it's necessary to press RPT again to input the new value... Any info, observations and general chit-chat about the FT530 gratefully welcomed! -------------- al bolton, UK. ok8vsq/om/g4vsq --------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: <102521.1633@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: What has happened..... Date: 30 Jan 1996 21:13:27 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4em1ln$ne5@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad35-158.compuserve.com Content-Type: text/plain Keywords: for sale Content-length: 689 X-Newsreader: AIR Mosaic (16-bit) version 1.00.198.07 mparkes@aol.com (Mparkes) writes: >This used to be a pretty clean hardware only area, but since the last time >I checked in, the number of forsales and Wanted have grown, to the point >that it becomes increaslingly difficult to wade through that stuff when >you are trying to fing hardware related topics only. I dont have anything >against the "For Saler's", but there is another newsgroup for that. > >-Mike KS4DA >"...a voice crying in the wilderness..." Mike--I was just getting ready to post a WTB when your message caught my eye. You are correct and the proper catagories on the net makes it much more handy for us all to use. TNX for the reminder. Bill N4MXF in Va. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!newdelph.rtsg.mot.com!usenet From: "Donald W. Osburn" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 735 Date: 30 Jan 1996 22:05:53 GMT Organization: Motorola Cellular Infrastructure Group Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4em4o1$7v9@newdelph.cig.mot.com> References: <4egm6c$ibi@acasun.eckerd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: twa136.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; IRIX 5.3 IP22) To: vanhorjh@acasun.eckerd.edu X-URL: news:4egm6c$ibi@acasun.eckerd.edu Greetings Jim; I am looking to get back on the air after ~5year absence. I found literature on the IC-736, but nothing on the 735. Do you still have this gear? If so, what can you tell me about it (specs..), and what are you asking? 73 Don Osburn WK0Y (847) 608-1838 after 17:30 CST From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!hookup!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!usenet From: Richard Roberts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: HF Radio Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 22:10:11 PDT Organization: MCSNet Internet Services Lines: 20 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: rroberts.pr.mcs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage I currently own a Icom 737-A with the vox that I am planning to trade for either a Icom 706, Alinco DX-70T or Yaesu FT-900AT. Has anyone had any experience with these radios? The Icom 737-A is a nice radio but as for mobile use it is too big for my car and a new radio is cheaper than a new car (although not by much). The Icom was bought new in January 1994. Any comments would be appreciated. Rich - KA9MAB rroberts@mcs.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.csra.net!not-for-mail From: linvillm@gordon-nsc1.army.mil (Mel Linville) Subject: Re: Advice-Yeasu FT-8500 Message-ID: <11e7cc$16109.2f5@news.csra.net> Date: 30 Jan 96 22:14:22 EST FollowUp: rec.radio.amateur.equipment References: <4elqvh$iep@shore.shore.net> <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Originator: LINVILLM@WS055055.NSC.GORDON.ARMY.MIL X-Newsreader: WS_NEWS 951212 from Ipswitch Inc. Lines: 28 Thus wrote username@shore.net (Mike Mentuck) >In article <4egg7h$p3h@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com>, epapd@ix.netcom.co says... >> >>I'm thinking about buying a Yeasu FT-8500 dual band >>mobile. Anyone out there have any strong likes/dislikes/problems >>with this radio?? >>Does anyone know if there is a mod for out of band TX? >> >>Thanks, >>Paul KB6FPR >>epapd@ix.netcom.com I love my FT-8500. I did not like Mr. Potato Head so I opted for the MH-39 mike and I am glad I did. I also have the ADMS-2 programming kit and love that too. My only complaint is with the Automatic Receive Mute options. In case both bands are busy at the same time, the 8500 only offers the option of either always muting the VHF band or always muting the UHF band. On my FT-51R HT they offer the option of muting the sub-band (the band NOT currently selected for operation) and that seems as if it would have been the logical option to put in the FT-8500. I guess the programmers at Yaesu don't talk to each other. Mel Linville WB4ZIT From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.nd.edu!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!portal.gmu.edu!mason2.gmu.edu!cshelton From: cshelton@mason2.gmu.edu (Carroll J Shelton) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Sticky relay on IC 720 Date: 30 Jan 1996 22:30:01 GMT Organization: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4em659$59i@portal.gmu.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: mason2.gmu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Daniel L. Conklin (acephotog@emi.net) wrote: : I think my TR relay sticks because when I first turn the rig on I receive : only noise. I have to click the mic key once to get signals. Is this a : minor problem? I had this problem at first w/ my 720A, which had not been used for several years (I got it from a sale of gear from an SK). The relay came permanently "unstuck" after a few weeks of use, and I've had no further problems. I also suspect that DE-OXIT or similar contact cleaner might do the trick, but havent tried this. BTW, Jan QST had a tech letter giving a mod to eliminate the incredibly loud noise from the rotary relay when changing bands. Haven't tried this one yet either, but intend to . . . Jeff Shelton/KS4TL From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!agate!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!usenet From: Richard Roberts Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC 737 out of band tuner mod?? Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 23:07:02 PDT Organization: MCSNet Internet Services Lines: 53 Message-ID: References: <310C0F0F.5D5A@internetmci.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rroberts.pr.mcs.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage In Article<310C0F0F.5D5A@internetmci.com>, write: > Path: ddsw1!news.mcs.net!willis.cis.uab.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com! news.internetMCI.com!news-admin > From: Bob Smith > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment > Subject: IC 737 out of band tuner mod?? > Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 19:04:31 -0500 > Organization: InternetMCI > Lines: 17 > Message-ID: <310C0F0F.5D5A@internetmci.com> > NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1-dialup22.atlanta.mci.net > Mime-Version: 1.0 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b5 (Win95; I) > > Got an Icom 737 and am a Mars op (NNN0SZD). We have regular nets on > 3.349 and I can see the power output from my internal tuner hit 100% > indicating a tune but cuts off. Icom told me it is part of the > programming to not tune out of the ham bands. > > Anyone know of a hack that may fix this? I really hate having to use an > outboard tuner if I don't have to. > > Also - I was told that this limitation does not exist with their > outboard tuners such as the AT160 etc. Can anyone confirm this? > Plus do the later rigs 737A, 738, or 736 allow our of band tuning? > > Thanks ever so much. > 73 > > Bob Smith, N3FTU > bsmith@msn.com Bob: I have the 737-A and I have to tell you I did the MARS Mod on it and unless you have tiny teeny hands and fingers it is a bear to do. It regards to your other question even though the mod was made, I still can't use the automatic tuner on the 737-A when I am on the MARS band. I have to either manually tune it. Hope this helps. 73 Rich - KA9MAB AAV5JG/IL rroberts@mcs.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!uw-coco!uw-beaver!news.u.washington.edu!news.uoregon.edu!hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk!news.cuhk.edu.hk!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!newshub.cts.com!donaldt From: donaldt@ipars.sds.com (Donald Theriault) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS MR-8100 Date: 31 Jan 1996 00:10:03 GMT Organization: Spectrum Data Services - Carlsbad, CA Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4emc0r$kfc@news2.cts.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ipars.sds.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] FOR SALE UNIDEN MR-8100 SCANNER DEMO UNIT WORKS $250.00 +S/H DONALDT@SDS.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!connix.com!news From: dcollin@connix.com (Dennis Collin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Any comments on Alinco DJ-F1T/HP or Kenwood TH-22AT(5W) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 01:49:16 GMT Organization: Connix - The Connecticut Internet Exchange Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4emhoq$730@comet.connix.com> References: <4ehe63$kfi@solaris.cc.vt.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dcollin.connix.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 blancast@vt.edu (Beth Lancaster) wrote: >I just became a ham, and am looking for a handheld two meter radio. I >have looked at these two, and I am leaning toward the Alinco because it is >cheaper. Any comments are welcome. Thanks Beth I owned a DJF1T/HP as my first 2m HT, and am sorry I ever parted with it! Tough as nails, no problems with it at all. Lots of convenient features ... FWIW From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!netcom8!faunt From: faunt@netcom8.netcom.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604) Subject: Re: IC706 and narrow filter in FSK In-Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us's message of Sun, 28 Jan 1996 21:33:09 GMT Message-ID: Sender: faunt@netcom8.netcom.com Organization: at home, in Oakland References: <3531.sv1uy@nest.sv1uy.ampr.org> <1996Jan28.213309.9035@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 02:03:20 GMT Lines: 3 Will the radio run full power at 100% duty cycle on FSK? Or how much does it need to be derated? 73, doug From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.one.net!news From: Jim Nance Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 schematic ??? Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 02:18:12 -0500 Organization: OneNet Communications HUB News Server Lines: 30 Message-ID: <310F17B4.20CF@mail.one.net> References: <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> <1996Jan13.124419.5724@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: port-2-13.access.one.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) To: Gary Coffman Gary Coffman wrote: > > In article <8213108152002@lss.humnet.humberc.on.ca> hduff@humnet.humberc.on. ca (Hugh Duff) writes: > > > >Anyone know how to go about aquiring a schematic > >for the IC-706. Not only did I not get a mobile > >mounting bracket for it but no schematic !!! > >I hope its not an "option" too ! (ie...must purchase > >the service manual to get a schematic ???) > > You got it, Hugh, the schematics are only included with the > $48 service manual (which is due out this month, I have one > on backorder). I think this stinks! However, there are some > Xeroxed schematics floating around. If you pester your Icom > rep hard enough, he might be able to get you one. > > GaryContact Gary Fiber with Icom and he will send you one. I was talking to him on the phone about another subject and he asked me if I wanted a schematic for my 706, naturally I replyed yes. I received it within a week. 73 de KE4WY > -- > 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 lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuhou.aloha.net!usenet From: Robert Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: HT and CB conversion Base Date: 31 Jan 1996 02:53:46 GMT Organization: Hawaii OnLine - Honolulu, HI Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4emljq$1oh@nuhou.aloha.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: oahu-57.u.aloha.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 have the following items for sale: FT-727R Dual band HT with quick charger/amp and AA adapter. $250 OBO UNIDEN President Grant 11 meter/10 meter Voice only SSB/am Base Also includes Black Cat Frequency counter/signal analyzer> Make offer(price will include shipping) Email back please. Harps -- It's not that life is so short. it's that death is so long. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!ncar!gatech!swrinde!news-relay.us.dell.com!pmafire!mars.hyperk.com!usenet From: charles gniech Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Where can one find a catalogue of equipment? Date: 31 Jan 1996 04:31:44 GMT Organization: Haven Productions Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4emrbg$6rt@mars.hyperk.com> References: <4ej6ue$mto@acmez.gatech.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ras15.srv.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: ed@pobox.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24426 rec.radio.swap:56518 Hello, there is Worldradio 1-800-366-9192 and Amateur Radio Trader 1-800-77-ham-ad. Both of these mags have used and new equipment listings. Hope this helps DE KB7UZM. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.structured.net!nntp.teleport.com!ip-southb1-28 From: logank@teleport.com (Phil Logan-Kelly) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Regency LMV25b modifications wanted Date: Wed, 31 Jan 96 04:36:58 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4emrkj$3qh@maureen.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-southb1-28.teleport.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 I finally found out how to program this radio. What I need now is information on how to modify for 2 meters. Thanks. Phil KD7ZD From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!snet!CT1!usenet From: cnord@mail.snet.net (Carl H Nord) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: March 95 QST review wanted. Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 05:08:35 GMT Organization: Southern New England Telephone Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4emipq$1328@CT1.SNET.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: nh-sh3-port44.snet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I would like a copy of the review of the Icom IC820H....Anyone help me out with a copy ? Thanks, Carl Nord WA1KPD From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:28:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: kd4htw@aol.com (KD4HTW) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ICOM IC 2350H MODS? Date: 31 Jan 1996 05:14:53 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4enfet$hpd@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4dqpmf$f0u@useneta1.news.prodigy.com> Reply-To: kd4htw@aol.com (KD4HTW) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hey W1 is in the small "hole" in the casting under the speaker. That will open up the 440 side. W1 looks like a white resistor cut it. Dont know about the other mods From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!News.MO.NET!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!news.uh.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!cornellcs!uw-beaver!uw-coco!nwnews.wa.com!news.halcyon.com!usenet From: "Gary P. Fiber" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 AM mode Date: 31 Jan 1996 05:30:09 GMT Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4emup1$589@news.halcyon.com> References: <310E2DC1.2B62@bu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: blv-pm11-ip3.halcyon.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 32bit) Carmine, Yes the ICOM 706 uses a very low level AM modulation, where the carrier is 40 watts and the audio is subtracted from the carrier to make a modulation enevolpe. Most ICOMs are SSB radios first. The 706 does indeed have the CI-V port with a new higher speed of 19,200 available now for computer to radio data linking. the entire CI-V command set for the IC-706 is also published in the 706 operators manaul. Gary From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need CHEAP 440 Radio Date: 31 Jan 1996 05:35:54 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 17 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4engma$i3h@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: n9mxt1@aol.com (N9MXT1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello, I am going to be running a DX/CLUSTER Node... and currently I have 1 VHF 2M radio and a dual band mobile 2M/70cm. Well, the problem I have is I don't want to use the dual band for the node cause it will take over one end of the band and so, the other band will just be a waist cause I can't transmitt on 2 bands at once.. So, I am needing a CHEAP... I MEAN CHEAP 440 radio could be 1 channel programmable or CRSYTAL I don't care...the only care I have is I need it programmed for 430.0500 MHz or crsytalized at 430.0500 and at least 10watts. Anyone have a 440 radio that can will go to 430.0500?? Also, need the wiring diagram for the mic so that I can wire my TNC to it! Looking into spending only about $50-70... Let me know if you have anything.... Thanks N9MXT1 - Jeffrey N9MXT - Jeffrey From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.rain.org!usenet From: allenm@rain.org (Allen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: QUESTION: What is FT-101EE value (help) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 05:59:00 GMT Organization: RAIN Public Access Internet (805) 967-RAIN Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4en0jd$31c@news.rain.org> NNTP-Posting-Host: @user16.term1.ventura.rain.org X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56369 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24353 Hi ...the rig is cosmedically good , has external speaker, YC-601 display, reciever works, output is low (finals,predriver ?) any input on what this unit is worth would be GREATLY appreciated ! TNX...73's KB6PQG From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: screa@aol.com (Screa) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: rc-96 repeater controller for sale Date: 31 Jan 1996 08:50:04 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ens2c$m21@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: screa@aol.com (Screa) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com rc-96 repeater controller. This is one of the best controllers available. Original cost was over $1700, about two years ago. It has voice (male and female), excellent autopatch, 200 autodial slots, can be controlled from the phone or a separate receiver, can have another remote receiver, and lots lots more. This is a sweet controller. It works perfectly. It is currently in use in the San Francisco Bay area so you can hear it work, or we could dial it up and you could play with it over the phone. Anyway, If you are interested give me a call. I'm guessing the price will end up being below $1000, but it depends on interest. Talk to you soon '73 Josh KB6VTU 510-937-8784 PS also 80 watt Mirage 440 amp, and other cool stuff for sale. All 100% perfect condition. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cyberport.com!news.magick.net!gp.magick.net!not-for-mail From: woh@gp.magick.net (William Hooper) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Boatanchors Date: 31 Jan 1996 09:20:12 GMT Organization: Magick Net Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4enc8c$sef@news.magick.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: gp.magick.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 941216BETA PL0] Anybody have and old tube-type shortwave rec or trans etc for sale, prefer pre-WWII up to 1960 or so... -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William O. Hooper (Bill) woh@magick.net John 3:16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!microvst.demon.co.uk From: "Anthony R. Gold" Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Marine Deep Cycle battery charging Date: Wed, 31 Jan 96 09:49:30 GMT Organization: Microvest Limited, London Lines: 17 Message-ID: <823081770snz@microvst.demon.co.uk> References: <22489.822447967@safety.ics.uci.edu> <4e5foo$a9r@keelung.transend.com.tw> <1996Jan28.223620.9716@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> <4ejvs7$1r9@news1.sunbelt.net> <1996Jan30.205230.20651@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Reply-To: tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: microvst.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: microvst.demon.co.uk In article <1996Jan30.205230.20651@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> gary@ke4zv.atl.ga.us "Gary Coffman" writes: > It doesn't *taste* the same, yuck! A test would be to drop a 10 penny > nail into a bottle of it. Real high test Coke will dissolve the nail > in 24 hours. If Diet Coke will too, it'd probably work. So that's what Destructive Testing is doing in Atlanta :-) (I wonder who tests Pepsi?) Regards, -- Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM email: tgold@panix.com tgold@microvst.demon.co.uk packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!bone.think.com!blanket.mitre.org!linus.mitre.org!news.mitre.org!m14494-mac.mitre.org!user From: mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: ham havoc Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 09:56:38 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 50 Message-ID: References: <4eb35p$et0@ophelia.waterloo.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org Ben Stegner wrote: > Amateur radio operators (hams) are creating worldwide havoc, how > may you ask ? well these seemingly harmless radios emit > radiation across the world. The scoundrels that use transmitting > devices actually transmit radio waves that can cause cancer and > genetic havoc, remember there has to be a lot of power to send a > voice signal from Canada to Africa !! An interesting point of view. First, electromagnetic "radiation" generated by radio transmitters is quite different from radiation generated by radioactive nuclear processes; it's not the same thing at all. Second, amateur transmitters are limited to a maximum power of 1000 watts; most operate at 100 watts or less. This is completely insignificant compared to commercial and government radio, tv and radar transmitters which typically generate 50,000 to 5,000,000 watts or more. Third, there is no conclusive evidence linking radio emissions to cancer. >...what about the catastrophic mess thats done to our television and radio > reception. Cases of broadcast interference are now quite rare, and are frequently the fault of inexpensive radio and tv recievers whose designers omitted even the most rudimentary filtering as an economy measure. In most cases, a simple, inexpensive add-on filter completely eliminates any interference with no noticable degredation to the picture or audio. > You can be sure that a lot of these scoundrels > build homemade equipment in the darkness of their basements that > exceed the rules of society... Our licenses, which we earned by passing rigorous exams on radio theory and regulations grant us the right to build transmitters if we wish. In this day and age, however, such homemade equipment is quite rare; most hams use commercially built transmitters. In any case, there are rules concerning power levels and spectral purity to which even home-built transmitters must adhere. Exposure to radio energy is a legimitate health concern, although not all the evidence is in yet. Hams do much good in the world, providing emergency communictions in disasters that disable telephone and other commercial communications systems. You should try to learn more about ham radio and the issues involved before being so critical. Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!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: Chip set for SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 10:00:03 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <822925660.1486@survival.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org Bill Wright wrote: > I am initiating a new design for a SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver > operating at 4.005 Meg. Sound like an interesting project. However, transceivers capable of operating on this frequency are available in such profusion and at such low cost that one wonders why you are designing one from scratch. Do you have some special needs that aren't provided for in commercial offerings? Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!hookup!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Siemens Communications receiver Date: 31 Jan 1996 10:03:34 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4eo0c6$o9f@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I recently acquired a gem: a Siemens (German) HF receiver covering 1.5 to 30 MHz; about half the tubes are nuvistors the rest are minis; it seems to use a Barlow-Wadley type circuit, as you have to set a 0.1 Mhz dials, and then tune up from the lower setting to your freq (up to 100 kHz). Recent enough to have upper/lower sideband switch, three filters, and other goodies. It's in good shape but inoperative. I'd date it about 53-58; it has influence of both Racal RA-17 and Collins R-388 in it, to judge by layout. Subasssemblies are silver-plated. Does anyone have a service manual or other info on where I could get a manual, or get it serviced? (I'm in Germany and UK a lot on business). From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!natinst.com!news-relay.us.dell.com!swrinde!gatech!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: Chip set for SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 10:12:55 -0500 Organization: The MITRE Corporation Lines: 15 Message-ID: References: <822925660.1486@survival.demon.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: m14494-mac.mitre.org Bill Wright wrote: > I am initiating a new design for a SSB Short Wave Transmitter/Receiver > operating at 4.005 Meg. Oops... have I fallen prey to the infamous "period - comma" confusion? Are you talking about 4 MHz, or 4 GHz? If the latter, please disregard my previous reply. Mike, N4PDY -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!zib-berlin.de!stern.fokus.gmd.de!fks From: fks@fokus.gmd.de (Falk Schulz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: FS: Yaesu FT-530 in Germany Date: 31 Jan 1996 12:37:32 GMT Organization: GMD-Fokus (Berlin) Lines: 24 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ennqc$8vr@stern.fokus.gmd.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: atmos.fokus.gmd.de I apologize for this being posted in German, but I couldn't find a German amateur radio news group, so I'll try my luck in this one. Of course, if anyone outside Germany is interested in my FT-530, feel free to contact me via e-mail. VERKAUFE: Yaesu FT-530 duoband Handy, 2 RX pro Band, Crossband-Betrieb moeglich, mit DTMF und Subtone (beides En- und Decoding), AM RX auf 2m, erweiterter RX-Bereich, 40 Speicherplaetze pro Band, Vorzugskanal, div. Batteriesparschaltungen und Scan- Funktionen, Frequenzraster bis zu 1kHz (!). Dazu das Fernbedienmike (genaue Modellbezeichnung ist mir leider entfallen), mit ebenfalls beleuchtetem LCD und Funktionstasten. Beides in neuwertigem Zustand da wenig benutzt. VB DM 950,- Ich lese diese Gruppe sonst nicht, bitte schreibt mir also eine direkte E-mail. Falk, DD6TY From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.ed.ac.uk!peer-news.britain.eu.net!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!nntp0.brunel.ac.uk!not-for-mail From: ee95ajm@brunel.ac.uk (Andrew John Murrell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur Subject: What ssb rig ???? Date: 31 Jan 1996 13:13:05 -0000 Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4enpt1$1kt@ccsp-26.brunel.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ccsp-26.brunel.ac.uk X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24396 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97567 uk.radio.amateur:10433 Hi, Now that my 2/70 hand held has just packed up I was thinking about getting a ssb rig. My first problem is what frequency to get (i'm only a B license (above 30 Mhz only), and the second is what rig ? I was hoping to maybe work some dx, so I was thinking about 6m, would I find much out there (my qth is 12 miles from Gatwick airport (in a valley :{ )). To get the most out of my signal (I can't use 2 much power as I live in a housing estate), I was thinking of using a beam, would this be the best bet ?? Sorry if these questions sound daft, but i've only ever used ssb at JOTA. Andy, g7ueh (before anyone suggests it, i am 'slowly' learning morse, but i need something to play with in the mean time !!!) email - ee95ajm@brunel.ac.uk From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.tek.com!gazette!not-for-mail From: edbu@sepia.wv.tek.com (Ed Burress) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: Grounding problem Date: 31 Jan 1996 13:51:43 -0800 Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Wilsonville, OR. Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4eoo9fINN61i@sepia.wv.tek.com> References: <4edivp$8jn@consolidated.ccinet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sepia.wv.tek.com In article <4el6e4$8tc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> w8jitom@aol.com (W8JI Tom) writ es: > >Braiding is great for car battery and power supply wiring, but it's much >better to use flashing for RF and lightning protection. If you have to use >a flexible wire, use stranded wire with minimum amount of twist. > >73 Tom I've always wondered about using 1/2 or 3/4 inch copper water pipe as my ground rod feed. It is plenty heavy enough, and I could "plumb" it right up to my workbench from outside. All the connections would of course be soldered, and my final connection to the ground rod could also be friction fit, then soldered (using my two gas torch). Anyone see any problems with this idea? I'm anxious to try it as soon as the ground thaws out a little. My #10 ground wire just isn't cutting it rf wise. What do you folks think? Thanks Ed Burress KC7GFX From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.consultix.com!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: <72527.01012@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: Clegg FM-27B and Regency radios Date: 31 Jan 1996 13:53:48 GMT Organization: CompuServe Incorporated Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4ens9c$89e@dub-news-svc-2.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hd77-002.compuserve.com Content-Type: text/plain Keywords: regency clegg hr-6 hr-2 Content-length: 1788 X-Newsreader: AIR Mosaic (16-bit) version 4.00.08.32 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56491 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24412 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97577 >I'd like to echo Gary's sentiments. I too had a FM-27B, and what he >says is correct, though technically it didn't have a VFO, rather it >had multiple VXOs. The only dirtier rig I've owned was the Regency HR-2. >And at least it didn't drift, the Clegg did. It was certainly a novel >radio for its time, but not something I'd want to put back on the air >today. Hi all! I have also owned the Clegg FM-27B and reflect the same problems with its spurious output. I also had severe intermod and overload promlems on receive, as well. It was a novelty radio to own, though, in a day when most radios were crystal controlled and had only 6 to 12 channels. If I remember correctly, the Clegg also was one of the few that put out a full 25 watts in a day when 10 watts was the norm for most rigs. As far as the Regency, I have never owned an HR-2, but I still own an HR-6, 6 meter rig. Those radios have the most un-stable transmitter I have ever seen. You can keep the spurs down if you tune the transmitter on the frequency you intend to use most, into the antenna you will be using. Don't change frequencies, though, because you will throw spurs all over the band! I operate on 52.525 Mhz with this radio, and if my mobile antenna gets wet, causing the SWR to rise, The transmitter goes nuts and I start to bring up a repeater that has its input on 51.80, almost 2 miles away! Now thats a sloppy transmitter!!! I would like to see more stories relating to the classic radios going back to the days when repeaters were just becoming popular----back in the days when you were lucky to have 10 watts, a Ringo, and 6 channels. It would be much better reading than all of the mud that is being slung back and forth on this newsgroup! 73 de WA3RVT, Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:16 1996 From: Bob.Horvath@Microserve.com (Bob Horvath) Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nuclear.microserve.net!microserve.com!BOB.HORVATH Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: NIR-10 Upgrade..Worthwhile???? Message-ID: <96013150467@microserve.com> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 14:01:07 EST Reply-To: Bob.Horvath@Microserve.com (Bob Horvath) Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)380-INET Distribution: world Lines: 10 Is the version 4.0 upgrade to the NIR-10 worth getting and doing? bob.horvath@microserve.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!darwin.sura.net!gaia.ns.utk.edu!usenet From: UWishUknew Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: For Sale Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 15:37:24 -0800 Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lines: 12 Message-ID: <310FFD34.6D40@nowhere.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: help014.utcc.utk.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) I have a Kenwood TS 520S for sale w/a DG-5 frequency display. I will NOT split them up. 520 is in excellent condition. Used by non-smoker. Has original manual. DG-5 needs fixing. $350 you ship. For more info you can contact me at one of the following addresses: rwerner@usit.net rwerner@utk.edu Packet: KC4URW@N4QEA.#METN.TN.USA.NA Thanks, Bob Werner KC4URW From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chewy.vcx.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!news.inetnebr.com!falcon!mbrinkho From: mbrinkho@falcon.inetnebr.com (Matt C. Brinkhoff) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Subject: Re: FT 767 Extended Rx/tx Mods Anyone ? Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc Date: 31 Jan 1996 17:05:06 GMT Organization: Internet Nebraska Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4eo7g2$a0f@duck.inetnebr.com> References: <310D5203.435B@myserver.mylocation> NNTP-Posting-Host: falcon.inetnebr.com NNTP-Posting-User: mbrinkho X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24484 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97636 micio (myaddress@myserver.mylocation) wrote: : I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially for : The 2m unit works till 145.999. : My question is: how to extend till 147.999 ? : The same problem is on the other unit (430 Mhz)! There is a "mod" to take care of your 2M problem on the QRZ ftp site. After a reset, the 2M module defaults to that Japanese 2M band (144-146MHz). To reset it to US 2M, you have to turn the backup switch off and hold down the "2" key on the keypad while turning the rig on. The 430 module only supports 430-440, if you want to use the upper half of 70cm, you have to replace the module with the 440-450 one. : It's also possible to extend TX capabilities ? There is a switch you can flip inside the rig to make it xmit pretty much anywhere on HF. Again, the actual mod is on the QRZ site. Incidentally, I'm looking for a 6M module for my 767, if anyone has one they'd like to part with. -- Matt C. Brinkhoff, KB0RXC mbrinkho@inetnebr.com Lincoln, Nebraska [EN10] From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!sislnews.csc.ti.com!usenet From: Troy Wolford Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking For KNWD RC-10 or RC-20 Date: 31 Jan 1996 17:28:22 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4eo8rm$rh2@superb.csc.ti.com> References: <4eo8nb$rg9@superb.csc.ti.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: twol2.csc.ti.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am trying to find a Kenwood RC-10 or RC-20 controller that will work with the TM-2xx,4xx,7xx VHF/UHF FM XCVR's. Gives the capability of remote mounting several XCVR's and controlling them with 1 unit. Any and all leads would be most appreciated. Please respond via e-mail. Thanks in advance 73's Troy Wolford KC5KDM From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!News.MO.NET!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!news.uh.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!newshub.csu.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!waldorf.csc.calpoly.edu!isnews.csc.calpoly.edu!usenet From: doragsda@oboe.calpoly.edu (D. Ragsdale) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC-2GAT Manual Needed Date: 31 Jan 1996 18:11:08 GMT Organization: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4eobbs$3g5@isnews.csc.calpoly.edu> NNTP-Posting-User: @es_1.pubsafety.calpoly.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 I need an instruction manual (photocopy would be OK) for an Icom IC-2GAT 2M HT. Please e-mail with cost. Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:21 1996 Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.new-york.net!not-for-mail From: dconti@carroll.com (Daniel M. Conti) Subject: AOR AR8000 hand held.....full 800 coverage, MINT..for sale... X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 X-Nntp-Posting-User: (Unauthenticated) Organization: Carroll-Net Message-ID: X-Trace: 823102956/15794 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: poseidon00.carroll.com Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 18:38:04 GMT Lines: 7 Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27057 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24373 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97539 rec.radio.scanner:44748 rec.radio.swap:56415 AOR AR 8000 top of the line hand held scanning receiver, full 800 coverage with cellular band, MINT, in box with ni-cads, all access. Also includes soft leather case and mod/jack installed for reaction tune with OPTO Scout. (Scout not included)................... $500.00 shipped to 48 states. COD is $5.00 extra. E-Mail if interetsed. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!NEWS.RMCI.NET!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!caen!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!avalon.chinalake.navy.mil!usenet Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: Increasing the Power of the QST Antenna Tuner Message-ID: From: Bill Harwood Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 19:53:17 GMT Sender: usenet@avalon.chinalake.navy.mil (NAWS news admin) References: <1996Jan14.184339.12423@ke4zv.atl.ga.us> Organization: NAWS, China Lake, CA Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii To: kory@avatar.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-Url: news:Pine.BSD/.3.91.960124193059.28141A-100000@avatar.avatar.com Lines: 13 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24466 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13090 That is the solution that SGC uses in the SGC-230. It has a metal box cover over the digital part and a groundplane in the circuit board. Good Luck \------------------------------------------------------/ \ Bill Harwood U play it, I'll dance it / \ AB6DY or / \ I'll play it, U dance it / \----------------------------------------------/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: rpmccoy@usa.pipeline.com(Richard P. McCoy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Need Manual for PT-3 Preamp Date: 31 Jan 1996 19:55:00 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4eohek$19f@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe8.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: rpmccoy X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (Richard P. McCoy) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 I need the manual for an Ameco PT-3 Preamp. I will pay cost of copying and postage. Or, if you want to sell your manual, I will buy it. Please respond by E-Mail. Thanks, Dick, N4UN rpmccoy@usa.pipeline.com 72457,264 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!darwin.sura.net!triton.eckerd.edu!acasun.eckerd.edu!acasun.eckerd.edu!not-for-mail From: vanhorjh@acasun.eckerd.edu (Jim H. VanHorn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC 735 Date: 31 Jan 1996 20:08:29 -0500 Organization: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4ep3qd$lj1@acasun.eckerd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: acasun.eckerd.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] IC 735,Power supply, automatic antenna tuner and ISO Loop getting dusty from no use and should be in the hands of a worthy ham. Jim N4TFJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.ti.com!spock.asic.sc.ti.com!usenet From: rphelps@asic.sc.ti.com (Ralph Phelps) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: IC736/IC738 comments Date: 31 Jan 1996 20:30:39 GMT Organization: Texas Instruments ASIC group, Dallas TX, USA Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4eojhf$ppt@spock.asic.sc.ti.com> Reply-To: rphelps@asic.sc.ti.com NNTP-Posting-Host: vw.asic.sc.ti.com Keywords: IC736/IC738 I am considering buying either the IC-736 or IC-738 and would appreciate any comments from happy or unhappy users. I like having 6 meters (IC-736), but also want 12V operation (IC-738) for portable use. Any comments? Regards, Ralph WA9JST From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!pa.dec.com!usenet From: little@pecan.enet.dec.com (Todd Little) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Help identifying pins on 2N5179 in TO-72 pkg Date: 31 Jan 1996 20:35:00 GMT Organization: ObjectBroker/COM Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4eojpk$et3@usenet.pa.dec.com> Reply-To: little@pecan.enet.dec.com NNTP-Posting-Host: aci1202_port10.chi.dec.com X-Newsreader: News for Windows NT X1.0-73 I need help identifying the pins on a 2N5179 transistor in a TO-72 package. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. 73, Todd N9MWB From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:28 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!News.MO.NET!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!news.uh.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!oitnews.harvard.edu!das-news2.harvard.edu!news4.ner.bbnplanet.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!news3.near.net!ray.com!news.ray.com!news.res.ray.com!news.ssd.ray.com!news From: ECW@ssd.ray.com (Ernest Ware) Subject: WTB MC30 mike X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ecw-pc.ssd.ray.com Message-ID: Sender: news@ssd.ray.com (Administrator) Reply-To: ecw@ssd.ray.com Organization: Raytheon Company X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6 Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 21:23:55 GMT Lines: 3 Looking for a Kenwood MC-30 mike Reply to ECW@ssd.ray.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!News.MO.NET!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!news.uh.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pjgolfer1@aol.com (PJGolfer1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Wanted: Max Trac Mobile Date: 31 Jan 1996 21:51:38 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ep9rq$991@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: pjgolfer1@aol.com (PJGolfer1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I need a new Motorola MaxTrac Mobile Two Way Radio. It should have two tower capability. If anyone has any help, please e-mail me. Peter From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!siemens!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet From: Rick Perry Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: UHF GE Mastr II Repeater Mods??? Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 22:19:18 -0800 Organization: Wolfe Internet Access, L.L.C. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <31105B66.6E01@wolfenet.com> References: <4ecivi$1pq@tofu.alt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: yak-ts1-p29.wolfenet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) Versatel Communications has a conversion manual for 12.00. 1-800-456-5548. I've used their conversion and it works, but gave the manual away several years ago. Rick From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!sloth.swcp.com!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!lynx.unm.edu!news From: jappel@unn Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Alinco DJ 580 Mod? Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 22:58:59 GMT Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4eos74$9m4@lynx.unm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp_029.unm.edu X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 What is the mod necessary to open the Alinco DJ 580 to allow transmitting outside of the 144-148 range? Thank you. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.syspac.com!usenet From: dnorris@k7no.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: TS 440 Sat Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 22:59:13 GMT Organization: Systems Solutions Inc. (Arizona's Internet Provider) Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4eol42$2dn@news.syspac.com> References: <4ekm5i$2o1@brazos.bihs.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp136.syspac.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 "Homer E. Franks" wrote: >for sale a kenwood ts440 sat with voice synthesizer and all the filters >for sideband and cw. Very clean witha ps 53 power supply ----price >$995.00 5 times? C. Dean Norris, Esq. Amateur Radio Station K7NO e-mail to dnorris@k7no.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bison.alfred.edu!kato.theramp.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!cdc2.cdc.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!wb3ffv!blkcat.blkcat.com!f41.n109.z1.fidonet.org!f42.n109.z1.fidonet.org!fforum.blkcat.com!not-for-mail Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 23:02:00 -0500 From: Timothy_Cadigan@fforum.blkcat.com (Timothy Cadigan) Subject: WANTED!! ICOM IC-u2AT HT manual accessori^C Message-ID: Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment X-Comment-To: (Ko4qc) Organization: Net 109 Fidonet <-> Internet Gateway Lines: 7 X-Gateway: FIDO .. blkcat.fidonet.org [FIDOGATE 3.9.6] X-FTN-Tearline: TriToss (tm) Professional 1.0 - #149 X-FTN-Origin: The Frequency Forum BBS (1:109/239.0) X-FTN-Domain: Z1@fidonet X-FTN-Seen-By: 109/41 42 239 X-FTN-Path: 109/239 42 KO4QC Saw your note, send me an address and name (also remind me what this is about) and I'll send you a copy of the manual and a mod or two. Good luck, nice radio, I've had mine for 6 years. Tim Cadigan, WC1F Timothy.Cadigan@f239.n109.z1.fidonet.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:33 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.sfo.com!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!iglou!iglou.com!n4lq From: n4lq@iglou.com (Steve Ellington) Subject: Re: IC706 RELAY X-Nntp-Posting-Host: iglou Message-ID: Sender: news@iglou.com (News Administrator) Organization: IgLou Internet Services (1-800-436-4456) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] References: Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 23:03:44 GMT Lines: 14 Looking at the schematic, I see several relays. Of course there are the BP relays and the off/on relay but which one actually puts the rig in transmitt mode or are there more than one perhaps? Steve Ellington (n4lq@iglou.com) wrote: : Has anyone taken a look at the relay. I want a quiter, faster one. How : many poles, coil voltage and size? It looks like it may be hard to access. : -- : Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky -- Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:35 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!dante!howard From: howard@migsol.com (Howard Burk) Subject: QUESTION: TM733a receive problem Message-ID: Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 23:07:25 GMT Organization: Migration Solutions Inc. X-Newsreader: TIN version 1.2 PL0 Lines: 18 Has anyone heard of the Kenwood TM733a having problems receiving, when it can transmit into the repeater ok. The repeater was puting out a very good full quiting signal, everyone else could here, but the TM733a could not hear it. It transmited a good signal into the repeater. -- --------TT--------- | || | (------) | ___|___ ( |000000000+0 | | (-/--\-) | | + + | / \ |_______| *+******+* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- KE6PTT Howard@migsol.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 21:29:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ns.net!usenet From: davef@radiozone.com (Dave Fortenberry) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment Subject: Re: IC-706 AM mode Date: Wed, 31 Jan 96 23:11:53 GMT Organization: Brown Broadcasting Lines: 32 Message-ID: References: <310E2DC1.2B62@bu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp29.ns.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] My 706 only downward modulates if the SWR is high, otherwise, it works great o n AM!!! > Tried my 706 on am and got 'excellent' reports on the audio. Don't know > about the downward modulation problem. > > Carmine M. Iannace (iannace@bu.edu) wrote: > : I am thinking of purchasing the IC-706. My concern is that its AM > : transmit mode suffers from the same "downward" modulation characteristic > : that the IC-735 exhibits. In short, when you adjust the the IC-735 for > : AM transmit(about 25 or 30 watts carrier if the PEP output of the final > : is about 100 watts) the output lessens as you apply audio to the carrier > : as opposed to increasing as is usually the case on Kenwood and Yaesu > : tranceivers(and on AM broadcast transmitters). > > : If someone could try their IC-706 on AM to see if this characteristic > : appears I would be very appreciative. Also, does the radio have a > : computer control connector? > > : KA2PAP > : Carmine > > -- > Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM Louisville, Ky ---- Listen to "THE ZONE", Sacramentos alternative rock station. On 100.5 with a whopping 115 kilowatts ERP of , quality music! de N6MAI and N6MAI/R (444.300+51.98). 5-9 in CM 98!