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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Adam Husik)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS: Standard C508 micro Dual Band HT
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 23:04:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4r71c4$[e-mail]>


College student leaving home needs to sell some radio gear.

Standard C508 Dual Band HT w/ modifications

good condition, works perfectly. Can receive cellular and wide band
frequencies. This radio can practically fit in your pocket and is
super for using local repeaters or operating direct.

email if interested -

orig. paid, $290
price: $200

Adam Husik
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Russ Thornton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS:Counters & misc. test equipment
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:36:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4r8bhm$[e-mail]>

I have several counters for sale.

1st:
General Radio Type 1192/z counter w/manual
Freq: DC to 32MHz , 100usec to 10sec counting gate times. Displays Hz,
kHz, MHz.
Other specs too numerous to mention. E-mail for more specifics.Was
rack mounted so no external case available.   Asking $90 plus shipping

2nd:
Fluke model 1900A Multi-counter w/manual
Freq: 5 Hz to 80 MHz
Period: 5 Hz to 1 MHz single and multiple period averages
Totalize: 1 count to 999999 counts
Other specs too numerous to mention. E-mail for more specifics. The
handle is missing otherwise in excellent condition. Can be battery
operated.
Asking $125 plus shipping

HP 5248M counter -as is-  rack mount, no manual, $30 plus shipping

HP 5245L counter -as is- rack mount, no manual, $30 plus shipping

Datum Time Code Translator model 9200, no manual, $20 plus shipping

Systron Donner 8350 Time/Generator, no manual, $20 plus shipping

Polarad Modulator Model 1020T, this is a low freq signal generator.,
no manual,  $25 plus shipping

Dranetz  Phase meter, series 305, no manual, $20 plus shipping





From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:16 1996
From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Field Day cw reader
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 96 00:48:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4qm3k9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Joe Landis - Systems & Network Mgr <[e-mail]> writes:

>Well this was done at our FD station. We used at the most an iambic
>keyer - no other memory. I certainly hope that is legal!

I dunno, Joe. Sounds like machine-assisted CW to me. :-)

73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:17 1996
From: Ken Harrison <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Info: Standard GX-3000 UHF
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:50:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can anyone give me some information on a Standard UHF commercial radio
model number GX-3000?  I have a friend who acquired one and is interested
in getting it up on amateur freqs.  Any info would help.

Thanks and 73--
Ken
N6MHG
mailto:[e-mail]
Sonoma County Radio Amateurs:  http://www.cs.sonoma.edu/~ken/scra.html


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:18 1996
From: Ken Harrison <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Info: Standard GX-3000 UHF
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:59:22 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Can anyone give me some information on a Standard UHF commercial radio
model number GX-3000?  I have a friend who acquired one and is interested
in getting it up on amateur freqs.  Any info would help.

Thanks and 73--
Ken
N6MHG
mailto:[e-mail]
Sonoma County Radio Amateurs:  http://www.cs.sonoma.edu/~ken/scra.html


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:19 1996
From: Ken Harrison <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Info: Standard GX-3000
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 01:11:13 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.GSO.3.94.960701010843.28349B-100000@zippy>

I have a friend who has recently acquired a Standard UHF Commercial radio
model GX-3000 and he is interested in getting it up on amateur freqs.  Any
info along this lines would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and 73--
Ken
mailto:[e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman)
Subject: Re: CW can not die...
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4qmdbp$[e-mail]> <4qmtsa$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 01:44:19 GMT

Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>That OOK Morse can get through where SSB can't isn't exactly hot news.
>We've known that for decades. Of course when SSB can get through,
>it has higher throughput than OOK Morse.

Not always true. If you've worked NTS then you passed messages on voice that
were at times 500% greater in length than their CW counterparts (using Q-
signals and prosigns). And the WPM upper limit in passing voice messages
is always determined by the speed the listener can write or type. "Please
repeat all after..." must be included in calculating the "throughput"
(almost as corny as your "wetware modem" expression).

>But both are bottom of
>the barrel methods compared to Clover, PACTOR, etc.

Your digital modes work only as fast as the initiator can mentally create
a message and type it error-free (say, 60WPM combined); another limiting fac-
tor is how quickly the receiving op *and* destinee can read and comprehend the

message. You're good at intentionally failing to include these human factors
as an upperbound in speed when discussing digital comms.

Jeff KH2PZ / KH6

P.S. I know you love a large audience, but allow your followup proceed to
the .policy group where the CW discussions belong.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:25 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur,policy,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Germany got what it deserved.
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:04:40 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4os6e4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4p7tsf$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
To: Herwig Cuypers <[e-mail]>

Herwig Cuypers wrote:

> That is exactly the reason why I don't respond to US American CQ's,
> because I feel the mindset of Americans even today would allow a
> repeat of :
> - phosphor bombing of Dresden and Hamburg;
> - nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki;

I do not think we started these wars.
I do not think we caused the holocaust.
I do not think we started Pearl Harbor.
I do think those that started it got some but not all of what they deserved.

#================#=====================================================#
|  Burt Fisher   |  Teacher of video, broadcasting and electronics     |
| Amateur call   |         South Dennis, Ma. (Cape Cod)                |
|    K1OIK       |    Mr. Happy should not be happy all the time.      |
#================#=====================================================#
| [e-mail]       [e-mail]       [e-mail]  |
#======================================================================#


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:26 1996
From: Bill Levey <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Amateur Vendor Directory
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:14:25 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

A comprehensive directory of Amateur Radio-related vendors doing
business on the web may be found at:

http://www.scott.net/~wa4fat/vendor.html

73!


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Leskinen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Synch Detector Article
Date: 1 Jul 1996 08:17:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4r81i7$[e-mail]>

I am interested in getting the July, 1996 issue of the British magazine
"Ham Radio Today" to get the plans for constructing a synchronous
detector for an AM SW receiver. Does anyone know where (or if) this
magazine can be obtained in the U.S? Thanks in advance for any help!










From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:27 1996
From: Dave Sparks <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: I can't even give it away.
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:55:05 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <znr835901860k@Digex>

Francis A. Ney, Jr. wrote:

> Of course, I've seen quite a few folks (some even with ham tickets) whose
> VCRs/TVs/Microwaves are blinking 12:00...

Guilty as charged ... but with extenuating circumstances!

Even with a ham ticket and a BSEE degree, that describes my VCR.  Why?
It seems that setting the time on the darn thing is the surest way to
invite a power outage.  Sort of like washing your car invites rain. <g>

Why is it that my $10 alarm clock with a $1 9v Energizer for backup can
go for hours without power and keep at least some semblance of the right
time?  But let the power flicker off for a second or two, and it's
"Flashing 12:00" time for my VCR that cost 20-30X as much!

--
Dave Sparks


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: Michael M Long <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: FT50 v. 508a
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4qu6bs$[e-mail]> <4qvgdq$[e-mail]> <4r3si1$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:31:10 GMT

I called HRO.  It is a misprint in the catalog.  The 51 is NOT $339.

"The World is an illusion created by a conspiracy of our senses."

                                        -Roger Penrose

On Sat, 29 Jun 1996, David M. Kaye wrote:

> In article <4qvgdq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
bst.bls.com (Victor Gregg) wrote:
> >Path:
> > earth.superlink.net!uunet!inXS.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!css
un.m
> >athcs.emory.edu!atglab.bls.com!ydtlzmj
> >From: [e-mail] (Victor Gregg)
> >Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
> >Subject: Re: FT50 v. 508a
> >Date: 28 Jun 1996 02:35:38 GMT
> >Organization: BellSouth ATG lab
> >Lines: 12
> >Message-ID: <4qvgdq$[e-mail]>
> >References: <4qu6bs$[e-mail]>
> >NNTP-Posting-Host: bstgw1.bst.bls.com
> >X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL3
> >Status: N
> >
> >: You forgot to mention that the FT-51 is ALOT more money!
> >: For the money( for me $324 for the 5 watt version)
> >: you can not beat the FT-50R!
> >:  73 Dave Kaye, N2SJH ([e-mail])
> >
> >Dave, check the latest catalogs.  HRO has 50 and 51 at the same prices:
> >
> >2W - $329.00    5W - $339.00
> >
> >I still prefer the 51, but then that was my first Dual band.
> >
> >Victor
>
>
> Victor,
>
>        I have no clue where you got the idea that HRO is selling the FT-51 a
nd
> the FT-50 for the same price!  I just looked at their on-line pricing databa
se
> at their web site. The FT-51 is selling for $479.95 for 2 watt version and
> $519.95 for the 5 watt version.  The FT-50 is selling for $329.95 for 2 watt

> version and $339.95 for the 5 watt version.  These prices are obviosly not
> even closely the same!  Please check you information for accuracy prior to
> posting.  The FT-50 is definitely worth the money for waht it does.  73
>
> Dave Kaye, N2SJH ([e-mail])
>
>      "Life is very short and there's no time for fussing
>       and fighting my friend"
>                              -Lennon/McCartney
>
>


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary McClellan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Atlas 350XL Manual?
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 96 13:41:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4r8kg4$[e-mail]>
Summary: Need!
Keywords: atlas manual 350xl

Hello All... I'm looking for a manual for a ATLAS 350XL
for my friend Bill, N4XRQ.  He recently purchased the rig
from a dealer who "promised" to replace the missing manual
but didn't deliver.  Happy to pay copying and a little
xtra for your time.

Regards!

Gary


Gary McClellan, K8AE
Internet: [e-mail]
Phoenix, Arizona,  U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lloyd Harmon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: DSP-9 Upgrade?
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 14:42:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4r8nqe$[e-mail]>


Has anyone upgraded a Timewave DSP-9 from version 2.0 to version 3
software?  Was it worth the money?

Lloyd
N0TDO



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stan Huntting)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.dx
Subject: KaWin News
Date: 1 Jul 1996 15:45:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4r8rqd$[e-mail]>

KAWIN NEWS

KaWin 6.39 is ready for download! Minor changes to the help
file too.

KaWin 6.39's enhancements are largely focused on the HF CW
or RTTY operator, but there are some minor fixes that will
be welcomed by all. They are described in the Squawk file.

HF DX and contest operators will find a competitive
advantage in the new option to send every keystroke as it is
pressed, and those with access to a DXCluster will be one
click ahead of the gang when a new spot appears by clicking
on a DX spot and instantly setting the callsign in the HF
context. Also, the automatic logging of HF QSOs in non-
connected modes is now subject to operator confirmation - no
more log entries for unsuccessful DX calls.

All currently reported bugs are fixed in 6.39.

73, Igottago... Stan ..

KaWin News is published by Stan Huntting, KF0IA.
--
Stan Huntting,    KF0IA
Email:            [e-mail]
Fax:              303 444 2314
KaWin home page:  http://www.mutadv.com/kawin/
Postal address:   4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd.,
                  Boulder, CO 80301-1731, USA




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:33 1996
From: Skip Allison <Allison-CFAD07 [e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Want to crypt  my Fm tranmissions
Date: 1 Jul 1996 16:10:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4r8t9k$[e-mail]>
References: <4r70fv$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>I want to crypt my transmissions on Fm ( yes i know it is irregular )
>
>if anyone of you have a plan of a modification to do it , then e-mail
>me
>
>Thanks
>
>
>

I assume you mean encrypt.  It is illegal to encrypt transmissions on
the ham bands.  If you're looking at doing it on non-ham frequencies,
you might contact Transcrypt International 402 474-4800.  They make
encrypt/decrypt modules for portables and mobiles.

Skip
K9SA




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: FCC type certifying...
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <[e-mail]> <01bb64af.7c426100$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:17:45 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Thor Wiegman wrote:
>
>> Sure, if it meets the technical requirements for the rules part you are
>> applying for type acceptance in then it would do just fine.  However, one
>> of the biggest problems you would run into with Part 90 type acceptance is
>> the fact that amateur gear is programable from the front panel.  Part 90
>> does not allow the end user to have access to programming of the radio.
>
>That seems to be the consensus of just about everyone...However, where I
>work, we have programmable UHF and VHF radios that are in use, and they are
>(or must be...) type accepted...The radios that I am thinking about are
>made by Fujitsu 10, and the manuals even say that they are designed for
>150-xxx, and 450-xxx operation...Again, they are programmable from the
>panel...
>
>Any idea how they got around that one?

The no user programming requirement is relatively new. In the days
of crystal control, no one thought of it. It was after the advent
of synthesized land mobile rigs that this started to be a problem.
So the FCC revised the Type Acceptance criteria to prevent user
programming. Radios produced before the rules change may still
be user programable, as the requirement was not made retroactive.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Scott-Nash)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: WTB:  Yaesu FT23R or 411e
Date: 1 Jul 1996 17:23:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4r91j6$[e-mail]>

Please email back with the asking price..


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: DSP  filters  -- which one to purchase ???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:40:19 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT <joentam@transe
nd.com.tw> writes:
>
>I've seen a lot of talk about DSP filters lately.  Has anyone
>done an extensive review of these filters that is available
>via internet?   Not really concerned about DSP on TX...mostly
>just on RX.

There was a fairly extensive discussion of this on moon.net
a while back.  Check www.nitehawk.com/rasmit/dsp50.html for
links to an archive of the moon.net discussion and other DSP
information.

>Does anyone have some recommendations on which one is best
>from a cw-op perspective?   I assume CW is easier to signal-
>process than phone, so, I guess a less expensive unit would
>suffice for my type of operation.

The DSP-9+ and the NIR-12 are generally well liked. However,
one user raved about the MFJ-784. The ability to tune the
bandpass continously, as well as continously changing the
filter width, appears to be a real benefit for very weak
signal detection, IE you can smoothly tune across your
receiver's 500 Hz passband with a 10 Hz filter looking
for a really weak one, then open the filter to 100 Hz to
copy his CW. The other units use discrete steps if they
allow this feature at all.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Frank Dinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: CW cannot not die...
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 18:09:48 +0100
Message-ID: <4rb749$[e-mail]>
References: <4qmdbp$[e-mail]> <4qmtsa$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4qnfvp$[e-mail]> <01bb6315.da722f80$[e-mail]> <4qqh4g$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In message <[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (Curtis D. Levin) writes:

> On 25 Jun 1996 22:17:04 -0700, Cecil Moore <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >"Thor Wiegman" <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >>Huffing and puffing
> >>thru the jungle would be these overweight, balding, 50 year olds with
> >>manpacks.
> >
> >Hey, Thor, I resemble that remark! :-)

> And to think it actually happened in WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and the
> Persian Gulf. Heh.
> You're obligated to Military Service until age 65, so don't forget there's
> something you can do. You think it'll never happen, eh ? What about the
> firefighters, rescua personnel, and police officers involved in emergency
> situations ? Is there a top cap on age for them ? No, because they're
> still in reasonably good shape. Is it a requirement for a balding middle
> aged ham to be fat ? I don't think so, but then, I'm only 34. I also did a
> tour with the US Air Force, and a tour as a Security Officer. Believe me,
> you're never too old to be shot at by somebody who doesn't like you, and
> if that happens to be in the Jungle, or the city, the bullets don't know
> the difference. ttyl.


> --
> __________________________________________________________________
> | Curtis D. Levin    | Team Os/2 |  kd4zkw.ampr.org [44.98.2.22] |
> | [e-mail]  ~~~~~~~~~~~~|       [e-mail]        |
> | http://www.bridge.net/~kd4zkw  |kd4zkw@ae4ej.#MIAFL.FL.USA.NOAM|
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
============ comments GM0CSZ / KN6WH
 Curtis , What has the above to do with morse telegraphy ? Please
stick to the topic ,however tempting it is to digress .

Frank Dinger , Inver by Tain , Ross-shire IV20 1RX - Scotland UK
e-mail :  [e-mail]
Packet :  GM0CSZ @ GB7NOS.#76.GBR.EU



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:40 1996
From: Tony Vanacore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: DSP  filters  -- which one to purchase ???
Date: 1 Jul 1996 18:31:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4r95hc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Joe, I talked to many hams regarding their thoughts on the DSP they were
using and settled on the NIR12.

I was able to purchase one used at a good price at Dayton and am very
pleased with the performance - especially on CW.  I found the manual to
be excellent and the construction above average.

I can recommend it highly, but would add a word of caution.  A DSP cannot
help if the signal is below the receiver noise thershold - it cannot
enhance what is not there.  For reducing white noise and interference, it
works great.

Hope this helps.

73
Tony, AK1O



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:41 1996
From: "Tom C. Brown, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HEIL MICS........?????worth it?????
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 19:16:28 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4r510p$[e-mail]>
To: Derrick Cline <[e-mail]>

Derrick Cline wrote:
>
> hello hello,
> im looking to buy the heil proset headset....although it and adapter and a
> foot switch can run more than 160 buck.....alot for a mic.....worth it??


Hi Derrick-

I have a Heil Proset with the HC-4 element in it, and while I don't do a
lot of phone operation, I have asked other ops to listen and compare it
with three Electrovoice mics, three Astatic mics, a Collins mic
(Turner), and an Icom mic, and I have been told by everyone who has
helped me with the comparison that the Heil blows the others away in
intelligibility.

I guess that says it all, far as I can tell....<g>

I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

73 and GL

Tom KJ5IE


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alex Chau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Any HAM club in Tampa Bay, FL?
Date: 1 Jul 1996 19:52:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4r9a9o$[e-mail]>

Hi There,
I'm wondering if there is any HAM club in Tampa Bay, FL.  If anyone has
information about it, pls email me.  Thanks!
- Alex, (ex. VS6XEH)



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Heathkit HW8, 40M/15M Antenna
Date: 1 Jul 1996 20:49:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4r9dl8$[e-mail]>
References: <lui-2906961823160001@192.0.2.1>

In article <lui-2906961823160001@192.0.2.1>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I just borrowed a Heathkit HW8 QRP CW transceiver from a friend of mine.
>Does anyone know the specifications on this unit? What exactly does each
>control do (my friend didn't have the manual), i.e. Wide/Narrow, Loading,
>Receiver Pre-selector, AF/RF gain? What does the Relative Power meter
>mean? Also, I hooked the transmitter to a frequency counter, and the
>tuning scale reads 15 KHz too high, but I can tune the Tech+/Novice CW
>bands on 40 and 15 meters. Is there any way to adjust this?

Wide/narrow switches an audio CW filter in (narrow) or out (wide).
Loading is a variable capacitor used to adjust transmitter loading into
the antenna.  Peak the output power using this control and the RF meter.
Receiver pre-selector:  Peak the incoming signal strength using this
control (no "S" meter, so do it by ear, works fine).
AF gain is volume, RF gain adjusts receiver sensitivity (use this to
knock down really strong signals so they don't overload the receiver)
The relative power meter gives a RELATIVE (un-calibrated) indication of
how much power the transmitter is putting out.  I repeat, this is only
a RELATIVE indication.  Tune for maximum indication and forget it.

The VFO calibration can be adjusted.  You will need the manual to get
instructions.  Should be easy to obtain, put a post on rec.radio.swap
and ask for a copy of the manual.  There are thousands of HW-8s out
there somewhere...


>Any suggestions for a 40M/15M antenna which doesn't take up too much
>space? I have a townhouse, and a >100ft dipole isn't practical!

A 40m/15m dipole would be about 66 feet long end-to-end.  Feed it with
450 Ohm ladder line and a transmatch, and you can use it on 40/20/15/10
(but stay off 20m if you're not General or higher!).

73 de KC5NG



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Booher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TIMEWAVE DSP-599zx????
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 22:12:10 LOCAL
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



        Has anyone had an experience with the new DSP-599zx yet, I am anxious
to get some comments from those who have this unit and their recommendations
as I am considering one at this time....

         Thanks, Ken (K8JWC)     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sir Barry Duxbury)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HEIL MICS........?????worth it?????
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 23:44:15 +0100
Message-ID: <4rabaj$[e-mail]>
References: <4r510p$[e-mail]> <4r6h5s$[e-mail]>

In message <4r6h5s$[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (Mike Wolfe) writes:

> In article <4r510p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Derrick Cline) wrote:
> >hello hello,
> >im looking to buy the heil proset headset....although it and adapter and a
> >foot switch can run more than 160 buck.....alot for a mic.....worth it??

> I have had a Heil BM-10 for a number of years. That is the old
style with the
> low profile foam earphones. A couple of years ago someone brought the new
> proset to field day and I used it there. At Dayton this year I finally
> purchased a pair of my own and used them this field day for hours
on end. They
> are the most comfortable pair of headphones that I have ever worn which is
> especially important during a contest. I have always had good audio reports
> with the Heil mic elements as well.

> Yes, they are pricy, but I don't regret it.

I use the Proset (HC5) nd find the Audio very good for TX. A very
good DX performance without copromising local working audio too much.
The phones are superb! A previous reply suggested an equalizer,,,I do
not agree unless you are seeking to impress the locals and in my case
the FT100MP gets consistent prais  with its desk mike.
Hope that helps.



73 Barry (G4GAH)



--
 Barry Duxbury
[e-mail]
100031.2223@compuserve
G4GAH Oxford UK



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:45 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Richard Lubash)
Subject: Re: FT-1000MP
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 00:10:21 GMT
References:  <4r94hj$[e-mail]>

In article <4r94hj$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (dick sander) writes:

> On my FT-1000MP I can't seem to find the control to turn down the CW sideton
e.
----------------
If I remember from doing a review on the 1000mp a few months ago there
is a sidetone adjustment screw on either the side or in the back (or
maybe in that top hatch). It was one of the few things that I felt
could have been improved on the rig. I felt that it would have been
nice to have it as a front panel control or a menu item.

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

Richard Lubash
N1VXW
email [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (James A. Nitzberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT101E Transceiver
Date: 2 Jul 1996 01:44:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4r9uum$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I am looking for some basic  information on this transceiver.  Is it
>solid state or tubes?  What is the output power? When was it built?
>Etc.
>
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Terry Macham                      | A musicologist is a man who can read |
>[e-mail]            | music but can't hear it.             |
>Kimberley, BC, Canada             |                                      |
>----------------------------------------- Sir Thomas Beecham ------------


Terry:

The 101E is all solid state, except the final amplifiers (and maybe the
driver).  I'ts output is approximately 130 watts SSB/CW and 25-40 watts A.M.
I
bought one in 1977; I believe the 101 series was originally built in the early

1970's.

Good luck and best regards,

[Jim Nitzberg   WX3B]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Fred Carey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS-Cushcraft A4S Beam
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 03:33:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4ra8e7$[e-mail]>

Brand new 4 element HF triband  beam for sale.  C/w  Hi-Q current
balun.  Very Good Shape.  $350.00 or trade for best 50 amp pwr supply,
or vhf linear amplifier.  Call Don Jepson at 1-604-942-3278 Coquitlam,
B.C.      THANX.







From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Fred Carey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS CDE HAM 2 ROTATOR
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 03:36:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4ra8ir$[e-mail]>

CDE HAM 2 ROTATOR FOR SALE.  Rebuilt in good shape with manual.
$200.00  Call Don at 1-604-9423278 Coquitlam .B.C.     THANX>



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Anthony O. Cardenas ~ WA6IGJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Want to crypt  my Fm tranmissions
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 03:53:29 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4r70fv$[e-mail]>

Yanntug:

I'm sorry a few folks on the Newsgroup gave you such a hard time with
your request.  A few of us need to remember that Internet is  GLOBAL
and most countries don't have a  FCC  nor do they have the same laws
and regulations we, as Americans, must obey.  Yanntug, I'm not about
to presume to tell you what the rules and laws of your country are.

Yanntug,  try a company called  JRD MICRODEVICES in San Jose, CA.
1-800-538-5000  for orders only.

Use  (2) Kits:  RKSS-7  SPEECH DESCRAMBLER/DESCRAMBLER
at  $39.95  each.   Each kit is both a  ENCODER (sender)  and  DECODER
(receiver),  all on one card.  You will require one kit per radio!
One kit will NOT be enough for your needs!  This kit appears to
require a medium measure of technical background to assemble and
connect.  I estimate the assembly time to be about  1 1/2  hours each.


JRD  may be willing to sell you a manual to review, before you
purchase the kits?

Be  SURE  to ask for the new catalog!

73's
Uncle T.
WA6IGJ



On Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:01:13 GMT, [e-mail] wrote:

>I want to crypt my transmissions on Fm ( yes i know it is irregular )
>
>if anyone of you have a plan of a modification to do it , then e-mail
>me
>
>Thanks
>
>
>



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Carl Hodder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Any HAM radios typeaccept for 11m.
Date: 2 Jul 1996 04:53:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4raa13$[e-mail]>

I was just wondering if any HAM radios manufactured in the 60's, 70's or
80's were type accepted to legally transmit on 11m or CB frequencies?

I know some HAM radios had 11m as one of it's band like the
Yaesu FT101E but I think it was for receive only.

Also What HAM transceivers had CB as one of the bands for receive
but I'm not talking about transceivers with general coverage receive?

Radio I know of are Yaesu FT101E, Swan 1011 and I think Kenwood
had a model like the TS-520 or TS-530. What models do you know of?


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Sir Barry Duxbury)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-1000MP
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 07:24:13 +0100
Message-ID: <4rafpi$[e-mail]>
References: <4r94hj$[e-mail]>

In message <4r94hj$[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (dick sander) writes:

> On my FT-1000MP I can't seem to find the control to turn down the
CW sidetone.

> I sure hope it has some sort of provision to turn down the sidetone because
> it's very loud. If I switch on the MONITOR switch, I can control the monitor
> level, but the sub-VFO indicator switches on when every time I transmit.

> Am I missing  something within the menu setup or one of the many controls on
> my FT-1000MP?


> 73, Dick - K5QY

Dick, You have missed the setting info in the handbook. There is a
screwdriver adjustment for the sidetone!

73 Barry (G4GAH)




--
 Barry Duxbury
[e-mail]
100031.2223@compuserve
G4GAH Oxford UK



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HEIL MICS........?????worth it?????
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 08:46:43 -0400
Message-ID: <CSLE87-0207960846430001@145.39.1.10>
References: <4r510p$[e-mail]> <4r65t8$[e-mail]>

In article <4r65t8$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote
:

> Head down to your local music instrument shop and look at the
> graphic/paramertic equalizers, and then look at some inexpensive
> studio/band/recording microphones. When you wire up a good EQ with a
> decent mike into your transceiver you are now able to shape ,contour
> and adjust audio frequency bandwidth to your voice and make the audio
> that you like. You'll have one set of adjustments for that deep
> rag-chewing HiFi sound and one set for that DX "Lazer Audio".
>
> Check the activity on 14.178 in the mornings between 7-9 AM ESTand see
> for your self.
>
> We have very little choice when it comes to pre-audio equipment in the
> amateur ranks, everybody turns to Heil, because its the only show on
> the block. But if your into audio they bring very little to the
> table!!
>
> Good Luck,
> Billy
> [e-mail]

Before you drop all that cash at your local music/electronics dealer,
remember that commercially built amateur radio transceivers already
pre-filter the mic input to 400-2400 Hz, or roughly 4 octaves of audio
spectrum.  You certainly won't need the other six octaves of EQ that
you'll be forced to pay for, but I doubt that you'll get 60% off the price
as a result.

Of course if you use the manufacturer's pre-filtered microphone (of the
proper impedance) ahead of the rig, you'll have a cleaner and better
sounding SSB signal, and more money in your wallet to boot.  As far has
having two audio characteristics, you can always buy the Heil dual element
microphone for about a third of what you'll pay for the studio mic / EQ
combination.
--
Karl Beckman, P.E.                <      If our English language is so   >
Motorola Private Data Systems     <   precise, why do you drive on the   >
Schaumburg, IL  /  Parma, OH      <   parkway and park on the driveway?  >
[phone] / [phone]
**  Opinions expressed here do NOT represent the views of Motorola Inc. **
--
Amateur radio WA8NVW                        NavyMARS NNN0VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:52 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 6M Transverter Wanted
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 10:17:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am looking for a 10M to 6M transverter to match my Kenwood TS520. Any
info would be appreciated.

Ken McDonald
VE9KN
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:54 1996
From: Doctor Who <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur,policy,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: The German (ham) pyche
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 10:26:16 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4os6e4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4p7tsf$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Herwig Cuypers wrote:
>
> That is exactly the reason why I don't respond to US American CQ's,
> because I feel the mindset of Americans even today would allow a
> repeat of :
> - phosphor bombing of Dresden and Hamburg;
> - nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki;
.....

I think it is very important that one not stick a label on "americans"
or "germans" because of acts of their governments in the past, or
perceptions of the present state of mind as a whole. By not
corresponding with people from the country in question, you may never
find your view challenged, because you admit no more evidence.

HAVE AN OPEN MIND!

Lack of an open mind is stifling ham radio!


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:54 1996
From: "David M. Kaye" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-50R Soft Mod(from keypad)
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 10:27:48 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Tony Kuei <[e-mail]>

Tony Kuei wrote:
>
> I am looking for FT-50R soft mod. ( to receive cellurlar frequency )
> please any one can post or e-mail to me. Thanks

Just tune to the image frequencies between 778Mhz and 803Mhz.  You can
hear plenty in these frequencies and the sound quality is almost as good
as listening to the main frequency.  Hope this helps. 73
--
Dave Kaye, N2SJH ([e-mail])

     "Life is very short and there's no time for fussing
      and fighting my friend"
                             -Lennon/McCartney


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:55 1996
From: [e-mail](LEONARD MARSHALL)
Newsgroups: sci.images.processing,rec.audio.pro,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Job- LA, CA  Marketing/PR  Pro Audio/Video/Imaging Products
Date: 2 Jul 1996 11:02:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4ravkj$[e-mail]>

Need marketing specialist to reach the pro audio/video markets.
Skills include: Direct Mail, Internet, Mail list management, Catalog
Sheets, Press Releases.

Manager and assistant positions available. Culver City, CA.

Local applicants only.

Contact:

Mr. Rogers
MEI
[e-mail]
fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:56 1996
From: [e-mail](Charles E. Lewis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Help with FOXHOLE RADIO
Date: 2 Jul 1996 12:59:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4rb6f2$[e-mail]>


 A few weeks ago, I casually read some posts about making a foxhole
radio using a razor blade as a rectifier.  Last weekend, I fell into
possession of a Gillette double edge blade with a sky blue finish still
in the original wax paper.  Is this the type I need?  If so, can
someone give me enough details to make an authentic one?  Also, any
documentation, anectdotes, or facts that would help to make it an
educational display would be appreciated.

  73 de KJ5WA


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: PHOENIX RESIDENTS ONLY!      FT-10R FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 13:41:59 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I am selling my ultra small compact FT-10r/A16D

 I am selling a Yaesu FT-10/A16D for $200. It was Purchased in late
 December (12/23/95) (I have not used it in 4 months because I purchased
another radio)

{packaged and ready to go}

from HRO I paid:


 FT-10/A16D Yaesu 2.5W 16 Keypad 99 Ch. 2 Meter Handheld
     269.95

 KD4-146-HQ LARSE Helical Wound Quarter-Wave
      19.00

 SMA TO BNC antenna adapter for the radio
       8.00

 Detailed specs can be found in Yaesu Web page:

 http://www.yaesu.com/ft-10.html

 Text version of this web page is appended.
 --
Jon
  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:49:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CW can not die...
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4qmdbp$[e-mail]> <4qmtsa$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4qqoag$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 14:55:13 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
writes:
>On 26 Jun 1996 07:19:44 GMT, [e-mail] <moritz
@ipers1.e-technik.uni-stuttgart.de> wrote:
>>But if I listen on the band, I always wonder why digital stations
>>are putting out extremely strong signals. OTOH, If someone set
>>aside 50 KHz for Pactor or clover, and this section got as busy
>>as a typical CW section, you can bet that the effective throughput
>>will be very low, because the stations will spend most of their
>>time sorting protocols, syncronizing et.c.
>>
>>73, Moritz DL5UH

Not really. Once a link is established, it holds very well against
interference. Since modes like Clover have a very closely controlled
occupied spectrum, stations can operate on 500 Hz centers without
mutual interference. When a rogue does come on, the protocol patiently
continues to operate, retrying when the rogue does manage to clobber
one of the FEC protected frames.

>Very true... my 1200 baud packet station shows an average of about 30 baud
>throughput if queried. Of course, during a data transfer, that rate is
>higher, but that's prepackaged. You also have to be a pretty proficient
>typist to type 30 wpm, and most experienced morse code ops do that with
>ease, not counting retries, and errors. On the average, morse code is
>actually more efficient than keyboarding.

Packet is a different can of worms. Because it doesn't offer robust
error correction, and uses a go back N recovery algorithm, it suffers
greatly from interference. Note, however, that 30 baud is still 45 WPM.
My high school typing class had a minimum passing speed of 60 WPM.
30 WPM typing is definitely in the hunt and peck category.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Any HAM radios typeaccept for 11m.
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 17:02:02 -0400
Message-ID: <CSLE87-0207961702030001@145.39.1.10>
References: <4raa13$[e-mail]>

In article <4raa13$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Carl Hodder) wrote:

> I was just wondering if any HAM radios manufactured in the 60's, 70's or
> 80's were type accepted to legally transmit on 11m or CB frequencies?
>
> I know some HAM radios had 11m as one of it's band like the
> Yaesu FT101E but I think it was for receive only.
>
> Also What HAM transceivers had CB as one of the bands for receive
> but I'm not talking about transceivers with general coverage receive?
>
> Radio I know of are Yaesu FT101E, Swan 1011 and I think Kenwood
> had a model like the TS-520 or TS-530. What models do you know of?

Amateur equipment is generally not subject to type-acceptance procedures.
Both Part 95 (CB Rules) and the type acceptance rules prohibit the
external adjustment of the transmitting frequency.  It's a safe bet that
none of the amateur rigs ever could be acceptable to the FCC for 11M CB,
though they were fine back when 11M was still an amateur band.
--
Karl Beckman, P.E.                <      If our English language is so   >
Motorola Private Data Systems     <   precise, why do you drive on the   >
Schaumburg, IL  /  Parma, OH      <   parkway and park on the driveway?  >
[phone] / [phone]
**  Opinions expressed here do NOT represent the views of Motorola Inc. **
--
Amateur radio WA8NVW                        NavyMARS NNN0VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (-Dinsmore,C.M.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT757GX vs FT757GX II
Date: 2 Jul 1996 17:50:30 GMT
Distribution: na
Message-ID: <4rbnh6$[e-mail]>

What are the differences between the FT 757 GX and the GX II?  I think
that the RX range goes lower in the GX II but are there other differences??

TNX    Craig KB9HCQ



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:02 1996
From: [e-mail](Glenn Sparks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: Help with FOXHOLE RADIO
Date: 2 Jul 1996 19:40:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4rbu01$[e-mail]>
References: <4rb6f2$[e-mail]>

In <4rb6f2$[e-mail]>
[e-mail](Charles E. Lewis) writes:
The article on this was in Hands on Electronics I think, about 5 years
ago. I will see if I still have it.

The razor blade is the correct one with one minor detail, the blade
needed to be used, with the hot spot being next to the corrosion.  Use
a pencil lead for the pickup, an old drawing compass is a good way to
mount the lead.

As for the construction follow any crystal radio direction, make it
work with a germanium diode, then replace the diode with the razor
blade setup.

Good Luck\
Sparky  KI5GY

>
>
> A few weeks ago, I casually read some posts about making a foxhole
>radio using a razor blade as a rectifier.  Last weekend, I fell into
>possession of a Gillette double edge blade with a sky blue finish
still
>in the original wax paper.  Is this the type I need?  If so, can
>someone give me enough details to make an authentic one?  Also, any
>documentation, anectdotes, or facts that would help to make it an
>educational display would be appreciated.
>
>  73 de KJ5WA



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Bath)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Heathkit parts
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 21:27:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4rc0km$[e-mail]>

Where can I get a handle for my 1978 vintage metal detecter, Heathkit
in origin.I wonder if anyone has an address for Heath Zenith or other
information.

                                                Thanks
                                                Glenn WA8YIR



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: Rubin Thornton <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: FT-900at Problem
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
References: <4qkucu$[e-mail]> <4qnl0j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 22:23:45 GMT

Hi Gary,
you mean all that high gain backgound noise I hear when no signal is
present on my FT-900AT is due to something else rather than just having
the front end run wide open. An think, all I wanted Yaesu to do was to
give me a source for installing an RF GAIN control like on the FT-890.
There is a mod for this but I cannot seem to be able to get Kevin
Karamanos to fork it over. He is a ham too (wd6dih).

CUL


Rubin
WB6ELM



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marcus Grundy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Radio-communications test equipment
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 22:23:56 +0100
Message-ID: <4rc42a$[e-mail]>

FOR SALE - Surplus test equipment
--------   ----------------------

  Schlumberger SI 4015 Radio test set - various options including
duplex,      DTMF, trunking, etc.

  Wandel & Goltermann SPM31 Selective Level Meter

  Marconi 2955 Radio test set



For full spec. and prices please contact:

             Northumbria Ambulance Service NHS Trust
             Electronics Department
             Ambulance Headquarters
             Interlink House
             Scotswood Road
             Newcastle upon Tyne
             NE4 7BJ

             Tel: [phone] ex. 4322
             Fax: [phone]
             E-mail: [e-mail]
                     (e-mail MUST be marked FAO Electronics Dept.)




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: TS-790 Bug
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Oded Regev <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 23:16:00 +0300
Distribution: world

Hi all !

There is a problem that doesn't want to leave me
with the TS-790. The VHF trasmitter sometimes locks
and it makes transmissions impossible. It was fixed
several times and the main chip of the transmitter was
replaced but it keeps coming back from time to time.
Any ideas ?

73's, Oded


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:06 1996
From: First Last <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: R599/2Mtr
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 1996 07:26:58 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

28.000=144.000
29.000=145.000
A=144-146
B=146-148


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:08 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-10 vs FT-11
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 1996 07:27:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4rcbfo$[e-mail]>

Donald D. Davis, Jr. wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
>
> >I am looking at 2-meter handhelds for my two kids, age 14 (KB0UEY) and 10
> >(KB0VRV).  Small size is definitely a consideration.  Currently I think we
> >have narrowed it down to either the YAESU  FT-10 or FT-11.  Does anybody ha
ve
> >comments/comparisons on these to help us make the choice?  Thanks.
>
> >- Craig,  AA0ZZ
>
> I have the FT-50 (same size as the FT-10) and also an FT-11. Although
> they look about the same size, the FT-11 feels much smaller to me
> because it is thinner. For a single bander, I prefer the FT-11. Also,
> you have a better choice of accessories there. The antenna is standard
> BNC and the speaker mike connection is standard also. On the FT-10,
> there is NO third party alternative to the stock antenna that I am
> aware of. The sex is reversed compared to the Standard 508A and the
> FT-50, where thew Comet SMA-3 offers an alternative.
>
> Just my humble opinion.

I bought an FT-10 about 6 months ago. I like the radio with the one
drawback being the antenna connector. The adapter to allow me to use a
BNC connector cost about $10 Canadian. All in All I think the FT-10 is a
great radio

Ken McDonald
VE9KN
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: HW-7 QRP rig INFO
Date: 3 Jul 1996 12:38:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4rdpki$[e-mail]>
References: <4rblv9$[e-mail]>
Keywords: QRP

In article <4rblv9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Can anyone tell me any info on the Heathkit HW-7  40/20/15
>Does anyone have an ascii copy of the manual or can fax it?
>Will be purchasing one soon and need these.
>How do I take advantage of the extra Xtral slot?
>Can I use a long-wire with just the rig if length is close or will i need
>a tuner for this rig

The crystal socket is not an "extra" socket as such.  You can plug in an
FT-243 style crystal for crystal-controlled transmit instead of using the
VFO on transmit.  The crystal socket doesn't give you an extra band.

As for using a wire antenna, I'd suggest using a transmatch with it.  The
PA in the HW-7 does not really have the capability to match anything other
than close to a 50 Ohm load.  The older tube-type PAs could usually do it
if the wire was cut to a resonant length, but the solid-state rigs can't.

73, Dean KC5NG



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil Brown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT101E Transceiver
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 1996 15:57:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4rdu8h$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4r9uum$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]



>[Jim Nitzberg   WX3B]

Hi, Jim. After 15 yrs absence from the low bands (HF), I got back on
last month with the purchase of an FT101EE. Previous owner had
replaced tubes a few months back, so tubes are in good shape. I really
like the old rig. Having never owned a solid state rig, this one is
like my old one from years back, and I don't mind a little tuning.
Working into a dipole, I have no trouble making contacts with almost
anyone I can hear, and nearly always get comments on the excellent
audio. If you get one, let me know your impressions.

Tnx and 73


Phil Brown N4COD
[e-mail]
Video Producer/Instructor
Like Flowers? Check out our home page at www.tigerweb.com



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jay Kesterson K0GU)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Special service for FT-1000
Date: 3 Jul 1996 20:45:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4rem67$[e-mail]>
References: <4ref7m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

dick sander ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In an over the air QSO is was told about a service/repair shop in
: W7-land (Arizona?) that specializes in PIN diode replacement with
: an improved PIN diode or reed relay for a FT-1000 transceiver.

: I wish I could be more specific. If anyone knows of the service/
: repair shop I'd appreciate the information

: Thanks, Dick - K5QY

The FT-1000s after lot 28 (27?) have improved pin diodes in the RF unit.
This, Im told, will improve the 2nd order IMD. Yaesu will perform this mod.
Last I heard they did the mod free but then charged to realign the receiver
after the mod.

73, Jay  K0GU                  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jason Miles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,fidonet.ham,rec.ham-radio,rec.ham-radio.swap,slac.rec.ham_radio,su.org.ham-radio,rec.radio.swap,tnn.radio.amateur
Subject: Kenwood TM-742 6m/2m/70cm FORSALE
Date: 3 Jul 1996 22:03:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4reqmr$[e-mail]>

VE3TYG Has the following item for sale :

MUST GO ! HF RADIO ON THE WAY !
Kenwood TM 742 Mobile FM
        6 Meter Module Installed
        2 Meter Module Installed
        70 Centimeter Module Installed
        All Modules Expanded RX
        Detatchable Faceplate
        Service Manual Available
        Original Box Included
        Near Mint Condition
        Antenna & Triplexer Included

        Asking $1200
Contact Jason VE3TYG if interested at [phone]
or [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jason Miles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,fidonet.ham,rec.ham-radio,rec.ham-radio.swap,slac.rec.ham_radio,su.org.ham-radio,rec.radio.swap,tnn.radio.amateur
Subject: ICOM Dualband Handheld FORSALE
Date: 3 Jul 1996 22:03:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4reqof$[e-mail]>

VE3TYG Has the following item for sale :

MUST GO ! HF RADIO ON THE WAY !
Icom W2A Handheld
        2 Meter / 70 Centimeter
        Both Modules Expanded RX
        BP84 Battery & Wall Charger
        External Speaker Mic Included
        Mint Condition NOT A SCRATCH ON RADIO

        Asking $400
Contact Jason VE3TYG if interested at [phone]
or [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Dailey, KA8OKH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted: KDK Service data
Date: Thu, 04 Jul 1996 09:03:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4rgffn$[e-mail]>


Greetings. I'm in need of service data (or even just the schematic)
for a KDK FM-2030 2m mobile.
If you have a junk 2030, I might be interested in buying it from you.

Also looking for service data on the Azden PCS-2000. And yes,
I'll buy your garbage PCS-2000, if you have one.

Thanks and best 73... rich, KA8OKH
Please reply to
<[e-mail]>




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael P. Deignan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: Need INFO, EVERYONE PLEASE READ!!
Date: 4 Jul 1996 09:28:42 -0400
Message-ID: <4rggua$[e-mail]>
References: <61e7cc$173112.3a2@MYCROFT> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, tkc <[e-mail]> wrote:

>">I have 12 guage wire i can use, but need a little info,  what length
>">should i cut it at, to use it at 145.470  (local Repeater)  I dont
>">have any kind of swr meter or anything but my radio  which will let me
>">know when its pumping out full power...
>
>       Just a second...
>When we took the Ham test didn't we have to show that we could figure
>frequency to wave length?

No, you merely showed that you knew how to memorize all the questions and
answers provided to you in advance.

MD
--
--
--  Who needs looks when you've got taste?
--
--  If you don't like my opinions, that's just too damn bad.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:16 1996
From: Hiatt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: WANTED:  TH-22AT Mods
Date: Thu, 04 Jul 1996 11:35:31 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Connie Hulst <[e-mail]>

Connie Hulst wrote:
>
> If anyone has info on a Mars or (better yet) "beyond Mars" mod for the
> Kenwood TH-22AT, please post/mail it.  Can't find any on www.qrz.com or
> oak.oakland.edu.
>
> TNX DE Nick Hulst, AA0VY

Try DFW HAM web page at http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean.  He has soime links
that might help you find what your looking for


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Victor Gruet)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Ham-Equip Digest V96 #518  FOXHOLE radio
Date: 4 Jul 96 12:49:17 GMT
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960704204126.28209E-100000@mozcom1>
References: <199607040448.VAA01370@.mail.ucsd.edu>



> 13) Connect the other wire from Screw A to one side of the headphones.
> Connect the other wire from Screw B to the other side of the headphones.
> (Sorry, I don't have the specs on the kind of headphones to use;  I had a
> cheap pair and they worked fine

These are high impedance headphones. Surplus (from WWII?) would be fine,
or else insert a small transistor transformer with a hi-impedance to
low impedance windings if you want to use modern "earplugs", but this is
getting a bit complicated. Enjoy.

Vic
DU1HK, KA3BJH


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:17 1996
From: George Sereikas <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-1000MP vs TS-870S vs IC-775
Date: 4 Jul 1996 14:13:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4rgjhp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Tom,
I would love to get a copy of all of your responses regarding the
various radios. I guess this means your going to buy a FT-1000MP!

Thanks,
George
KC2MF
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (PJ DUGGAN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Dartcom Communications in the uk?
Date: 4 Jul 1996 14:16:20 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi all,

I'm been searching everywhere for a tel number or address for a company in
the u.k. called Dartcom. Anyone know of a telephone number or an address?
Any info would be appreciated!!

Thanks in advance

P.J.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:19 1996
From: Dan Ellefson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS:  HP 1740A  100Mhz Oscilloscope
Date: Thu, 04 Jul 1996 14:28:10 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

FOR SALE:   HEWLETT PACKARD 1740A ANALOG 100Mhz OSCILLOSCOPE

        The unit is a two channel 100 Mhz oscilloscope with two external trigg
ers.
It comes with two HP X10 probes that came with the scope and two B&K X10/X1 pr
obes
that I bought brand new.  All the probes are rated at 100 Mhz.  The scope is c
apable
of deflection factors from 1 mV/div to 20 V/div on the vertical scale and 5 ns
/div to
20 s/div on the horizontal scale.  The scope also has a delayed sweep feature
which is
set by a precision control knob which allows delay settings of 50 ns to 20 s.
 Other
features of the 1740A include simultanous display of both input channels and t
he trigger,
bandwidth limit control for attenuation of signals above 20 Mhz, plotting chan
nel A vs B,
choice of 50 Ohm or 1 Megohm input impedance, Chop mode, Alt mode, A+B display
, channel
B inversion (this allows A-B display), trigger selction of channel A, B, or ex
ternal,
trigger level control,LF and HF reject on external trigger inputs, AC, DC, Int
ernal and
External triggering, External /10 triggering, and many more features.
        Documentation for the scope is included and consists of the 1740A Oper
ator's Guide
and the 1740A Operating and Service Manual with includes detailed schematics o
f the scope's
internal circuitry.
        The scope comes with a soft leather pouch with a velcro closure that i
s attached
to the top of the unit allowing storage of manuals and probes.  A hard plastic
 cover is
also included that fits snugly over the front face of the scope to protect the
 controls
and CRT.
        The scope is in very good condition with no noticable dents or scratch
es.  I've had
the scope for quite some time and have been very pleased with its performance
and the great
many features that come with it.  The reason that I am parting with it is beca
use I recently
purchased a brand new $4500 scope (ouch....) and have no need for two scopes.

PRICE:  $495 (buyer pays for shipping)

Contact Dan at [phone] or EMail me at [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:20 1996
From: [e-mail](Kronish, Lieb, Weiner & Hellman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: ADI radios ??
Date: 4 Jul 1996 14:28:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4rgkev$[e-mail]>

I just received a catalog from Amateur Radio.  There is an ad. on ADI
radios from Premier.  The prices are very attractive.  Does anyone out
there has or had any experience on the ADI procducts.  I am thinking of
purchasing the 70cm mobile.

thanks in advance
n2dlw
jeff


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:21 1996
From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.basics,sci.electronics.components,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: How do directional RF wattmeters work ?
Date: 4 Jul 1996 15:14:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4rgn3r$[e-mail]>
References: <4rekb7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

"C. J. Hawley" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I know this will take a little soaking in but it is all you need to reveal
>the magic.

Something else that might help is a vector diagram. Let's say we have a voltag
e
vector proportional to the transmission voltage and another voltage vector
proportional to the transmission line current. When there are no reflections,
these two vectors are adjusted (calibrated) to be equal in magnitude and phase

referenced to the Z0 of the line. Then either with reflections (out of phase V
 and I)
or without reflections (in phase V and I) the following holds:

V(i) (vector add) V(v) is proportional to the forward power and

V(i) (vector sub) V(v) is proportional to the reflected power.

                                   /
                                 / +I
                               /
                             /
                           /
                         /  Phi - Phase Angle
 -V --------------------+-------------------- +V

Let's say we have 10v proportional to the voltage and 10v proportional to the
current and are generating 100w. The following would be true.

For Z0=50 ohms,  V(v)=10v is proportional to 71 volts on the line
                 V(i)=10v is proportional to 1.4 amps on the line

For Z0=75 ohms,  V(v)=10v is proportional to 87 volts on the line
                 V(i)=10v is proportional to 1.15 amps on the line

For Z0=300 ohms, V(v)=10v is proportional to 173 volts on the line
                 V(i)=10v is proportional to 0.58 amps on the line

For Z0=450 ohms, V(v)=10v is proportional to 212 volts on the line
                 V(i)=10v is proportional to 0.47 amps on the line

That's why an SWR meter calibrated for 50 ohms needs to be recalibrated
to work with 75 ohm line.

73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
From: [e-mail] (Bob Gudgel)
Subject: Re: FT-50R software?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4rdvsb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 1996 17:37:38 GMT

Bob Gudgel ([e-mail]) wrote:

: AND, is the TouchTone decode into autodial channel 9 suppose to
: work without the Ftt-12 pad?  Icouldn't get mine to register any numbers.

Well, I answered my own question about the TT-decode.  The block diagram
shows the DTMF decoder is located on the FTT-12 keypad.  Stil curious
about the rest though.
Bob KI7IQ



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Torrance,CA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: REQ: HR2510  or   RCI 2950!!! Cheap!
Date: 5 Jul 1996 01:46:21 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4rhs5d$[e-mail]>

Can Anyone help me locate a cheap
Uniden HR 2510 or a
Ranger RCI 2950
at a reasonable price
pls respond via E-mail
thank you
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (B Dean Campomanes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Kenwood TH78 w/Mods, Memory and more
Date: 5 Jul 1996 09:18:06 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

For sale Kenwood TH-78A Dual Band 144/440
In Good Condition

Includes AC Power Adaptor,
ME-1 Memory Expansion Chip,
PG-3H Filtered Cigarette Lighter Cord,
PB-13 NiCa Battery Pack,
BT-8  Alkaline Battery Case,
Optional Low Profile Earpiece and Microphone,
Stock Antenna,
CH-701X Miracle Boy II Triband Antenna,
Full Modifications

Price $375+SH obo (acceptable bids requested)

Contact Ben at [e-mail] or 24 FAX [phone]
KD6ROZ


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (C. Keister Whitt III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Mods for Icom T7A
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 20:11:04 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (C. Keister Whitt III) wrote:

>Need help with mods for Icom IC-T7A.  Any help would be appreciated.

>Keister Whitt AD4JI

How could anyone help if I did not include email



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:25 1996
From: Karen Eaton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 6m Crystals Needed
Date: 5 Jul 1996 22:01:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4rk3c0$[e-mail]>

I am in need of some 6m crystals for my old PYE Continental
6m rig.  The frequencies I need are any of :
53.070    53.190  53.030   53.490  53.010

and their 1Mhz offset crystals for transmit.  E-mail me and
let me know how much you will sell them for.  Thank You.


                                    AARON EATON
                                       VE3 AJE



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:26 1996
From: "Dale \"Squeak\" Porray" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Overheating HT?
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 22:37:09 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <01bb67bb.8179a980$155c09ce@chris>

Chris Davis wrote:
>
> I have an older Kenwood TR-200A that seems to overheat (or something
> similar.)  If I have a QSO that lasts 10 minutes or so, it locks up and
> displays 'uL' on the display.

(Probably a TR2400?) ...

"UL" on the display means that something is causing the synthesizer to
UnLock ... in this case, since you comment on heat, may be heat-related.
If you do not have background and test equipment to service synthesized
VHF equipment (including good spectrum analyzer), I would suggest that it
is time for the radio to "visit the hospital".

Good luck, and very 73!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Innocuous)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Government's Grab on m1/4
Date: 6 Jul 1996 07:04:18 -0400
Message-ID: <4rlh7j$[e-mail]>
References: <4rj4jf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Innocuous)

Jack,
I'm glad you like my fairy tale. What part do you think was the most made
up? The part about UPS turning over addresses to the DEA or the part about
UPS  trying to grab part of the 220 band without going through the bid
process?

We give our freedoms away one step at a time. I think the fact that the
internet can be used for some controversial discussions is sufficient
cause to throw a censor restriction on it. Don't you, Jack.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 06 13:50:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Help FT50
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 08:58:07 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4rk497$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Bill Crocker wrote:
>
> Steve wrote:
> >
> > Have a friend who has his FT50 locked in European mode.
> > He has one of the first one's built according to Yaesu.
> > Yaesu tell's tell's him it is impossible to punch key's and get
> > it into European mode but it is. They even hung the phone
> > up on him. Anyone run into this problem? Without sending it
> > back to Yaesu do you have a sloution to this problem?
> > Email [e-mail]
>
> Steve:
>
> With the programming kit (software & interface cable), and a
> known-to-be-good profile file, you would be able to restore it with no
> problem!
>
> I have all the above.  If you want to pay shipping both ways, I'd be
> glad to dump my U.S. profile into your radio at no charge.
>
> Bill Crocker


Bill do you know a way to restore the radio back to the US bandplan?  I didn't
 save
the US profile using the ADMS softwear before I put it in the Euro mode. Is th
ere any
way you could send me the US profile . I did the unsolder mod under the keyboa
rd.
Thanks
--



Greg Ottria, KE6PTP
Castro Valley, California
E-Mail: [e-mail]
1996 Sea Doo GTX


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roberto Munoz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: 45$ for a mod on IC706 !
Date: 8 Jul 96 19:54:23 GMT
Organization: ucsd usenet gateway
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
NNTP-Posting-Host: mail.ucsd.edu
Originator: [e-mail]

On Mon, 8 Jul 1996, J. wrote:

> >I  purchased some months ago an ICOM IC-706 but I cannot use it because wit
h
> my
> >licence  I  only  can  use  it  on VHF band, so I need to modify it.


> Basically save your money and just don't transmit on HF!! Not sure why you
> need a mod to prevent yourself from doing so unless you have no faith in you
r
> will power and wish to become an illegal user.

But here in Spain in my licence figure the equipment and if I do not do
any mods to it they wouldn't put it on the licence...

-- Roberto
_____________________________________________________________________________
Email:[e-mail]  |  ampr: [e-mail]
fidonet: Roberto Munoz  2:341/64.10     |  ax25: [e-mail]
<A HREF="http://www.etsit.upm.es/~rclub">Paginas WEB del Radioclub EA4RCT</A>



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:32 1996
Path: news2.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!nntp.crl.com!jpotts
From: [e-mail] (John Potts)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: 50R info for Blind ham
Date: 7 Jul 1996 16:20:29 GMT
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I am looking to by this radio for my wife who is blind.  She likes the
idea of not having to carry two radios (one scanner and an HT).  Before
we make the plunge though, I need to find out how well she will be able
to use the radio.

- How do you change bands (vhf/uhf).
- How do you set the volume.
- How to start scan mode.
- Does it have automatic repeater shift.

I own an ft51r and assume that frequency entry and storage into memory are
the same.

I am sure I can think of many other questions but don't want to take up
too much bandwidth.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, John Potts
kb6wgl



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:33 1996
Path: news2.epix.net!news
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: A manual for Sparta 602 wanted
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 96 11:35:23 PDT
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 96 11:27:59 PDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: A manual for Sparta 602 fm transmitter wanted
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I need a manual for an Elcom Bauer Sparta 602 FM transmitter.

Please e-mail me with any information.
thank you,
John

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:34 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: alinco DJ580 mod
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 14:57:41 GMT
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You remove the metal battery contact plate (4 screws) and you cut the
red and blue wires.

"Dale \"Squeak\" Porray" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail] wrote:
>>
>> I need an internal mod that will allow me to transmit on the CAP frequencie
s.
>>  Does anyone know of a way to do this?If you haven't found it by now, send
a photocopy of your CAP license
>either directly to Alinco, or to the dealer you bought your radio from,
>and they will be happy to provide you with the modification information.

>73, and good luck!

>"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
>Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas






From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Capone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: alinco DJ580 mod
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On Wed, 03 Jul 1996 22:21:33 -0700, "Dale \"Squeak\" Porray" <[e-mail]
m>
wrote:

:[e-mail] wrote:
:>
:> I need an internal mod that will allow me to transmit on the CAP frequencie
s.
:>  Does anyone know of a way to do this?If you haven't found it by now, send
a photocopy of your CAP license
:either directly to Alinco, or to the dealer you bought your radio from,
:and they will be happy to provide you with the modification information.
:
:73, and good luck!
:
:"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
:Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas
:
:

Or you can just open the battery plate on the bottom, and cut the blue wire th
at
you find inside.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ross Archer)
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Subject: Re: Antenna Driving me nuts
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 10:33:10 GMT
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[e-mail] (Chris Valliant) wrote:


>       I have been trying for the last two weeks to build a half wave
>diapole antenna.  I have read the book twice, done my calculations down to
>the half inch, used several different gauges of wire, several makes of
>coax cable but I cannot get the SWR reading below 6:1.  Even with an
>antenna tuner I cannot get an acceptable SWR reading. It's driving me to
>the funny farm. I have about a mile of wire in my apartment and have run
>out of ideas.  Here is what I am trying to do:  to build a 1/2 wave
>diapole for the 28-29 mhz.  I splice the coax, solder one end to a length
>of wire 8.2 feet and the other braided end to a length of wire the same
>size. I suspend both ends using insulated clamps between two tree's,
>making sure that the whole antenna is parallel to the ground and it's 8
>feet above the ground. Now when I check the SWR, it's unbelieveable.  Like
>I have said before, I have used different wire, different coax (the
>standard coax, just different brands). What am I doing wrong ?  Can anyone
> spot my mistake ? I will gladly make it up to whomever spots my error.
>Anyway, thanks for listening.

>       73's
>       Chris Vallliant

You need to put your antenna higher or go to a vertical that works
against the ground if you can't raise it to at least 1/2 wavelength
high.

First, 8 feet off the ground is barely 1/4 wavelength off the ground
at 10 meters.  This is doing three bad things:
1.  It throws off (reduces) the impedance of the antenna
     feedpoint, because the ground is partially conductive
     and in the antenna's near-field.  This is bad, because
     a dipole is balanced and doesn't need a ground to work
     against.  And obviously, this raises the SWR.

2.  The ground actually will absorb power from your transmitter.
      It's the "heat the earthworm" factor.

3.   It messes up your radiation pattern.  It will look more like an
      isotropic antenna and put a lot of energy at high angles.
      At 10 meters, this you do not want.


That being said, I doubt your SWR is actually 6:1.
I read in the Radio Amateurs Handbook that you
need a balun at the antenna feedpoint, or otherwise
strong currents will flow on the outer conductor, pretty
much equal to the current flowing in the inner conductor.
For some reason I don't understand, this "confuses"
SWR meters and other equipment since the shield
is not supposed to carry current.

So, try the balun, and raise the antenna another 8 feet, and
I bet you'll get a much better SWR.
Just my $0.02 worth.

Ross




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:38 1996
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Large binary posts do not belong in unmoderated discussion groups.

I run a program that searchs for, and issues advisory cancels for,
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert E. Garland)
Subject: Re: CW cannot not die (Space Invasion)
Sender: [e-mail] (news)
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>> >If you saw that movie on the guys who crashed in ALERT North Pole you
>> >saw that they had to ressort to CW type communication to talk to the
>> >search party because their battery was frozen (That was not fiction).
>>
>> It's funny that this thread should pop up now.  In the new summer
>> blockbuster "Independence Day,"  almost every major city and military
>> base gets blown up by malevolent space aliens.  The military forces of
>> the Earth end up using CW because it's all they have left (no
>> satellites, tons of RF interference, etc...).  In fact, CW ends up
>> saving the day.  OOPS!! I said too much.  Good flick, BTW.  Well worth
>> the $5.00.

>>  Allan F. Peretz              |  Southern Illinois University,
>>  [e-mail]             |  Senior, School of Accountancy
>>  http://www.pobox.com/~pretzl |  Lieutenant, Signal Corps ARNG

$5 you only paid $5?!


--
     Robert Garland                            NX3S @ N3ACL.PA.USA.NOAM
     Hilltown Township Bucks County               [e-mail]
     Pennsylvania USA                                       Grid FN20ii
                         "Ham Radio is a calling"


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:40 1996
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From: Harald Garberg Gule <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: DRAKE L7 LINEAR WANTED
Date: 7 Jul 1996 18:11:07 GMT
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I am looking for a Drake L7 linear in mint condition.
Harald, LA6LHA



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:41 1996
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From: Michael DeWoody <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Electronic Engine Control Noise:  Mobile Operation
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 15:22:31 -0700
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Robert wrote:
>
> hello,
>
> I have a 1985 toyota truck and have the exact same problem.  I reduced
> the noise a little my grounding everything well and running the radios
> from a different battery.  I was thinking of shielding the ECM and seeing
> how that works......let me know if you figure this one out, or any other
> suggestions..
>
> rob n4yhdI ALSO HAVE A TOYOTA TRUCK 1986. I USE #10 SHIELDED CABLE FROM THE
CAR
BATTERY. ALL EQUIPMENT IS GROUNDED AS WELL AS GROUND STRAPS ON THE DOORS
HOOD, etc. I ALSO USE A DONUT SHAPED TOROID COIL ON THE POWER CORD TO
THE RIG (ALSO LESS THE RF TO THE TRUCK COMPUTER).

MIKE --N3GVA--


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:41 1996
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From: John Lanza <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Expire
Date: 10 Jul 1996 15:49:53 GMT
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Since most of the articals on this news group are expired why not expire
the news group and save everbody the time and trouble of trying to look
at thing that are not their.

Thank You

John Lanza
KC&IM



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:42 1996
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Subject: Re: FM transmitter
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In Article<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
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g
lobal-one.no!news
> From: "Jan.terje.oglend" <[e-mail]>
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
> Subject: FM transmitter
> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 21:13:25 +0200
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> If someone is interested in a good fm transmitter 90-110MHZ 3.5w
> contact me
> [e-mail]
Could you e-mail me the make model and the price you are asking?
Also the approximate age or serial number.
Thanks.

John

[e-mail]



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Subject: FS Equipment
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ICOM F40LT-2 UHF Cml. Transceiver (Hand Held)
with DTMF PAD
99 Memories, 16 Banks, 16 channels ea. Bank
BM-96 Quick Charger, CM-140 extra Battery back
UT-80 2-Tone unit
OPC-427 Programming cable
EX-1489 Prgramming Software.
Owner's and programing Manual's,
The radio is also field programable

Cost new $1124.50
Everything NIB $650 OBO.


TM-241A  2m Mobile
Used one time to see if it worked,
I was going to use it as a remote base but
changed my mine. Has Standard Mike,
CTSS encoder ($50.00 option)
NIB

$250.00 firm

PRO-SEARCH
PSE-1-A Digital Rotor Control (Contaster)
2 memory, 1 Display
5 Degree resolution
7 amp power pack
Use with Ham type Rotors
Like new Cond.

$175.00


---------------------------------11178127238451--


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:44 1996
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From: Joe Giraudo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS MFJ-784 DSP FILTER
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 15:21:40 -0700
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I have a friend's MFJ-784 DSP unit that is for sale.  It appears to be in
excellent condition.  Asking price; $175.00


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (N1RUB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS:ICOM 7000 AND ICOM 735
Date: 9 Jul 1996 00:07:34 -0400
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BOTH THE 7000 AND THE 735 ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
THE 7000 HAS CELL.. THE PRICE IS 700.00 EACH OR
1200.00 FOR BOTH. I NEED TO MOVE THIS EQUIPMENT.
I NEED THE MONEY..MAKE ME AN OFFER VIA EMAIL
OR BY PHONE [phone]'S FOSTER W NYE


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:46 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT-50R Mic adapter
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 13:16:38 GMT
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Does anyone  tell where can buy a 4 connect plug for my FT-50R use?

Ahb Kee form Hong Kong  emil: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:47 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-50R Mic adapter
Date: 8 Jul 1996 23:24:14 GMT
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>   [e-mail] writes:
>  Does anyone  tell where can buy a 4 connect plug for my FT-50R use?
>
>  Ahb Kee form Hong Kong  emil: [e-mail]
>
>
>>>>
Ahb,

From Yaesu, and not even from them yet.  I've tried numerous electronics sourc
es, but as yet no one
has that "ring, ring, ring, tip" plug.  If you run one down, post the info!  T
he entire world awaits the data!
 Seriously, I ended up buying the Yaesu brand adapter for packet use and the Y
aesu speaker mic.

Bill Young
[e-mail]
KB0UZQ


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:47 1996
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From: Bill Anderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FT-50R software?
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 14:56:13 -0400
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To: ANDREW JENTIS <[e-mail]>

I made the basic MARS/CAP mod as detailed by Bill Childers but lost the
capability to download from the ADMS-1C software Ver 1.04 is this a bug
in my radio or in the software? Also has anyone heard of a way to enable
transmission/reception on the 222-225 Amateur band. I have heard that
the reason this capability is not here is because of Public Safety
frequencies in Japan are in this range.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (prvalko)
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Subject: Re: FT-900at Problem
Date: 7 Jul 1996 16:07:27 GMT
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Well I finally found the non-functioning diode in the passband filter.
I believe it was D2020, I fortunately had a small diode in the shack and
the FT-900 is back in fine order.

73 =paul= wb8zjl

p.s.  Do not start your engine while the FT-900 is ON if you are running
mobile :-)




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:49 1996
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX 212 has poor SWR at both ends of 2m???
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 15:28:04 GMT
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Drew Loker wrote 26 lines on the subject: HTX 212 has poor SWR at
both ends of 2m???; here's some of it:

>When transmitting in the middle at 146, it has a very nice SWR, but as I
>get close to the edges fo the band, it goes up to just over 2. As I
>aproach the 145 and 147, it starts moving on up 145.5 - 146.5 is all
>accpetable.
>
>Any ideas? Is this a flaw of the radio? Or is this one defective?
>
>Drew

Drew, SWR is the way we determine if an antenna system is resonant
at a desired frequency.  That is, if the SWR reading is low, the
antenna is said to be "matched."  When the SWR reading plotted at
several points across a band indicates a parabola, the lowest point
on the parabola is the point of best match, and roughly the point of
resonance for the antenna system.  As you depart from this point of
best match in either direction, the SWR increases.  It's not a fault
of the radio or anything else.  It's just physics.

Sounds like you might have a 5/8 wave antenna.  They're a little
sharper than a quarter wave, but produce effective gain at the
horizon.  Set the antenna length to give you the lowest reflected
power reading possible (shoot for less than 2 to 1) in the middle of
your most often used transmit range and ignore the rest.

Enjoy the hobby.

73,

Ken Jones, KB3JA
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Felipe)
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Subject: IC-290
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 15:50:05 -0200
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diagram or manual for this radio, please.

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Pertti Karppinen)
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Subject: IC-706 computer controlling
Date: 9 Jul 1996 09:58:54 +0300
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Summary: Enquiry and some info on IC-706
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I'm waiting for my IC-706 to arrive next week, so I thought about writing
some software to control the rig. Something like a computer controlled
scan would be nice (having more than the 99 channels to scan here).
That should be easy (You can get the squelch info quite easily).
I also would like to use my computers as a backup for the memories.
Writing the memories to the rig is also easy, but reading is not.
You have to use *UNDOCUMENTED* ?!? functions to read'em!

So does anyone know are there more undocumented control features
(I know about commands 03 (read frequency) and 04 (read mode))?
If so, please mail'em to me. If I get any info I can post a digest
of it.

Also I have a friend who found a better mod for the rx, that enables
One to receive succesfully up to 200MHz (not to 16?MHz, but all the
way up to 200). If anyone is interested I can post the mod
(as soon as I get it myself).

73 es gd dx
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:54 1996
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From: "William M. Bickley KF2ON" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: IC-706 Mod Info?
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 10:00:25 -0400
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Can someone direct me to a source for detailed info on the specifics of the (i
n)famous
yellow wire mod for the ICOM IC-706?  I'm sure it's somewhere on the Internet.
...

TIA.

Bill  KF2ON


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From: larry@  (Larry Schroeder)
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Subject: Re: Icom 2350 cross band remote codes
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:38:05 GMT
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In <4rkj23$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Sean Robertson) writes:
>I have a Icom 2350H and I would appreciate any info on the remote codes that
>are not included in the manual. Mainly, the remote codes for turning off and
>on the cross band remote feature. Thanks
>[e-mail]

>KC6VIU
The information below came from someone else and I have not used it yet.
He claimed he had used it and it worked fine.
To do cross band on the 2350H you need to do the following:
1) Setup the freqs on each ban as you want them.
2) Press and hold the VHF main and the UHF main and the set buttons for
   about 1 second.
3) the memory channels should change to a flashing "L".
4) It is now in the cross band mode.
5) To change it back just press the set button for about 1 second.

There is also a mod to open the radio to 949mhz, but that requires
cutting a jumper.  You best ask someone else for the details for that.
Larry Schroeder
[e-mail]
KD4HSL


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:56 1996
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From: KB0PJE /5 JFD <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ICOM 706?
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 16:18:53 -0700
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If you are going to remote the head, MAKE SURE you get the cable.  I got
my 706 in late April, and am still waiting to get the cable for remote
mounting the head.  So I still have it sitting on my desk top, and can't
put the IC-706 anywhere secure in my vehicle without the cable.

The head remote mount cables have been on back order FOREVER.

But after 2 months use, I like the rig... hate the company's response...
73,
KB0PJE /5


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From: [e-mail] (Sean Robertson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-2350H - Need HELP !!
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 96 18:17:16 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>I have an ICOM IC-2350H dual band rig with what I believe is a
>programming bug.
>
>When I transmit on either band it does not mute the receiver on the
>other band.  So when I am key down if someone talks, or was in the
>middle oftalking, on the subband they come through my speaker and are
>picked up by my microphone as background, and retransmitted.  It's quite
>annoying to hear someone talking about a totally unrelated subject while
>I am trying to rag chew.
>
>To head off the inevitable questions, no this is not a harmonic, and
>yes, I have the subband mute functions on in both bands.  This is simply
>a case of the transmitter failing to mute the receiver of the subband.
>
>ICOM offers no direct support, and has not responded to the compuserve
>address someone was good enough to send me.  My dealer, THE HAM STATION,
>says there's no fix for the problem.
>
>I refuse to accept that I have to manually turn down the volume on the
>subband when I wish to transmit, and then remember to manually turn the
>volume back up.  This is not only stupid, it's darn poor engineering.
>
>Anybody got a suggestion for a fix or mod ?
>
>Thanks much,
>I refuse to accept that I have to manually turn down the volume on the
>subband when I wish to transmit, and then remember to manually turn the
>volume back up.  This is not only stupid, it's darn poor engineering.
>
>Anybody got a suggestion for a fix or mod ?
>
>Thanks much,
I have the same radio, it is about a month old. My manual states that the
sub-band mute feature "Automatically mutes sub bands audio signals when the
main and sub bands signals are simultaneosly received" The key word is
received, it doesn't mention anything about muting the sub band when
transmitting. Maybe you have an earlier version of the manual and since then
they have corrected the typo.
   Here is something that may make you feel better. My manual made no
reference to the cross band repeat feature that Icom mentions in their ads.
But it is there. While the radio is on and set to your desired frequencys(they

may have to be programmed into memory and not in VFO mode), push both MAIN
buttons and the SET button simultaneously, hold for two seconds you will see
a flashing "L" underneath each band indicating you are operating cross band.
Now you have your own repeater! To turn it off, hold just the SET button for 2

seconds. NOTE: Turning the radio off does not turn this feature off.
  There is supposed to be a remote code for this feature as well, but again,
the manual makes no reference to it. If you learn of these, please e-mail me.

[e-mail]
KC6VIU


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:58:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Rice)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-2350H - Need HELP !!
Date: 8 Jul 96 16:45:47 CDT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Bill Stewart <[e-mail]> wri
tes:
> I have an ICOM IC-2350H dual band rig with what I believe is a
> programming bug.
>
> When I transmit on either band it does not mute the receiver on the
> other band.  So when I am key down if someone talks, or was in the
> middle oftalking, on the subband they come through my speaker and are
> picked up by my microphone as background, and retransmitted.  It's quite
> annoying to hear someone talking about a totally unrelated subject while
> I am trying to rag chew.
>
> To head off the inevitable questions, no this is not a harmonic, and
> yes, I have the subband mute functions on in both bands.  This is simply
> a case of the transmitter failing to mute the receiver of the subband.
>
> ICOM offers no direct support, and has not responded to the compuserve
> address someone was good enough to send me.  My dealer, THE HAM STATION,
> says there's no fix for the problem.
>
> I refuse to accept that I have to manually turn down the volume on the
> subband when I wish to transmit, and then remember to manually turn the
> volume back up.  This is not only stupid, it's darn poor engineering.
>
> Anybody got a suggestion for a fix or mod ?


Have to be a 'mod'. The radio is working as it was designed to work. I
don't have a service manual, so I can't tell you how hard it would be to
mod, but it's probably do-able.


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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:00 1996
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From: (Teddy)
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Subject: Re: Icom IC-2700H
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To open up the receiver press the SET and the DTMF key's
simultaneously while turning ON the power switch.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Garver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-706 NB?
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:06:54 GMT
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In article <4rr8tg$[e-mail]>,
Tony Angerame - Sun SSE <[e-mail]> wrote:
>After having heard many complaints about the IC-706 Noise Blanker I wondered
if anyone can tell  me just how bad/good it is? Particularly how well will it
do with an S-7-8
>ignition noise level in an auto?

It works okay for me mobile on CW-SSB but I do not have high ignition noise.
That is best cured at the source with resistor wires, plugs, capacitors,
and ground straps.  Finding a low-noise vehicle is often the best solution.

The noise blanker does not work at all on AM or FM as defined by Icom for some
reason, who knows?  FM is not a problem since the limiter handles that but
excluding the NB from AM mode means that I have to design and mod in my own
NB somehow.  Any ideas?  The old back-to-back diodes across the detector
output comes to mind, but I'm sure there are much better ways.
I have to buy the service manual for $50!!!  Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!  First the
mobile bracket for $22 (bent piece of metal, no thumb screws) and now
FIFTY DOLLARS for the schematic!
The squelch on this rig needs an adjustable hysterisis control and more noise
filtering.  It keeps popping open even when set very high.  This ruins
the scanning features.








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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J.FOX)
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Subject: Icom IC-Z1A mods *Wanted*
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Does anyone know if any mods exist for the Ic Z1A ?


            Thanks   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:03 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: ICOM Z1A 800Mhz Mod How To?
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 19:20:39 GMT
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I'm wondering if anyone has performed the 800mhz mod
by adding 2 transistors to the 2f board.  So far, I
cannot locate where to place the components.

Any Ideas?

Thanks!



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Arden Eby)
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Subject: KDK FM-1016a 2 meter rig For Sale
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FOR SALE:

         One KDK FM-2016

         Fully Synthesized
         Four Memories
         Scanning (memory and band)
         Pre-programmed offsets
         New Microphone
         Rear DIN Jack TX & RX (perfect for packet)
         Recently tested and calibrated


Great Rig for Packet and/or repeater operation.

Price: $140 o.b.o.

Send Packet mail, Internet e-mail to the addresses listed below or
call Arden Eby at:

(503)-761-6412


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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:05 1996
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From: Nick Button <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Kenwood TM-733 Airband Rx fault ?
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 96 17:05:46  GMT
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I have a Tm733E with the wideband receive enabled. I've had it for a
year now but recently I discovered what may/may not be a fault or a
deliberate block by kenwood...

The airband RX will not rx anything between 130 MHz and 132 MHz,
however it does apparently tune through the range without a drop in
noise level.

Strangely enough this corresponds to the "company operations" frequency
section in the VHF airband, so I was wondering if there may be
restrictions on this in the US as the American model also has the 800MHz
receive module omitted.

I 've asked another ham locally to try his and see what happens, but I'd
be interested to know if anyone has noticed this "gap".  On the other
hand if it is a fault I shall be sending it back to my dealer under
warranty !

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:06 1996
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From: Nick Button <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-733 Airband Rx fault ?
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In article <4rootb$[e-mail]>
   [e-mail] (Gary Pearce) writes:

Hi Gary,
> I checked my 733, and it is receiving OK withing that range.  Specifically,
> I just monitored some traffic on 130.525 on both my 733 and an AOR AR-3000,
> and they heard the same signals well.
>
> This is in a model sold in the US.


I think mine has a faulty PLL.  Its going back  to  the  dealer  under
warranty !


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| email:-  [e-mail]      |
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Key bounce on TS-440
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:04:09 GMT
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Hi,

I've been playing with a friend's Kenwood TS-440S
for the past few days, with an eye towards perhaps
buying it.  It seems to transmit and receive just
fine -- but it has a most annoying problem with
"key bounce" on most of of the keypad keys.  These
include the most frequenly used functions, such as
"RIT", "A/B", "BAND UP/DOWN", and the numeric/mode
keys.  A single press of these keys usually results
in 2, 3, or even more repetitions!  I've tried pressing
them slowly, quickly, hard, and soft, but still get
flaky results.

Has anyone ever heard of this problem before?  Can
it be easily and inexpensively repaired?  I believe
the radio has sat idle for the past few months, so
maybe it's a problem with oxidation on the contacts;
although the problem hasn't improved with the past
few days of use.

Thanks and 73's,
Gary.
VK8GT / KE3WK




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:07 1996
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Subject: Linears-Ameritron 811,811H-Opinions wanted
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 96 23:20:04 edt
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Thank you for reading my post.  I am considering the purchase of a linear
amplifier and am thinking of possibly the Ameritron 811 or 811H.  I am
thinking of keeping the cost down in the intial purchase and in tube
replacement(I hear the 811A is relatively inexpensive).  I have never owned a
linear and am presently in the research phase.  I would much appreciate any
input as to the performance, good and bad, of these two amplifiers.

Tks es 73 Tom KB2MRZ




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:08 1996
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From: [e-mail]      (Roger J. Buffington; W6VZV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Linears-Ameritron 811,811H-Opinions wanted
Date: 11 Jul 1996 14:17:53 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>
>Thank you for reading my post.  I am considering the purchase of a linear
>amplifier and am thinking of possibly the Ameritron 811 or 811H.  I am
>thinking of keeping the cost down in the intial purchase and in tube
>replacement(I hear the 811A is relatively inexpensive).  I have never owned a

>linear and am presently in the research phase.  I would much appreciate any
>input as to the performance, good and bad, of these two amplifiers.
I used the AL811A in conjunction with my TS850S.  It was a really solid
performer.  Loaded up real nicely on all the bands I used it on: 40, 20, 17 &
15 meters, and really helped when conditions were down.

I also used it  on the digital modes.  The T/R relay in the linear is rugged
and dependable.

Overall, the AL811A delivers exactly what it is supposed to: reliable 600
watt output (about 450-500 on digital) at a low cost.  And it is true: 600
watts v. 100 watts often makes a huge difference in a contact.

Alas, I'm having to sell mine, as in my brand-new QTH the only antennas I
can run are attic antennas.  They work real well, but 600 watts that close to
the house wiring is making the smoke alarms go bonkers.  So I'm gonna be
a 100 watt kind of guy again.

Sure will miss that amp.

Roger J. Buffington
W6VZV
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:09 1996
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From: Andy Barrow <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Marconi DT-57 Manual
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 06:57:37 -0700
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I've looked and looked, but can't find a manual for my Marconi DT-57
radio.

Anyone have one?  I'll pay postage if you will let me copy it.

Andy Barrow
WD6CWR
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:10 1996
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From: Hiatt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: mods for TR 9130 ?
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 12:17:30 -0700
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Wolfgang Gellerich wrote:
>
> Does anyoune know if the rx and tx range of the Kenwood TR 9130 can
> be extended ? Any information is wellcome...
>
> mni tnx & vy 73,
>
>   Wolfgang DJ3TZ

Try DFW HAM web page at http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean.  He has several
links that might help you find what your looking for.

sean [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Richeson)
Subject: mounting rotor in middle of section.
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I would like to mount my rotor in the middle of the top section of my
tower.  The rotot plate I have will not fit in the middle.  Does any one
make a rotor plate that will fit in the middle of a section of Ron 25
tower.  Yes the rotor will fit.  Thanks

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:12 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Need Tone Encoders for older 2M rigs
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 12:54:59 GMT
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Our local repeater club is considering going to tone encoded system on
our repeater.  I have several older radios with no tone board.  Is
there an aftermarket manufacturer that makes these for older rigs?
One rig is a KDK with slot for the encoder, but I doubt if it is still
available as the rig is a few years old.
The other rigs are a Kenwood HT, and a Yaesu FT209.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Keith W. Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: opinions? FT2200 v. IC2000 v. TM241A comments?
Date: 10 Jul 1996 09:18:12 -0600
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Insurance paid for stolen IC2340H, considering DOWNgrading to monoband
(NEVER used 70cm, and would like to get two radios instead of one so one
can stay at home and do packet).

These three 2M radios seem to have very similar features/prices. Does
anyone particularly love/hate one of them? Important features/bugs?
Ease of mods is of particular interest- I do search and rescue and MUST
have 155.160. The "rip out two diodes" mod to 2340H was terrifying, but
very easy. TIA, Keith KC5CEA [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:13 1996
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From: Bill Stewart <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: razor blade radio
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 10:51:59 -0400
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To: Jeffw <[e-mail]>

Jeffw wrote:
>
> Hello all. Anyone every heard about making an a.m. reciever using just a
> razor blade, nails, wire and a battery. If you had please let me know at
> my personal e-mail address, thanks in advance.
>
>                                Jeffrey Weil
>                                [e-mail]

Seems to me that was an old science fair type project, but it also
needed a cat whisker diode as a detector.  The razor blade was used as a
transducer (speaker).

Today, anything using a safety razor blade would surely bring on a dozen
lawsuits from cut and slice injuries (maybe we can use the loose
fingertip with fingerNAIL as a core for the tuning coil).

Since I don't wish to be sued I'll pass on giving any further details.

73
Bill, N4CRO


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:14 1996
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From: "Arthur L. Chait" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Recommendation needed on 2-meter handheld
Date: 8 Jul 1996 21:25:16 GMT
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We'd like to add a lightweight, low cost,2-meter transceiver to our
backpacking emergency equipment. The more power the better but weight is
a factor.  I'm new to ham radio and would appreciate recommendations.
Thanks
Art
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:15 1996
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From: "David De Coons" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: scanner newsgroup?
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 19:32:00 -0400
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You wrote:
> [e-mail] (Ed Mou) wrote in article <4rvt9k$[e-mail]>...
> Is there a newsgroup about scanners?  An FAQ?  Thanks in advance!
>

Try rec.radio.scanner


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:16 1996
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From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: scanner newsgroup?
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 11:26:39 -0500
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John Chapman wrote:
>
> Ed Mou ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Is there a newsgroup about scanners?  An FAQ?  Thanks in advance!
>
> rec.radio.scanner, or it's cousin alt.radio.scanner, that seems to carry
> exactly the same posts, I'm not sure why the alt group won't simply die...
> I don't think a FAQ was ever developed.
>

There's an "Intro to Scanning" that's periodically posted there; that's
about as close to a FAQ as I know of.

73 de KB9JTT


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth A. MacKay, P. Eng.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Schematic needed:  Nordmende Z746 SW receiver
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 17:42:13 GMT
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Can anyone help me out?  Someone "customized" mine, and now it doesn't
work.  Thanks!



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Rothman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Standard HX240U(AB) Programming info needed
Date: 8 Jul 1996 14:47:35 GMT
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I have just acquired a couple of Standard Radio UHF handhelds
Model HX240U(AB) at a local hamfest. They display the letters CL
when turned-on. These are commercial HT's. No keypad, just 4 buttons
across the top of the front plus light and monitor buttons.

Any help with information (programming/manuals/etc) on these units
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Larry Rothman  VE3LRI
Toronto, Canada


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Patterson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Tahoe/Suburban Ant Help!
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 1996 18:02:20 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]> Gary Duffield <[e-mail]>
writes:
>From: Gary Duffield <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Tahoe/Suburban Ant Help!
>Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 12:29:06 -0700

>I just purchased a Chevy Tahoe and can not find a mounting location for
>a dual band mobile antennia. I am trying to avoid glass mount.

>Any ideas? please.

>Thanks

>Gary N7NQM

Try popping the plastic cover off the overhead interior light.   See if that
gives you access to the metal of the roof.   (It does in older model
suburbans and blazers - - don't know about the past couple of years.)
I have drilled through the roof via the inside of the light compartment, and
run the coax across the roof line between the headliner and the roof, and then

down the paneling by the doors.   This will involve taking some screws out of
some molding strips beside the doors.      I would make sure that the cable ca
n
be run in this manner  _before_  I drilled any holes in the roof.

   David Patterson                 [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:19 1996
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From: ka1kla <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Trade Alpha for Yeasu 736
Date: 29 Jun 1996 01:12:55 GMT
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I have a Alpha 76A full power and in perfect cond.I'm looking for a Yaesu 736
or ft 767. pick up only,or meet you half way.name is Dick,KA1KLA in New Bedfor
d,Ma.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Regev Oded)
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Subject: TS-790 Bug
Date: 8 Jul 1996 21:09:32 GMT
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Hello !

I have a problem with my TS-790 that keeps appearing
from time to time. It is not fatal yet but it's very annoying.
The problem is that the VHF tranmitter sometimes locks and I have
to release the P.T.T. in order for it to transmit again. It was fixed
several times before and now it seems much less severe. However, if anyone
has new information about its cause and a way to permanently fix it
I would be very happy to hear about it.

Thanks, Oded

4Z5BS - [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:21 1996
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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: 8 Jul 1996 22:09:29 GMT
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Drew Loker <[e-mail]> wrote:
>> If unattended, the required control link must be wireline or on
> 222 MHz or higher.  Therefore, unattended "simplex" patches on
> 2-m do not comply with the rules.
><
>
>I do not understand wireline? Does this mean that if the patch is controlable

>form a telephone, then I do NOT have to have a radio control link at 222 or
>up?
>
>Also, as this was brought to my attention earlier, I have read the text of
>Part 97 and have failed to find where it says specifically that it can't be
>done.

That's because it can be done.  It is possible to run a simplex on two
meters.  The term "unattended" is where there might confusion.  No
station carrying third party traffic can operate automatically including
a repeater (there are exceptions for things like packet messages).  But a
control operator can be at any "control point".  A control point can be a
auxilary station, wireline, or local control point.  There is nothing
that says wireline control has to be on a switched phone line.

It is not illegal, on it's face, to utilize a 2M simplex patch.  It is no
more illegal than a duplex patch on a 2M repeater.

Curtis



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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 13:05:39 -0700
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Drew Loker wrote:
> I guess I am confused on how something that is not even mentioned in the rul
es
> (a phone patch) can be so clearly ruled out. It seems rather vague to me. I
> have read over the text several times. Perhaps I am missing something. ANd I
> admit, even after having it explained several times how a control link is no
t
> allowable on 2m, I don't see how it applies.

Phone patches are covered as third party traffic.....read that section of Part
 97.

>
> Furthermore, under S 97.109  Station control, I don't see how a reverse patc
h
> from a non-ham is not allowed. In this setup, if a non-ham calls on the patc
h
> line, the patch sends one ring out, automatically, as I, the control operato
r
> configured it to do. The caller does NOT have control of the radio, nor coul
d
> they get control of the radio, unless they had
> the access codes for remote control operation. They could NOT transmit on th
e
> radio, period. They can't even open the squelch, until I, the control
> operator, give the access code, and identify. The patch line is on a number
> that only people who have been versed on the Ham Radio operation would be
> calling.

ANY signal sent out on the air BEFORE a control op has screened it (EVEN ONE r
ing) is
illegal...the FCC has stated that many times in the past....no different than
a person
walking into your shack and keying your radio and hitting a DTMF digit without
 YOU
knowing about it first!
>
> ANyway, I am not trying to hard headed, but at the same time, I do like thin
gs
> to make sense. Based on what I have read in the rules, it is really a matter
> of interpretation (aren't they all ;) and that in is case, it boils down to
> whether the station is an auxiliary or an ancillary function of a repeater.

The FCC has the say so on interpretation of the rules...no one else!

BTW a repeater can be automatically controlled but any station with third part
y tfc
(patch or otherwise) usually cannot...

> Well, what is a repeater. Does it have to be a device that a club puts up an
d
> its input is on a certain frequncy, different from the output? It doesn't sa
y
> that in the rules. I have looked through the entire book of the ARRL Repeate
r
> directory, and it doesn't even define "repeater", although it does refer to
it

Check Part 97 under definitions....its there...

>Drew Loker - KC5QBP     [e-mail]


73
Chris Boone
WB5ITT

President, ENTERGY Amateur Radio Society

Trustee- 444.5 Rptr  Beaumont




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From: [e-mail] (shane)
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Subject: Wanted 2-meter and  6-meter radios
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I am looking for any 2-meter or 6-meter radio that is in working
condition and is a reasonable price.  Please reply to [e-mail]
not this newsgroup because I do not come here often.

                                73,
                                N3WDM



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need sparta 602 fm transmitter manual.
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles A. Fortier)
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Where can I get a schematic or manual for a Midland Interantional
CB transceiver Model 76-886. Pse E mail info. With thanks.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken N2SQW)
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I'm looking for a source for some dry transfer lettering for a project I'm
building. Several years ago I remember seeing some lettering already set
up with commonly used electronic/radio terms, as well as switch
layouts,etc. In particular, I need white lettering. This pre-worded type
tends to come out much better than the individual letters which are
usually available from art supply houses. Any ideas on where to find what
I need would be greatly appreciated.
73,
Ken


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I get mine from Office Depot!

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
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Another point to make here about the construction (and hence the
price) of a Bird Wattmeter is that it will be nearly as accurate in a
snowstorm at the top of a tower  or at a mountain top repeater site in
the winter as it is in the desert sun in the summer.

This device is a no-nonsense accurate instrument that can stand up to
commercial use (and abuse) everywhere without breaking or lying to
you.  I know of precious few instruments of ANY type that can make
that claim!  Plus, you can use it at any frequency you own a slug for,
and still maintain decent accuracy over a wide environmental range.

Out of all the SWR/Wattmeter combos I have had or still have, NO TWO
will give me the same VSWR  or power readings under identical
conditions!

The Bird 43 doesn't attempt to give you VSWR, it simply shows you the
actual values of forward and reverse power so you can calculate your
own accurate VSWR in your head.

Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Shearer)
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Subject: Re: Why a Bird Wattmeter ?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 16:21:39 GMT
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Earlier I asked:
>>Why do I need a Bird wattmeter ??
and
>>My applications include home use of course but primarily in the
>>maintenance of a repeater system. Any advice about metering
>>practice would be appreciated when dealing with all the
>>connections in and out of duplexers and amplifiers, etc.

Gary Answered in part
>Big subject. The primary thing to remember is to not introduce
>matching or phasing problems into the system when inserting the
>measuring instrument into the system. The Bird is good here because
>it is a precise 50 ohm line section. If you don't require absolute
>power measuring accuracy, however, a relative reading stripline
>reflectometer can often be used to do "proof" checks on the system

I read reflectometer to mean the basic $100 type wattmeter most hams have?

>to see if anything has changed since it was tuned up last. As long
>as the reading matches the reading you took when everything was
>tuned up, the system can be pronounced to be healthy.
>
>Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems

I understand that placing a 3 db pads inline with wattmeters can swamp out
impedance mismatches introduced by the WM. For example to measure the
output power of the amplifier (120 watts) place a pad after the WM so that the
duplexers see a good 50 ohm input. Where do you get 100 watt attenuators
cheaply? Or maybe this is totally unneccessary!

If I had a Bird then I guess this would all be avoided. Right?

Maybe professionals don't have to think about what their instruments cost like

hobbyists do. Someone else supplies them the Birds and HP spectrum analyzers
they use. This is where my original question came from.

I just want to get relative power readings and trust that they are not in erro
r
due to how I've applied the instruments (and without spending a fortune).

Thanks for your insight and experience

Tim KF8XW


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From: [e-mail] (ASLondon)
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Subject: WTB FT530 or FT50R
Date: 6 Jul 1996 23:37:34 -0400
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looking for a used FT530 or FT50R please email [e-mail] with your
information


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:29 1996
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From: Stephanie Steele <[e-mail]>
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Our club needs 2 meter duplexers. Anyone having such please drop me a
line with the details. Thanks in advance.

--
Stephanie Steele

e-mail address    [e-mail]
packet address    [e-mail]

------------------------------------------------
Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is
probably why so few engage in it.

-Henry Ford


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Wolken)
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WTB HALLICRAFTERS

For some unknown reason I am mysteriously drawn to the radios of my
teens.  I guess now I can Afford them..
Anyhow if in your basement or attic you have any of the following and
would like to see it go to a happy , appreciated home and you  could
use some extra $$$$...

SX-100 (&100A)
SX-115
SX-88
HT-32 (A/B)
HT-33 (A/B)

Thanks for the search hope we can do  us  some good.
Voice [phone]
Dr. Electrode a.k.a. Larry Wolken a.k.a. N3OJD
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:31 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: YAESU  FT-101E
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Yaesu ssb FT-101E
I have the manaul
2 Mic's
Small Antenna
Asking $550.00 O.B.O.
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50/51 Question
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>        I am considering the purchase of either the 50 or 51 Yaesu handheld
>to replace my FT-470.  My normal operating operating practice is to place
>public service frequencies on one band and talk on the other ... AT THE
>SAME TIME.  Although the 50R has its "dual watch" function, I suspect it
>is not the handheld for me.  I couldn't just poke the PTT knowing I was
>on a two meter simplex but still hearing a UHF conversation.
>
>        What handhelds are able to scan and receive, let's say four
>UHF frequencies AT THE SAME TIME as talking on two meters.  I need to,
>while transmitting, hear the UHF side of the conversation.
>
>        It appears that the 50R will not allow me to monitor a 460
>frequency while transmitting on two meters.  Will the 51R?  I would like
>to stay with Yaesu as they have the programming software.

My understanding is that the '51R is a true dualband handheld which will allow
the full-duplex, independent band operations you specify (e.g. scan UHF
while operating VHF).  In essence, the '51R is a successor to the '530,
which is sitting in my desk drawer next to me as I type...

My understanding is also that the '50R sacrifices this simultaneous two-band
operation for size; in essence, the '50R is like the original Yaesu FT727R, wh
ich
allowed operation on only one band at a time, but gave you two bands in
one radio.














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From: "Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM" <[e-mail]>
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        I have an FT-727R dual-band HT that I haven't used in 6 or 7 years.  Can
somebody tell me how to change bands on it?
        Guess my memory's slippin'!  8-)
--
Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Chi '76
Have you really jumped ROUND PARACHUTES? (Overheard at the Clovis
Parachute Center)



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Lui)
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-8000
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (crum) wrote:

> Interesting.  Thanks for mentioning it, Stephen.  I hadn't noticed the
> FT-8000 announcement, either.  Interesting that the
> http://www.yaesu.com/ft8000.html web page mentions FT-8000M (M suffix)
> while the price list at http://www.hamradio.com/search/adv.html
> mentions FT-8000R (R suffix).
>
> I don't have any more information about that radio, but if it really does
> receive 110~550 MHz and 750~1300 MHz, including the 1.25m, 33cm and 23cm
> bands, then that makes it quite interesting.  Perhaps sensitivity would be
> low in those other three bands.
>
> I'm still guessing that an FT-9000M radio will come out -- a radio like
> the FT-3000M, with high 70W output power and remote controllability,
> but which can transmit on 70cm in addition to the 2m band.  Hope so.

That's what I'm hoping for too. I like the FT-8500, but want something
like a FT-9000 which is a FT-8500 with FT-3000 features. Then I can get an
Alinco DX-70T for HF and 6M and have everything I want.

Stephen

--
Stephen
KF6BTE
DM-90073


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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Yaesu FT-8000R CAP Mod?
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I'm looking for the CAP mod for the Yaesu FT8000R.  Yes I know I can
get it monday from Yaesu but I'm impatient.

Thanks

Curt Fargo
KD6NNB



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No it doesn't and beware the ADMS-2 software doesn't woork, you must
get the ADMS-2C


Curt Fargo

KD6NNB

[e-mail] (Stephen Lui) wrote:


>Does the FT-8000 have alphanumeric tags like the FT-8500 and FT-3000? How
>many characters? 6?

>Stephen

>--
>Stephen
>KF6BTE
>DM-90073




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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-8000R?
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 12:30:01 -0700
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I just got my FT-8000 today at HRO and I bought the ADMS-2 software
> but haven't taken the time to install it yet, but will do so in about
> an hour.  Do you know how to do the CAP mod ?
>
> Thank You!
>
> Curt Fargo
> KD6NNB


Curt:

I don't think the software will do it for you...I know it won't on the
FT-50R.  It's probably a hardware mod like most of them are.  Have you
called YAESU?

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 11 16:59:37 1996
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From: Neil Hosker G8UEK <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Yaesu FT73 VOX help please
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Some time ago I had a play around with the above set after I was told
that putting a specific value of resistor across the electret would make
it operate in VOX mode. I want to do it again but can't make it work!
Has anyone else done this, and if so, how? I seem to have forgotten
something vital!


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:43 1996
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From: [e-mail](Jeff Anderson)
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Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian
Ellsworth) writes:
>
>On 13 Jul 1996 01:31:04 -0400, [e-mail] (Garry P.
Adkins)
>wrote:
>
>>I recently found a 24VDC power supply  in my garage that
>>came from an old monitor.  I think I'm going to use it
>>to power a cheap little radio for base station use. (It's
>>a mobile radio, btw)
>>
>>I'm thinking along the lines of using one of the TO-220 case
>>voltage regulator (maybe adding some big caps for ripple)
>>to bring the 24V down to 12 or 15 volts.
>
>Hmm, let's see. 24 VDC on the source, 1.5 amps, and 15 vdc out, and a
to-220
>case egh? I'd start saving for a nice service manual on that radio if
i were
>you. When that regulator blows from the 14 watts you attempted to
dissipate it
>may fail shorted and put 24 volts into your mobile. Either that or
plan on some
>pretty fancy cooling system for that puppy, it's going to get
screaming warm.

Include a dropping resistor between the supply and the regulator to
minimize the voltage drop (and subsequent power dissipation) across the
regulator.

- Jeff, WA6AHL


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Garry P. Adkins)
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Subject: 15V too much for mobile radio?
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Hi!

I recently found a 24VDC power supply  in my garage that
came from an old monitor.  I think I'm going to use it
to power a cheap little radio for base station use. (It's
a mobile radio, btw)

I'm thinking along the lines of using one of the TO-220 case
voltage regulator (maybe adding some big caps for ripple)
to bring the 24V down to 12 or 15 volts.  My concern is that
12V may not be sufficient for full power transmit since the
radio expects 13.8.  (The radio only pulls 1.5A at max
modulation, so it doesn't need a ton of juice)

There is a very common 15v regulator available, would that
be too far above the 13.8?  I'm not aware of any 13.8v
parts.

Any help much appriciated!

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:45 1996
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From: "J. Miner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Cloning software for FT-51r?
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 23:10:26 -0400
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Hello,

Has anyone devoloped software for Cloning the FT-51r besides YAESU's Version?

If so is it Shareware, freeware, ect.

Thanks and 73,
Jon N2XFZ
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:46 1996
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From: Bob Krueger <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: DCI-100 DVR Board
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 10:21:30 -0500
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I own a Digital Communications DCI-100 digital voice recorder board. The
digital format that DCI uses for recording files does not follow any
industry standard such as VOC, WAVE, etc., their digital format also
terminates the recording with a unique end of file marker.

The down side of their system is that you have to do all your recording
of files over the air, this is both cumbersome and does not allow much
flexibility to be creative when constructing tail messages, id's,
bulletins and etc..

When recording system files one has to disable the repeater, even then
you must still transmit on the input to record new system files. This is
the one and only BIG short fall of the device, other than that it
performs well.

I have had many discussions with Ralph Olds over several years at DCI
about providing a voice file editor to record and edit system files off
the air, nothing has ever come out of those discussions and there
doesn't seem to be much interest on his part in developing a voice file
editor for his DVR, I have also discussed several other possibilities
such as a WAV and VOC file converter/editor that would allow one to
create files with other voice boards and then convert them to his
digital format, nothing has come of this either.

I would like to hear from other DCI-100 owners on this subject,
especially from anyone who has developed such an editor/converter or
knows of a source for one, perhaps we can get a dialog going between
owners of the DCI-100 and possibly as a group press DCI to develope one
themselves, there's strength in numbers.

The DCI-100 will play a WAV file, however, without the specific end of
file marker, they DVR will hang your system in transmit, maybe someone
out there has figured a way around this problem, would like to hear from
them also.

Please reply to:

[e-mail]

de N9BKJ, Bob 146.925 Rptr Waupaca, WI.




If anyone out there knows of any source for such a


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (charles copeland)
Subject: Downside of owning a TS130 ?
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I am considering buying a used TS130 as a cheap alternative for mobile use.

For those who own or have owned a TS130:

What are the shortcomings of a TS130?

Does it have any known common failures?

Are the solid state finals pretty tough?

Would you buy this rig, or only consider a newer model with added features?

Thanks
DE KB0WOB in Denver, CO



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike)
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Subject: Equipment Prices
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 96 03:25:02 GMT
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        Hi. I am currently studying for my Technician License. With some good
hard work, I will be a ham very shortly. I am pretty confident that I will
pass the test. I am now looking into equipment. At first, I thought a handheld

model might be best. Now I am not too sure. I don't know if it has enough
power. I just want the basics - enough to get me places. I don't mind using a
repeater either. I am also looking for new equip, but lowest costs. Can anyone

reccomend me a good setup? Thank you!

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Equipment Prices
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In article <4s8f2g$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mike
) writes:
>
>        Hi there Gary. Thanks very much for your reccomendations. I suppose
>hand held isn't the way to go. Thats what I was afraid of. Its ok though.

A HT isn't *always* a bad way to go. It is a specialist tool, designed for
foot mobile operation, but in some cases it can serve satisfactorily for
other uses as well. Unless there are several close repeaters, and few high
power pager transmitters where you'll operate, however, it probably isn't
your best choice.

>Alright, so I am going to go with a reagular 'home' setup. What equipment do
>you think I should I get (i.e transciever etc), and also what are the prices?

>I am not necissarily on a tight budget, but around 300 (us) would be great! I

>am learning alot about equipment, but the funniest thing is, it doesn't reall
y
>explain 'equipment' in detail. I know I need a transciever and reciever etc,
>but all the others I am not too sure about. Also, I will probably need an
>antenna. One thing I am not to keen about is putting it on the roof. Is there

>any way I could just put it in the window or something similiar where it
>doesn't have to be screwed in or permanently mounted on something?
>        Thank so much for your help. I really appreciate it!

Well, a transceiver *is* a receiver and transmitter combined into one
package. That's what most people buy today. Most of the available radios
are really designed for mobile, not home, use, and are designed to operate
off of 12 VDC. There are a few home rigs that operate off of AC, but they
are usually the more expensive multimode rigs which do SSB and CW as well
as FM. You will likely want to buy just the 2m FM rig, so you'll also need
a power supply to use it in the house. Astron makes good ones. They're
what I use. Most of the rigs will be happy with a 20 ampere model, but
a 35 amp model does offer some reserve to handle other station accessories.
Don't scrimp here, an underrated power supply can ruin an otherwise good
station.

About VHF/UHF antennas, the most important thing is height. The higher
you can get your antenna, the greater the range you will have. Now this
height is height above average terrain. If you live on a mountaintop,
then you don't need a tall tower. But if you live in a hole, you'd
better be buying stock in Rohn Towers. In any event, you'd like to have
your antenna up above local ground clutter. If you put it down inside
the house, some of your signal is going to be absorbed by the house,
trees in the yard, neighbor's houses, and most importantly by *you*.

There is a definite biohazard to being in the near field of a moderately
powerful VHF/UHF station's antenna. A vertical puts most of its radiation
out toward the horizon, not straight down, so if you can get it *above* you,
you won't be exposed to strong fields. That's a reason to mount mobile
antennas on the car roof too.

Don't cut corners on your feedline either. Good feedline pays dividends
two ways. First it doesn't attenuate signals you are trying to hear, so
you can hear weaker or more distant stations. And second it doesn't
attenuate signals you are trying to transmit. It's expensive to generate
RF, you don't want to throw any more of it away than you can help in a
lossy feedline. Don't try to save a few cents a foot, that makes no
sense when you just spent hundreds of dollars on a radio to generate
the RF. The same goes for the antenna, don't cut corners, get a good one,
mount it high, and you won't regret it.

I'm not going to get into particular radio model numbers here. There
are plenty of good choices out there, and part of the fun is in deciding
which one you want. QST does good reviews of these radios. Browse through
back issues and read up on the different radios available. It's fun, like
a kid looking through a Christmas catalog, and you'll learn a bit more
about what's out there in the process.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Brown)
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Subject: Re: Expire
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 18:50:42 GMT
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John Lanza <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Since most of the articals on this news group are expired why not expire
>the news group and save everbody the time and trouble of trying to look
>at thing that are not their.

>Thank You

>John Lanza
>KC&IM

John,

You may want to check with your news provider. I have never had any
trouble retrieving an article here. I do check every few days, though,
since they can add up to a couple of hundred in less than a week.
Maybe others will comment on whether this is a common problem.

73

Phil Brown N4COD
[e-mail]
Video Producer/Instructor
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (N1RUB)
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Subject: FOR SALE: ICOM 735  + 2 METER TRANSVERTER
Date: 13 Jul 1996 18:45:15 -0400
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I HAVE A ICOM 735 IN VERY GOOD SHAPE AND A MICROWAVE
MODULES 2 METER ALL MODE 10 WATT TRANSVERTER
I WOULD LIKE 700 FOR BOTH SHIPPED OF I WILL SPLIT UP
MAKE AN OFFER ON BOTH OR EATHER
73'S  FOSTER
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bob ogburn)
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Subject: FS/TRADE
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Summary: hewlett packard 343A VHF Noise Source

50 ohm, 10-600MHz Noise Source with BNC connector.  Unused, in military
packing.  $61.00 ea or trade for astronomy related items.  Free shipping
CONUS.  e-mail [e-mail].

73's



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Van Nuys)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FS:  TNC, MFJ 1278B MultiMode
Date: 13 Jul 1996 04:56:32 GMT
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Like new!  Lo-miles MFJ 1278B multimode TNC with multi-gray level modem.
Includes manuals and software (Mac and IBM). $160 plus shipping.

David

--
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Sonoma State University   voice/fax [phone]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:56 1996
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From: "J. Miner" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT-51r Cloning Software?
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 23:08:12 -0400
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Hello,

Has anyone devoloped software for Cloning the FT-51r besides YAESU's Version?

If so is it Shareware, freeware, ect.

Thanks and 73,
Jon N2XFZ

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Crismore)
Subject: Re: FT50 12v direct..overcharge battery??
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In article <4s5bdt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Dennis,
>
>I don't know for sure, and have the same question
>with my Kenwood TH-79.  It seems to me that the
>battery *would* eventually overcharge -- just the
>same as if you'd plugged in the cheap wall charger
>that comes with the radio.  After all, 12 volts is
>12 volts.
>
>In fact, that brings up another question.  I have
>a snap-apart battery pack that holds 4 "AA" alkaline
>batteries.  Can these be damaged by plugging in the
>car battery adapter or the wall adapter?  The salesman
>at HRO thought that there might be extra contacts
>on the battery pack which tell the radio that it's
>not a standard ni-cad pack; but I don't see anything
>different.
>
>Gary
>VK8GT / KE3WK
>
>
>Dennis / WR4i <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>Hi All!
>>Not sure if leaving the FT50 plugged into my car battery will overcharge
>>the ni-cad. Checked the manual..no can find. Anyone know?
>>Thanks!
>>Dennis,WR4i
>
The radio FT50R, there are three different contacts that the battery pack plug
s
in to.  The radio supplys the charge current and the "12V" plug can accept up
to 14 volts per the manual.  Therefore, the radio regulated the voltage to
charge the battery and the needed current.  The down side to keeping the radio

pluged into the car is that the ni-cad will if not used alot will build up
cristals that will short the ni-cad pack out and shorten its life and the
charge that it can hold.  I suggest removing any ni-cad pack when using car
power, or an external power supply.
>



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:02:58 1996
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From: Dennis / WR4i <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FT50 12v direct..overcharge battery??
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:00:53 -0700
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Hi All!
Not sure if leaving the FT50 plugged into my car battery will overcharge
the ni-cad. Checked the manual..no can find. Anyone know?
Thanks!
Dennis,WR4i


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steven M. Knapp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FTT-12 keypad for FT50, need info and perhaps WTB
Date: 14 Jul 1996 06:34:54 GMT
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Hello,

I heard that some others on one of these groups were having problems
with their FT50's and the optional FTT-12 keypad. My ISP's news spool
did not have the articles on it so I'm posting looking for the info.

What's the scoop with this keypad? What's wrong, what's right?

I'm mostly intrested in PL/CTCSS decode (I can't believe an otherwise
great (IMHO) radio lacks this feature). The recorder functions are not
as important, although I do miss the ability to record the last
received signal (up to 20sec?), which my FT40 would do.

If you do have an FTT-12 and are unhappy with it and want to sell it,
let me know. Assuming there are no MAJOR flaws and the above two
features work...I might be intrested in buying it from you!

Thanks for your help!
Steve
KA9QOA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:00 1996
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From: John Lanza <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Gel Cell Charger
Date: 13 Jul 1996 04:53:21 GMT
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Tell me what poblems you had, I built one it works very good I used the 4
amp one.



John Lanza
KC7IM
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Curtis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Help FT50
Date: 12 Jul 1996 22:43:00 GMT
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James,

Using the "euro" template upload a non-"euro" file to the radio- i.e.
your original template.

-Rob


Uh...my radio is also in Euro mode and I have the original US rdf but it
can
>not be uploaded to the radio.  I can download and upload a Euro file
with no
>difficulty, however, the US file simply errors out.  I've tried an empty
one
>and two different saved files with no success.  Any suggestions to get
it back
>to ordinary operation?




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Childers)
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Subject: Re: Help FT50
Date: 12 Jul 1996 15:37:55 GMT
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To fix the rig:
You must upload the USA file while having the template box checked.
 Specify the European Template in the browse template window.  This
tells the software that you are uploading a file to the European
version radio.  This should fix it.

Bill Childers
KE6VVW
In article <4s4h9u$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (James Deaton) wrote:

>Uh...my radio is also in Euro mode and I have the original US rdf
but it can
>not be uploaded to the radio.  I can download and upload a Euro
file with no
>difficulty, however, the US file simply errors out.  I've tried an
empty one
>and two different saved files with no success.  Any suggestions to
get it back
>to ordinary operation?
>
>Thanks...
>
>- James
>  KC5PRQ


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Shel Darack)
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Subject: Re: Help with RG-174
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:37:43 GMT
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Jim: better check your handbook.  As long as the SWR is low,
you can handle the power, it is rated for 1100 to 1500 VRMS
(depending on whose ratings)  BUT the loss at 10 MHz is
4 dB/100 ft.   That's over half your power.  Why not use
RG 58?
Shel  WA2UBK


Jim Sheffield ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hello all:
:
: I'm putting together a compact 30M dipole for travelling and
: want to use RG-174.  Can anyone help me with the power
: rating for this coax?  It needs to handle up to 50W CW on
: 30M, and may possibly construct 40, 20, 15 and 10M dipoles
: later.  Thanks in advance, 73, Jim, KB7ET
: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Help with RG-174
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4rs3sn$[e-mail]> [e-mail](Jim S
heffield) writes:
>I'm putting together a compact 30M dipole for travelling and
>want to use RG-174.  Can anyone help me with the power
>rating for this coax?  It needs to handle up to 50W CW on
>30M, and may possibly construct 40, 20, 15 and 10M dipoles
>later.  Thanks in advance, 73, Jim, KB7ET
>[e-mail]

If the SWR is reasonable, it'll handle intermittant 50 watts
without arcing over or burning up. But if you're going to use
a long run, the insertion loss will kill you, even on HF. If
you're only going to need 30 feet or so, it should do fine.

If you figure SWR will be high enough that you'll need a tuner,
then you'd better figure you need at least RG-58. But if you are
going to use a tuner, then use ladder line instead (flat TV twinlead
will do at 50 watts). That'll allow you to use your flattop over a
much wider frequency range.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (robbin decker)
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Subject: Re: ICOM IC-2350H - Need HELP !!
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 03:37:30 GMT
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Along this thread's lines, what D/B rigs are not bad on intermod, and
also deal with this opp. band audio question? I looked closely at the
2350 and am glad that I didn't buy one in favor of researching more.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:06 1996
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From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-706 NB?
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:29:01 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jim Garver) wrote:
>Finding a low-noise vehicle is often the best solution.

Hi Jim, how about starting a low-noise/high-noise vehicle list.
My old '92 S10 would be on the high-noise list. If everyone will
email me their experiences at  [e-mail]  I'll keep
a running list and if warranted, will publish it periodically.

73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-706 NB?
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In article <4rud32$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Cecil Moore ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: [e-mail] (Tony Angerame - Sun SSE) wrote:
>: >... the IC-706 Noise Blanker I wondered if anyone can tell me just how
>: bad/good it is?
>
>: It is terrible compared to my IC-725.
>
>I've been told the blanker level can be increased by adjusting R126 on the
>main unit. I haven't tried this yet but someone I know reports improved
>performance after adjusting R126. As with most blankers cranking the NB level
>way up will likely cause some bad side effects (broad RX, etc)
>
>I don't have the service manual so can't comment on exactly were R126 is
>located or the actual effect of adjusting it.

Well, I do have the service manual. R126 is the NB threshold control.
It is set at the factory at -82 dbm. Any noise of lower level than
that will not be "blanked". Since MDS on the receiver is -133 dbm,
the blanker won't start to work until the noise is 61 db higher.
If we believed an S-unit were 6 db, that would put the blanking
threshold at S9+13db. The S-unit on the IC-706 is much less than
6 db, however, so the blanker threshold is more like S9+40 db.

Now if we were to advance the threshold control so that blanking
occurs on weaker noise, it'll also blank on speech peaks of stronger
stations, and that sounds like hell. It would be really nice if this
control were external, but it isn't. If you don't listen to many
strong stations, or if you're willing to turn the blanker off every
time a strong station enters the passband, then you could try advancing
R126.

R126 is on the lower left side of the main board, just below L61.

Gary
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es
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tidhar Teucher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Icom IC-Delta1A Mod (Repost)
Date: 13 Jul 96 20:44:07 GMT
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Remove diode D14
Replace diode D13 with MA132HK
Replace diode D15 with a MA132WK



IC-Delta1A Logic Unit:


/---------|
|         \___________________________
|                           D D D D D | <-Matrix D14 D13 D15 Q21 Q22
|                             D D D R |              D11 D12 D10 R78 R79
|                                     |
|                                     |
|                                     |
\_____________________________________/
                          ____
  Replacement of D13 -   =|  |       MA132HK
                          | /|=k
                        a=|/_|

  Replacement of D15 -    ____       MA132WK
                        a=|\ |
                          | >|=k
                        a=|/_|

  1N916 or 1N914 can be used too.
  Reset The Radio When Finished

---
 Tidhar Teucher - 4Z5CA
 [e-mail]
 [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bart Wessel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Info wanted: KW2000E from KW Electronics LTD.
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 1996 20:24:32 GMT
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Hello all,

A fellow HAM acquired this set recently. Modulation reports are extremely good
and it is a beauty for the eye. But now he is looking for a manual and
schematics. Does anyone know where to get these?

The KW2000E was made by KW Electronics LTD in Dartford, Great Brittain. As far
as we know there were only about 2200 units made back around 1968 and the
factory no longer exists.

Pointers, please?

Thanks for your time,

                Bart, PA3GYU.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Longwell)
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Subject: Re: Is HAM Radio Really Dying ???
Date: 14 Jul 1996 04:48:17 GMT
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In article <4s4k3g$[e-mail]>, Cecil Moore
<[e-mail]> writes: > Hiatt <[e-mail]> wrote:

> >Just the fact that HAM Radio is EVEN mentioned in a movie is very
> >pleasing to me !!!  Let alone save the world !!!  To think, someone
> >actually knows that it exists.
>
> Ham radio is probably one of the things standing in the way of
> the New World Order. Think the New World Order is going to let
> us communicate freely world-wide? Dream on.
>
> 73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC

Boy, when the commie take over idea dryed-up, along comes this NWO to fill in.

 Where can I find out more, and can I re-use my commie-proof bomb shelter to
protect myself ?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:11 1996
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From: Walter Girardi <[e-mail]>
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Subject: KENWOOD 733----  ****  LOOKING FOR MOD.******
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:24:47 +0200
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Hello I am lookinf for the mod of 733 to open for all band.
Thanks for kind reply
73 Walter <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Moncef)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: lookinf interface for ar8000
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 20:59:30 GMT
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Hi,

Someone can tell if it is possible to make an interface to connect
my ar8000 to my pc?

Thank you very much.

Moncef
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:12 1996
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From: JOE REED <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Manual/Skematic needed for a Midland 13-509 220MHz rig.
Date: 11 Jul 1996 13:25:04 GMT
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To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>I am in need of a manual and skematic for a Midland 13-509
>crystal-controlled 220 MHz radio.  I will take an origanal or a
>photocopy.  Whatever you have.  I can be reached at [phone] or
>you can send me some e-mail at [e-mail]
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>
>Alan Aycock,  KD4CHT
>
>
I have an owners manual and schematic for the 13-509. also a list
of Modifications. Give me a call at 770-564-2701

Joe Reed - K7CJ



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Mobile installation problems
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>I have just installed my FT-757 HF transceiver in my 1991 Plymouth
>Voyager.  It shares a direct power connection to the battery with my
>IC-229A 2m mobile.  The HF antenna is a Hamstick mounted on the rear
>bumper.  I have the rig grounded to the chassis, the antenna grounded at
>the bumper, and have strapped the battery ground back to the chassis as
>well.  The problem is that, when operating SSB, I get an audio "trash"
>sound from the speaker connected to the IC-229A.  Its barely audible
>when the 229 is turned off, but is very loud with in on.  I've tried
>bypassing the 229's power leads and the speaker leads with .1 and .01 mf
>caps with no luck.  There is no problem with the vehicle's AM/FM radio,
>or with a CD player connected through the cigar lighter.  Any ideas
>would be appreciated.

Try this test. Disconnect the 2m antenna coax from the IC-229A. If
the problem goes away, make a choke balun by tightly coiling several
turns of the 2m coax just before it enters the radio. If disconnecting
the coax doesn't make the problem go away, try a hash choke in series
with the 2m radio's power lead (right at the radio). You have a "ground
loop" for HF energy with the 2m radio somewhere in the loop. You have
to "break" the loop with a choke. Bypass capacitors alone usually won't
do the job.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Carl Noblitt)
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Subject: Motorola Syntor-X9000 Programming Interface/Schematic Wanted
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I am looking for the programming interface or schematic.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Carl Noblitt, WB5TTO
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:15 1996
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From: Andrew Marshall <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 22:30:26 +0100
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In article <4s65sd$[e-mail]>, Lagnar
<[e-mail]> writes
>Does anyone have experience with the new NMH batteries for hand held
>radios?  Specifically, will my NiCd quick charger damage them?
>
I have been using 1.1/1.2AH NiMH AA cells for a couple of years in
handheld radios (using the supplied AA-cell case in some instances, and
also re-celling a NiCd pack with tagged NiMHs in another). The NiMH
cells are good provided usage is mostly Rx; recovered capacity can drop
quite a bit if a lot of Tx is done, i.e they don't like high current
drains. Their internal resistance is a bit higher than NiCd too (Use QRP
whenever you can). They also have considerably greater self-discharge
rates than NiCd; up to half their capacity in a week or so, perhaps
more. This effect lessens after several charge/discharge cycles.

It is not really advisable for best results to charge NiMH cells at
rates higher than around C/10; I stick to that rate myself, using home
built constant current chargers mostly. One great advantage is freedom
from memory effect, and acceptance of _low-rate_ overcharge without
apparent damage. I regularly top-up the 6-cell NiMH AA packs used with
my handhelds, and have no capacity/memory problems at all. They are also
good in portable consumer electronics, giving the expected extra usage
time for the higher capacity; no high Tx currents here.

I would definitely _not_ use your 'quick' NiCd charger on NiMHs; it will
almost certainly damage, and could well destroy them, including causing
bursting and release of electrolyte. My supplier showed me some cells
returned by aeromodellers which had been fast-charged (though at rates
acceptable for fully-discharged NiCd cells) and were grossly physically
swollen and distorted; they had tried to treat them like NiCd and paid
the price. Used with care, though, they are fine.

Hope this helps.

73

Andrew G8BUR
--
Andrew Marshall
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Feldman)
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In article <[e-mail]> Andrew Marshall <andrew@g8bur.
demon.co.uk> writes:
>In article <4s65sd$[e-mail]>, Lagnar
><[e-mail]> writes
>>Does anyone have experience with the new NMH batteries for hand held
>>radios?  Specifically, will my NiCd quick charger damage them?
>>
>I would definitely _not_ use your 'quick' NiCd charger on NiMHs; it will
>almost certainly damage, and could well destroy them, including causing
>bursting and release of electrolyte. My supplier showed me some cells
>returned by aeromodellers which had been fast-charged (though at rates
>acceptable for fully-discharged NiCd cells) and were grossly physically
>swollen and distorted; they had tried to treat them like NiCd and paid
>the price. Used with care, though, they are fine.

Maxim makes an IC, the MAX2003A, which is a switch/linear mode charge
controller for NiCad and NiMh cells (all strap selectable). It definately
DOES support a quick-charge mode for the NiMh cells (you need to use a
thermistor to let the chip detect temperature), but for all of the other
reasons given (self-discharge, etc.) I would end to stick with NiCads as
the incremental capacity of NiMh isn't worth of the drawbacks to me in
radio applications.

73 Dave WB0GAZ [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Kolin)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Frode Weierud) say
s:
>
>I have an ICOM IC-751 which from time to time fails to work. I have
>isolated the problem to the PLL board, where I have found that the
>main loop does not lock when this problem occurs. The irritating thing
>is that when I get back to the radio a few hours later to continue
>with the fault finding it works OK again. Has anybody had a similar
>failure or does anybody have any clues on what might be wrong?
>
>73's Frode, F/LA2RL
>--
>        Frode Weierud                   Phone  : [phone]
>        CERN, SL,  CH-1211 Geneva 23,   Fax    : [phone]
>        Switzerland                     E-mail : [e-mail]


Fred:

Check the shield covering the PLL circuitry. There are 4 holes for
adjusting variable caps. Mark their positions and rotate them back

and forth about 5 times. THese caps corrode and cause all sorts of problems
with the PLL circuit. I had this problem and corrected it
this way. Still have my 751

Jay  NE2Q in New York


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:18 1996
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Hi

I need to know where do i insert
the 9600 baud audio on Kenwood TM231.
The purpouse is to uplink pacsat's.

Many thanks in advance.

73's F.Costa CT1EAT



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:19 1996
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From: Aubrey Hawkins <[e-mail]>
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Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 01:29:24 -0700
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Have a XL-2000 by Regency.  This is the mobile slant faced synthesized
radio that is in VHF public safety.  I am wanting to convert it to 2m.

Anyone know anything that could help me?

Thanks.


Aubrey Hawkins
KC5USI
Dallas


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:20 1996
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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Repeater Controller recommendations
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John Lanza wrote:
>
> ACC is out of buis.  I use a Cat300DX it should do every thing you want
> has A/P, has voice ID. If you want to link remote bases some day invest
> in the Cat 1000, you cann't go wrong. Service is exe. with the others
> after you by their product you can go to hell for all they care. That is
> why ACC went out of Bis and so will Link.Ahhh excuse me but this msg showed
up in my EMAIL box as well as here on
the newsgroup...

ACC went out of business because they didnt upgrade their HARDWARE of the
controller and eventually parts were hard to get...ACC was and still is
one of the best (if not the best) in programming ease...

Linkcomm will survive because they have customer support and an active
Internet mailing list and their software upgrades have for the most part
been free! (mine have!)...

CAT is a good product but that doesnt give you the right to badmouth
others ...especially when your facts are incorrect!

Chris
WB5ITT


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John Wilcox wrote:
>
> Well, I got a note from the frequency co-ordinator and looks like that
> part is about complete. Now for the controller. I have noted there are
> a few around that include Autopatch etc for under $300. Has anyone
> used any ot these? What are your recommendations and why. This is a
> hobby for me and I only want to purchase one controller. This repeater
> will be on 440 and the area it serves is in mountainour terrain. There
> will probably nerver be more than 40 users of this system. What are
> your thoughts on a controller? Thanks
>
> 73 de John/NS1Z in Rumford, Maine
> E-mail        : [e-mail]
> Baby-bell     : 207-364-2246
> Amateur Radio : [e-mail] CAT which you have been lo
oking at is a good one....and relaible.
Saw a CAT 500 in the Rec.Radio.Swap newsgroup for $200 but dont recall if
it has autopatch...

But the 300 is hard to beat for a SIMPLE one rptr site with autopatch and
 synthesized speech..

73
Chris
WB5ITT
(A Linkcom RLC 3 and ACC RC850 user myself)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Neff (N7ORY))
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Subject: TH-79A Display Replacement
Date: 10 Jul 1996 10:56:01 -0700
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Hello.

And, yes. My HT did a tripple-gainer face first onto the concrete
yesterday. The LCD screen is smashed.

I have ordered the part from East Coast Transistor ($97.60) and will
be here in a couple of days. I also have the take-down explosion sheet
that shows how all of the boards and hardware comes apart, except for
the display unit.

Has anyone replaced one of these yet? With the 79a having such a big
display, it makes a hard to miss target for damage. Thus, should be a
common occurance.

I just need to know how to carefully separate the LCD unit from the
control board, and replace it with the new one.

Thanks in advance.

73

Rob Neff (N7ORY)

http://www.primenet.com/~n7ory/index.html



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:25 1996
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Subject: Re: Thief-proofing
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:59:36 -0700
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>  [e-mail] (Mike Capone) wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:17:25 GMT, [e-mail] (David Stockton
)
> >wrote:
>
> >:Mark Pettigrew ([e-mail]) wrote:
> >:
> >:: (a) does anyone know of any good theft-proofing methods for radio
> >:: equipment (apart from the obvious things like buckets of sulphuric acid
> >:: which are both dangerous and illegal)? Are there any good ways to
>
> >Buckets of sulfuric acid?  Where'd this come in?  If you somehow got the ac
id to
> >spill on someones hand, while they're in the act of stealing it, do you thi
nk
> >they'd be smart enough to sue you?  Its a possibility, but a statement like
 "
> >While I was stealing this guy's radio, this acid poured all over me... " do
esnt
> >really hold well.
>
> Over here in the USA, there HAVE been cases where a criminal has been
> injured during the commission of a crime, and the victim was found to
> be liable for injuries.  Believe it or not!
>
> -- //Steve//


I would not reccomend acid as a theft deterrent.  I have one thing to say

   "Out of sight, out of mind"

Throw a towel or something over the equipment.. It will help keep the
direct sunlight off of the radio and alleviate the thief from seeing what
you have.

Just a thought.


Aubrey
KC5USI


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:26 1996
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In article <4s79ma$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "John Lanza" writes:
>
> Wire your car with a coil from a model T Ford, hide the cut off switch
> somewere it's insulated. It will not kill them but if they get around
> the door handels or other places on the body they have to grab the
           ^^^^^^^
> current will judt contract their mussels
                                   ^^^^^^^
Turning them into piles of steaming Moules Mariniere I suppose, dancing a
desperate jig to the strains of "Water Music"?
8^))

<Rest of posting in amusing but strange English snipped>
             ^^^^^^^

-------------------------------
|  Al Bolton OK8VSQ/OM/G4VSQ. |
|  Caversham, UK.             |
-------------------------------


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Wire your car with a coil from a model T Ford, hide the cut off switch
somewere it's insulated. It will not kill them but if they get around
the door handels or other places on the body they have to grab the
current will judt contract their mussels enough to make them grip and you
got them and any one else who tries to help them get off.  All you have
to do is when you come back get the cops to take them away.  I realy
works I used it one time a when I came back, I had three kids hung on the
car.  It also works on dogs one time the guy up the street from me,
allways let his two Afgan Hounds piss on my car in front of my house.
one night I left it on and watched.  When the dogs pissed on my car they
bolted and took off, the guy couldn't hold them on the leash.  From what
I found out later on dog never came back home again and the other would
never walk pass my car. You couldn't drag it.


73"s           --




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:28 1996
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Stan Vandiver <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >Chris Boone wrote:
> >>
> >> ANY signal sent out on the air BEFORE a control op has screened it (EVEN
ONE ring) is
> >> illegal...the FCC has stated that many times in the past....no different
than a person
> >> walking into your shack and keying your radio and hitting a DTMF digit wi
thout YOU
> >> knowing about it first!
>
> A reverse patch must be answered by an operator before the person
> calling can actually have access to the repeater.  I don't think it's
> illegal.  I would assume that the operator that answers the patch
> would be responsible for any communications after that point.
> Just an opinion though.
since when? I've heard local repeaters call out by digital recordings
for club members. It goes like this, someone calls the repeaters number,
it asks for a code, it asks you to say the call of the person you want
to reach, then the repeater broadcasts, "there is a call for (person
recorded voice)". If that person is on the air, they enter a code and
the call is connected. If there is no reply on air after about a minute,
the caller is told there is no answer and the repeater hangs up. I;m not
sure about the details of how this works because I am not a member of
this club, but I have heard it while monitoring. I don't think they have
someone just sitting at the repeater site all day to connect
patches.(particularly because this site is rather remote)
Ted F.
N3SQY


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:29 1996
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Stan Vandiver  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>  I would think that capability would not be offered if it
>were not legal for us to use.

Hi Stan, It's dangerous to disguise opinion as legal fact. As an example,
Yaesu offered the FT-101 HF transceiver with 11M capability long after
amateurs lost that band to CB. Your belief might have gotten you in a bit
of trouble had you started calling CQ DE KD9BE with that rig on 11.

Jeff KH2PZ / KH6


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:30 1996
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From: "Kim J.E. Schroder" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: want IC-W31 wide RX mods
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Hi

I like to listen to Air-traffic e.t.c. but I don't know how to
broaden up the receiver.
Can anyone help me?

thanks.

Kim.
--
Kim J.E. Schr÷der               (9)11-241-2564
PrΣstΣngsgatan 7 A 4            [e-mail]
10600 EKEN─S                    http://www.surfnet.fi/~kjes/
FINLAND                         OH2NSW


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Why a Bird Wattmeter ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4rjqhg$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tim Shearer) wri
tes:
>Why do I need a Bird wattmeter ??

It is the standard of the industry. It is the most accurate
power meter you can afford to own, and it is so rugged that
it is a once in a lifetime investment.

>Why would I want to spend $500+ ??

You don't. Pay $100 for a used one.

>These wattmeters must have some characteristics not
>generally understood by most persons. They are only listed
>as having about 5% accuracy, yet they cost a lot and still
>require at least a couple $50 slugs to be useful!

The 5% guaranteed spec is *very* conservative, almost every Bird
I've used has done substantially better than that. The accuracy
spec is basically a result of the analog meter movement. Analog
meter movements can't do much better than 5% of full scale unless
they are individually hand calibrated. That's because they depend
on the particular peculiarities of the individual hairspring in
the movement.

The basic line section and slugs can do much better than the
analog meter movement can show though. You can hand correct the
calibration of the meter movement, or make up a correction chart,
or use a digital meter and a calibration chart, to get better
accuracy. Though you'll almost never *need* better accuracy
than the basic Bird provides right out of the box.

Do you really care if your amp puts out 1000 watts or 1050 watts?
Do you care if your 50 watt radio puts out 50 watts or 52.5 watts?
Or if your HT puts out 5 watts or 5.25 watts? And that's why you
need separate slugs. The meter movement is only guaranteed to give
you 5% of *full scale* accuracy, so you want full scale to be as
close as possible to the power you are measuring, IE if you used
the 50 watt slug to measure your HT, your power output could really
be as much as +/- 2.5 watts from what the meter indicates. But if
you use a 5 watt slug, the maximum error would only be 0.25 watt,
or about 0.21 db. That's what 5% of full scale equates to, 0.21 db.
Most of us will never need better accuracy than that.

Each slug also has a calibration pot (under the label) which can
allow you to precisely set it for a particular power and frequency.
The problem is to find something more accurate than the Bird to use
as a calibration reference. For the two-way industry, a Bird slug
*is* the calibration reference.

>The internals of these consist of a precise heavily cast
>coaxial section which calibrated slugs fit into...
>
>       Does this construction give the wattmeter advantages
>       over much cheaper stripline instruments...such as
>       immunity to high electric field levels around the meter?

The primary advantage is that it is a precise 50 ohm line section.
It won't introduce mismatches of its own into the system under
measurement.

>       Are the many various range slugs...required due to
>       the characteristics of the cast coaxial section?
>       Cheaper wattmeters cover a much greater range!

And cheaper wattmeters have *much* poorer accuracy. The different
slugs are necessary because different frequency and power levels
require a different width and spacing for the sample loop in order
to get a reading approaching full scale of the meter movement. If
you use an external digital meter with greater range, you can use a
slug outside of its marked power range, but you'll have to work up
your own calibration chart for it. Operating outside the marked
frequency range is possible too, but there will be more nonlinearities
to calibrate out.

>My applications include home use of course but primarily in the
>maintenance of a repeater system. Any of advice about metering
>practice would be appreciated when dealing with all the
>connections in and out of duplexers and amplifiers, etc.

Big subject. The primary thing to remember is to not introduce
matching or phasing problems into the system when inserting the
measuring instrument into the system. The Bird is good here because
it is a precise 50 ohm line section. If you don't require absolute
power measuring accuracy, however, a relative reading stripline
reflectometer can often be used to do "proof" checks on the system
to see if anything has changed since it was tuned up last. As long
as the reading matches the reading you took when everything was
tuned up, the system can be pronounced to be healthy.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:32 1996
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From: Sir Barry Duxbury <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Why a Bird Wattmeter ?
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In message <[e-mail]>
        "William E. Sabin" <[e-mail]> writes:

> Sir Barry Duxbury wrote:
> >
> > Hi, Why do hams need an accurate measurement of VSWR ?

> With solid state power amplifiers it is desirable to have fairly good
> accuracy below the 3:1 range because these amplifiers require low SWR.
> In particular, they like pure resistance.

> Bill W0IYH

Hi Bill, Yes I agree but medium priced meters,such as,Kenwood,
Daiwa,etc. have sufficient accuracy to permit adjustment to better
than about 1.3:1 except at very low power levels. Measurements below
1.3:1 must be doubtful anyway considering the other factors involved.
Of course the SWR meter in the rig is fine if people reduce power
manually for the initial adjustment...and increase for final tuning.
The Bird is a super meter and for professionals or bench work (and
for pride of ownwership) is ideal. A bit like owning a Leica!

73 Bill de Barry (G4GAH)
--
 Barry Duxbury
[e-mail]
100031.2223@compuserve
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:34 1996
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From: Aubrey Hawkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WTB: LAPTOP PARTSq
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:55:11 -0700
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All,

Hi there, I am looking to buy a flat ribbon style laptop cable for a Dell
NX-20 laptop.  Any ideas?  I wil be willing to buy a dead laptop of the
same kind/model if that is what it takes.  Please leave me mail here with
an idea or if you have one.


Thanks  73s,

Aubrey
KC5USI
Dallas


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:35 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: WTB: quality analog shortwave receiver
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i'm looking for a quality analog shortwave receiver with line outs.
email me...physical condition not as important as sound quality.

 +---------------------------------+
 |          Alan Calvitti          |
 |       Control Engineering       |
 | Case Western Reserve University |
 +---------------------------------+




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Menzel)
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Subject: WTP:FT900 500Hz CW Filter
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I'm looking for a 500Hz CW filter for an FT900.

Yaesu part number XF110C (used to be YF100 which I think will work too.)

Yoooo got one?  Email me if you'd like to  sell it.

Larry, N0CIB
Minneapolis, MN
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:37 1996
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From: Ian Edwards <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50R Guide V 1.1
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 1996 22:46:37 +0100
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In article <4s18ms$[e-mail]>, Bill Childers
<[e-mail]> writes
>The (In)Complete Guide to the Yaesu FT-50 Version 1.1
>
>Compiled by Bill Childers, KE6VVW
>
>Disclaimer & Other Nonsense
>The information in this document is a guide to the FT-50 ONLY.
<Enormous snip>


I don't suppose anybody's done a similar exercise to this for the
Kenwood TH-79 have they ?

Is it possible to hook the TH-79 to a computer to upload memory
information for example ?  -  The radio does have a clone mode to upload
memory information from another TH-79.


--
Ian Edwards
G7OLT


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kirk James Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50R MAHA Battery and FNB-41 versus FNB-40
Date: 15 Jul 1996 09:17:33 -0700
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Keywords: FT-50R MAHA YAESU dual band handheld radio battery nimh

My experience with NIMH batteries... poor performance.

The NIMH batteries did give longer talk times than the NiCads.  For a
while.  But the NiCads which had been used with roughly the same duty
cycle lasted about twice as long before requiring pack replacement.  The
NiMH batteries would last about 9 months to a year, and then be totally
shot, unable to hold a charge at all.  The NiCads were going on at least
twice this long, and were still in service when I left that job.

The radios were Motorola Visars, and they were used by a city government,
with high duty cycles, and no attention paid to running batteries down
prior to recharging, etc.

I believe the "memory" effect of NiCads has been eliminated with newer
cells.  We have NiCad batteries for our GP-300 portables at work that get
charged whenever we're not running calls (ambulance company) on rapid
chargers, and the original batteries that came with the radios are still
performing fine after 3-4 years (!!).

NiMH batteries also suffer from a fast self-discharge rate.  If you don't
use and charge the battery on an almost daily basis, they become quite
inconvenient.  Most NiMH cells lose their charge at a rate of about 10%
per day.

Your milage may vary...


--
 Kirk J. Smith, KD6RCT, EMT-P    |  Biological Sciences Dept, Microbiology
 [e-mail]    |  California Polytechnic State University
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 15 17:03:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I)
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Subject: Yaesu Serial numbers & manufacture dates
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The first two digits tell everything.  The first digit is a number,
indicating the last digit of the YEAR in which it was produced.

The next character is a letter.  Take the position of the letter in the
alphabet and subtract TWO (from what I've been told several times)
and that gives you the month of manufacture.

My FT-10 has a serial number of 5I022328.  Thus, 1995, I is 9th letter
and the radio was made in 7th month, or July.
--
* Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19  QRV 80-10/6/2/440 *
*** 6m 75 grids worked on 8 watts ** HF 138 cfmd * QRP-L #147 ***
** QRP ARCI #9054 ** DXCC/WAS/WAC ** 100% dipole powered HF/6m **
* 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w * 145.490-  147.225+ PL 156.7 *


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kirk Black)
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STUFF FOR SALE

$50.00
Almost new!
Entertainment center for up to 26" TV or larger, VCR and Stereo
plus other storage places

Possibly you could even put your radio setup in this one! :)


HAM Stuff
----------
Battery Packs for HAM radio HT's
2 battery packs compatible with Icom and Realistic HT's
These are the battery shells that take standard AA cells that
Radio Shack sells
$10.00 One is empty and takes 6 AA cells
$30.00 The other has 6 new AA 650mAh rechargables included.
Only 3 days use at most.


$125.00
Must show or at least be able to prove you have a valid HAM licence to
purchase.
30 Watt 2 meter RF power amplifier
Custom built using Motorola RF power module.
300mW to 1.0 Watts in gets about 30Watts out.
Has 3 pole Voltage and capacitance tuneable helical filter built in
for receive to reduce intermod.
BNC input...SO-239 output.  Heavy duty thick heatsink, 100% duty cycle
at 12V, compact size.
CLEAN output
Power module spuroius emissoins rated at 70db below carier.
12V to 16V


$50.00
2 bay folded dipole
138-174MHz
Commercial design with HEAVYduty clamps
Much the same as Sinclair 210C-2 infact it might be that

Computer parts
---------------

$25.00
486SX-25 CPU
Runs reliably as a 33MHz CPU

4 of these...
$5.00 each or $15.00 for all
Unknown make of network cards.
Assumed to be ARC NET type.  8 bit, BNC, possibly have boot proms as
well.
AMD chipset on them.  These cards do work as they were pulled straight
from
service rescently.

$1.00
16bit MFM controller card.  not sure of the state it's in.

$1.00 for both
do not know if they work...
2 8 bit I/O cards for floppy.  Has DB36 female connector on rear of
card.

$4.00
I/O card for floppy.  Half card.  Has battery and BIOS with 2 serial,
1 game
and 1 LPT.  8 bit
I beleive this one does work.


$45.00
80 Meg Maxtor 2.5" 2585AT Hard drive.  (laptop drive)
formats to 85,018,624 bytes. (DOS)
No bad sectors.  Have the connection/power adaptor for standard equip.
Do not have the bay adaptor for this drive.


All private sale.  Open to only REASONABLE offers!

If interested reply by email to [e-mail]

Check this page too:  http://www.execulink.com/~kblack/tech-net.html



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alfred Lee)
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Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
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In article <4sck1l$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Garry P. Adkins) wrote:
> >Yes I would vote that 15 volts is a bit high for your radio.
>
> Hi!
>
> I ran some tests this afternoon with my DMM.  I connected the DMM
> to a lighter plug and then drove around and watched the voltage.
>
> Here's what I saw:
>
> Started out at 12.8v before starting the car
>
> Started the car, and it jumped to 14.8 for several seconds then
> settled down to 14.6 for about 2 minutes.
>
> As I drove over the next 10 minutes, it slowly creeped down
> to 14.2 where it stayed.  (at least until I quit watching
> the meter and started watching the road!)
>
> FWIW, the car is a 92 Explorer.
>
> Garry
>
>

Years ago (> 10+ years?) I read that it is quite possible to get
transient spikes up to 80-90 V.  Modern vehicular electrical
system might do better.  However, if you know that in some aspects
the specifications for vehicular electronics system is more
stringent that Mil Spec, you might get worried.  Any one with some
facts to fill in?

73,

---
Alfred Lee                                                       [e-mail]
m
KE6KGV           'The answer is (e^iπ + 1) ? "No" : "Yes"'
Remembering: KE6LTH, KD6HNU, March 22, 1996


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alfred Lee) writes:
>
>Years ago (> 10+ years?) I read that it is quite possible to get
>transient spikes up to 80-90 V.  Modern vehicular electrical
>system might do better.  However, if you know that in some aspects
>the specifications for vehicular electronics system is more
>stringent that Mil Spec, you might get worried.  Any one with some
>facts to fill in?

The vehicle power buss is very dirty. During starting, transients
of 300 volts are not uncommon. Any time an inductive load switches
on or off (a fan motor for example), there will be a nasty spike.
Any electronics used in a vehicle needs suppressors to protect it
from these spikes and surges. That's normally built into equipment
designed to operate in the auto environment. But if you build something
yourself to put in the car, make sure you use adequate suppression
and filtering.

It is also normal for the vehicle electrical buss to vary from as
low as 10.5 volts to as high as 14.8 volts during normal operation.
So use of regulation is highly recomended for equipment which won't
tolerate fairly wide voltage swings. Once the alternator has recharged
the battery from the starting drain, the voltage will normally stay
in the range of 13.8-14.2 volts on the vehicle buss. But during peak
charging, voltage will rise to 14.8 volts, and if you run equipment
with the engine off, the battery can go down to 10.5 volts as it
nears the point where it is so discharged that it won't start the
car. (You should never let a car battery discharge below 10.5 volts
or you'll shorten its life.)

A number of ham rigs get *real* squirrelly when the voltage drops
below 11 volts. You can get that at the rear terminals of the radio
even with the battery at full charge if you have significant resistance
in the wiring to the radio. 1.3 ohms will drop 1 volt for each ampere
of draw. With a radio requiring 10 amps, you could wind up with nearly
zero volts at the back of the equipment if the resistance of the total
wiring between the battery and the radio were only an ohm. You want
wiring that has a total resistance in the 1/100ths of an ohm range.
Use heavy cables and good connectors.

Gary
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
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Mike Willis <[e-mail]> writes:
[...]
>> I finally discovered that the switch-on current of the streamer was
>> enough to cause the output pin of the regulator to be below 9V for a
>> significant time after power-up. Thus, the output was more negative than
>> the common pin, which caused the 78S15 to go into shutdown mode. I
>> finally cured it by connecting a capacitor of a few 10's of uF across the
>> zener to give a 'soft start'. It now works fine...

>How about removing the resistor alltogether and using the regulator
>bias current to (a few 10s of mA) to provide the drop across the zener.

_Some_ of the lower-current regulators don't provide enough bias current
to let the zener stabilise. I was caught by that once as well, and now
prefer to include a resistor if possible. The extra cost of the resistor
and soft-start capacitor is minimal, and it ensures that the design is
reliable.

>A couple of 0.1uF capacitors between input and common and output and
>common on the regulator to avoid instability.

Agreed. I did include them (well, 0.22uF actually), but I didn't put them
on the ASCII-art schematic as I though they were 'obvious'.

>I have used an LED for the zener, with a 12V regulator you get 13.9V and
>an "ON" indicator.

I like that. I assume it must be a red LED to drop 1.8V

>Mike

--
-tony
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
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In article <4se7qs$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (A.R. Duell) wr
ites:
>[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) writes:
>>Note that the regulator will have to drop 10.2 volts to get from
>>24 to 13.8 volts. At 1.5 amps, that's about 16 watts. Heatsink it
>>very well. A TO-3 cased regulator might be a better choice (again
>>use a mounting kit, you can't ground the case). The added diodes
>>need to be rated for the current as well.
>
>If you're using diodes or zeners to 'jack up' a regulator, they only
>carry the (low) current needed by the regulator itself, not the load
>current. They don't need to be highly rated.

Yeah, that's right. For some reason I was thinking the regulator
was a shunt regulator. It isn't, of course. It's a series pass
design. So the main current goes from input to output, and very
little flows through the reference pin, probably only a couple
of mils.

I've thought of another thing too. Most of the TO-220 3 terminal
regulators can only handle 1 amp. This application needs more
current. A solution to that, at the cost of another 0.6 volt,
can be had by having the regulator drive the base of a series
pass transistor like a 2N3055. Then the regulator transistor
handles the heavy current and the 3 terminal regulator only has
to handle the output current divided by the beta of the 2N3055,
or about 50 times less. The downside is you lose the overcurrent
shutdown feature of the 3 terminal regulator when you do this.
In this application, a fast fuse should substitute nicely, but
another transistor could be added to starve base current to
the 2N3055 during overcurrent periods.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:53 1996
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From: KD1YV <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 21:51:53 -0300
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Gary Coffman wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alfred Lee) writes
:
> >
> >Years ago (> 10+ years?) I read that it is quite possible to get
> >transient spikes up to 80-90 V.  Modern vehicular electrical
> >system might do better.  However, if you know that in some aspects
> >the specifications for vehicular electronics system is more
> >stringent that Mil Spec, you might get worried.  Any one with some
> >facts to fill in?
>
> The vehicle power buss is very dirty. During starting, transients
> of 300 volts are not uncommon. Any time an inductive load switches
> on or off (a fan motor for example), there will be a nasty spike.
> Any electronics used in a vehicle needs suppressors to protect it
> from these spikes and surges. That's normally built into equipment
> designed to operate in the auto environment. But if you build something
> yourself to put in the car, make sure you use adequate suppression
> and filtering.

I totally agree.  The first wiper-delay I built and installed in my '74 Chevy
Nova
worked perfectly.  The second, using the identical circuit, installed in an '8
0 Chevy
Malibu was flaky as hell.  Turned out that the windshield-wiper motor, when it
 shut off,
was spiking the buss with a huge, negative-going pulse (it blanked my scope ev
en on it's
highest voltage setting, 100V I think.)

That was a low-draw circuit, just a 555 and relay, so I build a simple L-C low
-pass
filter to clean it up.  Neither the L nor the C by itself was enough.

Now my question is, with a high draw device such as a transmitter, is there a
simple,
passive filter that will accomplish the goal?  Seems like the series inductor
would have
to use some pretty hefty gauge wire.

73 de Jim, KD1YV


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From: [e-mail] (Bill Sheehan)
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Subject: Re: 15V too much for mobile radio?
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[e-mail] (Brian Ellsworth) wrote:

>On 13 Jul 1996 01:31:04 -0400, [e-mail] (Garry P. Adkins)
>wrote:
>

>Hmm, let's see. 24 VDC on the source, 1.5 amps, and 15 vdc out, and a to-220
>case egh? I'd start saving for a nice service manual on that radio if i were
>you. When that regulator blows from the 14 watts you attempted to dissipate i
t
>may fail shorted and put 24 volts into your mobile. Either that or plan on so
me
>pretty fancy cooling system for that puppy, it's going to get screaming warm.
>
Shows what you know. Ya big dummy. If you drill a hole in the side of
your freezer to run the cords out of, you can put the whole damn power
supply in the freezer. Voiler!!! Your heat problem is solved!!

Sincerely,
Red Greene



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From: [e-mail] (Mike Capone)
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On 13 Jul 1996 17:45:03 -0400, [e-mail] (Garry P. Adkins)
wrote:

:>>There is a very common 15v regulator available, would that
:>>be too far above the 13.8?  I'm not aware of any 13.8v
:>>parts.
:>
:>
:>Through my experience, I would say your fine either way... 12V and
:>13.8V have pretty much become interchangable without a problem.
:>and if you have a tolerance of 1.8V, and there is no problem, then
:>15V should be no problem as well, after all, it's less of a difference
:>than 12 and 13.8...  As long as you're in the ballpark you should
:>be ok.  Just don't attempt 24V. :)
:
:Agreed.  I've been wondering... How close to dead-on is a car's
:13.8?  I bet at low rpm, it gets a bit low...  How about on the high
:side?  Does it ever get up to 15vdc?
:
:I'll have to plug my dmm into the cig lighter and watch it on a few
:trips to see what happens.
:
I dunno about you- but most the cars I get into have about 14.5V on the plug
while running.




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ZaaX)
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Subject: 2m FM ok in a Saturn?
Date: 21 Jul 1996 15:11:45 -0400
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I would like to hear from anyone that is running 25-50 watts on 2m fm.
have you had any EMC/RFI problems and if so how did you solve them? I am
considering buying a Saturn and would like to know if I can anticipate an
problems. Any info on this will be greatly appreciated.

73 Zack Schindler
N8FNR


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:57 1996
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From: Jim Whitaker <[e-mail]>
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Does anyone know if there is a strictly 6 meter news group on the net?
 And if SMIRK has a web site?




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:49:58 1996
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From: Aubrey Hawkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: ?: REGENCY XL-2000
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I have a Regency XL-2000.. This is the slant front VHF mobile radio for
public safety band.  Does anyone know if it is possible to slide this
radio down into the 2 meter bands?  This is the 10 channel model.

Thanks

Aubrey Hawkins
KC5USI
Dallas


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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
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Subject: Re: Any Heath SB-303 owners??
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In article <4sbuvi$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Thanks for reading this message. If you ever played with a SB303
>receiver, I would like to know if you found the audio response on the
>high side. I never noticed it until I had it side by side with my
>Kenwood. It seems as if it has no base response at all.
>Lightning static is louder with the 303. Has anyone noticed this as
>well. I suspect it is normal for the rig. Thanks for the input...Dave

Yes, I've noticed the SB-303's audio is a bit lacking in bass response,
but not to a point where it's objectionable.  What I hate about the
SB-303 (and all Heath SB-series receivers and transceivers) is the CW
pitch at 1000 Hz.  I plan to re-crystal mine to give a 750 Hz pitch,
like most modern HF rigs have.  1000 Hz is just too hard to listen to
(for me, at least, YMMV).

73 de KC5NG



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
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Subject: Re: Any mods for ICOM T22?
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On 7/19/96 1:50PM, in message <[e-mail]>, Tim Frye
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Does anbody know of any mods for the iCOM IC-T22A?
>
> Also, has anyone used the 2GXAT and found it to be
> too big and bulky compared to the "pack a smokes" size
> Yaesu and others?
>
> Tim Frye

Hi Tim,

   I guess my age is showing, but time was when I would have given almost
anything to get my hands on an old Motorola 200 HT.  This was back in the '70'
s
and those old 2-channel VHF sets were about the size and weight of an average
clay brick.

   The IC-2GXAT is indeed bulky compared to some of the other VHF HT's in the
current crop.  I chose a T-21 for my last mono-band HT.  However, several
persons in my CAP unit chose the 2GXAT.  These were mostly ground team
personnel and were as likely as not to be beating the bushes in the wee hours
of a cold, rainy morning looking for a lost child or whatever.  The saving
grace of the 2GXAT is its durability.  It is sealed for water resistance like
many of the new rigs, and can take quite a bit of punishment without giving up
.
With the right battery, PS, etc., it is capable of sustained high power
operation without overheating.

   I, on the other hand, work as comm unit director on most search and rescue
operations and get to keep myself (and my HT) dry and warm. *<:-}  It's just a

matter of what you need in a radio.

   By the way, if you have acquired a T-22, I congratulate you on your choice.

I have had the chance to use one for a couple of days and think that Icom
really hit the mark with this one.  For CAP work, the alpha display is great.
As to mods, the T-22 will expand Rcv down into the A/C bands and handle AM
de-modulation quite well.  Your Icom dealer should be able to provide the mods
.
You might have to convince them that you have a reason for opening up the Tx,
such as CAP or MARS operations.  If that doesn't work, email me privately and
I
will track them down for you.

   Sincerely,
   Glenn Reed, KF5XB
   Civil Air Patrol, OKWG/DCA




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (ARC)
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Subject: Atlas 210X with AC Supply For Sale
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1996 23:21:48 GMT
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Atlas 210X in mint condition with original AC console/VOX etc. Also
have Amatron 1000GLB linear amp.  This is collector quality gear.
Make offer.  Mike K5HUM



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Franky B.)
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Hello and thanks for reading my message.

I want to buy a new rig, and because they're a much cheaper
in the US then here in europe I want to buy one in the states.
Now there is still one problem..., I don't know if  have
to pay taxes when I bring the equipment in Belgium.

Are there people on the net with the "right" experience on
how to import electronic equipment on a way I don't have to pay
any taxexs.....

Please let me know
Thanks in advance and 73's de Franky ON1BP   QTH AALTER, BELGUIM (JO11RB)


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Arden Eby)
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Subject: Re: Call-ID blocker won't let modem dial.
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 1996 14:12:52 GMT
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[e-mail] (J. Shell) wrote:

>Can anyone help me figure out how I can get my modem to dial after
>picking up using a Caller ID blocker?  My Radio Shack Caller-ID blocker
>sends out 3 tones as soon as the line is picked up.  These tones
>apparently screw up the modem altogether because I get a "no dialtone"
>message after it picks up.  I tried entering three commas in the init
>strings to pause long enough for the modem to hear the dialtone but
>that doesn't work either.  I'm just wondering what could be done so
>that I don't have to disconnect the call-ID blocker every time I use
>the modem.


Why do you need a caller-ID blocker?  What have you got to hide?  I
don't accept blocked calls and I encourage others to do the same.

Arden KI7FG


******************************************************************************
                                 Arden Eby
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J. Shell)
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Subject: Re: Call-ID blocker won't let modem dial.
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In article <4so54d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>[e-mail] (J. Shell) wrote:
>
>>Can anyone help me figure out how I can get my modem to dial after
>>picking up using a Caller ID blocker?  My Radio Shack Caller-ID
blocker
>>sends out 3 tones as soon as the line is picked up.  These tones
>>apparently screw up the modem altogether because I get a "no
dialtone"
>>message after it picks up.  I tried entering three commas in the init
>>strings to pause long enough for the modem to hear the dialtone but
>>that doesn't work either.  I'm just wondering what could be done so
>>that I don't have to disconnect the call-ID blocker every time I use
>>the modem.
>
>
>Why do you need a caller-ID blocker?  What have you got to hide?  I
>don't accept blocked calls and I encourage others to do the same.
>
>Arden KI7FG
>
>
>**********************************************************************
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>

Well for your information, I don't want my number to be on someone
else's caller ID box.  That's the reason for the blocker.

KC4TTV



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From: [e-mail] (J. Shell)
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In article <4soenb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In <4so54d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Arden Eby)
writes:
>>[e-mail] (J. Shell) wrote:
>>
>>>Can anyone help me figure out how I can get my modem to dial after
>>>picking up using a Caller ID blocker?  My Radio Shack Caller-ID
blocker
>>>sends out 3 tones as soon as the line is picked up.  These tones
>>>apparently screw up the modem altogether because I get a "no
dialtone"
>>>message after it picks up.  I tried entering three commas in the
init
>>>strings to pause long enough for the modem to hear the dialtone but
>>>that doesn't work either.  I'm just wondering what could be done so
>>>that I don't have to disconnect the call-ID blocker every time I use
>>>the modem.
>>
>>
>>Why do you need a caller-ID blocker?  What have you got to hide?  I
>>don't accept blocked calls and I encourage others to do the same.
>>
>>Arden KI7FG
>>
>>
>>*********************************************************************
*********
>>                                 Arden Eby
>>                      Internet:  [e-mail]
>>                  Packet Radio:  [e-mail]
>>     Homepage (Eby's Cyberscroll)  http://www.teleport.com/~arden/
>>*********************************************************************
*********
>
>I agree, my BBS rejects blocked calls as well, so much for him using a
modem
>to call MY BBS!
>
>
>Allan Hall                            [e-mail]
>Falcon Technologies                 http://www.shsu.edu/~vis_cah
>Team OS/2                          BBS: 409-291-3322
>

Well, you don't have to worry about me calling your bbs sir.  I asked
for help and you are not offering any.  I am thankful however that
there are many out there that have offered help.  If you aren't
offering help then don't reply.




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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Call-ID blocker won't let modem dial.
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 96 23:56:12 GMT
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On 7/19/96 1:25PM, in message <4sojuf$[e-mail]>, Jim Fellows
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>
> |> I agree, my BBS rejects blocked calls as well, so much for him using a
> modem to call MY BBS!
> |>
> |> Allan Hall                            [e-mail]
> |> Falcon Technologies                 http://www.shsu.edu/~vis_cah
> |> Team OS/2                          BBS: 409-291-3322
>
> presumeably authentication is done via a login and password prompt, what
> possible reason is there to need or want the Caller-ID function?
>
> I cannot imagine you sitting at the console and acting as a traffic cop
> allowing or disallowing access to the BBS according to the display.  And
> since you state that your BBS rejects the blocked calls this would imply tha
t
> the capacity exists for computer collection of the information.
>
> I as an advocate of privacy issues, would then point out that this is
> precisely the reason that I have my number blocked.
>

    While I feel that privacy is a privilege to be valued, I would not expect
to walk up to some stranger's home and say, "Hi, mind if I come and look aroun
d
awhile?"  That is approximately what happens when you ask for access to a BBS.

It is the sysop's right to know who is getting access to his system.  It is
also the caller's choice to comply or hang up.  Prior to caller-id capable
modems, it was also the caller's option to falsify the information given by th
e
caller.  Now, at least the sysop can verify the number used by the caller.  I
personally cannot remember ever registering as a user of a privately owned BBS

without filling out the questionnaire about myself.  This has always included
my name, address, and phone number.  Usually other things were asked regarding

hobbies, PC equipment type, etc.  It was, and is, my choice whether or not to
provide that information.

    Accordingly, since the sysop already has my number, I cannot really object

to their documenting that additional calls from me are made from the same
number.  The only time the sysop would probably care to look in the caller log

to check the number was if the person calling abused the privileges granted to

the user.

    In addition, many people use script files to login on their favorite BBS's
.
This makes the security of their passwords suspect, particularly in the case o
f
laptops.  Should someone gain the name and password to an account not their
own, it would be risky to use them.  If the user reports to the sysop that the

account is in jeopardy, the sysop would certainly be alerted to check the
source of any calls using that account.

    As to advising your associates to avoid BBS's that want to know the number

of the caller, I think you will find that you will be left with very few from
which to select (BBS's, not friends).

    Glenn Reed
    KF5XB




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bob puharic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: CATS rotator control box/lightening
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 03:07:55 GMT
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I took a near miss recently that blew the meter in my hygain control
box. the box was connected to commmercial power, but was disconnected
from the tower with a jones plug.

This rotator has the CATS installed brake delay. if the jones plug is
disconnected, the brake delay LED goes out 8 sec after being engaged
as it's supposed to do. If i hook up the rotator, the brake will not
re-engage without shutting the box off for a second. Any ideas about
where to look? tnx all.



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sean McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Charging FT-50R's FNB-41 Battery
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 96 03:57:12 GMT
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In article <7117cc$101935.38b@NEWS>, [e-mail] wrote:
>It seems the FT-50R has to be out of service to use the Ni-Cad Battery
>Charger NC-60B.

Yes, what a scam. Gets you to buy their drop in charger at close to $150.

>I wonder if there is an adaptor to charge the battery
>off the radio with the NC-60B.

Not at this time.

>Alternatively, I would like to use the ICOM BC-30 charger I have, but
>there is no adaptor to make the connection.

And very unlikely there will be...

>The Yaesu NC-50 (with CA-14 Charger Sleeve) is the only Yaesu
>alternative I know of.

W & W Associates sells both rapid and trickle drop in chargers for the FT-50.
The MasterCharger Ia rapid charger at $85 and the IIa trickle charger at $39.
They both feature *replacable* pockets ($16) for virtually any handheld.

http://wwassociates.com

Anyhow, I'm in no way connected with them except I just bought the IIa for
my FT-50. I sick and tired of getting screwed every time I change HT's.

Hope this helps,
Sean


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From: [e-mail] (Sean McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Charging FT-50R's FNB-41 Battery
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 96 22:08:01 GMT
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In article <4slarc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (bnr) wrote:
>Sean McCarthy ([e-mail]) wrote:
>:
>: W & W Associates sells both rapid and trickle drop in chargers for the
>: FT-50. The MasterCharger Ia rapid charger at $85 and the IIa trickle
>: charger at $39. They both feature *replacable* pockets ($16) for
>: virtually any handheld.
>:
>
>With the IIa - do you still have to have the battery pack connected to
>the radio during charging?  I just bought a FT-50 and would love to be
>able to charge the batteries off the radio.  Any clarification is
>appreciated...

It will charge the battery alone or with the radio.

Check out their web site:

http://wwassociates.com

Later,
Sean


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan E. Hodel)
Subject: Charging FT-50R's FNB-41 Battery
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It seems the FT-50R has to be out of service to use the Ni-Cad Battery
Charger NC-60B.  I wonder if there is an adaptor to charge the battery
off the radio with the NC-60B.

Alternatively, I would like to use the ICOM BC-30 charger I have, but
there is no adaptor to make the connection.

The Yaesu NC-50 (with CA-14 Charger Sleeve) is the only Yaesu
alternative I know of.

73
--
  Alan E. Hodel  |  Internet e-mail: [e-mail]
       KW9T      |  Home Page: http://www.mcs.net/~aehodel/
                 |  FTP: ftp.mcs.com /mcsnet.users/aehodel
"Make things as simple as possible, but not any simpler." - A. Einstein




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:14 1996
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From: Richard Head <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Cloning software for FT-51r?
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 09:40:18 -0600
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dave sims wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, "J. Miner" wrote:
> >Hello,
> >
> >Has anyone devoloped software for Cloning the FT-51r besides YAESU's
> >Version?
>
> Yes, we do. It's called EZ Clone.  And we're about to release a new
> version.
>
> >If so is it Shareware, freeware, ect.
>
> Commercial.  More info from http://www.acsys.com or


Question Does EZ Clone work with Soft Windows for MacIntosh?

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From: [e-mail] (Dave)
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Subject: Commercial airline freqs.
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1996 03:21:17 GMT
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My FT530 has mods fer AM aircraft, coes anybody know the freqs for
commercial airliners????
Thanks, Dave



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:16 1996
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From: [e-mail](michael silva)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Did you know? (was Re: OLD TIMERS!...)
Date: 18 Jul 1996 13:50:53 GMT
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In <01bb72b7.5bfe6180$18082599@brastoo> JustMe <[e-mail]>
writes:

>....Does anyone remember a
>"cat's whisker", a CK-722, a 6L6, a 1N21, a J-38, a geranium diode,  a
>35Z5, a 12SN7, an ARC-5 ?....

Since there has been a lot of positive reaction to Bob's post I thought
I'd mention that in addition to the well-known boatanchors mailing list
there is a lesser-known mailing list ([e-mail]) dedicated
to vacuum tube homebrew and general thermionic nostalgia.  If you want
to talk about the cake pan 6F8G regen or the breadboard 6L6 TX you
built way back when, or if you want to build such a beast now, come on
by.  Whether you held your first tube 60 years ago or have never seen
one in the flesh you're welcome to join in the fun.

73,
Mike, KK6GM



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:17 1996
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From: A Guy named Moe <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Dish Building
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Does anyone know if it is possiable to build a Satalite dish from
scratch?


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Montgomery)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Downside of owning a TS130 ?
Date: 16 Jul 1996 19:31:30 GMT
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charles copeland ([e-mail]) wrote:

> What are the shortcomings of a TS130?

None that I've ever heard of.  It's one of the few Kenwood radios that
hasn't had a service bulletin issued against it (that I know of).  Mine
is 15 years old and *never* had a problem with it other than a noisy
switch (which a squirt from contact cleaner fixed.)

> Does it have any known common failures?

The only one I've heard of (and seen) is oscillation on the 10M band if
the radio is looking into a "radical" VSWR - but then, all bets are off.
The earlier TS-120 had this problem which was traced down to loose PC
board mounting/grounding screws.

> Are the solid state finals pretty tough?

Well, mine has withstood about 15 seconds of the oscillation mentioned
above without damage.  My 130 also has the thermostatically controlled
fan which has come on about five times in the past 15 years.

> Would you buy this rig, or only consider a newer model with added features?

I'd buy another one.  It's one of few tranceivers around that one can work
on at home without the use of a microscope, logic analyzer, or memory maps.
There's a few mods for it, like shutting off the display and pilot lights
for power saving operation. If you're going to use it mobile, you don't
want one of the new fancy transceivers with all the knobs and geegaws.  Just
be sure your ARRL insurance covers it. (You do belong to the ARRL, right???)

Go for it...

73 from K6LTS
Don Montgomery
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Harris)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: DXing UHF
Date: 19 Jul 1996 13:52:10 GMT
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Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4rbqir$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (James Chapman) writes:
: >I need to pull in a UHF television signal that looks almost hopeless
: >right now--and I'm wondering what I should do, beyond my plan to go
: >get a UHF-only rooftop antenna, and maybe a little video amp device
: >for it.

: That's about it. There is no magic wand for receiving distant UHF
: signals. You just need a high gain antenna mounted as high and in
: the clear as possible, and a mast mounted preamp to overcome the
: feedline losses to the set.

: Gary

You'll get a slight improvement using RG-6 coax rather than the common
RG-59. 75-ohm hardline ( often available for free from cable TV companies)
would be even better, but probably not worth the trouble.

Good luck,

--
Art Harris N2AH
Internet: [e-mail]
      or  [e-mail]
Packet Radio: [e-mail]
TCP/IP: n2ah.ampr.org  [44.68.8.137]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Blackie Lawless)
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Subject: EZ-Clone programming software: Opinions?
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I just checked out the EZ clone web site, http://www.acsys.com and was
interested in their product for programming my Yaesu ft50r.  The
feature that looked interesting is that the interface connects to the
internet allowing users to download frequecy file lists from around
the country.  I am wondering if anybody out there has used their
software and would like to hear experiences.  The site says it is beta
testing, so I would like to hear about "bugs" if anybody has
experienced them.


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Harris)
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Subject: Re: Fm transmitters
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:16:13 GMT
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jeff faye ([e-mail]) wrote:

:       Anybody have any good suggestions on what would be a good fm
: tranmitter (stereo) to purchase at resonable cost for a new radio
: station that will have a LPFM licence (Canada) to start.

Jeff, There is an outfit called Pan-Axis Productions in California that
sells low power FM transmitters both as kits and assembled. They run any
where from a few milliwatts up to 10 watts stereo or mono depending on the
model. You can contact them at Pan-Com International, PO Box 130,
Paradise, CA 95967-0130. Tel. [phone].

Good luck,

--
Art Harris N2AH
Internet: [e-mail]
      or  [e-mail]
Packet Radio: [e-mail]
TCP/IP: n2ah.ampr.org  [44.68.8.137]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (shane)
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Subject: FOR SALE:  HTX-212  2-METER 45 WATT MOBILE
Date: 18 Jul 1996 00:41:09 GMT
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FOR SALE:  HTX-212 2-METER 45 WATT MOBILE RADIO.  HAS 45 WATTS ON HIGH
POWER AND 10 ON LOW POWER.  PLEASE MAKE OFFER.  ONLY SIX MONTHS OLD!
GOOD CONDITION.  MUST SELL!

E-MAIL [e-mail]

73,
N3WDM



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:23 1996
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Subject: FOR SALE:  RADIO SHACK HTX-202
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FOR SALE:  RADIO SHACK HTX-202 asking $150.

E-mail: [e-mail]

Do not reply in NEWSGROUPS because I don't come here often.



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Universal Magnetic Balun, Modle UMB 130.

This is a receive only Longwire and dipole antenna to feed matching
Balun and earth isolator. A reduction in Mains borne noise is achieved
by the Longwire antenna return path being isolated from the
receiver/mains earth. The UMB 130 frequency range is 100khz to 30Mhz.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------

Receiving Antenna Combiner, Model RAC 130.

This is a passive transformer combiner/splitter specifically designed
for two antennas to feed a single receiver to reduce the effects of
fading. To provide optimum performance a phase inverter can be
switched to allow the antennas to combine in either phase or
anti-phase, this prevents signal cancellation due to the phase
difference between the antennas. The RAC 130 is designed for 100khz to
30Mhz.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------

Antenna Feeder Isolator, Model AFI 130

This is a receiving only, feeder isolator which reduces mains borne
noise (TVs, Computers etc.) from being coupled to the antenna feeder.
The AFI 130 is most effecive when used with Longwire type antennas and
"Longwire Baluns". The frequency range of the AFI 130 is 100khz to
30Mhz.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------

Short-wave Antenna Controller, Model AC 330.

This is the forerunner of a device that was originally designed in the
late eighties to combat the jamming of the HF Broadcast Bands. The
AC130 is currently being re-developed and scheduled for release in
late 96. This will be a passive receive only antenna controller that
will use two simple vertical antennas to provide uni-directional
reception with up to 20dB front to back ratio. This antenna controller
connects directly to the receiver so that the user can electronically
steer a null to reduce local and skywave interference.


The above products currently cost:-

UMB 130 ú24.95 plus ú2.00 UK postage elsewhere at cost
RAC 130 ú29.95   "               "           "
AFI 130   ú18.95   "               "           "


Wellbrook Communications is a small company specialising in Antenna
components for the Radio Enthusiast and SWL. The company is owned by a
Professional Electronics Engineer who has many years experience in the
field of Short-wave Radio.

Call Andrew Ikin at

Wellbrook Communications
Wellbrook house
Brookside Road
Bransgore
Christchurch
Dorset BH23 8NA
United Kingdom

01425 674174









From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:26 1996
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Transciever 736R Yaesu with Microphone / New
Antennas 2M and 70CM yagi
SWR Meter
Dummy Load
Approx. 60 Feet 6013 coax
PK 88 packet Modem/New with 24v power supply

For Sale for $1800 or most offer.
E-Mail : [e-mail]
Phone : [phone]
Raymond Hoopes Sr.


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan)
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Subject: FS KLM ECHO 70 432mhz SSB&CW
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 19:00:03 -0700
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Hello and 73,
For Sale, a KLM Echo 70 432 mhz and 435 mhz USB, LSB &CW
transceiver. 10-watts. needs work. I bought it and paid $125.00
for it. Then bought a Kenwood TM-455A and lost interest in
fixing this radio. Well sell for $100.00 or best offer.
73, Alan    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:28 1996
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From: David Dropp N9LXP <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS Uhf Ht
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 14:30:56 -0500
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I have for sale a Kenwood Th42at Uhf Ht. Comes with tone encode & decode
board,soft case,extra battery and a dual rapid charger.  Asking 300.00
is in mint condition. I can be e-mailed at [e-mail]
                   73's Dave N9LXP


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan)
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Subject: FS: Cushcraft 124WB 2-mtr beam 10.2dB Gain
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 19:24:44 -0700
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Hello and 73,
I have for sale in nice Condition a Cushcraft 124WB 2-meter beam
with 10.2dB gain sells new for 65.00 will sell for 35.00 ...
73, Alan   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:30 1996
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From: Curt Sauer <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Ham Equipment
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I have the following items for sales:

Kenwood TM-421A 440 Mhz mobile. Original box & access. Like new.
$300.00

Kenwood TR-751 2 meter ALL MODE. Original box & access. Like new.
$500.00

Kenwood MC-60 Desk Mike. Used twice. Original box & access. Mint.
$80.00

Azden PCS2800 10 meter FM mobile with detachable head. Good condition.
      No box, but have manual.   $100.00





From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan)
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Subject: FS: Rohn HDBX-40 for 18sqft of antenna..  in SOCA
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 19:19:13 -0700
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For Sale, 40 foot tall self supporting tower. Heavy Duty will
support 18sqft of antenna wind load. There is 5 sections each
is 8' tall. This sells new for 475.00 + shipping and or Tax.
Will sell this one for 250.00. Its located 75-miles north of
San Diego, CA This is a pick-up only. It can be picked up in a
Toyota or Nissan type truck or larger. Would also consider
trades such as a 175-watt UHF amplifier or ???? 73, Alan

          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:32 1996
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From: Curt Sauer <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Sony ICF 2010
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I have a Sony ICF 2010 in very good condition. With manual & AC adapter.
$175.00



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Nathan DeWitt)
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Subject: FS: Yeasu FT3000M only 2 months old
Date: 19 Jul 1996 21:26:59 GMT
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Yaesu FT-3000M 70 Watt VHF Radio with dual band extended recieve only 2
Months old.  Some of the features include: Wide Multi-band Receive for the
scanning enthusiasts, 118-174 VHF, 118-136 "AM", 400-520 UHF, and 800-900
Mhz (Cellular blocked)Interactive Programming System, Smart Search, Memory
Storage System, Twin cooling fans, 4 user programmable soft buttons, Digital
Coded Squelch, software control features, interactive menu and 1200/9600
Baud Packet Compatible. For more information on this new to the market radio
visit The Yaesu Web site (http://www.yaesu.com/ft3000.html) $475.00 /firm
I'll pay for shipping.
--
Nate (KB9KQO)
Firefighter/Paramedic with: Leyden Fire PD and Wonder Lake Fire PD
EMAIL: [e-mail]   IRC: Nate_D   POWWOW: AxeMan



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Selman)
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Subject: FS:HiGain 5 Element 20 Meter Beam
Date: 20 Jul 1996 21:53:19 GMT
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Have in good condition the 5 element 20 Meter Beam. Is up and can demo on
the air.  Works great. Price $200.

WE6A



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Donald D. Davis, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re:FT-50R - A good lesson for Don
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 00:14:01 GMT
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I have made numerous postings about the FT-50R, including a couple
when I was frustrated with problems involving the FTT-12 and voice
messaging. I won't waste time by repeating those here. Most of the
info was observed facts, but with a little emotion thrown in.

I have been told that someone in marketing fom Kenwood has taken the
"liberty" of sending copies of my post to amateur dealers around the
country. I suppose this is their right to do with public information,
but I feel it is not very appropriate. I have stated the following in
other posts, but in summary:

I DO the wish features re: voice messaging described in the manual
worked as described, and yes...I do have a use for them.

If I had the opportunity to return the radio (or keypad) to my dealer
for a refund, I would NOT. I still like the radio enough to say it was
well worth the price.

Given Kenwood's marketing plan and disregard for the future of amateur
radio (in my opinion), I am SURE my next radio will NOT be a Kenwood.

Perhaps Kenwood would like to circulate this post to all of their
dealers.

The lesson for Don - post in haste, repent in leisure. And no... no
one asked my to say this.

regards, Don (KE4KYO)



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:35 1996
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From: "John A. Palmer" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT-726R Module Wanted
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 13:38:09 -0700
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Dear List Subscribers:

A friend of mine would like to aquire the 440 and/or 6m module for his
FT-726R. All resopnses are welcome. Please contact me at
maito:[e-mail] or if you know Jim Tucker-KC5QKZ contact him
direcly.

73's de KA5VAN


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Huster)
Subject: FT8500 MARS/CAP Mod???
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Is the FT8500 MARS/CAP Mod; Cut the green wire and reset the CPU ??
Where is the green wire located? On the VHF side of the radio??


--
  Timothy W. Huster
  http://www.xetron.com/~timh      [e-mail]
  kb8bnk@kc8tw.#cin.oh.usa.na
  "...and Dad! I like Putt-Putt! I got a One on that Hole!" Andrew H. age 4



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:37 1996
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From: jeff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Gel Cel Charger
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:37:38 -0700
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> I recently built a charger for Gel Cells that was featured in the
> March 1994 QST.  It works great.  However there were a few things that
> anyone building it should know...

I'm interested.  Please send me what you've got. I tried mailing you
directly, but it bounced.

thanks
jeff, kf6bkg, monitoring
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ED WELCH)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Subject: grounding question
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 96 12:44:00 -0600
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I've got my rig grounded via #4 copper wire.  When I'm not using the rig
I disconnect the antennaes and ground them to the same ground wire as
connected to my rig.  The rig is unplugged from AC, also.  Should a
lightening strike hit will the rig get fried being as the antennas are
hooked to the same ground?  Should I fix it where I can completely
removed the rig from both ground and AC?...I know this would be better,
but should I go the trouble of doing this?  Thanks for your help.

73, Ed, KF4KRV


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:39 1996
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From: Kenny Bain <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Ham Pagers ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:31:40 -0500
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Steve,

Kantronics advertises with the KPC3 now that you can contact them for
info on how to convert commercial pagers to amateur use.  This is from
their web server:

> NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>                                            AMATEUR PAGING
>
> If you're interested in emergency communications, remote control of equipmen
t, or notification of important events, then digital paging for amateur radio
just
> might be for you! And it's likely you or your fellow club members already ha
ve most of the equipment required for digital paging. The system requires a co
mputer
> (or terminal), a KPC-9612 with paging firmware, a 9600 "data ready" transcei
ver, an antenna, and a few numeric or alphanumeric POCSAG pagers. If you're
> already 9600 active, all you'll need is the version 7.0 firmware for your KP
C-9612, and pagers recrystalled for 2-meters or 70-cm.
>
> Kantronics' firmware upgrade v7.0 for the KPC-9612 supports the transmission
 and reception of Radiopaging Code No.1 (also known as POCSAG). This code is
> the defacto standard used by radio common carriers (commercial paging compan
ies) supporting numeric and alphanumeric pagers. The upgrade supports all thre
e
> paging rates -512, 1200, and 2400 - and includes a packet paging serverÖ. Wi
th the server, amateurs may connect by packet radio to the KPC-9612 directly
> or to the K-Net node and send a page or inquire about pages already sent. A
manual addendum included with the upgrade describes amateur paging and the
> keyboard and paging server commands added to the firmware. Associated with t
he upgrade, Kantronics is offering for sale the PAGER HANDBOOK for the
> Radio Amateur and Motorola Bravo PlusÖ pagers recrystalled for 2-meters and
70-cm.
>
> The PAGER HANDBOOK for the Radio Amateur, by W0XI, with eight chapters and f
ive appendices, includes details of the POCSAG protocol (CCIR
> Recommendation R-584-1), transmission and reception requirements for paging,
 and instructions for recrystalling pagers for the 2-meter and 70-cm amateur b
ands.
> The handbook will be available in spiral bound format (GBC) April 15th and i
n paperback format (perfect binding) about May 15th.
>
> We recognize that frequency coordination for new modes/activities can be a p
roblem. Hence, initially, we're offering refurbished Bravo Plus pagers crystal
led for
> only one of several frequencies. These frequencies fall within the experimen
tal and simplex sub-bands for 2-meters and 70-cm, according to the 95/96 ARRL
> repeater directory. In addition, we're soliciting recommendations for paging
 frequencies on a regional basis from the coordinating bodies. As frequencies
become
> established and coordinated, Kantronics will stock crystals for these freque
ncies as well and will offer a service for crystalling and programming pagers
at the
> factory. Full details will be available later. Please keep in mind that the
low prices you see for commercial pagers also carry a monthly access fee. Amat
eur digital
> paging carries no such fee.
>
> Some of the "data ready" transceivers sold today for 9600 baud packet operat
ion are suitable paging transceivers. For example, Kenwood's TM-251, TM-451,
> TM-733, and Azden's PCS-9600D do a nice job of sending and receiving 1200 ba
ud paging. Quality reception of paging signals requires a receiver with
> "discriminator" audio. You'll get marginal results with typical speaker audi
o; the audio amplifier must be bypassed for quality paging reception.
>
> Careful reading of Part 97 [sections 97.3(a)(10), 97.111(b)(2), 97.305(c), a
nd 97.307(f)(5)] makes it clear that digital paging is allowed for VHF and UHF
> operations. One-way transmissions are made every day by amateurs to establis
h communication with other amateurs, even using one mode to establish a link i
n
> another mode. Paging simply creates another way of establishing communicatio
ns. The rules also state that unspecified protocols/codes may be used for
> communications on 50 MHZ and above. Let's page!
>
> In summary, the KPC-9612 v7.0 firmware upgrade supports the transmission and
 reception of 512, 1200, and 2400 baud numeric and alphanumeric POCSAG
> paging, contains a packet paging server, page directory (pairs of callsigns
and pager IDs [capcode]), a paging transmission log, and optional sysop contro
lled
> password operation. All features in v6.0 are retained. Version 7.0 adds nine
 keyboard commands: MYPAGE, PAGE, PAGECWID, PAGEDIR, PAGEMON,
> PAGELOG, PAGEPRIV, PAGEPSWD, and PAGETEXT. The unique features of the KPC-96
12uit modem make amateur paging possible. Discrete RUH'
> modems cannot support paging. Paging firmware will not be supported in the K
PC-3 or KAM Plus.
>
> Spring is here! Treat yourself to the v7.0 upgrade so you can be ready for p
aging activities.
>
> For further details, please write, fax, or e-mail Kantronics at 1202 E 23rd
Street, Lawrence, KS 66046, fax [phone].


Take a look at this url for more info:http://www.kantronics.com/

Hope this helps you out.  I think everything you want to do is legal by
looking at it.  The only grey area is that above it says paging is OK to
establish communications with other amateurs... so a non-ham might not
be ok to page.  I don't know... maybe someone else will post with more
info regarding this.

Good Luck

Kenny, KB5VME



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Steve O'Neal) writes:

>
>Of course, I think this would probably be illegal, or close to it, but
>how would it be different than my new FT 50 which transmits a sub
>audio tone to another FT 50 and beeps me when we are in Simplex range?
>Think this feature works without me keying, radio does it for me.
>
>Steve N6CRR

It's a one way communications, and would be illegal as such. The only
legal one way transmissions I know of are messages of interest to the
general Amateur population, like code practice and amateur related info.

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:41 1996
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From: gary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Ham Pagers ?
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 1996 16:11:13 -0500
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Will Flor wrote:
>
> Allen Underdown wrote:
> >
> > Steve O'Neal wrote:
> >
> > > Of course, I think this would probably be illegal, or close to it, but
> > > how would it be different than my new FT 50 which transmits a sub
> > > audio tone to another FT 50 and beeps me when we are in Simplex range?
> > > Think this feature works without me keying, radio does it for me.
> > >
> > > Steve N6CRR
> >
> > Why would this be illegal??
> >
>
> It is illegal if it is a one-way transmission that does not fall
> under any of the specific exceptions granted in Part 97 concerning
> one-way transmissions.  The primary legal use of ham pagers is to
> page a ham in order to initiate two-way communications on amateur
> frequencies - this is certainly legal, as it's a form of calling a
> station.  Paging a non-ham is against FCC regs, as amateur stations
> are restricted to transmitting to other licensed amateur stations.
>
> 73 de KB9JTT

Be leagal. Go to Radio Shack and get one of those paging systems (they were
on sale) that operater on the CB band hookup a CB amplifier and CB beam (moon
something or other). Then you won't bother your fellow hams on 2m
with anoying tones. No license required.


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Subject: Re: Ham Pagers ?
Date: 21 Jul 1996 09:14:04 -0400
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I too suspect the FCC would come down hard on hampaging, especially since
alternatives exist.
Pagers, with their mini antennas, are very inefficient receivers. Paging
companies use high power (up to 3.5KW ERP) transmitters and multiple sites
to provide reliable coverage (a NYC system runs from 20 to 170 sites!).
These sites are synchronized to act in unison to provide commercially
reliable service over a wide area.  (With your 20 watt ham pager, you beep
your kid, and get upset when he shows up six hours later claiming he
didn't get the page)(With a commercial service he's on weaker footing for
that kind of excuse!)

The alternative I refer to is the Private Carrier Paging, which can be
used privately. Frequencies are at 157, 462, and 929 MHz. Power
limitations are from 75w to 1 kW ERP. The benefit is that you can also
SELL paging service on a PCP Channel, to offset costs and make a profit
too. Since most manufactured pagers are pre-set for the commercial and PCP
frequencies, you'll find economies of scale in purchasing pagers, both new
and used.

On coverage again, I installed a 929 MHz paging service in Cincinatti once
for a guy who insisted one site at 1kW would provide reliable coverage. He
now has four sites, and is talking about more.

To provide local paging (1 to 2 miles) get the radioshack system at $99,
plus $60 for each pager. It'll be far cheaper.


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Hamfest, Fort Tuthill In Flagstaff, Arizona
July 19, 20, 21, 1996
Arizona's Largest Hamfest

For More Information: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2425/


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We have a web site for the hamfest....see below

http://home.aol.com/doug03

Well.... if you get this and still need more info let me know.

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

Don't forget the FIFTH ANNUAL USF "Last Minute" HAMFEST
Sat July 27th 9am to 3pm
in the ice cold air conditioning...

Hosted by the University of South Florida Radio and Electronics Club.

Admission  $3.75
1st swap table $10 including ticket.  Additional tables $10 each.
Call 1st for table reservations.
Call especially if you need more than 7 tables.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
 call   [phone]   after  5pm

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

USF is easily located on Fletcher Ave between I-75 and I-275 in Tampa.
Enter campus on North Palm Dr. follow the signs to the
USF Special Events Center.

Just close enough to Busch Gardens to let the family go there while you play!
-------------------
TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE  AT 11AM.
-------------------
TALK IN 147.24+, 146.94-,and 442.275+
Vendors may setup FRI NIGHT 6-9pm and SAT MORN 8-9am.

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

for more info, direct questions to: [e-mail]
See our web page for more information and maps.

USF Hamfest Web Page:  http://home.aol.com/doug03














From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:48 1996
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From: Gabe Nemeth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HELP: D104 Microphone Schematic Needed
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Hi and thanks for reading. This is a request for some help. I
purchased a Astatic D104 desk mic and the pre-amp is kaput.
I can replace the pre-amp with a redesigned version, but I prefer to
repair the original. Does anyone have a source on the schematic
for the D104?
Thanks in advance,
73 De VE3SLJ
Gabe Nemeth.


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:49 1996
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Subject: Re: HELP: D104 Microphone Schematic Needed
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Gabe Nemeth wrote:
>
> Hi and thanks for reading. This is a request for some help. I
> purchased a Astatic D104 desk mic and the pre-amp is kaput.
> I can replace the pre-amp with a redesigned version, but I prefer to
> repair the original. Does anyone have a source on the schematic
> for the D104?
> Thanks in advance,
> 73 De VE3SLJ
> Gabe Nemeth.

 Gabe= I think I have what you're looking for.  I'll drop it in the mail to yo
u for
your perusal.

  Good luck==Phil (KB1GO)


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I have a Yaesu FT-DX-100 (yes, one hundred) which is missing the power plug.
The receptical on the back is configured like this (male).

| | - -
- - - -
| | - -

So I need a female to match this.

The array is about 1 inch by 3/4 inch.

What might this be called? Who would sell these?

I also am looking for an operation and/or service manual.

Thanks, Phil ki0dm


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dale Chidester)
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Subject: Re: Help: what's this plug??
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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (pdunn) writes:
>I have a Yaesu FT-DX-100 (yes, one hundred) which is missing the power plug.
>The receptical on the back is configured like this (male).
>
>| | - -
>- - - -
>| | - -
>
>So I need a female to match this.
>
>The array is about 1 inch by 3/4 inch.
>
>What might this be called? Who would sell these?
>
>I also am looking for an operation and/or service manual.
>
>Thanks, Phil ki0dm


The plug you're describing is known as a "Jones" plug.  Newark Electronics use
d
to carry them.  Be careful, though.  The US plugs I got for a FT-100B were
numbered differently from the Japanese.  The US numbers went from left to righ
t
while the Japanese plug was numbered from right to left!  Good Luck.
        73,
                Dale





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If you get boared. Check out my Ham Page. Lots of good links!
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/5860
--
Dave Booth
kc6wfs


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:52 1996
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From: "David Morrill" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: HW 101 Power Supply
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A friend of mine is in need of the power supply for the Heathkit HW 101 HF
rig. If you can help in this search then please send me the information and
I will get it to him. He is a newly coded ham and wants to get up on the HF
bands to advance some more.
--
David
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (joel Sampson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: ICOM IC T7 Handy Modifications ?
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 15:46:10 -0500
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In article <4rvnvm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Christof
Huebner) wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am looking for modifications of the new
> ICOM handy T7, especially how to extend
> the frequency range. Is there any possibility
> to convert the T7A into the European version
> T7E ?
>
If you hold down the Monitor and Band buttons while turning on the unit
(it takes three fingers and both hands) you open up receive capability.
Receives from about 50 to 999 MHz with a few gaps. Seems to work good.

I LOVE the IC-T7A, it's pretty easy to use and has lots o' features for a
good price. I paid $309 at a hamfest.

joel Sampson / N5LXI / Dallas
joel Sampson Web Design   http://userpages.nkn.net/joel

joel Sampson / joel Sampson Web Design / Dallas
WWW:  http://userpages.nkn.net/joel


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-706 NB?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <4rr8tg$[e-mail]> <4rr7ea$[e-mail]> <4rud32$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4sbmq4$[e-mail]>
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In article <4sbmq4$[e-mail]> "William O. Reichert" <[e-mail]
t> writes:
>
>While on the 706, has anyone else noted that after performing the
>yellow wire mod, plus tying it to the VCO switching, the intermod
>immunity is worse on two meters?

No. And it shouldn't be, the same 2m bandpass filter is still used
inside the 2m band. There is no electrical change when operating
2m. The only effect of the yellow wire mod is to change the filter
used when tuning *outside* the 2m band.

>Also, for one of the lucky who was able to get a service manual
>before ICOM ran out, does it look like the existing ssb filter,
>which appears to be the same size as the plug in optional
>filters, have the same pin arrangement so that maybe the optional
>1.9 KHz ssb filter might be installed in its place?

No, they hosed us, the pins are oriented differently. You could
make a little adapter board to make it work, but the filters aren't
just drop in replacements for each other.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ICOM IC-706 NB?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (William
 M. Bickley  KF2ON) writes:
>Gary:
>
>I located and attempted to adjust R126, but could produce neither an
>improvement in the NB nor the blanking on strong signals which you had
>mentioned.  Could you give me some rather specific help on how to go
>about this (how many turns, which direction, etc.)?  Tnx for your
>help.
>
>Bill  KF2ON

Here's the procedure given in the service manual.

1) Tune radio to 14.100 MHz
2) Set mode to USB
3) Turn NB off (M3)
4) Preamp ON
5) Set R126 to the center of its rotation
6) Connect a signal generator to ANT-1
7) Tune the signal generator to 14.1015 MHz
8) Set its output level to -82 dbm
9) Connect an oscilloscope to CP2
10) Adjust L61 and L64 for maximum voltage on the scope
11) Set NB ON
12 Adjust R126 until the noise (seen on the scope) just reduces

Here's an ASCII pix of where the points mentioned are in the lower
left corner of the main board.

    |
    |
 _ _|     L61             CP2
|      R126       L63 L64
|
| Cable   LL LL LL
|__________________________
                FRONT
^ board edge

Don't touch L63, it's the wideband FM discriminator adjustment.
R126 is a single turn pot. The correct adjustment should be about
an 1/8th of a turn past center.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Leith Marshall)
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Subject: Icom IC-W21 Mods
Date: 17 Jul 1996 03:12:51 GMT
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Does anyone have any information on expanding coverage of the Icom IC-W21
Handheld.

All Info appreciated

regards
Leith Marshall (ZL2UCH)
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Clinton Peebles)
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Subject: Icom IC-W21 Mods
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L>Does anyone have any information on expanding coverage of the Icom IC-W21
L>Handheld.

I've done it to mine, but don't remember exactly what I did, and can't
find the paper I have.  Try holding down the F,B and # keys and turning
it on.  Hold them down for a few seconds after it comes on.
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ My computer NEVER loc


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dean)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Is there FAQ reviewing HAM radios for last 20 years?
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 00:28:42 GMT
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[e-mail] (charles copeland) wrote:

>I am trying to learn about what is the best value for my
>needs, and was hoping there may be a FAQ on Ham radios.
>
>Would be nice if it contained; current value, size, weight,
>features, drawbacks, positive points.
>
>I can wish can't I?
>
>DE KB0WOB
>


I will volunteer to create a database (to be converted to a text file)
that will catalogue info for "GOOD" quality versions of various types
of old gear.  The price info would be presented as LOW - MEDIAN - HIGH
estimates as provided by hams.  I will break it down by manufacturer
and provide as much generic info as possible, e.g., years sold, etc.

If enough are interested, let me know by sending your info about your
favorite rig(s) to me and I will get it started.

send info to [e-mail]

All contributors welcome and PLEASE try to be realistic in ur $$
estimates for "GOOD" status.

cdn





From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:50:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stan Huntting)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: KAWIN NEWS - Introducing KaWin Lite!
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KAWIN NEWS - Introducing KaWin Lite!

KaWin 6.40 is ready for download! Corresponding changes to
the help file too. KaWin 6.40's enhancements are directed
toward Kpc-3 owners.

The Kpc-3 is a great little TNC for VHF packet with all the
benefits of Kantronics Host Mode and more, but it offers
neither simultaneous multi-port port operation, nor HF
digital modes. Thus, Kpc-3 users only have access to the tip
of the KaWin iceberg!

For these users, there is now KaWin Lite registration!

KaWin Lite registration is a special opportunity for owners
of the Kantronics Kpc-3 or other Kantronics single port
TNCs. With KaWin Lite registration you enjoy all the
features and benefits of the full KaWin program, with a very
simple limitation:

     KaWin Lite registration is ONLY valid when used with
     one, single-port, Kantronics TNC - such as a Kpc-3.
     KaWin Lite registration fee is just US$39.

KaWin Lite is NOT a separate program. KaWin Lite registered
users use exactly the same KaWin (version 6.40) program, but
the KaWin Lite registration will turn off that ugly nag
meter just like the full registration as long as these
simple conditions are met:

1)   Only one TNC is defined in Option/TNCs&Radios,

2)   That TNC is the first TNC in the list (TNC 1), and

3)   That TNC is configured as type, "All single port".

If you comply with those three simple rules you can enjoy
the benefits of KaWin registration at a bargain price. But
remember, whenever any of those three conditions are NOT
met, KaWin will behave as an unregistered program.

Registered users with KaWin Lite registration who upgrade
their systems to a Kam or other dual-port TNC, or who add
additional TNCs may upgrade their KaWin Lite registration at
any time through a KaWin Upgrade registration.

To add to the KaWin News mailing list, send email to
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:00 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Kenwood TH-79A(D) for sale
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:02:11 -0600
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mint in box. I never got into ham radio.
Asking $300  with leather case.

email if interested.
[e-mail]


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From: jeff <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Kenwood TH7 mods?
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:52:45 -0700
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TH what?  That's what I thought when a friend showed it to me.  This
unit is a handheld, dual band HT which looks like a flip-style cell
phone, complete with cheap, short pull out antenna.  It puts out 100 mW
max & was intended for use as a remote with a kenwood 742 mobile rig in
crossband repeat mode.

I don't believe it was intended for the U.S. market, & as a result it
only operates in the euro bands (144-146 & 430-440mHz).  Before I buy
it,  I'm wondering if there is a mod to extend it for use in the US
bandwidth.

--jeff
  kf6bkg, monitoring
  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:02 1996
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From: GJ or DM Lundy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: KENWOOD TH78A/E...
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 11:05:58 -0500
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According to the technical information provided in Radio/Tech
Modifications & Alignment Controls, Ed. 8A, by ArtSci...

"...the electronic circuits (78A) can only tune a 20-30 MHz window around
the original center frequency, which was tuned at the factory, and better
performance will be obtained a the top or bottom ends of the tuneable
range."

If you'd like to get a copy of their book.. their phone number is:
818-843-4080.

Regards,

Gordon, KC5RBX


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul H. Dunn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood, CB Stores and Truckstops
Date: 17 Jul 1996 19:42:35 GMT
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In article <4sj9fr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Bob <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>Has anyone read the article on page 74 of the August 1996 QST about
>>Kenwood's "Rejuvenation of Ham Radio"?
>
>>It says that Kenwood plans to make its Amateur Radio products
available in
>>in more retail outlets, including those catering to truckers and
CB'ers.
>
>>Here come the Outbanders.
>
>>Bob Weaver,  N4WXB
>
>
>They are already here.  I was directly confronted by a few on 10 meter
>Amateur frequencies last week and asked why I was transmitting SSB so
>close to "their" frequency, and would I kindly leave them alone!
>
>These guys are gonna be a painin the butt when increased sunspot
>activity shines a light on the cockroaches.
>
>Steve
>WB7PSD
>

I may be only a lowly "Techician", but it bothers me too.  I put in the
time and study to get my operating privledges.  I'm considering writing
Kenwood (for what good that would do) and letting them know that more
than a few hams are worried about the trashing that's to come.

Kenwood is a big company, and if they want greater market share, the
way to get it is to build a superior product and make attractive deals
with their resellers.  Their VP of marketing has forgotten who his
REAL customers are.

With the reductions in force at the FCC's enforcement division, the
writing on the wall worries me.  2M will likely be the first to fall,
and what really worries me is that it will be like CB was 20 years
ago... you had to have a license, then it got so bad with unlicensed
operators that rather than enforcing the band, they just gave up.

You can bet that the sales folks at CB shops, truck stops etc don't
give a rip whether or not their buyer is a licensed amateur operator
or not.

Any ideas on how to fight Kenwood's move?  For starters, I will vote
with my dollars.  As I move up the license classes, I will boycott
Kenwood, and buy another brand.  They aren't the only players.


73,  Paul Dunn
     KC7QNQ



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Gudgel)
Subject: Looking for 450 MHz Byrd Slug
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I (the repeater group) am Looking for a UHF Slug for the byrd
wattmeter.
Thanks!

Bob   KI7IQ   Puget Sound Repeater Group    [e-mail]
http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: MFJ 9420 20m SSB anygood?
Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:32:29 GMT
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In article <4scb8i$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Ive heard many opinions on MFJ products like any automobile opinions.
>Mostly based on hearsay.   Anyone have the MFJ 9420  20m SSB 12w portable
>rig?   Ild like some opinions on what you think of the rig in actual
>practice, not opinions please...

QST reviewed this rig a few issues back.  It had a few shortcomings, but
the review was overall highly favorable.  I've owned a couple of the MFJ
CW-only QRP rigs, and overall I like their performance.  The circuitry
(from what I've been told) is fairly similar.

73 de KC5NG



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From: David Mclean <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mods for ic-706 tx 154 and up??
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I am looking for mods that will allow you to use the 154,155,150 ,etc
band. Can the 706 be moded to tx in that range. I have the other mods
but they don't cover the vfh band. Thanks
--
                                                    David Mclean
                                              From The Land of The Hams
                                                   KC5NNV is Clear!

                                                      [Dfw-Hams]

http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean

                                                   [Local Packet Box]
                                                   QTH: Fort Worth,TX
                                                    NNVBOX on 145.59

_________________________________________________________________________
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From: [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Mods for ic-706 tx 154 and up??
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:25:29 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> I am looking for mods that will allow you to use the 154,155,150 ,etc
> band. Can the 706 be moded to tx in that range. I have the other mods
> but they don't cover the vfh band. Thanks
> --
>                                                     David Mclean
>                                               From The Land of The Hams
>                                                    KC5NNV is Clear!
>
>                                                       [Dfw-Hams]
>
> http://www.dfw.net/~dmclean
>
>                                                    [Local Packet Box]
>                                                    QTH: Fort Worth,TX
>                                                     NNVBOX on 145.59
>
> _________________________________________________________________________
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Although the 706 MAY operate in that part of the spectrum, use of an
amateur transmitters on public safety, industrial, citizens, or marine
frequencies (where type acceptance is required) is a clear violation of
the FCC Rules & Regs.  You CAN buy a type-accepted commercial unit and
have the supplier add some amateur freqs, but not the other way round as
you have proposed.  The FCC recently issued a public notice to that
effect, signalling a major increase in field enforcement activity.
--
Karl Beckman, P.E.                <      If our English language is so   >
Motorola Private Data Systems     <   precise, why do you drive on the   >
Schaumburg, IL  /  Parma, OH      <   parkway and park on the driveway?  >
[phone] / [phone]
**  Opinions expressed here do NOT represent the views of Motorola Inc. **
--
Amateur radio WA8NVW                        NavyMARS NNN0VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Mods for ic-706 tx 154 and up??
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>I am looking for mods that will allow you to use the 154,155,150 ,etc
>band. Can the 706 be moded to tx in that range. I have the other mods
>but they don't cover the vfh band. Thanks

There is no simple mod to allow the IC-706 to transmit on those
frequencies. You are aware that it would be illegal anyway aren't
you?

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (C. Keister Whitt III)
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Subject: Mods for Icom T7A/T7E - icom.txt (0/1)
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Modifications for the new Icom T7A/T7E





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From: [e-mail] (Dave)
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Subject: motorola HMN1056A MICROPHONE-need info
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anyone have a schematic or plug pinout for this microphone?  They
dont appear to be easily disassembled and  the plug makes no sense
when looked at with an ohmmeter.

Thanks
Dave   ([e-mail])



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In <4rgtmc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (RWC) wrote:

>       Well, I *was* looking into possibly starting a hobby out of HAM.
>But judging by these past 2 posts, one by Bill Newkirk WB9IVR, I see that
>the attitudes and childishness isn't lmited to the people on "CB" Radios.
>Perhaps HAM isn't for me after all, if Bill is any indication of the
>types of people that are out there.

If two whimsical comments by two individuals is sufficient to change
your mind about amateur radio as a hobby, I agree that you will
probably not be well suited to it.  Perhaps take up something like
stamp collecting, where you won't need to learn how to interact with
other human beings, even [horror!] those who don't agree with you.

Regards,
--
   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
                                                [e-mail]
                                        packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Andy)
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Subject: Need Kenwood TS-520 Manual pages
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 23:56:20 GMT
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Got the radio...
Got MOST of the manual...
Need pages 21 & 22
Please! help!

Kenwood TS-520

73,

Andy Frame
WD4RCC



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From: [e-mail] (Tom Crismore)
Subject: Need RS232 for Ten-Tec Paragon
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I am looking for a Ten-Tec Paragon RS232 interface card.




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Need Tone Encoders for older 2M rigs
Date: 17 Jul 1996 15:21:45 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>In a previous article, [e-mail] () says:
>
>>Our local repeater club is considering going to tone encoded system on
>>our repeater.  I have several older radios with no tone board.  Is
>>there an aftermarket manufacturer that makes these for older rigs?
>>One rig is a KDK with slot for the encoder, but I doubt if it is still
>>available as the rig is a few years old.
>>The other rigs are a Kenwood HT, and a Yaesu FT209.
>>
>Contact Communication Specialists in California.  They have an
>800 number that is published in their advertisements, but for some
>reason they don't advertise much in QST.
>

AES and many other ham stores sell Comm-Spec boards.  I just ordered
one from AES this week, as a matter of fact. <G>

73 de KC5NG



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From: [e-mail] (Mireille Ford)
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We sell new and used equipment in the area of South Africa and neighbouring
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L>Does anyone have experience with the new NMH batteries for hand held
 >radios?  Specifically, will my NiCd quick charger damage them?

I asked the same question and never got an answer from anyone in the
news group.  I E-Mailed MAHA who sells them and they recommended slow
charging the packs if I had any doubts about using the ICOM charger that
I have.  If that is the case, it is not very desirable since I am very
used to getting a full charge in less than 2 hours.

I would still like to know if they're better than the NI CADS.

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JustMe wrote:

> when you had to learn morse code to get your license,

Yes,  it was the summer of 1949,  I rented for $5 a month
a crack-up,  spring motor Instructograph,  paper tape
code teaching machine.  Spent hours with that thing,  and
got up to 13 wpm in 3 months or so.  Passed my license
test as a Class B in 1950.

>when you converted
> surplus radios back in the 50's, when you built your own equipment and
> were so excited when you got it working and actually made a contact in
>CW.

Of course, the little ARC-5 set up I had,  was real cheap.  Ads
all over the pages of QST and CQ were offering them for $3or 4
each!!  Had to remove the little motor/generator gadget on the
back,  and build on a little filament and B supply. Had  to
rewire the filaments,  as I vaguely remember.  Actually,
these were my 2nd rcvr's, had them for both 40 and 80 CW.
First rcvr was also a superregen job;  built up from parts
I had to order by mail from Allied, Concord and Burnstein and
Applebee;  lived out in the middle of nowhere,  so mail was the
way to get stuff.  Forgotten the ARC or BC numbers of all the
stuff I had.

>"cat's whisker",

I  still have one;  looks exactlly the same
as the one at the upper right corner of my OOTC certificate,
#3040!!  Also have a box of galena crystals,  some of them were
pretty "hot" as I recall,  from my pre superegen SWL listeneing
days.

>a CK-722, a 6L6, a 1N21, a J-38, a geranium diode,  a
> 35Z5, a 12SN7, an ARC-5 ?  What are these strange terms?

Unfortunately,  after a few QTH moves,  particularly out here
to KH6 land,  I have tossed most of my old stuff,  too bad.

> I can vividly remember the glow of the
> burning filaments of the vacume tubes

My power supply I built for my ARC-5 40 meter CW rig,  had a
pair of beautiful glowing mercury vapor rectifiers,  plus
two maroon glowing voltage regulator tubes.  It was probably
the most impressive sight for visitors to my station!  And I
loved it. The glows rose and fell with the keying of the rig,
it was great.


>I am just wondering if it isn't time to start a place on the
> internet for rememberences of the good old days of the real ham radio.
> suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Bob W4GBB, ex WN1IIO, K7RIU, KX6CC

Bob,  I think your idea is great.  But I have no idea how to start
such a newsgroup discussion site going;  someone, however will know
how.  I vote for a rec.radio.amateur.oldtimer  group!!

73,  Jim, AH6NB  QCWA, OOTC, DXCC, etc.,etc.
On the Garden Island of Kauai


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I'm rolling over in laughter and great memories....

I still remember when I was a young kid in the mid-fifties riding with
one of my mentors, Ben Hall, W9OVL, from Indiana up to Chicago for a 6
Mtr Club of Chicago meeting... old Ben had a Vee antenna for 6 Meters on
a 5 foot pole mounted to his back bumper.... and being an older
gentleman, always drove about 10 miles slower than the speed limit!  That
was when radar was just starting to be used (or rumored) to check for
speeders.... Ben had at least 20 cars following him all the way to
Chicago, not willing to pass, because they thought he had one of those
new "radar" devices.... I love it!

Ed W9TW

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> separate the suppressor grid from the control grid only to find out they
> were also tied together inside the glass envelope? So forgit the cheap
> grounded grid amp.
>
Yep was great mobile rig on 40 meter. Used 807 I think it was and
modulated the screen grid with audio. Worked great and stable too
                       KH6JF




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> snip

Yes, I remember all those things too. Your posting brought back a lot of
fond memories. Got my novice ticket in 1952 while living in Redwood
City, CA. Although I prefer the modern equipment we have today I have
built a lot of my own equipment, because that activity is what excited me
the most about the hobby. My first station was a Hallicrafters S-20R that
my dad had kicking around. It didn't even have RF input stage. DX was any
signal on 80M outside of the state. The transmitter was a single 6V6-GT
with power xfr & 5Y3 built on a bread pan that I filtched out of mom's
cubboard. The circuit was in Radio-Tv News. After a few years I rebuilt
an ARC-5 using a 6146 and a 12AT7 as the Carter modulator on AM for
mobile. The receiver was a Morrow 3 Band converter piped into the car's
AM radio. Power came from a war surplus dynamotor. We had a pretty active
group on 3995 KC (remember that term?).

Thanks for the nostalgia.

Dave
W0MAY



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In article <4sgg9d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Shel Darack
) writes:
|> Sure do.  ARC-5's on 40 and 80 were my first receivers.  I used them
|> in my college dorm room to copy 1AW code practice.
|>
|> I also nibbled the corners of xtals with dykes to change frequecy
|> when I had two that were too close.

Never did that, but did use a #2 pencil to lower the frequency, and even
managed to use my dad's Comet cleanser-and-glass-plate method to raise the
frequency - the trick was to use an even figure-8 motion.  Now that's
REAL ham radio!!!!

kf

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JustMe wrote:
> <snip>

> REMEMBER THOSE DAYS. Remember the days when you had to know something > abou
t electronics to get a license and to build and transmit your "HOME BREW" equi
pment. Does anyone know what the word means today
?Does anyone remember a "cat's whisker", a CK-722, a 6L6, a 1N21, a J-38, a ge
ranium diode, a 35Z5, a
12SN7, an ARC-5 ?  What are these strange terms?
> Yep - most of the stuff. I recall talking my dad into buying me a couple of
CK722's and, after a minor
false start, having him help me build an AM RX from the Raytheon "apps book".
(basically a crystal set
with a CK722 AF amp. the detector diode may well have been a germainum diode,
don't recall for sure.)

I can vividly remember the glow of the burning filaments of the vacume tubes i
n the receiver built from
the plans in Popular Mechanics. My first short wave receiver.

Last year, my dad sent me his not-too-old (relatively speaking) Drake R-4B. Di
d a little cleanup, then
fired it up. My two Jr. Ops, then age 12 and 10, came wandering in. "Is that t
he radio Grandpa sent?"
"Does it work?" (yes, it did.) "COOL!!" Then, a pause, silent peering into the
 cabinet... "Dad, what are
all those LIGHT BULBS bulbs inside??"
age
>
> My special thanks to Bill Welch, W6DDB, formely W1SAD in Waltham, MA(circa 1
954) who tutored me in my first license at the El-Ray radio club of Ratheon. T
hanks Bill for all the many years of fun and
enjoyement. I don't know where you are but I hope and pray that you are well.
If any one knows Bill,
please pass this on to him.  Thanks.

FYI, Bill is still around - Lancaster, CA, I believe. Ran into him on 40 CW ab
out a year ago, and figured
out I had hooked up with one of the good guys. I was trying to re-create my al
ways marginal CW skills, and
Bill hung in there patiently. Great discussion, talked about our Boy Scout lea
der experiences, etc.  Just
got a recent CQ magazine from a friend, Bill had an article. It was about gett
ing started in ham radio, as
I recall. Seems to fit the guy's image!

Thanks for letting me "nostalgize" a bit. I have temporarily lapsed to applian
ce operator, but I still
have a garage full of partially finished projects and a large junk box of part
s. Does that qualify?

Best 73,

Marty, W7LEJ
Spokane, WA
(QCWA - RCA)


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In article <4sfbo6$[e-mail]>, Cecil Moore <w6rca@
worldnet.att.net> writes:
|> JustMe <[e-mail]> wrote:
|> >Does anyone remember a
|> >"cat's whisker", a CK-722, a 6L6, a 1N21, a J-38, a geranium diode,  a

God only knows how many CK 722s I've blown in my lifetime...

|> >35Z5, a 12SN7, an ARC-5 ?
|>
|> I do, I do. The cheapest/best receiver I ever had was a BC455? that covered
|> 40m mixed down to the BC453? tunable 455KHz frequency with the 50KHz IF.
|> Dang, that was a good receiver.

Amen!  That was the FINEST receiver I ever used - it's probably somewhere in
my dad's garage.....


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Yes I remember those days very well! My first receiver was part of rx/tx
combo - the BC-474A trunk-like radio that was water-tight - that I
somehow blew out all the filaments. After that I got my first ARC-5 rx
that tuned 3-6MHz.   I used an insulated wire that I poked down inside
one of the IF cans and tuned a regular BC band radio to 1415KHz (or
thereabouts) for a multi-conversion radio.

I also used my ARC-5 tx as a novice (with VFO) with well regulated
supplies and kept the unit on 24 hrs-a-day to prevent drifting.

Moved it all into the car as a mobile and had great times there too. Ran
DSB-SC in the early days of SSB and it worked great! I loved those days
and hardly ever came out of the basement.

Too bad there is not the same level of tinkering today by the young
folks cuz the lack of REAL commitment to learning and experimenting will
be the nail-in-the-coffin for this hobby.

de dick w7wkr ex wn7wkr wb6bdr n6hz



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From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
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Dick Bingham wrote:
> Too bad there is not the same level of tinkering today by the young
> folks cuz the lack of REAL commitment to learning and experimenting will
> be the nail-in-the-coffin for this hobby.

Hi Dick, please don't blame the "young folks". Here's my take on what's
happening. In the '60s, I was a digital design expert using discrete
components. I am no longer a digital design expert because I don't
know how to design chips. My 10 component flip-flop is obsolete. If
you will think about it, I believe you will conclude that the design
knowledge and tools that you remember so fondly are obsolete because we
and the "young folks" cannot compete with the chip designers. It doesn't
make sense to design and build an expensive, obsolete 6 tube receiver
when you can buy a chip that does the job better.

The "young folks" here at Intel are so much more knowledgable than I was
at their age that it is scarey.

73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)


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JustMe wrote:
>
> I'm kind of in a nostalgic mood tonight...

CK722 and 2n102  - I think I still have both of them in an unopened
bubble pack in the junk box...

Paraphase modulation on 80 meter mobile in a VW Bug; listening to the
3885kc local net with a converted Police FM rig - We pulled the
discriminator and plugged in a diode. 40kc wide bandpass, but it
eliminated the problem of off-frequency transmitters..

...And then there was the Nocturnal Interplanetory Terrestorial Watchers
of Interspace Transportation Services (NITWITS) in Marin Country, CA in
the early 60's.

Ah yes, Those were the days!



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In article <4slki6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dick Bingham) wr
ites:
>Yes I remember those days very well! My first receiver was part of rx/tx
>combo - the BC-474A trunk-like radio that was water-tight - that I
>somehow blew out all the filaments. After that I got my first ARC-5 rx
>that tuned 3-6MHz.   I used an insulated wire that I poked down inside
>one of the IF cans and tuned a regular BC band radio to 1415KHz (or
>thereabouts) for a multi-conversion radio.
>
>I also used my ARC-5 tx as a novice (with VFO) with well regulated
>supplies and kept the unit on 24 hrs-a-day to prevent drifting.
>
>Moved it all into the car as a mobile and had great times there too. Ran
>DSB-SC in the early days of SSB and it worked great! I loved those days
>and hardly ever came out of the basement.
>
>Too bad there is not the same level of tinkering today by the young
>folks cuz the lack of REAL commitment to learning and experimenting will
>be the nail-in-the-coffin for this hobby.

You're wrong, Dick. Today's amateur works at a different functional
level, but they are still learning and experimenting. Did you blow
your own glass for tubes and make your capacitors from scratch when
you started out? Of course you didn't. But the amateurs who came
before you did. Does that make your tinkering just the act of a
scavenger feeding off the bones of a war's excess, and the previous
generation the one which was really committed? No, of course not.
You used what was available to you. Today's amateur uses what's
available to him. That includes things like complete subsystems
on a chip or board, and software or firmware on a disk or EPROM.

Instead of single circuits containing 30 components, today's
amateur works with single chips containing thousands of transistors
and complete subsystems containing dozens of chips. This is his
equivalent of the surplus you scavenged. His tinkering can do
lots more complex and interesting things than yours could, just
as you could do lots more complex and interesting things than
your predecessors could with galena and Model T spark coils.

I started in amateur radio when the transistor was just starting
to displace the vacuum tube in new radios. I had the chance to
work with some of the boatanchors mentioned earlier in this
thread as well as the more modern designs. I converted Motorola
5V and 40D taxi radios to 2m when FM was just starting, and
there're still pieces of a gutted ARC-5 in the bottom of the
junk box somewhere. But I work with microprocessors, DSP chips,
and complete transmitter and receiver subsystems on a chip now.
The basement is still busy, and lots more productive today. Why
isn't yours?

In twenty more years, there will be oldtimers talking about
the good old days when hams had to edit their own config.sys
files and some radios still had knobs mechanically connected
to variable capacitors or resistors, and newcomers will wonder
what in the devil they are talking about. Technology moves on.
You can stay current, or live in the past, but it is those who
stay current who'll be doing the new and exciting things.

(Not that resurrecting old hulks isn't fun too, but it's a
nostalgic type of fun and not exploring new ground.)

Issac Newton said that he could reach far because he stood on
the shoulders of giants. We do not need to regurgitate phylogeny
to progress. We don't have to reinvent the wheel in each new
generation. We can advance by standing on the base that has been
built before. Many of the things you did are now buried deep
inside a chip. We don't have to replow that ground. It's now a
given. We can build on what has come before without concerning
ourselves with the details of that previous work.

Even in the 50s, not every amateur was a tinkerer. Some just
bought radios and operated. That's still true today. That's
not a disgrace either. There's a place in amateur radio for
operators as well as a place for builders. We who build can
moan about the knob twiddlers, but I'd be lost in a Dx pileup
(not that I'd ever deliberately get in one) and they wouldn't.
Different facets attract different people. Darn few of us are
Renaissance Men who can do all things well.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dick Bingham)
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Subject: Re: OLD TIMERS! Rember the ARC-5's
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Hi Cecil !

Tnx for the reply - I agree totally with what you say. Really, we had
the best of opportunities in that there was LOTS of INEXPENSIVE surplus
stuff available that just begged to be modified and used "on-the-air".

Today most of the rf stuff is so specialized and EXPENSIVE and such a
small percentage of the surplus material available that in not mostly a
power-supply for a computer or some-such item that is not too useful in
rf work.

I'm now looking for some old collins 75S and 32S gear that I can get
reasonably cheap to modify for 6-meters. I need some stuff I can easily
maintain and modify to provide the performance I require as opposed to
an IC-551D, etc that is markedly harder to keep alive!

All of my rf experience has led me the "care-and-feeding" of mfg'g the
hp-894xxA series of vector/scalar spectrum analyzers as a pdn-engr here
at hp.

Great fun!

73 de w7wkr dick


Cecil Moore ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Dick Bingham wrote:
: > Too bad there is not the same level of tinkering today by the young
: > folks cuz the lack of REAL commitment to learning and experimenting will
: > be the nail-in-the-coffin for this hobby.

: Hi Dick, please don't blame the "young folks". Here's my take on what's
: happening. In the '60s, I was a digital design expert using discrete
: components. I am no longer a digital design expert because I don't
: know how to design chips. My 10 component flip-flop is obsolete. If
: you will think about it, I believe you will conclude that the design
: knowledge and tools that you remember so fondly are obsolete because we
: and the "young folks" cannot compete with the chip designers. It doesn't
: make sense to design and build an expensive, obsolete 6 tube receiver
: when you can buy a chip that does the job better.

: The "young folks" here at Intel are so much more knowledgable than I was
: at their age that it is scarey.

Same here at hp!!


: 73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (LBRTY4US)
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Subject: Re: OLD TIMERS! Rember the ARC-5's
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In article <[e-mail]>, Cecil Moore
<[e-mail]> writes:

>It doesn't
>make sense to design and build an expensive, obsolete 6 tube receiver
>when you can buy a chip that does the job better.

With all due respect, I do not think this is true, in the context of
enjoying/learning/innovating/bootstrapping in the hobby.  The stuff I was
homebrewing in the '50's was, too, quite obsolete (by that definition)
when I built it, by 15 - 20 years. New gear then was relatively just as
expensive, if not more so, than today, no?  In my early years, I seldom
got to SEE a Collins or a Hammarlund.  When the SP600 came out, it cost as
much as a modest house or good car.

I cannot buy a chip that will give me the historical experience, hours of
arcane befuddlement/pleasure/satisfaction, challenge, or re-use of
available materials which all that activity brought.


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Everitt Heiss)
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Uh, well, I'm not an OLD TIMER but I try to appreciate our history...

>Does anyone remember a
>"cat's whisker",

A springy wire which touches a crystal to make a detector.  A key part
of the simplest home-made radios for AM broadcast.

>a CK-722

An early germanium transistor by Raytheon.  Low performance and fragile
but the first affordable transistor for experimenters.  Unusual oval
package with the middle lead off center.  Today, excellent silicon
transistors cost less than capacitors.

>a 6L6

A beam tetrode vacuum tube (metal envelope) for audio output.  Less
distortion and better sound than power pentodes.  In addition to
modulators, some were pressed into service at RF.  A glass-envelope
version is still produced and can be purchased in music stores.

> a 1N21

A point-contact diode used for early microwave detectors, especially
radar sets.  Consists of a cat's whisker and a crystal inside of a
cartridge which looks like ammo.  The suffix letter advanced as more
sensitive units became available over years of production.  Obsolete.

> a J-38

A straight key, U. S. military surplus and once the most popular
among hams.  Not a shiny showpiece like the Bencher, but good for
serious use.  Claims of 30 WPM top speed have been made.

> a geranium [sp] diode

Some types were doped junction power diodes for rectifiers.  Those
are now obsolete.  The better known detector types consist of cat's
whisker and crystal in a glass bead.  Then and now they are used for
AM radio detectors and test instruments such as SWR indicators.  New
crystal radio kits often have one of these for reliable operation.

> a 35Z5

An octal-based rectifier tube used in five-tube AM broadcast radios,
the first affordable superhet receivers.  The high voltage heaters
connected in series across the 110 volt supply, which could be AC or DC.
Due to the legacy of Edison, some communities had DC supply for lighting.

> a 12SN7

A dual-triode vacuum tube with octal base.  Although intended for audio and
switching, they also oscillated readily at VHF so hams used them for that.
Still sold today in some expensive audiophile gear because they look more
impressive than miniature tubes.

> an ARC-5 ?

A military surplus command set radio, to be adapted or used for parts.
Symbolic of the post-war military influence on ham radio in general.  Many
new hams first learned of radios and electronics during WW2, then brought
a taste for military-style gear and operation into the ham culture.

> What are these strange terms?

All that stuff happened before I was born but -- I wanna be a certified
old fart!  Did I pass the exam?

73, Rob   KO6KA
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Daren)
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Subject: Open TX mod for Yaesu FT-411E HT
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Hello,

  Can anyone tell me how I can mod my Yaesu FT-411E for both TX and RX
on VHF.   Please Email [e-mail]

Thanks
Daren



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan)
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For Sale: PacComm TNC-200 with Kiss Mode Chip for TCPIP
NOS Will sell for 50.00 ... 73, Alan  [e-mail]
PS Sorry if I put this in any newsgroup that somebody didn't
want it there....


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Vilot)
Subject: PL codes for Yaesu FT 109-RH????
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Does anyone have the PL chart for the Yaesu FT209-RH HT? I lost the
manual a long time ago, and don't have any idea how to program the PL
tones.

KA2KGZ

+---------------------------------------------------------------+
|  Thomas J. Vilot, Boulder, Colorado                           |
|  Photographer, C++ programmer, Multimedia Developer...        |
|  www.indra.com/~tjv/                                          |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+



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Subject: Re: PL codes for Yaesu FT 109-RH????
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Tom Vilot wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the PL chart for the Yaesu FT209-RH HT? I lost the
> manual a long time ago, and don't have any idea how to program the PL
> tones.
>
> KA2KGZ
>
> +---------------------------------------------------------------+
> |  Thomas J. Vilot, Boulder, Colorado                           |
> |  Photographer, C++ programmer, Multimedia Developer...        |
> |  www.indra.com/~tjv/                                          |
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If I recall correctly, the codes for the 109/209 and 709 are all the same....s
o someone
with a manual for one of the others may be able to help..I have a 209 and a 10
9 but not
here with me right now so I dont recall the PL tones....(something tells me 09
 or 07 was
100HZ ....)

Chris
WB5ITT


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:35 1996
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From: "John L. Merrill" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: PLL problem on IC751
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Frode Weierud wrote:
>
> I have an ICOM IC-751 which from time to time fails to work. I have
> isolated the problem to the PLL board, where I have found that the
> main loop does not lock when this problem occurs. The irritating thing
> is that when I get back to the radio a few hours later to continue
> with the fault finding it works OK again. Has anybody had a similar
> failure or does anybody have any clues on what might be wrong?
>
> 73's Frode, F/LA2RL
> --
>         Frode Weierud                   Phone  : [phone]
>         CERN, SL,  CH-1211 Geneva 23,   Fax    : [phone]
>         Switzerland                     E-mail : [e-mail]


Replace the 4 PLL trimmer caps. These are plastic and over time will go
bad. Here in the States ICOM will sell ceramic replacements. These caps
are labeled C78, C88, C97 and C107. Also inspect all electrolitic caps
on the pll unit for overheating ,bulging or discoloration and replace.
Also check for bad solder joints in the regulator section of the pll
unit.
73, John N1JM


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:36 1996
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Subject: Re: PLL problem on IC751
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John L. Merrill wrote:
>
> Frode Weierud wrote:
> >
> > I have an ICOM IC-751 which from time to time fails to work. I have
> > isolated the problem to the PLL board, where I have found that the
> > main loop does not lock when this problem occurs. The irritating thing
> > is that when I get back to the radio a few hours later to continue
> > with the fault finding it works OK again. Has anybody had a similar
> > failure or does anybody have any clues on what might be wrong?
> >
> > 73's Frode, F/LA2RL
> > --
> >         Frode Weierud                   Phone  : [phone]
> >         CERN, SL,  CH-1211 Geneva 23,   Fax    : [phone]
> >         Switzerland                     E-mail : [e-mail]
>
> Replace the 4 PLL trimmer caps. These are plastic and over time will go
> bad. Here in the States ICOM will sell ceramic replacements. These caps
> are labeled C78, C88, C97 and C107. Also inspect all electrolitic caps
> on the pll unit for overheating ,bulging or discoloration and replace.
> Also check for bad solder joints in the regulator section of the pll
> unit.
> 73, John N1JM

Info from ICOM shows same advice for IC-761 PLL problems.  I guess the
thing is to avoid plastic trimmer caps.



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From: [e-mail] (Tony Baca (?))
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I have the same problem on an AZDEN 3000.  Any suggestions?

WV7I

_____
   /ony Baca     Hewlett Packard Co. Boise, Idaho      [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:38 1996
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Hi, just wanted to pass on to the group the problems I have been
experiencing with 73 magazine. I have been a subscriber for 2 years now
- soon to be an ex-subscriber. Since January of this year I have had to
make a long distance call, monthly to get my issue (which I already
paid for!!). Finally after thinking I was throwing good money after
bad, I quit calling. Now no magazines for over two months!! What gives
Uncle Wayne?? Pocketing my hard earned dollars and stiffing me for my
magazines. I thought you were running a legit operation. Why should I
have to 1) subscribe in advance to this magazine, with the alledged
advantage of getting the editions before they hit the news rack and 2)
continue to have to spend money by making long distance phone calls for
something I already paid for and should be getting! Wayne says he is
thrifty, but come on sir stop stiffing your loyal followers. Anyone
knowing Wayne's e-mail address, please advise me or better yet -
forward this to him! Hope you're having better luck than I am.

Soon to be tuning into CQ mag

Richard




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From: Brad Baker <"[e-mail]"@netmagic.net>
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Subject: Re: Problems with 73 magazine
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Hi, just wanted to pass on to the group the problems I have been
> experiencing with 73 magazine. I have been a subscriber for 2 years now
> - soon to be an ex-subscriber. Since January of this year I have had to
> make a long distance call, monthly to get my issue (which I already
> paid for!!). Finally after thinking I was throwing good money after
> bad, I quit calling. Now no magazines for over two months!! What gives
> Uncle Wayne?? Pocketing my hard earned dollars and stiffing me for my
> magazines. I thought you were running a legit operation. Why should I
> have to 1) subscribe in advance to this magazine, with the alledged
> advantage of getting the editions before they hit the news rack and 2)
> continue to have to spend money by making long distance phone calls for
> something I already paid for and should be getting! Wayne says he is
> thrifty, but come on sir stop stiffing your loyal followers. Anyone
> knowing Wayne's e-mail address, please advise me or better yet -
> forward this to him! Hope you're having better luck than I am.
>
> Soon to be tuning into CQ mag
>
> Richard


I don't think this is a widespread problem.  I've been getting Uncle
Wayne's magazine for many years now, and it never misses a beat.  I look
forward to it every month.  I also get CQ, but 73 is better for my taste.

Good luck and 73,

Brad


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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Sherman)
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Subject: RCI-2950 Mods
Date: 16 Jul 1996 14:57:41 GMT
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Sorry about the last foul up.  Does anyone have mods for a Ranger RCI-2950?
I recently purchased a used one which has never been opened.  It has cb
frequencies stored in it, and it will receive them, but you can't set those

channels.  I am thinking the previous owner must have known some key combinati
on to do this.  Also, is there a way to store the repeater splits in the memor
y
channels?  Any help would be appreciated.

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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dean LaClair)
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Subject: Revrse patch or telemetry
Date: 19 Jul 96 13:43:57 GMT
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Trying to remain objective in the matter I can see your point- ethically it
may be wrong...but...consider this, if when a call comes in OR better yet
when my repeater controller senses an "E" from e/m signalling used from a
microwave link, why can't it inform me, over the air, " there is activity on
the phone line " ???
        Agreeing with Gary, I would have to say this is no different than
the rpt notifing you of a door open alarm, or for that matter a power
failure caused by someone at the site "pulling the plug" . Now if this
person entering the room/pulling the plug is a not licensed, wouldn't it be
illegal to transmit such "telemetry"? If this is legal then the "telemetry"
notifiing me of activity on the phone link could also be made to be... It
still boils down to interpratation & intent.
        I actually wouldn't consider it, but had to comment.
Dean LaClair

 Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
>
>Gary Coffman wrote:
>>
>> >A reverse patch must be answered by an operator before the person
>> >calling can actually have access to the repeater.  I don't think it's
>> >illegal.  I would assume that the operator that answers the patch
>> >would be responsible for any communications after that point.
>> >Just an opinion though.
>>
>> The repeater is merely reporting telemetry as it was programmed to
>> do when it signals that the phone is ringing. That's as legal as
>> any other telemetry status reported by the repeater, and telemetry
>> *is* legal. When an operator activates the patch, however, third
>> party traffic starts and a *control* operator for the repeater must
>> be monitoring and able to take immediate action, just as he must if
>> an operator had activated the patch to make a call rather than to
>> answer one. There is no difference. The user doing the patch is
>> usually *not* the repeater's designated control operator, though
>> in some cases he may be.

>Chris Boone replied;

>Again you TRY to confuse the issue by stating reverse autopatches start
>as telemetry.....get real!!!
>



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Maynard)
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On Mon, 15 Jul 1996 20:12:57 -0400, Bernie McPeck <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Is this the correct newsgroup for posting amateur radio gear for sale or
>is there another newsgroup I should be using?

Please post forsale ads to rec.radio.swap. This group is chartered for
discussions about amateur radio equipment.
--
Jay Maynard, EMT-P, K5ZC, PP-ASEL | Never ascribe to malice that which can
http://k5zc.hsc.uth.tmc.edu       | adequately be explained by stupidity.
            "Just because I'm a superhero doesn't mean
              I have to smell poo gas." -- Freakazoid



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Bernie,
This is the place!
73, N5LAP


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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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On Mon, 15 Jul 1996 20:12:57 -0400, Bernie McPeck <[e-mail]>
wrote:
>Is this the correct newsgroup for posting amateur radio gear for sale or
>is there another newsgroup I should be using?

No. it's the wrong group. rec.radio.swap is the right group

73 Tom


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:47 1996
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From: bill kotarski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: SB100 PART NEEDED
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To: "Hector A. Gomez" <[e-mail]>

Hector A. Gomez wrote:
>
> I was needing the 40 meter Hetradyne Crystal(15.895 MHz) for my
> Heathkit SB100.  Please let me know if you have one that you can sell or
> trade me or where I might be able to locate one.
>
>          Thanks,
>
>          Hector
>          KC5CXC
You can order one from Jan's Crystal


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James Baker)
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Can someone point me to a program that draws Smith charts and/or a
postscript file of a generic Smith chart. I want to make some overlays for
an older HP network analyzer I picked up.

email preferred

thanks

--
James Baker
Seattle, WA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:49 1996
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James Baker wrote:
>
> Can someone point me to a program that draws Smith charts and/or a
> postscript file of a generic Smith chart. I want to make some overlays for
> an older HP network analyzer I picked up.

If you have web access, do a search for "Smith chart". I downloaded
a postscript file based on that info, but I don't remember the
address.

73, Cecil, W6RCA, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)


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In article <[e-mail]> jbaker@halcyon.
com (James Baker) writes:
>Can someone point me to a program that draws Smith charts and/or a
>postscript file of a generic Smith chart. I want to make some overlays for
>an older HP network analyzer I picked up.


There's lots of copies on the net. Use your browser to search
for "Smith Chart"

        Joe NA3T
        [e-mail]


>
>email preferred
>
>thanks
>
>--
>James Baker
>Seattle, WA
>[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I)
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Subject: Solution to running AC rigs mobile
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People always seem (in vain) to be looking for a Kenwood
adapter for their TS-520/820 radios so they can use them
while mobile.  While I may question the wisdom of using
a 40-pound radio from ones car or van, this is not the
issue...

Inverters are an OK idea but are expensive.

Looking in this month's Damark catalog, something caught
my eye, and made me look twice:

"300-watt continuous/500-watt peak dual outlet inverter, $62.99"

Made by "Power-to-Go Inverters", contains a cooling fan as well
as low-battery alarm.  Normal price is $70, member discount
price is $62.99.
--
* Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19mc QRV 80-10/6/2/440 *
*** 6m 75 grids worked on 8 watts *** HF 138 cfmd * QRP-L #147 ***
** QRP ARCI #9054 ** DXCC/WAS/WAC *** 100% dipole powered HF/6m **
* 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w *** 145.490- 147.225+ PL 156.7 *


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:52 1996
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Subject: Sony SW100S Information?
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Hi ...

     I have a tiny Sony SW100S receiver (.1 to 30 MHz.) and am really
impressed with its features and performance.  I bought it to listen to
shortwave but also finding myself in the ham bands quite a bit.
For those not familiar, it will easily fit into a shirt pocket,
uses 2 AA cells (which last weeks) and has a very impressive list of
features.

     I am interested in modifications and operational hints.  I tried
rec.radio.shortwave but I suspect (and see that) the non-amateurs don't
do much more than listen.

     My questions are these:

1.  The receiver will scan but when it comes into one of the popular
        SW bands it becomes locked into a low and high frequency.
        Although I try to scan .1 to 30, I end up in a much smaller
        band.  I bet there is a way to defeat the band features.
        Anyone have any information?

2.  Are there any mods?

--
73,
Steve
        Internet:  [e-mail]
        Amateur Radio:  no8m@no8m.#neoh.oh.usa.na
        MSYS Mail List:  [e-mail] ('info' for title)


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From: andrea Ghilardi <[e-mail]>
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HI,

I would like to know  some source for technical Manuals
of surplus equipments.

73 de Andrea Ik5QLO


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:51:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Crismore)
Subject: TEN-TEC PARAGON (just got one, need info)
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I just pickuped a TEN-TEC Paragon at the Indy ham fest yousterday.  This is
realy my first HF radio, I have an old Heath Kit HW-100, I was never able to d
o
more that tune up an antenna on it.  Anyway, I have all the options on it
except the .25 kHz filter and the RS232 board.  My question is about software
for the radio.  I wanted to know if there was anyone who used software for thi
s
radio to control it, what they thought of it and where I can get some... I wil
l
most likely put this option in the radio if it helps any...  Thanks.

Tom KB9JMX
[e-mail]




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In Article<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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> I just pickuped a TEN-TEC Paragon at the Indy ham fest yousterday.  This is
> realy my first HF radio, I have an old Heath Kit HW-100, I was never able to
 do
> more that tune up an antenna on it.  Anyway, I have all the options on it
> except the .25 kHz filter and the RS232 board.  My question is about
software
> for the radio.  I wanted to know if there was anyone who used software for
this
> radio to control it, what they thought of it and where I can get some... I
will
> most likely put this option in the radio if it helps any...  Thanks.
>
> Tom KB9JMX
> [e-mail]
>
>
I don't have the RS232 board, but use the 250 hz filter, really sharp.
Herman K3EEL   [e-mail]



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I have been told that TenTec manufactured a dual receiver transceiver.
Is this true and if so, what was the model?

cdn

[e-mail]


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In article <[e-mail]>, Al Bolton
<[e-mail]> writes
><Rest of posting in amusing but strange English snipped>

Careful Al, you are likely to get (if not already received) a private
email telling you not to be so unkind and less than helpful!!  I did
because of my humourous *strange Highland diallect* reply to another
posting.

Mike

--
Michael J Wooding G6IQM     email: [e-mail]
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"Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Maybe attempted suicide is also an offence in Texas, and with no
>lesser penalty.

If attempted suicide is a capital offense (ce), it seems kind of
self-fulfilling ......  (a little like rewarding the criminal).

Hmmmmm...

73 de G3NYY

--
Walt Davidson               E-mail: [e-mail]
                                    [e-mail]


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In <[e-mail]> "Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]
.co.uk> writes:

>In article <[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "Walt Davidson" writes:

>> Would it be a defense (ce) to claim that the trap was set with the
>> intention of using it to commit suicide?

>Maybe attempted suicide is also an offence in Texas, and with no
>lesser penalty.

Yup.  Here in Texas, we hang anyone attempting to commit suicide.  If they
have any cattle, we sell 'em to pay for the hangin' party at the local
saloon.   :-)

David .....somewhere on the range.   :-)


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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
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Subject: Re: TM742A in Ford Ranger?
Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:35:29 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I am getting  ready to install my Kenwood TM-742A in my new Ford Ranger,
>I am looking for ideas on placing the display panel and any other useful
>information from someone that has already made the install. Thanks

If you don't smoke, you might consider removing the ash tray assembly and
installing the TM-742A's control panel there.  Mount the main chassis on
the rear cab wall behind the driver's seat.  As soon as I can find enough
time, I plan to do just that in my 1994 Ranger, except that the rig in my
case is an Alinco DX-70T hf transceiver.

73 de KC5NG



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From: [e-mail] (David Feldman)
Subject: TS-120 oscillation (Was: Downside of owning a TS130 ?)
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In article <4sgqmi$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Don Montgomery) writ
es:
>charles copeland ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>> What are the shortcomings of a TS130?
>
>None that I've ever heard of.  It's one of the few Kenwood radios that
...
>The only one I've heard of (and seen) is oscillation on the 10M band if
>the radio is looking into a "radical" VSWR - but then, all bets are off.
>The earlier TS-120 had this problem which was traced down to loose PC
>board mounting/grounding screws.

Sort-of on the subject, but probably worth noting. I struggled like mad
with a TS120 (NOT a 130!!!) with the higher-band oscillation problem. I
sent it back to Kenweird 3 times for fixes, which were never successful,
and they refunded my money. I have seen several version of the factory
service fix (which involve adding resistors, bypass capacitors, screwing
down the RF PC board, etc etc etc etc etc etc) and they are all JUNQUE!

Finally some helpful ham told me the fix, which was successful on the first
try:

On the right-rear corner of the RF board (near where the connector leaves
the board and goes into the PA compartment for the final amplifiers), scrape
away about 1/4" square of the cadmium plating on the chassis, so that bare
metal is exposed. Then, solder (use a tiny torch or a hot iron) a bit of
compatible (for steel) solder onto the spot, and then jumper (with 1/8"
braid such as solder wick) a very short (3/8" long) jumper from the spot
onto the ground trace of the PC board right next to the standoff. I found
it awfully strange, but it fixed the problem completely, where before Kenweird
could not touch it. Anyway, it seems there is a metals compatibility problem
between the standoffs and the chassis plating which deteriorates over time,
and causes the oscillation.

Again, this is for the TS120, not the 130!

>Well, mine has withstood about 15 seconds of the oscillation mentioned
>above without damage.  My 130 also has the thermostatically controlled
>fan which has come on about five times in the past 15 years.

Perhaps this is helpful...

73 Dave WB0GAZ [e-mail]



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From: andrea Ghilardi <[e-mail]>
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Do anyone Know any nodification to make the ts440s vary the
ssb power output continuosly ?
Thank in advance


Andrea IK5QLO


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Dear Andrea,

I am looking for the same info as QRP(P)(P)(P)(P) fanatic and
hope our question will be answered !

73, Jos Koekkoek  PA3FDW ( E-mail [e-mail])


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From: [e-mail] (Howard Beckerman)
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Virtually new condition

Matches 735 but works with many Icom radios, using proper cabling

Fast.  Fully automatic.  Presets.  Bypass.  Random wire post.

$450 + shipping from Portland, OR.   Compact, lightweight unit.
--
Good faith comments.  Expertise _not_ claimed.  Corrections welcomed.


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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: 15 Jul 1996 16:49:15 GMT
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Ted F <[e-mail]> wrote:
>C. Wheeler wrote:
>[SNIP]
>>  Better yet, forget the use of the patch for non emergencies and get a
>> cell phone.

>At 40 cents a minute, a cell phone is not always a good option.

A cell phone (or other mobile phone service) is more often the "good" and
appropriate option, even if it costs more.  Ham radio is not intended to
be a replacement for common carrier mobile phone services.  Patches are
useful tools but they should not be used to avoid using (and paying for)
a real mobile phone service.

Suggested reading:  Part 97.113(a)(5)

Just my opinion - your's may, a probabaly will, differ.

Curtis



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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 11:07:41 -0700
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Well, I recently set up a "PUBLIC" autopatch system in the Mercer
> County area and as far as regulations are concerned, everything is
> completely legit.  I DO have reverse patch enabled since alot of my
> time is spent in the mobile.  I put up the autopatch to allow local
> hams an alternative patch instead of going through the local club
> repeater, which is quite busy.  Also in case of a crisis, this allows
> the use of the repeater for emergency communications and the patch
> allows for emergency telephone communications.  The only drawback is,
> it's simplex, so both parties need to wait for the turnaround beeps
> and some recipients of calls just can't get the hang of that.  But,
> for all intent, it works fairly well.  I really like the system the
> club is using as described in the preceeding article (Using digitized
> and recorded voice to announce the call) that is a very nice system.
> I don't know what an AX25 is (What is it?)   But anyways, as long as
> the system ID's itself before, and after, a transmission ... it is
> completely legal.  Only transmissions without identity are considered
> infractions on the FCC's regulations.
>
> -Dirk  ( N3TTI )

Dirk, you stated some things above that you obviously did NOT read in my
original post...and that was:
> ANY signal sent out on the air BEFORE a control op has screened it (EVEN ONE
 ring) is
> illegal...the FCC has stated that many times in the past....no different tha
n a person
> walking into your shack and keying your radio and hitting a DTMF digit witho
ut YOU
> knowing about it first!

ANY signal that is caused by a NON amateur without a control op knowing
about it FIRST is considered illegal by the FCC! Even a reverse patch
that "rings" and announces the call on the air is illegal under FCC
interpretations...IF YOU DONT BELIEVE THIS, ASK THE FCC in Washington!

and you obviously have not followed the rules...your statement about the
system IDing itself before and after a transmission is not correct..
How does a system ID BEFORE a transmission??? (GRIN) and also the rules
only require an ID at the END of 10minutes during a conversation AND at
the final end of the conversation. Nothing is required at the beginning..

Reverse autopatches have NEVER been OPEN under FCC rules...they can only
be legally operated under STRICT rules and this is the word of the FCC
since 1977......(And their opinion on this has NOT changed since)

Chris
WB5ITT
(ex WR5AOK from the Prose Walker days)


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From: Hans K0HB <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
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A "simpatch" or those so-called "simplex repeaters" do not fit
the FCC definition of a repeater in that they do not
simultaneously transmit and receive.  Therefor none of the
repeater-specific rules apply, and operation must be in
compliance with rules for non-repeater stations.

--
73, de Hans K0HB
--If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else
  flying forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid
  eye contact.


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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 11:20:43 -0700
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Brian Williams wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
> >But is a simplex patch a auxiliary station? Why isn't it a repeater?
>
> You're right, it is a repeater.
>
> }Under repeater stuff, it says:
> }S 97.205  Repeater station.
> }   (d) A repeater may be automatically controlled.
> }   (e) Ancillary functions of a repeater that are available to users on the
> }input channel are not considered remotely controlled functions of the
>                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> }station.  Limiting the use of a repeater to only certain user stations is
> }permissible.
> }So, what is wrong with a simplex patch being used as a repeater?
>
> You're asking the right question.  Again, it is a repeater.

WRONG!!! READ part 97.3 and the definition of a repeater!!! A SIMPLEX
patch is NOT a repeater...and a repeater in the autopatch mode also falls
under third party rules.....and so does ANY other station...simplex or
otherwise...

NO a simplex patch is NOT a repeater....
but it IS a remotely controlled station...

>
> >Furthermore, under S 97.109  Station control, I don't see how a reverse
> >patch from a non-ham is not allowed. In this setup, if a non-ham calls
> >on the patch line, the patch sends one ring out, automatically, as I,
> >the control operator configured it to do. The caller does NOT have
> >control of the radio, nor could they get control of the radio,
> >unless they had the access codes for remote control operation. They
> >could NOT transmit on the radio, period. They can't even open the
> >squelch, until I, the control operator, give the access code, and
> >identify.
>
> Again, you're correct and have obviously set up the reverse patch
> correctly.

Wrong....under FCC Interpretations, it is NOT legal......

> }... it boils down to
> }whether the station is an auxiliary or an ancillary function of a repeater.
> }Well, what is a repeater. Does it have to be a device that a club puts up
> }and its input is on a certain frequncy, different from the output? It
> }doesn't say that in the rules.
>
> You've gotten into a bad habit of being correct and asking further good
> questions.  Sorry I missed the original response.
> Then again I guess I'm glad I missed it.
>
> Brian - N6ZAU

Chris
WB5ITT


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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
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In article <[e-mail]>, Chris Boone <[e-mail]> s
ays:
>ANY signal that is caused by a NON amateur without a control op knowing
>about it FIRST is considered illegal by the FCC! Even a reverse patch
>that "rings" and announces the call on the air is illegal under FCC
>interpretations...IF YOU DONT BELIEVE THIS, ASK THE FCC in Washington!

This is curious...how do you interpret the legality of repeaters
automatically identifying themselves periodically? What about those that
tell the time every hour? The temperature? That messages are waiting?

I think we may be constricting ourselves too much here.

=Vic=, WA4THR
Bear Gap, PA


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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 10:06:10 -0700
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Stan Vandiver wrote:
>
> Hi Chris and all:
>
> Chris Boone wrote:
> >
> > The NOCODE tech is operating thru satelite and the callsign of the satelit
e
> > (Which MUST be an Extra Class ham) is the one in concern...
>
> On this point, at least, you are wrong.  "Any amateur station may be a space
> station.  A holder of any class operator license may be the control operator
> of a space station..." in 97.207.
>
> > You obviously have not been licensed since 1977 when the FCC stated in an
> > response to a group's inquiry that reverse autopatch can ONLY be used if
> > the cotnrol op SCREENS THE CALL OFF THE AIR FIRST before ANY signal is
> > transmitted.
>
> Gee, I missed 1977 by a month or two... shucks! ;)
>
> > Also there is NO mention of AUTOPATCHING to my business in the FCC rules a
s
> > being illegal....but third party tfc to my business is...and thats what an
> > autopatch is!
>
> Have you not heard of the famous "pizza rule?"  True, you should not
> autopatch YOUR business because you have pecuniary interest... but an
> autopatch to "order a pizza" was deemed legal awhile back.  The FCC is
> always in a state of "relaxing" their rules it seems.
>
> Perhaps you are correct on the reverse autopatching, but I am still not
> thoroughly convinced of that.  And even so, if it is illegal, I do not
> think that it will remain so.  It just doesn't really make sense for a
> repeater announcement (ie, "ring") to be called 3rd party communication...
> it is not a "communication" at all, until the call is accepted by a control
> operator and "information" is exchanged between PEOPLE.  Other than that,
> it is a "status report" given by a machine.
>
> Best regards, Stan/KD9BE


Well perhaps the FCC will convince you:

Subject:
        Reverse Autopatch on Amateur Radio repeater systems -Reply
  Date:
        Thu, 18 Jul 1996 08:39:44 -0400
  From:
        Bill Cross <[e-mail]>
    To:
        [e-mail], [e-mail]


The ruling has not changed.  Those trying to argue that a part of the
call
(the ring etc.) is "telemetry" are trying to find a way around a rule
they
don't like.  This e-mail is your writtem confirmation.

William Cross
Private Wireless Division
FCC

>>> Chris Boone <[e-mail]> 07/17/96 04:37pm >>>(Please forward thi
s to those responsible for amateur radio service
inquires)  In a 1977 issue of QST (not sure what month), a letter that
answered  questions about the use of reverse autopatch on amateur
repeater systems  was published. This published letter was from (I
believe) John Johnston  to the group that had originally inquired.  In
the
reply, the FCC's interpretation of Part 97 rules was that NO  signal (not
a
ring, tone, etc) could be activated by the reverse patch  (either thru
DTMF commands or the line actually ringing) UNLESS a control  op had
screened the call off the air FIRST, and there were no exceptions  to the
rule.
Is it correct that this ruling has NOT been changed? I am requesting
written confirmation on this. Some people try to justify it by saying the
ring out on the air (or a digital voice announcement) is telemetry...I
feel
this is their way of trying to justify their actions but NOT inline  with
Part
97.

Thanks

Christopher W. Boone
WB5ITT
President-Entergy Amateur Radio Society


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Stan Vandiver wrote:
>
> Hello all:
>
> Here it is... where I eat crow!  Chris is absolutely correct!  A reverse
> autopatch MUST be screened OFF-THE-AIR... not even a simple beep or ring is
> allowed to be transmitted by a repeater if it is initiated by an unlicensed
> caller (a 3rd party).  Chris and I both got email confirmation of this issue
> from Bill Cross at the FCC Private Wireless Division.
>
> I would suppose that if *ONLY* licensed hams were to use a reverse patch tha
t
> it would be okay, but that is really not a practical situation either as you
r
> system could still be plagued with "illegal wrong numbers!"  Besides that, a
> ham could just USE A RADIO to call someone on a repeater!  Best to leave the
> reverse autopatch feature disabled unless the FCC further relaxes the rules.
> Or unless you can keep an operator standing by at the repeater site to scree
n
> all calls before putting them on-the-air!
>
> Thanks also to a couple of other folks who confirmed Chris' view with emails
> to me over the past few days.
>
> BTW Dirk, AX.25 is the digital protocol commonly known as "packet radio."
> X.25 is the original (since about 1976), and AX.25 is AMATEUR X.25.  But I
> have no idea what the variations from the original might be, if any...
>
> Vy 73 all...
> Stan/KD9BE
> (Happy to admit when I'm wrong!)
> (And don't hold your breath... it probably won't be the last time! ;) )
>
> :>> Chris Boone <[e-mail]> wrote:
> :>>
> :>> ANY signal sent out on the air BEFORE a control op has screened it (EVEN
> :>> ONE ring) is illegal...the FCC has stated that many times in the past...
> :>> no different than a person walking into your shack and keying your radio
> :>> and hitting a DTMF digit without YOU knowing about it first!
> :>>
>
> :> [e-mail] wrote:
> :>
> :> Well, I recently set up a "PUBLIC" autopatch system in the Mercer
> :> County area and as far as regulations are concerned, everything is
> :> completely legit.  I DO have reverse patch enabled since alot of my
> :> time is spent in the mobile.  I put up the autopatch to allow local
> :> hams an alternative patch instead of going through the local club
> :> repeater, which is quite busy.  Also in case of a crisis, this allows
> :> the use of the repeater for emergency communications and the patch
> :> allows for emergency telephone communications.  The only drawback is,
> :> it's simplex, so both parties need to wait for the turnaround beeps
> :> and some recipients of calls just can't get the hang of that.  But,
> :> for all intent, it works fairly well.  I really like the system the
> :> club is using as described in the preceeding article (Using digitized
> :> and recorded voice to announce the call) that is a very nice system.
> :> I don't know what an AX25 is (What is it?)   But anyways, as long as
> :> the system ID's itself before, and after, a transmission ... it is
> :> completely legal.  Only transmissions without identity are considered
> :> infractions on the FCC's regulations.
> :>
> :> -Dirk  ( N3TTI )
I suggest you go ahead and use reverse autopatch anyway. Lets make the
FCC actually do thier job and come find us.(like they would even bother)
It seems to me from the discussion so far that lots of people are using
it now without even a postcard from the Feds.
--
Ted F./N3SQY
Homepage: www.lm.com/~tfalkow/
Mail: [e-mail]
"Never go straight, only go forward"


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Paul Merrell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.policy
Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1996 16:00:14 GMT
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[e-mail] (Glenn Reed) wrote:

>  I just recently resubscribed to this newsgroup and apparently came in at th
e
>some mid-point of this particular thread.  I am not expressing an opinion, ju
st
>wanting to ask a question.
>
>  I use a local repeater near my home.  It is run by a small, low-key ham clu
b.
I am sruprised.  In my area we only have 1 repeater that runs a
reverse patch.  our systems are too busy for that.  the machine is
operating legally buy as more people get on the band, I point to the
promotion of Kenwood,  I would re-consider it.
>There is a reverse patch operational on it.  To use it:
>
>1. You must be a member of the club.
>2. You must be an amateur licensed with priviledges for that band.
>3. You must know the phone number and touch-tone code to open the reverse pat
ch.
>
>  When the reverse patch is used, no tone of any kind is emitted.  The user
>dials up the line, enters the code and is put on-line.  The accepted procedur
e
>is to listen for traffic and hearing none, to call the intended station and
>identify your station.  If contact is made, great.  If not, then usually the
>calling station will sign off and hang up.
>
>  I have found this useful on a few occasions when I was out of town and need
ed
>to contacy my wife who is a ham also and is in the car much of the day.
>
>  The question is, does this method of operation meet with acceptable criteri
a
>or does someone think that this is illegal?
>
>  Thanks,
>  Glenn Reed, KF5XB






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From: Ted F <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
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C. Wheeler wrote:
>
> Stan Vandiver <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >Hello all:
> >
> >Here it is... where I eat crow!  Chris is absolutely correct!  A reverse
> >autopatch MUST be screened OFF-THE-AIR... not even a simple beep or ring is
> >allowed to be transmitted by a repeater if it is initiated by an unlicensed
> >caller (a 3rd party).  Chris and I both got email confirmation of this issu
e
> >from Bill Cross at the FCC Private Wireless Division.
> >
> >I would suppose that if *ONLY* licensed hams were to use a reverse patch th
at
> >it would be okay, but that is really not a practical situation either as yo
ur
> >system could still be plagued with "illegal wrong numbers!"  Besides that,
a
> >ham could just USE A RADIO to call someone on a repeater!  Best to leave th
e
> >reverse autopatch feature disabled unless the FCC further relaxes the rules
.
> >Or unless you can keep an operator standing by at the repeater site to scre
en
> >all calls before putting them on-the-air!
>
> No need to keep the reverse patch disabled.  Once again - reverse patches
> are legal.  Your concept of keeping the reverse patch avaible to hams
> only is a proper concept.  No reverse patch should be set up so that it
> rings just because the phone line is ringing - you reaaly don;t know
> what you are going to be answering.  Every reverse patch I have ever been
> invlovled with requires the caller to use a code/command before ANY
> signal goes out on the air.
>
> Yes.  Usually a ham COULD JUST USE A RADIO to reach someone.  But you can
> use your reverse patch to reach someone when you are out of range of such
> repeater or don't have a radio with you.
>
> I was president of a small club in northern California a couple of years
> ago.  During that term I spent some time working in Nigeria.  I used the
> reverse patch every week to "check-in" and say hello to members during
> our weekly 2M net.
>
> The best way for hams (that are too cheap to get a cell phone for making
> mobile phone calls) to get incoming messages would be be to get a pager.
>  When you get paged (on a non-amateur system) you can call on the patch
> if you are so inclined.
Been there, do that! I actually have a cell phone but I only use it for
work related calls(that is the only reason I got the stupid thing
anyway!) I'm just glad I dont have to pay the bill for the use of the
gadget, It's unbelievable what cell companies charge per minute of
service. Believe me, the second work stops forking over the cash for the
phone, it is going back to the shop!
--
Ted F./N3SQY
Homepage: www.lm.com/~tfalkow/
Mail: [e-mail]
"Never go straight, only go forward"


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (A Sinclair)
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Subject: Vintage Radio Wanted
Date: 15 Jul 1996 14:00:55 GMT
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I want to aquire a vintage radio, 1920-1930 or earlier, condition not
important.
Will buy or consider a swap for one of my WW2 radios.

Alex




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Subject: Wanted: DG5 Display
Date: 16 Jul 1996 14:24:36 GMT
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Look ing for a DG5 Display for a Kenwood TS-520S.
Any help would be appreciated.

Jim (VE1LL)



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From: [e-mail] (Mark Lyon)
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Subject: What's good Equip. for me?
Date: 19 Jul 1996 13:58:52 -0500
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I have a Question-

        I want to take the no code technician test, and expect to pass
        eisily, but what radio equipment could I get on my VERY small
        budget(I'm 15) that would let me expand later, but still give
        me adaquate coverage and reception.  Would it be best to start
        on 2m?  There aren't many hams in my area (Brookhaven,
        Mississippi USA) will I hear much?.  Please help,
        Thank You.

-->Mark Lyon
--
Mark Lyon | Mississippi College | IT! BBS | [e-mail] | [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Why a Bird Wattmeter ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4sc7vm$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Personally, I don't care for Bird wattmeters.  This is, of course, if we are
>talking about Bird model 43 or similar.  My reason is because the range
>splits are perfectly stupid and make them difficult to use.  For example:
>
>Radio on the bench is a 110 watt Micor.  What slug do you chose?  Do you use
>the 100 watt slug and pin the meter when doing your transmitter alignment or
>instead use the 250 watt slug and deal with less than half scale meter
>deflection?

Yeah, but an 80 watt Mitrek would have that problem with your meter.
The breaks had to go somewhere.  Having to buy a bunch of slugs is a
pain, but OTOH the Bird 43 is so rugged that I don't mind banging it
around on the tower. Most other meters are a bit on the wimpy side for
rough use in the field (or too bulky and heavy). And when you're doing
precision work, it is handy to be able to just move the slug from one
meter to another rather than cabling and uncabling a single meter to
read power in and out of a device. (By using the same slug in both
meters, I know that the ratios are likely to be more nearly correct
than if I were to depend on two different sensors.)

There's nothing wrong with preferring a different manufacturer's meter
over the Bird. But I like them, and they have become an industry standard.
I've also got the Coaxial Dynamics clone, but it's bigger and clumsier
to use in the field (nice mirrored movement though).

I also like Dielectric's loads, but the Bird loads are Ok too.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Denny Klaver)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50/51 Question
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 96 12:11:38 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mike Capone) wrote:
>On Mon, 15 Jul 96 02:50:48 GMT, [e-mail] (Denny Klaver)
wrote:
>

You say not to "drive the audio" so much.  Well the majority of HT's can't be
heard over the road noise in a car,  or the ambient noise on a busy street.
This is the first HT I've had that I can hear at a REASONABLE sound level
without hearing distortion in the SPEAKER.  I'm not talking about over
deviating on the transmit audio - but the audio amplifier for the internal
speaker - what I hear.  That certainly does not cause over deviation on
transmit audio.

In regards to the size - there will always be a limiting factor in reducing
the size of an HT or any other device for that matter.  It's the human
interface.  This radio is still large enough to operate without a microscope.
You can keep your boat anchor HT's.  I just refuse to pack them.  The radio is

FAR from perfect - I read about all the defects before I purchased. It meets a

need as a portable - secondary radio.  It's especially nice for monitoring the

Skywarn activity - as I live in tornado alley.  Because of the size there is a

greater chance that I'll actually have the radio with me when the weather is
bad.   It does not replace a high power mobile radio for the car.  For that
type of use it would definitely be a compromise.

If you think I'm defending the radio - read another thread in this newsgroup
that I wrote about how my PTT button came off.  I'm not one sided for Yaesu.
This is the first Yaesu radio I've purchased.  Yes I'm disappointed with the
problems.  A "mil-spec" radio should be tougher that that - period!  No
excuses.   Yet I still like the radio and anticipate it's return.

>Well, you really dont need to "drive up the audio" that much.  I hear all
sorts
>of ppl already overdeviating as it is..  I don't bother telling them because
I
>assume they know whats going on and they dont care about it, as long as they
can
>talk.
>
>The FT-530, IMHO- was a much better radio.  I don't know why they stopped
making
>them.  They were larger, but it seems like a better rig.   Yaesu, Icom, and
even
>alinco are doing some of this cutthroat stuff to make their rigs smaller.  I
>don't want to be carrying around something thats too small... crap, they'll
be
>so small youll be able to put them on the end of a keychain soon!
>
>



From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50/51 Question
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mike Capone)
 writes:
>On Mon, 15 Jul 96 02:50:48 GMT, [e-mail] (Denny Klaver) wro
te:
>:The audio is also FANTASTIC!  My experience with other brands and models has

>:been disappointing - you couldn't drive the audio up without distortion.  Th
e
>:FT-50R has great audio output - loud and clear - especially for it's size. I
t
>:doesn't get distorted at higher volumes like others I've owned.
>:
>Well, you really dont need to "drive up the audio" that much.  I hear all sor
ts
>of ppl already overdeviating as it is..  I don't bother telling them because
I
>assume they know whats going on and they dont care about it, as long as they
can
>talk.

He's talking about *speaker* audio. These two rigs (50 and 51) have
better audio output than most of the tiny radios. And that's important
if you're trying to hear them in a noisy location. My little C508A has
clean audio, but not very much of it. In a noisy truck, or a car  with
the windows down at highway speed, you have to hold it against your ear
to understand it. (Of course I have a *real* radio in the truck so this
is a moot point for me, but it would matter to someone trying to use
a handi-scratchie as an all purpose radio.)

Gary
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es
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Timothy W. Huster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50R MAHA Battery and FNB-41 versus FNB-40
Date: 18 Jul 1996 01:11:10 GMT
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The FNB-41 is 9.6V, 650mAH and appears to be twice as "thick" as the
FNB-40. The FNB-41 has the belt clip and slot for the lanyard.
The FNB-42 battery is 9.6V, 1100mAH and has a 'bulge' in the middle of
it, making the radio/battery combination a handful. The FNB-42 doesn't
have the belt clip or the lanyard attachment slot.


In article <4sckmt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I discovered that MAHA, Inc. has a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH replacement
>battery for the Yaesu FT-50R dual band handheld.  Does anyone have
experience
>with MAHA?   The batteries are supposed to work with the Yaesu drop in
charger
>or the trickle charger.  I'm interested in the NiMH battery due to its "no
>memory" characteristics.   I am told the NiMH battery is all around better
>than a NiCad.  I'd appreciate any feedback - especially regarding MAHA.
>
>One more question....How much larger is the FNB-41 versus the FNB-40?  I
have
>the FBN-40 because I wanted the smaller size.  I'm considering the MAHA for
a
>second battery but they only have the larger size.   Anyone with both
battery
>sizes of packs that would care to comment?  Any preferences & why?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Denny Klaver  WB0PYJ
>Tulsa, OK
>
>

--
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From [e-mail] Sun Jul 21 18:52:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Denny Klaver)
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Subject: YAESU FT-50R PTT Button came off
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 96 01:27:07 GMT
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Has anyone had a problem with the Push to Talk button on their FT-50R?
I looked down at my handheld this evening while scanning and noticed the
rubber PTT button was just dangling there.  I have no idea how it happened.  I

would expect the button to be tougher than this.   I've handled it with care
the very few days I've had it.

I'd sure be interested to hear if anyone else has had this happen.

Thanks,
Denny
WB0PYJ
Tulsa


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Subject: Re: YAESU FT-50R PTT Button came off
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 1996 11:18:29 -0400
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I had exactly the same thing happen to my FT-10R. I've meant to call Yaesu
to see how hard it would be to put on a new one, but haven't yet had the
chance.

73, Tom


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From: Tom <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Yaesu FT50 Mods?
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After reading numerous messages about mods for the Yaesu FT50, It is obvious
that there are now only a few avenues available...EZ Clone or ADMS-1C software
,
and the mods from Bill Childers'(KE6VVW) "(In)Complete Guide to the Yaesu FT-5
0
Version 1.1".  I have a few questions that have not been posed however.

I've performed the xmit mod by removing the solder bridge jumper behind the
keypad, but has anyone "discovered" what the other two solder pads do to the
FT50 if they are jumpered either one at a time or together?

Is there a source for Macintosh programming software for the FT50? (My guess i
s
NO!)

If there are other sources for the programming cable (RT Systems, EZ Clone,
etc.), then there must be a source for the necessary 4-conductor plug.  Where?

As to those who have had the PTT cover come off...The radio has a one-year
warranty...It's only been out for a few months and should be repaired by Yaesu

at no charge.

AtDhVaAnNkCsE --- Tom WB6EEW


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Dedicated WWW pages for 50MHz, inc Beacons, daily news, mods, everything
to do with 50MHz dx.....DXCC's, TV freqs, expeditions....the lot at:
http://user.itl.net/~equinox

73 de Geoff



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:50 1996
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From: N3XVP
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Subject: 6M Transverter vs. Transceiver
Date: 25 Jul 1996 07:45:31 -0700
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I just got my call sign today.  Your opinions please.  Which will
give better performance - a 6M transceiver or a 6M transverter?

Thanks,
Pam/N3XVP


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Hollenback)
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Subject: Re: ? re. Sangean 818-CS 'Beat out' switch
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Michael Olsen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hello all,

: I have recently purchased a Sangean 818-CS, and am quite happy with its
: construction/features/performance, but I have a question concerning the
: function of a slider switch on its left side.  It's labled 'BEAT OUT' and
: the options are '1' or '2'.  The manual makes absolutely no mention of
: its function, and I can discern absolutely *no* difference when it's in
: either position, on any band, or with BFO on or off.

It is used when listening to rock stations. It takes the beat out of the
music and makes more the radio usable on public limo's (buses).

Jim 'couldn't resist' Hollenback.


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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:52 1996
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From: "Robert B. Duer" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Alinco DR-130 SCANNING PROBLEM
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To all:

I have an Alinco DR-130 that during scan will stop on an active freq.
for about 5 seconds and then continue even if the transmission has
not ended.  Does any one know of a mod that will change this so that
it will stop on an active freq. and not continue until the transmission
is complete.

Please respond to this newsgroup or email [e-mail]

Thanks,

Bob Duer
N5YKX


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:53 1996
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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: comm-spec IDer pinout?
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Gordon Dey wrote:
>
> Fortune smiled!
> I've picked up a little comm-spec IDer board as part of an estate.

You can get the data sheet from Communications Specialists ... I don't have th
eir
telephone number here at home, but they are located in Brea, CA (area code 714
), and
information can get you the number ... they are most helpful folks. I have bee
n dealing
with them personally and as a vendor of their products since about 1973.

73, and good luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas




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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: RE: Defective MFJ Model # 817 SWR/Wattmeter
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Hi,
 I have an MFJ Model # 817 144/440 mhz Deluxe SWR/Wattmeter. The
Forward Power Needle does not move when the mike is keyed down. The
diodes have checked out OK with an Ohm Meter, but the Forward Needle
is OPEN!
 Any suggestions to repair it?
 If anyone has the meter portion of this piece of equipment that they
would be willing to sell, I'm interested.
 Tnx & 73, Doug             KD4HRT       [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Landis - Systems & Network Mgr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Dish Building
Message-ID: <1996Jul23.120735.582@main03>
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In article <[e-mail]>, A Guy named Moe <skubik@mailhos
t.oxford.net> writes:
> Gordon Dey wrote:
>>
>> Yes you can (literally :-)
>> Excellent article in August 1972 (yup, 14 years ago!) by Ricard T Knadle,
>> k2riw, starting on page 16. It's a stressed 12' parabolic. Article gives
>> many charts on the design trade-offs, including one of gain vs frequency
>> for a given construction error.  Includes design of a 1,296 MHz backfire
>> horn out of a "Quaker State" oil can!
>>
>> 73, Gord
> What type of dish was it, i mean what did it bring in?

Well... like Gordon said - 23cm band, and the general vicinity. The dish itsel
f
isn't frequency dependant. It's the downconverter that will determine
"what it brings in". I believe Dick used it for listening to Skylab and some
of the Apollo missions too. Oh and it was 24yrs ago. :)
Joe - AA3GN
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Dish Building
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]> A Guy named Moe <skubik@mailhos
t.oxford.net> writes:
>
>Does anyone know if it is possiable to build a Satalite dish from
>scratch?

Well, it's easier to use chicken wire. :-)

Sure, a number of articles have been published on making your own
dish. The Handbook had one on a 24 footer made from EMT, fishing
line, and chicken wire. It's called a stressed dish design. The
only tricky part is the hub, everything else is strictly backyard.

Gary
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Babineau)
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Subject: Re: don`t laugh, but ...
Date: 24 Jul 1996 13:33:46 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Bob Liesenfeld <[e-mail]> writes:

|>Ditto. For those of us who enjoy it, building ham gear (simple or
|> complex) is the heart and soul of the hobby. For those who don't....to
|> each his/her own  :-)
|> Bob    WB0POQ

I'll second that. In fact, one need not have the determination of the
original poster to build a useful piece of gear that doesn't cost an
arm and a leg. There are many excellent QRP kits available these days
(Wilderness Radio, Small Wonder Labs, Oak Hills Research, S&S,
and soon to be Ten-Tec ...just to name a few). These guys make good
solid radios in the 1 - 5 W range, with receivers as good as the commercial
gear costing thousands. Most of these manufactures make single band kits
in the $60-$200 range with very comprehensive instructions (some on par with
Heathkit).

On bands like 40M and 30M a couple of watts even
during a sunspot low can do wonders. Remember, the electrons don't
know whether they are coming out of a $100 or a $2000 radio, and if you
have a good clean signal the guy at the other end isn't going to know
either. So if you haven't tried building, give it a shot .. it's not
rocket science! Start out with something small like maybe a keyer kit,
or an audio filter and maybe you'll discover a whole part of the hobby
that brings you enjoyment. Remember, it is JUST a hobby.

Michael VE3WMB


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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:19:58 1996
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rooster) wrote:
>I recently passed the tech plus exam (36 years old, wife, 2 kids).  so i
>went looking for a radio.  well, the hobby fund isn't going to spring
>$3500 for a ft-1000.
>
>I did some research at the library, and found a lot of build it yourself
>stuff in older ARRL handbooks, QST's, etc.  my 1st project is a key /
>electronic keyer.  i've spent 3 bucks on it so far.  the key is a
>hacksaw blade based bug-type key.  i found a electronic keyer in Orr's
>(w6sai) 'radio handbook' using a couple 555's and some flip flops.  i
>should have this wire wrapped and ready to go in a day or two.
>
>i saw plans for an 'improved cubic incher' transmitter that i think i'll
>build next.  i haven't thought about a reciever yet, but i'll worry
>about that when i get to it.
>
>i'll use a dipole or a full wave loop antenna, and i've found plans for
>SWR/power meters and antenna matchers.
>
>my goal is to get on the air for $60us.  i hope i can build a real
>nice rig like Corporal Carter's on Hogan's Heroes.
>
>i may be a bit goofy, but i'm not goofy enough to try and explain to my
>wife why i spend 3 semesters of one of the kids college tuition on a new
>radio.
>
>--...  ...--    -..  .    -.-  -...  ----.  -. -.-- ..-.
>
>---
> ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ Mongo only pawn in game of life ...
>


Way to go! That's what this hobby is about (or at least in part). You learn so

much going that direction. I wish I had the time to spend building stuff like
you can. (I guess I am but it's a horse barn and not a radio! There's a good
negative cash flow for ya!)

Roger
N9SXZ


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From: [e-mail] (Shel Darack)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FNB-41 How Long Before Recharge?
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IIt's time to recharge any pack when you get down to about 1Volt
per cell.  That's when it's fully discharged.  How many cells does
that pack have?
Shel  WA2UBK

: I am curious to find out others experience usint the Yaesu FT50R and
: the FNB-41 Battery Pack.  I was having a QSO with a local ham this
: afternoon, when at the beginning of the QSO I noticed that the battery
: indicator showed approx 10.1 volts.  The QSO wasnt very long and I was
: using power save on rx and tx.  My battery went dead in less than 5
: minutes.  I am wondering how much usage time I should expect.  My cell
: phone is rated in x amount of minutes of talk time.  What is the
: expected power drain when transmitting with a power of 1W, which is
: what normally use.  Certainly I expect a quck drain at 5W.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lewis P. Stephens Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS HTX 212
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 17:22:52 -0600
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FOR SALE
Radio Shack HTX 212 2-meter Mobile.  Less than 3 mos. old w/very little use.

Features:
        144-148 Mhz with extendable TX & RCV
        31 Memory Channels (1 - calling channel accessable by 1 button)
        2 VFO's - can be used to work odd splits or as mem's
        Ctcss (PL) encode & Decode
        DTMF Paging
        DTMF Autodialing - 6 Memories
        Most controls are on the microphone
          10 watts Low/45 watts High, manual and Quick Reference Card
               Extra Year Warrenty, Spare Power Cable, Spare Mobile Braket.

asking $210.00  plus shipping and cod, like new.

call Lewis Stephens, evenings @ 713-487-5845

--
Lewis P. Stephens Jr.                 KM5BH (Amateur Radio Callsign)
Amber, Inc.                           CLARC (Clear Lake Amateur Radio Club)
[e-mail]                     NAMU (NASA Area Macintosh Users)
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73404.1403.compuserve.com


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Van Nuys)
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Subject: FS:  TNC, MFJ 1278B MultiMode
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Like new!  Lo-miles MFJ 1278B multimode TNC with multi-gray level modem.
Includes manuals and software (Mac and IBM). $150 plus shipping.

David

--
David Van Nuys, Ph. D.    http://www.sonoma.edu/psychology
Chair, Psychology Dept.   ham radio callsign:  AB6XR
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[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:02 1996
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From: Ken Knapp <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Alinco DJ-162T 2m handheld transceiver
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 14:06:53 -0400
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Will transmit AND receive 136-174 mhz. Receives AM aircraft 108-136 mhz.
Tunes 800 mhz band but I think sensitivity is lacking there because I've
never heard anything up there.

Comes with manual, charger, antenna, leatherette case, and two nicad
battery packs. Approx 3 years old.

$160.00

Ken Knapp, N3GBW
[e-mail]
[phone]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: FS: Alinco DJ-162T 2m Handheld, TX unlocked
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 96 14:31:00 GMT
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In article <4smnvg$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Ken Knapp) wrote:
>
>Alinco DJ-162T handheld transceiver for 2 meters. Transmits AND receives
>on 136-174 mhz, and also receives 108-136 am aircraft band. Tunes the
>cellular band, but I have never heard anything on that band, so the
>receive may not be very sensitive on cellular freqs.
>
>The radio comes with antenna, charger, leatherette case, 2 nicad battery
>packs and manual.
>
>$160.00
>
>Ken Knapp
>[e-mail]
>[phone]
>

I just sold mine for $165 with similar accessories. This is a fair price. Now,

if I could just sell my 2-meter mobile HTX-212....

The DJ-162 will show 800MHz freqs. in the display but does not have the
electronics to actually receive those freqs. There are no mods for 800MHz
receive.

The audio on this radio is excellent and mine was very reliable over the two
years I owned it. It is also an excellent radio to use mobile if you have a
place to clip it overhead beacause of the top-mounted LCD. I would highly
recommend this radio for someone starting out or someone who needs an
easy-to-use HT.

Roger
N9SXZ


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Selman)
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Subject: FS: Icom UX-14 Computer Interface
Date: 20 Jul 1996 21:51:34 GMT
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Have as new the UX-14 interface for computer use. Will sell for $75.
WE6A


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From: [e-mail] (CONO)
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Subject: Re: FS: Kenwood TH-79 Package
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-> From: [e-mail] (Adam Husik)
-> Subject: FS: Kenwood TH-79 Package
-> Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 15:00:06 GMT
-> 1) Mint Kenwood TH-79AD high-power dualbander
-> 2) PB-34 High Power battery
-> 3) PB-33 Long Life Battery
-> 4) PB-32 Standard (shorter length) battery
-> 5) SMC-33 Three Button Hand Mic
-> 6) KSC-14 Rapid Charger (holds two batteries)
-> 7) Kenwood Soft Case (for the PB-34 Battery/Radio)
-> 8) Miracle Baby 1" Antenna (great for pocket radio use)
-> 9) Another third party replacement antenna.

If you get your price, let me know! because I have the same one with all the
same items, and I can't get $400.00 for it!!!!!!!

[e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:05 1996
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From: Wayne Poole <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: R390A
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 18:53:18 -0700
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For Sale: R390A military HF receiver with copies of the original
          manual.  The unit does produce audio with a 60hz "hum".
          Most of the original capacitor have been exchanged,
          however.  As far as cosmetics, all the knobs and meters
          are present and the unit looks good.

          Email me if you are interested or have any questions
                [e-mail]

          $130.00 (check Fair Radio's catalog)


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:06 1996
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From: Aubrey Hawkins <[e-mail]>
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I have a Pac-Comm Micropower 2 TNC I am wanting to sell.  It has the
manual and box and works great.  This is very similar to the KPC's.

$65.00 + shipping to your door.

Thanks

Aubrey Hawkins
KC5USI
Dallas


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:07 1996
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Have the Alinco Rapid desk charger for sale.  This will work with the
DJ-580/DJ-582 and all that use that style of battery.  Price is $50.
Doc WE6A


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brien F. Morris)
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I have for sale 2 General Electric Model MVS Mobiles..They are in good
condition and are in the UHF Band..These radio's where used to make a low
power repeater so they are less power cords, mikes and mounting Brackets..They

work and are 25 watt PC programable with 16 channel dual priority scan..
Asking $200.oo each contact [e-mail]


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 Try turning on the the display light- it helps even in the daytime.
Do you know of any modifications ,i.e, done through the keypad?


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From: Paul Moller <[e-mail]>
Subject: FT-2200 mod?
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I am looking for a mod to give extended TX to the Yaesu FT-2200 2m
mobile. I find the AM mod listed on some web sites, and have tried
cutting the mystery green jumper visible inside the radio, but nothing
seems to do the trick. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:10 1996
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From: Sean Nixon <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FT-50R - A good lesson for Don
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I agree with your post Don,
FT50 is the best radio I have had so far.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chip)
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Subject: Re: FT-50R - A good lesson for Don
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In article <[e-mail]>, Paul Moller
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> What is the conclusion regarding the RX audio in the FT50? Is it really
> good and loud? How does it compare to a "real" radio, say a Motorola
> Saber?
>
> [e-mail]
>
> Sean Nixon wrote:
> >
> > I agree with your post Don,
> > FT50 is the best radio I have had so far.


  Yeah, right a Saber is most definitely in EVERY amatuers price range. It
may be the ULTIMATE PENIS EXTENDER for the discriminating ham operator.
Grossly over priced and when breaks it which is very common its fun to
fix. AND since Motorola has gotten goofy about the "software "( which you
can still secretly get from almost Moto employee in the Chicago area) with
the "secret Moto Police" at hamfests it makes a even more exciting radio
to own.  IF you like PISSING away
your hard earned bucks...GO SABER....better yet go SYSTEM SABER and have
fun on the amateur band with SECURENET like all the geeks do here in
Chicago...

 You can NOT beat a GOOD grossly over priced Motorola SABER....They
suckered the fed's with em via the GROSSLY inflated prices so why not the
wide eyed amateur market.  STATUS symbol folks....SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One born every minute...................... Oh yeah NOT to mention the
"sting" going on over some Moto crud,,like SABERS
etc.....BEWARE............


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:13 1996
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Paul Moller <[e-mail]> wrote:

>What is the conclusion regarding the RX audio in the FT50? Is it really
>good and loud? How does it compare to a "real" radio, say a Motorola
>Saber?

>[e-mail]

>Sean Nixon wrote:
>>
>> I agree with your post Don,
>> FT50 is the best radio I have had so far.

I also agree, I got a FT50R a couple weeks ago and am very happy with
it.

Tom




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What is the conclusion regarding the RX audio in the FT50? Is it really
good and loud? How does it compare to a "real" radio, say a Motorola
Saber?

[e-mail]

Sean Nixon wrote:
>
> I agree with your post Don,
> FT50 is the best radio I have had so far.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:14 1996
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From: Sean Nixon <[e-mail]>
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Paul Moller wrote:
>
> What is the conclusion regarding the RX audio in the FT50? Is it really
> good and loud? How does it compare to a "real" radio, say a Motorola
> Saber?
>
Only h/h ive had so far I can leave on the seat and hear whats
going on.  The rest I plug into a horn speaker under the dash.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:15 1996
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From: Joakim Gustafsson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FT-50R modifs ?
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Yves MARTIN wrote:
>
> Where and how I can find modifs for the FT-50R ? Is there any internet adres
se where I can find interface,
> cable to pilot it via my computer, etc... ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Yves MARTIN
> VE2YMM, FC1MEF
> [e-mail] this place. http://members.gnn.com/hca/ft50/in
dex.htm
If You find the software down lodable somewere please forward it to me
73 DE SM7LOQ
Joakim


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:16 1996
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From: Sean Nixon <[e-mail]>
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Yves MARTIN wrote:
>

> > Receive: 76-999 Mhz (No displayable holes!!!)

ummm.. theres one hole- 540-590MHz
at least on mine anyhow?


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (VoltageS)
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Subject: FT-706 Antenna Tuners
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Would like to know the difference between and BASIC specs on the AH-3 and
the AT-180.  Thanks


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bnr)
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Tom Walker ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Just got the 50 and am pleased with it generally.  I have found the screen
: diffucult to read unless I am viewing it from the top of the radio looking
: down (12:00 viewing angle).  I am curious, what do other 50 users see as a
: viewing angle?
: Please let me know.

I just got a FT50 and I find the same thing applies...it is a small
display.  But that is one thing you sacrifice for the size.  Besides,
eventually you won't even need to look at the display to know what is
going on...I find this true with my scanners at least.  I just took my
test Sat and yet to have my call sign, so I will see if this holds true on
the tx side as it does on rx.  I think there is even a way to turn the led
display off completely to save battery power...still exploring all the
features so I am not 100% sure about that...

73,

=-=-=-=-=-=-= Brian Raines  <[e-mail]> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
              --------------------------------------
http://www.universe.digex.net/~bnr/3000.html    The Uniden BC3000xlt

"Forget that blind ambition, And learn to trust your intuition,
Plowin' straight ahead come what may"   - J.B.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike)
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Subject: Re: FT50- problem--FT51?? How can I clear DTMF memory 9?
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In a similar vein:  Is there any way to clear the DTMF digits
recorded off the air from DTMF memory 9 of the *FT-51R*?
73 DE KB2UFS, Mike



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From: ANDREW JENTIS <[e-mail]>
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Subject: ft50R Alignment
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the commercial radio that is the same as the ft50r has availalble
software to tune, align and change the radio. any news on such changes
yet?

andy n6xkn


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Marvin Hoffman)
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Subject: GE EXEC II manual needed
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I wonder if anyone in netland can help me locate a service manual for
a GE EXEC II desktop station combination FI64LCU13A. I am in particular
need of the receiver (ER88A)schematic.

Please contact me if you can help.

Thanks in advance and 73.

Marv Hoffman, KD4EGV
Boone, NC

Internet:  [e-mail]


Marvin K. Hoffman                           Phone: [phone]
Appalachian State University                Fax:   [phone]
Political Science/Criminal Justice
Boone, NC  28608
              Internet:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:21 1996
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Any out there Know if Heil has an WWW Site ? If the do what is the name of it
?

Tnx
Sandy GM8SVB



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Rahl)
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Subject: Help ! SWR /Power Meter
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 I hooked up a Daiwa Power/SWR meter to my GR300 repeater(works grate)
  Now I just hooked up a Dawia antenna splitter before going to the
  meter, So i could switch to a dummy load for testing or to
  switch to the dummy load in case of lighting storms. I noticed
  that my meter Reads 30 watts output now, and before I put the \
  antenna switcher in it read 40 watts out. Why would it drop like
  this? also if I switch to the dummy load it shows 20 watts out!
  I checked the N connectors and cables for  shorts and they check out
  OK             Any suggestions?

                                              Thanks,
                                              Bill Rahl




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:22 1996
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Subject: Help with KDK FM47 priority watch
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 96 03:09:14 GMT
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Hi,
A friend of mine has a KDK FM47 2-meter mobile rig, but has lost his manual.
He wants to use the priority channel watch feature, but we can't figure out
which channel(s) it is checking when you put it in priority mode, or how to
program it if necessary.  Any help from anyone who has or has had such a rig
would be greatly appreciated.
Please respond via e-mail to:  [e-mail], as he does not have
access to this newsgroup.  Or respond to me and I'll forward.
TNX es 73,
Dan (WW3C)



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (rafael pascual marzo)
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Subject: help-program hammcon
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:23:37 -0100
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 exists version of a program for radioaficionados designated for
PC.MSDOS
 Hammcon for cw, pakket. sstv. etc.
Some of vds can say me if exists an equal program for
 MAC. Macintoch.
 Tambien where I can find program for radioaficionado
for the MAC.
Thanks all over. 73 Dx.  Rafael.  EA5MF


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DRoot5191)
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Subject: Re: HF mobile noise in 95 Ford Explorer
Date: 22 Jul 1996 04:10:38 -0400
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One thing to try is grounding the exhaust pipe near the rear of the car.

The muffler / cat. converter assembly tends to be mounted with insulated
mounts, and becomes an antenna.  Use a piece of shield from RG-8 and a
pair of crimp lugs, and build a ground strap.

Don


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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: HF mobile noise in 95 Ford Explorer
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In article <4stp8h$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DBoudr5777)
writes:
>Just installed an IC-735 in my '95 Ford Explorer and found that the noise
>level
>with engine running was 4 or 5 S-units above background.  Using an
>independent
>(non-vehicular) power source lead to the conclusion that it is radiated
>noise.  Has
>anyone had any experience with radiated electronic module noise in Fords?
>
>Tnx es 73 de Don/W5FKX

These vehicles have a history of noisy fuel pumps. Ford even has a
service bulletin out on it. Contact your dealer.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:26 1996
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Bob Wilson wrote:
>
>> A Guy named Moe ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> : Where can i get information on different types of antannas, how to
>>build
>> : them and how they work?
>
> Try the ARRL Handbook.
>
> Bob.

He really should learn to use a search engine.

Patrick Rea




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike A. Penner)
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Subject: Re: Home brew a drop-in charger! Was:Charging FT-50R's FNB-41 Battery
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I have built a homebrew drop-in rapid charger for the FT-50R.  It uses
a W&W charging cup and charges the battery in about 1 hour.  I used
the Maxim MAX713 IC in the charger.  The circuit was taken directly
out of the Maxim data book and uses about 3 capacitors and 3 resistors
in addition to the IC.

The charger works very well.  The advantage that the W&W charger
provides is that it can charge diferent batteries (different voltage
output & different capacities) without reconfiguring; whereas mine is
wired specifically for the the FNB-41 battery pack and would have to
be rewired for a different battery pack.

I would be happy to post the plans for my charger, if there was any
interest and there was an appropriate place to post binaries.

73's
KA3QJM
Mike Penner
[e-mail] (Steven M Knapp) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Sean McCarthy) writes:
>> From: [e-mail] (Sean McCarthy)
>> [e-mail] (bnr) wrote:
>> >Sean McCarthy ([e-mail]) wrote:

>> >: W & W Associates sells both rapid and trickle drop in chargers for the
>> >: FT-50. The MasterCharger Ia rapid charger at $85 and the IIa trickle
>> >: charger at $39. They both feature *replacable* pockets ($16) for
>> >: virtually any handheld.

>> >With the IIa - do you still have to have the battery pack connected to
>> >the radio during charging?  I just bought a FT-50 and would love to be
>> >able to charge the batteries off the radio.  Any clarification is
>> >appreciated...
>>
>> It will charge the battery alone or with the radio.

>If someone is looking for a real low cost way to trickle charge these
>batteries on or off the radio, why not buy one or two of the charging
>cups (Either Yaesu's or W&W's) and hook it up to a small constant
>current source. At some point, if you got real ambitious you could
>even build a quick charger!

>I was just thinking about what makes a drop-in charger difficult to
>homebrew. It would seem to me the most difficult part is the drop in
>cup with the connectors in the right spot for the battery
>terminals. Well, W&W and Yaesu now sell these charger cups seperate
>from their chargers. Having this taken care of opens up the
>possibilities for building the rest!

>I have not done this for my FT50R (wife got me the Yaesu charger for a
>gift), but I did for a Icom 2SAT and 24AT I once had. Worked
>great. The cup (an off brand at the time) was about $5, current source
>was a couple of bucks in parts, and I used an old wall cube I had
>laying around to power it.

>Just an idea!
>Steve
>KA9QOA



>--
>---------------------------------------------------------------------
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roberto Munoz)
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Subject: How is KWD TH 79 ???
Date: 25 Jul 96 13:11:21 GMT
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Hello !!

I would like to buy a WT Kenwood TH79...

Is it a good WT ??

Any comments are welcome..


-- Roberto
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Neff (N7ORY))
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Subject: Re: How is KWD TH 79 ???
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[e-mail] (Roberto Munoz) wrote:

Very good.  I have two. A 79a(d) and an older model 79. Both work
great.

>Hello !!

>I would like to buy a WT Kenwood TH79...

>Is it a good WT ??

>Any comments are welcome..


>-- Roberto
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Rob Neff (N7ORY)



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:30 1996
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From: Stuart C Bowman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: How is KWD TH 79 ???
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 13:19:34 -0700
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Roberto Munoz wrote:
>
> Hello !!
>
> I would like to buy a WT Kenwood TH79...
>
> Is it a good WT ??
>
> Any comments are welcome..
>
> -- Roberto

I had one, but found the RX a bit 'Wide'!
(Problems from out-of-band signals in RF Congested areas!)

73 DE Stuart, G0SLX


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
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Subject: Re: HW 101 Power Supply
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In article <01bb7597$83ea4320$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>A friend of mine is in need of the power supply for the Heathkit HW 101 HF
>rig. If you can help in this search then please send me the information and
>I will get it to him. He is a newly coded ham and wants to get up on the HF
>bands to advance some more.


FYI:  The power supply you seek is the HP-23, HP-23A, or HP-23B.



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Kolin)
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Subject: IC-27A How can I generate PL tones on Simplex?
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My IC-27A manual says PL tones are only generated on
duplex and not simplex.

Anybody know how to make it generate these tones on SIMPLEX?


Also, I see a "Mute" diode on the schematic. What does it mute?

Jay   NE2Q


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
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Subject: Re: IC-27A How can I generate PL tones on Simplex?
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[e-mail] wrote:

>>   [e-mail] (Jay Kolin) writes:
>>  My IC-27A manual says PL tones are only generated on
>>  duplex and not simplex.
>>
>>  Anybody know how to make it generate these tones on SIMPLEX?
>>
>>
>>  Also, I see a "Mute" diode on the schematic. What does it mute?
>>
>>  Jay   NE2Q
>>
>>>>>
>I think that if you use an offset of 0.00 in the duplex mode you can send pl

>Joe WB6HRO

I have had a IC-27A since they were new and I have personally never
had a need to use CTCSS in a simplex mode so I wasn't aware of this
limitation.  You learn something new every day!

I agree..  the "00.00" offset in Duplex mode is probably an effective
work around, if the radio doesn't interpret this as a command to go to
simplex mode.

Steve
WB7PSD



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roberto Munoz)
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Subject: IC-706 crash if TX on 31 Mhz ?
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Hello !!

I have had the same problem with 2 IC-706...


When I tried to transmit on 31-32 Mhz where some phones works, only
pushing PTT one second the transceiver output change form 100 W 10 W and I
had to send the radio to repair it...

On 31 Mhz i do not have a good antenna for this qrg, but I suppose the
SWR protection of the IC-706 is here to prevent any problem..

It is like if the SWR PROTECT hang-up and cannot be unlocked...

Any comments are welcome...

-- Roberto
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:35 1996
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Well I changed mine to my call and it seems that it was a matter of addressing
 the memory it was in, I think
its in the book.. as far as the " diode bend" the mod is to remove diode D 15
I think it is and reset the
radio.. this then allows the radio to --- drumroll here " transmit out of band
.. the darn thing is pretty
small I think (surface mount). the dealer said he could do it dor 40 bucks and
 then gave me the instructions..
the radio works fine as is ( on the ham bands) so I haven't done the mod.

Jim Christensen  (N0EXP)


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:36 1996
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>      Several weeks ago I saw a mod posted that would enable one to
> replace the "ICOM" that shows on the LCD at power-up with one's own
> call. Could someone please repost or e-mail that mod.
>    I also saw a mod that involved opening the unit and bending up one
> leg of a diode. Does anyone know what exactly that mod accomplishes?
>
> Thanks...gus...wa6wbcChanging the ICOM display at power up requires no
modification.  The display will show what ever
message is programmed in to message channel 10 (I
think??).  The procedure is in the Z1a manual.  It
took me about a minute to do.


Regards,


Don
KC6MTR


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From: [e-mail] (David Whitehurst)
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Subject: Icom Z1A HT dualbander - good choice?
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        Is the Icom Z1A HT dualbander a good choice??? Anyone know of the good
or bad?? Tnx! David.



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adi Doron)
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Subject: IS IT TRUE ????????
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       HI THERE,


                       I wonder did you heard the bad thing I heard
about KENWOOD is droping all its HAM line,  specialy HF line .


        I hope it will never come to be,


                          73's               adi     4z4vg



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (charles copeland)
Subject: Re: Is Kenwood USA owned?
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In article <4t3sjc$[e-mail]>,
Anthony Severdia <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (charles
>copeland) writes:
>>
>>
>>Is Kenwood USA owned?
>>
>
>    Simple answer ....NO.  Kenwood it totally a Japanese Corp and
>the Kenwood USA Corp subsidiary is 100% Japan.  Why do you ask?

I buy american ... when possible.




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:39 1996
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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Kenwood TH7 mods?
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:59:07 -0700
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jeff wrote:
>
> TH what? Before I buy
> it,  I'm wondering if there is a mod to extend it for use in the US
> bandwidth.
>
> --jeff
>   kf6bkg, monitoring
>   [e-mail]

This radio was made for the domestic (Japanese) marked ... I have seen it adve
rtised, in
times gone by, in the Japanese magazine "CQ Ham Radio".

It was never destined for overseas markets, and there is no modification for U
S
bandplans.

73, and good luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: RE: KENWOOD TO SELL RADIO
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Kenwood To Sell Radios in Truck Stops and CB Shops

WF>Are there really ham radio stores that won't sell to a non-ham?  I bought
  >my first ham radio on the day I passed the test, and Amateur Electronic
  >Supply sure didn't care.

There are, few far in between though.

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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J.FOX)
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Subject: Kenwood tone board TSU-6   **Wanted**
Date: 25 Jul 1996 22:15:44 GMT
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I am looking for a Kenwood TSU-6 tone board for my Tm 241.

If you have one for sale send me a email with price etc.

Thanks   Jim   VA3JF     email  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Neff (N7ORY))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-690S Freq. Expansion Range?
Date: 25 Jul 1996 15:23:01 -0700
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[e-mail](cuyeda) wrote:

>

>Can someone tell me what the frequency range of the six meter portion
>is after expansion?

RX is the same as before modificaton. TX is from 49.000MHz to 55.00
MHz..

And, its the only diode on the reverse-right side of the cpu board, in
case you haven't found that out yet. Then Reset.


Rob Neff (N7ORY)



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Can someone tell me what the frequency range of the six meter portion
is after expansion?



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:43 1996
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From: Geoff Brown <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Looking for a 6-meter linear amplifier...
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Try Ham Radio Today November 1996 Issue due out in October,
there is a 50MHz 3CX800 amp and psu in there
Geoff GJ4ICD



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:44 1996
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Subject: Looking for a QSYer for my YAESU FT-890
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I looking for a product by Stone Mountain Eng. Called QSYer Its for
Direct Frequency entry. If anybody has information about this product
please send via email to [e-mail]

Thanks,
Frank


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:44 1996
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Subject: Looking for FT-470 Schematic
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I'm trying to help a friend on an intermittent audio problem in his old
FT-470
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Bob   KI7IQ  http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:45 1996
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Subject: looking for mod's
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loking for mod's for the Radio Shack THX-212
and Icom IC-Z1A  if you know of any mod's for these radio's please e-mail
me Thank's



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:46 1996
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Subject: Looking for mod's for CLEGG radio's
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i like to know if there are any mod's for
FM-88
FM-27B
if you have the the mod's for these radio's
please send them to me by my e-mail
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:47 1996
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From: david lawson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Low Power Output From Yaesu FT27R
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Blackie Lawless wrote:
>
> Well thanks to some advise from people on this newsgroup I was able to get
> my Yaesu FT227R back on the air.  My rig seems to work fine except for the
> fact that it only puts out about 3 watts in the high power setting (it is
> supposed to put out 10).  Other hams report that the audio sounds good,
> and I am able to hit some of the local (close) repeaters with full quieting
> using a 5/8 wave magnetic mount in the house (yes I have checked the SWR
> and it is 1.2:1).
>
> What could be causing the lack of performance?  Could the PA transistors
> be getting bad?  Is  it possible to tweak the rig for better performance?
> Is it worth sending to Yaesu for tweaking?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help
>
> Craig aka  Blackie Lawlesswhat are you using to measure the power? get a sec
ond opinion from some one with a real wattmeter into a real
50 ohm load.


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:48 1996
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From: A Guy named Moe <[e-mail]>
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Does anyone have schematics, comonent lists, layouts of 14.4 kbps or
28.8 kbps modems? any make will do.  I also need information on radio
monems like how they work, detailed explanations, schematics and stuff
like that.   Where are some good places to find information like this on
the 'net??


thanks


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:48 1996
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From: John M Domblewski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mods for Standard c168a ?
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Does anybody have the mods for the above mentioned radio?

TNX & 73

John << N2OJY >>


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:49 1996
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Where can the mods for the FT-8500 be found?






From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:50 1996
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From: Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Motorola FM Equipment - An Overview?
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To: Dana Roode <[e-mail]>

Dana Roode wrote:
> Whats the difference between a MICOM, MICOR, MITREK, MAXAR, etc? Output
> power, size, channeling, other capabilities?
>   Dana Roode, WA6NGO
>   [e-mail]

Dana,  please send me an email if you stumble across the above info.
I'm interested to learn about the MOT equipment too.
thanks,
Joe

--
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Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
----------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:51 1996
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Hello, I just got a Santec HT-1200 2-meter handheld at a ham fest and I
was wondering if anybody knew anything about it like how powerful it
is.  I was also wondering why there is a HIGH-LOW-RESET switch and a
volume control that can both turn the radio on. Thanks, [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (CDreiling)
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Subject: Need tube charts for Dyna Jet Tube tester 606
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I have a Dyna Jet tube tester Model 606 but do not have any tube charts to
test tubes. I need a chart or to know the settings for a few tubes.
Thanks,
Chris Dreiling
[e-mail]
Fresno,Ca


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman)
Subject: Re: OLD TIMERS! Rember the ARC-5's
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>[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>>>I also used my ARC-5 tx as a novice (with VFO) with well regulated
>>>supplies and kept the unit on 24 hrs-a-day to prevent drifting.

The quotation marks don't seem to match the attribution line; Gary,
did you really write that?

Jeff KH2PZ


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:54 1996
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From: "William E. Sabin" <[e-mail]>
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Hi Dick,

Many years since I last spoke with you. How have you been?

Bill Sabin W0IYH


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Zack Widup)
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Subject: Re: OLD TIMERS! Rember the ARC-5's
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Mick Ishmael) says:

>Jeffrey Herman ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: My first rig was a Heath DX-60B with the HG-10 VFO so I didn't have to
>: resort to using xtals.
>
>
><gezzer mode on>
>well, when I was a novice you wern't allowed to use such things as VFOs
>I had a DX-60 and a Allied AX-190 rcvr.
><geezer mode off>
>
>: Jeff KH2PZ (of the VFO generation)
>

Although I don't consider myself a "geezer" yet, I am also from the era
of crystal-controlled rigs and 1-year non-renewable Novice licenses.

When I got my General I went looking to expand my station and got a few
of those ARC-5's to play with, including one of the rare rigs that
covered 160 meters (well, close; you had to loosen a locked-down variable
cap. to adjust it down to 1.8 MHz). (What did they use for locking
compound on those darned things, anyway?)

It probably put out 40 watts or so. That loading coil seemed to be able
to match just about anything! I had a great time on 160 with a simple
antenna and worked quite a few states.

I remember Barry, W9UCW, "Mr. 160" in my area at the time, telling me it
had a loud backwave at his place 15 miles away. I never did get that
problem solved...

Zack W9SZ



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:56 1996
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When I was in the US Navy aboard the USS Atlanta (CL106) in 1946 I used
to repair and do routine maintenance on all of the ARC-5 radios.  Our two
SC-2 catapult seaplanes used them.

Bill W0IYH


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:56 1996
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Summary: given a choice, which is the better radio?
Keywords: icom IC-Z1A yaesu FT-50R handheld opinion
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I am in the market for a dual-band handheld, and was wondering what
other people's opinions about these two handheld radios are.

  The major points for me are that they be handheld, dual-band, and
under about $350.  All the digital bells and whistles after that are
much less important.  My current concern is that the FT-50 seems to be
sturdier but less feature-full, while the IC-Z1A appears to be a better
radio, but feels flimsier.

  If anyone has any opinions on this, please let me know, either by
posting to the group, or sending the email directly to me.  If I get
lots of private responses, I'll try to summarize what I get and post it
back to the group, since I assume others will be interested.

  If you want to reply by email, please use

[e-mail]

since my current email address won't get back to me very well.

  Thanks for your time!

- Ian KC7RYN


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From: A Guy named Moe <[e-mail]>
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Does  anyone know how they work and were to get inforation on the net.
I can not go to a local book store because there is not one near by.


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From: [e-mail] (Marty Albert)
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Subject: PC Flex Software
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Hello, Folks:

Anyone out there have any experience with the PC Flex software,
particularly the Sound Blaster sound card drivers?

I would be especially interested in how the 9600bps SB driver works
for you.

I am interested in doing some serious development of the local packet
network and I can get PCs and SB cards for a LOT less than I can get
TNCs (I have more than a dozen 386/486 PCs and a whole box full of
SB-16 cards!)

I noticed that the SB driver strongly suggests that a 486 be used.
Anyone tried it on a fast 386 (66Mhz+)?

Thanks!



Marty Albert - [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: KC6UFM@KC6UFM.#SEMO.MO.USA.NOAM

Heartland Internet Services

*****************************************************
Should you pay your employer?? NO WAY!!
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:20:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kelly Vining)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: PL codes for Yaesu FT 109-RH????
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 13:00:10 GMT
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Chris Boone <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Tom Vilot wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have the PL chart for the Yaesu FT209-RH HT? I lost the
>> manual a long time ago, and don't have any idea how to program the PL
>> tones.
>>
>> KA2KGZ
>>
>> +---------------------------------------------------------------+
>> |  Thomas J. Vilot, Boulder, Colorado                           |
>> |  Photographer, C++ programmer, Multimedia Developer...        |
>> |  www.indra.com/~tjv/                                          |
>> +---------------------------------------------------------------+

>If I recall correctly, the codes for the 109/209 and 709 are all the same....
so someone
>with a manual for one of the others may be able to help..I have a 209 and a 1
09 but not
>here with me right now so I dont recall the PL tones....(something tells me 0
9 or 07 was
>100HZ ....)

>Chris
>WB5ITT

Hi Tom.

Here's the PL chart for you and anyone else that needs it

1 - 67.0 *         12 - 118.8        23 - 173.8       34 - 67.0
2 - 71.9 *         13 - 123.0        24 - 177.9       35 - 71.9
3 - 77.0 *         14 - 127.3        25 - 186.2       36 - 74.4
4 - 82.5 *         15 - 131.8        26 - 192.8       37 - 77.0
5 - 88.5 *         16 - 136.5        27 - 203.5       38 - 79.7
6 - 94.8           17 - 141.3        28 - 210.7       39 - 82.5
7 - 100.0         18 - 146.2        29 - 218.1       40 - 85.4
8 - 103.5         19 - 151.4        30 - 225.7       41 - 88.5
9 - 107.2         20 - 156.7        31 - 233.6       42 - 91.5
10 - 110.9       21 - 162.2        32 - 241.8
11 - 114.8       22 - 167.9        33 - 250.3       63 - 1000 **

* Decoder Q=40, other codes have a decoder Q = 80
** Audible test tone

Hope this helps you.

73 Kelly



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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: PL codes for Yaesu FT 109-RH????
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 22:18:19 -0700
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Tom Vilot wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the PL chart for the Yaesu FT209-RH HT?

I'll betcha that if you contact Yaesu, they could mail (or even fax) you a cop
y ...
their telephone number is 310 404 2700, and their fax number is 310 404 4282.

73, and good luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (NuView Television)
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Subject: Re: Preamp for Heil Mic/Icom Rig
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[e-mail] (Charlie Ross) wrote:

>I just got a Heil Pro-Micro with an HC-4 element.  I want to use it
>with an Icom IC-730.

>As other posters have indicated, Heil mics really don't have enough
>output to properly drive Icom rigs.  "Squeak" Porray, AD7K, of AES
>indicates that Heil may have a preamp product in the works for us Icom
>owners, but I'm not holding my breath.

>Several hams have home-brewed preamps for the Heil/Icom combination.
>Does anyone have a schematic and/or experiences to share?

>Thanks and 73,

>--Charlie, NC1N
>--------------------------------------------------------------
>Charlie Ross, NC1N
>HOME:  [e-mail]
>WORK:  [e-mail]

Look at a product from"ART", its a mike-pre, with a 12AX7, cost around
$125.00. It's used in the music business, but will work well with its
60db of gain. Check your local music supply store, Sam Ashe, etc.
Billy - kc4pe
[e-mail]






From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dennis Howard)
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Subject: Radio Shack 2m mobile
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What are the differences between the older R.S. 2m mobile currently
close-out priced at $250 and the new model at $360?  They sure look
alike.

  -- Dennis Howard


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:03 1996
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From: KD1YV <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-212 modification
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Ronald Glanzer wrote:
>
> Does anyone now how to modify Radio Shacks 2m mobile radio (HTX-212) so
> that you can store non-amateur radio frequencies in memory?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> N0SVC (Ron)

Sorry, Ron, from what I know it can't be done.  Rumor is that their new
2m mobile (HTX-242 I think) will allow this.

73 de Jim


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From: [e-mail] (Ronald Glanzer)
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Subject: Radio Shack HTX-212 modification
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Does anyone now how to modify Radio Shacks 2m mobile radio (HTX-212) so
that you can store non-amateur radio frequencies in memory?

Thanks in advance.
N0SVC (Ron)


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:04 1996
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From: Ray Matthews <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack HTX-212 modification
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Ronald Glanzer wrote:
>
> Does anyone now how to modify Radio Shacks 2m mobile radio (HTX-212) so
> that you can store non-amateur radio frequencies in memory?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> N0SVC (Ron)

    Cannot be done. Sorry!


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:05 1996
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From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
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KD1YV wrote:
>
> Ronald Glanzer wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone now how to modify Radio Shacks 2m mobile radio (HTX-212) so
> > that you can store non-amateur radio frequencies in memory?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > N0SVC (Ron)
>
> Sorry, Ron, from what I know it can't be done.  Rumor is that their new
> 2m mobile (HTX-242 I think) will allow this.
>
> 73 de Jim

The 242 definitely allows this; I know of no such mod for the 212
either.  Sorry, and good luck!

73 de KB9JTT


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (D.W.Hemphill KC5NG)
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Subject: Re: Radio Shack VHF
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In article <4t1oot$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>I am looking for programming instructions for a radio shack vhf HT.
>It is dip switch progammable and the model number is BTX 122.
>I would like it to transmit on 151.625 with a PL of 67Hz.
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks much,
>Jeff, KD6DHB

Jeff, your local Radio Shack store should be able to get you this info.
Give them a phone call and inquire.  They're usually pretty helpful on
getting manuals, instructions, etc (in my experience, anyway).

73 de KC5NG



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From: Joe Moor <[e-mail]>
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Subject: REPOST: Anyone know of mods for Standard C5718
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 15:09:15 -0400
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Are there any mods for out of band TX.  I would
like to also use the radio on the business bands
Green, Red, etc...

N2TQL


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From: [e-mail] (David Whitehurst)
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Subject: Reward for return of stolen IC706
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        I am offering a reward of $250.00 cash , no questions asked, for the
return of my stolen Icom IC706 tranceiver in working order, main unit &
control head. Serial # is 06041. Please do not post to newsgroup(s). E-mail
me. Tnx.



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:08 1996
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From: Geoff Brown <[e-mail]>
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I have the modifications on my www pages
look at 50MHz Modification section at:
http://user.itl.net/~equinox

Geoff GJ4ICD



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From: [e-mail] (Clint Bradford)
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Subject: Schematic for Motorola power amp/ Wanted
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>>I need the schematic for a Motorola power amp...

When you called Motorola and asked them, what was their response?


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From: [e-mail] (Adi Doron)
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Subject: Re: Sony SW100S Information?
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Steve Wolf <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Hi ...

>     I have a tiny Sony SW100S receiver (.1 to 30 MHz.) and am really
>impressed with its features and performance.  I bought it to listen to
>shortwave but also finding myself in the ham bands quite a bit.
>For those not familiar, it will easily fit into a shirt pocket,
>uses 2 AA cells (which last weeks) and has a very impressive list of
>features.

>     I am interested in modifications and operational hints.  I tried
>rec.radio.shortwave but I suspect (and see that) the non-amateurs don't
>do much more than listen.

>     My questions are these:

>1.  The receiver will scan but when it comes into one of the popular
>       SW bands it becomes locked into a low and high frequency.
>       Although I try to scan .1 to 30, I end up in a much smaller
>       band.  I bet there is a way to defeat the band features.
>       Anyone have any information?

>2.  Are there any mods?

>--
>73,
>Steve
>       Internet:  [e-mail]
>       Amateur Radio:  no8m@no8m.#neoh.oh.usa.na
>       MSYS Mail List:  [e-mail] ('info' for title)

             don't even think of opening the tiny set for mods,

             mods are very much limited as all the functions are
controled by microprosessor.


adi  4z4vg



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Shearer)
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Subject: Spectrum Analyzer range??
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I acquired an old spectrum analyzer and some documentation for it.
It is a UPM-84 / TS-1011 ... and so on (lots of sub numbers)
My question is what is the usable freq coverage of this unit?
The literature I have refers to fequencies in cps, kc, and mc which
I translate to hz Khz & Mhz. The problem is that the scales go from
10 to 40880 mc which is 40 Ghz !!!

Could this be true of a spec analyzer that I think is from the 40's or 50's or
maybe it's not that old. It has N connectors all over the front and a huge
direct freq input connector for waveguide (about 2" dia but looks like a BNC i
n
the center). It has a klystron inside and weighs about 100 pounds !!!

Any info appreciated

Tim KF8XW


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Oyen)
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Subject: Still looking for equipment
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Well, I have had very few responses to my query. I am looking for the
following equipment:
1. Yeasue FRG-7
2. Yeasue FRG-7700
3. Any reasonable equivalent to the above (in quality).

E-Mail me at [e-mail]

Thanks.
Eric.




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bob puharic)
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Subject: surge protection
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 03:05:05 GMT
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I recently had a near miss that cooked my modem, modem power supply
(dead short), and rotator control box. the control box was
disconnected from the tower thru the use of a jones plug, but it was
plugged into the wall.
the modem and its supply was plugged into an "EFI" brand surge
protector.  Surprisingly the surge protector was not damaged. The
modem was not connected to the fone line at the time.

i sent the protector back to EFI asking them to honor their warranty
which said that if a piece of equipment was damaged while connected to
it, they'd pay for it. They refused, saying that part of the warranty
(which they dont spell out in the "fine print") says that the surge
protector must be damaged for the warranty to be honored. They also
said the protector was UL tested.

My questions are these:

1. is it possible for a surge protector to pass a surge without
becoming damaged. if so, how?

2. When I was in grad school, i remember a term "warrant of
merchantibility".  would this apply in this case, in spite of the
limited warranty they want to honor?





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From: Pierre Thomson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: surge protection
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[e-mail] (bob puharic) wrote:
>
> I recently had a near miss that cooked my modem, modem power supply
> (dead short), and rotator control box. the control box was
> disconnected from the tower thru the use of a jones plug, but it was
> plugged into the wall.
> the modem and its supply was plugged into an "EFI" brand surge
> protector.  Surprisingly the surge protector was not damaged. The
> modem was not connected to the fone line at the time.
>
>
> 1. is it possible for a surge protector to pass a surge without
> becoming damaged. if so, how?
>

Sure.  If your outlet ground (third pin) doesn't have a very low
impedance path to ground (the same ground your antenna, phone line,
and other systems reference), your protector won't touch common-mode
surges.  Also, depending on the waveform of the surge, some parts
of your protector may not react fast enough to blow.

Another thing:  to pass UL 1449 certification, an AC protector
only has to limit surges to 450 volts or so.  Many cheap power
supplies will fry at a lower voltage.

73,
Pierre Thomson KA2QPG


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:16 1996
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From: Gabe Nemeth <[e-mail]>
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Subject: THANK YOU: For help on D104 Schematic !!
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Thanks! to those who responded with the information on the Astatic
D104. The help from other HAMs is truly appreciated and makes the hobby
all the more worth while! I have all I need now and have found that
there
are two errors, the AMP and the wiring.
Cheers, and '73
Gabe, VE3-SLJ


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:17 1996
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On Mon, 22 Jul 1996, Steve Silverwood wrote:

 Cliff Patten <[e-mail]> wrote:

In article <4s3d8t$[e-mail]>, Steve Silverwood
[e-mail]> writes
Over here in the USA, there HAVE been cases where a criminal has been
injured during the commission of a crime, and the victim was found to
be liable for injuries.  Believe it or not!

Hi Steve,

The strangest case I have heard about from your side of the pond, was
reported in "Flyer" magazine. The customer sued Robinson helcopters
because he claimed that the throttle control was not strong enough, it
broke and this caused the helecopter to lose power and crash - Fair
comment, BUT the guy had taken a loaded 12 gauge shotgun with him, this
had gone off accidentally, and the un-checked recoil smashed the butt
into the throttle quadrant.

Now why the hell didn't Robinson make their aircraft shotgun proof!!!

They are out there Steve!

 That's one for the record books!  Thanks!


Steve
 Steve Silverwood         (Formerly of Computer Associates)
 CompuServe: 76703,3035   Internet: [e-mail]
 America Online: KB6OJS   Homepage: http://www.earthlink.net/~kb6ojs

Well it depends on the jury of course, but In Miami they guy went
free.  He had wired the attic steel grill  direct to 110VAC and when
the thief paid his next (one of many) visit thru the attic to get into
the store, he was eltrocuted instantly.  Hooray for Justice!!!1.
                        **** Kilroy wuz here ****




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:17 1996
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From: Jim <[e-mail]>
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Can anyone post a out of band transit ( on the 70 cm side ) so I can work the
satellites with it?

Also, has anyone gotten the TH-22AT's cloning feature to work?

Thanks!

Jim Jefferson KB0THN
[e-mail]
http://www.luminet.net/~cjeffers/       Jim's KB0THN Satellite Page!

P.S.  Please email replies because I'm going on vaction for a while


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles)
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Subject: TS-450S Mars Modifiable?
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Can anyone tell me if the Ts-450 is Mars Modifiable? If so what is the
mod? Thanks.
Charles


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:19 1996
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From: First Last <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TS-450S Mars Modifiable?
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 12:58:45 -0700
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Charles wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if the Ts-450 is Mars Modifiable? If so what is the
> mod? Thanks.
> CharlesRemove D27, back side of the Digital board X46-3120-00.  If you want
the
full mod detail send me your fax number.  It is a single page with the
pecture of the board and detail of which screws to remove.

73 Michael
WA5VTV


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:20 1996
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Subject: TS-790 & 9600bd packet?
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Can the Kenwood TS-790 handle 9600bd packet as-is, or are mods.
required as with the Yaesu FT-736?

Info. on mods. would be appreciated.

Damien VK3RX

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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:21 1996
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From: Will Flor <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: USA owned Ham Radio Manufacturers?
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 16:50:46 -0500
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charles copeland wrote:
>
> What Ham Radio Manufacturers are USA owned?
>
> What USA owned Ham Radio makers make their products in USA?
> (TenTec I'm sure fits in this category)

MFJ makes a few ham radios in the US, and they're US-owned, IIRC.
SGC markets their marine HF-SSB transciever to hams; you may want
to count them, as well.

73 de KB9JTT


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I)
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Subject: Re: USA owned Ham Radio Manufacturers?
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>SGC is US owned and manufactures ham gear (antenna tuners, amplifiers and
>SSB transceivers) in the US.  The equipment they manufacture is also type
>accepted for maritime and aviation use but it is marketed to the ham
>community.
>
>73 de Mark, WB9BVV

Ten-Tec is 100% American-owned, based in a single plant in Tennessee.

Amps, ham rigs, military radios, tuners, keyers, custom enclosures,
and a bunch of other related items.
--
* Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19mc QRV 80-10/6/2/440 *
*** 6m 75 grids worked on 8 watts *** HF 138 cfmd * QRP-L #147 ***
** QRP ARCI #9054 ** DXCC/WAS/WAC *** 100% dipole powered HF/6m **
* 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w *** 145.490- 147.225+ PL 156.7 *


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: USE OF AUTOPATCH
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Use of Autopatch

S>i love this hobby/service.
 >everybody gets along and there are no extremists.


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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:24 1996
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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
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[e-mail] (Glenn Reed) wrote:
>  I just recently resubscribed to this newsgroup and apparently came in at th
e
>some mid-point of this particular thread.  I am not expressing an opinion, ju
st
>wanting to ask a question.
>
>  I use a local repeater near my home.  It is run by a small, low-key ham clu
b.
>There is a reverse patch operational on it.  To use it:
>
>1. You must be a member of the club.
>2. You must be an amateur licensed with priviledges for that band.
>3. You must know the phone number and touch-tone code to open the reverse pat
ch.
>
>  When the reverse patch is used, no tone of any kind is emitted.  The user
>dials up the line, enters the code and is put on-line.  The accepted procedur
e
>is to listen for traffic and hearing none, to call the intended station and
>identify your station.  If contact is made, great.  If not, then usually the
>calling station will sign off and hang up.

I have a question.  If you are calling into the repeater by phone to
access the patch, why do you identify YOUR station?  You aren't using
YOUR station and most repeaters identify themselves.  Just curious.

If your are calling in and "taking control" of the repeater, you are a
designated control operator of the station - this doesn't change the call
sign.

>  I have found this useful on a few occasions when I was out of town and need
ed
>to contacy my wife who is a ham also and is in the car much of the day.
>
>  The question is, does this method of operation meet with acceptable criteri
a
>or does someone think that this is illegal?

With the exception of the call sign question I'd say it was a perfect
example of a fully compliant reverse patch.  BTW even that call sign
thing is legal since you can use your call sign on the telephone if you
want.

Curtis



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:25 1996
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In article <[e-mail]> Chris Boone <[e-mail]> wr
ites:
>Gary Coffman wrote:
>>
>> That's right. The ring is *telemetry*, and that's permitted, whatever the
>> environmental cause that generates it. Reporting that the phone is ringing
>> is no different than reporting that someone has opened the door to the
>> repeater shack, or that AC power has failed and the station is operating
>> off of emergency power. It's telemetry, and telemetry is permitted.
>
>Once again you try to BEND the rules to YOUR liking..

Please note, there is no patch on my repeater, forward or reverse.
There is, however, telemetry on the repeater. If the FCC rules
telemetry must be vetted by a control operator before being transmitted,
then many repeater systems will be in violation, as well as a number of
other types of stations, including all amateur satellites.

>AND HERE IS THE FCC's Answer!!!
>
>Subject:
>        Reverse Autopatch on Amateur Radio repeater systems -Reply
>  Date:
>        Thu, 18 Jul 1996 08:39:44 -0400
>  From:
>        Bill Cross <[e-mail]>
>    To:
>        [e-mail], [e-mail]
>
>
>The ruling has not changed.  Those trying to argue that a part of the
>call
>(the ring etc.) is "telemetry" are trying to find a way around a rule
>they
>don't like.  This e-mail is your writtem confirmation.
>
>William Cross
>Private Wireless Division
>FCC
>-------------------------------------
>
>So much for your telemetry argument...

This is very disturbing. Since federal laws and regulations must
be interpreted and enforced uniformly and consistently (required
by the US Constitution), I will now be expecting Mr. Cross to cite
every amateur satellite, every repeater, and every APRS station now
in operation for reporting telemetry without it first being vetted
by a control operator.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:26 1996
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From: Ted F <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 08:56:41 -0400
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Jeffrey Herman wrote:
>
> >> > I suggest you go ahead and use reverse autopatch anyway. Lets make the
> >> > FCC actually do thier job and come find us.(like they would even bother
)
> >> > It seems to me from the discussion so far that lots of people are using
> >> > it now without even a postcard from the Feds.
> >> > Ted F./N3SQY
>
> No sarcasm noted, yet:
>
> ><sigh> Some people just don't get sarcasm...
> >Ted F./N3SQY
>
> Sorry Teddy, but too many of your posts advocate breaking the law and they
> don't contain any sarcastic overtones. You've been officially tatooed as
> "Bad for the amateur radio service." Lock the door on your way out.
>
> Jeff KH2PZ
how exactly do you put sarcastic overtones in a message sent by e-mail.
 Unless of course you want me to send sound bites of my sarcastic tone!
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:27 1996
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From: Tim Cook <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WANTED: DATONG FL3 MANUAL
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 20:31:06 -0400
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LOOKING FOR A DATONG FL3 AUDIO FILTER MANUAL. WILL PAY COST FOR COPYING
SHIPPING ETC... PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ONE.
THANKS
TIM NZ8J


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Actually, the current rating of the Kenwood PS-30 is 15 Amps continuous, 20 am
ps
intermittant (voice peaks/CW) - approximately the same as the Astron RS-20A, w
hich is
rated at 16/20 Amps.

73, and good luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Sikes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Windows packet
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 05:40:55 GMT
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"Tim J. Neff" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Is there a Windows 95 packet terminal program available. and if not what is
>a good Windows one?
>--
Still hard to beat KaGold or PkGold depending on your TNC, and they
run great under W95.

73 - Phil





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Subject: Windows packet
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Is there a Windows 95 packet terminal program available. and if not what is
a good Windows one?
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From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:30 1996
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From: [e-mail](Anthony Severdia)
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Subject: WTB:   Collins AM Tx, circa '50s,  REPOST-expanded
Date: 20 Jul 1996 21:36:15 GMT
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SERIOUS WANT!
------------

    Collins 30K1 -  30K5 .  These are AM Tx only rigs, 4-125 final
modulated by a pair of 75THs.  Rack mounted.  Must be in restorable
shape.

    Will also consider Collins 32V1 or 32V? or close equivalent
AM rigs of the '49-early '50s period, if need be.

    Any possible leads are also be appreciated.  Thanks.

    Reply here or by e-mail: [e-mail]

    -=Tony=-    W6ANV   San Francisco, CA




From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stan Sanderson)
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Subject: WTB: H.D. Rotor for 35 sq. ft of antennas
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Want to buy. An antenna rotor that will handle 35 sq ft of antenna.
73 Stan VA3DS
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Packet: VA3DS@VE3NUU



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Subject: WTB: HT600 manual
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I would most appreciate the opportunity to purchase or copy an HT600
service manual.....

THANKS! and 73

pls respond via e-mail.......



From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:33 1996
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From: Jim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: WTB: SB220 Transformer
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 16:09:16 +0000
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Burt C. Cohen wrote:
>
> I need a Power Transformer for a Heath SB-220 Amplifier.  Any junkers out th
ere with a good transformer?
> 73 de Burt, W3GG   301-977-6464
> [e-mail] Harbach Electronics in Melborne, FL. He carrys various par
ts and mod
kits for the SB200 and SB 220.  You can write to hime for a list of items
he carries. His address is:

Harbach Electronics
2318 S. Country Club Road
Melbourne, FL 32901-5809

Al Harbach, WA4DRU is the owner.

Good luck and 73

Jim


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:33 1996
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From: Steve Mercure <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WTB:Boat Anchor VFO
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 14:51:51 -0500
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I am looking for a VFO to match up with several vintage cw xmtrs and get
these "hollow state" rigs on the air.  Brand name is not important, but
I would pay more for a Johnson.  I would prefer one with a built in
power supply.  I can be reached at [e-mail]
Thanks
Steve Mercure WB0VDO


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:34 1996
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From: Sean Nixon <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-50/51 Question
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 00:15:52 +1200
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>
> How does this radio compare with the Ft-51r?

Better and cheaper.  Louder audio, better wide Rx 76-1000
better wide tx.  just doesn't have as many pretty lights
for operating under the covers! :)


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:35 1996
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From: duane park <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: YAESU FT-50R PTT Button came off
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 10:33:43 -0700
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I purchased the RH-1 rubber boot for my FT-50, and I haven't had
any problems with any of the buttons, I also read on newsgroups
about someone's backlight button getting pushed in... the RH-1
should fiz all..


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Leach)
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Subject: Yaesu I orFT50R
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 20:40:02 GMT
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I ordered a FT50 R today from a dealer in London.
He said did I want it modified, I said yes and then he asked which mod
did I want? He said they were available with 2 options:
Wide band RX
Wide band RX and TX.
I ordered the wide band RX and TX. It will arrive 25.7.96. I will post
the findings in this newsgroup after about a week of testing.
Incidentally, the ADMS software is not available in UK at present...I
guess the first batch must hav sold out.

Paul GW4AMZ


From [e-mail] Sat Jul 27 19:21:37 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Yaesu VX-10
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 22:17:06 -0700
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I just saw on Yaesu's web page a new commercial radio that looks just like the

10R with some nice features.  I know Yaesu makes this new commercial radio in
a dual
band version but I don't know what it's called(VX-50)???  I'm just wondering i
f this
new commercial radio is the same as the 10,40,and 50R radio's with just a new
keypad
the lets you have 8, YES EIGHT, alapha tags, voice encryption,BCLO,BTLO(whatev
er
thoes are)mil-spec C/D/E and PC programmable deveation,power level and squelch

settings.  If anybody has any info on doing this or the Vertex radios let me k
now. I
will also let everybody know what I find out.





Greg Ottria, KE6PTP
Castro Valley, California
E-Mail: [e-mail]
1996 Sea Doo GTX


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:00 1996
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From: Sheldon Darack <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: "Y" adapter
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To: Scott Ryan <[e-mail]>
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Sounds fine. You need two mono plugs (one for each radio) and one stereo
jack. Also two lengths of two conductor speaker wire. Connect the
grounds together at the stereo jack. Audio from one mono plug goes to
the stereo jack "tip". Audio from the other mono plug goes to the stereo
jack "ring".
Enjoy,
Shel  WA2UBK

Scott Ryan wrote:
>
> I'm looking to purchase or build a "Y" adapter that will allow me to
> connect the mono audio out (headphone, 1/8") from a scanner and a SW
> receiver to one stereo headset.
>
> My thought is to connect the SW receiver to the left channel of the
> headset and the scanner to the right channel, so as to listen to both
> audio's at once.  Will this create any negative effects (feedback, etc.)
> to the headset or the receivers?


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:02 1996
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From: Leon Heller <[e-mail]>
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In article <4tnm7o$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Scott Ryan" writ
es:

> I'm looking to purchase or build a "Y" adapter that will allow me to
> connect the mono audio out (headphone, 1/8") from a scanner and a SW
> receiver to one stereo headset.
>
> My thought is to connect the SW receiver to the left channel of the
> headset and the scanner to the right channel, so as to listen to both
> audio's at once.  Will this create any negative effects (feedback, etc.)
> to the headset or the receivers?

Some military radio users do this sort of thing all the time, without
any problems. They also have a switch which enables them to transmit on
either of the nets they are monitoring.

Leon
--
Leon Heller, G1HSM                | "Do not adjust your mind, there is
E-mail [e-mail]  |  a fault in reality": on a wall
Phone: [phone]         |  many years ago in Oxford.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:05 1996
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From: [e-mail](Glenn Sparks)
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Subject: Re: "Y" adapter
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai)
writes:
>
>In article <[e-mail]> Sheldon Darack
<[e-mail]> writes:
>-Sounds fine. You need two mono plugs (one for each radio) and one
stereo
>-jack. Also two lengths of two conductor speaker wire. Connect the
>-grounds together at the stereo jack. Audio from one mono plug goes to

>-the stereo jack "tip". Audio from the other mono plug goes to the
stereo
>-jack "ring".
>
>Just keep in mind that this will create a common ground connection
between
>the two radios.  Usually it's not a problem, but may be in certain
setups.
>/mike
>--
>\|/     Michael L. Ardai        N1IST       [e-mail]     \|/
>-*- === Boston Amateur Radio Club:  http://www.barc.org/barc === -*-
>/|\       or send "info barc-list" to [e-mail]        /|\
You may it also find it will drive you crazy, I tried a setup like this
for a while and couldn't handle it.

I always intended to build something that would sense the audio level
and break in when something was coming from the non-priority set.

Sparky  KI5GY


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From: hacker <[e-mail]>
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does anyone have the plans/info
or know where I can get them to
turn this <imho> decent radio to
good 10 meter use?

thanks in advance




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: 6M Transverter vs. Transceiver
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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In article <4t81ab$[e-mail]> N3XVP writes:
>I just got my call sign today.  Your opinions please.  Which will
>give better performance - a 6M transceiver or a 6M transverter?

That depends on the transverter, and the HF transceiver behind it.
A very strong transverter with a very good HF transceiver behind
it will beat the 6m only multimodes currently on the market. But
a mediocre transverter or mediocre HF rig will give the edge to
the 6m only transceiver.

The big thing that a strong transverter and high grade HF radio
buys you is excellent receiving performance thanks to the high
intercept and excellent filter choices in the HF rig. Most of the
6m only transceivers don't have as good an intercept or as many
filter choices. If you already have a high grade HF transceiver,
then a good transverter is definitely the cost effective choice,
and probably the performance choice as well. If your HF transceiver
isn't the best, or you'll have to buy one, then a 6m only rig might
be better, or you could just buy one of the HF rigs that includes 6m.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:10 1996
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From: Ed Ellers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Alinco DJ-582 mods?
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 96 23:48:37 -0500
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My uncle bought an Alinco DJ-582 HT recently (to replace a Yaesu FT-530 that
died like a dog, but that's a different story).  Does anyone have information
on extended coverage modifications for this model?

--
Ed Ellers, KD4AWQ


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KJ4UO)
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Subject: Amp Parts FS:
Date: 28 Jul 1996 00:10:34 -0400
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Hi,

I have the following items up for Best Offer:

1:   Two sockets for the 4CX250's or 4CX150's
     These were removed from a FM broacast Transmitter
     which were manufactured by Gates/Harris. This
     Xmitter was removed from service about six months
     ago.

2:   Two 4CX150's which were used in the above.  The
     Xmitter was ran at 200 watts and the tubes were
     replaced every 3 months.

 If interested, sent e-mail to [e-mail]

 Thanks!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:12 1996
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From: Christina Craft  <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: in.ham-radio,ott.events,ott.general,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Any cool amateur radio online?
Date: 31 Jul 1996 21:04:52 GMT
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I've been looking endlessly for some cool amateur radio broadcasts
(preferably live stuff) on the net. I realize the technology is
still fairly expensive so it's hard for people to broadcast on
RealAudio or Streamworks but I'm interested in hearing some stuff
out there.

If you know of places where I can find this kind of live broadcast
I'd really appreciate being pointed to it.

I've done countless searches and must be putting in the wrong key
words.

Is anyone out there doing some amateur stuff or is it mostly the
mainstream doing online live broadcasts?

Your help is appreciated

email to [e-mail]

Cheers!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:15 1996
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From: Andrew Marshall <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Battery / DC power info
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 20:30:02 +0100
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In article <[e-mail]>, Joe Fitter BV/N0IAT
<[e-mail]> writes
>1.  If one had 2 batteries, would you use one till it ran out
>    and then switched to the other battery, or, run both in
>    parallel?  I assume parallel would be best ...but....
>2.  Do gel-cells require constant voltage or constant current
>    to properly recharge?  I believe NiCads prefer constant
>    current.
Joe,

Here are some thoughts from my experiences with these batteries:

1. Use one battery first, then the other. *Don't* over-discharge either
type, or one or more cells may become reverse charged and thus damaged.
If you connect two batteries in parallel, one will probably discharge
through the other until the voltages are equal, thus wasting power. This
current could be quite high.

2 (a). Gel cell batteries *must* be constant-voltage charged; constant-
current charging will soon destroy them. 2.3 volts per cell is typical
if the batteries are floated across a power supply (This voltage may
need varying with ambient temperature). The voltage should be set,
accurately, with the charger off-load.  Some batteries will accept
slightly higher charge voltages like about 2.4vpc for a quicker charge
when used in cyclic (charge-discharge) mode. Charge time must be limited
to that needed for a full charge, and no more, when doing this. Check
the manufacturers spec. for all charge voltages/times. Be sure to use
gel batteries designed for cyclic use; if you use float-only (standby)
types this way, their life will probably be rather short.

2 (b). NiCd (or NiMH) cells *must* be constant current charged at a
rate/time combination permissible for the cells concerned (again, see
the maker's specs). Ideally, C/10 i.e. 400mA for 4AH 'D' size, for 14
hours, etc. You _can_ charge faster, but be very careful not to
overcharge, or cells may be damaged and may leak, burst or explode,
releasing toxic matter. *Never* try to use a constant voltage charger
for NiCD or NiMH; damage/destruction of cells and/or charger is almost
certain.

I have used both of these types of batteries very successfully for many
years and have had very few failures. Don't trust any charger until you
have tested and approved its voltage/current output settability and
stability; many are very crude and can greatly limit battery life. Be
sure that the charger is protected against mains failure; some will be
damaged if this happens with a battery attached. The LM317T (1.5A) and
LM338K (5A) regulators make excellent gel battery chargers with a few
peripheral components. The humble 7805 can be wired as a constant
current device to charge NiCd/NiMH cells. Use a good heatsink in all
cases.

Just my experiences; your mileage may vary, etc......

Hope this is helpful.

73
Andrew G8BUR
--
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:16 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Call-ID blocker won't let modem dial.
Date: 27 Jul 1996 20:23:34 -0600
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[e-mail] wrote:
: In <4so54d$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Arden Eby) writes:
: >[e-mail] (J. Shell) wrote:
: >
: >>Can anyone help me figure out how I can get my modem to dial after
: >>picking up using a Caller ID blocker?  My Radio Shack Caller-ID blocker
: >>sends out 3 tones as soon as the line is picked up.  These tones
: >>apparently screw up the modem altogether because I get a "no dialtone"
: >>message after it picks up.  I tried entering three commas in the init
: >>strings to pause long enough for the modem to hear the dialtone but
: >>that doesn't work either.  I'm just wondering what could be done so
: >>that I don't have to disconnect the call-ID blocker every time I use
: >>the modem.
: >
: >
: >Why do you need a caller-ID blocker?  What have you got to hide?  I
: >don't accept blocked calls and I encourage others to do the same.
: >
: >Arden KI7FG
: >
: >
: >***************************************************************************
***
: >                                 Arden Eby
: >                      Internet:  [e-mail]
: >                  Packet Radio:  [e-mail]
: >     Homepage (Eby's Cyberscroll)  http://www.teleport.com/~arden/
: >***************************************************************************
***

: I agree, my BBS rejects blocked calls as well, so much for him using a modem
: to call MY BBS!


: Allan Hall                            [e-mail]
: Falcon Technologies                 http://www.shsu.edu/~vis_cah
: Team OS/2                          BBS: 409-291-3322

I'd like to know what everybody's big stink is with the Call-Blocker.
Has everyone forgotten what it was like before caller-ID came about.
EVERYBODY'S CALL WAS ANONYMOUS back then, so whats the big deal?

Secondly, why does the very notion of privacy have to imply that there is
"something to hide". If privacy is such a trivial matter then why is it
protected in most instances by laws through-out North America. I guess it
must be time to ditch anonymous FTP servers and encryption programs and
while you're at it lets not be so stingy with the CTCSS tones used on
many repeater sites, I thought the frequencies were always in the public
domain.

[e-mail].

nuff-said



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Asa R. Tenney)
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[e-mail] wrote:

>
>: >>Can anyone help me figure out how I can get my modem to dial after
>: >>picking up using a Caller ID blocker?  My Radio Shack Caller-ID blocker
>: >>sends out 3 tones as soon as the line is picked up.  These tones
>: >>apparently screw up the modem altogether because I get a "no dialtone"
>: >>message after it picks up.  I tried entering three commas in the init
>: >>strings to pause long enough for the modem to hear the dialtone but
>: >>that doesn't work either.  I'm just wondering what could be done so
>: >>that I don't have to disconnect the call-ID blocker every time I use
>: >>the modem.

Did you try replacing "X2" or "X4" in the modem initialization string
with "X3" ? One comma before the phone number helps with auto-dialing;

so sayeth the manual.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:18 1996
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From: John Reed <[e-mail]>
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Asa R. Tenney wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:

> Did you try replacing "X2" or "X4" in the modem initialization string
> with "X3" ? One comma before the phone number helps with auto-dialing;
>
> so sayeth the manual.

In the Bell South Market .. we have a * sequence that will mask outgoing calle
r id's ...
see if your phone area has it!

John

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:19 1996
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Subject: Control program for Icom IC-R7100?
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Could someone recommend a good control program for the above receiver?
Address & fax number for the source would be appreciated.

Damien VK3RX



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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KE4AY)
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Subject: CW CRYSTALS , Marshfield, MO.
Date: 29 Jul 1996 06:41:09 -0400
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Does anyone know if CW Crystals is still in business?  They are still
advertising in QST.  Isent them an order for crystals in May and have not
heard anything and they will not answer my correspondence concerning
my order.

Any info would be appreciated.  Please E mail to [e-mail]

Thanks & 73

Terry,  KE4AY


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:21 1996
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From: "William Chueh" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FNB-41 How Long Before Recharge?
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Blackie Lawless <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> I am curious to find out others experience usint the Yaesu FT50R and
> the FNB-41 Battery Pack.  I was having a QSO with a local ham this
> afternoon, when at the beginning of the QSO I noticed that the battery
> indicator showed approx 10.1 volts.  The QSO wasnt very long and I was
> using power save on rx and tx.  My battery went dead in less than 5
> minutes.  I am wondering how much usage time I should expect.  My cell
> phone is rated in x amount of minutes of talk time.  What is the
> expected power drain when transmitting with a power of 1W, which is
> what normally use.  Certainly I expect a quck drain at 5W.
>

Check your Yeasu user's guide. Look for specification section. You will
find some info
on the consumption rate. See what's the ratio you are transmitting,
recieving, and stand by.
you can find out the QSO time.

Capacity (mAh) / Discharge Rate (mAh) = QSO Time (Hours)

Tell you the truth, it should run more then five minutes. I
suggest you fully discharge the battery, and than recharge.

William Chueh
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Mandigo)
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Subject: FS: 144/440 mobile antenna & ext. speaker
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        I have an Anli 144/440mhz mag mount antenna for sale, 3/5.5 db gain.
The antenna is apprx. 23" long, and the coax cable (comes w/ PL-259
connector) is apprx 20'. It was hardly used. I also have a Kenwood
SP-23 external speaker in mint condition for sale. Reason for selling
is I am going to college. If interested email [e-mail].

73's de KR4FJ
Joel Mandigo
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I)
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Subject: FS: Heath PEP wattmeter, roller inductor tuner
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1) Heath HM-2140 dual wattmeter, heavy case, two-tone green.  Reads
PEP with 9V battery installed. Has remote sensing unit.

2 kW max power.

Excellent shape with manual, $90.

2) Heath SA-2060A roller inductor antenna tuner.  Two-tone brown,
in very good shape except for scratches on top case.  Reads SWR/
fwd/ref power and has a large coil, two large, high voltage,
air variable caps, and a good sized balun.

Wotks perfectly, feeds 2 coaxes (tuned) plus through line (coax)
and long wire/balanced line.  Feed towers are ceramic.

With manual, asking $220.
--
* Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19mc QRV 80-10/6/2/440 *
*** 6m 75 grids worked on 8 watts *** HF 138 cfmd * QRP-L #147 ***
** QRP ARCI #9054 ** DXCC/WAS/WAC *** 100% dipole powered HF/6m **
* 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w *** 145.490- 147.225+ PL 156.7 *


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dennis DiGalbo)
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Subject: FS: TS-450S
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:26:19 -0400
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Kenwood TS-450S with 500Hz CW filter. Excellent condx, never mobile, $925.
Reply to:  [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Nelson)
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Subject: FT-10 mod
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I know about the mods for the FT-50R. Does the FT-10 have similar
capabilities/procedures?

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan E. Hodel)
Subject: FT-50R Fragile Display Window
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Oops! I bumped the display window of the FT-50R on the door.  Scratched
the window.  Now what....Would a soft case help prevent this?

Well, when I scratch the wrist watch crystal I use a silk tie to hone
out the scratch.

Tried it.  It worked!  Firm circular motion using fine silk tie (silk is
very abrasive, but very fine).

Gotta be more careful with the display face! Not indestructable like the
old Icom 2-AT. but a much nicer radio!  FT-50R best I've ever used.
--
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:26 1996
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
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To prevent scratches on displays of radios, COVER it up with Clear
shipping tape. Then you just replace the tape when it's scratched
up.

Just me 2 cents!
Bill - KC7KST

PS: I've done this on every radio I've owned and have never had to
see a ding on the display window. Helps when selling the rig also!


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From: [e-mail] (Kirk James Smith)
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Subject: Re: FT50- problem
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Regarding the bug with the FTT-12 keypad and clearing the memory in
autodialer 9.

I discovered that it's a bug in the MANUAL, not the radio.  To clear the
memory, simply turn on Function (ie: tap F once), and then hold the top
button in for .5 second.  It works fine.

I discovered this by accident, as I too was frustrated with the inability
to clear the DTMF memory.


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Someone answered my post regarding being unable to clear mem9
the dtmf decoder.

Can you pls answer it again, I think my news server went down
for a few days and i missed it.  (I saw a few messages on a
friends internet connection that I had missed, & i didn't write
it down)

thanks


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:29 1996
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From: Jake Brodsky <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Gell vs Lead Acid battery
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1) You can use a ham radio (or anything else) in a private aircraft
at the discretion of the pilot-in-command (PIC).  Generally for VFR
flights this is not a problem.  For IFR flights the PIC will probably
ask you to shut down while conducting the instrument approach (I would).

2) Gell Cell batteries are widely available still.  Sonnenshine (sp?)
of Germany makes the best ones I know of on the market.  They will
deteriorate after about three years of trickle charge.  They are not
cheap.

3) Any lead acid or Gell Cell has a pretty low internal resistance and
will heat up pretty badly if shorted.  That is the hazard with most
battery packs.  Be careful.

4) Private airplanes have Lead Acid batteries for starting the engine.
They are vented, but they will not leak if hit by turbulence or unusual
attitudes.

73,
Jake Brodsky, mailto:[e-mail]
PP-ASEL-IA, Cessna Cardinal N30946, Based @ MD24
Amateur Radio Station AB3A
"Beware of the massive impossible!"


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:30 1996
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From: Ariel Fournier <[e-mail]>
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Subject: good radios
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What is a brand of radio (shortwave or otherwise)
that can pick up AM signals in buidlings and
in and around computers?

Any thoughts on the matter would help.
Or any thoughts on constructing such a device would
be appreciated
Thanks


--
-Ariel
[e-mail]
----------------
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understand it yourself. (Albert Einstein)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jaykumar)
Subject: Help: Alinco DJ-180T operation
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I recently purchased an DJ-180T (used) without
a user manual :-(.  I can't get the VFO to tune
outside 144-148 Mhz. (The spec sheet gives rx range as
130-174 Mhz.)

Any help will be appreciated..

tnx es 73,

-Jay




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From: [e-mail] (Roy Lewallen)
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In article
<[e-mail]>,
   "'Cel' M. Mallary" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Reminds me of a Navy instructor who when asked the same question about a
>Yagi, raised his eyebrows and dryly said " pretty good."  'Course the same
>guy,
>a day or two before, enlightened us about the "1/4 wave ground plane" or
>the "Marconi whip" antenna.  Seems Marconi had been working through a
>summer draught trying to prove a base fed 1/4 wave rod with it's insulated
>base stuck in the ground, would produce a nice 360 deg. toroidal radiation
>pattern.  After a fruitless few days, Marconi threw up is hands and said
>"Aww piss on it".  Well one of his grunts did just that and all of a
>sudden the antenna started working.  And that's the honest to gosh
>beginning of all those little 1/4 wave whips you see on cars nowdays.
>                         ( (-:jm:-) )

So that's what a pissant is.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL


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Subject: IC 706 2 meter RX WAY down, help!
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 22:12:10 GMT
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I have a 706 that has lost its hearing on 2 meters...146.00 around 6.5
uv. up to 30 microvolts up the band. It worked after I bought it but
have only listened to HF (working OK there) since that first day.
Today I hooked the VHF ant on it and yuck! couldn't hear the local
repeaters.. Any one know what to do other than send it back??

Ben WD4MNI



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: IC 706 2 meter RX WAY down, help!
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In article <4te427$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>I have a 706 that has lost its hearing on 2 meters...146.00 around 6.5
>uv. up to 30 microvolts up the band. It worked after I bought it but
>have only listened to HF (working OK there) since that first day.
>Today I hooked the VHF ant on it and yuck! couldn't hear the local
>repeaters.. Any one know what to do other than send it back??
>
>Ben WD4MNI

Sounds like it has stuck the "general coverage" filter ON, even on
2m. The response numbers you quote are about right if that's the
case. Check at J4 pin 3 on the PA unit for 4.8 volts when tuning
inside 2m, and 0 volts otherwise. If you see 0 volts while inside
2m, you have a problem on the main board. Check IC32 pin 11 for the
L8 signal. If not, replace IC32.

If you have the signal at J4 pin 3 of the PA unit, then the problem
is in the PA unit. Q17, D18, Q25, and Q24 are possible culprits.
If they're good, then you've probably lost D6 or D7, the PIN diodes
which switch filters. (This is pretty likely, there are reports of
these diodes being a problem area.)

Note these are all SMD parts. If you don't feel comfortable replacing
SMD, send it to the factory. But you can do the measurements and at
least be able to guide the factory to a solution (or catch them if
they're clueless).

Gary
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:37 1996
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From: "William O. Reichert" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: IC 706 2 meter RX WAY down, help!
Date: 30 Jul 1996 03:38:57 GMT
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My two meter sensitivity went down the tubes just today after two
months of strictly mobile operation with no problems.  Did not
measure the sensitivity, but it was way down.  Local repeater
that is normally 60 over with the preamp off was about S8 with
the preamp on.

Here is what I found: The PA board is where the initial receive
signal comes in.  Various things happen here, including the
selection of the 2 meter band pass filter or the 60-200 (as ICOM
calls it) band pass filter.  I found L26 and L27 in the two meter
band pass filter were loose.  These are encapsulated surface
mount inductors that apparently were improperly soldered to the
PA board.

I managed to get them back on, but it wasn't easy.  Parts
density in that area is great.  I probably should have taken it
to work where I have access to surface mount repair equipment,
but I managed to effect repairs with a 1/4" tipped soldering
iron.  I would not recommend this for just anybody.

Still with a little care and average dexterity I imagine most
could do it.  It is necessary to slip the power connector off the
chassis and push it back out of the way as the components in
question are under the power cabling.  They are not labled on the
board, so explaining where they are is a little tough ( I had the
advantage of having the service manual--it arrived Friday after a
six week wait).

Orient the radio as follows: bottom up, with back panel to
your right and power connect at the lower right. Look for the
external speaker connector; just below the external speaker
connector there is a two pin plug/jack that routes the cable for
the internal speaker up to the top cover.  Just to the left of
this plug is L26, and just below it L27.  To the left of the two
chip inductors is a larger adjustable coil, L30.  Using v-e-r-y
little pressure with a small probe, see if they are loose.  In my
case, L26 was already flopping around by itself and L27 came
loose with almost no encouragement.  If coils aren't loose, then
you have a different problem than mine.

If they are loose, a very small tip on about 15 watt iron is
probably about right.  Try to apply a little heat where you can
see copper or solder at the edge of the chip inductors.  The top
of L26 is the hardest to get at.

There's just one thing that worries me.  There are LOTS of chip
components in the IC706 and if they are all soldered as well as
these coils, I'm gonna be hurtin and so will a lot of other
people.  The next problem may not be so easy to find.  After all,
it was limited to 2 meter reception, so was fairly simple to find
the problem.

If you are not an experienced repairer or builder, and don't want
to void the warranty, best to sent it back to ICOM.  I wasn't
worried about the warranty as I voided (probably) mine the first
day I owned the rig performing the "yellow wire" mod.

Good luck, hope this fixes you up.

73.
Bill, N9HH



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From: Mike Willis <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: IC 706 2 meter RX WAY down, help!
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 08:36:49 +0100
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Ben WD4MNI wrote:
was asking if anyone had this problem
> before and what the fix is.
> My idea is that the RX is still there just the connector (inside) is
> off or the ant switch is bad or as some one else suggested some diodes
> in the front end may have gone bad.
>
> Thanks
> Ben

Ben as long as Icom have used a proper connector, like an N-type or a
BNC it is not going to be that. If they used an SO239, send the rig back
and ask for a refund or a proper connector.

You may have some metal swarf in an N-type causing a short circuit, I
have had this happen to me.

I would send it back to ICOM. They give very good service in the UK and
I expect it is the same in the US.

Mike


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From: [e-mail] (Bill Bennett)
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>>>I have a 706 that has lost its hearing on 2 meters...146.00 around 6.5
>>>uv. up to 30 microvolts up the band. It worked after I bought it but
>>>have only listened to HF (working OK there) since that first day.
>>>Today I hooked the VHF ant on it and yuck! couldn't hear the local
>>>repeaters.. Any one know what to do other than send it back??
>>>
>>>Ben WD4MNI
Ben If you do send it back make sure to send it to the washington
repair center!
My 706 spent a week on the bench at the irvine,Ca. before they shiped
it to washington



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From: Alan Hyman <[e-mail]>
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Gary,

Hope all is well with you.

I need to get the control head of my 706 further away from the rig than
1 cable gets me.  I purchased an additional cable and connected them
together and the rig turns off by it self.  Is there a reason?
Is there something I can do to make it work?

Please advise via E-mail

Thanks,

Alan Hyman
KA2PVR
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:41 1996
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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
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> 1) The manual leads me to believe that Tone Squelch is included in the US
> version.  I can ENcode PL tones, but the rig  won't DEcode them (I.E. I
> can't get ' T SQ ' to appear by following the directions).

The UT-85 "Tone Squelch Unit" is the option needed to decode CTCSS ("P.L.") to
nes
with this radio.

73, and good luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:41 1996
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From: "John L. Merrill" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ICOM IC-761 Help
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 07:40:41 -0400
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Anthony R. Gold wrote:
>
> In article <4s4goh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Gary Fiber" wri
tes:
>
> > Most Common Failures and Cures for the Icom IC-761
>
> That's a splendid list.  Do these lists exist for other models, such
> as IC-781 or 765 or the IC-x75 series?
>
> Regards,
> --
>    Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
>                                                 [e-mail]
>                                         packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na

In the Ham Radio Forum on Compuserv ICOM has a section with many of
their radios with these "lists".


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Subject: Re: Icom Vs. Kenwood
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In article <Pine.BSD/[e-mail]>, Ryan Zie
lke <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> Icom Vs. Kenwood
>
>      I would like to know the highs and lows of each of these brands; the
> avalibility; and which models that you prefer over others or more as
> which brand do you like.

I asked that same question, a few years ago, of 2 different guys who
are in the business of repairing ham radio in their homes.  I got
2 different answers.

So, "Concerning tastes, there is no disputing" (an old Latin saying)
[although each person was supposedly basing his taste on technical
reasons].



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Icom Vs. Kenwood

     I would like to know the highs and lows of each of these brands; the
avalibility; and which models that you prefer over others or more as
which brand do you like.



thanks.



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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
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SOME CALL ME THE BIG BOPPER wrote:
> Ryan Zielke <[e-mail]> writes:
> >
> > Icom Vs. Kenwood
> >
> >      I would like to know the highs and lows of each of these brands; the
> > avalibility; and which models that you prefer over others or more as
> > which brand do you like.
>
> I asked that same question, a few years ago, of 2 different guys who
> are in the business of repairing ham radio in their homes.  I got
> 2 different answers.

Being very active in the business, I get this sort of question all the time ..
.
I counter it with an analogy - "What's better, Ford cars or General Motors
cars?".

If you ask either the original question or my question, all you end up with
is a "personal opinion".

You can gather far, far more information by asking a "Negative Question" - "Wh
at
don't you like about "brand x", and why" ... and you end up with a LOT more
information, which you can then plug into your needs/wants/requirements and
decide if the answer is really germane to your rationale!

ALL of the radios currently on the market are "good" ... when you start settin
g
out personal requirements, then and only then can you find out what is
really "gooder"! There is not a radio on the market that I would hesitate to
buy, with my own money, for my own use ... some would fit my needs better than
others, but they are all "good" ... the one that most nearly fits my needs
is the one that I would call "best", but it would not necessarily be "best"
for someone else!

The best way to do any purchase (regardless of whether it's a radio, a car,
or a pair of shoes) is to spell out your needs, requirements, and "what would
be nice to have in a radio, but I can live without it", and then research
using that criteria ... including local amateurs in your research, so you
can find out what is really needed in your area!

Good luck, and very 73!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:45 1996
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From: Norm <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Interference question
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 06:01:09 -0500
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My monitor causes considerable QRN with my TS-440 on 20 meters. Is there
any way to eliminate this interference? email [e-mail]


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From: Ron Zuber <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Kenwood 2400
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 10:48:15 -0700
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Where can I get a tone card for my radio so I can access the repeaters
in my area?
Ron Zuber
KC7RWT


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Marty Albert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood To Sell Radios in Truck Stops and CB Shops
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 15:48:52 GMT
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[e-mail] (prvalko) wrote:

>Will Flor ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Mel Linville wrote:
>: > Of course, I still
>: > haven't forgiven Radio Shack for over the counter sales of ham gear witho
ut
>: > checking for a license. Guess I'm just an old fashioned kind of guy.

>: Are there really ham radio stores that won't sell to a non-ham?

>None that stay in business, anyway.

>I bought my first ham rig from (an HW-16) from the local Heathkit store
>about 4 months before my licence finally showed up in the mail.

>Heathkit STILL went out of business, though!

>73 =paul= wb8zjl

I have bought from AES, HRO, and several others and none have ever
even asked me if I was a Ham, let alone asking for proof.

BTW, Heath is _not_ out of business... Only out of the kit and Ham
business.

Take Care & 73



Marty Albert - [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: KC6UFM@KC6UFM.#SEMO.MO.USA.NOAM

Heartland Internet Services

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:48 1996
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From: Ken Bessler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood To Sell Radios in Truck Stops and CB Shops
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 08:34:52 -0500
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To: Ed Ellers <[e-mail]>

Ed Ellers wrote:
> That was pretty well debunked as being a rumor (or a UL, as they say on
> alt.folklore.urban) at the time, based partly on the author's attempt to
> portray illiteracy.  FWIW, some would claim that a dealer *can't* refuse to
> sell to any person who isn't barred by law from buying the item in question
> (unless the seller has reason to believe that the buyer will use the item
> illegally).

That's the same trouble that the makers of slick50 had with Dupont. Dupont
didn't want to sell them teflon because they didn't agree with it's use in
car engines. Slick 50 sued and won!

You cannot prevent someone from buying somthing based soley on what they
might do with it.

I will admit that this thread stopped me from buying a used TS50 for $500. I
changed my mind and bought a DX70....



                                KG0WX


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:49 1996
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From: Ed Ellers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Kenwood, CB Stores and Truckstops
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 96 23:40:58 -0500
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Mark <[e-mail]> writes:

>You can tell by their press release that obviously, long-time amateur radio
>operators, with a rich sense of pride and history of Amateur Radio are making
 these
>decisions.....    ;-)

So exactly *where* should amateur radio equipment be sold?  The market still
isn't large enough to support specialized amateur radio stores in most cities,
so -- unless you happen to be in the same town as one of the big ham dealers,
or
in a very large city -- the choices boil down to (1) mail order, (2) wait for
the next hamfest, (3) drive a long distance to a dealer or a hamfest, or (4)
Radio Shack.  And they caught the same grief that Kenwood is now taking.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J.FOX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Manual ( Service ) for Icom Ic 27H * Wanted *
Date: 31 Jul 1996 18:26:39 GMT
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I am looking for a service manual for a Icom Ic 27H vhf rig.

If you have one for sale please send me a email with price etc.

Thanks   Jim    email  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:51 1996
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From: DD2KO <101503,2417>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Manual for HP3746A Selective Level Meter
Date: 31 Jul 1996 16:02:11 GMT
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Need help to find Manual and/or circuit diagram for HP3746A Selective Level Me
ter (50 Hz to 32 MHz
Selective Meter). Thanks for any information, 73 de DD2KO, 101503,2417 Compuse
rve



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:51 1996
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From: Bruce Barnes <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Modifications to my Yaesu FT-50R
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 12:42:34 -0700
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I just got the Yaesu FT-50R and want to modify it so I can transmit on
the same frequency that my commercial radios use, in the 450MHz range.
I am told that it is a simple resistor snip, but don't want to get
carried away.  Does anybody know for sure how to make the mod?

Thanks Bruce
KF6EZT


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Greg Bennett)
Subject: Mods to Newer FT-530 HT
Date: 31 Jul 96 03:26:51 -0700
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I have newer model 530 and after mod will not receive 800 and higher.
 VFO reads ok. No Audio.  If you encountered same "Please Help."

                        Thank You in Advance.

                                Greg




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From: [e-mail] (Marc-Daniel A. Huntley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Motorola MITREK/MICOR mods
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 96 05:07:57 GMT
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I am looking for a place where I can get instructions to modify the Motorola
Mobiles to be used as repeaters in the Ham Cut. Any Ideas on where to get the
instructions to modify the MITREK for the 2m band, and the MICOR for 440 would

be greatly appreciated.

73's


--
Marc-Daniel A. Huntley, KF6ADG, Networking and Computer Consulting Inc.
I monitor 446.650- PL67 (Linked to 445.2875- PL123 KO6TD)
"Contriversial topics - Abortion, Gun control, and Coordination."
"Liars Figure, and Figures Lie"




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:54 1996
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From: Dave Edwards <[e-mail]>
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Subject: N.I.B. Electro-Voice mic stand
Date: 31 Jul 1996 14:17:59 GMT
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For model 638,630 and maybe some others. I have the grip-to-talk
stand model 428. These are untouched, unopened in box stands.
I think Heathkit sold them with their name also. These are
brushed gray. (not green!)  $30.00 plus $5.00 for shipping.

Thanks...Dave



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Dale Piedfort KB7UB)
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Subject: New Amateur WebSite
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 13:39:08 GMT
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Check out this new Amateur Radio WebSite
Contains links to DX information, Packet, QRZ.
FCC home page, ARRL info.  Links to the
US & Canadian CallBook Servers...

http://www.bono.com/bubba/



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (PTracy)
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Subject: Re: OLD TIMERS! Rember the ARC-5's
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In article <4t6uoa$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Wes
Kranitz) writes:

>(remember the ones with all the plates), coils, rotary inductors, coil
>winding machines, etc).

Those I believe would be SELENIUM.  Seems to me that's a toxic substance,
must be good parts!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:56 1996
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From: Dave Skarbowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Painting Kenwood HF gear
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 21:37:14 -0400
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Anybody have any experience with matching the paint/finish
on Kenwood radio's?  I have a 940' that has a few scratches
and I'd like to refinish the covers.  Sending them to a paint
shop would be OK too, but who?

Dave, n2fam


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charlie Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Preamp for Heil Mic/Icom Rig
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 20:47:55 GMT
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I just got a Heil Pro-Micro with an HC-4 element.  I want to use it
with an Icom IC-730.

As other posters have indicated, Heil mics really don't have enough
output to properly drive Icom rigs.  "Squeak" Porray, AD7K, of AES
indicates that Heil may have a preamp product in the works for us Icom
owners, but I'm not holding my breath.

Several hams have home-brewed preamps for the Heil/Icom combination.
Does anyone have a schematic and/or experiences to share?

Thanks and 73,

--Charlie, NC1N
--------------------------------------------------------------
Charlie Ross, NC1N
HOME:  [e-mail]
WORK:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:42:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Preamp for Heil Mic/Icom Rig
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4te58l$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (NuVie
w Television) writes:
>[e-mail] (Charlie Ross) wrote:
>
>>I just got a Heil Pro-Micro with an HC-4 element.  I want to use it
>>with an Icom IC-730.
>
>>As other posters have indicated, Heil mics really don't have enough
>>output to properly drive Icom rigs.  "Squeak" Porray, AD7K, of AES
>>indicates that Heil may have a preamp product in the works for us Icom
>>owners, but I'm not holding my breath.
>
>>Several hams have home-brewed preamps for the Heil/Icom combination.
>>Does anyone have a schematic and/or experiences to share?
>
>>Thanks and 73,
>
>>--Charlie, NC1N
>>--------------------------------------------------------------
>>Charlie Ross, NC1N
>>HOME:  [e-mail]
>>WORK:  [e-mail]
>
>Look at a product from"ART", its a mike-pre, with a 12AX7, cost around
>$125.00. It's used in the music business, but will work well with its
>60db of gain. Check your local music supply store, Sam Ashe, etc.
>Billy - kc4pe
>[e-mail]

60 db gain! Ouch!. That's way too much. And it is unlikely that
one would want a bulky tube mic preamp on a small solid state radio.
A simple 2 transistor preamp will do nicely for the 20 db of gain
you actually need. There's a suitable design, with feedback to linearize
it, in "Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur" which should work
fine. It'll fit inside a hand mic case, or in a small Bud box. Power
it off the 8 volts supplied at the Icom mic jack.

You could just use an IC audio preamp, but the discrete design
has lower noise and a better impedance match, which will preserve
the frequency response characteristic of the Heil element.

Gary
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es
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: RE: PROBLEMS WITH 73 MAGA
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Problems with 73 magazine

M>Has anybody SEEN 73 Magazine in the last year or so?  I mean, has anyone
LOOK > at
 >it?  Not only is the quality down, but there's pictures in the wrong places,
 >th
 >the wrong atricles, pictures used TWICE, pictures upside-down or 90 degrees
r >ated,
 >articles where they reference a continuing page, and the article is not
there >and
 >even the same review article, repeated two months in a row -but edited
differ >tly-
 >man, it's like a bad "where's Waldo".


I saw a copy on the newsstand the other day and the cover price was a
whopping $3.95!  For that kind of money, I'd rather read a good
paperback book.
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (R Baginski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: Q: Hamfest in Timonium, MD
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 09:55:59 GMT
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[e-mail] (Prescott) wrote:

>Does anyone have information(directions and times) for this hamfest. I
>heard it was a great show and am thinking about going.

>Thanks,

>Mark Prescott
>KE4LWP

Mark -

Sunday [ 7/28/96 ] 0800 - 1700.  I-695 to I-83 North.  Follow signs to
Light Rail Park and Ride lot.  There is an entrance from the parking
lot into the fairgrounds.  Hope ot CU there.

73 es take care

--  Ray  N3USS  --



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Prescott)
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Subject: Quick Call Codes
Date: 30 Jul 1996 04:00:02 GMT
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Greetings,

I am trying to convert Quick Call codes for Motorola Dispatcher to tone
frequencies. I am able to convert the codes for mobiles and portables
such as Code 125 is 746.8hz. But the codes for the dispatcher are
different. After a recent power outage, the codes were input into the
console as three digit codes(ex 218) with a one(1) placed in front of
each code. Code 234 was entered as 1234.

I know that the station with Tone A as 746.8hz and Tone B as 669.9hz is
given as code 253. My untested hypothesis is that 253(input at 1253) is
a combination of the codes for tone A and B. I think that this may be so
because Tone A has the QC code 125 and Tone B has 123--Hence the code
(1)235.

Please post any information back to the newsgroup or email me direct.

Thanks,

Mark Prescott



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From: [e-mail] (JEFF)
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                I have a RCI 2950 that I use for local rag chews on 10
meters.
I would like to know if anyone has ever attempted to hook up a
regular S-Meter to this radio. The factory " Bars" are totally
obnoxious to say it politely. Can anyone point me in the right
direction or have any of you done this before? Any input would
be muchly appreciated.

          Thanks !                 Jeff       VE7 GMX


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:03 1996
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:04 1996
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http://www.seanet.com/~bobjr/ham.htm

List your HAM gear for sale here.  It's new, but growing.

73's
KB7BBC



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Anyone know if the Taiyo model ADDFTD-L1610 direction finder can be
modified to rx beyond the 25-100mhz range??

please email responses to [e-mail]


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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TH-415 Manual needed!
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Phil wrote:
>
> Does anyone out there have a Kenwood TH-415 440MHz xcvr manual that can be c
opied and mailed to me.
You can probably get one through the Kenwood Parts distributor on the
East Coast - their number is 800-637-0388.

73, and Good Luck!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K
Manager, Amateur Electronic Supply/Las Vegas


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From: [e-mail] (Roberto Munoz Dominguez)
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Subject: TH-79 -batteries charge ?
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Hello everybody !!

I would like to know how many hours I have to connect my batteries for the TH7
9
for a ful charge ???

I have these bats:

  Model PB34 (9.6V/600mAh)
  Model PB32 (6V/600mAh)

Any comments are welcome ! 73s de Roberto.

[e-mail]


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From: "Dale (\"Squeak\") Porray, AD7K" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TS-450S Mars Modifiable?
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Charles wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if the Ts-450 is Mars Modifiable? If so what is the
> mod? Thanks.

The TS-450S, and virtually all other current HF tranceivers, are
modifiable for use on frequencies allocated to Military Auxiliary Radio
Service (M.A.R.S.) licensees.

If you provide a copy of your M.A.R.S. license to either the
manufacturer, or to the dealer you bought the radio from, they will be
more than happy to provide you with the modification information!

"Squeak" Porray, AD7K


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From: [e-mail] (Marc DePaul)
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Subject: TS870: Is it worth it?
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Hello.

To those who own the TS870...Was it worth the $? I've played around with
one and it seems that it nearly eliminates "listener fatique", as the static
is nearly gone, etc.

Explain your feelings on the rig; it would be appreciated!


Marc

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James A. Nitzberg)
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Subject: Re: TS870: Is it worth it?
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Marc:

Yes, it's definitely worth it.  The receiver is the best I've ever had.
Excellent filtering...especially in CW mode, with the SPAC filter.

Transmit's also gotten me very good audio reports.  The radio is a blast to
operate, and the RCP program for controlling the radio is lots of fun to play
with.  If you have specific questions about the 870, I'd be glad to answer
them.  I've got a friend who also has an 870 and he operates it with great
success on PACTOR.

For the record, I've heard many simlar positive comments about the Yaesu
ft-1000MP and ICOM 775DSP radios.

73,

[Jim Nitzberg   WX3B]




In article <4tjigq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>
>Hello.
>
>To those who own the TS870...Was it worth the $? I've played around with
>one and it seems that it nearly eliminates "listener fatique", as the static
>is nearly gone, etc.
>
>Explain your feelings on the rig; it would be appreciated!
>
>
>Marc
>
>[e-mail]
>



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Hammock)
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Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs.
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:01:00 GMT
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On 07-18-96 20:21, STAN VANDIVER <KD9BE@PLA was talking to ALL
 about Re: Use of Autopatch vs.:

SV>From: Stan Vandiver <[e-mail]>
SV>Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
SV>Subject: Re: Use of Autopatch vs. repeater on 2m, reverse patch, etc.
SV>Organization: Pla-Net, Inc.--Full Service ISP--[phone]
SV>References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
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SV>Hello all:

SV>Here it is... where I eat crow!  Chris is absolutely correct!  A revers
SV>autopatch MUST be screened OFF-THE-AIR... not even a simple beep or rin
SV>allowed to be transmitted by a repeater if it is initiated by an unlice
SV>caller (a 3rd party).  Chris and I both got email confirmation of this
SV>from Bill Cross at the FCC Private Wireless Division.

Stan,

It is so refreshing to see a post where someone admits, almost shouts, that
they were in error. You have my admiration.

73


Jim KI0DN
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:11 1996
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From: norman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: VACUUM VARIABLE CAPS FOR SALE
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I have some ceramic vacuum variable caps for sale.  5-125 pf at 5kv
need $45 each.  Also have some 100 pf ceramic 15kv "doorknob" caps
Need $12 for these.  E-Mail me at [e-mail]
Thanks  Norman.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:12 1996
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HI; IM LOOKING FOR A NEAR NEW 440 OR 450 WITH THE TUNER. ALSO NEED A
GOOD WATT/SWR METER TO 1KW 30MHZ.. WANT A RIG I CAN EASLY USE IN THE
MOTORHOME. EMAIL TO [e-mail]  TNX JERRY N1UMH



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ron )
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I need a Kenwood YK-88A am 6 kHz filter for my
940s.
Let me know what you have.

Thanks,
Ron N1OHG
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave)
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Subject: Wanted: Matching speaker for TS-820S
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Header says it all.  Matching speaker for TS-820.


email what you have to:

Dave WB7AWK
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: WHAT A STORY!
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: WHAT A STORY!

 >If
 >what I saw was credible, some moron bought one of the 10 M SSB rigs and
 >hooked it up to his CB antenna, and although he could hear us hams, he
 >couldn't get anyone to answer him.  So he got the bright idea to go back
 >to RS and buy some connectors to hook to a better antenna. Unfortunately,
 >his idea of a better antenna was his cable system.  The fax was of a
 >letter from this individual asking that RS reimburse him the $24K that the
 >cable company was asking from him for damages done to their system.

Now that's a good story; bet it's true!

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:15 1996
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Subject: What is a good desk mike?
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Since my old, old dynamic desk mike died, I would like to know what is the bes
t one these days?

Phil ki0dm


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roberto Munoz Dominguez)
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Subject: What is MARS ?
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Heloo and tnx to read this message...

What does the word MARS mind ??? What kind of mod is the MARS MOD ??

Sorry for my bad english.. 73s
Robertob
Roberto


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: What wattmeter:  Telewave 44A or Bird 43
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In article <[e-mail]> Tracy Hooker <[e-mail]> wr
ites:
>
>I am looking into purchasing a nice, accurate watt meter.  I am
>considering the Bird 43 (with several slugs) or the Telewave 44A.  The
>44A has the advantage of not needing slugs, but still works over 5 to 500
>watts and 20 to 1000MHz.  The Bird may be more accurate using it's
>thermal method (I don't know if the 44a uses thermal or not).

The Bird 43 is not a thermal power meter (a bolometer). It uses
a pickup line and diode. The advantage of the Bird is that each
slug's pickup line is optimized for the frequency range and power
level it is intended to measure. This can yield better performance
than a "one size fits all" approach. However, either unit should
be sufficiently accurate for amateur work.

The Bird is probably much more rugged for field use, and is very
likely to hold its value better than most other meters. There are
many beat up old Birds out there still working fine, and still
worth at least what they cost new. Isn't inflation wonderful?

Gary
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Hetzel)
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Subject: Where to find swinging/locking mobile antenna base
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Where can i find a mobile antenna base that will easily swing down 90 degrees
to lie flat along the roof?

I want to mount it outside the drivers window, on the gutter or roof, and be
able to reach out the window to lay the antenna flat as necessary.

I am sure i have seen something like this.  It was some kind of ball-joint
with detents at 90 deg. to hold the antenna in place.

It should be able to hold a standard 5/8 wave 2-m antenna.

I need to get this soon for an upcoming road trip.  Thanks much for any help
in finding this antenna.

Bill Hetzel
[e-mail]
510-632-5670
(please respond by email, as my news connection is flakey)





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Why a Bird Wattmeter ?
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In article <4tc94b$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>   Customers do not pay
>   for a 110 watt radio to have ten or twenty percent of the power lost when
>   some technician thinks he knows better than the engineers who designed
>   and built the equipment in the first place.

The problem with that reasoning is that the technician in the field
probably does know better than the engineers who designed it in the
first place. He has much more real world experience with the unit's
MTBF rate and common failure modes. What the customer is *really*
paying for is a reliable radio that works when he needs it. He won't
realistically notice a -0.4 db signal strength reduction, but he
*will* notice when his radio has to go into the shop 3 or 4 times
as often because of thermal stress.

For the same reason a *smart* building maintenence technician will
use 130 volt bulbs in 120 volt circuits, the *smart* (or at least
ethical) technician will derate equipment to extend its life. The
customer appreciates that much more than the 0.4 db power difference
he can't notice anyway.

BTW, have you ever wondered why a radio is rated at 110 watts instead
of 100 watts? It is because the *marketing* department wanted to one
up the competition. Marketing still wants the price to be competitive
though, so engineering has to cut corners and push the equipment to
the limit to meet marketing's demand. To hell with MTBF. If that's
too high, there won't be any replacement sales.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Duda)
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Subject: Yaesu FT-10 better for 2m than FT-50???
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 01:16:12
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I am wondering whether there is any difference in the *2m* Tx and
Rx characteristics of these two radios.  From the published specs,
the FT-10 uses "direct FM" and the FT-50 "variable reactance
modulation" for transmission.  Which provides the better signal?
Is there a noticable difference?  Also, being less of a wideband
receiver, does the FT-10 have greater intermod rejection in 2m
band?
73 DE KB2UFS, Mike



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 01 21:43:24 1996
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From: Alan Hyman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 remote mount w/seperation cable (HELP)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 09:59:47 -0400
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To: Kevin Karamanos <[e-mail]>

Kevin,

Thanks for the thought, the cable is different on each end.  I can't be
screwed down the wrong way.  Trust me as the installer that put the
cable in the car for me did it backwords and I had to reverse them!
Alan

Kevin Karamanos wrote:
>
> FT-900 Help,
>
> Make sure you have the ends of the YSK-900 cable hooked up correct.
> Try switching the ends and give it a try.
>
> 73's
>
> Kevin
>
> In <[e-mail]> Alan Hyman
> <[e-mail]> writes:
> >
> >Has anyone had experience using the seperation cable on the YAESU
> >FT-9000?  I ran the cable in my car and screwed the cable down on both
>
> >ends and can't get the rig to turn on when attached to the cable!  I
> put
> >the control head back on the rig and all is fine!  I buzzed out the
> >cable and it is 'OK'. I then tried another cable for KJI electronics
> >which he was good enough to lend me, with the same results!  I tried
> >buzzing out the loan-a-cable and it too seemd 'OK' and Ideas?  Did I
> >miss a menu switch ?
> >
> >This is driving me crazy...
> >
> >Any input would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Alan Hyman
> >KA2PVR
> >[e-mail]


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From: Dave Maley <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-900 remote mount w/seperation cable (HELP)
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 20:30:16 -0500
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Alan Hyman wrote:
>
> Has anyone had experience using the seperation cable on the YAESU
> FT-9000?  I ran the cable in my car and screwed the cable down on both
> ends and can't get the rig to turn on when attached to the cable!  I put
> the control head back on the rig and all is fine!  I buzzed out the
> cable and it is 'OK'. I then tried another cable for KJI electronics
> which he was good enough to lend me, with the same results!  I tried
> buzzing out the loan-a-cable and it too seemd 'OK' and Ideas?  Did I
> miss a menu switch ?
>
> This is driving me crazy...
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alan Hyman
> KA2PVR
> [e-mail] may seem crazy; but make sure you don't have
one end turned
around.  I think it's the radio end that can be put on backwards
if not careful.  Let me know what you find out and good luck. <smile>
Dave.  WA0ZZG.