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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:52:35
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From: [e-mail] (David W. Hess)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: "Superb" intermod rejection
Date: Wed, 07 Jun 1995 17:46:38 GMT
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[e-mail] (Tovar) wrote:

>Maybe a future QST article could include such a device in a pre-amp which
>likewise does T/R switching automatically.    <hint>  <hint>  If you want
>to do your own, DIGIKEY has them in their catalog, i think they're in the
>$20-30 range -- not cheap but worth it.

The digi-key filters do have a fair amount of insertion loss though.
I design and built a helical resonator from the instruction in the
ARRL handbook which has less than 0.1db of insertion loss (I actually
could have gotten better performance if I had designed for more
insertion loss) and can handle up to 15 watts meaning that I don't
have to switch it out on transmit.  It a two section design with a
bandwidth of about 6 MHz.  I use it mostly for T-Hunting these days.


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:52:36
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From: [e-mail] (jinx)
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Subject: 1.2 gig mobile price question
Date: 7 Jun 1995 13:40:56 GMT
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Hi And thanks for reading this.  I am interested in getting a 1.2gig mobile.
Can you tell me what the prices for the rigs ranges?  I prefer used
but am also possibly getting a new one.  Thanks and 73....

kf2fs. Jonster...

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:52:53
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: 2 meter newbie needs tips
Date: 5 Jun 1995 21:54:56 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Helene Maxwell) writes:
>Now that I finally got my license, working the radio (HTX202) is the
>challenge.  I'm receiving fine, but haven't managed to actually, uh,
>talk to anyone
>Yes, I've read the manual, tried to understand and apply the principles
>of repeater offsets and subaudible tones and simple simplex contacts--
>nobody hears my feeble voice.  There are open repeaters in the area and
>I've got the
>for them.  I bark out my call signal when someone stops talking and before
>someone else starts.  Do I need to say something in particular to be
>acknowledged?  I know all of this sounds incredibly stupid--just frustrated
>at this point.  Thank you & 73s.  Any hints appreciated.
>KE6UKF
First, are you getting into the repeater?  For example, after you finish giving
your call, do you hear the courtesy tone.  If you don't hear the courtesy tone
(and, assuming that the repeater has a courtesy tone), they you probably didn't
key the repeater.  If this is the case, then check the offset, PL-tones, etc., and
if you still fail to key the machine, you might need a better antenna, better
(higher) location, or possibly more power.

Next, you might try calling one of the stations you just heard sign.  Hams are
a fairly friendly bunch.  However, they may not give you a call just because
they hear your call-sign, though they almost always respond to someone
calling them.  Try calling them (e.g., WA4QAL, this is KE6UKF).

Finally, most 2m contacts seem to be made on repeaters, although some of the
more enjoyable kewsos (QSOs) I've had have been on simplex.  146.52 MHz is
the national simplex calling frequency (The tradition is that you put a call out
on 146.52 MHz and when you find someone to chat with, you move off to an
adjacent simplex frequency to free up the calling frequency, although short
QSOs on 146.52 probably won't hurt too much).

You may want to consider joining a club which sponsors a local repeater.  Not
only does this help support the repeater, but it's a good way to get to know
some of the local hams, who can often offer hints to help you out.  Also, you
may wish to investigate some of the publications that the ARRL (Amateur Radio
Relay League, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT) publishes.

Dave - WA4QAL - ARRL Life Member


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:42
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Blohm)
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Subject: Re: 2 meter newbie needs tips
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Thomas Randall ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Helene Maxwell ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Now that I finally got my license, working the radio (HTX202) is the
: : challenge.  I'm receiving fine, but haven't managed to actually, uh,
: : talk to anyone
: : Yes, I've read the manual, tried to understand and apply the principles
: : of repeater offsets and subaudible tones and simple simplex contacts--
: : nobody hears my feeble voice.  There are open repeaters in the area and
: : I've got the
: : for them.  I bark out my call signal when someone stops talking and before
: : someone else starts.  Do I need to say something in particular to be
: : acknowledged?  I know all of this sounds incredibly stupid--just frustrated
: : at this point.  Thank you & 73s.  Any hints appreciated.
: : KE6UKF

Helene,

Along with what Tom says, there's also this:  You have to turn on the
subaudio tone function as well.  For example, I tried a couple of times,
and never got anyone to call me back.  Then a ham I knew asked about that
function, I turned it on, he called the repeater to verify it, and it
worked just great.  The trick is, when you set the subaudio tone to
whatever it is, when you have that freq in the display, do you also have
the T-SQL showing in the display?  If your freq is 146.840, for example,
it would be right above that 1.  To turn it on, press F and 1.  If you
check, T-SQL is right above the 1 on the DTMF keyboard.  F is the top
button on the side, of course.  Just setting the subaudio won't do the
trick, you still have to have the T-SQL showing so that you actually have
it turned on to send the sub-audible tone you've set up.  I stored mine
in a memory so I don't have to fuss with it every time I want to use
that particular repeater.  That way I can leave it off for all the others
and have it on automatically when I want to use the repeater that does
require the sub-audible tone to activate.

Hope this helps get you going.

Bill B.
KC7JSD

P.S. if it helps, I missed that in the manual also.  :-)

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:43
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From: [e-mail] (Ej Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 2 meter newbie needs tips
Date: Wed,  7 Jun 1995 08:37:00 GMT
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HM::Now that I finally got my license, working the radio (HTX202) is the
HM::challenge.  I'm receiving fine, but haven't managed to actually, uh,
HM::talk to anyone
elene, Where are you? I would be happy to chat! Try asking for a radio
check or ask someone about the repeater/club (hams love to tell
newcomers about their club and repeaters). I am in San diego,Ca. area I
am always on -145.180 pl 107. I am assuming you are sure you are "making
the repeater" and are being heard! most hams love to talk to yl's as
there are so few on the air! have you tryed different repeaters in the
area? how far away is the one you are tring to use? a radio shach ht
only can put out about 5 watts with a 12 volt power source, using the
stock battery you are probibly only running about 2-2.5 watts and with
the stock anntenna you will have a hard time if you are indoors. when
did you buy your radio? some of the early model 202's had a low audio
out problem! did you buy it new recently?  hope this helped.  I remember
when I was new!  If you need more help...let me know!


                        73 de N6OID
                        EJ!

 * OLX 2.1 TD * ... Seven days of sex makes one weak.

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:45
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From: [e-mail] (Per Eftang)
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Subject: Re: 2 meters in Norway?
Date: Wed, 07 Jun 1995 18:16:25 GMT
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[e-mail] (Steve Greenberg) wrote:

>HI

>I'll be traveling to Norway in the fall.  Has anyone had experience with 2
>meters in Norway?  Is 1750Hz tone in use for repeater operation?  Also,
>what were your experiences with obtaining a reciprical license?

>Thanks for the info.

>73s, Steve WA6TAF

You can operate 2 meters all over Norway, there are several repeaters
in operation. xmit is always -600. Rx channels are 145.600 625 ...
775.

There are also some repeaters on 12.5 boundaries. All repeaters are
free and open to everyone and can be opened by the 1750 Hz tone. Some
repeaters alse opens by using DTMF try *8.

Obtaining a license is easy for US hams. Contact:

Statens Teleforvaltning
(Norwegian Telecomm. Regulatory Adm)
Box 2592 Solli
0203  Oslo
tel [phone]

73 de Per LA4JL


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:46
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From: John Grimes <[e-mail]>
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Subject: [Q] TM-231A Problem, won't transmit when in offset mode
Date: 6 Jun 1995 14:16:47 GMT
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Greetings:

     I have a used Kenwood TM-231A, which has worked fine
for the last 4 years.  The other day when I turned on the
rig, and tried to talk on the local repeater the rig just
beeped at me, it didn't transmit.  After some fooling
around, I discovered that the rig will transmit in simplex
mode but not in either the + or - offset.  I hope that
this may just be a configuration problem, but the problem
is that I do not have a manual for the rig.  I would appreciate
any help in tracking this problem down.  Thanks in advance.

                              de John, kd3wy
                              [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:47
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Ehrlich)
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Subject: [WANT] Opinion of Radio Shack 2m Amp
Date: 6 Jun 1995 12:25:30 GMT
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I'm considering the purchase of a 2m amp for my car.

I'm looking at RF Concepts, RS, among others.

What are comments on the RS amp?  Anyone use it?

I'd like to hear any horror/success stories.

Some specs are .5 - 5 watts in, 30 watts out.

Thanks.


--
Scott Ehrlich, E-mail: [e-mail], Web: http://lynx.neu.edu:8000/~sehrlich
Boston ARC ftp archives: ftp oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio
Boston ARC Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc.html
ARRL Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/arrl.html

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:47
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From: Bryan P King <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Ameritron AL-811 amplifier
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 95 22:52:48 -0500
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I am considering the Ameritron AL-811 linear amplifier for purchase and
am looking for any comments on the general performance of this or any other
Ameritron amplifiers.

The hf rig I have is a Ten-Tec Scout which has an output of 50w on SSB &
CW.  The rig does not have any controls for driving an amplifier however
Ten-Tec did leave a connector inside the unit for switching an amp.

The specifications on the Ameritron AL-811 state that typical drive rated
outputu is 50 watts.  Does this mean that my scout has sufficient output
to drive the amp?

Does anybody have any mods for the Ten-Tec to drive an amp?


73's

Thanks,

Bryan King - KA1FQT

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:58
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey W. Lawson)
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                I have 1000 BA1404 stereo transmitter chips. If your
        interested, I'm at [e-mail]

        p.s. All sells include full data sheets


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:53:59
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Todd Perry)
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Subject: Battery for my FT-2400
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Help. I need to replace the battery in my FT-2400, but I can't find my manual.
I don't want to open it up until I have the new one handy (so I only have to
reprogram the sucker once...).

Can someone tell me the model number of the lithium battery in the 2400? Also,
any warnings in the owner's manual?

advthanksance.
--
                        Regards,
                        R. T. Perry
                        KB2JAC
                        GMOO
- The world is divided into two groups of people: Those that own HP's
and those that yell "HEY! Where's the equals sign?"


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:54:01
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Keitz)
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Subject: Re: Battery for my FT-2400
Date: 7 Jun 1995 00:02:19 GMT
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In article <3r27d0$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Richard Todd Perry) wrote:
>Help. I need to replace the battery in my FT-2400, but I can't find my
manual.
>I don't want to open it up until I have the new one handy (so I only have to
>reprogram the sucker once...).
>
>Can someone tell me the model number of the lithium battery in the 2400?
Also,
>any warnings in the owner's manual?
>
>advthanksance.

I'm assuming this is a Yaesu FT-2400H.  If so, replacing the battery is
straightforward: First, of course, turn radio off and disconnect the 12V
supply.  Then remove the two Allen screws on the ends (sides?) of the front
panel and tilt the panel up and away from the rest of the radio.  The battery
is immediately visible, it is soldered on over one of the chips and covered
by a round sticky label that I assume is there to prevent shorts. Part number
is CR2076, with solder tabs.  I think the owner's manual treated battery
replacement as a task for the Authorized Service Center, but I don't have my
manual handy either.

Note, however, that my 2400 has a good battery (the original one) and still a
propensity to periodically forget everything.  So replacing the battery may
not help any.  You may want to open your radio up and check the battery with a
voltmeter before trying to obtain a new one.  Normal voltage of these
batteries is 3V.

I think it is a design flaw (along with the well-known skipping encoder
problem.)  Perhaps someone knows the cure for these.  I think Yaesu had some
mod to help the encoder one but I have not heard any details.

-Mike KD4QDM

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:54:02
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From: [e-mail] (Gale Carlisle)
Subject: re: Boosting power on wireless networking cards
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Tovar) says:

>    If I purchases a set of wireless networking cards using the
>    5,750 MHz +/- spectrum, which is within the ham band, as a ham
>    am I allowed to boost the transmitters output power to achieve
>    greater distances between PCs?
>
>If you're running spread-spectrum under Part 97, it currently has to use
>one of the algorithnms recognized by the FCC for amateur equipment.  We
>are working to get the restriction lifted, but that probably won't happen
>very soon.  So, unless someone can tell you definitively that it is using
>such a spreading-sequence, you'd better not modify a Part 15 device for
>more power.  For more information on the basics of spread spectrum (and
>some of the restrictions we face), please see a reasonably current ARRL
>handbook.
>                       -- KD6PAG  (networking old-timer, RF newbie)
>

        Also note that these ISM bands are used by AMATEURS on a shared
        basis, and the REGS say that we are not allowed to cause interference
        to existing services.
                                        Steve Carlisle  VE7AHL

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Subject: data protocol of the acc socket in ic 720a
Date: 7 Jun 1995 16:43:57 GMT
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        Does anyone have information on the data protocol of the 24 pin acc socket at the
back of the icom 720a and icom 260a? I would like to implement  selcal system using these transceivers
and presume that frequency etc can be controlled in these transceivers via this socket.

        Thanks




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From: [e-mail] (Mark Bramwell)
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Subject: Do the old th79 mods work on newer th79?
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 1995 23:41:34 GMT
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I downloaded the mod file for the TH79 HT from kenwood.  The mod sheet was for
the older TH79.

Has anyone tried these on the newer version of the TH79?

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:54:04
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From: [e-mail] (Piero Garetto)
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Subject: Drake SW8
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Dear friends,,

Do you know and have opinion about drake sw8 receiver ??
Price in Itali 1900KL (about 1200 dollars).

Is it a good receiver?
Thanks in advance.

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:54:04
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From: [e-mail] (Andrew Sybrandy)
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Subject: FFT Processors
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I am looking for an FFT processor chip.

I know of one chip, the TRW TMC2310, from the 1991 TRW LSI Products
Databook.

This chip performs up to 1024 point FFTs and uses external memory for
array storage. I would like to find a chip that will do an 8K FFT with
internal array storage.

Has anyone heard of such a chip, or at least other manufacturers that
make chips similar to the TMC2310?

Thanks

Andrew L. Sybrandy
[e-mail]

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Subject: Re: Field communications?
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On Sat, 3 Jun 1995, Gregory Trent wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm an archaeologist working out in Death Valley, and I
> need to find a decent
> communication device to keep our field crews in
> contact.  Any ideas?  All replies are appreciated.
>
> TIA, Greg
>
>

Hello Greg,
I'm from Italy and I don't know the orography of the DEATH VALLEY,
but in any case first of all It depends how far you want to communicate, if
there are high mountains to jump etc. In that worst case an mobile HF
system is the best solution, configured with a mobile vertical ant., with
an adequate automatic antenna tuner, here in Italy is quite common a
system from ICOM, IC707 (HF RTX) and a mobile wide band antenna 2.5 meter
long from ICOM with a specific automatic ant. tuner , if I'm not wrong is
something as AT-2 or AT-3.  Then I don't know how are the regulation in
the country where you are planning to use this system, about frequency
management but in the case that you are "free" around 6.6 MHz is a good
compromise. On the base station the system could be quite the same but you
can substitute the mobile antenna with a marine wide band vertical
antenna. The RTX could be the same, because in the case that the base
station fail you can get a RTX from a vehicular station. Then is the RTXs
are the same is good from the point of view of the operators, that usually
are not experts. In the case that the orography is a flat land and the
area that you have to cover is quite small (less then 50 Km if it is really
flat), a VHF FM system is good enough. You can increase a little bit the
distance is you consider vehicular stations with a 5/8 lambda ant. and a
base station with a high gain vertical dipole (collinear). Speaking again
about HF antennas you can save a little bit of money if your system use
some fix frequencies bands (ex 4 and 6 MHz or 6 and 8 etc) because in
that case you can use dipoles, and cheap mobile antennas instead of
vertical wide band antennas.

    that's all I think, all the best, and let me know if something in unclear
      Fulvio Postogna IV3PYL.
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From: DB Wilhelm <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Field communications?
Date: 6 Jun 1995 02:28:05 GMT
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 On Sat, 3 Jun 1995, Gregory Trent wrote:

 > Hello all,
 >
 > I'm an archaeologist working out in Death Valley, and I
 > need to find a decent
 > communication device to keep our field crews in
 > contact.  Any ideas?  All replies are appreciated.
 >
 > TIA, Greg
 >
I would think you need either CB radios or some type of commercial
communications system.  This is definitely a business type of
communications and therefore not permitted on the amateur bands.

Don


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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Sparks)
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Subject: Re: first HF rig...
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In <3qm1je$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael Crestohl) writes:

>
>In article <[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]>
wrote:
>><[e-mail]> writes:
>>
>>>Would anyone be able to suggest a good beginners HF rig?
>>>I am working on upgrading from a tech + liscence and I am interested
in
>>>finding a decent HF rig that Doesn't have all the fancy bells and
whistles
>>>that are on more complex and expensive rigs.
>>>Thanks for reading and for a reply, if you have one.
>
>Probably the BEST buy in the used market is Drake equipment, like the
>TR4* transciever or the R-4*/T-4X* separates.  I've seen clean examples
>go for around $300.00.  They're great on CW and SSB and the separates
>cover 160 metres as well.  Also they come with pretty decent manuals
and
>are fairly easy to service.
>
>Good luck!
>
>73,
>
>Michael Crestohl KH6KD/W1
>
>

While I personally Love my Drake equipment I would not recommend it for
a beginner.  The finals are sweep tubes, a beginner would be better with
a pair of 6146's much more forgiving and available.  The Drakes also are
difficult to use, the sideband setup, backward reading dials etc.

While I am NOT a Yaseu fan, I would recommend an FT-101E as a first rig,
with a Kenwood 520 as a second alternative.

KI5GY

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[e-mail] (Glenn Sparks) wrote:

>While I personally Love my Drake equipment I would not recommend it for
>a beginner.  The finals are sweep tubes, a beginner would be better with
>a pair of 6146's much more forgiving and available.  The Drakes also are
>difficult to use, the sideband setup, backward reading dials etc.
>
>While I am NOT a Yaseu fan, I would recommend an FT-101E as a first rig,
>with a Kenwood 520 as a second alternative.

The Yaesu FT-101E, which I still use, also has sweep tubes.  Maybe one of the
early solid state rigs (Icom) would be a better choice.

73,

Jack  WB3U

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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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>>While I personally Love my Drake equipment I would not recommend it for
>>
>>While I am NOT a Yaseu fan, I would recommend an FT-101E as a first rig,
>>with a Kenwood 520 as a second alternative.

>The Yaesu FT-101E, which I still use, also has sweep tubes.  Maybe one of the
>early solid state rigs (Icom) would be a better choice.

All good advice.  The Kenwood 520 is a great rig, but not solid state
finals.  The Kenwood 120 and 130 are pretty good for the money.  The
old Icom 701 is a good rig, and can be gotten pretty cheap when you
find one.  BUT, how about good old American built stuff?  The Ten
Tec rigs of the same era are all vastly superior CW rigs, and certainly
equal or better for SSB.  They are generally lighter, though larger,
and easier to service, and Ten Tec still supports them (our Japanese
manufacturers, notably Kenwood, does not go back very far....)
Look at the Ten Tec Triton IV, 540 (analog) and 544 (digital), the
Argosy, and the older OMNI A, B or C.  Very good radios.  The Tritons
regularly go for $300 and less, the Argosy for just over that, and the
OMNI's can go $300 to $500 depending on filters and accessories.

Just my two cents!

Clark
WA3JPG

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Subject: FOR SALE: 2m transceiver, MFJ tnc, Knatronics UTU-XT
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I have for sale a KDK FM-240 2 meter transceiver, speaker mic, MFJ
mobile speaker (asking $225), Kantronics UTU-XT terminal unit, and MFJ
1270B TNC. (asking $100 for both). Also includes manuals for all. If
interested, email a message here or give me a call at 214-233-2386 (in
Dallas) Tnx & 73, Fred, W5HTR

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   For sale:  1 pk232mbx with pactor option -- all boxes, manuals, cables,
etc.  Also throwing in pcpackratt for DOS for free...  $200



    E-mail me directly...



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In <3qobe2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CHRIS1441) writes:
>I am in the process of buying a new dual-band portable and would like some
>input as to what you may think of either of these models.  Also, if anyone
>would happen to know the phone number of Yaesu service, I would appreciate
>it.
I have owned an Alinco DJ560 and now own a Yaesu FT530. The Alinco
suffered from a very bad intermod problem and could not be used at large flea
markets with many hams transmitting on freq's near the one I was monitoring.
 I sold it and bought the Ft530 which is constructed better and has no
intermod problems. I also like the speaker mic that the ft530 has which
includes a lcd that displays freq. The yaesu has a backlighted lcd on the main
unit as well as on the speaker mic. Three of my hams friends also bought the
 ft530 and are very pleased with it. I have also heard that the dj580 will
 overheat after 5 to 10 minutes of operation when running from 12v supplies.
When this happens the unit will get distorted audio and may shut down...this
does not happen on the ft530 which I run from 12v all the time in my shack.

Yaesu's service dept.  213 404 4884
Main switch board  213 404 2700


Marc Nordquest
WR1Q
Leominster, Ma.



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I have this slightly wounded receiver and am wondering if it would be
worth restoration. I am assuming that this was a budget RX from the 60s/
70s. Does anyone have any info on this one?
 Thanks,
 Chris VE6RDC

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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
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    Has anyone had any experience using Hamtronics controllers,
    transmit / receive modules ?  I am looking for comments from
    first hand experiences, both good and bad.

    My concern before possible purchase is quality, reliability
    and support after the purchase.

    Please e-mail to me directly.

    john   k3nxu    [e-mail]



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If it's anything like the SB-100, the predesessor of the SB102, you may
want to check the crystals.  These radios were always noted for their
lower power output on 40.  After replacing the heterodying oscillator
crystal and realigning the set I got about 90 watts out.  Gud Luk

Ron, W4VR
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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:54:16
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey L. Bauman)
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Subject: HELP RE: COLLINS 30L-1
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I have low output with a 30L-1.

Spec is 600 ma at 1,600 VDC fully loaded, 1,800 VDC no load.

811A's check out fine, but Plate voltage drops to about
1,250 VDC at 600 ma.  No load voltage is fine.

Tuned input at less than 3:1 to driving TS940.

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

Jeff
--
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WB5KZW
(810)-855-9209 (Near Detroit)

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[e-mail] (Jeffrey L. Bauman) wrote:
>
>I have low output with a 30L-1.
>
>Spec is 600 ma at 1,600 VDC fully loaded, 1,800 VDC no load.
>
>811A's check out fine, but Plate voltage drops to about
>1,250 VDC at 600 ma.  No load voltage is fine.

Sounds to me like the power supply electrolytics have dried up.  I would either
check them with a cap tester, or replace them on general principle if they're
the original caps.

73,

Jack  WB3U

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Jeffrey L. Bauman ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I have low output with a 30L-1.

: Spec is 600 ma at 1,600 VDC fully loaded, 1,800 VDC no load.

: 811A's check out fine, but Plate voltage drops to about
: 1,250 VDC at 600 ma.  No load voltage is fine.

: Tuned input at less than 3:1 to driving TS940.

: Suggestions appreciated.

: Thanks.

: Jeff
: --
: Jeff
: WB5KZW
: (810)-855-9209 (Near Detroit)

I assume you are using 110VAC.  It is possible that the AC   voltage
is sagging too much.  You may need to put in a 220 VAC line or
change the wiring  on your 110 AC line.  Can you measure the AC
voltage when you are key down?

Shel  WA2UBK


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From: [e-mail] (WA8MSF)
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Subject: Re: HF-Transceiver JRC JST-245
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Hi Manfred!

I bought a JRC JST-245 back in November '94 when they first became
available in the U.S..  I use it mainly for 6 meters since I have an
FT-1000D that I use on HF.

I find the receiver to be good and strong on all the bands on which I have
listened.  The noise blanker works well on automobile ignition noise and
some short pulse-duration (triac?) types of AC noise.  It doesn't do well
on the type of power mains noise that I encounter here on 50 MHz.

I get good audio reports with the transmitter, although I am using a Yaesu
hand mike since the radio came without a microphone.  The Yaesu MH-1bb
plugs right in and the UP/DOWN buttons even work correctly.

The built-in antenna tuner tunes all the weird loads that the FT-1000D
tuner can, but the SWR meter is in the line BETWEEN the tuner and antenna.
 This means one cannot see how well the tuner matches the load except for
a "beep" that announces the tuner has found an acceptable match.  The
Yeasu tuners in any model that I have used measure the SWR as seen by the
output stage and one is able to watch the process "zero-in" on a low SWR.

The receiver AGC is good and is a night-and-day improvement over the
JST-135 which I had years ago and got rid of because of terrible popping
on strong signal attack.  The AGC in the JST-245 is the equal of my
FT-1000/990/890 rigs and the audio quality is better than all but the
FT-1000, which is abouty equal, but slightly different in character.

The absolute best part about the receiver, apart from it's execellent
dynamic range, is that it has NO WIDE-BAND HISS that plagues almost all
modern receivers.

I don't know what these things cost in Deutchland, but I think the '245 is
a good buy compared to what else is available, and I am very satisfied
with mine.

BTW, I used to work as an engineer for R. L. Drake in the early '70s and
have been around radios for some time.  A friend of mine who is still with
them as a V.P. stopped by my shack to give the receiver a listen and then
promptly ordered one for himself.  I talked to him on 50 MHz and on 75
meters a few nights ago to check out his new purchase and he indicated
that he too was pleased with his decision to buy a '245.  We are both
receiver nuts, but he likes the MOSFET finals for clean transmit, plus it
will drive and L-4B to good output levels.  We both use a pair of 3-500Zs
on 6 meters using Drake parts as a starting point.

If you have any questions in detail, please email me or post to the group.

Mike
WA8MSF
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Paul A. Grayce)
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Subject: ICOM EPROM
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Does anyone recall the name/address of a firm that was selling
an EPROM replacement for ICOM memories that got rid of the need
to replace the lithium battery and also extended the tuning
range of the rig.  I think the outfit was from the midwest.
Thanks. Paul, K3LLH


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I also would be interested in such a replacement for my ICOM R-71A receiver.
Thanks.  Peter, KE6SIO

[e-mail] (Paul A. Grayce) wrote:
>Does anyone recall the name/address of a firm that was selling
>an EPROM replacement for ICOM memories that got rid of the need
>to replace the lithium battery and also extended the tuning
>range of the rig.  I think the outfit was from the midwest.
>Thanks. Paul, K3LLH
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From: [e-mail] (Paul A. Grayce)
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Subject: ICOM EPROM
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Does anyone recall the name/address of a firm that was selling
an EPROM replacement for ICOM memories that got rid of the need
to replace the lithium battery and also extended the tuning
range of the rig.  I think the outfit was from the midwest.
Thanks. Paul, K3LLH


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From: [e-mail] (Marjorie Templeton)
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You're thinking of Willco Electronics. 815-723-1874 or
FAX [phone], their ICM1024 at $134.95.  For
IC-751(A), 745, R71 and a few other models of the same era.

--
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Law)
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I bought a used Icom IC-701 about a month ago and it's been driving me
nutes on SSB. The rig did not come with a microphone and I've been using
it mostly on CW -- works like a charm on CW. I've been trying to get a
microphone working with the IC-701 unsuccessfully (was using a gooseneck
mic on the Realistic HTX-100). I then borrowed a friend's SM-2 microphone
and it seems to work fairly well as far as audio is concerned. What's
bothering me is that the ALC meter never moves on any band other than 40
meters. On 40 meters the ALC meter move only occassionally and then only
for a very short burst. I am also unable to get VOX to work correctly.
Every now and then VOX kicks in for a second, but for the most part it
doesn't.

Anyone have any idea where the problem might be? As I said, the audio
seems to be fine with the SM-2 electret microphone with preamplifier
although none of my dynamic microphones seem to work right (the best I've
gotten so far with a dynamic element is "Donald Duck" with either 1uF or
10uF capacitors in series).

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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:55:36
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[e-mail] (Greg Law) wrote:
>I bought a used Icom IC-701 about a month ago and it's been driving me
>nutes on SSB.        <snip>    What's bothering me is that the ALC meter
>never moves on any band other than 40 meters.         <snip>    I am also
> unable to get VOX to work correctly.

Greg, I'm not familiar with the mic preamp in the Icom, but you might want to
check the specified input impedance.  My older Yaesu FT-101 feeds mic input
directly to the gate of a FET and the owner's manual specifies 50K input.

If the problem doesn't appear to be a mismatch, then I suspect the AF circuit
is in need of repair.

73,

Jack  WB3U

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:55:59
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Dan,

  You might find out if it's covered under your homeowner's insurance.
If it is and you can get a letter from Kenwood they don't want to fix it
or it's totaled you might get a replacement radio for the deductable.

  I have received great phone support from Kenwood but in your case I
think I would want the factory to fix it.

  You might want to make sure you have surge suppressors on anything
electronic in your house.  Microwave, TV, VCR etc.

73's de N0USP


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In article <3qqind$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan Brown) writes:
> Of
> course, _transmitting_ packet on the HF bands is a no-no.

Oh yeah?  Since when?

>
>  --
>  Dan Brown, KE6MKS
>  [e-mail]
>  Don't Tread on Me

Ken
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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:38
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Ken Harrison ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3qqind$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan Brown) writes:
: > course, _transmitting_ packet on the HF bands is a no-no.

: Oh yeah?  Since when?

        Oops, slip of the keyboard.  Transmitting the KPC-3's 1200 baud
packet on (most?) HF bands is a no-no.

 --
 Dan Brown, KE6MKS
 [e-mail]
 Don't Tread on Me

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:38
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Huster)
Subject: Looking to Buy a Yaesu FT-4700
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I am interested in buying a Yaesu FT-4700 if any on has one, and want to sell it
let me know!
Tim [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:39
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From: [e-mail] (Ben Bass)
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I have a '94 Ranger with a 4.0 Liter engine. I have a Yaesu 5200 with the
radio mounted under the seat and the remote head on the front of the
console. The antenna is in the middle of the roof. I haven't noticed any
spurs but if I transmit on high power the cruise control will slow down
just a bit.

73 de Ben N2YDM


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:40
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Date: Sun, 04 Jun 1995 20:58:00 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Timothy Cadigan)
Subject: Modern Military Radios
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Hello Dave
I saw your note about military radios, I am also in
love with the "green boxes".  I have not collected
too much mostly 1960's era VHF equipment.  I am
looking for hf backpacks.... any sitting around?
I'll be happy to swap a list of manuals and the like
 I can be reached here, or via packet
[e-mail]
Always a pleasure to meet a fellow mil.rad. fan.
Have you looked into the government auctions?
I hope to find out more about these this summer.
73!
Tim Cadigan, WC1F.

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:42
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From: [e-mail] (Joanne Dow)
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Subject: Re: Mods for R-390A or its SSB adapter CV-157  ?
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In article <3qkp53$[e-mail]>,
   "J.Swenson" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Now I know these rigs are just great the way they are !  I may get some
>people upset at the thought of changing originals but I am new to this
>equipment and don't want to miss out on anything !  Anyone have any neat
>mods for these ?   Also let me take this time to thank all who helped in
>the purchase questions on the R390/R390A.  As you can see I came up with
>a nice deal on a R390A (ok but but dead 11 & 25 mhz) and a spare for
>parts as well as a CV-157 SSB adapter minus the meters and a few tubes.
>The 157 had a number of problems but mostly minor. It now has one dead
>channel but I are working an that. I still have to get a 390 manual to
>look at the band problems but that should not be too bad.  Fixing these
>are half the fun !  Thanks in advance for any reply.  73's N1DVE
>

Do be aware that the R-390A and the R-390 have very different schematics. I do
have a set of hacks in mine, including a beam deflection tube SSB/CW detector, a
modified noise limiter, hang agc, and "0" to 500KHz reception (of a sort.) Alas,
I do not have them written up in a form for posting. Howsosomeever, if you are
clever enough it is easy to generate these sorts of hacks for yourself with
ideas from the ARRL Handbook and old QSTs. You can build the schematic easily
enough by tracing the physical sircuitry yourself. That is how I did it until I
got my manual.  (I even discovered that the ground "bus" input side of the
mechanical filters was never grounded to the chassis. Once I grounded it things
suddenly came alive and worked the way I expected. I bet that is why I got this
beautiful thing surplus looking so clean. - Um this was back in about '69 or
so.) Treat your baby with adequate respect and be careful with the mods. It will
then do very well for you.

Mumble - 11MHz and 25MHz dead? Schematics are too hard to get at the moment but
that sounds like you either need a dose of contact cleaner or you have at least
one more band out.... 0.5 - 8MHz the receiver is triple conversion to a variable
17-25MHz first IF. Nope - your two "out" frequencies are not in that overlap
band. Check the crystal sockets in the upper oven. These crystals run 11-34Mhz
in 1MHz steps for conversion of a 1MHz band to the 3 to 2Mhz range. (Note the
inversion.) You probably have the 14Mhz and 28MHz crystals dead or lose or
needing pins cleaned. (It IS possible that 430A and 431E are sick, too. Um, I
went and got the schematics anyway...) The actual crystal frequencies are half
the injection frequencies in some cases. So look for a bad Y409 at 14MHz. That
covers both bad bands.)

No - I won't sell my manual on a bet. Nor do I want to pull it apart for
copying. There used to be services that sold copies, though. You want
TM 11-5820-358-35

Field and Depot Maintenance Manual
Radio Receiver R-390A/URR

Hope this is SOME help.

{^_^}     Joanne Dow     The Wizardess


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From: [e-mail] (Mike Mladejovsky)
Subject: Mods for Yaesu FT-2500M?
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Does anyone know where to find mods for a Yaesu FT-2500M?  I've looked
in some of the more well known sites.


[e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:43
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Logan-Kelly)
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Motorola N1275A UHF amplifier with 12 volt cable. Four watts
in, about thirty five out.  Make offer via E-mail.


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:43
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Fletcher)
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I am in need of a relay, RL-1 for my Kenwood TS 520-S. I tried East
Coast Parts but they say it is no longer available. I have written to
Kenwood, but I thought maybe I can get some extra help from
someone in this group who may have had to deal with this problem.

By the way is RL-2 the same type as RL-1 in this rig?

Many thanks ahead of time.

Bill AF9B
[e-mail]

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I am looking for a manual or any informatioin on an E.F. Johnson model
#250-39 T-R switch.   Thanks.

Mike Cizek  KO7V

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From: [e-mail] (Robert Smits)
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[e-mail] (Mike Cizek) writes:

>I am looking for a manual or any informatioin on an E.F. Johnson model
>#250-39 T-R switch.   Thanks.
>
What do you want to know? I haven't got a manual, but I've got one sitting
on the bench here.

According to the cover, it covers 3.5-30 Mc, and can handle up to 4000
Watts peak, though I certainly wouldn't use it at that level.


--
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>Please respond directly to my ID

I tried your id, but it deferred to your ego....Jon Gefaell

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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:46
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From: [e-mail] (Chaston111)
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Subject: NEW BOOK ON HOW TO READ WEATHER MAPS
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In the May and June issues of POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS magazine, an ad
appeared for the new book on how to read and interpret all the basic
weather charts.  Since then, there have been a lot or orders and
inquiries, so to summarize, here's the scoop on this book:
It is entitled, "WEATHER MAPS" and is written for non-meteorologists who
get or plan to receive weather maps but have no reference on how to read
and interpret the surface and upper air charts.  The book explains the
charts and is easy to understand.  The cost is $29 which includes
shipping, by check or money order from CHASTON SCIENTIFIC, INC.;  P.O. BOX
758;  KEARNEY, MO 64060.

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:47
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From: [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh)
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Subject: Opinions on TH-79AD vs. FT-51R
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I have been shopping around for a 2m/70cm handheld, and I've narrowed the
selection down to the Kendwood TH-79AD and the Yaesu FT-51R. What I would
like is any opinions/experiences people might have about either units.
I can't seem to decide which one to get!

E-mail directly to me would be prefered.

Thanks,
Kory


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Does anyone know to program the SMC 517L10. It seems to be a set made
by Yaseu. There are 8-buttons on the front of the set . I have figured
out how to set frequencies but cannot set the offset for repeater
access .



From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:48
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Radio Receivers for Sale
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#1 Global NR-82 F1                                           Description
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Upper or Lower sideband switch,wide/narrow band width switch, RF gain allows you to
turn off the dial light and digital display to conserve power when runningon
batteries. truly a receiver that will offer a wide range of enjoyment for the whole
family.
Cost New $500.00 Asking $275.00 Firm Radio is in very good working order and at this
price to be sold as is first come basis. {db}
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------

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Features
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Cost New $300.00 asking  $175.00 Firm Radio in very good working order and at this
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                                                         Thank You for reading this
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I own a pair of Maxon's GMRS 210+3 and really like them a lot. The GMRS
210+3 does not have many features as the Ham's HT such as lighted
keypad, alphanumeric display, a five-watt Nicad battery (I heard that
Maxon is working on a four-watt Nicad).  The repeater access ability for
the GMRS 210+3 is limited to the availability of your local area (you
have to know the Tx and Rx frequency tones for a repeater).  The GMRS
license fee is $35 for five years (I heard the fee may have been
increased though).  The PRS-100 is a bit smaller with two preset
frequencies and is not repeater accessible.

-pius

------------------------ATTACHED----------------------------------------



clint Bradford ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Subject: Re: Radio Shack PRS-100 - Any Good?

: >Is the prs-100 uhf model a good buy for non-licensed folks?

: >>This radio requires an FCC license (GMRS) for legal operation. No
: >>test, just a $$ fee.

: NO current Radio Shack GMRS HT is programmable for CTCSS tones - which
: are used to access repeaters. The current Radio Shack GMRS HTs are
: worthless for serious GMRS work. They merely offer short-distance work
: on the interstitials (simplex) GMRS frequencies. (And don't even offer
: 462.675 - the nationally-recognized Emergency frequency).

: Maxon makes the 210+3 HT - for a little over 200. bucks - which is the
: model of choice right now for serious GMRS work - when price and
: features are all considered for an HT. 10 channels (1-7 are hard-coded
: interstitials, Ch. 8 is fixed at 462.675 and you set whatever CTCSS tone
: you want, and Chs. 9 and 10 are User-programmable to about any GMRS
: frequency).

: Of course, the Icom IC-U16 is available for 2.5X the cost of the Maxon!
: ---
:  ■ wcECHO 4.0 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221

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For Sale:

    All radios (except for 2030) are less than 3 months old and have original
    packaging and manuals.

    RS PRO-2035  .......    $300
    RS PRO-62    .......    $175 W/LEATHER CASE
    RS PRO-2030  .......    $100 W/Cell Mod

    LOWE HF-225 EUROPA:     $750

    RS FREQ COUNTER         $65  (SOLD)


    I pay shipping to US 48.

Please Reply via E-Mail

Thanks, Frank.


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:52
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                     REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD)
                  unmoderated group rec.audio.tubes

Summary: Discussion of electronic audio circuits which use vacuum tubes
Proposed by:  Reid Kneeland ([e-mail])

                        RATIONALE

Although the transistor and its relatives have largely replaced vacuum
tubes in modern electronic products, there remains a substantial set of
people who, for various reasons, prefer tube (or "valve") equipment,
and there remain many companies which produce such products.  There are
also a great many "vintage" audio products of various types which often
need to be modified, repaired or restored.  There are a number of
special issues associated with tube electronics that are not of concern
to most users of audio equipment, and there is currently no one place
for discussion of these topics on the Net.

Discussion of this topic is terribly scattered throughout the Net,
depending on the application, and is frequently of interest only to a
very small segment of a given group's readership.  Sci.electronics is
populated mostly by professional EEs, very few of whom care much about
tubes and many of whom are often downright hostile to non-EEs posting
with tube-related questions.  Rec.audio.tech covers too much territory,
and has of late fallen into flame wars - it also tends to ignore guitar
amplifiers, one of the largest market segments for tube equipment.
Rec.audio.high-end, rec.music.makers.guitar and rec.antiques.radio+phono
all include some discussion of the subject, but are also very specialized
in their applications.


                        CHARTER

Rec.audio.tubes is dedicated to the discussion of vacuum tube
audio equipment, including the following topics:

        * hi-fi applications
        * guitar (and other instrument) amplifiers
        * radio circuits
        * theory and design
        * vintage and modern equipment
        * repair/modification/restoration
        * purchase recommendations.

Participants from all backgrounds are welcome.


                        DISCUSSION

Interested parties are encouraged to discuss this proposal:
PLEASE post your comments ONLY to NEWS.GROUPS.

This is *NOT* a Call For Votes (CFV)!  The Call For Votes will be
posted approximately 21 to 30 days from now.  An independent third
party will run the vote, and instructions will be supplied at that time.

This RFD has been posted to the following newsgroups:

news.announce.newgroups, news.groups, rec.audio.tech,
rec.music.makers.bass, rec.music.makers.guitar,
rec.antiques.radio+phono, rec.radio.amateur.equipment,
sci.electronics, alt.guitar.amps

and to The Bottom Line (bass players' mailing list)

Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested.  Thank you.
--
Reid Kneeland
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Demetre Koymanakos)
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Bill Harwood ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Assume that the computer stuff is in metal cases and not plastic.  If
: not get the computer stuff in metal cases first.

: Three things to try:

: 1.  Make shure that you have a good RF ground (long ground rod and low
: inductance connection) for the radio gear.  Now connrct the case(s) of
: the computer stuff to the RF ground with low impedance path.  This
: should solve a lot of problems.  Use of a ground strip arangement is
: recommended.

: 2.  Make shure that all of the cableing to printers, monitors, TNC's
: disk drives ... is 100% shielded and have metal hoods.  Most cheap
: cables with plastic hoods (formed hoods) are not shielded at all.  TNC's
: are notorious for RF noise on the cable.

: 3.  Try some snap on ferrite beads on the power cables, monitor
: connection cables, printer cables, RS-232 cables ...


You must also have all screws of the computer metal box on and screwed tightly,
RF can escape from screw holes !

If all that does not work, you can always make a grounded chicken wire
enclosure for your computer...

73's



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Glidden)
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Subject: Re: Stupid question about radio mods!!!
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[e-mail] (WTurbiasz) wrote:

>The mods do allot of good. Im in the fire department and there is nothing
>better than to be able to use my Ham gear to communicate with local
>emergency vechicles. So while this may not apply to you there are other
>people which the mods are very beneficial to.

>WT
>KB2SRH


Ok, Ok, A *LOT* has been said about type accepted radios.  My question
is, just what IS a type of *TYPE*.  How does one determine what the
qualifactions are?  Thanks..




From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:54
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Hi. Recently got a RS HTX202 to replace a pair of stolen
Icoms. The Tandy is an excellent replacement, will get another
next time they go on sale and I have the bux.  A short
tech-note:

Our Route 128 goes past Bear Hill, A/K/A 'Intermod Alley' by
the locals. About 200 yards away, three towers full of VHF,
UHF, Paging, Cell, and who knows what else, including four
major microwave routes. I think it has half of the repeaters
in West Metro Boston. I counted 26 VHF antennas a few years
ago. Tune in a weaker repeater, put on a roof antenna, if you
can drive by there and not get really hammered, the radio is
OK.  The HTX202 runs fine while listening to Derry, NH, about
40 air miles away. I can do without exotic bells and whistles,
but I live less than one mile away from that wretched Bear
Hill.  It's also nice that it takes Icom accessories.

Also like rail travel and listening to train comms up at 161
MHz. Can recommend the R/S PRO-43 for a good scanner with a
rugged front end. (Actually, it has 3 frontends, LO/HI/UHF.
Ain't SMD circuits wonderful!) Good sens., and it passes the
test above. It's tough on batts when running the scanner, but
on single freq. is about as good as the 202 with no "save".

A favorite accessory:  Two BNC elbow connectors for the duck
antenna. (Lets you fold it down so it doesn't poke your ribs
and armpit.)  I suppose theoretically it affects the TX
tuning, but have never noticed any real difference.

Thanx for all the good notes, now and in future.
-73 de Doug Swank, K1PTO-
<[e-mail]>


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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: Tandy HTX-202 Compliments
>Date: 5 Jun 95 19:58:20 GMT

>Hi. Recently got a RS HTX202 to replace a pair of stolen
>Icoms. The Tandy is an excellent replacement, will get another
>next time they go on sale and I have the bux.  A short
>tech-note:

[snip]

>Thanx for all the good notes, now and in future.
>-73 de Doug Swank, K1PTO-
><[e-mail]>

I borrowed a 202 from a friend shortly after getting my licence.  Later I
bought an Icom W2A (dual band) and then I could do some real comparing.
Besides the "weaker" front-end I have to live with on the W2A to get the nice
wide-recieve capabilities (as you and others have mentioned), I really liked
the audio quality of the 202.  They used a bigger speaker with a little more
robust audio amp and made it sound almost like a Motorola.  Amazing what you
can do given enough real-estate to work in, eh?

Don't knock it 'till you hear it.
Mike KD6PKJ

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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Jessup)
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>Also like rail travel and listening to train comms up at 161
>MHz. Can recommend the R/S PRO-43 for a good scanner with a
>rugged front end. (Actually, it has 3 frontends, LO/HI/UHF.
>Ain't SMD circuits wonderful!) Good sens., and it passes the
>test above. It's tough on batts when running the scanner, but
>on single freq. is about as good as the 202 with no "save".

The PRO-43 was a great scanner.  It's been discontinued due to
the cell phone fiasco.

A good RS Model for rail fans is the PRO-62.  Does not receive
military aircraft band but DOES have triple conversion like
the PRO-43.  A recent review (by Bob Parnass, I think) stated
it has better intermod rejection in the railroad freqs than
the PRO-43.


--
[e-mail]      Marquette Electronics, Inc
n9sqb                          Milwaukee, WI
http://www.mei.com             MarqEl NASDAQ


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From: [e-mail] (Miles Gillie)
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Subject: TM-732 Dead 2 Meter Power Module
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The 2 meter Power Module in my Kenwood TM-732 is dead (as are many
others I'm told). I am planning to replace the module myself but I'm
wondering if anyone else had been through this and has any words of
wisdom before I begin. Please email [e-mail]

Thanks,
Miles  WA4NNA


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:57
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From: [e-mail] (Sean McHenry)
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Subject: trade HT for All Mode...
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     Still looking for trades of my Icom IC-2ia for all mode gear. 6Meters
and up.  e-mail for details.  Thanks, Sean. KB8JNE

--
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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:56:58
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From: jozef hand-boniakowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Trade PRO43 for 10 METER MULTINMODE
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 1995 15:34:25 -0500
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Considering trading a great shape less than 1 year old PRO43 handheld
scanner (up to 1 GHZ +) for ten meter rig like 100 watt RCI, etc.
Must have FM.  Considering Azden, etc.

----------
jozef hand-boniakowski   Email:[e-mail]
WB2MIC


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From: [e-mail] (John Morgan)
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Subject: Transmitter Sys for sale.
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                           MICROWAVE SYSTEM COMPLETE FOR SALE

San/Bar 12 gig Digital microwave with redundant transmitter and recever.
 IncludesI LeeMah status monitor systerm, dryer one side.  Two antennas with
covers appx 6 ft dia  with covers and mounting hardware.  Was in working
condition when it was took out of service 9 months ago.  Will require new
wave guide to an from antenna flexible.,  There is a back up battery system
but it would be cost prohibitive to ship.  I believe all the manuals are
intact with schematics.  This unit was use for a 50 pair telephone cable
system  but has many other uses (ie closed data trans . video)
Intro:  the DMR is a quadriphase modulated transmission system which can
0perate in several bands from 7.125 to 19.04 Ghz.  The units are modularized
for quick part replacement in the field.  Racks are included   If interested
I will fax more specs.  SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY.  WILL CONSIDER ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.   FAX  [phone]   USA.       Can ship world wide via sea &
surface
conta [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:02
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From: [e-mail] (Clement Vaillancourt)
Subject: Re: UHF-VHF DIPLEXER Info wtd
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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Doug Rygalo) writes:
>If anyone happens to know of a reference article or build it info on
>uhf/vhf discrete component highpass/low pass antenna diplexers please
>drop me a short e-mail.  I know larsen and other manufacturers
>manufacture them for the ham bands, but most are very costly.   73's from
>VE6MIL   e-mail to:  [e-mail]        TNX.
>
>--
>Doug Rygalo   [e-mail]
>Edmonton Remote Systems   Serving Edmonton/Northern Alberta since 1982

I built this one... Look at the note I got from Galen, KF0YJ.
I works very well!
Regards,
Clem.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>I would like to know how to make a diplexer 2m/70cm.

>From OCT 1991 QST:



                    C1               C1                 C1

         __________| |______________| |________________| |___________  UHF OUT
         |         | |     |        | |       |        | |
         |                 |                  |
         |                 )                  )
         |                 )                  )
         |                 ) L1               ) L1
  IN ____|                 )                  )
         |                 |                  )
         |                GND                GND
         |
         |
         |           L2                L3                L2
         |_________()()()____________()()()____________()()()________  VHF OUT
                              |              |
                              |              |
                             ---            ---
                         C2  ---         C2 ---
                              |              |
                              |              |
                              |              |
                             GND            GND


>Where:
>C1:   5.0 pF
>C2:   15  pF
>L1:   2 turns #14, 3/16" dia.  0.015 uh
>L2:   4 turns #14, 3/16" dia.  0.030 uh
>L3:   5 turns #14, 1/4"  dia.  0.063 uh


>I built mine over a solid pc board and wound both L2's and L3 from one piece
>of wire.  I built up the caps from three to four cer disc caps each, I used
>four for C1 in parallel.

>There is no perceptable difference between my home-brewed and my commercial
>diplexers.
>Galen, KF0YJ

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Clement Vaillancourt,  _/_/       Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec
  Analyste,                    _/_/      1800 Montee Ste-Julie, Varennes
  Informatique scientifique          _/_/     P. Quebec, Canada, J3X 1S1
  Internet:      [e-mail]   _/_/     Tel:[phone]
  Radio-Amateur: VE2HQJ@VE2CRL.#MTL.PQ.CAN.NA   _/_/ Fax:[phone]
  http://dori.ireq.hydro.qc.ca:8080/home/vaillan/vaillan.html       _/_/


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From: [e-mail] (Jennifer)
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Check it out:


http://www.westes.com/


Lots of ham, electronic and test equipment for sale.

Many links to intresting ham sites.

Have something to sell, place an ad.

Looking for that one of a kind item, place an ad.

Add you club or swap meet to our lists.

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:04
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 05 Jun 95 23:16:28
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: re:  Wanted :R-390 / CV-157 info
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"J.Swenson" <[e-mail]> is looking for
mods for the Collins R390A that he recently acquired.

One place to look for modifications to the  R390 is in back
issues of CQ magazine.  One thing that can be said about
the magazine is that it did cover surplus equipment well.
Of the ham magazines, it is the one that I would look
to for stuff about surplus collins receivers.  I can't be
bothered searching for specific articles, but one name to
look for is Paul Lee, who did write a number of articles
about Collins general coverage receivers, and I bet one
of them was about the R390.  A common mod was to add a
product detector to the receiver.

If you can get access to back issues, either at a library
or a ham club or just someone locally with a good collection,
then you shouldn't have problems looking through the annual
index in the December issues to find articles.  I'm thinking
mainly the sixties, here.  If you don't have access, suggesting
certain articles won't help much, though it would be nice to
discover that CQ still made photocopies of old articles available.

      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:04
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From: [e-mail] (Emmanuel Amaefule)
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Subject: Wanted, Mods for Kenwood TM733 please
Date: 7 Jun 1995 06:46:43 GMT
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Wanted, mods for Kenwood TM733A mobile.  RX extend, TX extend, etc.

Thank you KB7ZTK
Darrell

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:05
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From: [e-mail] (Rgretlein)
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Subject: Wanted: TenTec Scout 555 Comments
Date: 6 Jun 1995 13:14:09 -0400
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Good Day All,
  I am a returning HAM, just regained a license (Tech Plus) after a little
over 25 years away.  The landscape has changed, prices are up, etc.
I was thinking about buying the TenTec Scout 555.  Nice and simple and
almost affordable.  But how well does it work? Do any of you have
experience operating one?  How about comments from folks who have worked
people running the rig; does it sound good?
Thanks in advance.

73,
Ray  KE6TYH

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:05
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From: [e-mail] (Venkata Krishnan)
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Subject: WANTED: Whip Antenna 2m 144-146MHz
Date: 6 Jun 1995 19:52:06 GMT
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As the subject says, I am looking for a telescopic single-band
whip antenna. If you have one to spare, please let me know your
price.


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Venkat
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Email: [e-mail]                   [phone] (H)
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From: [e-mail] (Srinivas Chennupaty)
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Subject: WTB Kenwood TH79AD
Date: 05 Jun 1995 15:50:49 GMT
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I know this is a long shot, but if anyone wants to sell their rig, Im in
the market for one.

Email me with details
Thanks
Srinivas
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From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:07
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From: [e-mail] (Peter G. Smith)
Subject: WTB Rohn 25G sections
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I need 7-8 sections of Rohn 25G. Will pick up in DC/MD/VA vicinity.
Please e-mail [e-mail] or call Pete Smith at 202/228-6681 (days)
or 304/728-8454 evenings.

Thanks and 723,

Pete N4ZR
--
73, Pete
[e-mail]
"Better, faster,cheaper -- choose any two"
"No no no -- it's WEST Virginia"

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From: [e-mail] (Peter G. Smith)
Subject: WTB TH-6 or TH-7, C-3 or C-4
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I need a TH-6 or TH-7, or alternatively (if anyone has one for sale) a
Force 12 C-3 or C-4, in the DC/MD/VA area.  Please e-mail [e-mail]
or call Pete Smith at 202/228-6681 days or 304/728-8454 evenings.

Tnx 73,
Pete N4ZR
--
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[e-mail]
"Better, faster,cheaper -- choose any two"
"No no no -- it's WEST Virginia"

From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:08
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From: [e-mail] (Stacey E. Mills)
Subject: WTB: 1.2 Ghz amp.
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I'm looking for a 1.2 Ghz amp to boost the 10 watt output of my
TS-790A module to about 50-60 watts.  The amp should have
receive switching capability and handle both FM and SSB.

Anyone know of a good source new or used for such an item??

E-mail direct to: [e-mail]

-73's de WB4QKT/Stacey
--
Stacey E. (Chuck) Mills
E-mail: [e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Michael Goldfarb )
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Subject: WTB: Dual Band HT or Mobile
Date: 5 Jun 1995 18:40:51 GMT
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I am looking for a real clean Dual Band Ht or Mobile. If you have one
for sale E-mail me at [e-mail].

Thanks

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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: WTB: FT-101-E Noise Blanker board & Service Manual
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 95 03:37:21 -0500
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    I still have my old Yeasu FT-101-E but I need a replacement Noise-
    Blanker board for it.

    Does anyone have a Service Manual for this model they would like to sell?

    How can I get in touch with Yeasu?

    Email me at [e-mail] please

    Thanks




From [e-mail] Wed 07 Jun 95 15:57:10
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From: [e-mail] (Robert A Bowser )
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Subject: Yaesu FT11R Mods???
Date: 5 Jun 1995 14:38:50 GMT
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Hello all,

I am wondering if anyone knows of available modifications for the Yaesu FT11R.
Any information would be appreciated.



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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:52
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From: [e-mail] (PAUL  KEYS)
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Subject: *********WANTED MILITARY COMM GEAR ETC**********
Date: 10 Jun 1995 19:42:18 -0400
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I COLLECT LATE MODEL MILITARY RADIOS  AND MILITARY ELECTRONICS MOSTLY
POST VIETNAM  MODELS. I CAN USE MILITARY MODELS OR COMMERCIAL MODELS BY
COLLINS, HARRIS, MOTOROLA, WATKINS JOHNSON, RACAL, MAGNAVOX ETC.

I AM INTERESTED IN ALL TYPES OF RADIOS INCLUDING GEAR FOR GROUND, SEA OR
AIRBORNE APPLICATIONS INCLUDING IFF AND TACAN, AVIONICS, NAVIGATION ETC.

I ALSO WANT THE SPECIALIZED TEST SETS NEEDED TO SERVICE MILITARY RADIOS
AND AVIONICS, I  CAN USE THE ACCESSORIES TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
INCLUDING SPARE MODUALS AND SPARES INCLUDING MANUALS.

I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHOM MIGHT HAVE EQUIPMENT IN GOOD
AND COMPLETE CONDITION.

I PAY TOP DOLLAR, YOU MAY BE SITTING ON A GOLD MINE. I MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER
TRADING. IF YOU HAVE GEAR THAT YOU NOW LONGER NEED AND WANT TO TURN IT
INTO CASH CONTACT ME WITH A LIST OF THE MODELS.

IF YOU LIVE NEAR  MILITARY BASES WHERE THEY ARE SELLING SURPLUS I NEED
BIRDDOGS TO LET ME KNOW WHAT IS AVAILABLE THERE MAY BE ITEMS UP FOR
SALE THAT I CAN USE. A LOT OF THE GOOD ITEMS ARE NOW BEING SOLD  AT LOCAL
AUCTIONS DUE TO THE DOWN SIZING OF THE MILITARY

I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING SINCE 1954 AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER
COLLECTORS

PAUL KEYS W6QDK
PO BOX 960
SOMIS, CA 93066
PH:   805-386-2313
FAX:  [phone]
[e-mail]


PAUL KEYS
CALIFORNIA

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:53
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Roll)
Date: 09 Jun 95 22:12:28
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Subject: Re: **Schurr Keyers Wanted**
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 -=> Quoting [e-mail] to All <=-

 ge> I already posted this on rec.radio.swap but I thought I'd try here,
 ge> too.
 ge> I'm looking for a Schurr "wabbler" iambic keyer and a "mobil" straight
 ge> key. Anyone know what they're going for? Anybody got one for sale? Are
 ge> the Jones and Kent keys as good (I think they're cheaper, anyway).

 ge> I'm getting back into CW after about an 8 year hiatus. I have a
 ge> Bencher  that I never liked due to its mushiness and cheap construction
 ge> (plating's  coming off!).

 ge> Thanks! E-mail to [e-mail]

 Goeff:

 I'm surprised to hear that your Bencher is unsatisfactory.  My 12-year
 old BY-1 paddle (black base) is still going strong.  This is in spite
 of the fact that during the Summer of 1984, while I was operating
 portable out of a German Air Force base, I dropped the thing, works-
 side-down, on a concrete hangar floor!  One of my German friends
 immediately recovered it, got out his tool box, and in about a half-
 hour, got it straightened out and back in perfect alignment!  I gave
 him a pack of American cigarettes for his efforts!  The Bencher has
 been perfect ever since; it's even outlived the MFJ Pacesetter electronic
 keyer that came with it.  The only thing more reliable is my WWII-vintage
 Lionel J-38 straight key!

 73 de Larry, WR2F

... Talk is cheap...real hams beep!

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Subject: 6 meter equip wanted
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I am looking for sources and types/models of 6 meter equipment, such as
pre-amps, long-wire ant tuners, etc..

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:54
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From: Cassandra <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Any Bendix-King dealers out there?
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[e-mail] (James Holtzman) wrote:
>
> I'm desperately looking for some Bendix-King radios, VHF high band, 16
> channels or more.  If anybody knows of some for sale, or some dealers
> who actually stock them, please let me know.
>
> Thanks - Jim
> --
> James Holtzman kc6ncg ([e-mail]) [phone]
> "What this country needs is less people telling us what this country needs"
> School of Engineering & Computer Science, Cal State University, Sacto, CA




Your cross-posting doesn't include any aviation groups.  You might
find better luck in finding Bendix-King radios there or at least
a list of dealers.

        Cassandra





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Hello,
James Holtzman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm desperately looking for some Bendix-King radios, VHF high band, 16
: channels or more.  If anybody knows of some for sale, or some dealers
: who actually stock them, please let me know.

Why not call Bendix-King direct?  I did!  They sent me a batch of brochures
and a price list.  You can order direct (although I haven't seen a dealer
to be able to tell if the factory is cheaper or more costly!).
Regards,
Minor
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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:56
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Johnson)
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Subject: Re: Anything good/bad on Yeasu FT2400H?
Date: 10 Jun 1995 14:42:30 GMT
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In article <3r58qm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>In article <3qoeng$[e-mail]> [e-mail],com (Howard
Udoff) writes:
>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------
>>I have one for about a year now. Works quite well, however the knob
>>type tuning is not well designed and uncertain in operation. It skips
>>over the channels or sometimes "sticks" to a channel when you turn it.
>>Also I have messed up the memory by starting the car with the power
>>on...scary looked like I blew the unit out however, I was able to
>>reboot. This lost all the saved memory channels and PL's. May be fixed
>>on the 2500 unit.
>
>I, too, have the Ft2400, but disagree on the knob-type tuning problems;
>nor have I experienced any of the other described problems. Mine's over
>a year old.
>
>Howard Lester  KE7QJ
>

Well, I have had a FT2400 for 3 years now....
I have the exact same problem with the tuning -
(probably a loose part common on well used rigs)
The front end is tight, and the signal quality
has been described as excellent. No other problems.
I have used this rig on field days, for packet,
DX (meteor scatter, tropo, sporatic-e),
mobile and in the house.


Glenn Johnson
KB5VQI


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From: ruediger schmidt <[e-mail]>
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Subject: atlas-400x
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Apparently a 400x was on display in Dayton. Can anyone who has
used the rig on-band supply some information e.g. on general
handling, suitability for packet, cw, etc -
Is Atlas now finally shipping ?

73s

Ruediger - DF2GR

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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:57
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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Subject: Re: atlas-400x
Date: 10 Jun 1995 11:43:53 -0700
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That would be interesting to see a 400 X in operation.  I remember seeing
one on display at the ARRL convention here 2 or 3 years ago, too.  It
was on display, the front panel displayed a 20 meter frequency, but it
was all mocked up.  Disappointing.

Did Atlas actually have an operational one at Dayton?

Clark
WA3JPG

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:58
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From: [e-mail] (DLSwank)
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Subject: Re: atlas-400x
Date: 11 Jun 1995 06:41:45 -0400
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Atlas seems to be the Tucker of ham radio.  Lots of
big talk and shiny pictures, and every few years they
flog a few rigs to poor benighted wishful thinkers who
want a top-shelf rig for two hundred bux.

I wouldn't trust them any further than I can throw an
R-390.

Doug, K1PTO     <dlswank2aol.com>

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:58
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Lotter)
Date: 11 Jun 95 10:24:29
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Subject: Brown Bros Electronic Keyer
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From:  [e-mail]

Hello All,

Can someone tell me whether the Brown Bros eletronic keyer is still
being made (in St Louis I believe). My CW's so bad, perhaps this machine
can help me!



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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:34:59
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Lotter)
Date: 10 Jun 95 21:28:10
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Subject: Re: data protocol of the acc socket in ic 720a
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 -=> Quoting UUCP to All <=-

 UU> From: [e-mail]
 UU> Subject: data protocol of the acc socket in ic 720a
 UU> Organization: The University of Waikato

 Hope the following is what you require.


1.   No connection
2.   13.8 v  DC in conjunction with the power switch operation
3.   connected to push-to-talk. T/R change over switch. When grounded
     the set operates in the transmit mode.
4.   Output from the receiver detector stage. Fixed output regardless of
     AF output or gain.
5.   Output from transmitter Mic amp stage (input for MIC gain control
     stage.
6.   8vt DC availaable when transmitting. (relay cannot be directly
     actuated. Max 5ma)
7.   input for external ALC voltage.
8.   Ground.
9.   Input for RTTY keying. (Mark: High level, SPACE: Low level)
10.  Input for TRVA transverter control signal.
11.  Input for TRVB transverter control signal.
12.  Output reference voltage for band switching.
13.  INPUT/OUTPUT for external band switching.
14.  Input for TUNE mode. When +9vt is applied, the set operates in the
     CW transmit mode.
15.  Input for external noise blanker control.
16.  Input for external control (DBC signal)
17.  NC
18.  Input for external control (RC signal)
19.  Output for external control (DV Signal.)
20.  Input for external control (RT signal)
21.  Input/output for external control (DB1)
22.  Input/output for external control (DB2)
23.  Input/output for external control (DB4)
24.  Input/output for external control (DB8)


I Have never used this socket and would like to know how you get on with
your project.

73,

Rusty           ZS1WQ


 lement  selcal system using these transceivers and presume that
 UU> frequency etc can be controlled in these transceivers via this socket.
 UU> Thanks




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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Johnson)
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
Date: 10 Jun 1995 14:56:06 GMT
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In article <3rb0ns$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>>Greg, unless a person advertises that he is using an amateur radio on
>>non-amateur frequencies, chances are very good that nobody will say
>>anything!
>
>Maybe so. Does that mean it's right? I could run 3000+ watts on HF, and
>unless I said something, chances are very good that nobody will say
>anything...
>
>
>73, Greg
>
>Greg Becker NA2N
>[e-mail]
>

My thoughts on this....

The law is the bottom line (there are always good reasons for them)

But here's on example:

We use business band radios in the shop (460 and 480mhz)
and I own a dual band Kenwood th-78a with mods.
I could transmit within transmit power and specs (spurious output) and
deviation, but it is not 'type accepted' - I'm not doing anything that
disturbs anyone, and a fcc monitoring station couldn't tell,
only if they actually looked at what radio I was using.
I just doesn't make sense to carry 2 radios around with me,
When I can just use my one HT, and have amateur and WX RX, too!

Not Fair. But the law keeps people from trashing the airwaves.

Glenn Johnson
KB5VQI


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From: [e-mail] (Greg Becker)
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>Greg, unless a person advertises that he is using an amateur radio on
>non-amateur frequencies, chances are very good that nobody will say
>anything!

Maybe so. Does that mean it's right? I could run 3000+ watts on HF, and
unless I said something, chances are very good that nobody will say
anything...


>I know of numerous 2-way shops that buy amateur products for their
>versility.  There isn't any manufacturer building dual-band products
>for the commercial frequencies except for Yausu.  (At last check
>anyway).  Try to get a dual band Motorola radio!  It doesn't exist.

If these shops are indeed doing this, they risk their licenses, as well
as civil and possible criminal sanctions.


>Face it, the amateur manufacturers have produced radios such as these
>to tap into the "hidden market".

Take a look around the rec.radio.amateur.equipment newsgroup. I'd bet you
that fully 10% of the discussion about modern VHF/UHF amateur equi[ment
centers around intermod problems, transmitter difficulties, etc. You
don't see the same problems with most commercial gear, because it is
built to a higher standard.


>Excuse while I put on my flame-proof
>suit...................................................................
>George N7BUI
>[e-mail]

Not on my account, I hope...  :-)

73, Greg

Greg Becker NA2N
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Michael Sattler, San Francisco)
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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>Face it, the amateur manufacturers have produced radios such as these
>to tap into the "hidden market".

Manufacturers produce radio that can be modified because it means they can
reduce the different kinds of things they need to purchase, make, and
stock, creating a great savings in the manufacture and a corresponding
great increase in profits.  That's the only reason.  They don't give a
rat's ass about ham radio operators, listening in to cell phones, or
anything else.

Now, to answer the question, I use my TH-78a (modified) when I'm on duty
during a search and rescue operation instead of the for-SAR ICOM "bricks"
the Sheriff's Dept. owns.  Why?  Because (1) batteries last longer, (2)
better tx/rx, (3) I can monitor multiple freqs - talking a helicopter in
on one while hearing how my teammate is faring on another, etc.

After I published my TH-78a mod faq (avail on my web site) I was called by
the Emergency Services Dept of a Southern Calif town who'd heard about it,
purchased and modified a bunch of them, and used in them in the last
really big earthquake.

I never tx out-of-band when not on an operation.

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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:03
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From: [e-mail] (DLSwank)
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I think a tech who had certified test equipment and the appropriate class
of commercial license (Used to be First Phone, now General) would be on
safe ground in using ham or other non-approved radios personally AFTER
testing to verify that they met required specs.
  He would NOT, though, be able to offer them for sale to the general
public.  This would definitely require type approval. The user license
clearly states that type approved eqpmnt. is required and in many cases
requires filing the approval numbers.

- Doug,  K1PTO-
<[e-mail]>

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A question from a newcomer to this group (me).

What does it mean when a radio advertises that it is "MARS modifiable"?

After being modified for MARS, is it then legally like a type accepted
radio?  (My guess is no)  I've also noticed that out of band tx mods are
possible for radios that don't advertise to be MARS modifiable.

Also, what are the requirements for getting a licence to broadcast on out
of ham band frequencies?

Thanks,

Ben


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From: [e-mail] (Greg Becker)
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In article <3rgpdk$[e-mail]>, DLSwank <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I think a tech who had certified test equipment and the appropriate class
>of commercial license (Used to be First Phone, now General) would be on
>safe ground in using ham or other non-approved radios personally AFTER
>testing to verify that they met required specs.

>  He would NOT, though, be able to offer them for sale to the general
>public.  This would definitely require type approval. The user license
>clearly states that type approved eqpmnt. is required and in many cases
>requires filing the approval numbers.


Where in the world did you come up with this idea? The FCC regs you refer
to regarding user licenses also apply to any user license held by your
mythical tech! He, as a tech, cannot transmit using non-type-accepted
equipment with any more "legality" than can any other user. Period. The
FCC regs make no provision for any testing procedures and exceptions such
as you describe. Sale to the "general public"? Never heard of such a thing.

The bottom line - do what you want, but be aware of the law and the risks
you take by breaking it.

Greg Becker NA2N
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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In article <3rgpdk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DLSwank) writes:
>I think a tech who had certified test equipment and the appropriate class
>of commercial license (Used to be First Phone, now General) would be on
>safe ground in using ham or other non-approved radios personally AFTER
>testing to verify that they met required specs.
>  He would NOT, though, be able to offer them for sale to the general
>public.  This would definitely require type approval. The user license
>clearly states that type approved eqpmnt. is required and in many cases
>requires filing the approval numbers.
>
>- Doug,  K1PTO-
><[e-mail]>

This is not the way it works. No technician can simply certify his/her own
radios as being "Type Accepted". Using amateur radios to transmit on non
amateur frequencies is simply a violation of the rules. While the rules
claim that exceptions can be made in times of emergency, your actions are
subject to review after the fact. And plenty of people have been severely
punished for using non-type accepted equipment in life and death
emergencies. In my volunteer work as an EMS provider, I hear of cases like
this across the country. It makes no sense, it stinks, it's terribly
unfair. But that's the way it is.
Chris, N7RME
NARTE Certified Comm. Tech., GROL+Radar.

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From: [e-mail] (Cliff Yamamoto)
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Summary: What about commercial handhelds?

In article <3rhh71$[e-mail]>,
>This is not the way it works. No technician can simply certify his/her own
>radios as being "Type Accepted". Using amateur radios to transmit on non
>amateur frequencies is simply a violation of the rules. While the rules
>claim that exceptions can be made in times of emergency, your actions are
>subject to review after the fact. And plenty of people have been severely
>punished for using non-type accepted equipment in life and death
>emergencies.

One question for the group following this thread : what about commercial
handhelds (eg. FCC approved for public safety use) used on NON-amateur
frequencies - BY a HAM operator during life and death emergencies?
I'm referring to handhelds by Moto/Icom/Bendix/etc. that can be used
in the ham bands but will also cover non-ham bands as well.

- Cliff

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In article <3rhh71$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) writes:

>This is not the way it works. No technician can simply certify his/her
own
>radios as being "Type Accepted".

Bring your own lawyers. I have Part 94, and do believe that I am permitted
to 'emit a carrier'  if  IN MY OPINION it will not cause any interference.
I
didn't say a word about "type accepting" the radio. I will, of course,
have
to also use the receiver, another issue. I agree that I am subject to
later
review.

>And plenty of people have been severely
>punished for using non-type accepted equipment in life and death
>emergencies. In my volunteer work as an EMS provider, I hear of cases
like
>this across the country. It makes no sense, it stinks, it's terribly
>unfair.

I would like to hear of a few (or even one) case (with court or FCC cites)
where
suitably licensed people were "severely punished".  (Note that I exclude
bystanders, hams, and holders of medical or other licenses.)

I do agree with your assessment about the unfairness of it all, and hope
that since most states have now passed "Good Samaritan" laws such
idiocies will soon disappear. Last I knew, 42 of 48 had them. Does AZ?
It would also be nice to have that provision in FCC regs, but point may
soon be moot if Newt & Company dismantle it.
-73,  Doug,  K1PTO-




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From: [e-mail] (Tovar)
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    We use business band radios in the shop (460 and 480mhz)
    and I own a dual band Kenwood th-78a with mods.
    I could transmit within transmit power and specs (spurious output) and
    deviation, but it is not 'type accepted' - I'm not doing anything that
    disturbs anyone, and a fcc monitoring station couldn't tell,
    only if they actually looked at what radio I was using.
    I just doesn't make sense to carry 2 radios around with me,
    When I can just use my one HT, and have amateur and WX RX, too!

I don't know about *all* of those things, but if the type-accepted radio
can be programmed to operate at specific frequencies in the ham bands,
you might be able to *carry* one rig, and leave the amateur rig in the
car to monitor weather and other services.  That *might* be construed
as no longer being type-accepted for public service, but nobody may ever
every complain or even notice (except maybe your superior).  Using a
radio on band it's not designed for may not be a good idea, particularly
if it is technically inferior to what is normally operated there.

                                -- KD6PAG

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From: [e-mail] (Jack  A. Speer)
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I have a Drake T-4XB transmitter that needs a power supply (AC-4).  I
am willing to buy the power supply and pay shipping in the lower 48.
Help please!

Please respond by email to address below or phone me at 800:282-5628
to discuss.

Thanks.

--
Jack A. Speer
Route 4, Box 1630
Mineral, Virginia  23117

199.111.6.2           [e-mail]

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Electrocom frequency shift converter for sale.   Model FSC-250

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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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In <3ra4bg$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pedro Pedroso) writes:

>Clark Savage Turner ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: All good advice.  The Kenwood 520 is a great rig, but not solid state
......
>: Tec rigs of the same era are all vastly superior CW rigs, and certainly
>: equal or better for SSB.  They are generally lighter, though larger,
>: and easier to service, and Ten Tec still supports them (our Japanese
.......
>: Argosy, and the older OMNI A, B or C.  Very good radios.  The Tritons
>: regularly go for $300 and less, the Argosy for just over that, and the
>: OMNI's can go $300 to $500 depending on filters and accessories.

>       Personaly I do not advise anyone to get an very old transceiver.
>       Even if it uses tubes in the final stage it shouldn't be less
>       than a TS-830S or a FT-902DM.

If you can spend $600 and above, I agree.  Decent advice for that class.
However, in my humble opinion, the OMNI-D series C can hold its own with
either transceiver, has full break in CW, and is solid state (no tune up).

>       You should get a tx/rx wich has all HF amateur Bands (classic and
>       WARC) so that you can clearly see the difference between a low
>       band like 80m and a near VHF band like 10m.

Correct.  You might quickly miss the WARC bands if you did not have them.
The Ten Tec OMNI-D series C mentioned above is the one with WARC built into
it.  The series B was easy to upgrade.

>       Do not go for a single VFO Trans. otherwise you will risk yourself
>       of missing a lot of good DX and don't forget that split operation

Yeah, split can be needed if you DX.  Remember (am I sounding like an
ad here?) the Ten Tec OMNI has an external VFO that allows "dual receive"
which neither of those mentioned above do, and, indeed, the new $4k
Yaesu 1000D uses a second receiver to achieve...overkill unless you
want a second receiver in the same box.

>       Finally if you'r not much of an electronics expert, try to buy
>       a make where you can find assistance near.

Very very good advice.  From Portugal?  Thanks for jumping in OM!  Might
see you out there on 20 some day. (with my Ten Tec OMNI, hi hi)

Clark
WA3JPG



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From: [e-mail] (Robert Kerr)
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Subject: Foriegn radio rules
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        Does anyone have any familiarity with the radio rules in Saudi arabia and the surounding countries.
I am  looking to set-up a radio system for camel racing, they would need a range of around 15 miles,
10 -15 hour battery life per charge, minimum weight. I assume that Ham band rules are fairly uniform around
the world, and as there are big dollars to be won I assume that Ham is out, What are the rules regarding
F.M. biz band. any other thought welcome.


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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Campbell)
Subject: Re: FREEWARE Yaesu 757GXII Windows software
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Bruce W. Forsberg ([e-mail]) writes:
> [e-mail] (Niles Stacey) wrote:
>
>>Bruce W. Forsberg ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>:    I have written a Computer Assisted program for the Yaesu 757GXII
>>: radio. It requires Windows 3.1. It will control the 757GXII radio via
>>: an RS-232 interface. It is available on the internet via FTP at
>>: oak.oakland.edu  in directory /pub/hamradio/pc/ham-utils as
>>: y757ch12.zip. If you do not have ftp access via the internet then you
>>: can receive it from me for $1 in USA or Canada and I will supply disk,
>>: mailer, and postage. Please specify disk size.
>
>>:       73    Bruce Forsberg    (WB6IZG)
>>:               11178 Batavia Circle
>>:               San Diego, CA. 92126
>
>>That is good news.  Will it work with the FT757GX?  I don't have the II.
>
>>Niles
>>N6ZVZ
>
> Sorry, the commands for the 757GX are different so I don't support
> that radio.
>
>    Bruce   WB6IZG
>
>
>
Bruce
        What is it written in?  Is the source code available.  Would it be
as simple as patching in the appropriate commands for the GX instead of
the GXII, or can it not be dissected quite as neatly as that?
        I would very much like to get my 757GX working under OS/2, either
using Windows or native OS/2 preferably.  I have not seen any source code
floating around for this so I (and I suspect a few others too) would be
interested in attempting this if it is feasible.

Hugh VE3DCE in Ottawa, Canada

--
Hugh Campbell
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
[e-mail]

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I was just browsing the schematic supplied with my Yaesu FT-530, and
noticed something I hadn't noticed before: the "clone" pin on the
external speaker jack.  I'm assuming that this is how the MH29A2B
remote control mic communicates with the HT, but is it usable for
anything else, like actual cloning or maybe uploading and downloading
memories to a computer?  Just wondering if anyone knows about this...

--Rob

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Rob Tillotson  N9MTB                    Internet: [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:13
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From: [e-mail] (Howard C Atlas)
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Subject: FT757 AM filter mod needed
Date: 9 Jun 1995 23:07:42 -0500
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I am in need of the modification information for a wide/narrow AM filter
mod for the Yaesu FT757GX.

The mod consists of the installation of a DPDT switch and clipping a
diode.  I need the mod to repair a radio that was modified.  I am looking
for ASCII diagrams and/or descriptions of specific components to connect
to (ie D1, D2, Q1, Q2...).

Please Email me info......or even where to try looking for mods via FTP
(no luck at oak.oakland.edu).

Thank you.
N0GYY

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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:14
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From: [e-mail] (Emarit Ranu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: G.E. rptr book wanted
Date: 12 Jun 1995 02:02:47 GMT
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        Hello, I am posting this for a fellow ham with no i-net access...

        He would like to find the book to the following rptr:
        G.E. Mastr II
        combination number:   DC65UAU88B
        Transmitter:          KT113C
        Receiver:             ER65A

        It is the 450-470 MHz version.  This is all the information given
        to me.  He would like a a permenant copy of the book so he is willing
        to buy it.
        If you have any information you may email me and I shall get the
        information to him or you may contact him via packet at...

                K0OJ@KE0UL.#NECO.USA.NOAM

        Thanks for your time!

--
        -Emarit  73's   [e-mail]

        KG0CQ          _._  __.  _____  _._.  __._

        Packet:         KG0CQ@KF0UW.#NECO.USA.NOAM



From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:15
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From: [e-mail] (SKYWARN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: GPS Receivers
Date: 10 Jun 1995 13:18:39 -0400
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I saw your inquiry re: GPS units.  I recently purchased a Garmin GPS 45
and like it very much, except for one thing.  Battery life.  Garmin claims
10 hours on 4 (AA) batteries in Normal mode, and up to 20 hours in
Battery/Save mode.  I have experienced about 5 hours/Normal, 8-10
hours/Save mode.  Outside of that, it is GREAT!  Excellent display, "user
friendly", 250 waypoints, one-hand operation, etc.  I would recommend the
GPS 45 over the  GPS 40 because of the external antenna and 7-40vdc input.
 But it depends upon your application(s) for it.  If hiking, you may find
the GPS 40 meets your needs.

John Nell  ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:16
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From: vickers@newshost
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S108
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In article <3qu2kv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Chris Dorn) writes:
>I have this slightly wounded receiver and am wondering if it would be
>worth restoration. I am assuming that this was a budget RX from the 60s/
>70s. Does anyone have any info on this one?
> Thanks,
> Chris VE6RDC
I used the S-108 in 1961 when I received my Novice License. First receiver.
A nice superhet. I still have my fist 50 watt xmtr used with the s-108.
Would not mind finding a s-108 for sale to put my first station back
together again.  Have fun with it.
Steve/ WA6NPA


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:16
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From: [e-mail] (Dick Scarvaci)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ham Radio Equipment Repairs
Date: 11 Jun 1995 20:09:39 -0500
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K9-CAN-FIX
Repairs of amateur radio equipment.
Reasonable rates.
Tube equipment and amplifiers a specialty.
Call [phone]    fax - [phone]    (phone calls or fax only,
please)

K9CAN
Dick Scarvaci



From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:17
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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Hamtronics Info Request
Date: 12 Jun 1995 22:12:15 GMT
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References: <3r1npv$[e-mail]>

STAY AWAY from Hamtronics as rptr equipment....the XVTRs are ok
for OSCAR and ATV use....but the FM TX and RXs are NOT worth
it. For a GOOD rptr, get a GE MSTR EXEC II or MSTR II radio and
use IT for the rptr RF section....then buy a CAT controller or a
USED ACC rptr controller and you'll come out WAY ahead...
(SCOM also a good choice on controllers....Link Comm ok if you
want to link multiple sites)

73
Chris
WB5ITT
(an EX HAMTRONICS user)

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Chris Boone WB5ITT                     Compuserve 72732,2610
PO Box 3102                            FIDO 1:106/4267
Conroe, Texas 77305-3102               Sysop WBBS @ 409-447-4267

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:18
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Morris)
Subject: HELP Please - resurrecting Icom IC-280 & Kenwood TR-9000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: ICOM IC-280  KENWOOD TR-9000 HELP SCHEMATIC
Organization: College Park Software, Altadena, CA
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 1995 00:15:14 GMT
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I posted this request about a year ago and got no response, but I'll try
again, hoping that somebody has something in a file cabinet....

Radio #1 - Icom IC-280
This was Icom's first attempt at a dash-mount or trunk-mount radio -i.e.
the front panel detached.  I was given one that has squelch and display
problems, and would like to pass along to give a new neighborhood ham a
"first radio".  Does anybody have a schematic or other service info?

Radio #2 - Kenwood TR-9000
My main base 2m radio is a Kenwood TR-9000 all-mode mobile, with a
deaf SSB side (the FM side works OK, and the power/S-meter bounces when
transmitting in the SSB mode, so I'm assuming it's working).

I'm looking for a manual (or at least a schematic), plus a source of the
funny plug that fits the "tone" jack on the back so I can plug in a external
PL encoder and a touchtone pad.


--
Mike Morris   WA6ILQ          | All opinions must be my own since nobody
PO Box 1130                   | pays me enough to be their mouthpiece...
Arcadia, CA. 91077            |
ICBM: 34.07.930N, 118.03.799W | Reply to: [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:18
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From: [e-mail] (Cliff Frescura)
Subject: Re: HELP RE: COLLINS 30L-1
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 1995 01:44:58 GMT
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In article
<[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chuck Bowden) writes:

>In article <3qv2mo$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeffrey L. Bauman) writes:
>>
>>I have low output with a 30L-1.
>>
>>Spec is 600 ma at 1,600 VDC fully loaded, 1,800 VDC no load.
>>
>>811A's check out fine, but Plate voltage drops to about
>>1,250 VDC at 600 ma.  No load voltage is fine.
>>
>>Tuned input at less than 3:1 to driving TS940.
>>
>>Suggestions appreciated.
>
>I'd say the plate power supply filter capacitors are tired. You can replace them with
>modern Panasonics or equivalent, of the same capacitance or higher.
>
>--
>Chuck Bowden / WB7R / [e-mail] / [phone]
>Fluke Corporation / MS 232E / PO Box 9090 / Everett WA 98206-9090


As a side note, it seems that the tuned input is not tuned too well.
I don't think the 940 likes 3:1 SWR.  If you have the AT I would
run the tuner to compensate.

73,
Cliff K3LL
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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:19
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From: [e-mail] (W. Daniel, 9V1ZV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Help! TM-251A 800 MHz?
Date: 10 Jun 95 15:53:32 GMT
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Hi,

        I have a TM-251A and read somewhere that it can receive 800 MHz but I
am not sure if this is true. I know that the 451 can but can the 251 do it? If
so, is there a mod I must do in order to get 800 MHz capability on my TM-251A?
Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

73 de 9V1ZV Daniel
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| 9V1ZV       | [e-mail] |
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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:20
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Calof)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HELP! Yaesu 2500m Mods
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 1995 07:58:17 +0800
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In article <3r8u0b$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dale S.
Dervin) wrote:

> Hey folks-
>
> I can't find any mods for my 2500m.  Can anyone help,
> or point me to a www or ftp server that they KNOW
> has one?
>
> Thanks-
> 73
>
> [e-mail]

There is only 1 mod for the 2500, regarding opening the tx to 140-174 Mhz.
It involves taking off the top of the radio and cutting the short, very
thin green wire atop the board near the low and mid power pots. There is
no extended rx mod, so we're stuck with the stock 140-174 rx. Be careful
with the little plastic plug when reinstalling the top cover. Follow the
manual exactly when replacing the cover. I believe there is also a packet
mod, as explained in the manual, but I haven't done that one. 73/Terry
VE4UC

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:20
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Help: TM-251A 800MHz?
Date: 10 Jun 95 21:33:23 +0800
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Can anyone tell me if the TM-251A will receive 800MHz? If so, what mods
must I make to make the radio receive that range? Thanks.

73 de 9V1ZV Dan

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:21
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Hall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: How can I contact Doug Hall Electronics?
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 1995 05:06:45 GMT
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[e-mail] (Oberon) wrote:

snip
>interface."  Bob hasn't had any luck finding Doug Hall Electronics, so
>he asked me to query the expertise of the net for assistance.

From an ad in CQ magazine (a couple of years old):

Doug Hall Electronics
815 E. Hudson St.
Columbus, OH 43211
[phone]

Hope this helps. And no, I'm not the Doug Hall of Doug Hall
Electronics. I just happen to share his very fine name :-)

73,
Doug Hall, KF4KL
JPS Communications, Inc.
Raleigh, NC



From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:22
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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: How can I contact Doug Hall Electronics?
Date: 12 Jun 1995 22:18:23 GMT
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For one:

Is the RC 96 used on a 2mtr rptr? Legally you cannot
control/operate a remote base using any freq below 222.15 Mhz
(see Part 97 for remote control  and AUX stations)

Two:
A ACC RC96 also supports the IC 900/901 series of band modules if
memory serves....I would use THEM instead...the Kenwood modules
cannot be 100% controlled by the Doug Hall interface last time I
looked....

Doug Hall Electronics can be reached at [phone]...address
is  815 East Hudson St, Columbus, Ohio  43211-1199

I use a RV4 voter at work...nice product....but being a ACC RC850
owner and a remote base operator, I would HIGHLY suggest the ICOM
modules instead of using the DH interface and the Kenwood radios.

73
Chris
WB5ITT

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Chris Boone WB5ITT                     Compuserve 72732,2610
PO Box 3102                            FIDO 1:106/4267
Conroe, Texas 77305-3102               Sysop WBBS @ 409-447-4267

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:22
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From: [e-mail] (George J. Molnar)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HR-2600 Chipswitch-less Mod?
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 1995 15:49:30 GMT
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Hello!
I understand there may be a mod out for the HR-2600 10m rig to add 12
meter coverage WITHOUT the need for a "Chipswitch" CPU change. Does
anyone have any details?

Thanks & 73,


George J. Molnar
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA
Internet: [e-mail]
Packet Radio: KF2T@N0QCU.#NECO.CO.USA.NA


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:23
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Subject: I need a quote on dual conductor (zipper wire) rip co
From: [e-mail] (Reiner Grabreck)
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Wanted Wire copper, zipper wire, tinsel wire, stranded wire
I need a quote on dual conductor (zipper wire) rip cord wire
Dual ripcord 2 conductor figure-eight ripcord,
#24 AWG 7/15/44 soft bare copper with nominal .015" wall.
Extra flexible PCV to .060" + or - .004 * .12"+ or - .008"Polarity Ridge
Extruded on one leg. Polarity ribbon fiber inside the same leg.Also need
same extrusion with tinsel wire
Need about 25,000 feet a week.
Will need to increase order size steadly.
Sent Fax to [phone]
Or call Perry at 210-647-7772 for a sample of what we need.
Thank You
Email [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:24
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Law)
Subject: Re: Icom IC-701 ALC/VOX Problems
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In article <3r3gre$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
> Yes, if the impedance is basically correct, then it seems likely
> there's a circuit defect.  However, thjere's a strong possibility
> that the two symptoms are the result of the same problem.  The fact
> that VOX isn't working properly, and that ALC isn't "kicking up" like
> it should, both sound like the result of insufficient audio gain.
>
> This could be the result of something as simple as a leaky or
> dried-out coupling cap in the first or second stage of amplification.
> During your QSO's, what do folks say about the audio quality?
> Anything unusual?

The leaky capacitor is a definite possibility. The reports I've
gotten with my dynamic microphones have been rotten. I was
experimenting with capacitor values to put inline with the microphone
to knock out the 8 volts on the Mic pin. With .01 and .1 I got no
audio at all. I can't remember what I got with 1 uF, but it didn't
work right either. With 10 uF I got, "You sound like Donald Duck."

Oh, I remember. With the 1 uF capacitor I was getting bad audio (no
real description there) but was told the audio faded with long
transmissions.

The Icom IC-701 HF rig (and its twin IC-211 VHF all-mode rig)
originally come with an SM-2 electret condenser microphone with a
hefty preamplifier. I have a friend with an IC-211 so I borrowed his
SM-2 microphone and was told I sound great but at one point I was
told my audio faded out. That must have been a fluke because on
several transmissions on 10 meters that night with the locals, it was
great on all transmissions but one.

Now whether my audio was my usual "VHF self" is another matter. From
what I understand, I was perfectly copyable and sounded great.
Whether or not it was perfect audio I do not know.

--
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            Internet - [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:25
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From: [e-mail] (Cesare Pagura)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: ID 292/PRC 6/6 drawing required
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 00:19:12 GMT
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Hello Amateurs,
I am involved in an italian group of NATO surplus radio fans.
In order to repair and align some PRC 6/6 I need an ID 292 apparatus
or a schematic drawing of it.
Are there somebody that can help me?
Cesare Pagura


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:25
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: INFO WANTED: ICOM IC-37A 220mhz mobile
Date: 11 Jun 1995 13:31:48 GMT
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I've been chatting with someone who wants to sell an Icom IC-37A
220mhz mobile. Anyone care to offer opinions on this radio? I'd
seen the IC-28A/38A/48A series, but have never encountered
the 37A. What's one worth $$? Good features/bad features? When
were they making this model? All opinions appreciated.
Chris, N7RME
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:26
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From: [e-mail] (Bob)
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Subject: Kenwood R-1000 Its it worth buying?
Date: 12 Jun 1995 03:23:32 GMT
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I saw a VERY clean Kenwood R-1000 for sale for around $250.00. Is this
radio worth that much? I know its only manual tune with no memory but I
guess it must be a good reciever. My main interest is SSB Military
Monitoring. I will eventually be getting a better radio with memory but
would like something with sideband till I do.

Bob Szabo

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:26
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From: [e-mail] (karl-heinz dukstein)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood R-1000 Its it worth buying?
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If its in good conditions go for it, $250 is a good price.  Some radio
stores sell them for $350-399!!!   I have owned 2, first one a bought at
Dayton 93 for $275 it needed a minor repair to the analog dial.  Upgraded
to a R-5000 and sold it to tony who is a hardcore aviation utility DX'er.
It was his 4 or 5 radio and he raved about it.  I missed  it and found
another on the net for $250.  It does a good job on SSB. The sound is
nice and full.  It is a great radio for SWB and MW.

karl-heinz

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From: [e-mail] (LeVenta Donley )
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Subject: Kenwood TH-22AT mod
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Hello,
    A friend of mine recently bought a Kenwood TH-22AT 2-meter HT.  He
would like to know of any mods that are available for it.  I used to
have an FTP site that had a collection of mods, but I lost their
address.  If anybody can help me out (knows the FTP site or has info)
please e-mail me.

                        Thank you,
                               David Donley
                                KD6ACL


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:28
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From: [e-mail] (KingSamson)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TH-22AT mod
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Yes there is a mod available for the TH-22AT, the mod goes as follows:
first remove your ant., & knobs; pull back the rubber seal on top; then
remove the battery & the 2 screws on back.; Now carefully squeeze and pull
the 2 halfs apart (carefull not to pull any on the flat ribbon cables
inside); now up near the top of the unit you will see 2 little green
wires. One will go to W202, if you cut this wire it will give you the MARS
& CAP Mod.; (no loss of features); The other green wire goes to W201, if
you cut this wire it will give you extended tx/rc, & euorpeon repeater
offset caplabilites; (but you will LOSE your auto +/- repeater offset and
other good features). I have tried the first Mod, But not the W201.
     Do not transmit outside any band to which you are licensed, it is
illegal!
Also do not transmit on MARS or CAP Freqs without the proper license!
as always stated this mod is done at YOUR own RISK, and will void your
Warranty. Hope you enjoy this mod.
                                                         73's

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:29
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Mallory)
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Subject: Kenwood TM-241 Mic.
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Hello and thanks for reading this posting.  I own a Kenwood TM-241 2M
Tranceiver with the DTMF mic.  When I use the DTMF pad on the mic the radio
will transmit for about two seconds after the last button is pushed on the
DTMF pad.  Normally this is not a problem, except when you are trying to up
link a repeater or use the phone patch is when it becomes most annoying.

What I would like to know is this.  Is there a mod that I can do to either the
radio or the mic. that will DISABLE this feature?  Please post the information
so that others would benifit.  Also if you would be so kind as to e-mail me
with the info as well, I would really appreciate it.


73...Steve Mallory VE9SHM
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:29
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Subject: Looking for FT-2200 info
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I recently bought an FT-2200 for mobile. The rig is fine, but it is
the European version, with quite a lot of functionality locked out.

I have taken it apart far enough to find the cut/solder links behind
the front panel which must enable and disable the various features.
However, there are 12 of them, and they are very fine - I suspect
they wouldn't survive very many connect/disconnect cycles with my
heavy-handed soldering - which discourages me from starting to
experiment with them from scratch.

So does anyone have any info on the functionality enabled/disabled
by the various links? Alternatively, perhaps amateurs with different
models would like to note the settings so I could attempt some
correlation?

Please e-mail me with any info, and I will collate whatever I get
and post a summary to the group.

--
John Morris                Due to circumstances beyond my control,
[e-mail]    I am master of my fate and captain of my soul.
GM4ANB@GB7SAN.#77.GBR.EU                               - Ashleigh Brilliant



From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:30
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From: [e-mail] (WrenJE)
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Subject: Looking for receiver mods to ICOM IC-W21AT.
Date: 12 Jun 1995 08:10:47 -0400
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I am looking for any mods that would extend the receiver coverage of my
ICOM IC-W21AT.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks and 73's,
     Jack - WD4JXF

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:30
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From: [e-mail] (Screa)
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Subject: looking for telephone style handset for full duplex autopatch
Date: 12 Jun 1995 02:25:52 -0400
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Hello,
thanks for reading this. I use a full duplex cross band autopatch (2m/440)
that will work for full duplex conversations, but the audio feedback I get
makes it impossible. What I need is a telephone style handset, with a dtmf
keypad that will plug into my dual band radio, without too much trouble,
and allow me to make full duplex autopatches. Any suggestions??

Please E-mail you suggestions directly to me
[e-mail]

thanks in advance.

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:31
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From: [e-mail] (Hank Riley)
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Subject: Lunar 2 Meter Amplifier Schematic and modification
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Does anyone have a schematic the following 2 meter amp that he could
make a copy of for me?

        Lunar Electronics Linearized Amplifier, Model 2M10-80P.
        (I guess that's 10 IN, 80 OUT, with a preamp.)

I bought this used, and haven't a stitch of printed info on it.
It's a little difficult to trace the  DS PCB without separating
the two boards from the heatsink, although I have a general idea
of what is happening.

What I would like to do is to disable the SSB linear bias on the
single transistor (SD1416), because the power drain seems to be
excessive compared to a plain old Class C transistor amp.  It has
an FM/SSB switch which I always thought took out the bias on these
types of PAs, but It seems to really just effect the T/R relay
lag time.

Incidentally, there is a 10 watt resistor that gets hot as a pistol
when transmitting for any length of time which must be part of the
linear bias network.  For ten RF watts out, the power drain is
something like 4 amps instead of about the 2 amps I'd expect for
a plain *FM only* PA.

Hank
N1LTV

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:32
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Subject: Re: Motorola mike on Alinco
Date: 10 Jun 1995 17:23:13 GMT
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>>: I'm hoping to put a Motorola handheld mike onto my Alinco 580T.
>>: Has anyone tried transplanting one of these onto an HT?

>>Yep, to a Yaesu FT 530.

I put a Motorola mike on a FT-530 also. I just took a Radio Shack mike
cord and connector and replaced the cord on the Motorola mike. On mine I
had to rewire the PTT and mike lines inside the microphone. It involved a
little cutting of traces and adding and removing some components but it
now works great. If you look at the back of the package that a Radio
Shack mike comes in, it will tell you how the wiring needs to be in order
for it to key the radio. My Motorola had a little circuit board in it for
the PTT and mike so it was not very hard. Email me and I will send you a
longer description of what to do.

                                                --Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU
                                                  Knoxville, TN




From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:33
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Subject: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - programming info
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I've just bought one of these from a Radio Rally, it's on 160 mhz and I want
to reprogram it for the 2m band (144-146Mhz).

There are 2 jack sockets at the top, 2.5mm & 3.5mm I think - someone suggested
that you can reprogram it through one of these.

If I take the unit out of the case, there is an edge connector at the bottom
of the unit.

Anyone know :-
A) where can I get the programming software, I've got a rs232 to TTL convertor.

B) What sort of lead I would need, & where to connect it to.

C) on the side of the unit there is a big grey ptt switch and a (squelch
defeat?) button at the top. Between these two is another button, if I press
this the light on the top panel goes amber for a few seconds - what does it do?

Please E-Mail me the info - I would be very VERY Grateful

Best regards -
--
mark

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:34
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From: John Hughes <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: need fcc database
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On Fri, 9 Jun 1995, zapp wrote:

> Does anyone know a good fcc database server address ???
> also I heard the ARRL has a web page ???

Try http://callsign.ualr.edu


73 de ks4xn John Hughes


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:34
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Subject: Packet with an HT
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Subject: Packet with an HT

>>I am considering the purchase of a dual mode HT and was wondering
>>how well these work for packet.  Any comments?

It will probably do just fine. . .if you can hit the same area with
voice. It all depends on your area, of course. Packet Sysops would
appreciate  you using an external antenna.

Ask your local club's members. How are they hitting packet in your neck
of the woods???
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.0 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:35
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From: [e-mail] (RICKCRIDER)
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Subject: Re:Pagercom info: Motorola Alphanumeric Program
Date: 12 Jun 1995 04:46:39 -0400
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In reference to the megabytes of email I've received about
Pagercom::::::::::::::::::::>>>>>>

I'm not sure where the original question was posted regarding a software
program for Alphanumeric Pagers but I posted an answer regarding
'Pagercom',  a downloadable shareware program.   I have been *swamped*
with personal email inquiring as to where to find this file.

It is in the 'Telecommunications' section of the America Online Software
Library.   For AOL members simply go to the AOL Library, click on 'All
Dates',  click on 'Telecommunications',  type in <Pagercom> for search
parameters,  click on 'Search'......and,  there it
is............................More>>>>>>>.........

For those of you on other servers,  I have no idea how to tell you to
access the AOL Library.......perhaps some sort of FTP process?

The Pagercom rep has two email addresses as follows:

<[e-mail]>
<[e-mail]>

As stated before:  I am not affiliated with these folks whatsoever.

It is a very nice (and easy to use) windows program.   I hope the guys
(and gals?) at Pagercom appreciate this rush of PR that I've apparently
generated.   Perhaps they'll refund my $25.00 registration fee.........
;>)

Please.......find the program or email them directly.......no more email
to me.......Thanks.

Cordially:
Rick Crider
Monroe  NC
KD4FXA
<[e-mail]>

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:36
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From: [e-mail] (JCARPETAS)
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Subject: PK232 on vhf
Date: 10 Jun 1995 19:45:13 -0400
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Anybody ever have a problem with the tnc not working on vhf?  Mine I got
used and the thing seems to work ok of hf, but does nothing on vhf.  The
dcd light works and the tuning indicator bar operates, but not a sniff of
copy.  I changed all settings to that of a friend who has one that works
but mine still doesn't.  Anybody seen this problem?
Thanks, Jim kg5sv

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:36
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> Anybody ever have a problem with the tnc not working on vhf?

Check the settings, read the book. No reason why it should not work
on VHF if it works on HF. Certainly HF is a lot easier to copy
for the machine. It has to be some setting somewhere. Check the
baud rates, especially.

Alan. WB6THE

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:37
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From: [e-mail] (Sachin Pawar)
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Hi!  I was wondering how much a small, inexpensive UHF radio would
cost me.  All I need is to have one frequency (453.350) and it doesn't
have to be a powerful radio.  I currently have a scanner but I'd like
something a bit smaller, and more portable just so I can monitor that
one frequency.  That's the reason it doesn't have to be a powerful
radio - just so long as it can recieve transmissions.  I don't know
too much about radios and stuff so if there are any other options you
folks can think of, I'd appreciate them!  Even something like a used
Motorola Minitor II might do the job.  I'd appreciate any advice I can
get!  Please respond via E-Mail at [e-mail].  Thanks in
advance!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sachin "Soosh" Pawar
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:38
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From: JAMES BRINZA <[e-mail]>
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Subject: QUESTION RE: GROUND MOUNTER HF VERT. ANT...??
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THINKING ABOUT PUTTING UP HUSTLER 6 BTV QUARTER WAVE VERT. ANT.
WITH THE RADIAL KIT ON THE GROUND!!WANT TO PUT IT NEXT TO A BIG TREE TO HIDE THE THING
WILL THE TREE EFFECT PERFORMANCE?? NEXT Q: MY LONG WIRE WILL PASS 10 FEET FROM THE NEW ANT...WILL
THAT BE A PROBLEM?? I NEVER RUN MORE THAN 100W.

THANKS FOR ANY HELP OR IDEAS YOU MAY HAVE...DE: N9KUD..JIM..73...

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:38
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From: [e-mail] (Gary L. Burns)
Subject: Radio Shack HTX-202
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I am looking for my fisxx first 2-Meter handheld adxx and have come across a Radio Shack HTX-202 used for !xx 199.99 dollars.  Is it worth it?

TNX,
Adrian , Kbstws
KB2Tws



From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:39
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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Gary L. Burns ([e-mail]) wrote:

The HTX-202 is a good rig.  However, $199+ for a used 202 is a bit high.
I bought mine on sale in April for $189.95; regularly sells for $229.95.

Jim


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> I am looking for my fisxx first 2-Meter handheld adxx and have
come across a Radio Shack HTX-202 used for !xx 199.99 dollars.
Is it worth it?

Seems to me I have seen the HTX202 brand new at Rat Shack for that
much or less. And, with a warranty! It's a nice radio. Worth
$200 brand new.

de Alan, WB6THE


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:40
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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Summary: What about the 440 version for $149 new/refurb?

our local Radio Shack specializes in "factory refurb" radios.  They had
a bunch of those 150Mhz bus-band hand-helds for $89, and a 440 Mhz Ham HT
for $149.00.  Is that a good deal?

Erik



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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
Date: 11 Jun 1995 21:57:44 GMT
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In article <3rfn2i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Erik Westgard) writes:
>our local Radio Shack specializes in "factory refurb" radios.  They had
>a bunch of those 150Mhz bus-band hand-helds for $89, and a 440 Mhz Ham HT
>for $149.00.  Is that a good deal?
>
>Erik
>
>

Don't know about the business band radios, but if the 440 is sold with an
"as new" warranty, I'd think it a very good deal.

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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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Erik Westgard ([e-mail]) wrote:
: our local Radio Shack specializes in "factory refurb" radios.  They had
: a bunch of those 150Mhz bus-band hand-helds for $89, and a 440 Mhz Ham HT
: for $149.00.  Is that a good deal?

If the 440 HT is the HTX-404, that is a pretty good deal.  I bought a new
404 last month when they were on sale for $229.95, which was $70.00 off
the regular price.

BTW, to correct my previous post:  The $189.95 price for the HTX-202 when on
sale was also $70.00 off the regular price of $259.95, not $229.95, which
was the sale price for the HTX-404.

When you consider the price of a similar Icom HT, $149.00 is quite good.  I
figured that even at ~ $200, if these HTs hold up for a couple of years,
It was well worth the price.  For that reason, I also passed on the extended
warranty.

Jim


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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:42
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Greenberg)
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Gary L. Burns) wrote:
>
>
> I am looking for my fisxx first 2-Meter handheld adxx and have come across a Radio Shack HTX-202 used for !xx 199.99 dollars.  Is it worth it?
>
> TNX,
> Adrian , Kbstws
> KB2Tws


The HTX-202 is a great 2 meter HT.  The rig performs well, is easy to use,
and I have had reports that my audio sounded great.  The receiver is hot as
well, with excellent intermod prevention.  I purchased it in April from
U.S. Radio, in Ft. Worth, Texas for $169 new, plus the extended warrenty
(good for a total of 5 years) for a total price, including the rig, of
$210.00.  They seem to go on sale about once or twice per year.  I
understand that there may be a dual band HT on the way from RS in the very
near future.  The HTX 202 and 404 have been hot items, judging from all the
chatter about them on this net.  I am quite pleased with mine, and would
recommend it to anyone who does not need the additional features that come
with the name brand HTs.  Your price for a used 202 appears high, given
what they go for new.  The other thing to note is the age and/or serial
number of a used 202.  The earlier models had some problems which were
later corrected, though I do not remember what they were.  GL & 73
Steve, WA6TAF

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From: [e-mail] (Mario MerΘ)
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[e-mail] (Ross Alexander) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Mark Gregory Salyzyn) writes:

>>As flame bait, I feel that we should force all ix.netcom.com and aol.com
>>users to be forced to read the FAQs for the rec.radio.amateur.* groups
>>before being provided access ...

>Just reading it isn't enough.  There needs to be an essay-format test
>with a minimum 75% passing grade to achieve posting status.

I'll bite the flame bait...............
What a stupid waste of bandwith........essay-format test???????

Really now, do you want to be the teacher?

There are thousands of new users on these groups every day. How will
they learn with attitudes like yours being spread around.

How about a polite message to the uninformed user about the FAQs
and how to find them. Would be more pleasing to read by other new
users than your biased crap.

I'll bet you never read a FAQ yourself!  You're obviously all blown up
with you own importance.

73 de N1SGN
Mario MerΘ
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:43
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Standard Radio - largest in the world?
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Hello [e-mail]~,

 l> other types of radios? Does any one know how the 5 brands rank in
yes, they're in cooperation with Marantz.

with a friendly smile, Manfred


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:44
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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Tech. Info Needed - 1.2 GHz Repeaters
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Contact WB5WRR at his callbook ADDRESS...he is long on 1.2Ghz
rptr operation...

basically they use a 450Mhz GE exciter and triple it to 1.2Ghz.
Use a 144Mhz rcvr froma  GE radio with a downconvertor on the
front for 1.2Ghz reception......similar to guys in california
from what I have been told..

73
Chris
WB5ITT

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Chris Boone WB5ITT                     Compuserve 72732,2610
PO Box 3102                            FIDO 1:106/4267
Conroe, Texas 77305-3102               Sysop WBBS @ 409-447-4267

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:45
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From: [e-mail] (Ofer Shoshan)
Subject: Telex Software/Hardware needed
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 1995 18:20:50 GMT
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Hi,

Im looking for PC software/hardware to handle digital and analog Telex
channels for my graduation project.

Thanks,

Ofer Shoshan
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:45
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From: [e-mail] (Chris)
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Subject: tri-band HT?
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 1995 14:26:46 -0700
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I'm thinking of getting a Tri-band HT - been looking at the Icom IC-D1A
and the Standard C568A.  Are there any others around? Any experience with
these models? Are there any mods for them (I've already checked the ftp
site) ?

thanks
-chris

......................................................C$
Christopher Seguine       Sublime Films
[e-mail]        San Francisco, CA

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:46
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From: [e-mail] (Juan M. Perales)
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Subject: TS140 pwr out ctrl
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Hello! I have an TS140, and I want to use it with a 2 meter transverter,
but for me is very difficult to control the power output below 10 watt.
I tried to use te ALC connection of the case rear, but without success.
If you know how to control the output power, or how to actuate over the
ALC level of the transceiver, you make me very happy!.

Many thanks for reading this.

Juan M. Perales, EA6NP

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In article <3rf9b3$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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> Hello! I have an TS140, and I want to use it with a 2 meter transverter,
> but for me is very difficult to control the power output below 10 watt.
> I tried to use te ALC connection of the case rear, but without success.
> If you know how to control the output power, or how to actuate over the
> ALC level of the transceiver, you make me very happy!.
>
> Many thanks for reading this.
>
> Juan M. Perales, EA6NP
>


Try adjusting VR18 on the Signal board.  This sets the min power setting for
the external or front panel slide adjustment.  I have set mine to .9 watts
using a IFR analyzer.  This gives me enough movement with the touchy
adjustment to get 1 to 10 watts without overdriving external equipment


Don Nutt   -   KJ6TC


VR18 is located torward the front of the Signal board just to the right
center.  It is to the left of VR23.




From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:47
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Subject: Vacuum Tubes Available Now!!!
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Subj:  VACUUM TUBES AVAILABLE
Date:  95-06-12 11:28:59 EDT
From:  Whit Gillon (WA4UPL)

NEW  ELECTRON  TUBES

Following is a list of new electron tubes available immediately along with the unit price. Quantity orders are encouraged
 Shipping and COD charges extra. Minimum order $100.

Raytheon QKK-759A       $125.00
Raytheon 2K45           $25.00
Raytheon 6133           $25.00
Raytheon 2K28           $20.00
Raytheon 6115A          $20.00
Raytheon DOD-001        $20.00

Phillips 6SL7WGT        $1.70
Phillips 6C4WA          $ .60
Phillips 6CB6A          $ .50
Phillips 5749W          $ .50
Phillips 5750           $ .50

GE 6AK6                 $ .60
GE 6005W                $ .60
GE 6AV6                 $ .60
GE 6BF5                 $ .50

All tubes are new and in original boxes. To place order, e-mail ôwhit@ infi.netöwith the following information:

1. Name
2. Business Name
3. COD Shipping Address
4. Telephone Number
5. Quantity & Tube Number


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:48
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Subject: Re: WANT: Rpt controller info
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ACC, SCOM, CAT and LinkCom are the top 4 in rptr controllers
right now...

Depends on what features you want...for basic rptr functions and
autopatch, CAT is the best value....SCOM is 2nd though I do like
Bob's products a little better in a personal sense...

For medium operation of rptr w/patch and remote base, ease of
programming, etc., ACC is best though the cost is not!

For linking (full duplex backbone) and flexibility, Link Com is
good choice though programming is not user frinedly from the
start (I am an OLD ACC RC850 owner and the LinkCom RLCs took a
bit of getting used to.....) oncew you master them, they ARE
flexible.....(yet complicated!)....

Hope that helps...need any more info? Let me know...either here
or drop a note to my Compuserve address or FIDONET 1:106/4267

73
Chris
WB5ITT

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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:49
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From: "Alan K. Adamson" <ne1h>
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Subject: Re: WANT: Rpt controller info
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Chris,

Thanks for the info. I didn't want a big $$$ controller as I may want a project
at some time to build my own, so I went the SCOM route,  Price was right and
came very highly noted with others in my local area (Atlanta, GA).

Thanks,
Alan Adamson
NE1H
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jim Miller)
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Subject: WANTED YAESU FRG-9600
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I am wanting to purchase a Yaesu FRG-9600 communications receiver.  If you
have one that needs a new home, please E-mail me.  Thanks.

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:50
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Subject: Wanted:  420 MHz MITREKS
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I am in need of T34JJA (406-420 MHz.) Motorola MITREK Mobiles. Please contact via net or 619-449-2581

Thanks!

73'

Stu, WV6H


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Subject: Wanted:  Kenwood TM-621 220/144
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I am looking to purchase a Kenwood TM-621 220/2m dual bander.
Please contact me via internet or 619-449-2581

73'

Stu, WV6H


From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:51
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From: [e-mail] (Hugh Campbell)
Subject: Wanted: Info (or manual) for Yaesu FP-757HD pwr supply
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        Does anyone have a manual handy for the Yaesu FP-757HD which
was generally sold with the FT-757GX transceiver?
        I need to switch my power supply from 220 volts to 117 before I
can use my rig.  (I bought the power supply in England).  Unfortunately,
I lost the manual with the nice little picture covered in numbers telling
you where to move the taps on the transformer to change voltages (there are
quite a few, I seem to recall).
        Can anyone **PLEASE** E-mail me with the info I need, so that I can
get my rig on the air.  I am using a home brew step up transformer arrange-
ment right now, and every time I key down, I blow the fuse because the XFMR
ratings are so low.
        Any information would be **GREATLY** appreciated.

Hugh Campbell
VE3DCE in Ottawa, Canada
--
Hugh Campbell
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:52
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From: [e-mail] (David Bartholomew)
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Subject: Re: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
Date: 12 Jun 1995 11:07:05 GMT
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In article <3r9q9j$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
said...
>
>
>   Hopefully I will be buying my first HT soon, and would like
>any comments you may have on the ups and downs of these two
>brands of radio. Both seem to be very exeptional equipment
>from what I can tell, but does ne have the advantage in
>overall durability, reception, quality, etc?
> Thanks for any replies.

Basically you're going to get all kinds of answers from people. They are all
pretty much all good brands. I lean with Icom as my first HT was a used
Icom, and I wanted to be able to use all of the accessories I got for it
(headset mike, etc).

I'd say compare the FEATURES. Any special capabilities, like alphanumeric
displays for your memory channels, how many memory channels, do they have to
share common PL/repeater settings, scanning abilities, out of band receive,
user-changeable lithium battery, power output, battery life per charge with
various power settings, power-saving settings, how big or small are the
buttons, how easy is it to operate one-handed (while driving), lots more.

Then ask other hams about their radios, especially anyone who just got a new
one. They can usually give you good reasons why they chose that particular
model over something else. My first HT was "here's a great bargain, get it
before someone else does" so I did. And it was a good radio, still is. I
sold it when I got my new HT.

--
-Dave
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WB6WKB
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From [e-mail] Mon 12 Jun 95 21:35:53
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From: [e-mail] (BILL DILLSTROM )
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Subject: WTB: Kenwood TS-811A UHF All Mode Xcvr
Date: 10 Jun 1995 03:38:28 GMT
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I am looking for a Kenwood TS-811A all mode transceiver. I would prefer
a unit in excellent to mint condition but will consider all. If you
have one for sale (or know someone who does) please contact me via
email or at 1-800-252-5959 (weekdays from 9 to 5 Pacific time).
Thanks...Bill in Las Vegas.....



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From: [e-mail] (JCARPETAS)
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Subject: Yaesu 757 GX
Date: 10 Jun 1995 19:42:29 -0400
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Anybody have any favorite mods for this rig?  I run SSB and intend to run
AMTOR and possibly packet.

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From: [e-mail] (Nick Macias)
Subject: Zenith Transoceanic Royal
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Hi all,
Hope this is the right place to post this request...I know very little about
amateur radio, but browsed r.r.a.misc to find this group. Anyway, my
dad's looking for some info, and I thought maybe someone out here could help.

He's got a Zenith Transoceanic Royal 3000-1 (I'm quoting right now :)
and is trying to locate either a Sam Fotofacs or Ryders Manual for it...
also any logs or charts. In particular, he needs alignment information.

Anyone know of any sources (he's tried some of the obvious ones), or,
better yet, anyone have any of these? He'll be glad to pay copying
costs, postage, whatever, or offer a FAX number, etc.

If anyone has any info, could you please e-mail me at [e-mail]
as I don't read this group regularly. Thanks in advance!

Sincerely,
        Nick Macias
        (feeling slightly like a foreign traveler with phrase book in hand)

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From: [e-mail] (Einstein )
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Nick Macias)
writes:
>
>Hi all,
>Hope this is the right place to post this request...I know very little
about
>amateur radio, but browsed r.r.a.misc to find this group. Anyway, my
>dad's looking for some info, and I thought maybe someone out here
could help.
>
>He's got a Zenith Transoceanic Royal 3000-1 (I'm quoting right now :)
>and is trying to locate either a Sam Fotofacs or Ryders Manual for
it...
>also any logs or charts. In particular, he needs alignment
information.
>
>Anyone know of any sources (he's tried some of the obvious ones), or,
>better yet, anyone have any of these? He'll be glad to pay copying
>costs, postage, whatever, or offer a FAX number, etc.
>
>If anyone has any info, could you please e-mail me at
[e-mail]
>as I don't read this group regularly. Thanks in advance!
>
>Sincerely,
>       Nick Macias
>       (feeling slightly like a foreign traveler with phrase book in
hand)
Contact Marv or Anita at Northwest Electronics is Eugene, OR.  He has
lots of manuals for transoceanic's. (I bought a couple there)

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Subject: ***Great new Web Site for Snoops***
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It's at http://www.interaccess.com/trc/tsa.html

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:37
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From: [e-mail] (John Fay)
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Subject: **1ST EVER HAM OPINION POLL, NOW ON THE WEB**
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I have estalished a WWW site that includes the 1st ever Ham opinion poll.
The question this month is "Do you support the new vanity call program,
about to go into effect in the US?" The poll takes into account license
class and the age of the voter. Your vote is tallied instintly and you see
the results on-line.
Check this site out at, http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html.

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:38
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Moffit)
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Subject: Re: 2 meter newbie needs
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  >>Now that I finally got my license, working the radio (HTX202) is the
  >>challenge.  I'm receiving fine, but haven't managed to actually, uh,
  >>talk to anyone
  >>Yes, I've read the manual, tried to understand and apply the principles
  >>of repeater offsets and subaudible tones and simple simplex contacts--
  >>nobody hears my feeble voice.  There are open repeaters in the area and
  >First, are you getting into the repeater?  For example, after you finish giv

GL>your call, do you hear the courtesy tone.  If you don't hear the courtesy to
  >(and, assuming that the repeater has a courtesy tone), they you probably did
  >key the repeater.  If this is the case, then check the offset, PL-tones, etc
  >and
  >if you still fail to key the machine, you might need a better antenna, bette
  >(higher) location, or possibly more power.

GL>Next, you might try calling one of the stations you just heard sign.  Hams a
  >a fairly friendly bunch.  However, they may not give you a call just because
  >they hear your call-sign, though they almost always respond to someone
  >calling them.  Try calling them (e.g., WA4QAL, this is KE6UKF).

One other thing...the HTX-202 has a transmit-inhibit function selectable
from the programming menu...might want to check to see that a little
"INH" isn't in the bottom left corner of the display.

---
 * SLMR 2.1a * Why can't women remember to put the seat back up?

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:39
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Moffit)
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SE>From: [e-mail] (Scott Ehrlich)

SE>I'm considering the purchase of a 2m amp for my car.

SE>I'm looking at RF Concepts, RS, among others.

SE>What are comments on the RS amp?  Anyone use it?

SE>I'd like to hear any horror/success stories.

SE>Some specs are .5 - 5 watts in, 30 watts out.

SE>Thanks.

I use the RS amp with an HTX-202 in the car...only problem I have is
downtown (a bit of intermod).  I would suspect that an HT with a
looser front end would be more prone to intermod with this amp.
Otherwise, no complaints!

---
 * SLMR 2.1a * --T-A+G-L-I+N-E--+M-E-A+S-U-R+I-N-G+--G-A+U-G-E--

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From: [e-mail] (cknisley)
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I am currently saving my pennies ;)
And was wondering if anyone has anything good/bad to say
about the Alinco DR-610T.

Please reply via E-mail.
Also list any quirks or good features...

Thanks...

***************
Craig Knisley
[e-mail]
http://www.id.net/~cknisley/home.html
KB8YJL

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:40
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From: [e-mail] (C.N.B.)
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Subject: Anyone have the FT-11R-HP?
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 That's Yaesu's new compact 5-watt 2m HT that I am now considering
buying. I was originally only considering Kenwood and
Icom products, but it seems this radio has everything I'm looking
for- extended freq range, 5 wtts of power, durability, 150 channels,
and the respectable name of Yaesu. If anyone has anything bad on
this radio (or good, for that matter), please tell.
Thanks ahead,
  Casey N. Brown
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:41
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Gilbert)
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Subject: Re: Anyone have the FT-11R-HP?
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In article <3rn140$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (C.N.B.) wrote:
> That's Yaesu's new compact 5-watt 2m HT that I am now considering
>buying. I was originally only considering Kenwood and
>Icom products, but it seems this radio has everything I'm looking
>for- extended freq range, 5 wtts of power, durability, 150 channels,
>and the respectable name of Yaesu. If anyone has anything bad on
>this radio (or good, for that matter), please tell.
>Thanks ahead,
>  Casey N. Brown

I have one and like it quite a bit. Very small, too. Bear in mind that:

-You need to experiment with antennas, depending on your needs and location.
The stock one (little duck) may or may not be enough.

-If you run at 5w all the time, get a spare battery, as when they run out at
high power, they go more quickly.

Surprisingly good intermod, and decent audio for such a tiny speaker. Doing
the extended range 'mod' was a little adventure but quite successful. Have
tiny Phillips screwdriver, a good magnifier, and a vacuum desolderer if you
wish to do it yourself.

I use mine around town (Amherst, MA) and with our club repeater autopatch,
it's like having a little cell-phone (albeit for non-business calls). I work
my friends simplex quite well too.

Unless you are very well located for your needs, I definitely recommend the 5W
version.

Good luck.

-Michael Gilbert N1UCP


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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:43
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From: [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789))
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Subject: Re: Anyone have the FT-11R-HP?
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In article <3rn01a$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael Gilbert) writes:
|> In article <3rn140$[e-mail]>,
|>    [e-mail] (C.N.B.) wrote:
|> > That's Yaesu's new compact 5-watt 2m HT that I am now considering
|> >buying. I was originally only considering Kenwood and
|> >Icom products, but it seems this radio has everything I'm looking
|> >for- extended freq range, 5 wtts of power, durability, 150 channels,
|> >and the respectable name of Yaesu. If anyone has anything bad on
|> >this radio (or good, for that matter), please tell.
|> >Thanks ahead,
|> >  Casey N. Brown
|>
|> I have one and like it quite a bit. Very small, too. Bear in mind that:
|>
|> -You need to experiment with antennas, depending on your needs and location.
|> The stock one (little duck) may or may not be enough.
|>
|> -If you run at 5w all the time, get a spare battery, as when they run out at
|> high power, they go more quickly.
|>
|> Surprisingly good intermod, and decent audio for such a tiny speaker. Doing
|> the extended range 'mod' was a little adventure but quite successful. Have
|> tiny Phillips screwdriver, a good magnifier, and a vacuum desolderer if you
|> wish to do it yourself.
|>
|> I use mine around town (Amherst, MA) and with our club repeater autopatch,
|> it's like having a little cell-phone (albeit for non-business calls). I work
|> my friends simplex quite well too.
|>
|> Unless you are very well located for your needs, I definitely recommend the 5W
|> version.

The only difference between the versions is the supplied battery pack, so if you
make the wrong decision you can just buy the other pack!

My wife uses the low-power version and it does quite well in our canyon-infested
area.  Most of the time she runs on the lowest power setting.

Keep in mind that your 150 memories drop to 70 if you use the memory-naming
feature.  Still a lot, though!

Another minus is that the "battery case" (that takes standard AA batteries) will
not charge NiCads if they are installed.  It is meant for Alkaline batteries only.

I like to use the "battery cases" as the cost of replacing AA NiCads is much less
than the cost of replacing factory batteries.  You are also assured of having
replacement batteries available when your NiCads die (and they will!)

On my Icom W2A, the difference is:

Replace six 850mAh AA Nicads:  $18.00
Replace 1000 mAh factory sealed battery:  $75 from Icom, $45 or so from Periphex.

I almost nixed the FT-11 because of its lack of charging ability, but my XYL
loved it.  She won't let me play with it now!

George

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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor)
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Subject: Re: Anyone have the FT-11R-HP?
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[e-mail] (C.N.B.) writes:

> That's Yaesu's new compact 5-watt 2m HT that I am now considering
>buying. I was originally only considering Kenwood and
>Icom products, but it seems this radio has everything I'm looking
>for- extended freq range, 5 wtts of power, durability, 150 channels,
>and the respectable name of Yaesu. If anyone has anything bad on
>this radio (or good, for that matter), please tell.
>Thanks ahead,
>  Casey N. Brown
>[e-mail]

I was at Ham Radio Outlet where the salesmen were all complaining
about the lousy speaker and therefore very poor audio at high
volume the FT11 and FT51 (2 meter brethren?) had. Side by side
comparison of TH79 and the ICOM offering, demonstrated that the
Kenwood sounded the best, ICOM next, and Yaesu audio becoming
very distorted due to the inadequate speaker or poor design of
the case. The feature set sure looks good .. and they did
comment on Yaesu possibly reworking the speaker in newer units.

daniel NF7Z,WA6LRA,WA5RHY,WB6PJK
       Portland, Oregon

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:45
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>[e-mail] (C.N.B.) writes:
>
>> That's Yaesu's new compact 5-watt 2m HT that I am now considering
>>buying. I was originally only considering Kenwood and
>>Icom products, but it seems this radio has everything I'm looking
>>for- extended freq range, 5 wtts of power, durability, 150 channels,
>>and the respectable name of Yaesu. If anyone has anything bad on
>>this radio (or good, for that matter), please tell.
>>Thanks ahead,
>>  Casey N. Brown
>>[e-mail]
>
I had one and sold it to purchase the FT-51R.  The 11R is a great radio.
I have read the responses concerning the poor audio.  I personally
didn't think that the audio was bad.  I liked the full size lighted keyboard
on the Yaesu.  Soooo... Poor audio..... Poor Keypad???  They all have
their ups and downs.  There are some undocumented commands you
can enter to change some of the audio settings that supposedly make the
audio sound different.  I don't have them I have just heard that they exist.
If Yaesu does change the speaker, that would be very easy to replace
yourself.  I have had three Yaesu radios and have never had a problem
getting Yaesu to fix something I thought was poor.  These have never
been radio defects, just personal preferences.  If they come out
with a better speaker and that is the only change, I would bet you could
get a new one out of them.

Dave Baker - AA90Q

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One more thing... If you buy the five watt version, it comes with
a completely different charger than the 2 watt version.  In other
words, the wall charger is different for the 4.8V and 9.6V batteries.
W & W Associates make a quick charger that will charge the entire
family of batteries for this radio.  4.8V, 7.2V and 9.6V.  I have one
and like it very much.  The 9.6V batteries drop fast regardless of
what power level you're using.  You can get a third party 4.8V,
1500 mAh battery that will output 2 watts for considerable time.

Dave - AA9OQ

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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:46
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From: [e-mail] (Kb2npd)
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Subject: AR 8000 Mods ?????
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I am interseted in mods to the AOR 8000 to restore the cell freq. or any
other mods.
Thanks
Arin KG2CP

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:47
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From: [e-mail] (Cameron Bean)
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Subject: Astron RS-12 Power Supply Question
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I just recently purchased an Astron RS-12 13.8vdc 9A power supply from the
local HRO.  The package did not come with documentation, just a schematic of
the power supply and some advertisements.  I use the power supply to drive
my 30 watt linear which only requires 6A.  Is it safe to hook up a this 9A
power supply to my linear and my handheld without risk of damage to either
unit?  I ask because I am not sure if this power supply can supply UP to 9A
or if it forces out 9A regardless.  I don't want to kill my ham gear.

Much thanks...

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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:48
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From: Peter Kranz <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Astron RS-12 Power Supply Question
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[e-mail] (Cameron Bean) wrote:
>I just recently purchased an Astron RS-12 13.8vdc 9A power supply from the
>local HRO.  The package did not come with documentation, just a schematic of
>the power supply and some advertisements.  I use the power supply to drive
>my 30 watt linear which only requires 6A.  Is it safe to hook up a this 9A
>power supply to my linear and my handheld without risk of damage to either
>unit?  I ask because I am not sure if this power supply can supply UP to 9A
>or if it forces out 9A regardless.  I don't want to kill my ham gear.
>
>Much thanks...
>
Your Astron RS-12 is a constant voltage power supply. This means that it will attempt
to maintain 13.8 volts across whatever load you present to it. It will be able to
present 13.8 volts across any load up to 9A, once you go over 9A draw, the voltage
will drop rapidly. You should not worry about hooking up multiple 12V units to this
type of powersupply unless the combined current drain (hence load) is more than
9Amps.

--
Peter J. Kranz (KC6PQY)
Price Waterhouse, San Francisco, California
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:49
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From: [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789))
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Subject: Re: Astron RS-12 Power Supply Question
Date: 14 Jun 1995 19:22:38 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Cameron Bean) writes:
|> I just recently purchased an Astron RS-12 13.8vdc 9A power supply from the
|> local HRO.  The package did not come with documentation, just a schematic of
|> the power supply and some advertisements.  I use the power supply to drive
|> my 30 watt linear which only requires 6A.  Is it safe to hook up a this 9A
|> power supply to my linear and my handheld without risk of damage to either
|> unit?  I ask because I am not sure if this power supply can supply UP to 9A
|> or if it forces out 9A regardless.  I don't want to kill my ham gear.
|>
|> Much thanks...

It shouldn't cause any problem as the power supply only puts out the current
demanded of it by your equipment.

As long as the regulation is good (and it should be), you can hook any number
of radios to the supply as long as you don't exceed its continuous current
rating.

My Icom supply came with three DC outlets on the back in addition to the
proprietary cable to my HF rig.  So far two of them are in use.  Unless I get the
urge to key down on three bands at once the supply can easily handle the load.

George, N7TNJ

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:50
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From: Lane Kendall <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Atari 1200XL
Date: 14 Jun 1995 15:59:03 GMT
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For the 8-bit enthusiast or computer historian, best offer for:

Atari 1200XL in original styrofoam packing and instructions
(cardboard carton is lost)- still works but power on LED doesn't
want to light sometimes with TV RF adaptor and DC power supply

Percom 5 1/4" SS/SD drive w/daisy chain cable/still works

Seikosha 550-AT tractor feed printer - needs new ribbon cartridge
(have old ones) w/daisy chain cable

Cartridges:  Atari BASIC, BASIC XL w/manual(the BASIC they should
have put in the Atari in the first place), Star Raiders

Discs: Atari DOS Version 3.0 and 2.0, Atari translator
(makes 1200XL run like an 800), Smartdos, DOS XL, OS/A+,
Visicalc w/manual in original box, three or four discs with
public domain stuff + box of blank 5 1/4" SS/DD discs

Cassette: Eastern Front 1941

Books: De Re Atari(this is a good one), ABC's of Atari, BASIC
Exercises for the Atari, plus some Atari magazine articles

Please reply to Ken Godsey
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:51
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: atlas-400x
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 95 23:01:09 -0500
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There have been several postings on packet from a ham who paid $950
in advance sometime last year for the forthcoming new Atlas rig, and
has recieved no rig.  It was promised early this year, and he believes
he's been ripped off.

Too bad:  I really like my old Atlas 210x that I paid a mere 50 bucks for.
--Leigh/KM6JE.

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:51
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Blohm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: bp-1 /tnc
Date: 13 Jun 1995 18:05:28 GMT
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The Kegmeister ([e-mail]) wrote:
:         I am looking for a program that will work with the baypac-1
:         bp-1.  the current program that I am using is baycom.....
:
:         but it has many problem.....the BIGGEST is the fact that the
:         text is VERY TINY!!

HUH?  I run it on my PC, the text is normal sized.  I run it on my HP100LX,
the text is tiny, but so is all the other stuff on that.  What are you
running it on?  Perhaps you need to change the default font on your PC?

Bill B.
KC7JSD

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:52
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Lotter)
Date: 11 Jun 95 20:34:14
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Subject: Brown Bros Electronic Keyer
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From:  [e-mail]

Hello All,

Can someone tell me whether the Brown Bros keyer (paddle) is still
being made (in St Louis I believe). My CW's so bad, perhaps this machine
can help me!



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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:53
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From: [e-mail] (James A. Storm )
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Subject: Re: Brown Bros Electronic Keyer
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Rusty Lotter) writes:
>
>From:  [e-mail]
>
>Hello All,
>
>Can someone tell me whether the Brown Bros keyer (paddle) is still
>being made (in St Louis I believe). My CW's so bad, perhaps this
machine
>can help me!
>
>
>
>--
>|FMLYNET:  Rusty Lotter 8:79/0
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>|
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>
Rusty,

The Brown Brothers Paddle is great but I haven't seen one advertised in
years so I doubt if they're still made. They were made in St. Louis,
Mo. as you said. I've had mine for probably 25 years. Though I won't
part with mine, maybe you could find a used one.

                               73, Jim WB6LWS


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:54
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From: [e-mail] (JOE FITTER  -BV/N0IAT  TAIPEI TAIWAN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Brown Bros Paddle
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OOPS...guess the guy was looking for the paddle, not a keyer.  Brown
Bros has been out of business for a long time.  As a former resident of
St. Louis (home of Brown Bros), I remember Ham Radio Center (also now
out of business) was carrying some keys MADE BY BROWN BROS but with the
Ham Radio Center "name".  I picked one up at a hamfest in Dallas a few
years back.  The paddle and keyer ran about $US 60.  Perhaps you can
find a used one.

Or, try some other paddle mfg's such as:  Vibroplex, Bencher, Nye
Viking, Hi Mound, Kent, Palomar, etc.

Good luck and 73  de Joe  BV/N0IAT   Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:54
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From: [e-mail] (Bill.Nadzam)
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Can someone please tell me what the Motorola or Toshiba
equivalent would be for the TRW PT4273? Thanks in advance,
Bill "K8WN"

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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:55
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
Date: 13 Jun 1995 05:22:44 GMT
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In article <3rhn9j$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Cliff Yamamoto) writes:
>In article <3rhh71$[e-mail]>,
>>This is not the way it works. No technician can simply certify his/her own
>>radios as being "Type Accepted". Using amateur radios to transmit on non
>>amateur frequencies is simply a violation of the rules. While the rules
>>claim that exceptions can be made in times of emergency, your actions are
>>subject to review after the fact. And plenty of people have been severely
>>punished for using non-type accepted equipment in life and death
>>emergencies.
>
>One question for the group following this thread : what about commercial
>handhelds (eg. FCC approved for public safety use) used on NON-amateur
>frequencies - BY a HAM operator during life and death emergencies?
>I'm referring to handhelds by Moto/Icom/Bendix/etc. that can be used
>in the ham bands but will also cover non-ham bands as well.
>
>- Cliff

In this case you just get into the matter of treading on frequencies for
which you are not licensed. If the radio you use has Type Acceptance, then
Type Acceptance is not the issue. You must still face the possibility of
being held accountable by both the agency whose frequency you used, and the
reaction of the FCC. People have been punished by local jurisdictions for
messing with their departmental frequencies, regardless of the circumstance.
This sort of a reaction seems to be more likely in urban jurisdictions, less
so in rural areas.

Chris

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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
Date: 13 Jun 1995 05:35:14 GMT
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In article <3ri17q$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DLSwank) writes:
>In article <3rhh71$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) writes:
>
>>This is not the way it works. No technician can simply certify his/her
>own
>>radios as being "Type Accepted".
>
>Bring your own lawyers. I have Part 94, and do believe that I am permitted
>to 'emit a carrier'  if  IN MY OPINION it will not cause any interference.
>I
>didn't say a word about "type accepting" the radio. I will, of course,
>have
>to also use the receiver, another issue. I agree that I am subject to
>later
>review.

Im not sure what exactly you're refering to. I haven't found anything in the
CFR's that sound like that.
>
>>And plenty of people have been severely
>>punished for using non-type accepted equipment in life and death
>>emergencies. In my volunteer work as an EMS provider, I hear of cases
>like
>>this across the country. It makes no sense, it stinks, it's terribly
>>unfair.
>
>I would like to hear of a few (or even one) case (with court or FCC cites)
>where
>suitably licensed people were "severely punished".  (Note that I exclude
>bystanders, hams, and holders of medical or other licenses.)

Wish I kept notes sufficient to fulfill your request. But not being of a legal
frame of mind, I haven't saved such details. What I've referred to are
accounts told to me by the people directly afflicted. These included in one
case a volunteer agency operating either on licensed freqs but with ham gear,
or operating on another agencies freqs with its permission. A local govt
agency of my acquaintence was severely fined and equipment confiscated for
using ham gear on public safety freqs for wich that agency was licensed.
>I do agree with your assessment about the unfairness of it all, and hope
>that since most states have now passed "Good Samaritan" laws such
>idiocies will soon disappear. Last I knew, 42 of 48 had them. Does AZ?
>It would also be nice to have that provision in FCC regs, but point may
>soon be moot if Newt & Company dismantle it.
>-73,  Doug,  K1PTO-
>
Yes, AZ does have a Good Samaritan law. But it is not intended to address a
concern such as FCC regs. The basic concept is that if you provide
emergency medical care within the limits of your training, you may not be
held liable.
>
>

Chris

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:58
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Burress)
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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What about using my TS140 with the out of band mods to use in the
4 to 8 Mhz region as the basis for a 2 meter all mode transverter.
Would that be legal as long as I am not connecting the 4 to 8 Mhz
to the outside world (just the 144 to 148 output from the transverter).
I would of course be adding filtering to ensure cutting down everything
except for the frequency of interest.  Some folks have told me that
this would be illegal since I am not licensed to use voice/data/etc
on the HF rig, but since I would only ve using it as an overpriced front end
for my 2 meter operation, I think I would be alright.  If not, then
how is it that so many people have HF rigs that have 9 Mhz IF sections,
after all 9 Mhz isn't a valid ham band (the last time I looked).
Thanks
Ed Burress
KC7GFX



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:32:59
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From: Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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[e-mail] (Cliff Yamamoto) wrote:

>One question for the group following this thread : what about commercial
>handhelds (eg. FCC approved for public safety use) used on NON-amateur
>frequencies - BY a HAM operator during life and death emergencies?
>I'm referring to handhelds by Moto/Icom/Bendix/etc. that can be used
>in the ham bands but will also cover non-ham bands as well.

Not a problem from a type acceptance point of view.  If the radio has the
appropriate type acceptnce for the service you are using, there is no
type acceptance violation - emergency or not.  You could use such a
tranceiver for ham radio as well.

The issue here would just be authority to operate the equipment. Under
normal conditions, the station licensee delegates authority as to who can
operate under their license - in accordance with conditions of the
license.  During a "life or death" situation all bets are off and I would
not worry about type acceptance - in reallity, with whom you communicate
will be the issue.

Some thing to remember about Part 90 - Private Land Mobile Radio (which
contains public safety, special emergency, industrial, land
transportation, etc.):  No operator license is required for part 90
operations.  Type accepted radios do not provide the user with control
over frequency selection except for pre programmed channels, transmitter
power (with some exceptions) etc.  There are no VFOs for unlicensed
operators in part 90.  Your amateur license confers NO authority to do
anything under part 90.

As for the use of non type excepted radios by someone who is authorized
to operate under a part 90 license:  You must use a radio type accepted
under normal circumstances.  Under emergency conditions (and maybe Stan
Harter - Cal OES - should listen here) the station licensee may operate
in a manner normally prohibited by part 90.  In other words, IF THE
STATION LICENSEE AUTHORIZES IT, users under the license could be allowed
to use non type accepted radios if circumstances made it necessary.
There are specific requirements for such operations, such as notifying
the FCC that you are doing it - and they (the FCC) can tell the licensee
to stop such operations.

--
Curtis Wheeler - San Ramon, CA
KD6ELA / GROL / Pvt. Pilot



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:00
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Leader)
Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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Curtis Wheeler ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Cliff Yamamoto) wrote:
:
: >One question for the group following this thread : what about commercial
: >handhelds (eg. FCC approved for public safety use) used on NON-amateur
: >frequencies - BY a HAM operator during life and death emergencies?
: >I'm referring to handhelds by Moto/Icom/Bendix/etc. that can be used
: >in the ham bands but will also cover non-ham bands as well.
:
Well I have a FT-530 that has been modified to go outta band X-mit. I
work at the local university which uses Motorola HT's on 2 meter above
the ham band for athletic events. I use my 530 regularly at events to
communicate from the press box to the field with no problems. In fact,
they like the fact that I can be on the air without having to spare a
radio! I also monitor the info/security channels at work (primary job)
with the blessing of info/security. I also have the local PD programmed
into the radio with offset and PL and would use it in a life or death
situation. Better to lose my license than my life. But I would think
extinuating circumstances would apply in that situation. Just my $0.02.
Charles Leader
KD6DJG


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:01
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Doug Hall Elect. Info
Date: 14 Jun 1995 17:21:35 GMT
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I'm looking for the phone number for Doug Hall Electronics.  They
make reciever voter systems and radio interface equipment.

Thanks-

Mark
KD6KQ

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:02
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Subject: Re: Drake TR7 VFO Problem
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You might want to make sure that strap, as you're looking into the radio
and at the VFO, is still soldered securely.  With use as you turn the
dial the strap comes loose after a while.  I've had my TR-7 since 1983
and have had to resolder it twice in all that time.  It's something to
check anyway. Mine straigtened right up after being resoldered.

--
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                               : of my employers or even myself.
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:03
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Gerchmez)
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For Sale: Realistic DX-390 Portable Shortwave Receiver.  This radio
covers 1.711 to 29.999 mHz shortwave in 1 or 5 kHz steps, 88-108 FM,
530-1710 AM, and 150-519 longwave.  It includes BFO, direct access
keypad, digital readout, clock/time display, external antenna jack, and
alarm functions. Originally cost about $279.95 at Radio Shack and is in
good working condition.  Just $100 shipped via UPS to anywhere in the
continental U.S. Contact [e-mail] if interested, or call (206)
277-5287.  If you live in the Seattle area and can pick up, I will knock
$15 off the price.

Note: My apologies to anyone who saw this ad originally at a much lower
price.  I cannot afford to sell that low.

--
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:04
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce W. Forsberg)
Subject: Re: FREEWARE Yaesu 757GXII Windows software
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[e-mail] (Hugh Campbell) wrote:


>Bruce
>       What is it written in?  Is the source code available.  Would it be
>as simple as patching in the appropriate commands for the GX instead of
>the GXII, or can it not be dissected quite as neatly as that?
>       I would very much like to get my 757GX working under OS/2, either
>using Windows or native OS/2 preferably.  I have not seen any source code
>floating around for this so I (and I suspect a few others too) would be
>interested in attempting this if it is feasible.

>Hugh VE3DCE in Ottawa, Canada

It is written in C. The problem with the 757GX according to my
documentation is that this model does not return any information such
as frequency. This makes it impossible to read the programmed
frequencies and s-meter. These to me are major functions. The data is
only one way and that is to the radio. With the 757GXII the data
became two-way. About the best that can be done would be to store
bands of 10 channels of info into files. Then send these files to the
radio to program these 10 channels. I think there is a DOS based
program that already does this.

    73  Bruce  WB6IZG


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From: [e-mail] (Niles Stacey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FREEWARE Yaesu 757GXII Windows software
Date: 13 Jun 1995 06:28:46 -0700
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Bruce W. Forsberg ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Niles Stacey) wrote:

: >Bruce W. Forsberg ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >:    I have written a Computer Assisted program for the Yaesu 757GXII
: >: radio. It requires Windows 3.1. It will control the 757GXII radio via
: >: an RS-232 interface. It is available on the internet via FTP at
: >: oak.oakland.edu  in directory /pub/hamradio/pc/ham-utils as
: >: y757ch12.zip. If you do not have ftp access via the internet then you
: >: can receive it from me for $1 in USA or Canada and I will supply disk,
: >: mailer, and postage. Please specify disk size.

: >:       73    Bruce Forsberg    (WB6IZG)
: >:               11178 Batavia Circle
: >:               San Diego, CA. 92126

: >That is good news.  Will it work with the FT757GX?  I don't have the II.

: >Niles
: >N6ZVZ

: Sorry, the commands for the 757GX are different so I don't support
: that radio.

:    Bruce   WB6IZG

I've seen a number of programs for the II, nothing for the GX.  What is
the difference, aside from the obvious and how does one use the CAT
system for the GX?

TNX,
N6ZVZ


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From: [e-mail] (Richard Cadiz)
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For Sale

Alinco 599T
Dual bander (2m/440)
PL encode/decode
Remote add-in
relocation kit
air/800 mods

Good Condx.

Asking $ 600/Best

Rich WB2RMI
[phone]
[e-mail]

Rich Cadiz
           Holland Twp.,NJ
                            (Where we have a windmill, but no dykes...)
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Selling DJ 580 HT dual band 2/440 HT.  Radio is in excellent working condition
complete with Nicads, charger, speaker mike and manual.  Asking $275.


Brent - WB4QLK - email - [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:07
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Cadiz)
Subject: FS: Dentron MLA 2500
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For Sale

Dentron MLA 2500 amp
160 - 10m, 2k+ out
Good Condx

prefer local buyer

Asking $ 700/Best

Rich WB2RMI
[phone]
[e-mail]

Rich Cadiz
           Holland Twp.,NJ
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:08
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Freitas)
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Subject: FS: FT-530
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 15:11:16 -0400
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I have a YAESU FT-530 HT that is about a year old, and is not
getting very much use. There for I would like to sell it. The 530
comes with:

7.2V 600ma Battery
Battery Charger
MH-12 Speaker Mike
C-DC-5B Power adapter for the Car
Operating Manual

The 530 will be sold as a package only.  My price is $350 firm for this
radio package. If you are interested in this radio or need more
information contact me via e-mail [e-mail]. Thanks 73
de N1KLF Larry.

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:09
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Cadiz)
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For Sale
Icom 701 w/ PS
160 - 10 (no warc)
200W PEP
Good Condx.

Prefer local buyer...

Asking $ 500/Best

Rich WB2RMI
[phone]
[e-mail]

Rich Cadiz
           Holland Twp.,NJ
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:10
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Cadiz)
Subject: FS: Yaesu FT 470
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For Sale

Yaesu FT 470
Dual Band HT
ext VHF/UHF mods

Asking $ 300/Best

Rich WB2RMI
[phone]
[e-mail]

Rich Cadiz
           Holland Twp.,NJ
                            (Where we have a windmill, but no dykes...)
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:10
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From: Bob Walchli <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FT-530 cloning??
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Rob, A long time ago I saw the key presses for cloning a couple
of 530s. When I got my XYL a 530, I tried to find the cloning
info and could not. It is possible, and if you do find out what
the key presses are, let me know
Thanks and 73, Bob

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:11
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From: [e-mail] (WA8MSF)
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Subject: FT-990 Firmware Version?
Date: 13 Jun 1995 15:01:51 -0400
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I have an FT-990 that doesn't seem to work with either of two rig control
logging programs from different authors.   My FT-1000 works well with both
programs, while the FT-990 sort of locks up during certain phases of the
polling routines.  The frequencies reported are quite bizzare on the '990.


I have heard that there are different firmware versions that could cause
this sort of incompatibility.

BTW, I am using the FIT-232 and the same cable when switching between the
FT-1000 and the FT-990.

Anybody have a bigger clue about this than I?

All resposes grarefully accepted.

Mike
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:12
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From: [e-mail] (WA8MSF)
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I called Yaesu with the phone number supplied by an earlier response and
found out that the '990 has to have firmware version 1.30 in order to work
correctly.

You find out which version you have by holding down buttons 1 & 3 while
turning on the power.  After the "Las Vegas" light-test show is over, the
firmware version is displayed in the right side of the window.  I have
1.20 in mine.

Yaesu customer service offered to modify my '990 for free if I would
remove a circuit board, wrap it up in anti-static stuff and send it to
them.  They said 2 weeks was typical turn around time.

Thanks to everybody for their help.

Mike [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:13
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Webb)
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Subject: HABLAR VIA INTERNET Si ah
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 1995 03:13:16 GMT
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I read your E-mail and I agree that the HF conditions are marginal.
However, some days conditions are good. By the way, my internet access
is free, thanks to a local amateur radio BBS. Mi filosofia es muy clara:
Internet libre o nada!
73s
Brian Webb, KD6NRP (El Oso Canoso)

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:13
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Hann)
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Subject: Heathkit
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Does Heathkit still produce amateur radio kits?  Is there anyone
else who produces amateur radio kits (receivers, transmitters, or
transceivers)?


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:14
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Subject: Re: Heathkit
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No Heath has left us in the cold. No more ham kits I'm going to
miss building there kits. I have about 20 kits .

There are a few kit supliers out there one is Ramsey there number
is 1-800-446-2295.
There fax is 1-716-924-4555

good prices but now where near the construction of a heath.
 Hope this helps 73... Bob WA2IHJ



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:15
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Subject: Heathkit 2036A
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Has anyone had trouble with instability in the VCO of
this ancient green boat-anchor?  If yes, how did you
fix the problem?  I've got one that has a sort of " scratch
and warble " sound that is noticeable both on tx and rx.

I suspect it could be those hard to find tantalum caps
going bad, but I am lacking much test gear to find out.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

               Kerwin   N7JGW     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:16
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Burcalow)
Date: 13 Jun 95 00:28:00
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Subject: Heathkit HX 1681 CW Xmitter
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Does anyone know if the HX 1681 10-80 meter CW transmitter requires
a seperate power supply?  I'm waiting for manuals to build the kit,
and I noticed on the back panel there are inputs for various
voltages from 12 to 800 volts.  Can it not be plugged directly into
AC current @ 110 volts, or 12 volts DC?

I don't want to spend the time to build this xmitter of I can't find
a power source for it, or if it has to be linked into it's sister
receiver.

Thanks in advance.  I may be reached here on this echo, or at the
following Inet address.

73 de KC5GFJ
[e-mail]
--
|Fidonet:  Gary Burcalow 1:124/6518
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:16
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon)
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Subject: HELP PLEASE,Johnson handie programming
Date: 14 Jun 1995 12:42:10 GMT
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HELP PLEASE!

I was in Rochester at the hamvention and bought two
JOHNSON 900 MHz handies.
Part # 242-8591
FCC ID: ATH2428570

I need PROGRAMMING INFO.
I have access to the proper hardware, but I lack the software.
Please, if anyone has any info, I would be very grateful.
I have been told it is the same software as for the 8570.

Thanks again...
de VE3PMK

Pat MacKinnon
75 Beechbank Crescent
London, Ontario,   N6E 2P1
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:17
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Blohm)
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Subject: Re: HELP! Yaesu 2500m Mods
Date: 13 Jun 1995 18:13:37 GMT
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Terry Calof ([e-mail]) wrote:
: There is only 1 mod for the 2500, regarding opening the tx to 140-174 Mhz.

Interesting.  Though I have no interest in doing this mod, is this applicable
only to the European versions or is it also applicable to the US versions?

73,

Bill B.
KC7JSD

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:18
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Calof)
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> Interesting.  Though I have no interest in doing this mod, is this applicable
> only to the European versions or is it also applicable to the US versions?
>
> 73, Bill B. KC7JSD






As far as I know, Bill, this applies to the US and Canadian versions. I
can't speak for the European or Asian versions. I got this info direct
from Yaesu technical support.73/ Terry VE4UC

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:19
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From: Rob Bailey, WM8S
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Subject: HELP: Kenwood Proms
Date: 13 Jun 1995 04:30:23 GMT
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Is the format for Kenwood 720 PROMs available/published? On the good day we can
actually find someone to program them, we pay a fortune. I've got a pretty good
generic PROM programmer but noone here seems to know a generic part number for the
chip or the format of the data.

73 de Rob WM8S



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:19
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From: Dave Phillips <[e-mail]>
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Subject: HELP: Source for AC Delco Components
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HELP

I need a source for replacement components for AC Delco components
used in General Motors automotive accesories (Radios, etc;).

If you know of one, or have a cross reference, please reply.

Thanks

73's

Dave Phillips
KB7JS
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:20
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From: [e-mail] (Stan Slonkosky)
Subject: HF & p/u truck compatibility questiono
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I'm planning to buy a small pickup truck (new) in the near future and I
would like to use an HF transceiver (Icom FT-900) in it. I would like to
know if any particular brands and models have problems either with hard
to suppress ignition noise getting into the receiver and/or the
transmitted RF causing problems with the pickup's operation.

The two pickups I'm most interested in the moment are the Ford Ranger XLT
(or equivalent Mazda) with the 3.0L V6 engine and the Toyota Tacoma with
the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. So I'm particularly interested in hearing if
anyone has experience, good or bad, with either of those combinations. I
intend to have air conditioning, which may cause additional noise.
--
Stan Slonkosky, P.O. Box 91991, Pasadena, CA 91109-1991, USA
Internet:  [e-mail];  CompuServe:  71470,255

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Stan,
        The Toyota is to be avoided like AIDS!

In My Not So Humble Opinion

Tom
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I know Doug Hall, If the address (As far as I can remember that is correct) is not it E-Mail Me and I'll dig up the correct one for you.  No doubt your in


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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:22
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In article <3ro35d$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:

> I've had two mobile HF installations in the past but now have an Acura
> Integra that's got more electronic controls in it than an F-16 (well, maybe
> not quite that many).
>
> I've heard horror stories about high-powered transmitters wreaking havoc in
> the newer vehicles. Got any that you'd like to share?

I've got a '94 Acura Integra with a Kenwood TM-742A in it.  I guess that you're
going for serious HF power (I have no idea what an Outbacker is), but 40-50
watts, UHF-VHF, has caused no problems.
                                                George, N3NJM

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:23
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From: [e-mail] (Jp Taylor)
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Subject: Kenwood R-599 - Instability / oscillation
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I have a Kenwood R-599 that has not been used for over a year.  I now
find that it has developed some intermittent instability which seems to
be mechanical (VFO area) in origin.  There also appears to be some
oscillation, which seems to drift through, which may be related.

Has anyone else run into these symptoms with this receiver model?

Thanks...

Jim Taylor, K9JT
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:24
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Pazar)
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Subject: Kenwood TR-2500 LCD woes...
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Fellow Yams,
The LCD display on my TR-2500 2 meter Kenwood HT has been slowly
going 'bad' for sometime now. The same thing seems to happen to
most of these rigs (based on conversations with other hams).
Has anyone been able to (1) get a replacement, and (2) get
Kenwood to admit that there was a problem with their displays
(and maybe even supply a replacement)???

I went through the same thing with my Kenwood 2400, and spent
the $45 to buy a new LCD. I installed it myself.

Last question. Does anyone have a contact in the Kenwood
organization that I can discuss this with? The only contact
I've ever had is with the parts supplier in S. Calif, and
they couldn't (wouldn't) give me a phone number of someone
that could help.

Thanks!


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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:25
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Suzanne Rosenberg)
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Subject: Looking For a Used Icom
Date: 14 Jun 1995 14:39:25 GMT
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Hello I'm looking to buy a used ICOM 2GAT model Ham radio in the
baltimore & Washington area. If you are selling or know somebody
who is please E-Mail me at [e-mail]. Include your name
,price and any accesories that your willing to sell with it.

Thank You
Aron Rosenberg
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:26
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Subject: Make your own CAT-interface for FRG-100 for 10 dollars.
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I have uploade a program called frgcntrl.zip to oak.oakland.edu/SimTel/msdos/hamradio.

The program is FreeWare and controls your FRG-100 with your PC and a CAT-interface.

I also includes a description how to make your own CAT-interface for about 10 dollars.

Any question to:

[e-mail]

LA2DAA Thor.


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From: [e-mail] (Dr. R. Sullivan)
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Subject: Millen Grid-Dip meter
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 11:06:32 -0400 (EDT)
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Eqauipment Collectors:
Millen Grid-Dip Meter for sale.  Type 90651, serial 1336.
All coils, coil stand, manual.  Works perfectly and looks good.

Make an offer.
Bob Sullivan W0YVA
[phone]  (voice)
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Michael Day)
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I am looking for both a Low-Band and a VHF portable or mobile radio...  I
would like to stick to MaxTrac for the mobile...  I would like to have 8
or more channels..  If anyone out there has anything adn they are willing
to part with it or them for a good price let me know!!!


              [e-mail]



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If you have a motorola GP300, you need a special prog device and software.
the plugs on top of the radio are for the speaker microphone

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Requires Motorola software and a special connector and interface to your
computer. Depending on the model, it may (most likely) not work in the
range you desire. Software may limit it.
If you cannot use it, let me know. I might be able to sell it for you to
someone who use it on a freq. it was designed for.
mark


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:30
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Subject: Re: NEED 2M FOX HUNT TRANSMITTER!
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May I suggest also, that you consider using an ICOM IC-2AT?  Some
of our T-hunters use them and have found them to be able to
run forever, without overheating, on a 30-second ON/OFF cycle.
I've seen them go for $75-100 at hamfests.

For what its worth, I also use a Hamtronics 2m transmitter board
and found it to be dependable in varying weather conditions, for
our T-hunts.  I run mine at about 1 watt output, and use attenuators
to cut the signal even more, at times.

73 de Brett AB5P


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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey L. Bauman)
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Looking for the following relay:

Potter & Brumfield R10-E1Y4-J10.0K

This is 4PDt current-actuated relay with
a 10,000 ohm coil.  Also need socket.

This relay will replace a P&B MH-3665-1
relay with similar characteristics,
manufactured for Hallicrafters in 1958
for use as a changeover relay in the
HT-32A.

Obviously, a MH-3665-1 would be just
fine too!

Socket also need if appropriate.

Thanks!
--
Jeff
WB5KZW
(810)-855-9209 (Near Detroit)

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:31
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Subject: Need KW TH-78A Mod Info
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        I have a Kenwood TH-78A with the ARTsci wideband
receive mod.  Presently, it is possible to toggle between
AM and FM on the ~300-400 MHz sub-band by holding in the
VFO button and then turning on the power.

        On the main VHF band, however, it automatically
switches to the AM demodulator when tuned to any frequency
below 136 MHz.  My question is, does anyone know of a way
to toggle between AM and FM in the main VHF band so that
wide-band FM broadcast stations could be (admittedly
poorly) received?

        Thanks, George, N3NJM

Work: 202-404-6191, 9-6 eastern
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:32
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Subject: Need KW TM-742A Mod Info
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        I have a Kenwood TM-742A with the 'DC-to-light' wideband
receive modification.  However, when I tune around in the new
0.8 - 1.0 GHz sub-band, all I hear is white noise from the AGC
running wide open.

        A previous posting to this news group mentioned (but
supplied no details regarding) an internal antenna connection
which has to be made before this band will work.  Does anyone
have any information on this mod?

Thanks, George, N3NJM

Internet: [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:33
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Thomason)
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Subject: NEED MANUAL NC188
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 11:55:15 -0700 (PDT)
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I am in need of a manual for a National NC188.

Any help apprecieated.
Steve, WB4IJN; email [e-mail];
or call 803-873-2499 ext. 200 days, 803-871-7749 nites.


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:33
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[e-mail] (Gary L. Burns) wrote:

>
>I am looking for my fisxx first 2-Meter handheld adxx and have come across a Radio Shack HTX-202 used for !xx 199.99 dollars.  Is it worth it?
>
Sounds High... I've seen brand new Yaesu FT-11R's going for $229.  It's a much better radio.

Dave Baker

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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:34
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From: [e-mail] (Scott H. Reed)
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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Steve Greenberg ([e-mail]) writes:

> I understand that there may be a dual band HT on the way from RS in the
> very near future.

Tell me more!

I have both '202 and '404.  Excellent radios.

If RS made a dual-bander on the same chassis, I'd buy it.  An Icom 24AT
is what I carry around with me, and it's not much smaller than the RS
single-band.  Out-of-band reception is nice for wx and some marine
channels.  But the Icom is fragile.  OTOH the '202 has taken a 1.5-meter
drop onto concrete, cracked the AA battery case, but that's it.

-- 73 de Scott

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Gary L. Burns ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I am looking for my fisxx first 2-Meter handheld adxx and have come across a Radio Shack HTX-202 used for !xx 199.99 dollars.  Is it worth it?

   It's worth it - new.  And since RS has brand-new ones on sale every
few months for *LESS*, you may want to wait, or talk the seller down.

- Rich


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:36
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From: [e-mail] (Gale Carlisle)
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        If anyone has info on using the soundblaster for RTTY, AMTOR use
        would you please post here or e-mail direct, Thanks in advance.

                                        Stev Carlisle  VE7AHL

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:37
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From: [e-mail] (Clinton Peebles)
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Subject: TS-850 on Packet
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 13:51:00 GMT
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I hope someone can help me with this.  I have a Kenwood TS-850S that I'm
trying to get on HF packet with.  The TNC I'm using is a PK-232MBX.  I
am using the ACC2 plug at the back of the radio.  With the PK-232
connected, the audio is distorted.  Kenwood knows of the problem and
there is a service bulletin on it.  What's happening is the audo output
level from the TNC is too high and causing overload of the microphone
amplifier circuit.  Has anyone overcome this problem without modifying
the radio?  I've tried a voltage divider in the audio line from the TNC
using to pots., and adjusted the both to try to lower the audio level
but that didn't help.

Please e-mail to [e-mail]

Thanks.
Clinton VE7-KNL
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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:37
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From: [e-mail] (Tedd Platt)
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Subject: Re: US price of HTX 212?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:43:11 GMT
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Here in Washington state we can get the HTX 212 for $349.95 + 7.6% tax.
It comes to about $390 with the tax and the extended warrenty.
73

Tedd
KC7LQN

Terry Calof
([e-mail]) wrote:
: In Canada, the Radio Shack 2m mobile HTX 212 sells for $399.95 + 14%
: taxes. (Ouch!) Could someone post the US Radio Shack price. I saw the 212
: at the local store, and was fairly impressed by its apparent simplicity.
: However, I don't think it's worth $456 Cdn. 73/ Terry VE4UC

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courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Terry Calof) wrote:
>
> In Canada, the Radio Shack 2m mobile HTX 212 sells for $399.95 + 14%
> taxes. (Ouch!) Could someone post the US Radio Shack price. I saw the 212
> at the local store, and was fairly impressed by its apparent simplicity.
> However, I don't think it's worth $456 Cdn. 73/ Terry VE4UC

Terry

Try U.S. Radio in Granbury, Texas, Ph. (1-800-433-7283).  They sell new
Radio Shack products at a good discount, better than the RS stores.  They
advertise no tax and free shipping to the lower 48.  I don't know about
shipping charges to VE4 land.  Good luck & 73s

Steve, WA6TAF.

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:40
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Grady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: WANT: Rpt controller info
Date: 13 Jun 1995 20:05:32 GMT
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In article <3rif1r$hpj$[e-mail]>, Chris Boone <[e-mail]> writes:
> ACC, SCOM, CAT and LinkCom are the top 4 in rptr controllers
> right now...
>
> Depends on what features you want...for basic rptr functions and
> autopatch, CAT is the best value....SCOM is 2nd though I do like
> Bob's products a little better in a personal sense...
>
> For medium operation of rptr w/patch and remote base, ease of
> programming, etc., ACC is best though the cost is not!
>
> For linking (full duplex backbone) and flexibility, Link Com is
> good choice though programming is not user frinedly from the
> start (I am an OLD ACC RC850 owner and the LinkCom RLCs took a
> bit of getting used to.....) oncew you master them, they ARE
> flexible.....(yet complicated!)....
>
> Hope that helps...need any more info? Let me know...either here
> or drop a note to my Compuserve address or FIDONET 1:106/4267

A caveat on S-Comm which applies to the 5K model - there is a bug in
the software which causes the reset of the timeout timer to occur at
carrier drop regardless of the setting of the reset timer (which
controls the courtesy beep).  So if you set a relatively long courtesy
beep timer to encourage users to wait for the beep before transmitting,
lest they get axed by the timeout timer, it doesn't work!  They can
jabber back and forth all day without waiting for the beep and they
won't get timed out.

I had noticed this operation on our repeaters for some time and
finally called S-Comm about it.  Bob admitted the bug and said it had
been fixed on the 6K, wouldn't be fixed on our old MRC-100, and might
get fixed on the 5K.  That was a couple years or so ago.  I contacted
them again a few months ago and was told there were no plans to fix
the bug for the 5K.

I have no complaints about S-Comm products other than their attitude
regarding this bug. If you don't care whether the reset timer works,
the 5K is a good product.  Personally, I'll recommend we shop
elsewhere should our club need a new controller.

  Roger Grady  K9OPO [e-mail]
  Delco Electronics Corp.   Kokomo, IN
  "All information and opinions are strictly personal."

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:40
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From: [e-mail] (Elmer O. Laudenslager, III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted -- IC271A or IC275A
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 20:57:10 LOCAL
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I am looking for an Icom 271A or 275A 220mhz All-mode transciever.  If you've
got one, I'm interested.

I've got a Quantum 1.8G (that's right, Gig) SCSI-2 HD with an Ultrastor 14Fb
controller card that I'd be willing to trade for this radio.  Or, if you're
interested, I'll sell the drive outright.

Email me at [e-mail].
Call me at 717 323 4365 evenings.

73's, N3DQC -- Elmer
Elmer O. Laudenslager, III -- AS/400 Programmer/Analyst
Employer -- New MMI Corporation
Web Page -- http://www.pennet.net/resident/elmer/
email -- [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:41
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Hartson)
Subject: WANTED BIG MOOSE SPECTRUM ANALYZER HP8566,68,69ish
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Im looking for a big spectrum analyzer like the HP 8566,68 or 69 for my own
use,This can be a cash deal , in person if every thing is clean. call Ted 602
483 0842    Fax [phone]... tnx

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:42
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan Fisher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WANTED: info on ALINCO
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 14 Jun 95 08:06:07 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa
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WANTED: manual for Alinco DJ-500T dual band HT.

I just shocked myself in being able to identify a bad VHF driver,
and since I don't use UHF very much yet, and since they use the
same type of driver, I was again shocked that I was able to
remove the bad driver, and move the UHF driver into the VHF
pads.  Now of course I need a replacement driver to get my UHF
half working properly. (but no rush)

Sadly, the only markings on the surface mount transistor are:

     ----- _
    ! R H !_>    It's a VHF driver, driving a dual module.
 ,--!     !_     Module output is 5.5w uhf, 6.0w vhf at 12v.
 !  !     !_>    This transistor is about twice as wide and
 '--!     !_      twice as high as a typical surface mount
    ! 8 Y !_>     transistor.
     -----

If you know where I can match a part number to this critter, or
have/know of a manual for the DJ-500T, please let me know.  Thanks!

Also, if you have a 'trahed' Alinco, perhaps it has a similar
driver in it - check and see - I might  be willing to buy it for parts!

thanks!

73
--
Nathan Fisher
 N0ZYC
  [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:43
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From: Bryan P King <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Wanted: TenTec Scout 555 Comments
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 95 00:21:30 -0500
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X-To: Pedro Pedroso <[e-mail]>

I've owned a Scout since Christmas 1993 and have been very pleased
with it.  There has been only one problem with it and Ten Tec
promptly resolved it.  The PTO started to flutter and it was close
to the end of the warranty period so I decided to replace it.

I've worked alot of DX with this rig in the past few weeks on 20 and
17 meters.  Everyone comments on the fine audio quality!

For an affordable rig its your best buy for the money.  It is great
for hams who are just starting out and don't want all of the extras
that come with a fully loaded xcvr.

Switching bands is not too difficult with the modules.  I usually
stay with one band for a while and decide to switch when conditions
drop out.  So its not too much of an inconvenience at this point.

When I decided to get back into HF after a 3 year hiatus, the Scout
was just what I was looking for.  Prior to that rig, I owned the
Ten-Tec Century 21.


73's

Bryan
kingbp

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:43
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
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From: [e-mail] (Hal R. Waite)
Subject: What is the Going Price for the Kenwood 922 Amplifier
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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My friend has the chance to buy a "new-in-the-box" Kenwood Model 922
amplifier which does not cover the WARC bands.  Can someone give me an
idea what this is worth?


Thanks in advance.  Hal  K4GFI/7  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:44
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From: [e-mail] (Brady Palmquist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 14 Jun 1995 16:54:56 GMT
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I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
an arm and a leg.

You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???

I'm looking to build a simple, but good and reliable small repeater (10-20 watt)
for maybe $500 or less (excluding duplexer) and would be very interested
in all opinions.

The old Prog line unit we have isn't going to cut it...

email to: [e-mail]

73,
Brady
WB0VFW


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From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:45
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Leader)
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
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Brady Palmquist ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
: think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
: Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
: an arm and a leg.

: You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
: How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
: worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???

: I'm looking to build a simple, but good and reliable small repeater (10-20 watt)
: for maybe $500 or less (excluding duplexer) and would be very interested
: in all opinions.

: The old Prog line unit we have isn't going to cut it...

: email to: [e-mail]

: 73,
: Brady
: WB0VFW

Or please post here, I would be most interested in hearing also as I
would like to get my own system up also.
Charles Leader


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:46
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:32:56 GMT
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[e-mail] (Brady Palmquist) wrote:
>I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
>think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
>Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
>an arm and a leg.
>
>You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
>How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
>worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???
>


Avoid the Unidens, Yaesu/Vertex, ICOM, the (ewwww...Radius -
even Motorola makes crap) and other Japanese equipment
- especially if you want reliability AND are operating from a
severe hilltop site (heavy RF saturation and temperature
extremes).

The Micor is a good radio, but they are certainly getting on in years,
and god knows Motorola hasn't made them since perhaps the early 80's.
Parts can be hard to find.  (Of course, if a clean, working one fell
in your lap, use it).

MastrII's have a good reputation.  I do like the Moto. Mitrek.
Not modular like the Micor, but newer, easy
to duplex and smaller and lighter.  The Mitrek only has 2
problem areas, that is the audio/interface board needs to be pulled
and the contacts cleaned (this is the board that the front panel
connector is affixed to) and the solder should be reflowed at the
bottom of the UHF preselector/filter prior to tuning it (requires
a high power, 300W Weller Gun, or two people with 100W irons
attacking each solder point at the same time.  This solves
"Intermittent Audio" and Intermittent RX sensitivity problems.


Communications Specialists will sell you a PL decoder with a
kit that allows you to plug it in directly to the radio's PL/DPL decode socket.

Like most radios, if they are in the 450-470 MHz band, they will tune to
440 without a problem.  You can buy these radios for no more than $450
all day long, and converting the channel elements to your frequencies
will cost about $70.00 per frequency pair from International Crystal
in Oklahoma City (includes the optional "compensation and deviation"
alignment).. which is the ONLY crystal house that I'll use... you
supply the old channel elements which they install the xtal in.

However, if you have a site that does not require a bulletproof radio,
then some of the other "out of the box" alternatives may work fine for you.

Mark
KD6KQ, Trustee of KD6KQ/R




From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:48
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:33:34 GMT
Organization: Tetherless Access Ltd.
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[e-mail] (Brady Palmquist) wrote:
>I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
>think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
>Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
>an arm and a leg.
>
>You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
>How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
>worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???
>


Avoid the Unidens, Yaesu/Vertex, ICOM, the (ewwww...Radius -
even Motorola makes crap) and other Japanese equipment
- especially if you want reliability AND are operating from a
severe hilltop site (heavy RF saturation and temperature
extremes).

The Micor is a good radio, but they are certainly getting on in years,
and god knows Motorola hasn't made them since perhaps the early 80's.
Parts can be hard to find.  (Of course, if a clean, working one fell
in your lap, use it).

MastrII's have a good reputation.  I do like the Moto. Mitrek.
Not modular like the Micor, but newer, easy
to duplex and smaller and lighter.  The Mitrek only has 2
problem areas, that is the audio/interface board needs to be pulled
and the contacts cleaned (this is the board that the front panel
connector is affixed to) and the solder should be reflowed at the
bottom of the UHF preselector/filter prior to tuning it (requires
a high power, 300W Weller Gun, or two people with 100W irons
attacking each solder point at the same time.  This solves
"Intermittent Audio" and Intermittent RX sensitivity problems.


Communications Specialists will sell you a PL decoder with a
kit that allows you to plug it in directly to the radio's PL/DPL decode socket.

Like most radios, if they are in the 450-470 MHz band, they will tune to
440 without a problem.  You can buy these radios for no more than $450
all day long, and converting the channel elements to your frequencies
will cost about $70.00 per frequency pair from International Crystal
in Oklahoma City (includes the optional "compensation and deviation"
alignment).. which is the ONLY crystal house that I'll use... you
supply the old channel elements which they install the xtal in.

However, if you have a site that does not require a bulletproof radio,
then some of the other "out of the box" alternatives may work fine for you.

Mark
KD6KQ, Trustee of KD6KQ/R





From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:49
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:33:52 GMT
Organization: Tetherless Access Ltd.
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To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Brady Palmquist) wrote:
>I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
>think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
>Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
>an arm and a leg.
>
>You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
>How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
>worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???
>


Avoid the Unidens, Yaesu/Vertex, ICOM, the (ewwww...Radius -
even Motorola makes crap) and other Japanese equipment
- especially if you want reliability AND are operating from a
severe hilltop site (heavy RF saturation and temperature
extremes).

The Micor is a good radio, but they are certainly getting on in years,
and god knows Motorola hasn't made them since perhaps the early 80's.
Parts can be hard to find.  (Of course, if a clean, working one fell
in your lap, use it).

MastrII's have a good reputation.  I do like the Moto. Mitrek.
Not modular like the Micor, but newer, easy
to duplex and smaller and lighter.  The Mitrek only has 2
problem areas, that is the audio/interface board needs to be pulled
and the contacts cleaned (this is the board that the front panel
connector is affixed to) and the solder should be reflowed at the
bottom of the UHF preselector/filter prior to tuning it (requires
a high power, 300W Weller Gun, or two people with 100W irons
attacking each solder point at the same time.  This solves
"Intermittent Audio" and Intermittent RX sensitivity problems.


Communications Specialists will sell you a PL decoder with a
kit that allows you to plug it in directly to the radio's PL/DPL decode socket.

Like most radios, if they are in the 450-470 MHz band, they will tune to
440 without a problem.  You can buy these radios for no more than $450
all day long, and converting the channel elements to your frequencies
will cost about $70.00 per frequency pair from International Crystal
in Oklahoma City (includes the optional "compensation and deviation"
alignment).. which is the ONLY crystal house that I'll use... you
supply the old channel elements which they install the xtal in.

However, if you have a site that does not require a bulletproof radio,
then some of the other "out of the box" alternatives may work fine for you.

Mark
KD6KQ, Trustee of KD6KQ/R





From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:51
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:33:56 GMT
Organization: Tetherless Access Ltd.
Lines: 55
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To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Brady Palmquist) wrote:
>I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
>think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
>Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
>an arm and a leg.
>
>You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
>How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
>worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???
>


Avoid the Unidens, Yaesu/Vertex, ICOM, the (ewwww...Radius -
even Motorola makes crap) and other Japanese equipment
- especially if you want reliability AND are operating from a
severe hilltop site (heavy RF saturation and temperature
extremes).

The Micor is a good radio, but they are certainly getting on in years,
and god knows Motorola hasn't made them since perhaps the early 80's.
Parts can be hard to find.  (Of course, if a clean, working one fell
in your lap, use it).

MastrII's have a good reputation.  I do like the Moto. Mitrek.
Not modular like the Micor, but newer, easy
to duplex and smaller and lighter.  The Mitrek only has 2
problem areas, that is the audio/interface board needs to be pulled
and the contacts cleaned (this is the board that the front panel
connector is affixed to) and the solder should be reflowed at the
bottom of the UHF preselector/filter prior to tuning it (requires
a high power, 300W Weller Gun, or two people with 100W irons
attacking each solder point at the same time.  This solves
"Intermittent Audio" and Intermittent RX sensitivity problems.


Communications Specialists will sell you a PL decoder with a
kit that allows you to plug it in directly to the radio's PL/DPL decode socket.

Like most radios, if they are in the 450-470 MHz band, they will tune to
440 without a problem.  You can buy these radios for no more than $450
all day long, and converting the channel elements to your frequencies
will cost about $70.00 per frequency pair from International Crystal
in Oklahoma City (includes the optional "compensation and deviation"
alignment).. which is the ONLY crystal house that I'll use... you
supply the old channel elements which they install the xtal in.

However, if you have a site that does not require a bulletproof radio,
then some of the other "out of the box" alternatives may work fine for you.

Mark
KD6KQ, Trustee of KD6KQ/R





From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:52
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From: Mark Oppenheim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 15 Jun 1995 04:34:10 GMT
Organization: Tetherless Access Ltd.
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[e-mail] (Brady Palmquist) wrote:
>I'd be interested in hearing what the repeater trustees out there
>think is the best radio for  the value to convert to a repeater.
>Or is there something out of the box that works well and doesn't cost
>an arm and a leg.
>
>You hear a lot of Micors and MastrII's out there, how do you like them?
>How about these Radius repeaters?  Can they go down to 440?  Are they
>worth a darn?  Other brands...Uniden, Standard, ???
>


Avoid the Unidens, Yaesu/Vertex, ICOM, the (ewwww...Radius -
even Motorola makes crap) and other Japanese equipment
- especially if you want reliability AND are operating from a
severe hilltop site (heavy RF saturation and temperature
extremes).

The Micor is a good radio, but they are certainly getting on in years,
and god knows Motorola hasn't made them since perhaps the early 80's.
Parts can be hard to find.  (Of course, if a clean, working one fell
in your lap, use it).

MastrII's have a good reputation.  I do like the Moto. Mitrek.
Not modular like the Micor, but newer, easy
to duplex and smaller and lighter.  The Mitrek only has 2
problem areas, that is the audio/interface board needs to be pulled
and the contacts cleaned (this is the board that the front panel
connector is affixed to) and the solder should be reflowed at the
bottom of the UHF preselector/filter prior to tuning it (requires
a high power, 300W Weller Gun, or two people with 100W irons
attacking each solder point at the same time.  This solves
"Intermittent Audio" and Intermittent RX sensitivity problems.


Communications Specialists will sell you a PL decoder with a
kit that allows you to plug it in directly to the radio's PL/DPL decode socket.

Like most radios, if they are in the 450-470 MHz band, they will tune to
440 without a problem.  You can buy these radios for no more than $450
all day long, and converting the channel elements to your frequencies
will cost about $70.00 per frequency pair from International Crystal
in Oklahoma City (includes the optional "compensation and deviation"
alignment).. which is the ONLY crystal house that I'll use... you
supply the old channel elements which they install the xtal in.

However, if you have a site that does not require a bulletproof radio,
then some of the other "out of the box" alternatives may work fine for you.

Mark
KD6KQ, Trustee of KD6KQ/R





From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:53
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Victor)
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Subject: What makes a good UHF repeater?
Date: 14 Jun 1995 22:21:00 -0700
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THe best repeater maker for cheap $$$'s are GE MVP radio's. Clip one diode
and bingo instant repeater. 10-25 watts out.

ANother choice are Micor's. ONLY the 45 Watt version tuned to 35-40 watts
will run for ever. Put chassis mount BNC on fromt and run to the recvr and
you got a good ol' unit for $40.

Of course you could go by a Motorola C64RCBXXXX commercial UHF repeater for
$1500 or so, but start with the MVP's first.

de WA6SUY
Trustee of WA6CSK in SF Bay Area - 440.700 Mhz 114.8 PL


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:54
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From: [e-mail] (Muenzler, Kevin)
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Subject: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
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In article <3r9q9j$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
said...
>
>
>   Hopefully I will be buying my first HT soon, and would like
>any comments you may have on the ups and downs of these two
>brands of radio. Both seem to be very exeptional equipment
>from what I can tell, but does ne have the advantage in
>overall durability, reception, quality, etc?
> Thanks for any replies.

I have owned both (HF rigs,) they are both equally good in quality.
The only problem that you might someday face is having your
rig serviced for one reason or another.  I have found that Kenwood
is MUCH slower than ICOM on their service turnaround time.  I have
had no manufacturing related problems with either, the only problems
have been things that I have done to them (ie dropped, lightning...)
Other than that, look for price and features that you want on
either rig.  I agree with [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789)),
he writes that Yaesu has much better manuals than either.
Most of my equipment is Yaesu.

Kevin, WB5RUE
[e-mail]
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"I am Voltohm of Borg!  Resistance is E/I, Power is EI, you will be
attenuated!"

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:55
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
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Subject: Re: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
Date: 13 Jun 1995 16:07:06 GMT
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: This is really a "ford man/chevy man" type problem.  No one to my knowlege
: has done a survey on reliability.  Some makes have a reputation for being

Love my Kenwoods........but dont buy early production models...let em
mature in the field then buy a new one 2 to 3 years after new model intro.

By the way "friends dont let friends drive chevys"!

Dave
N0Dh

"If the opposite of "pro" is "con......
  then.......
IS the opposite of "progress"..."congress"????

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:55
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From: [e-mail] (Niles Stacey)
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Subject: Re: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
Date: 13 Jun 1995 16:52:17 -0700
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C.N.B. ([e-mail]) wrote:

:    Hopefully I will be buying my first HT soon, and would like
: any comments you may have on the ups and downs of these two
: brands of radio. Both seem to be very exeptional equipment
: from what I can tell, but does ne have the advantage in
: overall durability, reception, quality, etc?
:  Thanks for any replies.
: Casey N. Brown
: [e-mail]

After reading most of the responses I didn't see anything that was a
personal comparison.  I've got both, in fact more than that, and they
both work well.  I have noticed that there is probably more rejection on
the Icom than the Kenwood.  The Kenwood's display is better and the
durability of the Icom may be a little better.  The Kenwood has some
features that I like better and the Icom has a better audio quality on
tx.  The Kenwood has better quality audio on the rx.

There was one suggestion that I spotted, take the two or three models and
use them at the same time to make a personal comparison.  That's about
the best suggestion that I read.

Good luck,

Niles
N6ZVZ

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:56
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From: [e-mail] (Demetre Koymanakos)
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Subject: Re: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
Date: 14 Jun 1995 11:23:26 GMT
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:   In article <3r9q9j$[e-mail]>, C.N.B.
: ([e-mail]) writes: >
: >   Hopefully I will be buying my first HT soon, and would like
: >any comments you may have on the ups and downs of these two
: >brands of radio. Both seem to be very exeptional equipment
: >from what I can tell, but does ne have the advantage in
: >overall durability, reception, quality, etc?
: > Thanks for any replies.

I use a Kenwood, and so do most Amateurs I know, some say that
the Kenwood receiver is better than the Icom.
I have never used an Icom so I don't speak from experiance about
the Icom, but the Kenwood is a fine peace of electronics, I'm very
happy with it, and I can't find a reason why anyone with a Kenwood
would ever considere switching to another brand...

73's



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:57
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From: Paul Bigwood <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: WTB: FT-101-E Noise Blanker board & Service Manual
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]  writes:

>     How can I get in touch with Yeasu?

        Yaesu USA are based in Cerritos Calif.

        17210 Edwards Road,
        Cerritos, Ca 90703

        Tel:    [phone]
        FAX:    [phone]

        Unfortunately no direct access yet to internet.

        73s de Paul G3WYW

--
Paul Bigwood G3WYW
Email [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:58
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From: Dave Phillips <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WTB: Yaesu FV-400/FV-401 External VFO W/WO Radio
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WANTED:

I would like to buy an external VFO for the Yaesu FTdx-4xx/5xx series
of radios. If you have one, with or without a radio attached, working
or not working, but in good physical condition, I would
like to offer you some $$$ for it. Please respond.

Dave Phillips
KB7JS
[e-mail]

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WANTED:

I would like to buy an external Speaker/Patch for the Yaesu FTdx-4xx/5xx series
of radios. If you have one, with or without a radio attached, working
or not working, but in good physical condition, I would
like to offer you some $$$ for it. Please respond.

Dave Phillips
KB7JS
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:33:59
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From: [e-mail] (David Post)
Subject: YAESU FT840, DSP9, & Tunner for sale
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Hi

A friend of mine asked me to post this for him.  Please
call him directly after 6:30PM East coast time.

Dave Post
WA2QIK


For Sale:

        YAESU FT-840 HF XCVR w/standard         $650
                accessories & manual

        YAESU MMB-20 mounting bracket for       $25
                FT-840, 890, & 900

        Timewave DSP-9                          $100

        Vectronics 300D antenna tuner           $125

        YAESU FT-11R  2 meter HT                $225
                5 Watt version



Terms of payment: Cert check, M.O., cashier's check
Shipping: Negotiable


Contact:        KF2KM
                Paul Havala, Jr.
                14 Villanova Dr.
                Englishtown, NJ 07726
                [phone]

From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:34:00
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From: [e-mail] (James A. Storm )
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Subject: Yaesu repair service
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Does anyone have any experience with having Yaesu repair out of
warranty radio equipment? I have an FT-5100 that's about 1 1/2 year old
that no longer works.

Thanks,
Jim WB6LWS


From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:34:01
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From: acsrds@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN (Robert Schulz)
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James A. Storm ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does anyone have any experience with having Yaesu repair out of
: warranty radio equipment? I have an FT-5100 that's about 1 1/2 year old
: that no longer works.

I've had very good experience with Yaesu factory service.  I've sent in
several ht's (411, 811, 530) over the past couple years for both in and
out of warranty service.  The turnaround time was about 3 weeks, and the
cost for out of warranty service was VERY reasonable ($40 for an IC
replacement and general tuneup, for example).

Robert Schulz  KC6UDS
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:34:02
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From: [e-mail] (James A. Storm )
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Subject: Re: Yaesu repair service
Date: 13 Jun 1995 07:23:24 GMT
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In <3rj9kv$[e-mail]>
acsrds@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN (Robert Schulz)
writes:
>
>James A. Storm ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Does anyone have any experience with having Yaesu repair out of
>: warranty radio equipment? I have an FT-5100 that's about 1 1/2 year
old
>: that no longer works.
>
>I've had very good experience with Yaesu factory service.  I've sent
in
>several ht's (411, 811, 530) over the past couple years for both in
and
>out of warranty service.  The turnaround time was about 3 weeks, and
the
>cost for out of warranty service was VERY reasonable ($40 for an IC
>replacement and general tuneup, for example).
>
>Robert Schulz  KC6UDS
>[e-mail]
>
Thanks much for the info Bob. Sounds like I can expect some good
service from Yaesu. Guess I'll pack up the FT-5100 and send it on the
way.
                        73, Jim WB6LWS



From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:34:02
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Subject: Re: Yaesu repair service
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In article <3rj9kv$[e-mail]>, acsrds@I_should_put_my_domain_in_etc_NNTP_INEWS_DOMAIN says...
>James A. Storm ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Does anyone have any experience with having Yaesu repair out of
>: warranty radio equipment? I have an FT-5100 that's about 1 1/2 year old
>: that no longer works.
>
>I've had very good experience with Yaesu factory service.  I've sent in
>several ht's (411, 811, 530) over the past couple years for both in and
>out of warranty service.  The turnaround time was about 3 weeks, and the
>cost for out of warranty service was VERY reasonable ($40 for an IC
>replacement and general tuneup, for example).

I have about the same opinion.  I sent my FT727R back to the factory to
get a PROM upgrade.  It came back dead.  I called the service center,
and the manager asked me to send it back--attention to him.  They
replaced the radio with a new radio immediately--no fuss, no argument--
in stark contrast to the horrible experience with the ICOM service
center, where all the opposite happened...
























From [e-mail] Thu 15 Jun 95 13:34:03
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Subject: Re: Yeasu Repair
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        My experience with Yeasu repair has not been that plesant.  It
took Yeasu 3 failed attempts to fix a problem that I never had to begin
with.  The original problem was no audio just carrier on output of the
5100.  When I got it back after repair - right out of the box the audio
in was completly distorted.  ?? How could their QA miss this??  I sent it
right back.  The second time I got it back after 7 weeks it did the same
thing.  I sent it right back.  ?? How could their QS miss that??  The third
time the radio was good for about an hour so I sent it right back.  The time
has now been about 4 months.  After this I did not here from them for three
weeks after they promised that this unit would go to the top of the queue
when it was received.  When I called it had not been looked at.  At this
point I asked for new radio and got it.  So now its been about three or
four months since I got the new radio back and I now realize it overheats
all the time.  Another time or two and its going to get packaged up and
sent to Yeasu management in Japan with a note of disatisfaction.  I won't
be asking for repair or my money back.
--
David Kirkpatrick N1RBM, Sequoia Systems, Marlboro, Ma
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:32
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:33
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Law)
Subject: *** STOLEN ***
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A Kenwood TW4100A dual-band mobile rig, serial number 8120143, was stolen in
the Clarksville/Jeffersonville, Indiana area (Louisville, Kentucky metro
area). If you run across this rig, please leave information to me at
[e-mail] or the owner at [e-mail]. Any information leading to the
return of this rig is much appreciated.

--
=========================================================================
73 de Greg  AMPRNet  - [e-mail] [44.106.56.35]
            AX.25    - ke4dpx@w4cn.#ncky.ky.usa.noam
            Internet - [e-mail]
 =========================================================================


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:34
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From: [e-mail] (Kirby Smith)
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Subject: 800 Mhz for the Icom IC-2700 and IC-2340
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We are selling kits of parts and instructions for installing 830.00-999.99
Mhz into the two radios. The installation is simple and can be done in
about 20-30 Min. The radios are very sensitive in this band!

This mod does not effective operation in anyway.

If you would like to order please Email me and I will contact you for
shipping and payment information.

The price for the IC-2700 is $50.00 and $75.00 for the IC-2340.

73's

Kirby   KA0ZTS

[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:34
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Subject: Advanced SSB Tranceiver Digital .500D
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Hello.

I just got an old (1962 model) Advanced SSB Tranceiver Digital .500D and
need som tips.

The frequency display is not showing the right frequency, but displays rather
random numbers, just the MHz display is showing the right frequency.

It is delivering rather low power output, maybe needs new PA tubes. Does
someone know where I can get 6KD6 tubes? I have already got the driver
tube.

73's de LA2DAA

Thor.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:35
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Tetrault)
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Subject: Re: Advice od SW radio and shop in California sought
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> 2.  What is the address of a good shop in California, where the staff are
> competant, and the range wide.  We shall be landing in Los Angeles and leaving
> three weeks later, so Los Angeles might be the most suitable place to buy a
> radio, but I would welcome any suggestions.

Henry Radio in West LA, Santa Monica actually, is the place to go.  They
have been around for years (they were old and dusty when I was a 14 year
old newbie amateur radio operator in 1964).  They have many many general
coverage short wave receivers with multi-mode capability AM-FM-SSB etc.

They will be in the phone book in the yellow pages when you get to LA, or
alternatively from operator assistance.  Physically, they are west of the
405 freeway, north of the 10 freeway.  Twenty minutes from the airport
(LAX) on a good day.

Enjoy browsing, they have good staff, good pricing...

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What is the difference between the DR600 and the DR600TB?
Are there different radios? Can I make the 800MHz mod to bot of them?


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:36
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From: "Roger W. Macdonald" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Amateur Radio Swap & Shop BBS
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Try out a new BBS for selling and buying amateur radio related
equipment. It's phone number is 810-486-4878 1200-14400 baud 8/N/1

Lots of equipment for sale on the board



From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:37
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From: [e-mail] (n2zpu )
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Subject: Anything good/bad ? Icom T21A HT
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I am considering the Icom T21A 2 meter HT with 440 receive
capabilities. Icom now has a $60.00 coupon which probably indicates a
model close out.

Any comments pro or con would be appreciated via e-mail.

Thanks...Dave N2ZPU.....e-mail at [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:38
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 19 Jun 95 00:37:46
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Lane Kendall <[e-mail]> posted here, in
 rec.radio.amateur.equipment, an ad for his old
computer system that he's trying to sell.

It had nothing to do with amateur radio, so it did not belong
here.

Furthermore, from a recent thread here I'd like to point out
that this is newsgroup is not intended for buying and
selling equipment, even if it is amateur radio equipment.

While the name and real intention isn't all that clear, this
newsgroup is meant more for discussing amateur radio equipment.

Since the recent thread suggested that we reduce the clutter
by making the purpose of this echo better known, I thought
I'd take my turn at this one, since it is completely out of
place on this newsgroup.
      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:42
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Bearcat radios
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In article <3rsrig$[e-mail]>,
Terry Van Sickle Jr. <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >I have several Bearcat radios (300, 2020, and 800XLT) which do not
  >work. I would like to try and repair them. I know that there are some
  >common problems with Bearcats....



 Last  changed:  May  2,  1995.   Lines  changed  since  the  |
 previous  issue  are marked with a | character in the right
 margin.

             REPAIR TIPS: BEARCAT SCANNER RADIOS

       Copyright 1993, 1994, 1995 by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

  [NOTE: This article may not be reproduced in whole  or  in
 part   on   CDROMS,   in   bulletin  boards,  networks,  or
 publications which charge for service without permission of
 the author.  Free distribution is encouraged.]


                        Introduction

 The original  Bearcat  scanner  line  was  manufactured  by
 Electra  of  Cumberland, Indiana.  In the mid 1980s, Uniden
 bought out the Bearcat  scanner  line  and  Uniden's  first
 Bearcat scanner was the 800XLT model.

 Most  of  the  models  discussed  in   this   article   are
 base/mobile  units  made  by  Electra  during the 1970s and
 1980s.   Electra  stamped  all  of  its  scanners  with   a
 manufacturing  date  code  on  the rear of the cabinet. The
 code is comprised of a single character  (C  =  Cumberland,
 Indiana, P = Puerto Rico), followed by four digits denoting
 year and week the radio was  built.  For  example,  "P8422"
 denotes  the  radio  was  made  in  the Puerto Rico factory
 during the 22nd week of 1984.


               Schematics and Parts Available

 Schematic diagrams may be  obtained  from  Uniden/Bearcat's
 parts  department, [phone].  Uniden currently charges  |
 a flat rate of $54 for scanner repairs.  They  will  repair  |
 and  return  "out  of  warranty"  items without an estimate  |
 unless the repair charges exceed  the  flat  rate  charges.  |
 The phone number for repair is [phone].

 G & G Communications (telephone [phone]) is a  family  |
 owned  company  which repairs scanners and stocks parts for
 several  older  models,  especially   Electra/Bearcat   and
 Regency  brands.   They are located at 9247 Glenwood Drive,
 LeRoy, NY 14482.

 Electronic  Repair  Centers  in  Franklin  Park,   Illinois
 (telephone   [phone])   has   been  repairing  Bearcat
 scanners for several years.  They charge a flat $45  repair
 rate  for  programmable  and  $30 for crystal scanners, and
 shipping is extra.   Electronic  Repair  Centers  will  fix
 Regency scanners if they can obtain the parts.


                  Bad Solder Joints Common

 Before addressing specific symptoms, circuit boards in  the
 malfunctioning  scanner should be inspected for poor solder
 joints.

 The Electra/Bearcat BC350, BC300,  BC250,  BC220,  BC20/20,
 BC211,  BC210,  and BC210XL models were hand assembled, and
 every one I've serviced had several connections  that  were
 either soldered poorly, or not soldered at all.

 Resoldering joints on the ribbon cable  connecting  the  RF
 and keyboard logic circuit boards in a BC250 attenuated the
 microprocessor/synthesizer hash noise noticeably.

 A Bearcat 20/20 was experiencing periodic loss of memory on
 some, but not all channels.  When the problem occurred, the
 frequencies on some channels would be  completely  changed.
 On other channels, the frequency would still be intact, but
 the channel would be locked out, and the delay toggled from
 "on" to "off".  Some channels were not affected.

 The 2 "AA"  memory  backup  batteries,  and  their  holder,
 tested  good.   Much  time was spent tracing logic, heating
 and cooling components, and making voltage measurements.

 One of the secondary leads from the power  transformer  was
 connected  to the main circuit board through a hole drilled
 through foil traces on both the top and bottom sides of the
 board.   A  close  examination  revealed that this lead had
 been soldered only on the top of the  board  -  the  bottom
 side had never been soldered.

 Soldering the lead on both sides of the  board  solved  the
 memory loss problem.


                   Symptom: Blank Display

 The BC300 scanner, and several other Bearcat models, employ
 a  switching  type  power supply stage to generate plus and
 minus voltages  in  excess  of  20  volts  DC.   When  this
 switcher fails to function, the display goes blank, but the
 squelch control appears to work, and  white  noise  can  be
 heard in the speaker.

 In almost a dozen of the BC300 scanners I've fixed, C98,  a
 capacitor  in  series  with  the  primary  of the switching
 transformer failed, causing the output  of  the  supply  to
 drop  below  the  level  needed  to power the display.  The
 switching transformer is mounted on the RF  circuit  board,
 and  is much, much smaller than the main power transformer,
 which is  usually  fastened  to  the  metal  chassis.   The
 22uF/16V  capacitor  used  for  C98  in  early  BC300s  was
 marginal, and was replaced with  a  47uF/25V  capacitor  in
 later units.

 I replaced the 22  uF  capacitor  in  the  switching  power
 supply  stage  of  a BC210XL which caused the same symptom.
 Other capacitors in the switcher stage have failed.   C114,
 a  4.7  uF/35V  tantalum  capacitor  failed in at least one
 BC250, causing the display to blank.

 A more sinister problem affects  the  switcher  in  earlier
 models.   The  switching  supply  stage  in  the  BC250 and
 original BC210 is driven by a clock signal derived  from  a
 custom  Exar NC57902 divider integrated circuit (designated
 IC6 in the BC250 scanner).  I've seen this divider IC  fail
 in  several  BC250s,  causing a blank display (except for a
 decimal point in the BC250's rightmost digit).  This custom
 IC is no longer available from Uniden.


            Symptom: Invalid Frequency Displayed

 A common Bearcat 250 malady is  manifested  by  an  invalid
 frequency  displayed  on  the  readout.  This  condition is
 temporarily "cured" by unplugging the AC line cord from the
 wall, then replugging it.  This condition is symptomatic of
 a power supply problem in which Q204, a  Texas  Instruments
 TIP-29 located on the feature circuit board, fails.

 A Philips ECG291 will work as a substitute for the  TIP-29.
 Don't  try a Radio Shack substitute, it hasn't worked.  See
 Martin Toomajian's article, "Bearcat  250  Erratic  Display
 Cure", in January 1987 Monitoring Times.

 A similar  problem  in  the  Bearcat  20/20  was  discussed
 previously in the section on bad solder joints.


        Symptom: Squelch Won't Eliminate White Noise

 Most Uniden/Bearcat base/mobile scanners  feature  an  AUTO
 squelch  position,  actuated  by  rotating the squelch knob
 fully  counter  clockwise.   The  BC350  used  a   separate
 pushbutton  switch  for this purpose.  These scanners use a
 flimsy potentiometer (designated R81 in BC300s)  internally
 mounted on the RF circuit board, to set the level of signal
 required to open the squelch when  in  the  AUTO  position.
 This  pot  also  has an effect on the squelch action in the
 non-AUTO mode, and determines at which  point  the  squelch
 knob must be positioned in order to silence the radio.

 Although the potentiometer  is  adjusted  at  the  factory,
 changes  in component values due to aging often necessitate
 readjustment of this internal pot.  Misadjustment  of  this
 pot  has  been  the cause of "no squelch" complaints in two
 BC300s and a BC250 I fixed.

 Another squelch failure is due to a blown  transistor  that
 acts  as  the  electronic switch in the squelch circuit.  I
 replaced this transistor in only one BC300, so I don't know
 if this is a common problem.


              Symptom: Scanner Completely Dead

 In Bearcat scanners using an internal power  supply  (e.g.,
 BC350,   BC250,   etc.),  the  main  power  transformer  is
 connected directly to the AC line.  Since the on/off switch
 is  on the secondary side of the transformer, current flows
 in the primary as long as the AC line cord is plugged  into
 an   active  AC  outlet.   These  transformers  contain  an
 internal circuit breaker,  not  visible  without  unwinding
 (destroying)  the  transformer.   The  internal  breaker is
 known to fail prematurely  in  a  batch  of  Bearcat  power
 transformers.

 If your scanner is completely dead, check  the  primary  of
 this transformer for an open circuit condition.


                  Symptom: Keyboard Bounce

 After  much  use,  the  Chromerics  keyboards  in   Bearcat
 scanners  start  to wear out.  The first sign of trouble is
 usually keyboard bounce on the most  frequently  used  key,
 e.g.,  the  MANUAL  key.  Replacement keyboards are usually
 available from UNIDEN, but replacement requires  dexterity,
 as  one must take care not to tear the flat, flexible strip
 connecting the keyboard to the logic board.


          Symptom: Keyboard Completely Unresponsive

 The keyboard matrix is  "scanned"  by  the  microprocessor.
 Another problem is when none of the keys seems to function;
 the  receiver  just  keeps  scanning  in   spite   of   key
 depressions.   I  found this condition in a BC210XL scanner
 owned by a heavy smoker.  Perhaps  nicotine  smoke  was  to
 blame, as the resistance between two input port pins on the
 microprocessor was down to about  1000  ohms,  fooling  the
 microprocessor  into  believing that a key was stuck in the
 "down" position.  Scraping the circuit  board  between  the
 two pins with an X-Acto knife fixed the problem.


                       Other Problems

 Complaints of low audio output and occasional  microphonics
 in  two  Uniden/Bearcat 800XLTs were caused by a bad 47 ufd
 electrolytic  capacitor  in  series  between  the  external
 speaker jack and audio amplifier.
--

==============================================================================
Copyright 1995,  Bob Parnass, AJ9S        AMPS Wireless Development Laboratory
[e-mail] - [phone]           AT&T Bell Laboratories

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:42
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From: [e-mail] (MHLINE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: BOSTON MASS. FLEA MKT 7/18 --HELP!!
Date: 17 Jun 1995 16:44:37 -0400
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I am in Boston for the weekend and want to go to the Sunday fleamarket at
MIT.

Does anyone know where on the MIT campus the swap takes place??

Thanks......Mark

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:43
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From: [e-mail] (John Olson)
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Subject: Re: bp-1 /tnc
Date: 18 Jun 1995 13:38:29 GMT
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Bill Blohm ([e-mail]) wrote:
: The Kegmeister ([e-mail]) wrote:
: :         I am looking for a program that will work with the baypac-1
: :         bp-1.  the current program that I am using is baycom.....
: :
: :         but it has many problem.....the BIGGEST is the fact that the
: :         text is VERY TINY!!

: HUH?  I run it on my PC, the text is normal sized.  I run it on my HP100LX,
: the text is tiny, but so is all the other stuff on that.  What are you
: running it on?  Perhaps you need to change the default font on your PC?

: Bill B.
: KC7JSD

Howdy - The reason your text is so small is because the "vadapter"
setting in your SCC.INI file is set to "0" (the default).  On computers
with EGA/VGA screens, this gives you 43 lines (tiny characters!).  All
you need to do is set the "vadapter" line in the scc.ini file to "1"
(CGA-Color) and you will have a normal 24 line screen (much bigger).  As
for other programs for the BP-1, there are several.  But NONE work as
well as BayCom.  You might consider getting BayCom Version 1.6 for a few
new features.
                             73's   John WA6IKO


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:45
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Keitz)
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Subject: Re: Can GEL-CELLS be revived?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 15:59:19 GMT
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In article <3s3vuc$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon) wrote:
>I have some very big gell cells from a power backup unit but they are
>5 years old, and don't seem to want to take a charge.
>Is there some way to revive them ?
>Are there any special charging considerations that differ from
>NiCd or lead acid cells ?
>
>Thanks...
>de VE3PMK
>
These batteries are probably beyond use.  The useful life of a gell cell is
typically 5 to 7 years under ideal conditions.  If well maintained, the cells
will have about half of their original capacity as well as a much higher
internal resistance after this time.  If the cells have been stored in a
discharged or undercharged state for much time at all, they have probably
undergone an irreversible "sulfation" reaction that ruins them.  Sometimes it
may be possible to apply much higher than the normal charging voltage (i.e.
15.5 V or more rather than 13.8 V for a 12 V battery) to attempt to "revive"
them.  During this process the battery may vent or even burst, so be careful.
If the battery gets hot, quit charging it.  My experience has been that this
does not work very well.  If the battery does "revive" it will have very
little capacity.  Also if the sides of the battery appear to be bulging, this
indicates the lead plates are swolen and sulfated inside and the battery is
probably bad.

Dead sealed lead-acid batteries must be recycled rather than landfilled, as
they contain toxic soluble lead.  Some places that recycle auto batteries may
take them.

Yuasa company, one of the big manufacturers, used to print a "Application
Guide" that was about 20 pages of very useful information on the care of this
type of batteries.  I don't have my copy any more, but you could probably get
one from a Yuasa distributor.

Charging: Several methods are possible.  All voltages are for a "12V" battery
of 6 cells.  Other voltages can be scaled accordingly.
- "Float Charge": Connect the battery to a constant voltage source of
approximately 13.6 to 13.8 V (depends on the temperature) for a 12 V battery.
 The battery will take less and less current from the source as it becomes
charged.  In many cases, no current limit is required.  Charging may take 10
or more hours, but may be continued indefinitely without damage.  This method
is most useful for "backup" applications, as 13.8 V loads can also draw their
operating power from the battery charger.  The battery will not reach a
completely full charge, only about 90%.
- "Two Step Charge":  This requires a special charger that supplies about 14.6
V while the battery draws a heavy current, then drops to a float charge at
13.6 - 13.8 V.  The higher voltage will charge much faster than a float
charge.  Also more complete charging results.  The charge rate should be
restricted to 1/4 the capacity however, so a complete charge still takes 5
hours or so.  Also the battery generally has to be disconnected from the load
so the load will not "fool" the charger into supplying the high rate.  This
method is well-suited for cyclic applications where the battery is charged,
then taken out and used.
- "Taper Charge": Using a high-impedance source, which can supply only a few
percent of the battery's capacity at 14.5 V.  This is the really inexpensive
method, using a "power cube" or "wall wart" as the power supply.  Generally
not too desirable, as the charge time is long, and there is some possiblity of
overcharging.  Yuasa tests their batteries at 1000 hours application of C/10
constant current and claims it does not damage them noticeably though.
- Solar charging: Yuasa recommended that for the typical solar installation of
a large battery and modest photovoltaic plant (C/10 or less), that the solar
panels shoud be simply connected right to the battery (thru blocking diode of
course) with no need for charge control of any sort, as the occasional
overcharge will be absorbed by the battery without damage.

Other hints about gell cell batteries (I think "Gell Cell" is a trademark of
Gates Co. (not Bill Gates),  so other manufacturers call them "Sealed Lead
Acid" or some related term):

-Never fully discharge them on purpose.  Each deep discharge cycle takes a lot
away from the life of the battery, and may cause sulfation.
-Always recharge completely as soon as possible after any use.  Longest life
results by keeping the discharges as small as possible.
-Charge with a constant voltage, not a constant current.  Limit the charge
current to capacity/4 (i.e. 2.5 A for a 10 A-H battery)
-For many reasons, try to specify batteries larger than you think are
necessary:  The life will be much longer, since fewer deep cycles are taken.
Also the *actual* capacity of a battery is less than the stated one if the
discharge time is less than 20 hours.  Batteries will deliver more useful
power if discharged slowly.  Finally, after several years, the capacity will
decrease due to age.  Starting with a higher capacity extends the useful life
of the battery in the system.

-Mike KD4QDM
Home of the Amazing KD4QDM 9600 Packet Modem


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From: [e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Can GEL-CELLS be revived?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 14:00:44 GMT
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I have some very big gell cells from a power backup unit but they are
5 years old, and don't seem to want to take a charge.
Is there some way to revive them ?
Are there any special charging considerations that differ from
NiCd or lead acid cells ?

Thanks...
de VE3PMK



From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:47
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From: [e-mail] (samuel sprayberry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: CHECK THIS OUT!!!  This is some good stuff at great prices!!!!
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These items were obtained accidently at a government auction.  They are
located in NW Ga area.  I just want to get rid of them and recoup my
losses.
1 TU-77 Industrial Tape drive.  This is about the size of a
refrigerator.  Mfg.  Digital corporation. Listen to these parts!!!!
2 radiators!!!
Lots and lots of motors!!!!
So many boards and components, it would take up too much space here to
describe!!
If you want to see it I live in Calhoun Ga and you can come and see it.
I'm not worried about anyone steeling it because it is too heavy!
If you buy this and strip it for parts the frame and shell are
recycleable.

6 Printers.  3 Wang, 1 Tandy and Two telex.  3 work, 3 don't (as far as
I know).  They have LOTS of parts for salvage.  They have coax
connectors instead of parallel interfaces.  I guess they each weigh
about 40 lbs.  One telex is on a stand and weighs probabully around a
hundred pounds.  I'm asking $15.00 each for the working ones and $5.00
each for the non-working ones.

I'm sure that if you inspect them you'll find that these are good
deals.  On the tape drive, make me an offer.  Like I said I want to get
rid of this stuff.
E-mail me if you want to see this stuff.
If you like the tape drive and buy it, but you don't have a truck, we
could arrange a price and I'll bring it to you.
--
-----Samuel Sprayberry ----KE4YMD----------
          [e-mail]
              'nuff said
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:47
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From: [e-mail] (omega)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Discount Motorola dealer?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 02:31:04 GMT
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I am looking to buy a quantity of motorola long range handheld radios.
Can anyone point me to a mail-order 'discount' dealer? I bought some P10s
from a place in NY that advertised in some Amateur Radio Marketplace or
some such magazine; I'd like to deal with these people again but forget
the name of the business.

I am interested in new equipment only.

If people could forward me names and numbers of businesses of this type,
I'd be appreciative. Perhaps I might even find the place I dealt with
before..?

--
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:48
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From: [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai)
Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Ed Burress) writes:
-What about using my TS140 with the out of band mods to use in the
-4 to 8 Mhz region as the basis for a 2 meter all mode transverter.

Perfectly legal (assuming you have a Tech license or higher...) since you
are not transmitting HF (any more than using a signal generator would be).

-I would of course be adding filtering to ensure cutting down everything
-except for the frequency of interest.

Probably better to use a higher frequency on the HF rig to make it
easier to filter out the mixer product you aren't interested in, but that
is a technical issue, not a legal one.

/mike



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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:50
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From: Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Do YOU use your handheld on non-amateur frequencies?
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[e-mail] (Charles Leader) wrote:
>:[previous quotes snipped]
>Well I have a FT-530 that has been modified to go outta band X-mit. I
>work at the local university which uses Motorola HT's on 2 meter above
>the ham band for athletic events. I use my 530 regularly at events to
>communicate from the press box to the field with no problems. In fact,
>they like the fact that I can be on the air without having to spare a
>radio! I also monitor the info/security channels at work (primary job)
>with the blessing of info/security. I also have the local PD programmed
>into the radio with offset and PL and would use it in a life or death
>situation. Better to lose my license than my life. But I would think
>extinuating circumstances would apply in that situation. Just my $0.02.

Your a bad boy, Charles.  I would assume that the radios used at your
sporting events are licenced under part 90.  If that is the case - you
cannot use your FT530.  About the only time you can use a VHF amateur
radio out of the ham band is when you are authorized as a MARS or CAP
station.  Operation of an FT530 on any frequency in part 90, 87 or 80 is
a no - no.  You're putting your ham license and the school's station
license (since they are letting you do it) at risk.

Life or death situations are a differnt matter.  But I would exercise all
amateur options and try to find a telephone before popping up on a local
P.D. channel.

While I don't have them programmed into my radio (due to limited memory
in the FT5200), I would try my "company" frequencies first.  I know what
repeaters are monitored by pipeline control room operators and our
security people 24 hours a day.  I can at least explain who I am, a
company employee, and no one will worry about the radio I am using - and
have them make phone calls for me.  If you make a distress call on a
police frequency, you are more likely to call too much attention to
yourself and have to answer too many questios afterward.  Depending on
coverage - I would call for help on your employers info/security channel
before I surprised the police.


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Curtis Wheeler - San Ramon, CA
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:50
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From: David Lee <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS, or HELP: Bird Wattmeter  Meter assy: model 6732
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I have a nice 3 1/2" dia Bird (Simpson) Meter assy, Termaline Model 6732.
On front, there is a Range sw which reads 10, 50, 250, and OFF for FS
readings.  Freq:  25- 1000 MHz.  Also has SPARE DIODE Holder (w/ ceramic
diode).  A 4' coax cable w/ a screw in connector is attached to leather
handled metal unit.  Where can I get matching assy to use this unit? I
called Bird and they were not helpful.  Offers accepted for this unit, too.

-dave
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:51
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: FS: Kenwood TH-79A(D) Brand New !!
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I have a Kenwood TH-79A(D) for sale. Brand new-Never used. $460.

Phil Ross, WB8NXP


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:52
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From: [e-mail] (Damon Z Cassell)
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Subject: FS: Yaesu FT-411E 2m HT
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FOR SALE:

YAESU FT-411E 2 meter handeld transceiver.  Great condition, barely used
by an inactive ham, about 4 years old.  Comes with all the bells and
whistles, 2 nicad battery packs, charger, high gain rubber ducky, and
original box.  Great radio, I just don't have any use for it.

This is the radio that was recently replaced by the FT-11R, and has
basically all the same features.

Asking $225, or best reasonable offer.  Sorry, pick up in Boston only
Will also include a 2 meter Larson through-glass antenna for another
$20 bucks if you want it.

Please email: [e-mail] for more info.

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   Damon Cassell / WU1T    ||  Northeastern University
[e-mail]  ||   Boston, Massachusetts

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:53
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From: [e-mail] (Lewis Stephens)
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Does anyone know of a CAT program for the Yaesu FT-840. I use a Mac but
I'd execpt a PC version.

The parameters are in the book, but a programmer, I am not.

Lewis

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:53
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I have an FT-990 and the FIF-232C interface and it works with AEA's
LogWindows
Rod, KI7ZI

On 13 Jun 1995, WA8MSF wrote:

> I have an FT-990 that doesn't seem to work with either of two rig control
> logging programs from different authors.   My FT-1000 works well with both
> programs, while the FT-990 sort of locks up during certain phases of the
> polling routines.  The frequencies reported are quite bizzare on the '990.
>
>
> I have heard that there are different firmware versions that could cause
> this sort of incompatibility.
>
> BTW, I am using the FIT-232 and the same cable when switching between the
> FT-1000 and the FT-990.
>
> Anybody have a bigger clue about this than I?
>
> All resposes grarefully accepted.
>
> Mike
> [e-mail]
>
>

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:54
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Subject: FT51R
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Hi ALL!

Does anyone have any INFO on how to mod the Yaesu FT51R,
I would like to extend the receive range.
Thanks in advance!

Serge

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:55
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From: [e-mail] (DABLOODGOD)
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TRW ARC sponsors a Swapmeet - Its the last Saturday of the month, every
month, even if its Christmas ( like last year ). This is sometimes the 4th
Saturday or sometimes the 5th Saturday - always the last Saturday. It
located at TRW ( surprised ? ) - Corner of Marine and Aviation Blvd, in
Manhattan Beach. From UCLA, take 405 south, to Rosecrans exit, head West
till Aviation, then South to Marine, its on the right. Talk-in on TRW ARC
repeater - 145.320, -600, PL 114.

Theres also one out by the LA county fairgrounds - DeVry Institute, the
3rd saturday ( I think ) - its a long way from UCLA.

Good luck and 73's de Dave, kd6pro.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:56
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From: [e-mail] (Garth Wiscombe)
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Mike Hann ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Does Heathkit still produce amateur radio kits?  Is there anyone
: else who produces amateur radio kits (receivers, transmitters, or
: transceivers)?

Hi Mike,
Heathkit does not produce amateur radio kits any more.  There are other
outfits around who do produce kits, but mostly QRP or VHF/UHF.  You can
find their adds in the different Pubs, QST, 73, CQ, etc.
Good Luck...
73...
Garth...
KA7MHN...

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Subject: HELP - ICOM 229H and KAM 9612
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Dear friends,
        Our local ham-community is jumping to 9600Bps in VHF.
        We are trying use ICOM229-H and Kantronics 9612 modem with him.
        Is it possoble ?
        Do you know the modifications I have to do so ?
        Are you using this equipment ?
        Thanks !!! 73s.

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:58
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In article <3rq4pm$[e-mail]>, "Darin C. Ginther"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I am interested in building a device that will transmit microwaves
> at 10.525 Ghz (X band) and/or 22 Ghz (K band).  I need about 10 kilowatts
> of power.


OK, I think we've pretty much determined that you are looking for a 10
milliwatt device rather than 10 kilowatts. I also assume you are looking
for "The Zapper" which is an amature radio transmitter used to practice
call signs and morse code at the 10 GHz range. These are available in
plans (book with 30 other kits as well is $15, or $10 with kit purchase),
kit form (about $40), or fully built (about $50) from a place called
Electronic Rainbow. (317-291-7262) The hard part you are trying to find is
probably a GaAs FET made by a company called Avantek, which was bought by
HP a while back. The Avantek part number is AFT 26884-STR, and Electronic
Rainbow has them for $13 each.

You need to be careful when constructing this practice code transmitter
because if it is not properly tuned, it will set of peoples radar
detectors for about half a mile or so. If you are getting one of the kits,
it is a surface mount project which is a little harder to deal with than
normal kits due to the small parts and relative dificulty in getting
componants - not that it can't be done.

I've heard of K band devices, but don't know how they differ in
construction from the X band ones.

Ham radio swap meets usually have a person or two there selling such devices.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:45:58
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Moschella)
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Subject: Re: HELP me find this PART - NEWBIE (X K band trans)
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: I just hope he's nowhere nearby when he turns this thing on.......

I just hope I'm in another hemisphere!

Joe, N9YJZ

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In article <3rr2f8$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Joseph Moschella" writes:

> : I just hope he's nowhere nearby when he turns this thing on.......
>
> I just hope I'm in another hemisphere!

If you arn't you soon will be!

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:00
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Lacroix Marc ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Darin C. Ginther ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : I am interested in building a device that will transmit microwaves
: : at 10.525 Ghz (X band) and/or 22 Ghz (K band).  I need about 10 kilowatts
: : of power.
: : This device must be able to create "harmful" interference on X and
: : K bands...Of course, this will only be used in a lab setting (HA!)..

: Hmmm, HARMFUL did you say ... That's the right word.

Looks like the laddie has had one traffic ticket too many or possibly believes
he has a hot product for 18-wheeler jockies.  Not too shabby until you begin to
realize it has to radiate in a 360 degree pattern to block ol' smokey, and the
driver sits in that 360 degree pattern.  Ugly sight - bar-b-qued 18wheeler!

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> : : I am interested in building a device that will transmit microwaves
> : : at 10.525 Ghz (X band) and/or 22 Ghz (K band).  I need about 10 kilowatts
> : : of power.

I think they sell a kit at Rat Shack that puts out about 20 pounds.
If that is too much for your application just put one of those
resistor thingies in series with the power supply. About a 1K-Ohm
one would probably work, if you are using 12 volts or use a lower
voltage battery.

Also, you can connect the power in the reverse direction on many
radar detectors and they will actually radiate instead of receive.
If you use 6 to 12 volts of AC, then, you can make a pretty good
radar, except you'll have to hook up to an oscilloscope modified
for circular scan.

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Subject: Help: Advanced SSB TRANCEIVER Digital .500D
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I need help to get the frequency display working on my Digital .500D.
Now it is just displaying randum numbers after the MHz e.g. 14.xxx.x

Thanks in advance.

73's LA2DAA Thor.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:02
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From: [e-mail] (WA3AFS)
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Subject: Re: Home Weather Stations
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I have used the Davis Weather Monitor II for several years.  Basically, I
am quite pleased with it.

I did have to place ferrite chokes on every lead into and out of the unit
to prevent false readings from HF and VHF RF.  Once installed, they solved
the problems.

73

               Bruce, WA3AFS

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In article <3rtfav$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (George McCrary) writes:
|>      Is anyone familiar with the weather stations made by Peet Bros. or
|> Davis Instruments? Any information about quality, usage etc. would be
|> appreciated.
|>
|>                                      73,
|>
|>                                      DE KQ4QM   George
|>
|> JPS Communications                 [e-mail]
|>
|>
|>

I have the system made by Peet Bros. It works fine and is easy to use.
However, it did get its brains scrambled by a recent near lightening stroke.
It eventually recovered with no apparent permanent damage. I recommend adding
lightening protection to its remote sensors.


                                     Bob W8ERD

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:03
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From: [e-mail] (SAM BRADSHAW)
Date: 12 Jun 95 07:56:00
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Subject: HTX-202
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Hello. I am looking for an HTX-202 for my first rig. must have manual and
all origanal accessorys. PLEASE reply if you have one for sale.

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:04
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From: [e-mail] (steven smith)
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Subject: IC2000H & TM241A
Date: 19 Jun 1995 06:39:00 -0600
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Does anyone have any information or opinions on the
merits or shorcomings of the Icom IC2000H or the
Kenwood TM241A 2 meter mobile rigs?

Thanks for any input.

Steve Smith KBOSZF



From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:05
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: ICOM 229H and KAM 9612: Is it possible ?
Date: 17 Jun 1995 01:04:24 GMT
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Dear friends,
Our local packet community are jumping to 9600Bps.
We have a group using ICOM 229H, and we wish modify the ICOM-229H
radio in order to connect a KAM 9612 9600Bps modem.
Is it possible ?
Does anybody know what we have to do so ?
I beforehand thank you for your time and assistence.
73s de Marcelo Cury PY1TTO@PY1AA.#RIO.RJ.BRA.SA
                       [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:06
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: ICOM IC-3J mods wanted
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ICOM 430 RIGS:  I HAD AN ICOM IC-2N (430-440 MHZ FM 2 WATT HT) THAT
WAS DESIGNED FOR THE JAPAN/ASIA HAM MARKET.  CHANGING 2 XTALS ALLOWED
CONVERSION TO 440-450 FREQUENCY RANGE.  MY ONLY PROBLEM WAS REPEATER
SPLIT...THE RIG ONLY ALLOWED A "DOWN 5 MHz" OFFSET FOR REPEATERS.   I
GUESS YOU COULD CHANGE THE CRYSTAL TO ALLOW AN "UP 5 MHZ" SPLIT BUT
I WAS USING IT FOR SIMPLEX ONLY...

73 DE JOE   BV/N0IAT  TAIPEI, TAIWAN REPUBLIC OF CHINA
EX.  7J1AOF   EX.  KA0ZDH
LICENSED RADIO AMATEUR SINCE 12/86

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From: [e-mail] (MES123)
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Subject: ICOM IC-3J mods wanted
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I have some Japanese Icom IC-3J 430-440mhz HT's. I want to find out if
there are freq. mods to bring them up to the 450-470 mhz band. If you know
of any, please email me. Thanks.
Mike
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:07
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Improvement for transmit audio for the IC-W2A and IC-2SRA

The mic element for the W2A (2SRA) is located in the upper right hand side of
the speaker grill (under the top depression).  There is no hole in front of the
mic element which means that you are having to talk through a solid piece of
plastic to be heard.  It's a 'bear' to get the front panel off the rig, so I
decided to drill the case from the front with the front panel still on.  Be
VERY careful when you do this, for if you get too deep you'll drill out the mic
element.  Measure over about 5/16 inches from the edge of the right side of the
radio and drill the hole in the depression.  I used a dental burr and a Dremel
hobby drill to make the hole.  After drilling the hole, I found the transmit
audio was much improved (to the level of the external speaker/mic.

I know this problem exists with the IC-W2A (IC-2SRA) as well as the IC-2iA
and suspect it may be true of other 'migi' HT's from Icom and others.  If
you have a transmit audio problem check the location of the mic element
first.

As with all modifications, I am not responsible for any mods done by the
equipment owner.

73, Bryce, AL7DL

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From: [e-mail] (Rick Bushnell)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>Improvement for transmit audio for the IC-W2A and IC-2SRA
>
>The mic element for the W2A (2SRA) is located in the upper right hand
side of
>the speaker grill (under the top depression).  There is no hole in front
of the
>mic element which means that you are having to talk through a solid
piece of
>plastic to be heard.  It's a 'bear' to get the front panel off the rig,
so I
>decided to drill the case from the front with the front panel still on.
 Be
>VERY careful when you do this, for if you get too deep you'll drill out
the mic
>element.  Measure over about 5/16 inches from the edge of the right side
of the
>radio and drill the hole in the depression.  I used a dental burr and a
Dremel
>hobby drill to make the hole.  After drilling the hole, I found the
transmit
>audio was much improved (to the level of the external speaker/mic.
>
>I know this problem exists with the IC-W2A (IC-2SRA) as well as the
IC-2iA
>and suspect it may be true of other 'migi' HT's from Icom and others.
If
>you have a transmit audio problem check the location of the mic element
>first.
>
>As with all modifications, I am not responsible for any mods done by the
>equipment owner.
>
>73, Bryce, AL7DL
>

Bryce,  I suspect they covered the mic for a reason like keeping dirt and
moisture out of the rig and mic element. Have you had any problems in
this regard?

73,  Rick  VE3QV  Ottawa

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:09
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From: [e-mail]
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Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 12:14:30 -0500
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Has anybody heard if/when this rig is going to be released and best
guesses as to the street price ?

Gary
[e-mail]

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End of August
$1200-1350 W/O tuner.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:10
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: icom-706
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Has anybody heard if/when this rig is going to be released and best
: guesses as to the street price ?

I've heard estimates from July-September and $1,200-$1,400 for street price.
Have been monitoring this newsgroup for anything official.  FWIW, if this
rig works well on 6m/2m, all-mode, it will be worth the price.

Jim
--
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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:11
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ICOM 706 AND ICOM 705 --

SOURCES IN JAPAN STATE THE LIST PRICE AT 168,000 YEN.  WITH THE
STANDARD 20% DISCOUNT, THIS EQUATES TO ABOUT 134,400 YEN.  AT THE
CURRENT ROE OF ABOUT 84 YEN/DOLLAR, I GUESS IT WILL BE ABOUT US$1600.
THAT ISN'T CHEAP, BUT, CONSIDERING IT COVERS ALL-MODE 2 METERS, AND
6 METERS (PLUS HF), IT SEEMS TO BE A DECENT DEAL.  HAVE NOT SEEN ONE
LIVE YET...JUST LOTSA PICTURES.

DE JOE  BV/N0IAT EX.7J1AOF  EX. KA0ZDH  TAIPEI, TAIWAN REPUBLIC OF CHINA
LICENSED AMATEUR SINCE DECEMBER 1986.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:12
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From: [e-mail] (Lewis Stephens)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] wrote:

> Has anybody heard if/when this rig is going to be released and best
> guesses as to the street price ?
>
> Gary
> [e-mail]

I heard the Icom rep on CI$ say they expected it to arrive in the US in
late August and then mention it would need to be FCC approved. I'll bet on
Oct.-Nov. to get on the store self.

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:12
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Subject: KAM Plus or PK232
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From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
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Any recommendations on the two above TNC's?

Dave Baker - AA9OQ


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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:13
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From: [e-mail] (Carmine M. Iannace)
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Subject: Keep Me from Frying My Acura with RF
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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment [e-mail] said:


>
>I've had two mobile HF installations in the past but now have an Acura
Integra
>that's got more electronic controls in it than an F-16 (well, maybe not
quite
>that many).
>
>It's going to be a challenge forging and welding up a rear mount for the
>Outbacker I'm planning to use but I'm more concerned about stray RF loops

>upsetting (or destroying) the various electronic systems in the car.
>
>Experience has shown me that connecting power leads directly to the car's

>battery minimizes alternator whine. Any opinions on the value of using a
>common-mode power line choke, as well, to keep RF currents stricly between
the
>RF output of the transmitter and the antenna system?
>
>I've heard horror stories about high-powered transmitters wreaking havoc
in the
>newer vehicles. Got any that you'd like to share?
>
>I sure miss my 1979 diesel Rabbit. It was slow, noisy and smelly but what
a
>mobile platform!!
>
>-Geoff  NQ7A-

I've have a 1990 Acura Integra GS and have been operating 144 and 440 with
output power in th range of 100 watts and never had a problem with the
performance of the during transmissions. The antenna is a dual band type
mounted on the passenger's side rear hatch, opposite the AM/FM receive
antenna. I have >93,000 mi and never had any problems with the car period!
-
Carmine M. Iannace

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:14
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Subject: KWM 380 REPAIR HELP
Date: 17 Jun 1995 21:47:24 GMT
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Help! My faithful old KWM 380's digital display just went blank.  Does anyone know
where I might get it repaired?

73  K0PCG
Nick Critelli


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Hi, just wondering if anyone out here has any info on low frequency
radios- the type that transmit and receive around 300Khz and is a
unlicensed type of service. I am trying to locate sources for the
eguipment, ie.. transverters, SSB transmitters etc... also some info
on the characteristics of the band. email replies to:
[e-mail]
Thanks,
-Dave


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:15
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From: [e-mail] (Cyrus Khalatbari)
Subject: LOOKING TO BUY A KENWOOD TH-78A Rig!!!!!!!
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If anyone is interested to sale me a KENWOOD TH78A Radio
Please Contact me at: [e-mail]

        Thanx

P.S.  I Will Pay Top $$$


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:16
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Subject: Re: Low-pass filters for 6M?
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[e-mail] (Rick Kissell) wrote:
>Does anyone make a low-pass filter that cuts out on or above 54 MHz?
>
>TNX ES 73,
>
>Rick WB9GYT

Yhea, I've got one --- its called a duplexer!

...sorry, but if you are using a multiband antenna and a duplexer or
triplexer, they are essentially low pass filters for the 6M band side..
--
Peter J. Kranz (KC6PQY)
Price Waterhouse, San Francisco, California
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Watts)
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Subject: Re: Low-pass filters for 6M?
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>[e-mail] (Rick Kissell) wrote:
>>Does anyone make a low-pass filter that cuts out on or above 54 MHz?
>
>
Check the ARRL handbook in the Interferance chapter, section titled
'Filters for VHF Transmitters'.  I built the 2m version, the 6m version doesn't
look any more difficult.
Galen, KF0YJ


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:17
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Dixon)
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Subject: Re: Low-pass filters for 6M?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 19:05:26 GMT
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In article <3s4dpi$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Watts) writes:
|> >[e-mail] (Rick Kissell) wrote:
|> >>Does anyone make a low-pass filter that cuts out on or above 54 MHz?
|> >
|> >

A number of companies used to make these. Drake is the only one I can
think of right now. I doubt they are still made, but you might find them
at hamfests.


                              Bob W8ERD

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:18
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Subject: LTB: 2m repeater
Date: 19 Jun 1995 03:40:07 GMT
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Looking to dig up the components for a 2m repeater.  We need everything but the controller (but won't hurt if its included). Don't need high power.  Just
cheap.  Duplexers, Xmitter, Reciever, and maybe a Amp.  I'll take any offers.

Mark,
KB9JMZ


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:18
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From: [e-mail] (Jeremy A. Donimirski)
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Subject: MAXAR manual/schematic wanted
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Hi all,

I've been looking for a manual or schematic for a Motorola MAXAR, model
D34TRA6000AK.  This is a 450 MHz dash mount radio.

I desperately need a schematic to convert it to 9600 bps packet.  I'm
willing to pay for a manual or even just a photocopy of the schematic.
I could use a copy of the board layout as well, but could survive with
the schematic alone.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME FIND A SCHEMATIC!!!

73,

Jeremy  WA7YGB



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Subject: Motorola Mostar Programming
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Anybody got info on how Motorola Mostar Mobiles (Uhf and 800) are
programmed? Also, anyone have the software needed?

Post or E-Mail replies.
nicke @ nuance.com or prodigy whnt.98c


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:20
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As it happens i have the software and interface details and you can put them
where you want them in realation to model/freq specs.....

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In article <3rs2pq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "RBryanJ" writes:

> Check your facts. The GP300 comes in a 136-162 and a 146-174 version.
>
> Either one will cover 2 meters.
  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Spot on.
i'am reliably informed that the programming software can be made
to go 'wide band', with this software a 146-174 version will cover most vhf
frequencys as the radios parameters such as pwr and osc freq are also
software programable.

All gp300's have esns, as phones do but as far as i am aware you cannot
erase them so if the radio is taken to a motorola dealer to be programmed
they'll proberly keep it!!

In reply to the original post the buttons on the radio are also software
prog, yours has been set to 'forced monitor' (pl defeat) you should notice
the radio will not transmit on first depression of ptt. The radio is prog
via a serial data onto the pad next to the battery connectors.
Programming gear consists of:

        (a) a ibm compatable pc
        (b) Motorola rib   (radio interface box)
        (c) gp300 programming adaptor
        (d) Software (serial numbered and only issued to dealers)

I think the rib box just converts 232 to TTL and the prog adaptor is just
straight through.

can't remember anymore of the original post but i hope this helps.

I DONT HAVE ANY SOFTWARE SO DON'T ASK.
Cheers all.

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:22
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In article <3rs2pq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "RBryanJ" writes:

> Check your facts. The GP300 comes in a 136-162 and a 146-174 version.
>
> Either one will cover 2 meters.

Yes, but only for large values of 2 metres.

Check your own facts. The original question was from a UK address, where
two metres tops out at 146MHz.

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I am not sure how this started and I'm getting in late so I
hope that the person needing the info will read this.
You can program any amature frequency by holding the shift key down
while entering the frequency numbers. shift ALL the numbers
out to the last zero BUT not the decimal point.
after hitting the return the freq will be in the program and
you will be able to program the radio.

     Eric


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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - p
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Eric DeWitt <[e-mail]> wrote:

>You can program any amature frequency by holding the shift key down
>while entering the frequency numbers. shift ALL the numbers
>out to the last zero BUT not the decimal point.
>after hitting the return the freq will be in the program and
>you will be able to program the radio.

>     Eric

Well, I have tried this with a HT600 and it doesn't work.  I don't
know if I am doing something wrong, but I can't get my high split
HT600 to do any amateur stuff.   Sorry, not flaming you, but I have
heard this one before for the 600 and I never could get it to go.  Any
ideas as to what I am doing wrong?

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:24
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - programming info
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In article <3rqrv7$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>This statement is not true.  According to the GP300 service manual
>(available from Pagecom for $10.00, part #6880901Z93), there is a model
>of GP300 that covers 136 - 162 MHz.  (If you have the 146 - 174 MHZ model,
>you are out of luck.)

So how does one tell which is which?


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In <3rqcbo$[e-mail]>, chuck kuhlman <[e-mail]> writes:
>sorry to rain on the parade....
>
>a Radius 300 CANNOT be made to function on the 2 meter band.
>

This statement is not true.  According to the GP300 service manual
(available from Pagecom for $10.00, part #6880901Z93), there is a model
of GP300 that covers 136 - 162 MHz.  (If you have the 146 - 174 MHZ model,
you are out of luck.)

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:26
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - programming info
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In article <3rqcbo$[e-mail]>, chuck kuhlman <[e-mail]> says:
>a Radius 300 CANNOT be made to function on the 2 meter band.
>By the time you've made sufficient mods, you might have well purshased a R/S 2 meter for $180.-
>on sale.

Gee, better not tell that to my friend with the GP300 with dtmf pad.
He might have to turn it off if it isn't supposed to do that.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:27
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that particular model was not sold too widely, mostly by special order and at a high cost.

I doubt it if any one at a ham flea market would sell one at <$300.- much less 100 as was
listed for th unit in ??


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again, the radius 300 that is in discussion here has not been mentioned to be a 2m capable
unit.

coulda-woulda-shoulda is not going to fix the problem


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In article <3rqcbo$[e-mail]>, chuck kuhlman
<[e-mail]> says:
>a Radius 300 CANNOT be made to function on the 2 meter band. By the time
>you've made sufficient mods, you might have well purshased a R/S 2 meter
>for $180.-on sale.

I am a Police Sergeant and have a lot of Motorolas, I have 2 GP-300, one
in VHF, one UHF. Both work on the ham bands and related public safety bands.
The only way, legally, I can carry one radio for both services. I also
have 2 System Sabers, VHF and UHF, same story. Don't make so difinitive a
statement without having a clue of what you are talking about. The R/S is
fine, I guess, if you never have to depend your life on it. Its not 1/4
the radio the Motorola is, even the GP-300. Which is not there hardiest
radio. But I carryed one on duty for 2 years, no problems. I broke a Icom
W2A 5 times in one year, on duty, before I wised up. Check out the used
Batwing dealers at all the major hamfest. We are there for a reason.

                                               Sgt. Bill Thompson / KC4ZUB





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About Motorola GP300:
As usual Motorola, to follow its policy, did different versions of the
same RTX, really I don't know what is really different inside because
GP300 is a wide band RTX and the uP is able to tune in real time the
front-end. With a friend of mine we debugged the programming file of a
gp300 and inside there is an indication of the model to which that file
is related, probably inside the GP300 the uP check for it. In any case I
fill that the designer of this radio was not a HAM radio because, respect
older models (MCMicro) or newer model (MT2100 Mobius) the working band
seems to be cut to leave out the radioamauteurs..... in fact in Italy
the VHF Ham band is from 144 to 146 and the Italian GP300s start from 146
MHz. BUT .... Nothing is lost .... debugging the programming file of the
GP300, knowing the well known Motorola uP programming protocol called G30
and using a little bit the brain now we are able to "speak" with a gp300
without using the Motorola soft. .... in that case we jump the lower
limit of 146 MHz and we have our GP300 tuned on 145 tp 146.... that's all.

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Well, I guess ignorance is bliss...
(I know, I'm ignorant)

It is commonly believed that NO commercial radio modified for Ham radio use
is "type accepted".  That is, modifying the radio, violated the acceptance.

I can't tell you how unhappy I am with my W2A.  I've broken 6 battery packs,
and ICOM is sick of me calling...  I liked the functionality but it's
survivability is poor.  After the classic 2AT only the 2GAT comes close.

Remember!  Type acceptance is mostly a scam at the federal level.

Tom

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Subject: Motorolla radio. Is it useful?
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G'day All,
  I have a Motorolla radio.  It has MBR on the front, just a volume and
sequelch knobs and is naturally enough crystal locked.

On the back it has a model number of ATD34GMA3000AK
Type No. GMAG-25
P&T No. 234217

I'd love to know if this radio can be used on amateur radio bands.  I
believe it is a UHF band (420-450 MHZ in Australia).  Also any other info
would be most welcome.

  - Craig vk2xlz


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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Motorolla radio. Is it useful?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 00:09:52 GMT
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Summary: MOTOROLA PHONE NUMBERS

In article <3s2c17$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (c.small-student-ele-acacia-90064116) writes:
>G'day All,
>  I have a Motorolla radio.  It has MBR on the front, just a volume and
>sequelch knobs and is naturally enough crystal locked.
>
>On the back it has a model number of ATD34GMA3000AK
>Type No. GMAG-25
>P&T No. 234217
>
>I'd love to know if this radio can be used on amateur radio bands.  I
>believe it is a UHF band (420-450 MHZ in Australia).  Also any other info
>would be most welcome.
>
>  - Craig vk2xlz
>
Some phone numbers for Motorola in the USA:
National Parts Identification Center : 708-538-0021
National Parts Ordering toll-free USA: 800-422-4210
I don't know if the toll-free line works outside the USA or not. If you
order something from the 800 number you have to have the stock/part number
from the ID Center when you order. The people at the order line cannot
research part numbers.
Chris, N7RME

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:33
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor)
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Subject: Need 50 mile range on HF
Date: 18 Jun 1995 17:59:17 -0700
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 My wife and I are hams and have need to keep in
 communications while I am on the coast. The
 distance from Portland is roughly 50 miles and
 we have found that the 2-meter repeaters don't
 afford the flexibility or privacy we need to
 discuss matters that the rest of world has
 little interest in. I have a HF SSB rig and
 was curious if a 80-10 meter link with a
 mobile rig like the TS-50 or Icom 706 would
 work out for us. Has anyone tried 50 mile
 QSO's during the day on any of these HF bands
 with success ? I suspect 40 meters might work
 out as a good choice, but how about daytime
 80 meters or 10 ? I just don't have a feel
 for reliable communications for such a short
 distance.

 suggestions ?

 daniel NF7Z,WA6LRA,WA5RHY,WB6PJK
        [e-mail] Portland, Oregon

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Subject: Re: Need 50 mile range on HF
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>  My wife and I are hams and have need to keep in
>  communications while I am on the coast.
>  we have found that the 2-meter repeaters don't
>  afford the flexibility or privacy

Well, Dan, with great respect, but I have to wonder if amateur radio
is the medium you should be using to discuss your private affairs
with your wife or anyone else. I thought amateur radio existed, in
part, to further the science of radio. Perhaps you should consider a
commercial radio service of some sort.

v/r

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:35
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From: [e-mail] (Batwing211)
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Subject: Need help with Maxtac 300 Programming
Date: 17 Jun 1995 20:54:11 -0400
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I have a friend (a "ham") who is desperately trying to get his maxtrac 300
down into the lower 2 MHz of the 2m band (144-146)---the software does not
support this, and the "shift" trick that works with the Radius Mobile s/w
doesn't work in the maxtrac s/w.

Any help would be appreciated...

Email to [e-mail]

Thanks!

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:36
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From: [e-mail] (Elmer O. Laudenslager, III)
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Subject: Re: Need KW TH-78A Mod Info
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In article <3rmriq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>        I have a Kenwood TH-78A with the ARTsci wideband
>receive mod.  Presently, it is possible to toggle between
>AM and FM on the ~300-400 MHz sub-band by holding in the
>VFO button and then turning on the power.

>        On the main VHF band, however, it automatically
>switches to the AM demodulator when tuned to any frequency
>below 136 MHz.  My question is, does anyone know of a way
>to toggle between AM and FM in the main VHF band so that
>wide-band FM broadcast stations could be (admittedly
>poorly) received?

The TH-78A is unable to receive wide band FM.  At least, there's no known way
that my 3+ year old rig could do it.  Perhaps some of the newer 78a's or the
79a is the way to go.

73's, Elmer
Elmer O. Laudenslager, III -- AS/400 Programmer/Analyst
Employer -- New MMI Corporation
Web Page -- http://www.pennet.net/resident/elmer/
email -- [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:36
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From: [e-mail] (Ej Johnson)
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Subject: Newbie needs help, Please
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 02:56:00 GMT
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Tom, All major brands are good. Look at the radioshack htx 202(ht) and
the htx212 (mobile) you should be able to find a 202 used for around
$150.00 range they put them on sale at RS a few times a year for around
$189.00  (I think!) welcome to ham radio!
                73's de N6OID
                        EJ!

 * OLX 2.1 TD * Hello, I am part number ||#||||#||#||#||

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:37
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From: "Tom T. Shaffer" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Newbie needs help, Please read
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  Hi my name is Tom T. Shaffer (KB2URI) a no-code Tech licenesse (sp?) I
am a Refugee From the" CB. I became intrested in ham radio when i got
sick of the limitations of the CB, Unfortunaly with change came
problems. The 1st of all my problems was that i am not mechanicly
inclined, So building my own equip is pretty much out of the ballpark.
So Buying equip. seemed to be the ans., well i got catologs and the
prices along with the wide selection really confused my simple mind.
Then someone said to me why not look for an older radio, or see if you
can work out a deal with someone.. Thats what  I'm askin is that if you
have an old radio for sale, and want to help a newbie out please mail me
back, I dont have a heck of a lot of money so if you want to work out a
payment plan or something let me know. Im looking for a 2m radio or any
combo of such. Well ive rambled on too much. Oh before i stop any ANY
advice about ham radio and getting started is VERY VERY warmly welcomed!

Thanks for reading & Thanks In advance.
Tom

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:38
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Sullivan)
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Subject: Re: Parts for Sale
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 17:09:50 GMT
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Following are sold:
        Eico Generator
        Heath Cantenna
        Orr's Handbook

73,

>Bob,  W0YVA
>Great Falls, VA
>[phone] voice




From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:39
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Mack)
Subject: Re: PL-259's and 9913
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In article <3rsd8h$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Bertsch) writes:
>When using PL-259's with Belden 9913, is there any trick to dealing with the
>braid and foil inner shield? Do I just take my x-acto and slice the whole
>works down to the center conductor, and hope nothing shorts out?
>
>PS If you're going to say "Use N connectors," don't. The rig, antenna switch,
>SWR meter, etc. have UHF connectors, and I'm too lazy to change everything.

I put adapters etc onto the SWR meter and then I can do everything with N.
It can be done.

Friends don't let friends use PL-259's..

        Joe Mack NA3T
        [e-mail]


>
>Thanks,
>Steve N8KWV



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Solderable N connectors are available and avoid the hassles of cable twisting
and coming out;
I prefer the soldered connections.
--
=======================================================================
Jim McHale,NM1W                First Strike Software Inc   [e-mail]
    Mac/OSF/Unix consulting                603-329-7885
=======================================================================


From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:40
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: price of ICOM 705 AND 706 RIGS
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My sources in Japan gave me the list price of the IC-706 as JPY 170,000.
Normally, list is discounted by about 20%, making the price abput Y
136,000.  At today's exchange rate, I suspect the price tag to be about
US$ 1600 for this HF + 6 + 2  rig.   I've seen lots of ads in the JA ham
magazines, along with a tiny photo in this month's US-edition of "CQ
AMATEUR RADIO".  Looks pretty cool, but "ICOM EXPENSIVE".

73 es happy hamming de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China
ex. 7J1AOF  ex. YU3/N0IAT  ex. KA0ZDH
Licensed Radio Amateur since December 1986

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:41
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From: [e-mail] (Dany D'Aversa)
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********************************************************************
Got 2 R1 for sale
********************************************************************

features:

100 memory Channels
Frequency Range: 100khz-1300Mhz
Scanning 20 channels per minute

wanted 750 DM each one including shipping, antenna, recharger and optional accu

make offer to [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:42
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From: [e-mail] (Muenzler, Kevin)
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Monty=Wilson%Comm=Prod%PCPD=[e-mail] Writes

>My eight year old daughter is asking for radio lessons.  I checked out
>the Gordon West books at Radio Shaft but he seems to use a  format
>that's not well suited for those with a genuine interest in the technical
>end of things.  This format of course is for each question in the pool, he
>gives the question, then the possible answers, then indicates the correct
>answer and a paragraph to explain why.  I have known this format to be
>excellent for getting people on the air that don't have a genuine interest
>in the technical material, but I think my daughter will be as interested in
>the science as she is the license.
>
>Is there a basic electricity and radio book out there that we could use,
>to be followed by the West class?
>
>.....Monty WB5NVM.

Monty,
Have you tried the ARRL Handbook?  It gets pretty technical
in spots.  The ARRL puts out several other books that specialize
in different areas.  Most of them get into the science of how the
things work.  It (the handbook) goes into, or at least used to,
how tubes work, (remember those?) transistors, and a very good
section on propagation.  I don't have the new one (1995) but the
ones that I do have don't discuss the test questions at all, just
theory, a little on rules/regs, a little on the history amateur radio.

Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
I am not a salesman for ARRL, nor do I play one on TV
"I am Voltohm of Borg!  Resistance is E/I, Power is EI, you will
be attenuated!"

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:43
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Chatters)
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Subject: Re: Recommend a text on basic electricity and radio?
Date: 19 Jun 1995 14:29:59 -0400
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In article <803235833109n12@131.168.114.12>,
 <Monty=Wilson%Comm=Prod%PCPD=[e-mail]> wrote:
>My eight year old daughter is asking for radio lessons.  I checked out
[...]
>in the technical material, but I think my daughter will be as interested in
>the science as she is the license.
>
>Is there a basic electricity and radio book out there that we could use,
>to be followed by the West class?

It's a little hard to think of what would be good for an eight-year old.
One book you might take a look at is Doug DeMaw's "First Steps in Radio".
I took a quick look through the book.  It looks a bit like the
Handbook in it's discussion of theory, but only does things that the
elementary level.  It covers a bit of everything: resistors, capacitors,
antennas, propagation, putting together a station.

You should be able to get it from ARRL or local ham radio store.

gc

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:44
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From: M.C. Satt <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Seeking Mods for Icom IC-T21A
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Hi, and thanks for reading. A friend of mine just got the Icom IC-T21A
2 meter HT and is looking for any mods available for it. He is especially
interested in the expanded receive mod. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please e-mail. 73 de,
-------
MOSHE C. SATT
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]
PACKET RADIO ADDRESS: N2ORH @ NY2S.#NLI.NY.USA.NA
AMATEUR RADIO CALLSIGN: N2ORH (ADVANCED CLASS)
TELEPHONE #: [phone]
SCHOOL: KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SOPHOMORE)
LOCATION: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
U.S. POST HOME ADDRESS: 1140 SAGE STREET, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:44
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From: [e-mail] (Terry R. Friedrichsen)
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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Keywords: RFI   computer   shielding

[e-mail] (Demetre Koymanakos) writes:

> RF can escape from screw holes !

> If all that does not work, you can always make a grounded chicken wire
> enclosure for your computer...

Now *this* is my kinda solution.  I've been thinking of a grounded copper-
mesh curtain I can draw to enclose the computer area (it's part of a large
open room).

Does anybody have a feel for whether this will work?  How fine a mesh do
I really need?  I presume a fairly large mesh will do, since 23cm is about
as short a wavelength as I care about trapping.

AdTHANKSvance for any thoughts.

Terry R. Friedrichsen

[e-mail]  (Internet)
uunet!sunquest!terry      (Usenet)
[e-mail]            (alternate address; I live in Tucson)

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:45
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From: [e-mail] (Hans-willem Geitz)
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Subject: Standard C410 more TX freq space
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Hi there all

I own a C410 an i was wondering if its possible to get that porto
transmitting out of the amateurband...So those limmits are installed
so it shout be possible to remove it...
Does any one know how you can do it...????????
Many thanks in advance.

Greetings  Hans-Willem  PE1JZQ



From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:46
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Steve Sampson) writes:
>In article <3rq4pm$[e-mail]> "Darin C. Ginther" <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>I am interested in building a device that will transmit microwaves
>>at 10.525 Ghz (X band) and/or 22 Ghz (K band).  I need about 10 kilowatts
>>of power.
>
>OK
>
>>Does anyone know where to buy such a transmitter?  I understand you
>>can buy a nifty little semi-conductor such as a Gunn diode, but these
>>damn things are difficult to tune correctly in an enclosure.  They
>>also require special equipment that I do not have available.
>
>So you want 10 kilowatts, but you don't know how to tune anything.
>
>>I have heard that a person can purchase a device called a Gunnplexer,
>>which is used to activate intruder alarms and automatic doors - it
>>transmitts on 10.525 Ghz and is really the first step of what I need.
>
>Gunn diodes don't do much beyond 200 milliwatts.  At this power level
>they are unaffordable by consumers.
>
>>This device must be able to create "harmful" interference on X and
>>K bands...Of course, this will only be used in a lab setting (HA!)..
>
>>Any advise, comments?
>
>Get a life?  Find Love?  How about volunteering at school to help the
>disadvantaged students get ready for high school?  Teach someone
>to read?
>
>Advise is actually spelled advice.
>
>>--
>>Darin. C Ginther
>>Personal homepage - http://acs.tamu.edu/~dcg9381/
>
>Is everyone at TAMU this stupid?
>--
>Steve
>


I heard once; "you can always tell an Aggie, but you caint tell him much".

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:47
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From: [e-mail] (Matth49838)
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Subject: Transverters For Yaesu FT-101
Date: 18 Jun 1995 10:47:16 -0400
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A friend of mine is looking for both the 6 and 2 meter transverters for
the Yaesu FT-101. If you have any of these send me E-Mail with your price.


                                               Thanks

                                                Matt.... WA1TTL

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From: [e-mail] (Terry Calof)
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In Canada, the Radio Shack 2m mobile HTX 212 sells for $399.95 + 14%
taxes. (Ouch!) Could someone post the US Radio Shack price. I saw the 212
at the local store, and was fairly impressed by its apparent simplicity.
However, I don't think it's worth $456 Cdn. 73/ Terry VE4UC

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:48
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Calof)
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> Here in Washington state we can get the HTX 212 for $349.95 + 7.6% tax.
> It comes to about $390 with the tax and the extended warrenty.
> 73
>
> Tedd
> KC7LQN

Thanks, Tedd. If your price is $350 US, why in the world would anyone buy
one, when, for similar $, they could get an IC281H which includes 440 rx,
data jack, and mega memories? Does anyone else think this rig is
overpriced at $350 US?
73/Terry VE4UC

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:49
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ICOM Deluxe Microphone model SM-8..2 connector..built in amplifier..up/down
scan..(sells new at AES for $134)..Asking $70.00

HYgain/Telex Contester boom mic/headset model 2400-155..(sells new at
AES for $79)..Asking $45.00

Palomar Noise Bridge model RX-100..1-100 mhz...(sells new at AES for $79)
Asking $40.00

All above in mint condition..Send inquiries to [e-mail]..

73, Larry AJ2W/6 in San Diego, CA

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:49
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From: [e-mail] (BILL DILLSTROM )
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Subject: Want mods for Kenwood TS-711A and TS-811A
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I am looking for any mods for the Kenwood all mode twins. These radios
are the TS-711A (2 meter version) and the TS-811A (440 version). If you
have any extended freq mods or anything of interest for these machines
please email me. Thanks...Bill in Las vegas...

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:50
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Want:  DX-70 MODS
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I am looking for mods for the Alinco DX-70 "radically small" HF rig.
This rig covers 6 meters, so I presume the following mods exist:

a.  Wide Band TX/RX for HF  (150 thru 30 Mhz TX)
b.  Extended VHF TX/RX coverage from 30 thru 54 Mhz, or at least wider
   coverage than the "stock"  50-54 MHZ RX

Thanks...
BV/N0IAT  Joe  in Taipei, Taiwan Rebublic of China
Ex.  7J1AOF   Ex.  YU3/N0IAT   Ex.  KA0ZDH
Licensed Radio Amateur since December 1986

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:51
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Stickler)
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I'd love to hear from anyone who has any experience, first or second hand,
with the new "QRP Plus" all-band ssb/cw tranceiver from Index Laboratories.

Thanks,

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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:52
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Hello All....

I'm currently running a Wildcat! BBS for the Solano County Office Of Emergency Services.  We are
looking for software which can allow users to call on a land line and then go onto packet from the BBS.
   The software will need to run as a door program through Wildcat! BBS software so we can limit
access.  If anyone knows how I can do this or where I can obtain the software from please Email.

Thanks...

Ken Kramer
InterNet: [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:53
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From: [e-mail] (John Minger)
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Subject: Re: Water Pipe Ground
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In article <[e-mail]> John Marcus wrote:

>>Subject: Water Pipe Ground
>>Date: Tue, 30 May 1995 18:27:46 GMT
>
>>I know that it is not a good idea to connect station ground to your water
>>pipe. But, I am going to run about 50' of copper pipe near the shack, and

(edited..)

>>Thanks, Michael Raider, KO6BC
>
>I think you'd be better leaving the pipe connected to the house ground.  In
>fact you probably should Connect the circuit breaker box (green ground) to the
>same pipe.
>
>If the pipe becomes discontinuous, (ie. inserting the pvc), you have a
>floating ground, connected intermittantly by water to earth ground.  Should
>the potential for the water pipe to increase, you could damage your equipment,
>should you have a lightning storm.
>
Michael's statement that it's not a good idea to connect a
station ground to a water pipe has me wondering.  Is this generally
accepted as true?

In my years installing telephones, we were taught to ground the protector
(lightning/power arrestor) to a cold water pipe.  The use of ground rods
was considered as a poor second choice arrangement.

-John

--
John Minger  KE6DTC                        "Society is like a stew.  If you
Glendale, CA                            don't keep it stirred up, you get a
<[e-mail]>                   lot of scum on top."  -Edward Abbey

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:53
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: re:  What mobile HF does
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Dear Sir,
Use of Amateur Radio Equipment on the CITIZENS BAND is ILLEGAL in the
United States and could result in suspention of your amateur
(ham)license, a fine, a jail sentence, or possibly all of the above.
Please DO NOT use amateur radio equipment for CB.  In some countries,
other than the USA, use of AMATEUR equipment in HF/Commercial
applications are LEGAL.  This is why the manufacturers offer means of
modifying the equipment.  However, let me repeat that in the USA it is
absolutely ILLEGAL to transmit on CB without an FCC type accepted
transmitter.  Of course, receiving (listening) is ok.

73 de Joe BV/N0IAT, Taipei Taiwan Republic of China
ex 7J1AOF  ex YU3/N0IAT  ex KA0ZDH
Licensed Radio Amateur since December 1986

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:54
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Rickey)
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I have a slightly questionable question to ask.

I used to have a Ranger RCI-2950 that had been modified to operate
on both 10 meters and the CB band.  This was extremely convenient
because I needed the CB band for a 4x4 group and I liked playing
on 10 meters.

My truck was recently stolen and I need to replace the radio, but
I was thinking of getting a more sophisticated radio.  I am
thinking about something like the Yeasu FT-900, Icom IC-706, or
the Alinco DX-70T.  I'm not really considering the Kenwood TS-50
only because it does not offer a detachable front panel.

Does anyone know if any of these radios can be used on the
CB band?  Or, if one can be modified to work.  I hate the thought
of having a regular CB in my truck.

Outside of the CB thing, what do you think of these different
radios?  Also, what antennas seem to work best for a multi-band
mobile installation?  I am getting information on the
RoadRunner, BroadBander BB3, and High Sierra antennas.

Thanks for any help you can provide ...

Michael Rickey
KA6QYO



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From: [e-mail] (jeffcorey)
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I am in need of about 10 NICAD Batteries for Motorola HT-220 omni housing
radios.  Also leather holsters for same.

Will also buy working / non working radios, UHF only at this time.  Let me know what you have!

Jeff Corey
WB9KAZ

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:56
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Hi,

KC5EGG Jerry here looking for a few items that might be hanging
about the shack. All are Yaesu accessories. A mobile mounting
bracket MMB-31 for the old FT-290 not the newer FT-290MKII.
One or two MMB-37 brackets for the FT-5200 main body and a
YK-1 or YK-1L remote mount kit for the FT-5200. If you have
any of these that are surplus please drop me an e-mail. I can
buy any or all of them new but if you have them and don't need
them they can turn into useful cash.

                73 de Jerry

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:57
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From: [e-mail] (Fuat C. Baran)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu repair service
Date: 18 Jun 1995 03:55:31 GMT
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I'm about to purchase a new rig so I have been following this thread
with interest as quality of service or lack of need for service is a
factor to consider.  I've pretty much settled on the Icom IC-2340H at
this point.  (Any thoughts on that?)

In article <3rpgff$[e-mail]>,
Collier Chun <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have about the same opinion.  I sent my FT727R back to the factory to
>get a PROM upgrade.  It came back dead.  I called the service center,
>and the manager asked me to send it back--attention to him.  They
>replaced the radio with a new radio immediately--no fuss, no argument--
>in stark contrast to the horrible experience with the ICOM service
>center, where all the opposite happened...

I am having trouble parsing the above statement regarding Icom.  Did
you send your rig to Icom, have it come back live, then send it to the
manager who made a fuss and argued with you and didn't replace it? :-)

Seriously, what was your bad Icom experience?

73,

                                        --Fuat, N2YGN


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From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:58
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce W. Forsberg)
Subject: Re: Yaesu repair service
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   Just thought I better put my two cents worth in about Yaesu repair
service. I have had no experience with Yaesu repair service!!!  This
is good. I have had experience with ordering parts. The battery in my
rig (FT-757GXII) ran out after 3 years. They sent me another one free.
Then while I was putting it in I accidently shorted out a coil. I
called Yaesu and again they sent me the part free of charge. I sent
them a check for $5 dollars anyway and they sent the check back and
refused to accept it. I have also had a couple of times that I wrote
them with technical questions and have always received prompt replies.
Their customer service in my view is first rate. The best I have seen!

   Would I buy a Yaesu rig again ? YES!!!


    WB6IZG   Bruce Forsberg


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Never had to send any of my Icom's in for repair.

de Shawn, N7XBM.

From [e-mail] Mon 19 Jun 95 16:46:59
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Leader)
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Kenneth D Anderson ([e-mail]) wrote:

: My experience with the Yaesu repair department was not a pleasent
: experience.  In October 1993 I sent my FRG-100 in for a filter replacement
: (under warranty).  Having been told by the sevice dept. that they would put
: in a new filter and a trimmer cap for the clock, and have it back to me in a
: week to ten days, I packed it up in the original box, etc and sent it off.

: After waiting for 6 weeks I gave them a call.  I talked to the technician,
: who said "it took some time to get the trimmer cap adjusted" but that he
: would send it out in 2 to 3 days.

: Two weeks later I called to see where the hell my radio was.  I was told
: that it had gone out the day before.

: I wrote a letter to the Yaesu service manager, his response took about 5
: weeks, and his response was "shit happens."  Not even a sorry about this.

: So to sum it up, I think Yaesu service sucks.


: Ken, N0ZEM

Yeah, I sent my FT-530 in for a defective battery latch and something
else I forget. The turnaround was relatively decent, but when I called
them to ask them to expedite shipping as I had an event I really needed
my radio for, they essentially told me to buzz off. I spoke to the
service manager who had the same attitude of not really caring. The
best service experience I had was with Icom. Total turnaround time for a
dead IC-R1, 5 days, including shipping and repair both ways! I think they
turned the radio in the shop same day.
Charles
KD6DJG


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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>service manager who had the same attitude of not really caring. The
>best service experience I had was with Icom. Total turnaround time for a
>dead IC-R1, 5 days, including shipping and repair both ways! I think they
>turned the radio in the shop same day.
>Charles
>KD6DJG
>

I have the flip side.  In college, I bought an ICOM IC25H.  It came out of the
box without transmit audio and with the wrong power cord.  A trip to the
ICOM service center, and instead, it had low transmit audio.  Three trips
later, the problem was not corrected.  ICOM refused to replace the radio.
By this time, shipping costs had bolstered the brand new radio's cost by
about $100 (insurance on a new radio plus express shipping).  So I just
decided to use the radio as was.

A week before the warranty ran out, a voltage regulator in the radio
went out, and I spent more money sending the radio back to ICOM.  About
a year or two later, the power amplifier module went QRP on me.  Rather
than play the same expensive game with ICOM, I sold the radio and bought
a Yaesu.  Net damage for that damn 2M ICOM: about $500

The one time I had to deal with the Yaesu service center was to get the firmware
in my FT-727R upgraded.  I agree that their outgoing QA needs help--the radio
showed up dead.  But a call to the service center's manager got the response that
I should send the radio back--attention to him.  And what I got back was a brand-
spanking new radio.





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Well, this thread has me worried...

I have a Yaesu FT-767 that I really like, but it seems to have developed a
problem where:

  1.  in SSB operation, the DRIVE control has no effect; it's essentially
      cranked all the way up no matter where it it set.  Ok, I can live with
      that.

  2.  In USB (not LSB) operation, I sometimes have to talk REAL LOUD to get
      any sort of power out.  The power-out meter makes a quick blip up, then
      settles down to only a couple of watts out unless I scream.  It doesn't
      happen all the time, but I haven't narrowed it down more than that.

SO...  What To Do?

Do I:  Send it back to the factory for service?
       Try a local place and hope to find someone who's seen the radio before?
       Find a mail-order company with a service department (AES?)

Recommendations?  These radios are so unservicable (nest of wires attaching
sub-assemblies which interconnect like a Chineese puzzle) that I assume the
factory is the best place.  But with comments like this thread, I worry the
rig may come back worse than when it went in.

Thanks,

Greg  KO6TH

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From: [e-mail] (Joe Putz)
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Subject: $ Want to buy VHF, North Jersey, USA.
Date: 22 Jun 1995 04:33:55 GMT
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I'm  looking for a VHF radio for my boat.  If in the area and want to
sell please lease specifics and price.  You can E-Mail me back or voice
respond @ 201-478-7410.   My boat is stuck way up on the Hacky and I'll
never get open the bridges to see the fireworks for the 4th without a
radio.....    help!!!!

Thanks


-
  JOE  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:30
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From: [e-mail] (EDykstra)
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Subject: $$$ I want to BUY telemetery equipment!
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Hello,

I need a very simple tranmsitter and receiver to use as a telemetery unit.
Range needs to be only approx 1/2 mile. If you have hardware that will do
the job with little or no modifications, and you are willing to sell it,
please let me know.

Eric D.

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:31
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Subject: 'Useless Features'
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>Date: 22 Jun 95 19:17:04 GMT
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: A useless IC-W2A function

>In case everyone hasn't found this out yet, on the Icom IC-W2A HT, pressing
>(and holding) the function key and then the light key (3) will cause the
>display light to stay on constantly.  Pressing the light key (3) will
>turn it off.
>I guess this would be a great trick to pull on someone you don't like to
>wear his/her battery down (or you just like looking at an illuminated
>display for a long time).

>73, Bryce, AL7DL (Packet: [e-mail])
>                 (e-mail: [e-mail])

I sent this 'feature' out as 'useless' with 'tongue in cheek'.  There is
always a use for everything.  Some of you sent me some rather unique uses
for the feature.  Just so the few flamers will understand...  What is
useless to one may be of value to another.  If you think the feature is
not useless, send some ideas for use rather than just 'you lack imagination
and experience', with no ideas for use.

In addition for the 'uses' listed in the above message:

1. Use for illuminating the display while mobile (and on external power).
   (Thanks to KC5EJK)

2. As a way of draining the battery in preparation for charging (just
   don't get the battery too low). (I don't remember who sent that in,
   sorry, but it's a good idea, anyway.  Let me know so I can give you
   credit!)

3. As an emergency, low power flashlight (for finding keys, etc.).

4. As a signaling light.

5. As a warning light while walking or cycling.

6. As a way of finding the HT in the dark when there is no RF signal present.

Items 3 - 6 are just some thoughts rolling off my head while I am typing this.

There are dozens of uses for the constant light, however, I, in my humble
opinion, (and again, it's only my opinion, not that of anyone else (that's
for those that believe when someone considers something useless they lack
experience and imagination)), the constant light is of little or no use to me.

'A horse and buggy is useless in light of the modern automobile (until the
blasted car breaks down).'

73, Bryce, AL7DL ([e-mail])

PS  Now, how about some more uses for my 'useless' feature???

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:31
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From: Colin Schmutter
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Subject: 2N2156 source
Date: 21 Jun 1995 02:39:55 GMT
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I am looking for a source for 2N2156 or equivalent transistors.

These were originally made by Motorola but have been discontinued.

Any help would be appreciated.

Please reply to [e-mail]

Colin

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From: [e-mail] (Thomas C Sefranek)
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Subject: Re: 2N2156 source
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Ah Yes,
        I used these for an inverter once...

Any modern PNP will do a better job.

I use 2N4282 with higher voltage and current specs.

Enjoy
Tom

--
Thomas C. J. Sefranek  WA1RHP

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From: [e-mail] (Rod Davis)
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Subject: Re: A useless IC-W2A function
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says:
>
>In case everyone hasn't found this out yet, on the Icom IC-W2A HT, pressing
>(and holding) the function key and then the light key (3) will cause the
>display light to stay on constantly.  Pressing the light key (3) will
>turn it off.
>I guess this would be a great trick to pull on someone you don't like to
>wear his/her battery down (or you just like looking at an illuminated
>display for a long time).
>
>73, Bryce, AL7DL (Packet: [e-mail])
>                 (e-mail: [e-mail])

When my battery gets low on my W2A and the display starts to fail, I use
the function-light capabilities to draw down the battery a little more
before I put it in the drop-in charger.  Even if it doesn't do anything,
I makes me feel better that I am "working" the battery to get a better
charge.

So at least the capability "make me feel better"

CUL  Rod, KC4NEQ

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From: Bob Winingham <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: A useless IC-W2A function
Date: 23 Jun 1995 04:41:10 GMT
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some of us use this feature (that is in most HT) when driving at nignt
and using the cigarette lighter as external power.

It is only useless when one does not know what to do with it.

Bob



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:34
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From: [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789))
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Subject: Re: A useless IC-W2A function
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
|> In case everyone hasn't found this out yet, on the Icom IC-W2A HT, pressing
|> (and holding) the function key and then the light key (3) will cause the
|> display light to stay on constantly.  Pressing the light key (3) will
|> turn it off.
|> I guess this would be a great trick to pull on someone you don't like to
|> wear his/her battery down (or you just like looking at an illuminated
|> display for a long time).

Well, it's nice for mobile operations when you're hooked to external power.

It's good for night-time T-hunting when you have to watch the S-meter for a
long period of time.

The meter light doesn't seem to draw much power.  I've left it on for hours while
t-hunting  using a small (650mAh) ni-cad pack.

BTW, if you set the display light to "constant on", the radio will remember this
status even when it is turned off.  The light will come back on the next time
you turn on the radio.  If it happens to be in daylight, you can't see the dial
light.

I wouldn't really call it "useless"  :-)

George

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:35
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From: [e-mail] (tony campbell)
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Subject: advice on h.f. mobile tranceiver please
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hi and thanks for reading this message.

i would like some advice based on the following criteria.

i need a h.f. transceiver with 100wt output that can be mounted permantly in a
Toyota Landcruiser preferably with a removable faceplate.
i have mounted already on the vehicle a hf mobile antenna with coils for 40m &
80m,and the radio must be capable of operating on all the amatuer bands either
direct or via an atu, maybe with the antenna setup supplemented by a non
loaded long whip.

I live in South Africa and the local brands available are Icom,Kenwood,Yaesu &
Alinco.

If you can assisy me please e-mail me

thanks
Tony Campbell
ZS6NAC


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:36
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 21 Jun 1995 08:18:53 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, Rod Proctor <[e-mail]> writes:
>The level of the input signal must be increased for the CW mode.  You
>need about twice the level that the other modes take.  Machine sent CW
>should be decoded quite well.  Hand sent will vary according to the
>operators skill.
>Good Luck,
>Rod, KI7ZI
>
>
>On Tue, 20 Jun 1995, Robert Bareham wrote:
>
>> I am haveing problems with my PK232 mbx on CW receive.  All other modes work
>> fine, even CW transmit but by carefully tuning in the cw signal as per the
>> manual I cannot copy anything.
>> I am using the current Pakratt software.
>> Any suggestions most appreciated.  73 from Rob in Afrika.
>>
>>

A decoder for CW never beats the human ear. I sometimes use ny PK232 for
decoding, but as I decode cw by the ear, I must say it is not very impressive.

Just on coast-radio stations sending their infos.

73's LA2DAA Thor.



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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 21 Jun 1995 18:19:54 GMT
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In <3s8kld$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>A decoder for CW never beats the human ear. I sometimes use ny PK232 for

yeah, and they said they'd never have a computer be able to play chess.
then to beat experience players
then to beat masters
then to beat grandmasters...

it might be possible to come up with such a thing if it wasn't just easier to
change the scheme involved to something that works better in noise...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:37
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 22 Jun 1995 04:02:56 GMT
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In <3s9nsa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes:
>In <3s8kld$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>>A decoder for CW never beats the human ear. I sometimes use ny PK232 for
>
>yeah, and they said they'd never have a computer be able to play chess.
>then to beat experience players
>then to beat masters
>then to beat grandmasters...
>
>it might be possible to come up with such a thing if it wasn't just easier to
>change the scheme involved to something that works better in noise...

Well, if you are receiveing four different cw tones at once the human ear picks
out the wanted. Try making a cumputer based decoding system doing that...

LA2DAA Thor.

Radio officer since 1976.



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:38
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 22 Jun 1995 04:52:39 GMT
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In <3saq1g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>Well, if you are receiveing four different cw tones at once the human ear picks
>out the wanted. Try making a cumputer based decoding system doing that...

digital signal processing. take the problem to the frequency domain.
there you can see the 4 tones as discrete items. with enough processor speed
it should be possible to decode all 4 at once. might even be able to track
transmitter drift and rate the sender's consistancy. how's that?

aircraft radios have morse decoders in them - granted there's a lot that's
supposed to be known about the signals (rate, frequency, weighting, etc.) but
the designers have to be fairly tolerant since the sending equipment seems
to vary quite a bit from the spec.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:39
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 22 Jun 1995 15:24:01 GMT
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In <3sasun$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes:
>In <3saq1g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>>Well, if you are receiveing four different cw tones at once the human ear picks
>>out the wanted. Try making a cumputer based decoding system doing that...
>
>digital signal processing. take the problem to the frequency domain.
>there you can see the 4 tones as discrete items. with enough processor speed
>it should be possible to decode all 4 at once. might even be able to track
>transmitter drift and rate the sender's consistancy. how's that?
>
>aircraft radios have morse decoders in them - granted there's a lot that's
>supposed to be known about the signals (rate, frequency, weighting, etc.) but
>the designers have to be fairly tolerant since the sending equipment seems
>to vary quite a bit from the spec.

Ok, sounds fine. But for some time now there has been a discussion if hams
are operatores, running black boxes or hams.

It is now longer licence to SEND, but licence to SPEND.

Try be a real ham, learn CW. Let the operators remain on VHF.

Thor.

LA2DAA.


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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
Date: 22 Jun 1995 17:01:18 GMT
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In article <3sc1uh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>In <3sasun$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes:
>>In <3saq1g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:

lots of good stuff deleted...
>>supposed to be known about the signals (rate, frequency, weighting, etc.) but
>>the designers have to be fairly tolerant since the sending equipment seems
>>to vary quite a bit from the spec.
>
>Ok, sounds fine. But for some time now there has been a discussion if hams
>are operatores, running black boxes or hams.
>
>It is now longer licence to SEND, but licence to SPEND.
>
>Try be a real ham, learn CW. Let the operators remain on VHF.
>
>Thor.
>
>LA2DAA.
>
What a lot of blathering nonesense! I hold a No-Code Tech license. There's no
way I'd ever be interested or desire to seek code privileges. Just not my area
of interest. I am heavily involved in providing emergency communications as a
volunteer in one of the busiest Wilderness Search & Rescue outfits in the
Nation. I'm the Control Operator for 3 mountain-top repeaters. I've been
actively fixing and installing radios for quite a few years now. Most recent
is the new 224.300 repeater at over 9000' in the Catalina Mountains. I'm
a NARTE Certified Technician and hold a GROL+Radar from the FCC.

Oh yeah, I've also built my fair share of antennas over the years.

So what am I missing to make me a "real ham"?

Morse Code huh? Gimme a break!

Chris Weddle, N7RME

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From: Rod Proctor <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
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The level of the input signal must be increased for the CW mode.  You
need about twice the level that the other modes take.  Machine sent CW
should be decoded quite well.  Hand sent will vary according to the
operators skill.
Good Luck,
Rod, KI7ZI


On Tue, 20 Jun 1995, Robert Bareham wrote:

> I am haveing problems with my PK232 mbx on CW receive.  All other modes work
> fine, even CW transmit but by carefully tuning in the cw signal as per the
> manual I cannot copy anything.
> I am using the current Pakratt software.
> Any suggestions most appreciated.  73 from Rob in Afrika.
>
>

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On Tue, 20 Jun 1995, Robert Bareham wrote:
> I am haveing problems with my PK232 mbx on CW receive.  All other modes work
> fine, even CW transmit but by carefully tuning in the cw signal as per the
> manual I cannot copy anything.
> I am using the current Pakratt software.
> Any suggestions most appreciated.  73 from Rob in Afrika.

Hi Rob... The 232 <or any Kam, MFJ & ect> are only so reliable in recieving
CW due to the inconsistancys of their sending operators... You must also be
sure to:
center the band pass, rit, if shift an notch off before tunning in a signal.
Try tunning in either W1AW or any of the commercial ship/shore automated cw
signals to get the feel for the tunning. You should be able to some local
info about their operating scheduals an frequency. The tunning is very touchy
depending on the sound coming from your rig... The 232 is very narrow on
its preferred Rx audio; watch the tunning bar... As you tune across the
signal, it should dart to the right <as far as possible> as you come
across the correct audio range for the 232. Keep your volume level to
the 232 low enough - so as not to be affected by qrm or qrn. Initially
do not use your narrowest cw filter until you become  more adept at the
tunning. Even then there will be some cw-ops that you will not be able to
tune in, due to their keyer or fist... Sorry, them you will have to copy
by ear. Hope this helps... De Tom KD4QHH 73.


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CE>From: CENTURYMAN <[e-mail]>
CE>What is the difference between the DR600 and the DR600TB?
CE>Are there different radios? Can I make the 800MHz mod to bot of them?

The difference is the DR-600T has the board for 800mhz in it. The
DR-600TB does not. You can buy the board for the DR 600TB from HRO or
any other Alnico dealer. The part number is EAK-599. HRO has it listed
for $ 29.95.  You can get prices for the radio on HRO's homepage. URL -
http:/www.hamradio.com.  73 de Jim N7MAQ..

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:43
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From: Greg Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: Comments please on a few antennas
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Please excuse this repeat posting if you have already read
this.  I accidentally posted without a subject.

I plan to buy one or two antennas and I'd like to hear comments
from those who have used the following:

MFJ 1730  Pocket Roll-up 2m antenna
I do quite a bit of wilderness canoeing and backpacking.  I
take the HT along for emergencies.  The duck is worthless
over long distances and the telescoping antennas are usually
too long, even when collapsed. Is this J-pole going to give me
comparable performance to a telescoping antenna such as the AEA
Hot Rod?

Comet SH-55 and Diamond RH-77CA
For everyday use.  I'm hope I could do much better with these
than my standard duck.  Are these antennas worth $32 or is the
gain increase from a factory duck negligible?

(Curiosity only)
Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby
Says it can handle 10W but I'd be worried about burning up my
radio with this.  Do they work?  Are they safe?  Nothing like
having the entire antenna 2 inches from your eyes.

Please share any info or experiences you may have with these
antennas.  E-mail appreciated but I will also check here
periodically for replies.  Thank you very much.



--
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AT&T Global Information Solutions



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:44
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Probert)
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Subject: de-smokifying my C228A.
Date: 21 Jun 1995 10:49:19 -0700
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I recently purchased a used Standard C228A HT.

It is a nice radio, and I really like it (was $350 a fair price?).

The previous owner was a smoker.  Any advice how to get rid
of the smell?

tu
--
Dave Probert, KE6JRS

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:45
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From: Lloyd <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: e-mail address for FAIR RADIO SALES, OHIO?
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Ken,
the address for FAIR RADIO SALES IS:
                1016 E. EUREKA ST.
                P.O. BOX 1105
                LIMA, OHIO   45802
Dallas Lloyd
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:45
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The FCC is :

"Welcome to the FCC Web Server"
http://www.fcc.gov/

73s  WA6KBL


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From: "Charles H. Reichert" <reichert>
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Easy.... try www.fcc.gov

        Chuck
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:47
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From: [e-mail] (CHRIS1441)
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The web address for the FCC is

        http:\\fcc.gov


    Hope this helps

    Chris

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http://www.fcc.gov

Regards...Joe KO4EI

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The FCC Home Page Address is:


http://www.fcc.gov


[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:48
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From: Tim Thompson <[e-mail]>
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I heard somewhere that the FCC had an INTERNET homepage.  Anyone
know it's name?

Tim (WH6CSG)  [Maui]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:49
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From: wirenet![e-mail] (WA4FAT)
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TIM writes -->

-->I heard somewhere that the FCC had an INTERNET homepage.  Anyone
-->know it's name?

-->Tim (WH6CSG)  [Maui]

ARLB058 FCC on the Internet

The FCC has instituted an FCC homepage (http://www.fcc.gov) as an
entry point to the Commission's on-line resources.

The page features selectable buttons to go directly to high interest
items such as the Daily Digest, the Commission Agenda, Auctions, and
current rule makings.

There also is a button called ''Getting Information,'' providing a
tour of what information is available and where it can be found on
the site.  It provides links to available on-line documents.  There
also is a link to the FCC telephone directory.

A general mailbox for electronic mail to the FCC is:
[e-mail].

Bill Levey * WA4FAT
AAE Bandmaster Quads
3164 Cahaba Heights Road
Birmingham, AL 35243

[phone] Voice
[phone] Fax

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:50
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Zimring)
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Subject: FOR SALE: 2m xcvr, packet setup, UTU-XT,modem
Date: 23 Jun 1995 11:58:50 GMT
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I have for sale the following: KDK FM-240 2 meter transceiver (25/5
watts), speaker mic, and external speaker, manual, $195; Apple 2e with
MFJ 1270b TNC and software (currently being used for packet and
wordprocessing) with manuals, and Kantronics UTU-XT,  $225; Zoltrix
14.4 FAX/MODEM with manuals, $35. If interested give me a call in
Dallas at 214-233-2386 or leave email...Thanks, Fred, W5HTR

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:50
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From: [e-mail] (Adam McC.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FOR SALE: Yaesu FT-890.....
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 18:51:48 -0400
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I am selling a brand new Yaesu FT-890 with built-in Antenna tuner,
CW paddles and Astron 35-M Power Supply.  Of course all cables and
accessories.  I will ship.

The cost is $1000.00, but I will negotiate a *little*...

Thanks,
Adam McCranie
[e-mail] (Home of the DSP Working Group)
[e-mail] (Work)

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:51
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From: Paul Littlejohn <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS/T: COMPUTER GREAT AS PACKET TERMINAL
Date: 23 Jun 1995 15:06:01 GMT
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I HAVE A TANDY 1000RL COMPUTER THAT IS EXCELLENT FOR PACKET.
THIS IS A LOW PROFILE WITH BUILT-IN DOS 3.3 IN ROM (THIS GUY
BOOTS TO DOS PROMPT IN SECONDS!). THIS IS A VERY RF TIGHT UNIT
(BEST CLASS B I HAVE SEEN), GREAT FOR RF ENVIRONMENTS!

ARCHITECUTURE CONSISTS OF 286uP, BUILT-IN VGA GRAPHICS, SERIAL,
PRINTER, & GAME PORT.  AN 8-BIT IDE INTERFACE IS INCLUDED BUT
NO HDD, 1.44MB FDD, & NO FAN (QUIET).

KEYBOARD IS INCLUDED BUT NO MONITOR.

MAKE OFFER (TRADE CONSIDERED).

73,
KE5QW



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:52
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From: [e-mail] (<--- me)
Subject: FS/T: Swan 270 + Misc
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    I have the following for sale/trade:

Swan Cygnet 270B Tranceievr w/ hand mic
    -  This is a good rig that I used exclusively on 10 meters.  It
       may need a new tube or two, probably a final since the output
       power has been steadily decreasing.

Haethkit HM-2140 Dual HF Wattmeter

Homebrew 10-meter dipole antenna less end connector

Misc Amateur Radio magazines

   I have the manuals for both the rig and meter, and they both worked
fine the last time I fired them up.  I would be willing to piece it
out, but would prefer to sell the whole package.  $200 or best offer.

   I would also be interested in trading for the following:
Commodore 128D computer, 14.4+ modem, CMD Swiftlink cartridge,
Atrai Jaguar video game system, a portable analog recorder/mics for
recording live shows, etc.

   If you have any question, don't hesitate to e-mail me.  Thanks!

Aaron  -  KB8IML
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:52
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From: [e-mail] (SLO County Amateur Radio)
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Subject: FS: Kenwood TS820
Date: 21 Jun 1995 02:32:02 GMT
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Very clean Kenwood TS-820 for sale.  Has crystal filters for cw and ssb,
built in 110VAC power supply, also operates from 12 VDC source. Includes
Shure 444 desk microphone.  Coverage 160 thru 10 meters.  $400, will pay
UPS shipping western states, split with you mid-west and eastern.
73, Steve W7AZF

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SLO County Amateur Radio

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:53
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From: [e-mail] (Frank Heepmann)
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Subject: Re: FT-51R mtce mode
Date: 21 Jun 1995 10:58:06 GMT
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TomEyring wrote:
: For more info on the maintenance mode "soft menus"
: on the FT-51R, spend the $16 for the service manual. It has
: all of the info that you need. Get the number from the back of
: the AES catalog to place an order.

Hi Tom,

is it possible for you (or anyone else) to post the address
(or phone/FAX #) here? Since AES hase no dependance here in
Germany (and most other countries too, I guess), it's not
that easy to get their catalog.

Mni tnx in advance ... Frank.


PS: I send this as a follow-up, because your posting didn't contain
    a valid "from" or "reply-to" entry. (might be a problem of out
    local news-server)

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:54
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Subject: FT-51R mtce mode
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For more info on the maintenance mode "soft menus"
on the FT-51R, spend the $16 for the service manual. It has
all of the info that you need. Get the number from the back of
the AES catalog to place an order.

Good luck.


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:54
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Mead)
Subject: Re: FT51R
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Date: Thu, 22 Jun 95 16:27:20 GMT
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I swapped mine for a Standard. The Yaseu had lots of nice
features, but some bad ones that I decided I could live
without:

Of course this is just my humble opinion but:

1. The audio was of poor quality and not loud enough for
   mobile use.
2. The memory stored the power setting. This was great if
   you used the radio from the same location, as it let you
   set the appropriate power for each frequency, but LOUSY
   if you use the radio from different locations.
3. Some of the characters on the screen are too small to
   be seen.

I have been very happy with the Standard.

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:55
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From: "Robert Blumenkranz (Ni6r)" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT900 Factory Problem Solved
Date: 23 Jun 1995 15:42:05 GMT
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Original Problem Reported by me:
I have just purchased a new FT-900 and I really like it except I noticed
that once the radio is turned on it has a tendency to turn itself off.
Sometimes it will stay on for hours and mysteriously shut off by itself.
Since I use the radio as part of my remote base the problem causes the rig
to be off when it is supposed to be on this is a real problem. Since there is
no remote control capability to turn it back on I am stuck. I have talked to
Yaesu and they did admit to the problem and they said that the problem has
surfaced in a number of the FT-900 radios. And they are not exactly sure
what is causing it. They recommended major surgery (change out the 128
pin Microprocessor that is surface mounted). They suggested that this seems
to fix the problem but it may not fix it. That sounds a bit bazzar for a brand
new radio. Anyone else have this problem and resolved it in any other
way??? Let me know. Thanks NI6R Bob B.

Yeasu fixed the problem:
The above problem has been fixed by Yaesu witht he installation of a new
microprocessor. This represents a software change for the FT900. Although
I am told that the problem was not found in all units I suspect that it may
not be noticed, because of the software bug that the new micro fixes. This is
not a problem that you will notice unless you use the radio alot. If you find
the problem let Yaesu fix it before the warrenty expires.
73 Bob NI6R

EMAIL to:    [e-mail]
Packet BBS mail to NI6R @ WA6YMH-2
Tel: [phone]
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:56
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Subject: ham equip/4/sale/trade
Date: 22 Jun 1995 05:05:29 GMT
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FOR SALE/TRADE:
                                1. YAESU FT101ZD, LIKE NEW, MIKE, MANUAL, 400.00
                                2. YAESU FT225RD 2 METER ALL MODE, LIKE NEW, MIKE, MANUAL, 400.00
                                3. KENWOOD TS-830S, 7PLUS MIL. S.N., LIKE NEW, MIKE, MANUAL, CW FILTER,  525.00
                                4  PRO 2004 SCANNER,  COVERS 25-1000 MHZ, NO GAPS,  275.00
                                 TRADES CONSIDERED ON ALL OF THE ABOVE EQUIPMENT...WHATCHYA  GOT?
                                 DARRELL AT 805-495-7729 (DAYS)  OR [e-mail]       TNX.


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:56
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From: [e-mail] (Dick Scarvaci)
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Subject: HAM RADIO REPAIR
Date: 21 Jun 1995 17:45:52 -0500
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Ham Radio Repair
Reasonable
Phone calls (414-377-4417) or fax [phone]) only please for information.

Dick Scarvaci (K9CAN)
K9-CAN-FIX



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:57
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Robins)
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Subject: Ham Transciever For Sale
Date: 22 Jun 1995 02:41:17 GMT
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CQ CQ CQ de KB8DWF
For Sale:

*Kenwood TS-830S Radio Transciever

*Works great, digital tuner and display
*Well taken care of only using transmitting antennas with SWR 1:1
*Powerful amplifier delivers clean signals approx 100W (adjustable downward)
*Reciever section picks up even the weakest transmissions with
 variable gain, squelch, and tunable notch filters.
*Large flywheel type tuner knob and complementing fine tuning dial
*Integrates with RTTY and TV mode transmissions systems
*Analog transmitting power and reception displays

*Used many times on Amateur Radio bands, voice sideband and morse code
 logging stations around the world.

Why I'm selling this good reliable:
*Only used occasionally, bought from a reputable Amateur Radio supplier
*Has been in storage for a few years in the original packaging in the closet,
 haven't afforded much time in enjoying the hobby. The radio would serve
 someone else better than me in storage.

This is an excellent radio that gives a novice user immediate flexibility
and freedom. Also is a nice addition for experienced hams who want
the power and options you find on the newer rigs with the fancy buttons
and displays at much higher retail. The TS-830S is a performer that
delivers just as clean a signal over the bands.

Give me your best offer on a lean and mean rig that is all muscle and
business.

73's de KB8DWF

reply via email please:
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:29:58
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Richard Measures, AG6K, wrote several QST articles about improving SB220 and
other 3-500Z-based linears:

Circuit Improvements for the Heath SB-220 Amplifier, Part I
(QST 10/90)

Circuit Improvements for the Heath SB-220 Amplifier, Part II
(QST 12/90)

Improved Anode-Circuit Parasitic Suppression for Modern Amplifier Tubes
(QST 10/88)

Adding 160-Meter Coveraget to HF Amplifiers (QST 1/89)

AG6K sells suppressor retrofit kits, and has written several other papers
including:
  - Additional Notes for (2) 3-500Z Amplifiers
  - SB220 QSK Circuit using an input reed relay

I recall that some of AG6K's assertions were debated in the correspondence
sections of subsequent QSTs.

John Dahl has several upgraded plate transformers.

Harbach Electronics advertises SB220 upgrades in QST.

Recently, Radiokit began advertising SB220 upgrades in QST.


  73,
    Dave, AA6YQ

roger mccarty ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone point me to or provide information on modifications to the
: HeathKit Sb221 AMplifier? I hear there are some mods for the plate supply
: and perhaps a couple of others.

: Thanks in advance

: Roger KD6CC


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missed one additional AG6K article in my last post:

The Nearly Perfect Amplifier (QST, 1/94)

    Dave, AA6YQ
roger mccarty ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone point me to or provide information on modifications to the
: HeathKit Sb221 AMplifier? I hear there are some mods for the plate supply
: and perhaps a couple of others.

: Thanks in advance

: Roger KD6CC


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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: Heath Sb221/220 Mods?
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>Can anyone point me to or provide information on modifications to the
HeathKit Sb221 AMplifier? I hear there are some mods for the plate supply
and perhaps a couple of others.

Thanks in advance

Roger KD6CC<

Be careful with all those mods by AG6K. Some are ok but a lot are the
result of an overly active imagination. The SB-220 is really pretty good
as manufactured if built correctly. The only major error is the grid
chokes and small mica capacitors should be removed and the grids should be
directly grounded with a lug placed right at each grid pin. They were an
error produced by copying a circuit from an incorrect application, and
they decrease the stability of the amplifier and hurt IMD performance.

The negative rail protection (I think AG6K suggested that) is a good idea
to prevent meter damage in the event of a high vacuum arc in the 3-500Zs
(a common problem if the seals are leaky or if the tube anodes are not
turned red to activate the getter for long periods of time).

The relay circuit operating at 120 v was a bad idea, but you can correct
that with a small transistor switch (using a single NPN HV transistor) so
your radio is only exposed to a few volts from the relay line.

The parasitic nichrome stuff you may read and the filament inrush stuff is
just a very wild dream. Avoid it.

Read the September 1994 QST Technical Correspondence

73 from a former Heath design engineer.
Tom


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From: [e-mail] (Greg Becker)
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Subject: Re: Heath Sb221/220 Mods?
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>Be careful with all those mods by AG6K. Some are ok but a lot are the
>result of an overly active imagination. The SB-220 is really pretty good
>as manufactured if built correctly.    <snip>

>The parasitic nichrome stuff you may read and the filament inrush stuff is
>just a very wild dream. Avoid it.
>
>Read the September 1994 QST Technical Correspondence

Hmmmmmm..... interesting. It's also interesting to note that the ARRL
refused to print Rich's (AG6K) response to all that technical
correspondence, or even provide an open forum for intelligent discussion.
All they did (as you are doing) is attacking someone's research without
basis.

The fact is, AG6K has done a considerable amount of EMPIRICAL research in
the areas he discusses - how much have YOU done?

>73 from a former Heath design engineer.
>Tom

Gee - you don't suppose THAT has anything to do with his defense of the
amp design, do you.....?

Nah. That must just be the product of my overactive imagination...

73, Greg

Greg Becker NA2N
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:01
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Date: 19 Jun 1995 20:42:30 GMT
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Ten-Tec has just announced their T-Kit line of kits.  I haven't
seen one yet, but I have dealt with them before and find that
they are one of the best companies that I have dealt with
recently!

Scott N1UUV

--
S. Grillo
DXR/HPN BE200 Cpt.

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:02
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Bacchiocchi)
Subject: Help - IC901 Weak Receive
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Hi:

I recently noticed a loss in sensitivity in the 2m receiver in my
IC901.  I remember reading a thread recently that this might be a
common problem (bad diode switch..??).  I'm thinking the problem might
lie either in the antenna switch or the first preamp sections.  I get
full 50 Watt output from the xmit and the 440 section operates
normally.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

73  Paul


-----------

Paul Bacchiocchi              N1DGT

Analogic
Medical Division
MRI Engineering        [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:02
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Krueger)
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Subject: HELP NEEDED with Motorola Micor........ RF pwr adjustment
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How do you turn the power down in a Micor trunk-mount 450 rig? I need to
disconnect the rf amp or just turn it down to use it with a 10amp pwr
supply. thanks .
Email [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jim Hemenway)
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Subject: Henry 2K-4 and Yaesu FL7000
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I'm looking to sell my Henry 2K-4 Linear Amplifier.  Mint condition,
$1000.  I'm looking to buy a Yaesu FL7000 or other Solid state linear
amp.
E Mail @ [e-mail] or
Call me @ [phone] and ask for Don



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:04
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: HF & p/u truck compatibility questiono
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Stan, I have two Ford trucks, unfortunately F series. My gas 1990 F-150
with V-8 had only a problem with the tachometer on tx (with a kW on HF)
and some fuel pump noise on RX. My new 95 F-250HD with the 7.3 litre turbo
charged Power Stroke engine has absolutely no tx problems but the fuel
injectors tick in the rx. I lowered the interference by bonding the engine
block, cab, and exhaust to the frame. This probably won't help much on
your choice unless you step into a bigger truck or similar electronics
(EEC modules) are used. 73 Tom

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:05
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Szretter)
Subject: HF Transceivers?? & PC Card??
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I recently heard on the ham radio & more shortwave broadcast about a PC
card that you can install.   Its an HF transiever with software to operate
it.

It looks VERY nice, and is pretty reasonable for $.
($400 range)

Supposedly you need some sort of amplifier for it though, so I dont know
what the added cost would be.

I would like to know if anyone has one of these, and what they think, and
what peoples opinions are.

I am trying to get into HF, and would like to get an HF radio that has
good coverage and good features, but a minimum of $600-1000 for a radio is
kind of pricey.
I have a 386 at home already, and this board would hopefully give me very
nice performance for around 4-500 bucks maybe.
Plus it expands via software for free - its like a radio that expands as
time goes on for free...  just download from their bbs.

If you want to know about this board, you can call them at 619-599-0476.
They also have a bbs at 619-599-0185.

Check it out, and let me know what you think.

If you have any other suggestions for an HF radio, please let me know - im
looking to get into one, but am wary of used stuff because im worried
about the quality/condition of what im getting.

Any help is VERY VERY appriciated.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE!

--
| Scott Szretter        bbs:508-655-8927 - email:[e-mail] |
|    N1VAN              infolink:5:18:1 - fidonet:1:333/927     |
|                       ftp: ftp.netcom.com /pub/hm/hmm         |
|        www: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/hm/hmm/www/homepage.html |

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:06
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From: [e-mail] (Rick )
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Subject: Re: How to determine an HT's battery output power?
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 00:32:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (Pius Shen) wrote:

>  Now, the confusion part is that what Ni-Cad battery I can buy
>to have a 5W transmitting power.  Would someone please help me with the
>following manufacturer's specifications:

>Maxxon GMRS 210+3 HT           Radio Shack HTX 202 HT
>(transimitting power)          (transmitting power)

>7.2V 600mAh         2W         7.2V ???mAh 0.8 A current drain 2.5W
>9V (6 AA batteries) 3W         9  V        0.95A current drain 4  W

>10.8V 600mAh        4W         12V         1.0 A current drain 5W
>13.8V (car batter)  5W         13.8V       1.1 A current drain 6W
>
>Thanks!

>-pius

You want to buy the 12V pack.

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:06
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: HT's make lousy aircraft receivers
Date: 22 Jun 1995 15:56:25 GMT
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In <3saleu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor) writes:
> In summary to my inquiry as to how well the new breed of
> HT's work on the aircraft band, the global response was
> that they work poorly due to antenna and front-end
> limitations. It seems the mobile and base radios

it may never be up to the performance of say something like a Collins
VHF-253 or VHF-251.   The radio is an amateur radio first. That it happened
to be able to tune aircraft and include an AM detector and has marginal use as
a monitor receiver is secondary to the primary purpose of the radio.

the VHF-253 makes a lousy 2m FM receiver too. the FM detector gets used
for the squelch circuit...8)

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio


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In article <3saleu$[e-mail]> Daniel Taylor,
[e-mail] writes:
> any feedback from anyone using an aviation band antenna,
> and most responders said that intermod is a problem and
> sensitivity is very poor. My requirement is to replace
> my ICOM A21 with something smaller whilst I spend the
> day playing 'airport bum'. It would be nice to hear the
> local aircraft chatter, in a package that would fit in
> my shirt pocket.

I've certainly done that at airports and airshows with my DJ580. It's
clearly not as sensitive as a good airband radio, but most of your
targets are LOS and not that far out. It's fine for listening to the ATIS
or Ground and tower frequencies to see what happening, and I've heard
local light aircraft report their positions when they are 10 miles out
and up 2000 ft.

 Ham Radio Outlet was unwilling to allow
> a return policy if it didn't meet my needs, and they
> assured me that it 'picks up airplanes'. What that really
> means, is open for interpretation. Hearing all aircraft
> at the same time, meets their criteria, but certainly
> not mine, and I would require some selectivity.

I've not had intermod problems at LaGuardia or Pittsburgh, YMMV.
>
> If there are other observations please let me know. I was
> really excited to be able to combine the ham/aircraft
> functions in one radio, but the opinion is that the
> hardware isn't yet up to this capability.
>
> comments ?

In all the ham rigs, and most of the scanners I've played with , the AM
detector has less gain than the FM one, so you get noticibly quieter
output. But they seem to work. The selectivity seems adequate to the
channel spacing in use. The front end sensitivity is often down
considerably from the in-band figures, but even so, you can hear a lot of
stuff. (I'm sure it varies from one vendor/model to another) I've found
that if I flip it on in the car and wait to hear all kinds of exotic
stuff from planes far away, I'm dissappointed. But if I'm someplace where
I know the frequencies and the activity of interest is local out to say 5
miles or so, it's adequate to the task. It's definately a comprimise, but
in a lot of cases it's fun.

Why not use the A21?

Kevin, WB2EMS


>
> dan
>
>daniel NF7Z,WA6LRA,WA5RHY,WB6PJK
>       Portland, Oregon

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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor)
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Subject: HT's make lousy aircraft receivers
Date: 21 Jun 1995 19:44:46 -0700
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 In summary to my inquiry as to how well the new breed of
 HT's work on the aircraft band, the global response was
 that they work poorly due to antenna and front-end
 limitations. It seems the mobile and base radios
 do not do a very good job either. I did not receive
 any feedback from anyone using an aviation band antenna,
 and most responders said that intermod is a problem and
 sensitivity is very poor. My requirement is to replace
 my ICOM A21 with something smaller whilst I spend the
 day playing 'airport bum'. It would be nice to hear the
 local aircraft chatter, in a package that would fit in
 my shirt pocket. Ham Radio Outlet was unwilling to allow
 a return policy if it didn't meet my needs, and they
 assured me that it 'picks up airplanes'. What that really
 means, is open for interpretation. Hearing all aircraft
 at the same time, meets their criteria, but certainly
 not mine, and I would require some selectivity.

 If there are other observations please let me know. I was
 really excited to be able to combine the ham/aircraft
 functions in one radio, but the opinion is that the
 hardware isn't yet up to this capability.

 comments ?

 dan

daniel NF7Z,WA6LRA,WA5RHY,WB6PJK
       Portland, Oregon

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:09
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From: Tom Eyring
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Try W&W Associates. See their ad in the back pages
of the ham magazines.


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From: [e-mail] (J. Duffy Beischel)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(robert.c.smith..jr) writes:
>
>I replaced my second Radio Shack HTX-202 HT yesterday for a failure
>to transmit.  They were both under warranty and there was no hassle
>or waiting to get a replacement. My friend's 202 had the same problem.
>Anyone else have this problem or know why it happened?
>
>Bob Smith
>N2ZAN
>[e-mail]

Bob,

There have been numerous posts and stories about the failure of RS's
ham radios.  It's great that they always replace them, but I wish they
would build a quality radio to begin with so people would not have to
continually go through these exchange hassles.  Would be nice to get a
radio that works from the time you buy it and for many years
thereafter.  RS is going to have to stop buying all these poorly built
Asian radios before we will see the kind of quality we are used to from
the U.S and Japan.

Regards,

Duffy - WB8NUT

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:11
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again
Date: 23 Jun 1995 04:03:46 GMT
Organization: Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ken Harrison) writes:
>a gentleman posting here that he took his 202 back something on the
>order of seven times...  I think I'd have been happier to have spent

true, but also he could take the radio back locally. not having to run down
to UPS or FedEx, ship the radio, they have to examine and tinker with it
at the far end, decide you were right, and ship back a new OK radio....

there's something to be said for having the local store right there.

what could be happening (but shouldn't) is that a bad radio comes in and
gets turned around and resold as new...might account for some of the problems.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:11
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From: Tom Eyring
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HTX-212 US Price
Date: 21 Jun 1995 04:40:46 GMT
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The HTX-212 sells for US$349 and often as low as
US$299 when they have a sale.


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:12
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC2000H & TM241A
Date: 21 Jun 1995 05:26:26 GMT
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In <3s3r54$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (steven smith)
writes:
>
>
>
>Does anyone have any information or opinions on the
>merits or shorcomings of the Icom IC2000H or the
>Kenwood TM241A 2 meter mobile rigs?
>
>Thanks for any input.
>
>Steve Smith KBOSZF
>
>
The TM-241A is a cheaper made radio with bad intermod specs and is now
made in China to save cost. (The older 241's are better) The Icom
IC-2000 is a little better but it also has some problems with quality.
Look carefully at the construction. On the bottom cover, their is only
one screw holding the outside cover on. Only One screw!  Next, look
inside. The main circuit board contains 5 screw holes but only two
screws are used. Last but not least, the radio body does not have any
black paint.  The Yaesu FT-2500M has the best intermod specs in the
recent QST comparision. It is the same radio as their commercial radio
division sells except it has a different face plate. In addition the
FT-2500 includes a back-lit DTMF mic.

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:13
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From: [e-mail] (William S. Werner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC2000H & TM241A
Date: 22 Jun 1995 19:57:36 GMT
Organization: Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne, Florida
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Although the TM241A is advertised to cover the aircraft band,
Kenwood does not guarantee it, so if this is a feature you
want beware.....I bought one in May, sitting at the airport
the communications from the tower to aircraft won't even
break the squelch!  I complained to AES and Kenwood service
and all they would say is that this is not guaranteed and
that is about all you can expect.  Yes I'm pissed and I
recently sent a letter to Kenwood asking them how they
are going resolve the issue.......sorry to ramble, in
the 2m band the Kenwood is excellent.

Bill

===========================================================================
Bill Werner KE4ZNA    [e-mail]
Harris Semiconductor  [e-mail]
Melbourne Florida     "....life is but a candle, and a
[phone]         dream will give it flame..." - Rush, Caress of Steel
===========================================================================



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:14
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC2000H & TM241A
Date: 23 Jun 1995 04:07:23 GMT
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In <3schvg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (William S. Werner) writes:
>the communications from the tower to aircraft won't even
>break the squelch!  I complained to AES and Kenwood service

in an aircraft radio, squelch is tricky. does the radio work with the squelch
open? i can hear most goings on at the airport from F. I. T. (babcock and
university) on the rubber ducky inside the house so i suspect there's enough
power available...this with an FT-530...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:15
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: ICOM R7000
Date: 22 Jun 1995 01:38:49 GMT
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WANTED: ICOM R7000 RCVR UNBLOCKED.



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:15
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From: [e-mail] (mackall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM R7000
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 21:48:23 -0500
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In article <3sahj9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> WANTED: ICOM R7000 RCVR UNBLOCKED.

How MUCH ?? :-))

gil...

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:16
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Cox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: INFO / Manuals on a Johnson Fleetcom II
Date: 23 Jun 1995 11:56:34 -0500
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I picked up a Johnson Fleetcom II business band UHF radio
converted to 445.550 and ready to run packet at 1200.  But it doen't.  So
I need to find some documentation on this puppy.  Does anybody have a
manaul, schematic etc for the rig.  Any information would be helpful.
Has anybody made this puppy run at 9600?

Thanks

  Doug Cox
  [e-mail]             N8ZLR
  [e-mail]       N8ZLR@W8PGW.#SEMI.MI.USA.NOAM


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:16
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth D Anderson)
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Subject: info on DMM's
Date: 22 Jun 1995 21:18:50 GMT
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Hello,

I need to get a "good" DMM, but can't really afford $200 or $300 for a
Fluke.  I'd like to get by on about $80 - $90.  I see some in this price
range, but I'm not sure  about quality.  Any experience and opinions on the
following brands?

B & K

Wavetek

Tenma


Thanks for your help!

Ken, N0ZEM


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126 Soil Tilth Bldg.                            N0ZEM@KI0Q.#CIA.IA.USA.NA
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:17
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Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago, ADN Computer Center
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 11:26:41 CDT
From: <[e-mail]>
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Subject: info request
Lines: 13

Hello,  i recently purchased, what the radio shack manager tells me,
one of the last pro-43 model scanner.  i am new to the world of
scanning,  being that i don't have a life i would like to know how
or where or who would be able to modify it so that i can receive
so-called "prohibited frequencies."  when i try to enter certain
frequencies i get an Error message.  from reading the postings in a
few newsgroups, me thinks that i need to have this unit "modified."
Thanks in advance,

please send e-mail directly to me:

richard gallo
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:18
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Does anyone know where to get surplus computer equipment in the SF Bay area?
If so let me know at [e-mail]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:19
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From: "Thomas W. Castle" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: KAM Plus or PK232
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 02:10:39 -0400
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On Mon, 19 Jun 1995, David P. Baker wrote:

> Any recommendations on the two above TNC's?
>
> Dave Baker - AA9OQ

Hi Dave...     Tom here, since I own an use both; I feel comfortable
airing my opinion of them...

Kam+ : Is a good small all mode unit, with a number of software progams
that work well with it. Mine was an old version , I have had up dated.
Hate the HF din plug <would have preferred db9 plug as in the vhf/uhf
port> Also had to add VR pot to adjust audio level to Tx input for my
TS-690 <needed lower output> but needed higher output for my FT-990...
I take it with me where ever I go...

PK-232MBX with pactor upgrade: Its my favorite home unit <due to its
size> Also had to do various mods for the DC input <12.5v>... These
were done to keep rf out of the tnc on the DC line input. On HF the
rf would get back into the unit more then the KAM+. Neither unit has
much protection on the DC line; but PK232 was more of a pest...

For myself: the PK-232 is my most used unit at home. The Kam+ makes
a good small portable unit great for traveling an field use. I have
a tendency to like the AEA over the Kantronics but not for any major
reason. There are just so many of them in use; that if you where to have
a problem, you would probably find help on it very quickly.

The Kam+ had a problem with its 7.0 version, but was fixed in a 7.1
patch. The G-tor mode of the KAM is a nice additional mode that only
works between KAM units. I don't of any other rig able to run G-tor.

The AEA units <mbx type> are upgradeable quite easily and are very
dependable. The Kam types are also up gradeable but to me at a slightly
higher cost. They are both very good units an have a lot of pro's an con's.
There are plenty of software for both units. I use Lan-link 2.32 for
the Kam an PCpakratII for the 232. Hope this gives you a few points to
ponder... De Tom KD4QHH 73.



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:20
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From: [e-mail] (Charles A. Sherwood)
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Subject: Re: KAM Plus or PK232
Date: 23 Jun 1995 13:35:52 GMT
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Pk232 vs Kam+

I have used an older PK232 and a new Kam+.  I prefer the Kam+ for
several reasons.

I could never tune the HF radio using the LEDs on PK232. I needed a on a scope
attached to it.  I can tune the HF radio easily using the LEDs on the KAM.

The old PK232 drew about 1 amp at 12 volts. The kam pulls abt .25A, although
I think the spec is 0.3.

New units are very closely priced and the Kam gives you Gtor as a bonus.
(at least when I bought mine, several months ago)

Also the Kam is dual ported. You can run both vhf and hf at the same time.
The 232 is not. (not a big deal in my opinion)

My 2 cents worth.

chuck sherwood n9qzt
[e-mail]

Remember: advice is usually worth what it costs.

--
Chuck Sherwood
[e-mail]
708-632-7078

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:20
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: KENWOOD - TS-430 ACCESSORIES
Date: 23 Jun 1995 02:36:44 -0400
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For those out there that are still looking for the FM-430
Accessory board to put the TS-430 on FM I received a call as a
result of my request for the same item.  I have since received
mine, but please find below another source..

BUTCH COMBS
KS4CG
Fayetteville, Ga.
1-404-461-3191
Asking price is $50.00
Tested and certified.

Warren..KB4STL
--

(S)lower (T)han (L)ight


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:21
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From: [e-mail] (Jose Spanjaard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Kenwood TS-50 mod requested
Date: 23 Jun 1995 13:04:45 +0200
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Hi hams,

I'm the (happy) owner of a TS-50. However I'd like to expand the tx-range
because the bandsegments available will change in the near future (more on
160). Does anyone know how to do it????

Also, has anyone experience with computer-control of the TS-50?. What
software do you use and how do you like it?

73
        Ben

========================================================================
[e-mail]

PA3DWJ, Best, Netherlands

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:22
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From: [e-mail] (Rod Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Looking For a Regency HR-6, 6 meter FM mobile
Date: 22 Jun 1995 21:09:14 GMT
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I am looking for a Regency HR-6, crystal controlled 6 meter mobile radio.
It has multiple crystal capability, puts out around 15 watts, uses an
old 10K mic, and only does FM.

If you are interested in selling one, please E-Mail: [e-mail]

TNX  Rod


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:22
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Subject: Low-pass filters for 6M?
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail]
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 95 19:44:08 EST
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>
> Does anyone make a low-pass filter that cuts out on or above 54 MHz?
>
> TNX ES 73,
>
> Rick WB9GYT
>

Hi Rick.
Although your message specifies that you are looking for a low-pass
filter presumably to put on the back of your 6M rig, I just thought I'd
pass this along;

I clipped a review from 73 magazine a few years ago (Feb.89) regarding
the STAR Circuits 6 meter filter. This is a notch filter that connects
to your TV or VCR with adjustments for center frequency and bandwidth.
Up to about 40 db of attenuation at the center frequency which you would
probably want to set for around 50.125 or thereabouts if your primary
interest in 6M is SSB/CW. Insertion loss is 2.2 db.
Let me know if you want more info. (no sense writing a book here if you
are really only interested in a low-pass filter :)

Regards...Hugh  VA3TO


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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:23
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Subject: Low-pass filters for 6M?
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail]
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 95 19:11:49 EST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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IF>Does anyone make a low-pass filter that cuts out on or above 54 MHz?

IF>TNX ES 73,

IF>Rick WB9GYT


R.L. Drake made one...you should be able to still find them at a ham
show in the flea market areas

Larry   WA5WWH

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righted networks such as InterNet/FIDO/WildNet/Family/Etc. Telnet Pending


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:23
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From: [e-mail] (Steven Gordon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: MFJ 490x Problem
Date: 22 Jun 1995 12:15:30 GMT
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Just bought the memory keyer, and it was dead right out of the box. I
sent it back to MFJ for repair. I have been told that they do have some
quality control problems.

--

Steven Gordon
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:24
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Mizuho HF HT Info Wanted
Date: 22 Jun 1995 02:06:44 GMT
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I posted a similar question to this on the rec.radio.swap group and got a
response but I'm looking for more info. Thought that I'd try here.

I found out that a company called J-Com imported the Mizuho HF SSB/CW
handies until fairly recently. Anybody know who, if anyone, picked up the
line in the  US?  How much are these things going for these days?  Are they
worth having?

E-mail to: [e-mail]. Thanks in advance.

-Geoff   NQ7A-


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:25
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Mizuho HF HT Info Wanted
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 10:38:21 GMT
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Jeff,

I would suggest ordering directly from Japan.  I dont know who is
carrying them now in the USA.  Until 2 months ago, I had been living in
Tokyo for the past 3 years.  I had some opportunity to check these mini
rigs out and my opinion was basically good, but pricey.  If I recall,
the price was about US$300 for each of these rigs.  The 15 meter and
40 meter version were most popular, but, Mizuho also makes an 80M
verison, a 75M version, a 30M, 20M, 6M, and 2Mssb and 430ssb.  The
VHF/UHF are marketed under the name "PICO" in Japan.  Most of them run
between 2 and 3 watts out, with a superhet receiver.

Decent but you are probably better off with a kit due to cost.

73 de Joe  BV/N0IAT in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C
Ex.  7J1AOF   Ex. YU3/N0IAT   Ex. KA0ZDH
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986    ..   ._.. .. _._ .    _._. .--

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:25
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Subject: Mods HT-59
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 13:18:34 -0700
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  Looking for Mods for the Kenwood HT-59  For CAP
and Mars ops...  Thanks   Rich  WB6HNC
Rich Ryan  Clinical Eng  [e-mail]

73 Rich


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:26
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From: Tom Genereux <[e-mail]>
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Subject: MOTOR TUNED MOBILE ANTENNAS:
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Does anyone have any experence with the motor tuned (electric
screwdriver) mobile antennas like the High Sierra type antennas?

Do they work well? any problems with mounting? Do you think they
would work in a Marine mobile situation?

                                Tom KF2ST

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From: [e-mail] (William C. Thompson)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - p
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Fulvio <postogna@ictpsp9> wonders: In ITALY we have an HT800 Motorola
portable that I don't know if is the same as an HT600?

No, the HT800 was never sold in the US to my knowledge. HT600 RSS will not
work on it, nor MT1000. It looks like a 16 ch. MT1000, with out scan. It
is NOT! It also does some Euro type signaling formats like 5 tone. It is a
Geneses family radio.             Sgt. Bill Thompson / KC4ZUB

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From: [e-mail] (Matthew J. Davies)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - p
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Howdy all


     Anyone know of any FTP sites that have radio programing software for
the Moto radios like the Sabers, Visars or others? I just found a Saber in
poor condition at a swipe meet and need to switch it to the ham band.

Anyone wanting to trade WaReZ for the site need not reply.

                             Thanks alot.

--

                      trust no one

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Eric (Address Unknown) said:
You can program any amature frequency by holding the shift key down while
entering the frequency numbers. shift ALL the numbers out to the last zero
BUT not the decimal point. after hitting the return the freq will be in the
program....

True, but this trick will not work with all versions of the software.
There also seems to be a conflict with different computers BIOs and
config.sys files. The same software will not work on all computers.

Also remember, CPU speed and TSRs cause a ALOT of problems with Motorola
software. You will just have to play with the configuration of your
machine, and even try different machines till you get it right. I have
heard of a program called Toolkit, that will do what you need. This would
be the A approach to solving your problem. I KNOW this information is correct.

                                        Sgt. Bill Thompson / KC4ZUB

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:29
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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Matthew J. Davies ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Howdy all


:      Anyone know of any FTP sites that have radio programing software for
: the Moto radios like the Sabers, Visars or others? I just found a Saber in
: poor condition at a swipe meet and need to switch it to the ham band.

The software used to program the radios is actually property of Motorola,
and can only be licensed from them, so no ftp sites exsists. No "clone"
software is available, although I would love to see it. Motorola is VERY
protective of their software, and has prosicuted unauthorized use. You
would also need a "RIB" RS232/TTL interface box, although clones do exsist
for that.

Regards,

--
John Chapman    WB8INY
Ohio Section ARES, District Emergency Coordinator, District 7

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From: Postogna Fulvio <postogna@ictpsp9>
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - p
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It is funny to see how many different RTX Motorola produce: in fact here
in Italy we don't have MT1000 but we have a mix MX1000 and the quite new
RTX (for our country off course) MT2100 Mobius......
Just as an info which was the RTX comming  on the market before the GP300
? In Italy it was the HT800, and before we had an HT300 .....

    all the best Fulvio
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:31
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In article <3sedq7$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Chapman) writes:
>Matthew J. Davies ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: Howdy all
>

somebody on the net suggested decoding the data file, as if you did
have the programming software.  once you find out what the fields
contain in the archive file, frequency, pl, and others, a new data
file could be configured with an ascii text editor, and downloaded
to the radio, after the necessary cables are fabricated.  there may
be other handshaking signals necessary to get this to happen.  as
long as nothing is "stolen" from motorola, how could they complain.

ideas out there?

jrh

--
James Holtzman kc6ncg ([e-mail]) [phone]
"What this country needs is less people telling us what this country needs"
School of Engineering & Computer Science, Cal State University, Sacto, CA

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:32
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Subject: Re: Motorola Radius GP300 (maxcom ht600?) - programming info
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Tom,

Lou Sefranek here.  Who are you, Where are you and why do you have my
last name? :>)

I think we met about ten years ago in Mass somewhere.  Charlie Sefranek
is my uncle and I was living with him and his wife Celest after my father
Louis E. Sefranek died.  Both are sons of Louis A. Sefranek of the
Bethlehem PA Sefranek's.  How do you or do you fit in this picture
somewhere?

Drop me a message [e-mail]

Lou


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From: "Fraser Robertson (G4BJM)" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Need 50 mile range on HF
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I'd have thought topband was best. Using inverted L antennas should
give a good compromise between ground wave during daylight, and short
skip skywave at night.  This arrangement will work well between
base and mobile too.
50 miles may be an awkward distance for 40m.

73 Fraser G4BJM


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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Subject: Re: Need 50 mile range on HF
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   My choice would be 2 meter SSB. Use multi-el yagi at home (vertical).

  In our high-dry air in Colo. we mobile to mobile on 2. 50, 60 miles.


   John, N0KIC




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From: [e-mail] (Scott Turner)
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Subject: Re: Need 50 mile range on HF
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Butch Magee ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3s2i55$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor) says:
: >
: >
: > My wife and I are hams and have need to keep.....

: Daniel,  Do 40 meters.  Don't sweat out the antennas..you'r only talkin
: 40-50 miles.  You'l have armchair copy all the way.  Listen up on the
: County Hunters Net sometimes and you can hear what I'm talkin 'bout.

: Butch KF5DE

Well...  It's a bit more complex than that.  40-50 miles on HF can be
both the easiest and the most difficult kind of signal to achieve.
Don't think so?  Try that 40 meter-50 mile contact at 8:00 PM local this
November.  Or for that matter, on 80 in December at this stage of the
sunspot cycle.  You'll be amazed at how much these bands begin to
resemble 20 on winter evenings, going long very quickly.

To be succesful in short haul HF communication day or night, year 'round
you need to be a bit band agile.  40, 80 and 160 will, of course, be
your best bets, but none of these are likely to give 24 hour access by
themselves, all year.  At 40-50 miles you are beyond ground wave and
are using sky wave, so a reasonable understanding of that propogation
mode helps.  And good antennas can make a *huge* difference.  The good
news here is that an effective NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave)
antenna can be cheap and simple to make.  Just remember that you're
optimizing for high angle radiation rather than the DX type low-angle
stuff usually striven for in most amateur HF antenna work.  In NVIS
work, a cloud-warmer antenna is a good thing!

QST ran an article last January on NVIS communications for reliable
short haul work.  Check it out.  Good stuff on both antennas and band
strategies as I recall.


Scott Turner  KG0MR  [e-mail]


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I need a working 6m mobile FM rig. Please advise model and price.

KG╪XH

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:45
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Need a YK-88C-1 (500 Hz) CW filter for my Knwd 930 rig.
Might also be interested in the YG-455CN-1.

                Please leave msg or call 718-327-8660

                73,
                Joel

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I am in need quickly of the pin assignments for the mic jack of
a Yaesu FT290RII. Actually, ANY mobile Yeasu will be the same.
I need to wire a TNC cable for field day. Please respond to
[e-mail]

Thanks

de Charlie KB8BWE
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:46
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John-

Try this:

Customer Service:
   1-800-253-0570

73's - Dave

============================================
David D. Lee, AB5AX, Houston, Tx
Internet:   [e-mail]
Compuserve: 71330,2022
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If anyone has Heathkit's phone number handy I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks,
John    AA2OZ
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:47
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Subject: Re: Need KW TM-742A Mod I
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 Ar> I have a Kenwood TM-742A with the 'DC-to-light' wideband
 Ar> receive modification.  However, when I tune around in the new
 Ar> 0.8 - 1.0 GHz sub-band, all I hear is white noise from the AGC
 Ar> running wide open.
 Ar>
 Ar> A previous posting to this news group mentioned (but
 Ar> supplied no details regarding) an internal antenna connection
 Ar> which has to be made before this band will work.  Does anyone
 Ar> have any information on this mod?
 Ar>
 Ar> Thanks, George, N3NJM
 Ar>
 Ar> Internet: [e-mail]

Hello George de Chuck, WD4OZN..Would like to have both these mods if you
Find the second one. Thanks 73  Internet : [e-mail]


___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:49
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Subject: Needed Hp 8554b 1.2 Ghz rf module
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I am In search of a 1.2 Ghz RF module to complete  an HP spectrum
analyzer.  I have the 141T frame and the IF module. I would appreciate
reasonable to cheap replies

Thanks   73 Larry  WA3KOK

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In article <3s7lo1$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Larry Autry) wrote:
>My brother gave me a Heathkit HW-100 (SSB) including a final..  What
>is this unit capable of?  Is it a decent unit?  Is it worth getting in
>shape?

The HW-100 was the forerunner to the HW-101 and SB-102.  From what I remember,
it uses (2) 6146B final amplifier tubes and will provide a power input level
of approximately 180 watts SSB and CW.  It covers the 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10
Meter ham bands only.  It is an entirely tube-type design and both mobile and
fixed power supplies were available from Heath.

In my opinion, this rig is a little too old and "featureless" for primary use.
However, considering that you acquired it for free, it might be worth
reconditioning for backup purposes.  I would be very cautious about spending
more than $50-100 to get the rig into good working order.  Attending local
hamfests will help to control costs, particularly if the rig needs to be
re-tubed.

73,

Jack  WB3U

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In <3s7lo1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Larry Autry) writes:
>My brother gave me a Heathkit HW-100 (SSB) including a final..  What
>is this unit capable of?  Is it a decent unit?  Is it worth getting in
>shape?
>

I had this transmitter some 10 years ogo, very solid, accepts a lots of beating,
cheap pa-tubes. Absolute worth getting in shape.

73's LA2DAA Thor.


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From: [e-mail] (Brady Palmquist)
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Subject: Re: New owner of HW-100.  Info please.
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Larry Autry ([e-mail]) wrote:
: My brother gave me a Heathkit HW-100 (SSB) including a final..  What
: is this unit capable of?  Is it a decent unit?  Is it worth getting in
: shape?

: Thanks,
: Larry Autry                         North American Technical Assistance
: [e-mail]               Silicon Graphics Inc., St. Louis, MO
: Regional Services Engineer          (In the HEART of North America)



WB3U ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3s7lo1$[e-mail]>,
:    [e-mail] (Larry Autry) wrote:
: >My brother gave me a Heathkit HW-100 (SSB) including a final..  What
: >is this unit capable of?  Is it a decent unit?  Is it worth getting in
: >shape?

: The HW-100 was the forerunner to the HW-101 and SB-102.  From what I remember,
: it uses (2) 6146B final amplifier tubes and will provide a power input level
: of approximately 180 watts SSB and CW.  It covers the 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10
: Meter ham bands only.  It is an entirely tube-type design and both mobile and
: fixed power supplies were available from Heath.

: In my opinion, this rig is a little too old and "featureless" for primary use.
: However, considering that you acquired it for free, it might be worth
: reconditioning for backup purposes.  I would be very cautious about spending
: more than $50-100 to get the rig into good working order.  Attending local
: hamfests will help to control costs, particularly if the rig needs to be
: re-tubed.

: 73,

: Jack  WB3U

I have one and would have to agree with Jack.  I'd even be leary of
spending $50 to get it on the air.  The VFO in those things is
terrible for a number of reasons.  I could never get the radio
to behave on 15 meters.  Also, the receiver is not too healthy
on 10 meters.  So..it's a great 75/40 phone rig and that's about
it.  Make a good rig for phone at a cabin or something, but that's about
it.  I've been parting mine out for folks that need tubes.

Of course, what's HF anymore?  Anything below 400 Mhz isn't worth the
effort.  Why did I upgrade from tech. anyway?

Good luck with the HW100.  You can have some fun with it, I'm sure.  Good
for field day abuse, too, I might add.  Impossible to destroy...loads
into anything, too.

Let me know if you have any questions.  I also have the full manual.

73,
Brady
WB0VFW




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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:53
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Subject: Packet Software for BBS
Date: 21 Jun 1995 01:40:28 GMT
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Hello All....

I'm currently running a Wildcat! BBS for the Solano County Office Of Emergency Services.  We are
looking for software which can allow users to call on a land line and then go onto packet from the BBS.
The software will need to run as a door program through Wildcat! BBS software so we can limit
access.  If anyone knows how I can do this or where I can obtain the software from please Email.

Thanks...

Ken Kramer
InterNet: [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:55
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From: [e-mail] (Casey Romanski (@s914))
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Subject: Packet TNC *** 4 SALE ***
Date: 22 Jun 1995 19:09:16 GMT
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Kantronics - KPC-3 Packet TNC

Like new !!

$75

E-mail reply or page 817-667-6936



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:56
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: price of ICOM 705 AND 706 RIGS
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 16:33:59 GMT
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Saw another msg after my original posting that had the price between
1200 and 1300 bucks...certainly more reasonable than 1600.   Here's
hoping it's not toooo expensive.

p.s.  Bought the Alinco DX-70 and am VERY pleased.  Price was right
      at 1100 bucks.

73 de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986

 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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comments and compliments are my own


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:57
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )
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Subject: Re: price of ICOM 705 AND 706 RIGS
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In <3s30bq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
writes:
>
>My sources in Japan gave me the list price of the IC-706 as JPY
170,000.
>Normally, list is discounted by about 20%, making the price abput Y
>
>136,000.  At today's exchange rate, I suspect the price tag to be
about
>US$ 1600 for this HF + 6 + 2  rig.   I've seen lots of ads in the JA
ham
>
>magazines, along with a tiny photo in this month's US-edition of "CQ
>
>AMATEUR RADIO".  Looks pretty cool, but "ICOM EXPENSIVE".
>
>73 es happy hamming de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan Republic of
China
>ex. 7J1AOF  ex. YU3/N0IAT  ex. KA0ZDH
>Licensed Radio Amateur since December 1986

Typical ICOM  "Yesterday's Technology Today, at Tomorrows Prices"

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:58
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon)
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Subject: Problem with Standard 628A, Common?
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I lost a Standard C628A back in February, (vanished, along with my cellphone,
a couple of mobiles, and anything else light and expensive looking in my
vehicle. Oh yes, I lost a door window as well, but I digress.)

The FIRST replacement radio over deviated on 440 and cut in and out due to
intermittent PL decode. So back it went. Twice. The deviation problem was
fixed the first time, but the PL decode was still flakey, especially when
T.SQ. was set in both 440 and 1.2 bands. So now I get a replacement (second
replacement that is) and it has the same PL problem.

I bought the 628 and a 228 in Dayton anout 5 years ago. They are beautiful
radios, feature rich, and considering they came out 5+ years ago, and still
sell to compete with current release radios, are quite remarkable. But I am
really getting disheartened about this problem. (I told the dealer if they
can't get me a working 628, I'll go with the ICOM X21AT (?)

Has anyone else had this problem with the 628 ? Is there a fix ?
The 628 is keyboard mod-able for 800,900,1200,1300 rx. Can the ICOM rx 800 and
900 as well as 1200? ( I never found 1300 rx too useful )

I am interested in the ICOM if it has the expanded rx, anyone know the mod?
(if there is one)

thanks...
de VE3PMK

Pat MacKinnon
London, Ontario
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:59
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Subject: Problm/w Kenwd TH78a battery contacts
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I  have a th78a just about a year old, in great condition except for one
niggling problem - the battery does not make good contact with the main body.
During operation it will often shut off, and only comes back on by pressing the
battery up into the case. (the battery doesn't come out of the case and is
fully engaged with the battery latch the whole time, it just needs the extra
pressure). I've examined the contacts on the battery and the radio, both look
pretty clean, I've tried the battery in other radios (no problem) and other
batteries (same problem). This problem caused it too loose its programming (200
channels!) when it turned off then on  when I happened to be pressing the MEM
key (=factory reset). That was a full evening of reprogramming.
The contacts inside the radio look fine (not flattened or anything) also they
do not appear to be loose.
A friend said he had had the same problem with a new th28 and had slightly bent
up the contacts in the radio.

I'm just a little leary of bending the contacts, since the contacts are a V
shape with both sides of the V attached to the radio, it doesn't look as though
they would bend easily, and previous experiences tell me once they are bent
they may never the same shape again (end up mal-formed).

Anyone else experience this type of problem with a kenwood and or have a
suggestion.

--
Ashley parish   [e-mail]  KE6SUU
  ,___
    o/   |> .....mind if I play through?
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:30:59
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From: [e-mail] (ken brookner)
Subject: r71a repair help
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i have a ~10 yr old r71a.  about 6 years or so ago it developed an annoying
problem such that if i leave it off for a week or so, when i power it up
again the display is a bit brain-dead.  the memory channel indicators tend
to track the LSB of the frequency display.  power cycling does not help this
problem (although it does cure another), but leaving the radio on for several
hours and then power cycling it will cure it.  it'll be ok as long as i
use it every day or two.  i remember reading about a display board tant
problem, but have lost the reference.

another problem is intermittant audio distortion.  once it starts the only
way to cure it is to power cycle the rig.  it may take a couple of trys to
get it to power back up.  this feels like a power supply problem.

btw, i don't believe this to be a ram module problem.  the battery has
been changed and still delivers good voltage.

i hate to reinvent the wheel.  before i dive in, i'm looking to see if
anyone has experienced similar problems with their 71's and what they did
to cure them. a search of the various mod databases and veronica hasn't
returned anything useful.

any comments are welcome!  thanks!

ken brookner, n5lpi

(if you email, use:) [e-mail]
[e-mail]

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:00
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Does anyone have an opinion, or experience with the new Radio Shack  2
Meter mobile transceiver?

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 JFERG @ OUTLAND.DTCC.EDU           /      Bend it to fit.....
 John S. Ferguson K3PFW             /      Paint it to match.
 Delaware Tech. & Comm. College - So. Campus - Georgetown, DE 19947 USA
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:01
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-202
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In <3rfn2i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Erik Westgard)
writes:
>
>our local Radio Shack specializes in "factory refurb" radios.  They
had
>a bunch of those 150Mhz bus-band hand-helds for $89, and a 440 Mhz Ham
HT
>for $149.00.  Is that a good deal?
>
>Erik
>
>
Well it depends.  Are you looking for a radio that was poorly
manufactured to the point that it did not work when someone else bought
it; or failed after someone else bought it?  Of course they have been
repaired (we hope) and are now available to the next owner to try their
luck with it.

If this is the kind of "bargain" you're looking for, then I guess it's
a good deal.

Regards,

Duffy - WB8NUT

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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:03
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Muenzler, Kevin ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Monty=Wilson%Comm=Prod%PCPD=[e-mail] Writes

: >My eight year old daughter is asking for radio lessons.  I checked out
: >the Gordon West books at Radio Shaft but he seems to use a  format
: >that's not well suited for those with a genuine interest in the technical
: >end of things.  This format of course is for each question in the pool, he
: >gives the question, then the possible answers, then indicates the correct
: >answer and a paragraph to explain why.  I have known this format to be
: >excellent for getting people on the air that don't have a genuine interest
: >in the technical material, but I think my daughter will be as interested in
: >the science as she is the license.
: >
: >Is there a basic electricity and radio book out there that we could use,
: >to be followed by the West class?
: >
: >.....Monty WB5NVM.

: Monty,
: Have you tried the ARRL Handbook?  It gets pretty technical
: in spots.  The ARRL puts out several other books that specialize
: in different areas.  Most of them get into the science of how the
: things work.  It (the handbook) goes into, or at least used to,
: how tubes work, (remember those?) transistors, and a very good
: section on propagation.  I don't have the new one (1995) but the
: ones that I do have don't discuss the test questions at all, just
: theory, a little on rules/regs, a little on the history amateur radio.

: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
: I am not a salesman for ARRL, nor do I play one on TV
: "I am Voltohm of Borg!  Resistance is E/I, Power is EI, you will
: be attenuated!"

The Handbook is a great place to start. The further advantage is that as
the "student" gets more educated then there are more technical
explinations as well as simple. QST has over the years run a great series
of arcticles for beginners. Try your local library for back issues also
there may be transcripts in the archives at oak.oakland.edu.

Dave
N0DH
[e-mail]

I too am not an ARRL salesman....Hell I can't even get them (ARRL) to
return my E-mails especially over at contest central...Hello is anybody
listening??

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:04
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Subject: req for Heath HW-24 (mobile - not HT) rx/tx mods
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I am looking for mods for the Heath HW-24 mobile xcvr.  I believe this rig
was made by Standard for Heath.  Please note that this is NOT the HW-24HT.
This
is a 50 watt dual band mobile xcvr.  Thanks in advance...
Rick Davis, WD5EBU

--
Rick Davis
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System Architecture Group
Advanced Micro Devices, Advanced Architecture and Development Division
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My opinions are my own, and do not necessarily represent those of Advanced
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:04
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From: M.C. Satt <[e-mail]>
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Hi Guys, my friend called Icom and got the expanded receive mod,
I thought someone might be interested so here it is:

Press and hold B and # (at the same time), while holding those
buttons turn the radio on. To get full frequency direct entry,
go into the set mode, and page through until you find a new
setting called PL (place). You can choose 1, 10, or 100 MHz
frequency entry by rotating the dial so the display shows it.

I am still interested in finding out the expanded transmit mod,
and cross-band repeat mod if there is one. 73 de,
-------
MOSHE C. SATT
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:05
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From: [e-mail] (Karl-Heinz Merscher DL6RDE)
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Subject: Software for AOR 8000 needed
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Hi,

I'm desperatly searching for software for the AOR 8000 scanner ...
Does anyone know good shareware programms and any ftp sites where to
get the software??

73's DL6RDE/AA1KD, Karl-Heinz

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:06
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: SOLID STATE HF AMP QUESTIONs
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Has anyone used or had experience with the Ameritron solid state HF amp,
the Ten Tec solid state amp (cant remember the model #), or the Icom
IC2KL solid state amp?  I'm looking for an amp of about 1/2 KW and think
the solid-state route may be the way to go.  Curious about the following
quesitons:

1.  What voltage and current do these amps draw
2.  How is the SWR protection and durability of the finals
3.  What about price for buck including the following
    - cost per watt
    - cw full breakin (qsk) performance
    - durability, etc

I'd also consider a single 3-500Z or an 811A based amp (like 30L1,
Ameritron, etc) but wanted to price-compare with the solid state ones.
Seems the tube amps are much less expensive.  Any comments?  Could I
build my own?  Mostly interested in 40-cw and 20-cw so QSK is important.
Thanks,
73 de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986


 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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comments and compliments are my own


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:07
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From: [e-mail] (DORR DEPEW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Something GOOD about Yaesu service!
Date: 22 Jun 95 14:31:26 EST
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There have been a lot of posts about Yaesu's service.  Well, here's a
good comment.

When my FT101E began having xmit frequency stability problems, I sent it
off to Cerritos for a workover.  Not having the original box to ship it
in, I packed it up as best I could and sent it off.  They were very prompt
in acknowledging receipt of the unit, responded positively to the one
phone call I made to check status, and returned the unit in a much more
substantial shipping box (inner plastic seal, wrapping, then special foam
injected around the unit.  The repair was flawless...they fixed the
problem and also did a complete realignment...sent me the "bad" parts
in a sealed plastic bag...all for $150 plus S&H.  So I guess every company
has its good and bad points, but my experience with Yaesu USA was very
positive.

Thanks and 73,

Dorr Depew
N4QIX


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:07
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Lehman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Swan Help Please
Date: 21 Jun 1995 02:57:48 GMT
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Hello, the name here is Jeff.  I am looking for a Swan 2m transverter.  I think there is a 6M version as well.  I think the 2M is called the tv-2 b, or th

Jeff
 KD6DHB


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:08
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: TEMPO1?
Date: 22 Jun 1995 00:12:36 GMT
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Can anybody supply me with a manual for the old TEMPO1 SSB transceiver?


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:09
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From: [e-mail] (Rod Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TenTec Scout 555 Mobile HF For Sale
Date: 22 Jun 1995 21:04:08 GMT
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I have this beautiful little TenTec Scout 555 mobile H.F. radio that I
put in my car a couple of months ago.  I bought the 10, 20, and 40 meter
modules, mobile mic, noise blanker board, and mobile mount bracket.  It
cost $682 plus tax by the time I was finished.  Next I bought the Out-
backer Jr. for $250 and paid a machine shop $70 to fabricate a mount for
my Isuzu Trooper II.

Now.... I'm in my car 30 minutes a day.  I drive 8 miles one way to work.
It's all in downtown traffic.  Everytime I try to work mobile H.F. I
almost kill my self dodging the "rat race."  It almost makes me want to
change jobs so I can spend more time out on the open road.

I would like to sell everything except the outbacker and mount.  I may
want to try this again someday.

I know trying to sell a 3-4 month old radio is not the easiest thing to
do.  It still has some warranty but am unsure if it is tranferable.

I would like to get $550 for the set.  I know.... You can get a brand new
one for $549.00.  This is true.  It will have one module, no mic, no
noise blanker (required for mobile operation), and no mobile mount
bracket.  When you add those options and 2 more modules you will be up to
$682 plus tax, just like I paid.

If you are interested or need more info send E-MAIL to:
[e-mail]

Thanks,  Rod  Davis  KC4NEQ

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:09
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From: [e-mail] (N7CHS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TS 430 vs. IC 735
Date: 22 Jun 1995 20:51:00 -0400
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I have an opportunity to purchase either radio.  The TS is $575 and the IC
$695.  The TS does NOT have FM.  Are SSB & CW filters optional on these
units?  This unit will be utilized in Mobile situation most of the time,
if not in my tow vehicle then in my 24 ft travel trailer.

Your recommendation and/or comments are greatly appreciated.

73's
chuck berry
n7chs/4

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:10
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From: [e-mail] (Ignacy Misztal)
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Subject: Re: TS 430 vs. IC 735
Date: 23 Jun 1995 13:21:21 GMT
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IC-735 is vastly superior to TS-430. It has better intermod
properties, 3rd IF (455KHz) filtering, power adjustment on SSB, and
well protected finals that are hard to blow up.  Other IC-735 niceties
as compared to TS-430 are passband tuning, full BK, 12 rather than 8
memories with better handling, SWR metering, and smaller size.


Ignacy Misztal              Ham radio: NO9E, SP8FWB
E-mail: [e-mail]
University Of Illinois      1207 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801, USA
tel. [phone]         Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:10
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Unimeterics Ultracom-25
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 95 22:40:58 -0500
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I am looking for any Information, or Modifications for a Unimetrics Ultracom-25
radio.


Vince Yankey
N7YVL
[e-mail]:              Packet Radio

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:11
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From: [e-mail] (Kerry Banke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted: Info on enabling Warc bands on TS-130S
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Our Qualcomm Ham radio station recently had a TS-130S donated which has the
WARC bands dissabled.  Does anyone have instructions for the modifications
that I might get a copy of?  I if a manual is available, I will be willing
to purchase it. Thanks - Kerry N6IZW [e-mail]  in San Diego -

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:12
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Water Pipe Ground
Date: 20 Jun 1995 21:55:57 GMT
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John Minger ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]> John Marcus wrote:

: >>Subject: Water Pipe Ground
: >>Date: Tue, 30 May 1995 18:27:46 GMT
: >
: >>I know that it is not a good idea to connect station ground to your water
: >>pipe. But, I am going to run about 50' of copper pipe near the shack, and

: (edited..)

: >>Thanks, Michael Raider, KO6BC
: >
: >I think you'd be better leaving the pipe connected to the house ground.  In
: >fact you probably should Connect the circuit breaker box (green ground) to the
: >same pipe.
: >
: >If the pipe becomes discontinuous, (ie. inserting the pvc), you have a
: >floating ground, connected intermittantly by water to earth ground.  Should
: >the potential for the water pipe to increase, you could damage your equipment,
: >should you have a lightning storm.
: >
: Michael's statement that it's not a good idea to connect a
: station ground to a water pipe has me wondering.  Is this generally
: accepted as true?

You must be very carefull in this "Plastic" age all that is copper is not
necessarily grounded! I recently moved into a 12 year old house and made
my initial ground connections to a copper water pipe in the garage not 5
feet below me in the garage. Later ohm meter measurements to the house
neutral showed that the ground was not not very good .Further inspection
revealed that there were a number of plastic pipes in the system
including the main supply line. The ground that i did measure (about 2
ohms) was actualy going back through the neutral connection at the hot
water heater and the dishwasher!!!

caveat emptor

Dave
N0Dh

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:13
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From: [e-mail] (WB6WLR)
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Subject: Re: Water Pipe Ground
Date: 22 Jun 1995 03:31:03 -0400
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In these days of PVC piping between the water main and the home
distribution system, the copper piping (most of which is ABOVE ground)
serves as nothing more than a good RFI source.  Current practive is to use
a dedicated ground rod...

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:14
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From: wallace@ (wallace)
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Subject: Re: Water Pipe Ground
Date: 23 Jun 1995 14:44:39 GMT
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In article <3sb67n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (WB6WLR) says:
>
>In these days of PVC piping between the water main and the home
>distribution system, the copper piping (most of which is ABOVE ground)
>serves as nothing more than a good RFI source.  Current practive is to use
>a dedicated ground rod...


this is the best of all the advice...
see national electric code 1993 article 250-81 thru 250-155.  this will
explain what you need to do...

rw

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:15
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From: [e-mail] (Leon D. Zetekoff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Whats wrong with the IC2700?
Date: 22 Jun 1995 11:07:22 GMT
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What's really wrong with the IC2700 dualbander? I keep hearing about its
poor selectivity. Is this true? I want to get another dual bander
(currently have a IC2410) with a detachable head. I've seen the new Yaseu
with the humongous mic and don't like it.

Many thanx Leon WA4ZLW




From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:15
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From: [e-mail] (Brian R. FEelt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WTB: 2m/440 amp for HT
Date: 20 Jun 1995 18:01:07 GMT
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I'm looking for a 2m/440 amp for my FT-530.  Does anyone have one to
sell?  E-mail me at [e-mail]

73 DE KB7RSP

Brian Felt


From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:16
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From: [e-mail] (James R. Van Sant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu FT 100 HF transceiver 4sale
Date: 23 Jun 1995 14:09:58 GMT
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Top of the line in unused condition...SanJose CA area..Cost $4K..Best
offer.

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:17
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From: [e-mail] (Erik Mugele)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu FT-2500M MARS/CAP mod
Date: 22 Jun 1995 17:44:22 GMT
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Does anyone know the modification to make the Yaesu FT-2500M transmit outside
the ham band for MARS?  I have a friend (without internet access) who has
this rig and needs to do the mod.  I am also thinking of getting this rig.

Thanks in advance and 73 de KG0XE,
Erik
--
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From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:17
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From: Robert Blumenkranz <radiobob>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu FT-900 Serious Factory Problem
Date: 21 Jun 1995 06:51:10 GMT
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I have just purchased a new FT-900 and I really like it except I noticed
that once the radio is turned on it has a tendency to turn itself off.
Sometimes it will stay on for hours and mysteriously shut off by itself.
Since I use the radio as part of my remote base the problem causes the rig
to be off when it is supposed to be on this is a real problem. Since there is
no remote control capability to turn it back on I am stuck. I have talked to
Yaesu and they did admit to the problem and they said that the problem has
surfaced in a number of the FT-900 radios. And they are not exactly sure
what is causing it. They recommended major surgery (change out the 128
pin Microprocessor that is surface mounted). They suggested that this seems
to fix the problem but it may not fix it. That sounds a bit bazzar for a brand
new radio. Anyone else have this problem and resolved it in any other
way??? Let me know. Thanks NI6R Bob B.

EMAIL to:    [e-mail]
Packet BBS mail to NI6R @ WA6YMH-2
Tel: [phone]
Home Page:   http://www.earthlink.net/users/engcon/webdocs/



From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:18
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From: Dave Bushong <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 Serious Factory Problem
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Robert Blumenkranz <radiobob> wrote:
>I have just purchased a new FT-900 and I really like it except I noticed
>that once the radio is turned on it has a tendency to turn itself off.
>[...]
>new radio. Anyone else have this problem and resolved it in any other
>way??? Let me know. Thanks NI6R Bob B.

Hi Robert,

I had the same problem with mine.  It seemed to be due to the contacts between the
removable front panel and the radio base.  I took a pencil eraser to the flat contacts
and haven't had a problem with it since.

I noticed that it happened to me most often when I was changing freq using the main
tuning dial, which caused me to suspect something that was right behind it.... which is
that connector.

Hope yours is fixed as easily as mine.  I really like the radio.

73,
Dave, KZ1O
[e-mail]

By the way, you might want to get your news posting software to include your correct
email address so your postings can be replied to easier.




From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:19
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From: [e-mail] (Chris D)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu Ft102
Date: 23 Jun 1995 14:54:44 GMT
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Anybody know anything on this rig? When flipping through old QSTs I found
it interesting with the three 6146s and all. What is the availability
and prices like?
 Chris VE6RDC

From [e-mail] Fri 23 Jun 95 21:31:20
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu Ft102
Date: 23 Jun 1995 22:10:51 GMT
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In <3sekjk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Chris D) writes:
>Anybody know anything on this rig? When flipping through old QSTs I found
>it interesting with the three 6146s and all. What is the availability
>and prices like?

I just bought one, so I know a little about this......

Prices for the rig and matching speaker range from $500-$650.  With the
matching digital remote VFO add $150.  (US)

It is a nice rig.  Solid 150+ watts out on 160-30 meters (the only bands
I've tried it on to date).


P.J. "Josh" Rovero                            work:  [e-mail]
Ocean Surveys, Inc.                           play:   [e-mail]
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 USA               Amateur Radio:  KK1D



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:19 1995
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From: "Neil A. Gjere" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 'Useless Features'
Date: 25 Jun 1995 20:32:40 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:>

>PS  Now, how about some more uses for my 'useless' feature???

I only wish they would have made a "useless" keypad backlight
feature.



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Blohm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 'Useless Features'
Date: 26 Jun 1995 21:02:00 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

: PS  Now, how about some more uses for my 'useless' feature???

OK.  How about this one:  So you can have the most expensive sparkler
at the 4th of July party?  Just turn it on and wave it around.

Bill B.
KC7JSD


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Ellington)
Subject: Re: 'Useless Features'
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[e-mail] wrote:
: >Date: 22 Jun 95 19:17:04 GMT
: >From: [e-mail]
: >Subject: A useless IC-W2A function
:
: >In case everyone hasn't found this out yet, on the Icom IC-W2A HT, pressing
: >(and holding) the function key and then the light key (3) will cause the
: >display light to stay on constantly.  Pressing the light key (3) will
: >turn it off.
: >I guess this would be a great trick to pull on someone you don't like to
: >wear his/her battery down (or you just like looking at an illuminated
: >display for a long time).
:
: >73, Bryce, AL7DL (Packet: [e-mail])
: >                 (e-mail: [e-mail])
:
: I sent this 'feature' out as 'useless' with 'tongue in cheek'.  There is
: always a use for everything.  Some of you sent me some rather unique uses
: for the feature.  Just so the few flamers will understand...  What is
: useless to one may be of value to another.  If you think the feature is
: not useless, send some ideas for use rather than just 'you lack imagination
: and experience', with no ideas for use.
:
: In addition for the 'uses' listed in the above message:
:
: 1. Use for illuminating the display while mobile (and on external power).
:    (Thanks to KC5EJK)
:
: 2. As a way of draining the battery in preparation for charging (just
:    don't get the battery too low). (I don't remember who sent that in,
:    sorry, but it's a good idea, anyway.  Let me know so I can give you
:    credit!)
:
: 3. As an emergency, low power flashlight (for finding keys, etc.).
:
: 4. As a signaling light.
:
: 5. As a warning light while walking or cycling.
:
: 6. As a way of finding the HT in the dark when there is no RF signal present.
:
: Items 3 - 6 are just some thoughts rolling off my head while I am typing this.
:
: There are dozens of uses for the constant light, however, I, in my humble
: opinion, (and again, it's only my opinion, not that of anyone else (that's
: for those that believe when someone considers something useless they lack
: experience and imagination)), the constant light is of little or no use to me.
:
: 'A horse and buggy is useless in light of the modern automobile (until the
: blasted car breaks down).'
:
: 73, Bryce, AL7DL ([e-mail])

: PS  Now, how about some more uses for my 'useless' feature???
Use that light to read your instruction book by in the dark in case you
need to know something like how to turn on the light
--
  Steve
[e-mail]




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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:23 1995
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I have had great luck with a Yaesu 747 with the remote head kit.  They
are probably hard to find now.  The 747 is simple and has a large
display and keys which is important if you operate tryly mobile and
maybe in 4wd.  I use a spider antenna and seven resinators (use the
stainless steel marine mast and the marine band adapter with guys and
straps) for an antenna.  I use the SGC-230 feed point tuner for an AT.
When I go into a serious outback environment I switch over to the SGC HF
whip.

The new Yaesu remote head (900 or 990) is not good for hard core mobile
because of the small controls and display.  Not all of the controls are
on the remote head.

If you want real rugged, use the SGC-2000 radio and a remote head.  It
is designed as a military HF radio.  Expensive but it works while it is
sitting in mud.


Good luck

Bill Harwood
AB6DY

P.S.  I do a lot of 4wd mobile in a Ford Ranger in the Death Valley
area.  I live here; not driving up to play from Los Angeles.




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I have had great luck with a Yaesu 747 with the remote head kit.  They
are probably hard to find now.  The 747 is simple and has a large
display and keys which is important if you operate tryly mobile and
maybe in 4wd.  I use a spider antenna and seven resinators (use the
stainless steel marine mast and the marine band adapter with guys and
straps) for an antenna.  I use the SGC-230 feed point tuner for an AT.
When I go into a serious outback environment I switch over to the SGC HF
whip.

The new Yaesu remote head (900 or 990) is not good for hard core mobile
because of the small controls and display.  Not all of the controls are
on the remote head.

If you want real rugged, use the SGC-2000 radio and a remote head.  It
is designed as a military HF radio.  Expensive but it works while it is
sitting in mud.


Good luck

Bill Harwood
AB6DY

P.S.  I do a lot of 4wd mobile in a Ford Ranger in the Death Valley
area.  I live here; not driving up to play from Los Angeles.




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:25 1995
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I have had great luck with a Yaesu 747 with the remote head kit.  They
are probably hard to find now.  The 747 is simple and has a large
display and keys which is important if you operate tryly mobile and
maybe in 4wd.  I use a spider antenna and seven resinators (use the
stainless steel marine mast and the marine band adapter with guys and
straps) for an antenna.  I use the SGC-230 feed point tuner for an AT.
When I go into a serious outback environment I switch over to the SGC HF
whip.

The new Yaesu remote head (900 or 990) is not good for hard core mobile
because of the small controls and display.  Not all of the controls are
on the remote head.

If you want real rugged, use the SGC-2000 radio and a remote head.  It
is designed as a military HF radio.  Expensive but it works while it is
sitting in mud.


Good luck

Bill Harwood
AB6DY

P.S.  I do a lot of 4wd mobile in a Ford Ranger in the Death Valley
area.  I live here; not driving up to play from Los Angeles.




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
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In article <3s8kld$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>A decoder for CW never beats the human ear. I sometimes use ny PK232 for
>decoding, but as I decode cw by the ear, I must say it is not very impressive.

Never is an overly broad claim, though accurate in regard to unsophisticated
things like the PK-232 and the Kam. Somewhat more sophisticated decoders
can work as well as the ear/brain, and under some conditions better, on
OOK Morse encoded signals. Of course it takes a better encoding, IE
uniform codes applied to coherent modulations, to really get outstanding
weak signal performance.

To return to the original question, the PK-232 uses simple envelope
detection and a non-adaptive slicer for OOK Morse. That requires a
pretty high SNR as well as fairly careful setting of the audio input
level in order to work well. I believe the KAM uses a hardware PLL
detector, though I don't own one and can't say for sure. To get quick
loop settling, that needs a pretty decent SNR too, though audio levels
are less critical.

There are better ways. Of course DSP is the current buzzword, but
most DSP units on the amateur market only implement audio filters.
While those are somewhat better than the analog filters in the PK-232,
detection is still by slicing the envelope. Much more powerful DSP
techniques are possible. But there are better analog hardware techniques
too. One of the best uses a synchronized oscillator to drive a sample,
hold, and dump circuit. As I recall, Tonna did this in one of their
units, and there have been several homebrew decoders that worked this
way. They'll work with the signal right down to the noise threshold,
and are especially useful on signals with a lot of QSB. That's all you
can do with a OOK signal. To work with signals below the noise floor,
you need coherent modulations and uniform codes.

Following a shaky fist is a different problem, and one that's easily
amenable to software solutions. I wrote Z80 code years ago that could
decypher "Morse" that most operators couldn't figure out. The trick
is to do binning of element timings and apply a sliding decoding window
over several characters at a time, IE copying behind.

If I were to do it again today, I'd also add a "book" of common spellings
and misspellings of QSO-English to use to fill in holes by best approximation.
Context guessing in the sense of meaning is outside the scope of decoding,
and that has to be mostly left up to the operator reading the output. Much
of what human operators call copying in difficult conditions is really
context guessing based on fragmentary clues. That's really a separate
thing.

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!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
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In article <3saq1g$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>In <3s9nsa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes:
>>In <3s8kld$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>>>A decoder for CW never beats the human ear. I sometimes use ny PK232 for
>>
>>yeah, and they said they'd never have a computer be able to play chess.
>>then to beat experience players
>>then to beat masters
>>then to beat grandmasters...
>>
>>it might be possible to come up with such a thing if it wasn't just easier to
>>change the scheme involved to something that works better in noise...
>
>Well, if you are receiveing four different cw tones at once the human ear picks
>out the wanted. Try making a cumputer based decoding system doing that...

Gee, that's simple. Just do a FFT on the signals and copy all four at
once to different data streams. Lets see you do that in your head. :-)

Several of us were kicking around that idea for next Field Day. We
should be able to copy several contest stations at once, and respond
to all of them at once by using several different tones applied to a
single SSB transmitter, each modulated with the appropriate data stream,
all while maintaining single transmitter status in the contest. I'm not
sure that's permitted by the contest rules, but it would sure be easy to
do.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
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In article <3sc1uh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>In <3sasun$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes:
>>digital signal processing. take the problem to the frequency domain.
>>there you can see the 4 tones as discrete items. with enough processor speed
>>it should be possible to decode all 4 at once. might even be able to track
>>transmitter drift and rate the sender's consistancy. how's that?

>Ok, sounds fine. But for some time now there has been a discussion if hams
>are operatores, running black boxes or hams.
>
>It is now longer licence to SEND, but licence to SPEND.
>
>Try be a real ham, learn CW. Let the operators remain on VHF.

Nonsense. Would you have us forego superhet receivers and stable
transmitters too in favor of coherers and spark gaps? A very
important part of being in amateur radio is the ability to select
and apply the appropriate tools and techniques for the communications
task at hand. To deliberately use less than the best techniques
available to you can be a sign of less than good amateur practice.

I'll grant that if your means are limited to coherers and spark
gaps, use of DSP technique, or other more advanced techniques,
may be beyond your reach, but you are very wrong to attempt to
drag everyone else down to your level of competence by implying
that those attempting to use SOTA methods aren't "real" hams.
Hams have traditionally been at the very forefront of communications
technology, eager to apply the latest techniques to the tasks of
radio communications. That's one of the very basic purposes of
amateur radio, to serve as a testing ground for new ideas and
new methods.

A "real" ham would be excited by these developments and would
be trying to learn all he could about them. Of course if he is
just an *operator*, unwilling to do more than behave as a crude
simulation of a modem, then stone age methods may be all that
he can handle.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:32 1995
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>>Ok, sounds fine. But for some time now there has been a discussion if hams
>>are operatores, running black boxes or hams.
>>
>>It is now longer licence to SEND, but licence to SPEND.
>>
>>Try be a real ham, learn CW. Let the operators remain on VHF.
>
>Nonsense. Would you have us forego superhet receivers and stable
>transmitters too in favor of coherers and spark gaps? A very
>important part of being in amateur radio is the ability to select
>and apply the appropriate tools and techniques for the communications
>task at hand. To deliberately use less than the best techniques
>available to you can be a sign of less than good amateur practice.
>
>I'll grant that if your means are limited to coherers and spark
>gaps, use of DSP technique, or other more advanced techniques,
>may be beyond your reach, but you are very wrong to attempt to
>drag everyone else down to your level of competence by implying
>that those attempting to use SOTA methods aren't "real" hams.
>Hams have traditionally been at the very forefront of communications
>technology, eager to apply the latest techniques to the tasks of
>radio communications. That's one of the very basic purposes of
>amateur radio, to serve as a testing ground for new ideas and
>new methods.
>
>A "real" ham would be excited by these developments and would
>be trying to learn all he could about them. Of course if he is
>just an *operator*, unwilling to do more than behave as a crude
>simulation of a modem, then stone age methods may be all that
>he can handle.
>
>Gary

Your are right Gary, I must have been in a bad mode the day wrote that stuff...

But I still think decoding CW by the ear beats the PK-232, that was the original
question.

Thanks for valuable info about decoders.

My son is talking all the time about it. He has an Atari Falcon 030 with DSP
processor, says the DSP can do eveything. I have'nt seen it yet.

My old boring 486DX-40 does not have DSP and should have bin in the bin.

73's Thor.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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I am looking for mods for the new radically small Alinco DX-70 HF rig.
I'd be interested in the following mods if you have 'em:

Wideband TX  for 1.8 thru 29.7 Mhz
Wideband RX or TX or both for the six meter band beyond current 50-54.

Thanks,
Joe BV2/N0IAT   Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Ex  7J1AOF (Tokyo, Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia, former Yugoslavia)


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ron Borst)
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There have been numerous threads on using amateur equipment outside of the alloted amateur frequencies.
I too have a legal need to have access to frequencies in both the public service area as well as the
amateur bands.  I have been unwilling to break the law and 'mod' my radio to have wideband Tx/Rx.

Sometime back someone suggested getting a type accepted radio which had the capabilities of amateur frequencies,
specifically 2M.  The model mentioned was a Kenwood TK-250.  I proceded to get a spec sheet for the unit and while
it apparently has the ability to access the amateur 2M frequencies, it can't get the public service frequencies I
need in the VHF band.

According to the spec sheet they have two models of the VHF unit (TK-250), one which accesses 136-150Mhz (which
will also let one at the amateur 2M band) and a second model which is spec'd from 150-174Mhz.  My problem is that I
need the 155.xyz Mhz as well as the amateur band.

I forgot to save the gentelmen's name that posted the article recommending the TK-250.  Does any one know whether
the radio really does have two sets of hardware or can it be 'fooled' via some programming trickery to get 155 Mhz
as well as the 2M band?

Looks like a nice compact, rugged HT though!

Ron Borst
KC7DSU



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Myron A. Calhoun)
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Subject: AR-15 manual available for postage
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Lightning irreparedly damaged my AR-15 AM-FM-FM Stereo receiver,
but it did NOT get the manual!  :-)

If you want it for the costs of postage + mailing envelope
(surely less than $5, even as USPO prices), please send email.

--Myron.
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:35 1995
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Subject: Re: Can GEL-CELLS be revived?
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From: Dick Harper <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon) wrote:
........
> Are there any special charging considerations that differ from
> NiCd or lead acid cells ?
>

Robert,

  Basically, no.  Gell cells are like car batteries only the
electrolyte is in a jelly iso liquid that could spill.  Cycling the
gell cells from full charge to deep discharge helps.  They have a life
of about 2-3 years whether or not they are used.  I used to sell them
and business is good for emergency stand-by lighting.

  The main thing that kills gell cells is sulphating.  A chemical
coating forms preventing charging.  Cycling helps retard
sulphating.

  If you're going to buy used gell cells you might want to get
familiar with the mfg's date codes.

Hope this helps,
73's de N0USP, Dick



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Keitz)
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Subject: Re: Can GEL-CELLS be revived?
Date: 27 Jun 1995 02:53:07 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   Dick Harper <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon) wrote:
>.........
>> Are there any special charging considerations that differ from
>> NiCd or lead acid cells ?
>>
>
>Robert,
>
>  Basically, no.  Gell cells are like car batteries only the
>electrolyte is in a jelly iso liquid that could spill.  Cycling the
>gell cells from full charge to deep discharge helps.

I'll have to disagree with this.  The best way to maintain a gell-cell is to
keep it on float charge, at 13.6 to 13.8 V depending on the temperature, and
discharge it only as much as necessary for the use that it is in.  Yuasa
literature indicates that about 200 cycles of deep discharge can be expected,
versus thousands of cycles of light discharge.  Sulfation occurs primarily
while the battery is in a discharged state, and can be minimized by
keeping the charge level high, which is perfected by constant float charging.
 Assuming the battery is not abused by excessive discharging, undercharging,
overcharging, or storage at high temperatures, the primary factor determining
its useful life is time since manufacture, as Dick correctly states.

>They have a life
>of about 2-3 years whether or not they are used.  I used to sell them
>and business is good for emergency stand-by lighting.

Replacement at 2-3 year intervals is a good plan for critical commercial
applications like emergency lighting.  Amateur applications may get 4-6 years,
however after that long the AH capacity may be only half of that of a new
battery.

>
>  The main thing that kills gell cells is sulphating.  A chemical
>coating forms preventing charging.  Cycling helps retard
>sulphating.

Occasional moderate cycling might help reduce any stagnation of the chemicals
that could happen with constant float charging.  But deep discharging will
accelerate sulfation.  Experience with car batteries should tell you that.
One or two discharges below 10.0 V for a 12V battery can ruin it.  Systems
that run unattended on gell-cell batteries should be designed to shut down all
current flow from the battery once the voltage drops to 10.5 V, until it is
recharged.  Recharge must be as soon as possible, as sulfation is accelerated
while the battery sits around discharged.  If recharge is likely to be delayed
more than a couple of days, consider terminating the discharge sooner so the
cycle is not so deep.  Batteries being stored unused should be fully charged
before storage, and recharged every 6 months.  High temperatures (> 100 F) are
very bad for lead-acid batteries as well.

>
>  If you're going to buy used gell cells you might want to get
>familiar with the mfg's date codes.

Many are coded simply with a 6-digit number of year/date/month in that or some
other order.  Others are much more obscure.  Assuming you can decypher the
date, don't buy any that are older than a couple of years unless the price is
low enough to justify the reduced capacity that you'll probably have.

Another vital step in buying used gell cells is to carry a voltmeter and
measure the voltage of each one before buying it.  Definitely don't buy any
with less than 12.4 V (or 6.2 V for a 6 V unit, etc).  They almost certainly
have sulfated and won't charge back up.  Of course, if they have been charged
recently, they may still be in bad condition and pass this test.

Considering the somewhat fickle nature of gell-cells, it is easy to see why
NiCds are still preferred for many applications, especially those involving
deep discharging, storage in a discharged state, or rapid recharging.  But
once the capacity required exceeds a few AH, the gell cell has a clear cost
advantage.

-Mike KD4QDM
* Gadget Engineer At Large *



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:38 1995
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Subject: Can GEL-CELLS be revived?
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[e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon) wrote:
........
> Are there any special charging considerations that differ from
> NiCd or lead acid cells ?
>

Usually no, they can't be revived.  Two things can happen to a
GEL-CELL that will kill it.  One is sulfating, this is a copper sulfate
and calcium sulfate coating that builds up on the plates.  The other
thing that happens is that a very thin coating of "distilled" water builds
up on the positive plates.  Either this or sulfating insulates the
positive plates and therefor no current flows.  You can prevent
sulfating not discharging them all the way down.  You should
not allow a GEL-CELL discharge below about 1.7 volts per cell
or about 10 volts in a 12 volt pack or 5 volts in a 6 volt pack.
Also, never let a GEL-CELL discharge by sitting.  This is one
sure way to kill both GEL-CELLS and regular lead-acid batteries.
When this happens the thin layer of pure water builds up and
insulates the plates.  The best thing that you can do for your
GEL-CELLS is keep them on a GEL-CELL charger when
they are not being used.  A proper GEL-CELL charger will
keep them charged and allow slow cycling.  They will charge
the cells to full charge and then let them discharge slightly
and then recharge them over and over.  This is the way that
most standby lighting systems work.
If you have a GEL-CELL that has died from sitting you can
try this ****CAREFULLY!!!!!!!****
Hook up your LOW CURRENT (<.5 amps) charger up
backwards to a DEAD (0.0000 volts battery) and watch until
current just begins to flow.  Monitor the current carefully!
If the current doesn't begin to flow within about three or four
seconds or if the current rises higher than about 10ma stop.
If the initial current is greater than about 10ma STOP.
Then hook it up right and see what happens.
This will stir up the electrolyte a little.

Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pelle Bengtsson)
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Subject: CV-Traning program wanted
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Does anyone know where to get a good CV-training/education program for PC?
Please anwer via e-mail.


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Stratton)
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I just read the artice "Weekend DigiVFO" in May 1995 QST, which
which raised an interesting question.

This design uses a 12bit Harris Semiconductor Digital VFO chip
to generate sine-wave samples and then feeds them through an
8 bit DAC.  Obviously, this doesn't give great spectral purity,
but it was designed to drive a Drake transceiver that filters
the signal by using it as a reference for a PLL.  The PLL can
only lock onto one signal - the desired strongest one, so the
net spectral purity is that of the PLL's oscillator.

Now, I got to thinking that a PLL is based on a phase comparator,
and in order to do phase comparison you have to essentially square
the sine wave.  So, why not punt the DAC and use the highest order
output of the DDS chip as a sort of 1-bit DDS to which to lock the
PLL?  It would seem simpler, cheaper, and like the PLL wouldn't care
because it ultimately wants a a sharp edge to compare to, not a sign
wave.

Could anyone tell me if this approach makes sense, or if I am
still missing some part of the concept?  I haven't tried it yet,
but I hope to in the near future.

Chris Stratton, N1IIR
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jan Willem Walraven Borst)
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Hello All!

I would like to know the modifications and codes for the Alinco DJ580.

Who can help me?

Greetings,
           Jan Willem

Email: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:41 1995
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From: Jeff Walsh <[e-mail]>
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I am in desperate need of mods for the Alinco DR-150T 2 meter mobile.
I could not find any on any servers. Please mail me any mods or places
whrere I can find them.Thanx

                            E-MAIL: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey D. Stai)
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A while back I posted a request for info on "classic" 6m radios.
I got LOTS of good responses, and I want to say thanks again to
all who replied.

I ended up falling into a deal for a Drake TR-6 at the last local
swap (it was very clean, and the price was too good!-).

Anyway, I haven't found time to get it on the air yet, but I will
soon (gotta scare up or wire up a mike, for instance). Prior
commitments etc.

So, I was wondering if anyone had any "lore", helpful hints,
observations, funny stories, history, etc. about the TR-6. I have
the instructions and also a QST review of the radio from July 1970.

But that's the official stuff. What about the unofficial stuff?-)

Thanks for taking the time to read this far!

jeff stai
[e-mail]
ke6knf



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris D)
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Hello,
  Thanks for the opinions on the Yaesu FT102. Several of you compared the
102 with the Kenwood 830S, but not in any detail. As a new ham looking at
rigs that included WARC coverage, but not yet general RX coverage, which
were the best? Some that come to mind other than the 102, is the 830s
and the 530S, Yaesu FT101ZD MkIII, Icom 740 etc.
 Thanks
 Chris VE6RDC


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hal R. Waite)
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Chris D ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hello,
:   Thanks for the opinions on the Yaesu FT102. Several of you compared the
: 102 with the Kenwood 830S, but not in any detail. As a new ham looking at
: rigs that included WARC coverage, but not yet general RX coverage, which
: were the best? Some that come to mind other than the 102, is the 830s
: and the 530S, Yaesu FT101ZD MkIII, Icom 740 etc.
:  Thanks
:  Chris VE6RDC

You have not listed the little known Cubic Corporation Astro 103.  The
filter system and audio in this unit are supurb, as is the passband
tuning and the adjustable IF gain and AGC characteristics.  This was the
last Swan made as I understand ( the dying Swan? ).   Since obtaining
this unit several weeks ago, I have put aside my old faithful DX machine,
the Kenwood TS-830S.  The Astro has dual VFO's in contrast to the
external VFO needed for the TS-830S and the FT-101ZD.  I am not that
familiar with the FT-102 except for some rumors of bad pins on the boards.

Hal  K4GFI/7  Las Vegas  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LOWELL SMITH)
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I have an 89 Mazda 323 that has an outrageous amount of electrical noise
from the alternator,fan,headlight relay and anything else electrical that can be
heard on both tx and rx. Any Ideas on how to get rid on these noises.

                                               Thank you
                                                Lowell


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rane Curl)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
LOWELL SMITH <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I have an 89 Mazda 323 that has an outrageous amount of electrical noise
>from the alternator,fan,headlight relay and anything else electrical that can be
>heard on both tx and rx. Any Ideas on how to get rid on these noises.
>
>                                               Thank you
>                                                Lowell

And, while on the topic.....

I am using a printer buffer ("EB-120") and a serial-parallel converter
("SXP-325"), both of which are creating RFI in the 2 m band (and
elsewhere). They are both Class A (Part 15) devices (which wasn't
announced in the sales literature). I discovered the interference when
I tried to use packet on 145.03 and encountered a swamping signal that
blanked out all packet signals. A little sleuthing led to the converter.
By sweeping the band I found the RFI from both the converter and buffer.
The converter signal shows up at ca. 2.5 MHz intervals over the range
I tested (ca. 140-170 MHz).

What would be the best ways for filtering these spurious emissions
from the buffer and converter? Neither can be opened easily (they
are small, "in-line" units run from AC-DC power adapter). I tried a
ferrite on the power lead, and wrapped the unit in aluminum foil, but
either I didn't do enough or it wasn't effective. Suggestions would
be very welcome! Thanks!

Rane Curl   n8reg




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:45 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: For Sale: Yaesu FT690II
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  For Sale.  Yaesu FT690II.  Excellent condition.  Manuals.  Mobile mount.
     $500.  Email if interested.


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From: Tom Eyring
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FT-51R extended receive:
From page 61 of manual...
Turn power off. Push "MHZ A" and "MHZ B" buttons at
the same time. Turn on power. Depending on the radio's
software rev, extended RX should be enabled. Do the procedure
again to reverse ext RX.



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
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[e-mail] (CHRIS1441) wrote:

>I have just heard of an alleged keypad mod to enable wideband rx and tx as
>well as 800 mhz rx.  If anyone is knows of this mod and is willing to
>share it with me I would greatly appreciate it.

No can do with the newer 530's.  It's a hardware thing.  There is a
very tiny board that components were left off of thereby disabling the
800 & 900 MHz bands...I understand Yaesu sent the boards to
Canada.
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From: [e-mail] (Tapio Loyttyniemi)
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        Hi!

        Do hamradio equipment manufacturers provide any WWW pages ?


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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:48 1995
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From: Gene Marshall <genem>
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Some are listed on the HRO home page:

           http://www.hamradio.com/

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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Perkins)
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I have an older HW24HT dual-band HT that is the same as a Standard C500.
Standard never sold the C500 in the US except under the Heath name. This
is the older HW24HT, there is a later version that has mods published on it
but I've never seen a mod published for this one.  I know one is available
because there was a MARS mod available from Heath if you could show proof
you were a MARS member.  Also the guy that goes around to hamfests and
does mods will modify it for $85.

I want to save my money and do it myself.  Does anyone have the details
on the MARS mod for this unit?

Jim Perkins WA9JNW [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:50 1995
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>It's also interesting to note that the ARRL refused to print Rich's
>(AG6K) response to all that technical correspondence, or even
>provide an open forum for intelligent discussion. All they did (as you
>are doing) is attacking someone's research without basis.

The ARRL sent copies of his stuff to dozens of people (outside the
amateur community) and they *all* agreed the data was not
scientifically correct. The League took several months to review
everything. I can't believe they weren't careful, because it was a lot of
egg on their faces - they initially printed that stuff. In any event, I
would be happy to debate it technically point-by-point in any open
forum, as long as it is done one subject at a time with no wild personal
attacks.

>The fact is, AG6K has done a considerable amount of EMPIRICAL
>research in the areas he discusses - how much have YOU done?

Professionally? Over twenty years, eight to ten hours a day. Education-
wise 6 years. Hobby-wise 33 years.

>Gee - you don't suppose THAT has anything to do with his defense of
>the amp design, do you.....? Nah. That must just be the product of my
>overactive imagination...

That must be Greg. ;-) Actually if you re-read my post I didn't "defend"
the 220 design. There actually was a major flaw in it! The flaw was
even copied in the TL-922 clone of the SB-220. It was the small mica
caps and RF chokes from the grids to ground. That circuit was pirated
from the Collins 30S1 amplifier in error.

The 30S1 used a very clever method of preventing excessive drive to a
4CX1000 tube. It was a RF and dc high impedance control grid to
chassis connection. When that AB1 amplifier was overdriven and drew
grid current, the cathode/grid impedance would drop rapidly and
reduce the grid to cathode voltage saving the tube.

That was a great idea, but it required an AB1 tetrode or pentode to
operate properly. The screen grid was necessary to shield the RF drive
from the output, since the shielding of the cathode/anode path is
reduced by partially floating the control grid for RF. The circuit also
requires a control grid that *never* develops grid current.

The problem in the 220 occurred when someone decided that circuit
would work with a grounded grid AB2 amplifier, and put it in the 220.
It unfortunately de-stabilizes the amplifier, increases IMD, and reduces
gain flatness.

There certainly are other improvements that can be made to the 220,
especially if people want to operate an amplifier designed to run 600
watts CW output (1 kW input) at twice the design target power! On the
other hand, there is no reason to destroy sections of the amplifier that
are functionally correct with voo-doo and bat wing cures of imaginary
problems. That doesn't make sense.

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ANSWERTEAM)
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Subject: Re: Heathkit
Date: 26 Jun 1995 01:19:54 -0400
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I heard that Radio Shack will be offering Ramsey kits.
Will KC5OEC


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:51 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Heathkit Station For Sale: Offers
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Complete Heathkit Station For Sale:

SB-104A SSB Transceiver
SB-634 Station Console and Phone Patch
SB-644A Remote VFO
SB-604 Accessory Speaker
-AC Power Supply
-Microphone
-CW Key
-60' of co-axial cable
-equipment manuals

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Offers to [e-mail] please.  Thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:52 1995
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Subject: Help Please! - Old MOTOROLA UHF REPEATER
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Dick Harper <[e-mail]>
Date: 26 Jun 95 10:36:58 CDT
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Hi and thanks for reading,

I am working on the controller for a Motorola, Compa-
Station, (RT) repeater. (UHF)  It is 1973 vintage.

It was working OK with PL as a community repeater.  In
trying to change it over to carrier squelch it locks up
on transmit on the first reception of an incoming
signal.

According to our instructions we only needed to move
JU1 and JU2 from PL to Carrier Squelch positions on the
Squelch Gate card.  We have documentation on the
Station control and squelch gate cards but none on the
Time-Out Timer card.  I noticed the Time-Out timer has
a couple of jumpers: JU1 removed by cutting, JU2 is in.
Without knowing what they do we left them alone.

Any ideas on what else, ie. jumpers, might have to be
changed to get this working as carrier squelch?  All
comments appreciated.

Please e-mail direct to:  [e-mail]

73's de N0USP, Dick


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:53 1995
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Subject: Help Please!-Old MOTOROLA UHF REPEATER (re-post)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Dick Harper <[e-mail]>
Date: 26 Jun 95 14:24:49 CDT
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My appologies if you've seen this but it disappeared from the
newsgroup so I thought I should post it again:

Hi and thanks for reading,

I am working on the controller for a Motorola, Compa-
Station, (RT) repeater. (UHF)  It is 1973 vintage.

It was working OK with PL as a community repeater.  In
trying to change it over to carrier squelch it locks up
on transmit on the first reception of an incoming
signal.

According to our instructions we only needed to move
JU1 and JU2 from PL to Carrier Squelch positions on the
Squelch Gage card.  We have documentation on the
Station control and squelch gate cards but none on the
Time-Out Timer card.  I noticed the Time-Out timer has
a couple of jumpers: JU1 removed by cutting, JU2 is in.
Without knowing what they do we left them alone.

Any ideas on what else, ie. jumpers, might have to be
changed to get this working as carrier squelch?  All
comments appreciated.

Please e-mail direct to:  [e-mail]

73's de N0USP, Dick


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Remo Briseno)
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Subject: help to chose my first radio
Date: 26 Jun 1995 19:47:07 GMT
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I need help on deciding on my first radio
i am thinking about Kenwood's TH-28A or TH-79A(d)
in any coments please tell me why for
either of them and best place to get one for
good price all comments welcome
thanks in advance
Remo Briseno email [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Herb Rosenberg)
Subject: Help with Dentron MT3000A Antenna Tuner
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--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Douglas Armstrong)
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Subject: Help with tranciever for 2400 BPS modem
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From xnet!site Sun Jun 25 19:46:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Douglas Armstrong)
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Subject: Help with tranciever for 2600 BPS modem
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My previous post must not have made it through. (were having trouble with
the server or some provider somewhere)  My question relates to
transievers, I am new to radio and need some direction.  I am currently
building two 2600 BPS modems (using the EXAR chipset XR-2400 with
XR-2443 microcontroller)  These are standard telco modems, but I am
adding audio in and out jacks.  Can I connect these directly to audio
in/out of the transiever?  If I used a 9600/14.4/28.8 modem could I
connect it directly?  What frequency should I look for?  What price
should I expect to pay?  I am building 2 to set up a communications link
between two devices through standard serial ports.  I have heard
*some*thing about a TNC, is this for packet radio?  With my setup will I
be able to access packet radio?  Ack, I am confused.  Will this require
an FCC license, if so where can I get a book to study for it.  I need a
reange of a few miles, but if price is too much I can settle for around
500ft.  Are there any FCC regulations against encrypting my signal?  Can
I keep it up for extendad periods?

That's enough questions, I would really appreciate it if you could Email
me at [e-mail], thanks!




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Help! Poor sensitivity on R-7000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <3snr15$[e-mail]>,
KD3LZ  <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >....  The 7000 is also off frequency by
  >abt 2.5kc.  I think it's time to send for a service manual and do an
  >alignment.  Anyone have any suggestions or like experiences?

Yes, that's a common phenomena with R-7000.  As the reference oscillator
crystal ages, it changes frequency.  There's a variable slug tuned
coil located under a shielded partition on the side of the R-7000
used to tweak the oscillator back on frequency.  It's a fairly
simple adjustment.  The difficult part is finding the proper coil.
Make sure you use a proper alignment tool to avoid breaking the
core.

By all means, get a service manual.  The schematic shows the coil,
but the symbol for the coil is in error as it doesn't show the coil
as tunable.  A schematic is furnished with the R-7000 so you should
be able to find the coil without the full service manual.

I replaced the R7000 with an R7100 and no longer have the R7000
service manual.
--

==============================================================================
Copyright 1995,  Bob Parnass, AJ9S        AMPS Wireless Development Laboratory
[e-mail] - [phone]           AT&T Bell Laboratories


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:57 1995
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From: KD3LZ <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Help! Poor sensitivity on R-7000
Date: 27 Jun 1995 02:39:33 GMT
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I've been running my Icom R-700 side-by-side with a rat shack scanner and
the scanner is kicking Icom's butt.  The 7000 is also off frequency by
abt 2.5kc.  I think it's time to send for a service manual and do an
alignment.  Anyone have any suggestions or like experiences?  Know where
I can find a service manual?

TNX   Roy



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Blohm)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again
Date: 26 Jun 1995 20:55:19 GMT
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J. Duffy Beischel ([e-mail]) wrote:
<SNIP>
: thereafter.  RS is going to have to stop buying all these poorly built
: Asian radios before we will see the kind of quality we are used to from
: the U.S and Japan.

Duffy, I know you didn't mean it that way, but that last line of yours
had me laughing.  Japan is Asian, you know?  :-)

Bill B.
KC7JSD


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Keitz)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again
Date: 27 Jun 1995 03:17:45 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] wrote:
<snip>
>
>I've had my HXT 202 for two months and the problem with the transmitt on mine
>seems to be in the BNC connector loosening up where is connects to the case.

>
>My HT has developed an intermittant it seems.  The little keyed retaining nut
>that fastens the BNC to the case has needed tightening several times during
>the last three weeks.  Now the transmit seems to be out most of the time but
>if you wiggle the rubber duck it will pick up and work for a while.
>
>Swapping the duck for the BNC on the mobile 5/8 whip, back and forth, very
>likely led to the premature failure on this one.

This is a common problem on all HT's.  Pressing *down* on the ring of the BNC
connector while turning it to attach or remove it seems to help prevent
twisting the connector in the HT too much, as well as reducing wear on the
bayonet lugs on the socket.  Also, it is generally not necessary to twist the
ring all the way to the stop to get a good connection, that is just to keep
the connector from pulling loose.  If you are using the unit mobile and not
pulling on the antenna cord, then it may be feasible to not fully engage the
bayonet lock to save wear on the connector.

>
>It's been a great little rig though.  I hope R/S can clear up the problems
I'm
>reading about ( and mine!).

One of my acquaintances has a HTX-404 which will not transmit on high power
when connected to car power with the engine running, it works OK with the
engine stopped or on low power.  NiCd battery is not attached.  It seems that
either the transmit power drops way down, or the signal goes off frequency.
The display appears normal.  I haven't investigated further to see exactly
what is happening.  Anyone else heard of this problem?

-Mike KD4QDM



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:34:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (N7CHS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: IC-735 vs. FT-757GXII
Date: 26 Jun 1995 21:16:16 -0400
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Thx for responding to my earlier request for comparing the IC-735 and the
TS-430.  I have eliminated the TS-430 from my list and replaced it with a
FT-757GXII.

How do you compare the IC-735 against the FT-757GXII?  What options make
either radio a standout?

73's
chuck berry
n7chs


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J. L. Showalter)
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Subject: IC2000 Mods
Date: 27 Jun 1995 16:06:47 GMT
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I really need to open the transmit on my Icom IC2000

Help Help Help!!!

J. L. Showalter N0JOL



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: ic260e no ssb power when tos >1
Date: 27 Jun 1995 10:47:10 GMT
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73 to everybody from f1tyn ([e-mail])

i've got an icom 260e (10w in ssb and fm) but when i connected it to an antenna
with a tos >1 (1.5 for example) the hf power in ssb is only 1w . (in fm, with
this antenna the hf power is 10w) !!!!
what 's the problem ?
who could help me



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mr A.B. Barnett)
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Subject: ICOM 706
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Can somebody in the US give me an idea of the retail cost of
an ICOM 706 receiver ( inc sales tax )?  I'd be very interested to compare
with the price in the UK.  At present the best deal price is UKP1195 (inc
tax ) and the rig doesn't even come on the market until the autumn.

Thanks in advance,

Alan.
--
   __...  ...__   _.. .   __.  __...  ___  ._..  ....   _._
         Alan Barnett   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Keith  )
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Subject: Re: ICOM 706
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Mr A.B. Barnett ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can somebody in the US give me an idea of the retail cost of
: an ICOM 706 receiver ( inc sales tax )?  I'd be very interested to compare
: with the price in the UK.  At present the best deal price is UKP1195 (inc
: tax ) and the rig doesn't even come on the market until the autumn.

AES (Orlando) sez:

Rig is not type accepted, yet.  Don't know when it will be available
in the U.S. market.  Rumor is the price will be $1400 - $1500 and it
might be out in September..

73,

Larry Keith, KQ4BY
Warner Robins, GA


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:03 1995
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From: "Bryan R.Jackson" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: ICOM IC25e Schematics
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Help!
Has anybody got a copy of the schematics for an Icom 25e.
I have bought one that has been butchered and I would like
to have a go at putting it right.
Please post a reply or E-Mail me
Thanks in advance
--
Bryan R.Jackson                                ****************************
Ham Radio Packet G1 IUL@GB7COV                 * Lots of surprise instore *
Internet [e-mail]           *    This isn't a party    *
                                               *   It's a whole lot more  *
                                               ****************************
                                             Depeche Mode More Than a Party
                                                         1983


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:03 1995
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From: ANDREW JENTIS <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Icom W31
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I am thinking about purchasing the new W31 HT. Any comments would be
appreciated. I am very interested in the receive range on UHF. Does it
go up to 512 mhz?

andy n6xkn



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:04 1995
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From: DB Wilhelm <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Info on Ten Tec 555 Scout
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[e-mail] (Michael Goldfarb ) wrote:
>
> I am interested on any opinions from anyone with experience with the
> Ten Tec 555 Scout.
>
> Thanks
I once thought it a nice small rig that I could use portable as well
as for fixed operation, but when I priced out the multiple modules
the I wanted and the other features that would cost me money, I
chose a Yaesu FT-900 instead which gave me general coverage receive,
more output when I needed, and not much bigger package.

You may want to read the Product Review in QST Dec 1993 pg 77 by
David Newkirk WJ1Z.  it has some points you can ponder, both pro
and con.

73,
Don W3FPR



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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Sparks)
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Subject: Re: Info on Ten Tec 555 Scout
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In <3sifvu$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael
Goldfarb ) writes:

>
>I am interested on any opinions from anyone with experience with the
>Ten Tec 555 Scout.
>
>Thanks
>

I've been using one for over a year, mobile and occasionally base.

One thing I've noticed is the audio quality, whenever I go to any of my
friends shacks and listen to a variety of rigs, none seem to compare
with the 555.  The variable width IF filter is great, both for SSB and
CW, not as sharp as a set frequency, but more pleasant to listen to.

If you like CW, this is a great little rig with full QSK, and built in
keyer.  It does drift a little, but haven't had any complaints, always
get excellent reports on QSO's on the audio.  The noise blanker works
well, and is required for mobile use.

I only use 2 bands, 40 and 30, so the modules aren't a problem, I have
to change resonators on the antenna anyway.

I have some complaints with the way the system is layed out.  The
speaker jack is on the front panel, and the CW jack is on the back.  The
speaker jack is a 1/4" phone plug, and the CW jack is miniture stereo.

It is very simple and doesn't have any extra buttons to be pushed or
cause distraction while using mobile.  It is tuned with variable
inductance and has no extra receiver noise from PLL, I can often hear
stations clear when the other stations are complaining about not being
able to dig the signal out of the noise.

It is only 50 watts, but seem to be adequate.  You can't jump around, it
tunes like a mechanical radio (it is), so to go from one end of the dial
to another is a lot of cranking, with only 60KHz bandwith on my antenna,
not a problem.

It is simple, probably not as cheap as it appears if you want to run it
on all bands, but over a 40,000 miles of vibration in 16 months, and not
a hicup.

It is a TEN-TEC, if that means something to you, it does to me, I've
opened it up, and it looks very solid, I was going to move the offensive
connectors, but decided I could live with them, but it could be done.

It fits perfectly where the ash tray was in my Sable Wagon.

Not for everyone, but I am pleased with it.

KI5GY


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Roll)
Date: 24 Jun 95 07:32:19
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Subject: Re: KAM Plus or PK232
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 -=> Quoting Charles A. Sherwood to All <=-


 CAS> I have used an older PK232 and a new Kam+.  I prefer the Kam+ for
 CAS> several reasons.

 CAS> I could never tune the HF radio using the LEDs on PK232. I needed a on
 CAS> a scope attached to it.  I can tune the HF radio easily using the LEDs
 CAS> on the KAM.
 CAS> The old PK232 drew about 1 amp at 12 volts. The kam pulls abt .25A,
 CAS> although I think the spec is 0.3.

 CAS> New units are very closely priced and the Kam gives you Gtor as a
 CAS> bonus. (at least when I bought mine, several months ago)

 CAS> Also the Kam is dual ported. You can run both vhf and hf at the same
 CAS> time. The 232 is not. (not a big deal in my opinion)

 Greetings!

 I agree with all of the above...but would also like to point out that
 the KAM Plus is only about 25-percent as large as the PK232.  It's
 compact size and low power consumption make it perfect for portable
 operation, i.e. Field Day!

 73 de Larry, WR2F

... Talk is cheap...real hams beep!


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:07 1995
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> Thanks for a good comparison.  I have only the KAM and have been happy with
> it except for the software -- I use the Hostmaster II+ supplied by the
> factory, and it seems kind of clumsy to use.  I especially don't like the
> transmit buffer files.  If you have Hostmaster, you probably know what I
> mean.
>
> May I ask your opinion on the Lan-Link software?  Does it do the
> simultaneous VHF/HF dual port operation?  Any other recommendations from
> anyone??
>
> Thanks,
> 73, Bill W7LZP
> [e-mail]

Hi Bill.    I tried the Hostmater II software also but didn't really like
it that much either... The Lan-Link v2.32 runs dual port quite well; it
does take a bit of "Doc" reading to figure out all the bells an whistles.
Even the install program, takes a little configuring to get it right...

Right now: I am running a PK900 with PKGold the registered version... It
is a sweet set-up, the program is really nice... Dual - split windows
for HF & Vhf, allows you to switch back an forth at the touch of a "f" key
an still watch whats going on in the background of either port... I under-
stand that there is a Kam+ version of PKGold available..? If it runs as good
as the AEA-900 version it would really be worth looking into...

There are 2 things I don't like about it... If you get it through a "Ham"
supplier, one you pay more for it <$120.++> an when you get it; you have
to call the author in Ca. for the registration install serial #... To me
thats a pain! I understand that if you get it direct; its cheaper an comes
with the reg # an manuals <i forgot to say that the manual didn't come with
it>. The other thing I don't like about it is: If you have someone over an
they want to use their "Call" to make a connection: you can't just use the
myc command to change it... It makes it a "1" user program period... I
understand it was done to prevent pirating the program, but both of these
things bugged me... Other than that; I really like the program an its
features, esp. the simultaneous dual porting an Gateway features...
More food for thought: I hope... De Tom KD4QHH 73.




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RanceHood)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TH-79(D)-Comments good/bad?
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Dave
I have'nt been to inpressed with the Kenwood. As a matter of fact I am in
the proceess of rying to sell it. Nice little radio however, if your
looking for a nice all around radio with scanning in mind this is'nt the
radio to buy.
I have tried to get help here on the net for mods but there  just not out
there.

If you get any I would like to get a copy.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Grant Hopper)
Subject: Re: Kenwood TH-79A (Deluxe)
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"[e-mail]" <[e-mail]> writes:

>Does anyone have any first hand information on the
>Kenwood TH-79A (Deluxe)?

>Specifically I would like to know if anyone has
>made any successfull modificaitons to their radio.

I am wondering about the mods to the new version too.
Instead of E-mailing, post any comments here so all us new TH-79A(D)
owners can benifit from the info.

I for one, will call Kenwood tomorrow. The told me it could be done.

Grant Hopper
KB7WSD


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doncost)
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Subject: Looking for Alinco DJ580 mods
Date: 25 Jun 1995 22:11:57 -0400
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I'm looking for mods for the Alinco DJ580.  I have the aircraft mod and
the 800-900 MHZ mods.  I'm looking for more advanced mods.  I've heard
there are some key pad entry mods.


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Perkins)
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Subject: Maxtrac 300 programmable on 440?
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I have a Maxtrac 300 16-channel w/scan UHF unit that I would like to program
on ham-frequencies.  The programmer doesn't seem to want to go down that
low. Are there any tricks to programming this unit down to 440? The unit I
have has the 5-pin white connector on the back for an external speaker.
It is a model D44MJA7DA6CK.

Jim Perkins WA9JNW [e-mail]


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Jim I have an Add on program to yours. Make a coppy of your Max-Trax
Program and Upload it to me. I will add it and send it back you can do all
kinmds of things with it.

                                         Jon


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Nunn)
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My new MFJ 259 doesn't want to count using the external bnc connector.  I
tried calibrating my QRP Explorer rig with it, but it would count for about
a second then fall off to 0.  Counting the 259's own output (by placing the
probe on its own antenna connector's center conductor) gave about the same
results - count for about two seconds then 0.

It behaved the same way using a 1:1 oscilloscope probe and a cobbled up
probe made of coax.  It would not count at all with the 'scope probe set
at 10:1.  Would the probe need DC isolation?  You would think this would
be provided internally but MFJ does not supply the schematics, so who knows.

I don't have a oscilloscope so I don't know how big the signals were.  They
may have been less than the 600mv that the 259 requires.  The Explorer
instructions don't specify the sensitivity required, but they call for
a 10:1 probe for the counter.  Could anyone suggest a circuit to amplify
the counter input?  I would guess this would need to be a broad-band amp
with very high impedance input.  My ICOM IC701 requires 100mv sensitivity
for its alignment procedure.

I thought this was going to be the perfect tool to keep my antennas in tune
and my rigs aligned.  It is great for the antennas, now what's it gonna take
for the rigs?

--

Greg Nunn AA0XZ
[phone] (work)
[phone] (home)
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:12 1995
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In article <3sg2sv$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>In <Pine.SUN.3.91.950619110515.10582A-100000@ictpsp9>, Postogna Fulvio <postogna@ictpsp9> writes:
>>About Motorola GP300:
>>...and using a little bit the brain now we are able to "speak" with a gp300
>>without using the Motorola soft. ....
>
>
>So, care to share any of this info?
>
>Just for informational purposes, of course.
>
I sent e-mail to  the original poster, and it got bounced back.  It would
be nice to know what each field in the data (archive) file is.  For
informational purposes, of course.



--
James Holtzman kc6ncg ([e-mail]) [phone]
"What this country needs is less people telling us what this country needs"
School of Engineering & Computer Science, Cal State University, Sacto, CA


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:13 1995
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I NEED THE DATA ON THE NEC P-110 CELLPHONE CONNECTOR.

I WANT TO TIE THIS CELLPHONE INTO A SPECIAL CAVE RESCUE COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE
WHICH INCLUDES MILITARY STYLE FEILD PHONE LINES, AND VOX CONTROLLED RADIOS.

NEC WILL ONLY RELEASE THIS INFO TO NEC SERVICE SHOPS.

ALSO NEED TO KNOW IF THE CONNECTOR IS AVAILABLE. THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET TO
THIS CONNECTOR NOW IS BY BUYING THE $230 HANDS FREE KIT. I WAS GOING TO BUY
THE CELLABS HANDSFREE HEADSET KIT BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS.

DANNY BRITTON
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Cleo Ramsey)
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Emarit Ranu)
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Subject: NMO theft deterent...
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        I just put up an NMO mount antenna on my mobile.  Obviously
        these antennas can be stolen very easily.  I was thinking
        about drilling two small holes in the base of the antenna
        and threading in two small set screws to hold firmly on the
        mount coming out of the car roof.  I think this would make
        unscrewing the antenna off very difficult.

             A         <- antenna whip
          ___A___
        >|_______|<    <- antenna base  with '<' and '>' as set screws.
        |         |    <- car mount's threads
       -------------   <- car roof

        Does anyone have other ideas?  I would like to hear them as I
        am sure this is a concern for many others.

        Thanks!

--
        -Emarit  73's   [e-mail]

        KG0CQ          _._  __.  _____  _._.  __._

        Packet:         KG0CQ@KF0UW.#NECO.USA.NOAM


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>I just put up an NMO mount antenna on my mobile.  Obviously
>these antennas can be stolen very easily.  I was thinking
>about drilling two small holes in the base of the antenna
>and threading in two small set screws to hold firmly on the
>mount coming out of the car roof.  I think this would make
>unscrewing the antenna off very difficult.
>             A         <- antenna whip
>         ___A___
>       >|_______|<    <- antenna base  with '<' and '>' as set screws.
>        |         |    <- car mount's threads
>       -------------   <- car roof
>
>Does anyone have other ideas?  I would like to hear them as I
>am sure this is a concern for many others.
>
>Thanks!
>-Emarit  73's   [e-mail]
>KG0CQ          _._  __.  _____  _._.  __._
>Packet:         KG0CQ@KF0UW.#NECO.USA.NOAM
I've been using Larson NMO antennas for around 12 years. Never had one
stolen. Have 4 on my vehicle now. I now of many dozens on other vehicles
and have never heard of theft being a problem. Have broken a fair number
`tho!

Chris


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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
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[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) wrote:

>I've been using Larson NMO antennas for around 12 years. Never had one
>stolen. Have 4 on my vehicle now. I now of many dozens on other vehicles
>and have never heard of theft being a problem. Have broken a fair number
>`tho!

>Chris

Many people are in your situation Chris.  But I for one have had
several stolen off of my car sitting in my driveway at night.  Kids in
the neighborhood I think.  Please don't assume the problem doesn't
exist because it hasn't happened to you yet.

I think Emarit had a great idea.  I am looking forward to hearing from
others with some different solutions to the same problem.

Mike  KD6PKJ



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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner)
Subject: Re: NMO theft deterent...
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Emarit Ranu ([e-mail]) wrote:

:       I just put up an NMO mount antenna on my mobile.  Obviously
:       these antennas can be stolen very easily.  I was thinking
:       about drilling two small holes in the base of the antenna
:       and threading in two small set screws to hold firmly on the
:       mount coming out of the car roof.  I think this would make
:       unscrewing the antenna off very difficult.

:       Does anyone have other ideas?  I would like to hear them as I
:       am sure this is a concern for many others.


I wouldn't make it too hard for someone to steal it, because, in my
experience, a pissed off thief frequently becomes a vandal and causes
much more damage than the antenna is worth.

I'd rather lose an antenna occasionally than have someone try to pry
it off the roof with a big, ugly screwdriver.


--
Jerry Gardner          | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Morris)
Subject: Re: NMO theft deterent...
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[e-mail] (Mike Groves) writes:

>[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) wrote:

>>I've been using Larson NMO antennas for around 12 years. Never had one
>>stolen. Have 4 on my vehicle now. I now of many dozens on other vehicles
>>and have never heard of theft being a problem. Have broken a fair number
>>`tho!

>>Chris

>Many people are in your situation Chris.  But I for one have had
>several stolen off of my car sitting in my driveway at night.  Kids in
>the neighborhood I think.  Please don't assume the problem doesn't
>exist because it hasn't happened to you yet.

This idea was in 73 about 5 years ago - the person suggested first
using a long setscrew that went thru the brass ring into the main
part of the mount, and a second setscrew that went thru the antenna
into the ring.

It would take a drill press to do the job right, but you could do
a half dozen mounts in one batch....

de WA6ILQ - who once had 6 NMO mounts on a Volvo station wagon...
plus the auto alarm used the rear window defroster grille as a dipole...

--
Mike Morris   WA6ILQ          | All opinions must be my own since nobody
PO Box 1130                   | pays me enough to be their mouthpiece...
Arcadia, CA. 91077            |
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:19 1995
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Subject: Re: NMO theft deterent...
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner) wrote:
>Emarit Ranu ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>:      I just put up an NMO mount antenna on my mobile.  Obviously
>:      these antennas can be stolen very easily.  I was thinking
>:      about drilling two small holes in the base of the antenna
>:      and threading in two small set screws to hold firmly on the
>:      mount coming out of the car roof.  I think this would make
>:      unscrewing the antenna off very difficult.
>
>:      Does anyone have other ideas?  I would like to hear them as I
>:      am sure this is a concern for many others.
>
>
>I wouldn't make it too hard for someone to steal it, because, in my
>experience, a pissed off thief frequently becomes a vandal and causes
>much more damage than the antenna is worth.
>
>I'd rather lose an antenna occasionally than have someone try to pry
>it off the roof with a big, ugly screwdriver.
>
I have an NMO antenna and haven't had it stolen yet, but I'm sure that day
will come.  (Replacements are readily available from any unattended police
car.)  I like that it is easily removeable so I can switch to another band or
antenna without needing another mount.  I would agree with Jerry that it may
be better to just let the kids have the thing than to encourage them to use a
lot of force and damage the rest of the car.  For what it's worth, here are my
thoughts on preventing theft:

Set screws:  Already described.  It seems that it would be necessary to anchor
the brass nut to the center part of the mount as well as locking the antenna
to the brass nut.  They may reduce the watertight integrity of the
installation, or rust up and become impossible to remove later.

Really tight:  The phone company uses a strap wrench to tighten the caps on
the receivers of pay phones so they can't be unscrewed by hand.  Perhaps that
could be done with the antenna as well.  Or maybe it will break the threaded
ring out of the antenna base on some models.

Removal:  Since the antenna can be removed in seconds, just remove it after
parking in a theft-prone area, and store it in the trunk or take it with you.
Putting a blank NMO cover on the exposed mount could suggest that the antenna
has been gone a long time; no need to break into the car looking for it.  Not
very practical if you are always parking in theft-prone areas.

-Mike KD4QDM
* Gadget Engineer At Large *



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: NMO theft deterent...
Date: 27 Jun 1995 05:11:42 GMT
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>[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) wrote:
>
>>I've been using Larson NMO antennas for around 12 years. Never had one
>>stolen. Have 4 on my vehicle now. I now of many dozens on other vehicles
>>and have never heard of theft being a problem. Have broken a fair number
>>`tho!
>
>>Chris
>
>Many people are in your situation Chris.  But I for one have had
>several stolen off of my car sitting in my driveway at night.  Kids in
>the neighborhood I think.  Please don't assume the problem doesn't
>exist because it hasn't happened to you yet.
>
>I think Emarit had a great idea.  I am looking forward to hearing from
>others with some different solutions to the same problem.
>
>Mike  KD6PKJ
Mike;
I appreciate that you used the word "please". But you do seem to have read
more into my words than what I put there. The only thing I assumed was that the
original poster might appreciate hearing a variety of experiences on the topic.
I'm sure he appreciated hearing your's as well. As far as antennas go, the
biggest trouble I've seen is breakage. As far as theft goes, this I have seen
with respect to radios themselves. Along with the accompanying busted windows.
I do know of a number of people who have made their NMO antennas very permanent
with the use of assorted epoxies on the mounting threads. They hadn't been
ripped off, they just thought it prudent.

Chris


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul H. Bock)
Subject: Old TEN-TEC documentation available
Sender: [e-mail] (Melpar News Administrator)
Organization: E-Systems, Melpar Division
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 17:57:27 GMT
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     I have an original Ten-Tec instruction sheet for the Model
251 and 252G power supplies used with the old Argonaut and 405
Linear.  It includes schematics of the 251/252G as well as of
the 261/262G VOX circuit, plus one of the yellow Ten-Tec warranty
sheets.

     E-mail me if you need this, as I don't have any Ten-Tec
equipment at all (this may have been an extra copy which didn't
get mailed when I sold the equipment about 12 years ago).


(|_|)  Paul H. Bock, Jr. K4MSG     Internet: [e-mail]
 | |)  Principal Systems Engineer  Telephone: [phone] x2062

   "You can have my bug when you can pry my cold, dead fingers from
    around it....." - anonymous radiotelegraph operator



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:21 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Opinions on Yaesu FT-7
Date: 27 Jun 1995 06:37:40 GMT
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I saw an FT-7 for sale in another group a short time ago. I'm looking for a
small mobile HF.

Any opinions on them? They're pretty old now and I don't recall them being
overly popular. Is $325 a fair price?

Any info appreciated. Thanks! Please e-mail responses to: [e-mail]

-Geoff  NQ7A -



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad Mitchel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Opinions on Yaesu FT-7
Date: 27 Jun 1995 13:35:29 GMT
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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] () writes:
>I saw an FT-7 for sale in another group a short time ago. I'm looking for a
>small mobile HF.
>
>Any opinions on them? They're pretty old now and I don't recall them being
>overly popular. Is $325 a fair price?
>
>Any info appreciated. Thanks! Please e-mail responses to: [e-mail]
>
>-Geoff  NQ7A -
>


Seems a bit high.  I believe that it's a qrp type radio as well.
For an extra $175 you could have a ten tec scout.
73
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|  ___  ________  |    Bradley S. Mitchell Senior Project Development Engineer
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: PL-259's and 9913
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <3s4hps$[e-mail]> Jim McHale - NM1W <[e-mail]> writes:
>Solderable N connectors are available and avoid the hassles of cable twisting
>and coming out;
>I prefer the soldered connections.

Better still, if you have the proper tooling, are the crimp connectors.
The Kings line is excellent. Applied properly, they'll support your
weight, if the coax will. When done right, crimp connectors form a
gastight seal that will not fail electrically or mechanically. NASA
uses them. The crimp tooling, tool and the proper die set for your
cable and connector, is expensive, over $200, but its a lifetime
investment.

Beware, however, there are shoddy crimp connectors and shoddy tooling
out there. They won't produce good results. You must use the proper
connector for the cable, and the proper dies for that connector. There
are no shortcuts. Kings makes a connector for 9913, and it works
beautifully. It's a tad cheaper locally than the Amphenol solder
and wrench type which I hate.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:24 1995
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From: Steve Ball <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Portable radios needed for paragliding
Date: 25 Jun 1995 23:10:54 GMT
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Hello!  I've never posted to/read (except for today) any of the posts in
this newsgroup, and I don't know diddly about amateur radio, so forgive
me if I'm posting to the wrong area or if I'm asking dumb questions.

At any rate, skydiving and paragliding are my hobbies and I'm looking for
a pair of radios to use while in the air.  The requirements are as
follows:

1.      Maximum reliability/quality - ie no junk, like CBs.
2.      Air-to-air and air-to-ground range of at least 5 miles (I realize
there are lots of factors that could reduce effective range, however).
3.      Size/weight - both as small as possible.
4.      Cost - reasonable, but not at the sake of any of the above.
5.      I probably need radios that operate on more than one frequency, since
the areas they will be used in will vary geographically as will the
traffic on whatever frequencies I choose.  2 or 3 would probably be OK.
Changing frequencies should be easy, ie flipping a switch rather than
punching a frequency into a keypad.
6.      I understand that there are FCC licencing requirements and will gladly
comply with whatever is necessary,

If you have equipment recommendations/suggestions, please email them to
me at:  [e-mail].

I appreciate your time in reading this,

Regards,




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lee Jones)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Tse-Sung Wu  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Spam somewhere else, dude.

Folks - re-posting to a spam does nothing but lengthen its life.  You
want to do something about the spammers (and I'm all for that), contact
[e-mail].   The big online services (aol, prodigy) seem to
produce the most spams (probably because they have the most users, and
many of those are fairly clueless :-).  The good side of that is that
those big online services also respond very quickly to spamming problems
originating inside their walls.

The current one we're dealing with did *not* originate there - it came
from a site called "ixc.net", which means nothing to me, but I'm going to
send an e-mail to the [e-mail], just in case.

Regards, Lee
--
Lee Jones     | "Jesus just left Chicago, and he's bound for New Orleans."
[e-mail]  |            -Z.Z. Top
415-390-3356  |


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Karl-Heinz Merscher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Software for AOR 8000 needed
Date: 27 Jun 95 05:15:37 GMT
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 Hi,

 I'm desperatly searching for software for the AR 8000 scanner ...
 Does anyone know good shareware programms and any ftp sites where to
 get the software??

 73's DL6RDE/AA1KD, Karl-Heinz



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Todd Perry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Something GOOD about Yaesu service!
Date: 25 Jun 1995 22:13:15 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>There have been a lot of posts about Yaesu's service.  Well, here's a
>good comment.
>
>When my FT101E began having xmit frequency stability problems, I sent it
>off to Cerritos for a workover.  Not having the original box to ship it
>in, I packed it up as best I could and sent it off.  They were very prompt
>in acknowledging receipt of the unit, responded positively to the one
>phone call I made to check status, and returned the unit in a much more
>substantial shipping box (inner plastic seal, wrapping, then special foam
>injected around the unit.  The repair was flawless...they fixed the
>problem and also did a complete realignment...sent me the "bad" parts
>in a sealed plastic bag...all for $150 plus S&H.  So I guess every company
>has its good and bad points, but my experience with Yaesu USA was very
>positive.
>
>


        I just had to replace the battery in my FT-2400, and called up Yaesu
about it.. They got the part out to me the next day, along with good advice on
how to install same. The only problem I had was that they shipped it UPS Brown
(which, since I'm in VA, took eight days) for a S&H charge of 4 and a half
bucks for a 2 dollar part.

        The kicker is that the battery only weighs about 1/2 an ounce. I
wonder why they didn't just stick a 29^H^H32 cent stamp on it and send it?
Would have taken less time, too... Maybe there's a thought!



--
                        Regards,
                        R. T. Perry
                        KF4BAL
                        GMOO
- The world is divided into two groups of people: Those that own HP's
and those that yell "HEY! Where's the equals sign?"



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J Hlivak)
Subject: Telecom Document Source
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I have been having little success in getting a copy of Motorola R-56 out of
the local reps.  Does anyone know how I can order it?  I need to know the
Moto part # or how to retrieve it.  If you can pass along the order number,
that'd save some time too.

In the same arena, I am looking for copies of some Bellcore specs on BITS.
Any pointers would be appreciated.

        Regards,        Bob Hlivak





From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Telecom Document Source
Date: 25 Jun 1995 15:41:01 GMT
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[e-mail] (Robert J Hlivak) writes:
>the local reps.  Does anyone know how I can order it?  I need to know the
>Moto part # or how to retrieve it.  If you can pass along the order number,
>that'd save some time too.
>
>In the same arena, I am looking for copies of some Bellcore specs on BITS.
>Any pointers would be appreciated.
>
>       Regards,        Bob Hlivak
>

Bob;
Here's some phone numbers for Motorola that might help:
Motorola Parts Identification Service:     708-538-0021
Motorola National Parts Order Line   :     800-422-4210

First you call the Parts ID people and they find the stock number of what
you want. Then you call the Order people and give them that number. They
can sell to you direct. I've found prices on service manuals to be 1/3 to
1/2 of what a local Motorola facility charges.

That's all. Good luck,
Chris


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Cowart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: TS 430 vs. IC 735
Date: 26 Jun 1995 13:30:41 -0500
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N7CHS ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have an opportunity to purchase either radio.  The TS is $575 and the IC
: $695.  The TS does NOT have FM.  Are SSB & CW filters optional on these
: units?  This unit will be utilized in Mobile situation most of the time,
: if not in my tow vehicle then in my 24 ft travel trailer.

: Your recommendation and/or comments are greatly appreciated.

: 73's
: chuck berry
: n7chs/4

hi Chuck

I have used both in the mobile.  If you can afford the 735, get it.
the LCD display alone is worth it.  You cannot see the display on the
430 in daylight unless you put your hand near it for shading and that's
pretty dangerous while in motion!  Also, 735 is smaller, especially in
depth which makes mounting under the dash much neater.

73
Mike
WA5CMI

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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter M)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: TS 430 vs. IC 735
Date: 27 Jun 1995 00:01:56 GMT
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In article <3sd35k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (N7CHS) says:
>
>I have an opportunity to purchase either radio.  The TS is $575 and the IC
>$695.

I have a 735 and it's a great radio.  It has a superior receiver.
You can't go wrong.  I use it on SSB,FM, RTTY and Pactor and have
been extremely pleased.


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Stuben)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TS-140 and PK232 trouble
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 95 18:47:23 GMT
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Has anyone had problems with leaving their PK232 plugged into the back of
their rig and having problems with the audio in SSB mode?  I have seen some
hints and kinks stuff in QST regarding this same problem, but none have
worked.  I still must unplug my tnc from the ACC2 jack everytime I want to run
on sideband.  I also have found a weird problem.  I have an Astron 20M
power supply, and it can't power both TNC and HF rig at the same time without
resetting the TNC everytime you transmit!  A seperate power supply to the TNC
solved that one.  Would also like to hear from anyone computer controlling
their 140.  Thanks

Dave

David C. Stuben          [e-mail]
Electronic Data Systems, Advanced Computing Center


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clinton Peebles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TS-850 on packet
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 13:17:05 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942
Distribution: world
Lines: 4

Thanks to everyone who replied to my request for help getting the 850 working
on HF packet.  Les, NL7J told me what to do and it works great.  I adjusted
the VR 18 pot in the radio down and the AFSK level on the TNC up.  Everything
is now working great.


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Justin P. Norfleet)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: VHF-->UHF Repeater
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 14:28:01 +0100
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Hello there.
It seems that this is an appropriate group whithin which to ask for
help.  So here goes.

We (a public safety agency) would like to have a mobile repeating
system in one of our vehicles that receives VHF and repeats out on
UHF and vice versa.  We know that we can do this with a little
wiring and such for one channel, but we would like to be able to
do it with more than one.  Do any of you know of a product or means
by which to do this? (technical stuff to follow)

It would go something like this.  For multiple channels imagine
these in parallel...

Thanks!!!!

Justin

Handheld VHF
  |    /|\
  |(F1) |(F1)
 \|/    |
VHF Mobile  (Motorola MaxTrac)
  |    /|\
  |     |(Hardwired)
 \|/    |
Repeater    (??????)
  |    /|\
  |     |(Hardwired)
 \|/    |
UHF Mobile  (Motorola MaxTrac)
  |    /|\
  |(F2) |(F3)
 \|/    |
Some UHF Transceiver
Justin Norfleet        |   Library Technology Department
[e-mail]       |   501 Olin Library
607-255-9099 Voice     |   Cornell University
607-255-9346 Fax       |   Ithaca, New York 14853


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Heil)
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Subject: Re: VHF-->UHF Repeater
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As your diagram indicates you are using Maxtrac radios, there is an easy
solution.

        1. If your radios are of newer vintage, the Maxtrac will have
           a black 16 pin accessory plug on the back of the radio.  If
           this is the case, Motorola makes a very elegant solution
           called RICK.  The RICK is a repeater controller that will
           connect the two Maxtrac's together via the accessory jack
           and viola....you have a full function UHF-VHF repeater.  You
           can use your choice of channels that are programmed into the
           two Maxtrac's (UHF & VHF) with the appropriate warning
           regarding authorized use of your liscensed frequencies.
           With the RICK you can manually turn the repeat mode on and
           off so that the mobiles can be used as normal or as a
           repeater.

        2. If your radios have the older five pin white accessory
           connector, you can still use a RICK, but the switching
           will be done via Voice Activation (VOX).  This is a less
           optimal solution.  If you have five pin radios I would
           recommend a Zeotron Repeaterman Controller (a bit mor
           copmlicated to connect) that will work similiarly to the RICK
           as described in Item 1, but also
           allows for two P.L.'s, Courtesy Tones and DTMF changeable
           P.L.

Both solutions should cost less than $ 500.00 if you include labor to
install.  I can refer you to a source to purchase if you are interested.

Hope this helps.

Mike
[e-mail]




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From: [e-mail] (Mike Morris)
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[e-mail] (Justin P. Norfleet) writes:

>Hello there.
>It seems that this is an appropriate group whithin which to ask for
>help.  So here goes.

>We (a public safety agency) would like to have a mobile repeating
>system in one of our vehicles that receives VHF and repeats out on
>UHF and vice versa.  We know that we can do this with a little
>wiring and such for one channel, but we would like to be able to
>do it with more than one.  Do any of you know of a product or means
>by which to do this? (technical stuff to follow)

Aks your motorola dealer for information on the "pac-RT", then buy
some second-hand.


--
Mike Morris   WA6ILQ          | All opinions must be my own since nobody
PO Box 1130                   | pays me enough to be their mouthpiece...
Arcadia, CA. 91077            |
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Ryan)
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Subject: Want Mods TH-79  HT
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   Looking for MARS / CAP  Mods for the Kenwood TH-79  Hand Held.
Any Help  ?   Tnx   Rich  WB6HNC
Rich Ryan  Clinical Eng  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Uncle WSW)
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   Hi,

   I'm looking for a nicad battery pack for my 6 meter Icom 505.  The
radio's been discontinued for a while now.

   Please email to [e-mail] if you have any info (or better yet, a
spare pack :-) ).

   73 de Bill Wallace

Plan for failure then your plan will be a success.   -  Credo for Disaster
Planning


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From: [e-mail] (Fred Dugas)
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Subject: Wanted 9600 tnc for tcp/ip
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I am looking for a inexpensive tnc that is capable of 9600 baud. please e-
mail me the descriptions and cost. thanks fred n7sxk



From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jose Spanjaard)
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D.C. Henderson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: John Minger ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : In article <[e-mail]> John Marcus wrote:

: : >>Subject: Water Pipe Ground
: : >>Date: Tue, 30 May 1995 18:27:46 GMT
: : >
: : >>I know that it is not a good idea to connect station ground to your water
: : >>pipe. But, I am going to run about 50' of copper pipe near the shack, and

: : (edited..)

: : >>Thanks, Michael Raider, KO6BC
: : >
: : >I think you'd be better leaving the pipe connected to the house ground.  In
: : >fact you probably should Connect the circuit breaker box (green ground) to the
: : >same pipe.
: : >
: : >If the pipe becomes discontinuous, (ie. inserting the pvc), you have a
: : >floating ground, connected intermittantly by water to earth ground.  Should
: : >the potential for the water pipe to increase, you could damage your equipment,
: : >should you have a lightning storm.
: : >
: : Michael's statement that it's not a good idea to connect a
: : station ground to a water pipe has me wondering.  Is this generally
: : accepted as true?

: You must be very carefull in this "Plastic" age all that is copper is not
: necessarily grounded! I recently moved into a 12 year old house and made
: my initial ground connections to a copper water pipe in the garage not 5
: feet below me in the garage. Later ohm meter measurements to the house
: neutral showed that the ground was not not very good .Further inspection
: revealed that there were a number of plastic pipes in the system
: including the main supply line. The ground that i did measure (about 2
: ohms) was actualy going back through the neutral connection at the hot
: water heater and the dishwasher!!!

: caveat emptor

: Dave
: N0Dh

If you're wondering how to get a pipe into the ground: it's easy! Just get
enough length (I used 10 meters), attach a hose to the upper end and dig a
small hole in the ground. Then turn on the water (via the hose and the pipe)
and move the pipe down. Gently move it up and down (of course always a
little further down than up) and you will see it disappear completely. The
trick is to keep the water flowing. Use a file to create some "teeth" on the
lower end of your pipe. DON'T try this section by section! If you turn the
water of, you won't be able to start anew. I used my aer-tower to hoist up
the entire pipe and then lower it.

73 Ben PA3DWJ

PS. You should try it just to see it happen once: unbelievable (but they use
the same technique (with high-pressure pumps) to dig wells)


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:37 1995
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Subject: Wattmeter For Sale
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Kenwood SW-100
1.8-150MHz
Reads FWD (0-150W), REF and DC Volts
Has XMT LED.
Works fine.
Excellent Condition.
Best ***reasonable*** offer with UPS in the Continental US.
Howard
NW1N/4





From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim K5QQ)
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Subject: Re: Whats wrong with the IC2700?
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Leon
Like you, I have a 2410 in my van and really liked it, but wanted to get a
remote head unit for my Mitsubishi 4wd.  Being an ICOM fan, the 2700
really caught my eye at the Dallas Hamcomm last year.  That's where it was
introduced and I couldn't resist!!.

I appears to have more intermod than the 2410, but I don't drive the van
in town much so it really isn't exposed to the same RF environment.  (Some
of the local pagers are located in town rather than on the mountain and
are running about 1KW to a gain array..)  Anyhow, I also noticed how
extremely sensitive it is and so I am now using it on a 1/4 wave dual band
antenna - the kind that look like a cellular antenna.  It hears everything
and the intermod is dramatically reduced.

Bottom line: I really love the 2700 and it's features.  I use it everday
going to work and like it better than the 2410 because of the features.

Hope you have good luck with whatever you buy.

PS  I sent mine to ICOM to check on the intermod and Gary went thru it
with a fine tooth comb.  Said it was right on specs.  Great ICOM service
and a real feeling of confidence with the radio after they looked at it.

Jim  K5QQ


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Leon D. Zetekoff)
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Peter M ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3sbita$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Leon D. Zetekoff) says:
: >
: >What's really wrong with the IC2700 dualbander? I keep hearing about its
: >poor selectivity. Is this true? I want to get another dual bander
: >(currently have a IC2410) with a detachable head. I've seen the new Yaseu
: >with the humongous mic and don't like it.

: I have a IC2700 and have no problem with selectivity.  The only thing that
: I wish was a bit better is the Intermod.  However,
: the intermod is typical for a dualband radio (ie Kenwood, Alinco, etc)
: I really like the IC2700.

peter: thanx for the reply. That's what I heard the intermod rejection
(ergo frontend selectivity) was not as good as other icoms.

73 Leon


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:40 1995
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Jim K5QQ ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I appears to have more intermod than the 2410, but I don't drive the van
: in town much so it really isn't exposed to the same RF environment.  (Some
: of the local pagers are located in town rather than on the mountain and
: are running about 1KW to a gain array..)  Anyhow, I also noticed how
: extremely sensitive it is and so I am now using it on a 1/4 wave dual band
: antenna - the kind that look like a cellular antenna.  It hears everything
: and the intermod is dramatically reduced.

That's what I have been told. I currently use a mobile dual band comet
antenna that is huge. I really refuse to go back to a 1/4 wave antenna as
I like having the extra gain on the car antenna.

: PS  I sent mine to ICOM to check on the intermod and Gary went thru it
: with a fine tooth comb.  Said it was right on specs.  Great ICOM service
: and a real feeling of confidence with the radio after they looked at it.

iNTERESting....thanx for the input.

73 leon


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (jeffcorey)
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Subject: Re: WTB: 4 1M 30 pin SIMMS
Date: 25 Jun 1995 23:53:47 GMT
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In article <3si14k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Raymond Yu) says:
>
>I'm looking for 4 1 meg 30 pin SIMMS for my computer.  I'm willing to pay
>$40 per meg for a total of $160.
>
>Ray
>


Ray, I have plenty of 1 meggers, tested and new.  Overbought before 4 meggers became popular.

You can have em for $150.00, shipping included.  I can send them to you via mail, pay me when you get them and test them!

Jeff Corey


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad Mitchel)
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Hi all, I am loooking for a project radio that will keep my intersts alive.
Something that is not too goo comsetically, or doesn't work, or both,
solid state prefered. I like Ten Tec, yaesu, etc. in that order.
I'm mostly interested in getting a project radio. I have been building
qrp stuff for a couple of years, and am kinda bored, and thought that
this might be the ticket to keep my interest.
73

---
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From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Hutchins)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-2500M MARS/CAP mod
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 06:20:53 GMT
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[e-mail] (Erik Mugele) wrote:

>Does anyone know the modification to make the Yaesu FT-2500M transmit outside
>the ham band for MARS?  I have a friend (without internet access) who has
>this rig and needs to do the mod.  I am also thinking of getting this rig.

>Thanks in advance and 73 de KG0XE,
>Erik



The mod is so simple it hurts. Turn off radio. Remove top cover. Cut
green loop of wire. Replace top cover. Turn on radio.

Simple.   E.
"It's the isn't it?  The chicks love the car."



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Subject: YAESU FT-767GX STATION
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FOR SALE:

COMPLETE HF STATION             $999.00
* YAESU FT-767GX Tranceiver
  (Built-in power supply, CW keyer, Auto
   tuner, accepts optional 6m, 2m, 440)
* YAESU FIF0232C CAT Computer Interface
* VIBROPLEX Iambic CW Paddles
* CUSHCRAFT R-5 Vertical
* 50' Cable
* All Excellent Condition!!!

Contact: Greg (KN6MT) via email ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:43 1995
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I have a Yaesu FT-900 and I want to put cw filters in it. I'm not sure if i should go with the Timewave DSP-9+ or should I just buy
the standard IF filters from Yaesu?

73, Victor

Victor Morange
KE6MWA
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Packet: ke6mwa@w6nwg.#soca.ca.usa.noam






From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:43 1995
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Subject: Re: Yaesu repair service
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I had my radio repaired at Radio Shack.  They now repair all brands.
Will KC5OEC


From [e-mail] Tue Jun 27 15:35:44 1995
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I forgot to mention that Radio Shack accepts all repairs at any store.  No
need to ship your radio, just take it to your nearest R.S.

Will
KC5OEC


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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lee Way)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 468.211mhz ?
Date: 28 Jun 1995 03:08:19 GMT
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I was just given a couple of ht's and a base station that are programed
for 468.211 and 469.211mhz. Any one know what those frequencys are aloted
to? I'm hoping to use them for work. (construction). I called the FCC
today and the woman I talked to said she did not know what those freqs.
were for. Imagin that.


  LEE WAY  [e-mail]
  KE4QMP



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John466)
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Subject: Re: 468.211mhz ?
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468.211 and 469.211 are not real freqs. If its 468/9.2125 then its a
business freq.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RusselES)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
Date: 29 Jun 1995 00:57:20 -0400
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I know that AM is old technology and SSB is what is used these days, but I
can get my hands on a 50 watt 6M AM rig.  Now my question is, does anyone
out there use AM at all anymore, or would obtaining the (almost free) 6M
AM rig be almost not worth the time.  I know that 6m hasn't been used much
lately, but is it at all practical for me to do this...

Thanks in advance.

-- Erik, KB8ZFS


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 29 Jun 95 13:12:00
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Subject: re: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
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[e-mail] (RusselES) seems to have been offered a 6m
AM rig for almost nothing, and is wondering if anyone uses
AM on six anymore, that would justify getting the rig.

I haven't had the ability to listen on six meters for years, so
I don't know the current state.

Nearly twenty years ago, converting CB sets, which were am, to
10 meters caught on.  It had been done before, but there was a
time when CB sets were especially cheap, and there seemed to be
a rush to do it.  At the time, SSB had become the dominant voice
mode, so in some ways AM on 10m was a return to the past.  On
the other hand, 10m is wide, the needed conversion required people
to do some technical work, and perhaps the novelty of it all
encouraged people to use 10m when they might not have considered
it otherwise.

The same could be said for 6M.  I don't know who uses AM there now,
but there sure were plenty of AM rigs manufactured for the band in
the past. I'm sure they haven't all been scrapped; quite  a few
must be sitting around doing nothing.

So maybe instead of asking if there is AM activity on 6m, it would
be better to grab that rig you've been offered (you did say it was
almost free), put it on the air and give it a try.  Maybe doing so
would get people to bring their AM rigs back to the band.  You could
always start a "bring back AM to 6M" campaign".  It just might work.

ANother possibility is to use the rig on FM.  A long time ago, there'd
be articles about converting military surplus, and when it was an FM
rig, the details were shown on converting it to AM.  Then, twenty-five
years or so ago, when FM started becoming big in the form of channelized
operation and repeaters, there were articles about converting AM rigs
to FM.  The articles are still out there.  It's not all that difficult,
and the mods are like an addition, rather than chopping out the AM
capability.  You might check locally to see if anyone is using 6M FM.

Of course, the real question brought up by your post is what kind of
rig is it?  I don't think there ever was a generic 6M AM rig, so
naming the rig that you've been offered might attract more attention,
if only from people nostalgic for their old 6M gear.
      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DavidSt1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
Date: 30 Jun 1995 13:12:38 -0400
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Actually, there are several groups around the country who still
use AM on six meters.  We have a few ops here in Vegas.

If you're not interested or there is no activity in your area,
I'd be interesting in hearing about the rig.

73 ES GL DE AB5S/7 Dave
                     Lost Wages, Nevada


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: AEA PK232 problem on CW
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In article <3snehn$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Your are right Gary, I must have been in a bad mode the day wrote that stuff...
>
>But I still think decoding CW by the ear beats the PK-232, that was the original
>question.

That's true. The PK-232 isn't very good at copying Morse, heck it isn't
that good at copying incoherent FSK, and doesn't do the coherent modulations
at all. If we restrict ourselves to what's offered commercially to amateurs,
there aren't any machines as good as (exceptional) human operators. But those
are rare, and fortunately as amateurs we don't have to accept AEA or MFJ or
Kantronics' solutions, we can build. There are coherent designs going back
as far as the 1960s that will outperform the PK-232, or a human operator,
for coherent modulations. Convincing amateurs, conditioned to believe OOK
Morse is the ultimate weak signal method, that this is true, however, is
a real uphill battle.

OOK Morse decoding is at best a tie between man and machine though. That's
because the modulation itself is the limiting factor in weak signal work.
There's little an operator or a machine can do with OOK Morse when signal
levels get down to where the coherent modulations start to come into their
own.

There's a worst case advantage of 6 dB for coherent versus non-coherent
modulations (and more on the order of 33 dB under most circumstances).
Nothing a Morse operator (or a Morse machine) can do can make up that
handicap. You can't copy what you can't hear, but a good coherent machine
detector can pull coherent signals out of the noise floor by using signal
correlation and coding gain tricks that just don't work for OOK Morse.

The heck of it is, none of this is rocket science. It's all rather
straight forward and inexpensive today. If we could just change the
mindset of operators, we could have these systems in widespread use,
with all the attendant advantages of requiring lower power and more
modest antennas that the performance gain implies. I'm afraid we'll
have to wait for the Japanese to build them into the radios before
this happens, though. Amateurs seem to have lost the spark needed to
keep up with communications technology. They're content to be merely
operators, pushing inferior wetware decoding to its ultimate limits
instead of being smart and adopting even modestly better encoding
methods and hardware.

In that regard at least, you were spot on. Today's amateurs seem more
willing to work hard rather than to work smart. That's ultimately a
losing game, however, as the rest of the communications world passes
us by. I call it a "spark forever" mentality, though that wins me
few friends.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Boff..)
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Subject: Alinco 560E Battery charging
Date: 28 Jun 1995 18:45:05 GMT
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I just got a Alinco 560E, the charger state`s 400mA output, so what I wish
to know is how long to charge the battery if it`s 700mA..

Can`t be 15 hours can it??



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jon Goguen)
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Subject: Can't find APC-7 connector
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I need a female APC-7 cable connector, or (ideally) an APC-7 female to N
male adapter.  Can anyone suggesta source?


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Trask)
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Subject: Re: Can't find APC-7 connector
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Jon Goguen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I need a female APC-7 cable connector, or (ideally) an APC-7 female to N
: male adapter.  Can anyone suggesta source?

Jon,
        The cheapest source I've found for APC-7 adapters is:

                Inmet Corporation
                300 Dino Drive
                Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
                [phone] (voice)
                [phone] (FAX)

        Their distributor is:

                Sertek, Inc.
                3481 Old Conejo Road
                Newbury Park, California 91320
                [phone]
                [phone] (voice)
                [phone]

        The part that you are looking for is Inmet #5112 (APC-7 to
N male).  They are going to cost you around $85 apiece, and that's
cheap!
        The APC-7 (and APC-3.5) are precision, sexless connectors.
That is to say, there is no male or female.  They are very rarely
used in industry, except for test equipment, and then pretty much
limited to Hewlett-Packard.  I recently purchased a few APC-7 to
N-female adapters for my newtork analyzer (HP8409), and they were
$85.50 each.  I lucked out last year a bought the remaining stock
of APC-7 to SMA male and female for $35 each (about 4 of each) from
Lucas Weinschel and was damned lucky to have stumbled upon that deal.
        If you don't need the coupling shell on the APC-7, Inmet has
a line of lower cost adapters that you might consider (they're only
$60 or so).  This connector with the N-male is #5120.
        If you get any, take <VERY> good care of them!

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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:32:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jon Goguen)
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Subject: Re: Can't find APC-7 connector
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In article <3ss7rq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Christopher Trask) wrote:


>         The APC-7 (and APC-3.5) are precision, sexless connectors.
> That is to say, there is no male or female.  They are very rarely
> used in industry, except for test equipment, and then pretty much
> limited to Hewlett-Packard.

Thanks for your helpful reply. $85 is about $100 cheaper than HP!  I'm
surprised to learn that APC-7s are sexless.  Mine are on a Pacific
Measurements Log RF power meter.  The connecter on the probe, which I
believe to be an APC-7, mates with a connector on the chassis (the
calibration output) that superficially resembles a female chassis mount
N.  Are they trying to fool me?
>
>
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:01 1995
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Subject: Does anyone from MFJ read this newsgroup?
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I bought an MFJ-493 Super Menu Driven Memory Keyer around September 1993.
It was delivered with the firmware bug ridden and incomplete.  21 months
later I am still wating for working firmware.

I have recently faxed to Steve KB5TVW and also emailed to both Steve and
to Stan AA5XO.  But I after making some sort of vague contact I still
don't have either firmware or even a promise of it.  The best progress
that I have made so far is to find out that there is a version 1.13 of
this firmware, because someone at MFJ took a fax that I had sent to them
and hand wrote that information onto the fax and then snail mailed my own
fax back to me unsigned and with no firmware.  Very weird!

If anyone else who works there reads this group can put in a word for me,
I'd appreciate any help. Since I live many thousands of miles from (800)
phone access, my economical choices are somewhat limited.

The firm boasts an email address with a Compuserve account number, but I
guess they never figured or were never told that a necessary further step
was to assign someone to read and answer mail that gets sent there!

After first dealing with this firm I formed the preliminary view that the
firm made very poor quality equipment but got away with it, and kept their
customers happy enough, through offering good warranty and customer
support. I have now changed my mind on the second half of that view.

cc: MFJ
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   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email:  [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Simard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
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USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
NO SPANISH!!!!
.



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DORR DEPEW)
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In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:
> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
> NO SPANISH!!!!

Porque no podemos hablar Espanol?  Hay reglas que lo prohiben?

Hay muchos hams y otras personas que hablan Espanol, y no entiendo
porque no debe usarlo aqui.

Gracias

Dorr Depew
> .
>


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
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[e-mail] (DORR DEPEW) wrote:

>In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:
>> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
>> NO SPANISH!!!!

>Porque no podemos hablar Espanol?  Hay reglas que lo prohiben?

>Hay muchos hams y otras personas que hablan Espanol, y no entiendo
>porque no debe usarlo aqui.

>Gracias

Muy bueno...y dicen no cw aqui tambien porque no comprenden.  Creo que
hay no reglas que lo prohiben. :-)


===================================================================================
Jim Martin                      | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rafael Solis)
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DORR DEPEW) writes:
>In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:
>> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
>> NO SPANISH!!!!
>
>Porque no podemos hablar Espanol?  Hay reglas que lo prohiben?
>
>Hay muchos hams y otras personas que hablan Espanol, y no entiendo
>porque no debe usarlo aqui.
>
>Gracias
>
>Dorr Depew
>> .
>>

Maybe because Vincent is a bit paranoid :).  When I see a posting in a
language I don't understand I just skip it, the same as with radio
communications (specially in HF).  Dorr is write, there is nothing on
USENET that makes postings in a foreign language improper, besides
isn't the internet global?

So Vicente:  Abre tus hojos y tu mente.

73 de Rafael
KE6JSR

PS:  by the way, I also "speak" Morse.




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Negaard (Oberon-))
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 30 Jun 1995 17:21:01 GMT
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>>>>> "DORR" == DORR DEPEW <[e-mail]> writes:

DORR> In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
DORR> (Vincent Simard) writes:
>> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!  NO SPANISH!!!!

DORR> Porque no podemos hablar Espanol?  Hay reglas que lo prohiben?

DORR> Hay muchos hams y otras personas que hablan Espanol, y no
DORR> entiendo porque no debe usarlo aqui.

DORR> Gracias

DORR> Dorr Depew

What he said!  *grin*  If I can't read it, I just don't read it, but I
don't _mind_ it...The internet is international, and English is not
the only language spoken internationally...

Just my .02/worth...
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o Lamoni, IA  50140               o 73 de KB0PXK


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:05 1995
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Porque Yo comprendo espanol y francis tambien.
El internet es por todo del mundo y la media de la mundo
hablan en espanol.


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From: [e-mail] (Jorge M Flores / KO6HP)
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KENWOOD TH-48A HANDHELD

ALL POSSIBLE MODS HAVE BEEN DONE AND TESTED.

TX/RX 400.000-469.995

RX 136.000-174.000

PB-18 7.2V 1100MA X-TRA BATT (PLUS THE ORIGINAL)

2 SPARE ANTENNAS

SC-33 REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MIC.

KENWOOD VINYL CASE

CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER

BOX, MANUAL, QUICK REF CARD

NON SMOKER OWNER!

EXCELLENT CONDITION $300

WILL PAY U.P.S.

[phone]

E-MAIL [e-mail]

OR USE CALLBOOK ADDRESS








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1.      MFJ-Deluxe HF Tuner (MFJ-949D).
        Perfect condtion!  $75

2.      Palomar HF tuner-tuner. Mint!
        $75

3.      Astron 12V DC linear power supply
        RS-20A....16 amps continuous.
        $75


[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:07 1995
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I am posting this message for my friend Mike, WB7NQR. Please address all
inquiries to him at [phone] (Phoenix, AZ) between 7 and 10PM PDT.

Antenna: Butternut HF5V with 160M add-on element: $250 obo.

HF Amplifier: T/T Communications Model K125, 3-30MHz Broadband, 3W in,
125W out, class AB. Includes mobile mount bracket. In original shipping
carton, has never been used. Licensed amateurs only please inquire.
$200 obo.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:08 1995
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YourName <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Communication System: Microwave, military, 3 complete units
0A-8044A/TRC-97A by Radiation Systems, Inc
Antenna Group ANTRC-97A,0A 7161A/TRC97 by RCA
all records - equipment is in working order

Govt cost $248,000.00 ea.

All 3 units for about $4500.  we load - you haul

Cedardege, Colorado

970-856-7303  -Larry

------------------------------------

This is posted for a friend - please call the number above for more info.
Thank you





From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jon Badger)
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    For Sale:

    Full Coverage PRO-39 (30-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960 Mhz)
    Excellent condition, original packing & manual, six months old
        $175.00 OBO

    STARTEK ATH-15 Frequency Counter with OneShot/Reset Option
    Like new, 1-1500 Mhz, Signal Bar Graph, Auto Trigger/Hold, plus
    OneShot/Reset Option, BNC telescopic antenna, soft case, charger,
    six months old
        $175.00 OBO

    BIDDLE Major Megger Insulation Tester, great for testing coax, general
    electrical wiring, etc.
    Model: 210159 (hand crank)
    Ranges: 5000 Ohms & 2000 Megohms
    O/P Volts (DC): 100, 250, 500, 1000
    Like new with case and leads
        $450.00 OBO


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Hello, anybody home?

This is BV2DQ, I got a FT-401 on before, It's old more than my age!
No VFO parts, SO I need get circuit, please !!

                                 De Randson Huang/BV2DQ in Taipei,Taiwan
                                 [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Medardo Cabebe)
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I'm in the market of a mobile dual bander rig.  Could you please inform me which
is better of the two interms of relibility, intermod, etc.
I read their brochures and it almost have indentical features.

I appreciate any info.
Thanks
Med
73
KE6PRI


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:11 1995
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Subject: FT900 Factory Problem
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I just bought a new FT900 and it has a serious Factory Problem. The radio shuts off
intermittently by itself. I took it into Yaesu because they said that it needed a new
micro-processor. A new micro was installed by Yaesu but the problem did not go
away. It now either shuts off or the display dims and all contols fail. The radio does
not respond to the Power switch when this happens. It takes some time and eventually
the button will fully turn the radio off and back on again (for a while). The problem is
not as frequent as it was before the new micro was installed, but it still shuts off for no
apparent reason. This is a real problem since the rig is used as a remote base and it
cannot easily be turned on again. Anyone have the Yaesu mod fix the problem? Did it
fix the problem permentally or did the problem come back after a few weeks? Any
comments would be appreciated.
 73's Robert Blumenkranz, NI6R




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In article <3svtoa$[e-mail]>, "Robert Blumenkranz (Ni6r)"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> I just bought a new FT900 and it has a serious Factory Problem. The
radio shuts off
> intermittently by itself. I took it into Yaesu because they said that it
needed a new
> micro-processor. A new micro was installed by Yaesu but the problem did
not go
> away. It now either shuts off or the display dims and all contols fail.
The radio does
> not respond to the Power switch when this happens. It takes some time
and eventually
> the button will fully turn the radio off and back on again (for a
while). The problem is
> not as frequent as it was before the new micro was installed, but it
still shuts off for no
> apparent reason. This is a real problem since the rig is used as a
remote base and it
> cannot easily be turned on again. Anyone have the Yaesu mod fix the
problem? Did it
> fix the problem permentally or did the problem come back after a few
weeks? Any
> comments would be appreciated.
>  73's Robert Blumenkranz, NI6R

I believe that another FT-900 owner reported that this problem was the
fault of the face plate latch being loose and Yaesu promptly repaired it.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
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Subject: Re: GPS Help
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[e-mail] wrote:

> I recently bought a Garmin GPS-40... Is there a program that will let me
> plot positions sent over the radio?  Are there softwear packages that will let
> me use my computer to plot maps?

Garmin sells a PC package that does quite elaborate plotting. IT also lets
you store and change waypoints, tracks, and everything else normally
stored or edited in the unit. There is also a shareware package called
APRS that lets you plot GPS positions transmitted via packet radio. It's
available from all the usual ham radio download sites.

MIke, N4PDY

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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:13 1995
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I recently bought a Garmin GPS-40 for my boat and portable use.  I'd like to
useit with my Ham Radio and with my computer, but don't know how.  I'd
appreciate some advice on how to precede.  Is there a program that will let me
plot positions sent over the radio?  Are there softwear packages that will let
me use my computer to plot maps?  Is there a mailing list or bulletin board for
similar GPS users?

Bill, N3TNZ



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rane Curl)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I recently bought a Garmin GPS-40 for my boat and portable use.  I'd like to
>useit with my Ham Radio and with my computer, but don't know how.  I'd
>appreciate some advice on how to precede.  Is there a program that will let me
>plot positions sent over the radio?  Are there softwear packages that will let
>me use my computer to plot maps?  Is there a mailing list or bulletin board for
>similar GPS users?
>
>Bill, N3TNZ
>

The ham radio - GPS connection is APRS, the Automatic Packet Reporting
System. The mailinglist is maintained by TAPR at [e-mail]
Send the message     subscribe [e-mail] <your name>    to
[e-mail]

The GPS newsgroup is  sci.geo.satellite-nav

There is a lot of GPS information (and discussion) available.
Start looking at:
http://www.utexas.edu/depts/grg/gcraft/notes/gps/gps.html
http://wwwhost.cc.utexas.edu/ftp/pub/grg/gcraft/gps/gps.html
http://galaxy.einet.net/editors/john_beadles/introgps.htm
ftp://sundae.triumf.ca/pub/peter/index.html

Good luck!

Rane   n8reg



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rob)
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> I have a ham IV rotor that needs rebuilt.can anyone tell me where I can
get   > work done in Columbus,Ohio area ?
>
> Thanks in advance.

--
Rob
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Barthelow)
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Subject: Ham xcvr Finals Failure Modes?
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I would like to know more about HF transciever Power
Amplifier (PA) stages.  I have an Icom 701 transceiver
with blown finals.  This occured while I was searching for
a match using a manual antenna tuner.
           When I got into ham radio, 6146B's cost $6.00
each.  The Heath SB 101 was the poor man's Collins,
HRO-500s were $1500!
           Blown xistor finals are between $50 and $150.00
the matched pair. Ouch!  I have no problem installing
them, except the PC board traces usually will only stand
up to a couple of R/R cycles.  My first rig was a Knight-
Kit T-150, with reduced power to 75 watts, and using a
7.192 kc Xtal (rather than the VFO) to stay legal as a
novice.
           I am interested in knowing the mechanism of failure
of PAs in modern, and not so modern Ham radio solid
state HF radios.  It seems that the very modern rigs use
more sopisticated protection schemes to make the finals
more "bulletproof".  I think there are two mechanisms:
Excessive heat, due to improper loads, and, apparently,
high emitter to base voltages resulting from high SWRs.
I would guess that, if the latter were the case, then
failure would be near instantaneous, with the first
encounter with an open, or shorted  coax---- but I don't
know....
How do modern solid state PAs deal with these
problems?

A few questions:

1.         If high emiter to base voltages are the fault, but
           don't immediately cause failure, is the failure mode
           cumulative?  That is, might it take a certain number
           of open (antenna) circuit, or other high SWR
           condition "hits", each progressively damaging the
           finals, until eventual failure?

2.         Will reduced power tuneups using carrier level
           adjustments, while bringing antenna tuners into
           matched conditions, help in saving finals from
           failure?

3.         Why do the newest rigs seem to tolerate abuse more
           than older (e.g. Icom 701) rigs?

4.         Any retrofit circuits out there to help protect the
           older solid state PAs?  Perhaps a simple SWR bridge
           Reflected power sample voltage to control something
           in the PA to fold back, or cut off the PA.

5.         I heard somewhere that there is a better retrofit Final
           transistor for the Icom 701, more rugged, but
           requiring minor circuit changes.. anyone out there
           know?


Tnx and QSL (Reply) to:
Pat Barthelow, AA6EG@K6LY.#nocal.ca.usa.noam

OR: Internet:               [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WDUNCKEL1)
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Subject: Re: HELP, Kenwood T28A question
Date: 28 Jun 1995 14:10:15 -0400
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>A friend has a Kenwood T28A (?) that he wants to sell, and I want
>to buy...He says it receives AM aircraft, but we can't figure out
>how to tune freqs below 136 MHz...Does this radio receive below
>136 MHz, or is it just a figment of his imagination?...If it does
>receive aircraft, can anyone tell me what buttons to push...

>>ttfn   fiz   KB0PRE

No figment, heres what you do.....

Hold down the "f" key for about one second.
press the "low" key.      This will drop you down to 118 and allow
listening all the way back up to 136.

There is also a mod you can do to open the uper freqs to just above 500
Mhz.  Then theres another mod to transmit on 136 to 175 or so.  Kind of
usefull for emergeny use only.

This is a great radio, if you cant get a manual let me know and Ill copy
mine for you.  Without it you will get nowhere fast!

Walt KD6VYV


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:17 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: high power RF switch ?
Date: 27 Jun 95 20:18:12 -0230
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Hi,

        This post may seem a bit odd fot this group, but I am looking
for a source for a high power, solid state, RF switch that can handle
5 KW PEP or so while operating in the HF band. If I seem crazy, that
comes with the territory here ! Many thanks in advance.

Fabian Hartery
C-CORE
St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:18 1995
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Subject: How to determine an HT's
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Subject: How to determine an HT's battery output power?

>>Now, the confusion part is that what Ni-Cad battery I can buy
>>to have a 5W transmitting power.  Would someone please help me with
>>the following manufacturer's specifications:

A 12-volt battery. I use a Periphex one (made for Icom, of course). I
also use my Quantum Ham Battery with the Maxon 210+3s.
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In article <3saleu$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor) writes:
>Summary: HT's make lousy aircraft receivers

I agree runways are much better

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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:19 1995
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Anyone using the Radio Shack mobile HTX-212 on packet?  Just wondering
if a spare mic needs to be purchased to cut up for the packet
connection.  The large "modular" telephone style microphone connecter
doesn't look like it'll mate with any TNCs I've seen.  Admittedly, I
have not seen a lot of TNCs.
--

Bye.
    --Jim


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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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modular connectors should be available from RS by special order.  If
it's an RJ-45, I believe MFJ makes TNC to Radio connectors for about 15
US$.  This would likely be cheaper than buying a new mic.
73,  BV/N0IAT  Joe


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Icom and Yaesu use the same commector you can get a cable only
from Yaesu for $8.00 The connector is a RJ-45 standard in computer
networks any decent electronics/computer store should have them.
Even shudder Radio Shack. Hit up your network manager for a surplus
hook up cable if you work where the use twisted pair for the LANs.

73 de Jerry


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:21 1995
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Subject: Re: HTX404/5100 only TX on low power
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In article <3snt8p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mike Keitz) writes:
>
> One of my acquaintances has a HTX-404 which will not transmit on high power
> when connected to car power with the engine running, it works OK with the
> engine stopped or on low power.  NiCd battery is not attached.  It seems that
> either the transmit power drops way down, or the signal goes off frequency.
> The display appears normal.  I haven't investigated further to see exactly
> what is happening.  Anyone else heard of this problem?
>
> -Mike KD4QDM

I'm experiencing something like this with a 5100 mobile, plugged into the cig
socket. It appears that on high power with the engine running several repeaters
will not come up. I've been told from a signal report that theres a whine in
the background. I'm guessing that either the power is dropping, or more likely
that the engine interference is somehow affecting the PL when on high power? I
haven't investigated much yet but will be doing so (firstly with a power/swr
meter).

--
Ashley parish   [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth Kalan)
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Subject: Re: HTX404/5100 only TX on low power
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 08:25:32 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] wrote:

>In article <3snt8p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mike Keitz) writes:
>>
>> One of my acquaintances has a HTX-404 which will not transmit on high power
>> when connected to car power with the engine running, it works OK with the
>> engine stopped or on low power.  NiCd battery is not attached.  It
seems that
>> either the transmit power drops way down, or the signal goes off frequency.
>> The display appears normal.  I haven't investigated further to see exactly
>> what is happening.  Anyone else heard of this problem?
>>
>> -Mike KD4QDM
>
>I'm experiencing something like this with a 5100 mobile, plugged into the cig
>socket. It appears that on high power with the engine running several repeaters
>will not come up. I've been told from a signal report that theres a whine in
>the background. I'm guessing that either the power is dropping, or more likely
>that the engine interference is somehow affecting the PL when on high power? I
>haven't investigated much yet but will be doing so (firstly with a power/swr
>meter).
>
>--
If your talking about a Yaesu 5100 mobile, running it from a cigarette
lighter socket is a REAL bad idea.  You need to use the supplied cables
connected directly to the cars battery.  The 5100 needs about 12 Amps when
running 50 watts.  I'm supprised that you have not blown the fuse or
melted the wires to you lighter.  The original cable also is fused on both
sides, pos and neg.  The problem your having (my guess) is the voltage
drop across the thin wiring to the lighter socket, thus causing the wires
to get hot and producing less voltage to the radio when your at 50 watts.
You may also not be getting a good ground.  The lighter is most likely
gounded under the dash.

You'll be doing yourself (car and radio) a big favor by using the Yaesu
power cord and connecting the radio to the battery directly.  Both
performance wise and safety wise.

Ken (5100 owner)

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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: IC-735 vs. FT-757GXII
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In article <3snm50$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (N7CHS) writes:
>Thx for responding to my earlier request for comparing the IC-735 and the
>TS-430.  I have eliminated the TS-430 from my list and replaced it with a
>FT-757GXII.
>
>How do you compare the IC-735 against the FT-757GXII?  What options make
>either radio a standout?

Both are good radios. What makes the IC-735 stand out are the excellent
receiver, the exceptionally well designed transmitter thermal system,
the transverter jacks (a personal requirement), the intuitive control
interface, and the very long track record of proven service. (The IC-735
had the longest production run of any modern HF radio. It obviously met
the needs of a lot of amateurs over the years, and still does.) There are
only a couple of larger and much more expensive current production radios
that I would consider superior to my IC-735, and those not by enough to
make me want to trade.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary P. Fiber)
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Subject: Re: IC2000 Mods
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In article <3spaan$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (J. L. Showalter) says:
>
>I really need to open the transmit on my Icom IC2000
>
>Help Help Help!!!
>
>J. L. Showalter N0JOL
>
Send a copy of your MARS / CAP license to Icom and They will send you the MOD.
remember to tell them what radio and mailing address your have.

Gary


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
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In article <3t0qr6$[e-mail]>,
Gary P. Fiber <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <3spaan$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (J. L. Showalter) says:
>>
>>I really need to open the transmit on my Icom IC2000
>>
>>Help Help Help!!!
>>
>>J. L. Showalter N0JOL
>>
>Send a copy of your MARS / CAP license to Icom and They will send you the MOD.
>remember to tell them what radio and mailing address your have.

I figured the mod out myself, but I'm not sure what I did.

On the display PCB, there are two pairs of unsoldered holes.  I
stuck jumpers in the holes and power cycled the radio, and it
opened the transmitter up to 140-150MHz.  The jumpers are temporary,
don't solder them in.  Only one jumper may be necessary, I wasn't
very scientific. I do know my IC-2000H now transmits from 140-150MHz.

Dana

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Subject: ic260e no ssb power when tos >1
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 more info about my problem
in first i want to thank george for his reply

i must give some informations of my probleme
the bf level is not the sourec of the probleme, becaus ewhen i did theses
experience, i send a 1750hz or i talk strongly in the mike
the problem doesn't appeear with my gp6 antenna which has a tos about 1, with this antenna the level ouptut is 10w in fm AND SSB
but when i connect a 1/4 wave antenna or a 2x11 elemnts antenna (tos about 1.4)
the power in SSB is only 1w (depndibg of the frequency so od the tos (1.4 to 1.5). the ouput level seen on my meter (relative ouput level) move very weakl
when i send a 1750 tone or when i speak very strongly in the mike. but no problem in fm mode (still 10w)
i hope that this information are no clear, and that someone could help me
 best 73 to every body an d good trafic

f1tyn saint quentin france
mail via [e-mail]



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more info about my problem
in first i want to thank george for his reply

i must give some informations of my probleme
the bf level is not the sourec of the probleme, becaus ewhen i did theses
experience, i send a 1750hz or i talk strongly in the mike
the problem doesn't appeear with my gp6 antenna which has a tos about 1, with this antenna the level ouptut is 10w in fm AND SSB
but when i connect a 1/4 wave antenna or a 2x11 elemnts antenna (tos about 1.4)
the power in SSB is only 1w (depndibg of the frequency so od the tos (1.4 to 1.5). the ouput level seen on my meter (relative ouput level) move very weakl
when i send a 1750 tone or when i speak very strongly in the mike. but no problem in fm mode (still 10w)
i hope that this information are no clear, and that someone could help me
 best 73 to every body an d good trafic

f1tyn saint quentin france
mail via [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: re:  IC735 mods
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 15:31:43 GMT
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I remember seeing a QST article or something similar that listed one
mod for the IC-735 as follows:

The CW keyer speed currently is configured as a tiny slide up/down lever
behind the little grey-smoke colored window.  This is very inconvenient
for a mobile cw op since the speed control is not completely linear.

And, the squelch control is behind the volume pot (same shaft) which
just so happens to be of the same value as the cw speed "slide pot"

So, the mod describes how to make the CW speed control become the
"squelch" and the squelch control become the "cw speed".  It sounded
nifty to me.    I did a similar mod my Yaesu FT-890 with super results.
Now I can easily adjust the CW speed linearly and from the front panel
right next to the volume.



73 de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China

ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986

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all comments and compliments are my own



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:28 1995
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From: Gordon Arnold <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Icom IC-2340 Performance Reports
Date: 30 Jun 1995 20:28:31 GMT
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I would appreciate any info that readers of this newsgroup could provide on how the
2340 performs out of band, receiver and transmitter-wise.  I'm more concerned with
the highband side, but if you've got the info on UHF that would be appreciated too.

If you would do me the favor of copying me by mail on any responses I would
appreciate it.



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Bartholomew)
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Subject: Icom V21AT, W21AT, X21AT ext receive
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This might be old ground I'm covering, but someone asked about it here a
couple of weeks ago.

The Icom W21AT dualband HT can be given an extended receive range (50-999
MHz) by doing the following: turn radio off; hold down # and B keys, then
turn radio on; wait for the display to cycle through a self test and for the
radio to beep, then release the buttons.

The instructions mentioned that there should now be a new RP function in the
SET lineup, which allows the W21AT to access these frequencies. I do not
have a W21AT to verify this.

But I did verify it with a V21AT and an X21AT. It works on both, to varying
extent. The V21AT unlocks the 220 side for 215-230 MHz receive; no change to
the 2M side (it still covers 136-174 MHz normally though).

The X21AT unlocks very nicely, allowing you to tune 50-1310 MHz, continuous
coverage! The 2M portion covers 50-300, the 440 portion covers 300-1000, and
the 1.2 portion covers 1000-1310 MHz.

To access these frequencies, at least how it's done on the V21AT and X21AT,
use the [f] DSEL function to select MHz/KHz etc. There is no extra "RP"
function in set, at least not on these models.

Thought this would be of interest.

-Dave
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:31 1995
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From: tcmayo@eng106 (Tom Mayo N1RMU)
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Subject: Re: Icom V21AT, W21AT, X21AT ext receive
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David Bartholomew ([e-mail]) wrote:
: This might be old ground I'm covering, but someone asked about it here a
: couple of weeks ago.

: The Icom W21AT dualband HT can be given an extended receive range (50-999
: MHz) by doing the following: turn radio off; hold down # and B keys, then
: turn radio on; wait for the display to cycle through a self test and for the
: radio to beep, then release the buttons.

: The instructions mentioned that there should now be a new RP function in the
: SET lineup, which allows the W21AT to access these frequencies. I do not
: have a W21AT to verify this.

 [Stuff Deleted]

: -Dave
: [e-mail]
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The new function is pL not rP.  You turn pL up to 100 to enter
all 6 digits instead of just the last 4.  I believe a pL setting
of 1 is the default, allowing 4-digit entry.  I would also assume
that a pL setting of 10 allows entry of 5 digits.  This is not
described very well in the mod.  The rP "on" setting puts the radio
into the automatic power save mode where the radio gauges how much
output power to use based on the input signal power.

Also note that my newer W21AT does not receive 900 MHz, but my
friend's older revision does.

Hope this helps.

--
-Tom Mayo  N1RMU  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:31 1995
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From: Ted Webb <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: INFO - HEATHKIT 2M  HW-2036
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I've used the 2036 for about 18 years. The original only covered 146-148MHz
but mine covered from just under 145 to 148. Output is about 15 watts and it
draws about 3 amps. I picked up an older under-rated matching Heath PS and it
works fine. I use on the DX Packet Cluster full time now. Good rig and once
you have the manual, easy to tweek. I can't remember what the adjustment hole
is for, but could look it up if I can find the book.

Hope you enjoy. de Ted/AC4CS
==========[e-mail], 6/27/95==========
I just picked up an old 2036 and would like to know a little about it
1.  what's it rated at powerwise
2.  what should it draw current wise
3.  what is the adjustment (hole) on the back panel

Although it seems to work fine, I would like to peak it up a bit.
Until i come up with a book the above info will really be appreciated.
If you have the old book that would be great too

Please post or e-mail direct . . . thanks in advance
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Ellington)
Subject: Re: Info on Ten Tec 555 Scout
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Michael Goldfarb ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am interested on any opinions from anyone with experience with the
: Ten Tec 555 Scout.
Check the archives Mike. Recent post asked the same question and it was
pretty well "thumbs down". Problems with frequency instability
plague the 555 especially when using fast CW.
73
: Thanks
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  Steve
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (terry bray)
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Date: 29 Jun 1995 09:19:02 -0400
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Can anybody tel me if AEA. has any internet address for mail.  In
fact addresses for any of ham equipment makers would be helpfull.

terry ve3ned
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Hello

I am looking for a internet address for ARA. if such excists?  In
fact any of ham rig makers addresses would be helpfull.

terry ve3ned


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Ellington)
Subject: Re: KAM Plus or PK232
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Bill Turner ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article
: <[e-mail]>,
: [e-mail] says...
: >
: >
: >(snip)
: >There is plenty of software for both units. I use Lan-link 2.32 for
: >the Kam an PCpakratII for the 232. Hope this gives you a few points to
: >ponder... De Tom KD4QHH 73.
: >
: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
: Thanks for a good comparison.  I have only the KAM and have been happy with
: it except for the software -- I use the Hostmaster II+ supplied by the
: factory, and it seems kind of clumsy to use.  I especially don't like the
: transmit buffer files.  If you have Hostmaster, you probably know what I
: mean.

: May I ask your opinion on the Lan-Link software?  Does it do the
: simultaneous VHF/HF dual port operation?  Any other recommendations from
: anyone??

: Thanks,

: 73, Bill W7LZP
: [e-mail]
I have the KAM> The most obvious advantage over the pk232 is the dual
vhf/hf ports. Kam allows both displayed on the screen at once. Hostmaster
is a bummer. Get either XPKAM or KAGOLD. Lan link is good but doesnt
allow dual port operation. 73


--
  Steve
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Subject: KDK INFO PLS
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  Have a KDK Model 4033  220 MHz transciever No rec.m or xmitt.

 Need  schematic & repair info  (manual??)
 can anyone supply location phone number of possible source??????????

 Thanks, John N0KIC     719-635-1604

 [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Eric L Patterson)
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Subject: Kenwood TR-2500
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Can anyone give me a synopsys of the keys and their functions
on a Kenwood TR-2500 HT?  Maybe even a manual?
        -Thanks

--
Eric Patterson        |  Internet - [e-mail]
2435 Buttonwood Dr.   |  Bitnet   - [e-mail]
Manhattan, KS  66502  |


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jasmin Ouellet)
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Subject: looking for an H.F. transceiver
Date: 29 Jun 1995 20:50:28 GMT
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I am currently looking to buy a CP-34 H.F. radio or any equivalence.

Could anybody tell me where i can get one ?

What other equivalence can i look for ??




-
  JASMIN OUELLET  [e-mail]
  montreal, canada




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Piero Garetto)
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Do  you have opinions about LOWE HF-150 receiver ?
About Performance, intermodulation, few command (|), syncronus AM etc.

thanks in advance.

My address : [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:37 1995
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In article <3srbea$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Piero Garetto) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Piero Garetto)
>Subject: LOWE HF 150
>Date: 28 Jun 1995 10:38:02 GMT


>Do  you have opinions about LOWE HF-150 receiver ?
>About Performance, intermodulation, few command (|), syncronus AM etc.

>thanks in advance.

>My address : [e-mail]

I have a HF 150 in my coral of radios.  I think it is a good performer.  It is
very small and simple to operate.  If you you an outboard speaker like the
Grove SP 200, it can sound quite nice.  I installed the backlight kit, which
makes the radio usuable in a dark room.  The mail order house said it was
"simple to install"  (NOT).  I would also advise the outboard keypad, which
makes life much easier.  I have found the sync det akward to use.  It requires
very fine tuning.  Others have like the "fidelity" option,  but frankly, I
can't get it to work with a darn.

For day to day listening, I actually like my AOR 3030 better.

Hope this helps,
Mike Kuna


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Subject: Memory Keyer
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I used a memory keyer for the first time at Field Day.  Believe it was a
LogiKey.  Worked nicely.  Is listed in the HRO catalog.

Anyone have any recommendations on this memory keyer or others available?  Only
other one I've been able to find is MFJ but don't know anyone who has used it.

Your thoughts appreciated.

E-mail [e-mail].

Tim Gennett
KF9WX



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim  W9WU)
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Tim: The Logikey keyer is by Idiom Press...owned by Bob Locher, W9KNI, the
guy at the Top of the CW Honor Roll and manufacturer of the Bencher
paddle. The unit is a great contest keyer, fully programmed by the paddle.
As I recall it's available either in kit or fully built. You won't go
wrong with this unit.

73, Jim W9WU


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: MFJ 20M SSB RIG V.S. RAMSEY 20M SSB RIG
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Ok folks...been reading these pages for 2 months and not one teeny tiny
article on the MFJ 20 meter SSB qrp rig or the Ramsey 20 meter SSB qrp
rig.  I know the Ramsey is expensive...how about the MFJ.  Any comments?
Is it available?  Does it work well?  I'd appreciate any information.
Thanks

73  from Joe in   Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C.
 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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Ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Keys)
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Fellow Hams and Radio Buffs:

I have recently obtained an RCA Radiomarine Model CRM-R1A Radio Receiver.
It appears to have been a 1960's manufacture rack-mount shipboard
radio receiver using mini vacuum tubes like the 12BA6, 6BJ6, etc., in a
series string to ships 115vac/dc.  It covers the frequency range of
2-32 mhz, in four bands, and has 20 pushbutton crystal frequency positions
as for presets to the standard marine calling/working frequencies.
I would like to repair this unit and install it in my radio room
for the landlubber's watch of the latest from WLO/WCC/WNU/VCS/etc.

I am looking for:

1.  A manual or a copy of one, or at least a schematic for the radio,
    so that I can repair/restore it to operating condition.

2.  Any spare parts for the radio (particularly a FL-101) filter that
    is missing from inside.  Also there is a somewhat odd 19X8 tube
    missing that I need to find a spare of.  A replacement dial plate
    and replacement pushbutton frequency switch knob would also be
    nice to find.

3.  Any first-hand knowledge from seagoing radio operators who may have
    used this particular equipment, especially as to how it was used,
    what associated equipment was used with it (it has selcal and fax
    positions, so it may have been used in NBDP/RTTY installations).

4.  Any pointers to service shops in major ports or service personnel
    therefrom who may have any information or experiences or spare parts
    for this radio receiver.  My guess is that there should still be
    a few such service shops in places like Mobile, Houston, Charleston,
    or such that might still remember or have firsthand knowledge of
    this unit (and maybe some spares or a manual).

BV OM BT
DE NA4G AR
Robert D. Keys
[e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Helene Maxwell)
Subject: need tips: first HF station
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I'm getting set to break away from repeater traffic and set up
a HF station with used equipment          under $1000.
Someone suggested looking for a Kenwood TS-140S.  I do want to
avoid old tube equipment.  Not looking for anything fancy, just a rig
that does the job with enough wattage to be heard.  Would like
to get at least 20-80 meter coverage.  Any suggestions, thoughts or
shacks for sale offers appreciated.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:41 1995
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Subject: Re: need tips: first HF station
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On Fri, 30 Jun 1995, Helene Maxwell wrote:
> I'm getting set to break away from repeater traffic and set up
> a HF station with used equipment          under $1000.
> Someone suggested looking for a Kenwood TS-140S.  I do want to
> avoid old tube equipment.  Not looking for anything fancy, just a rig
> that does the job with enough wattage to be heard.  Would like
> to get at least 20-80 meter coverage.  Any suggestions, thoughts or
> shacks for sale offers appreciated.

Hi Tom here <KD4QHH>: I would highly recomend the FT-757-Gx II. by
Yaesu... I use one for mobile an HF digital at home. Coverage is:
100kc - 30MHz continueous WARC bands included, solid state and built
like a brick. It comes all mode... They can usually be found abt $750.
an lower depending on acc. I "DO NOT" recomend its Factory matching
power supply! The radio is 100% Duty cycle rated, not the power supply
though! Not even the supposed HD Yaesu power supply is 100% duty cycle.
It is a small but rock solid designed radio, an I have no ties to Yaesu
in any shape or form. I have abt 20+ friends using theirs <757> with
little or no major complaints. I have been running mine on packet
an pactor at full power out for over a year with no down time. I also
use the Astron power supply <RS-35A> to run it on. That doesn't mean
you can't get one that might develope some problem... But it is a
tried an true preformer. There is only 2 versions of the 757 made
by Yaesu; the first one had manual mode switch, an a very simple
memory switch. I don't really remember all the differences; but a
757 with a manual mode switch is an early version. The later version
has push button mode switch, CAT interface for computer operation and
a different memory set-up. This way you can tell the difference in the
ones' you might see. The earlier version goes for abt $100.00 less
than the later version. Its also Yaesu's longest non changed rig they
have built, to my knowledge... Hope this helps... De Tom.



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: need tips: first HF station
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 1995 17:33:00 GMT
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If your heart is set on solid state rigs, dont forget the extra cost of
a power supply.  For the beginner, this can be a let down when you blow
all your $ for a new HF rig and forget about the extra 100 bucks for a
supply.  I recommend the IC-735, The FT-757, or the Kenwood TS-440s.
While lots of fine rigs are out there, these three are "tried and true"
being very popular among the new hams and old timers alike.  Prices
should be between 650 and 850 depending on options and if it includes a
power supply.

I still recommend getting a later tube rig as a start.  Why you ask?
a.  Cost  The TS-520 , TS-820, etc should run about 400 bucks including
     built in pwr supply.
b.  Tube finals are actually quite rugged and forgiving--if you make a
    mistake, you are not out mega bucks to fix the finals of the rig.

c.  resale value - if you like HF, you can upgrade.  If you hate HF, you
    can easily sell one of these rigs with little or no depreciation.

Just my humble 2 cents worth.  Good luck and hope to hear you on the
air sometime soon.

73  from Joe in   Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C.
 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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Ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:43 1995
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In article <3t0gdk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT) writes:
>
> I still recommend getting a later tube rig as a start.  Why you ask?
> a.  Cost  The TS-520 , TS-820, etc should run about 400 bucks including
>      built in pwr supply.
> b.  Tube finals are actually quite rugged and forgiving--if you make a
>     mistake, you are not out mega bucks to fix the finals of the rig.


I agree...the "hybrid" radios (tube finals, the rest solid state) are
readily available, work well, and -- as the previous poster noted - are
really not all that tricky to tune and operate.

In addition to the Kenwoods, don't forget the venerable Yaesu FT101 series.
Also FB rigs.  I have an FT101E and it works very well for all kinds
of HF operations, although I personally prefer CW.

As these rigs are 20+ years old, you may need to count on some minor
repairs, adjustments, etc. due to deterioration of capacitors, relays,
etc...I sent mine to Yaesu a few months ago for an "overhaul" and it
only cost $150 - now it's like new.

FY


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In article <3smn9m$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mike Groves) writes:
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>[e-mail] (Chris Weddle) wrote:

>>I've been using Larson NMO antennas for around 12 years. Never had one
>>stolen. Have 4 on my vehicle now. I now of many dozens on other vehicles
>>and have never heard of theft being a problem. Have broken a fair number
>>`tho!

>>Chris

>Many people are in your situation Chris.  But I for one have had
>several stolen off of my car sitting in my driveway at night.  Kids in
>the neighborhood I think.  Please don't assume the problem doesn't
>exist because it hasn't happened to you yet.

The price of an antenna may be cheap compared to the damage they may inflect
if they can't get your antenna off!

If you have a video camera set it up use your VCR for the taping, see who you
can attract!!

>I think Emarit had a great idea.  I am looking forward to hearing from
>others with some different solutions to the same problem.

>Mike  KD6PKJ




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Subject: no ssb power when tos >1
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more info about my problem
in first i want to thank george for his reply

i must give some informations of my probleme
the bf level is not the sourec of the probleme, becaus ewhen i did theses
experience, i send a 1750hz or i talk strongly in the mike
the problem doesn't appeear with my gp6 antenna which has a tos about 1, with this antenna the level ouptut is 10w in fm AND SSB
but when i connect a 1/4 wave antenna or a 2x11 elemnts antenna (tos about 1.4)
the power in SSB is only 1w (depndibg of the frequency so od the tos (1.4 to 1.5). the ouput level seen on my meter (relative ouput level) move very weakl
when i send a 1750 tone or when i speak very strongly in the mike. but no problem in fm mode (still 10w)
i hope that this information are no clear, and that someone could help me
 best 73 to every body an d good trafic

f1tyn saint quentin france
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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Rathbun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Opinions on Yaesu FT-7
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 22:27:27 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

>I saw an FT-7 for sale in another group a short time ago. I'm looking for a
>small mobile HF.

>Any opinions on them? They're pretty old now and I don't recall them being
>overly popular. Is $325 a fair price?

I still use mine (bought it in '79).  Twenty watts, more or less, 80-15m + one
500KHz segment of 10m, no WARC bands.  Have to open it up and reseat the
modules now and again.

Price sounds a trifle steep to me, but I'm not all that up on current used
equipment prices.



Michael Rathbun   KL7F/Frisco, TX
[e-mail]     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: Opinions on Yaesu FT-7
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 15:42:11 GMT
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Had one for a while...mobile CW QRP...I remember selling mine for about
200 bucks.  The 10 meter crystal was a bit off freq, so the dial didnt
match the operating frequency.  All other bands were "fine business".
My only complaint was that the noise blanker didnt fix the ignition
noise in the Honda Civic, so I always had an S2 noise level.  There was
also an FT-7B, which had an "attachable" power amplifier whose output
was between 75 and 125 watts out (dont remember, frankly).  Also, the 7B
had the capability of an outboard digital display instead of analog.
325 would be fair for a 7B with the amp and digi display, but a bit
steep for the FT-7.


73 de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China

ex. 7J1AOF  ex. KA0ZDH  ex. YU3/N0IAT
 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986

 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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all comments and compliments are my own



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Lotter)
Date: 28 Jun 95 21:01:22
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Paddles
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Hello All


Has anyone out there a cw paddle, which is in good condition, for sale?

Please mail me at  [e-mail]


... "Yield to temptation, it may not pass your way again." - L. Long
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|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:50 1995
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From: Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Portable radios needed for paragliding
Date: 28 Jun 1995 02:11:24 GMT
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Steve Ball <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hello!  I've never posted to/read (except for today) any of the posts in
>this newsgroup, and I don't know diddly about amateur radio, so forgive
>me if I'm posting to the wrong area or if I'm asking dumb questions.
>
>At any rate, skydiving and paragliding are my hobbies and I'm looking for
>a pair of radios to use while in the air.  The requirements are as
>follows:
>
[stuff snipped]

>6.     I understand that there are FCC licencing requirements and will gladly
>comply with whatever is necessary,

You are certainly not asking dumb questions.  I, myself, am glad you did.

I would not recommend Amateur radio for the needs you have described for one
simple reason: It is not what the Amateur Servcie is intended for.

This is not a flame.  If you want to become a ham, please do.  But please do
it for the right reasons.  Ham radio exists to provide people a place to learn
and experiment with radio communications.  And to provide skilled operators
and technical specialists for time of emergency.  Please see the first section
of part 97.  It is not intended to be a replacement for other services that
would be more appropriate for certain needs.  Don't get me wrong - you can use
ham radio for the purposes you mention but if that's all you need radios for,
please reconsider.

I have had several people ask me about ham radio and show an initial interest
simply because they think its alternative to cellular phones.  Its not an
alternative to anything.

Your application might best be served by Private Land Mobile Radio.  You can
purchase equipment that will operate on a shared basis with other users on
interant frequencies.  Or possibly the General Mobile Radio Service - but not
likely considering how it is administered now.  These types of services just
require you to "purchase" a license that makes you responible for proper
operation under Part 90 (PLMR) or part 95 (GMR).

Why bother doing all the studying and preparation for an exam when you can
send $100 to the FCC and get on the air with pretty cheap, type accepted gear
- that anyone you choose to designate may operate (anyone operating a ham
radio needs to be licnesed operator - anyone you choose can operate your
licensed PLMR station).

If you want to go through the exam process to become a ham beacuse you are
interested in the study and use of radio communications, by all means do it.
You will probably find it a rewarding hobby.

Talk to local radio dealer about basic private two way radio.  Look in the
yellow pages under Radio - Two Way, etc. for Motorola Radius, Icom,
Vertex/Yaesu, Bendix King, or GE dealers (there are more but you get the
idea).

Like I said - this isn't a flame.  You asked for opinions/recommendations and
I am giving you mine.  I am glad you asked this group.  But beware of bad
advise from many hams that make Amateur radio out to be all you will ever
really need.  I still have a cellular phone.

Take care.

--
Curtis Wheeler - San Ramon, CA
KD6ELA / GROL / Pvt. Pilot




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789))
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Subject: Re: Portable radios needed for paragliding
Date: 28 Jun 1995 20:33:00 GMT
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In article <3sqdod$[e-mail]>, Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]> writes:
|> Steve Ball <[e-mail]> wrote:
|> >Hello!  I've never posted to/read (except for today) any of the posts in
|> >this newsgroup, and I don't know diddly about amateur radio, so forgive
|> >me if I'm posting to the wrong area or if I'm asking dumb questions.
|> >
|> >At any rate, skydiving and paragliding are my hobbies and I'm looking for
|> >a pair of radios to use while in the air.  The requirements are as
|> >follows:
|> >
|> [stuff snipped]
|>
|> >6.  I understand that there are FCC licencing requirements and will gladly
|> >comply with whatever is necessary,
|>
|> You are certainly not asking dumb questions.  I, myself, am glad you did.
|>
|> I would not recommend Amateur radio for the needs you have described for one
|> simple reason: It is not what the Amateur Servcie is intended for.
|>
|> This is not a flame.  If you want to become a ham, please do.  But please do
|> it for the right reasons.  Ham radio exists to provide people a place to learn
|> and experiment with radio communications.

I'd say that communicating while skydiving would constitute "learn and experiment
with radio communications".

|> And to provide skilled operators
|> and technical specialists for time of emergency.

Someone who could communicate while going 100 MPH straight down would be a good
person to have around in an emergency, IMHO!

|> Please see the first section
|> of part 97.  It is not intended to be a replacement for other services that
|> would be more appropriate for certain needs.  Don't get me wrong - you can use
|> ham radio for the purposes you mention but if that's all you need radios for,
|> please reconsider.
|>
|> I have had several people ask me about ham radio and show an initial interest
|> simply because they think its alternative to cellular phones.  Its not an
|> alternative to anything.

A lot of people have come into Ham Radio for what you would consider to be
the "wrong" reasons.  This doesn't make them any less valuable than the
"techies".  They, and their equipment, are still there in an emergency.  Often
they find other parts of the radio hobby attractive that they hadn't even
considered before getting their ticket.

|> Your application might best be served by Private Land Mobile Radio.  You can
|> purchase equipment that will operate on a shared basis with other users on
|> interant frequencies.  Or possibly the General Mobile Radio Service - but not
|> likely considering how it is administered now.  These types of services just
|> require you to "purchase" a license that makes you responible for proper
|> operation under Part 90 (PLMR) or part 95 (GMR).

Unless, of course, the radios have to be modified for use in a hands-free,
high noise environment.  You can't do that with type-accepted equipment!  Also,
a typical ham HT will have features that might be useful to our para-gliding
friend that cannot be found on Land Mobile rigs.  Land Mobile rigs are also quite
a bit larger/heavier than many ham HTs, which is a prime consideration here.

|> Why bother doing all the studying and preparation for an exam when you can
|> send $100 to the FCC and get on the air with pretty cheap, type accepted gear
|> - that anyone you choose to designate may operate (anyone operating a ham
|> radio needs to be licnesed operator - anyone you choose can operate your
|> licensed PLMR station).

Can't argue with you here, except that $100 is pretty steep for a glorified CB
license!

|> If you want to go through the exam process to become a ham beacuse you are
|> interested in the study and use of radio communications, by all means do it.
|> You will probably find it a rewarding hobby.

Heck, do it for whatever reason.  The worst thing that can happen is that you
will learn something!  :-)

|> Like I said - this isn't a flame.  You asked for opinions/recommendations and
|> I am giving you mine.  I am glad you asked this group.  But beware of bad
|> advise from many hams that make Amateur radio out to be all you will ever
|> really need.  I still have a cellular phone.

I don't.  I don't use autopatches either.  Seems all my friends are hams...

73 de George, N7TNJ


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Keith  )
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Subject: PRR-15 Sources Wanted
Date: 30 Jun 1995 14:46:18 GMT
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I am looking for either some PRR-15 Receiver modules, a repair source
for modules or some "parts" receivers.  Any help, out there?

73,

Larry Keith, KQ4BY
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:54 1995
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In article <3sphde$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Lee Jones) says:
>
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Tse-Sung Wu  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>Spam somewhere else, dude.
>
>Folks - re-posting to a spam does nothing but lengthen its life.  You
>want to do something about the spammers (and I'm all for that), contact
>[e-mail].   The big online services (aol, prodigy) seem to
>produce the most spams (probably because they have the most users, and
>many of those are fairly clueless :-).  The good side of that is that
>those big online services also respond very quickly to spamming problems
>originating inside their walls.
>
>The current one we're dealing with did *not* originate there - it came
>from a site called "ixc.net", which means nothing to me, but I'm going to
>send an e-mail to the [e-mail], just in case.
>
>Regards, Lee
>--
>Lee Jones     | "Jesus just left Chicago, and he's bound for New Orleans."
>[e-mail]  |            -Z.Z. Top
>415-390-3356  |

My provider (and many others) just ignores letters like that a lot of the time,
as it's a waste of the providers time, except for the big, stupid fellows
like AOL or prodigy, who like having "Family net access" which is
a bunch of bull.

-Dr. Grant


























From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Higgins)
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>>Folks - re-posting to a spam does nothing but lengthen its life.  You
>>want to do something about the spammers (and I'm all for that), contact
>>[e-mail].

>My provider (and many others) just ignores letters like that a lot of the time,
>as it's a waste of the providers time, except for the big, stupid fellows
>like AOL or prodigy, who like having "Family net access" which is
>a bunch of bull.

Ever consider that an e-mail message to the spammer from EVERYONE bugged
by it would FLOOD their e-mailbox?... and no one else has to be subjected to
it either...  I have gotten fairly good response to [e-mail]
messages but I approach them very politely as they are easily offended as if
you might be blaming them.


Jim Higgins
[e-mail]
icbm: 33.55.54N, 80.28.13W


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Graeme Mitchell)
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Subject: RG 142 cable
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I am loooking for information on behalf of a friend. We are based in
South Africa and he is looking for RG 142 cable. Is this cable spec
available ? If so where. I will be visiting the U.S.A during July
in the Florida area.  I will be very gratefull for any information.

        Thanks Graeme



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Heaton)
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Subject: RG 142 cable
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GM> I am loooking for information on behalf of a friend. We are based in
GM> South Africa and he is looking for RG 142 cable. Is this cable spec
GM> available ? If so where. I will be visiting the U.S.A during July
GM> in the Florida area.  I will be very gratefull for any information.

Pasternack Enterprises     1-714-261-1920 Phone
P.O. Box 16759             1-714-261-7451 Fax
Irvine, CA 92713 U.S.A.

They have bundles of this stuff at $1.49 per foot, if you need
it.

RG-142B/U  50 ohms impedance
0.195 inches diameter
1900 VRMS max
13dB loss per 100 feet at 1GHz


Phil Heaton, KE4KRT
[e-mail]
My ideas represent me

... Give me CW or give me death...
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

----
Top Of The Rock BBS - Lilburn, GA         SYSOP: Steve Diggs
Phone: [phone]                Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct.
Lilburn, GA 30247-7440


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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>
>> RF can escape from screw holes !
>

Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
;-)

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:57 1995
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a friend has a TS440, and his sig is very weak on pactor (PK232), and
strong on voice, s-2 and s-7 respectively on my rig.  anybody got any ideas
why?

tom medin
[e-mail]
N0UFM


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:58 1995
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Subject: Re: sig strength on pactor
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On Thu, 29 Jun 1995 [e-mail] wrote:

> a friend has a TS440, and his sig is very weak on pactor (PK232), and
> strong on voice, s-2 and s-7 respectively on my rig.  anybody got any ideas
> why?
>
> tom medin
> [e-mail]
> N0UFM

Hi Tom...      KD4QHH a.k.a. Tom here; the usual cause of the low pactor
signal vs voice is the PK-232 audio level adjustment on rear of unit. If
set too low in AFSK (thru the mic jack) the resultant output will be low.
Also another point to consider is: in voice with full output available,
your "S" reading would be higher an your duty cycle would be lower (50%).
If set <232 & radio> by the manual <AEA> your output power would be less
(50% + -> than your voice signal. They recomend <AEA> that you set your
output level to about 1/2 of your regular output; due to the increased
demand on the radio an power supply... Nothing may be really wrong; you
did not mention any of his power output on either voice or pactor or if
it works any different in HF packet. If he is running by the "books" it
would look about what your saying. Pactor & Amtor run radios, power
supplies & amps really hard in terms of duty cycle an requirements.
Hope this may help..?
De Tom.




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:33:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hirth)
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Subject: Re: sig strength on pactor
Date: 30 Jun 1995 18:37:09 GMT
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: On Thu, 29 Jun 1995 [e-mail] wrote:

> a friend has a TS440, and his sig is very weak on pactor (PK232), and
> strong on voice, s-2 and s-7 respectively on my rig.  anybody got any ideas
> why?
>
> tom medin
> N0UFM


The solution is probably in the level of the AFSK tones being applied to the
mike jack. I run a TS440 with a PK-900.  Make sure he adjusts the MIC Gain
control so that the AFSK tones drive the ALC meter a little, but not more
than half scale (there's a visual band on the meter that shows this). This
will drive the rig to 100 watts output, which, by the way, can be done for a
long period of time.  Kenwood rates this rig at full power output
continuously for at least an hour (as might be the case with a VERY
long-winded rtty qso). the internal fan keeps the heat sinked finals from
getting overly hot.  I use my 440 ONLY on the digital modes and love it!
Your friend should also.

Feel free to EMail me directly if you think it would be useful.


--
  John S. Hirth  WB2HMF           NYNEX Science & Technology, Inc.
  FAX:   [phone]           White Plains, NY  10604
  INTERNET: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jan Ohberg)
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Subject: Standard C5400
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:14:32
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I'm in desperate need of the manuals for Standard C5400 2m Base Station. It's
broken and the service-man needs schema's for fixing it.
It's an old 2m station with a built-in oscilloscope and covers 144-146 MHz. On
the back of the station is a sign telling that it is Standard and Marantz
Japan.

Regards Jan (SM7VVG)



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Grove)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Ten Tec Scout
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 07:55:35 +0100
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I had the opportunity to put the Scout (555) through it's paces during
Field Day. It outperformed the TS-50!  Nearby transmitters clobbered the
TS-50 but didn't phase the Scout. Plus, bandswitching with the Scout was
actually faster than with the TS-50.

The 555 used during field day had a modification (recent QST) to fix the
high-speed cw frequency drift problems.  We worked at 45 wpm on the same
frequency for over 6 hours.

I rate this transceiver very high. It's the first Ten Tec I've ever used
and I fell in love with it.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Warren)
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Subject: TenTec Scout comments??
Date: 30 Jun 1995 16:57:55 GMT
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Does anyone have any experience with the TenTec Scout?
I am mainly interested in using it as a CW rig. I am particularly
interested in the receiver's selectivity and sensitivity. Are there
any comments either pro or con?

Richard Warren
K4UFR
Raleigh,NC


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Grimes)
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Subject: TM-231A Deviation Adjustment
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:21:02 GMT
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Hello,

        Could someone please tell me how to adjust the deviation on the
TM-231A.  I have a freind who has a communications analyser, I just need to
know what to adjust.  Thanks in advance.

                                                73, John, kd3wy
                                                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:03 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: TM-732A 9600 baud mods NEEDED!
Date: 29 Jun 95 04:36:03 GMT
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Hi

Is anybody ever modify a TM-732A to operate at 9600 baud.  I never seen info
on this radio.  Can a modification be implemented on this radio.

Any help will be appreciated.

73, de Pierre VE2PLX
St-Hubert, Quebec,
Canada. J3Y 8R4
(AX.25)   VE2PLX @ VE2CSC.#MTL.QC.CAN.NA
(AMPRnet) [e-mail] [44.135.60.13]



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Luther M. Lord)
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Subject: Videos for repair and alignment
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 00:44:24 -0400
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For a complete listing of all the videos available for the repair and
alignment of HF radios; visit the Radio Doctor's home page.
at:
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The Radio Doctor's home page describes each video in detail along with full




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Trask)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: WANT - Manual for Millen 90652 Dipper
Date: 28 Jun 1995 18:50:32 GMT
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Ray Johnston ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I would like to get a copy of the operating manual (and schematic,
: if available) for a Millen 90652 Solid State Dipper.  Thanks...

Ray,
        Try contacting James Millen at:

                James Millen Mfg. Co.
                P.O. Box 4215
                Andover, MA 01810-4215
                [phone] (voice)
                [phone] (FAX)

        I just bought a reconditioned 90651 from them, and have my
Heathkit dipper up for sale.  Always wanted the Millen.


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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ray Johnston)
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Subject: WANT - Manual for Millen 90652 Dipper
Date: 28 Jun 1995 17:08:54 -0400
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I would like to get a copy of the operating manual (and schematic,
if available) for a Millen 90652 Solid State Dipper.  Thanks...

Ray




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Ray Johnston ([e-mail] & [e-mail]) Boca Raton FL USA


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doncost)
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Subject: WANT ICOM BP-3
Date: 29 Jun 1995 23:37:44 -0400
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Looking for used BP-3 battery pack.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Redfearn)
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Subject: Want: IC-735 Mod info
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:17:34
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Looking for upgrades/modifications for an ICOM IC-735.
Interested in receiver and CW improvements.

WTB: EX-243 CW keyer module
          AH2 mobile antenna tuner

73 - Dave.

====================================================================
Dave Redfearn, SR PC LAN Analyst   Northern Telecom  RTP, NC.
ph.[phone]  email: [e-mail]    qrl? de N4ELM/qrp

All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of
my employer, co-workers or any other person, real or imaginary.


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rak55)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted Kenwood TS120S Power Supply
Date: 28 Jun 1995 22:10:59 -0400
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Any one out there,  I am looking for a power supply for my TS120s.
If you have info on one please e-mail rak55

Roy Klinger


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Roland B. Burgan)
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Subject: Re: WANTED Motorola Micor PreAmp
Date: 29 Jun 1995 14:49:16 GMT
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Try :
  C.W.Wolfe COMMUNICATIONS, iNC.
1113 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
406-252-9220

I got some from them last year.
--


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Wanted Please:  Alinco DX-70 HF MODS
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:48:31 GMT
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Repost:

I am interested in obtaining the Alinco DX-70 HF mods as follow:
  a.  General Coverage TX (1.8 thru 30 Mhz)
  b.  Extended RX or TX for the six meter band (currently 50-54 only)

I had the rig all opened last night and the boards use lotsa them tiny
surface mount devices.  Most pots and variable resistors are labled,
though, making mic-gain, sidetone, s/rf meter, power, adjustments
relatively streight forward.   Did NOT see the infamous "green loop of
wire" or "yellow loop of wire" labled clip here for extended tx.
Any ideas?

73  from Joe in   Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C.
 BV/N0IAT LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE DX QSO
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 Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986



From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Mallory)
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Subject: Wanted..Mods for Kwood TH77-A
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 1995 06:51:06 AST
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Hello all you Kenwood owners.  I have a friend who owns a TH77-A Portable
Rafdio.  He is intrested in finding out what mods there are for it.  If you
would be sokind as to email them to me , I am sure he would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.

Steve VE9SHM
mallorys#nbnet.nb.ca


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:09 1995
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From: Bob Jones <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WANTED: Kenwood 741 Radio
Date: 28 Jun 1995 03:45:33 GMT
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I am looking for a Kenwood 741.  Southern California responses only
please.

--

73--SEE-YA-LATER-BYE,

Bob Jones (KD6KEZ)




From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jason Gross)
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Subject: WANTED: Tempo 2020 HF
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Looking to purchase a Tempo 2020 HF rig, in working condition.
Please email any information you may have in my hunt for this rig.
If you have one to sell, please send me email with a short ditty about
the condition it's in, and an asking price.  Thanks!  (This was my first
rig, and I'd like to get another one like it).

73's,
Jason Gross, KB0JZP

Send E-Mail to :   [e-mail]



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From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JCHol)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Which is best- Kenwood or Icom?
Date: 28 Jun 1995 21:23:26 -0400
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I own an Icom 751 and a Kenwood ts-850sat.  The Icom was purchased used.
I am the third owner. the Kenwood was purchased new.  Both are very good
rigs and definitely worth the money.  the Icom is bulletproof - been used
at two Field days.  Never a problem with the Kenwood either.  If you are
as lucky as I am, either one will be a good radio.

73 de John WA5TWL....


From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeremy A. Donimirski)
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Subject: WTB: Kenwood YK-88 Filter Board
Date: 28 Jun 1995 20:17:30 GMT
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If you've purchased a Kenwood YK-88 crystal filter recently, you noticed
it's the same filter as always but now it comes soldered to a daughter
board. If you installed that crystal filter in an older rig (TS-940,
TS-440) you had to remove the filter from the daughterboard before you
soldered it into your rig.

I want that daughter board and will pay $10 for one and I will pay the
postage besides.

Contact me at [e-mail] or call me at [phone].






From [e-mail] Fri Jun 30 17:34:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Luther M. Lord)
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Subject: WWW site for radio repairs and info
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From: [e-mail] (Luther M. Lord)
Subject: WWW site for radio repairs and info
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:52:51 -0400

If you need a good place to get your amateur radio repaired; we can help.
Visit the Radio Doctor's home page at:
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From: [e-mail] (Luther M. Lord)
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Subject: WWW site for repairs and info ( correction)
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 1995 19:42:17 -0400
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The URL address for the Radio Doctor's home page was incorrect in my previous
listing. It is correct as follows:
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The letter d was left out of the word mindspring