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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jasmin Ouellet)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 30 Jun 1995 23:17:28 GMT
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I`D LIKE TO COMMENT ABOUT THAT ARTICLE ' ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE!!!'
I'M A FRENCH SPEAKING PERSON THAT SPEAKS ENGLISH FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS
NEWS GROUP.

IF I FEEL LIKE SPEAKING FRENCH OR ANY OTHER LANGUAGE SO WHAT!!!

IF YOU SPEAK ENGLISH, IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU OWN THE NET; EVERY BODY DOES.
RESPECT EVERYBODY AND THEY WILL RESPECT YOU....

THE FUN ABOUT THIS NET IS TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH A LOT OF
DIFFERENT KIND OF CULTURE OR LANGUAGE AND EXCHANGE ABOUT ANY KIND OF
SUBJECT.


-
  JASMIN OUELLET  [e-mail]
  MONTREAL, CANADA



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:30 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HTX-202 - unlocking codes
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Date: Sat,  1 Jul 95 03:21:00 -0500
Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. - 516-736-6662
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Subject: HTX-202 - unlocking codes

>>I would like to unlock my HTX-202 in the 137-140 MHz bands for
>>MARS use.  Does anyone have info on how to do this?

You cannot perform any such modification of the HTX-202. Do not be
fooled or mis-led into believing otherwise.
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:30 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 Failed Again

>>The HTX-202 is a modified ICOM AT-22 design, manufactured by Maxcim
>>for Radio Shack. If you bash the HTX-202, you bash ICOM.

Icom's current legal department tells me that Icom has NOTHING to do
with this unit. I, too, believed the "myth" that Icom licensed the
design to Tandy - and then Tandy went to Maxon for construction. A
commonly-printed assertion. The HTX-202 Project Manager wouldn't confirm
nor deny. . .but Icom's legal department in Japan sure advised me
quickly when I addressed them.
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kirby Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Ham equipment WWW info ??
Date: 1 Jul 1995 05:15:09 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jim Martin) says:
>
>[e-mail] (Tapio Loyttyniemi) wrote:
>
>>       Hi!
>
>>       Do hamradio equipment manufacturers provide any WWW pages ?
>

Check out new home page for Radio City Moundsview, MN

http//www.radiocity.com

It is new but will grow with more links and things to do!


73's

Kirby   KA0ZTS


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kirby Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC-735 vs. FT-757GXII
Date: 1 Jul 1995 05:32:10 GMT
Organization: Personal
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) says:
>
>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


Gary,

I would agree with you one some points, but from a retail sales point of
view the choice would have to be the Yeasu 757.

Look at it this way, Icom had a radio that had a speed adjustment pot
on the front panel for all your customers to see but no keyer! It had to
be purchased extra. But show your customer the FT-757 and it was still
100 watts, the cost was cheaper and the keyer was built in!! I was
working part time at Radio City and we would sell 757's at least 3 to 1.

The Yeasu FT-757GXII I think for the new or average ham (if still made)
would out sell anything currently available.


73's

Kirby  KA0ZTS


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Herb Rosenberg)
Subject: Help with KNWD 733A Remote Head??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Sender: [e-mail]

I have a Kenwood 733A transceiver withe the remote mounting kit.  The
radio will frequenlt turn itself off because it seems like it loses it
connection.


Is this a know problem with the Kenwood and their remote mounting kit?

I spent alot of money to get this radio installed and the remote head
mounted, and now I find that the radio will randomly just lose power and
turn itself off,` etc.

Any comments would eb appreciated.

Thanks.

--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-736R Mods
Date: 1 Jul 1995 07:19:23 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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In <3sfr8r$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve W. Teegarden)
writes:
>
>Does anyone know where to located FT-736R modifications such as for
Packet
>(9600 Baud) and extended receive etc...
>
>
>Please e-mail me at [e-mail].
>
>Aloha, and 73's
>
>Steve
>WH6IC
>
You can get the Yaesu FT-736R (9600 Baud Packet) Mod from YAESU USA
[phone]. They will send it or FAX it to you for free !!  It is
only 2 pages and the extra filter cost around $6.00 plus shipping.

Have fun and 73's
Kevin, WD6DIH


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX404/5100 only TX on low power
Date: 1 Jul 1995 07:33:44 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] writes:
>
>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]
>  ,___
>    o/   |> .....mind if I play through?
>    |    |
>    >\   |
Try running your Yaesu FT-5100's DC power directly from the car
battery.  Your problem should go away.
73's WD6DIH


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Todd Perry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 08:50:44 GMT
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In article <3t1q0v$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>  Well, I've asked about every other type of radio there is, so now
>I'm looking at an Alinco. I notice they seem to be good radios
>in the ads, but is there something about them I need to know before
>buying?
>Thanks ahead for any replies.
>Casey N. Brown
>

Well.. I've had a Alinco HT (DJ-160) since 1991. No problems, holding up fine.
I like the radio very much. HOWEVER.... be aware that you are not buying an
Yaecomwood, so odds are you aren't going to be able to pick a used
speaker-mike at a ham-fest for $5, either. Alinco (while getting better) just
doesn't have the market penetration yet that Icom etc.. have. All in all, an
enjoyable rig, though.
--
                        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] Mon Jul 03 13:03:36 1995
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Subject: HF Rig wanted
From: [e-mail] (Neville Denetto)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat,  1 Jul 95 11:00:00 +0000
Organization: OnLine Now Thunder Bay ON (807)-345-1531
Lines: 36

I'm looking for a used HF transceiver along with related
equipment.  Essential specs include:

    1.  Ham bands, *and* general coverage
    2.  Solid state construction
    3.  Digital readout/s
    4.  Computer interface
    5.  Memories

Options that I am looking for are:
    6.  Antenna tuner (internal or external)
    7.  Power supply (internal or external)
    8.  110/220 volt operation
    9.  Microphone
    10. Manuals/Operating Instructions
    11. Any other accessories/equipment

If a direct shipment to my home address in Canada is not possible, I
am prepared to pick it up at the Pigeon River (near Duluth, Minn)
border crossing.

Please contact me either on this conference, or by voice/fax at:
807-768-1491, all day and evenings, EDST.

Thanks

Neville Denetto
284  Poplar Avenue
Thunder Bay, Ont, Canada, P7B 1V9



___
* UniQWK v4.2 * The Windows Mail Reader




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:39 1995
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Subject: OUT:Returning on 7/10
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I will be out of the office until 7/10.  I will reply to my mail when I
return.  For urgent matters please contact my manager, Barry Hills.



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Ham-Equip Digest            Sat,  1 Jul 95       Volume 95 : Issue  257

Today's Topics:
                  6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
                        GAP Challenger DX-VIII

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Date: 30 Jun 1995 13:12:38 -0400
From: [e-mail] (DavidSt1)
Subject: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?

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

------------------------------

Date: 1 Jul 1995 02:32:10 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: GAP Challenger DX-VIII

FOR SALE:

GAP Cahllenger DX 8-band Verticle Antenna

Covers 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 40, and 80 Meters
1 year old, with all parts and manual.
Excellent antenna for most HF and VHF uses.
Good starter antenna or backup for old pro.

Price is $125.00 (and you pay shipping, etc.)

Scotty, KC5HSO
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 1 Jul 1995 07:33:44 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )

References<[e-mail]> <3snt8p$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: HTX404/5100 only TX on low power

In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] writes:
>
>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]
>  ,___
>    o/   |> .....mind if I play through?
>    |    |
>    >\   |
Try running your Yaesu FT-5100's DC power directly from the car
battery.  Your problem should go away.
73's WD6DIH

------------------------------

End of Ham-Equip Digest V95 #257
******************************


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:40 1995
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 1 Jul 1995 13:06:15 GMT
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In <3suapp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:
>USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
>NO SPANISH!!!!
>..
what? no diatribes about French or Russian or Welsh? i think the last time
we had a big tiff over this locally was over French. local large company had
their field service guys in town and most of their market happened to have
been in France & French colonies...so at the next radio club meeting we have
the old farts stand up and rail about how they couldn't understand a thing and
how this would have never happened Back Up North...

can't wait to see the episode about Japanese and Chinese.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ferret)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Heathkit Info
Date: 1 Jul 1995 13:26:25 GMT
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I am looking to find a source for replacement AA-ni cad batteries
for a Heathkit HW24HT, and also a 12V power adapter for same.

Does anyone know any place that still sells older, or used
Heathkit equipment?

Dave
N5GGG



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:41 1995
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From: Chris Davis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted: mod for Icom IC-2AT
Date: 1 Jul 1995 15:41:02 GMT
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I found a mod for the 2AT on several ftp sites which would raise the
frequency 10mHz.  Unfortunately, you also need a schematic or other
diagram.  Does anyone have this?

Also, is this illegal?  I want to use my radio at an upcomming music
festival I'm working at, and they're always short of radios.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:42 1995
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From: Burt M. Polson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: VCR/TV/Camcord Service man. 4 sale
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Misc. service manuals for sale cheap.  Email me for a list.
[e-mail]

--
~      Burt M. Polson      ~
~ [e-mail] ~
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter M)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC-735 vs. FT-757GXII
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:18:01 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) says:
>
>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.
>>

>
>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.)

Gary,
You made some excellent points that I totally agree with.  I've owned my
735 for around 5 - 6 years.  Use it for SSB, CW, RTTY and Pactor.  It's
a great performer and has a great receiver.

Your comment about having the longest production run of any modern radio
speaks for itself. The resale cost of 735's seem to pretty high also;
that is, they don't depreciate in cost that much.

Although I'm not familiar with the FT-757, I can't make a comparison.
You can't go wrong with a 735 however.

Regards,
Peter


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From: [e-mail] (Lester Falkowski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: GAP EAGLE DX VI antenna for sale $100
Date: 1 Jul 1995 17:06:01 GMT
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    40, 20,17,15,12,10 Meters. Northern Los Angeles.
    Will not ship. Come and pick it up.
    E-Mail    [e-mail]
    phone   [phone]

    Lester


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:44 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: info wanted
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 95 17:08:41 PDT
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In article <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
news.halcyon.com!nwfocus1.wa.com!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!lib
rary.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!equalizer!timbuk.cray.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!wint
ernet.com!io.org!nobody

> Can anybody tel me if AEA. has any internet address for mail.  In
> fact addresses for any of ham equipment makers would be helpfull.
>

AEA's address is [e-mail]

73,

Bill




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:45 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Kenwood TS-430-S  For Sale
Date: 1 Jul 1995 19:24:57 -0400
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                       F O R  S A L E
                 --------------------------
                         TRANCEIVER

                      KENWOOD-TS-430-S
                  CW-FILTERS AND FM-BOARD
                  ASKING PRICE -- $375.00

                          CONTACT:

                   KP4GN   JUAN M. ORTIZ
                           POB532
                      GUAYAMA,PR 00785
                       [phone]


--

(S)lower (T)han (L)ight



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:45 1995
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From: Gary Vodvarka <[e-mail]>
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Subject: yaesu FT-8500
Date: 1 Jul 1995 20:36:56 GMT
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I am looking for any and all mods for the ft-8500. Thanks in
advance. Gary




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SLAYER 154)
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Subject: Re: Motorola FAQ?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 20:58:14 -0400
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Call Motorola directly and ask them for a two way radio products catalog.
Telephone number is 1-800-972-3226


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sandy Lynch)
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
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Vincent Simard ([e-mail]) wrote:
: USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
: NO SPANISH!!!!
: .

Come on guys ....... Vincent is probably just trying to stir things
up and see what kind of response he gets .... ya know, kinda like
WA4D - "Double-U A Four DAWG" when he calls "CQ Americans only ...
no Third World types .... I wanna speak English" ......

You don't want to take these guys seriously .....

Cheers
Sandy

and yep .... speak another language too.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Trask)
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Subject: Re: Can't find APC-7 connector
Date: 1 Jul 1995 21:23:03 GMT
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Jon Goguen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: 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?
: >
: >
        Nope.  Sounds like they dreated an APC-7 female connector for
        you, just like the low-cost Inmet series.

        Glad to have been of help.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood TR-2500
Date: 1 Jul 1995 21:26:32 -0700
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[e-mail] (Eric L Patterson) writes:

>Can anyone give me a synopsys of the keys and their functions
>on a Kenwood TR-2500 HT?  Maybe even a manual?
>        -Thanks

Eric,

I have a TR-2500 with the manual. If you do not get any
response, I can give you any info you might need. Not
a whole lot going on though ... the scan stuff might
not be obvious.

daniel NF7Z,WA6LRA,WA5RHY,WB6PJK
       Portland, Oregon


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Serowik)
Date: 01 Jul 95 21:27:20
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Subject: Mobile
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Hi There
can i get some feed back on some of the 2mtr/440 units that hams r using in
the mobile world
look for any kind of info abt the one that i should avoid/not avoid

thanks
mike
n3bsq

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Trask)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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W8JI  Tom ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: >> RF can escape from screw holes !
: >

: Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
: ;-)

: 73 Tom

        I would suggest shutting the computer off.  Damned nuisance,
        those things.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:50 1995
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[e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
>I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
>problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
>are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
>about 23' tall at the peak.
>
>The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
>clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
>too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
>in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
>other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
>'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
>pointing nortwest and southwest.
>
>Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
>am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
>the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
>finally comes in.

Lewis:

What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should work.  There may be some
directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may have to tinker with the
wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham radio is all about
anyway.

With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may experience some mutual
interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some extra effort to overcome
or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait and see.

If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two acres and no deed
restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna is a trapped dual-band
20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.

With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA, VK, etc so don't
dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)

Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.

Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:51 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Kenwood TM-733a Help
Date: 1 Jul 1995 22:19:49 GMT
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        Need someone who understands how to use the TM-733a Programmable Memory.
        Problem is, I can program my 733a in cross-band repeat and store the setup in memory locatrion 1, BUT how do I get
out of the Programmable Memory mode?
                Like another person who posted earlier to this list, I paid major bucks for this radio but the manual is bad.
        Thanks for the help in advance...Tom, WA3REY



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Geoffrey Brunet)
Subject: Need advice
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Hy,
You might find me asking dumb questions but I have to ask them.
I'm very interested in ham radio, specialy HF Bands.
Here are  my questions:

1: What is the easiest way to learn Morse Code

2: What is the busiest meter?

3: Is the TS-140S a good HF rig for starters?

Thanks Alot for your help.
                                      A very interested guy
                                            Jeff Brunet


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Stein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WANTED:  Address for an RF components supplier
Date: 1 Jul 1995 23:05:08 GMT
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I am looking for a mailing address for an RF parts/components supplier so
that I can get a catalog.  Does anyone have the address for Amphenol or
any other suppliers -- or an 800 number?

Many thanks in advance!

--
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
 Ray Stein  --  OSU Electrical Engineering
 http://www.ece.orst.edu/~steinr -- Check it out!
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MMBOETCHER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: For Sale Yaesu FT-530
Date: 1 Jul 1995 23:45:54 -0400
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For Sale!

Yaesu
FT-530 Dual Band FM Handheld Transceiver
NC-42 Desk Charger
Spare Battery
$ 450.00


Please contact Marv WV9O at:

[e-mail] or

[e-mail]

219-462-1256

Any reasonable offer will be considered!




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:53 1995
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Subject: For Sale AEA TNC'S
Date: 1 Jul 1995 23:45:57 -0400
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For Sale!


Advanced Electronics Application, Inc..
PK-87
Packet Controller
$75.00

Advanced Electronics Application, Inc..
PK-80
Packet Controller
$60.00

Advanced Electronics Application, Inc..
PM-1
HF Packet Modem
$50.00

Please contact Marv WV9O at:

[e-mail] or

[e-mail]

219-462-1256

Any reasonable offer will be considered!





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MMBOETCHER)
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Subject: For Sale Kenwood TH-94A
Date: 1 Jul 1995 23:45:57 -0400
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For Sale!


Kenwood

TH-94A Dual Band FM Handheld Transceiver
KSC-14 Fast Desk Charger
Spare Battery (5 watt)

$475.00


Please contact Marv WV9O at:

[e-mail] or

[e-mail]

219-462-1256

Any reasonable offer will be considered!




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:55 1995
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From: DB Wilhelm <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
 >
 > I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
 > problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
 > are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
 > about 23' tall at the peak.
 >
 > The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
 > clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
 > too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
 > in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
 > other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
 > 'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
 > pointing nortwest and southwest.
 >
 > Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
 > am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
 > the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
 > finally comes in.
 >
 > Thanks for the help in advance.
 >
 > Lewis Stephens

Since you have a space/height problem, just put up what you can and
use it.  In many cases like yours, a good antenna tuner is a big
asset, it may allow you to load whatever form of antenna that you
can get into the air.  I have found that low antennas can be somewhat
directional in unpredictable ways due to the close proximity of
surrounding objects.  Put it up and see what you get, it will
certainly be better than nothing.  Later you can try moving things
around to see if it might work better (or worse).

I personally use a 102 foot wire at about 25 feet strung from house
to tree to tree, it is painted with black, then green. then brown
paint to keep it from being obvious, and I feed it in the center
with ladder line just long enough to reach the tuner in the shack.
It's not the best, but it works, and the neighbors haven't called
in the covenant police yet.

In case you need a directional antenna for the low HF bands, first
get your antenna farm plot of ground (with no restrictions)
and go from there - the rest is easy by comparison.

GL & 73,
Don W3FPR

> --
> ~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Uriel Sigala)
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Subject: Kenwood TH-79A
Date: 2 Jul 1995 00:19:01 GMT
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I just got a new Kenwood TH79A.  What kind of modifications can I make to
it.  And where can I get details on same.

Thanks in advance.

You can e-mail me at address below.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Vester)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 1995 01:43:38 MST
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In article <3t1q0v$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (C.N.B.) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (C.N.B.)
>Subject: Are Alincos good radios?
>Date: 30 Jun 1995 21:23:42 GMT

>  Well, I've asked about every other type of radio there is, so now
>I'm looking at an Alinco. I notice they seem to be good radios
>in the ads, but is there something about them I need to know before
>buying?
>Thanks ahead for any replies.
>Casey N. Brown

I've owned both the Yeasu Ft-530 and Alinco DJ-580... the 580 was ok, but the
FT-530 was far superior... much longer battery life between charges with
the ft-530, many superior features with the Ft-530... I bought one of each
to compare them side by side, ended up selling the DJ-580 and bought 4 more
FT-530's for the use of my wife and kids, who all got their ham tickets this
year.  Hope my comments help.

Dan Vester, KE7CZ



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (autopilot)
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Subject: Motorola Minitor
Date: 2 Jul 1995 02:05:38 -0400
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Summary: Motorola Minitor
Keywords: Motorola Minitor

Hello all!  I have a few questions that have been troubling me.  I have a
pair of Motorola Minitors that are currently on a public service frequency and
I need to change their frequency.  How is this done?  Are these units "tuned"
or must I go out and buy new crystals?  If the latter is true, where do I find
the crystals and what do they cost?  Any and all information is greatly
appreciated.  TNX!


P.S. Anyone know anything about the Motorola Envoy?


                                                        Jay


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:57 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: TS-50S MARS MOD??
Date: 2 Jul 1995 02:46:36 GMT
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Looking for the MARS mod for the Kenwood TS-50S.. anyone help? Please E-mail to [e-mail]
Tim, NZ8J/AFA1ZC

THANKS!!



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wayne Wicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WTB: Part # for Heathkit SW-1
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 1995 02:53:58 GMT
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RE: SB-230 need the part # for SW-1 so we can repair it.  Does anyone
have a manual that they could look up the part number and let us know
what it is?  Rig works great but switch died a lousy death.

73's
WA2KEC   DENVER
KB0KYO  DENVER



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Sable)
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Subject: Kenwood 733 help
Date: 2 Jul 1995 04:12:55 GMT
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I followed the guide-lines that were avail from the
Kenwood booth at Dayton and have also got from
Internet abt the same text. I have followed the
direction's to the letter but still cant get the
remote operation to work. When I finally give up,
the audio from the 2m side is nulled and have to
do a mild radio reset in order to get the audio back.
Audio I am not worried abt, but would like to remotely
do some function's on the 733. Maybe I, or Kenwood
missed something in the text, like maybe it only will
work using another Kenwood rig? Iam attempting to remotely
op the 733 from an HT. Would like to be able to activate from
an HT, say cross-banding on the 733 for hamfest's.
HELP!

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:03:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CyberDave)
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Subject: Selling
Date: 2 Jul 1995 04:54:07 GMT
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Does anyone want to sell a 2 meter portable for under 175?



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:00 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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I have had very good luck with my Alinco's.  I started out with a DJ-180T and
enjoy it very much.  I bought two more for my boys when they passed their
exams.  I have since bought one more DJ-180T and a DJ-580T recently.  They are
not complicated, easy to understand the buttons, have a good audio, are
modifiable (but I haven't done any of that), are rugged -- except for the
little plastic tab that locks the battery on -- and have worked well over the
years that we have used them.  they don't have all the bells and whistles that
some other radios have -- like a clock, auto power on, but they do have a scan
mode and cover extended receive if you desire it.  The 580 has a mode to cover
aircraft band AM, but I haven't tried it yet.

The proof is in keeping what I have, and buying more of the same.  Go for it.
As I have found in the past, I have been able to sell something if I didn't
like it.  I have purchased and sold Kenwood TH-28A and 78A.  Stayed with my
Alincos.

Milt


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:01 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: WTB:  KPC-3  TNC
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Looking for a KPC-3 TNC to complete my portable emergency packet station.

Thanks,
Milt

[e-mail]   or
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Lou Burke)
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Subject: Kenwood TH42 Hand Held
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 1995 08:04:14 GMT
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HELP!

Does anyone have any info on converting the Kenwood TH42 for
out-of-band receive coverage.  Please email any info to
[e-mail].

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.

W7JI



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From: [e-mail] (Lewis Stephens)
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In article <3t4esj$[e-mail]>, Wes Stewart
<[e-mail]> wrote:


Snip>


> Lewis:
>
> What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should
work.  There may be some
> directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may
have to tinker with the
> wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham
radio is all about
> anyway.
>
> With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may
experience some mutual
> interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some
extra effort to overcome
> or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait
and see.
>
> If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two
acres and no deed
> restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna
is a trapped dual-band
> 20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.
>
> With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA,
VK, etc so don't
> dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)
>
> Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.
>
> Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS

The warning about household wiring was something I hadn't considered.
After reading your message, I have started to consider a different
location for the wire. I think I can get the center up about 20'-25' and
the ends about 12' by adding a couple of more bird houses in the back
yard. This would let me stretch it out above the back fence which is 72'
long.  I'm going to try both for a couple of days and see which if any
will hear better. I'll be glad when the next exam day comes. I think I
have the written, now if the code will come.

Lewis

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In article <3t4esj$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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> From: Wes Stewart <[e-mail]>
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>
> [e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
> >I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
> >problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
> >are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
> >about 23' tall at the peak.
> >
> >The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
> >clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
> >too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
> >in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
> >other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
> >'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
> >pointing nortwest and southwest.
> >
> >Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
> >am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
> >the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
> >finally comes in.
>
> Lewis:
>
> What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should work.
There may be some
> directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may have to
tinker with the
> wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham radio is
all about
> anyway.
>
> With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may experience
some mutual
> interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some extra
effort to overcome
> or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait and
see.
>
> If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two acres
and no deed
> restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna is a
trapped dual-band
> 20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.
>
> With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA, VK, etc
so don't
> dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)
>
> Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.
>
> Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS
>
>




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JCHol)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: cw filter for Icom 751
Date: 2 Jul 1995 09:26:59 -0400
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Will the FT-52a filter fit in the Icom-751?  There is one for sale.

I have been looking for the FL-52A 500hz 455if plug-in filter with no
luck.

Thanks.

73 de John, WA5TWL.....


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Brams)
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Subject: Looking for information on J.I.L. Scanners
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I am looking to find and address for The J.I.L. company.
I have just received a scanner of theirs and would like to
get the manual.
Any help would be appreciated
Regards,
Bob


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter M)
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Subject: IC-31A Comments
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Does anyone have experience with the ICOM IC-31A?  In particular
does it have some of the same features as the W21AT like extended
receive from 50Mhz - 999 Mhz?  Any comments, both positive and
negative, would be appreciated.

Also, how does the message paging option work?

Tnx,
Peter


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:10 1995
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Subject: Motorola Minitor
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-> I need to change their frequency.  How is this done?  Are these units
-> "tuned" or must I go out and buy new crystals?  If the latter is
-> true, where do I find the crystals and what do they cost?  Any and
-> all information is greatly appreciated.  TNX!

Yes, they use crystals.  You can purchase crystal from any number of
places.  One place is Sentry Manufacturing Company 405-224-6780.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Eckert)
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Subject: 286/Printer For Sale - Best Offer
Date: 2 Jul 1995 17:07:31 GMT
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FOR SALE - Best Offer

80286-10MHZ
512K RAM
20 MB HD (ST225)
5.25" FDD (1.2 MB)
2 Ser/1 Par/1 Game
Joystick
AT Keyboard
Samsung EGA Color Monitor
9-pin 200 CPS Dot Matrix Printer (Star)
DOS 3.3 installed
All hardware documentation
Some assorted applications
Extra printer ribbons
Lots of blank floppies

Ideal for dedicated task (e.g., bulletin board, voice mail,
ham radio controller, etc).

Works great. No shipping. Pick up in Los Angeles area only.


email Scott/KK6DZ if interested.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Allen Ray McKeand)
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Subject: For Sale Kenwood TM-251A
Date: 2 Jul 1995 17:34:18 GMT
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For sale Kenwood TM-251A.  5 months new.  Got TM-255A and don't need.

50W Tx 2m, Rx70cm, Rx Aircraft, 9600 Packet.

$325.00 Including shipping in U.S.

This is a new radio.  Not abused or beat up.

Ray--KE4UYN


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert McCarthy)
Subject: Yaesu FT990 Opinions
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I am interested in opinions about the Yaesu FT-990 transceiver (including
the DC model). How is the performance of this unit? Any repairs required? Any
modifications available? How long has this model been on the market? Are
you pleased with your selection of this rig?  Your comments, both good and
bad, would be appreciated.  Tnx and 73   Bob
--
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Bob


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Enno Groen)
Subject: mod. wanted for ic-m700 higher freq.
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Hi there, I was wondering if there is a mod. for the ic-m700 to receive
freq. higher than the original 23.9999.
All info is welcome. TNX! Bye Enno



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:13 1995
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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.
>
>
You can usually buy a new TS-140S Kenwood and power supply for under 1000
bux at most of your ham radio stores.
I bought one about 5 years ago and have been using it ever since.  The
only thing that has ever gone wrong with it is that the meter lamp burned
out once.   Works on ssb, AM, and FM just fine and covers **ALL** of your
ham bands.  Also makes one heck of a good SWL reciever too from 50K to
32M in coverage.  It isn't a cadillac or rolls, but it does the job for a
heck of a lot less.

That is my opinion on the rig.
Fred    ke8tq



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: graphics visual qra locator
Date: 2 Jul 1995 19:13:23 GMT
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73 to every body
is there a programme which show on a map the qra locator ?
where can i find it and what's his name ?
f1tyn [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Swami Kumaresan)
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Subject: ***** FOR SALE **** Almost unused MFJ Tuner *Portable)!!!
Date: 2 Jul 1995 19:43:45 GMT
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        Hi
                I have an MFJ  that has received about 30 minutes of usage.
         It has three settings QRP, Moderate power (0-60 watts) and High
     (0-300 W)!  All manuals aand original packaging are intact. EMAIL me
     or call me for details and price.

                        Swami K. (KD1QV/AE)
                        [e-mail]
                        401-789-5938




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gilbert Baron)
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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

>Dorr Depew
>> .
>>
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo contingo. No hay reglas y si quieres usar
el idoma hagalo entonces, por (para?)  mi parte es un buen medio de
practicar.


Gil Baron W0MN [e-mail], finger for my pgp key
"Bailar es vivir" pgp2.6 key http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bal/pks-toplev.html
"Cuatro caminos hay en mi vida. Cual de los cuatro sera el mejor"



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 03 Jul 95 00:21:20
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: This is not buy & sell
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Well, I just saw a post here from [e-mail] (Scott Eckert)
who's trying to sell his 286 system.  Considering that he included
a call sign, I can't believe he did it.

So there was a thread here a while ago about how this newsgroup
is for discussing commerical equipment, not for posting ads for
buying and selling it.  I just checked, and out of the 25 posts
that have arrived here since the yesterday when I checked in,
8 had subject lines that clearly indicated buying and selling.
Six were for sale, the other 2 were form people wanting to buy.
I know that the name of the newsgroup can be confusing, but
can't people be a little more aware of what's going on?

What is worse is when people not only make the mistake of
thinking it's okay to buy and sell here, but start selling
all kinds of non-amateur radio equipment.  The above
mentioned 286 post is one.  But in the past two weeks or so,
I remember someone else posting a for sale ad for some computer
system here, and I'm not even paying attention.

I do notice that there are a lot of buy and sell type ads.

It seems to make snese to post this generally than to email
the guy selling his 286, since it's clear that people are posting
their buy and sell ads because they keep seeing other people
doing it.
      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:16 1995
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From: David Lee <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: How to order parts for Radio Shack equipment?
Date: 3 Jul 1995 03:17:13 GMT
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I have a need to order some parts for my HTX-202 and 404.  The RS dealers
tell me that they must order for me (i.e. there isn't a central service
number I can call).  Most of the counter help are worthless and obviously
not motivated to sell me a few $ worth of misc internal hw. I don't have
part numbers, nor do they!

Advice?

-dave


David D. Lee, AB5AX, Houston, Tx
Internet:   [e-mail]   Compuserve: 71330,2022
"Take 2 aspirin and call me at Turtle Island..."




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Brown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: htx-212
Date: 3 Jul 1995 06:04:28 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

: 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

        I've seen RJ-45 (the 8-pin modular) connectors on the shelf of
the local Radio Shack, or any place that deals with computer networks
should have them--they're the same as for 10bT Ethernet.  The network
places could also sell you a pre-made RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable which would
give you two wired connectors.

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


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Brown)
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Subject: Re: How to order parts for Radio Shack equipment?
Date: 3 Jul 1995 06:11:25 GMT
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David Lee ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Advice?

        Get the service manuals.  The one for my HTX-202 cost, as I
recall, $6.59; I'd suspect the -404 would be similarly priced.  If the
counter-droid says "Huh?" when you ask for them, have him/her call either
Consumer Mail or National Parts for the appropriate information.  The
part number on my HTX-202 service manual is MS-1901120; I'd guess the
number for the -404 manual would be MS-1901140.

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


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:18 1995
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From: Robert Bareham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
Date: 3 Jul 1995 08:55:39 GMT
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[e-mail] (W8JI  Tom) wrote:
>
> >
> >> RF can escape from screw holes !
> >
>
> Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
> ;-)
>
> 73 Tom
Try blocking the screw holes with bypass capacitors.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:18 1995
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From: John Ferguson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: KAM+ Questions
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 1995 09:59:01 -0400
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I have an opportunity to acquire a Kantronics KAM+ and need to know
something about it. Would appreciate comments on it; how good its
multiple functions are; etc.
73
john

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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 Delaware Tech. & Comm. College - So. Campus - Georgetown, DE 19947 USA
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:19 1995
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From: David Lee <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: How to order parts for Radio Shack equipment?
Date: 3 Jul 1995 12:01:18 GMT
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Dan-

Thanks for *great* advice!  I will take your advice, which will immediately
bring me blood pressure down to normal :-).

73's
-dave
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clinton Peebles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 800Mhz RX on Kenwood Tm-7
Date: Mon,  3 Jul 1995 12:12:00 GMT
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C>I'm still looking for any assistance with modifying the Kenwood Tm-742A for
C>800-1000 mhz rx.  The RF hardware is all present, I have a unit that was
C>sold/shipped/etc before the April 1994 cutoff for cell reception.

This is from the QRZ CD:

----------------------------- cut here ------------------------------
TM742.2
From: [e-mail]

VE2PAL/TPK 1.81 Msg #:17  Le 31/05/93 a 8:27Z

Subject: TM-742/942 Beyond Mars/CAP Mod. Guide

Procedure:
1. Detach the front panel from the main chassis.
2. Remove the bottom cover of the transceiver by removing the 4 screws on
   the bottom of the cover and loosening the 4 screws on the side of the
   unit.
3. Orient the radio so the bottom is up and the front panel area is near
   your chest. Near the front panel area you will find a large board, this
   is the control unit.
4. Remove the chip resistors "Y" noted in the diagram below, and reinstall
   them in position "Z" as shown.
5. Reinstall the bottom cover of the transceiver and reattach the front
   panel.
6. Reset the microprocessor. Press and hold the MR key while the power is
   switched on. Then release the MR key. This will erase all operator
   programmed data.
7. The frequency range after modification will be:

        28  Mhz Band:   RX:   18.0 thru  54.0 Mhz
                        TX:   26.0 thru  45.0 Mhz
        50  Mhz Band:   RX:   40.0 thru  90.0 Mhz
                        TX:   46.0 thru  76.0 Mhz
        144 Mhz Band:   TX:  136.0 thru 174.0 Mhz
        220 Mhz Band:   RX:  215.0 thru 260.0 Mhz
                        TX:  215.0 thru 235.0 Mhz
        440 Mhz Band:   TX:  410.0 thru 470.0 Mhz
        1.2 Ghz Band    RX/TX: 1100.0 thru 1400.0 Mhz

        Please note that these are theoretical ranges only. Not
        all radios will be capable of tuning the entire range.


          Control Unit X53-346X-XX A/2
      _____________________________________
                                          I
                                          I   Remove Y resistors and
                         ---- ----        I   reinstall in position Z
                            Z IIYY        I
                         ---- ----        I
                         oooo oooo        I
                         ---- ----        I
                         IIIY   ZZ        I
                         ---- ----        I
                                        2 I
                                        R I
                                        7 I


VE2PAL
Paul Lambert
2080 Dunant
Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Canada J1H 5G9

[phone]

VE2PAL @ VE2PAK PQ.CAN.NA
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Good luck.
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     ║    Clinton Peebles  VE7-KNL                          ║
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     ║    Internet: [e-mail]        ║
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 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ I'm not nearly as think as you confused I am.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:22 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: WANT - MANUAL for Telco Products  2-meter amp.
Date: 3 Jul 1995 13:18:16 GMT
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I need a manual (owners and/or service)for a 2 meter power
amplifier.


 Telco Products Corp.
 Glen Cove, New York

 COMMANDER 180 VHF POWER AMPLIFIER
 10 WATTS IN 80 WATTS OUT..

There is no current listing for the company in
Glen Cove. I will appreciate any help or information
anyone can provide.

THANKS!!

KEN
WA4EGW



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:04:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alan Bernson)
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Subject: HF antennas for sale
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--

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:56 1995
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From: PREDATOR <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT51R or TH-79A? Wich is best?
Date: 4 Jul 1995 05:41:33 GMT
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Message-ID: <3takad$m18$[e-mail]>

I want to buy a Dual Bander HT, but I can decide between the 51R
or the th-79A! Someone help me! Has someone used both radios and
can do some comparisons? I think I will buy the TH-79A, but that
is the best buy? Should I buy a 51R? Help me!!! :)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:56 1995
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Subject: Wich Dual Bander?
Date: 4 Jul 1995 05:46:23 GMT
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I want to buy a Dual Band(2m & 440) Mobile radio! Right now I am
looking for a Alinco DR-600T! I like that rig and its features
and it's R/C features! I would like to get any recommendations!
Any other radio that someone thinks it's a better buy than the
DR-600T?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HF Rig wanted
Date: Tue,  4 Jul 1995 09:13:24 GMT
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Neville,
I have a Yaesu FT767 for sale. It works all HF bands plus 2 meter
all-mode. Has slots for 440 Mhz and 6 meters. Comes with tone board for
repeaters. 100 watts out on HF and 10 watts other bands. It has digital
readout, mike, manuals and is in new condition. Works absolutly great
with 87 countries worked in last year. Will sell for $1300.00.
Call me if interested at 312-254-8981(home) or 708-825-9070(work).
Thanks, Jeff (N9YIH)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:57 1995
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Subject: 6 meter multimode
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From: Steve Lenaghan <[e-mail]>
Date: 4 Jul 1995 13:19:36 GMT
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i'm looking for used 6m ssb or am.  I would like a Collins 6/2
transverter

Steve VE4RSL



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mccurdy)
Date: 04 Jul 95 16:57:34
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: looking for 13b2 beam
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* Original Area: Rec.Radio.Amateur.Antenna
* Original To  : All! (1:106/1492)

Hi im looking for a cushcraft 13b2 beam need one like new or in a good used
cond with all the papers on it and all the parts dont have much money but
will pay shipping please reply asap to charles mccurdy leave reply hear or to
1:106/1492
Ok bye.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:08:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wayne Day)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 00:47:16 -0500
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In article <3t108v$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Scott H. Reed) wrote:

> Vincent Simard, [e-mail] writes:
>
> > USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
> > NO SPANISH!!!!
> > .
>
> Please use lower-case, proper punctuation, don't SHOUT, and refrain from
> multiple exclamation points.
>
> Just because you only know, um, English, why should everyone else be
> forced into your procrustean linguistic bed?  Or is Spanish only
> prohibited?  Would it be all right if I wrote in Dutch?  Latin?  Scots
> Gaelic?
>
> And we wonder where the phrase 'Ugly American' comes from.
>


Well, I know it's a technicality, but Vincent's post is from Canada, and
not the United States, so it's highly possible he ain't an Ugly American,
no how! <g>

Though he probably wishes he was.

<tee hee>

73 Wayne KF5ZC
 (getting out the flame retardant undies!>

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mccurdy)
Date: 05 Jul 95 00:51:16
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Need MFJ 1270B info
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
X-FTN-To: Greg Becker
Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc.
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Hi i have the manul hear for the transmit audio level adjustment is r76 while
you listen to the monitoring receiver ok hope that help now if i can just get
mine to work when i turn it on i get computer noise on the screen and thats it
i have my tnc hooked to the 9pin port on com1 i have a pti-227w super i/o card
that its hooked to so whats wrong with my tnc i would love to try packet out.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven M. Knapp)
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Subject: Re: KAM+ Questions
Date: 5 Jul 1995 04:52:28 GMT
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In article <3taf6i$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] writes:

> Go for it. It's one of, if not the, simplest TNCs to use. I've been a KAM fan
> since 1989. Sold my old KAM for a KAM+.
>
> The AEA-232 is a pain in the ass to set up. I tried setting up 2 of them for
> fellow hams and got so frustrated, I was ready to throw them out the window.

When I got my TNC I was told by every dealer I talked to that the PK232
had a better front end and would work better on HF. Since I'm intrested
in getting back into HF I thoguth this was a good advantage.

I'm still saving for that HF rig so I don't have expirence. Anyone have
any expirence with this? Or did I end up with the PK232 for no good
reason?

Thanks!
Steve


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                                    1501 W Shure Dr. IL27-3209AR
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Multiple Power Supplies
Date: 5 Jul 1995 07:20:44 GMT
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[e-mail] (Joe M.) writes:
>>What I do is use a 10amp supply and about 20amp hours worth of gell cells.
>>This keeps the VHF/UHF radios all going nicely. For field operations where
>>I can get an AC line, I use a car battery and an automatic charger to keep
>>it up and happy.
>Be careful about this.  This will blow the regulator chip of some
>power supplies if the PS is turned off before the batteries are
>disconnected.
>
Thought of that. What I did was to determine what the supplies output cicuit
was like. Mine has an ouput diode, and a high impedance feedback circuit for
the regulator. I've been using it for about 21 months now. And while some
of my amateur friends believe me a little strange for the practice, I do turn
the radios (and the supply) off at night. I see only a very small voltage
drop over night. It's a long time since I measured it - can't quite recall the
value.

Chris, N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JBLS)
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Subject: FS: Battery Packs
Date: 5 Jul 1995 07:44:06 -0400
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WHY PAY $50 - $75 OR MORE FOR A BATTERY PACK FOR YOUR HT?????

External battery packs-----just name the DC voltage you need and I can
make it!!! They are rated at 1AH. Higher amp hour available at additional
cost. Your radio or scanner or whatever needs to have a built-in jack for
external DC power. The size and type of input jack must be specified
(example: 2.1mm co-ax positive center tap). The pack can be attached to
your radio using heavy duty velcro (supplied). The pack is supplied with a
VAC wall transformer for charging. A built-in-the-pack VAC charger can
also be ordered for an additional $15.00 per battery pack.

7.2VDC      $20.00     (approximate size: 4" x 2.5" x 1")

12VDC       $26.50     (approx. size: 6" x 2.5" x 1")

14.4VDC     $35.00     (approx. size: 4" x 2.5" x 2")

Higher voltages are also available.

I can accept postal money order, personal check (held for clearance) or
COD. I ship UPS. Shipping charges are $5.00 for the first pack and $1.00
for each additional pack (maximum of 10 packs, additional (minimal)
shipping charges apply for orders in excess of 10 packs due to my
additional cost). COD is $5.00 extra.

Email at [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Snail Mail: John B. Lawrence, KE6TGN
                2801A N. Half Moon Dr.
                Bakersfield, CA  93309-5526

Legal Stuff

Disclaimer: Prices subject to change (I hope not, but I'll try my best to
keep them reasonable). Packs are warranted for 90 days against defects in
material and/or workmanship. However, if you fry it with a too high
voltage/current while charging, no warranty applies.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
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W8JI  Tom ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: >> RF can escape from screw holes !
: >
: Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
: ;-)
: 73 Tom
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
I agree with Tom, beforew I would plug screw holes with
'Radiator Stop Leak", you might want to check the keyboard (and cable)
and the monitor and modem.  The RF is probably comming from non-shielded
cables.  There are chokes available for keyboards, etc.

     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Maureen Gittens)
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Subject: DTMF Tone Decoder Wanted
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        I am looking for a DTMF Tone Decoder (possibly in kit form) that
accepts an audio input ( from a radio ), and decodes the MF tones into
serial data that I can record with my computer. If you have any ideas
as to where I can find this, please let me know.


                                        Thanks,

                                        Maureen



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From: Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]>
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I regularly work a 2 meter repeater 100 air miles away with
my HT and a 1/2 wave telescoping antenna. Naturally this is
from inside the house. Two to three miles indeed. Ok is is line
of sight.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:22:25 -0400
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C.N.B. ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   Well, I've asked about every other type of radio there is, so now
: I'm looking at an Alinco. I notice they seem to be good radios

I've had good results with my DJ-180T (2m) HT.  Only complaint is that
memory scanning is slow and the stock unit has only 10, one of which is
the "call" freq.  It puts out a good clean signal, and is very sturdy.
It doesn't get hot to the touch during prolonged QSOs (like my elmer's
Kenwood does), and it was much less expensive than a comparable Kenwood.
I've not had any problem (cost or availability) getting accessories.

When I get ready for a dual-bander, I'll probably give very serious
consideration to the 580 HT or the 600 mobile unit (which has some
really neat cross-band repeat and other features).

--
bdp       ([e-mail])        73 de KC5OQG
-- my opinions are my own, etc., etc.  <== usual disclaimer --



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LARRY WALD)
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just need a few words of wisdom regarding how to charge these
batteries properly.  Thanks for the help!

Larry, KE8GW


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From: [e-mail] (Michael Goldfarb )
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Subject: WTB: Icom 751 in Mint Condition
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I am looking for an Icom 751 in Mint Condition. If you have one for
sale E-mail the specifics.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Goldfarb )
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Subject: WTB: Accesories for an Icom 751
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I am looking for most of the accesories for an Icom 751, Computer
interface, digital touch pad, filters etc. If you have any for sale
E-mail the specifics.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:07 1995
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From: JAMES BRINZA <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mods Still looking//Icom Icv21at
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Still looking for extended recieve mod for the v21!!I tried the
keyboard mod for the w21 and it does not work....Thanks..JIM..N9KUD


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Keith Stevenson GI0SSA)
Subject: Linear Info pse  Zetagi b550p ?
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Any one ever used this beast?  It produces 500w ssb, 250w am and has 6
power positions.  Says it needs 35amp max @12v.  Freq range is
3-30MHz. Has a pre-amp built in.  Guy in the stre says I can have it for
190 ukp,

 Any one any experience of this type of amp?

Any replies very welcome!

73 De Keith
GI0SSA



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rafael Solis)
Subject: Re: Problems With DR-130T
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In article <3tcstb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Carlos Eduardo Strauch de Carvalho Santos) writes:
>Did somebody ever have problems with failing TX on a DR-130T ?
>I'm looking for help on this.
>
>Thanks a lot...

Have had mine for more than a year now and never had a problem except
for the poor receive audio (too small of a speaker) which I solved by
buying an external speaker (a must with this radio).

73 de Rafael (KE6JSR)








From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Kreifels)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-530 Can this radio "clone"??
Date: 5 Jul 95 15:02:38 GMT
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[e-mail] (Larry Danna) writes:

>I have recently purchased a Yaesu FT-530 radio. I noticed
>that in QST that they reviewed a program that can load setup
>information into the radio via the "clone" mode. The article
>did not indicate if this can be used on the 530.  In looking
>over the prints i noticed a pin marked Clone on one of the
>connectors for the external speaker mic. Will this work and
>how do you enter the clone mode on this radio.

        As I understand it, the 530 does have a clone mode which
Yaesu uses to download and upload freqs into the rig during
repairs.  I've followed (and initiated for that matter) threads
discussing this, but no one seems to know how to enter the mode,
and Yaesu isn't telling.

        As far as the PC program, I don't believe the present
version for FT51/41/11 will work with the 530, but I thought I
heard rumors of the same people who wrote that program working
on a version for the 530.  I have my fingers crossed, and will
buy it when it shows up.  I'm watching this news group for that
info!

        That's what I know.  73.

Jerry, KO6JV (Sacramento CA area)
[e-mail]

"My opinions, not my employer's."


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:10 1995
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Subject: Re: FT-5200 vs TM-733A
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From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
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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 own the TM-733A.  I'm very happy with the rig.  Although, the
FT5200 has the antenna duplexer built in.  This could cost you
another $50 for the Kenwood.  I also feel a bit better about the
FT5200 heatsink configuration.  The Kenwood has no heatsinks
on the back.  Only a small fan that runs to keep the unit cool.
The Yaesu is a bit larger than the Kenwood.  They are both
fine radios and you should feel comfortable purchasing either
one in my opinion.

Dave Baker - AA9OQ


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:11 1995
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Subject: Re: KAM+ Questions
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
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John Ferguson <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have an opportunity to acquire a Kantronics KAM+ and need to know
>something about it. Would appreciate comments on it; how good its
>multiple functions are; etc.

Buy It!
It's a great TNC.  However, the PK232 KAM Bashers will tell you that you'll
never use the dual port feature.  I use the dual port feature all the time.
I monitor the local DX cluster on the VHF side and work RTTY or PACTOR
on the HF side simultaneously most of the time.  The KAM is VERY easy
to get hooked up and going.  Don't jump for the Hostmaster software from
KAM.  I think XPKAM, available shareware for $39, is much better and less
expensive.

Dave Baker - AA9OQ


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: KAM+ Questions
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 15:31:11 -0600
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David P. Baker) writes:
>Subject: Re: KAM+ Questions
>From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
>Date: Wed, 05 Jul 95 15:22:07 GMT

>John Ferguson <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I have an opportunity to acquire a Kantronics KAM+ and need to know
>>something about it. Would appreciate comments on it; how good its
>>multiple functions are; etc.

>Buy It!
>It's a great TNC.  However, the PK232 KAM Bashers will tell you that you'll
>never use the dual port feature.  I use the dual port feature all the time.
>I monitor the local DX cluster on the VHF side and work RTTY or PACTOR
>on the HF side simultaneously most of the time.  The KAM is VERY easy
>to get hooked up and going.  Don't jump for the Hostmaster software from
>KAM.  I think XPKAM, available shareware for $39, is much better and less
>expensive.

>Dave Baker - AA9OQ


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I had one of the first PK-88's by AEA.  I had several problems with the PK-88
and sent the unit back several times.  I even spoke with Rod Pocter, the firms
president.  Other pk-88's worked fine, but Rod assured me that my unit was
operating fine and that the problem was due to the user.  After several tests,
with "experts", I determined that the pk-88 was at fault.  Rod was quite nasty
on the phone.  He wouldn't replace my waranteed unit.  He insisted it worked
within tollerance.  I ended up trashing the piece of garbage because it only
allowed connection to other stations about 60% of the time!

Briefly, I swapped my unit for an "identical" pk-88 twice.  Both of the other
pk-88's worked fine with my station.  I put back the original pk-88 and again
failed on about 60% of the connections.  I made sure all settings were the
same.

I quickly bought the older KAM all mode used.  I plugged the connectors into
my existing vhf radio, keeping all the settings as they were.  Wala, no more
problems.  I want to someday connect up the hf side for rtty, and other modes.
I have only been using the vhf port, but I never found a better, more stable
tnc!

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-5200 vs TM-733A
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David P. Baker) writes:
>Subject: Re: FT-5200 vs TM-733A
>From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
>Date: Wed, 05 Jul 95 15:15:58 GMT


>>
>>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 own the TM-733A.  I'm very happy with the rig.  Although, the
>FT5200 has the antenna duplexer built in.  This could cost you
>another $50 for the Kenwood.  I also feel a bit better about the
>FT5200 heatsink configuration.  The Kenwood has no heatsinks
>on the back.  Only a small fan that runs to keep the unit cool.
>The Yaesu is a bit larger than the Kenwood.  They are both
>fine radios and you should feel comfortable purchasing either
>one in my opinion.

>Dave Baker - AA9OQ


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>| Eli Lilly & Co.        | those of my employer.                              |
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I own the TM-732A, the predecessor to the TM-733A.  As David mentions, there
is a fan on the back for cooling.  The unit works great and was easily
modifiable for MARS, and other freq's.  However, I have heard rumor that the
Yaesu has better intermod rejection.  I do have problems at home and in a
pager ridden town with intermod on 440mhz.  I have rarely had problems on 2m,
but I am sure I'll see problems there too sometimes.  External intermod
filters are available, but many people have told me that Kenwood is among the
worst at intermod rejection.

I might note, that for the dollar and the name, Kenwood seems to me to be the
best buy.  I own 6 kenwood rigs, of which 5 are less than 1 year old.  I have
had some trouble with 2 of the rigs when they were new, but Kenwood and AES
were very quick to solve my problems in all cases.  Kenwood took special steps
to keep me a satisfied customer.  I also had problems with the PC-1A phone
patch from Kenwood, but after 3 replacements directly from Kenwood, I finally
got one that worked.

In talking with others, the other big manufacturers don't have any better
quality control.

I have heard that Standard is also excellent at intermod rejection.  If you
live in a highly congested area, I would advise seeking reports on rigs and
intermod rejection.  Otherwise, I'd definitely stick with the Kenwood.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
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Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 15:45:33 -0600
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In article <3tee81$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Phillips) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Brian Phillips)
>Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
>Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:22:25 -0400

>C.N.B. ([e-mail]) wrote:
>:   Well, I've asked about every other type of radio there is, so now
>: I'm looking at an Alinco. I notice they seem to be good radios

>I've had good results with my DJ-180T (2m) HT.  Only complaint is that
>memory scanning is slow and the stock unit has only 10, one of which is
>the "call" freq.  It puts out a good clean signal, and is very sturdy.
>It doesn't get hot to the touch during prolonged QSOs (like my elmer's
>Kenwood does), and it was much less expensive than a comparable Kenwood.
>I've not had any problem (cost or availability) getting accessories.

>When I get ready for a dual-bander, I'll probably give very serious
>consideration to the 580 HT or the 600 mobile unit (which has some
>really neat cross-band repeat and other features).

>--
>bdp       ([e-mail])        73 de KC5OQG
>-- my opinions are my own, etc., etc.  <== usual disclaimer --

I have seen some older Alinco and Kenwood gear.  I in fact own a fair amount
of Kenwood gear.  Most of the Alinco gear did not hold up as well over time as
did the Kenwood gear.  If you are considering durability, I have been happy
with Kenwood and Icom.  My friend is selling somones Alinco handheld.  That
handheld has all kinds of problems including bad display, poorly designed
battery mount and more.

Also, just like other name brand stuff, what holds a better resale value?  For
example, if you were selling a 6 year old car, which would sell for more, a
Toyota Corola or a Hundai Excel, assuming similar options and condition?

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Matt C. Brinkhoff)
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Subject: VHF Spectra on Ham Band?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 15:46:58 GMT
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Is the VHF version of the Motorola Spectra radio modifiable to work on the
2M ham band?

If anyone has more info/experience w/ Moto Spectras I'd appreciate an
E-mail.

Thanks!


--
Matt C. Brinkhoff (KB0RXC)
[e-mail]
Lincoln, Nebraska (EN10PT)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
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Subject: Re: Wich Dual Bander?
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In article <3takjf$m18$[e-mail]> PREDATOR <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: PREDATOR <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Wich Dual Bander?
>Date: 4 Jul 1995 05:46:23 GMT

>I want to buy a Dual Band(2m & 440) Mobile radio! Right now I am
>looking for a Alinco DR-600T! I like that rig and its features
>and it's R/C features! I would like to get any recommendations!
>Any other radio that someone thinks it's a better buy than the
>DR-600T?


I own several pieces of Kenwood gear.  I have been extrememly happy with all
of it.  I have 2 dual banders and one tri-bander.  They all seem great.

Some mention that the Kenwood has intermod problems, but if they become a
problem, external rejection units are available.  I have also heard that the
Standard brand has better intermod rejection.  I think of Alinco as a knockoff
brand.  I don't believe it is very durable.  If you have to get a rig and
can't spend the bucks for an Icom Kenwood or Yaesu, or even the Standard, I
guess an Alinco would do.  I guess you could say it was like going to RAIDO
SHACK for a ham radio!

Oh, by the way, I am against RADIO SHACK because they don't make it a habbit
to screen out non-hams when selling ham gear.

John - WD9AIS

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dennis Gabler)
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Subject: 10 Meter mods to old Dentron MLA-1000
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Does anyone out there have documentation on the mods necessary to get an
old Dentron MLA-1000 linear to run on 10 meters?

Thanks,
Dennis  - KB5HVN
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: need tips: first HF station
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 16:02:57 -0600
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In article <[e-mail]> Fred Peerenboom <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: Fred Peerenboom <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: need tips: first HF station
>Date: Sun, 2 Jul 1995 18:41:36 GMT



>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.
>>
>>
>You can usually buy a new TS-140S Kenwood and power supply for under 1000
>bux at most of your ham radio stores.
>I bought one about 5 years ago and have been using it ever since.  The
>only thing that has ever gone wrong with it is that the meter lamp burned
>out once.   Works on ssb, AM, and FM just fine and covers **ALL** of your
>ham bands.  Also makes one heck of a good SWL reciever too from 50K to
>32M in coverage.  It isn't a cadillac or rolls, but it does the job for a
>heck of a lot less.

>That is my opinion on the rig.
>Fred    ke8tq


I own a TS-850 with the tuner.  What a fine rig.  Most people who buy the
TS-140S or the TS-440S usually ask what it would cost to upgrade to an 850S or
an 850S/AT within a year.  I saw a used TS-850S on the Internet recently for
$820.00.  This is an excellent deal.  For a good Solid state rig, you'll
definitely spend over $600.  The best, inexpensive deal available is the Icom
IC-735 used.  Most TS-850S rigs go for around $1,300 used.  With my TS-850S/AT
and a G5RV antenna, (before I got an AMP), performed so well.  My $50 antenna
at 16 feet above ground gave me regular reports of 5x9 to +20db.  If you can
afford to get the TS-850S, you can perform many upgrades as money rolls in!
I'd say, if you can't afford the TS-850S, spring for the IC-735.  If you can
buy the TS-850S, skip the TS-440 and TS-140 and go for the gold!

I should mention that the TS-950SDX is the Kenwood top of the line, but
according to many articles I read, you'd get a lot more features than with the
TS-850S, but not a better radio!

73, John - WD9AIS


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-733a Help
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 16:13:55 -0600
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In article <3t4hm5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: Kenwood TM-733a Help
>Date: 1 Jul 1995 22:19:49 GMT

>        Need someone who understands how to use the TM-733a Programmable Memory.
>        Problem is, I can program my 733a in cross-band repeat and store the setup in memory locatrion 1, BUT how do I get
>out of the Programmable Memory mode?
>                Like another person who posted earlier to this list, I paid major bucks for this radio but the manual is bad.
>        Thanks for the help in advance...Tom, WA3REY


Tom,

It is not clear exactly what you are doing with this, but I have experience on
the TM-732A and TM-742A for crossbanding and utilizing memories.  I suspect
you programmed frequencies and their settings into memories, but can't figure
out how to get out of crossband mode while in crossband mode.

If you have entered crossband mode, you get out by holding the function button
down for more than a second, until the function indicator flashes on
the display.  Press the last key in the main row I believe the MUTE key.  This
will end the crossband mode.  Note:  In some setups, if you are receiving a
signal while crossbanding, the rig will not respond to key functions.  You
must disconnect the RECEIVE antenna, (make sure it is the receive antenna),
and then you will be able to disable crossband mode.  This is especially true
while using the remote control function.

If you don't know how to setup crossband, here goes:

Setup the first freq. in the top window, with all the right settings.  Setup
the second freq. in the bottom window, also with all the right settings.
Press the band select button (the one on the volume control knob of the band
which is not the main band.  Press the csel button, (the unmarked one by the
squelch control knobs).  Wala, you are in crossband mode.

Good luck

John - WD9AIS

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:22 1995
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From: "Frank B. Leppla" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Best 2m HT for repeater activity?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 16:27:49 GMT
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If someone at Uninversal Radio is telling you that a 2M HT is worthless
at more than 2 or 3 miles, I would suggest that you find another store
to do business with.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Marcus)
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Subject: Re: sig strength on pactor
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In article <3t1g8l$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Hirth) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (John Hirth)
>Subject: Re: sig strength on pactor
>Date: 30 Jun 1995 18:37:09 GMT

>: 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


Tom,

As I still say, don't believe there is anything wrong with what you are doing.
Although it is possible you haven't adjusted the rig right, I thought I'd give
you my 2 cents on AEA's policies on their TNC's

When AEA first came out with the pk-88, my father bought one, as did many of
his friends.  About 1 1/2 years later I decided to get into packet and I also
purchased a pk-88.  My father and many others were using hand held
tranceivers, while I was using a good stable Kenwood mobile radio on a power
supply with a UPS attached.  I was planning to leave my unit on 24 hours a day.

My father was using a quarter wave whip and 5 watts and was able to connect
with people as far away as about 20 miles.  He moved my s-meter by about 4 to
5 units, but I got so many retries, I assumed I was too far away.  I found
several people, (about 60%), I tried to connect to required several
painful retries to stay connected with.  Around 40% of the people I tried
connecting with would time out due to excessive transmission or receive
errors.

One station I tried to connect with regularly was only about 6 miles from me.
He was exhibiting a +60db signal.  No luck, I kept getting errors and retries
and eventually timeouts on every attempt.  People, including AEA people kept
telling me there were so many possibilities, that the problem is probably my
older radio or its settings that were incompatible.  I thought I may upgrade
the radio sometime later.

When the TNC was about 9 months old, and still under warantee, my father
suggested I switch TNC's with him and see what happens.  I found that I no
longer had problems connecting to others, but my dad acquired all my previous
problems.  I switch back and the problems came back.  I then switched with
another pk-88 owner and I connected to my dad every time with no problems.  I
contacted AEA, and they suggested sending the unit back.

I sent the unit into AEA with a note including a description of the problem.
I got the unit back within a week to find that nothing improved.  I called AEA
and they said they threw it on the bench quickly and it appeared ok so they
sent it back.  I again sent the unit to AEA, again at my cost (2nd day air).
The unit came back once again with the note, Tested - OK.  The unit again
failled all my tests.  I then wrote a letter to Rod Pocter, the firm's
president.  Rod was very nasty.  He insisted that his technicians are the
finest.  He said there was nothing wrong with the unit and his decision was
final.  I asked that he replace my unit with a new unit and he refused,
telling me he couldn't afford to do this with everybody who complained.  I
told Rod I was dissattisfied with his product and wanted a refund.  Rod again
refused.  I told Rod that I'd tell everyone I got a chance to tell, of his
poor service to customers, and he said, "I don't really care what you do",
before he hung up on me.

Before anyone buys an AEA TNC, you should consider their service and return
policy carefully.  I had to give away the $90 piece of AEA junk and get a real
TNC made by KAM!  Don't waste your money like I did!


73, John - WD9AIS

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Sparks)
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Subject: Re: This is not buy & sell
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In <3tcr3o$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Joe M.) writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Michael Black) wrote:
>
>>So there was a thread here a while ago about how this newsgroup
>>is for discussing commerical equipment, not for posting ads for
>>buying and selling it.  I just checked, and out of the 25 posts
>>that have arrived here since the yesterday when I checked in,
>>8 had subject lines that clearly indicated buying and selling.
>>Six were for sale, the other 2 were form people wanting to buy.
>>I know that the name of the newsgroup can be confusing, but
>>can't people be a little more aware of what's going on?
>
>This being the case, is there a newsgroup for buying and selling.  If
>so, why not educate everyone so it doesn't continue?
>
rec.radio.swap is used for the buying and selling of equipment.

However I do not object to the items appearing here.  I do object to
crossposting so many things so I see it on all of the newsgroups.

KI5GY  Sparky


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Loker)
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Subject: CB, 460mhz Mods??
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I have really been trying to decide on a 2m radio. I posted a note about the
influence of mods in determining which model. I thought I would ask more
specifically. Does anyone know of any mods on any of the HTs that will allow
receiving of CB (or even better, send on CB)? Or that can pick up the 460
frequencies? Most of the police bands around here are at 460 and it would be
nice to be able to receive these without having to carry a scanner and a 2m
HT.

THanks for any replies!!

Drew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Holtzman)
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In article <3t9ag8$[e-mail]> Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>It is 75 ohm and not intended to be outside so UV will
>be a problem. But if it cheap enough (or free) it is something
>you might be able to use. One use that I make of 75 ohm is in
>matching sections.
>
>
Yellow Ethernet cable is for interior use only.  The ultraviolet will ruin
the insulation.  If you enclose it, it might be OK, such in a conduit.
The impedence is 50-52 ohms.  There might be some 75 ohm but I've only
seen 52 ohms.

jrh


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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 Jul 07 17:09:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner)
Subject: Motorola HT1000 versus Radius GP300
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I've decided to buy a Motorola HT for use on the 2m band (for various
reasons) and would like opinions on the two I've narrowed my choice
down to: the HT1000 and the Radius GP300.

Which would you choose, and why? Are there any other models I should
be considering besides these two?


--
Jerry Gardner          | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jyce)
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Subject: police radio manufacturers?
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this being a rec.* newsgroup, my question is probably inappropriate.  However,
I can't find very many groups related to this so please bear with me.

We are looking for manufacturers of police radios and motorcycle attachments
for police radios.

Unfortunately, Kenwood, E.F. Johnson, and several others we have tried no
longer manufacture police radios leaving us with either Motorola or
Ericsson/G.E as our only choices.

These two cannot be the only suppliers of this equipment in the United States,
let alone the world, so if anyone knows of any other manufacturers, I would
appreciate your letting me know.

Since I will be out of town for a week, and my provider's news server isn't of
a huge capacity, I would greatly appreciate e-mail followups in addition to a
post.

Thank you!

__________________
Jose Canedo
International Suppliers Inc.
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>What I heard was that the IC-706 is strictly vapor-ware at this point.

>The story goes that Alinco hired three engineers away from Icom, and
boy
>did that get Icom pissed off.  So when Alinco started the promotion on

>their own new DX-70 rig, Icom started its own promotion on the IC-706
and
>offer something even better.  So where Alinco advertises a rig with
100
>watts on H.F. and 10 watts on 6m, Icom advertises a rig with 100 watts
on
>H.F. through 6m plus 10w on 2m.
>
>I'm sure they'll actually start delivering some of these cute little
rigs
>by the fall, but for now I wouldn't hold my breath.
>
>As I said, this is a story I heard from a major dealer.  But it may be

>untrue.  And if anyone knows that there exists a real testable and
>deliverable IC-706 somewhere, that'll prove that the story is untrue
and
>sour grapes.
>
>Hands up anyone who has touched a working and deliverable IC-706?

     Well I've touched the IC-706 at Ham-Com in Arlington, TX last
month.  The working unit that Icom was displaying did not transmit yet,
but the radio looked like it could be a winner if they finally pull it
off.  It has a green background display like the ol' IC-735 HF rig used
to have, and it's size is smaller than Kenwood TS50 or Alinco DX70.
The faceplate is detachable and it features a simple spectrum scope,
built-in electronic keyer, 101 memories of which up to 9 alphanumeric
characters can be programmed into each memory channel.

     Very slick radio, indeed....now we'll see if it's reliable and if
they can come out with it at the $1300 estimated price level.

--

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:32 1995
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Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 95 22:20:19 edt
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In article <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> In article <3t9ag8$[e-mail]> Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]>
writes:
> >From: Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]>
> >Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
> >Date: Mon, 03 Jul 95 11:11:45 MST


> >It is 75 ohm and not intended to be outside so UV will
> <snip>
> Thick Ethernet Cable - like ALL Ethernet cable - is 50 Ohm.

> It works great for HF runs to the roof, but Gerald is correct, it is not UV
> stabilized.

> 73 - Randy WB5TEY
Hey guys guess what you can get it in both 75 and 50. I have a section of it
that is marked montrose 5713 which is 50 it has the same teflon covering that
is on rg142/u I agree it is not the best thing to hang outside but it will hold
up for a year or two. Biggest plus is I got 130 ft of it for 32 dollars and that
was with N connectors install on each end.  ;)
73 dray AD4RR
/ex



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Schulman)
Subject: Icom Z1A 440 Mhz problem
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I am having a problem with my Icom Z1A which I bought in March. I can't
seem to trigger any repeater with the standard battery (1.6w) or through
my car's amp of 25w. 2m works fine, I can even trigger that band in
my apartment, but 440 won't transmit at all (Rx is just fine) and that is
with the rubber ducky and an external Larsen 2/70 glass antenna on my car.
I don't want to send the unit in for service unless I really have to, but I
guess I will have to. Does anybody else with a Z1A (or the equivalent W31A)
have a similar problem?

If I do send it back, would it be better if I send it to Icom or to AES where
I bought the radio?

Thanks.

--
Jonathan Schulman      University of Rochester
[e-mail]
73 de AA2XI -- formally KB2JNY



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (keller.e.taylor..jr)
Subject: Standard C5718DA Mods
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I am looking for the CAP mod for the Standard C5718DA dual band radio and
have not had any success.

I looked for files at ftp.cs.buffalo.edu, ftp.cs.tamu.edu, and at
oak.oakland.edu without success.

I even struck-out with the two copies of the radio mod books that I have.

Has anyone found a location with this information, or have you seen it posted
here on the net?  Better yet, do you have a copy that could be forwarded?

Thanks for any help you can offer -

Keller - WA3YSU - [e-mail]
--
     Keller E. Taylor, Jr.              UUCP:..att!keller.taylor
   [phone] Fax:[phone] DOMAIN:[e-mail]
             AT&T - Global Manufacturing & Engineering


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gianotti)
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Subject: Re: FT51R or TH-79A? Wich is best?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 22:39:33 -0400
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Well, I had the TH-79A(D) for a few minutes.  The unit failed about 5
minutes after I took it out of the box.  Sent back to AES, the PL board
had gone bad.  They replaced for no charge, and sent back promptly.  After
a few weeks I was very unhappy with the radio (could not use it in my
shack when the computer was on - too much noise).

Ended up with the Yaesu FT-51R.  Great radio and the computer software for
programing is fantastic.  Recommend the Yaesu.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rolf Jansson)
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Subject: tubes
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I have a tube-radio and now I want to replace some tubes,
can I use a 12au7/ECC82 instaed for a 5814a,6ba6 for a 5749
and a EF95 for a 5654
:-)
Rolf



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Qso)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Wayne Day)
writes:

>> > USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
>> > NO SPANISH!!!!
>> > .
>>
>> Please use lower-case, proper punctuation, don't SHOUT, and refrain
from
>> multiple exclamation points.

And of course, wipe your nose, wash your hands, wear clean underwear and
sit up straight when you type to newsgroups - what's wrong with you?
Has the idea crossed your mind that Cyberspace is  i n t e r n a t i o n a
l ? Borderless - that is, politically and linguistically borderless?
Du bisch mir aber au no an Pfyfechopf.
73 de ke4nhb


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen C. Miller)
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Subject: TR 7 vs TS-830s
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I may have a chance to pick one of these up thru an estate sale.  I know the
basic differences between the rigs but I would appreciate user comments.
reply to [e-mail]
Thanks
Steve Kd2Ed



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (14033-R.SCHREIBMAIER(MT5630)1223MT)
Subject: Re: This is not buy & sell
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From article <3tepbh$[e-mail]>, by [e-mail] (Glenn Sparks):
> rec.radio.swap is used for the buying and selling of equipment.
>
> However I do not object to the items appearing here.  I do object to
> crossposting so many things so I see it on all of the newsgroups.

Count me as one who DOES object.  People went through a LOT of work
and discussion about a year ago coming up with a restructuring of
the rec.radio.amateur hierarchy, complete with defining the charters
of the proposed newsgroups.  The proposal was put to a vote and the
current hierarchy is what passed.

I don't think people are deliberately posting to the wrong newsgroup.
They just don't know any better.  They see other people posting FS and
WTB articles to rec.radio.amateur.equipment so they, naturally, think
that it's okay.  Then, others see it and repeat the process.  It keeps
feeding on itself.

It appears that we simply need to educate newcomers to USENET on
a regular basis.  Maybe the Guide to the Personal Radio Newsgroups
needs to be posted more than once a month?  This assumes, of course,
that people are going to actually read it.  8^{)

The other thing is to send e-mail trying (tactfully) to explain that
rec.radio.swap is the appropriate newsgroup for buying, selling,
and trading radio equipment and that this newsgroup is for the
discussion of production amateur radio equipment.  Thankfully, most
people seem to take such e-mail in the spirit it was intended.

73,
Bob K2PH

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:38 1995
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From: Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
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"Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
> Thick Ethernet cable looks a little similar to RG8/213 except for the
> color of the jacket and its having a tinned core and the double braid.
> Does anyone have any experience or advice on how this stuff works as an
> H.F. antenna feed cable?  I have the opportunity to buy some and would
> appreciate any comments before it all disappears :-)
>
> Thanks for any advice.

It is 50 ohms and works fine for feed line.  It will perform with real
low loss.  However the foam dielectric will break down quickly if
exposed to high voltages - it's designed for low voltage data.
I wouldn't use it between an antenna and a tuner.

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


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:38 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 95 01:09:23 -0500
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John Meaker <[e-mail]> writes:

>   I'm considering buying a Ford Ranger and was wondering if
>anyone has any experience installing HF, VHF and UHF rigs in
>them.  Do they receive or produce RFI?  Are there any problems
>with installation or antenna mounting?
>
>   I don't want to get stuck with a truck that has known RFI
>problems, so any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.

I gave up on Fords years ago because of RFI.  Try as I might,
I never could get all that damn ignition noise out of the HF rig.
Several other hams I know had the same problem.  Pick another make
of car!

73, Mike KB3RG


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (R.Baxter)
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Subject: IC-735 vs FT-840 for expedition?
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Hello - this is my first posting,
        Following on the thread about the ICOM IC-735,this seems to be a
reliable rig for a club and for use on expeditions. Also it seems to
be highly recommended for use on offshore yachts. I would like to ask
for any opinions on the use of the Yaesu FT-840 in similar situations.
        This rig seems to be much more modern and I would like to know
if there are any advantages or disadvantages over the ICOM that
I have missed.The secondhand prices seem to be comparable in the UK so
I see no way of distinguishing between the two. I know that the Kenwood
TS-50 has also been recommended but this seems to fall into a higher price
bracket which our club cannot afford.
        I am primarily interested in its suitability for use on a sailing
expedition and as a base station for university club use. A Trio TS-130
had also been recommended as a suitable cheaper alternative.

        I would be grateful for any info/opinions on this and advice from
anyone who has experience in maintaining communications with a boat
travelling from the Mediterranean via the Red Sea and across the Indian Ocean.
I have heard that Maritime Nets exist but only have info about the States
and Pacific not the Indian Ocean. Many thanks for any help that you can
offer.
Richard Baxter








From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CyberDave)
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Subject: Wanted: 2m radio
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Is anyone selling a portable 2m radio?



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Woolf x4760 1J-310 (nq8230100))
Subject: ICOM 471H: Need Service Info
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        I am trying to troubleshoot a problem with my ICOM
        IC-471H and I am in need of someone with a service
        manual for this radio.  I have the schematic and think
        I have isolated the problem down to the PLL board
        and in particular the xtal oscillator, 9X multiplier
        and amplifier chain of Q1 through Q4.  I need to know
        if the service manual provides any information about the
        signal levels I should see along this chain.  Also any
        adjustment procedure provided for these stages would be
        helpful.

        The symptoms I am having is that there is significant
        drop off in xmit output power (it is variable, but
        sometimes as much as from 70 down to 10 watts) when
        tuning through 440.000 to 439.999.  I know that the xtals
        for the oscillator switch at this frequency and I do see a
        minor change in the signal waveform at the output (test
        point J4) of the chain when the oscillator switches.  I am
        suspecting that the gain through the multiplier chain is too
        low and this is causing the output to the PLL (IC3)mixer to
        be very marginal.  It also may be that the xtal for the lower
        10MHz is weak.  The reason I am suspecting it is more than just
        a weak xtal is the the power output even on the upper
        10MHz is highly variable both over frequency and over
        time.

        I would appreciate any help from someone with a service
        manual for this radio.

                                        Thanks,
                                        Dave Woolf - K8RSP
                                        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Ellington)
Subject: Bazooka Antenna and RG-62
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All the artices about Bazooka antennas recommend RG 58 or 50 ohm cable
Is there any reason that RG62, 93 ohm cable can't be used? I realize
the velocity factor is different so there would be a slight lenght
adjustment to make. But does the impedance matter?

Also, has anyone tried putting these antennas in parallel i.e. 160 and
80 meters?

Any tips on making a strong connection between the coax and the end wire?
73
--
  Steve
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Ehrlich)
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Subject: [WANT] Review of Standard C508A
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I am strongly considering purchasing this little radio within a month or
so, and wanted net reviews before the purchase.

To the best of my knowledge, Standard has been (one of) the best
companies to offer "DC to daylight" receive, amazing noise filtering
to reject interference, and incredibly rugged construction.

I know the transmit coverage with the stock antenna and tiny output power
is only good for local coverage.

How is receive around the broadcast FM band (100 - 108 Mhz)?

Also, how about receive around 200 - 350 Mhz?

Thanks much for any and all reviews.

--
Scott Ehrlich, E-mail: [e-mail], Web: http://lynx.neu.edu:8000/~sehrlich
Boston ARC ftp archives: ftp oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio    Amateur
Boston ARC Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc.html  Radio Callsign:
ARRL Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/arrl.html       wy1z


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG)
Subject: Kenwood 440 filter question
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Anyone know how the 440 handles its 455 kHz IF?  I have the CFJ455k14
MuRata ceramic filter (stock) in there, but tried swapping the
Kenwood crystal filter, YG455S-1, that came from the 950.  The
signals go about 40 db down, and I can hear the other sideband.  Youch!
Not a good thing.  Anyone know what is happening to me?

I understand from "dr." Rich Measures that the Kenwood 940 ceramic stock
filter, the MuRata CFJ455k12 or the CFJ455V12 will drop right into
the 440, no problems.  The 940 also uses the YG455 series filters in
the CW line.  That made me think that the YG455S-1 should also mate
with the 440.  Not so....

Anyone have any hints on this one?

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc.
Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 95 07:19:38 PST
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In article <3tfc13$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>"Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Thick Ethernet cable looks a little similar to RG8/213 except for the
>> color of the jacket and its having a tinned core and the double braid.
>> Does anyone have any experience or advice on how this stuff works as an
>> H.F. antenna feed cable?  I have the opportunity to buy some and would
>> appreciate any comments before it all disappears :-)
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.
>
>It is 50 ohms and works fine for feed line.  It will perform with real
>low loss.  However the foam dielectric will break down quickly if
>exposed to high voltages - it's designed for low voltage data.
>I wouldn't use it between an antenna and a tuner.

Caveat emptor: while it may have reasonable loss at HF frequencies, the
cable quickly becomes VERY lossy at VHF and higher.  I used to use
(note past tense) this stuff in five foot lengths for interconnections
on my 440 MHz repeater.  After seeing some unusually high loss numbers,
like losing 5W at 90W in on one end, I did some testing at 440 MHz and
was shocked enough to promptly replace all of the Ethernet coax
in my repeater.

Very seductive, especially after you've cross-sectioned the stuff--
double wire/foil shield, and a silver-plated center conductor.





















From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Manthe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Best 2m HT for repeater activity?
Date: 6 Jul 1995 07:41:55 -0500
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>I am still tyring to pick the best 2m HT. I also would like to be able to
>recieve 155, 460 and 469 mhz, either as a feature or as a modification.
>THe thing that I will want to do most is be able to hit a repeater without
>having to hook up to an external or extended antenna. One fo the guys at
>Universal Radio tried to explain that some of the models are worthless for more
>than 2-3 miles, and that there was a difference in the models in terms of how
>sensitive the receiver was or how well it would transmit to a repeater. I don't
>know how far away the repeaters are, but tI know that there are 6 in the nearby
>area that are capable of autopatch.
>
>So what, if any, would be the best model for reaching a repeater with stock
>equipment??
>
>Thanks for any comments!!
>Drew
>[e-mail]

        Drew,
        Obviously, you don't want to buy your rig from Universal Radio,
since the dumbass that told you an HT is only good for 2-3 miles works
there. You should easily be able to get 15-20 miles into a repeater,
depending on the quality of the repeater's receiver.
        If you want an 2 meter HT that also receives 440, then you've got
the Standard C178A, Icom T21, and the Alinco DJ-G1T to chose from. I'm a
big fan of Standards, but they're expensive, so you might want to look into
one of the other rigs. Personally, I forget the whole idea of buying a 2
meter HT and just go ahead and buy a dualbander, since you'll probably end
up wanting to get one in a couple of months anyway. As I said earlier, I'm
a proponent of Standard, but the Icom W31AT seems to be a nice enough HT
and is fairly inexpensive, at around $420.00. you can also pick up a Yaesu
FT530 or an Alinco DJ580/582 for around $400.00. With a dual band Ht you'd
only be spending an extra 70 or 80 bucks and you'd find the enhanced
capabilities well worth it.
        If you've got anymore questions, drop me a note, I'd be happy to help.
        73,
        Scott

                        SCOTT A. MANTHE, N9AAT
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Atsushi Taketani)
Subject: Re: Icom 706 Price?
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In article <3tboao$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] writes:

>>
>>    Saw an ad for the new Icom 706 rig. Anyone know what it's going for in
>> price? Seems like a nice rig! HF, 6 meters and 2 meters I believe. All
>> mode too.
>>
>> Tom - KB2SMS
>>
>>
I looked at Icom 706 on Japanese CQ magazine. Price is about 120000 Yen.
Currently rate to 1 US$=84Yen. So it is about $1400. However usually
Icom US makes different price tag than we get in Japan.

        Atsushi Taketani JF3NRI/N9KAU
        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (FITR        < BV/N0IAT >)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: IC-735 vs FT-840 for expedition?
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 1995 08:51:54 GMT
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Greetings Richard,
I would vote for the IC-735.  Though a little older than the FT-840, it
has a very solid track record (the kind you want and need when boating
or living in foreign lands where radio repairmen seldom exist).

Many of the DX contacts that I make from Taiwan are from Maritime hams.
Though various rigs are in-use, their #1 priority is reliability.  I've
used the Yaesu-FT890 for about 4 years (as it includes a built in
antenna tuner), but would vote for the IC-735 if I had to choose between
it and the FT-840.

Just my 2 cents worth

 73  from Joe in Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C.
BV/N0IAT looking for the elusive DX QSO
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (FITR        < BV/N0IAT >)
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Subject: Re: TR 7 vs TS-830s
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I'd pick MADE IN THE USA, so I say go with the Drake.
 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 Jul 07 17:09:49 1995
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Subject: Motrac Community Repeater Conversion - Thanks
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Dick Harper <[e-mail]>
Date: 6 Jul 95 10:16:49 CDT
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Many thanks, again, to those with ideas.  They were all helpful.

I finally got it working carrier squelch.  The trick was to remove the
PL INDICATOR line (green-brn) from the receiver audio board, short the
PL DISABLE line to ground, and move the two jumpers on the SQUELCH
GATE card from PL to Carrier Squelch positions.  We had previously
thought that just moving the two jumpers should work.

These instructions were burried in a paragraph about servicing a PL
repeater.

Hope this helps if any of you out there want to use an existing
Motorola controller.

This open repeater is located on the Johnson/Miami county, Kansas,
line about one mile west of the Missouri state line.  The base of
the repeater antenna is 30ft AGL as it is a very high location.
Frequency is 444.075 out /449.075 in, QRZ.  It is now 12 watt output.
Future plans include increasing output power and raising antenna
height.  Repeater is owned by the Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Radio Club.  Repeater call is WB0JQM/R.

73's de N0USP, Dick


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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Wittich)
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Subject: Re: FT-5200 vs TM-733A
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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 can't say for sure which is better, but I own both, and I like the
Kenwood better.  It is much more intuitive to use and has a feature
that the 5200 does not: the ability to listen to two 2 meter freqs
at the same time.  The 5200 runs 5 or 50 watts.  733 has a 25 watt
setting.  Band switching is better on 733.  Seperate volume controls
on 733 beats 5200s single volume and balance control.  etc.

Intermod?  Yes, yes I have heard that the Kenwood is worse, but I can't
tell any differance in the two.  They both have intermod rejection
problems in the same parts of town.  If I were to do it over,  I would
get 733s for both vehicles.   Anybody wanna buy a 5200?

Jeff - AC4ZO
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:51 1995
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-733a Help
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From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 95 12:15:01 GMT
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The crossband repeat function is not documented in the manual.  I don't believe that you can
"store" a cross band repeat setup as you are describing.  You select the freqencies you are
using and then enable it with the procedure below.  If you select full cross band repeat, you
will not be able to shut it off while the radio is actually cross band repeating (receiving and
retransmitting a signal).  If there is activity, it won't allow you to turn the crossband repeat off,
you will have to power down the radio.

------------------------------
Cross Band Repeating
------------------------------

Cross band repeat isn't documented but comes ready from the factory.
To enable cross band repeat from the front panel, first select a band
by pressing BAND SELECT.  Then, change the control to the other band by
hitting [CONT SEL].  Next, press [F] for one second, then the "X" button
(far right side).  Decimals will appear between the Kilohertz digits, and
the "ON" indicator will light momentarily.  The microphone sequence to
enable cross band repeat while in remote control mode is "DC".

The transmitter hang time can be toggled between 500ms to 0ms by
turning on the radio with [LOW] pressed.  They also recommend enabling
the Time-out Timer, for obvious reasons.

Note that the TM-733 can also be used as a "one-way" cross-band repeater.
For example, if you can receive a distant repeater with your HT, but have
difficulty getting into it, you can use the TM-733 to boost your transmitted
signal.  To set this up, just omit the part where you "change the control
to the other band by pressing [CONT SEL]."  Doing this will setup the TM-733
to repeat your signal to the other band, but will not retransmit the distant
station back to you. If this sounds ambiguous, play around with it a little
and it will begin to make sense.



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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad Mitchel)
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Subject: Re: This is not buy & sell
Date: 6 Jul 1995 12:31:38 GMT
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The best way to deter the continued missuse of the new group is to
not respond to any of the WTB: or FS: type posts.
So when that add shows up FS:Please help me get rid of this, IC-781, $50.00
Make Sure YOU don't respond, but rather quietly send them an e-mail to
let them know that it's not appropriate.  I'll be quitely dialing their
phone number.
Point is, you have a problem with the fact that everyone here are excited about
radios, they want to talk, exchange information, but the bottom line is, what
does it really hurt having a few missguided soles post this stuff.
Once they get farmiliar with the net, they will find rec.radio.swap is more
effective, and goe there. I really don't think there is much that can
be done outside of moderating, and who wants to do that?

Regards, Brad Mitchell



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (FITR  BV/N0IAT)
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On the 15 meter SEASON net, I worked a JA using the new IC-706.  We
QSY'd and had a 30 minute QSO about the new rig.  He picked it up about
2 weeks ago in Akihabara, Tokyo and paid 140,000 yen (US$1650.00).
Since I was using the Alinco DX-70, we ran several comparisons back and
forth about features etc.  The 100 watt PA on 6 is GREAT (compared to
only 10 w from the Alinco) but the 10 watts on 2m is not enough umpf for
good 2 meter work in Japan (no rpts on 2m in JA).  So, Masa plans to add
an amp for 2 mtrs and mount in his Toyota Skyline.   No filters with the
ICOM (extra/optional), and Masa complained of having "a little too much
in a small box", meaning the software is complex.  BTW, the Alinco in
Japan is just under 100,000 yen (US 1175) so the price of the ICOM is
not as attractive as I would have thought.   73
 73  from Joe in Taipei, TAIWAN R.O.C.
BV/N0IAT looking for the elusive DX QSO
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:53 1995
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Subject: Re: Best 2m HT for repeater activity?
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Frank B. Leppla ([e-mail]) wrote:
: If someone at Uninversal Radio is telling you that a 2M HT is worthless
: at more than 2 or 3 miles, I would suggest that you find another store
: to do business with.

Jeez I dunno, sounds to me like he found an honest salesperson!

Buy a 50W mobile rig.  HT's have two power levels, Low and Lower.

73 =paul= wb8zjl




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kim Boone)
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Subject: Kenwood TS430s HF Rig For Sale
Date: 6 Jul 1995 14:51:45 GMT
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The following HF station is for sale:

Kenwood TS-430S with AM and CW filters, MC-60 Desk Mike and Kenwood
AT-230 antenna tuner.  Have owners manual and service manual.

If interested contact me at:

[e-mail]
Boone's Farm BBS at 1-503-967-2821





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alexey Kochnov)
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Subject: Wanted: mods Standard C188
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Hi, All
Are any mods for this transceiver possible?
The second question - what mean undocumented
functions 19...21 accessed from the Set Mode?

Any hints will be appreciated. Pls e-mail.
Thx in advance,

Alex, RX3ARW


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Best 2m HT for repeater activity?
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[e-mail] (prvalko) writes:
>Frank B. Leppla ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: If someone at Uninversal Radio is telling you that a 2M HT is worthless
>: at more than 2 or 3 miles, I would suggest that you find another store
>: to do business with.
>Jeez I dunno, sounds to me like he found an honest salesperson!
>Buy a 50W mobile rig.  HT's have two power levels, Low and Lower.
>73 =paul= wb8zjl
Out here in the land of 9000' antenna towers, it's possible to make solid
contacts into a mountain top repeater from hundreds of miles away using a
five watt HT. I've done this from an 11000' peak north of Flagstaff, AZ down
to our 440 repeater at 9000' north of Tucson. Used an Icom IC32AT w/ 5w
battery pack and a 3 element yagi taped to my hiking stick. Range is affected
by everything. Hieght above mean elevation by both stations, power, antennas,
the color of your socks, and several other things. I've had a hell of a time
communicating with someone 200yds away at a particular location along a
mountain highway. If not for the helicopter noise, we'd of just stuck to
LOW LOW Band (300hz to 3000hz).

Chris, N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Newcomb)
Subject: Re: Want it now? 1-800-660-1370
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In article <3tevb3$[e-mail]>,
Susan Smith <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Want it hot?

Only if it's an ovenized crystal oscillator.

>Want it bad?

I might consider non-functional units if they are otherwise in good condition.

>Want it now? dial 1-800-660-1370

Hey, wait aminnit! You aren't selling Radio gear?!?!

>Sue.

I think I just might!




--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:56 1995
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John Marcus ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Oh, by the way, I am against RADIO SHACK because they don't make it a habbit
: to screen out non-hams when selling ham gear.

Why blame RS?  It's not their place to police the ham bands.  Besides, it's
not illegal to buy any radio equipment that is capable of transmitting; it's
only illegal to transmit without the proper authorization.  At that point,
it's a regulatory problem over which FCC has primary jurisdiction.  Whether
they choose to act or not, it is still an FCC problem, and not RS.

Tell you what...go into HRO, AES or any other store that caters to hams, and
attempt to buy a HT.  My bet is that they will sell it to you anyway.
Better yet, try mail order.

Jim

[e-mail]  |   Jim Lowman    * KF6CR*    San Bernardino, CA
Systems Analyst     |   San Bernardino City Unified School District
[phone] (O)  |   Unix:  "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it
[phone] (FAX)|   was, everyone would be doing it."  -Unknown-


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:57 1995
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Subject: NEED MODS. ( FT-51R)
Date: 6 Jul 1995 17:46:52 -0400
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NEED EXTENDED RF MODS FOR YAESU FT-51R.  THANKS IN ADVANCE


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:09:58 1995
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Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 95 17:50:47 PDT
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In article <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
news.halcyon.com!nwfocus1.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!news.cyberstore.ca!news.Direct.
CA!news3.insinc.net!news.bc.net!unixg.ubc.ca!vanbc.wimsey.com!news.mindlink.net
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> John Meaker <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> >   I'm considering buying a Ford Ranger and was wondering if
> >anyone has any experience installing HF, VHF and UHF rigs in
> >them.  Do they receive or produce RFI?  Are there any problems
> >with installation or antenna mounting?
> >
> >   I don't want to get stuck with a truck that has known RFI
> >problems, so any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> I gave up on Fords years ago because of RFI.  Try as I might,
> I never could get all that damn ignition noise out of the HF rig.
> Several other hams I know had the same problem.  Pick another make
> of car!

I have a 95 Mazda (exactly the same as a ranger).  Have both 2 meters and 440
MHz in it.  No problems at all except where to mount the equipment.

No RFI either!

Bill




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Subject: Fox-Tango Still in Business??
Date: 6 Jul 1995 17:58:22 GMT
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I've been searching for some ICOM XTAL filters for an R70 to no avail (ICOM
just wants way too much for theirs!)

Someone told me that Fox-Tango, one of the few companies building
after-market XTAL filters for various rigs, had been bought out. I obtained
the name of the following company who was supposed to own Fox-Tango:

International Radio & Computer Inc.
3804 South U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL.34982,
phone: [phone]

Their phone has been disconnected. Help! Any other sources of filters like
FL-44's and FL-32's??

geoff NQ7A  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Unger)
Subject: Daiwa 2M amp - information
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I am trying to find some information about an older Daiwa
2-meter amplifier.  The model number is LA-2115W.  I just
would like to know the input and output RF power limits
and if it has a receive amplifier.

tnx es 73 - John, W3GOI


--
John Unger  <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fuat C. Baran)
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Subject: Re: Wich Dual Bander?
Date: 6 Jul 1995 18:51:55 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
John Marcus <[e-mail]> wrote:

>brand.  I don't believe it is very durable.  If you have to get a rig and
>can't spend the bucks for an Icom Kenwood or Yaesu, or even the Standard, I
>guess an Alinco would do.  I guess you could say it was like going to RAIDO
>SHACK for a ham radio!

I hear the Radio Shack 2m HT is an excellent radio.  I know several
people who are very happy with theirs.

>Oh, by the way, I am against RADIO SHACK because they don't make it a habbit
>to screen out non-hams when selling ham gear.

Now that's a good justification for a prejudice.  I guess you'll have
to eliminate plenty of other mail order places for the same reason.
And woe be the ham who would build his own radio and practice copying
code before he was licensed to transmit.

Lighten up.

                                                --Fuat


Columbia University                             [e-mail]
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New York, NY 10025      Amateur Radio: N2YGN    http://www.columbia.edu/~fuat/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:02 1995
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Subject: Re: WANTED:  Address for an RF components supplier
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[e-mail] (Raymond Stein) wrote:
>
>I am looking for a mailing address for an RF parts/components supplier so
>that I can get a catalog.  Does anyone have the address for Amphenol or
>any other suppliers -- or an 800 number?
>
>Many thanks in advance!
>
>--
>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
> Ray Stein  --  OSU Electrical Engineering
> http://www.ece.orst.edu/~steinr -- Check it out!
>-------------------------------------------------

AMphenol seems to deal heavily through distributors.  Some numbers you
could try are:

Pytronic    Pittsburgh     800-562-5388
ISI                        800-752-4777
Simcona                    800-274-6266
Connector   Rancho Dom.    800-421-5840
Distribution
Corp.

These numbers came from the Electronic Source Book, Mid Atlantic Ed. 1991
so they could be out of date.  The distributors should be able to send
you free literature if they think you are a serious buyer.


good luck,

Doug Ripka KA3TTQ



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I really need more elaboration concerning the types of information
regarding the amateur music
[e-mail] (Robert Casey) wrote:
>In article <3t9ag8$[e-mail]> Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]> writes:
>>
>>It is 75 ohm and not intended to be outside so UV will
>>be a problem. But if it cheap enough (or free) it is something
>>you might be able to use. One use that I make of 75 ohm is in
>>matching sections.
>>
>Ethernet thick coax is 50 ohms, like RG8U.  You may be thinking of
>CATV hardline, that is 75 ohms.


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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
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Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 02:34:15 GMT
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In article <3t9ag8$[e-mail]> Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>It is 75 ohm and not intended to be outside so UV will
>be a problem. But if it cheap enough (or free) it is something
>you might be able to use. One use that I make of 75 ohm is in
>matching sections.
>
Ethernet thick coax is 50 ohms, like RG8U.  You may be thinking of
CATV hardline, that is 75 ohms.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner)
Subject: Re: Best 2m HT for repeater activity?
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prvalko ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Frank B. Leppla ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : If someone at Uninversal Radio is telling you that a 2M HT is worthless
: : at more than 2 or 3 miles, I would suggest that you find another store
: : to do business with.

: Jeez I dunno, sounds to me like he found an honest salesperson!

Maybe the case in Michigan, but not so out here in the west where a
typical repeater may be on a mountain at an elevation of 3000-10000 feet.

I can reliably hit several repeaters 45 miles from my office with my 5
watt HT with the rubber dummy load antenna. Do it all the time.


--
Jerry Gardner          | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest
[e-mail]    | Send subscription requests to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (K Daris)
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Subject: sw buy help
Date: 6 Jul 1995 19:27:21 GMT
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can anyone recommend a cheap
sw radio? i want to spend 50-60 dollars.
i am fully aware that this will lack quality but i
would like to start inexpensively.
i am travelling overseas next month and something
small would be nice. i've seen radio shack and sony radio's
in this price range. thanks for any help

kd



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:05 1995
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From: Nick Benfaremo <[e-mail]>
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I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A(D).  It's a great radio, but I
would like to bring it to Europe on vacation. Yes, I will get the
proper papers.  I would appreciate any ideas concerning 1750 Hz tone
generation and its interconnection to the HT or a speaker-mic.

Nick Benfaremo
WV2R
nibenfaremo@.vassar.edu



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:06 1995
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From: [e-mail]  (Rolfe Tessem)
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Subject: Re: Help! Poor sensitivity on R-7000
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) writes:
>
>I replaced the R7000 with an R7100 and no longer have the R7000
>service manual.

How do you feel about one versus the other, now that you've traded?

--
Rolfe Tessem     |    Lucky Duck Productions, Inc.
[e-mail]    |    96 Morton Street
[phone]   |    New York, NY 10014


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (D. Sharp)
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Subject: mods for Icom ic-2340H
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I'm wondering if anyone has any mods for the Icom 2340H Dualbander.
A search of my QRZ cdrom and the archives at oak.oakland.edu turned
up nothing.

Thanks & 73,
Dave



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ignacy Misztal)
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In <3thekf$[e-mail]>, Nick Benfaremo <[e-mail]> writes:
>I recently purchased a Kenwood TH-79A(D).  It's a great radio, but I
>would like to bring it to Europe on vacation. Yes, I will get the
>proper papers.  I would appreciate any ideas concerning 1750 Hz tone
>generation and its interconnection to the HT or a speaker-mic.
>
>Nick Benfaremo
>WV2R
>nibenfaremo@.vassar.edu
>

I operated from SP with no-tone HT and it was easy.  I usually managed
to whistle the right tone in 1-3 tries.  The tone is needed only
to activate the repeater for the first time.  Then one can talk
without using the tone until the repeater times out, which usually
does not happen until the end of QSO.

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 Jul 07 17:10:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Hansen)
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Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Marcus) writes:

>I have seen some older Alinco and Kenwood gear.  I in fact own a fair amount
>of Kenwood gear.  Most of the Alinco gear did not hold up as well over time as
>did the Kenwood gear.  If you are considering durability, I have been happy
>with Kenwood and Icom.  My friend is selling somones Alinco handheld.  That
>handheld has all kinds of problems including bad display, poorly designed
>battery mount and more.

I have had my Alinco DJ-580 since 1992.  It has been packed around and abused
a few times with no visible show of wear. Oh yea, it test gravity down two
cement stairs once.  I have had no problems at all with it so I can't judge
the service dept of Alinco. A fellow ham friend also bought a 580 about the
same time I did and he has has zero problems also.


73


Glenn -


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:09 1995
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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My two cents worth.  I have been fighting the problem with a packett
station.  Watch out for the TNC.  I have a PCB 88 which generates RF on
144.55 (a really great frequency plus stuff in the 222 MHz and 440 MHz
areas.  A well shielded cable is required and extra grounding for the
host computer is also necessary.  I seams to help getting a good ground
connection between radio and TNC and computer.  Since the RF noise is on
the radio connection (TNC to radio) I bet the PK-88 has the same
problem.  The monitor is a frequent culprit.  The Radio Shack snap over
ferrite helps.

Good Luck,
Bill Harwood
AB6DY




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:10 1995
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You should spring for a dual band handy.  Nearly all of the new ones do
the scanner task well.  440MHz is fun and Handys work better at 440MHz.
The second band in a handy is one of the best bargins in America.  For
less than $150 you get the scond radio the same (almost small package)
you don't need extra batteries/chargers ... and you don't have to carry
two little boxes around.  What a deal!!!!!

Bill Harwood
AB6DY




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert)
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Subject: all in one radio? (cb/pb/wb/ab/tv/fm/am)
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I don't know if this is the correct newsgroup to ask this, but
I'm looking for a radio which can receive (not transmit) these
bands:

cb, pb, wb, ab, tv, fm, am

Does such a thing exist?  Ideally, it would be in a "component" form so I
could use it instead of my am/fm receiver, but that's not necessary.

Thanks for any leads.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
Subject: COMMENTS ON THE LA1000NT AMP
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Hello.

Do you have any comments you'd like to share with me regarding
this amp...What's its rated CW & SSB output?


Thanks,


Marc DePaul

(Does 6Mj6 = 572B's???? Can I mix?)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
Subject: Do You have TS830 comments?
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Please let me know, as I'm about to buy one.


Thanks, in advance....


Marc DePaul


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From: Luis Salgueiro <[e-mail]>
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Subject: REPEATERS FOR 140-180 MHZ.
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WE ARE INTERESTED IN REPEATERS FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.

PLS. IF YOU HAVE THIS KIND OF EQUIPMENT, PLS. SEND ME DETAILED
INFORMATION , TECHNICAL REFERENCES PLUS PRICING LIST AND DELIVERY.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Woody Harper)
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Jim Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [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. :-)


K? (sorry I didn't take Spanish in school (and yes I know that's not how
que is spelled, but is it spelled que?))

Also, Ich spreche nur ein bischen Deutsch. Eine kleine bischen.


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Help! Poor sensitivity on R-7000
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In article <3thfqh$[e-mail]>,
Rolfe Tessem <[e-mail]> wrote:

    >In <[e-mail]>,
    >[e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) writes:
    >
    > >I replaced the R7000 with an R7100 and no longer have the R7000
    > >service manual.
    >
    >How do you feel about one versus the other, now that you've traded?


I use the R-7100 the same ways I used the R-7000:  for monitoring,
chasing down interference sources and bootleggers, and as test
instruments.  I don't use either much for *scanning* per se because both
contain relays and are relatively slow.

Both are great VHF/UHF receivers but not great scanners (the PRO-2006
and BC9000XLT are great scanners).


I wrote this a few years ago:


       COMPARING THE ICOM R7100 TO THE R7000 RECEIVER

                    by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

The radio RF/IF/AF portions of the R7100 are similar to  the
older  R7000,  but  the  R7100  is constructed using surface
mount parts.  Consequently, the R7100 is smaller.  A-B tests
indicate  both  the R7100 and Radio Shack PRO-2006 receivers
are about equally sensitive, and more sensitive than  the  6
year  old  R7000.   Both  the  R7000 and R7100 are much more
immune to intermod than the Uniden/Bearcat  760XLT  and  the
portable PRO-43.

Many of the functions controlled by separate rotary switches
and potentiometers in the R7000 are controlled by pushbutton
switches and firmware in the R7100.


              Deleted Tuning Meter, Added AFC

Too bad the R7000's analog center reading meter function was
replaced  with  3  indicators  on the R7100, a left arrow, a
square, and a right arrow.  In my R7100, the  square  lights
if  you are tuned within 2.5 kHz of center of an FM station,
a larger window for WBFM signals.  The arrow  indicates  the
direction  in  which the tuning knob should turned to center
the receiver on the signal.

The R7100 has an interesting AFC circuit,  controlled  by  a
front  panel  switch.   The  AFC will automagically tune the
receiver close to the center frequency if you tune  near  an
FM  signal.   You  can watch the frequency change as the AFC
steps the receiver in 100 Hz increments (on NBFM).  The  AFC
never  quite  tunes  to the exact center, but tunes within a
window set by a difference amplifier circuit, so the station
sounds  good  even  though  the R7100 is slightly off center
frequency.


                           Modes

R7000 and R7100 users have the same  choice  of  modes,  but
they  are  easily selected from front panels controls in the
new R7100.  A rear mounted slide switch is used for  USB/LSB
selection in the R7000.


    Fancy Firmware for Memory Organization and Scanning

The firmware in the R7100 is much more sophisticated, and  a
brief  article wouldn't do it justice.  There are 9 banks of
100 channels.  Further, you can associate each channel  with
1  of 10 groups.  There are many possible ways to scan, more
than listed here.  You can scan:


   all channels
   all channels in a given bank
   all channels in a given group
   all channels in a given group in a given bank

   all channels in a given emission mode
   all channels in a given emission mode in a given bank

As with most other scanners, there is a lockout bit for each
channel,  so you don't have to scan the NOAA weather channel
even though you have it in memory.

There are 10 pairs of search limits.  The search  and  store
("memory  write")  scan  mode lets you store 100 frequencies
instead of the 20 in R7000.  Another  R7100  improvement  is
that  you  can  program  up to 100 channels for the R7100 to
skip while searching.  I used this for searching for federal
stations  in  the  162-170 MHz range while skipping the NOAA
weather channels 162.55, 162.4, and 162.475 MHz, as well  as
some veteran's hospital paging channels.

The R7100 has 2 VFOs, but Icom calls  them  windows.   There
are  several  window  scan modes, but they resemble priority
scan modes in a Bearcat scanner.

Both the R7000 and R7100 scan slowly compared with  PRO-2004
and PRO-2006, and that's a drawback.  Perhaps a bigger draw-
back is that both the R7100 and R7000 employs a noisy relay,
activated  when  the  receiver is tuned to frequencies above
520 MHz.  Scanning a mixture  of  VHF  and  UHF  frequencies
serenades the Icom user with a very annoying clickety-clack,
clickety-clack!


                  New Memory Query Feature

The R7100, like the Bearcat  200xlt,  has  a  feature  which
allows  you to detect memory channels programmed with dupli-
cate frequencies.


                   Tuning Step Selections

The R7000 tuning  step  size  is  selected  using  a  rotary
switch.   The  R7100 tuning step size is selected by using a
pushbutton to step through the selections.   The  R7100  has
more  choices,  including  a 100 kHz step, useful for tuning
around the aircraft bands.

Another new R7100 feature is that a tuning step size can  be
stored into each of the 900 memory channels, so when you use
the tuning knob to tune off  a  memory  channel,  the  R7100
tunes  in  reasonable  increments (e.g., 12.5 kHz in the 450
MHz range, 10 kHz in the VHF-low band, etc.).


           Rescan Delay Added, but Nondefeatable

Icom finally included a decent 2 second rescan delay in  the
R7100  which  owners  complained was missing from the R7000.
Ironically, you cannot defeat the rescan delay in the R7100,
so  it's now more difficult to scan trunked systems in which
the frequency changes with each new  repeater  transmission!
Using  the  VSC voice squelch helps shorten the rescan delay
unless scanning noisy stations.


                   Power Supply and More

The internal power supply in  both  radios  runs  hot.   The
R7100  comes with a 12 VDC power cord included, an option in
the R7000.

The R7000 comes with a  handy  carrying  handle  and  rubber
feet, an $8.50 option on the R7100.


                   Added Clock and Timers

Unlike the R7000, the R7100 contains  a  digital  clock  and
timers  which  can be used to turn the radio on and off, and
tune to different channels, several times each day.  I prob-
ably won't be using timers, though.


                     Which Radio to Buy

For fast, reliable scanning, you still  can't  beat  a  PRO-
2006.   If  you  want  SSB reception, computer control, or a
radio with a tuning knob and lots of features,  I  recommend
the Icom radios.

The R7100 is more complicated to use than the R7000.   There
are  so  many  firmware  controlled  features  and there are
several 2 key sequencies.

Faced with choosing between an R7000 or an R7100 in a  simi-
lar  price  range,  I  prefer  the newer R7100.  Sensitivity
aside, both are about equal  communications  receivers,  but
the  R7100  is  a better scanner, especially for finding new
frequencies and organizing memory.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:17 1995
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-733a Help- THANKS
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        Thanks to all in the newsgroup and those who sent e-mail on storing info in the Programmable Memory (PM) of the
TM-733a. Unfortunately, the instrution manual is tough to understand.
        One person got me on the right track, telling me the PM mode is like writing a macro where keystrokes are stored.
        That I can understand.
        Too bad Kenwood could not say it so well.
        I've got my TM-733a set up with PM 1 as the location for everyday operating. PM 2 is where I store cross-band repeat
info....The only thing I have not been able to store in cross-band repeat macro is the automatic squelch feature.
        73, Tom, WA3REY





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter M)
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Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems
Date: 7 Jul 1995 00:55:22 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says:
>
>John Meaker <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>   I'm considering buying a Ford Ranger and was wondering if
>>anyone has any experience installing HF, VHF and UHF rigs in
>>them.  Do they receive or produce RFI?
>
>I gave up on Fords years ago because of RFI.  Try as I might,
>I never could get all that damn ignition noise out of the HF rig.
>Several other hams I know had the same problem.  Pick another make
>of car!
>


I have a 94 Mazda 4x4 Extra-Cab (a Ford Ranger with a Mazda Tailgate).  The
truck is manufactured on the Ford assembly line so it's really a Ranger.
I've installed a dual band IC2700H in the truck and have had no problems
at all.  Before buying the truck I inquired about RFI/EMI problems.  This is
what they had to say about electromagnetic compatibility:

1) Don't run coax over or near main computer which is located behind the
middle of dashboard.
2) Tune and install the antenna for low SWR.  A lot of RFI/EMI problems
are a result of RF running all over the truck. (Common sense)
3) Try to keep the output power <20 watts.  I run 50 watts on VHF and have
no problem.

As far as ignition noise, I wired my radio directly to the battery.  They
provide a nice plug in the firewall near the emergency brake so its real
easy to do.  I experience absolutely no RFI or EMI problems with the radio
or the electronics in the truck.  I don't use decoupling caps or power
filters either. Even with the defroster on, not a trace of noise!
I paid close attention to the installation procedure
(ie grounding, etc) and had great success.

Good Luck,
Peter

PS
It's an awesome truck.  I've owned a Toyota 4X4 that was a wonderful truck but
I'll take the Mazda/Ford over it anyday.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Randy Petersen)
Subject: Heavy Duty Antenna Tower For Sale
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This message is being posted for a friend. Please use the contact info
included in the message.

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Heavy Duty Antenna Tower For Sale

     Create a mini antenna farm with one tower, lots of space to prevent
interference. Three (3) sided twelve feet (12) between legs, forty feet
high (40). Twenty (20) foot verticle sections with lots of cross members
for super strength and ease of assembly. Never assembled!

     This would be a perfect tower for a small city police/fire dept.
Can be mounted on the ground or building top. Also suited for mountain
top where sever wind, ice, snow loads could occur. Suited for mounting
10 foot parabolic dish antenna.

     New price was about $8000.00. Asking price is #3500.00.

     Contact Person:

     Jerry Voerge
     2597 Suisun Ave.
     San Jose. Ca.  95212-1240
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dick Curtis)
Subject: Help needed: Azden PCS-300 Power Reqmt???
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I offered to help an older ham get his Azden PCS-300 HT back on the air.
The battery pack was shot so I bought a new one and put it in the radio
(9.6 volts, 8 cells).  The radio is charged via a coaxial power connector
on the bottom.  Without any instructions available, I attached a 12v DC,
center positive, charger cable.  This is a charger I've used with other
HTs and scanners.  The radio quickly developed a bad smell, a little
smoke, and there's no display!!!!  Can anyone tell me what the power
supply (connector) for the PCS-300 is supposed to look like?  (AC/DC,
12v, positive/negitive center, etc.)  Did I do something bad or was the
radio shot when I got it?  Thanks for any information!
Dick -  N9ITL


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David C. Miller)
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Subject: Looking for a good dual band radio 2m 70cm
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I am looking to buy a dual band (2m/70cm) radio in the next 2 months. I
am looking for the following features:

Must have:
1. Built in CTCSS encoder
2. 35 watts on 70cm and 50 watts on 2m
3. Mike with DTMF pad
4. Several memory channels - at least 50
5. Band and memory channel scan
6. LCD display (not LED)
7. Several auto dial memories (more than 5)

Nice to have:
1. In band and cross band receive
2. Built in CTCSS decoder
3. Ability to mount radio and face plate separately
4. Cross band repeater
5. Quick release detachable face plate

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (PeterJS)
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Subject: Kenwood DSP-100
Date: 7 Jul 1995 03:19:13 -0400
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Does anybody have any experience with the DSP-100 and would
you recommend its use with a  KW TS-450S to enhance
reception?

Peter
KE6VMJ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:22 1995
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Subject: Re: Do You have TS830 comments?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Marc DePaul) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
>Subject: Do You have TS830 comments?
>Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 23:55:44 GMT



>Please let me know, as I'm about to buy one.


>Thanks, in advance....


>>I had one for over 10 years that never gave me an once of trouble.  I sold
it and upgraded to a TS850S/AT.  I really liked the 830.  Good luck.





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:23 1995
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Subject: YAESU REPAIR FACILITY?
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Missionary friends in Amazon valley (500 miles from nearest road!) have
sent their Yaesu 757GX to me so I can get someone to repair an
intermittent problem.  I'm not sure who to send it to for best results.
Please give me your recommendations.

[e-mail] - KD3XR - W F Sill, Tunkhannock, PA


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wasmir Robeves)
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Subject: KNET EPROM option of KPC-9612
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Thanks for reading this.

May know from your experience the extent of this
EPROM compatibility with NETROM?

When is its availability and cost.? Are there any
outlets near Philippines where we can purchase
this EPROM?

Thanks in advance,

Wasmir (DU2BBH)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
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Subject: Re: all in one radio? (cb/pb/wb/ab/tv/fm/am)
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[e-mail] (Robert) wrote:

> I don't know if this is the correct newsgroup to ask this, but
> I'm looking for a radio which can receive (not transmit) these
> bands:
>
> cb, pb, wb, ab, tv, fm, am
>
> Does such a thing exist?...
> Thanks for any leads.

There are numerous recievers that cover all these frequencies and
modulations. The ones that I know of need an outboard adapter for video,
but cover everything else in one box. Contact Electronic Equipment Bank
(EEB) at 800-368-3270; they'll be happy to fix you right up.

Disclaimer: no connection with EEB; just a Frequent Shopper.

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My opinions are my own, not my employer's.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MRG1995)
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Subject: FS: Equipment Racks
Date: 7 Jul 1995 11:30:06 -0400
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Color Grey, 7' Tall, deep racks with doors & keys, outlet strips & laceing
bar. They are very nice.
I have about 54 racks available-
Cost us $1200 each.
Some never used-
Asking $500

Call & lets deal-
Mike
1-800-606-8869
1-516-447-1041

                                       MRG Production Associates, Inc.
                                               516-447-1041 (Voice)
                                               516-447-1042 (FAX)

America's largest privately owned satellite television network. Custom
broadcast systems design, construction, and operational planning.
Producers of origional programming for broadcast television.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:26 1995
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Subject: Re: Looking for a good dual band radio 2m 70cm
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>I am looking to buy a dual band (2m/70cm) radio in the next 2 months. I
>am looking for the following features:
>
>Must have:
>1. Built in CTCSS encoder
>2. 35 watts on 70cm and 50 watts on 2m
>3. Mike with DTMF pad
>4. Several memory channels - at least 50
>5. Band and memory channel scan
>6. LCD display (not LED)
>7. Several auto dial memories (more than 5)
>
>Nice to have:
>1. In band and cross band receive
>2. Built in CTCSS decoder
>3. Ability to mount radio and face plate separately
>4. Cross band repeater
>5. Quick release detachable face plate
>

I've got the Kenwood TM-733A.  Fits the bill...

Dave - AA9OQ

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (prvalko)
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Subject: Re: Wich Dual Bander?
Date: 7 Jul 1995 13:29:41 GMT
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: John Marcus ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Oh, by the way, I am against RADIO SHACK because they don't make
: it a habbit to screen out non-ams when selling gear.

Hey John,  Does your planet have mail order stores?

Here on Earth, virtually nobody will ask to "screen" a customer.

I guess you'd be against everyone and end up homebrewing a lot of gear?

73 =paul= wb8zjl



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Rampton)
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Subject: FS: Henry 2K Amp
Date: 7 Jul 1995 13:35:15 GMT
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Henry 2K Console. This is the floor standing amp with the massive power
supply. Two 3-500Z tubes pump out full power with ease. Nearly instant
on, ready to transmit without warm up. Great buy if you will pick it up
in Southern California --  $600.00. Excellent shape, by the way. Must
have 220 V, be aware. Please e-mail to [e-mail].


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:28 1995
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From: Allen Hansen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: all in one radio? (cb/pb/wb/ab/tv/fm/am)
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[e-mail] (Robert) wrote:
>
> I don't know if this is the correct newsgroup to ask this, but
> I'm looking for a radio which can receive (not transmit) these
> bands:
>
> cb, pb, wb, ab, tv, fm, am
>
> Does such a thing exist?  Ideally, it would be in a "component" form so I
> could use it instead of my am/fm receiver, but that's not necessary.
>
> Thanks for any leads.

AOR makes a line of scanners that covers these bands. They have
two handheld's and one table top scanner. You can call their
distributor in the U.S. at 703 938 8105 (Electronic Distributors)
or call our sales desk at 800 368 3270 and ask to have some
literature sent to you.  If you have a fax you can have the info
faxed to you but call the technical desk at 703 938 3350.
Hope this helps.

ALLEN
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BANK



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From: [e-mail] (AwardBlvr)
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Subject: Handheald radios in different bands (2 M)
Date: 7 Jul 1995 14:45:01 -0400
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I am needing a commercial radio for my business. I have radios in the 151
Mhz
and 154 Mhz bands. I guess this is pretty near 2 M.

My question is this. Can some of the amatuer radios like kenwoods, ICOMS,
Yaesus, etc be programmed to operate in these bands? These amatuer radios
seem to be significantly less expensive and have more features.

Please advise.


Andrew

[e-mail]   (preferred)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jarrettdr)
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Subject: Battery Packs
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Does anyone know what battery packs will fit the HTX-202???

Thanks in advance.....



Dave Jarrett    KF4APJ
GL0BAL TELECOM BBS
Hampton, Virginia
1-804-882-0031 VoiceMail


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:10:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
Subject: THANKS!
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Thank you to those who have given me comments on the '830.
(All were very positive.)


Marc DePaul


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Yaesu U.S.A. Service Center
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Yaesu U.S.A. Service Center
17210 Edwards Road
Cerritos, CA 90701




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:41 1995
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HI, there, anyone interested in comp. control your ICOM R70?




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marvin Hoffman)
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Subject: 220 Mod for Motorola Maxar?
Date: 9 Jul 1995 14:29:45 GMT
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Does anyone in netland have experience or information on modifying
a Motorola MAXAR (a relatively small underdash all solid-state unit)
from 151 mhz up to 220 mhz.?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Marv, KD4EGV/AA
Boone, NC



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Marvin K. Hoffman                           Phone: [phone]
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:43 1995
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From: Frits Jensen <[e-mail]>
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Subject: 572B┤s vs 811A┤s
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Hi

I own and operate an old Sommerkamp FL2000B with 2 pc 572B┤s in the
final. Tubes are now tired and need to rest. New ones cos a fortune here
in Europe, so I am thinking of sypplying with 811A┤s. Have You any
experience You can share? What problems might accure? What performance
can I expect compared to 572B┤s?

Any hint will be much apreciated

Best ┤73 de DL4MHU, Frits in Munich


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:44 1995
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From: DB Wilhelm <[e-mail]>
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Frits Jensen <[e-mail]> wrote:
 >
 > Hi
 >
> I own and operate an old Sommerkamp FL2000B with 2 pc 572B┤s in the
> final. Tubes are now tired and need to rest. New ones cos a fortune here
> in Europe, so I am thinking of sypplying with 811A┤s. Have You any
> experience You can share? What problems might accure? What performance
> can I expect compared to 572B┤s?
 >
 > Any hint will be much apreciated
 >
 > Best ┤73 de DL4MHU, Frits in Munich

Before you make a firm decision, check the HV on the tubes, the
Max allowable voltage for 811A's is 1500 volts, and it is 2750 volts
for the 572B's.  If the plate voltage used is in the vicinity of
1200 volts (under load) you should be able to use the 811A's, if
it is much higher you will likely fry 811A's in a short time.
BTW, check the idle voltage as well and make certain that the max.
allowable voltage is not exceeded.

73,
Don W3FPR







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Subject: Re: 572B┤s vs 811A┤s
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811's have much lower plate dissipation so you cannot obtain power out=20
you would get with 572B's.  811's like plate voltage less than 2KV,=20
whereas 572B's like about 2.5-3KV.  572B has higher mu than 811.  I've=20
substituted 572B's for 811's, and had to beef up the plate supply to get=20
full advantage of tube.  A lot of people with 811 amplifiers substitute=20
directly with 572B's with no changes and it works fine; tubes will last=20
longer and take more abuse.  Gud Luk.

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On 10 Jul 1995, Frits Jensen wrote:

> Hi
>=20
> I own and operate an old Sommerkamp FL2000B with 2 pc 572B=B4s in the=20
> final. Tubes are now tired and need to rest. New ones cos a fortune here
> in Europe, so I am thinking of sypplying with 811A=B4s. Have You any
> experience You can share? What problems might accure? What performance
> can I expect compared to 572B=B4s?
>=20
> Any hint will be much apreciated
>=20
> Best =B473 de DL4MHU, Frits in Munich
>=20
>=20


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (R. Lindberg & E. Winnie)
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Subject: Re: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
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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...
>
  The AMer's tend to hang around 50.400, have fun...Ralph

--
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (KE0YG)
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Subject: Re: 6 m AM rig, Does anyone use them?
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6M AM is popular around the Washington DC area. They have a Sunday morning
net on 50.400.   Judging by you N7 call you are probably not in the DC
area. Try contacting some local hams to see if there is any local action.

Some other choices include: Modifying it for CW, Making a CW beacon out of
it or making a BFO so you can receive SSB. AM signals can be received on
SSB (although some ops may not like the heterodyne).

73 de RANDALL   KE0YG/3 FM19


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>Some other choices include: Modifying it for CW, Making a CW beacon
out of
>it or making a BFO so you can receive SSB. AM signals can be received
on
>SSB (although some ops may not like the heterodyne).
>
>73 de RANDALL   KE0YG/3 FM19

If it is like my Polytronics 6 and 2 m AM rig, it is so frequency
sensitive to vibration you can just yell at the case and use it for an
FM unit.   ;-)


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Matt McFadden)
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Subject: 900 MHZ with th-79a ????
Date: 10 Jul 1995 06:53:46 GMT
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Are there mods for the Kenwood TH-79A(D) that will allow
operation on the 900 MHZ band??

Should I have boughten a Yaesu FT-530? ;)

FTP sites appreciated.

Thanks,
        Matt
        KC7KCV


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:49 1995
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From: Dave Foster <[e-mail]>
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Subject: ? VHF/UHF mobile transceivers of the future
Date: 11 Jul 1995 20:51:58 GMT
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I have recently purchased the Kenwood TH-79A 2m/440 HT.  I'm very
happy with it.  I especially like the alpha-numeric capability, so
memory channels can be given more meaningful names, among other usages.
It's now time to purchase a mobile transceiver for the car.  My shopping
experience is that mobile transceivers don't have alpha-numeric
capability.  so my questions are: 1) Are there mobile rigs out there
with that feature and 2) is there a reason WHY mobile's seem to be
"behind"?

I'm guessing it is because more HT's are being sold, so all the
design efforts are towards HT's.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Dave KE6MOM
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Ehrlich)
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Subject: [WANT] ICOM BP-4 AA case
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I am searching for the AA case for an ICOM 2AT.

HRO has them for ~$25, and I don't really feel like spending that much on
a case I don't plan to use all that often (mainly for public service events).

If anyone has the case, and is willing to part with it, please e-mail
direct for negotiations, etc.

Thanks much in advance.

73,

--
Scott Ehrlich, E-mail: [e-mail], Web: http://lynx.neu.edu:8000/~sehrlich
Boston ARC ftp archives: ftp oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio    Amateur
Boston ARC Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc.html  Radio Callsign:
ARRL Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/arrl.html       wy1z


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I live in area 6(L.A,CA).  My current call sign & level are :
KD6GPV/No-code tech. I want to get a shorter call sign. I guess all the
GENERAL call signs have been gone for a LONG time !!!  I just wanted to
know if there are still call signs left in the ADVANCED  pool ?


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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Alinco DX-70 Mod wanted
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Hi--

Anyone figure out how to expand the TX range or the
VHF (6 meter) TX/RX coverage for the new Alinco DX-70
radically small mobile HF rig?

I opened it up but didnt see any yellow/blue or green
wires that are labeled "snip here".

Thanks,  BV/N0IAT



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From: "Dennis A. Mason" <damason>
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any one out there have any ideas on how to diguise ant. so neighbors do not
see them. i live in a covenant area and cannot put up outside ant.
e-mail me at [e-mail]
73 kd4gan



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:53 1995
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"Dennis A. Mason" <damason> wrote:

>any one out there have any ideas on how to diguise ant. so neighbors do not
>see them. i live in a covenant area and cannot put up outside ant.
>e-mail me at [e-mail]
>73 kd4gan


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



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:54 1995
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>any one out there have any ideas on how to diguise ant. so neighbors do not
>see them. i live in a covenant area and cannot put up outside ant.
>e-mail me at [e-mail]

The standard work-around for this is a flagpole.  Its base is carefully
constructed to be insulated and provide room underground for a remote-
control antenna tuner.  Not very directional but *very* patriotic.  Only
works for HF of course.

     Gordon Mitchell  K7HCV




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Once upon a time "Dennis A. Mason" <damason> wrote:
>
>any one out there have any ideas on how to diguise ant. so neighbors do not
>see them. i live in a covenant area and cannot put up outside ant.
>e-mail me at [e-mail]
>73 kd4gan
>
   You did not specify if this would be vhf or hf. A flagpole is a good
disguise antenna for hf, as suggested by someone else.
   For vhf, someone manufactures a "Ventenna" for 2 meters I believe,
which looks amazingly like a sewer vent pipe :)

                                                             73's
                                                             Jim
                                                            KA0MGM
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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The flagpole is a nice idea if your covenants allow it.  However, many
covenants won't allow a flagpole either.  Please review your covenants
and read them carefully.  Then give us an outline of your needs, like
UHF, VHF, HF, QRP or full limit, etc.  That will help you get better
suggestions!

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:56 1995
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I just picked up a Yaesu FT-2500M and would like to know of any neat
tricks or mods not explained in the manual. Please post or e-mail.

Roger Davis N9SXZ
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Terry Calof)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (News Admin) wrote:

> I just picked up a Yaesu FT-2500M and would like to know of any neat
> tricks or mods not explained in the manual. Please post or e-mail.
>
> Roger Davis N9SXZ
> [e-mail]

The only mod outside of a 9600 internal packet mod is to open the tx from
140-174 Mhz. There is no expanded rx mod. To open the tx, remove the top
cover, locate and cut the thin green wire atop the pc board, and that's
it. 73/Terry VE4UC


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From: John Maetta <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Anyone tried thick Ethernet cable for h.f. antenna feed use?
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I agree with Collier Chun....Thicknet Ethernet cable may be fine on HF
but I experienced losses that were twice as much as RG-8 when used at VHF
and UHF frequencies.

Appearances can be decieving. Thicknet cable is very stiff, has 2 foil
and 2 braided jackets. This quality makes the would be user think he's
using low loss coax.

My advise: strip the jacket and use the braid to make HF dipole antennas.





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From: [e-mail] (Bart Rowlett)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Steve Ellington <[e-mail]> wrote:
>All the artices about Bazooka antennas recommend RG 58 or 50 ohm cable
>Is there any reason that RG62, 93 ohm cable can't be used? I realize
>the velocity factor is different so there would be a slight lenght
>adjustment to make. But does the impedance matter?

Yes.  The Bazooka antenna achieves increased bandwidth by
providing a shunt reactance of opposite sign to that of the antenna
off resonance.  The reactance supplied by the stub is proportional
to the transmission line impedance and ideally is somewhere around
10 - 15 ohms for typical implementations.  50 ohms is bad enough
but 93 ohm cable won't do much except add dissipative losses.  Typically
when using 50 ohm cable about half the broadbanding is due to the
additional losses and half due to the reactance compensation.  All
things considered, the Bazooka is not a very efficent antenna compared
to the alternatives.
>

bart   wb6hqk

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:01:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Redfearn)
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Subject: BILCO Icom Mods - Any Comments?
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Does anyone have any experience with the BILCO ICOM PERFORMANCE MODIFICATION
from Bill Rohrbach, KB3PJ? I received his advertisement sheet and it looks
pretty good. But I wonder if changing to PIN diodes in the RF and IF sections
of the receiver really helps that much, especially in an ICOM 735.
73 - Dave.

==================================================================
Dave Redfearn, SR RF Systems Engineer   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] Tue Jul 11 23:02:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David C. Miller)
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I don't think you are going to find a 2m radio that will work anywhere near CB
freq's since 2m is 144Mhz and CB is 27Mhz. The only way you will get 460Mhz is
with a radio that also works on 70cm. There are several dual band HT's
available that will work both 2m and 70cm. Good luck.
- Dave -

In article <3terqd$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Drew Loker) wrote:
>
>I have really been trying to decide on a 2m radio. I posted a note about the
>influence of mods in determining which model. I thought I would ask more
>specifically. Does anyone know of any mods on any of the HTs that will allow
>receiving of CB (or even better, send on CB)? Or that can pick up the 460
>frequencies? Most of the police bands around here are at 460 and it would be
>nice to be able to receive these without having to carry a scanner and a 2m
>HT.
>
>THanks for any replies!!
>
>Drew
>[e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (L. Jeffrey Hetherington)
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Subject: Comments on : Ramsey FX440 440 Mhz Transceiver Kit ?
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Is there anybody out there that has had any experience with the Ramsey FX440,
440 Mhz Transceiver Kit?  If you could post any comments about the kit, or
about Ramsey kits in general, I would really appreciate it.

Thanx!
        Jeff - VA3JFF


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:02 1995
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Hi all,

I wonder if there are any comments or reviews of the new ATLAS 400X? Seems to be a rig for the
purist. What is your opinion?

Thanks for any hints,

Stefan Hein

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:03 1995
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Subject: COMMENTS ON RUSSIAN/CHINESE TUBES?
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The time has come to retube my old Gonset GSB-101 linear which
uses (4) 811A tubes.  I have seen advertising for both Chinese
and Russian (Svetlana) tubes and would appreciate comments
from those who have personal experience with the quality of these
foreign made tubes.

Would also appreciate folks posting their favorite sources for
these firebottles nowadays.  (I am in the Long Beach, CA area)

Thanks and 73/George

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WDUNCKEL1)
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Subject: Re: DTMF Tone Decoder Wanted
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Some of the kits I've seen are pretty expensive.  You could try building
your own with a dtmf chip from BG micro- only 2.25 each and a colorburst
crystal and a few resistors.  Ask for  the spec sheet.

Walt

BG Micro1800-276-2206


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Woody Harper)
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Jim Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Woody Harper) wrote:

: >Also, Ich spreche nur ein bischen Deutsch. Eine kleine bischen.

: Enshuldigan sie bitte!  Ich kan nicht Deutsch sprechen.....or spellin!
: ;-) Ich verstehen nur ein bischen Deutsch.


Ach ja! Geshundheit! (man, it's amazing how much spelling and grammar one
can forget after not practicing for 15 years). BTW, shouldn't that be
"schpellin"? :>



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fernando Amaral)
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Vincent Simard ([e-mail]) wrote:
: USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
: NO SPANISH!!!!
: .


There's a joke on people like you:

Someone who speaks two languages is a bi-lingual
Someone who speaks three languages is a tri-lingual
Someone who speaks one language is an American or an English

This is just a joke, forgiveme those of you who don't think like HIM...

-Fernando


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Stein)
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In article <3toa6q$[e-mail]>,
Woody Harper <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Jim Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: [e-mail] (Woody Harper) wrote:
>
>: >Also, Ich spreche nur ein bischen Deutsch. Eine kleine bischen.
>
>: Enshuldigan sie bitte!  Ich kan nicht Deutsch sprechen.....or spellin!
>: ;-) Ich verstehen nur ein bischen Deutsch.
>
>
>Ach ja! Geshundheit! (man, it's amazing how much spelling and grammar one
>can forget after not practicing for 15 years). BTW, shouldn't that be
>"schpellin"? :>
>


Nein, es ist "schreiben", nicht "schpellin".  :)

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:07 1995
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In <3t108v$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Scott H. Reed) writes:

>Vincent Simard, [e-mail] writes:

>> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
>> NO SPANISH!!!!
>> .

Warum?

73 de Waldemar, DK3VN
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DavidB9608)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 10:42:37 -0400
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the world is full of lots of different people my wife just called me to
translate a french email message. Where is it that you want people to use
just one language. It must be a joke huh. The real problem in Canada is
the fact that the dialect of french spoken there is fairly difficult for a
marginal speaker of french poorly  trained in france to understand. But
then I have trouble with some native speakers of english too. Maybe we
should require that all communication be in morse code at 20 words per
minute using esperanto


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Jessup)
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 13:40:39 UNDEFINED
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Rafael Solis) writes:

>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).

Yep.  ESPECIALLY hf!!  ;-))

>PS:  by the way, I also "speak" Morse.

That's another "language" (haha) I like to avoid.  ;-)))))


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Turgoose)
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 20:02:16 -0300
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In article <3t986a$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DavidSt1) writes:
> >>Vincent Simard, [e-mail] writes:
>
> >> USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE!
> >> NO SPANISH!!!!
>
> Scott Reed replies:
> > ....is Spanish only prohibited?  Would it be all right if I wrote
> >in Dutch?  Latin?  Scots Gaelic?
> >
> >And we wonder where the phrase 'Ugly American' comes from.
> >
> >Scott Reed KF9QK                  [e-mail]                  Chicago
>
> More like Ugly Southern Californian, Scott.
>
> The Real state motto of California and creed of southern Californians is:
>
>         "ME FIRST!  SCREW YOU!!"
>
> DLS

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Woody Harper)
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 23:47:58 GMT
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Raymond Stein ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3toa6q$[e-mail]>,
: Woody Harper <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >Jim Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >: [e-mail] (Woody Harper) wrote:
: >
: >: >Also, Ich spreche nur ein bischen Deutsch. Eine kleine bischen.
: >
: >: Enshuldigan sie bitte!  Ich kan nicht Deutsch sprechen.....or spellin!
: >: ;-) Ich verstehen nur ein bischen Deutsch.
: >
: >
: >Ach ja! Geshundheit! (man, it's amazing how much spelling and grammar one
: >can forget after not practicing for 15 years). BTW, shouldn't that be
: >"schpellin"? :>
: >


: Nein, es ist "schreiben", nicht "schpellin".  :)

Jawohl! Ich bin sehr doof.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Woody Harper)
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 23:49:28 GMT
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DavidB9608 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: then I have trouble with some native speakers of english too. Maybe we
: should require that all communication be in morse code at 20 words per
: minute using esperanto

Level Nivelo!
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (jmulloa)
Subject: ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE.
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No puedo concebir que una persona quiera establecer el uso de un solo idiona en la Internet.
Lo que mas me da coraje es que es un Canadiense.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: Followup to Icom Z1A transmit problem
Date: 10 Jul 1995 00:49:57 GMT
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Many 440 repeaters are utilizing PL (CG for you GE
fans) not to be "closed" but as a means of fighting
intermod.  Many of the older UHF repeaters that are
used for HAM did not have the best helically filtered
front ends, etc, so, using PL was an added means of
preventing random intermod induced transmissions.

In many metropolitan cities, you'll find most UHF
repeaters utilize the CTCSS squelch.

73  BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan ROC
ex  7J1AOF  ex KA0ZDH   ex YU3/N0IAT



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:14 1995
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From: "Edwin J. Bailen" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 12:47:53 -0500
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The emissions from the electric fuel pump in the gas tank will also wipe out
any other signals on the band!

On Thu, 6 Jul 1995 [e-mail] wrote:

> John Meaker <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> >   I'm considering buying a Ford Ranger and was wondering if
> >anyone has any experience installing HF, VHF and UHF rigs in
> >them.  Do they receive or produce RFI?  Are there any problems
> >with installation or antenna mounting?
> >
> >   I don't want to get stuck with a truck that has known RFI
> >problems, so any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> I gave up on Fords years ago because of RFI.  Try as I might,
> I never could get all that damn ignition noise out of the HF rig.
> Several other hams I know had the same problem.  Pick another make
> of car!
>
> 73, Mike KB3RG
>
>


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Craig S. Young)
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Subject: Re: Ford Ranger Installation Problems
Date: 11 Jul 1995 17:39:28 GMT
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In article <3tk7bv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>
>Mike is right, but there is a fix.  The noise is not ignition noise
>(at least in new Fords) it is hash noise from the electronic fuel
>pump.  Ford has a kit that you can order and have installed at no
>charge when they build the car or later.  When they build it is much
>easier!!!  It is a filter that mounts on the fuel pump Ford P/N
>E7PZ-9B357-A 87-20-13  It takes 1.6 hours to install (after the fact,
>they have to drop the fuel tank) according to Ford.
>

This filter mod has met with mixed success.  I know folks who report the
Ford RFI filter cleaned things up completely.  On my '92 Explorer, their
filter dropped the noise from S9 to S7, still unacceptable in my book....

No problems on VHF or UHF, though.  Just HF....

-KA5BOU

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: frv 7700 & ft840sat acg control ?
Date: 10 Jul 1995 09:38:28 GMT
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 73 to every body
i have a vhf->hf convertissor (frv 7700) which i used with a frg7700. I have sale this receptor
to buy the ft840sat. I want to connect  the frv 7700 to my ft840sat.
i've got the schematic of the frv 7700 but i dont know hgow to use the acg signal. If i want
do devalide it, must i coonect it to 0v or 12 v ? the others signal are
antenna in (vhf)
antenna out (hf)
alim ground & 12 v
so no problem with them
who could help me with the acg signal ?


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: frv 7700 & ft840sat acg control ?
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 15:32:56 GMT
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[e-mail] () wrote:

> 73 to every body
>i have a vhf->hf convertissor (frv 7700) which i used with a frg7700. I have sale this receptor
>to buy the ft840sat. I want to connect  the frv 7700 to my ft840sat.
>i've got the schematic of the frv 7700 but i dont know hgow to use the acg signal. If i want
>do devalide it, must i coonect it to 0v or 12 v ? the others signal are
>antenna in (vhf)
>antenna out (hf)
>alim ground & 12 v
>so no problem with them
>who could help me with the acg signal ?

As a safe guess, pulling that AGC pin to a value between +2.2 and +2.7
V or so makes sense, because this is the voltage applied to Gate 2 of
all of an FRG-7700's AGCed 3SK73 dual-gate MOSFETs when no signal is
present.

Regards,

David Newkirk (WJ1Z)
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:17 1995
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From: "Robert Blumenkranz (Ni6r)" <[e-mail]>
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Gary,
Do you still have the radio? I am interested in purchasing it. Thank you,
Robert Blumenkranz Tel: [phone]




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:18 1995
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Subject: FT51 mods
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I would appreciate information on any YEASU FT51 mods? Please e-mail.


        Thanks.


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:18 1995
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>
>
I join your request for mods on the ft51.
thanks for letting me know
hb9ibg


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Damon Z Cassell)
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Subject: Good Yaesu & Icom service.
Date: 10 Jul 1995 22:36:12 GMT
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I have noticed a few messages posted by folks looking to get an Icom or
Yaesu fixed.  I had my Icom rig once to Icom factory service (in GA);
it took 12 weeks to get my radio back and the problem persisted.  I'd
never send it back there again.

I sent my IC-725 to AmPro Communications, run by Mike, AD4QB.  My rig
had a PLL failure and wouldn't receive - he fixed it in 2 weeks and had
it back here running flawlessly.  He's an authorized Icom and Yaesu
repair company.  I'd HIGHLY recommend his company to anyone wanting to
have a radio repaired quickly, economically, and done RIGHT.

Ampro Communications
4500 S. Main St. Suite 104
Acworth GA 30101
404-974-7710

Not affiliated, just a very happy customer with a radio that was fixed
right.

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   Damon Cassell / WU1T    ||  Northeastern University
[e-mail]  ||   Boston, Massachusetts


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (erchimac and company)
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Subject: Hallicrafters
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 15:29:58
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Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters? I used
to have an S-38D and loved it.


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From: [e-mail] (Roland B. Burgan)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
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Hallicrafters was one of many companies that simply could not
cope with the change-over to transistor technology.
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
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erchimac and company wrote:

> Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters?

They folded, just like Collins, Drake, National, Johnson, and dozens of
others. Some of these are still in business, but no longer make ham
equipment. Others, Hallicrafters included, went out of business
altogether.

--
[e-mail]

My opinions are my own, not my employer's.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard H. Brown Jr.)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
Date: 11 Jul 1995 04:50:54 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael White) says:
>
>erchimac and company wrote:
>
>> Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters?
>
>They folded, just like Collins, Drake, National, Johnson, and dozens of
>others. Some of these are still in business, but no longer make ham
>equipment. Others, Hallicrafters included, went out of business
>altogether.
>
>--
>[e-mail]
>
>My opinions are my own, not my employer's.

Collins was swallowed by Rockwell and is still in Military radio buisiness.

is now Rockwell Collins......

RHB ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <3tsvve$[e-mail]>,
Richard H. Brown Jr. <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Collins was swallowed by Rockwell
  >and is still in Military radio buisiness.
  >is now Rockwell Collins......

Northrup bought Hallicrafters.
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:24 1995
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Subject: Ham 2 (CDR-2?) schematic/manual wanted
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Anyone that could send me a schematic, or manual (preferred) on an older CDR-2
type rotor system?  It's many years old, square bakelite brown control panel,
with five position switch at the bottom front (rotate-show-off-show-rotate)
and the rotor motor is a bell shaped unit.

What I'm really looking for is internal parts, and wiring diagram.

Failing that, anyone know of any repair shops that rebuild these old puppies?

--Tom

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hans-jurgen Thees)
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Hello everybody,

I'm looking for an article from QST'93 about how
to build a computer interface for the TS50 yourself.
Unfortunately the library down here has discontinued
receiving QST in 1992!
Anyone who could help me somehow please respond by
email. I'm not sure but possibly this article
is also in one of these nice ARRL-handbooks.

If you have bought the computer IF from Kenwood -
does it come with drawings / circuit plan?
I could use them, too. And of course any comments/
experiences welcome.


73, Hans          KE4ZEE

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       73 de ke4zee                                             Tori Amos


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Hello everybody,

I'm looking for an article from QST'93 about how
to build a computer interface for the TS50 yourself.
Unfortunately the library down here has discontinued
receiving QST in 1992!
Anyone who could help me somehow please respond by
email. I'm not sure but possibly this article
is also in one of these nice ARRL-handbooks.

If you have bought the computer IF from Kenwood -
does it come with drawings / circuit plan?
I could use them, too. And of course any comments/
experiences welcome.


73, Hans          KE4ZEE

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Resistance is futile said Inductor to Capacitor.
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     Hans-Juergen Thees         "Racing turtles,
     [e-mail]          the grapefruit is winning ..."
       73 de ke4zee                                             Tori Amos


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Johnson)
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I am in a commercial office building and cannot get an AM signal vey well. I
would appreciate some tips on how to receive a stronger signal. Email the
info.

Thank you.



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I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
out of this.


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[e-mail] (Mary Johnson) writes:
>I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
>I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
>for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
>Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
>IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
>out of this.
Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
info.
Chris, N7RME


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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Ho)
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Subject: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
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Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!


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According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

                      73, Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA



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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
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Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
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In article <3tt7tu$[e-mail]>,
James A. Storm <[e-mail]> wrote:
>According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
>a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

My ATT9100 uses digital audio sent via WBFM.  Essentially impossible to
monitor.... unless you build a decode with a fairly common MC3418 and
attach it to your receiver....  listening on a conventional analog
NBFM receiver you don't hear anything.

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From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
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Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
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In article <3tt7tu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
>a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

More accurately: it's virtually impossible to eavesdrop on a *digitally-encoded*
900 MHz phone.  If the manufacturers choose to make the 900 MHz transmissions
"in the open", or speech inverted, eavesdropping would be simple and
possible.









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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jonathan Ho) writes:
>Hi!  Forgive my ignorance, but I was concerned about the security on my
>regular cordless phone and was told by someone that a 900mhz cordless
>phone is not scanable.  Is this true?  Do any of you guys know if you can
>pick-up conversations on a 900mhz cordless?  Thanks for all your help!

Depends. There are two kinds of 900 MHz phones. The ordinary analog
phones can be scanned. The digital SS phones cannot (at least not
without additional equipment).

Gary
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From: [e-mail] (D. Larson)
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In article <3tu274$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Collier Chun) writes:
>In article <3tt7tu$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>
>>According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
>>a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

Not true

>More accurately: it's virtually impossible to eavesdrop on a *digitally-
>encoded* 900 MHz phone.  If the manufacturers choose to make the 900 MHz
>transmissions "in the open", or speech inverted, eavesdropping would be
>simple and possible.

Yes speech inversion is simple & very possible but I take exception
to the previous statement, "it's virtually impossible...*digitally-
encoded* 900 MHz phone."  Impossible?  The base portion of the phone
does it so doesn't it follow that some other properly configured
device could do the same?  I believe so but of course I don't speak
from experience on this one, that would violate the EPCA.

To answer the original question no it is not impossible. Different
900 MHz phones use different technologies.  Some can be heard by
a typical scanner, others can be heard but with more effort required
to do so and some are extremely difficult or just not figured out yet
but I would NOT say impossible.  The safest thing on any phone that
is not wired to a wall is to always assume that someone is listening.
Just don't bad-mouth the neighbors or give out vital info.

---Donald Larson---
---Laramie Wyoming---


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Dana Myers ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3tt7tu$[e-mail]>,
: James A. Storm <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
: >a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

: My ATT9100 uses digital audio sent via WBFM.  Essentially impossible to
: monitor.... unless you build a decode with a fairly common MC3418 and
: attach it to your receiver....  listening on a conventional analog
: NBFM receiver you don't hear anything.

Remember that it is only as safe as todays technology, tommorow when
I make my special wiget to decode then it will not be safe.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:47 1995
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Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone? - q [2/2]
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BEGIN --- CUT HERE --- Cut Here --- cut here ---
MODEL             #R  SS   Sound Quality  Range (ft) Duration   Size
----------------  --  --- --------------- ---------- -------- ---------
AT&T   9100/9120   5  Yes   hissy, tinny    "Good"              Wide
BEL    900         1  No   crystal clear   "1 block"
Escort 9000/9020   4  Yes   good, crappy              2.0 hrs
Panas. 9000/9220   6  No     excellent     "few 100"  0.5 hrs   Flip
Sony   SPP-ER1     1  No                                         Big
Tropez 900 DL/DX  15  No* noisy, artifacts 300-1000   1.5 hrs Difficult
Uniden 9100/9200  13  Yes  good but echo      500               Good

#R : Number of responses I got about this phone
SS : Spread spectrum encoded - This means that you're not broadcasting
     your voice across the neighborhood, for all scanners to hear.
     While a few people might be able to decipher it now, and some
     scanners may do it in the future, you are at least secure from
     95% of the "snoopers" out there.  Me included.
     If it's not SS, then you _can_ pick it up with a simple scanner.


COMMENTS:

AT&T
- 9120 is a speakerphone
- AT&T phone is OEM'd from VTech, the company that makes the Tropez.
  The ergonomics are better, but the performance is about the same.

Escort
- The "good, crappy" comment in the table means I got conflicting
  responses.

Panasonic
- Flip-phone style
- Dual batteries; extra battery does NOT power base in power outage.

Tropez
Note:  while many people disliked the Tropez, some vehemently,
 I should say that I received a few responses defending it.
- 900 DX is a speakerphone
- Range is apparently very good, at 1000 feet or more.
- The Tropez models are NOT spread spectrum.  They use a single channel
  16 kHz PCM signal about 100 kHz wide..  While this means that Joe
  Scanner can't pick up an easy FM signal, it also means that it is not
  quite the level of security offered by spread spectrum.  The digitized
  audio is apparently coded to a random, shifting key (64K combinations),
  so interception is still unlikely.  On a plain scanner,  your voice is
  indeed unrecognizable (digital).
- It has been reported that clear audio (FM) leaks at around 430 MHz.

Uniden
- 9200 is two-line speakerphone with ability to charge extra battery.
  Extra battery WILL power base in power outage.
- Almost everyone liked their Uniden, except for the echo.
  The echo (and some said clipping and distortion) appears only in
  _your_ earpiece;  the other person can't hear it, although you may
  find it very irritating.



Miscellaneous

- Radio Shack and NorthWestern Bell models are possibly OEM'd, but I have
  conflicting information on that.  They are apparently not spread spectrum,
  but just broadcast your audio in the clear (FM).

- Motorola makes a 49 MHz cordless phone that reverses the audio into
  something unrecognizable on scanner.  There's one of these in my
  neighborhood; a plain scanner won't work on it, but it is pretty simple
  to build a circuit to un-reverse the audio (see rec.radio.scanner).
  The Motorola 49 Mhz apparently goes for around $400.

- From the  FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies  file on oak.oakland.edu -

    Panasonic KX-T9000   base     902.100-903.870     { 60 channels
                         handset  926.100-927.870     { 30 kHz spacing

    VTech Tropez 900DX   base     905.600-907.500     { 20 channels
         (digital)       handset  925.500-927.400     {100 kHz spacing

    AT&T #9120             902.0-905.0  /  925.0-928.0   }
    OTRON CORP. #CP-1000   902.1-903.9  /  926.1-927.9   } unconfirmed
    SAMSUNG #SP-R912       903.0        /  927.0         }

--
Chris Campbell      [e-mail]

From: [e-mail] (Steve Kowalsky)
Date: 10 Oct 1994 15:59:02 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom.tech
Subject: Re: Source for 900 Mhz Cordless Phones?

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ryan J. Maley) says:
>
>Hi,
>
>I'm looking to buy seven 900Mhz cordless phones for our shop supervisors. My
>choices locally seems to be Tropez and AT&T. Surely there are other 900 Mhz
>phones out there. I was hoping I could find a Motorola "flip-style" handset.
>
(stuff deleted)

We bought 10 of the Panasonic 'flip-style' phones..  We have two left.
They all broke or wore out.  I think the ribbon cable that went to
the flip part couldn't handle the job.  For a while we just exchanged
them for new ones, but then SILO stopped carrying them.  Now when we
bring one in, the replace it with the Tropez.  What I liked about the
Panasonic was there were two batteries, one in the base was always
charging.  Anyway, we probably went though about 20 of those Panosonics.
I have a dead one next to me right now because SILO ran out of the
Tropez.  If you get the flips, get an extended warrantee.  BTW I would
never buy anything from SILO again.  It always takes me hours to exchange
a phone.

From: [e-mail] (Les Reeves)
Date: 11 Oct 1994 12:11:27 -0700
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom.tech
Subject: Re: 900 MHz cordless phone evaluations


If you are interested in pricing, the following
may be of interest.  These prices are from the Sept. 94 price
book from TeleDynamics [phone]  or [phone]

I am pretty sure these prices are good for anyone.

Model                   Quan 1  6 & up  Notes
------------------      ------- ------- -------------------
AT&T 9100               215.25
BEL  900M               259.75          $20 rebate 9-1-94 to 12-31-94
BEL  900LX              259.75          ""      ""      ""      ""
Cobra CP 912            243.35
Pan KX-T9220            337.10  330.48
Tropez 900DL            164.95
Tropez 900DX            219.65
Tropez Regency          246.62          Up to eight handsets per base
Uniden EXP9100          259.75          EXPBAT (extra batt) $14.50
Uniden EXP9200          304.75          ""      ""      ""      ""


---
Les     [e-mail]       Atlanta,GA      404.874.7806

From: [e-mail] (Jason Fesler)
Date: 25 Oct 1994 19:46:01 -0700
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: Re: looking to buy digital cordless

Ishir Bhan ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have the AT&T 9100 and I like it very much.  The range is not as great
: as they say if you are in a building with lots of walls such as the one I
: am in, but it is better than a conventional cordless.

I agree, the range is rather limited.  However, in my particular part of the
complex, the interferece is so bad that regular cordless phones go about 2
feet before getting lots of noise.  The 9100 is able to actually let me roam
my entire building, out to the street level..

Beyond that, just give me the bloody celular ..

--
[e-mail]

For a good time, email [e-mail] .. :-)

From: [e-mail] (Eric Simmon)
Date: 25 Oct 94 15:03:15 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: looking to buy digital cordless



I am looking to buy a 900 MHz digital phone.  I know the
technology will makes a cordless phone with long range and
low noise possible, but only if implemented properly.
None of the salesman I have talked to know anything about these
phones, so I was hoping to get some info here.

Here are the phones I have seen:

Uniden 9100 - $279 (minus $30 rebate - $249)

Northwest Bell model??? - $229

AT&T (model w/o touchpad in base) - $249

Sony (basic model) - $269

Topaz (at CompUSA) - $179


Does anyone have anything to say about these phones?

Features?
Reliability?
Range?
Sound Quality?

One (not very knowledgable) saledroid I talked to said the AT&T
and the Sony had the best sound quality.  He also said all the digital
phones had about a 3/4 mile range.  Any truth to what he said?

Is there a Consumer Reports article on these phones (if so, what
issue)

Thanks for the help,


Eric


[e-mail]


From: [e-mail] (Ken Jongsma)
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 1994 16:22:48 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: Re: looking to buy digital cordless

In article <simmon.783097395@maxwell> [e-mail] (Eric Simmon) writes:
>
>I am looking to buy a 900 MHz digital phone.  I know the
>technology will makes a cordless phone with long range and
>low noise possible, but only if implemented properly.
>None of the salesman I have talked to know anything about these
>phones, so I was hoping to get some info here.
>
>
>Features?
>Reliability?
>Range?
>Sound Quality?
>
>One (not very knowledgable) saledroid I talked to said the AT&T
>and the Sony had the best sound quality.  He also said all the digital
>phones had about a 3/4 mile range.  Any truth to what he said?
>

I have a Tropez 900DL that I'm reasonably pleased with. The AT&T models
are Tropez units in a slightly different case. They also cost $50-$75
more than the same Tropez unit.

Range is much better than the 49MHz models, but highly dependent on
construction of your house and the immediate area.

Battery life is much shorter than you may be used to. The Tropez does
about 10-12 hours standby (away from the base) and about 2 hours talk
time.

For the money ($179) it's a reasonable unit.

Ken
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This is a final, updated version of an info file I posted a few weeks ago.

Changes made:   AT&T not Spread Spectrum, since OEM'd from VTech
                Added data on Sony
                Mention of Uniden features
                Approximate prices added to table
                Cobra model added to table


About a month ago I put out a call on the net for your comments and
experiences with 900 MHz cordless phones.  The following is what I
finally distilled out of those responses.  Note that these are
actual experiences, not rumor or manafacturer's claims (nor mine).
If your phone does not exhibit the performance problem indicated here,
or if you find a better price, well, great.

Below is a table of some basic performance comments, followed by more
lengthy comments on each model.  I received over 2000 lines of comments,
and have edited _that_ down to 1300+ lines (~60K).  Since posting those
comments would be an ENORMOUS waste of bandwidth, I will e-mail a copy
of that file to whoever really wants it.


                                                      Talk    Handset
MODEL              $   SS   Sound Quality  Range (ft) Duration   Size
----------------  ---  --- --------------- ---------- -------- ---------
AT&T   9100/9120  250 No*   hissy, tinny    "Good"              Wide
BEL    900        260 No   crystal clear   "1 block"
Cobra  CP 900?    250 Yes?     good          1000              "Block"
Escort 9000/9020  300 Yes   good, crappy              2.0 hrs
Panas. 9000/9220  330 No     excellent     "few 100"  0.5 hrs   Flip
Sony   SPP-ER1    250 No       clear         200+     4.0 hrs?   Big
Tropez 900 DL/DX  200 No* noisy, artifacts 300-1000   1.5 hrs Difficult
Uniden 9100/9200  270 Yes  good but echo      500               Good

$  : General prices found at electronics retailers locally.
     Mail-order vendors include Hello Direct (800-HI-HELLO), Shoppers
     Advantage (800-835-7407), and TeleDynamics (800-847-5629).
SS : Spread spectrum encoded - This means that you're not broadcasting
     your voice across the neighborhood, for all scanners to hear.
     While a few people might be able to decipher it now, and some
     scanners may do it in the future, you are at least secure from
     95% of the "snoopers" out there.  Me included.
     If it's not SS, then you _can_ pick it up with a simple scanner.


COMMENTS:

AT&T
- 9120 is a speakerphone
- AT&T phone is OEM'd from VTech, the company that makes the Tropez.
  The ergonomics are better, but the performance is about the same.

Escort
- The "good, crappy" comment in the table means I got conflicting
  responses.

Panasonic
- Flip-phone style
- Dual batteries; extra battery does NOT power base in power outage.

Tropez
Note:  while many people disliked the Tropez, some vehemently,
 I should say that I received a few responses defending it.
- 900 DX is a speakerphone
- Range is apparently very good, at 1000 feet or more.
- The Tropez models are NOT spread spectrum.  They use a single channel
  16 kHz PCM signal about 100 kHz wide.  While this means that Joe
  Scanner can't pick up an easy FM signal, it also means that it is not
  quite the level of security offered by spread spectrum.  The digitized
  audio is apparently coded to a random, shifting key (64K combinations),
  so interception is still unlikely.  On a plain scanner,  your voice is
  indeed unrecognizable (digital).
  This applies to the AT&T models also, since they are OEM'd from Vtech.
- It has been reported that clear audio (FM) leaks at around 430 MHz.

Uniden
- 9200 is two-line phone, with speakerphone.  I could not find it on sale
  locally (major city), so mail-order may be the only way to get it.
- Both 9100 and 9200 have ability to charge extra battery (extra $).
  Extra battery WILL power base in power outage.
- Almost everyone liked their Uniden, except for the echo.
  The echo (and some said clipping and distortion) appears only in
  _your_ earpiece;  the other person can't hear it, although you may
  find it very irritating.  Many were not particularly bothered by it.
- Many commented on complete set of features (external monitor speaker on
  handset, extra battery powers base, lighted buttons)


Miscellaneous

- General Electric, Radio Shack and NorthWestern Bell models are possibly
  OEM'd, but I have conflicting information on that.  They are apparently
  not spread spectrum, but just broadcast your audio in the clear (FM).

- Motorola makes a 49 MHz cordless phone that reverses the audio into
  something unrecognizable on a scanner.  There's one of these in my
  neighborhood; a plain scanner won't work on it, but it is pretty simple
  to build a circuit to un-reverse the audio (see rec.radio.scanner).
  There are a variety of models from $180 and up.

- From the  FAF - Frequently Asked Frequencies  file on oak.oakland.edu -

    Panasonic KX-T9000   base     902.100-903.870     { 60 channels
                         handset  926.100-927.870     { 30 kHz spacing

    VTech Tropez 900DX   base     905.600-907.500     { 20 channels
         (digital)       handset  925.500-927.400     {100 kHz spacing

    AT&T #9120             902.0-905.0  /  925.0-928.0   }
    OTRON CORP. #CP-1000   902.1-903.9  /  926.1-927.9   } unconfirmed
    SAMSUNG #SP-R912       903.0        /  927.0         }

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From: [e-mail] (Rich Michaels)
Date: 10 Nov 1994 19:20:27 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Monitor Uniden 900Mhz Spread Spectrum cordless ??


Is it possible to monitor one of these with another phone of
the same model?  Do all production-units use similar spread spectrum
"patterns," or algorithms when tramsmitting to and from the base unit?



Thanks,
Rich




From: [e-mail] (Gary Ross)
Date: 10 Nov 1994 23:25:02 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Is the ATT 9120 cordless phone really scrambled?

Question:

The owners manual for the ATT 9120 900 Mhz cordless phone states "the 9120
scrambles you voice before it transmits it."  Are they blowing smoke or do
they consider digitizing to be scrambling?

Since the phone has 10 channels, if there were eleven 9120's phones used
near each other, would one of the phones be able to hear anothers call 'in
the clear'?

Thanks,
Gary

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From: kevin jessup <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 02:12:33 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Monitor Uniden 900Mhz Spread Spectrum cordless ??

In <39trpr$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Rich Michaels) writes:


>Is it possible to monitor one of these with another phone of
>the same model?  Do all production-units use similar spread spectrum
>"patterns," or algorithms when tramsmitting to and from the base unit?

The unit uses Frequency Hopping (not direct sequence) SS and I
could easily watch it hop around using a spectrum analyzer.
(A $15,000 model from IFR.  Ouch!!)

I expect ALL units have a frequency look-up table of sorts
but the starting point may be determined randomly and
even changed on the fly if interference is detected.

So the answer is NO, you could not EASILY monitor with
another model.  One of the reasons for using SS is to get
around the problem of intererence and interception that
is typical of the 46/49MHz narrow-band cordless phones.

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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 12:57:30 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Monitor Uniden 900Mhz Spread Spectrum cordless ??

In article <39trpr$[e-mail]>,
Rich Michaels <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Is it possible to monitor one of these with another phone of
  >the same model?  Do all production-units use similar spread spectrum
  >"patterns," or algorithms when transmitting to and from the base unit?

I'm not familiar with the Uniden 900 MHz phone.  Does it employ
direct sequence spread spectrum or frequency hopping? How fast is
the hop?

I wonder if using an Interceptor (without rescan delay)
would be quick enough to follow a (slow) frequency hopping signal?

Just to brainstorm for a moment.... How about a different
strategy than trying to "follow" a hopping signal -- listen
to the entire band (e.g. 902-928 MHz) at one time instead?

For close-in work, how about using a comb generator/local
oscillator configuration on a receiver outfitted with a 902-928 MHz
front end filter?  That would let you listen to the entire band
at one time.

The downside would be that you couldn't separate other radio
activity within the same bandpass.  Another nit is that the
signal you want to receive may be below the noise aggregate level.

I encourage radio tinkerers to experiment and report back.
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If any one wants of of these hard to find phones, TeleDynamics just got
a shipment in of 79.

TeleDynamics (800-847-5629)

Tropez Platinum $295
900Mhz
2-Line
Caller-ID in handset.

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From: Franklin Fasano <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 94 15:36:00 PST
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Cordless Phone Range


I am attempting to increase the range of a cordless phone.  I am primarily
concerned with range OUTSIDE the house, and 900 Mhz still doesn't cut it.
 First, how much transmitting power do these things have?  Also, is it
possible/legal to mount an outside antenna?

From: David Spoelstra <[e-mail]>
Date: 27 Nov 1994 03:56:10 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Info on new GE 900MHz phone?

I've been shopping for 900MHz phones.  I'm almost set on getting the
Uniden 9100, but I saw a new GE 900MHz at the store.  The one thing that
attracks me to it is the very comfortable handset.  I was wondering if
anyone owns one and has any comments about it.  I looked in the very nice
900MHz phone evaluation by Chris Campbell (thanks Chris!), but the GE
wasn't listed.

-David  N9PGH

In article <3bo6ck$8hj@tango..w8hd.org>, [e-mail] (Jim Lagerkvist)
writes:

>>P.S. - If you have any comments to share about this phone, please email
me.  Exploring this product has become a hobby with me.

-Do you have a fix for the slight echo in the 9100?  Actually, I have
gotten used to it completely ,however I would like to hear your input.
From: [e-mail] (Fortelcom)
Date: 23 Dec 1994 21:32:51 -0500
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: Re: 900 Mhz Cordless That Takes Headset?

.the only one that we have seem is the OEM version of the vtech st.
tropez and platinum which takes a proprietary jack for VXI headsets -
figures.....!
[e-mail]

From: [e-mail] (Will Estes)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 1994 22:31:06 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: 900 Mhz Cordless That Takes Headset?

I'm looking for a 900 MHz cordless phone that can use a standard
Plantronics headset as an option.  I'm aware of one such product
from a mail-order place.  Does anyone know of a 900 MHz phone from a
brand-name company, like Panasonic, Uniden, AT&T, etc., that works
with a headset?

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From: [e-mail] (Jason White)
Date: 1 Feb 1995 09:38:43 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom
Subject: Re: Spread Spectrum 900 MHz phones

In article <[e-mail]>, Ron Belanger <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Jeffrey Nay ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: [e-mail] (Brian Zill) wrote:
>: >
>: >I recently came across a Spread Spectrum 900 MHz cordless phone in a
>: local
>: >department store here (Seattle).  Believe it was made by Uniden.
>: Anyone have
>: >any direct experience with these?  I'm wondering about sound quality,
>: battery
>: >life, etc.
>: >
>
>I have one and find that it works very well.  There is some audible
>artifact of the
>analog / digital encoding, but the sound quality, overall, is very
>good.  Everything you've heard about range and absence of interference is
>realized in this phone.  THe one I have and that of a friend have both
>shown excellent range with clear voice quality.  The phone is also well
>thought out in terms of the feature set.
>
>Complaint #1:  The phone comes with a NiCad battery.  I strongly feel
>that any company that puts NiCad batteries in its products doesn't really
>care about quality and usability of its products.
>
>Complaint #2:  The phone cost much too much.  Perhaps you should wait
>until competition works its magic.
>
>The moral:  maybe Uniden got this phone right by accident.  If they
>really had their act together this phone would be shipped with
>a NiMh or LiIon battery  :-)

  I agree on all above points regarding the Uniden 900MHz phone (I have the
EXP9100, the single line version).  In short, I love this phone.  I've tried
the AT&T 9100 and the Escort 900MHz phone (9100?) and I thought they both
stunk!  I wasn't impressed by the range of the AT&T phone and wasn't impressed
by the range or the features of the Escort phone.

  Something I found strange about the first generation Escort models
(Cincinatti Micro. sent my a flyer about their new Escort phone which is
supposed to have a "25% greater range", but that was apparently the only
difference) is that the keys on the handset are made from a translucent
material for backlighting purposes.  However, backlighting was eventually
disabled on this unit due to power consumption.  The only key that lit up was
the ``talk'' key. :-/  The unit also only had _two_ memories, each with its
own key.  Personally, I like memories, so I found this to be quite a
disappointment.  I ended up returning both phones and waited a long time to
see if something better appeared.  I believe the Cobra 900MHz model (which
looks a lot like the Escort) has a backlit keypad.  Not sure if there are
any other major differences (like more memories).

Reasons I like the Uniden model:
        * great range and clarity
         Because this phone is spread-spectrum I've been able to use my 900MHz
         wireless headphone unit and the phone at the same time with a minimum
         of fuss.  I don't usually have any interference problems, but very
         occasionally I'll hear a little "pitter-pat" sound through my cordless
         headphones when using the phone.
        * 20 16-digit memories (accessed by touching the "memory" key, then
          two digits) plus 3 one-touch dialing keys (A, B, and C)
        * Flash, mute, and hold functions.
        * ringer on/off switch _on the handset_
        * three handset-selectable ringer volumes
        * two handset-selectable ringer tones (kinda goofy, but fun)
        * two handset-selectable volume settings:
         Typically, you'll always want to keep this at the highest setting
         unless you're using the monitor function (explained below) as the
         handset audio is a bit weaker than the 46/49 MHz models.  I don't
         find this to be a big problem, but if I had to suggest an area for
         improvement on this phone, the handset audio would be it.
        * the monitor function:
         This is a really interesting function that I havn't seen on any other
         cordless phone, and it's even somewhat useful. :)
         At the base of the handset, just above the microphone there's a
         speaker.  When the monitor button is engaged, but microphone is cut
         off and the audio comes out the speaker at the base rather than the
         earpiece.  I've found this useful while waiting on hold because it
         allowed me to put the handset down and still monitor the line.
         Sometimes, one may wish to put the handset volume on the lower
         setting while monitoring, but otherwise you'll want to leave it on
         the high setting.
        * battery-backed base.  The base will charge a second battery for the
         handset and if the base loses power (and the 2nd battery is present)
         the base will power itself off the 2nd battery.  Nice feature.

  If anyone has any other queries, feel free to contact me.

-Jason
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From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
Date: 11 Feb 1995 11:02:37 -0600
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: 900 mhz cordless, where?

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steven Bradley) writes:

>Well, I am getting bored with my choice of 14 neighbors on the 10 46 mhz
>band cordless frequencies - I heard the 900 mhz have more range (according
>to advertising of local Wal-Mart employee).  I'd like to extend my monitoring
>to include the 900 mhz cordless phone users now.

The 46 MHz band is expanding to 25 channels.

>What are the frequencies commonly used for 900, such as Uniden, AT&T,
>Panasonic, etc?

Allow me to post something I stole from Mike.....

From rec.radio.scanner Fri May  6 09:50:48 1994
~From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
~Date: 5 May 1994 20:38:07 -0400
~Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
~Subject: Re: 900MHZCORDLESSPHONEFREQS.

   ------------------------------------------------------------------
900 MHZ CORDLESS TELEPHONE FREQUENCIES - - 902 - 928 MHZ NFM
   ------------------------------------------------------------------

902 - 928     900 MHZ CORDLESS TELEPHONES (30-100 KHZ SPACING)


        Panasonic KX-T9000 (60 Channels)

base     902.100 - 903.870 Base frequencies (30Khz spacing)
handset  926.100 - 927.870 Handset frequencies

CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET
--  -------  -------    --  -------  -------    --  -------  -------
01  902.100  926.100    11  902.400  926.400    21  902.700  926.700
02  902.130  926.130    12  902.430  926.430    22  902.730  926.730
03  902.160  926.160    13  902.460  926.460    23  902..760  926.760
04  902.190  926.190    14  902.490  926.490    24  902.790  926.790
05  902.220  926.220    15  902.520  926.520    25  902.820  926.820
06  902.250  926.250    16  902.550  926.550    26  902.850  926.850
07  902.280  926.280    17  902.580  926.580    27  902.880  926.880
08  902.310  926.310    18  902.610  926.610    28  902.910  926.910
09  902.340  926.340    19  902.640  926.640    29  902.940  926.940
10  902.370  926.370    20  902.670  926.670    30  902.970  926.970

CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET
--  -------  -------    --  -------  -------    --  -------  -------
31  903.000  927.000    41  903.300  927.300    51  903.600  927.600
32  903.030  927.030    42  903.330  927.330    52  903.630  927.630
33  903.060  927.060    43  903.360  927.360    53  903.660  927.660
34  903.090  927.090    44  903.390  927.390    54  903.690  927.690
35  903.120  927.120    45  903.420  927.420    55  903.720  927.720
36  903.150  927.150    46  903.450  927.450    56  903.750  927.750
37  903.180  927.180    47  903.480  927.480    57  903.780  927.780
38  903.210  927.210    48  903.510  927.510    58  903.810  927.810
39  903.240  927.240    49  903.540  927.540    59  903.840  927.840
40  903.270  927.270    50  903.570  927.570    60  903.870  927.870


        V-TECH TROPEZ DX900 (20 CHANNELS)

905.6 - 907.5   TRANSPONDER (BASE) FREQUENCIES (100 KHZ SPACING)
925.5 - 927.4   HANDSET FREQUENCIES

CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET    CH   BASE    HANDSET
--  -------  -------    --  -------  -------    --  -------  -------
01  905.600  925.500    08  906.300  926.200    15  907.000  926.900
02  905.700  925.600    09  906.400  926.300    16  907.100  927.000
03  905.800  925.700    10  906.500  926.400    17  907.200  927.100
04  905.900  925.800    11  906.600  926.500    18  907.300  927.200
05  906.000  925.900    12  906.700  926.600    19  907.400  927.300
06  906.100  926.000    13  906.800  926.700    20  907.500  927.400
07  906.200  926.100    14  906.900  926.800


        OTHER 900 MHZ CORDLESS PHONES

AT&T #9120  - - - - - 902.0 - 905.0 & 925.0 - 928.0 MHZ
OTRON CORP. #CP-1000  902.1 - 903.9 & 926.1 - 927.9 MHZ
SAMSUNG #SP-R912- - - 903.0         &         927.0 MHZ

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From: [e-mail] (Tom Hotaling)
Date: 3 Mar 1995 21:55:44 GMT
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: 900 mHz cordless phones

In article <3j195t$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brian ) says:
>
>Stan Thomas ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>: >for 900 mHz cordless phones for over $200.  Are these significantly better
>: >than cheaper ones?
>
>: Every common scanner on the market will pick up standard cordless phone calls.
>: I guarantee that if you use a regular cordless phone your are being listened
>: too. Few scanners cover the 900MHz band.

>Though 900 mhz phones are maybe not going to be picked up as much, you still
>can't guarantee privacy.  There is a phone out there that is spread spectrum
>(I forget the manucaturer(spelling is off, and its late)).  If I understand
>spread spectrum correctly, the phone would take parts of your voice and
>spread it over a range of frequencies.  If someone did have a scanner looking
>for you, and it stopped on a frequency, it would only be lets say, the
>higher tones of your voice, thus making what you are saying unreadable..

        Ah before we get to far afield here, a typical scanner would not
even stop or find the frequency. In a good spread spectrum the carrier
disapears (well almost but it will be 40 - 60 db down) even if you knew
carrier freq in advance you wouldn't get a thing. The voice has to be
digitized and is then "spread" by a higher freq digital code, ie One bit
of voice data now becomes say 128 bits of pseudo random data. This bit
stream is then used to modulate an RF carrier. This is called direct
sequence. Frequency hopping use the PS data stream to change the carrier
frequency. The result of this modulation makes the carrier go away and
the sidebands "spread" out at such low power you would have trouble
finding them. You realy have to see this on a spectrum analyzer to
appreciate it.So if it's a real spread spectrum system you won't hear
squat on your Bearcat. Cell phones are headed in this direction, via a
detour in TDMA, which is something else entirely.
        There are some 900 mHz phones which advertize as spread spectrum
type and some that don't. Escort, I don't know if it's the same as the
radar det people, is one brand name I remember. The ones that don't say
they're sprd-spec may be just conventional FM units, I don't know. If
you're concerned about privacy sprd-spec is the way to go. Also since
your voice/data is already digitized it would be real easy to encode
the bits, further scrambling the signal. The military has been doing
for quite a while. Extra hardware and some fairly "critical" components
is why you see the $200 price's.

                        TomH.....................

From: [e-mail] ()
Date: 3 Mar 1995 23:52:44 GMT
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: 900 mHz cordless phones

Edward Roy ([e-mail]) wrote:
: My old cordless just died, and I'm looking for a new one.  I've seen ads
: for 900 mHz cordless phones for over $200.  Are these significantly better
: than cheaper ones?

I would recommend a Tropez digital 900Mhz phone, these are very good
phones. In looking inside, there is more electronics scrunched in there
than a cellular phone. Besides using the 900 Mhz it is digital, if you
scan it with a scanner (somewhere around 860 Mhz actually, I think) it
will lock onto the carrier, but all you hear is "static" which is
actually the digital data.

How RF immune are they? Well, this one is used a transmitter site where
two TV transmitters and one FM transmitter are located. Haven't had any
problems, and that's probably in about a 800 KW ERP RF environment.

I also have one at home. I think it was about $230 Cdn.


From: [e-mail] (Kyle Cordes)
Date: 8 Mar 1995 05:42:54 -0800
Newsgroups: alt.dcom.telecom,misc.wanted
Subject: Re: Wanted: 2 line 900MHz cordless

[e-mail] (Dean Youngquist) writes:

>I am in great need of a 2-line 900 MHz cordless phone.  I heard the
>Bel-Tronics model is good.  Can someone please direct me to a mail order
>source for the Bel-Tronics or any other good quality unit.

>any advice will be appreciated

A friend of mine, after trying several 900 MHz phones (AT&T, Tropez,
Escort), finally settled on a Uniden 2-line model. It is fairly costly,
but performs very well.  If you call the 800 directory (800 555 1212),
you should be able to track down Uniden.

-Kyle

--
*****  Kyle Cordes @ Automation Service  *****  [e-mail]  *****


From: [e-mail] (Mike Turner)
Date: 16 Mar 1995 22:11:52 GMT
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Tropez phones


I check my Tropez last night and I could find a carrier at 450.200.
I could not detect dial tone or voice. However, if I pressed the keys on the phone
and had the volume on the scanner up as high as it would go I could hear very
very faint "signals" each time a key was pressed.  If the phone was moved a
few feet away from the scanner I lost carrier.

So, this single Tropez phone appears to be "secure" to the normal scanner.

Mike






From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:48 1995
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In <3ssr57$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>
>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

Jim...

You have several choices.

1.  MFJ makes a blank cable terminated in RJ45 for Yaesu rigs.

2.  Any computer or office supply store that handles computer
networking supplies should have 10-Base-T cables that are
RJ45-terminated.  One premade cable will supply you with 2 ends.

3.  Radio Shack catalogs an RJ45 connector in their telephone supplies.
I have not seen this one, or used it, so I can't confirm it.

Good Luck

John KD6MXL
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stu Hanebuth "KB0QXR")
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Has anyone figured out how to make the HTX-212 do the following:

1)store non-ham freq's in memory

2)out of band transmit mod (I think it is possible since RS says the will do a
                             MARS/CAP mod if you send it in)


Thanks
-Stu
KB0QXR



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Brown)
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Subject: Re: HTX-212 mod?
Date: 10 Jul 1995 15:45:50 GMT
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Stu Hanebuth "KB0QXR ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone figured out how to make the HTX-212 do the following:

: 2)out of band transmit mod (I think it is possible since RS says the will do a
:                              MARS/CAP mod if you send it in)

        RTFM.  There's a keyboard/keypad mod in there that opens up
MARS/CAP frequencies, so no need for a hardware mod.  Whether it can be
opened up further is another question.

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


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MultiFreq0)
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Greetings,

    My name is Tim Jordan.  And I am looking for the following at a
resonable/cheap price:

I need 1 of these:

E.F. Johnson Company's Viking Ranger or Viking Valiant

or any ham transmitter that has the following features:
1: 160 meter capability
2: amplitude modulation
3: plate modulation
4: operational....

Thanks, if you have any of these please e-mail me at: [e-mail]

thanks in advance....

-Tim Jordan
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Cummings)
Subject: IC3210E - X-band repeat?
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Hello:

Is it possible to "cross band repeat" an Icom IC3210E?  I have looked at
the Oakland site and there doesn't seem to be anything there.

Has anyone been able to do so?

In advance, thanks for your help.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary P. Fiber)
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Subject: Re: ICOM 471H: Need Service Info
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dave Woolf x4760 1J-310 (nq8230100)) says:
>
>
>        I am trying to troubleshoot a problem with my ICOM
>        IC-471H and I am in need of someone with a service
>        manual for this radio.  I have the schematic and think
>        I have isolated the problem down to the PLL board
>        and in particular the xtal oscillator, 9X multiplier
>        and amplifier chain of Q1 through Q4.  I need to know
>        if the service manual provides any information about the
>        signal levels I should see along this chain.  Also any
>        adjustment procedure provided for these stages would be
>        helpful.
>
>        The symptoms I am having is that there is significant
>        drop off in xmit output power (it is variable, but
>        sometimes as much as from 70 down to 10 watts) when
>        tuning through 440.000 to 439.999.  I know that the xtals
>        for the oscillator switch at this frequency and I do see a
>        minor change in the signal waveform at the output (test
>        point J4) of the chain when the oscillator switches.  I am
>        suspecting that the gain through the multiplier chain is too
>        low and this is causing the output to the PLL (IC3)mixer to
>        be very marginal.  It also may be that the xtal for the lower
>        10MHz is weak.  The reason I am suspecting it is more than just
>        a weak xtal is the the power output even on the upper
>        10MHz is highly variable both over frequency and over
>        time.
>
>        I would appreciate any help from someone with a service
>        manual for this radio.
>
>                                        Thanks,
>                                        Dave Woolf - K8RSP
>                                        [e-mail]
David,

Do not waste too much time in the search of a service manual for the IC-471 radio.
There never was such a manual, only the IC-271 had a service manual.  I can tell you
that the output of the PLL needs to be with in 1 db for the entire tuning range.  And the typical
service monitor spectrum analyziers do not cut the muster when working on this radio.  theu
do not go low enough in level, and if they do they are not calibrated close enough.
Icom uses an 18 GHz spectrum analuizer for this job, Ship the radio to them you will be glad you did.

Gary


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From: [e-mail] (rname)
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Subject: ICOM 745 for sale
Date: 11 Jul 1995 03:20:50 GMT
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I have an Icom 745 for sale.  XCVR has both 500hz CW filters
and FM board for 10fm installed.  Excellent condition, radio
is great for working packet and rtty using FSK which allows the
CW filter to work in the RTTY mode for great reception.  If
interested - send EMAIL message back to me and I will advise
daytime phone number.  IC745 is 160-10 meters with general
coverage receiver, dual vfo's and 10 memory channels.
Price: $725.00


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Hughes)
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I have an older mobile, an Icom IC-230.  The power switch is a toggle
switch that can be thrown to either DIRECT position or REPEAT position.
The manual simply says "Place the Function switch in the Direct
position."  There is no mention in the manual of when the Repeat position
is used, or what it does.  There is a separate toggle switch to choose
plus or minus 600 KHz for repeater operation, so I don't think the Repeat
position is tied to repeater use (I don't have an antenna for this radio
so I haven't hooked it up yet--just bought it yesterday).  Thanks for any
enlightenment....    ---Dan
--


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (guiness.mv.att.com!gfp)
Subject: ICOM ic-27 reverse polarity smoke
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I inherited an example of the above from a friend-it was subjected to
reverse 12v polarity, blew a fuse, and now draws 2-3 amps with the switch
OFF. Before I dive in are there any suggestions, does anyone do these
repairs as a side line, literature sources, tips, etc. Jerry Pulice
wb2cpa 508-960-6119.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rjfarber)
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Subject: ICOM IC-T22A
Date: 10 Jul 1995 17:20:38 -0400
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Does anyone have any experience good or bad with the ICOM IC-T22A 2-meter
HT.  I am contemplating purchasing one.
Thanks and 73..Dick W2KXB


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:57 1995
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From: Juul Geleick <[e-mail]>
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Anyone interested in controlling this receiver with an "good old SPECTRUM
comp"?  Let me know




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:58 1995
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Sorry, I did'nt use the subjct in my earlier mail It must be ICOM R70




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:02:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James M. Roden)
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Subject: INFO: Knwd TM541A Scanning
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Greetings.  I'm looking for info on how to make the Knewwod TM541A do
progammable band scan.  The manual for the 531 says that the 531 uses
memories 15 and 16.  This hasn't worked on the 541.  Everything else
seems to match.

Any help would be appreciated.  Please email direct.  Thanks.
--

  de: Mike Roden / N5FL / [e-mail] / San Antonio


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:00 1995
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Subject: Re: KAM+ Questions
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>
> When I got my TNC I was told by every dealer I talked to that the PK232
> had a better front end and would work better on HF. Since I'm intrested
> in getting back into HF I thoguth this was a good advantage.
>
> I'm still saving for that HF rig so I don't have expirence. Anyone have
> any expirence with this? Or did I end up with the PK232 for no good
> reason?
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
>
>

A year or two ago there was an article in the Digital Journal about a PK232
and KAMplus comparison. The author found no noticable difference on HF
operation between the two.
I use a KAMplus and like the switched capacitance filters that can be set to
different mark space frequencies. The 232 uses fixed filters at 200hz shift.
Here again, probably no noticible difference. I work HF DX with it and have no
trouble copying weak stations, plus/minus conditions. I ground the DCD line
and set it foe external detect for best sensitivity on HF.
If you look at the mods database there are a lot of mods for the 232 and few
for the Kamplus. Maybe this means something?
The best thing about it is it is dual port so I can monitor the dx cluster and
work hf dx at the same time!
.

--
Dave Wells KD6TO INTERNET: [e-mail]
Packet:KD6TO@K6LY.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM;  COMPUSERVE:74067,1755
(WA4UQQ Worldwide Amateur Radio Directory III KD6TO)
.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:01 1995
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>When I got my TNC I was told by every dealer I talked to that the PK232
>had a better front end and would work better on HF. Since I'm intrested
>in getting back into HF I thoguth this was a good advantage.
>
>I'm still saving for that HF rig so I don't have expirence. Anyone have
>any expirence with this? Or did I end up with the PK232 for no good
>reason?
>
>Thanks!
>Steve


I wouldn't say that you wasted you money. The 232 does have the one thing that the
KAM lacks. Signal ID mode. It (the 232) will identify just about any signal that
you will encounter on HF. I decided that it wasn't important to me. I was much more
interested in the packet performance.

Different strokes for different folks.


                                                Jim, N3JJA/Delaware

BTW, if you do get on 10m packet, look me up on 28.105 lsb.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WERNER STERN)
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Subject: Kenwood DSP-100
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P>>From: [e-mail] (PeterJS)
P>>Subject: Kenwood DSP-100

P>Does anybody have any experience with the DSP-100 and would
P>you recommend its use with a  KW TS-450S to enhance
P>reception?

P>Peter
P>KE6VMJ

a very expensive audio filter. Do you really need it?

73's
werner
WB2JWB

Regards,

Werner

Internet Addr: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:03 1995
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Subject: Re: Kenwood DSP-100
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[e-mail] (WERNER STERN) wrote:
>SNIP
> P>Does anybody have any experience with the DSP-100 and would
> P>you recommend its use with a  KW TS-450S to enhance
> P>reception?
>
> P>Peter
>SNIP

I put a DSP-59 in-line with the speaker on my Kenwood TS-140S.

For an audio filter I'm very happy with it.  I understand the
DSP-100 filters the IF stages and probably does a better job.  If you
can't hear 'em you can't work 'em, but at what price?

73's Dick, N0USP




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RusselES)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Looking for info on Yaesu FT 747 GX
Date: 9 Jul 1995 03:25:53 -0400
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I am looking into investing in some low band equipment and I am wondering
if anyone has any info on the Yaesu FT-747 GS 160m thru 10m tranceiver.
It looks
like a decent rig and is priced about $520ish.  I am looking to see what
people think and about when this radio would have been produced.  This is
my first time with low band equipment so I'm a little lacking in
knowledge.

Thanks
-- Erik, KB8ZFS


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Richard Wells ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with the Standard
: C228A 2 meter/ 220 MHz. I am thinking of buying one and would
: appreciate any info about Standard or this Handheld. Also, if by chance
: anyone has one for sale, please contact me by e-mail [e-mail]

This unit has an excellent reputation.  QST gave it high marks some time
ago. A friend has one and loves it.  Personally, I have the C-288
monobander for 220 MHz.  Great radio.  Standard makes very fine
equipment, IMHO.

andy



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:05 1995
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From: Bill Smith <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Modification Books Icom/Kenwood/Yaesu ETC
Date: 11 Jul 1995 07:27:32 GMT
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Artsci In California produces two modification books for the Amateur
and scanner community.  Out or band modifications with detailed
drawings for all radios!!  They update them yearly !

Artsci [phone] Voice
       [phone] FAX

They cost $19.95 each


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ipmmpete)
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Subject: mods  DR 130 T
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i was wondering if any one has the mods for the dr 130 t thanks.


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From: [e-mail] (RICKCRIDER)
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Subject: Re: mods  DR 130 T
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The only mod that I'm aware of is the extended RX / TX mod..........remove
the top cover......snip the blue looped wire right behind the front
control panel....it's the only obvious blue looped wire at that location
so you can't miss it.    The standard disclaimer:  This permits
'out-of-band' TX.......venture there at your own risk.
Rick Crider / KD4FXA
<[e-mail]>


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Subject: Re: mods  DR 130 T
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In article <3tolg4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (ipmmpete) says:
>
>i was wondering if any one has the mods for the dr 130 t thanks.

Have you tried ftp.cdrom.com:pub/hamradio/mods/alinco ?

BTW, how long do you have the DR130T ?


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From: [e-mail] (Dana Tyler)
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Subject: Mods for an Icom IC-2340H
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I just bought a new Icom 2340H and I need to modify it to transmit out of the
amateur band. I work for a local Television station and need to access several
fequencies in both the 450MHz and 154 Mhz areas. In some cases I just need
to receive, however I need to transmit on others as well. If you can help me
out and prevent me from needing a second radio, please E-mail.

Thanks

Dana Tyler
N1VNE


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Harry Salvini)
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Subject: Re: Mods for an Icom IC-2340H (And IC-W31A)
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 13:22:52 -0800
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In article <3tsge5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

->I just bought a new Icom 2340H and I need to modify...

I just bought one too, as well as a IC-W31A.

I'd love to get any mods that may exist for either of these two radios.

Great radios.  My wife and I both love them.  Used them this last week
at a family camp out near Placerville, Calif.  I had the 31A on a bicycle
out in the hills (about 5-10 miles) and had no problems talking back to
camp.

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|   [e-mail] (KB6VMQ)  | Married with 2 Kids  -+-|
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| thing to do with my opinions. | HAM, MX, Kids, Photo  | |
|..you mean this isn't working? |K-LOVE 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM|
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ari Husa)
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Subject: Mods for IC-Z1/W31
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Are there any mods for IC-Z1/W31 (or whatever the model number of the
most recent dualbander is) available?

        Luru

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:10 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Are there any mods for IC-Z1/W31 (or whatever the model number of the
>most recent dualbander is) available?
>
>        Luru
Removing D15 will open up out-of-band transmit.

73s, Tom  KC5HEG



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Thomas)
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Subject: Mods Still looking//Icom Icv21at
Date: Sat,  8 Jul 1995 03:53:00 GMT
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JB>Still looking for extended recieve mod for the v21!!I tried the

The only extended receive mod for the V21AT is for the 220 band.

Open up the radio and cut Diode D23 on logic unit and reset the
microprocessor. (press and hold [FUNC] & [A] & [*] & turn power on.)

It doesn't open up the 2 meter side though.


                            73's  Bill
                              KN6OC
---
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI)
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In article <3ts3fi$[e-mail]> "James A. Storm" <[e-mail]> writes:

>[e-mail] (Kevin C. Hess) wrote:
>>I have an older ICOM 255 (2 meter rig) which is in need of service.
>>I purchased the radio used, and did not get a schematic.  Can a kind
>>soul provide me with a phone number or address for ICOM here in the
>>states?

>Icom America, Inc.
>2380-116th AV N.E.
>Bellevue, WA  98004

>Don't have the phone number handy butt information should be able to
>provide that.

>                               73, Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA

Customer Service:  [phone]

73,
Russ  KI7FL


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:14 1995
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I have an older ICOM 255 (2 meter rig) which is in need of service.
I purchased the radio used, and did not get a schematic.  Can a kind
soul provide me with a phone number or address for ICOM here in the
states?

Optionally, can anyone provide a schematic for this radio?  I can
possibly help you with a copy of an HP manual.

Thanks much,

Kevin


The statements/opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
Hewlett-Packard Company.  HP paid a research firm millions of dollars to
get their own opinions, and has made it clear they do not wish to share mine.

Kevin C. Hess (KB7UKR)               Hewlett-Packard Network Printer Division
[e-mail]              [phone]   Boise, Idaho  83704

Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes.  Such laws make things worse for
the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage
than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater
confidence than an armed man.                       -Thomas Jefferson, 1764


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:15 1995
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[e-mail] (Kevin C. Hess) wrote:
>I have an older ICOM 255 (2 meter rig) which is in need of service.
>I purchased the radio used, and did not get a schematic.  Can a kind
>soul provide me with a phone number or address for ICOM here in the
>states?
>
>Optionally, can anyone provide a schematic for this radio?  I can
>possibly help you with a copy of an HP manual.
>
>Thanks much,
>
>Kevin
>
>
>The statements/opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
>Hewlett-Packard Company.  HP paid a research firm millions of dollars to
>get their own opinions, and has made it clear they do not wish to share mine.
>
>Kevin C. Hess (KB7UKR)               Hewlett-Packard Network Printer Division
>[e-mail]              [phone]   Boise, Idaho  83704
>
>Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither
>inclined nor determined to commit crimes.  Such laws make things worse for
>the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage
>than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater
>confidence than an armed man.                       -Thomas Jefferson, 1764

Icom America, Inc.
2380-116th AV N.E.
Bellevue, WA  98004

Don't have the phone number handy butt information should be able to
provide that.

                               73, Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:16 1995
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In article <3ts1p9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Kevin C. Hess" writes:

> I have an older ICOM 255 (2 meter rig) which is in need of service.
> I purchased the radio used, and did not get a schematic.  Can a kind
> soul provide me with a phone number or address for ICOM here in the
> states?

I see folks have furnished snail and 'phone information to you.
You can also contact them via email at [e-mail]

Regards,
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   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email:  [e-mail]
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From: [e-mail] (Chris)
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Subject: Need mod info on DJ-580
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 1995 13:22:55 -0800
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I have seen mention of a mod for the 580 that will allow it to transmit on
the 800mhz band.  I've checked the ftp site and know about the receive
mod.  Any info would be appreciated.

thanks
-chris

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


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Subject: Re: Need mod info on DJ-580
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Chris ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have seen mention of a mod for the 580 that will allow it to transmit on
: the 800mhz band.  I've checked the ftp site and know about the receive
: mod.  Any info would be appreciated.


        Some 580's can receive the 810-999 MHz portion after the
        "AM Aircraft" mod.  But absolutely none can TX up there.


: thanks
: -chris

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

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:19 1995
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chris) writes:
>I have seen mention of a mod for the 580 that will allow it to transmit on
>the 800mhz band.  I've checked the ftp site and know about the receive
>mod.  Any info would be appreciated.
>
>

No such animal exists.  The schematic for the 800 MHz section of the
radio pretty much shows why (it's part of the receive section only).

Sorry....

--

Shawn Goodin -- KD4QGZ   Charlotte, NC       CompuServe:  76703,1034

[e-mail]     [e-mail]     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Deamicis)
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Subject: NEW HF RIG (REPOST)
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Looks like I made a mistake in posting this article, please let me repost.
 Recently just sold my KNWD 930. I have been considering one of four rigs
to buy. JRC 245, ICOM 736, FT 990 and even a used KNWD 940. I have pretty
much eliminated the JRC 245 because of software for rig control. I have
look at all the information I can gather on the other rigs from QST and
other sources. I'm no expert in reading specs, but it seems to me the
KNWD 940 stands as tall as the FT 990 and then some. Can I be wrong, does
anyone have any experiences with these two rigs? I'm leaning towards the
FT 990 but a used KNWD  940 is not out of the picture and I will not
consider the ICOM 706.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:21 1995
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Subject: Quad Spreader bars
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Can anyone tell me where I can find fiberglass spreader bars to fix a quad
antenna?

I appreciate the help

Bob Lauer
KB8RLM


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From: [e-mail] (BUDDY10)
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Subject: Question on Kenwood TS-450S/AT !
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Is the extra money for the TS-450S model with the Auto antenna tuner worth
it ?
I have seen lots of adds for antenna tuners & just wanted to know if the
built in tuner was worth the extra $170.00(Approx.) ? What do you think ?
Please e-mail !
Thanks !

 [e-mail]  (Scott Powell),  Nickel dime shoeshine,don't let your
meat loaf !


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:23 1995
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Subject: Re: Question on Kenwood TS-450S/AT !
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On 10 Jul 1995 12:17:31 -0400,
BUDDY10  <[e-mail] > wrote:

>Is the extra money for the TS-450S model with the Auto antenna tuner worth
>it ?
>I have seen lots of adds for antenna tuners & just wanted to know if the
>built in tuner was worth the extra $170.00(Approx.) ? What do you think ?
I've been satisfied with the autotuner, but I haven't had experience
with any other autotuners. However, I've had my TS450S/AT for 2 years
now, and I wish that I would have gone without the autotuner and
bought a separate one that would tune 160m. The built in autotuner in
the TS450 does not function at 160m - only 10m - 80m.

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Woodbury, MN  USA
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From: [e-mail] (David Stockton)
Subject: Re: Question on Kenwood TS-450S/AT !
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BUDDY10 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Is the extra money for the TS-450S model with the Auto antenna tuner worth
: it ?
: I have seen lots of adds for antenna tuners & just wanted to know if the
: built in tuner was worth the extra $170.00(Approx.) ? What do you think ?


   Auto atus that fit inside small radios have limitations.  If they try
to tune loads that are fairly close to 50 Ohms, resistive, they give
lowish loss, try to use them on more difficult loads and the losses
climb fast. You can also wind up with currents and voltages that badly
stress the ATU components, even at 100w.

   As a rough guide, the typical internal ATU will give you as wide a
load tolerance as typical valve (tube) radios got from their Pi-tanks.
not having 160metre coverage may be a nuisance, too.

   Built in ATUs in large, flagship, radios are a bit better, having
larger components, capable of withstanding greater voltages and
currents, but even they cannot compete with the abilities of good
quality external units.

   Remember that it is useless specifying atus in terms of power
handling. It is the flashover voltage, and the max current ability that
determines what power can be driven into what load.

   Whether you think the internal job is good value depends on what you
want it to do. If you are not interested in topband, or want to tune
antennae which are not far from resonance, anyway, then you may find it
convenient. If you want to use longwires, doublets, or any less than
ideal antenna, or try 160m, then it will disappoint you.

   Some antennae only give a VSWR into which average solid state output
radios can develop full power over parts of some amateur bands. The
value of these tuners lies in allowing you to widen these zones
somewhat. These comments apply to all makes.

   Cheers
            David  GM4ZNX


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From: [e-mail] (Doug Ripka)
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At Timonium MD hamfest yesterday, a tailgeter had an R-388 that had mech.
filters built into it.  This was either original from the factory or a
field mod.  The order # on the radio was: 25067 PH 54/55, the s/n was 67.
The only external difference noticeable was a metal tab that controlled
the 3 position switch mounted under the bfo pitch control.  It still has
the crystal filter and controls.

My questions:

I have an R-388 with the same order #, s/n 80.  It does not have the mech.
filters.  Does anyone know if the order was mixed, (some with xtal, some
with xtal and mech.) or if all radios were modified after delivery.  Any
information at all appreciated.

What does the 54/55 mean in the order #? I always thought that it ind-
icated when the order was placed, thus giving an indicator of age.  Indeed,
any information on what the order # as a whole means would be appreciated.

ka3ttq


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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
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[e-mail] (Doug Ripka) wrote:

>I have an R-388 with the same order #, s/n 80.  It does not have the mech.
>filters.  Does anyone know if the order was mixed, (some with xtal, some
>with xtal and mech.) or if all radios were modified after delivery.  Any
>information at all appreciated.

I understand that mechanical-filter retrofit kits were available for
R-388s (civilian designator, 51J-3s) to turn them into the equivalent
of 51J-4s (51J-3 with mechanical filters, plus [I think] another stage
of IF amplification to offset the high filter loss). I had an R-388
that had filter bandwidths screened on where the added thumbswitch
would have gone; probably, its front panel was a replacement.

Regards,

David Newkirk (WJ1Z)
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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While on a business trip to Singapore (9V1) a month  ago, I happened to
have just enough free time to hit a few of the local ham dealers.  There I
saw the brand new Alinco DX-70 HF transceiver.  With a little hesitation, I
peeled out the credit card and walked back to the hotel with a brand new HF
rig.  Herein, please find a brief product review of my new radio. I'd be
interested to learn of any other users of this equipment and their comments.

I was a little hesitant to purchase an HF rig made by Alinco.  Not that their
products are bad (I've had an old DJ-160 2m HT for 4 years), but, I had not
ever considered them as a "major competitor" in the world of HF...at least,
not yet.   Let me also mention why I was looking for a new HF rig.  I travel
very often, and frankly my current rig (a Yaesu FT-890) is a fine rig but just
a bit to big and heavy to lug around the globe.   I had been considering a
Scout, a TS-50, or even a single-band mobile rig made by AMP Supply that I had
seen while living in Japan.  I needed a rig that was very compact, light
weight, covers more than 1 HF band, and offers the CW operator some
functionality.  Though Alinco might not yet fully know HF, it is my humble
opinion that RF design for VHF and UHF seems more difficult than HF...so,
Alinco has some solid experience under their belt.  Couple this with their
exceptional knowledge of what the MOBILE HAM MARKET wants, and I think they
did their homework on this one.  Alinco, in my mind, really has built a winner
here folks.  I'll give the basic features along with some interesting "extras"
that are thrown in for free.  Here goes:

+ 160-10 Meters,  AM/SSB/FM/CW/DIGITAL modes, General Coverage Receive
+ 6 Meters, covering 50-54 Mhz
+ 100 Watts on HF, 10 Watts on 6 meters.  Front panel switch for low power to
      cut power by a factor of 10.  (so, lp=10 watts HF, 1 watt 6 mtrs)
  AM HI power is 40 Watts on HF, 4 watts on 6 meters

  QRP'ers...there is also an internal switch for HF only that cuts Hi power to
   50-watts and makes low power 5 watts.  It qualifies as QRPp and also saves
   the battery's if you're 1B during field day!

+ CW, AM, and SSB NARROW filters are included and built-in
+ DX-70T model includes CTCSS for FM repeaters, DX-70 does NOT but is an option
      from Alinco.
+ Includes FULL BREAKIN CW (QSK) and semi-breakin with 9 software selectable
      key-release delay times.  Also includes ADJUSTABLE CW OFFSET !!!
+ Dual antenna ports for HF and 6 meters.
+ Amplifier ALC jack, CW key jack, external speaker jack
+ Includes "band register data" to control several current auto-antenna tuners
      and includes diagrams of how to wire the rig to auto-tune a AT-50, AH-3,
      SGC Smartuner, and a few others.  No, Alinco doesnt make an autotuner
      yet.  They do make a manual HF mini tuner that looks to match the rig but
      I've not seen a real one yet.  Manual did have a sketch of it though.
+ Noise Blanker, 5 level front panel dimmer settings
+ 100 memory channels storing AGC, Freq, Split, CTCSS, Filter, NB, and
      everything except POWER.  Mic has up/down freq selection.
+ Includes RF speech processor (good audio reports thus far)
+ FRONT PANEL IS FULLY DETACHABLE FOR REMOTE MOUNTING !
+ rit and xit control, and if shift control

On the air performance is quite solid.  I have used the rig in the 50 watt
setting almost exclusively.  On CW, the rig works well, however, the QSK is
a little disappointing when compared to the Yaesu 890 or a TenTec.  The rig
also gets noticably warm (as one would expect considering the size) but I
mounted a CPU-sized cooling fan over the heatsink and it seemed to help cool
things down from the outside.   The rig includes an internal fan that kicks
on during long-fisted QSO's but the outboard fan is for piece of mind just
to "make sure" things stay cool.   Running in the 100-watt mode would likely
cause more heat so it's best to mount the rig in a location with good air
circulation.

Problems:  The only problem noted so far is a slightly inaccurate display.
Mine is 14.007.9 when the others say their dial says 14.008.0.  Of course, this
does not impede performance, just gets under your skin if you are a total
perfectionist.  Using the rig mobile, I'd seldom look at the dial anyway and
just tune for a zero beat.   The manual states how to adjust the master xtal
oscillator...I tried but still not enough "swing" in the xtal/capacitor to move
me up 100 Hz.

No, I'd not put this rig side-by-side with a Yaesu FT-1000D, but in all honesty
it is a very complete mini rig.  In fact, it is as sensitive and selective
(according to my ear...no fancy test equipment used) as the FT-890.
Sensitivity SSB Mode:  .5-1.8 Mhz  1 uV,  1.8-30 Mhz .25 uV, 50-54 Mhz .15uV
It is certainly more than a mono-band rig, and not a "toy" given its size.

The only missing items that would have been nice are:

a.  SWR meter built-in to monitor the mobile SWR  b.  Alinco sells the mobile
bracket as an option.    AT 20+bucks, I'm gonna make my own.   I paid about
$1100 but I have the 70 (the 70T has the ctcss encoder).  This should give an
idea of the US price.  Queries welcome.  Thanks for reading, and 73.

73 de BV/N0IAT  Joe in Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.  (formerly the Island of Formosa)

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] Tue Jul 11 23:03:29 1995
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From: "Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]>
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Does SGC have an email address?

Does anyone have any news about a QRO Smart Tuner which they hinted about
at Dayton?

--
   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email:  [e-mail]
                                        packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David C. Miller)
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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I agree. The best investment is in some good quality sheilded cables for your
periphials. Dataspec makes a good line. Several others exist as well. Even the
power cords for your monitor and cpu should be shielded.
Good luck.
- Dave -

In article <3te5bi$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (John LaMartina) wrote:
>W8JI  Tom ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: >
>: >> RF can escape from screw holes !
>: >
>: Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
>: ;-)
>: 73 Tom
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>I agree with Tom, beforew I would plug screw holes with
>'Radiator Stop Leak", you might want to check the keyboard (and cable)
>and the monitor and modem.  The RF is probably comming from non-shielded
>cables.  There are chokes available for keyboards, etc.
>
>     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Woody Harper)
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Subject: Shuttle Freqs In Phoenix
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I found a source that says that the NASA select shuttle broadcasts are
repeated on 448.975MHz and 449.000MHz here in Phoenix. I heard some
non-shuttle traffic on these freqs but not a single shuttle related
transmission during the last flight. With another flight happening this
week (hopefully) I would like to know if anyone in the Phoenix area was
successful in hearing rebroadcasts on these freqs or if they know of
other freqs to monitor? Thanks.

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ATTENTION AUTHORS OF AMATEUR RADIO, SWL, AND ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE!

If your software is shareware, freeware or public domain, AmSoft
would like to include your software in our publication of The
World of Ham Radio CD-ROM.  If you only have a commercial version
you may want to think about a shareware version with registration.
Most authors have had good returns on registrations from the first
year of publishing thier software on this CD-ROM.  If 50 users
registered your program from our CD-ROM publication, what would that
convert to in income for you?  Please give this some thought and let
us here at AmSoft know if you would like to publish your works on
the AmSoft CD-ROM.  If you decide to publish on our CD please
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authorization to publish your software on the AmSoft CD-ROM.

The FTP site is HAMSTER.BUSINESS.UWO.CA directory /PUB/AMSOFT

We are working on the September 95 issue at this time.  Deadline
for insertion of your new software is August 7, 1995

                Thank You,  Pete, KC3TL

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DavidB9608)
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Subject: Re: This is not buy & sell
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I read rec radio swap every 6-12 hours for used equpment buys I look at
the other radio columns once aweek the most effective way to sell is to
put your ad where those looking to buy are. REC.RADIO.SWAP


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Harri Ronkko)
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Subject: TM-451A/E MODS
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 I'm still looking mods for Kenwood TM-451A/E radio. If you have it please
 send it to me via e-mail.. Address is [e-mail]

 -Harri


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:34 1995
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Change optocouplers in the VFO encoder.
Adjust duty cycle when rotating the VFO as explained in service
manual.

--
[e-mail] (Michel Lamoureux)


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lynn D. Osterbur)
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Subject: Want input: Icom 736 or Icom 738
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   I am considering buying one of the Icom radios (736 or 738).  I would
appreciate your input.  I have read the review in QST and it still
leaves me hanging.  What is your opinion.   The review stated audio
problems with  IMD on strong SSB and crowed CW conditions.  Any input
would be appreciated.  TKS    73  Lynn
--


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In <3tpjae$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Lynn D.
Osterbur) writes:
>
>
>   I am considering buying one of the Icom radios (736 or 738).  I
would
>appreciate your input.  I have read the review in QST and it still
>leaves me hanging.  What is your opinion.   The review stated audio
>problems with  IMD on strong SSB and crowed CW conditions.  Any input
>would be appreciated.  TKS    73  Lynn
>--
 Hi Lynn,
I recently purchased the Icom Ic-736 and really enjoyed the radio until
I tryed to use 80 and 160 Meters , I found that those bands were usless
because of the Interference from the commercial radio stations , there
just wasn't any rejection at all. On 6 meters there was a simular
problem with out of band signals but not as bad. To make a long story
short and two 736's later I ended up with a kenwood ts-850-sat for
about the same price. I don't have any problems with it.

                                    73's
                                  Bob  N3LSS


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:37 1995
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Hi,  I also experienced similar problem with the
IC736.  I've heard the 738 is a better rig, but have
not tried it yet.  Too bad Icom stopped making the
751A, as this was a pretty bullet-proof transceiver.

I believe the Yaesu FT-890 and FT-990 would be a
better choice.  Both have excellent receivers.  The
990 comes in an AC-model (built in power supply) and a
DC model (to be used with your own supply).  The
FT-890 is no longer manufactured, but still available
from AES.  At about $1200 for the 890, the price is
right and performance is good.  I've had one for 4
years and wont trade it!

73 de Joe BV/N0IAT



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In article <3tpur5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (bob cocco ) writes:
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>In <3tpjae$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Lynn D.
>Osterbur) writes:
>>
>>
>>   I am considering buying one of the Icom radios (736 or 738).  I
>would
>>appreciate your input.  I have read the review in QST and it still
>>leaves me hanging.  What is your opinion.   The review stated audio
>>problems with  IMD on strong SSB and crowed CW conditions.  Any input
>>would be appreciated.  TKS    73  Lynn
>>--
> Hi Lynn,
>I recently purchased the Icom Ic-736 and really enjoyed the radio until
>I tryed to use 80 and 160 Meters , I found that those bands were usless
>because of the Interference from the commercial radio stations , there
>just wasn't any rejection at all. On 6 meters there was a simular
>problem with out of band signals but not as bad. To make a long story
>short and two 736's later I ended up with a kenwood ts-850-sat for
>about the same price. I don't have any problems with it.

>                                    73's
>                                  Bob  N3LSS

I have a 737A and have had a 737.  Both of these radios are the same as the
738 with some software differences.  I really like my radio and have found it
to fit my needs in every situation.  When I compared features of radios the
850 did perform better; however, there was a significant difference in price
between the 850 and the than 737.

Some things to consider are the 738 uses AF for its notch filter and the 850
uses IF (I think), the 850 offers cascading filters, 738 doesn't.  The 850 I
think has a narrow SSB filter the 738 doesn't.

IMOH I don't like the display on the 850.  I can read my 737A at about 20
feet, but this is a minor point.  I like the kenwood mike circuit better, if
your going to use a heil mike you may have some problems, icom is a little
inconsistent with this circuit and I had to get an engineer at heil to kelp
and ended up returning the heil for the SM-20 desk mike.

The receiver was the area I concentrated my search on and for the money the
737 had a better receiver according to tested specifications not advertised
than all the radios in its class accept the 850.

What I would do before spending that kinda money is trying each radio out.
You might check your local area for a ham who has each radio and see if you
can arrange a demo, of if your near a HRO go and spend the afternoon with each
radio.  Read the manuals try to do things with the manual to see how well it
is written  Either way I'm sure you will be pleased.

Ted KB7NAM


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:41 1995
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From: Anil Sastry <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted Manual for UHF Tranceiver KDK-7033
Date: 11 Jul 1995 21:41:58 GMT
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Looking for a manual for my radio, KDK 7033 or address and phone number
where I can get this. Please respond to [e-mail]. Thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:42 1995
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From: Cyberkid <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Wanted: 2m radio
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 00:03:08 -0400
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ok thanx. I will get back to ya on the radio. And thanx for responding so
fast to my e-mail. It really helped.

The Jet-Pilot Speaks Freely


On Mon, 10 Jul 1995, John LaMartina wrote:

> In article <3tfgk6$[e-mail]> you wrote:
> : Is anyone selling a portable 2m radio?
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> check   rec.radio.swap
>
> You'll find all types down there.   Lotsa good stuff.
>
>      -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]
>


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:42 1995
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From: Dave Phillips <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WANTED: FT Newsletters Volumes 1, 2 and 3
Date: 10 Jul 1995 15:55:08 GMT
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HELP

I need to obtain copies of the Fox Tango International Newletters from
1975, 1976 and 1977 (Volumes 1, 2 and 3). If you have these or know where
I can obtain copies, please reply.

Thanks

73's
Dave Phillips
KB7JS
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred S. Kohlbrenner)
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Subject: Wanted: shortwave station PENNANTS
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I am looking to trade or buy station pennants from other collectors. I
have duplicates from Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Also have
a duplicate Voice of America pennant. Contact me by e-mail for
duplicate pennant list.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Deric Eldredge)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Who do I contact Landwehr?
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 95 01:38:39 GMT
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        I need to get a Landwehr 2m pre-amp fixed. Can anyone help me find
them?

Thanks

--
Deric Eldredge                    |
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Baker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu C.A.T. Interface Mod on FT-840
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 95 20:07:34 GMT
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I have a Yaesu FT-840 and C.A.T. computer interface that doesn't work.  I have a early
production FT-840 and someone told me there was a mod to make the interface work.
It had to do with wiring a 2K Ohm resister from one of the pins on the miniDIN that is on
the back of the radio to ground.  Could someone please let me know what pin is
involved or more details on the fix.

Thanks,

Dave Baker


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 12:01:43 -0400
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Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have a
Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I
used to have lots of trouble with the Alinco with intermod here in the
city (Jacksonville FL) ...do you think it would be the same story with the
Yaesu?
Thanks for any advice/recommendations, etc.
73's Mike
KS4DA


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Brown)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
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Mparkes ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have a
: Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I

        I like mine, but I can't comment about intermod.  It's done
nicely around here, the control arrangement seems to make more sense than
my HTX-202, and the backlighting is the best I've seen (important if
you're using it in the dark).

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


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner)
Subject: Re: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
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Mparkes ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have a
: Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I
: used to have lots of trouble with the Alinco with intermod here in the
: city (Jacksonville FL) ...do you think it would be the same story with the
: Yaesu?

Any HT with a receiver front end as wide as the typical ham HT is
likely to be prone to intermode. Some are worse than others. This is
just the price you pay to be able to snoop on the cops and the
fire dept.

If you want a toy, buy a Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood rig; if you want a
communications tool, buy Motorola.

--
Jerry Gardner          | Maintainer of the Large Format Digest
[e-mail]    | Send subscription requests to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:48 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
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[e-mail] (Mparkes) wrote:

>Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have a
>Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I
>used to have lots of trouble with the Alinco with intermod here in the

I love it.  I used to have an FT-470 and the intermod was a real
problem.  I've taken the 530 through an area near Boston nicknamed
"intermod alley" and it performed great!  I highly recommend it.  If
you get one used (over a year old I'm told)  there is an easy mod to
receive 800MHz.  I bought mine when it first came out so it has this.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:03:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter B. Goldstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT900 SSB filter option
Date: 11 Jul 1995 15:33:13 GMT
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    I own a Yaesu FT 900AT and I am thinking of purchasing the SSB
crystal filter option.  Does anyone out there have this option and, if
so, can you describe the difference in tone and reception after adding
the option and why you think it was worth purchasing.  Thanks much.


                                    '73


                                    Peter
                                    KG0WN


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Lawrence)
Date: 07 Jul 95 10:21:10
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Subject: Re: Mizuho HF HT Info Wan
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J>From: [e-mail] (JGRamsey)
 >Subject: Re: Mizuho HF HT Info Wanted
 >Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)

J>We bought out J-Com and their stock of Mizuho radios, give us a call at
 >1-800-446-2295 to see what stock is left - we are selling the remainder at
 >COST!
 >73,   John Ramsey, Ramsey Electronics, Inc.

O>K. fine...So give to us all da wunnerful little details...like what
kind you gotzed, and how much you want !!!! <VBG>
---
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (L. Jeffrey Hetherington)
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Subject: Value of Yaesu FT-101E
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Is there anybody that could tell me the fair market value of the Yaesu
FT-101E.  I know a guy that picked one up in exc. shape about 15 yrs ago, and
never got his licence.  The rig has been in the box ever since.  I am
interested in buying it off of him, and would prefer to pay him a fair market
value price.  However, since this is an older radio, it is difficult to obtain
such a price without the help of those a bit more experienced.

Any help is appreciated.

Jeff - VA3JFF

==============================
L. Jeffrey Hetherington
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Email - [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:05 1995
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From: Frank Ellesmere <[e-mail]>
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Considering upgrading from my ICOM 765. Anyone tried out the ICOM 775?



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:06 1995
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Call Henry Radio in LA.

Bill

In Article<3tskmv$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> write:

>       I need to get a Landwehr 2m pre-amp fixed. Can anyone help me find
> them?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Deric Eldredge                    |
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 11 Jul 95 21:08:24
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: on finding magazines (was:HELP: Article QST Febr.93)
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[e-mail] (Hans-jurgen Thees) is looking for an article
in the February 1993 issue of QST on building a computer interface
TS-50.  He checked the library, but they stopped getting QST before
that issue.

ONe really important thing to remember when looking for an old
article is that the magazines often have old issues available.  If
the particular issue you need is out of stock, they often will provide
a photocopy of the article you need.  Of course, you're expected
to pay.

Often I see people asking for things like a back issue or a manual
for a rig, and the obvious place to check first is the original source
I find this especially important because most computers don't come
with a slot to slide in an old magazine to teleport along the internet
to the person wanting it.  So everytime someone asks for something
that is readily available, albeit at a cost, it means that someobody
has to go to the trouble of digging up the article, photocopying it,
and then putting it in an envelope and maybe even having to go to the
post office to make sure the postage is right.  That kind of effort
is much better reserved for articles or manuals that are hard to come
by.

It would be nice if the magazine publishers made the process easier.
Like putting a cumulative index on-line in some form, so people could
get a computer to do the searching for them. Then the publishers
could sell you the article you need.

Unless they have changed their policy, you can get back issues of
QST from the ARRL. An issue from two years ago should be very
available.  I also know that they also use to have a policy of
providing a photocopy of the needed article if they didn't have
the issue in stock.  I forget how much they charged per page,
but it was a fair cost if you needed the article.
       Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 00:33:05 GMT
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In article <3tujfq$[e-mail]>,
Mary Johnson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
>I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
>for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
>Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
>IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
>out of this.

As far as I can tell, the majority of a radio fingerprint is determined
by the technology used to generate the transmit frequency.  To a lesser
extent, noise may modulate the transmitted signal in a unique way, also.

From limited experience, it seems that crystal controlled radios tend
to "chirp" onto frequency during transmission.  By chirp I mean that the
transmitted frequency starts at one value and rapidly drifts in a monotonic
manner to another frequency where it remains fairly stable.  I suspect
you have a PLL synthesized radio, though.

PLL synthesized radios tend to bounce onto frequency.  The bounce
is essentially determined by the PLL parameters, and looks like a
damped oscillation (well, it is actually a damped oscillation).
This bounce is usually referred to as the "step response" or
"overshoot".

My TR-2600A HT always bugged me about the way it seemed to generate a
spike on adjacent channels on keyup; a look at the transmit signature
confirmed it has a very notable PLL overshoot with little damping.
I eventually worked the PLL parameters and found the loop has a
damping factor around .3 (it should be more like .7 to 1.0).  It turned
out that it was too much work to modify the PLL loop filter to
significantly alter the step response.

However, depending on the radio, you may be able to modify the
loop filter to gain a different step response.  Keep in mind,
there are a number of factors involved in PLL design, and if you
don't balance them carefully, you can end up with a radio that
won't lock up on transmit, generates illegal spurious outputs,
won't transmit PL tones correctly, takes a long time to lock
up on transmit, or has some other problem.

It is really best to go study PLL synthesis (if you haven't
already) before trying the kind of experiment I'm suggesting,
and it simply may not be practical in your case if your
radio is a tiny, surface mount marvel.

--
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 00:39:31 GMT
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In article <3tuoq3$[e-mail]>,
Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Mary Johnson) writes:
>>I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
>>I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
>>for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
>>Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
>>IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
>>out of this.
>Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
>as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
>info.

What?  A person has to give a callsign to ask technical question? Since
when?  A little paranoid there.  Afterall, though every radio is said
to have different fingerprint, a particular model of radio is
probably going to have a very similar fingerprint in most units.
The fingerprint isn't some random thing; it is determined mostly
by the components and component tolerances in the radio, and less
so by the operating conditions of the radio.  I could easily see
how a jammer using a TH-78 could cause a bunch of nice people
using TH-78s to want to change their radio fingerprint :-).

I've already posted a note regarding how a radio fingerprint is
developed and how it can be changed.  Frankly, if someone learns
enough to modify a PLL synthesizer correctly, I'd be pleased.
I tend to believe amateur radio would be better off if there was
more teaching and less paranoia and complaining.

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ADVANCED call sign question
Date: 12 Jul 1995 01:05:36 GMT
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In article <3tv2t9$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>I live in area 6(L.A,CA).  My current call sign &
level are :
>KD6GPV/No-code tech. I want to get a shorter call
sign. I guess all the
>GENERAL call signs have been gone for a LONG time !!!
 I just wanted to
>know if there are still call signs left in the
ADVANCED  pool ?


Buddy,  Area six does have advanced (also known
as 2-by-2) callsigns left, but, you'd have to upgrade
to advanced class to receive the preferential (aka
shorter) callsign.  I think they are somewhere in the
KQ6?? range but dont remember off-hand.

This may change with the new VANITY callsign program,
but I dont know if a tech or no-code tech will be able
to request a 2-by-2 or a 1-by-2 or a 2-by-1 callsign.
Perhaps someone in the USA has more recent information
on the vanity program and could advise both of us.

73 and good luck in getting your upgrade
Joe  BV2/N0IAT,  in Taipei Taiwan R.O.C.
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986
ex.  7J1AOF   ex  KA0ZDH   ex  YU3/N0IAT



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ? VHF/UHF mobile transceivers of the future
Date: 12 Jul 1995 01:12:27 GMT
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In article <3tuo9e$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>I have recently purchased the Kenwood TH-79A 2m/440
HT.  I'm very
>happy with it.  I especially like the alpha-numeric
capability, so
>memory channels can be given more meaningful names,
among other usages.
>It's now time to purchase a mobile transceiver for
the car.  My shopping
>experience is that mobile transceivers don't have
alpha-numeric
>capability.  so my questions are: 1) Are there mobile
rigs out there
>with that feature and 2) is there a reason WHY
mobile's seem to be
>"behind"?
>
>I'm guessing it is because more HT's are being sold,
so all the
>design efforts are towards HT's.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dave KE6MOM
>[e-mail]

I believe the Yaesu FT-2400 and 2500 mobile 2 meter
rigs do include this option, as does the new Icom
IC-2000 transceiver.  Other rigs do not have the
alpha-numberic display per se, but do allow a
channel-only option (turns the freq readout off and
only displays the channel number).  Probably this
feature is for business-band use (outside the USA)
where ham equipment is almost always used for
commercial applications.

Discussing this with a buddy of mine (works for
Yaesu-Musen, Japan) he revealed that most beginners go
out and buy an HT and this "addition" is really
designed for the beginners.  More "experienced" users,
he claimed, did not really need the alpha-numeric
feature any more as they had "memorized" the
rpt/simplex frequencies.

I disagreed since many newer ht's cover police, fire,
etc.  It's handy to store the public service city or
service name in this alpha displays.

Check out the newest mobiles---you'll see the alpha
dispalys are becoming more and more popular.

73 de BV2/N0IAT   Joe in Taipei, Taiwan  ROC
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986
ex  7J1AOF    ex  KA0ZDH    ex  YU3/N0IAT



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ? VHF/UHF mobile transceivers of the future
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 02:17:12 GMT
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>In article <3tuo9e$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] says...
>>
>>I have recently purchased the Kenwood TH-79A 2m/440
>HT.  I'm very
>>happy with it.  I especially like the alpha-numeric
>capability, so
>>memory channels can be given more meaningful names,
>among other usages.
>>It's now time to purchase a mobile transceiver for
>the car.  My shopping
>>experience is that mobile transceivers don't have
>alpha-numeric
>>capability.  so my questions are: 1) Are there mobile
>rigs out there
>>with that feature and 2) is there a reason WHY
>mobile's seem to be
>>"behind"?
>>
>>I'm guessing it is because more HT's are being sold,
>so all the
>>design efforts are towards HT's.
>>
>>Any thoughts?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Dave KE6MOM
>>[e-mail]

Dave, not to answer your question (that's already been answered in another
post), but on a similar topic, you observe that mobiles seem to be "
behind".  I agree with you.  Here's an example:  I bought an Icom W2A about
3.5 years ago.  I thought it was pretty neat that it had CTCSS encode/decode
standard, paging, code and tone squelch, DTMF memories, basically all the
bells and whistles I would ever want (few of which I have actually used,
though :-) ).  When I started looking for a mobile rig, I was kind of
shocked.  Only the more expensive rigs have CTCSS decode built in (on the
other ones it's an option), ditto for code and tone squelch, paging, and all
those other goodies.  I have only come up with a couple reasons:

1.  As you say, most new hams buy HT's.  Development always goes where the
money is.

2.  The features are offered as options, so the radio looks cheaper.

3.  A combination of the two.

Anybody else notice this?

BTW, I don't consider Alphanumeric displays that great a feature.  The
only thing I can see as being helpful would be to put the location of
the repeater as the display, but this is really only necessary when you're
new to an area.  Once you use the repeaters a few times, you'll pretty much
remember where they are and where you can reach them from by looking at the
frequency.  And I think the "channel" option on some is even worse.

Anybody agree with me, or is everyone in this group a born-again
alphanumeric-lover?  :-)

But most importantly, do what works for you.

73,
Russ "I'll stick to numbers" Roslewski  KI7FL

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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: COMMENTS ON RUSSIAN/CHINESE TUBES?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 02:17:58 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>The time has come to retube my old Gonset GSB-101 linear which
>uses (4) 811A tubes.  I have seen advertising for both Chinese
>and Russian (Svetlana) tubes and would appreciate comments
>from those who have personal experience with the quality of these
>foreign made tubes.
>
>Would also appreciate folks posting their favorite sources for
>these firebottles nowadays.  (I am in the Long Beach, CA area)
>
>Thanks and 73/George
>
>--
>| George L. Hiscox                 | Very funny Scotty... Now |
>| [e-mail]               | beam down my clothes !!! |
>| WA6RIK @ WB6YMH.#socal.ca.usa.na | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |
>
>

Hi George--I have had the experience of trying both the Chinese tubes
(while living and working in Japan) and Russian tubes (while studying in
Slovenia, Yugoslavia back in 1988).  I have the following general comments,
since I was using 3-500Z's and not specifically the 811A's.

Russian tubes will likely be more expensive than the chinese tubes.  However,
after the collapse of the former Soviet empire and free market reforms, many
of the lesser-known Soviet tube makers went out of business.  There are only a
handful of new tube manufacturers over there today.  I say this because the
chances are good that you will not be purchasing "new" stock tubes.  By this,
I mean that the tubes are "new" (unused) but are "old" because they were made
10 or more years ago.  Some guys only want "new" "new" tubes.  If this is the
case, go with the Chinese tubes.  They are almost all new production and new
tubes.

In terms of service life, the Russian tubes outlasted the Chinese tubes in
both the Heathkit SB-220 and the Drake L4-B amplifiers.  I believe the Russian
tubes are of higher/better workmanship and quality as compared to the Chinese
tubes.  (IMHO).

Good luck.  I believe RF-Parts in California is handling the Russian tubes
these days.  My source for Chinese tubes was T-Zone in Tokyo, Japan.

73 and good luck.  de  Joe   BV/N0IAT in Taipei, Taiwan
ex  7J1AOF    ex  KA0ZDH   ex  YU3/N0IAT



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Maz Moallem)
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Subject: What are the known FT51 mods
Date: 12 Jul 1995 02:18:03 GMT
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I would appreciate info on FT51 mods. Please e-mail to me directly.
Thanks.  Maz



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:16 1995
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During the last shuttle mission NASA select audio was rebroadcast on the 145.29 repeater.

Also, the ATV folks had live video most of the time on their Shaw Butte repeater. The output
freq is equivalent to cable channel 57 and can be seen on a cable-ready TV with a decent
outdoor antenna pointed at the mountain.

73, Bruce N7TWB



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 02:43:20 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dana Myers) writes:
>In article <3tuoq3$[e-mail]>,
>Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>[e-mail] (Mary Johnson) writes:
>>>I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
>>>I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
>>>for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
>>>Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
>>>IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
>>>out of this.
>>Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
>>as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
>>info.
>What?  A person has to give a callsign to ask technical question? Since
>when?  A little paranoid there.  Afterall, though every radio is said
>to have different fingerprint, a particular model of radio is
>probably going to have a very similar fingerprint in most units.
>The fingerprint isn't some random thing; it is determined mostly
>by the components and component tolerances in the radio, and less
>so by the operating conditions of the radio.  I could easily see
>how a jammer using a TH-78 could cause a bunch of nice people
>using TH-78s to want to change their radio fingerprint :-).
>I've already posted a note regarding how a radio fingerprint is
>developed and how it can be changed.  Frankly, if someone learns
>enough to modify a PLL synthesizer correctly, I'd be pleased.
>I tend to believe amateur radio would be better off if there was
>more teaching and less paranoia and complaining.
> * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *
Oh great! Another one inventing intents and suspicions in some's post.
It's quite simple Dana, I'm the control operator for 3 mountain top
repeaters. We have jammer troubles, very nasty ones. False 911 calls,
dropping the phone patch during 911 calls, plus all the usual nonesense
that jammers do. Paranoia? No way! Experience! And whether people care to
believe it or not, sophisticated equipment and software can positively
identify one transmitter from another. Same make, same model, 1 serial
number apart - no problem. Other than paying for such gear!
Chris, N7RME


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:18 1995
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From: Grant H Youngman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: BILCO Icom Mods - Any Comments?
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[e-mail] (Dave Redfearn) wrote:
>Does anyone have any experience with the BILCO ICOM PERFORMANCE MODIFICATION
>from Bill Rohrbach, KB3PJ? I received his advertisement sheet and it looks
>pretty good. But I wonder if changing to PIN diodes in the RF and IF sections
>of the receiver really helps that much, especially in an ICOM 735.
>73 - Dave.
>

The series of articles in QST last year by Ulrich Rhode were clear as to
the performance improvement yielded by replacing the standard PN junction
diodes used to switch bandpass recieve filters and others in the
signal path before the first mixer with PIN diodes.  Specific PIN diode
types were evaluated by Rhode and others as to improvement in 2nd and 3rd
order IMD performance.

The effects of replacing diodes in the signal path behind the first
mixer, including the IF filter switching diodes was not evaluated -- it
would be interesting if someone knowledgable would do it and
document the results.

I have replaced the 1SS53 diodes used by Icom in my 781 for RF and 9MHz
IF filter switching.  I used the H-P 5082-3081 PIN diode used by Rhode in
his early tests.  Without a lab to measure the results, the best I can
tell you is that performance appears to be AT LEAST AS GOOD as it was
before the modification.

I did not replace the 455KHz filter switching diodes - primarily because
the fact that the low frequency limit of the 5082-3081 is about 250KHz
give or take and I saw no clearly documented benefit of trying it (and
I was one diode short of having enough -- darn!).  As it was, I replaced
a total of 43 diodes -- tedious and not for the faint of heart.

I did this work myself, so I can't vouch for the work done by
Bill Rohrbach.

Grant/NQ5T

reply to:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Brenner)
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Subject: Re: Are Alincos good radios?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 04:22:01 GMT
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Had a 580 (now a kenwood 78).  580 had to be turned off to go from dual
to single band.  Could not do tone SQ on two bands at once.  Lables rubb
off keypad.  Had intermittant problem with PTT switch.  Less sensitive
receive then Kenwood.  On the up side 580 had good sounding Audio.  Is
sensitive enough to pick up anybody that can receive it.  Easier to use
then Kenwood (dont need manual to operate).  keypad is large enough to
use.  Still like the kenwood better but the 580 was much less expensive.

Best Marty B.



Glenn Hansen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Marcus) writes:

: >I have seen some older Alinco and Kenwood gear.  I in fact own a fair amount
: >of Kenwood gear.  Most of the Alinco gear did not hold up as well over time as
: >did the Kenwood gear.  If you are considering durability, I have been happy
: >with Kenwood and Icom.  My friend is selling somones Alinco handheld.  That
: >handheld has all kinds of problems including bad display, poorly designed
: >battery mount and more.

: I have had my Alinco DJ-580 since 1992.  It has been packed around and abused
: a few times with no visible show of wear. Oh yea, it test gravity down two
: cement stairs once.  I have had no problems at all with it so I can't judge
: the service dept of Alinco. A fellow ham friend also bought a 580 about the
: same time I did and he has has zero problems also.


: 73


: Glenn -


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Yin Lung Shih)
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Subject: Re: ADVANCED call sign question
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The Advanced calls are at about KO6??, soon to be KP6??, so there are still
2x2 calls left.  That is apparently as short as you can get as the Extra calls
have gone to AC6??, which are also 2x2's.  I imagine the only way you could
get a shorter call is by requsting a vanity call when those are available.


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Brenner)
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Subject: Re: CB, 460mhz Mods??
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Actually a Kenwood 28A will operate on 2meters and receive the 430-470
stuff.  CB 27 mhz is HF and wont be receivable on a HAM ht *maybe one of
the older Icoms but I doubt it.  Transmit is a diffinite no!  Two reasons
1 CB's have to be type accepted so using a HAM unit even an HF unit is
not leagal.  2. CB is AM and HT's are FM.  They can recieve Air band 116
MHZ (VHF) AM but wont transmit AM VHF and certainly not HF (AM OR FM)  I
don't know  of any HF ht's.  You would think that a 10 meter would be no
big deal.

Best Marty B.


David C. Miller ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I don't think you are going to find a 2m radio that will work anywhere near CB
: freq's since 2m is 144Mhz and CB is 27Mhz. The only way you will get 460Mhz is
: with a radio that also works on 70cm. There are several dual band HT's
: available that will work both 2m and 70cm. Good luck.
: - Dave -

: In article <3terqd$[e-mail]>,
:    [e-mail] (Drew Loker) wrote:
: >
: >I have really been trying to decide on a 2m radio. I posted a note about the
: >influence of mods in determining which model. I thought I would ask more
: >specifically. Does anyone know of any mods on any of the HTs that will allow
: >receiving of CB (or even better, send on CB)? Or that can pick up the 460
: >frequencies? Most of the police bands around here are at 460 and it would be
: >nice to be able to receive these without having to carry a scanner and a 2m
: >HT.
: >
: >THanks for any replies!!
: >
: >Drew
: >[e-mail]

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There are type accepted motorola radios that I have seen at discount
stores for the mid two hundred dollar range.

Andrew Ward ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I need a couple portables (hand-helds) that can operate in the 151-154 Mhz region.
: This is a commercial band. The problem is that commercial radios seem to be $400-600
: MORE than 2M units and they operate about the same frequency. I understand that
: many of the handhelds (Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood, etc) can RECEIVE out of the 2M band,
: but not transmit. Can some of these be modified to TRANSMIT (with license, of course)
: in the 154 Mhz region?


: What would you advise?

: -Andrew

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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Brenner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 05:22:05 GMT
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Get O.J.'s lawyers they will convice everyone that finger prints have
been contrived by the FCC to frame your radio because it has inductors
and capacitors on the same PC board. :-)




Mary Johnson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
: I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
: for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
: Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
: IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
: out of this.


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Blank)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 05:45:30 GMT
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"James A. Storm" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>According to Consumer Reports it is virtually impossible to eavesdrop on
>a 900 MHZ cordless phone.

>                      73, Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA

As long as the 900 MHz phone uses spread spectrum...I can monitor Sony
900 MHz cordless phones quite easily on several of my scanners...I
have a Sony and decided to try and map it's frequencies, but gave up
for the time being...too much intermod and bleed-through from cellular
on my unmodified BC890XLT...gonna have to set up one of the 2004's or
the 2006's and play with the phone one evening...

Rick Blank, KI5SL
AMSAT NA 26195



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Motti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics,misc.consumers
Subject: 1-800 needed for DAK
Date: 12 Jul 1995 07:39:56 GMT
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Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
DAK consumer electronics catalog. FOr that manner
any other good consumer electronic catalogs?

thanks in advance for any email.


mordechai steve seidman                          _ __  ____ __  ,__
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike)
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Subject: Re: Shuttle Freqs In Phoenix
Date: 12 Jul 1995 08:04:21 GMT
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Howdy,

Along with 145.290 as Bruce mentioned. I found 447.450 to be a good
Phoenix area UHF reception rebroadcast. Hopefully they will use
these same ones for the Discovery on Thursday.

Keep Monitorin'


Mike

[e-mail]

                The Complete Gaming Headquarters
         including a Scanning Page with some Arizona Stuff!

Check it out at:   http://host.yab.com/~macgyver



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:27 1995
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From: "James A. Storm" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
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Last I heard DAK was in Chapter 11. Haven't received a catalog from them
in ages.

                        73, Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
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Motti ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
: DAK consumer electronics catalog. FOr that manner
: any other good consumer electronic catalogs?

DAK has gone out of business (finally). What type of electronics were you
after?

--
John Chapman    WB8INY
Ohio Section ARES, District Emergency Coordinator, District 7


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Blank)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 10:03:26 GMT
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[e-mail] (Richard H. Brown Jr.) wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael White) says:
>>
>>erchimac and company wrote:
>>
>>> Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters?
>>
>>They folded, just like Collins, Drake, National, Johnson, and dozens of
>>others. Some of these are still in business, but no longer make ham
>>equipment. Others, Hallicrafters included, went out of business
>>altogether.
>>
>>--
>>[e-mail]
>>
>>My opinions are my own, not my employer's.

>Collins was swallowed by Rockwell and is still in Military radio buisiness.

>is now Rockwell Collins......

>RHB ([e-mail])

Hallicrafters merged with the Northrop Corporation in December, 1966.
They were acquired by the Breaker Corporation of Arlington, Texas in
1975 which marked the demise of the 42 year old name of
Hallicrafters...

The last years of Hallicrafters production, under the Northrop wing,
saw the introduction of very few pieces of ham gear and a general
decline in amateur radio related marketing by this group.  The SR-400
and SR-400A Cyclone and Cyclone III transceivers, the HA-20 remote VFO
for the SR-400 and the SR-2000 Hurricane (which came out in 1965),
the SX-133 receiver, the SX-122A receiver, the FPM-300, and the
FPM-300 Mark II Safari, were the last products designed and delivered
by Hallicrafters under the Northrop wing.

According to Hallicrafters historian Max De Hensler, a firm called the
Hallicrafters Company marketed a 2meter system consisting of H2M-500
and H2M-1000 transceivers, two RF power amplifiers models PA-120 and
PA-250, and four antennas, models HA-700, -800, -900 and -985.
This company was located at 2501 Arkansas Lane, Grand Prarie, Texas.
These units were marketed in late 1977 and nothing was ever heard
frrom Hallicrafters again.

BTW, Johnson didn't fold, they are still in business today, they just
abandoned the ham and CB markets and concentrated on business radio
systems, etc., and specialty connectors....I occasionally see pieces
of Johnson 800 mHz equipment around...

Drake also never folded, they got into the Satellite TV scene in the
early days and commanded a good share of the market with their
equipment there.  Their new R-8 (and I presume it's new variant, the
R-8A) are great general coverage SW receivers...I like the audio out
of that receiver better than the audio out of my FT-990, OMNI-V,
R-71A, or TR-7 by a big shot ( I wont mention the myriad of tube
receivers that I also use, I just want to compare solid state with
solid state)....

Drake still services all their ham gear, some parts are getting scarce
and the final tubes are hard to find, but, they still have factory
service available...


Rick Blank, KI5SL
AMSAT NA 26195



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Aaron J. Grier)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: How do I get AM in office bldg??
Date: 12 Jul 1995 11:12:04 GMT
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In article <3tv1ge$[e-mail]>,
Doug Johnson <[e-mail]> wrote:
> I am in a commercial office building and cannot get an AM signal vey well. I
> would appreciate some tips on how to receive a stronger signal. Email the
> info.

Run an antenna outside, and connect it to an antenna inside.

Some hospitals do this and have the antennas tuned to the frequencies
used for pagers, so people inside the hospital can be paged.
--
----
  The Finn / VLA  |    "Feel the love: have a carrot!" -- Groovy Dave
  Aaron J. Grier  |   DE CB EE 65 0D EE 3A 0C  1E D7 F5 4D 9E 02 3C C4
  [e-mail] | The above line contains a bunch of letters & numbers.


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:17:32 1995
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From: dmitry Mahk <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: need DOWN-CONVERTOR from 55-88 MHz to 1-10 Mhz
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:14:16 +0400
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Hi
I need down-converter from 55-88 MHz to 1-10 MHz for QPSK receiver
please send me any info

Regards
Makh


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Lotter)
Date: 10 Jul 95 08:55:39
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TNC
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Has anyone a PK232 TNC modem for sale?

Please reply   <[e-mail]>

--
|FMLYNET:  Rusty Lotter 8:79/0
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Shawn Skinner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
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Check out the cross post in rec.radio.amateur.misc
The postings and signatures are not the same.
Can some one check the path of the messages?

de Shawn, N7XBM.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (L. Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Kenwood BT-9 pack - No NiCd's?
Date: 12 Jul 95 10:59:25
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I recently bought a Kenwood BT-9 AA-battery adaptor (it holds 4
standard AA cells and plugs in like the normal nicad pack for the TH22AT).
The TH22AT manual and the BT-9 have a warning:

"Installing NiCd batteries in the battery case will cause an
electrical short that generates heat and damages either the battery
case or the transceiver"

I'm wondering how is this possible? Also, does anyone know if charging a
NiCd equipped BT-9 pack is OK using the radio's internal charger?

I checked the schematic and the TH22AT internal charger uses an
(emitter follower) constant current source set to about 50 mA.

Thanks!






From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Shawn Skinner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Best radio in nowhere?
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 95 10:59:59 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mark Lakomski) wrote:
>=
>=<snip> An HT would seem to be pretty
>=useless. Any suggestions?
>=
>=The areas I'll be passing through are Death Valley CA,  Joshua Tree National
>=Park, east to the Grand Canyon, Silverton Colorado then east to Chicago,
>=
>=                                        Thanks!,
>=                                      Mark Lakomski
>=                                      WB9PPL

From the trips I have taken, crossing the path you outline, you should
have no trouble with an HT and car top antenna (2-meter), or Mobile.
The 70cm gets a little sparse through northern Az but isn't bad.
Into southern Co tho, I don't know.
Most of your route has been targeted by ham repeaters for the road
problems.  A 2m scanner might also be wise choice.

73 de Shawn, N7XBM.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tdanko1056)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: upgrade testing
Date: 12 Jul 1995 12:31:01 -0400
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I am new to the hobbie, and I was wondering if some one could tell me
where to go to find out where to take the upgrade tests.

Thank you

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:19 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
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In article <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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t!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx4-33.teleport.com!joemc
> From: [e-mail] (erchimac and company)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
> Subject: Hallicrafters
> Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 15:29:58
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>
>
> Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters? I used
> to have an S-38D and loved it.



The Hallicrafters company lasted until the mid to late sixties,they stopped
building consumer electronic equipment to concentrate on the space race to the
moon. They were bought by the defense giant Northrop.
 I have heard rumours that they are still around in some capacity building
electronic equipment for industry.
The founder of the company died a couple of years ago, he was well into his 80
s or 90s but he was quite an active Ham.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Victor Liguori )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
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In <3tu797$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mparkes) writes:

>
>Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have
a
>Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I
>used to have lots of trouble with the Alinco with intermod here in the
>city (Jacksonville FL) ...do you think it would be the same story with
the
>Yaesu?
>Thanks for any advice/recommendations, etc.
>73's Mike
>KS4DA
***********************************************************************

>I have owned a 530 for many years and have only one complaint, the
>tiny speaker is very poor. The options are great, speaker mick with
>display and control of most common funt. even on and off, the
>inexpensive VOX head set since the VOX is built in the 530 only cost
>me $29 and I love it. The other problem I had was on the early 530s
>which I own, there was a lot of intermod (I work in NY city) which
>they corrected for free the first time I sent the radio in for service
>It has a few neat things like clock and volt meter so you know how the
>batteries are doing.
                                         Victor N2NMN
                            PS
>     The 580 you have has such a great speaker you will see a big
>difference.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Horsfall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:11:05 +1000
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In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>,
    [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:

| USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE! NO SPANISH!!!!

This reminds me of a joke I heard years ago:

Q. What do you call a person who speaks three languages?
A. Tri-lingual.

Q. What do you call a person who speaks two languages?
A. Bi-lingual.

Q.What do you call a person who speaks one language?

A. American.

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:21 1995
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From: Marcel Mary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Drake HF TX
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:27:44 GMT
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Hello,

I heard Drake do have a new HF RX-TX. Is this true? Can someone give me
more infomation???

Thanks...


Please send info to my email adress: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:21 1995
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From: Marcel Mary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Drake HF TX
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:27:54 GMT
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Hello,

I heard Drake do have a new HF RX-TX. Is this true? Can someone give me
more infomation???

Thanks...


Please send info to my email adress: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Griffith Kadnier)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,sci.electronics,misc.consumers
Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:28:49 GMT
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In <3tvu8d$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Motti)
writes:
>
>Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
>DAK consumer electronics catalog.


Yeah....1-800-CHAPTER11 :(

gwk


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <3rsr5g$[e-mail]> <3suph3$[e-mail]> <3t96af$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 14:35:43 GMT
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In article <3t96af$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Zack Lau) writes:
>W8JI  Tom ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: >
>: >> RF can escape from screw holes !
>: >
>: Those must be some BIG screw holes or a CPU that makes a Cray look slow.
>: ;-)
>
>Are you sure?  If you analyze the screw holes as waveguides below
>cutoff, the attenuation (in dB) is proportional to the waveguide
>length and inversely proportional to the hole diameter.  Thus, for
>1/16 inch holes in 0.015 inch sheet metal, I calculate only 7.7
>dB of attenuation at HF.  Thick metal plates look really attractive
>when making UHF amplifier ventilation holes.
>
>How much attenuation do you estimate?

7.7 dB is so much at variance from experience that something is
missing from this calculation.

First, we can model the hole as a circular waveguide operating in
the TE 1,1 mode. The cutoff wavelength, Wc, will be  Wc=3.412*a
where a is the diameter of the hole, or Wc=0.0054 meters. Now we
can choose 30 meters, W, as representing the middle of the HF spectrum,
and d is the thickness of the sheet metal, 0.00038 meters, so attenuation,
A, is

A=54.5*d/Wc*(1-(Wc/W)^2)^.5 = 3.845 dB

So, the hole doesn't have much attenuation as a waveguide beyond
cutoff. Yet we know that perforated metal offers good shielding at
HF, so something is being overlooked. What is being overlooked is
that the waveguide isn't being matched perfectly. In fact, only
Wc^2/W^2 of the power of the wave is being coupled to the hole,
and that's 10*log(Wc^2/W^2) or -74.89 dB. So the power escaping
the hole is -78.74 dB down from the power of the signal presented
to the sheet metal with the hole in it.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Handheald radios in different bands (2 M)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <3tjvbd$[e-mail]>
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In article <3tjvbd$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (AwardBlvr) writes:
>I am needing a commercial radio for my business. I have radios in the 151
>Mhz
>and 154 Mhz bands. I guess this is pretty near 2 M.
>
>My question is this. Can some of the amatuer radios like kenwoods, ICOMS,
>Yaesus, etc be programmed to operate in these bands? These amatuer radios
>seem to be significantly less expensive and have more features.
>
>Please advise.

Yes, they can be so modified, but it would be illegal in the US
because they aren't Type Accepted for commercial service.

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] Thu Jul 13 20:41:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Polar)
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:44:29 GMT
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In <3u0m71$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Griffith
Kadnier) writes:
>
>In <3tvu8d$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Motti)
>writes:
>>
>>Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
>>DAK consumer electronics catalog.
>
>This is a mild beef:  I see queries on many groups for 800 numbers.
Is there some reason the posters don't just call 800/555-1212 (800
info?)

Polar


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Followup to Icom Z1A transmit problem
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <3tptfl$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT) writes:
>Many 440 repeaters are utilizing PL (CG for you GE
>fans) not to be "closed" but as a means of fighting
>intermod.  Many of the older UHF repeaters that are
>used for HAM did not have the best helically filtered
>front ends, etc, so, using PL was an added means of
>preventing random intermod induced transmissions.

Actually, many of the older GE Mastrs and Motorola Micors
and such had *excellent* helical filtering. Most of the
intermod problems stem from *external* mixes at the site,
usually in other *transmitters*. Use of ferrite circulators
on the offending transmitters can help a lot, but that
unfortunately means modifying *other* people's equipment,
and that's often not feasible. You can also often get
mixes from rusty hardware on the tower, so CTCSS has
become the main line of defense against false keying
of UHF repeaters at high RF sites.

Oh, and BTW, it's *ham*, not HAM. It's not an acronym.

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] Thu Jul 13 20:41:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
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Subject: ICOM R71A service manual
Date: 12 JUL 95 14:56:11
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Would someone be kind enough to fax or mail me a schematic of the ram
module?

thanks,
Ken
508-467-2846

64 Pray Hill Road
Chepachet, R.I. 02814


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 14:57:29 GMT
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In article <3tvcs8$[e-mail]>,
Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Dana Myers) writes:
>>In article <3tuoq3$[e-mail]>,
>>Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>
>>>Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
>>>as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
>>>info.
>>
>>What?  A person has to give a callsign to ask technical question? Since
>>when?  A little paranoid there.  Afterall, though every radio is said
>>to have different fingerprint, a particular model of radio is
>>probably going to have a very similar fingerprint in most units.
>>The fingerprint isn't some random thing; it is determined mostly
>>by the components and component tolerances in the radio, and less
>>so by the operating conditions of the radio.  I could easily see
>>how a jammer using a TH-78 could cause a bunch of nice people
>>using TH-78s to want to change their radio fingerprint :-).
>>I've already posted a note regarding how a radio fingerprint is
>>developed and how it can be changed.  Frankly, if someone learns
>>enough to modify a PLL synthesizer correctly, I'd be pleased.
>>I tend to believe amateur radio would be better off if there was
>>more teaching and less paranoia and complaining.
>> * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *
>
>Oh great! Another one inventing intents and suspicions in some's post.

I didn't invent your words, which were:
   Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
   as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
   info.

>It's quite simple Dana, I'm the control operator for 3 mountain top
>repeaters. We have jammer troubles, very nasty ones. False 911 calls,
>dropping the phone patch during 911 calls, plus all the usual nonesense
>that jammers do. Paranoia? No way! Experience! And whether people care to
>believe it or not, sophisticated equipment and software can positively
>identify one transmitter from another. Same make, same model, 1 serial
>number apart - no problem. Other than paying for such gear!

Maybe you've got your reasons, but I don't believe this changes the
fact that your note which expresses suspicion and paranoia about
the original poster.  I know that operating a repeater can
be very frustrating, but automatically mistrusting any amateur
that breathes the word jammer and demandind indentification and a
callsign is simple paranoia in my book.

Also, I think your faith in radio fingerprinting is misplaced.
Indeed, the component variation from one radio to the next may
make it such that two identical models of a radio one serial
number apart may have slightly different fingerprints, but this
is not a given or a positive.  As with other kinds of fingerprinting,
there's a range of certainty, and using words like "positively"
as if radio fingerprinting *always* can tell one radio from
another is misleading.  I'm not saying that radio fingerprinting
isn't a powerful tool, I'm simply trying to point out that
radio fingerprints are not some random fluke of nature and
it is false to assume all radios have uniqe fingerprints.

In fact, I'd go so far as to say that someone using transmitter
fingerprinting should be familiar with how PLL synthesizers work.
For example, the fingerprint of a radio is probably different at
one end of the tuning range than the other end (VCO gain changes,
and that changes the step response).  In other words, fingerprinting
a radio at 144.78 MHz may give a very different picture than at
147.99 MHz... and so on.

--
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 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ant. in a covenant neighborhood
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <3tqb4c$[e-mail]> <3tr8ss$[e-mail]> <3trkb3$[e-mail]>
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In article <3trkb3$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gordon Mitchell) writes:
>>any one out there have any ideas on how to diguise ant. so neighbors do not
>>see them. i live in a covenant area and cannot put up outside ant.
>>e-mail me at [e-mail]
>
>The standard work-around for this is a flagpole.  Its base is carefully
>constructed to be insulated and provide room underground for a remote-
>control antenna tuner.  Not very directional but *very* patriotic.  Only
>works for HF of course.

The standard workaround at VHF/UHF is the Ventenna, which is just a
VHF/UHF vertical tucked inside a piece of PVC pipe that slips over
a roof vent and extends it. The antenna isn't "outside", so it meets
the covenant restriction.

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]
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Kashinsky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Need parts for Create RC5 rotor
Date: 12 Jul 1995 15:01:18 GMT
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Does anyone know if there is a US parts depot for Create rotors?

I need the pot and plastic gear in the rotor.

Thanks
--
Jeff    WU2A/6
reply to: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Need advice
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Geoffrey Brunet) writes:
>You might find me asking dumb questions but I have to ask them.
>I'm very interested in ham radio, specialy HF Bands.
>Here are  my questions:
>
>1: What is the easiest way to learn Morse Code

There is no easy way. Grind, grind, grind, drill, drill, drill, is the
only way to condition the wetware into emulating a modem. Computer
trainer programs like Supermorse can help with the drill, tapes are
too easily memorized. Work with 5 letter random groups, *don't think*,
just do. You have to make copy a reflex action. When you hear the sound,
the finger has to be in motion striking the proper key. You have to
completely divorce your conscious mind from the process.

>2: What is the busiest meter?

Simpson 260.

>3: Is the TS-140S a good HF rig for starters?

Not the best, not the worst. Too much money for a starter rig,
though, unless you find a deal. A TS-520 is a better starter
rig.

Gary
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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] Thu Jul 13 20:41:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WA8MSF)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT900 SSB filter option
Date: 12 Jul 1995 16:09:45 -0400
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Hi Peter!

I recently purchased an FT-900 (not AT) and the SSB filter.  I used it on
my 75 meter horiz-loop and the AEA iso-loop @ 110'.  The crowd on 3849.5
told me I sounded so-so with the ceramic filter and on 20 meters I
received NO compliments on the audio no matter how much I screwed around
with the transmit passband-shift processor.

After I installed the SSB crystal filter, the 3849.5 guys said it sounded
great on transmit and when I dialed in 270 Hz of Low-cut with the
processor, they said that it sounded like a good imitaion of a Heil
microphone.

The receive audio also sounds better, but the main reason to buy it is so
you can receive unsolicited compliments on your transmit audio from random
guys on 17 & 20.

Cheers.

Mike - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Harrison)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX-212
Date: 12 Jul 95 16:44:40 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ed Ingraham         ) writes:
> Anyone noticed that the HTX-212 won't transmit below
> 144.600? So how am I to use a 145.19/144.59 repeater
> with it?
>
> Ed Ingraham, WX4S

Isn't that lame, ed?  You'd think that a radio "designed by hams for hams",
as I've seen written, would be capable of using the entire 2 meter band right
out of the box.  OK.  So maybe you don't really need 144.0 - 144.1 on a
FM radio...  But still!

You have to do the keyboard mod to "open it up" for MARS/CAP.  Funny that one
should have to "modify" his radio in order to use it in the band it was
"designed" for...

I don't have the info for you, but I believe it is in the manual...

73,
Ken

__________________________________________________________________________
Ken Harrison   ---   [e-mail]   ---   Amateur Radio:  N6MHG
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~






From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:36 1995
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Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 16:49:00 GMT
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Dana -

>simple paranoia

I'm afraid I have to take Chris's side on this - no paranoia,
just normal cautions. I avoided responding to the original post
because it sounded like flamebait (if it was, it seems
moderately successful!).

Take a look at the "evidence": no name or call, (apparent)
surrepticious use of someone else's account, doesn't know (or
care about) the correct spelling of "radio", and is requesting
information about circumventing detection by a tool employed to
screen unwanted activities. If this was a ham trying to solve a
legit problem, we would likely have more to go on, including
some indication of literacy about the hobby. IOW, the post just
had "bad vibes".

I liked your original posting (now gone, for some reason), which
delved quite deeply into the theory without getting too close to
the "how to" details. But IMO, your re-posting treads on thin
ice by alleging that transmitter "fingerprinting" is not as good
as this person was led to believe it is. As somebody who uses
fingerprinting as an evidence-gathering technique, yes, it may
not be perfect, but it still is very good, and I would prefer
that the original poster remain (correctly) fearful of the
efficacy of the technique.

>I could easily see how a jammer using a TH-78 could cause a >bunch of nice people using TH-78s to want to change their
>radio fingerprint :-).

This puzzles me. On one hand you eloquently explain the PLL's role in start-up transient characteristics, then turn around and imply=
 that radios of the same make and model will have the same or similar fingerprints. Not true. What *is* true is that there will be c=
ertain "characteristics" of a design (Alinco HT's, for instance, "bounce" on startup), but each radio will still have a unique curve=
 on key-up.

Anyway, there are apparently several here who had the "Who's this?" reaction to the post, and were equally and justifiably reluctant=
 to yield details.

  ...mm

=============================================================
Mike Musick/N0QBF               [e-mail]
TALX Directory Division         71301,[e-mail]
St. Louis, MO
                Opinions expressed are my own...
                  ...like someone else would want 'em, right?
=============================================================




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Lakomski)
Subject: Best radio in nowhere?
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I'm taking off on a 2 week drive cross country through some
relatively remote areas in the southwest and rockies. I'd like
to take along a radio for "just-in-case" use and to also to pass the
time. The only mobile/portable radios I now own is a 440 FM HT
and a 10m all mode mobile.  Besides going to the expense of buying
a new HF mobile rig and antenna I was wondering what folks on the newgroup
thought the best choice was.  A 2m FM mobile might work in more populated
areas (no idea what repeater coverage in the area looks like now). The
10m mobile wouldn't cost anything, but openings are very sporatic, but
at least they are better than line of site. An HT would seem to be pretty
useless. Any suggestions?

The areas I'll be passing through are Death Valley CA,  Joshua Tree National
Park, east to the Grand Canyon, Silverton Colorado then east to Chicago,

                                        Thanks!,
                                        Mark Lakomski
                                        WB9PPL

My opinions, not Motorola's.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin C. Hess)
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Subject: Need Alinco Service/Parts address & phone number
Date: 12 Jul 1995 17:25:36 GMT
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I have a Alinco DJ-F1T (2 meter HT) which is in need of service.
I purchased the radio used, and the manual received with it has an
apparently old address and phone number.  Could some kind soul
provide me with a phone number or address for Alinco here in the
states?

Thanks much,

Kevin


The statements/opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
Hewlett-Packard Company.  HP paid a research firm millions of dollars to
get their own opinions, and has made it clear they do not wish to share mine.

Kevin C. Hess (KB7UKR)               Hewlett-Packard Network Printer Division
[e-mail]              [phone]   Boise, Idaho  83704


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:38 1995
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From: Ed Green <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
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[e-mail] (Motti) wrote:
>FOr that manner
>any other good consumer electronic catalogs?

Audio Concepts 608-784-4570
Bernie's 212-564-8758
Cole's 312-525-1797
Crutchfield 1-800-955-9009
Damark 800-729-9000
Dial-A-Brand 516-378-9694
Illinois Audio 800-621-8042
J&R 800-221-8180
LVT 516-234-8884
S&S 212-575-0210
Westcoast Video 800-344-7123

A sampling from _Wholesale by Mail_, a must for
any catalog/mail order shopper.  HarperPerennial
Publishing, ISBN 0-06-273310-9

--
Ed Green  DoD#0111    [phone]    [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Lee F. Mellinger)
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
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In article <3tvu8d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
>DAK consumer electronics catalog. FOr that manner
>any other good consumer electronic catalogs?
>
>thanks in advance for any email.
>
>
>mordechai steve seidman                          _ __  ____ __  ,__
>[e-mail]                       |   |    |   | |  |
>[e-mail] (use only if crux3 fails)      __|    |   | | _|

DAK went Chapter 7 a couple of years ago.  Out-of-business permanently.

--
Lee
"You have to move to limit freedom" - Bill Clinton, 1994
"Mit Pulver und Blei, die Gedanken sind frei."
|Lee F. Mellinger                 Caltech/Jet Propulsion Laboratory - NASA
|4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109 818/354-1163
|[e-mail]
|Disclaimer:  These comments are the personal opinions of the author, and
|have not been adopted, authorized, ratified, or approved by JPL.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Jonas)
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Subject: Re: 1-800 needed for DAK
Date: 12 Jul 1995 18:47:49 -0400
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>>>Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
>>>DAK consumer electronics catalog.

>Is there some reason the posters don't just call 800/555-1212 (800 info?)

Well, thanks to divestiture and such, 800 number information
is not universal.  Each carrier (AT&T, Sprint, MCI) provides
listings of their subscribers, for an additional fee.
Many 800 numbers are therefore unlisted!

http://att.net/dir800 can help but not much!
--
Jeffrey Jonas
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
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[e-mail] (Dana Myers) writes:
>In article <3tvcs8$[e-mail]>,
>Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>[e-mail] (Dana Myers) writes:
>>>In article <3tuoq3$[e-mail]>,
>>>Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>>Uh, mebbe' you could tell us more? Like who are you? Who is identifying you
>>>>as a jammer? Whats yer call? You can't really expect help from such little
>>>>info.
>>>What?  A person has to give a callsign to ask technical question? Since
>>>when?  A little paranoid there.  Afterall, though every radio is said
big snip
>>It's quite simple Dana, I'm the control operator for 3 mountain top
>>repeaters. We have jammer troubles, very nasty ones. False 911 calls,
>>dropping the phone patch during 911 calls, plus all the usual nonesense
>>that jammers do. Paranoia? No way! Experience! And whether people care to
>>believe it or not, sophisticated equipment and software can positively
>>identify one transmitter from another. Same make, same model, 1 serial
>>number apart - no problem. Other than paying for such gear!
>Maybe you've got your reasons, but I don't believe this changes the
>fact that your note which expresses suspicion and paranoia about
>the original poster.  I know that operating a repeater can
>be very frustrating, but automatically mistrusting any amateur
>that breathes the word jammer and demandind indentification and a
>callsign is simple paranoia in my book.
>Also, I think your faith in radio fingerprinting is misplaced.
Nope. Works well.
big snip
Since all this started I've exchanged email directly with the original
poster. As a result I'm now more than confinced that there is some sort
of deception going on. If you want to know more, you can ask me. As regards
jammers and such, some are very stupid people. Some are fairly average. Some
are highly skilled and extremely clever. This is not a good game to play
around with!
Chris
N7RME


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
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Mike Musick/N0QBF <[e-mail]> writes:
>Dana -
>>simple paranoia
>I'm afraid I have to take Chris's side on this - no paranoia,
>just normal cautions. I avoided responding to the original post
>because it sounded like flamebait (if it was, it seems
>moderately successful!).
>Take a look at the "evidence": no name or call, (apparent)
>surrepticious use of someone else's account, doesn't know (or
>care about) the correct spelling of "radio", and is requesting
>information about circumventing detection by a tool employed to
>screen unwanted activities. If this was a ham trying to solve a
>legit problem, we would likely have more to go on, including
>some indication of literacy about the hobby. IOW, the post just
>had "bad vibes".
>I liked your original posting (now gone, for some reason), which
>delved quite deeply into the theory without getting too close to
>the "how to" details. But IMO, your re-posting treads on thin
>ice by alleging that transmitter "fingerprinting" is not as good
>fingerprinting as an evidence-gathering technique, yes, it may
>not be perfect, but it still is very good, and I would prefer
>>I could easily see how a jammer using a TH-78 could cause a
>bunch of nice people using TH-78s to want to change their
>This puzzles me. On one hand you eloquently explain the PLL's role in
>start-up transient characteristics, then turn around and imply=
> that radios of the same make and model will have the same or similar
>fingerprints. Not true. What *is* true is that there will be c=
>ertain "characteristics" of a design (Alinco HT's, for instance, "bounce"
>on startup), but each radio will still have a unique curve=
> on key-up.
>Anyway, there are apparently several here who had the "Who's this?" reaction
>to the post, and were equally and justifiably reluctant=
> to yield details.
>  ...mm
>Mike Musick/N0QBF               [e-mail]
Thanks for the support Mike. Since exchanging email directly with the
original poster, I am now convinced that something is wrong.
Chris
N7RME


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Allan Ross)
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Subject: Re: Need Alinco Service/Parts address & phone number
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Hi Kevin,
          I just completed a repair exercise with Alinco so the
following information is current.

     Alinco address;


                     Alinco Electronics Inc.
                     438 Amapola Ave., Ste. # 130,
                     Torrance, California,
                     U.S.A.  90501


     Phone number;


                     310-618-8616



73     Al     VE3DMR        Ottawa, Canada

In article <3u10ig$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kevin C.
Hess) writes:
>
> I have a Alinco DJ-F1T (2 meter HT) which is in need of service.
> I purchased the radio used, and the manual received with it has an
> apparently old address and phone number.  Could some kind soul
> provide me with a phone number or address for Alinco here in the
> states?
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Kevin
>
>
> The statements/opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the
> Hewlett-Packard Company.  HP paid a research firm millions of dollars to
> get their own opinions, and has made it clear they do not wish to share mine.
>
> Kevin C. Hess (KB7UKR)               Hewlett-Packard Network Printer
Division
> [e-mail]              [phone]   Boise, Idaho  83704










From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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Subject: FT 840/900 opinions?
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HI all: Do you own either a ft840 or 900? I am in the market for a good hf
rig that I can use at home and maybe possibly try some mobile operating.
These two rigs caught my eye. I'm sure Icom and Kenwood have comparable
products, but I had to start somewhere. Any thoughts, comments you might
care to make about these rigs would be appreciated.
73's Mike KS4DA


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From: [e-mail] (Ed Ingraham         )
Subject: HTX-212
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Date: Wed, 12 Jul 95 20:38:43 GMT
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Anyone noticed that the HTX-212 won't transmit below
144.600? So how am I to use a 145.19/144.59 repeater
with it?

Ed Ingraham, WX4S



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Walter R Francis)
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Subject: Re: How safe is a 900mhz cordless phone?
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The reception from a scanner with a quarter wave 70cm antenna (simple
wire on a BNC) for 900MHz phones is much better than 46/49 phones with
an appropriate antenna.. :)

I was actually amazed to hear people all over the place, at one time
11 conversations from 902 to 908 or so..  And this is in a lower middle
class neighborhood, no super rich people around here...

Apparently just super-poor-because-they-like-neat-toys, like me.. :)

The Uniden 9100 rulz...  Slight echo, but it's almost amusing..  Now
if it had a LARGE echo delay it'd drive me nuts, but it doesn't bother
me at all..

---
     Walter    _                                              Alinco 580
       R    _ //  [e-mail]     [e-mail]
    Francis ¢X/   [e-mail]  [e-mail]       KE4UWN


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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Subject: Re: Wanted Manual for UHF Tranceiver KDK-7033
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Anil Sastry ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Looking for a manual for my radio, KDK 7033 or address and phone number
: where I can get this. Please respond to [e-mail]. Thanks.




   Also for a KDK 4033  220 Rig.       PLEASE.

  John Chapman, N0KIC     Collect to 719 635-1604     or
[e-mail]         or 719-590-2317  days.




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Want input: Icom 736 or Icom 738
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 21:17:24 -0600
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ted
Culin) wrote:
> I have a 737A and have had a 737.  Both of these radios are the same as the
> 738 with some software differences.

No, the 736 and 738 are twins and share very little with the 737. Grab
Icom's brochures and look at the radios pictured with the covers off,
there is no simularity inside whatsoever between a 736 and 737.

Maybe they used similar electrical designs, but the radios are completely
different mechanically. I find it hard to believe Icom would bother to
change the mechanical layout, put it in the same cabinet, and use the same
electronic design. I mean, why bother?

73,
--
David Kelly N4HHE,   [e-mail],    [e-mail]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The human mind ordinarily operates at only ten percent of its
capacity -- the rest is overhead for the operating system.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:47 1995
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From: Pat McGaughey <plm>
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Subject: Re: HTX-212
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I solved the problem of how to use a  145.19/144.59
repeater with my HTX 212 by enabling the MARS/CAP
mods as described in the owners manual. Then you need
to set the repeater offset manually as described
elsewhere in the manual.

By the way, the HTX-212 seems to work pretty well.
My main complaints include :
    1. Poor return spring on the microphone.
       I had to add some more adhesive backed foam
       to reliably key-off.
    2. No obvious way to store non-amateur frequencies
       in the memories other than the VFO's. I've been
       told by a Radio Shack technical rep. that there
       are no mod's possible. I hope that one of you will
       prove them wrong. We need this for search and
       rescue work.

Pat McGaughey, KC5MHS and previously WB0DCB.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:48 1995
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Is your 20W amp for 2M only? If so, they typically will not present a proper
load for 440Mhz
(even in pass through mode). Try taking the amp completely out of the circuit
in the car.

k9un
==========Jonathan Schulman, 7/8/95==========

I had a posted a message before about being able to receive 440Mhz repeaters,
but not able to trigger any of them. I went over to the local Radio Shack,
and confirmed that I am able to transmit on the 440 as the RS scanner picked
it up without a problem. The repeaters have no listed PL tones, the offset
is correct, and the direction of it (+, -) is correct as well. This problem
occurs both with the standard 1.6w battery pack, and my 20w amp in my car.
Any suggestions?

Thanks.

--
Jonathan Schulman      University of Rochester
[e-mail]
73 de AA2XI -- formally KB2JNY



Wes Ague
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: K9UN

Assume standard disclaimer here :-)


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Todd Perry)
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In article <3u0n4d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In <3u0m71$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Griffith
>Kadnier) writes:
>>
>>In <3tvu8d$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
>(Motti)
>>writes:
>>>
>>>Does anyone have the 1-800 number available for
>>>DAK consumer electronics catalog.
>>
>>This is a mild beef:  I see queries on many groups for 800 numbers.
>Is there some reason the posters don't just call 800/555-1212 (800
>info?)
>
>Polar


Or try the AT&T web site? It's got a searchable 800 info database as well...
Hey, if it's free... (this, of course, is from the same guy who goes down to
the payphone on the corner to use information cause local info is free from a
payphone but not from a house phone....)
--
                        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] Thu Jul 13 20:41:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kd8ih)
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Subject: Wanted: Info on FT-890 modifications
Date: 12 Jul 1995 23:22:40 -0400
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I'm looking for any information on modifications for the Yaesu Ft-890.
The only mod I've seen posted is one to permit transmitting on all HF
frequencies.

Thanks and 73,

Bob
KD8IH


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:51 1995
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: upgrade testing
Date: 13 Jul 1995 01:40:11 GMT
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Tdanko1056 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I am new to the hobbie, and I was wondering if some one could tell me
: where to go to find out where to take the upgrade tests.

: Thank you

: [e-mail]


   You mention you want to upgrade so I assume your a ham already or
maybe you meant you want to get your amateur radio license.
IF your a ham already get on the local repeaters and just ask! No doubt
someone will be glad to let you know the answer. If you have a scanner
scan the 2 meter band (144.000-148.00) and listen in a while. Some radio
clubs have on the air meetings once a week and you may hear a phone
number of a local ham and be able to give them a call and kindly ask if
they know where and when the tests are coming up. You might want to post
the city you live in and maybe someone nearby can help you a little
better. Your on AOL so send a mail message to arrlhq and ask if they can
help. Check the HAM RADIO area on AOL also! They'll give you a list of local
clubs and folks in your area to call, jeez I just thought about that!


Tom - KB2SMS



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Re: Followup to Icom Z1A transmit problem
Date: 13 Jul 1995 01:48:40 GMT
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>In article <3tptfl$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (BV/N0IAT) writes:
>>Many 440 repeaters are utilizing PL (CG for you GE
>>fans) not to be "closed" but as a means of fighting
>>intermod.  Many of the older UHF repeaters that are
>>used for HAM did not have the best helically
filtered
>>front ends, etc, so, using PL was an added means of
>>preventing random intermod induced transmissions.
>
>Actually, many of the older GE Mastrs and Motorola
Micors
>and such had *excellent* helical filtering. Most of
the
>intermod problems stem from *external* mixes at the
site,
>usually in other *transmitters*. Use of ferrite
circulators
>on the offending transmitters can help a lot, but
that
>unfortunately means modifying *other* people's
equipment,
>and that's often not feasible. You can also often get
>mixes from rusty hardware on the tower, so CTCSS has
>become the main line of defense against false keying
>of UHF repeaters at high RF sites.
>
>Oh, and BTW, it's *ham*, not HAM. It's not an
acronym.
>
>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     |                     |


Easy, there ole fella.  My original post said NOTHING
about Motorola equipment or GE equipment lacking
helical filtering.  It said that some older equipment
used in the ham service lacked the
filtering that is found on commercial
gear.  Using the name PL or CG is simply the trademark
name held by Motorola and GE respectively on their
CTCSS squelch systems.   Also the term "ham" has NEVER
been proven to NOT be an acronym.  If you can prove
it, I'd like to hear about it.

Ok...asbestos undies in place...flame away & 73 Joe
BV2/N0IAT in Taipei, Taiwan...qrv 18.090 hi speed cw.
views are mine, not my employer.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 13 Jul 1995 02:00:17 GMT
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In article <3u166p$[e-mail]>,
Chris Weddle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Dana Myers) writes:

>>Also, I think your faith in radio fingerprinting is misplaced.
>Nope. Works well.

Under what controlled conditions have you tested it, particularly
with respect to the susceptibility to false positives?  Can someone
please explain the mechanisms by which identical designs end up
with "unique" signatures, please?  Rather than just saying "works
well", take a few moments and enlighten me.

>big snip
>Since all this started I've exchanged email directly with the original
>poster. As a result I'm now more than confinced that there is some sort
>of deception going on. If you want to know more, you can ask me. As regards
>jammers and such, some are very stupid people. Some are fairly average. Some
>are highly skilled and extremely clever. This is not a good game to play
>around with!
>Chris
>N7RME

I have to concur with your analysis of jammers, but I believe it is
true that it can be said of radio amateurs (and people) in general.

Chris, can you write me via e-mail regarding what deception you
think is taking place?

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:54 1995
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters
Date: 13 Jul 1995 02:48:51 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael White) writes:
>erchimac and company wrote:
>> Any old timers out there that know whatever happened to Hallicrafters?
>They folded, just like Collins, Drake, National, Johnson, and dozens of
>--
>[e-mail]
>
>My opinions are my own, not my employer's.

Rockwell bought Collins Radio Company in 1971, i believe. Some product
lines still carry the Collins name (such as Avionics and some
Telecommunications products) while newer product lines coming out of
what was Collins Radio definitely have a Rockwell name plate (e. g. Land
Transportation Electronics).  See the new logo for an example of how the
brand names are handled now (Allen Bradley, Collins, Reliance Electric,
Rocketdyne, Goss, etc.) as a subhead under Rockwell.

Drake is still with us, recently back into the shortwave receiver biz after an
absence into satellite tv and such.  Maybe someday a transceiver again...

E. F. Johnson is still with us -- see a Digi-Key catalog for an example of their
component wares..and they were into 2-way radio when i last checked (for
those that can't afford Motorola or Ericsson/GE...8)  ).

didn't someone post something about the final liquidation of the National
Company a couple of years ago?  what surprised me was that it was recent..

Hallicrafters was acquired by Northrop (now Northrop-Grumman...although the
logo suggests they tried to cross out the name Grumman and missed...8) so
a local former Grumman employee told me...) and i think the FPM-300 was
the last radio -- sort of a FT-101 clone, if i recall. not a spectacular radio
but it was usuable (used one at a field day for a while...).

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:55 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: HTX-212 mod?
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In <3trc0u$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Stu Hanebuth "KB0QXR") writes:
>Has anyone figured out how to make the HTX-212 do the following:
>
>2)out of band transmit mod (I think it is possible since RS says the will do a
>                             MARS/CAP mod if you send it in)

Weap i can do it here or you can read the manual on page 18, top of the page.

TTYL
Hector - N1TKK



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug McFadden)
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Subject: Re: GAP Challenger DX-VIII
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[e-mail] wrote:

>FOR SALE:

>GAP Cahllenger DX 8-band Verticle Antenna

>Covers 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 40, and 80 Meters
>1 year old, with all parts and manual.
>Excellent antenna for most HF and VHF uses.
>Good starter antenna or backup for old pro.

>Price is $125.00 (and you pay shipping, etc.)

>Scotty, KC5HSO
>[e-mail]

Have you sold you antenna yet????




Doug
========================================================================
Live from Eugene Oregon:   Doug McFadden,   KC7IMR,   [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Oscar S. Alonso)
Subject: Help need from Ten-Tec OMNI-VI owners
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: TEN-TEC OMNI VI HAM RADIO AMATEUR HF SSB CW
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I am thinking about purchasing a Ten-Tec Omni-VI HF
radio and would like some feedback from anyone who own's
one.  Please send your comments good or bad to:

Oscar (n6paz)

[e-mail]

Thank you in advance.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:57 1995
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From: "Dennis A. Mason" <damason>
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Subject: Re: FT-5200 vs TM-733A
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ya jeff, i'll offer you the lowest price.
you ham buddy.
kd4gsn



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:58 1995
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back again. jeff. the lowest price i can get away with. dennis
kd4gan



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:41:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Svenstedt)
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Subject: ICOM IC2.iE
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Hello!

I got my license today (!oh no.. not another one) so I called the local
ham-shop (no time to lose..). They have a used IC2.iE for sale. Could anyone
make comment about performance etc? I have the technical specifications.

The reseller also talked about a rather cheap english 'mobile' transiver for
VHF called Navico AMR 1000 (or something like that). Is it any good?

Christopher
Email: [e-mail]  FidoNet: 2:204/406.2
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... Use DEVICE=K300.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS to eliminate all bugs



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Walsh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
Date: 13 Jul 1995 06:50:29 GMT
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Mary Johnson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I would like to know how someone could change a raidos finger print
: I Bought this raido Off A Jammer and now i'm getting the blame
: for being a Jammer myfself !!!!  Someone Please Help Me To Change The
: Imprint Frequency  or The FingerPrint   Thanks Please Post Response
: IN This Confrence As I'm Using My GirlFriends Account and want to keep her
: out of this.

hold pet raido tite an put its fingers on hot stove
i no this sound meen but it burn prints off fingers
--
***** Mark Walsh ***** [e-mail] ***** km6xu@kc6pjw ***** L10861 *****


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker)
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Subject: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BATTERY PACKS
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 08:19:15
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Hi everyone,
Has anyone changed the battery pack on these RS ht's.  I have a friend who
would like to put one of the high voltage ICOM battery packs on it (such as
the BP7, I think).  These are 13 volt packs, and he want that extra output
power.  However, I know that these ht's will operate off 13 volts from the
external power connector, but I did not know about through the battery .

Any help would be appreciated...

Tracy



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Zack Lau)
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
Date: 13 Jul 1995 09:48:11 -0400
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KE4ZV Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:

: A=54.5*d/Wc*(1-(Wc/W)^2)^.5 = 3.845 dB

: So, the hole doesn't have much attenuation as a waveguide beyond
: cutoff. Yet we know that perforated metal offers good shielding at
: HF, so something is being overlooked. What is being overlooked is
: that the waveguide isn't being matched perfectly. In fact, only
: Wc^2/W^2 of the power of the wave is being coupled to the hole,
: and that's 10*log(Wc^2/W^2) or -74.89 dB. So the power escaping
: the hole is -78.74 dB down from the power of the signal presented
: to the sheet metal with the hole in it.

Suppose I put a matching network on one side of the hole to
tune out the mismatch.  How does the equation account for this?
After all, the waveguide is just a very short piece of transmission
line, isn't it?

--
Zack Lau  KH6CP/1           2 way QRP WAS
                           8 States on 10 GHz
Internet: [e-mail]   10 grids on 2304 MHz


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Zack Lau)
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guiness.mv.att.com!gfp ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I inherited an example of the above from a friend-it was subjected to
: reverse 12v polarity, blew a fuse, and now draws 2-3 amps with the switch
: OFF. Before I dive in are there any suggestions, does anyone do these
: repairs as a side line, literature sources, tips, etc. Jerry Pulice
: wb2cpa 508-960-6119.

The output RF power module is a possibility.  Rather than use a
big switch that handles many amps, it isn't unusual to wire
the power directly to the module.  It might be easy to unsolder the
power to the output module.
--
Zack Lau  KH6CP/1           2 way QRP WAS
                           8 States on 10 GHz
Internet: [e-mail]   10 grids on 2304 MHz


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:03 1995
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RKMorrow)
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Subject: Motorola HT Antenna Color Codes
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Does anyone have the color code to frequency specs for Motorola HT
antennas?

Bob Morrow WB6GTM


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Pendergraft alt.autos.macho-trucks alt.autos.rod-n-custom alt.babylon5.uk alt.bacchus alt.backrubs alt.badgers.rose.rose.rose alt.banjo alt.barney.dinosaur.die.die.die alt.basement.graveyard alt.bbs alt.bbs.ads alt.bbs.allsysop alt.bbs)
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I have not used either of these, but I have done a lot of mobile HF and
have owned both the Yaesu 890 and the Kenwood TS50. I have had two of the
Kenwoods. I would prefer the TS 50 over the 890 because of size, audio
quality, and asthetics. The 890 is nice too, but is more at home on a
desk, and not in a car.
My HF mobile is a ford Mustang, mayby you have a Suburban and dont care,
but, room is at a premium for me.   BTW, the Yaesu 890 has the internal
tuner, keyer, and more buttons on the front for quick access to the
controls. The TS50 has no keyer, no internal tuner, but most of the
controls are accessable through a menu type system. I like the TS 50
Get one used for about. $800.00
You may also want to look at the new Icom 706. Small like the TS50, but
160 through 6 meters and 100w!. Also 2 meter xmit and receive, and 10
watts out on TX.  I dont know what the price is going to be.

P.S. I have heard rumors about noise interference with the Yaesu 900 when
using it with the front panel remote from the main unit.
John KO4MY, "[e-mail]"

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John Pendergraft
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
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Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BATTERY PACKS
Date: 13 Jul 1995 14:03:30 -0500
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tracy Hooker) writes:

>Hi everyone,
>Has anyone changed the battery pack on these RS ht's.  I have a friend who
>would like to put one of the high voltage ICOM battery packs on it (such as
>the BP7, I think).  These are 13 volt packs, and he want that extra output
>power.  However, I know that these ht's will operate off 13 volts from the
>external power connector, but I did not know about through the battery .

I've heard folks say that the 12v packs don't work well.  I don't know
from experience.  I DO HAVE the BP8 clone from Periphex and it works
fine (almost 9v) except when using the rubber duck.  If I use the
rubber duck with it, the radio gets ER2 codes once in a while.

David


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (steve sheppard)
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Subject: quick-release harness for mobile rigs ??
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Can anyone point me to:
     (1) a commercially made product
  or (2) useful homebrew hints
for a quick-disconnect harness for a mobile 2M or dual-band rig ?
(The rig in question is a Yaesu FT-2400).

I remember hearing of such a beast once but don't remember the source.

My intention is to ease the transfer of the rig between two vehicles
and a fixed base station.  I envision identical pre-wired docking bays
permanently installed at each location to provide power, ground,
antenna (and control ?) connections, and a corresponding low-profile
harness permanently mounted on the rig itself.
Mods to the rig are probably inevitable (sigh).

The prime issue here is speed and ease of connect/disconnect, not security.

Thanks in advance for any pointers, information or suggestions !


Steve Sheppard
KC4ZTY

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:06 1995
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From: Marcel Mary <[e-mail]>
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Hello everybody,

i heard there was a new Drake radio (HF) on the market now in the US.
Is there anybody of you who does have more information about these
radios.


Please send your messages to [e-mail]
(I don't have complete Internet access and can normally not read this
newsgrp from home).


Many thanks



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:07 1995
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Hello everybody,

i heard there was a new Drake radio (HF) on the market now in the US.
Is there anybody of you who does have more information about these
radios.


Please send your messages to [e-mail]
(I don't have complete Internet access and can normally not read this
newsgrp from home).


Many thanks



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:08 1995
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Hello everybody,

i heard there was a new Drake radio (HF) on the market now in the US.
Is there anybody of you who does have more information about these
radios.


Please send your messages to [e-mail]
(I don't have complete Internet access and can normally not read this
newsgrp from home).


Many thanks



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:09 1995
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From: Marcel Mary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Receive aplifier at bottom of the antenna: Does this exist????
Date: 13 Jul 1995 14:28:26 GMT
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Hello everybody,


I would like to improve my receive. I have 300 feet of coaxial cable
between my beam and my radio. If I use a receive RX amplifier as close
to the radio, I think it will not do a lot.
I think it should be better having this amplifier as close as possible to
the antenna. There is only one problem. When I'd make a home made RX
amplifier it will not resist the TX power and blow immediately, so
I need one that reroutes the line over the amplifier so I can't blow it.

Does such amplifiers exist?? Commercial ones???

Please send me information to [e-mail]

I have only here full internet access (from my work). At home I only have
an email add. So please send mail only to my email add
[e-mail]


Many thanks



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (hamilton on BIX)
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Subject: Re: ? VHF/UHF mobile transceivers of the future
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One mobile unit that may be able to give you alphanumeric displays
with each memory channel is the new Yaesu FT8500 dual bander.  This
the unit you may have spotted in Yaesu's inside back cover ad in
the July QST, featuring the big orange LCD display, builtin 9600
baud capability and a microphone loaded with more buttons, knobs
and deelybobbers than a 747 cockpit.  I'm told it's not yet actually
in the retail channel yet, but that its street price should be
around $670.

The ads do point out the 6-character alphanumeric display but don't
say whether the text is fixed (e.g., just built-in menus, etc.) or
user-definable.  Also, no mention is made whether there might be
any computer control i/f so you might set up the memories and text
associated with each from, say, a Windows program as they've just
shown in their new August QST ad for the FT51R HT.

Regards,
Doug Hamilton  KD1UJ  [e-mail]  Ph 508-440-8307  FAX [phone]
Hamilton Laboratories, 21 Shadow Oak Drive, Sudbury, MA  01776-3165, USA


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:10 1995
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From: Jim Potter <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: The Modern Book Company - Electronics Catalogue - paul.txt [01/01]
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Where's the beef?

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
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Subject: How does YH-2 headset work on FT-470???
Date: 13 Jul 1995 15:23:16 GMT
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It's mentioned in the "quick reference card" but not in the manual
as an option.  My wife's manual for the FT-411 mentions the radio's
internal VOX circuit as working with the YH-2 headset.

How does the YH-2 work with the 470???

Thanks!
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:12 1995
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Subject: 10m + transverter or 2m allmode
Date: 13 Jul 1995 15:44:15 -0400
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Will a 10m allmode rig + 2m transverter perform as well as a 2m
allmode rig for 2m and 70cm SSB and satellite work?

--Thanks
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  Todd Owen (KE4UDN)         Virginia Commonwealth University
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I would also be interested in a similar harness for an HT being used
mobile.  I have seen cell phone harnesses but at $40-$50 the price seemed
a bit high.

Thanks,

Allan N3TCM



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:13 1995
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Subject: Yeasu FT-51R
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I have a new FT-51R which when it is connected to an outside
(gain) antenna is overloaded by the local police dept. radio
system two miles away. The squelch level makes no differnce.
My old Icom-2AT doesn't have this problem, but I am sure the
51R front-end is more sensitive.  Has anyone one else
encountered a similar problem and what was the resolution?

Glen Roberts
KE7FD
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: HOW DO YOU CHANGE RAIDO FINGERPRINT ?
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[e-mail] (Mark Walsh) wrote:

:>hold pet raido tite an put its fingers on hot stove
:>i no this sound meen but it burn prints off fingers

ROTFLOL!  Love it! 8-D
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:15 1995
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Subject: Radio Shack HTX-202 Battery Specifications...
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From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
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I have a friend that needs to purchase a replacement battery for this Radio Shack
radio.  Does anyone have the specifications on the original battery pack that came
with the radio?  I realize that it's equivalent to some ICOM BP- series pack.  If you
happen to know the W & W Associates number, that would be great too.

Dave Baker




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Subject: Mods for Kenwood TKM707 Marine HF
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Looking mods to enable the Kenwood TKM707 Marine SSB to operate in the
Amateur HF bands.  Also, any information about getting the radio
(after modification) to tune up in the 10 meter band (28 mHz).

Thanks in advance

Ken Jeffcoat
KB7ZOF / WCI8580
[e-mail]


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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner) writes:
>Mparkes ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Hi all: Am in the market for another dual band hand held (used to have a
>: Alinco 580t). Am considering the Yaesu 530. Anyone like it? Hate it? I
>: used to have lots of trouble with the Alinco with intermod here in the
>: city (Jacksonville FL) ...do you think it would be the same story with the
>: Yaesu?
>
>Any HT with a receiver front end as wide as the typical ham HT is
>likely to be prone to intermode. Some are worse than others. This is
>just the price you pay to be able to snoop on the cops and the
>fire dept.
>
>If you want a toy, buy a Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood rig; if you want a
>communications tool, buy Motorola.

Although I don't wholely agree with Jerry's accessment of Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood
the core of what he is bringing across is true.  The quality of commercial
equipment surpasses what you will find in the amateur market.  BUT!  This
does not answer [e-mail] question (because mparkes asked for a
handheld dual band radio, which Motorola doesn't make... unless there is
something in the commercial market I am unaware of - which is possible...)

In the past I've owned a Kenwood TH-77A and presently own a Yaesu FT-530
I must say that both radios are very good.  I must also qualify that I've
only had the 530 for about 3 days now, but so far I've been very satisfied
with it's performance.  I only have two minor gripes about the 530 of
which I didn't have problems with when I had my 77.

1) Direct random access to the frequencies stored in memory
2) Minor bleeps of occasional intermod in some areas I didn't have
   problems with in my 77 on the UHF side.

Please cover your eyes if you are faint of heart on this next part.

3) Out of band transmit on my 77 was better than the 530

Okay you can open your eyes now...

But the advantages the 530 has over my 77 outweighs the gripes by far.
1) Good out of band receive (observed up to 484Mhz - haven't tried
   something higher yet)
2) 40 Independant memories for EACH band (more than the 40 memories total
   for the whole radio on my 77 and the memories were NOT independant)

My bit of advice to you is ask other hams that live in the community you
do.  See how they like the radio they own.  See if you can borrow a
radio and try it out for a couple of days (this is harder to do).  This
will ultimately determine if the radio is right for YOU.  Because each
area is different in the amount of interference you will be exposed to and
should eliminate most of the bias you may come across.


Final note: I've heard some complaints about the 530's dinky speaker.
The 77's was actually worse, but in the Kenwood 78 it was improved and
is better than the 530... if you want a review of the 78 someone else will
have to give it to you because I don't know enough about it other than
some have had major problems with intermod on the VHF side.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:17 1995
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From: mvazquez@cic (Miguel Angel Vazquez L'opez)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Kenwod TM-251E frecuncy by Soft/Hard HELP
Date: 13 Jul 1995 18:53:28 GMT
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Hi

I'm the tecnical SysOp of gateway Internet<->ampernet and I have
the Kenwood TM-251E, my problem is that the BBS forward is in
144.625 Mhz and my bbs in 144.650Mhz, so that if I want to do
forward I have to move in the frecuency and my solucion would
be if someone know about how to move in the frecuency via Software

Is Anyone can help me, I'm very pleasen

Thank you for read this.

73's Miki Vazquez
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Yeasu FT-51R
Date: 13 Jul 1995 19:42:55 GMT
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Glen Roberts <[e-mail]> writes:
>I have a new FT-51R which when it is connected to an outside
>(gain) antenna is overloaded by the local police dept. radio
>system two miles away. The squelch level makes no differnce.
>My old Icom-2AT doesn't have this problem, but I am sure the
>51R front-end is more sensitive.  Has anyone one else
>encountered a similar problem and what was the resolution?
I own an FT51R also. The only thing I've found to be of help is using
the PL decode feature whenever possible. Of course, many repeaters
do not pass the tone thru, so it's of limited use.
Chris, N7RME


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Zander)
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
Date: 13 Jul 1995 19:54:05 GMT
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Zack Lau ([e-mail]) wrote:
: KE4ZV Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:

: : A=54.5*d/Wc*(1-(Wc/W)^2)^.5 = 3.845 dB

: : So, the hole doesn't have much attenuation as a waveguide beyond
: : cutoff. Yet we know that perforated metal offers good shielding at
: : HF, so something is being overlooked. What is being overlooked is
: : that the waveguide isn't being matched perfectly. In fact, only
: : Wc^2/W^2 of the power of the wave is being coupled to the hole,
: : and that's 10*log(Wc^2/W^2) or -74.89 dB. So the power escaping
: : the hole is -78.74 dB down from the power of the signal presented
: : to the sheet metal with the hole in it.

: Suppose I put a matching network on one side of the hole to
: tune out the mismatch.  How does the equation account for this?
: After all, the waveguide is just a very short piece of transmission
: line, isn't it?

If the wavelength is short, then a waveguide is a wonderful substitute for
a transmission.  HOWEVER, when the wavelenght is increased so that
a half-wavelength is longer than the widest dimension of the
waveguide, the signal will no longer propogate.  (The exact formula
for the cut off frequency depends on whether it is round, rectangular
or whatever.)  The characteristic impedance of a waveguide beyond
cut-off is reactive, unlike 50 ohm resistive we are used to in coax.
This makes it difficult to make a match!


73, Paul

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (andy)
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Subject: Standard C188/288/488 Help
Date: 13 Jul 1995 22:52:30 GMT
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If you have one of the above Standard thin monobanders, to you happen to
know the answer to either or both of the following questions?

1.  Besides the 3 screws on the rear panel, what else has to be removed
to get inside the radio. I'm afraid to apply any more pressure than I
have been to remove the rear cover.

2.  What pot do I need to look for to adjust the deviation, or the
output of the DMTF encoder?

I'm not getting in to the autopatch because (I think) the tones are too loud.
I think the unit is over-deviating.

Thanks for any assistance

andy/k4adl



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:42:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Gardner)
Subject: Re: Yaesu ft530 opinions?
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John Soo-Hoo ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Although I don't wholely agree with Jerry's accessment of Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood
: the core of what he is bringing across is true.  The quality of commercial
: equipment surpasses what you will find in the amateur market.  BUT!  This
: does not answer [e-mail] question (because mparkes asked for a
: handheld dual band radio, which Motorola doesn't make... unless there is
: something in the commercial market I am unaware of - which is possible...)

I also own a Yaesu FT-530 and it is useful for what I use it for: armchair
monitoring in my living room when I'm not in earshot of the base rig
upstairs. I certainly wouldn't subject the FT-530 to the treatment my
Motorola rigs typically get.

Here's a list of my likes and dislikes about the FT-530:

Likes:

1) Good form-factor. Easy to hold.
2) Battery voltage display (the clock is useless to me since I use this rig
   in the living room and have three clocks easily visable).
3) Nice display.


Dislikes:

1) This thing gets hammered by intermod from the massive array of paging
   transmitters, land-mobile, TV, and radio transmitters just five miles
   away.
2) Durability, lack thereof.
3) Poor audio quality. What else can you expect from such a tiny speaker? My
   Motorola HT's have better audio than some mobile rigs I've used.
4) The battery attachment mechanism seems weak.

--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:37 1995
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From: "Devon G. Crowe" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: (?) IC-738 vs. FT-990?
Date: 20 Jul 1995 15:13:11 GMT
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        Has anyone had the ooportunity to compare side-by-side the Yaesu FT-990
with the Icom IC-738? If you have compared either or both of these with
the Kenwood 850, I would also be interested in that information.

        I've had radios by all three manufacturers over the years, and they
were all good. The question here is the subtle advantages of one over
another that would make a difference. Does the Yaesu have a better
receiver front end than the Icom?, etc.

        Thanks,
                Devon
                KK4TT




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jari Jokiniemi)
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Subject: Re: (?) IC-738 vs. FT-990?
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I have had the opportunity to run FT-990 against several radios,
IC-738 being one of them. I did not have any measurement equipments so
my opinion is based solely on what I could hear. The shape of the SSB
filters of FT-990 were, on my opinion, slightly better than those of
IC-738. Ultimate rejection on CW was slightly better on IC-738.

                                                -Jari, OH2MPO, OH3BU
--
Jari Jokiniemi, [e-mail], OH2MPO, OH3BU
Tekla Oy, Koronakatu 1, 02210 Espoo, 90-8879 474


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Garth Wiscombe)
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Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
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Thank you for reading.

Stolen from my car on 7-11-95.
Kenwood TM-732-A dual band mobile with optinal TSU-7 ctcss unit.
Also a Diamond MX72D duplexer, all mounted on a post mount.
The Kenwood S/N is 51001930.

Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Heaton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 572Bs vs 811As
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WT> find them. Then you will not have to suffer with the smaller 811A, and
WT> not get robbed in price by a monopoly in one manufacturer-distributor.

Suffer with the smaller 811! I built an amp for 160-40 that
uses 4x811A and I didn't suffer, much. It only needs 12.5w drive
per tube and needs NO input circutry to match the solid state rig
to the tubes. She's good for +700W out too, better than 10dB gain.
I used the Soviet tubes and have about $150 in the whole mess. By the
way, I obtained a set of 811's (very used) for free at a local hamfest
a few months ago that each tube had holes burned in the plates and one
even had a hole in a grid. I put them in for fun (stupidity?) and it
would still kick out 450W with IMD'z down about 40dB! Good tubes.....

Phil, KE4KRT

... 811A, the tube of the future!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

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Phone: [phone]                Snailmail: 4181 Wash Lee Ct.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 572B┤s vs 811A┤s
Date: 18 Jul 1995 10:37:43 -0400
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Fritz, The reason 572B's got so expensive was because Richardson's
Electronics bought all the manufacturing facilities. They jacked the price
up to an unreasonable amount, like they do with everything they take
control of.

But now there is good news. The Russian and Chinese manufacturers are
making 572B's at a reasonable price. If you shop I am sure you will find
them. Then you will not have to suffer with the smaller 811A, and not get
robbed in price by a monopoly in one manufacturer-distributor. 73 Tom


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Clark)
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Does anyone have any knowledge of converting an old TV to a (lousy?)
Spectrum Analyzer ?

My idea is to hook the vertical yoke to the speaker and the horizontal
ramp voltage to the tuner (with a pot or voltage divider between them for
some control).

With a marker I should just be able to change channels to move around the
spectrum and get a 'picture' of it. TV's have decent freq. range also ...
Not a Tektronix $100,000 setup but I should 'see' 'something'.

B/W TV's are cheap enough that I'm willing to butcher one ...
It would be helpful if anyone had tried this before or better yet knew of
an obtainable article on doing this...

Any tips would be appreciated or have I missed some intricacies of
television design that would prevent this from being possible ?

Don't laugh too hard as I only intend to cut a couple of wires and it
should be easy to restore it if need be ;>


--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:42 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Alinco DR-150t
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The July issue of CQ has a nice article on the Alinco DR-150T.  Can
someone with first hand knowledge of the transceiver add their
comments?  I'm concerned with the usual:  reliability, parts
availability and service.

Tnx.
--

Bye.
    --Jim


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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Subject: Alinco DX70t work on HF digital?
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I am interested in this new Alinco hf rig, but I wonder if it will work
okay on some of the HF digi modes ie amtor, pactor etc. Anyone have any
experience along these lines and know abt the duty cycle of the rig?
-Mike KS4DA


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG)
Subject: AM filters?
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Date: 17 Jul 95 05:09:58 GMT

Anyone know much about AM filtering?  I have gotten an IRCI AM
crystal filter for my TS 940, it has a 6 kHz 6 db bandwidth.  I
wonder if this is a good filter for AM SWBC.  I don't like "narrow"
sounding AM very much, and prefer fidelity with hetrodynes, hi hi.

Anyone out there have a reasonable ear for these things?  My Drake
R-4C has an 8 kHz AM bandwidth, and that seems just fine to my
ear.  I can't even begin to listen to the AM signals using my SSB filters
at 2.4 kHz (that is what the AM "narrow" is for the TS 940),
seems all the brightness is gone, and I cannot make out the voices
very well.

I suspect I will just stay with the cheapie ceramic AM filter that
is in the 940, but just wanted to check with anyone in the
know about this.

Clark
WA3JPG

P.S.  If anyone is interested in the IRCI AM filter, let me know, I
will probably sell it.  It fits the 930, 940, 850, etc. I believe.
I can check the IRCI catalog -  it is for the 8.8 kHz IF.





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BUDDY10)
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Subject: Antenna restrictions in L.A. ?
Date: 21 Jul 1995 00:55:05 -0400
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What are the antenna restrictions in Los Angeles ?  I live in L.A. ,right
below Hollywood.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated ! Please e-mail me
!
Thanks !!!

P.S. I live in a house.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Whittle)
Subject: Any modes for HTX-212 HT????
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Does anyone have any mod's for the HTX-212.  This is Radio Shacks
mobile 2 meter rig.  Lemme know.
Thanks.
S.
--
Scott Whittle (drx)                       [e-mail]


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Subject: Re: Any modes for HTX-212 HT????
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> Does anyone have any mod's for the HTX-212.  This is Radio Shacks
> mobile 2 meter rig.

Yeah, let's see.... Throw the radio on the ground and stomp on it.
Reshape it with a large hammer.

Are you fully capable of repairing anything that can possibly go
wrong with the equipment? I'll bet not. Then WHY do you- and not just
you personally, now... but everyone who wants to modify their new
radio... want to run right out an modify it. Why didn't you get a
radio that could do what you want in the first place!

Seems like folks are very willing to modify a piece of equipment that
they can't repair, therefore do not have the capability to modify
either. Just ask any tech who works for ICOM, Kenwood, Yeasu etc
about all the modifications they have had to straighten out. And
that is if the radio were not boogered up to unmodify.

Your radio, do what you want. BTW, do you have a LICENSE to use that
radio ????




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI)
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In article <3ugb2u$[e-mail]> jkepler <[e-mail]> writes:


>> Does anyone have any mod's for the HTX-212.  This is Radio Shacks
>> mobile 2 meter rig.

>Yeah, let's see.... Throw the radio on the ground and stomp on it.
>Reshape it with a large hammer.

>Are you fully capable of repairing anything that can possibly go
>wrong with the equipment? I'll bet not. Then WHY do you- and not just
>you personally, now... but everyone who wants to modify their new
>radio... want to run right out an modify it. Why didn't you get a
>radio that could do what you want in the first place!

>Seems like folks are very willing to modify a piece of equipment that
>they can't repair, therefore do not have the capability to modify
>either. Just ask any tech who works for ICOM, Kenwood, Yeasu etc
>about all the modifications they have had to straighten out. And
>that is if the radio were not boogered up to unmodify.

I must point something out here.  You, jkepler (sorry, I don't know your
name or your call since you didn't put it anywhere in your message), seem to
point out that performing "mods" on radios is something you should only do
if you are able to repair it.  I agree with this, in the case of true
hardware mods, i.e. basically redesigning the radio.  However, most mods are
either software mods (press a couple buttons simultaneously), or REALLY
simple published mods (like "clip the green wire").  I see no problem in
this.

I do have another question, which I thought I'd ask now, while we're talking
about modifications.  Why does everybody make a big stink about the cellular
phone portions of the band being blocked out on scanners and extended-
receive UHF radios?  Now I don't know the specifics of exactly WHAT is
blocked out (is it just the cell-phone freqs or does it extend past that
somewhat?) but if all you have to do is sit there and listen to
other folks' phone conversations, well, you need to get out a little more.
So I don't see the big deal.  Or am I missing something (very possible)?
Just wondering.

Russ  KI7FL

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Any modes for HTX-212 HT????
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI) writes:
>
>I do have another question, which I thought I'd ask now, while we're talking
>about modifications.  Why does everybody make a big stink about the cellular
>phone portions of the band being blocked out on scanners and extended-
>receive UHF radios?  Now I don't know the specifics of exactly WHAT is
>blocked out (is it just the cell-phone freqs or does it extend past that
>somewhat?) but if all you have to do is sit there and listen to
>other folks' phone conversations, well, you need to get out a little more.
>So I don't see the big deal.  Or am I missing something (very possible)?
>Just wondering.

Scanning the cellular frequencies is, of course, a violation of the
ECPA, which is enough reason for some lawless persons to want to do
it. The attraction for others is obviously the ability to be the radio
equivalent of a Peeping Tom. Some people are just fascinated by the
mundane details of other people's private lives.

Gary
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From: [e-mail] (KE0YG)
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What a person decides to do with his equipment is his business. Some
people are not satisfied with the performance of the gear they buy. Lets
face it, manufacturers put out a lot of crippled crap that can do more
than packaged. If a tweak here and a snip there will do it, why spend more
bucks on a rig that will. Not everyone has an unlimited budget to spare
for their "hobby".

BTW do you have a license????

KE0YG/3   Randall


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:50 1995
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[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>Scanning the cellular frequencies is, of course, a violation of the
>ECPA, which is enough reason for some lawless persons to want to do
>it. The attraction for others is obviously the ability to be the radio
>equivalent of a Peeping Tom. Some people are just fascinated by the
>mundane details of other people's private lives.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

I have zero desire to monitor cellular freqs but it annoys me
that the frequencies are *blocked* on most (if not all)
equipment.  People who use cell phones should be made aware
that their phone is a radio transciever and they should
automatically consent to monitoring when they use a cell
phone.  Just because 9.5/10 of Americans are too ignorant to
understand how cell phones work doesn't mean laws should be
made to shelter stupid people in their own ignorance.

I say allow unlimited monitoring.  After someone makes a
credit card transaction over a cell phone and gets a huge bill
the following month, they'll start thinking about what's
actually going on when they flip that phone open.

Laws should force ignorant people to think, not hobble those
who already know how.

Greg Smith
AT&T Global Information Solutions
Dayton, Ohio




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Semenoff)
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Greg Smith ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
: >Scanning the cellular frequencies is, of course, a violation of the
: >ECPA, which is enough reason for some lawless persons to want to do
: >it. The attraction for others is obviously the ability to be the radio
: >equivalent of a Peeping Tom. Some people are just fascinated by the
: >mundane details of other people's private lives.
: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

: I have zero desire to monitor cellular freqs but it annoys me
: that the frequencies are *blocked* on most (if not all)
: equipment.  People who use cell phones should be made aware
: that their phone is a radio transciever and they should
: automatically consent to monitoring when they use a cell
: phone.  Just because 9.5/10 of Americans are too ignorant to
: understand how cell phones work doesn't mean laws should be
: made to shelter stupid people in their own ignorance.

: I say allow unlimited monitoring.  After someone makes a
: credit card transaction over a cell phone and gets a huge bill
: the following month, they'll start thinking about what's
: actually going on when they flip that phone open.

: Laws should force ignorant people to think, not hobble those
: who already know how.

: Greg Smith
: AT&T Global Information Solutions
: Dayton, Ohio


Up here in Canada we have no monitoring restrictions at all.  As long as
you do not divulge anything you may hear, you may listen to whatever you
please - including scrambled/encrypted communications.  However, I really
have no desire to listen to cell calls, as the majority of the ones I've
heard are quite boring.  I have used a scanner to track down some
interference caused by a spurious cell transmitter - something that I
could not have done with a "blocked" receiver.

My point is that there are more reasons to having an "unblocked" receiver
than just listening to other people's conversations!

73,

-- Ray --

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:52 1995
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Subject: Battery Packs
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Subject: Battery Packs

>>Does anyone know what battery packs will fit the HTX-202???

Interchangeable with the Icom IC-2,3,4A/AT/GAT,-02, 03, 04A/AT/GAT, et
al batteries.

I regularly use my Icom CM-8s on it - bo problem.

ALSO - I use the Quantum HAM Battery with their HB4 Adapter. Serves me
very well for weekend events.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: Bazooka Antenna and RG-62
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>Yes.  The Bazooka antenna achieves increased bandwidth by
>providing a shunt reactance of opposite sign to that of the antenna
>off resonance.

IMHO that should be re-worded to say....A *REAL* Bazooka antenna......

The typical "Bazooka" made from 50 ohm line does not perform correctly.
The bandwidth increase is from increased losses in the antenna and larger
conductor diameter. To show how un-important the stub effect is you can
cut the center conductor where it crosses the feedpoint and measure the
BW. Every time I have done that the BW has remained the same or actually
improved!!!

> snip>

>All things considered, the Bazooka is not a very efficent antenna
compared
>to the alternatives.

That's certainly a true statement! I use a bow tie dipole with two feet of
spread on 80 meters. It covers the entire band with very low SWR. Chapter
18 of Walt Maxwell's book Reflections covers this antenna in great detail.
He also states that the stub can NOT have any sigificant affect on
bandwidth.

73 Tom


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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Best FTP site for Ham Radio Mods
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Thweatt) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (John Thweatt)
>Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
>Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 19:09:55 GMT


>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
>Ham Radio mods.

The best site I have found is the "oak.oakland.com".  Signon as anonymous
and look under /pub/hamradio/mods


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From: [e-mail] (Why don't they look???)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
|>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Thweatt) writes:
|>>From: [e-mail] (John Thweatt)
|>>Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
|>>Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 19:09:55 GMT
|>
|>
|>>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
|>>Ham Radio mods.
|>
|>The best site I have found is the "oak.oakland.com".  Signon as anonymous
|>and look under /pub/hamradio/mods
|>

Do you have the IP address?  My system can't seem to resolve oak.oakland.com

Ken
WB8IKJ


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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Kilgore)
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Subject: Re: Best FTP site for Ham Radio Mods
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In article <3um5tg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Why don't they look???) writes:
|>
|> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
|> |>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Thweatt) writes:
|> |>>From: [e-mail] (John Thweatt)
|> |>>Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
|> |>>Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 19:09:55 GMT
|> |>
|> |>
|> |>>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
|> |>>Ham Radio mods.
|> |>
|> |>The best site I have found is the "oak.oakland.com".  Signon as anonymous
|> |>and look under /pub/hamradio/mods
|> |>
|>
|> Do you have the IP address?  My system can't seem to resolve oak.oakland.com
|>
|> Ken
|> WB8IKJ

Ken,

It should be ~oak.oakland.edu."

73,
Jeff, KC1MK


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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:


>>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
>>Ham Radio mods.

>The best site I have found is the "oak.oakland.com".  Signon as anonymous
>and look under /pub/hamradio/mods

Eeeekkk.  I made a mistake. It should have been "oak.oakland.edu".

Sorry for the inconvenience.....


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:56 1995
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From: Dave AB5S/7 <[e-mail]>
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Send email to [e-mail].
In the body of the message, type

subscribe boatanchors ack

You'll get a FAQ and other info.

All the best!
Dae AB5S/7


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Summary: See VanWert Hamfest


Attended the VanWert Hamfest, about 100 miles North of
Dayton last weekend.  Not a great selection of stuff, but
they had a BUNCH of boat anchor type ham equipment.  One could
go wild with Drake, Collins, Heath, etc.  I've been to 20+ hamfests
and this one had the most of this kind of gear.

Erik



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    Hello All!!
    I want to buy PACKET RADIO TNC ( MFJ1270, MFJ1274, MFJ1278, PK88, PK232,
    etc...  AC=220 V) - not rich and with transfering to Russia.
    Or change to anything useful for You!!
    73 !

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Reed)
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Subject: C-Band TVRO STATION
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FOR SALE --  COMPLETE C-BAND TVRO STATION
=========================================

Winegard 6 foot mesh dish with pedestal
           mount (motorized)

Bowman Feed Horn (Chapparal style)

Drake  C-band  LNA

TOKI   TR-99  Satellite Video Receiver and
           down-convertor

Equus  Antenna Positioner for control of
           dish headings

Cables and manuals are available for all
pieces. Equipment was purchased and tested
but only stored. Plans for use at summer
home never were completed.

Asking $400.00 or Best Offer - negotiable

Call Bob at (908) 363 - 2724 or reply by
direct E-mail only.



-
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:43:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hirth)
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Subject: CDE Rotator help?
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A friend recently purchased an old Cornell-Dublier Electronics (CDE)
model AR-33 rotator Series 1A December 78 at a hamfest, and could
really use some information on how to set up the presets that are
on the control box. Apparently there are 6 buttons for swinging the
rotator to preset directions, but I guess it's not obvious how to set
the presets.  Can anyone help with some info that I can pass along?

--
  John S. Hirth  WB2HMF           NYNEX Science & Technology, Inc.
  FAX:   [phone]           White Plains, NY  10604
  INTERNET: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Brannigan)
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Subject: Collins Gear
Date: 17 Jul 1995 23:38:15 GMT
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Is there a newsgroup for Collins users?
I don't see many postings here.
Looking to swap hints and kinks, ideas, parts info, etc.......
I know about the Collins net on 20 meters....thot some of the guys would
be on the WEB.

73, Jim



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Schulman)
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In <3ues97$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (James Brannigan) writes:

>Is there a newsgroup for Collins users?
>I don't see many postings here.
>Looking to swap hints and kinks, ideas, parts info, etc.......
>I know about the Collins net on 20 meters....thot some of the guys would
>be on the WEB.
I haven't seen a specific Collins newsgroup, but I would be interesting in
joining one. I just ordered a "brand new" 180S1 antenna tuner. I saw an ad
in QST and I know a friend who bought 4 of them. The person bought several
hundred in a military surplus sale (I think), and is selling them at a good
price. I don't have a station yet, but for $295 this was too good a deal
to pass up on. Do you have any information on the Collins net on 20m? I
am hoping to have a rig and antenna by the end of next month and I would
be interested in joining.

Thanks.
--
Jonathan Schulman      University of Rochester
[e-mail]
73 de AA2XI -- formally KB2JNY



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: COMMENTS ON RUSSIAN/CHINESE TUBES?
Date: 18 Jul 1995 10:37:44 -0400
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I have evaluated both tube sources in extensive testing. There is a great
difference in the 3-500Z tubes made by Eimac and China, the Chinese tubes
are very very poor quality. The typical six month failure rate of Chinese
3-500 tubes was almost 80 percent!

With the 811 type tubes the difference is much more subtle. I would not
worry about using Chinese 811 tubes, although the Russian 811 tubes are
generally better quality.

73 Tom




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hans-Christian Becker)
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Subject: Re: Deaf R7000 above 1Ghz
Date: 20 Jul 1995 07:24:06 GMT
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The obvious things coming to mind...
(1) Check that the 1GHz converter is switched in properly (voltage at
relays etc)
(2) Check your DC-DC converter in the PS. The capacitors tend to fail
in older rigs. This leads to all kinds of strange behaviour, including
'deaf' rigs. Mind you, that should affect all bands (since the filter
switching doesn't function properly).

Good luck,
/hcb
---
Hans-Christian Becker -- [e-mail] --
Dept. of Physical Chemistry
Chalmers University of Technology
---
Physical Chemist, Ham Radio Operator (SM6TLH) & Macintosh Geek
If I only knew how to get this #$! signature feature working!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Fuller)
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Subject: Dentron MLA 2500 Amplifier
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I have an Dentron MLA 2500 Amplifier and I am having some trouble
getting in wired up correctly...  I was wondering if anyone could offer
some help.

I would like to wire it for 117 VAC at this time but I can't seem to
find the power network assembly where you are supposed to be able to
change some jumpers to allow for this (the power network assembly is
supposed to be at the rear of the amplifier for easy change without
removing the cabinet)..On the rear of the amplifier on the panel it
does show  1 |      |      but there is supposed to be
           2 |      |      something like this ----->  ___________
  -->      3 |      |      somewhere with jumpers      |         |
           4 |      |                                  |    1    |
           5 |      |     3 jumpered to 4  --->        |    2    |
           6 |      |   for 117 V                      |  |-3    |
                                                       |  - 4    |
                                                       |    5   ||
                                                       |    6    |
                                                       |         |
                                                       ___________

The amplifier is supposed to be wired for 234 V at this time but I
would first like to try it at 117 V if possible...

Thanks for any help anyone can offer,
                                                   Tom Fuller  KE4QCM


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh)
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Subject: DSP Recommendation/Experience
Date: 20 Jul 1995 11:43:00 -0700
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I'm looking at buying a DSP and after a lot of research, I still can't
make up my mind which one to buy. I've narrowed my choices down to the
following units:

        TimeWave 59+
        JSP NIR-12
        MFJ 784B Super DSP

I am favoring the MFJ unit since it seems to be the most flexible, but
I'm not sure about quality.

Any comments or experiences or why I should buy one over the other
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kory
KE6VWO



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Hall)
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[e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh) wrote:

>I'm looking at buying a DSP and after a lot of research, I still can't
>make up my mind which one to buy. I've narrowed my choices down to the
>following units:

>       TimeWave 59+
>       JSP NIR-12
>       MFJ 784B Super DSP

(snip)

Kory,

Obviously I think the JPS NIR-12 is the best of the lot, but that may
have something to do with the fact that I designed it :-)
At any rate, if you buy the JPS unit you can send it back for a refund
if you don't like it. By the way, there's a new NIR-12 FAQ on the JPS
web page at:
http://emporium.turnpike.net/J/JPS/jps.html
in case you haven't seen it.
73,
Doug Hall, KF4KL
JPS Communications, Inc.






From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:06 1995
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[e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh) wrote:
>Relay-Version: VMS News - V6.1 26/02/93 VAX/VMS V6.1; site inet.d48.lilly.com
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>Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
>Subject: DSP Recommendation/Experience
>Message-ID: <3um83k$[e-mail]>
>From: [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh)
>Date: 20 Jul 1995 11:43:00 -0700
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>
>I'm looking at buying a DSP and after a lot of research, I still can't
>make up my mind which one to buy. I've narrowed my choices down to the
>following units:
>
>       TimeWave 59+
>       JSP NIR-12
>       MFJ 784B Super DSP
>
>I am favoring the MFJ unit since it seems to be the most flexible, but
>I'm not sure about quality.
>
>Any comments or experiences or why I should buy one over the other
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Kory
>KE6VWO
>
I own the Timewave DSP-59+.  It's amazing and is especially good on the
digital modes.  Timewave updates the software in their DSP's and usually
sells upgrades to existing owners for $10.  This seems very reasonable to
me.  Also, it appears to me they are a bit out front in the market.  My experiences
with MFJ have been somewhat lackluster.  I'd buy a SWR meter or something
like that from them.  When it comes to spending real money, I look at other
manufacturers.

Dave - AA9OQ

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Loker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Dual band for the wife as well???
Date: 21 Jul 1995 07:31:30 GMT
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[Sorry for the lame topic, but I was really hoping to get some feedback on this
pretty quick. RS is willing to sell me another 51 for an additional $20 off
the already couponed price, but only for Friday and Saturday.]

>Now if I could only get my wife interested, so we could get rid of her
cellular...
I know I could buy a new radio each year and have change left over, compared to
<

Interesting that you should mention this. My wife and I are both testing next
weekend for our Tech-NoCode. I am hoping we both pass, especially since
I already bought and received a FT-51r. Neither of us have a cellular
phone, but one (of many) reasons for getting into Ham has been so my wife and
I can keep in touch. SOmething I was about to spend just as much as the 51 on
for just talking to my wife, which would have cost more in the end, because I
new
(knew) I was going to just talk to my wife. :) ANyway, but where I am now is
whether I should get the second unit I was planning on. I got the 51 because
I specifically wanted the 440 receive for work where the admins transmit. (I
definately do not paln to talk back to them, just listen, as I have been doing
with my scanner already ...they are on 469.000) Anyway, I also wanted the Dual
band for future use, and possibly to be able to talk duplex with my wife when
I got here her radio.

THis brings me to my question. I would rather just get here the FT11r. She
woudl
like it better because it will be smaller, and easier to use. But I really
would like to be able to do the duplex operation. But what I don't want to do
is
spend another $450 and find out that the duplex is not all that it I am
thinking that it is. Can you offer any insight to this?

I am thinking that the only reason to get her a 51 as well if we will not
be doing the duplex, is if the traffic is heavy in the 2m bands. There
are mostly 2m repeaters inthe area with only 2 70cm repeaters, one of which
is down for the time being.

Thanks for any feedback and comments!!
Drew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Phillips)
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Subject: Re: E N G L I S H ONLY PLEASE!!!
Date: 17 Jul 1995 12:33:06 -0400
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Dave Horsfall ([e-mail]) wrote:
[snip]

: Q. What do you call a person who speaks three languages?
: A. Tri-lingual.

: Q. What do you call a person who speaks two languages?
: A. Bi-lingual.

: Q.What do you call a person who speaks one language?
: A. American.

Nicht alle Amerikaner sprechen nur Englisch.  Zum beispiel, Ich hab'
gelernt, dass eine Fremdsprache sehr benuetzbar ist.  Es tut mir leid
dass solche Kerle hier wohnen, aber sie muessen irgendwo leben.  Nun,
wenn sie nur schweigend bleiben ...

--
bdp       ([e-mail])        73 de KC5OQG
-- my opinions are my own, etc., etc.  <== usual disclaimer --



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter A. Klein)
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Subject: Re: ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE.
Date: 18 Jul 1995 11:02:00 -0700
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A slight alteration of something that appeared in Creative Computing
magazine in the '70s:

                                ACHTUNG!
                        ALLES LOOKENSPEEPERS

Das hamradiostucke ist nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrobben.  Ist
easy schnappen der springwerke, blowenfusen, und poppencorken mit
spitzensparken.

Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dumbkoffen.  Das rubbernecken sightseeren
keepen hands in das pockets, relaxen und watch das blinkenlights.
--
Peter A. Klein  ([e-mail])  :    -----==3==      ---      ---
Information Services                   :   |    |  |  |    |   |    |   |
Seattle University                     :  @|   @| @| @|   @|  @|   @|  @|


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Swami Kumaresan)
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Subject: FOR SALE MINT COND. ICOM 2GAT HT + ACCESSORIES
Date: 20 Jul 1995 16:29:32 GMT
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                FOR SALE
                MINT CONDITION ICOM 2GAT 2m handheld
                HIGH POWER: 7 WATTS!!!!
                Low: 1 watt
                +speaker mike
                +shock resistant case
                +DC 13.8 IC-DC12 adapter
                +charger

                All manuals/box intact
                New price:
                        289 (HT) + 49 (spkrmic) + 17 (case) + 15 D12
                        = 370
                USED PRICE IS ONLY $260 !!! (+ $5) UPS INSURED SHIPPING
                        = $265 !

        IF INTERESTED CALL OR EMAIL: [e-mail]
                                (401)-789-5938
                                Swami Kumaresan KD1QV/AE




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Why don't they look???)
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Subject: For Sale:  Icom IC-728 with AT-160 Antenna Tuner  $750
Date: 17 Jul 1995 14:06:43 GMT
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  For Sale:

        Icom IC-728, 1.5 years old, perfect condition
                AM/FM module
                CW 500 cycle crystal filter (Hertz rents cars, not radios)
                Original box, manuals, hand mike
                160m - 10m

        Icom AT-160 Automatic antenna tuner
                160m - 10m
                Very robust! Tunes VSWR well beyond it's specified range.
                Mounting bracket and cables for attaching to IC-728

    Today's cost for this setup, new is $1462
 Price for both:  $ 750 + $10 shipping/insurance

    Ken Appleman
    Monument, Colorado
    719-592-7365
    719-488-3587


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Why don't they look???)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: For Sale: ICOM IC-2SRA 2 Mtr Handie Talkie, Wide Band Receiver
Date: 17 Jul 1995 13:55:22 GMT
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Icom IC-2SRA for sale:

        Transmit:  144-148 Mhz.
        Power:     5, 3.5, 1.5, .5 watts selectablwe
        Receive:   25 - 960 Mhz   NO HOLES!!!
        Comes with 1000 mah battery pack
        Dual receivers/antennas
        Soft carrying case
        Charger
        External hand microphone.
        2 mtr and general receive rubber duckie antennas.
        Separate volume/squelch controls for both receivers.
        30 memory channels on 2 mtrs, 60 on general receiver.
        Built in CTCSS tone encoder

        Original cost:  $509

        Price:  $250

Ken Appleman
Monument, Colorado
719-592-7365, 719-488-3587


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Why don't they look???)
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Subject: Re: For Sale: ICOM IC-2SRA 2 Mtr Handie Talkie, Wide Band Receiver
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In article <3udq4a$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Why don't they look???) writes:
|>
|>Icom IC-2SRA for sale:
|>
|>        Transmit:  144-148 Mhz.
|>        Power:     5, 3.5, 1.5, .5 watts selectablwe
|>        Receive:   25 - 960 Mhz   NO HOLES!!!
|>        Comes with 1000 mah battery pack
|>        Dual receivers/antennas
|>        Soft carrying case
|>        Charger
|>        External hand microphone.
|>        2 mtr and general receive rubber duckie antennas.
|>        Separate volume/squelch controls for both receivers.
|>        30 memory channels on 2 mtrs, 60 on general receiver.
|>        Built in CTCSS tone encoder
|>
|>        Original cost:  $509
|>
|>        Price:  $250
|>
|>Ken Appleman
|>Monument, Colorado
|>719-592-7365, 719-488-3587
|>

Handheld has been sold


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:13 1995
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From: Joe Sullivan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FS Commodore 64, drive, modem, printer, etc.
Date: 20 Jul 1995 01:28:59 GMT
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Joe Sullivan <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> Yes I still have my Commodore 64 set up.  I've been told that it is
> just the thing for setting up a cheap packet station.
>
> I Have
>
> Commodore 64
> 1541 Disk drive
> 152? Printer
> modem (300 baud Wow!)
> Interface for a normal printer
> Some misc. software
>
> All for $100 plus shipping
>
> either call [phone] or
> E-Mail at [e-mail]
>
> Thanks KB7UEF



Sorry about this post.  It should have gone in the swap group.  I was
not thinking at the time!

Please dis-regard

Thanks   KB7UEF


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:14 1995
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From: "Alan K. Adamson" <ne1h>
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Subject: FS: ICOM RP3010 repeater
Date: 19 Jul 1995 01:35:53 GMT
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All,

I have the following for sale:

Very clean and kept up ICOM RP3010 repeater, in great working order, complete
with 4 sets of crystals on 442.025, 443.025, 444.025, and 442.725.  Also
includes all manuals, source code for the controller, and we will program your
new call free of charge :).

Repeater has approx. 20watts output and is in great working order.

Asking $1000.00, please email serious inquires only!

thanks,
Alan Adamson
NE1H
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:15 1995
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Subject: Re: FT-530 Question  (green loop of wire)
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Its the out of band mod.  If you cut it and reset the radio, it opens it
up.  If you have a low serial number , it will also receive 800 Mhz.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:16 1995
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Subject: FT51 800Mhz mod
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I just heard from a reliable source that he has seen a FT51R that has 800 RX.
Also, I recently spoke to a YEASU tech support person and was told that the
mod exists (as a combination HW & SW mod). Has anyone got information on this
mod? The YEASU guy said that it provided capabilities similar to the FT530 mod
that involved snipping the green wire.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: FT51 800Mhz mod
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[e-mail] (Robert Meyering) writes:
>I just heard from a reliable source that he has seen a FT51R that has 800 RX.
>Also, I recently spoke to a YEASU tech support person and was told that the
>mod exists (as a combination HW & SW mod). Has anyone got information on this
>mod? The YEASU guy said that it provided capabilities similar to the FT530 mod
>that involved snipping the green wire.
Wow! Would also like to hear more on this. FT51R is dandy, but could be a
little bit "dandier".
Chris, N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:18 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: FT51R or TH-79A? Wich is best?
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 95 23:14:41
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I have an FT-51 and it's a very fine rig.  The ability to program the memories via your computer make it an overwhelming favorite in my book.  (Keypad pro

That said, the '79 is also a fine radio.  I don't think you can make a wrong choice here.  Take the one that has the features you want and that you like t
                                    73,
                                           Don KB4NY



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From: [e-mail] (Why don't they look???)
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Subject: Re: FT51R or TH-79A? Wich is best?
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In article <3uks6f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
|>I have an FT-51 and it's a very fine rig.  The ability to program the memories via your computer make it an overwhelming favorite in my book.  (Keypad p
|>
|>That said, the '79 is also a fine radio.  I don't think you can make a wrong choice here.  Take the one that has the features you want and that you like
|>                                    73,
|>                                           Don KB4NY
|>
|>

I have a 51R and am very happy with it.  Again, the PC programming is WAY COOL!
Especially if you mess something up and can't figure out how to clear it...
just download from your PC again and everything is right.  You can save
setup files for multipe configurations (like if you travel around the
country).

Advise:  Don't waste your money on the soft case.  It is a piece of junk!

Ken
WB8IKJ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Thweatt)
Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
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Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
Ham Radio mods.

Thanks,
John T.

P.S. Please email me with the info


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:20 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Hal ST-8000 rtty and cw modem
Date: 18 Jul 1995 20:25:59 GMT
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I am thinking of purchasing a Hal ST-8000.  I have a Kam+ and a Hal 4000/M board which will be upgraded this fall.  Anyone with experience with the ST-800

[e-mail]
N5XRD



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:21 1995
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Subject: Hallicrafters sr2000
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:22 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters sr2000
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 95 16:19:36 EDT
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Ok I'll byte what cha gonna do with it??
or were you bragging that you had one??

73 AD4RR



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:23 1995
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>I'm posting the net for K9YHI who has
>a Hallicrafter 2000 still in it's original box.
>The bad news is the high voltage supply isn't there.
>Does anyone have info on the supply. This old rig
>is brand new and is a 2000W PEP antique! From the AM days.
>regards,
>George
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Pardue)
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Subject: Ham Shops in LA, MS, AR?
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Can anyone offer information on the existence of retail outlets for new or
used Ham gear in Louisiana, Mississippi or Arkansas?  I am particularly
interested in New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS: and Little Rock, AR
as these are cities that I frequent.

Thanks in advance for any information you can pass along.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: Ham Shops in LA, MS, AR?
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[e-mail] (Joe Pardue) wrote:

:>Can anyone offer information on the existence of retail outlets for new or
:>used Ham gear in Louisiana, Mississippi or Arkansas?  I am particularly
:>interested in New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS: and Little Rock, AR
:>as these are cities that I frequent.

No doubt there are others but if you ever get to Biloxi, MS you might
try Hooper Electronic Supply on Pass Road.  It's less than a mile (if
I remember correctly) west of Keesler Air Force Base Gate 7.

Say hi to Dave and Joyce for me if you ever make it there.

============================================================================
Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF     |
============================================================================



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:25 1995
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From: Keith Mahle <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Ham Shops in LA, MS, AR?
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[e-mail] (Joe Pardue) wrote:
>
> Can anyone offer information on the existence of retail outlets for new or
> used Ham gear in Louisiana, Mississippi or Arkansas?  I am particularly
> interested in New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS: and Little Rock, AR
> as these are cities that I frequent.
>
> Thanks in advance for any information you can pass along.
>
>
Don't know how close they are to New Orleans, but we have a dealer in
LA. We (EDCO) are the disributor for Daiwa, AOR, Lowe, Create, Emoto,
Sirio in the US.


                Bamcom Communications
                97 West Clairborne Sq.
                Chalmette, LA 70043
                Tel. [phone]


Nice people.  I had just recently got to meet them in person at the
Dayton Hamvention.


Steve Hennigh
Electronic Distributors


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Try Hooper's Electronics in Biloxi,MS.... Not too far from the main gate
of Keesler AFB

Randall KE0YG/3


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Pardue)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Jim Martin) wrote:
>>[e-mail] (Joe Pardue) wrote:
>>
>>Can anyone offer information on the existence of retail outlets for new or
>>used Ham gear in Louisiana, Mississippi or Arkansas?
>>[snip]

>
>No doubt there are others but if you ever get to Biloxi, MS you might
>try Hooper Electronic Supply on Pass Road.  It's less than a mile (if
>I remember correctly) west of Keesler Air Force Base Gate 7.
>
>Say hi to Dave and Joyce for me if you ever make it there.
>

Jim, Thanks for the lead. I'll be calling on Dave & Joyce as soon as I can
arrange to get over there.

JoeP




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Pardue)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Ham Shops in LA, MS, AR?
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 95 12:13:57 GMT
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In article <3ugjjn$[e-mail]>,
   Keith Mahle <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>[e-mail] (Joe Pardue) wrote:
>> Can anyone offer information on the existence of retail outlets for new or
>> used Ham gear in Louisiana, Mississippi or Arkansas?
>>[snip]
>Don't know how close they are to New Orleans, but we have a dealer in La.
>[snip]
>               Bamcom Communications
>               Chalmette, LA
>[snip]
>Steve Hennigh

Steve, Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans (20 minutes from downtown). I
spoke with Mary Ellen Menge yesterday and plan to visit she & Dave soon.
Thanks for the response.

JoeP




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RogMacdo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Ham Swap & Shop BBS
Date: 17 Jul 1995 15:42:58 -0400
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RoMac Radio Excahnge is a swap and shop type BBS. It has over 250 ads for
various equipment. It has over 400 indivudual users, and has fielded over
3000 calls. It's free to all users until August 1, 1995. After August 1 an
annual subscription will be $12.95 untill Sept 15, 1995. It currently
accepts Master Card and Visa for subscriptions and ad submissions. Give it
a call today. 810-486-4878 1200-14400 8/N/1



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hirth)
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Subject: Re: Has this happened to you?
Date: 17 Jul 1995 19:26:41 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

: Something unusual happened last night to my Kenwood 732 dual band mobile.
: Several minutes after having turned it on, I noticed the display was doing the
: following:

.....

: The display would then go blank, and the word "hello" would appear on each
: band's display, nothing else.

.....

: The first phenomena would repeat (cycling S meters) and the display would go
: blank again.  Then the word "enjoy" would appear on the 2 meter portion of the
: display and the word "hobby" would appear in the 70 cm portion of the display.

.....

: It was very hot here yesterday, but I don't think I imagined this.


Well, it seems is if we may have a case of programmer humor here.  From my
perspective as someone who has put out turnkey product software/firmware,
this kind of thing does not help the consumer image of the manufacturer.
I'm certainly not going to try to reproduce this on MY 732A...I don't have
the time to set it up again.  In any case, if there was that much memory
left unused when they wrote the firmware, why didn't they add some more
features. ...... Yes! Yes! More! More!

-----------------------------------------------------------
My own opinions...certainly not my employer's...

  John S. Hirth  WB2HMF           NYNEX Science & Technology, Inc.
                                  White Plains, NY  10604
  INTERNET: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Milton D. Miller II)
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In article <3uedhh$[e-mail]>,
John Hirth <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>
>: Something unusual happened last night to my Kenwood 732 dual band mobile.
>: Several minutes after having turned it on, I noticed the display was doing the
>: following:
>.....
>: The display would then go blank, and the word "hello" would appear on each
>: band's display, nothing else.
>.....
>: The first phenomena would repeat (cycling S meters) and the display would go
>: blank again.  Then the word "enjoy" would appear on the 2 meter portion of the
>: display and the word "hobby" would appear in the 70 cm portion of the display.
>.....


Ahh yes... Display Demonstration Mode.  (See page 64 of the manual)...
turn on/off by holding CALL during poweron.   There are 4 fixed messages
followed by one that you can set (procedure on the same page).

milton
--
Milton Miller  KB5TKF  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:31 1995
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     Does anyone know where I can get paint that matches the origional green
color that Heath used to put on their gear?
I am trying to restore an old rig and new paint sure would look great.

                                                    Thanks,
                                                              Bryan KA9KHD


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Victor Voronkov)
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Subject: HELP ! TX MOD for FT-840
Date: 18 Jul 1995 10:36:17 GMT
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Hello,

my friend RU3FA ask me about TX MOD of FT840. I have looked to
oak.oakland.edu and find MOD only for FT890.
If you have any Info for TX MOD of FT840 PSE let me know.

73! de RX3DIN   Victor
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:32 1995
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From: "Sarah K. Doran" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Help with Bendix/King
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I have a Bendix/King 5141 handheld radio. It's the standard public
service type radio. I already know how to field program it for public
service frequencies (yes, I am authorized to use them). I just
recently got my ham license and would like to program it with some
local ham repeaters. I know that it is possible to put ham freqs in
it, but I don't know how. I do know that something has to be
over-ridden to make it accept them. Does anybody know how? Any help
would be appreciated. The local King dealer will program it for me,
but they won't share the secret.

Thanks,

Sarah
KC7LWU, SAR volunteer, 911 Dispatcher and various other cool things.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Help with Bendix/King
Date: 18 Jul 1995 06:24:43 GMT
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<[e-mail]> writes:
>I have a Bendix/King 5141 handheld radio. It's the standard public
>service type radio. I already know how to field program it for public
>service frequencies (yes, I am authorized to use them). I just
>recently got my ham license and would like to program it with some
>local ham repeaters. I know that it is possible to put ham freqs in
>it, but I don't know how. I do know that something has to be
>over-ridden to make it accept them. Does anybody know how? Any help
>would be appreciated. The local King dealer will program it for me,
>but they won't share the secret.
>Thanks,
>Sarah
>KC7LWU, SAR volunteer, 911 Dispatcher and various other cool things.
SAR VOLUNTEER? GREAT!
According to my Bendix-King catalog, the model EPI1541A covers the 136 to
160mhz band. It should therefore be able to program in 2m freqs readily, in
the same manner as any Public Service band frequemcy. BK offers software and
an RS232 cable for programming the radio at $15. The software may be down
loaded for free from the "Technical Service BBS". But the catalog gives
no phone number for it (drat!).

I found the people at BK very friendly and helpful. Try contacting direct:
BK Radio, Inc., Bendix/King Mobile Commincations Products,
2901 Lakeview Rd., Ste. 100, Lawrence, Kansas 66049
ORDERS 800-523-5955, TECH SERVICE: 800-733-2633, FAX: [phone]
or 913-842-0402 for all departments.

G' Luck!
Chris, N7RME
Doing Wilderness SAR in Southern Arizona - Beats Workn'!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Holtzman)
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Subject: Re: Help with Bendix/King
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In article <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> writes:
>I have a Bendix/King 5141 handheld radio. It's the standard public
>
>recently got my ham license and would like to program it with some
>local ham repeaters. I know that it is possible to put ham freqs in
>it, but I don't know how. I do know that something has to be
>over-ridden to make it accept them. Does anybody know how? Any help
>
>Sarah
>KC7LWU, SAR volunteer, 911 Dispatcher and various other cool things.
>
Sarah:
I have a mod but haven't tried it yet.  I also don't know exactly what
else it may do, for example, it may limit the high end.  From the
schemetic, you need to connect a 22K resistor from +5 volts (pin 44
of the control microprocessor I1), to "Aud Pwr" (pin 21 of the control
micrpoprocessor).  Without an illustration of the circuit board, I
don't know how I could describe the locations.

Hope that helps.

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 Jul 21 16:44:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Help with Bendix/King
Date: 18 Jul 1995 22:39:01 GMT
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[e-mail] (James Holtzman) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> writes:
>>I have a Bendix/King 5141 handheld radio. It's the standard public
>>recently got my ham license and would like to program it with some
>>local ham repeaters. I know that it is possible to put ham freqs in
>>it, but I don't know how. I do know that something has to be
>>over-ridden to make it accept them. Does anybody know how? Any help
>>Sarah KC7LWU, SAR volunteer, 911 Dispatcher and various other cool things.
>Sarah:
>I have a mod but haven't tried it yet.  I also don't know exactly what
>else it may do, for example, it may limit the high end.  From the
>schemetic, you need to connect a 22K resistor from +5 volts (pin 44
>of the control microprocessor I1), to "Aud Pwr" (pin 21 of the control
>micrpoprocessor).  Without an illustration of the circuit board, I
>don't know how I could describe the locations.
>Hope that helps.
>James Holtzman kc6ncg ([e-mail]) [phone]
I would also be interested to hear about any mods. The BK 5141 radios I have
are in the 136 to 160mhz region. BK claims these cannot be moved up to the 150
to 174mhx split - which I'd like to do. I've ordered a Service Manual ($25)
and will see if it offers any insights.

Chris N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gerald D. Turner)
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Subject: Help with Motrac
Date: 19 Jul 1995 23:51:14 GMT
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I've got a couple of Motracs Model U71LHT-1130 B that I want to convert to 6
Meter. I heard I have to change a Cap. to get it to work. Can anyone lead me
in a right
direction?

Also a friend has a TS-700 that he wants to do offset mods and GasFet mods but
I can't find the info. Any Help?

TIA Dee, N2MNC, Enid OK


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:37 1995
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From: <KF5KF> (Robert Redoutey)
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Subject: Hiss in IC-736
Date: 18 Jul 1995 17:02:35 GMT
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I bought a new Icom IC-736 and it has a hiss sound in the speaker output,
even with the volume completely down. It actually covers up a weak signal.
I called Icom and the tech said that is normal. Is it??

Anybody else have one with the "hiss" sound all the time. With the volume
up, you never know its there, just with the volume down or with earphones
on.

Thanks,

Bob Redoutey KF5KF
[e-mail]
Austin, TX




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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: Hiss in IC-736
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<KF5KF> (Robert Redoutey) wrote:

>I bought a new Icom IC-736 and it has a hiss sound in the speaker output,
>even with the volume completely down. It actually covers up a weak signal.
>I called Icom and the tech said that is normal. Is it??

Yes. Either the AF power amplifier IC they're using just plain has too
much idling hiss, or they've got its gain set so high that it
overamplifies its own noise or the output hiss of the
bipolar-junction-transistor low-pass filter stage that (ironically)
precedes it. The IC-736's AF gain control precedes the filter stage
and (obviously) the AF power amplifier, so it can't affect hiss
generated in these stages.

Regards,

David Newkirk (WJ1Z)
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:38 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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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Seamons)
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Subject: HP3047 phase noise software wanted
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I've acquired the phase noise interface (HP35601) from an old 3047 phase
noise measuring system, but a complete system requires the 3582 and 3585
spectrum analyzers and a 9845T calculator (!) running special software.
I'd like to hack the 35601 to work with my 4396 analyzer running IBASIC,
so a few questions crop up:

Anyone have the 3047 measurement software? (tape cartridge for 9845T)
Anyone know if it's distributed as source code (probably BASIC) or just
binary?

If binary, does anyone have a pointer to the group inside HP that wrote
the code? (probably early 80's)

If source, is the tape format compatible with anything modern or will I
have to find a 9845T (ugh) to read it?

Ditto the above for anyone running the modern 3048 system.

It sure would be nice to measure down to -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 Khz for a
change..

[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (John Seamons)
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Subject: HP3047 phase noise software wanted
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I've acquired the phase noise interface (HP35601) from an old 3047 phase
noise measuring system, but a complete system requires the 3582 and 3585
spectrum analyzers and a 9845T calculator (!) running special software.
I'd like to hack the 35601 to work with my 4396 analyzer running IBASIC,
so a few questions crop up:

Anyone have the 3047 measurement software? (tape cartridge for 9845T)
Anyone know if it's distributed as source code (probably BASIC) or just
binary?

If binary, does anyone have a pointer to the group inside HP that wrote
the code? (probably early 80's)

If source, is the tape format compatible with anything modern or will I
have to find a 9845T (ugh) to read it?

Ditto the above for anyone running the modern 3048 system.

It sure would be nice to measure down to -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 Khz for a
change..

[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (John Seamons)
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Subject: HP3047 phase noise software wanted
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I've acquired the phase noise interface (HP35601) from an old 3047 phase
noise measuring system, but a complete system requires the 3582 and 3585
spectrum analyzers and a 9845T calculator (!) running special software.
I'd like to hack the 35601 to work with my 4396 analyzer running IBASIC,
so a few questions crop up:

Anyone have the 3047 measurement software? (tape cartridge for 9845T)
Anyone know if it's distributed as source code (probably BASIC) or just
binary?

If binary, does anyone have a pointer to the group inside HP that wrote
the code? (probably early 80's)

If source, is the tape format compatible with anything modern or will I
have to find a 9845T (ugh) to read it?

Ditto the above for anyone running the modern 3048 system.

It sure would be nice to measure down to -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 Khz for a
change..

[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (John Seamons)
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Subject: HP3047 phase noise software wanted
Date: 20 Jul 1995 21:28:35 GMT
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I've acquired the phase noise interface (HP35601) from an old 3047 phase
noise measuring system, but a complete system requires the 3582 and 3585
spectrum analyzers and a 9845T calculator (!) running special software.
I'd like to hack the 35601 to work with my 4396 analyzer running IBASIC,
so a few questions crop up:

Anyone have the 3047 measurement software? (tape cartridge for 9845T)
Anyone know if it's distributed as source code (probably BASIC) or just
binary?

If binary, does anyone have a pointer to the group inside HP that wrote
the code? (probably early 80's)

If source, is the tape format compatible with anything modern or will I
have to find a 9845T (ugh) to read it?

Ditto the above for anyone running the modern 3048 system.

It sure would be nice to measure down to -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 Khz for a
change..

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Horak)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 bp
Date: 17 Jul 1995 10:14:58 -0500
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In <3uc8uk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>I've been told the ICOM BP-8 battery pack is a perfect match for the
>Radio Shack HTX-202.  Does someone have first hand knowledge of this?
>If it's true, is a special BP-8 charger needed or will the HTX-202
>wall charger work?

I have the Periphex BP8 and it works great.  Almost 9v and lasts forever
since it is a 1200 mah.

David


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Subject: HTX-202 bp
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-> I've been told the ICOM BP-8 battery pack is a perfect match for the
-> Radio Shack HTX-202.  Does someone have first hand knowledge of this?
-> If it's true, is a special BP-8 charger needed or will the HTX-202
-> wall charger work?

I use a bp-8 on my 202.  I use the same wall charger.  Works great.

Frank
[e-mail]


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> >How hot is the Radio Shack HTX-202 supposed to get if running from the
> >cigarette lighter at full power? I can't even hold the HT after about
> >10 minutes of transmitting. Is this normal? Do other brands of HTs do
> >the same thing?
>
> I have seen this happen with mine, and what I have heard is that there
> are diodes  that overhead if you try and run off the cigarette lighter
> AND leave the battery pack in.   Apparently you can cook the diodes
> doing this, so I don't leave the battery pack on while using the lighter
> and I don't have the heating problem anymore.
>
> Plus the battery was just being drained anyway (would have been nice
> if it had been charging).
>
> I have also heard that transmitting on full power from 13.8V into the
> rubber duck is a bad idea with the HT202, so I also avoid this  (I
> measured the SWR once and it wasn't impressive).
>
> --
> Dave Probert, KE6JRS

Also, I've been told to make sure the metal belt strap is installed on the
rig.  From what I've been told, it acts as a heat sink.

73's

Kelly
KC5DEN




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX-202 questions
Date: 20 Jul 1995 19:23:16 GMT
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[e-mail] writes:
>> >How hot is the Radio Shack HTX-202 supposed to get if running from the
>> >cigarette lighter at full power? I can't even hold the HT after about
>> >10 minutes of transmitting. Is this normal? Do other brands of HTs do
>> >the same thing?
>> I have seen this happen with mine, and what I have heard is that there
>> are diodes  that overhead if you try and run off the cigarette lighter
>> AND leave the battery pack in.   Apparently you can cook the diodes
>> doing this, so I don't leave the battery pack on while using the lighter
>> and I don't have the heating problem anymore.
>> Plus the battery was just being drained anyway (would have been nice
>> if it had been charging).
>> I have also heard that transmitting on full power from 13.8V into the
>> rubber duck is a bad idea with the HT202, so I also avoid this  (I
>> measured the SWR once and it wasn't impressive).
>> Dave Probert, KE6JRS
>Also, I've been told to make sure the metal belt strap is installed on the
>rig.  From what I've been told, it acts as a heat sink.
>Kelly
>KC5DEN
I don't own the 202, but have a few 404s and know people who have remarked
on the heating problem with the 202. Basically, any of these handie talkies,
from RS or anybody else, are liable to over heat when doing a lot of
transmitting at high power. My Icom IC-32AT had this trouble. Installing the
metal belt clip improves the quality of the heatsink by providing a big
fin for air circulation. To improve on this further, add a thin layer of
silicon heat sink grease between the belt clip and the heat sink (the back of
the radio). It will much improve heat transmission from the heat sink to the
belt clip. I experienced good results with this method, as have several folks
I know. Better still: When you can get by with less than Full Power DO! The
toy will live much longer and happier!

Chris
N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX-212
Date: 17 Jul 1995 12:12:40 -0400
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Ed Ingraham ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Anyone noticed that the HTX-212 won't transmit below
: 144.600? So how am I to use a 145.19/144.59 repeater
: with it?

: Ed Ingraham, WX4S



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From: [e-mail] (Steve Greenberg)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ed
Ingraham         ) wrote:
>
> Anyone noticed that the HTX-212 won't transmit below
> 144.600? So how am I to use a 145.19/144.59 repeater
> with it?
>
> Ed Ingraham, WX4S

I am not sure why your 212 will not xmt below 144.600.  Mine xmts all the
way down to 144.000, as it should.

73s. Steve WA6TAF


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In article <3ue25o$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John LaMartina) says:
>
>Ed Ingraham ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Anyone noticed that the HTX-212 won't transmit below
>: 144.600? So how am I to use a 145.19/144.59 repeater
>: with it?
>
>: Ed Ingraham, WX4S
>
sure it will you just have to turn to the top of page 18 in the manual
and follow the instructions.
 TURN OFF RADIO
 then WHILE DEPRESSING  F and DTMF buttons
 Power up radio.
you have just expanded range 143.00-149.00 Xmit



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I am attempting to extend the RX range of my FT-2400H to
118-174mHz.  I have unsoldered j2, as j1 & j3 had previously been
soldered.....What now? My radio will go down to 118mHz, but
nothing is to be heard fm 118-136mHz.....Tnx


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Laughlan)
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I need to know if there is a modification for the IC-27A to enable it to send and receive 9600 baud packet.
If anyone knows of its existance, please let me know.

73's de Jim N2ETE


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From: [e-mail] (Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone])
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Perhaps someone has investigated this or the G's have more info.
Has anyone seen any information about the computer interface for this
soon-to-be rig?  The CT-16 and CT-17 are listed as accessories for the
unit, but that sort of indirect information can be incorrect or
misleading.
73, doug


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary P. Fiber)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]) says:
>
>Perhaps someone has investigated this or the G's have more info.
>Has anyone seen any information about the computer interface for this
>soon-to-be rig?  The CT-16 and CT-17 are listed as accessories for the
>unit, but that sort of indirect information can be incorrect or
>misleading.
>73, doug
Doug,

The IC-706 does have the CI-V system included in the radio.

Gary


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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Subject: IC728 work on amtor?
Date: 20 Jul 1995 15:01:48 -0400
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Also, I am looking at a used 728 and want to try it on amtor. Any HF
digital operators out there who have used this rig for digital?
All comments are appreciated! 73, Mike KS4DA


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From: [e-mail] (Jim Cummings)
Subject: Re: ICOM 751 good rig?
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Mparkes ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have a chance to pick up a used 751 in good shape. Am looking for good
: rig for HF digital modes. Would this be a good choice? Am looking for
: quiet relays for one thing! Any advice/opinions would be appreciated.
: 73's Mike KS4DA (Green COve SPrings, FL)

I have been using a 751 for five years and it is working just fine.  If
you are into the digital modes, do not get the 250 Hz narrow filter
because it is indeed too narrow.  Get the 500 Hz.  I would strongly
suggest that you spend the extra money and get the 455 kHz IF filter as
the skirts, as claimed by Icom, are steeper.  I would also recommend the
6 kHz AM filter for SWBC listening.

I hope you have success with the radio.  Give me a call anytime you see
me on the air and we can shoot the breeze.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ross Alexander)
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Mparkes ([e-mail]) wrote:

> I have a chance to pick up a used 751 in good shape. Am looking for
> good rig for HF digital modes. Would this be a good choice? Am
> looking for quiet relays for one thing! Any advice/opinions would be
> appreciated.  73's Mike KS4DA (Green COve SPrings, FL)

I've had one (a 751a) for the last five years and am quite happy with
it.  It has a pretty fair receiver, the transmitter doesn't mind long
RTTY QSOs, and the controls are laid out logically.  The display tends
to wash out in bright light (this is a problem if you're mobile) and
you certainly don't want to let the lithium battery that maintains the
band-edge info go flat(*), but these aren't major concerns.  As for
the relay, it's almost silent - so is the fan on its low setting.

regards,
Ross ve6pdq

(*) there is an aftermarket replacement for the battery/memory card.
I've got a reference around somewhere if anyone's interested.
--
Ross Alexander, ve6pdq  --  [phone]  --  [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jari Jokiniemi)
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I have had IC-751 for several years. I have tested the radio against
several other radios by listening contests etc. and switching between
the radios. I also have made some measurements but I have not had
particulary good measurement equipments, so one can not really trust
to my measurements.

The overall picture, however, is as follows:
- as with just about any modern radio the IC-751 has pretty good
dynamic range and sensitivity is good
- as with just about any modern radio, the SSB filters are poor, the shape
factor is about 1.7 as claimed, after the -60 dB point the filters
deteriorate rapidly, i.e. ultimate rejection is poor, therefore nearby
stations cause unnecessary interference
- I should, however, point out that the filters of IC-751 are slightly better
than the average filters in common radios
- QSK is too slow on IC-751, this has been corrected in IC-751A

                                                -Jari, OH2MPO, OH3BU
--
Jari Jokiniemi, [e-mail], OH2MPO, OH3BU
Tekla Oy, Koronakatu 1, 02210 Espoo, 90-8879 474


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (FREICHERT)
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One, more thing.  There are vast differences between the original IC751
and the IC751A.  The QST reviews, as I recall, pointed out some problems
with the IC751;  when the 751A was reviewed, the comment was made that it
was almost a different radio.

Bill


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I've had the IC751A for several years, and I wouldn't trade it for ANY
other HF Rig! Despite the absence of a built in AT (it is, after all, an
older ICOM Rig), it is a superior HF Rig. I've adapted an IC AT-150 to
the rig. Unless you really want some of the perks on the newer IC rigs,
like 6 mtrs, AT, etc, then I suggest the IC 751A. I've been on my share
of DX pileups, and with only 100 watts, I'm often able to punch through
before the folks with the big amps. My antenna is a 5 element beam, but
not one of those huge jobs. Anyway, it's the rig I like, never had any
problems, 100% great performance!



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Stephen Walters")
Subject: ICOM Delta-1e Extended RX range
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ICOM Delta-1e Extended RX range

This is a Triband hand held 2m/70cms/23cms, does anyone know of any
mods/tips for extending the receive range ? 4m? air band PMR etc?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:44:58 1995
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From: Harry Salvini <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ICOM IC2.iE
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[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>>
>>...used IC2.iE for sale. Could anyone
>>make comment about performance etc? I have the technical specifications.
>
>If this is the European version of the IC2AT, then its a wonderful old
>brick. It's very simple to operate and nearly indestructable. It also
>doesn't suffer as badly from the howling intermod as more recent wide
>band HTs.

This isn't like the IC2AT but like the IC2iA.  This little radio is
great for sitting in my wife's purse, for the occasional use, but has
not built-in keypad (need to use the HM75/77).  Not much power, and
accessories are hard to get your hands on.

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| ...you mean this isn't working? |    K-LOVE - 100.9/99.3/91.9 FM   |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jared Barney Hertzberg)
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Subject: inexpensive Standard HT?
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Hi. I tried posting this question to this newsgroup a few days ago, but I'm
not sure it ever appeared, so I'll ask it again: I'm looking for an inex-
pensive 2m HT, in the $250 and under range. I've heard that two companies
make models in my price range: Radio Shack and Standard. I've looked at the
Radio Shack model and don't like it; I know nothing about the Standard HT.
If you have one, can you tell me about it? What is the model number? Does
it have a key-pad and tone-squelch? How reliable and durable is it? How good is
Standard's warranty?

Thanks much. Perhaps I'll meet you on the air sometime. 73!

           -Jared Hertzberg N2YES



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From: John Green
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Subject: Integrated Circuits Encyclopedia FS
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Integrated Circuits Encyclopedia FS

Gibilisco, Stan.  International Encyclopedia of Integrated Circuits.
Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 1989.  Hard cover, dust jacket, 1,063
pages, index, illustrated.  Excellent condition.  Gives diagrams and
technical info on clocks, counters, timers, communications circuits,
control circuits, date-coversion and processing, logic circuits, power
supplies.

$30 postage included in U.S.

reply email [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gordon Pritchard)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood 850s\at
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[e-mail] (Geoffrey Brunet) wrote:


>Hi everyone,
>I'm about to by my self a Kenwood 850s\at, could someone tell me the
>"pro's" and "con's" of that rig.

>73 de Jeff, soon to be licenced

Hi Jeff:
        I treated myself to one of these.  I like it, but there are a few
things you'll want to evaluate.  We'll start with the things to watch
out for:

        1)  Slow serial data control.  If you figure to use this rig under
computer control, you'll find that it takes a few seconds to transfer
the commands, and get the status back.  For quantified data, and a
comparison against other rigs, I suggest you contact one of the
controlling software (often logging, too) companies.

        2)  No band data output.  If you want automatic selection of antennae,
or something else band-specific to happen, the TS-850 doesn't offer
it.  Some other rigs do.  If you have a PC, you may be able to get
this feature via the PC.

        3)  If you look at the ads for the '850, look at the LCD.  Notice the
"ghosting" - segments which are supposed to be "off", but are somewhat
visible?    This is honesty in advertising - the rig's display really
_is_ like that.  This may bother some.

        4)  The LCD is illuminated, trying to appear like a nice
vacuum-fluorescent display.  Washes out (ie you can't read it!) in
bright sunlight, but quite nice indoors.  Evaluate the impact of this
based on your intended usage.  I've not been troubled by it, even when
operating on vacation.  Most of my usage in indoors, from a
north-facing room, natural light from the side.


     Now onto some of the plusses:

        5)  Super-heavy-duty output stage.  I've run full-power teletype for
40 minutes at a stretch, no problems.

        6)  Quiet cooling.  The fan uses a temperature sensor, and I've not
been aware of it being "on" even under extended TTY operation as
above.

        7)  Flexible interference fighting controls.  I occasionally use the
notch filter, to take out a heterodyne that bug me.  Note that this
notch doesn't auto-track the offending signal.  The IF passband edge
tuning are two controls I use _all_ the time, in every mode.  I tweak
them depending upon specific conditions.

        8)  Nice AGC.  When used standalone, the rig is smooth.  When I've
borrowed a friend's DSP add-on, the good AGC makes the DSP unit
perform to its maximum (while we've seen that performance is not so
great on older rigs with compromise AGC or pumping).  Probably all
modern rigs would give you this though.

        Probably others can/will add their thoughts.  A lot you can read in
the ad copy.  If you have a Web browser, do a search - you should come
up with mods or reviews, or other comparisons.

        Best of luck,
        Gordon Pritchard VE7AGW
        ([e-mail])




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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth Guthrie)
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Subject: Kenwood Phone number ??
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Could someone please give me the phone number for Kenwood?  I don't know
if they have an 1-800 number or not, but if they do, I would sure
appreciate that number as well.

Thans,

Kenneth




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From: [e-mail] (John Soo-Hoo)
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In article <3ueie6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Kenneth Guthrie) writes:
>
>Could someone please give me the phone number for Kenwood?  I don't know
>if they have an 1-800 number or not, but if they do, I would sure
>appreciate that number as well.
>
>Thans,
>


Kenwood Numbers:

Sales/Brochures 310-639-4200
Cust. Relations 310-639-5300
Fax:            310-631-3913
Computer BBS    310-761-8284 (no fee to login)

Kenwood Service Center East
804-340-1702
804-340-6809 (FAX)


Pacific Coast Parts
800-262-1312

East Coast Transistor Parts
800-637-0388



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jani 'Dii' Kanala)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood Phone number ??
Date: 18 Jul 1995 03:22:37 GMT
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Kenneth Guthrie ([e-mail]) wrote:

> Could someone please give me the phone number for Kenwood?  I don't know
> if they have an 1-800 number or not, but if they do, I would sure
> appreciate that number as well.

Customer Support/Brochures      [phone]
Repair Locations/Parts          (800) KENWOOD
BBS                             [phone]

Have fun..:)

73...OH6LJN
--

regards,
  Jani



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: Kenwood Phone number ??
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[e-mail] (Kenneth Guthrie) wrote:

:>Could someone please give me the phone number for Kenwood?  I don't know
:>if they have an 1-800 number or not, but if they do, I would sure
:>appreciate that number as well.

Who do you want at Kenwood?  And, do you want West Coast or East
Coast?  Service or Parts or both?

Oh well...here goes:

Kenwood Service Corporation             Kenwood Service Center East
2201 E. Domingues St                    829 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 130
PO BOX 22745                            Virginia Beach  VA 23452
Long Beach  CA 90801-5745               Ph: [phone]
                                        Fax:[phone]

Sales/Brochures Dept
[phone]                           Parts Distributors
                                        ==================
Customer Relations                      Pacific Coast Parts
[phone]                           1-800-262-1312

Fax                                     East Coast Transistor Parts
[phone]                           1-800-637-0388

Computer BBS (Free)
[phone]

They are also on the Web...try the link from HRO's home page...(I
can't remember Kenwood's URL off the top of my head) at

http://www.hamradio.com


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Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lou Milrad)
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Subject: Kenwood TS-50
Date: 18 Jul 1995 23:10:28 -0400
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I have a Kenwood TS-50 in excellent condition which I am thinking of
parting with and am wondering whether anyone has any idea what the market
price is on it.

Thanks
--
Lou Milrad


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ostroy)
Subject: KISS software bug ???
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Has anyone else observed the following problem when using the MFJ TNC
in KISS mode?

I have two 1270c TNCs, one is about 1 1/2 years old, the other is
brand new.  I have observed that both of them will go through a
restart cycle (3 blinking lights) after a period of about 3 minutes
of no input/output activity.

I confirmed this by placing the units in KISS mode, then disconnecting
the radio and stopping the terminal program,  ie the units just
sat there idle in KISS mode.  I get the same results, regardless
whether the terminal is running NOS, or a terminal emulator,
or just sitting at the DOS prompt, or even physically disconnected.

I reported this to MFJ tech support and they said "oh yeah, we
saw that problem about a year ago and have new eproms with a fix".
So they sent me new eproms, and guess what?   No difference.
I guess the fix doesn't work.

Actually the restarts don't usually cause a problem, since the unit
comes back up in about 2 seconds, reloading the parameters it had
stored in battery-backed RAM.  However, a couple of times I noticed
that if NOS was sending some data to the tnc at the same time it was
in the restart cycle, strange things might happen - like a total
lockup requiring recovery with a power off/on sequence and a
loss of b-b RAM data.  This could be a problem at a remote site !!

So, has anyone else seen this?  Is there some parameter or set up code
needed that they forget to tell you about?   Was the software designed
to require activity on the comm port?   Except for this bug, the
units seem to work very well in KISS mode the rest of the time.

Thanks.
--

Dan Ostroy                                                    - K2UL -
AT&T Bell Labs, Middletown, NJ  USA  908-957-2783      [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Screa)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Looking for NOVEX INC???
Date: 19 Jul 1995 18:16:04 -0400
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Hello,
I am looking for a company called Novex. they make a telephone style
handset that plug into a dual band radio. If anyone knows where I can
reach them or who stocks their equipment, please e-mail me.

thanks.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BV/N0IAT)
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Subject: Looking for Ten Tec HF hisory / information
Date: 18 Jul 1995 07:01:28 GMT
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Hi All.  The recent article and threads on the TenTec Gear got me thinking about trading
up to a TenTec.

Now the question.  TenTec does not advertise as heavily as they once did in the ham
magazines.  Aside from the Scout, I've no idea what the current model names and model
numbers would be for their currently available radio's.  A while back, TenTec was making
the OMNI rigs for coverage of HAM BANDS only.  The PARAGON rig had the general coverage
stuff included.  I also recall the ARGONAUTS and ARGOSY's were the QRP entry.  Now the
SCOUT is the field/Mobile entry. Also thrown in there was the CORSAIR (several models, I
presume).  I have no idea what the difference was nor the "best" ever built.  BTW, my
interest is HAM BANDS only and SUPERB CW performance if that helps.

Could someone with working knowledge of TT post a brief discription of the various TT
rigs through the ages...or at least the current production models?  It would be  most
helpful...rec's and any idiosyncracies about TT are appreciated too (like the rumor that
you must have a special 18 amp circuit breaker in the power cord to run a TT in a
mobile).
 --
73 from Joe   BV2/N0IAT   Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  KA0ZDH (MO,USA) YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986   //views and opinions are mine only.



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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mervyn Thomas)
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Subject: Manual for Swan Tri-band Yagi beam
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Hi,

I am looking for the assembly manual for a Swan three element beam I
purchased in 1970 (unfortunately model number not known) Need information
on dimensions and setup of traps. Any information on this or other Swan
beams would be appreciated.

Regards,

Merv VK6BMT



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Has anyone modified a Motorola MAXAR-80 to do 9600 baud packet? I have
several, and if someone has already done this, I would love to not have
to re-invent the wheel...

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 73 de ke4zer  /  [e-mail]  /  [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
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> The LogiKey is a commercial version of the CMOS Super Keyer which was
> featured in the ARRL Handbook

There is a brand new "CMOS Super Keyer III" detailed in a recent issue of
QST. Check it out.

Mike, N4PDY

--
[e-mail]

My opinions are my own, not my employer's.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Swami Kumaresan)
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Subject: MFJ Electronic Keyer + Bencher Paddle COMBO for sale!
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Hi
        Sorry I had to post this hear. I have a MFJ Electronic keyer
    and Solid black Bencher paddle for sale. It is in the Ham Radio Ootlet
    catalog for 1about $140. I will sell the combo for $90 THAT INCLUDES
    UPS INSURED SHIPPING!
        If interested call or email me.
        [e-mail]
        (401)-789-5938


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DORR DEPEW)
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I've had problems with a brand new MFJ memory keyer 492X.  It loses
the info I store in the memories when I power down.  The lithium
battery is fine.  And it's an intermittent problem.  MFJ has agreed
to swap it, but it's aggravating, and I wondered if anyone else out
there has had similar problems with the unit.

Thanks.

Email responses appreciated.

Dorr Depew
N4QIX



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:14 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>I've had problems with a brand new MFJ memory keyer 492X.  It loses
>the info I store in the memories when I power down.  The lithium
>battery is fine.  And it's an intermittent problem.  MFJ has agreed
>to swap it, but it's aggravating, and I wondered if anyone else out
>there has had similar problems with the unit.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Email responses appreciated.
>
>Dorr Depew
>N4QIX
>

Unfortunately my MFJ-492X memory keyer has been on backorder for almost (if
not over) two months so I can't say. Makes me wonder if MFJ is making the
individual components by hand or something. :-)

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
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Subject: Re: MFJ Memory Keyer Problems
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DORR DEPEW ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I've had problems with a brand new MFJ memory keyer 492X.  It loses
: the info I store in the memories when I power down.  The lithium
: battery is fine.  And it's an intermittent problem.  MFJ has agreed
: to swap it, but it's aggravating, and I wondered if anyone else out
: there has had similar problems with the unit.

: Thanks.

: Email responses appreciated.

: Dorr Depew
: N4QIX


Alas poor Dorr welcome to the world of MFJ, Other wise known as
Mississippi's Finest Junk. I too had an earlier MFJ memory keyer which
developed problems (switches) after only 4 months of use. In general MFJ
has a long standing reputation of shoddy workmanship practices. I had to
get burned 3 times (Memory Keyer, Antenna Tuner, antenna analyzer )
before I learned my lesson, all had substandard (or you get what you pay
for) components, loose hardware, and poor solder (hand solder) connections.
Just my opinion, good luck :-)

Dave

Nawwvemburr Zeeroo Dawg Houwssse port-a-bull seven.

dit dit

"If the opposite of "Pro" is "Con"
then doesn't it stand to reason that;
the opposite of "Progress" is "Congress"?"

                                (unkown author)



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        Can  someone here point to a source of schematics and battery packs
for PRC-6 walkie-talkie and PRC-8  field  radio?   Please  reply  email  if
possible.  Thanks.


{       Bob Wright       }
{ [e-mail]  }



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:16 1995
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In article <3tsge5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dana Tyler) says:
>
>I just bought a new Icom 2340H and I need to modify it to transmit out of the
>amateur band. I work for a local Television station and need to access several
>fequencies in both the 450MHz and 154 Mhz areas. In some cases I just need
>to receive, however I need to transmit on others as well. If you can help me
>out and prevent me from needing a second radio, please E-mail.
>
>Thanks
>
>Dana Tyler
>N1VNE


I sell a mod for the IC-2700 and IC-2340 that will allow you to recieve
830.00mhz-999.99 mhz. for the 2340 it's cost is $75.00

The kit includes all parts and easy to follow instructions.

Email me for more details at  [e-mail]

73's

Kirby  KA0ZTS


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond J. Sarrio)
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Subject: Re: Mods for an Icom IC-2340H
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 22:08:41 +0100
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In article <3ucqot$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kirby
Smith) wrote:

> In article <3tsge5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dana
Tyler) says:
> >
> >I just bought a new Icom 2340H and I need to modify it to transmit out of the
> >amateur band. I work for a local Television station and need to access
several
> >fequencies in both the 450MHz and 154 Mhz areas. In some cases I just need
> >to receive, however I need to transmit on others as well. If you can help me
> >out and prevent me from needing a second radio, please E-mail.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Dana Tyler
> >N1VNE

Dana, You'll find all the mods. to IC 2340 Rig in the book "Radio Tech
Modifications" Ed.#7A. you can pick it up at a discount, reg $19.95,
discounted to $17.95. The discount catalog is at
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html. 73's ray

--
Ray Sarrio Co.
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:17 1995
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From: Dave White <[e-mail]>
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Subject: MODS FOR ICOM 27H ???PLEASSSSE
Date: 20 Jul 1995 03:01:30 GMT
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I NEED TO GET OUT OF THE 140 - 149.995MHZ RANGE. I'VE GOTTEN THE DISPLAY
TO GO THERE, BUT IT SEEMS THAT 150 MHZ IS ACTUALLY 140 AND 159.995 IS
149.995 AND THE CYCLE REPEATS IN THE 160, 170 AND 130 MHZ RANGE. IT SEEMS
THE PLL IS LOCKED IN A TEN MHZ BAND. IF ANYBODY CAN HELP I WOULD
APPRECIATE IT.   EMAIL ME AT [e-mail]



        thanks
         DAVE



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From: [e-mail] (Bill Childers)
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Subject: Mods for Kenwood TH-79A?
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Are there any mods available for the Kenwood TH-79A?  I have just bought one,
and I am interested in modifying it to receive military and police bands, if
that is possible.
Thanx,
Bill Childers
KE6VVW


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:19 1995
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Subject: Re: Motorola HT Antenna Color Codes
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In article <3u3iqf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (RKMorrow) writes:
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>Does anyone have the color code to frequency specs for Motorola HT
>antennas?

>Bob Morrow WB6GTM

That may depend on the model.

Danny




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Greenberg)
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Subject: Motorola Product Info
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Hi

With all the talk and swap re. Motorola HTs, it would be interesting if
some kind soul could post some info on the various HTs, in or out of
production on the used market.  Also, why use Motorola HTs when they appear
to be limited to 2 - 6 channels as is common in commercial and public
safety sectors, require factory programing, etc?  I know they are excellent
products, but they don't seem to be as versitile as new ham HTs that have
hit the market in the last few years.  I suppose they are good if you only
work one to a few of the same repeater freqs.

Thanks for the info.
73s
Steve WA6TAF


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CRobbinsNC)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Product Info
Date: 18 Jul 1995 19:42:09 -0400
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Steve,

  There are many more Motorola product out now with multiple channels...
Saber III's have 120 with user selectable PL list and the MT-2000 up to
160 Channels.

   I think the newest thing they are releasing is going to be of interest
to alot of hams at some point...  A field programmable portable.  136-178
Band split on VHF and 403 to 470 on UHF

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Weddle)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Product Info
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[e-mail] (CRobbinsNC) writes:
>Steve,
>There are many more Motorola product out now with multiple channels...
>Saber III's have 120 with user selectable PL list and the MT-2000 up to
>160 Channels.
>I think the newest thing they are releasing is going to be of interest
>to alot of hams at some point...  A field programmable portable.  136-178
>Band split on VHF and 403 to 470 on UHF
>CARL
I'd really like to hear of a dual or twin band HT type accepted for the
commercial bands AND able to work the amateur bands. I'm aware of the
Vertex Dual-band HT from Yaesu, but it's $1550!! Betcha' they're selling
them puppies by the bushell full!?
Chris
N7RME


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Monninger)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Product Info
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Motorola has a WWW page... http://www.mot.com/ ...that has info about some of
their products. It's kinda heavy on paging, wireless, and semiconductors but
has some info on radio products.

Mark


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Chris,

   I can get Vertex, but they don't sell THAT fast..  Seems like if I
remember right, price is closer to $1000 or so.

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kirk James Smith)
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Subject: Re: Motorola Product Info
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I'd definately be interested in more information on this new Motorola
handheld that is field programmable.

Traditionally, Motorola has defined "field programmable" as something
that can be programmed in the field, by a dealer with a cable, RIB,
computer and expensive software.

Others, like Icom and Bendix-King have defined "field programmable" as
something that can be programmed via the keypad on the radio.

Obviously I prefer the latter....
--
  Kirk J. Smith, KD6RCT, EMT-P |    Hams do it with higher frequency!
  Senior, Microbiology         |    Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club, W6BHZ
  Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo    |
  [e-mail] |    Microbiologists do it on the stage!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:25 1995
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Kirk,

   They are pretty nice radios.  If you are familiar with the full display
MT-2000, they look like those.  Has the features of a HT-1000 16 Ch.  They
are "kinda" field programmable.  You must buy a "KEY" that attaches to the
side and know the password for the radio, but other than that, seems much
better.  I've got a couple ordered to see what we can do with them.

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG)
Subject: Need advice, TenTec Herc 444 amp
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Anyone out there have the old Ten Tec Hercules 444?  I just got one to
play with, I am considering keeping it, but am having some trouble
getting it to relax, hi hi.  It has so many protection circuits to
save the finals, that it is very prone to shut down.

I wonder if anyone has worked inside one of these and how strong the
transistors really are.....  I notice that the amp shuts down way short
of the maximum collector current, and I might want to reset the limits
to allow me to reach maximum rated (in the Ten Tec manual).  I would
like to correspond with anyone who has tried this or has some ideas.

Thanks

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (dew)
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Subject: Re: Need Bearcat 101 information
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The Bearcat 101 was my first scanner.  Originally, it cost more than my pro2006.
I still have it and the manual.  I think I captured the essence of what you need
to know to get the scanner programmed and working.

Programming Bearcat 101

When the ready switch is pushed down, the 16 channel switches are changed from
their normal lock out function to become data
entry switches.  When the enter switch is actuated, an automatic cycle begins
which erases any previous data in the memory for
that channel and enters the new data then set up by the 16 switches.

Move ready switch down.
Move all 16 switches down.
Manually step channel indicator to channel the number to be programmed.
Set the switches from the formula below in the UP position.
Move the momentary enter switch down and release.
The indicator light will go out for about 1 second.
Repeat the procedure for each channel being programmed.
Turn the ready switch up when finished.
The channel switches now function as channel lockout switches.
For frequencies not listed in the look-up table.

How to calculate switch positions from frequency.

Low-Band: (30-50MHz)
To determine the switch settings for a LOW-BAND frequency:
A. Multiply the frequency by 200 and round off to the nearest
whole number.
B. Subtract the number obtained in step A from 10340.  Call
the result "M."
C. Next we must mark the numbers shown below
which will add up to exactly M. This is easily done by the
following step-by-step procedure:
1. Place an "X" in the square corresponding to the largest
number which is less than or equal to M.

The graphic in the manual has  a 3 row grid.  The first row has the 4096, 2048,
1024 ... numbers.  The center row is blank.  The third row has 1, 2, 3 ...

4096=1   2048=2  1024=3  512=4   256=5  128=6  64=7  32=8  16=9  8=10   4=11
2=12     1=13.

14, 15 & 16 are blank


2. Subtract the number corresponding to this column from M .
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until M = 0.
4. To check the program, add all of  the numbers marked by an X. The sum should
equal M.
D. Place an X in columns 14 & 15.
E. If rescan delay is desired on this channel, place an X in column 16.
F. The Columns with X's denote channel switches to be placed in the UP position.
The columns without an X denote channel
switches to be placed in the DOWN position.

High-Band: (146-174MHz)
To determine the switch settings for a HIGH-BAND frequency:
A. Multiply the frequency by 200 and round off to the nearest
whole number.
3. Subtract the number obtained in step A from 36940. Call
the result "M."
Place an X in column 15
If rescan delay is desired on this channel, place an X in
column 16.

U & T Bands: (416-512MHz)
To determine the switch settings for U and T BAND frequencies:
A. Multiply the frequency by 80 and round off to the nearest whole number.
Subtract the number obtain(l in step A from 40964. Call
the result "M."
Place an X in column 14.

E. If rescan delay is desired on this channel, place an X in
column 16.

EXAMPLE: To program a LOW BAND frequency of 40.000MHz:
A. 40 x 200 = 8000
B. 10340-8000 = 2340 = M

                       Sw            Check
          M=2340                      2048
           -2048       2               256
             292                        32
           - 256       5            +    4
              36                      2340 = M
             -32       8
               4
             - 4       11
               0

Switches up would be 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 15




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From: [e-mail] (Bill.Nadzam)
Subject: Need help with Kenwood MC-45 Microphone.
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I have a problem with the Kenwood MC-45 Microphone. This Microphone is
in need of a new MIC element. It was the Touch Tone Microphone sold in
or about 1978. The problem is that Pacific Coast Parts, the Kenwood
parts distributor, can not seem to Identify the correct microphone
element. The reason for this is that Kenwood sells an MC-45 microphone
now, but isn't even close to the older model with the same model number.

What I am looking for is anyone with the original owners sheet on the
MC-45 touch tone mic sold in the late 70's. I am hoping to find the
Kenwood part number for the element.

Thanks for reading,
Bill "K8WN"

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My TVR7000 ATV unit for my Icom R7000 has stopped working. The IF out
of the receiver looks good so I need to look at the ATV Unit itself.
The problem is that I cannot find my schematic for the TVR7000.  If you
have this schematic and would be willing to make a copy for me I would
be greatful. I don't want to go inside this sucker without it.  You can
email me directly if you can help.


                Thanks,

                    Ray   WA1WZF


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:31 1995
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Subject: Need info on Icom IC-2340H dual band mobile
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I have just about decided to buy the Icom IC-2340H dual band mobile. I would
like some input form owners of this radio about it's performance and ease of
use. It looks like a decent rig and it has the features I am looking for.
Thanks in advance.
- Dave -

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>I have just about decided to buy the Icom IC-2340H dual band mobile. I would
>like some input form owners of this radio about it's performance and ease of
>use. It looks like a decent rig and it has the features I am looking for.
>Thanks in advance.
>- Dave -

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I have one and am fairly happy with it .  Make sure that you get the chip that
enables the keypad on the microphone.  It's much more complicated to use
than an ht, but it seems to be a good radio


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Subject: Need manuals for TS-700A
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Hi there... I need a copy of the owners and service manual for a
Kenwood TS-700A. A good photo copy would be helpful for trouble
shooting this unit. Thanks ahead of time!

Kel
KE6SCR

--
Kelly C


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:34 1995
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Subject: Need mods for Radio Shack PRO-2035
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Looking for any modifications to the *NEW* Radio Shack PRO-2035 scanner.
Anyone know of any?  I've already checked with the various FTP archives
and there were nothing on this scanner.  Figure that it is still too new.

Anyway, any help would be most appreciated.  Thanks.

-r



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:34 1995
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Subject: Re: Need X & K band radar - 4 test
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> Speaking of laser, I ran across the State Patrol using it in Newnan on
> I-85.  He was on an overpass.  I made three passes by him; it was
> definately laser.

Police Radars are not infallible. Does anybody know of anybody
that has beaten one in a court of law ?

Some guy took his speeding ticket all the way to the Ga Court of
Appeals, not sure how he made out though.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David George Enos)
Subject: Re: Need X & K band radar - 4 test
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[e-mail]  writes:
>
> You're a little behind, aren't you?  The GA State Patrol are packing laser
> speed detectors now.  While some are still using radar, you're likely to
> get nabbed by a laser gun.
>
statistically, you are MUCH more likely to encounter X or K
band radar - Ka and laser really aren't that common...If you
know they are being used in your area, though, thats another
story...
>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:36 1995
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From: mclinard@rsal (Mark S. Clinard)
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Subject: Re: Need X & K band radar - 4 test
Date: 17 Jul 1995 22:46:44 GMT
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[e-mail] (Ray Osborne w\\GrapeVine Network) writes:
:
: > Speaking of laser, I ran across the State Patrol using it in Newnan on
: > I-85.  He was on an overpass.  I made three passes by him; it was
: > definately laser.
:
: Police Radars are not infallible. Does anybody know of anybody
: that has beaten one in a court of law ?
:
: Some guy took his speeding ticket all the way to the Ga Court of
: Appeals, not sure how he made out though.


Oh sure.  Look if you get a ticket based on a radar, you need to go
to the library and look at the ga code on use of radar by city and
county police and then by the state patrol.

here's the catch, city and counties are tightly regulated by the state
office of public safety; if they don't follow the rules in catching
you (anti speed trap law) or don't have
the calibration paperwork on their radars, you get off.  a bunch of
people got off tickets in cobb county two years ago because a whole
fleet of radars were improperly calibrated for about three weeks.

finally, you should generally show up in court prepared to argue on
one of these bases that the speed measurement was improperly taken.  many
times, the policeman doesn't show up-especially in atlanta/fulton-and
the state has no witness against you--case dismissed.  if he does, you
may want to go ahead and pay your fine to the court recorder before
the judge ups the ante because he/she is not overly impressed with
your lame argument and abuse of his/her time.

state patrol is harder to beat--less state law between you and them.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Bell)
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Subject: Re: Need X & K band radar - 4 test
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I have just come across this thread...  Did whoever posted the original
message find access to radars for thier test?  If not, I may be able to
help.

Tom Bell

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:38 1995
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[e-mail] (David George Enos) wrote:
>
> [e-mail]  writes:
> >
> > You're a little behind, aren't you?  The GA State Patrol are packing laser
> > speed detectors now.  While some are still using radar, you're likely to
> > get nabbed by a laser gun.
> >
> statistically, you are MUCH more likely to encounter X or K
> band radar - Ka and laser really aren't that common...If you
> know they are being used in your area, though, thats another
> story...
> >


I would agree here.  The only time my laser detector has ever gone off
was when I was approaching Denver Int'l Airport.  It must emit some laser
type pulses for the aircraft or something.  I never have heard it go off
besides then.  X and mostly K and Ka will still be the most widely used
because of the simple fact that they can be used from a moving source and
have a lot less stringent requirements about angle and such.  For those
of you who don't know (courtesy of my Escort radar detector manual) laser
guns are only accurate from a stopped position, and preferably a straight
line to the target.  That's why you usually only have to worry about being
tagged by a laser by a bridge overpass, as that's where cops like to set
them up.  Radar, on the other hand, can be used while the cop is moving.
Another obvious point is that laser can be scattered very easily and so
any fog or rain in the area will cause enough inaccuracies that you will
not have to worry about laser detection in that area.

As a side note, this manual of mine states that radar pulses are usually
around 18 feet wide when it hits its target.  From this it's obvious why
so many other cars can detect the same signal since it would hit more than
just the target on the road.  Laser (if I recall correctly) spreads out
significantly less, more around the range of 4 to 6 feet.  Often it's too
late to do anything once your laser detector has gone off.  Of course,
you could get one of those laser-absorbing license plate holders... 8)

Just my $0.02.... now back to CBs!

-Chris


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pete Babic)
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Subject: Re: Need X & K band radar - 4 test
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Chris Murphy) says:
>
>I would agree here.  The only time my laser detector has ever gone off
>was when I was approaching Denver Int'l Airport.  It must emit some laser
>type pulses for the aircraft or something.  I never have heard it go off
>besides then.  X and mostly K and Ka will still be the most widely used

In Ohio on Rt. 2 between Cleveland and Sandusky the cops use so much laser
it seems like you are in a Star Wars movie. They just bought a bunch of new
laser guns recently so there will be even more laser in Ohio in the future.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sergei Kulyov)
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Subject: Need:Alpha-91A schematics set
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I'm looking for schematics set of Alpha-91B HF linear amplifier.
Appreciate for any help.
73! Sergei
AA8OT, UA3AP
Columbus, Ohio


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:41 1995
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I need a tiny Win.3x database that can handle between 5K to 10K dataposts
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please e-mail me if you can help  :-)    [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Loker)
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Subject: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???
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I was really hoping that I would be able to get the FBA-14 that allows you
to put 4-AA batteries to power an HT. When I got my 51 today, in the manual
it says in more than one place:

"...and do not install rechargeable cells in the FBA-14, as they could explode
if accidentally short-circuted."

"Caution! The FBA-14 must not be used with rechargeable cells. It lacks the
necessary thermal and over-current protection circuits provided in the
FNB series NiCd Packs."

But I was really wanting to use them. One person I talked to privately from
here says that there is not a problem. Has anybody had a problem? I use NiCd for
EVERYTHING and have dozens of sets around here. I have extensive camera equipment
and other stuff as well, including a Pro39 scanner, and handlheld CBs. I have
never had a problem except for a few cells going dead. Does the comapny
just want to discourage me from using them so that I will buy their expensive
batteries? (Oh, I forgot to mention all of the chargers I have here and at work!!)
WOuld it help if I get the heavier duty cells from Radio SHack that have a higher
mAh rating anyway?

Thanks for any feedback and suggestions!!!
Drew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
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Subject: Re: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???
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[e-mail] (Drew Loker) wrote:


>I was really hoping that I would be able to get the FBA-14 that allows you
>to put 4-AA batteries to power an HT. When I got my 51 today, in the manual
>it says in more than one place:

>"...and do not install rechargeable cells in the FBA-14, as they could explode
>if accidentally short-circuted."

>"Caution! The FBA-14 must not be used with rechargeable cells. It lacks the
>necessary thermal and over-current protection circuits provided in the
>FNB series NiCd Packs."

They always give you warnings like that.  (It's job security for their
lawyers, but that's food for another thread.)  There are only 2 things
to worry about that I know of.  Take 'em out of the FBA-14 when you
charge them (I'm sure you have a separate charger for the cells
anyway), and don't carry a charged pack around in your pocket or bag
where the contacts can short out against loose change or your keys.
It can get very warm. ;-)  Other than that, don't sweat it.

Mike Groves  KD6PKJ



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???
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In article <3unjah$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Drew Loker) writes:
>
>I was really hoping that I would be able to get the FBA-14 that allows you
>to put 4-AA batteries to power an HT. When I got my 51 today, in the manual
>it says in more than one place:
>
>"...and do not install rechargeable cells in the FBA-14, as they could explode
>if accidentally short-circuted."
>
>"Caution! The FBA-14 must not be used with rechargeable cells. It lacks the
>necessary thermal and over-current protection circuits provided in the
>FNB series NiCd Packs."
>
>But I was really wanting to use them. One person I talked to privately from
>here says that there is not a problem. Has anybody had a problem?

The problem is that the FBA-14 doesn't have any protective circuits,
so if you short the pack terminals the cells will dump current in a
serious hurry. This can cause a fire or explosion. If you're careful
to never short the pack terminals, you'll be OK. Use of a pack protector
is advised, IE the little card that slides over the terminals when the
battery is off the radio.

Alkaline cells have enough internal impedance to limit the current
in case of a short, but NiCads have a very low internal impedance
and can dump *serious* current if shorted. So NiCad packs have
internal protective circuits to prevent this from happening.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Wittich)
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Subject: Re: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
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In article <3unjkg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Drew Loker) writes:
|>
|> THis place offers much better prices on all of their batteries. AND they
|> also offer several models that are rated at a higher mAh. Like for the\
|> FT-51r, they have the FNB-33 that is rated at 1500 as well as the one
|> rated at 1200. They also have the FNB-35 that HRO does not even sell (something
|> about it not being sold in the US) and they also have a model rated at
|> 1500. These batteries are the same size as the Yaesu conterparts.
|>
|> Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
|> their batteries in general?
|>
|> Thank for any feedback!!
|> Drew
|> [e-mail]

I do.  I bought 3 of the W&W battery packs for am IC-2SAT about 4 or
5 months ago.  The work great and fit just fine.  No problems
with the ordering or shipping either.

73, Jeff - AC4ZO
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Loker)
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Subject: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
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THis place offers much better prices on all of their batteries. AND they
also offer several models that are rated at a higher mAh. Like for the\
FT-51r, they have the FNB-33 that is rated at 1500 as well as the one
rated at 1200. They also have the FNB-35 that HRO does not even sell (something
about it not being sold in the US) and they also have a model rated at
1500. These batteries are the same size as the Yaesu conterparts.

Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
their batteries in general?

Thank for any feedback!!
Drew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (PeterJS)
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Subject: Problems with my Cushcraft R7 vertical/TS450S-AT
Date: 20 Jul 1995 01:32:38 -0400
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Does anybody out there have a Cushcraft R7 vertical?  I have one
about 12 feet up attached to a chimney and am running with a Kenwood
TS-450S-AT.  Despite my best efforts at adjusting the length for 40M,
I can't get an SWR reading under 3.  Likewise, the AT on the TX doesn't
seem to help much and in fact, I only discovered something was amiss when
I put an off-board SWR in line and noted the high SWR while the SWR
reading on the TX showed 1.1 (or so).   Anyway, any suggestions for how to
get 40M working here ?  The other higher frequency bands seem to get
better SWR's (all less than 2.0) but it seems pretty hopeless for 40M.

Peter
KE6VMJ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:51 1995
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Subject: Re: Problems with my Cushcraft R7 vertical/TS450S-AT
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[e-mail] (PeterJS) wrote:
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>Does anybody out there have a Cushcraft R7 vertical?  I have one
>about 12 feet up attached to a chimney and am running with a Kenwood
>TS-450S-AT.  Despite my best efforts at adjusting the length for 40M,
>I can't get an SWR reading under 3.  Likewise, the AT on the TX doesn't
>seem to help much and in fact, I only discovered something was amiss when
>I put an off-board SWR in line and noted the high SWR while the SWR
>reading on the TX showed 1.1 (or so).   Anyway, any suggestions for how to
>get 40M working here ?  The other higher frequency bands seem to get
>better SWR's (all less than 2.0) but it seems pretty hopeless for 40M.
>
>Peter
>KE6VMJ

I might be wrong about this but I don't think that you can realiable put two
antenna tuners inline and accurately read the SWR presented on the down
stream tuner.  The tuner in the 450 is probably where you should be reading
the SWR.  The R7 is tuned for a "sweet spot" on each band.  In other words,
you find the area you work the most and then lengthen or shorten until the desired
portion of the band is in tune.  Areas above and below this "sweet Spot" will be
a higher SWR.

Dave - AA9OQ

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Subject: Re: Problems with my Cushcraft R7 vertical/TS450S-AT
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In article <3ukppm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (PeterJS) writes:
|>Does anybody out there have a Cushcraft R7 vertical?  I have one
|>about 12 feet up attached to a chimney and am running with a Kenwood
|>TS-450S-AT.  Despite my best efforts at adjusting the length for 40M,
|>I can't get an SWR reading under 3.  Likewise, the AT on the TX doesn't
|>seem to help much and in fact, I only discovered something was amiss when
|>I put an off-board SWR in line and noted the high SWR while the SWR
|>reading on the TX showed 1.1 (or so).   Anyway, any suggestions for how to
|>get 40M working here ?  The other higher frequency bands seem to get
|>better SWR's (all less than 2.0) but it seems pretty hopeless for 40M.
|>
|>Peter
|>KE6VMJ
|>

I had my R7 mounted 6' off the ground and it matched perfectly on 40m.

Do you have all of the radials deployed?  They must extend straight out.  If
you angle them down at all, the SWR increases.

The AT *is* doing it's job.  It can't change the SWR on the R7 but it does
present a 1:1 to the transmitter which is what it is supposed to do.

Other than that, you may have interference from nearby objects.

At what frequency do you get 3:1.  I noticed on mine that the 40 m adjusting
rod had to be retracted all of the way to achieve resonance at 7.208.

Did you adjust all of the other sections first?  The 40m section is supposed to
be adjusted last as all of the other adjustments will affect it.

Ken
WB8IKJ


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Subject: Re: Problems with my Cushcraft R7 vertical/TS450S-AT
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In article <3ukppm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (PeterJS)
wrote:
>
> Does anybody out there have a Cushcraft R7 vertical?  I have one
> about 12 feet up attached to a chimney and am running with a Kenwood
> TS-450S-AT.  Despite my best efforts at adjusting the length for 40M,
> I can't get an SWR reading under 3.  Likewise, the AT on the TX doesn't
> seem to help much and in fact, I only discovered something was amiss when
> I put an off-board SWR in line and noted the high SWR while the SWR
> reading on the TX showed 1.1 (or so).   Anyway, any suggestions for how to
> get 40M working here ?  The other higher frequency bands seem to get
> better SWR's (all less than 2.0) but it seems pretty hopeless for 40M.
>
> Peter
> KE6VMJ

Peter
My thoughts are the following:
        Do you have enough coils (turns) on your balun?
        Is there any metal flashing in the vacinity of the ant?
        Maybe a bad 40m trap?
A friend of mine just installed an R-7, and had a short coax run ( with no
coil balun).  His SWRs were very high.  When he added the coil balun and
some ferite beads to the coax, his match dropped to 1.2:1 on all bands.
You may also want to try raising the ant up in 5 or 10 foot increments.
Cushcraft reps have said that if the ant is in the vacinity of any metal,
power or telephone lines, trees, or unclear of structures, there could be
problems.  The R-7 appears to be very sensitive to placement.  I don't know
how they can advertise it as shown attached to a balcony next to an apt.
building and keep a straight face about it.

73s
Steve, WA6TAF


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Subject: Problems with Yaesu FT-2400H Synth???
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I was browsing through some of the radio files when I ran across a comment
about an upgraded VFO being factory-installed in a Yaesu FT-2400H 2M rig.

I have one of these radios and am unaware of any problems with it. Can
anyone inform me of what the story is (if any)?

Thanks!

Geoff NQ7A  AUstin, TX.



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Subject: Re: Problems with Yaesu FT-2400H Synth???
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In article <3ud4bd$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>
> I was browsing through some of the radio files when I ran across a comment
> about an upgraded VFO being factory-installed in a Yaesu FT-2400H 2M rig.
>
> I have one of these radios and am unaware of any problems with it. Can
> anyone inform me of what the story is (if any)?


The tuner is an optical encoder the early ones had an imperfect
seal. Dust would get in them and they would not tune reliably.
Yaesu retrofits the 2400 with a new encoder that has a double
seal. The feel is not as nice as the original but it works
properly. I don't know what serial number the new style was
used from perhaps some one else can help.

73 de Jerry KC5EGG


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Subject: Re: Problems with Yaesu FT-2400H Synth???
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In article <3umlnr$[e-mail]>,
   Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]> wrote:

>The tuner is an optical encoder the early ones had an imperfect
>seal. Dust would get in them and they would not tune reliably.
>Yaesu retrofits the 2400 with a new encoder that has a double
>seal. The feel is not as nice as the original but it works
>properly. I don't know what serial number the new style was
>used from perhaps some one else can help.
>
>73 de Jerry KC5EGG

I think I must also have one of the old ones.  The problem is that the dial
skips ahead, whether in VFO mode or when going through memories with the
dial.  Would like to hear official info about upgrade.  S/N of my 2400H is
2G201660.

PS: I'm not buying the "dust" story as it has been about the same since I
first turned on the radio after buying it new.  Not one of those
"mission-critical" problems, but could affect brand loyalty.

-Mike KD4QDM


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From: [e-mail] (Shel Darack)
Subject: Re: question about hooking up HTX-202 for packet
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Bret: I use the HTX 202 for packet with a KAM tnc.  The KAM works
simultaneously on HF and VHF.  The KAM came with the necessary cables
and I only had to add a resistor and capacitor in the cable at the
HT mic plug.  The instructions for hooking up either an ICOM (02AT
style) or Yaesu will work but it is necessary  to use a 2.2K PTT
resistor for the HTX202.
It works well for me.
Shel  WA2UBK

BRETSKI ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I have a Radio Shack HTX-202 and a Compaq 486 computer and I wish to run
: packet only. What kind of TNC should I get and what cabling is necessary?
: Will this cabling handle the PTT through the mic jack without
: having to modify the radio?


: BRET A. PENNINGTON /  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN   /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
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: [e-mail]                   /     speaking only for myself.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:45:58 1995
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Subject: Re: Question on HF tranceivers in general.
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In article <3uevhb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I see in the ad's for most "mid-priced" HF rigs that it says that they
>have AM & FM operating modes.  Questions...
>1.  Does this mean that they work on the "repeater/no-code"
>frequencies(2m/144mhz/440mhz) ?
>2. Will I then only have to buy one HT for the above mentioned freq.'s  so
>I can talk to my wife at home(on the HF rig) while I use the HT(or vice
>versa) ?
>3. If not that what does it mean ?
>
>P.S.  I am asking these questions because i am shopping for an HF rig.


Hi Buddy.  Very few HF rigs will allow operation on the VHF and UHF bands (those allowed for
operation by no-code hams).  However, amateurs are allowed to operate AM mode on any of the
high frequency (1.8 thru 30 Mhz) bands (except 30 meters 10.1 ~ 10.150 Mhz) and are also
allowed to operate narrow-band FM mode on the 10 meter (28-29.7 Mhz) band.  Though the mode
of operation (FM) is the same as what you are familiar with in your VHF/UHF work, the
OPERATING FREQUENCY is different.   Your HT is likely designed for either 2 meters, 1.25
Meters, or 70 Cm operation (144 Mhz, 220 Mhz, or 440 Mhz respectively).  You would not be
able to communicate with a VHF or UHF radio using an HF transceiver.

Please note that a FEW models of HF rigs now come equipped with the 6 meter amateur band (50
Mhz) which a no-code ham is authorized to use, however, you would also have to be equipped
with a 6-meter (50 Mhz) HT.   This is not extremely likely, as only 1 or 2 companies are
making these HT's, and they are very uncommon in the USA.  Only one HF rig (TMK) has a
provision for operation on the VHF and UHF bands.  This is the Yaesu FT-0767GX. Otherwise,
the HF rigs are designed for "high frequency" only.

73 from Joe   BV2/N0IAT   Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  KA0ZDH (MO,USA) YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986   //views and opinions are mine only.



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I see in the ad's for most "mid-priced" HF rigs that it says that they
have AM & FM operating modes.  Questions...
1.  Does this mean that they work on the "repeater/no-code"
frequencies(2m/144mhz/440mhz) ?
2. Will I then only have to buy one HT for the above mentioned freq.'s  so
I can talk to my wife at home(on the HF rig) while I use the HT(or vice
versa) ?
3. If not that what does it mean ?

P.S.  I am asking these questions because i am shopping for an HF rig.


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>I see in the ad's for most "mid-priced" HF rigs that it says that they
>have AM & FM operating modes.  Questions...
>1.  Does this mean that they work on the "repeater/no-code"
>frequencies(2m/144mhz/440mhz) ?

No.  HF rigs are HF rigs i.e. below 30MHZ, unless they specifically state
they come with a transverter (which converts 10 Meters to another VHF/UHF
band, usually an external unit.  FM is included in most HF rigs for the
purpose of using it on the 10 meter FM band (29.5-29.7).

>2. Will I then only have to buy one HT for the above mentioned freq.'s  so
>I can talk to my wife at home(on the HF rig) while I use the HT(or vice
>versa) ?

No, each of you will need a radio covering the band you wish to use unless
the unit states it covers the band in question.  The only band I have seen
included in HF rigs is 6 Meters on a handful of them.

Dave N5GGG



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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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In article <3uevhb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (BUDDY10) writes:
>I see in the ad's for most "mid-priced" HF rigs that it says that they
>have AM & FM operating modes.  Questions...
>1.  Does this mean that they work on the "repeater/no-code"
>frequencies(2m/144mhz/440mhz) ?

No, the type of modulation and the frequency of operation are two
entirely separate things. While SSB, digital, and CW are the most
common HF modulations, FM is used on the upper part of 10 meters,
and small amounts of AM operation can be found on both 10 meters
and 160 meters, with even rarer usage on the other HF bands. So HF
rigs commonly have AM and FM capabilities built in, but they are
still only HF rigs and don't cover the bands above 30 MHz where
Techs may operate.

The only current HF rig that covers VHF too is the FT-767, though
Icom has a new rig called the IC-706 that will cover 2 meters, but
it hasn't been released yet. Several of the HF rigs on the market
include 6 meters, which a Tech can use, but finding a HT that will
cover 6 meters is going to be a problem. Unless you want to spring
for the FT-767 (expensive), or wait for the new Icom, then I suggest
you'll have to buy a separate VHF rig for the house. That's not a
big deal, several inexpensive models are available.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:03 1995
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Subject: Re: Question on Kenwood TS-450S/AT !
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I wouldn't own a 440 without the AT and I have had 2.  Good as a 100
watt tuner or to match the input of older tube type amps!!!!

Bill Harwood
AB6DY




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First of all, sorry if this is not the place for such questions, if
it is not point me to it, these are not my usual net stomping grounds.
Now for the questions, after 30+ years as an engineer for various radio/tv
stations while working for AT&T dad finally recently got his no code
license and was looking for a reciever, years ago he had his own TV
repair business and he has collected a lot of stuff including 3 or 4
Hallicrafter receivers so I suggested he look into using them, the
newest an SX-71 (or 78 can't recall) is operational and in nearly new
condition and he has started using it regularly though it needs some
alignment, the two older ones are a S20R and a very old model with black
bakelite front panel bearing only the the name Sky Challenger on the
tuning dial, the two newer are complete the Sky Challenger is missing
a few knobs and one transformer has been removed and replaced with an
odd replacement unit.  Anyway we had the manual for the newest, but have
misplaced it, and never had manuals for the others so I am looking for
information about the recievers, their vintage, and copies of manuals for
at least the older 2, if anyone could help it would be most appreciated.

Thanks
John
[e-mail]
please email me direct I don't follow the group.





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> First of all, sorry if this is not the place for such questions, if
> it is not point me to it, these are not my usual net stomping grounds.
> Now for the questions, after 30+ years as an engineer for various radio/tv
> stations while working for AT&T dad finally recently got his no code
> license and was looking for a reciever, years ago he had his own TV
> repair business and he has collected a lot of stuff including 3 or 4
> Hallicrafter receivers so I suggested he look into using them, the
> newest an SX-71 (or 78 can't recall) is operational and in nearly new
> condition and he has started using it regularly though it needs some
> alignment, the two older ones are a S20R and a very old model with black
> bakelite front panel bearing only the the name Sky Challenger on the
> tuning dial, the two newer are complete the Sky Challenger is missing
> a few knobs and one transformer has been removed and replaced with an
> odd replacement unit.  Anyway we had the manual for the newest, but have
> misplaced it, and never had manuals for the others so I am looking for
> information about the recievers, their vintage, and copies of manuals for
> at least the older 2, if anyone could help it would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> John
> [e-mail]
> please email me direct I don't follow the group.
>
>
>
The S20R is of late approx. 1938 vintage the sky challenger is about the same
age. The SX-71 is a very good radio, popular receiver in the mid 50 s to mid 60
s. Manuals for all are available from HI Manuals, you have to look in the back
of the latest QST for the address and the latest catalog number.
I have an S20R myself and it is a neat old radio to play with but it isnt as
hot as todays rigs. Enjoy the SX-71, I wish I had one too.


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Subject: Radio Shack HTX-202 Battery Specifications...

>>happen to know the W & W Associates number, that would be great too.

Tell W&W you need a CM-8 replacement for your HTX-202. Unless you want
to go to 12V. HTX-202 batteries are completely compatible with batteries
that fir the Icom IC-2, 3, 4A/AT/GAT, et al HTs.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:07 1995
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Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK HTX202/40
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Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BATTERY PACKS

>>If I use a 12VDC battery and the rubber duck, I get ER@...

We have to pinpoint this problem by either date of manufacture or serial
number of the HTs affected. Who has an inseide track with Tandy? I keep
reading of this problem, yet I cannot locate ANYONE personally who has
experienced it. I, myself, regularly use 12VDC with my HTX-202 and
rubber ducks with no problems whatsoever.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:08 1995
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Subject: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BA
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Subject: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BATTERY PACKS

>>would like to put one of the high voltage ICOM battery packs on it...

Older HTX-202s had problems with 12VDC battery packs and the standard
rubber duckie antenna. But I have never had a problem using either my
Periphex BP-7S or Icom CM-7S or Quantum HAM Battery with my HTX-202 (all
three are over 12VDC).
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky)
Subject: Rapid chargers available for RS 202HT?
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Are there any available that would fit the RS 202HT 2-meter?
--
A. Stavsky, P.O. Box 351222, Los Angeles, CA  90035-1222


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From: [e-mail] (Michael Goldfarb )
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Subject: Reccomendation needed for limited space HF Antenna
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I live in a townhouse and have tried both a dipole and sloper but for
some reason can not achieve a reasonable SWR. I can use them with a
tuner but constantly have to adjust. I do have some room on my roof
that is hidden. If you have any recommendations as to a reliable
limited space antenna or knowledge as to why my pre tuned dipole and
sloper have a higher than normal SWR I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andrew Benham)
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Subject: Remote controlling Icom R9000
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I'm in the process of updating my R9000 controller program
to be a Windows application. There are several things which it
=ought= to be possible to do remotely, but which aren't documented.

Has anyone else had experience of controlling the R9000 and
fancies swapping ideas?


--
Andrew Benham       [e-mail]
BNR Europe Ltd, 140 Greenway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow,
   Essex CM19 5QD, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]    Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:11 1995
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I have a GE Master II  145-170 Mc  110 watt repeter for trade.
It is in an outside mounting with power supply and duplexer

We would like to find a Motorola or GE  440 repeter.

E-mail me at   [e-mail]    if you have something...

************   TKC   ************



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Zack Lau)
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Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3u386r$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Zack Lau) writes:
: >KE4ZV Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >
: >: A=54.5*d/Wc*(1-(Wc/W)^2)^.5 = 3.845 dB
: >
: >: So, the hole doesn't have much attenuation as a waveguide beyond
: >: cutoff. Yet we know that perforated metal offers good shielding at
: >: HF, so something is being overlooked. What is being overlooked is
: >: that the waveguide isn't being matched perfectly. In fact, only
: >: Wc^2/W^2 of the power of the wave is being coupled to the hole,
: >: and that's 10*log(Wc^2/W^2) or -74.89 dB. So the power escaping
: >: the hole is -78.74 dB down from the power of the signal presented
: >: to the sheet metal with the hole in it.
: >
: >Suppose I put a matching network on one side of the hole to
: >tune out the mismatch.  How does the equation account for this?
: >After all, the waveguide is just a very short piece of transmission
: >line, isn't it?

: If you matched the waveguide to the wave floating inside the shield
: enclosure with an efficient network exciting the TE 1,1 mode, and
: loaded the waveguide output with its characteristic impedance, then
: you'd only be left with the attenuation of the waveguide. However,
: the only way I can think to match the hole to the 30 meter waves is
: with conical horns, 15 meters at the mouth and tapering to 1/16 inch
: at the apex. If the shield box were only say 6x9x4 inches, it might
: be hard to fit the horn inside. :-)

How does aperture coupling of helical filters work?  Don't those
shields with holes in them resemble short waveguides below cutoff?
For instance, I have a 6 meter helical filter with 0.6 dB of
insertion loss, even though the aperture is 2.1 inches across.
Come to think of it, I've seen HF coils doing a good job of coupling
to each other.

It might be useful to consider the possibility of cascaded waveguides.
When building a shielded enclosure, the box itself forms a waveguide.
In fact, when I sometimes design RF circuits such that the box waveguide
reduces interactions between the cover and inductors.  Thus, the
circuit performs equally well (hopefully) whether the cover is on
or off.  Obviously, holes in the cover aren't a big factor if the
cover isn't needed!

Finally, there is the situation where it really doesn't work, but
since its never been tested properly, nobody knows there is a
problem.  Suppose your roof "leaked" but it never rained enough
to realize the problem?
--
Zack Lau  KH6CP/1           2 way QRP WAS
                           8 States on 10 GHz
Internet: [e-mail]   10 grids on 2304 MHz


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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Shielding radios from computer-generated RFI
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In article <3udn81$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Zack Lau) writes:
>
>How does aperture coupling of helical filters work?  Don't those
>shields with holes in them resemble short waveguides below cutoff?
>For instance, I have a 6 meter helical filter with 0.6 dB of
>insertion loss, even though the aperture is 2.1 inches across.

That's different. In these cases we have resonant structures, and the
coupling equation I stated doesn't apply the same way. Think of it like
a low loss coax with a high VSWR. The matching may be bad, but the
RF gets lots of chances to couple as it circulates. The coupling hole
has much the same effect as a small value capacitor coupling the two
circuits (the mechanism is different, but the effect is much the same).
As long as circuit losses are low, most of the power will *eventually*
couple from one to another.

Now a shielded box can be considered a resonant cavity, but to be
effective, it has to be resonant at a frequency far from that of
the energy it is trying to shield in order that the circulating
currents passing the hole not be high and the energy not be given many
chances to radiate out the hole. Just consider your coupled helicals
with the coils tuned far away from resonance, the insertion loss of
the coupled circuit then becomes very high, but the size of the
hole hasn't changed at all. What's changed is the nature of the
circulating currents around the hole.

>Come to think of it, I've seen HF coils doing a good job of coupling
>to each other.

That's different too. The coils are electrically of a "length" approximating
the wavelength of the energy while being much closer physically than a free
space wavelength, so the magnetic coupling can be a fairly good match. With
waveguides and apertures, it's best to think of them as structures interacting
with EM waves, but with mutually coupled coils, it's best to think of them in
terms of transformers, with separate near field magnetic and electrical
components to the energy. You can tap one or the other without much regard
for the overall EM wave behavior. That's generally not true for waveguides.
We talk of E-field and H-field coupling with them too, but we can't really
treat those fields as near fields.

The above needs a lot of qualifiers to represent anything approaching
quantitative real behavior, but should be sufficient to give a qualitative
feel for what happens. Using waveguide beyond cutoff models for determining
the efficacy of perforated shields is too simplistic. Other factors come
into play.

Gary
--
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534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:16 1995
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Subject: Standard C188/288/488 Hel
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Subject: Standard C188/288/488 Hel

>>I'm not getting in to the autopatch because (I think) the tones are
>>too loud. I think the unit is over-deviating.

Is this a problem on several repeaters that you're trying to "hit?" Or
just one system?

I sincerely believe you'll find the fine folks at Standard Radio to be
very helpful and reasonable with your service request.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAN TRIGILIO)
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Subject: Still looking for...
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 Still looking for a schematic, operator manual for Heathkit RF
Generator Model IG-5242.  Will pay postage adn copying costs.
  73,Dan, KF6MU  408 464-0677


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wulf_Luck)
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Subject: switching power supply
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Who has experience with the Haro EA 3022 SMX switching power supply for short
wave operation? Especially with simple provisional wire antennas -
interferences ?
I got an info page of the Haro supply that looks quite promising.
73 Wulf
PA3GFP - DF5FZ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:18 1995
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I want to buy your old SWR-meter(s) for my antenna tests.
Nowadays the simple models are not any more available, made
in JA or Taiwan - I dont need cross needles etc.

Mail me; [e-mail]

OH2KI or ZB2X


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:20 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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In article <3u7c9k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Terry Hubbard) writes:
>
>I am very close to deciding to spend the bucks on a Ten-Tec Omni VI and
>would very much like to hear of opinions and impressions of this radio
>both pro and con from anyone. Also if there are options to this radio
>that are a must, what are they? i.e. filters from Ten-Tec or after market
>such as fox tango if they make them for the VI. Would I possibly do
>better to go to something like the FT-1000D or KW 950-SDX or other? It's
>a big buck decision that I can afford to make only once. I'm really
>interested in a top notch receiver for both weak signal contacts as well
>as contests when the stations are packed like sardines. Any and all
>comments are most welcome.
>
>Best 73s
>
>Terry KF9HI
>
>


Buy Ten-Tec .... Buy Ten-Tec .... Buy Ten-Tec
It has by far a better receiver and service that
can't be beat.

Tim Cook WB8BCO


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Blank)
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Subject: Re: Ten-Tec Omni VI opinions?
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[e-mail] (Terry Hubbard) wrote:


>I am very close to deciding to spend the bucks on a Ten-Tec Omni VI and
>would very much like to hear of opinions and impressions of this radio
>both pro and con from anyone. Also if there are options to this radio
>that are a must, what are they? i.e. filters from Ten-Tec or after market
>such as fox tango if they make them for the VI. Would I possibly do
>better to go to something like the FT-1000D or KW 950-SDX or other? It's
>a big buck decision that I can afford to make only once. I'm really
>interested in a top notch receiver for both weak signal contacts as well
>as contests when the stations are packed like sardines. Any and all
>comments are most welcome.

>Best 73s

>Terry KF9HI
Hello, Terry, I saw your note and thought I'd reply...although I am
not an owner of an OMNI-VI, I do own an OMNI-V and feel like I can
make a few comments about basic performance comparisons...

I have (in addition to TONS of Boatanchors) several rigs connected up
to a remote coax switch at my operating position...I have an FT-990
with all the filters, a Drake TR-7, a well maintained Drake C-line, a
pair of Icom receivers, the R70 and R-71A, and the OMNI-V.

I am able to instantly switch between radios and compare the relative
merits of each one and of all the above mentioned radios, the OMNI-V
shines brightest.

I recently  monitored very weak CW signals from RS-15 ...I have always
thought that the FT-990 was probably the best high band
receiver....WRONG, the OMNI-V was much better, even with the second
IF's narrow filter cascaded in-line...

I have also opreated in 2 RTTY round-ups with the FT-990 and did not
compete this year due to an amp failure, but, 20meters in the middle
of this contest will let you find all the weakness in a rig...I use
the 250Hz filter and a monitor scope to tune sigs in during this
contest...the FT-990 can, under this extreme circumstance, exhibit
phase noise....that's the only explanation that I or several
technically astute hams have been able to come up with...
I did not get the OMNI-V in time to use it this year in the round-up,
so, I didn't get a chance to see how it did.

On voice, I like the OMNI-V much better on 75m than I do the FT-990,
it's AGC action is superb and I usually operate it with the attenuator
engaged and the RF gain down about 40%...it's almost like FM....

The OMNI-V I have has the 2.4, and 1.8 kHz filters installed along
with a 250 Hz filter in the Narrow position. I also have a Timewave
DSP-59 hooked up to this radio.

I know this post was not on the OMNI-VI, but, the OMNI-VI is an
evoloution of the OMNI-V, not a revoloution, so perhaps my comments
will add a little "fill" into other comments about the radio...

I have had the FT-990 for a little over 3 years, the OMNI since
January and the OMNI is my favorite rig to use.  I don't think that
you can go wrong with Ten-Tec, their factory people are second-to-none
and really seem to care about their customers.

Just a few of my thoughts, Good Luck and Have Fun!


Rick Blank, KI5SL
AMSAT NA 26195



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ilya Reshin)
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Subject: Re: TH79E display fault
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Maybe the simpliest way to solve this problem is to make the
global reset.Press and hold the F button and switch your radio ON.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:24 1995
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Maybe the simpliest way to solve this problem is to make the
global reset.Press and hold the F button and switch your radio ON.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:24 1995
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From: "Michel Stoop (PE1OZA)" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TH79E display fault
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[e-mail] (Stewart Bryant - G3YSX) wrote:
>
>I have a TH79E that has an intermittent fault that causes the display to go blank.
>Is this a well known fault, and if so what is the fix?

Stewart,
This is a known fault and it has to do with a bad VR303.
This VR is for adjusting the contrast, just clean the carbon layer.
Also check the voltage on TA, wich must be about -1,6Volt.
this Testpoint is on the left lower edge of the control board, to
reach VR303 you must remove the control board because this VR is on the
other side next of the LC unit.

--
Regards, Michel
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG)
Subject: TS 940 / thermister testing?
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I have the Kenwood TS 940, and I am slowly working it over.

I have replaced the fan in the power supply, it had failed by stopping
spinning even when voltage was applied.

Now, there is a second cooling fan in the 940, in the final unit.
I have worked CW at full output for a couple of minutes until the top
of the cabinet got slightly hot to the touch, and figured the fan
should have come on.  The fan in there seems harder to get at, and I
haven't gone in there yet.

Is there a way to test the thermister easily for the right specs?
Are thermisters easy to come by and/or cheap?  I might replace it
with one that goes on at a lower temperature, or set the circuit
that way anyway, if it is easy.

I plan to bypass the thermister to turn on the fan circuit to see it
all the rest is working, then I will wonder about the thermister itself.

Any comments or suggestions?

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jari Jokiniemi)
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Subject: Re: TS-940 FILTER IMPROVEMENT?
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International Radio and Computer, Inc. sells filters for Kenwood,
Yeasu, and Icom. They have advertised in QST. IRCI continues the
filter line of the Fox Tango corporation.

                                        -Jari, OH2MPO, OH3BU
--
Jari Jokiniemi, [e-mail], OH2MPO, OH3BU
Tekla Oy, Koronakatu 1, 02210 Espoo, 90-8879 474


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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I am thinking of picking up a used ts140...does it work okay on
amtor/pactor etc? Any comments would be appreciated!

Mike KS4DA


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[e-mail] (Mparkes) wrote:
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>I am thinking of picking up a used ts140...does it work okay on
>amtor/pactor etc? Any comments would be appreciated!
>
>Mike KS4DA
I have a friend that used his on digital modes.  Evidently, there is
a wierd connector on the back of the radio that you will have to
wire up to the TNC.  What I understand is the connector is
hard to deal with.  However, you shouldn't have any problems
running it in the digital modes.

Dave Baker - AA9OQ

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Hall)
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>>
>>I am thinking of picking up a used ts140...does it work okay on
>>amtor/pactor etc? Any comments would be appreciated!
>>
>>Mike KS4DA
>I have a friend that used his on digital modes.  Evidently, there is
>a wierd connector on the back of the radio that you will have to
>wire up to the TNC.  What I understand is the connector is
>hard to deal with.  However, you shouldn't have any problems
>running it in the digital modes.

>Dave Baker - AA9OQ

The connector is question is a 13 pin DIN plug, common on a number of
Kenwood radios. They're available from a number of sources, and you
can always find someone who has them at hamfests.

They're a pain in the butt to solder to, given the number of wires
needed for most multimode controllers. A small iron helps.

The 140 will work fine on Pactor, Amtor, whatever-TOR.

Doug Hall, KF4KL




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:29 1995
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       I have a pair of 8874 Eimac Grid Tubes. Brand New in Box.
    Sell the pair for $500.00
-
                     Call: 201-797-1227
                   E-Mail: [e-mail]

                                                Rod  N2RVM




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:29 1995
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Any kind of outside or window mount antenna will probably do.  I cary a
handy talkie with a mag mount and a 30" Dimond/Comet dual band antenna
for the rental car and then put it on the heater/cooler or refridgerator
in the room.  Use of a handy talkie amplifier (RF comcepts type) and a
mag mount antenna should do the trick.  If one or both rooms face one
another and have some elevation ... high rise hotel.  You should be able
to work with handies and rubber ducks.

Bill Harwood
AB6DY




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:31 1995
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Subject: UK Repeater logic info Reqd.
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I've recently taken over as repeater keeper of GB3OH, the 70cm repeated located in East Central
Scotland.

The box seems to be working OK, apart from one small problem (and in dire need of a tune-up!).

As part of a club project for a group within the Falkirk Amateur Radio Club, we're intending to get
this repeater back on the air soon, but we lack any information on the system. The TX and RX
sections aren't too much of a problem, but we'd like to get some info on the logic.

It's discrete logic (no processor), and as far as we can tell, of a 1979 vintage. I know the logic
is a copy of some used somewhere in England, so it's not unique to 'OH, although it is possible
the original constructors of 'OH (now slient key) did modify it slightly.

The logic board is about 9 inches square, with a large PCB edge connector to the rear. There are
several presets located up the left hand edge of the board. By trial and error, we've determined
some of the functions of these presets, but we're still trying to figure out the others.

Does anyone have diagrams or any information on something this old? If you have, please
email me here, or [e-mail].

In the long term, we're hoping to revame the whole system, but as it seems to be working quite
well just now, we intend to get the box back on the air as it is.

A date for your diaries: 8th October 1995, from 11:00 to 16:30, the Falkirk Amateur Radio Club
will be holding a junk sale in the Scout hall in Grangemouth. Morse tests will be available.
Some of the proceeds of this sale will go towards the upgrading of GB3OH. Further details
from myself at the above address.

John.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:32 1995
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[e-mail] (John Wilson) wrote:


:>I've recently taken over as repeater keeper of GB3OH, the 70cm repeated located in East Central
:>Scotland.

:>The box seems to be working OK, apart from one small problem (and in dire need of a tune-up!).

:>As part of a club project for a group within the Falkirk Amateur Radio Club, we're intending to get
:>this repeater back on the air soon, but we lack any information on the system. The TX and RX
:>sections aren't too much of a problem, but we'd like to get some info on the logic.

From the sounds of it all you would be better off to junk the old
controler and just buy a new one... It should hook on easy...
You will spend a lot of down time on the repeter that you and your
gang could have been chatting.....

************   TKC   ************



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sandy Lynch)
Subject: Value of Collins S-1 series?
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Greetings ...... my recently deceased grandmother (WA7FFG) has left
her old Collins 32S-1 and 75S-1 to me, along with a Ten Tec Triton II.
The rig was originally purchased around 1959 or 1960 by my grandfather
(K7OQY).  For purposes of estate taxes, I'm trying to determine the
value of these units.  Everything is in pretty fair (average) shape
and I'm assuming that the combined value of the Collins rigs is
around $250 and approximately $175 for the Ten Tec.  Does that sound
about right?

Thanks for any comments/guestimates.

Warmest 73
Sandy
WA6BXH/7J1ABV
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:34 1995
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Subject: Re: VALUE OF OLD EQUIPMENT
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In article <3u0j9f$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
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> From: [e-mail] (Carl Scarpa)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
> Subject: VALUE OF OLD EQUIPMENT
> Date: 12 Jul 1995 13:38:55 GMT
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>
> Can anybody out there tell me what an old, but fully functional
> Viking Challenger cw/am transmitter (with VCO) and lafayette HA800
> receiver are worth?  Are there any companies out there that buy retired
> HAM radio equipment.
>
> Any suggestions, please E-mail me back at
>
> [e-mail]
>
>
> thanks
> Carl
>





 Carl,

   There are not any hard and fast rules as to the value of your gear or any
 gear for that matter. It is worth what someone will pay you for it.
 Vintage gear like yours is not worth very much so don't go to a lot of expense
 such as shipping,repair etc.
 I have a transmitter like yours that is in excellent condition and it is worth
 maybe 50.00.
 As to the receiver maybe 40.00 to 50.00, mainly due to the fact that it is not
 a very common brand such as Hallicrafters,National or some of the other
popular brands that still have a parts pool available.
 At any rate just because it is "old" or "antique" or "vintage" does not mean
that it is valuable in terms of dollars. Todays Hams don't want to use tube
equipment to any great extent, they want to get on the band without having to
tune up tubes like todays high performance solid state equipment allows.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
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Subject: Re: Value of Yaesu FT-101E
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L. Jeffrey Hetherington wrote:

> Is there anybody that could tell me the fair market value of the Yaesu
> FT-101E.  I know a guy that picked one up in exc. shape about 15 yrs ago...

These go for around US$300 - US$350 depending on condition. For one that
hasn't been used in that long, the condition of the electrolytic
capacitors in the power supply is an issue. They dry out and otherwise go
bad. Your best bet is to power the rig through a variac, and bring the
power up slowly to let the caps re-form. Check the voltage and ripple on
the high voltage very carefully, taking all due precautions for working
with high voltages (I guess you already know that these rigs have vacuum
tube drivers and finals). The -101E is a pretty nice, although basic, rig.
Best of luck.

Mike, N4PDY

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Bressler)
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Subject: Voice Keyer Wanted
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Any info on voice keyers other than the MFJ ?

Thanks,

Bill


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond J. Sarrio)
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Subject: Re: Want mods for Kenwood TR-751A
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 22:00:58 +0100
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In article <3u4djp$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Eric Bader) wrote:

>
> Hi, I would like any mods for Kenwoods 2m all-mode, TR-751A.
> Thanks es 73 de N8VJP -John

John I have the mods to the TR-751 in the book "Radio Tech Modifications
Edition" #7A. I have that book any many more at a discount. Surf to,
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html. Best of 73's Ray

>
> --
> Ya know, with love comes   |Zoinks!! Look Scoob!           | aa164@  | ebader@
> strange currencies.        |Raaaaawhrat ris rit RwShaggy?  | detroit.| nox.
> Keep your stick on the ice!|Like, I don't know Scoob..     | freenet.| cs.du.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Mallory)
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Subject: WANT SILICON SYSTEMS SSI-202 DTMF DECODER CHIPS
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Hello and thanks for reading this posting.  I am in the process of building a
repeater controller and a link controller.  Both of these controllers need to
have remote acess to the repeaters so that I will be able to shujt the system
down and/or controll links as needed.  Of course this will be done with DTMF
tones, and to do this I need several DTMF decoder chips.  Silicon Systems
makes a SSI-202 chip that will do the job very nicely.  Now you say there are
all kinds of suppliers of DTMF chips, but, the problem is that most of these
new chips are all microprocessors, and not what I want.  Here in lies the
problem.  Where can I get a supply of these chips.  I would prefer to get them
iun Canada, but if needed I would go to the U.S of A.  Any help would be
greatly appreciated not only by myself, but from the members of the TRI-County
ARC in Moncton New Brunswick Canada.

Please send reply to [e-mail]

73, VE9SHM
Steve Mallory


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:39 1995
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Subject: Re: WANT SILICON SYSTEMS SSI-202 DTMF DECODER CHIPS
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[e-mail] (Stephen Mallory) wrote:
>tones, and to do this I need several DTMF decoder chips.  Silicon Systems
>makes a SSI-202 chip that will do the job very nicely.  Now you say there are
>all kinds of suppliers of DTMF chips, but, the problem is that most of these
>new chips are all microprocessors, and not what I want.  Here in lies the
>problem.  Where can I get a supply of these chips.  I would prefer to get them
>iun Canada, but if needed I would go to the U.S of A.  Any help would be

I dunno about a Canadian source, but B.G. Micro has them for $2.25 each. You can
contact them at:

B.G. Micro
P.O. Box 280298
Dallas, TX 75228
Tel: [phone] (Oders only)
1-214-271-9835 (Tech support)
1-214-271-2462 (Fax)
Email: [e-mail]

They take the usual range of plastic money.
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Jon Bloom, KE3Z                   | [e-mail]
American Radio Relay League       |
225 Main St., Newington CT 06111  |




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Sidener)
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Subject: WANT: JOHNSON VIKING RANGER
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I am looking for a JOHNSON VIKING RANGER.

If you have one you could let go of please let me know.

Thanks,

Scott     [e-mail]   N0WFL


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HkGreg)
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Subject: Wanted: schematics/manual for SBE model #33 HF XCVR
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I am trying to put a SBE (Sideband Engineers Inc. )  model #33  back in
operation.  I need a manual and schematics for this radio.  If you can
help, drop me a line on e-mail to [e-mail]  or reply  to the
newsgroup.  We can work out the details then.   Thanks,  73s  DE  N9OEH
Greg


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
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[e-mail] (HkGreg) is trying to put one of these old
Sideband Engineers rig back in operation.

I never had one of these, and don't have a schematic or manual
for it.  Just a couple of points.

There was also a SBE34;  it came out after the #33, and don't know
whether it was a better seller.  I do seem to recall that the #34
had more features, maybe even more bands.  It might be important
to keep in mind, because just maybe the two rigs are close enough
in detail that you can get by with a #34 schematic.

There also have been a few articles in the ham mags about improving
these rigs.  From what I remember, they were fairly rudimentary rigs,
and seemed to be ripe for little mods.

There might have been something in 73 at one point, but what I
am remembering is at least one, maybe two, articles in 73 on
modifying one or both of these rigs.  They may not be worth
a lot of effort tracking them down, since I don't recall complete
details.  Anyway, there was a quite extensive article by John
Schultz, W2EEY, in CQ towards the end of 1968.  I think it was;
the cover I remember had a blurb about the about to be implemented
incentive licensing.  At some earlier point, there was an article
by Katashi Nose, KH6IJ I think, on adding CW, I think to the SBE33.

YOu might also do well to track down any possible equipment reviews
for this old rig.  Check old CQ's, that seems to be the most likely
place, and perhaps QST.  These might unvail a few important first
bits about these rigs.

If you can collect enough information this way (be sure to find
an add for the rig), maybe you can get by without a manual or
schematic.  It depends on what exactly needs to be done with the
rig.

     Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:43 1995
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From: Neil Bradley <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WANTED: Tech Manual for Heath SS-9000 Transceiver
Date: 21 Jul 1995 01:50:15 GMT
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I seem to have lost my tech manual for my Heath SS-9000 Transceiver.  Can anyone out there
direct me to a place that might still have one?  My problem is a BFO unlock condition.

Neil Bradley




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred S. Kohlbrenner)
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Subject: Wanted:shortwave station PENNANTS
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Looking to buy or trade station pennants with other collectors. I have
more than 50 duplicates from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe,
along with a VOA duplicate. E-mail for list.

Fred Kohlbrenner
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Kong)
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Subject: which GMRS or PLMR unit?
Date: 19 Jul 1995 11:52:20 GMT
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please help me shop for a pair of gmrs or plmr units.

  - are there any comparative reviews available?
  - has anyone out there done their own comparisons?
  - which specific models do you recommend or not recoomend,
    and why?

  - what's the difference between gmrs and plmr?

  - is there any reason to prefer a unit sold specifically for
    gmrs/plmr or a unit that can be programmed for those frequencies?

  - can you recommend a good mail order source or retail shop
    in the s.f. bay area?

i'm interested in using them for outdoor activities
like hiking, fishing, etc. and for personal use in a
suburban setting. range, weight, audio quality,
durability, features, and price are all of interest.

any info would be appreciated.

thanks.

George S. Kong,  Silicon Graphics, Inc.,  [phone]  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh)
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Subject: Which TNC: KAM+ or MFJ 1278B?
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I'm trying to determine which TNC to purchase: the Kantronics KAM+ or the
MFJ-1278B. I like to MFJ because of the Color SSTV support, and I like the
KAM+ becuase its dual port.

My interest is mostly digital sat work, downloading telemetry info and
pictures.

Any recomendations/opinions/experience with either is appreciated.

Thanks,
Kory



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Kory Hamzeh ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm trying to determine which TNC to purchase: the Kantronics KAM+ or the
: MFJ-1278B. I like to MFJ because of the Color SSTV support, and I like the
: KAM+ becuase its dual port.

: My interest is mostly digital sat work, downloading telemetry info and
: pictures.

: Any recomendations/opinions/experience with either is appreciated.

: Thanks,
: Kory
I've had both. Get the Kam. MFJ stuff is junk.
--
  Steve
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JBurton373)
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Subject: WTB Kenwood
Date: 19 Jul 1995 00:03:20 -0400
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Looking to buy Kenwood TH78a or TH77a dual band H.T. Let me know what you
have and how much. Will answer all replies.

                                             Thanks
                                                       John N2RDO


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Graham)
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Subject: WTB: HP436A or Booton4200
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I am interested in purchasing a used HP436A or Booton 4200 microwatt
meter. <300mWatt sensor needed.

Brian Graham




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stacey E. Mills)
Subject: WTB: Kenwood TS-820 Tech. Manual
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I'm looking for the technical/service manual for a Kenwood
TS-820.  I've got one which needs some "aligning."

Please E-mail direct to:

[e-mail]

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


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From: [e-mail] (Barbara Fehner)
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[e-mail] (Stacey E. Mills) wrote:

>I'm looking for the technical/service manual for a Kenwood
>TS-820.  I've got one which needs some "aligning."

>Please E-mail direct to:

>[e-mail]

>Thanks!
>de WB4QKT / Stacey E. (Chuck) Mills
>--

Contact Sam's Publishing company (as in Sam's PhotoFacts). They bought
the re-print rights from Kenwood.

73's
Barbara Fehner  KK6IB
E-Mail:  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-736R comments?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Jim Lowman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I was just looking at the FT-736R in the Yaesu catalog, and would like to
>hear any comments, pro or con, from anyone who has used this rig.
>
>The idea of having all modes for 2m, 220, 70cm and 23cm available in one
>box is quite appealing, and cuts down on the total number of rigs needed in
>the shack.
>
>Thanks in advance for any feedback.
>
>Jim
>

Hi Jim,

I recently purchased the 736R and I really like it. Its good some cool
features for sat work (which is the main reason I purchased it). I do
have a couple of complaints:

        1.      The built is speaker sucks. You can buy an external
                Yaesu one for about ~$120 mailorder.

        2.      The radio does *not* come with CTCSS support. That is
                an optional module which will cost you an extra $60
                mailorder.

        3.      It can only RX on the amateur bands. No aircraft or
                weather sats. There are mods to open it up a little,
                but not enough, in my opinion.

Overall, I'm very happy with the radio.

Thanks,
Kory




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:51 1995
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I have one with 2M, 440 and 220 and love it.  You do have to keep the
book handy or use it all the time.  It has all the bells and whistles
like a top of the line HF rig.  The DTMF key layout will drive you crazy
until you get used to it.  There are a couple for sale on the swap news
group!!!!    You also may want a 2M brick since the 2M output is about
25-35 watts not the 50-70 you are used to.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hirth)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-736R comments?
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: In article <[e-mail]>,
: Jim Lowman <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >I was just looking at the FT-736R in the Yaesu catalog, and would like to
: >hear any comments, pro or con, from anyone who has used this rig.
: >
: >The idea of having all modes for 2m, 220, 70cm and 23cm available in one
: >box is quite appealing, and cuts down on the total number of rigs needed in
: >the shack.

I just got one and it looks great so far.  Keep in mind that you can only
install 2 additional modules for a total of 4 bands.  6m, 220, and 23cm modules
are available, so you'll have to make a choice of which two you want to
install.  They're supposedly pretty easy to install and remove, so this may
not be such a big deal.


--
  John S. Hirth  WB2HMF           NYNEX Science & Technology, Inc.
  FAX:   [phone]           White Plains, NY  10604
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Morrow)
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Subject: Yaesu FT2500 2m Comments
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Howdy to all. I'm looking into getting a new 2 meter. Does anyone have any
experience with or comments about the Yaesu FT 2500? I would really
appreciate any information offered.

Thanks,
Dave



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:53 1995
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Subject: Yaesu service
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My experience with sending an FT-5100 to Yaesu for repair was quite good.
They called me long distance as soon as they had an estimate and followed
up with a card. They gave me an estimate of $135 plus or minus 10% and a
repair time of 4 weeks. I received the radio back 17 days after it was
shipped and the charge was $115. They replaced the microprocessor, 3
lamps, 2 transistors, and of course, the lithium battery. Parts were $59
and labor $50, plus tax, shipping, etc.

On the same date, I had sent an Icom HT for repair. According to UPS
tracking it was received within minutes of when the Yaesu was received
and on the same date. They didn't call but instead sent a card. A call to
them only got me the message "All our representatives are busy at the
moment." Although I have authorized whatever repairs are necessary via
snail mail, I still don't have a firm estimate. We'll see how it all
turns out.

Meanwhile Yaesu service stands pretty tall in my book.

                      Jim WB6LWS Pacifica, CA




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 16:46:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
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Subject: Yaesu service, another good story
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I have a pair of FT-470 HT's.  They had not been modded for
the intermod reduction, as Yaesu has been doing for free...

I was told it was about a 3 week turnaround on them.

I sent them out UPS 3 day on 26 June.
They were received by Yaesu on 29 June.
They were shipped back to me, modded, on 6 July.
On 9 July, I received them.

Three days later, I got a pair of postcards saying I should
be getting the radios back within a week or two. :-)

Good service.
--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:43 1995
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From: Rob Bellville <[e-mail]>
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Subject: 49MHz to 220MHz transverter???
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Anyone remember a transverter kit that was offered a while back that used
a Radio Shack 49MHz HT and converted it up to 220MHz? Wondering if anyone
has one or knows of one for sale. Trying to find an inexpensive way to
get on 220MHz.



THANKS!

-- Rob

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:43 1995
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Hi all !

I have access to an ICOM IC-M700 marine transmitter and
want to use it for amateur radio.

Anybody knows anything about this device ?

Any hints welcome

Wolfgang, dh9sbr



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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Subject: Advice on good rig for amtor?
Date: 22 Jul 1995 17:43:40 -0400
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I am trying to decide on a good rig for amtor (ie digital modes) as well
as voice, cw etc. Something compact would be a plus. Do you have a
recomendation? Am looking at the Yaesu ft900 and the new alinco dx70t (not
sure if it will run digital though). I'm sure there are some good Icoms
out there. Maybe the upcoming(?) 706...any and all comments are vy
appreciated.
73's Mike KS4DA


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Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
be busy for 30 minutes".

This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
Supply in Orlando.

I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.
For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
[phone].



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I was very disappointed with the guys at AES Orlando,poor waiting,I bought among other things a Kenwood
 TH79 and the guy removed the original rubber duck and sold me a replacement,no brand antenna!!!
I realized this weeks later when I came back to HB9.



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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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In <3upole$[e-mail]>, hippolyte tournier <[e-mail]> writes:
>I was very disappointed with the guys at AES Orlando,poor waiting,

I hear people complaining about this all the time.  the problem is the sales
guys work on commission...the ringing telephone is almost always a sure
sale whereas the guy in the store front is probably buying small stuff or
nothing at all.

What i'd (and others) would like to see AES O'do do is assign someone to
handle the walk ins and put the phone boilerroom out of the storefront.
That way no one is led to think there's 6 guys on the counter when all of them
will drop a warm body to get to their phone...

Your best bet with dealing with AES Orlando would be to go to the store, but
take the cell phone along. when you get ready to buy, you call in, give 'em the
order and tell 'em, "Give it to the guy with the lime shirt and yellow pants
talking on the cell radiophone over in the corner...thanks..."

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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In <3upkce$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pinky) writes:

>Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
....
>a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
....
>will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
>be busy for 30 minutes".

Awful.  Truly awful.

>For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
>Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
>[phone].

Oh, No!  I have had the experience you mentioned, and it was at the
HRO in Anaheim, CA.  I understand from other sources that the HRO down
in San Diego is more organized to help customers.  I have also found
one or two employees at the Anaheim store who are much better than
others on a bad day.  But generally, I do not get treated the way I
would like to be.

I have been treated very well by AES in Las Vegas, both over the phone
and in person.

Guess this varies, huh.

Clark
WA3JPG



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From: [e-mail] (Mparkes)
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I think it all depends on the individual you happen to be dealing with.
But you're right, some of the "staff" at AES/Orlando can be a bit hard to
deal with. Amazing that companies can stay in business without treating
their customers right...guess it just proves how desperate we all are for
radios hi.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:49 1995
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Pinky ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
: counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
: working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
: a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
: his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
: will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
: be busy for 30 minutes".

: This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
: Supply in Orlando.

        I've had the same experience several times with AES in Cleveland Ohio.
Thier return policies are far worse than any of the mail order places I've
done business with and thier prices are not all that great either. I really
don't understand how they stay in business.



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From: [e-mail] (Charles A. Sherwood)
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In article <3upkce$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pinky) writes:
>This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
>Supply in Orlando.
.........
>For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always

my 2 cents worth....
I have ordered many things from AES in milwaukee and worked with their
service dept and have found them to be quite friendly and professional.

chuck sherwood N9QZT
--
Chuck Sherwood
[e-mail]
708-632-7078


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:51 1995
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On 21 Jul 1995 19:57:50 -0700, you wrote:

>In <3upkce$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pinky) writes:

>>Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
>....
>>a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
>....
>>will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
>>be busy for 30 minutes".

>Awful.  Truly awful.

>>For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
>>Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
>>[phone].

>Oh, No!  I have had the experience you mentioned, and it was at the
>HRO in Anaheim, CA.  I understand from other sources that the HRO down
>in San Diego is more organized to help customers.  I have also found
>one or two employees at the Anaheim store who are much better than
>others on a bad day.  But generally, I do not get treated the way I
>would like to be.

>I have been treated very well by AES in Las Vegas, both over the phone
>and in person.

>Guess this varies, huh.

HRO in Salem, NH sucks too.  Do these people think they are doing us a
favor selling equip. to us?  What happened to the days when people
appreciated your business?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor)
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Subject: Re: Amateur (jerks)Electronic Supply
Date: 23 Jul 1995 11:40:07 -0700
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 Not to jump on the bandwagon carping about our ham radio
 suppliers, but I and many others, have come away with a
 very uncomfortable feeling after visiting Ham Radio Outlet
 in Portland (Tigard), Oregon. Several instances have occurred
 but the one I remember was wanting to look at the new Icom handheld.
 They did not have one on display, but had a dozen in boxes on the
 shelf, and I was simply told, 'they are good radios, but we don't
 want to take one out of the box'. So, I guess I am supposed to
 lay down my $350 for something I have not been able to evaluate,
 or even hold in my hand. The same problem existed with books, where
 they were all sealed in cellophane. I suggested that they should have
 an opened display so that potential buyers can evaluate the book.
 I really felt being abused as a customer wanting to spend my money,
 but smart enough to demand to know what it was I was buying.

 This may be a function of low pay, long hours, though most people
 would like to work at something they enjoy, and customers should
 demand more, or take their money elsewhere.

 dan



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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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In <3urq30$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Charles A. Sherwood) writes:
>I have ordered many things from AES in milwaukee and worked with their
>service dept and have found them to be quite friendly and professional.
>chuck sherwood N9QZT

that's because you don't live in a state where AES has a storefrunt.
then you have to go through the state store -- tax liability and other things
have to be done right and the salesman in Milwaukee can't be expected to
get it right.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:53 1995
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In <3uu527$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daniel Taylor) writes:
> They did not have one on display, but had a dozen in boxes on the
> shelf, and I was simply told, 'they are good radios, but we don't
> want to take one out of the box'. So, I guess I am supposed to
> lay down my $350 for something I have not been able to evaluate,
> or even hold in my hand. The same problem existed with books, where

since most sales are by 800 number, you'd be getting the same deal
you would have gotten had you called the store up and ordered the equipment
over the phone...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
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Bill Newkirk ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I hear people complaining about this all the time.  the problem is the sales
: guys work on commission...the ringing telephone is almost always a sure
: sale whereas the guy in the store front is probably buying small stuff or
: nothing at all.

Are you sure?  How much of the phone traffic can be counted on for a sure
sale?  What percentage (high, I'd guess) of the calls do you think are
people just calling around to get the best price?  Or morons, asking what
the store hours are?

Jim

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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
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CyberSpirit ([e-mail]) wrote:

: HRO in Salem, NH sucks too.  Do these people think they are doing us a
: favor selling equip. to us?  What happened to the days when people
: appreciated your business?

My God...I can see posting anonymously in alt.clothing.lingerie or some of
the alt.sex.* groups, but on a ham radio newsgroup?  Can't you get 'Net
access otherwise?

Jim

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HRO in Burbank is just as bad.

Mike



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>Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
>counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
>working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
>a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
>his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
>will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
>be busy for 30 minutes".

>This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
>Supply in Orlando.

>I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
>these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.
>For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
>Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
>[phone].


I must say I have never dealt with AES, but I have been treated fairly at HRO
in Portland OR.  However, generally anyone in the service industry should
treat all customers equally.  I like to go to shops like you describe dirty
and sweatty from mowing the lawn.  That way I can look without be bothered and
bothered by the commissioned sales staff (This applies to things other than
just Ham equipment).

Than when I want to purchase something (usually expensive) I get the new kids
on the block cause the other sales man figured that guy couldn't have $10 to
his name.  Anyhow here I am paying cash for a expensive radio letting the new
salesman reap the bene's and watching the other idiots just stand there
looking stupid.  By the way - new sales people are always more curtious and
helpful and so forth and so on.

I'd say vote for your store with your dollars, if you don't get the service
you want, go somewhere else, when sales drop the store will get the picture
especially if you tell management about it!!!!



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From: [e-mail] (DORR DEPEW)
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In article <3upkce$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Pinky) writes:
>
> This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
> Supply in Orlando.

Speaking of jerks, let me tell you about my experience with
"Radio Works," located in Virginia.  I called their (non-toll-free)
order line and left an order on their answering machine, with credit
card #.  My card had a zero balance and was - still is - "good."  A week
or so went by and no order.  This was a mobile 2-m antenna.  I called
again...asked them to check the order and call me back.  Called AGAIN and
asked to check.  Finally, on the THIRD try (all of these toll calls), the
woman who answered rudely told me, "Your credit card didn't clear."  Keep
in mind that they had my phone number and could have called...apparently it
was a data entry error!  They didn't say, "let us straighten this out," or
"we're sorry you were inconvenienced," or anything...treated me like I
was the "bad guy."  I have news for them: as the customer, I'm PROFIT, and
they are OVERHEAD.  I wonder how long it'll take them to figure that out?!
(BTW, a letter to the company's owner got zilch response.

FWIW

Dorr Depew
N4QIX
>


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Does anyone have any bits or info. on this antenna?

Thanks,

//jbaltz
jerry b. altzman   Entropy just isn't what it used to be      [phone]
[e-mail]   [e-mail]  KE3ML  (HEPNET) NEVIS::jbaltz


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:24:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ignacy Misztal)
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In <3uokt4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jerry B Altzman) writes:
>Does anyone have any bits or info. on this antenna?
>

I tried it.  Seems well done.  The long one worked as well as the MFJ
half-wave.  The short one was worse than a good rubber duckie.  I did
not buy it eventually because after the small one is installed the
borrom of it has a 3-4 inch nonflexible part.


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] Mon Jul 24 22:25:00 1995
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From: Jim McCrary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Any modes for HTX-212 HT????
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  I would like to know how to set the HTX-212 to negative offset below
145.20 MHZ.  Thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James D. Cronin)
Subject: Re: Any modes for HTX-212 HT????
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In article <[e-mail]>,
>
>I do have another question, which I thought I'd ask now, while we're talking
>about modifications.  Why does everybody make a big stink about the cellular
>phone portions of the band being blocked out on scanners and extended-
>receive UHF radios?  Now I don't know the specifics of exactly WHAT is

Some people object to how the government caved in to cellphone
and cable industry lobbyists.  If you don't want us to listen then
don't broadcast it in the clear...

>blocked out (is it just the cell-phone freqs or does it extend past that
>somewhat?) but if all you have to do is sit there and listen to
>other folks' phone conversations, well, you need to get out a little more.
>So I don't see the big deal.  Or am I missing something (very possible)?
>Just wondering.

Everybody has their own reasons for listening.  I can think of a few:
- Because it's there.
- Because assult scanners were banned.
- The State sez it's bad.
- Just because.

Of course most of it is pretty dull, but then again you could say that
for much of what you hear on a scanner.  What people do with their own
time is their own business.

73...Jim  N2VNO

>
>Russ  KI7FL
>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------
>roslewskirb96@[e-mail]     Russ Roslewski        __|__
>PP-ASEL   (AOPA #01215297)          KI7FL     CAP   _______(*)_______
>"Pick me up so high...where eagles fly!" - Sammy Hagar    o/ \o




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BROONEY)
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Subject: Audio output impedance - what effect?
Date: 23 Jul 1995 19:05:40 -0400
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I have an Hallicrafters SX 71 and an HW-8. I think the headphone output is
500 ohm but I don't have any phones at that level. I have used 8 ohm
headphones and speakers and they seem to work fine. Can damage be done to
the audio circuit by using these lower impedance phones?

Bill/KG8HR


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WB3U)
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   [e-mail] (BROONEY) wrote:
>I have an Hallicrafters SX 71 and an HW-8. I think the headphone output is
>500 ohm but I don't have any phones at that level. I have used 8 ohm
>headphones and speakers and they seem to work fine. Can damage be done to
>the audio circuit by using these lower impedance phones?

Someone would have to check the schematics of each item you're using in
order to advise you accurately on this.  However, I just bought a N.O.S.
pair of mono Superex headphones that can be converted from 600 to 8 ohms.
They were very inexpensive, less than $10.  If you can find a set like
this, it might provide the best solution of all (Sorry, I bought the last
pair at this particular dealer).

73,

Jack  WB3U


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From: Scott Townley <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (BROONEY) wrote:
>I have an Hallicrafters SX 71 and an HW-8. I think the headphone output is
>500 ohm but I don't have any phones at that level. I have used 8 ohm
>headphones and speakers and they seem to work fine. Can damage be done to
>the audio circuit by using these lower impedance phones?
>
>Bill/KG8HR

It probably won't cause any *damage*; the audio circuit is trying to drive quite a
bit more current into those low-impedance cans than it was originally designed for,
but at the levels involved it won't cause any smoke to leak out.
HOWEVER, if you want to really hear the receiver work as intended, find some hi-Z
headphones (or build/beg/buy an impedance transformer).  The audio sensitivity of
the receiver is directly related to the impedance of the 'phones; overloading the
audio circuits by using 8-ohm 'phones will give mushy, distorted, low-sensitivity
audio.  You may not notice it without a basis for comparison; but if you plug in
some hi-Z ones it will be NIGHT AND DAY!

Good Luck
scott [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BUD SIMMONS)
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Subject: Re: Best FTP site for Ham Radio Mods
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The correct address is OAK.oakland.edu


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:05 1995
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Subject: Re: Best FTP site for Ham Radio Mods
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[e-mail] wrote:

: The best site I have found is the "oak.oakland.com".  Signon as anonymous
: and look under /pub/hamradio/mods

Take it from someone who knows... it's   oak.oakland.EDU

http://www.oakland.edu/

way-cool place, BTW

73 =paul= wb8zjl
[e-mail]  <======== :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Hughes)
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I bought a gizmo at a yard sale today and need help identifying it.  I
think it is for a radio, but I'm not sure.  It could be easy to pin down
if you know your Sony parts--it is labeled Sony Model No. EAC-3.
  It's a grey box, about the size of a small box of matches, with a knob
with five positions (labeled 1 through 5), and a switch to choose Local or
Distant.  The back of the box has a miniplug and a small prong.  The box
is attached to a long cable that terminates in a three prong screw-on
connector.  The local-distant switch seems to indicate an antenna?
  Thanks for any help!        ---Dan
--


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:07 1995
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Dan Hughes ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I bought a gizmo at a yard sale today and need help identifying it.  I
: think it is for a radio, but I'm not sure.  It could be easy to pin down
: if you know your Sony parts--it is labeled Sony Model No. EAC-3.
:   It's a grey box, about the size of a small box of matches, with a knob
: with five positions (labeled 1 through 5), and a switch to choose Local or
: Distant.  The back of the box has a miniplug and a small prong.  The box
: is attached to a long cable that terminates in a three prong screw-on
: connector.  The local-distant switch seems to indicate an antenna?
:   Thanks for any help!        ---Dan
: --

Sounds like a Attenuator combined with a ant tuner(not a very precise one
though).



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:07 1995
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I would also be interested in the info, if anyone posts a positive
reply. I have a Collins KWM-2.
[e-mail]
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From: [e-mail] (Mogollon)
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Looking for a  manual for a Collins R-388. Will  pay for reasonable expenses
for coping, postage, etc. Please let me know thru e-mail or call 520-526-0613
collect.

                                                                     73's

Rob



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
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Subject: Re: COMMENTS ON RUSSIAN/CHINESE TUBES?
Date: 21 Jul 1995 15:14:20 GMT
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W8JI  Tom ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have evaluated both tube sources in extensive testing. There is a great
: difference in the 3-500Z tubes made by Eimac and China, the Chinese tubes
: are very very poor quality. The typical six month failure rate of Chinese
: 3-500 tubes was almost 80 percent!

: With the 811 type tubes the difference is much more subtle. I would not
: worry about using Chinese 811 tubes, although the Russian 811 tubes are
: generally better quality.

: 73 Tom

Hmmmmm

My experience has been just the opposite ! I have owned a TL922 since 1988
which uses a pair of 3-500Z's. The kenwood amp is very clean and as far as
I can tell is virtually free of parasiticssitics, I have been quite
pleased with it. On the other hand I replaced a Eimac 3-500 in it about
every 15-18 months. In every case the cause was a grid to cathode short. A
well documented and common failure mode for the 3-500. Then almost three
years ago I bought a matched pair of foreign (chineese or russina, cant
remeber) 3-500ZG's with the graphite plates from RF PArts. The tubes have
played flawlessly ever since.

My operating habits are DX chasing and three or four serious contests
efforts a year, but no rag chewing. To save myself the embarrasment and
Tom the typing time I will point out that the 3-500ZG's graphite plate's
are rated at 600 watts dissapation and it is rummored that the grid is
beefier and spaced a bit farther from the cathode. So this is a bit like
comparing oranges to grapefruit. I will also in my own defense point out
that I  am very watchful (since the first failure :-) to watch my grid
current on the 3-500's and not overdrive them. Overdrive has been well
documented to be one of the leading causes of per-mature death to
3-500's. On the other hand my 3-500ZG's put out 800 watts CW with 2kv on the
plates and 50 watts of drive, 1250 watts CW with 3kv on the plate and 75
watts of drive. 90% of the time I run in the 2 KV position, particularly
when I'm contesting :-). Note however that my operating habits have not
changed from I was using the EIMAC tubes.

I saw a thread elsewhere on here about the high cost of 572B's, I note
that RF parts is selling them for $104.95 a matched pair or $210 for a
matched set of four (For all you old Dentron 10-160L fans, been there
done that !). That doesn't seem to bad to me, I do recall however that
the foreign 572B's are about 1/2 inch taller. I had a heck of a time
getting them into my old FL2100 :-)

Dave
N0DH/7
[e-mail]

PS: In my own defense, and to atone for the sin of owning a japaneese
radio with chineese tubes in it, I point out that I only buy American
automobiles.

PPS: to quote Earl Pitts, famous country radio philospher " Wake up
America!!!"

Flame suit: (ON)!


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:10 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: DSP Filter Query
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 95 16:23:04 -0500
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Anyone having experience with either the MFJ or Timewave or similar
DSP filters with HF packet, SITOR, or WEFAX, I would appreciate your
candid comments about your unit, either as a post or e-mail.
Since my application is marine mobile, I am very interested
in learning the actual measured current draw for any of the
12 volt DSP filters.  If you have put a meter to one, I'd like
to hear what it drew.

  73 and Thanks
  KR4HP  Malcolm



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Murray Kelly)
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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 have the MFJ-784 right in front of me and I have played with the NIR12
at the club. The idea that the MFJ is adjustable is very attractive but
in fact the factory settings are pretty right on the NIR. They both need
very (very) careful attention to the input level. Too much and they both distort

I bought mine for the noise blanker as I am not impressed with the
built in blanker on the TS850AT. I'ts not a patch on the TS930SAT.
The noise filtering is good but not perfect in the MFJ and my impression
with the NIR was that that aspect was maybe a little better, but not
much.

For the money the MFJ is better value, probably.

The MFJ annoys me insofaras the bandwidth control knob works the opposite
way to the way I expect it to! Somehow I think the wide selection should
be at the fully clockwise position. It isn't. That's narrow. Just me,
I guess.

Cheers. Murray Kelly. vk4aok.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Randall Gawtry)
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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In article <3um83k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh) says:
>
>I'm looking at buying a DSP and after a lot of research, I still can't
>make up my mind which one to buy. I've narrowed my choices down to the
>following units:
>
>        TimeWave 59+
>        JSP NIR-12
>        MFJ 784B Super DSP
>
Kory,
I favor the Timewave DSP-59+ filter, but I'm extremely biased - I'm the president of Timewave!
If your address is ok in the callbook, I will send you some info on the units mentioned,
including DSP-59+ spec sheet, some reviews from magazines, some comparisons among the units
mentioned, and some comments from some of our more than 10,000 DSP customers.
If you have any specific questions, call, write or e-mail me at Timewave.

73,
Randy Gawtry  K0CBH
Timewave Technology
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Martin N6MZV)
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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> In article <3um83k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kory Hamzeh) says:
> >
> >I'm looking at buying a DSP and after a lot of research, I still can't
> >make up my mind which one to buy. I've narrowed my choices down to the
> >following units:
> >
> >        TimeWave 59+
> >        JSP NIR-12
> >        MFJ 784B Super DSP
> >

I've got a TimeWave 59+, and love it- the updated code (from earlier this year)
not only improves things, it tells me the folks that produce it are interested
in improving the product and listening to customers.

I took it out on Field Day this year, and it was a BIG help on 40 meters, and
on RTTY. The only problem I've got is remembering to turn off the tone filter
when I go to RTTY. I can now get solid copy on stations that can't hear me!

73-

--

Bob Martin N6MZV          * [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:15 1995
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Subject: Re: Dual band for the wife as well???
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Hi,

It is me again.

After you get the family (and friends) wired up on amateur radio you
wonder how you ever got by without it.  Those who do not have a license
really begin to irritate you. i.e.  "oh the restaurant we were all
headed to is crowded lets go to another"  bring home the milk are simple
but relevant.  Also finding someone in the mall or that you are picking
up is an easy instead of impossible task.  The ability to wonder off
separately and then get back together in a casual rather than scheduled
fasion is a real relationship saver.

Always buy the dual bander and only own one kind of handie talkie in the
family.  The acessories cost as much as the radio.  Batteries, fast
chargers, alternate antennas, speaker mikes, ear phones, DC power
adapters are a few items.  There is also no reason to learn to program
and handle two differnt radios.  Pretty soon you will join one of the
440 networks and different locals have different mixes and
concentrations of 2M and 440 systems.

Full duplex is pretty much and ho hum thing.  It is fun to play and show
off and may be handy if you are in two cars but in general it is more
hassle than it is worth.  What is useful is the ability to both scan or
listen to a 2M repeater(s) and talk simplex on 440 when in different
cars or when making contact for a pickup.

Bill Harwood
AB6DY




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Diego Pons)
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Dave Horsfall ([e-mail]) wrote:
> In article <3suapp$[e-mail]>,
>     [e-mail] (Vincent Simard) writes:

> | USE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY PLEASE! NO SPANISH!!!!

The problem with restrictions such that one is that they open the
door to more restrictions. Before you realize, they could be a
minimal IQ restriction and you, Vincent Simard, may find
yourself excluded from the newsgroup.

No hay peor ignorante que el que no quiere aprender.

Regards,
--
Diego Pons
[e-mail]
Los Angeles, CA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dale Gaudier)
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Subject: Estate Sale
Date: 23 Jul 1995 15:32:25 GMT
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ESTATE SALE

I am posting this on behalf of the family of Bob Cameron K2IWK (SK). Bob
worked for NBC in NYC for many years.

The following items are for sale:

Heathkit    Oscilloscope      Model OM-1

Precision   Signal Generator  Model E-200-C
                              (10kHz - 120kHz)

Ameco       Model VFO621      50,144 & 220 MHz VFO

Ameco       SWR bridge

Clegg       22╣er             2m Xcvr

Swan        250C              6m Xcvr (AM/SSB/CW)
            TV2B              2m downverter
            117XC             Power supply for above

RCA         Voltohmyst        VTVM

RCA         Power line monitor   tested - works

Polycom     Polycom 6         6m rig with mic

Turner      Mod. 454X mic     with stereo plug

CDR         Rotor control (no rotor) uses 4 wire cable

Numechron   Tymeter           Digital 24 hour clock with
                              10 minute ID timer

Globe       Tenna Meter       Rcvr matchbox

Electro-Voice  Mod. 619 Hi-Z Dynamic mic

Vibroplex    Semi-auto │bug▓ (speed key)

Miscellaneous meters, cables and books (ca. 1960s)


According to the family, all the above were in working condition when Bob
passed away. However, all items are being sold │as is▓.

Please contact Bob╣s daughter, Helen, at 203-853-3580 (Norwalk, CT) if you
are interested in acquiring any of these items.

I am posting this as a courtesy to Bob╣s family. Please do not post
replies or queries to me. They will be ignored.

Dale - N4REE


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Zimring)
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Subject: FS -- Kantronics UTU-XT and manual
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I have a Kantronics UTU-XT with the manual for sale. I'm asking $40
plus shipping. It's in really good condition...Fred Z. W5HTR


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:20 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: FS:  ICOM HF's and Pro-2006's
Date: 24 Jul 1995 01:50:24 GMT
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For Sale:

(2) Radio Shack PRO-2006 scanners.  Pre-1994 models, but in near new condition.  $300 ea./b.o.

ICOM 735 HF Transceiver.  $650/b.o.

ICOM 725 HF Transceiver $Offer

ICOM 229H Transceiver $Offer

Gear is in L.A., but can ship.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rich)
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Subject: FS: Icom 3at 220 MHz Ht
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FS: Icom 3at 220 MHz Ht.
Has touch tone pad.
Mint condition.

150.00

Please leave replies in e-mail.
Rich

I'll pay shipping.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rich)
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Thanks,Rich.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:22 1995
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From: "[e-mail]" <dninan@orion>
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Subject: FT-11R Overheating at 5W
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 1995 12:02:39 -0700
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In the manuel for the Yaesu FT-11R when operating at
5 watts for an extended period of time the radio
starts to overheat, If you continue transmitting it
will eventually turn itself off.

Does anyone have an FT-11R, or know someone who
does? Is this a problem? How often does it occur?

Thanks, in advance, for any assistance.

Dan, KE6NEL
[e-mail]


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[e-mail] (dninan@orion) wrote:
: In the manuel for the Yaesu FT-11R when operating at
: 5 watts for an extended period of time the radio
: starts to overheat, If you continue transmitting it
: will eventually turn itself off.

: Does anyone have an FT-11R, or know someone who
: does? Is this a problem? How often does it occur?

I've owned an FT-11R and other mini-HTs, and yes, these rigs do indeed
get quite hot in the 5 watt mode.  The accessory DC adaptor with built-in
fan should help a bit.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:25 1995
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From: blakejl <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
Date: 24 Jul 1995 02:29:32 GMT
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Scott Rider <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Readers,
>
>As you all probably know, the newer generation FT-530s
>when "modified" do not receive the 800 MHZ bands.
>
>I found out why and want to do a simple check before I
>publish a new "MOD" to upgrade the FT-530s to recover this
>"feature".
>
>It appears to be difficult, by the way, so I want to check
>the "foreign" versions. We may be able to buy the needed
>part from the factory instead of performing micro-surgery
>on the units.
>
>REQUEST: Users in UK/Europe and Canada, please let me know if
>the easy mod on your FT-530s (clip green wire or jumper) will
>allow 800 mhz reception (not just in display).
>Or IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, please tell me the component
>count on the backside of your V&V Local Unit PCB. I will also
>need the first 4 numbers of your serial number to check the build
>lot.
>
>Reminder, this is not intended to be a set of instructions to
>do anything with your radio that you should not do. I will not be
>responsible -or even sorry- if you break your unit because you
>opened it to help me.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Scott Rider
>[e-mail]  KC7IQR (gen)
>
>Scott,

Let me know if you find the 800 mhz mod for FT-530.

The  digits of my serial #4F332017.

Mine has the green wire, but I have not cut it as of yet.  It sort of
came lose when I took the solder off of pad 13.  I got the extended tx
& recv.  I also get 800 on the display, but have not been able to receive
the 925 ham local reperator.

jack ke4oal



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From: [e-mail] (Ken Harrison)
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Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
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In article <3uv0ic$[e-mail]>, blakejl <[e-mail]> writes:
> Mine has the green wire, but I have not cut it as of yet.  It sort of
> came lose when I took the solder off of pad 13.  I got the extended tx
> & recv.  I also get 800 on the display, but have not been able to receive
> the 925 ham local reperator.
>
> jack ke4oal
>

Unless you were just itchin' to see what all the insides looked like
you could have saved youself a lot of trouble by just cutting that
green wire, seeing as how IT is the bridge on pad 13...  ;-)

Mine was pre-green wire.

Ken

--

__________________________________________________________________________
Ken Harrison   ---   [e-mail]   ---   Amateur Radio:  N6MHG
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Milt Forsberg)
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Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
Date: 24 Jul 1995 16:19:58 GMT
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The lot number of your radio is 33.  Unfortunately, 32 was the last lot to
include the electronics capable of receiving 800 mhz.  The green wire mod
is all that is needed to open up the 800 reception on earlier units.

                                Milt, K9QZI

blakejl <[e-mail]> writes:
>>Scott,

>Let me know if you find the 800 mhz mod for FT-530.

>The  digits of my serial #4F332017.
>jack ke4oal



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wim Vanoverbeke)
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Subject: FT-890AT VS FT-900AT
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Is there annyone who can give me the pro's and the contra's of an
FT-890AT versus an FT-900AT.

Which one is best for BASE USE????

Reply by e-mail at:

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



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:27 1995
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From: Jimmy Hall <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FT1000 & Kenwood SM230 Station Monitor
Date: 24 Jul 1995 17:52:39 GMT
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I am trying to hook together a Yaesu FT1000 & a Kenwood SM230

Station monitor and need some tips. I think the Sm230 is looking

for a different IF output than the one provided by the Yaesu and

if anyone knows how they can be hooked up I sure would appreciate

it.

Thanks & 73 De Jimmy KJ5QN



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:28 1995
From: [e-mail] (Peter Ferrand)
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Subject: Hal ST-8000 rtty and cw m
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To:  [e-mail]


Hi.

HE>I am thinking of purchasing a Hal ST-8000.  I have a Kam+ and a Hal
4000/M
HE>board which will be upgraded this fall.  Anyone with experience
with the
HE>ST-8000???

I've had and used an ST-8000 for several years. It works extremely
well
and was measurably better than the KAM I used to own, or the PK=232,
the
Dovetron MPC1000R, or the AEA ATU-1000. The guys at Hal told me at
Dayton the 8000 is the best unit they make, even better than the
newer
units, tho I have no personal experience with the 4000 and other
boards.
I did have a Timewave here for a few days, but was so disappointed
with
its sideband performance I never checked the rtty operation.

The combination of filtering and controls does dig signals out of the
QRM better than anything else I've used. How much of course is hard
to
say, since conditions constantly change, but you will be well
satisfied
with one. I like the control aspect - some guys are a little off
frequency, and all you do is spin the knob and you've peaked
everything
up. Also, you can just start out, say, with the filters at 200 baud
for
Pactor, but cut it down a bit if needed. If the link goes to 100
baud,
you can crank down the filters and it will work better. You can, of
course, have the computer control the filter characteristics
dynamically
thru the RS-232 connection.

Do not expect to make any use of this on CW. The manual says you can,
but the built-in AGC screws everything up, and a chat with the
factory
confirmed that "it really wasn't designed for cw". This is too nice a
unit for my random tinkering!

I know the above praise will seem a bit self-serving when I say that
I
would consider selling the unit I have, since seeing your note makes
me
realize I haven't used it in quite a while. I have been using
computers for work-related tasks far more than I would like, and I
just
can't get excited about doing more of it in the ham shack. Perhaps
you
have a line on one already, and if go ahead, I haven't even
considered
selling this one, but if you are looking for one in top condition,
with
the manual, I'll take $2,500 for this one.

If you have any specific questions I can answer or look up, let me
know.

73,
-Pete
WB2QLL
Nashua, NH


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:29 1995
From: [e-mail] (Peter Ferrand)
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Subject: Hal ST-8000 rtty and cw m
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To  [e-mail]



>>I am thinking of purchasing a Hal ST-8000.  I have a Kam+ and a Hal
4000
>>board which will be upgraded this fall.  Anyone with experience with
the
>>ST-8000???

Hi. I've  had and used an ST-8000 for several years. It works
extremely well
and was measurably better than the KAM I used to own, or the PK=232,
the
Dovetron MPC1000R, or the AEA ATU-1000. The guys at Hal told me at
Dayton the 8000 is the best unit they make, even better than the
newer
units, tho I have no personal experience with the 4000 and other
boards.
I did have a Timewave here for a few days, but was so disappointed
with
its sideband performance I never checked the rtty operation.

The combination of filtering and controls does dig signals out of the
QRM
better than anything else I've used. How much of course is hard to
say,
since conditions constantly change, but you will be well satisfied
with one. I like the control aspect - some guys are a little off
frequency,
and all you do is spin the knob and you've peaked everything up.
Also, you can just start out, say, with the filters at 200 baud for
Pactor, but cut it down a bit if needed. If the link goes to 100
baud,
you can crank down the filters and it will work better. You
can, of course, have the computer control the filter characteristics
dynamically thru the RS-232 connection.

Do not expect to make any use of this on CW. The manual says you can,
but the built-in AGC screws everything up, and a chat with the
factory confirmed that "it really wasn't designed for cw".
This is too nice a unit for my random tinkering!

I know the above praise will seem a bit self-serving when I say that
I would consider selling the unit I have, since seeing your
note makes me realize I haven't used it in quite a while. I have
been using computers for work-related tasks far more than I would
like, and I just can't get excited about doing more of it in the
ham shack. Perhaps you have a line on one a lready, and if go ahead,
I haven't even considered selling this one, but if you
are looking for one in top condition, with the manual, I'll
take $2,500 for this one.

If you have any specific questions I can answer or look up, let me
know.


73,Pete
WB2QLL
Nashua, NH

p.s. Sorry if you get this twice. Small newsreader problem.


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Pardue)
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Subject: Re: Ham Shops in LA, MS, AR?
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In article <3ui3aj$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (KE0YG) wrote:
>Try Hooper's Electronics in Biloxi,MS.... Not too far from the main gate
>of Keesler AFB
>
>Randall KE0YG/3

Ramdall, thanks for the info. I'll look Hooper's up first chance I get.

JoeP


JoeP


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ning Ma)
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Subject: help
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Hi everyone,

I really need some help on this one:  my son's summer project is to assamble a
simple radio (I guess it can be very simple one), but I don't know where to
find the blue print for this radio.  Can anyone give me some clues to start
this project please?

Ning


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Patrick MacKinnon)
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Subject: HELP,MULTIPOINT 900MHz AMP ?
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Help please,

        I have a 900MHz power amp module, purchased new at a flemarket.
It looks like it bolts onto the back of a rig, as it has large heatsink
fins on one side.

It has the following printed on the PC board,

MULITPOINT NETWORKS
900MHz POWER AMPLIFIER
PC100033 Rev. 1/C

It has 2 RF connections, and an 8 pin header (next to a trim pot.)
Is anyone familiar with this module, especially the pinout of the
header?

I would be very grateful for any info on the unit.
Thanks for your time,

de VE3PMK,

Pat MacKinnon,
London, Ontario, Canada

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Karlquist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: HP3047 phase noise software wanted
Date: 21 Jul 1995 19:22:18 GMT
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In article <3umhgk$[e-mail]>,
John Seamons <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I've acquired the phase noise interface (HP35601) from an old 3047 phase
>noise measuring system, but a complete system requires the 3582 and 3585
>spectrum analyzers and a 9845T calculator (!) running special software.
>I'd like to hack the 35601 to work with my 4396 analyzer running IBASIC,
>so a few questions crop up:
>
>Anyone have the 3047 measurement software? (tape cartridge for 9845T)
>Anyone know if it's distributed as source code (probably BASIC) or just
>binary?
>
>If binary, does anyone have a pointer to the group inside HP that wrote
>the code? (probably early 80's)
>
>If source, is the tape format compatible with anything modern or will I
>have to find a 9845T (ugh) to read it?
>
>Ditto the above for anyone running the modern 3048 system.
>
>It sure would be nice to measure down to -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 Khz for a
>change..
>
>[e-mail]

We used to have a old 3047 system collecting dust and tried to get
it running again.  Basically, it wasn't worth it.  We ended up getting
a 3048 system, which is usable for some types of measurements, but
also has many, many limitations.  And this was for use at HP (albeit
a different division than the one that made the 3047,8).  I am going
to replace my 3048 with the cross-correlation system made by Femtosecond
Systems.  It can go down to -190 dBc./Hz.  Femtosecond is a company
started by Fred Wall's son, I think it's in Boulder, CO.  Fred Wall
is the dean of phase noise experts at NIST in Boulder.

If you simply must obtain 3047 software, the keeper of that flame is
Bob Temple at the HP Spokane Division.  He will probably not be too
happy if you ask him for ancient software, but he is the guy who
wrote it (along with a forgotten software man).

Rick Karlquist N6RK
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J. L. Showalter)
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Subject: IC2000 Mods???
Date: 24 Jul 1995 14:14:59 GMT
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I'mm still looking for the mods for my IC2000.
Help Help Help
--
Joe Showalter                           EMAIL:  [e-mail]
3M Company                              Amateur: [e-mail]
3M Center Bldg. 216-3S-04                My opinions are my own and not
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000                       those of 3M Company.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Wolf Jr)
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Subject: IC901 Memory Upgrade
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 95 21:08:52 GMT
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I have been told that someone is selling a kit to upgrade the ic901 memory to
allow for more stored freq's. Has anyone seen this or by chance installed it?


Ted Wolf Jr   kb2blx
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Mike Clawson)
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Does anyone have any mods for this radio??



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Silva)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: ICOM 706 HF/VHF Transceiver
Date: 24 Jul 1995 21:35:54 +0930
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Has anyone out there had a play with the new ICOM 706 HF/VHF transceiver? Its
smaller than the TS-50S, supposedly provides 100W at HF and 50MHz and 10W at
140Mhz.



--
-----------------------------+------------------------------------------------
Rob Silva                    |     The sooner you fall behind, the more
                             |          time you have to catch up
[e-mail] |


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: ICOM 706 HF/VHF Transceiver
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Rob Silva ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone out there had a play with the new ICOM 706 HF/VHF transceiver? Its
: smaller than the TS-50S, supposedly provides 100W at HF and 50MHz and 10W at
: 140Mhz.


Hopefully, this Saturday.  One of the local LA ham outlets is having a
special presentation of the IC-706 all day.  Will post a follow-up later.

Jim

[e-mail]  |   Jim Lowman    * KF6CR*    San Bernardino, CA
Systems Analyst     |   San Bernardino City Unified School District
[phone] (O)  |   Unix:  "It isn't supposed to be easy...If it
[phone] (FAX)|   was, everyone would be doing it."  -Unknown-


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JCHol)
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Subject: Re: ICOM 751 good rig?
Date: 23 Jul 1995 18:59:23 -0400
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I am very happy with my 751.  I bought it used and have had no problems.
It has been the primary rig at field day for two years now. It just seems
to get better.  I iuse it on the digital modes also.  It seems to be
bulletproof.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Emarit Ranu)
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Subject: Icom IC-P3AT range...?
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        Has anyone been able to get a range beyond 215-230 MHz on the
        P3AT?  I have tricked into going down to 210 MHz PLL unlocked.
        It will let me type anything from DC - 1 GHz but won't accept
        anything it cannot lock in on.  Just curious if there are more
        tricks.

        Thanks!

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

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

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


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rak55)
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Subject: Info on Oakland Ham Fest
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Anyone know when the next Ramapo Radio Ham Fest held in Oakland NJ will be
held?

n2ecl


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:38 1995
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From: "Sarah K. Doran" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Kenwood 733-A
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 95 01:39:47 PST
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Hi,

I'm a new ham and I'm wondering what the best price is that I should
be able to find on this radio.

Thanks.

Sarah



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:38 1995
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Sarah K. Doran ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi,

: I'm a new ham and I'm wondering what the best price is that I should
: be able to find on this radio.

: Thanks.

: Sarah

 I paid $632.00 for my TM-733A at Oklahoma Comm Center.  Call them at
  1-800-765-4267.
 Jeffrey
 N3VAA



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Emarit Ranu)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood 733-A
Date: 23 Jul 1995 20:01:20 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Sarah K. Doran ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Hi,

: : I'm a new ham and I'm wondering what the best price is that I should
: : be able to find on this radio.

: : Thanks.

: : Sarah

:  I paid $632.00 for my TM-733A at Oklahoma Comm Center.  Call them at
:   1-800-765-4267.
:  Jeffrey
:  N3VAA
:

        I paid $579 for mine back in March, and then got $50 back from
        Kenwood.  As a sales puch for Oklahoma Comm, all Amateur gear
        I have bought has been from them.  Always has had the best price
        (so far) and they pay shipping above $50.  They are very quick.
        As an example...I call on Monday morning, and it is at my door
        on Wednesday (I am in Colorado).  We have an HRO in Denver, which
        is 60 miles from me, I never buy anything there because I can
        elude being taxed through the mail.  On a one grand rig, that
        can add up!


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

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

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


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Albert Daniel Marriott)
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Subject: Kenwood station for sale
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For Sale:  Kenwood TS 430s  100 w  solid state transceiver
                with manual, mobile mic - mint
           Kenwood AT 250 automatic antenna tuner to accompany
                TS 430s - with manual
           Astron 35A power supply

ALL FOR $800 (US)  - you ship.

Queries/responses:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Mullaney)
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Subject: Kenwood TH-21BT PL TONE INFO WANTED
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Hello Hams.

I am looking for the page in the manual that shows the dip-switch
settings for PL tones.

If you have such information, I can be reached at:

Voice:  [phone]
FAX:    [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Thanks for your help.

Patrick Mullaney. N1JEQ




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James L. McKiel)
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Subject: Kenwood TH22AT mods
Date: 21 Jul 1995 19:33:57 GMT
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Does anyone know the mods for the TH22AT? I thank you in advance for the
information.

Jim
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (richard l wilder k3di)
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50
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Lou Milrad ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have a Kenwood TS-50 in excellent condition which I am thinking of
: parting with and am wondering whether anyone has any idea what the market
: price is on it.
:
: Thanks
: --
: Lou Milrad

I put a TS-50S on backorder last week.  The price new was $999.00
73, Dick, K3DI  ([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Shawn Djernes)
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Subject: Re: KISS software bug ???
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Dan Ostroy ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone else observed the following problem when using the MFJ TNC
: in KISS mode?

I have noticed the same thing on my MFJ 1270b which is about two years
old, but I do not think it is a problem.

: Actually the restarts don't usually cause a problem, since the unit
: comes back up in about 2 seconds, reloading the parameters it had
: stored in battery-backed RAM.  However, a couple of times I noticed
: that if NOS was sending some data to the tnc at the same time it was
: in the restart cycle, strange things might happen - like a total
: lockup requiring recovery with a power off/on sequence and a
: loss of b-b RAM data.  This could be a problem at a remote site !!

You are right they do not cause a problem.  There is also not much that
it has to load out of RAM.  All it loads is the fact that kiss is on.
KISS is a very small program compared to the normal command interpreter
that the tnc loads.  All of the work of putting out data and handling
incoming data is mostly handled by your computer.  KISS meens (Keep It
Simple Stupid).  When your TNC is in KISS mode it is basicly a stupid box
waiting for data to go through.

This also would not cause a problem for NOS because it checks flow
control before sending data.

Here is another question for you.  Does your TNC generate interferience
on 2m close 146.940?  Mine make so much noise that it almost blocks out
our local repeater on all the radios in my shack?

Shawn Djernes
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:44 1995
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Subject: Re: KISS software bug ???
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>
>I have two 1270c TNCs, one is about 1 1/2 years old, the other is
>brand new.  I have observed that both of them will go through a
>restart cycle (3 blinking lights) after a period of about 3 minutes
>of no input/output activity.


According to MFJ, you can disable this reset by sending PARAM 253 to the
tnc, I use it in my 12070c and it cured the problem.  Not all NOS's can send
PARAM 253 to the tnc, you may have to edit and recompile the code, don't
remember where in the code.
   73's   Gordon  N1MGO  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jp Taylor)
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Subject: Kits
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I am working with a young fellow who is working toward his tech ticket.
I would like to find a kit, which we can use as a learning tool;
something that would end up with a 2M FM rig.  I know that there are a
few kits for these sort of rigs available; any recommendations?

Tnx es 73,
Jim Taylor, K9JT
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:46 1995
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: Kits
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In <3uu29q$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jp Taylor) writes:
>I am working with a young fellow who is working toward his tech ticket.
>I would like to find a kit, which we can use as a learning tool;

sounds like the definition of a Ramsey kit, eh, gang?

>something that would end up with a 2M FM rig.  I know that there are a
>few kits for these sort of rigs available; any recommendations?

well, if you could be content with potential dc-daylight emission (that is
you don't have a way to check for spectral purity when done) the Ramsey
would probablu fill the bill.

what about some stuff from the older QSTs and such (say around early 70s?)
probably have to do some rework to use modern parts (talk about a learning
experience)...good chance they might be useable when finished.

>Tnx es 73,
>Jim Taylor, K9JT
>[e-mail]

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Kits
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In article <3uu29q$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jp Taylor) writes:
>I am working with a young fellow who is working toward his tech ticket.
>I would like to find a kit, which we can use as a learning tool;
>something that would end up with a 2M FM rig.  I know that there are a
>few kits for these sort of rigs available; any recommendations?

Well, if you want to wind up with a 2 meter rig, you're looking at
Ramsey or Hamtronics. You really need access to a spectrum analyzer
to tune up the Ramsey properly. If you just follow their instructions,
you're likely to be radiating a spectrum that looks like a comb.
(There are other annoyances too, but there are simple fixes for
most of them.) This is a fairly simple diode programmed synthesized
2 meter rig. It's a good project if you realize it won't compare
with factory built rigs as is, and if you're willing to make intelligent
modifications to the circuit to improve its performance.

Or, you buy the Hamtronics receiver and transmitter kits.
You'll have to come up with your own switching and packaging.
You'll have a crystal controlled rig when you're done, but
at least it's likely to be clean when tuned up with simple
equipment.

In either case, you're going to spend more than you would for
a used factory built amateur rig, or for converting a commercial
two-way radio to 2 meters. (The latter is an excellent value,
not only will performance be superior, but these radios can be
picked up cheap at hamfests.)

If this is to be the prospective ham's first project, may I suggest
something less ambitious? A simple monitor receiver perhaps?
Ramsey has those, and so do a few other places. The Motorola MC13135
evaluation kit is a good little receiver too. By starting with
a simple project, it's more likely to be completed, and it's more
likely to work. Nothing is more discouraging to a beginner than
building a fairly complex project only to find it doesn't work
when you turn it on.

Troubleshooting can be fun once you gain a little experience,
but it's daunting at first, especially if the radio has *never*
worked. When repairing a broken radio, you at least know it *used*
to work, and that's a big advantage.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard R. Colwell (WA3QKX))
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Subject: Link Communications - RLC-3 REPEATER CONTROLLER
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 1995 08:52:50 LOCAL
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Looking to form a group of user for the Link Communications Controller.   I
have the RLC-3 and would like to communicate with other user.

E-Mail me.

Rich
WA3QKX


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From: [e-mail] (Leon D. Zetekoff)
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Richard R. Colwell (WA3QKX) ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Looking to form a group of user for the Link Communications Controller.   I
: have the RLC-3 and would like to communicate with other user.

Rich: Our group has a RLC-1 (now used as a standby) and an RLC-4.

Leon WA4ZLW



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
Subject: MFJ Artifical Ground Work?
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Hello.

I have loads of rf feedback in the shack.  GROUNDING the equipment
makes it MUCH worse.  I heard on the air that the artificial ground
can cure rf problems (including TVI, Telephone, etc) interference...

Has anyone heard or used this device for this application?


With Thanks,


Marc DePaul


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert A. Schreibmaier)
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Some time ago, I had seen mention of the possibility of converting
the Dentron MLA-2500 amplifier to use a 3CX800A7 tube instead of a
pair of 8875s (which cost more than the amplifier is worth).  Does
anyone have the details about such a conversion?

Thanks in advance.

73,
Bob K2PH

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott A. Van Nostrand)
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Any mods available yet for this model??


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce A. Pope)
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[e-mail] (Scott A. Van Nostrand) wrote:


>Any mods available yet for this model??


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Ok, after messing around with the radio on my own and then getting the
"official" mod, here's a summary of the various diode mods for the Z1A:

Icom Z1A mods

[B]+[#]+[POWER] = Extended Receive.
                  VFO *DISPLAYS* 50-299.900 and 300-999.900.
                  AM Aircraft band enabled.
                  SET mode now has a new "PLACE" function for setting
                    the direct entry starting digit.

There is room for four diodes in the Z1A located on the CPU board to the left
of the ribbon cable connector.  On a US version, only the bottom two are
installed.  D15 is just below and to the right of the four diodes.  These
diodes are bigger than the rest of the surface mounted components and are easy
to spot.
The official ICOM mod (which I unofficially saw...) is to remove D15 for
extended TX and to use the above keyboard mod for extended receive.  According
to the sheet, the 800-900 band is NOT available in US versions.


     +-+  +-+
     | |  | |  <---- Installing diodes in either of these seems to do
     +-+  +-+        nothing.

     +-+  +-+
     | |  | |  <---- IN: US Version 144-148 TX 440-450 TX
     +-+  +-+       OUT: Extended   136-174 TX 380-470 TX (Lose auto-repeater
      ^                                                    and tone encode)
      |
      +------------  IN: US         144-148 TX 440-450 TX
                    OUT: European   144-148 TX 430-440 TX

               +-+
     "D15"-->  | | <---- IN: US Version Stock
               +-+      OUT: Extended TX 136-174 380-470 (keeps auto-repeater
                                                          and tone encode)

A word of warning about messing with the four diode pads:  If you detach
either one of the installed diodes, the CPU will reset and you'll lose ALL of
your memories. (found that out the hard way...)  D15 doesn't seem to affect
the memories at all.

Since the 800MHz band is not available in US versions, my guess is that
there's a keyboard mod to unlock it instead of a diode.  The diodes only seem
to control the country versions.  If anyone has any more keyboard mods, please
post them.

                         Bruce KD6ALI




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From: Carl Cockrell <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mods for Icom Delta 1-A HT (ANY???)
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I've had a Icom Delta 1A HT for a while now, but haven't been able to
locate any mods for it.....I am very interested in finding any that are
out there!



Thank you and 73's.....de Carl, AB6FC



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Mckay)
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does anyone know were I can get a cheap 1000 mah pack for the Icom 24 AT hand held? The case
on mine broke so that it cannot be attached to the radio. The nicads inside cannot be removed and
transplanted so I need a new pack...

John
VE3OBP




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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Hommel)
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Greetings, All!

I have a question for anyone that has had experience with handi-hams or
knows a visually impaired operator.

Our club has a new member. By "new," I mean NEW! SHE is a retired
teacher who took the novice/tech class put on by our club (Yellow
Thunder ARC), and passed the test(s) on the first try. She put more
interest and enthusiasm into her goal than I've seen from people less
than half her age (including yours truly!).

She is legally blind, and either reads large-type texts, or uses a
magnifying reader device that looks like a crystal ball sawed in half.

She now is wants to spend some of her nest egg on an HF rig, and needs
something that is equipped with a voice synthesizer for the freq.
readout, etc.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has info or comments to pass
along about a rig that might be a good candidate for her.


Thanks, and 73!


Bill KA9QFJ
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Harrison)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bill Hommel) writes:
> She now is wants to spend some of her nest egg on an HF rig, and needs
> something that is equipped with a voice synthesizer for the freq.
> readout, etc.

I talked with a couple of local hams who are visually impaired and here
are the radios that they use:

AC6IS, has an older Atlas that uses an outboard speech synthesizer that
was made by someone in Washington.  This cost him about $300 a couple of
years back.

KD6MAZ has a Kenwood TS-440AT that has a built in speech synthesizer along
with an antenna tuner.  I was over helping him with this radio when he
first got it and the voice sounded very good.

Whish I could be of more help, but these are the only ones that I'm
familiar with.

73,
Ken

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard D. Vincent)
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Subject: Need Help on MIZUHO 20MTR HandHeld
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I have a Mizuho 20 mtr handheld purchased and I need help in getting it up
and running.I had talked to someone who collects them months ago and lost
the reference.If you are still around please give me a buzz.I need to know
where to get crystals,what type of holder it has and other info.The
instructions are pretty sparse.
             Yours truly:
             Richard D. Vincent
             KR7R





Is the company still in existence that makes this little bugger?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (beard)
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I need at least four (4) KT88's or 6550 tubes for an old stereo amp.
If you have some of these or know where a reasonable place is to buy
them I would greatly appreciate the information.

Many thanks...

e-mail
[e-mail]   or   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:57 1995
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I am looking for the extended TX and RX mod for the Kenwood TM-255A
2-meter all mode radio. I have looked in quite a few mod databases but it
has not made it to them yet. Does anyone know this mod??? Thanks..

-- Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU
   Knoxville, TN





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From: [e-mail] (Bernard Blanco)
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Would like modifications to receive AIRCRAFT BAND (118.0 - 136.0)MHz!!!;
also receiving any other bands outside of unit's range. Thanks...


--

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:25:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BUDDY10)
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I will be getting either a Kenwood TS-450 or a Yaesu FT-840 in a couple of
months.  I needed some recomendations for an antenna tuner.  I do NOT want
an automatic tuner(they seem to be too limited in what they can do).  Any
recomendations ?  I would be willing to spend a couple of hundred dollars.
  Please e-mail me !
Thanks !


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         I found some - thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:00 1995
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A much better (and cheaper) solution is to use the RAYOVAC rechargeable
alkaline batteries (ENVIROCELLS) in the FNB pack.  They are cheaper and
give you a full 1.5V output for a much longer time.  The recharger
charges fast and the charge recharge cycle and levels is not a problem.
I have given up on my ni-cad packs and use the rechargeable alkiline
bstteries exclusively.  From the specifications, a broken down old AA
recargeable alkaline is still better than a brand new ni-cad.  That is
higer voltage and more amp-hours.

Bill Harwood
AB6DY




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
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Subject: Re: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???
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Bill Harwood <[e-mail]> wrote:

>A much better (and cheaper) solution is to use the RAYOVAC rechargeable
>alkaline batteries (ENVIROCELLS) in the FNB pack.  They are cheaper and
>give you a full 1.5V output for a much longer time.  The recharger
>charges fast and the charge recharge cycle and levels is not a problem.
>I have given up on my ni-cad packs and use the rechargeable alkiline
>bstteries exclusively.  From the specifications, a broken down old AA
>recargeable alkaline is still better than a brand new ni-cad.  That is
>higer voltage and more amp-hours.

Maybe at first the rechargeable alkalines look better, but have they
fixed the problems where they lose capacity everytime you use them and
re-charge them?  Not for me.  I have nicads that I've been using for
over 10 years on a regular basis and they haven't failed me yet.  I am
a stong believer in trickle-charging 'em though.  Less heat, less
dielectric boiling away, less wear and tear, longer lasting.  Nope,
Nicads are still the best value for the long haul IMHO.  -Mike




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
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Subject: Re: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
Subject: Re: NiCads in 2m/70cm battery pack???

Bill Harwood <[e-mail]> wrote:

>A much better (and cheaper) solution is to use the RAYOVAC rechargeable
>alkaline batteries (ENVIROCELLS) in the FNB pack.  They are cheaper and
>give you a full 1.5V output for a much longer time.  The recharger
>charges fast and the charge recharge cycle and levels is not a problem.
>I have given up on my ni-cad packs and use the rechargeable alkiline
>bstteries exclusively.  From the specifications, a broken down old AA
>recargeable alkaline is still better than a brand new ni-cad.  That is
>higer voltage and more amp-hours.

Maybe at first the rechargeable alkalines look better, but have they
fixed the problems where they lose capacity everytime you use them and
re-charge them?  Not for me.  I have nicads that I've been using for
over 10 years on a regular basis and they haven't failed me yet.  I am
a stong believer in trickle-charging 'em though.  Less heat, less
dielectric boiling away, less wear and tear, longer lasting.  Nope,
Nicads are still the best value for the long haul IMHO.  -Mike



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From: [e-mail] (Milt Forsberg)
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Subject: Re: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
Date: 21 Jul 1995 14:31:15 GMT
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I have used W&W batteries for a few years.  They seem to be even better than
OEM.  Their rapid charger are excellent.  I have never had any problems with
the W&W products.  One of their salespersons stated that W&W manufacturs
batteries for Yaesu.


                                     Milt, K9QZI

[e-mail] (Drew Loker) writes:


>THis place offers much better prices on all of their batteries. AND they
>also offer several models that are rated at a higher mAh. Like for the\
>FT-51r, they have the FNB-33 that is rated at 1500 as well as the one
>rated at 1200. They also have the FNB-35 that HRO does not even sell (something
>about it not being sold in the US) and they also have a model rated at
>1500. These batteries are the same size as the Yaesu conterparts.

>Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
>their batteries in general?



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:04 1995
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Drew Loker ([e-mail]) wrote:

: THis place offers much better prices on all of their batteries. AND they
: also offer several models that are rated at a higher mAh. Like for the\
: FT-51r, they have the FNB-33 that is rated at 1500 as well as the one
: rated at 1200. They also have the FNB-35 that HRO does not even sell (something
: about it not being sold in the US) and they also have a model rated at
: 1500. These batteries are the same size as the Yaesu conterparts.

: Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
: their batteries in general?

: Thank for any feedback!!
: Drew
: [e-mail]

I've had dealings with W & W (also called "Batteries R Us") for
years...In general, they are a good bet..their stuff works fine, but note
that in some cases, the fit may be a bit looser, and the finish may be a
little rougher than OEM stuff.
As for their charger, it works well.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:05 1995
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From: Curtis Wheeler <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
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[e-mail] (Drew Loker) wrote:
[snip]
>Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
>their batteries in general?

Another vendor to check with.

I deal with Alexander Batteries occasionally.  They have an office in the
San Diego area - I could check at work for the phone number on Monday.

We generally go to them for replacement batteries for some of our older
Motorola two ways and OKI Cellular phones.  They make cells for a lot of
stuff, including ham gear.  Most of their prices are 10% to 50% below
going to the OEM.  I have ordered hundreds of batteries from these folks
and haven't had any reason to bad mouth them.

--
Curtis Wheeler - Pleasanton, CA




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
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In article <3uq950$[e-mail]>, marc_k <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >I've had dealings with W & W (also called "Batteries R Us") for
  >years...In general, they are a good bet..their stuff works fine, but note
  >that in some cases, the fit may be a bit looser, and the finish may be a
  >little rougher than OEM stuff.
  >As for their charger, it works well.

I've been using a W&W 'IC8S' 9.6V @ 1200 mA battery for several
years with an IC-2GAT.  Works great.  The finish is ok although the
fit is a bit *tighter* than the stock Icom batteries.
--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Geoffrey S. Mendelson)
Subject: Re: Off name batteries...W&W Associates??
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Drew Loker ([e-mail]) wrote:

: THis place offers much better prices on all of their batteries. AND they
: also offer several models that are rated at a higher mAh. Like for the\
: FT-51r, they have the FNB-33 that is rated at 1500 as well as the one
: rated at 1200. They also have the FNB-35 that HRO does not even sell (something
: about it not being sold in the US) and they also have a model rated at
: 1500. These batteries are the same size as the Yaesu conterparts.

: Does anybody have any experience with any of these? Or the company and
: their batteries in general?

I have had batteries both from periphex and W&W. One of the W&W batteries
failed after a few months and was replaced by them. The replacment has
worked fine for almost two years.

I also like their mastercharger I charger. It works well for me.

Periphex is on my you know what list. I puchased an ICOM ht, I think it
is a 2gxat. This is the 2 meter high power unit that uses the same batteries
as the w21at.

I ordered two 12v batteries from them. When they arrived,  I tried one
out and it did not fit. Although I did not force it, it cracked my
radio slightly.

I went back to the store that I bought the radio from and looked at a
w21at and its batteries. They were differently shaped than the
Periphex ones.

However, the periphex ones fit the w21at and I liked it so much that I
decided to buy it.

When I explained the situation to the support people at periphex, the
agreed to swap the black ones I had for w21at gray ones. I sent the
batteries back and got the grey ones.

What bothered me is that the charged (without asking me first) my credit
card for the return postage. Since it was their batteries that damaged
my radio, they could of at least paid the postage for the batteries.

They also seemed indiferent to the fact that my radio was damaged by
their batteries.

IMHO, charging me the return postage was adding insult to injury.

73,

Geoff.


--
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President, Mendelson Computer Consulting, Inc.
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**** Michael Rubin Mendelson, Born 7/8/95 6:15am 9# 1.8oz 21"


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:08 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Question on HF tranceivers in general.
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 02:14:58 GMT
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[e-mail] (BV/N0IAT) wrote:

>In article <3uevhb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>>
>>I see in the ad's for most "mid-priced" HF rigs that it says that they
>>have AM & FM operating modes.  Questions...
>>1.  Does this mean that they work on the "repeater/no-code"
>>frequencies(2m/144mhz/440mhz) ?
>>2. Will I then only have to buy one HT for the above mentioned freq.'s  so
>>I can talk to my wife at home(on the HF rig) while I use the HT(or vice
>>versa) ?
>>3. If not that what does it mean ?
>>
>>P.S.  I am asking these questions because i am shopping for an HF rig.


>Hi Buddy.  Very few HF rigs will allow operation on the VHF and UHF bands (those allowed for
>operation by no-code hams).  However, amateurs are allowed to operate AM mode on any of the
>high frequency (1.8 thru 30 Mhz) bands (except 30 meters 10.1 ~ 10.150 Mhz) and are also
>allowed to operate narrow-band FM mode on the 10 meter (28-29.7 Mhz) band.  Though the mode
>of operation (FM) is the same as what you are familiar with in your VHF/UHF work, the
>OPERATING FREQUENCY is different.   Your HT is likely designed for either 2 meters, 1.25
>Meters, or 70 Cm operation (144 Mhz, 220 Mhz, or 440 Mhz respectively).  You would not be
>able to communicate with a VHF or UHF radio using an HF transceiver.

There is one HF rig that Joe may not know about.  ICOM's IC-706 is
suppose to be 100w on 160m-10m (HF), 100w on 6m (VHF), and 10w on 2m
(VHF).  This is the only tx I've heard of that will do HF and 2
meters.  Unfortunantly, it is not yet availble in the US.  According
to my local candy store it will be released in Aug-Sept for arround
$1300.00  but both the date and price are still rumors at this point.
I'm looking for my first HF rig, and this might be the one.  If anyone
knows any more about it, please post!

73,

Rodney, KB0SPZ



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Roland B. Burgan)
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Subject: Re: Questions about some old Hallicrafter equip.
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Although Hallicrafters is no longer with us, copies of all the
technical manuals are available from the son of the original
tech.manual person, at:

ARDCO Electronics
P.O.Box 95
Berwyn, IL 60402
--


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Geoffrey S. Mendelson)
Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK HTX202/40
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Clint Bradford ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Subject: Re: RADIO SHACK HTX202/404 BATTERY PACKS

: >>If I use a 12VDC battery and the rubber duck, I get ER@...

: We have to pinpoint this problem by either date of manufacture or serial
: number of the HTs affected. Who has an inseide track with Tandy? I keep
: reading of this problem, yet I cannot locate ANYONE personally who has
: experienced it. I, myself, regularly use 12VDC with my HTX-202 and
: rubber ducks with no problems whatsoever.

I get it with both my htx-202's. It comes from rf geting into the radio.
It happens mostly on 146.925- (actual 146.325). If I use a different antenna,
or a different frequency, the problem goes away.


The problem has never occured for me with an off-radio antenna.

73,
Geoff.

--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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I haven't seen much written here about this little toy.
Does anyone out there have one, and what do you think
of it? How are you using it, and do you have any tips
or tricks not explained in the truly awful manual?

Gary
--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:11 1995
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Subject: Re: SWR meters for sale (used, old, good...)
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Anybody selling his SWR-meter, please?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers)
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Subject: Tek Spectrum Analyzers for sale
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Tek Spectrum Analyzers for sale.

We just had it all calibrated (a year ago) and it is all in good working order. The equipment is as follows:

Item                            Asking Price
7613 Storage Mainframe          1350.00
7L12 Spectrum Analyzer          2250.00
7L5 Spectrum Analyzer w/ Option 25      3500.00
7K11 CATV Preamp                        400.00
Carrying case for extra plug in units    -
Total                           $7500.00


The prices are somewhat flexable. Please e-mail me for more info.
[e-mail]

Cheers.
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|  Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers        Phone [phone]  |
|  4226 Sixth Ave NW                             FAX   [phone]  |
|  Seattle, WA  98107  USA                  email [e-mail]  |
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:13 1995
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From: John Culliton <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TH79E display fault
Date: 23 Jul 1995 05:43:59 GMT
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A known fault? I've not seen it. My counterpart on the west coast has not
seen it. Must not be a problem on the "A"/"AD" versions.
John WF7B Kenwood East




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BROONEY)
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Subject: Using MFJ 259 as frequency counter
Date: 23 Jul 1995 19:10:03 -0400
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I would like to use the MFJ frequency counter function to determine the
frequency on my HW 8. The manual says not more than 5 volts input. How do
I measure the voltage output of the HW 8. Would I connect the rig output
directly to the MFJ or would I transmit into a dummy load and have the MFJ
nearby with a small antenna?

Bill/KG8HR


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:14 1995
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From: "Robert Blumenkranz (Ni6r)" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: WANT SILICON SYSTEMS SSI-202 DTMF DECODER CHIPS
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:15 1995
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:16 1995
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R
Check out my home page for other touchtone decoder products
http://www.earthlink.net/users/engcon/webdocs/




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:17 1995
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R
Check out my home page for other touchtone decoder products
http://www.earthlink.net/users/engcon/webdocs/




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:18 1995
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R
Check out my home page for other touchtone decoder products
http://www.earthlink.net/users/engcon/webdocs/




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:19 1995
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I have a large quantity of the Teltone M956 (22 pin IC). It is exactly
the same as the SSI-201 except that the M956 operates on 5 volts. The
chip uses a 3.58 Mhz xtal. I use the chip as a repeater controller and
touchtone decoder. It is commercial quality. You can have as many as
you need. The price is $22.95ea.
If you are interested give me a note EMAL or call at
714-671-2009
Robert Blumenkranz NI6R
Check out my home page for other touchtone decoder products
http://www.earthlink.net/users/engcon/webdocs/




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:19 1995
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I believe Radio Shack has the SSI-202 for about $5.00
I've also see them in JDR (Mail order) for about $2.95

Hope this helps. I also use this chip.

John




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:20 1995
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I am looking for any Mods for the Yeasu FT-840 HF radio,  Mainly the TX
section of the radio.  However, any mods would be greatly appreciated.
Please E-mail the reply.

Thanks for reading

Chad



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I've not had a chance to use this radio. - any comments on the
azden 3000 2m mobile rig? price quoted was 160.00
thanks
steve
n0vdd



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BROONEY)
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Subject: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig?
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I have an HW-8. Can I use a 50-ohm resistor for a dummy load? What power
rating is needed for short transmissions? Can I use a power resistor 50
ohm, 10 watts?

Can an AC voltmeter be used to measure RF volts?

Bill/KG8HR


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WB3U)
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Subject: Re: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig?
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In article <3uungt$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (BROONEY) wrote:
>I have an HW-8. Can I use a 50-ohm resistor for a dummy load? What power
>rating is needed for short transmissions?

You can parallel carbon composition resistors to build a suitable power
capacity for this rig.  For instance, by paralleling (2) 100 ohm, 2 watt
resistors, you have a 4 watt, 50 ohm load.  Paralleling (4) 220 ohm, 2 watt
resistors will yield 55 ohms (close enough) at 8 watts.  Just be sure A)
the resistors really are non-inductive, and B) you keep the leads as short
as possible.  BTW, do not use carbon or metal film resistors for this
purpose.  The resistors must be true carbon composition, non-inductive.

>Can I use a power resistor 50 ohm, 10 watts?

Not if it's wirewound (which it probably is).  The inductance of the
resistive element will introduce undesired reactance at HF frequencies.

>Can an AC voltmeter be used to measure RF volts?

Only if its specifications cover the frequency range you're operating on.
Most inexpensive AC voltmeters are useless at RF, so unless you have a
'scope, your best bet for measuring output is an accurate wattmeter.

73,

Jack  WB3U


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From: [e-mail] (Bob Martin N6MZV)
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Subject: Re: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig?
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In article <3uungt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (BROONEY) wrote:

> I have an HW-8. Can I use a 50-ohm resistor for a dummy load? What power
> rating is needed for short transmissions? Can I use a power resistor 50
> ohm, 10 watts?
>
> Can an AC voltmeter be used to measure RF volts?
>
> Bill/KG8HR

Check out the power resistors by Caddock- they make 'em in TO220 tab mount
packages. 50 ohms is a standard value- if you keep the leads short, they will
work well into the 2 meter (144 MHz) range.

73-

--

Bob Martin N6MZV          * [e-mail]


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[e-mail] (WB3U) wrote:

>as possible.  BTW, do not use carbon or metal film resistors for this
>purpose.  The resistors must be true carbon composition, non-inductive.

Metal oxide resistors work great through 2 meters.See page 36 of
January 1995 QST for  a 25 watt attenuator design, complete with
a photograph of the tested unit.

It was tested with 0.6A at 30 volts of DC (18 watts) for a few
hours.  It had better than 30 dB of return loss below 50 MHz.
In other words, the SWR is too low for most amateurs to measure :-).

Zack [e-mail]

Looking for 5760 MHz contacts in the UHF
contest with anyone within 200 miles of
Southern VT (FN33KD)



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In article <3uungt$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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> From: [e-mail] (BROONEY)
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> Subject: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig?
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> I have an HW-8. Can I use a 50-ohm resistor for a dummy load? What power
> rating is needed for short transmissions? Can I use a power resistor 50
> ohm, 10 watts?
>
> Can an AC voltmeter be used to measure RF volts?
>
> Bill/KG8HR
                 Use two 50 ohm, 1/2 watt resistors connected in parallel.


                 I don't see any reason why an AC voltmeter would not measure

                 RF energy but the meter must be able to work with its intended

                 frequency range.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: What resistor to use as a dummy load with QRP rig?
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>>>>Check out the power resistors by Caddock- they make 'em in TO220 tab
mount packages. 50 ohms is a standard value- if you keep the leads short,
they will work well into the 2 meter (144 MHz) range.

73-
Bob Martin N6MZV <<<<

Bob, Don't you mean "  *Get your* check out? Those resistors are great but
the are expensive. I'd vote for two 100 ohm two watt comp resistors in
parallel or a regular dummy load. The Caddok's are great but rare and
costly outside of a manufacturing quantity. ;-)  73 Tom


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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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In article <3uungt$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (BROONEY) writes:
>I have an HW-8. Can I use a 50-ohm resistor for a dummy load? What power
>rating is needed for short transmissions? Can I use a power resistor 50
>ohm, 10 watts?

You need a non-inductive resistor for your load. The most likely way
to get that is to parallel a bunch of carbon composition resistors,
IE 10 470 ohm 2 watt resistors in parallel make a 47 ohm (close enough)
20 watt dummy load. Keep lead lengths as near zero as possible. A good
way to do that is to solder the resistors between two pieces of copperclad
circuit board, drilled with a hole pattern to accept the resistors in
each board, sandwich them in, and solder. Drilling the hole pattern
in a circle is a good plan. Looks like this:

_________
||||||||
RRRRRRRR   wires go to each piece of copper clad from an RF connector.
||||||||
---------


>Can an AC voltmeter be used to measure RF volts?

Most AC voltmeters are only good up through audio frequencies. There
are RF voltmeters, but they're rare and expensive. What you need is
an *RF probe* that you use with an ordinary DC voltmeter. There's
probably still an example in the Handbook of how to build one of these.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:28 1995
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Subject: Re: Which TNC: KAM+ or MFJ 1278B?
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Yes. Get the KAM. They work great. Have heard nothing but trouble about
the 1278 unit.
Mike KS4DA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:28 1995
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***********WANTED*************

Looking for a 2 and .70 meter dual band linear
amplifier for a hand held.  Specifically looking for
anyone interested in selling an

RF Concepts 2-70 or 2-70(G) with the preamp.

This is for a handheld unit so power input is
between .3 and 5 watts.  As far as the output
goes, who cares, right???

Email responses to "[e-mail]"

Thanks and 73's,

Brian
Salem, Oregon
KC7LWZ

******************************
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The subject says it all. E-mail me with best price.

Thanks,
Sarah



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:30 1995
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The subject says it all. E-mail me with best price.

Apparently, I just thought the subject said it all. I want to buy this
radio. Sorry for any confusion.

Thanks,
Sarah



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Sullivan)
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Looking for any modifications that can be done to the Yaesu FT-11R HT,
such as extended receive, etc.
Thanx in advance.
Chuck WA1IIE



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:31 1995
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In article <3uh0d4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Howdy to all. I'm looking into getting a new 2 meter. Does anyone have any
>experience with or comments about the Yaesu FT 2500? I would really
>appreciate any information offered.
>
>Thanks,
>Dave
>

I have a Yaesu FT-2400 (the previous version) and absolutely love it. It has
the same receiver specs as the Realistic HTX-202 and picks up as little
interference as the HTX-202. Great radio for heavy RF areas. My only
complaints with the FT-2400 are:

   1) No direct frequency entry.
   2) No DTMF dialing memories (have to do the autopatch manually)

These are relatively minor nuisances since I don't use the autopatch very
often and have my most used simplex frequencies stored in memories. It is a
very well-built radio, though, and I wouldn't hesitate buying a second.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:32 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
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From: [e-mail] (Helene Maxwell)
Subject: Yosemite area repeaters
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Has anyone been hiking with an HT in Yoesmite (the southern part
of the park) and been able to hit any repeaters?  Any tips re
frequencies etc and locations appreciated.  May be out there by
myself and would like a line to civilization.   Thanks   Randy


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:26:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Zenith Transoceanic SVS info
Date: 21 Jul 1995 15:22:01 GMT
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I am attempting to restore an early 1960's vintage Zenith Transoceanic
portable radio for my dad. This was one of their first transistorized
units. No printed circuit boards and all the transistors are in sockets !
At any rate I  need some service documentation, anybody out there got an
old SAMs PhotoFact on this boat anchor, I will buy or pay for copying,
even a schematic would help.

Dave
N0DH/7
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wong Shiong Chuen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ### I need info/mods on Kenwood TH-22AT Handhelds
Date: 31 Jul 1995 23:01:35 +0800
Organization: Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
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I'm interested in purchasing a TH-22AT, however, silly as this may sound, I
need mods for it.

I need to restrict it to RX and TX from 144-146 -ONLY-. It's a requirement
by our licencing here (Singapore) before the equiptment can be 'type
approved'. Long story, I shan't go into it.

Preferably, a mod that can be reversed.

Oh yes, I'd also like the mods for expanded RX/TX if any are available, and
if there are any keypad mods/tricks.

This is posted to r.r.swap as I'd like to know if there are any technical
manuals or the like for the TH-22AT where I can purchase to help me figure
out how to restrict the RX/TX if possible.

Alternatively, anyone knows of any nice HTs that can be restricted to 100%
TX/RX from 144-146 only?

Thanks for any info.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wong Shiong Chuen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ### I want info/mods/used HTX202 Handheld
Date: 31 Jul 1995 23:16:29 +0800
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I'm looking for a 2nd hand HTX-202, I'm on a tight budget, but if you've got
one to let go off, email me, and let me know how much you're willing to part
from it.

The info I require on the HTX-202 is what is the TX/RX range. I've been
reading thru my old collection of texts on the unit, and it just keeps
mentioning RX in the ham bands. Is it safe for me to assume it RX strictly
from 144-148 only?

If I need to mod it to RX/TX from 144-146 only, how can I go about doing
this? Anyone out there can help advise?

In one of the old posts I was reading regarding the HTX-202, it had a para
that read:

"Repeater offset can be adjusted from 0 to 4 MHz in steps as set
by the scan frequency step selection (5, 10, 20, 25, 50 or 100
KHz)."

I don't understand this. 8( - Perhaps I'm just not familar with the terms.
What does it mean?

Thanks for any info provided... Email response is prefered.

Rgds!

Ed, 9V1ZY.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:42 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO ***

>>Stolen from my car on 7-11-95...

A real irritant, Garth.

Does your Homeowner's insurance cover the loss? Or your auto insurance?

If not, please consider the ARRL's equipment insurance plan. Quite
inexpensive, and it's "current-day replacement cost" (YOU set the
prices).

And, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's license
numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden inside
locations.
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:42 1995
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From: Stephen Bowen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
Date: 29 Jul 1995 21:31:07 GMT
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did anyone see post on rec.radio.swap offering to sell hot equipment?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 18:40:00 GMT
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From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 13:40:00 -0500
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Subject: *** STOLEN RADIO ***

>>Stolen from my car on 7-11-95...

A real irritant, Garth.

Does your Homeowner's insurance cover the loss? Or your auto insurance?

If not, please consider the ARRL's equipment insurance plan. Quite
inexpensive, and it's "current-day replacement cost" (YOU set the
prices).

And, of course, we ALL should be engraving our states' driver's license
numbers on visible, exterior panels - as well as hidden inside
locations.
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
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Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 21:31:07 GMT
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From: Stephen Bowen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: *** STOLEN RADIO ***
Date: 29 Jul 1995 21:31:07 GMT
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did anyone see post on rec.radio.swap offering to sell hot equipment?

--
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mailto:[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:45 1995
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From: SpyKing <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: misc.survivalism,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,talk.politics.guns,alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.crackers
Subject: ***Codex Newsletter***
Date: 29 Jul 1995 19:46:10 GMT
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Check out: http://www.interaccess.com/trc/tsa.html
Site contains everything on Big Brother


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
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Subject: ***Codex Newsletter***
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      com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
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Newsgroups: misc.survivalism,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,talk.politics.guns,
            alt.cellular-phone-tech,alt.crackers
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Date: 29 Jul 1995 19:46:10 GMT
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Check out: http://www.interaccess.com/trc/tsa.html
Site contains everything on Big Brother


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:47 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: 110V to 220V Transformers
Date: 29 Jul 1995 03:04:20 GMT
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Dear group,

I am just moved to Urbana, IL. from Denmark.

I am looking for 110V to 220V transformers for my computer monitors and some other equipment.

Please email answers.

Joergen Erik Assentoft
Beckman Institute, University of Illinois



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:48 1995
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From: "Joseph H. Cardin" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 110V to 220V Transformers
Date: 31 Jul 1995 05:27:34 GMT
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Check out thrift shops on or near military bases. Most have
personnel returing from overseas and they will sell them there.

                                   Joe (KB2FEQ)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Herbstman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 14.313 Mhz
Date: 29 Jul 1995 00:19:48 GMT
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--

Mike Herbstman
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (EDANDSUSAN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
Date: 29 Jul 1995 18:29:51 -0400
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I agree totally!

Ed,KE4WXY


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

       [e-mail] (Ed Tilley)

      If you're under control, you're not driving fast
enough..................

      Bondo in your doors is a sign of
courage...................................Parnelli Jones


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
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[e-mail] (EDANDSUSAN) wrote:

:>I agree totally!

:>Ed,KE4WXY

Dohhhhhhh!   I was going to say the same thing.

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Lowell, Massachusetts           |
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Herbstman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
Date: 30 Jul 1995 16:16:30 GMT
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Mike Herbstman ([e-mail]) wrote:
This was slightly sarcastic note asking how we were going to be
entertained after the administrative judge metes justice out to KV4FZ. It
seemed to be censored, since the body of the letter was blank when I
returned to read any responses, hi.  73 Mike KM2F

: --

: Mike Herbstman
: [e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Herbstman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
Date: 30 Jul 1995 16:19:01 GMT
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Mike Herbstman ([e-mail]) wrote:


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: Mike Herbstman
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Mike Herbstman
[e-mail]

On second thought, I may have sent it improperly.  Ok, so I'm paranoid.
73 Mike


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Edandsusan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 22:29:51 GMT
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      not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (EDANDSUSAN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 14.313 Mhz
Date: 29 Jul 1995 18:29:51 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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I agree totally!

Ed,KE4WXY


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

       [e-mail] (Ed Tilley)

      If you're under control, you're not driving fast
enough..................

      Bondo in your doors is a sign of
courage...................................Parnelli Jones


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:54 1995
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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,rec.audio.opinion
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (rod)
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Subject: 8874 Tubes
Date: 29 Jul 1995 15:17:06 GMT
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       I have a pair of 8874 Eimac Grid Tubes. Brand New in Box.
    Sell the pair for $500.00
-
                     Call: 201-797-1227
                   E-Mail: [e-mail]

                                                Rod  N2RVM




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:55 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ?? Value of Bird Watt Meter Elements VHF & UHF ??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <3vbru9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jimmy D. Porter) writes:
>Could anyone give me an idea of the value of some Bird watt meter
>elements.  They range from 25W to 100 W.  Some are VHF orthers
>UHF.

These are typically the cheapest slugs. At hamfests, they go for
$20-$35 each depending on condition, and on whether they are
genuine Bird or made by another manufacturer. Under 5 watt slugs
cost more, as do HF slugs.

Note: slugs can be field repaired, so even dead slugs are worth
$5-$10.

Gary
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534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jimmy D. Porter)
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Subject: ?? Value of Bird Watt Meter Elements VHF & UHF ??
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Could anyone give me an idea of the value of some Bird watt meter
elements.  They range from 25W to 100 W.  Some are VHF orthers
UHF.

Thanks
Jimmy Porter
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Cliff Frescura)
Subject: ACC RC-96 Firmware Question
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Hello!

I have version 5.2D firmware.  What I'd like to do is change the speech
table to add my own words, replacing ones that I do not/would not use.

Does anyone have a memory map?

I've programmed phonemes before and have a speech chip development board
for checking out how the new "words" sound before committing them to
EPROM.

Next question:  Does the controller perform a checksum on the code or just
the EEPROM? (I guess I may find out anyways! :-))

Alternatively, I'll get a 8085 disassembler and work from that end.

TIA,

Cliff K3LL
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos )
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Subject: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes
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Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no
longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers.  But, some limited numbers
of parts will still be available.

It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater
Controllers.

73's  Kevin


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Owen Adair)
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Subject: Re: ACC Repeater Controllers Closes
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In article <3vhtrk$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Kevin Karamanos ) wrote:
>Calls to Advanced Computer Controls last week confirm that ACC is no
>longer making Amateur Repeater Controllers.  But, some limited numbers
>of parts will still be available.
>
>It's sad to see them go away, since they make the best Repeater
>Controllers.
>
>73's  Kevin

Hoo, boy is that flame-bait.  I won't get too upset, but suffice it
to say I am glad to see the well-deserved end to the ACC controller.

Now, maybe some of these smaller companies making controllers will
get the respect they deserve.


Owen Adair  WD4FSU    email: [e-mail]
Turner Broadcasting System, CNN Center, Atlanta, GA  [phone]
"Describing the Internet as the Network of Networks is like calling the
Space Shuttle, a thing that flies" - John Lester of Mass. General Hospital



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:28:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Dick)
Subject: Alinco DJ460 Mods ???
Organization: home
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 15:25:09 GMT
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Hi,
has anybody got the modifications needed for the Alinco DJ460 in order to
operate with a 9k6 Packet Radio Modem.
I would appreciate any hints or pointers to sources of information.
Thanks in advance
    Thomas

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mikelder)
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Subject: an/grc-142....angry 106,,,F.S.
Date: 29 Jul 1995 23:35:08 -0400
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Ham buddy of mine bought the contents of 3 an/grc-142d tty huts
If you know what they are and want one, give him a call....cool stuff

6-tranceivers  RT-834/grc
3-amplifiers am-3349/grc-106 (2-30mhz continuous)
3-mo-522/grc-modem
2 pp-4763/grc 28volt@50 amp power supply
4 an/ugc-74a(v3) teletype unit
We dont know the input power to the amps or the output power yet.
All of them work fine,,he even got the rollup dipoles that came with them.
When hooked up they work great! As soon as we get his shack finished we
will take the lids off and put meters on them. They will tune ANYWHERE
with Excellent power. Some info would be good..ANY info...
If you are interested in buying some of this stuff, im sure that you could
get a GOOD deal. I dont know what they are worth, but i have seen some
untested units in surplus catalogs for an insane price...Surely someone
knows what these are and what to do with them,,,,They are FANTASTIC...
you can fone him at 903-628-3027 (voice) or leave me e-mail at
[e-mail] and I will forward it to him..If you dont want to buy it
, but know something about them please let me know...thanks


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Suhar)
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Subject: Re: Antenna restrictions in L.A. ?
Date: 29 Jul 1995 16:44:32 GMT
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The only way you will get a straight answer is to visit your local government
office that issues building permits.  They will tell you what the current
restrictions are for the city.

You may also have neigborhood covenents that may be more restrictive than the
city.  If you have a neigborhood association they will have a list of
restricitions.  These damn covenents are more of a problem than city
restrictions!

These neigborhood restrictions are created when the builder plots off the land
and places restrictions on what can be built.  I went to the county office and
looked up the neigborhood plot that the builder submitted.  The drawings show
every lot with survey information.  The first drawing had a list of
restrictions for these lots.  My area was developed in 1968 and antenna
restrictions were not very popoular at that time.  Today is a different story.
With cable TV the builders place "no antenna" restrictions since they see no
need for them.

Good luck.

Mike Suhar  WB8GXB
[e-mail]

In article <3unbv9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>What are the antenna restrictions in Los Angeles ?  I live in L.A. ,right
>below Hollywood.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated ! Please e-mail me
>!
>Thanks !!!
>
>P.S. I live in a house.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Davis)
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Subject: Any experience w/ ear-mikes?
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 21:37:21 -0400
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Does anyone have experience with the in-ear speker/microphone combinations. I
saw that Standard lists one for their C508A HT. I would be most interested in
a unit to work with Yaesu HT's (FT-530, FT-11, FT-51). Any advice or
observations appreciated.  Don (KE4KYO)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:03 1995
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From: Paul Lannuier <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Any Experience with JRC JST-245?
Date: 30 Jul 1995 03:46:02 GMT
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[e-mail] (Fred Langeneckert) wrote:
>On page 183 of the July edition of QST Gilfer Shortwave has an ad for the
>JRC JST-245 HF/6 meter transceiver. I am also considering the Icom
>IC-736, and have read the QST review on it, but I can't find anyone with
>experience on the JRC rig. Any words of wisdom?
>
>Fred,  KE0ZG
>
>

Hi Fred,

I understand that QST will review the JST-245 in the September issue.

Nice to speak with you on the phone the other day. Your brochure is in
the mail

Best 73!
Paul Lannuier
President
Gilfer Shortwave

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Deamicis)
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Subject: Re: Any Experience with JRC JST-245?
Date: 30 Jul 1995 12:41:22 GMT
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I would of bought the JST 245 yesterday instead of the ICOM 736 if the
JST had software control and when it does I will sell the ICOM 736.


                                                                       73
GEORGE

N1JGE



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
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Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
would allow me to receive out of band?

--
73 & ttyl     Morgan Patterson
       \\///  Internet: [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:04 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 23:51:50 GMT
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[e-mail] () wrote:

>Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
>would allow me to receive out of band?

NO!!!  Anyone who tells you differently either does not know what he
is talking about, or is trying to get you to destroy your HT.  There
are no mods for extending rx or tx ranges.

73,

Rodney, KB0SPZ




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
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Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
: would allow me to receive out of band?

: --
: 73 & ttyl     Morgan Patterson


                                 NO


     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
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In article <3ve83k$[e-mail]> [e-mail] () writes:
>Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
>would allow me to receive out of band?

NO!  Sorry to shout, but this comes up a lot. There are *no* out of
band mods for the HTX-202 aside from the MARS/CAP mod. This radio
is purposely narrow banded in order to deliver the superior intermod
performance it offers. There's no way, short of duct taping a scanner
to it, to use it out of band. There's a purported mod circulating on
some BBS systems, it's a hoax. Don't try it, it'll kill the radio.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:07 1995
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Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
would allow me to receive out of band?

--
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       \\///  Internet: [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
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Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Are there any mods for a rx HTX-202?
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 23:51:50 GMT
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[e-mail] () wrote:

>Are there any mods that would be eassy to perform on the HTX-202 that
>would allow me to receive out of band?

NO!!!  Anyone who tells you differently either does not know what he
is talking about, or is trying to get you to destroy your HT.  There
are no mods for extending rx or tx ranges.

73,

Rodney, KB0SPZ




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: Audio output impedance - what effect?
Date: 31 Jul 1995 11:15:57 -0400
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You also could encounter "tilt" in the frequency response depending on the
coupling method. For example, if a high Z capacitive coupled source is
used to drive a low Z load the response would roll off at low frequencies.
If a high Z inductive or resistive coupled source were used to drive a low
Z load with shunt capacitance the highs would roll off. The effect varies
with component selection and circuit type.

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Schwartzberg)
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Subject: BC348Q Receiver Alignment
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I'd like to refurbish an old BC348Q receiver (great sentimental value).
 It is sorely in need of an alignment.  Can anyone help me with an
alignment procedure?  I'm also looking for a schematic for the Q
version.

Thanks in advance....reply here or by e-mail to [e-mail].

John
N0GII


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:09 1995
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[e-mail] (John Schwartzberg) wrote:
>
> I'd like to refurbish an old BC348Q receiver (great sentimental value).
>  It is sorely in need of an alignment.  Can anyone help me with an
> alignment procedure?  I'm also looking for a schematic for the Q
> version.
>
> Thanks in advance....reply here or by e-mail to [e-mail].
>
If I were aligning a BC348, I would start with the IF (915 kHz if I
remember) and align it to whatever the crystal filter frequency
really is instead of exactly 915 kHz.  Then set the oscillator for
dial calibration ( I seem to recall that the coil slugs are adjustable
as well as the trimmer caps - so you can set both low and high ends).
Then peak the mixer and RF amplifier sstages in turn.

It is not the best receiver, but it's not the worst either especially
if you tap off the IF and put it into a BC453 with the front end
modified to tune to 915 kHz.  I had one a long time ago and and
really enjoyed it.

73,
Don W3FPR


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From: [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789))
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Subject: Re: Best Antenna for HT
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In article <3vjdbc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (James L. McKiel) writes:
|> I reciently bought a Kenwood TH-22AT HT. It works great unless I am
|> on my deck in back of the house (I live in the country). Does anyone
|> know what other antenna I can use to improve the output? I would like
|> suggestions for aftermarket antennas for the HT (like telescoping) and
|> ones that I could put on top of the house.
|>
|> Thanks,
|>
|> Jim
|> KD4IHG

For your house, before you spend a lot of $$$, try making a "floppy quarter wave"
out of a coax connector and copper wire.  set it on top of a length of PVC pipe and
run the coax through the pipe.  It works much better than the rubber antenna and
costs only a few bucks to make.

If you need a bit more than that, the colinear base station antennas made by
Lakeview company are hard to beat.  The price is right too. ($22 or so).

As far as telescoping antennas go, I tried a AEA "hot rod" antenna.  It seemed
to work better than the Icom rubber antenna, but when I hooked it to my SWR
analyzer I couldn't get the meter to unpin (swr 3:1++) anywhere on the ham
band.  The Hotrod now resides in the junk drawer.

73 de George, N7TNJ


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James L. McKiel)
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Subject: Best Antenna for HT
Date: 31 Jul 1995 20:10:20 GMT
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I reciently bought a Kenwood TH-22AT HT. It works great unless I am
on my deck in back of the house (I live in the country). Does anyone
know what other antenna I can use to improve the output? I would like
suggestions for aftermarket antennas for the HT (like telescoping) and
ones that I could put on top of the house.

Thanks,

Jim
KD4IHG


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
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Subject: Re: CATV hardline
Date: 28 Jul 1995 21:52:12 -0400
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the one ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I recently picked up about 100' of cable TV hardline that I'm looking to use
: as feedline but it's 75 ohm and I need matching transformers.  Does anyone out
: there have plans for them?  Thanks
:                                               Jay
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Curious what band you're planning to run it on.
On HF, your not going to save alot over regular RG-8
On VHF, you may incur more loss thru the matching network than you
  are saving thru the hardline.
You may want to consider price, grief, and aggrevation on this one.

     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:13 1995
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[e-mail] (John LaMartina) writes:

>the one ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I recently picked up about 100' of cable TV hardline that I'm looking to use
>: as feedline but it's 75 ohm and I need matching transformers.  Does anyone out
>: there have plans for them?  Thanks
>:                                              Jay
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Curious what band you're planning to run it on.
>On HF, your not going to save alot over regular RG-8
>On VHF, you may incur more loss thru the matching network than you
>  are saving thru the hardline.
>You may want to consider price, grief, and aggrevation on this one.

>     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]


Well, I was planning on running it to my two-meter antenna with hopes of
also using it on 70cm once I buy a dual bander.  Thanks

                                        Jay





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (D.C. Henderson)
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I recently obtained a vintage 1989 Compaq Portable II 8MHz AT clone computer
to use as a "Smart" RTTY terminal.

I need a manual on the thing if anyone has one laying around. Need in
particular info on the jumper and switch settings when I go to
reconfigure it.

Also how do you invoke the CMOS setup? The standard CTRL/ALT/ESC  is not
the key to this one.

Dave
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Howard Lester)
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In article <3vbjkk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789)) writes:
>
>This is the key.  Get friendly with a manager.  They are much more helpful
>because it is _their_ bucks on the line.  The sales person doesn't have
>as much to lose.

No, not as much to lose - only his job, when the manager fires his ass.

Howard Lester KE7QJ





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From: [e-mail] (Tim Colvin)
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Could some kind soul please send me the address and phone number of Drake
radio? Thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Drake R4C crackle
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG) writes:
>Anyone out there familiar with the R4C audio chain?  I have noticed
>a small, random crackle in there, almost like static crashes, but
>not from the atmosphere.  It seems to happen just as much with the
>RF gain turned down, so I suppose it is in the audio section.  I
>know that Sherwood had a replacement audio amp for the R4C, so they
>must have spotted the weakness?
>
>Anyway, short of replacing the audio amp, anyone find and cure this
>problem?

This sounds like nothing more than a dirty volume control pot. They'll
often occasionally emit a crackle even when they aren't being touched.
Try cleaning it with Quietrol, and if that doesn't work, replace it.

The main problems with the R4C audio section are hum, poor frequency
response, and high THD. You can rework it, but it's simpler just to
replace it with an audio output IC operated from a regulated voltage.
Several articles have been written detailing this change over the
years. I just used a LM386 in mine, but I only needed headphone levels.
A higher power audio IC would be better to drive a speaker.

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] Mon Jul 31 20:29:17 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Drake R4C crackle
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 08:25:12 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG) wrote:

> Anyone out there familiar with the R4C audio chain?

Sherwood Engineering also has a third mixer (6EJ7) solid state replacement
which worked quite well for me in ending the crackle.

73, Gary WB7FCQ


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On 28 Jul 1995, Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG wrote:

> Anyone out there familiar with the R4C audio chain?  I have noticed
> a small, random crackle in there, almost like static crashes, but
> not from the atmosphere.  It seems to happen just as much with the
> RF gain turned down, so I suppose it is in the audio section.  I
> know that Sherwood had a replacement audio amp for the R4C, so they
> must have spotted the weakness?

Hi Clark,

I had a similar problem with my R4-C.  It turned out to be the V4 (6HS6).
When I tapped on it gently the noise would go away.  The gain of this
stage is independent on the RF gain pot.  Try to look around before you
change the audio amp.

73 and GL
Waldemar, VE3PEX


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:18 1995
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From: Grant H Youngman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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[e-mail] (W8JI  Tom) wrote:
>I have had the NIR 12, the latest MFJ, the Radio Shack and the Timewave.
>The MFJ is by far the BEST for serious HF operators, there is no
>comparison to the others.

Well, maybe.  And maybe, too, to the comments on the DSP-59+ from N0DH.

This is one of those product classes where personal preference, operating
style, etc., etc. play the biggest part of which is BEST.

My own experience, having owned too many of them, is that I'd really
like to have ALL of the top-of-the-line units.  Each one has its strong
points, each one has its weak points, and there are times when one or
the other will handle a particular interference/noise problem better than
the others.

I didn't care much for the MFJ -- found the memory feature frivolous.
But, that's a matter of personal operating habits.  I find anything more
than a dozen or so memories on my HF rig frivolous, too -- as well as
the money I spent in the total price for eleventy-four scanning modes.
So its a matter of taste. (I wouldn't give up the panoramic display for
anything, though).

Grant/NQ5T



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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>>>I didn't care much for the MFJ -- found the memory feature frivolous.
But, that's a matter of personal operating habits.  I find anything more
than a dozen or so memories on my HF rig frivolous, too -- as well as
the money I spent in the total price for eleventy-four scanning modes.
So its a matter of taste. (I wouldn't give up the panoramic display for
anything, though).

Grant/NQ5T<<<

That's right Grant. I do like the memory feature, and the fact that the CW
frequency control is in smaller steps, the spotting tone, and so on, but I
think the digital mode filters are a waste of panel space! Than again, I
am a serious weak signal low band DX'er, if I only worked casual SSB I
would buy the Radio Shack, hi. I agree on the radio. I bought the closest
thing to a modern Drake Twin I could.

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:20 1995
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Subject: Re: DSP Recommendation/Experience
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From: [e-mail] (David P. Baker)
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I've got the Timewave DSP-59+.  It works very well on RTTY because of the RTTY
remodulation feature on the unit.  Of course I didn't shop the other units, I won this one
in a drawing at the local Ham store.  Seems to work great for Digital HF work.  That's what
I got it for.

Dave Baker - AA9OQ

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Loker)
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Subject: DTMF Memory storing problem on 51r???
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I am trying to program the DTMF memories on my FT-51r. I have read the
instructions, and have figured out how to do it, but have managed to type
in too many tone letters after the actual phone number. I can not get rid
of them. WHen I rotate the dial to try to locate the half 'u' to represent
no character, is does nto show up. It goes 1234567890ABCDEF123456...

Does any body have any ideas?

ALso, are there any other mods that are not in the book other than expanded
xmit??

THanks,
Drew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:21 1995
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On Fri, 28 Jul 1995, Electronic Design Magazine wrote:

> Charles: Still have the Kenwood 2-meter HT? If so, I may be interested on
> behalf of a young ham up my street. Heck, I may be interested for myself.
> Please let me know.
>
> 73 David N2SMH
>

I'm sorry, David but I sold the HT to a new ham last night.
Thanks for asking.

Charlie





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On Fri, 28 Jul 1995, Electronic Design Magazine wrote:

> Charles: Still have the Kenwood 2-meter HT? If so, I may be interested on
> behalf of a young ham up my street. Heck, I may be interested for myself.
> Please let me know.
>
> 73 David N2SMH
>

I'm sorry, David but I sold the HT to a new ham last night.
Thanks for asking.

Charlie





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On Fri, 28 Jul 1995, Electronic Design Magazine wrote:

> Charles: Still have the Kenwood 2-meter HT? If so, I may be interested on
> behalf of a young ham up my street. Heck, I may be interested for myself.
> Please let me know.
>
> 73 David N2SMH
>

I'm sorry, David but I sold the HT to a new ham last night.
Thanks for asking.

Charlie





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chad Lewis)
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Subject: For Sale: XT Laptop (Great for packet)
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Hello and Thanks for Reading,

I am posting this message for a friend who does not have net access.

He is selling a Bondwell B200 XT laptop.
The Unit contains 2 batteries(with charger/adapter), and 2 DD 3 ╜" Disk
drives
It also has 640K Ram and External color Monitor, printer, and serial
ports
The display is mono, and it does not have any hard drive.

The asking price is $200.00, but he may be willing to come down in price.

If interested please phone Chad Nelson KF9RU (715)-675-4025.
Please do not e-mail replies, as I stated before this is third party.

This would be a great unit for portable packet operation

Thanks again



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:24 1995
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i search for frequency hopping & digital voice inversion transceiver
manufactorer's who can help me.

send mail to [e-mail]


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Slightly damaged by GOD.  Lightning took out its front end.  Perfect
otherwise.  Make offer.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:26 1995
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Win.ini
allowanyfrequency=0

change to

Allowanyfrequency =1

--
Les Butler KB8WKE....
Fire Notification Network of Michigan
Detroit's First Paging Network!



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:26 1995
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From: Rob Sullivan <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (Les Butler) wrote:
>For $40 you can get the RT Systems software for the 51. With this
>software you can program every function of the radio via the PC. You can
>also change a setting in the win.ini file and extend the receive range
>from 66 to 999Mhz without messing around with the transmit side and
>without taking apart the radio. It works real well except for the 800
>stuff. It appears the radio is stone deaf in that region, probably short
>a few circuits.
>Les
>
>--
>Les Butler KB8WKE....>Fire Notification Network of Michigan>Detroit's First Paging Network!>

sounds interesting; what is the win.ini setting that allows one to enable
extended receive??

rob sullivan



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robin Alexander GM4YED)
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Subject: Re: FT 51r mod
Date: 31 Jul 1995 11:38:40 GMT
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>1)  The following mod will wipe the memory contents of the radio. If you
>    want to preserve the memory, make a backup of the radio into your PC
>    (using RS 232 cable) first. You will need a step-up invertor (like
>    the MAX 232) between the radio and the PC, and on the PC a terminal
>    program that can handle all bytes (including nulls and Ctrl-Z's).

Does this work on the FT-11R also??

        Robin



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
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[e-mail] (Patrick N. Riggins) wrote:

:>In article <3v13u3$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CHRIS1441) says:
:>>
:>>I modified mine too and got no 800 mHz reception.  If anyone hears of what
:>>Yaesu did to accomplish this, I would be very interested in finding out.
:>>
:>>     Thanks
:>>
:>>     Chris KB2VCC

:>Yaesu completely changed out the chips inside the radio. I opened my friend's
:>up (his didn't receive 800, although it could be entered) and compared it to
:>mine (which does receive 800) and they had totally different chips inside
:>the radios. Guess they wanted to make it permanent.

:>-- Patrick KA4ZNU

The difference is not in the chips but in one board.  Those boards
have all been sent either to Canada or other countries where the 800
MHz law does not apply.

The Lot 33 and later 530's will indicate the frequencies up there but
there will be absolutely no sensitivity on those freqs.

My 530 is from the Lot 33 bunch and currently receives very well in
the 800-900 MHz range.  I managed to get my hands on the board and
swapped it out.  I am very impressed with the sensitivity.  I was told
it would be in the vicinity of .4uv and although I have not hooked it
up to test equipment I would venture to say that it is more on the
order of <= .2uv.

There is more to listen to than cellular phone (which I could give
rat's passing gas for) in this freq range.  Does 902 to 928 MHz ring a
bell?

I do not know where to find anymore of these boards for converting the
newer 530's so please don't ask.  If you know someone in Canada it may
be a good start though.

73 de Jim, WK1V
============================================================================
Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF     |
============================================================================



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick N. Riggins)
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Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jim Martin) says:

>
>I do not know where to find anymore of these boards for converting the
>newer 530's so please don't ask.  If you know someone in Canada it may
>be a good start though.
>
>73 de Jim, WK1V
>============================================================================


If the board is different, would it not follow that the chips are
different? The boards in the two I looked at had the exact same layout
and components except for the two VLSI (I think that they are VLSI) chips
that were labelled with totally different numbers and manufacturers. The
two radios I looked at also had terrible receivers (as checked on a
Motorola communications analyzer). I sold my '530 and got an FT-11R HP.
This receiver tested way better than the '530, it was so sensitive that
the analyzer could not get below the noise floor of the receiver (the
output of the analyzer was .03uV). I think that the '530 may have needed
a little more design work on it but I sure did love all the bells and whistles
on it !!

-- Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU
   Knoxville, TN



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: FT-530 800 MHZ *REQUEST HELP ***
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[e-mail] (Patrick N. Riggins) wrote:

:>If the board is different, would it not follow that the chips are
:>different?

Depends if you're looking at the right board.  The correct board has
only one chip on it and you have to remove all the other boards to get
to it.

:> The boards in the two I looked at had the exact same layout
:>and components except for the two VLSI (I think that they are VLSI) chips
:>that were labelled with totally different numbers and manufacturers.

That's nice...the chip on the board I replaced has the same markings
as the one I replaced it with.  The only difference in the boards is
that the new one had many more surface mounted components installed.

:>The two radios I looked at also had terrible receivers (as checked on a
:>Motorola communications analyzer).

Some radios got it and some don't.

:>I sold my '530 and got an FT-11R HP. This receiver tested way better
:>than the '530, it was so sensitive...

How sensitive was it?!?  :-D

:>that the analyzer could not get below the noise floor of the receiver (the
:>output of the analyzer was .03uV). I think that the '530 may have needed
:>a little more design work on it but I sure did love all the bells and
:>whistles on it !!
:>-- Patrick Riggins KA4ZNU
:>   Knoxville, TN

Of course you realize that newer technology is employed into the
FT-11R.  I would expect the sensitivity would be somewhat better.  I
believe that I happened to get a very nice radio.  I haven't done the
12dB SINAD test on mine but the figures I gave were just a guess based
on the figures from the manual.

If it would make you happy, the next chance I get I'll hook up my
radio to an analyzer and let you know what the MDS level is.

BTW:  I bet your dog is bigger than mine...and that you can run
faster, jump higher, and leap tall buildings better than I can.  Gosh,
Superman it sure is nice to meet you here on the net.




============================================================================
Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF     |
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From: [e-mail] (Clif Moyers)
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>The circuitry needed for 800 has been omitted from the radio as of the
>production change.
>                                        Milt, K9QZI

>[e-mail] (CHRIS1441) writes:

>>I modified mine too and got no 800 mHz reception.  If anyone hears of what
>>Yaesu did to accomplish this, I would be very interested in finding out.

>>     Thanks

>>     Chris KB2VCC

We opened up two '530s, approx. 15 mos. different manuf. date.  What we found
was that the firmware version was different.  It appears they changed the code
to not allow certain freq. ranges; pretty easy in the code.  Now the big
question; ...change the PROM???  Do you feel lucky today???  Sounds like a
business oppertunity!

Clif,   WA4BKY


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
Subject: Re: FT-530 intermod V/Uhf
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[e-mail] (CHRIS1441) wrote:

:>This is always the case even with the rubber duckie antenna.  The reason
:>is explained on page 24 of the users manual.

Which states, "Receiver performance may decline slightly when
receiving on the alternate receiver (specifications are guaranteed
using normal reception within the Amateur Bands only).

73 de Jim, WK1V
============================================================================
Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even myself.
Lowell, Massachusetts           |
USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF     |
============================================================================



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:33 1995
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Subject: FT-530 out-of-band tx mod?
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I am aware that if I press the down arrow (ie scan down) from 800Mhz on the
FT-530 I can scan BELOW 800Mhz (to a certain extent).

Everyone knows that pressing the up and down arrows on power-on opens up the
extended receiver coverage permanently until the next cpu reset (VFO and MR
on power-on).

Does anyone know how to open up out-of-band transmit capability?

THANKS,
ZL3TWO



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:33 1995
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Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
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Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?

>>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
>>Ham Radio mods.

No, but I ran into a landline BBS that has hundreds of Equipment
Modification files, and hundreds of other Amateur Radio-related
programs and texts:  ATTENTION to Details at 909-681-6221 (southern
California).
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy)
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Subject: Re: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Clint Bradford) wrote:

> Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
>
> >>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
> >>Ham Radio mods.
>
> No, but I ran into a landline BBS that has hundreds of Equipment
> Modification files, and hundreds of other Amateur Radio-related
> programs and texts:  ATTENTION to Details at 909-681-6221 (southern
> California).
> ---
>  ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221

Try these available ftp/gopher sites:

        oak.oakland.edu (scanner/ham)
        catt.ncsu.edu (scanner)
        kilroy.jpl.nasa.gov (scanner/ham)
        nic.funet.fi (scanner/ham)
        ftp.cdrom.com (scanner/ham)
        hamster.business.uwo.ca (scanner/ham)
        ftp.cs.buffalo.edu (scanner/ham)
        bubba.business.uwo.ca (some ham)

Hope this helps...

Andy


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Murray Kelly)
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Subject: Re: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?
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Try the oak.oakland.edu/pub3/hamradio/mods
there are hundreds of mods there. I downloaded the index and
it is 750K long.
Cheers Murray Kelly vk4aok.



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Subject: FTP for Ham Radio Mods?

>>Could someone give me a ftp address which contain
>>Ham Radio mods.

No, but I ran into a landline BBS that has hundreds of Equipment
Modification files, and hundreds of other Amateur Radio-related
programs and texts:  ATTENTION to Details at 909-681-6221 (southern
California).
---
 ■ wcECHO 4.1 ≈ AR-Net: ATTENTION to Details ■ Mira Loma, CA ■ 909-681-6221


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BUDDY10)
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Subject: FTP site for latest version of SUPER MORSE ?
Date: 30 Jul 1995 15:08:56 -0400
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Where can I FTP the latest version of Super Morse from ? Please e-mail me.

Thanks !

 [e-mail]  (Scott Powell),  Nickel dime shoeshine,don't let your
meat loaf !


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:36 1995
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Subject: Re: GATES Battery book
Date: 30 Jul 1995 15:38:23 GMT
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>I think the book that that the other ham mentioned is the Gates Engery
>Products Sealed Rechargable Batteries Applications manual. I have a
copy
>dated 1989. They may have new addition of this by now. You can call
them
>and see.
>
>Gates Energy Products
>Portable Battery Div.
>Gainsville FL 32614-7114
>
>Phone [phone]
>
Gates sold it's lead acid battery division to Hawker Energy and their
headquarters are located at the Warrensburg MO plant

Hawker Energy Products Inc
617 N Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg  MO  64093-9301
800-730-7733


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:37 1995
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Need copy of the manual for the Dentron GLA-1000B Amplifier. Willing
to pay for the photocopies, etc.

Ramon
KP4GE



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Brian Ritchie)
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Subject: Gould SMG 5-300 Switch Pow. Sup.
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I recently purchased a Gould SMG 5-300 Switching Power Supply at
a swapmeet.  This unit originally put out 300 amps of 5 VDC into
two output circuits.  These were cleverly arranged so that they
could be ganged and output (I would guess) about 150 amps at 13.8 V.
The unit has been modified to work on 115VAC and sems to work fine.
I would like to be able to modifiy so that it can run on either
115VAC or 230VAC (originally it could do this before the modification
took it from 230 service to 115 service).  If someone out there
has a manual and/or schematics and/or sage advice, I would be happy
to pay for borrowing your manual, copying it and FedExing it back to
you.  The unit looks like it was built in the late 1978/early 1979
time frame.  The input fuses are both rated at 40A/250V.  If you
know anything about this model -- especially dos and don't -- please
let me know -- 300 amps is a scary amount of current especially as
the house circuit breakers will be tripping long before the fuses go.
Thanks in advance!  '73 N6DLU

[e-mail]


--
Dave Ritchie                                    818-683-8800 (w)
[e-mail]                          818-683-8900 (FAX)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:38 1995
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will take ts850 and mfj 1278.pse reply or call tony seaton at 404 827
1709 day or 404 967 0257 night.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:39 1995
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will take ts850 and mfj 1278.pse reply or call tony seaton at 404 827
1709 day or 404 967 0257 night.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:40 1995
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will take ts850 and mfj 1278.pse reply or call tony seaton at 404 827
1709 day or 404 967 0257 night.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:40 1995
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Will take TS850 and MFJ1278.PSE reply or call Tony Seaton at 404-827-1709
 day or 404-967-0257 night.



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Will take TS850 and MFJ1278.PSE reply or call Tony Seaton at 404-827-1709
 day or 404-967-0257 night.



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Will take TS850 and MFJ1278.PSE reply or call Tony Seaton at 404-827-1709
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:42 1995
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Kenwood ts830 and ts 850 for sale asking $500.00/650.00 also MFJ 1278
 asking $125.00 MC60 Desk Mic asking $40.00 MFJ electronic keyer asking
$45.00  2 meter 11 elenebt beam asking $40.00 all prices plus shipping
and handling. E-Mail to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Herb Rosenberg)
Subject: Help with Dummy LOad / Antenna Tuner?
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I just purchased a used Dentron MT3000A HF antenna tuner.  This tuner has
a built in 200 watt dummy load.

When I place the  tuner in the Dummy load position, and then key the
transmitter (Kenwood ts430s) the meters show 60-70 watts forward power,
and 40-50 watts reflected.

Obviouslly something is wrong, but I can't find anything.  I have a short
piece of RG8 coax between the transmitter and the antenna tuner.  I
belive that teh coax is ok.  I am still putting up a HF antenna, and
right now I am using a random length of wire for listening only.  I am
not tryring to tune the transmitter into the antenna, just the dummy load.

Does anyone out there have ideas as to shat the problem might be to cause
this kind of meter reading?

Any suggestions would be apprecaited.

Thanks.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Help with Dummy LOad / Antenna Tuner?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Herb Rosenberg) writes:
>I just purchased a used Dentron MT3000A HF antenna tuner.  This tuner has
>a built in 200 watt dummy load.
>
>When I place the  tuner in the Dummy load position, and then key the
>transmitter (Kenwood ts430s) the meters show 60-70 watts forward power,
>and 40-50 watts reflected.
>
>Obviouslly something is wrong, but I can't find anything.  I have a short
>piece of RG8 coax between the transmitter and the antenna tuner.  I
>belive that teh coax is ok.  I am still putting up a HF antenna, and
>right now I am using a random length of wire for listening only.  I am
>not tryring to tune the transmitter into the antenna, just the dummy load.
>
>Does anyone out there have ideas as to shat the problem might be to cause
>this kind of meter reading?
>
>Any suggestions would be apprecaited.

Obviously there is a fault somewhere in the system, most likely
either an open or a short. Take an ohmeter, and measure from
center to shield of the jumper coax (disconnect from rig and
measure there, leave connected to the Dentron). If you don't
read close to 50 ohms when the tuner switch is in dummy position,
there's a problem. Next remove the jumper and repeat the measurement
directly at the tuner input connector. If you get 50 ohms there,
it's a bad cable. Otherwise, you'll have to open the tuner up.
Things to look for are a burnt out dummy resistor, a bad switch
contact on the mode switch, burnt wires, bad solder joints, etc.

If you *do* read 50 ohms at the input end of the jumper, then
the problem most likely is in the metering circuit instead.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:44 1995
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Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 23:08:00 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Timothy Cadigan)
Subject: HELP:converting Maxon 450MHzHT...
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Steve:
I have several of the Maxon UHF HTs.  I have
not converted them to the ham band, just use them in
the iten. band for field biology work.  Send me
some E-mail with your address and I'll send you
a copy of manual.  The manual is quite helpful if
you need to tweek them or change the tone freq.
73,
Tim Cadigan, WC1F


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: HT-220 Synthesizer Wanted
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael Black) writes:
>[e-mail] (Ray Johnston) is looking for
>practically any information on the HT-220 synthesizer
>by Dale Heatherington from about 18 years ago.
[snip]
>real secret of the synthesizer, other than having the details worked
>out fo the particular rig, was that it was small enough to fit
>with the HT-220.  I'm sure nobody is selling a blank board for the
>project anymore, and unless you can get the PCB layout and make a
>board yourself, it will require quite a bit of work to get the
>circuit down to that size.

I believe Dale said he still has a few of the boards in a box
somewhere. I'll ask him next time I talk to him.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 28 Jul 95 13:36:58
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Subject: re: HT-220 Synthesizer Wanted
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[e-mail] (Ray Johnston) is looking for
practically any information on the HT-220 synthesizer
by Dale Heatherington from about 18 years ago.

I have this vague recollection that an article was published
in CQ about it.  What I see in my mind was a construction article
complete with a schematic.  I also get the feeling that there was
no board layout, and probably if you were interested you were
supposed to get it or a board from the author.  I thought it
was Dale himself who authored the article.

Try looking in the annual indexes of CQ at the end of the
year, if you can find a library or somebody with a good
collection of back issues.  I've never bought CQ on a
regular basis, but if my memory is correct, I did have that
issue at some point.  Why else do I have a vivid recollection?

I thought the article, if it did appear, came out a bit later
than '76.  My guess is somewhere around 1978.

That isn't very helpful.  I am much more certain that the
basic circuit showed up in 73 some time later, where it had
been adapted to some other rig.  I don't know how differernt
the circuit is from the original.  I can put my fingers on
that article, given some time and the ability to remember to
check and who needed the information.

Why do you need it?  Is it to repair or get going a synthesizer
that you already have, or is it because you want to synthesize
an HT-220?  Better devices have come along since, and the circuit
may not be the best choice.  Also, what I remember is that it used
some oddball IC that probably cannot be found any longer.  The
real secret of the synthesizer, other than having the details worked
out fo the particular rig, was that it was small enough to fit
with the HT-220.  I'm sure nobody is selling a blank board for the
project anymore, and unless you can get the PCB layout and make a
board yourself, it will require quite a bit of work to get the
circuit down to that size.

If you need the synthesizer for some other rig, a lot of projects
have been published for various rigs.  Not recently, but back when
crystal controlled 2M rigs were most common, and people started
getting tired of crystal control.  Right now, I happen to have
a lot of them in one place, the articles that is, and I could
point you to something that might work if I knew exactly what you
needed.

I hope this helps for a start.

       Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 29 Jul 95 14:11:14
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
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[e-mail] (Ray Johnston) is looking for
practically any information on the HT-220 synthesizer
by Dale Heatherington from about 18 years ago.

Okay, it was easier finding the article I was thinking of
than I at first suspected.

The April 1978 issue of 73 had an article "Super Deluxing
the TR33" by Joe Moell, on page 72.

THis article is about a synthesizer for the old (well,
it was relatively new at the time) TR33C 2M portable.

Rather than come up with a new design, the guy took Dale
Heatherington's circuit (and used the bare board available
at the time) and changed it slightly for use with the TR33.

There's a schematic, but it's it's missing pieces from the
HT-220 version.  The TR33C used one crystal for both transmit
and receive, so a synthesizer only needed to generate a single
output frequency, rather than switching between two for transmit
and receive.

I was wrong in my earlier post.  I was confusing two similar
articles when I said the synthesizer used some oddball IC.
This one does not, and it should be a cinch to get all the parts
for it, or equivalents.

Finally, the article mentions where the original HT-220 article
was.  CQ Magazine for February 1977, page 52.

Try contacting CQ to see if you can get a back issue or a reprint
of this article.  If I kept that article, I have no idea where it
is now.

      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Date: 29 Jul 95 14:11:14
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject:  re: HT-220 Synthesizer Wanted
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[e-mail] (Ray Johnston) is looking for
practically any information on the HT-220 synthesizer
by Dale Heatherington from about 18 years ago.

Okay, it was easier finding the article I was thinking of
than I at first suspected.

The April 1978 issue of 73 had an article "Super Deluxing
the TR33" by Joe Moell, on page 72.

THis article is about a synthesizer for the old (well,
it was relatively new at the time) TR33C 2M portable.

Rather than come up with a new design, the guy took Dale
Heatherington's circuit (and used the bare board available
at the time) and changed it slightly for use with the TR33.

There's a schematic, but it's it's missing pieces from the
HT-220 version.  The TR33C used one crystal for both transmit
and receive, so a synthesizer only needed to generate a single
output frequency, rather than switching between two for transmit
and receive.

I was wrong in my earlier post.  I was confusing two similar
articles when I said the synthesizer used some oddball IC.
This one does not, and it should be a cinch to get all the parts
for it, or equivalents.

Finally, the article mentions where the original HT-220 article
was.  CQ Magazine for February 1977, page 52.

Try contacting CQ to see if you can get a back issue or a reprint
of this article.  If I kept that article, I have no idea where it
is now.

      Michael  VE2BVW
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Harrison)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service
Date: 28 Jul 95 18:28:20 -0800
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In article <3vbjkk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (George Lyle (233789)) writes:
> |> even allowed him to purchase the extended warranty this late in the deal.
> |> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Gee what a concession!  The extended warrenty has to be the biggest ripoff
> that can be legally perpetrated on a customer!  It is a huge profit item
> for RS, which is why they push them so hard.  This young man's purchase
> of the extended warrenty turned this deal into a very profitable transaction
> for the store!

I agree with you 100% as far as extended warranties go, in general.
However--  With all the problems we've heard on Usenet and the problems
I've heard with this particular radio around my area, the HTX-202,
I could not recommend purchasing one without the warranty.  This radio
is not proving itself reliable enough.

So, if ya gotta have a 202, ya really should get the warranty.

Ken
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J. Duffy Beischel)
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Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service
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In <3vbjkk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (George
Lyle (233789)) writes:
>
>In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Ken Harrison) writes:
>|> Well...  In all fairness to Radio Shack, I have to update you on my
friend's
>|> experience with the company.
>|>
>|> My friend bought his HTX-202 at Pacificon in October of '94.  His
HTX-202
>|> quit on him about 2 months back.  It stopped transmitting.
>|>
>|> This friend is rather young and has not learned to exert himself in
the
>|> field of customer satisfaction and was all prepared to sell the
radio for
>|> parts so he could get a different radio.  (You see, he had lost his
receipt
>|> that proved when he bought the radio...)

Other stuff deleted.

>Gee what a concession!  The extended warrenty has to be the biggest
ripoff
>that can be legally perpetrated on a customer!  It is a huge profit
item
>for RS, which is why they push them so hard.  This young man's
purchase
>of the extended warrenty turned this deal into a very profitable
transaction
>for the store!
>
>73 de George, N7TNJ

Gosh, everyone says that I bash RS too much.  Time after time I keep
reading about this RS rig and that RS rig broke.  I bash them on
quality and it appears from reading yet another post, that the quality
of these RS imports is lacking tremendously.

The funny thing about it is RS is making more money off these quality
problems by convincing the customers to buy their extended warranties
to protect them against poor quality.  I just don't get it.  And they
say the consumer is getting more intelligent?

Regards,

Duffy - WB8NUT


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lowman)
Subject: Re: HTX-202 and Customer Service
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Ken Harrison ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I agree with you 100% as far as extended warranties go, in general.
: However--  With all the problems we've heard on Usenet and the problems
: I've heard with this particular radio around my area, the HTX-202,
: I could not recommend purchasing one without the warranty.  This radio
: is not proving itself reliable enough.


Well, maybe I have more disposable income than good sense, but I just could
not see getting the extended warranty on either the HTX-202 or the -404 that
I bought while they were on sale.  At $230 or less each during the sale, my
feeling is that if they work for the period under which waranteed, they are
essentially a throwaway item, just like a VCR that requires much of any
service after the warranty has expired.

It has been my experience with consumer electronic items, computers in
particular, that if they are not DOA out of the box, they will work fairly
well for a reasonable amount of time.  One cannot expect such items to work
forever, without an occasional need for repair.  Items like disk drives and
monitors have a finite life.

I suppose that a ham on a budget might consider the extended warranty as a
justifiable expense.  It is a crapshoot, depending on ones ability to pay
out-of-pocket for repairs or replacement of equipment.

Jim

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:53 1995
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Subject: HTX-202 bp
From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Subject: HTX-202 bp

>>I've been told the ICOM BP-8 battery pack is a perfect match for the
>>Radio Shack HTX-202.  Does someone have first hand knowledge of this?

Yes - I regularly use that combination.

>>If it's true, is a special BP-8 charger needed or will the HTX-202
>>wall charger work?

I do not know. I use my Icom drop-in charger for my Icom batteries.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HTX-202 bp
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From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Distribution: world
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Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 13:40:00 -0500
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Subject: HTX-202 bp

>>I've been told the ICOM BP-8 battery pack is a perfect match for the
>>Radio Shack HTX-202.  Does someone have first hand knowledge of this?

Yes - I regularly use that combination.

>>If it's true, is a special BP-8 charger needed or will the HTX-202
>>wall charger work?

I do not know. I use my Icom drop-in charger for my Icom batteries.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles W. Buechele)
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Subject: Re: HTX-212
Date: 29 Jul 1995 16:39:57 GMT
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Try doing the MARS/CAP mod and that will open up the transmit
for use on repeaters on or below 145.20.
Chuck.


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From: [e-mail] (Melissa or Ed Lang)
Subject: IC-736 Comments Please
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After having a TS-850sat and selling it about 1 year ago I have decided to get
back into HF.  I am now looking for opinions on the 736.  If you have one,
have operated one or have seen reviews of it please post or E-mail comments to
me.

Thank You
Ed



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From: [e-mail] (John LaMartina)
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Subject: Re: IC-T21A Mod
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Seth B. Noble ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I just discovered that the [vwx]21A extended frequency mod also works
: on the T21A.  But it appears to have slightly different results and I
: would like comments from others who have tried it.

: The rest of these I'm not sure of and would appreciate comments on:
:       U now appears briefly in the memory # place after selecting
:               low end frequencies.  The border is around 61.275 but it
:               is not consistent.  I have no idea what this means.
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When the U appears, it is indicating that the PLL is  Unlocked.

     -= 73 =-  john  k3nxu   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Smith)
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Subject: IC737 Autotuner stretch to 4013.5 Khz Help
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Have an unusual (hopefully not) situation.  I am in Navy Mars
NNN0SZDT.

I have a ICOM 737 (Not A) that transmitted at my net frequency of
4013.5 without any mods.  The problem was that it would not
autotune there off of my G5RV.

What is perplexing is that 3.5000-3.999 and 4.060-4.999+ will
tune just fine.  Thought it might be that I would need to make
the TX mod so I did it - absolutly no change.  Is there an
adjustment I can make to cover this 60kHz or so this seems to be
missing based on microprocessor programming.

Thanks in advance for any help.
--
Bob Smith, Atlanta, GA
[e-mail]
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TAPR 5412  ARRL  AARL




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From: [e-mail] (Gary P. Fiber)
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Subject: Re: ICOM 751A Power Output Problem
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (LARRY WALD) says:
>
>My ICOM 751A has an interesting problem...when I first turn it on
>the maximum power output on any of the bands ranges from 35-50 watts.
>
>After the radio warms up it will put out a solid 100-120 watts.
>
>Has anyone seen this kind of behaviour with their rig?
>
>73,
>
>Larry, KE8GW
Swap out the power supply to see if the power out put problem is solved.
Also when this happens how is the receive ?  Disconnect any external
devices like amplifiers, TNC etc to see if any change.

73' Gary


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A friend requested I search here to locate any files describing available mods to an ICOM ICT-21A. He is particularly interested in the ability to transmi

Barry Tanis


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Subject: Index Labs QRP+
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It appears Index Labs is now making an improved version of the
QRP+ transceiver.
Does anyone know what the improvements are? Does anyone have any
info available on their current delivery times ?

vy 73, Ruediger


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:29:59 1995
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In article <3ve0vn$mnv$[e-mail]>,
   ruediger schmidt <[e-mail]> wrote:
>It appears Index Labs is now making an improved version of the
>QRP+ transceiver.
>Does anyone know what the improvements are? Does anyone have any
>info available on their current delivery times ?
>
>vy 73, Ruediger

I talked to a Denver station this morning on 18Mhz using one of those. It
sounded pretty good even though he was using an attic antenna. He did tell me
that he does not get any answers on ssb cause of the low power so sticks to
cw.

Very clean sounding signal.
73
K7YYM


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Subject: Index Labs QRP+
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Subject: Index Labs QRP+
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It appears Index Labs is now making an improved version of the
QRP+ transceiver.
Does anyone know what the improvements are? Does anyone have any
info available on their current delivery times ?

vy 73, Ruediger


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In article <3ve0vn$mnv$[e-mail]>,
   ruediger schmidt <[e-mail]> wrote:
>It appears Index Labs is now making an improved version of the
>QRP+ transceiver.
>Does anyone know what the improvements are? Does anyone have any
>info available on their current delivery times ?
>
>vy 73, Ruediger

I talked to a Denver station this morning on 18Mhz using one of those. It
sounded pretty good even though he was using an attic antenna. He did tell
me
that he does not get any answers on ssb cause of the low power so sticks to
cw.

Very clean sounding signal.
73
K7YYM


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce Stocker)
Subject: Info wanted for new equipment purchase
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Greetings,

     I just recently passed my exam for TECHNICIAN, and would like ANY
info (pro, con, good, bad) that the 'group' could supply on equipment.  I
live in the Northeast, and would like to be able to run packet.  I
currently rent a condo, so anything large is out of the question.

Thanks!

Bruce Stocker
E-mail - [e-mail]
AOL    - [e-mail] (send flames to /dev/nul!)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BUDDY10)
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Subject: Is HAMWINDOWS software any good ?
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Is HAMWINDOWS software any good ? I will be getting a TS-450s/AT  & wanted
to use some software to control it.
Thanks !


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RFAcres)
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I use a Link RLC-1 for a 220mHz repeater in the Atlanta area with a Doug
Hall RBI-1 on the other port. Lot's of flexibilty for the price.


Brian McCarthy NX9O
[e-mail] or [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:04 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: LORAN recievers .. Request vendor pointers.
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In article <3vb36e$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (H.Shrikumar) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (H.Shrikumar)
>Subject: LORAN recievers .. Request vendor pointers.
>Date: 28 Jul 1995 16:27:57 GMT

>Hi,

>A pet project that I have at the back of my mind needs a cheap
>positioning system, and I am looking at Loran-C as being much better
>suited to my purpose than GPS.


I  disagree with your assesment.  Number 1, Loran is not significantly
cheaper than GPS.  You can pick up a GPS for as low as $300.  The lowest cost
Loran is around $200.  Number 2,  I have not seen a battery operated Loran.
Yes they operate on 13.8 v. but their current drain is probably too high.
Number 3, US Coast Guard is dropping off Loran service in not too distant
future.   Number 4, Loran does not have the coverage GPS has.   Number 5, how
did you determine Loran has better accuracy?

You can buy GPS receivers alone and program the logic yourself, several
manufacturers even make models that you can slide into a computer slot.


Good luck anyway.....

>And I want it to be small, as small as possible ... I will be wearing
>it on my hip all day (with my hp100lx) ! (Coming to think of that,
>maybe I should talk to some vendors who make migratory animal tracking
>gizmos that use Loran-C ... would be grateful for any phone numbers
>here!)

>Any Loran vendors I would benefit talking to ? I would be grateful for any
>phone numbers.
>Any tips ? Thanx in advance.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: LORAN recievers .. Request vendor pointers.
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In article <3vb36e$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (H.Shrikumar) writes:
>Hi,
>
>A pet project that I have at the back of my mind needs a cheap
>positioning system, and I am looking at Loran-C as being much better
>suited to my purpose than GPS.
>
>Why ? Because it is cheaper, has adequate accuracy, uses 100kHz
>technology that is much easier with antennas (I dont need care to point
>something up etc.)

I think you'll find that GPS isn't that expensive anymore, with the
tiny Garmin 45 going for $299 and the Magellan Explorer for $199 in
the Gander Mtn catalog. Lorans are in the same price range, but I
haven't seen any as small as either of these GPS receivers.

And as to antennas, you need a 60 inch FET matched and preamped whip
worked against a good groundplane for Loran C while the GPS has a tiny
quadrafilar helix that looks like a very short stubby duck sticking out
of the receiver, or uses a tiny round patch antenna mounted flush in
the case of the receiver.

Neither of these systems work very well indoors. At least with
GPS, you have worldwide coverage. Loran C has only limited coverage
areas. And Loran will be phased out in the next few years.

I have a King Marine Loran C unit, and an Icom GPS. The GPS loses
lock less often, and naturally gives better absolute position fixes.
Loran C is, however, more repeatable, IE it can return to a place
it has been before more closely than the GPS even though it doesn't
really know where that position is in absolute coordinates to great
accuracy. Loran signals hug the contour of the Earth, so if you
pass behind a large hill, it will think you are further away than
you are because it is not measuring as the crow flies, rather as
the snail crawls. This is a curse to absolute accuracy, but is a
boon to relative accuracy.

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] Mon Jul 31 20:30:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Morgan)
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Subject: microwave 4 sale
Date: 29 Jul 1995 21:37:15 -0700
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FOR SALE

San Bar Microwave system operating 12 Gig  Up/Down.  Includes Mux 1&2, Order
wire unit  2ea
Order wire unit  2ea
4 Transmitters
4 Receivers
4 Power Supplys
Dryers both ends
22 relay Racks for Mounting Equip
Lots of extra card
2 Andrew dishes  w/heated covers
Mounting Hardware for ea dish
Alot of extras
(6' dish)  Redundant backup and lot of extras. Fiber Optic connect.
at the time of dismanteling it was in working condition
Original manuals available.  Asking 7500.00 +shipping
for Further information contact Rick S. at
FAX [phone]
BUS 907 532 2437  9-5
Snail Mail, Box 83, Cold Bay, Ak 99571  USA             Will condiser all
offers including trades if applicable.
Please only serious inquiries.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris)
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Subject: Motorolla#?
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 19:20:53 -0800
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Can someone please send me the phone# for Motorolla's radio division.  I'm
interested in getting info on Saber/Radius radios....

thanks
-chris

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


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:08 1995
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Subject: Need help/info on Molicel Rechargable Lithium Battery Pack
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    Greetings All,

    A friend of mine has an Icom IC-2AT which he recently purchased, used,
    over here in PNG.  The only battery pack supplied with this radio is a
    Molicel Rechargable Lithium Battery pack.  It is a "commercially" (mass
    produced ?) made unit, as appears from the circuit board.  As viewed
    from the front, on the lower right hand side of the battery pack case,
    there are 5 LEDs (grn, grn, grn, yel, red), and a push button that work
    together to show battery status.  On the rear of the case is a small DC
    power jack for charging.  The battery case appears to be a modified
    Icom BP-4 battery case or a gutted battery pack (case).  The case
    slides on to the Icom IC-2AT battery rails.

    The individual cell pack appears to have 6 x "AA" size cells in it.
    The 6 cells are all wrapped in a "shrink wrap" type case, to hold the
    cells together.  The numbers on the plastic shrink wrap appear to be:
       JB - ME31008-E    343-8712

    The charger for the Molicel was sold by the previous owner to some one
    else, by mistake.

    Has anybody out there used a Molicel pack as described?  We need some
    help coming up with some information as to how to charge the unit.  At
    how many volts?  At how much current?  Any other information would be
    appreciated, esp. History;  Good/bad points of Lithium batteries;
    Caring for lithium, as opposed to NiCad, battery packs; Information on
    Molicel the company; Address for Molicel; etc.

    Thanks in advance for reading this message and passing on iny info.

    Cheers and 73,

    Norman Beasley, P29NB/KO4CB
    Ukarumpa, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

    Internet:  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris D)
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Subject: Need Info on Electro Voice 729SRD Mic and Others
Date: 31 Jul 1995 16:09:31 GMT
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Hello,
  I picked up this Electro Voice mic with some Drake B twins. Apparently
the mic was made for the Drake radios specifically. Can anyone comment?
When were these mics produced, and what was the overall impression? I
haven't had the chance to be on the air with it yet, until the antenna
is up (soon).
  Also, I would appreciate others experience with the following. I also
have a Drake 7075 mic and a D104 wired for Drake radios. I have a Kenwood
TS520SE, and have heard that the D104 was a good match for that radio.
I am considering springing the D104 for the Kenwood. The other possible
mic for the Kenwood radio is a Turner SSB+2. Would the Turner be good
enough for the Kenwood, or is the D104 better served with that radio?
  I realize that this is a very subjective thing, and that people's
voices are quite different, but others I'm sure have gone down this path
before and I would appreciate the observations.
Thanks,
Chris VE6RDC



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:09 1995
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dear andrew, my name is angus, g3oss, and i am showing my friend carlos
g0aki, how internet works.  we both know rowley shears, g8kw very well,
in fact we both were in qso with him this morning.  would you like to
e mail me and i will return with my ex dir fone.  i will then try and help
best wishes and 73 angus.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:10 1995
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Subject: Needed: Scematic for FT901DM
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    I need a scematic for a Yaesu FT 901 DM HF Transceiver
(Power Supply section).
Can anyone help? It will be appreciated greatly.
                                                                Gene R. (K2LYU)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:10 1995
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Subject: NEW HAM RADIO-REMOTE CONTROL OFFERED
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 21:21:30 -0700
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I am pleased to announce a new product offered by Positive Time Systems
called the RCS-I.  This is a radio controller that connects to any VHF/UHF
transceiver and can issue x-10 commands.  The unit also has an alarm
input, a listen feature, a short voicmail box, and responds to all
commands in a pleasant female voice. The system IDs with your recorded
voice and call sign.

This description doesn't do the product justice, so
please check out the new homepage at :

                http://www.halcyon.com/pos.time.sys/top

or send email for more information.
Thank You,

Marshall CraW  <[e-mail]>
Positive Time Systems
North Bend, WA



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce W. Forsberg)
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To all,

   There is a new WWW page that contains information regarding Amateur
TeleVision (ATV). It is for the ATN (Amateur Television Network) club
in southern California courtesy of KB6MMF. If you have always wanted
to know what goes on in ATV then come and check out what is happening.
Also drop us a line to the email addresses list on the page about what
is happening with your ATV club. If there are any other ATV home pages
let us know so that we can add a link. Come and find out about the
least known and most excitting part of Ham radio. The address is:

http://www.realm.net/~jpawluk/KB6MMF.html

73's and See Ya on the air.   Bruce  WB6IZG



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Aaron Hanson)
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        If you have a shortwave radio and a Windows(tm) compatible
sound-card, Cwave will filter and convert Morse code signals into text
for you in real-time. No special hardware is required.

        Cwave is shareware, and available for FTP.  The FTP server is
'ftp.eskimo.com' or '204.122.16.4'.  The directory is /u/p/pika/cwave.

-Pika Software





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Norm Collins )
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>Alkaline cells have enough internal impedance to limit the current
>in case of a short, but NiCads have a very low internal impedance
>and can dump *serious* current if shorted. So NiCad packs have
>internal protective circuits to prevent this from happening.

One source of these "protective circuits" is the RayChen PolySwitch.
The SRP series is usually welded in as a intercell strap, but they can
also be soldered to wires.  (never solder directly to a battery)
These have a low, flat profile and can usually be fit in a alkaline
case somwhere and placed in series with the pack wiring.

Model   Hold    Trip    L   W   T
SRP120  1.2A    2.31A   .87 .20 .04
SRP175  1.75    3.44    .91 .20 .04
SRP200  2.00    4.40    .92 .43 .04
SRP350  3.50    6.30   1.25 .53 .04

Other packages looking like disk caps are available also.

At less than $2.00 ea, they are a bit more expensive than a pico fuse,
but the self resetting feature speaks for itself.
Available from many RayChem disty's and Digi-Key 800-344-4539


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:13 1995
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From: Jack Palladay <[e-mail]>
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> use it (or any scope for that matter)  I would like to know if anyone can
> recommend a good book that could help me.  Thanks in advance.

 JDR Microdevices carries a book called "Troubleshooting with Your
 Triggered-Sweep Oscilloscope"  It costs $15.95 plus postage.  I
 don't know if it is any good or not.  JDR can be reached at
 1(800)538-5000.

   73 de Jack, N9ICE @ WB9SYK-1
   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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Subject: Re: Outbacker Mobile Antenna from Terlin Aerials
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In <3vbbig$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Larry Menzel) writes:

>>Is there anybody out there in net land that is using, or has had any
>>experience with the Outbacker Mobile Antenna from Terlin Aerials in Australia?

>Without question, it is the very best antenna if you don't want to screw
>around with resonators or switch whips.

Well, the Texas bugcatcher has no resonators or whips to swich.  The DK 3
doesn't either.  They are both far better radiators than the Outbacker
according to all the research I have seen, including field strength
tests.

>Performance is as good as or better than single band (i.e. Hustler, Telex,
>HiGAin, or ?)  and you only have to move one plug to make it work.  If you

Not true according to all the research I have seen.  The single band,
and very cheap, hamstick radiates better (field strength), I believe
even the hustler does. I forget where I saw the data, but it was in two
places.  The Outbacker is about the least efficient mobile antenna
out there - but it IS very convenient and VERY strong.

Anyone have the cite to the field strength tests I recall seeing?  It
compared the Hustler, the Texas Bugcatcher, the Hamsticks, the Outbacker
and a few others.

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:15 1995
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In mid May my DRSI board went out and after hearing that DRSI was not
selling the 2-port boards any longer, I decided to buy the new PacCom
replacement.  I called tham and placed my order.  I have yet to see the
board and have called tham MANY (7+) times.  On each occasion I was told it
would be shipped the next day.  B.S.....  The excuses ranged from production
problems to documentation updates.

I called again today (7/28) to cancel my order...(DRSI repaired my board in
only 8 weeks or so.  Not bad?)  This time I told the young lady that I was
very disatisfied and was planning to contact the Florida Atty Gen's office
to comment.   She offered to give me the address for the Fla Atty
Gen!!!!!!!!  I asked her if she had been thru this before and she said,
"Yes, we know how business goes."!

Good GOD.  What an outfit.  Order at your own risk.

///////////////////////////////////////
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Need info on how how to connect a HTX 202 to a PK88.



                                  Thanks Joe (KB2FEQ)



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In article <3vhq8o$[e-mail]>, "Joseph H. Cardin" <[e-mail]> says:
>
>Need info on how how to connect a HTX 202 to a PK88.
>
>
>
>                                  Thanks Joe (KB2FEQ)
>

In the PK-88 Manual, it shows how to hook the 88 upto a Yaesu HT, Use that
for the RS HT, it worked for me..   73's es GL    Doug KE7NF


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:19 1995
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 Last changed: July 15, 1995                                  |

              Add a Plectron or Motorola Alert
             Crystal Controlled Monitor Receiver
                 to Your Scanner Collection

                    by Bob Parnass, AJ9S

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

 In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of firemen and  ambulance
 squad members came to rely on their transistor Plectron and
 Motorola monitor receivers.  They have now been replaced by
 portable pagers, and are often available at hamfests in the
 $5 - $25 range.  Since many are in rough condition and need
 repair,  a  hamfest  special is better suited for hobbyists
 who like to fix their own radios.

 Plectron and  Motorola  crystal  controlled  receivers  are
 excellent  for dedicated monitoring of local frequencies --
 a task for which you wouldn't  want  to  tie  up  your  400
 channel  programmable  scanner.   They  can be powered from  |
 117VAC or 12VDC with the proper mobile cord.

 The audio quality on a Plectron P1,  Plectron  700  series,
 and  Motorola Alert Monitor is far better than any consumer
 grade scanner and the  sensitivity,  image  rejection,  and
 intermod  immunity  is  outstanding  when aligned properly.
 The Plectron 500 series is less desireable.

 I use 6 Plectrons in my living room, 7 Plectrons  down  the
 basement and several Plectrons and Alert Monitors stored in
 reserve.    The   basement   Plectrons   are   turned    on
 automatically when someone walks down downstairs.  Power to
 them is controlled  by  modified  Radio  Shack  Safe  House
 infrared  motion  detector, originally sold as an intrusion
 alarm.

 When a rescue  squad  member  from  Missouri  advertised  a
 number  of Plectrons on USENET, I bought them -- all 20+ of
 them.  I fixed and restored each one, recrystalled them  on
 local  frequencies,  and  distributed them to members of my
 scanner club who were glad to get them.

 No single Plectron or Motorola Alert monitor can cover  the
 entire  30-50  MHz  band, and there were versions optimized
 for each portion of the band. There were different  "split"
 models to cover segments of VHF-hi band, too.  Although UHF
 versions were made, they are somewhat rare.

 Both  brands  of  receiver  require  special  crystals.   I
 sometimes  use  Radio  Shack's generic 3rd overtone scanner
 crystals in the Plectrons but they oscillate on frequencies
 far away from their marked frequencies.  That's because the
 Plectron oscillator is designed to be used with  a  crystal
 which   oscillates   on   its  fundamental,  not  overtone,
 frequency.

 AC power cords for  both  types  of  receivers  use  unique
 connectors  and  are scarce.  You can buy them new but it's
 much cheaper to drill a hole on the rear panel and attach a
 permanent a power cord.  Make sure you use a grommet in the
 hole to prevent the metal chassis  from  chafing  the  line
 cord.

 Many Plectrons and Alert Monitors  were  equipped  with  an
 internal  NiCd battery pack, intended to power the receiver
 if the AC power fails.  It's unusual to find a used monitor
 receiver  with  the  NiCd  pack  still capable of holding a
 charge.  More often, the batteries have died and the series
 charging  resistor  has  overheated and burned.  Be sure to
 remove the dead batteries as they often leak.

 If you  find  the  squelch  on  your  Plectron  700  series
 receiver  has  too  much  hysteresis,  replace  R96, a 180K
 resistor, with a 560K resistor.  On the P1, the resistor is
 designated R81.

 I have not used the Plectron tone alerting  features  so  I
 cannot  address  that  except to say that the special coils
 and capacitors for the dual tone decoders vary depending on
 the  tone frequencies and are somewhat difficult to obtain.  |
 Plectron receiver repair service is offered by:


                Woodson Electronics/Plectron                                  |
                Plectron Place
                P.O. Box 960
                Imboden, Arkansas 72434

                telephone [phone]                                     |

 Some replacement parts are currently available from Federal  |
 Signal   in   University  Park,  IL,  phone  [phone].  |
 Woodson is negotiation with Federal Signal to  be  able  to  |
 sell replacement parts for older Plectron receivers.         |

 Alert Monitor parts are  available  from  Motorola.   Phone  |
 [phone].

 I currently have no Plectrons or  Motorola  Alert  Monitors
 for sale.  I'm hoarding them. :-)
--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:21 1995
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Subject: Problem with Kenwood TR751A/Brian, pls put on ham-equip dig.
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    Hey all,

    I recently moved homes here in Papua New Guinea and when I plugged my
    TR-751A into my battery after the move, it seemed to have died.  No
    "beep" on power up, no backlighting to LCD display, no digits on LCD
    display.

    Power to radio is from a N100 battery with 12.38 volts across
    terminals, power to radio is confirmed.  When connected to battery, the
    quick disconnect plug shows 2.78 volts or so across the "+" and "-"
    leads.  Power drain with a Beckman DVM in line is 70uA (microamps),
    regardless of state of ON/OFF switch.

    I was having problems with one of the LCD panel backlighting LEDs and
    the light to the meter was not working.  I had attributed this to
    vibration from a vehicular installation.  Now I am not sure....  In the
    past, out of frustration, I "thumped" the radio with the heel of my
    hand, and the (only working) LCD backlight LED went off.  Another
    "thump" or two and it might come back on.

    No joy with the meter lights though.  Thumping the radio didn't help
    them come on.  I did notice that the S-meter needle would periodically
    jump from 0 (zero) to full scale.  Other times, there would be a brief
    meter movement to maybe half scale.  During the meter movement there
    was no audio signal present, the green LED behind the "busy" indicator
    wasn't coming on, and the red LED behind the "on air" glowed constantly
    at 1/4(?) brilliance.  Still other times, when receiving a strong
    signal the meter shows a solid full scale movement

    I wish now I had sprung for the Service Manual for this radio....

    Has anybody out there had any problems like this??  Would any of these
    problems be related to a dead (or dying) battery that looks after the
    memories?  Can anybody help me with troubleshooting via modem??

    I am returning to USA in September and if all else fails, I'll send it
    to Kenwood for servicing.

    Thanks in advance.

    Norm Beasley, P29NB / KO4CB
    Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea

    Internet:  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAVE DENNETT)
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Subject: Radio Shack Antenna Rotat
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DB>I noticed that Radio Shack carries a TV antenna rotator, for
DB>something like $69.95.  Has anyone ever tried using it?

Ive used one for 10 yrs, still works fine for my 11 ele 2 meter.
Largest antenna Ive turned with it was a full size Channel Master
Quantum VHF yagi which was huge by tv antenna standards, and it worked
fine.


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Just put one up and  it works fine for a 2 meter ii element
beam.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:23 1995
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>>Douglas Braun ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>: I noticed that Radio Shack carries a TV antenna rotator, for
>>: something like $69.95.  Has anyone ever tried using it?
>>: It it total junk?  Obviously it wouldn't work with anything
>>: big, but I was thinking of maybe a small 2-meter beam...

Total Junk: not accurate, sometimes it works some times it dosn't
work.  Mine stop working in less than a month.  It was rotationg
a small 3 element yagi for 6 meters.



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From: "Ramon Santoyo V." <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack Antenna Rotator any good?
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>>Douglas Braun ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>: I noticed that Radio Shack carries a TV antenna rotator, for
>>: something like $69.95.  Has anyone ever tried using it?
>>: It it total junk?  Obviously it wouldn't work with anything
>>: big, but I was thinking of maybe a small 2-meter beam...

Total Junk: not accurate, sometimes it works some times it dosn't
work.  Mine stop working in less than a month.  It was rotationg
a small 3 element yagi for 6 meters.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JCHol)
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Subject: SBA - 1200 Linear Amplifier
Date: 29 Jul 1995 09:20:52 -0400
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I am looking for manuals covering maintenance and operation of this
amplifier.  It was originally used by the USAF.  Any help would be
appreciated.

73 de John, WA5TWL....


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:25 1995
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Subject: Seeking FM Emitter
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I'm looking for shematics of  a 88-108 MHz Synthetised Frequency FM Emiter of few dozen
of meters carry.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:25 1995
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Subject: Tek scope manual
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Summary: Tek scope manual
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I am searching for a manual for a Tektronix OS-245/U oscilloscope.  This is
the military version of something similar to a 7603.  Anyone having a manual
or info can contact me via email.  Thanks in advance.

                                                        Jay



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Subject: Re: Ten-Tec Argonaut II Help
Date: 30 Jul 1995 21:55:16 -0400
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    Hi,

    I bought an Argonaut II several years ago but have not used it much.
My primary use was for a QRP field day.  Everything else went wrong but
the radio was fine (Ever hear of O'Tooles Law?  Murphy was an optimist!).
I received one report from North Carolina that I had the strongest signal
there for about 15 seconds.  Everyone reported good audio.  Well, everyone
I contacted in the last 15 minutes of Field Day that is...

    Other comments:  The main tuning knob doesn't appear to be "centered"
on my rig, it appears to wobble as it turns.  It hasn't caused any
problems yet.  My rig seemed to be locked up (non responsive to the front
panel) but it has resolved itself.  Perhaps it was the Lithium battery
that I had to replace...

    I have one of the early versions:  My first manual was a temporary
until the official one came out.  These glitches may have been ironed out
by now.

    Overall, I really like the radio.  It's actually fun to use.

    73 de Bill Wallace  N1EMF

Plan for failure then your plan will be a success.   -  Credo for Disaster
Planning


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Subject: Ten-Tec Paragon or Paragon2
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I am considering buying a Ten-Tec radio. My choices are down to the
Paragon and the Paragon2. There is a big cost difference between the
two. I can find the paragon for about 1400.00 (used) and the paragon2
is 2385 new. I was wondering if there was an appreciable difference
between these two rigs that would make it worth it to spend the extra
money? I operate some cw but mostly ssb. If anybody owns a paragon your
impression would be appreciated. I can assume it is good gear because
of the lack of availability of it on the used market. The reason I want
either the paragon or the paragon2 is because of the general coverage
receive, otherwise I would get the OMNI VI. Any comments are
appreciated. I am considering MARS operation and would like to know if
these rigs are MARS capable. Thanks


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J. Duffy Beischel)
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In <3vgtg8$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (M) writes:
>
>I am considering buying a Ten-Tec radio. My choices are down to the
>Paragon and the Paragon2. There is a big cost difference between the
>two. I can find the paragon for about 1400.00 (used) and the paragon2
>is 2385 new. I was wondering if there was an appreciable difference
>between these two rigs that would make it worth it to spend the extra
>money? I operate some cw but mostly ssb. If anybody owns a paragon
your
>impression would be appreciated. I can assume it is good gear because
>of the lack of availability of it on the used market. The reason I
want
>either the paragon or the paragon2 is because of the general coverage
>receive, otherwise I would get the OMNI VI. Any comments are
>appreciated. I am considering MARS operation and would like to know if
>these rigs are MARS capable. Thanks

I have the Paragon II and love it.  I never tried it on any MARS freqs
so I am not sure of the coverage.

I would suggest that you call the folks at Ten-Tec and ask them what
the difference is between the newer and the older models.  They
typically have some of the older Paragons in stock that they received
on trade-in so if you decide on the Paragon you can buy it from them
and they will back the radio.

Sure am glad I bought one over the imported rice boxes, what a
difference in audio quality and over all construction quality!

Regards,

Duffy - WB8NUT


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jan Willem Walraven Borst)
Date: 30 Jul 95 14:54:29
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Subject: Transverter FTV107R
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Hello All!

I'm looking for the 70cm transverter module for the YAESU FTV107R.

Greetings,
           Jan Willem

Email: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Tuck)
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Subject: TS-850S/AT ATU on Receive?
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 13:36:32 -0700
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I've read a mod in QST for employing the ATU in a TS 450 while receiving
when in line for transmit. Does anyone know of a mod for the TS 850s/AT?
Kenwood denies there is one.  I could use the extra front selectivity and
improved sensitivity from better antenna matching while receiving.

Gary WB7FCQ


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:30 1995
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Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 22:56:00 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Timothy Cadigan)
Subject: Using MFJ 259 as frequency counter
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Bill, have the HW 8 feed into a dummy load and connect
a wire from the input of the MFJ 259 and while transmitting
slowly bring the wire (5,6 inches ok) near the coax.  I found
I could just lay a wire on the coax and got a good pickup for the
freq counter.  Don't connect the MFJ 259 to the radio.
Good Luck.
73,
Tim WC1F


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These ARE NOT dula band radios....  They make 2 DIFFERENT radios in the
same model style that do those splits...  uhhh  Correction, 3 counting the
new JT-1000

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:32 1995
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These ARE NOT dula band radios....  They make 2 DIFFERENT radios in the
same model style that do those splits...  uhhh  Correction, 3 counting the
new JT-1000

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:32 1995
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These ARE NOT dula band radios....  They make 2 DIFFERENT radios in the
same model style that do those splits...  uhhh  Correction, 3 counting the
new JT-1000

CARL
   And I thought it was just ME having hard times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CARL


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:33 1995
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Subject: WANTED  Yeasu 5100
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I am in the market for a good used 5100.
E-mail condition, mods, and price/terms.

73 de  N0ZXG


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:34 1995
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Subject: Where get batteries for HTX-202
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Does anyone make aftermarket batteries for HTX-202's?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Conrad Harteloo)
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Subject: Re: where is the packet software called PAKET?
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There is a landline BBS that has it.  It is The Wireless BBS and the
number is [phone].  It is free (except for possible  long
distance charges).  It has the file you are looking for and many other
ham radio related files.

BRETSKI <[e-mail]> wrote:


>Is the software for packet called PAKET on the net somewhere
>that I could download it?

>TIA (Thanks in advance)
>:-)


>BRET A. PENNINGTON /  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN   /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
>CIVL 4252 317-494-0678 / PURDUE UNIVERSITY  / WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907
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Subject: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m?
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Is rg-58 good enough for a 2m feedline? If it isn't what shhould I use?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:36 1995
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Subject: Re: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m?
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RG-58 will have very high loss, or you might say, absorption, at 150 MHz.
In any kind of run, you will easily lose half, or more, of your rf power
heating up the feedline.  Receive will be affected, too.  For a short run,
like in a mobile, we do it.  For base station use, where you may have a
longer run of coax, RG-8 (about .4 in in diameter) is about the minimum
I'd use.  There are better feedlines, too.  Belden 9913 or several other
makers equivalents, are a bit better, and for really superb results there
are various rigid feedlines in various diameters.  Some of these rigid
feedlines can get up above 5 bucks a foot, though, and connectors are
fifty bucks each, so cost comes into it too.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:37 1995
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Subject: Re: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m?
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In article <3ved7c$[e-mail]> [e-mail] () writes:
>Is rg-58 good enough for a 2m feedline? If it isn't what shhould I use?

RG-58 is very lossy at VHF. A very short piece, like in a car, is OK,
but RG-8X minifoam is better. For a regular outdoor antenna, use RG-8,
or better use Belden 9913 or the Wireman's 4XL.

Gary

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Is rg-58 good enough for a 2m feedline? If it isn't what shhould I use?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:39 1995
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[e-mail] (FREICHERT) wrote:
>RG-58 will have very high loss, or you might say, absorption, at 150 MHz.
>In any kind of run, you will easily lose half, or more, of your rf power
>heating up the feedline.  Receive will be affected, too.  For a short run,
>like in a mobile, we do it.  For base station use, where you may have a
>longer run of coax, RG-8 (about .4 in in diameter) is about the minimum

This is all true but if you have a local Radio Shack "clearance" center like we have here in
Toronto, you can often find 20' and 50' runs of RG-58 with connectors for a little as 2-3$. I am
using alot of this now (about 4 or 5 runs) with a maximum of about 50' for scanners,  and monitor rxcvrs
and it works great. I am also running a 25w VHF packet rig and a 30W Icom commercial UHF radio
through this to antennas on the roof and have had no problems although I suspect the signal loss is
quite high. However, I can access any repeater (on UHF) and packet station (on VHF) that I need so
despite the poor quality of the cable, it works fine in my application.

John
VE3OBP


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>>heating up the feedline.  Receive will be affected, too.  For a short run,
>like in a mobile, we do it.


I just ordered an mobil antenna with a Larson Trunk lip. It comes with 17'
feet of RG58. I only need it to be about 4-5. Sould I cut off the excess?

Thanks!!
Drew Loker,  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RUSSELL B. ROSLEWSKI)
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Subject: Re: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m?
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 15:17:22 GMT
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In article <3vipe2$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Drew Loker) writes:


>>>heating up the feedline.  Receive will be affected, too.  For a short run,
>>like in a mobile, we do it.


>I just ordered an mobil antenna with a Larson Trunk lip. It comes with 17'
>feet of RG58. I only need it to be about 4-5. Sould I cut off the excess?

>Thanks!!
>Drew Loker,  [e-mail]

It depends if the power loss is enough to matter to you, and if you're
any good at attaching connecters.  I don't have the loss figures for RG-58
here (especially since there are several different types), but you could
look it up in many antenna books (also the ARRL Handbook).  From this, go
ahead and figure the power loss for each case, and see if it's enough to
make you care.

73,
Russ  KI7FL

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:41 1995
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Subject: Re: would rg-58 be good enough for 2m?
Date: 31 Jul 1995 16:58:19 GMT
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[e-mail] (Drew Loker) asks:

>I just ordered an mobil antenna with a Larson Trunk lip. It comes with 17'
>feet of RG58. I only need it to be about 4-5. Sould I cut off the excess?

By all means.  Extra feed line is just extra loss of xmitted power.

                Dale


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lyle Tanner)
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Subject: WTB: NEC tone reeds for 584.8 Hz
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 14:41:19 MST
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I am looking for 2 tone reeds for a NEC Radio Pager (R3V2-2A) on the freq of:
584.4 Hz  If you have one of these, or know where to get one, please E-mail me.
Thanks-

        Lyle Tanner (KC7IPY)
        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LIN GROSVENOR)
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Subject: WTB: Yaesu FRG 7700
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jim Martin)
writes:
>
>[e-mail] (EDANDSUSAN) wrote:
>
>:>I agree totally!
>
>:>Ed,KE4WXY
>
>Dohhhhhhh!   I was going to say the same thing.
>
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>Jim Martin, WK1V                | I speak for no one....not even
myself.
>Lowell, Massachusetts           |
>USAF(Ret) 1973-1993             |
>Ex-KB1LW-N1CLS-KA5MWD-HL9ZF     |
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>
I am interested in buying a dead (or close to dead) FRG 7700, to use as
a hangar queen for one that I own.  Specifically I need one with a
serviceable receive board (the big one on the top). Lightning took out
the first stage, everthing else OK.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:30:43 1995
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From: Gerald Schmitt <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: YAESU FT-736R 9600 Baud Modification
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 07:58:01 mdt
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I had the same experience. Mine went back for a SSB
oscillator that had gone bad and I asked them to do the
9600 mod since they had it apart anyway. They said they
were going to charge an hour for it but never did.
I have had nothing but excellent service from Yaesu.