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Ham-Equip Digest Fri, 5 Nov 93 Volume 93 : Issue 94
Today's Topics:
converter for shortwave band?
Help
Help with DJ-560T
ICOM IC-2330A
Kenwood TS440S/AT and ICOM IC-32AT
Microwave wireless cable
Replacement parts for Heathkit equipment (HD-10 keyer)?
Test equipment, duplexers for sale
Type Accepted ham HT's?? (2 msgs)
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1993 17:50:16 GMT
From: elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ncar!noao!stsci!hodge@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: converter for shortwave band?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
I have a Kenwood R-599D ham-band HF receiver that I'm very happy with,
except that I would like to be able to receive shortwave broadcast
frequencies as well as ham bands. Does anyone know of a company that
makes a converter to give general coverage (something like 3 to 30 MHz)
to a ham-band-only receiver?
Phil (hodge@stsci.edu)
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Date: 2 Nov 93 23:02:50 GMT
From: ogicse!hp-cv!hp-pcd!hpspkla!hpspk7ch.spk.hp.com!elliott@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Help
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Keywords:
Hello Folks.
I need your opinions on the following rigs:
a. TS940SAT
b. TS850S
c. FT990
d. IC737
e. FT767
They all have a similar price tag. I'm curious to know your opinions.
Regards
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Date: 4 Nov 93 16:06:46 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!swrinde!menudo.uh.edu!usenet@hplabs.hp.com
Subject: Help with DJ-560T
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Help! I recently bought an Alinco DJ-560T, and have discovered the
wonderful world of uninformative, unintelligible radio manuals. I have
two questions; one, what is he pinout fir the speaker/mic on the top of
the radio (so I can interface a TNC) and second, I heard rumors that this
radio was crossband-repeat capable. Help!
--John Roe N2HAQ
st3fd@jetson.uh.edu
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1993 14:23:53 GMT
From: mdisea!mothost!merlin.dev.cdx.mot.com!davidk@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ICOM IC-2330A
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Does anyone have any experience or comments about
the IC-2330A Mobile radio?
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1993 08:54:56 -0700
From: orca.es.com!cnn.sim.es.com!msanders.sim.es.com!user@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Kenwood TS440S/AT and ICOM IC-32AT
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In article <2b49gd$e2g@lsi.lsil.com>, dsteele@lsil.com (David Steele
KE6BID) wrote:
> I am considering buying the above equipment second hand, along with a GAP DX-VI and Butternut HF-6VX antennas,power supply for the HF rig, and some assorted bits and pieces. Both radios are about 4 years old.
> Could anyone who has or currently owns either radio give me an opinion on them. The asking price is $1400 for the package.
> Thanks in advance...
Dave:
Our Ham club owns a TS-440S and I really love it. It is easy to use, works
well, and has some good features. I am about 3 months new to HF, so can't
give you a complete rundown, and we do use an external antenna tuner to a
triband beam and a folded dipole. I am leaning towards the TS-450SAT
though, since I would like to have the included computer interfaces and use
HAMWindows. A posting last week listed actual transactions for HF rigs,
and I will add the Kenwood portion of that list at the end of this mssg.
The package price sounds just a little high to me, depending upon the
options installed in the radio for filters, etc. Again, I am not the
expert, but just my opinion.
KENWOOD
TS-120S OnAir $300 none fair condn
TS-120S Usenet $350 PS fair condn
TS-140 Private $550 none new condn,7/93
TS-140 Private $700 CW flt new condn,7/92
TS-180S Usenet $450 FC,CW flt fair condn
TS-430S Private $500 none good condn
TS-430 Private $600 FM bd good condn
TS440S/AT OnAir $750 2 flt, ant tunr new condn
TS440S/AT OnAir $850 2 flt, ant tunr new condn
TS-520 OnAir $300 None good condn
TS-520 Private $350 mic,manual,meter good condn
TS-520 Private $450 Heath amp,mic good condn
TS-520S Private $300 Heath amp,mic FC, good condn
TS-520S Usenet $375 CW flt,MFJ tuner good condn
TS-520SE YlloSht $350 VFO,spkr
TS-520SE OnAir $500 VFO,spkr,CW flt,
mic
TS-530S Private $425 none good condn
TS-530S Private $550 spkr,desk mic good condn
R-599A + T Private $175 separate Rcvr/Xmtr needed repair
TS-690 OnAir $1800 CW flt,PS,stab,VM new condn, w/6m
TS-820 Hamfest NJ $400 none fair condn
TS-820S Usenet $165 none needed repair
TS-820S Usenet $575 CW flt,MFJ ant tr, prob with display
spare finals
TS-830S Hamfest LA $600 none good condn
TS-830S Hamfest Cincin $600 none good condn
TS-830S Retailer $650 desk mic good condn
TS-850S/AT OnAir $1250 3 flt, ant tunr new condn
TS-940SAT Usenet $1150 spkr,desk mic, good condn
ant tunr,CW flt
TS-940SAT Retailer $1450 VM,spkr,ant tunr good condn
TS-950S Retailer $2000 none good condn
TS-950S Retailer $2000 all options new condn
Sorry, didn't keep the name of the contributor, would like to give him
credit.
Milt
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Opinions, thoughts, &cetera are my own (when I can remember them).
"He flies the sky KB7MSF/AG
Like an Eagle in the eye Amateur Radio
of a hurricane that's abandoned." "Sandman"
Utah
America
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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1993 01:18:20 GMT
From: yuma!ALLISON100.HALLS.ColoState.EDU!catlin@purdue.edu
Subject: Microwave wireless cable
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In message <SA055.33@getty.onu.edu>, Daniel Woodard (SA055@getty.onu.edu) wrote:
:> Does anyone out there know much about this subject? I have a lot of
:>questions, mostly becuase I just found out about wireless cable.
Look for my Wireless Cable TV FAQ in rec.video.cable-tv. It may answer a few
of your questions. If not, you are welcome to e-mail me and I will try to
answer any questions you have.
I am definitely not an expert, but I can usually point you in the right
direction for anwers if I don't have them.
B. J. Catlin
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Date: 3 Nov 93 15:17:20 GMT
From: swrinde!gatech!concert!duke!news.duke.edu!ee.ee.duke.edu!jbs@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Replacement parts for Heathkit equipment (HD-10 keyer)?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Is there any source for Heathkit equipment replacement parts?
I need some of the hardware for an HD-10 keyer.
-joe
--
You spend the night
Like you were spending a dime
- Lyle Lovett
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Date: 3 Nov 93 07:29:07
From: swrinde!gatech!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!library.ucla.edu!news.mic.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!mprgate!newshost!gjernes@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Test equipment, duplexers for sale
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
November 3, 1993
I don't know if my last post went out when I put distribution as NA.
Does this not mean North America?
I quote the following equipment in Canadian dollars. Of course, I will
accept US dollars at the going exchange rate and conversion fee. For
convenience, I've put the US price (using 78 cents per Canadian $ exchange
rate) beside the Canadian price. The US figure will change with exchange
rate. Shipping is not included in the price.
VHF Sinclair Model Q202 duplexer
4 7-inch cavities
About 75dB isolation
Tuned to the frequencies of your choice
Very good condition. $400 Can, $312 US
UHF Sinclair Model Q3220-E duplexer
Newer style Rectangular with 4 cavities
I think about 80dB isolation
Tuned to the frequencies of your choice
Excellent condition. $500 Can, $390 US
HP 8654A Signal Generator
Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 520 MHz
Amplitude Output: +10 to -130 dBm calibrated power output
Modulation: AM and FM modulation
Size: 7" x 10.5" x 12"
Excellent Condition
Price: $500 Canadian, $390 US
HP 3200B VHF Oscillator
Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 500 MHz
Amplitude Output: up to +20 dBm uncalibrated
Modulation: CW, AM and Pulse modulation
Size: 7" x 8" x 12"
Good Condition
Price: $200 Canadian, $156 US
HP 5382A 225 MHz Frequency Counter
Frequency Range: 0 MHz to 225 MHz (actually near 300 MHz)
Number of digits: 8 LED
Gate Time: .1s, 1s, 10s
Attenuator: x1, x10, x100
Good Condition
Price: $250 Canadian, $195 US
Radiometer Copenhagen Type AFM2 Modulation Meter
AM and FM modulation
7 MHz - 1 GHz
Good condition. $250 Canadian, $195 US
FM/AM Modulation Meter Marconi TF2303
25 MHz - 520 MHz
Good Condition. $250 Can, $195 US
HP 3550B Test Set (Audio)
Includes:
HP204C Audio Generator
5 Hz to 1.2 MHz
600 ohm output
HP 353A Patch Panel
0 to 110 dB attenuator in 1 dB steps
135, 600, 900 ohm, and bridge impedences
HP 403B Audio RMS voltmeter
.001 to 300 Volts (-50 to +50 dB)
600 ohm input
Excellent condition. $350 Can, $273 US
Spectronic Power Supply model SPS 40-10
Variable Voltage limiting from 0-40 volts
Variable current limiting from 0-10 amps
About 19" wide, 11" tall, 12" deep. and Heavy
Good condition. $150 Canadian, $117 US
Harrison Laboritories 810B Power Supply
Variable Voltage limiting from 0-60 volts
Variable current limiting from 0-7.5 amps
About 19" wide, 5.25" tall, 17" deep. and Heavy
Good condition. $150 Canadian, $117 US
Phillips PM3233 Oscilloscope
Portable Oscilloscope
10 MHz Oscilloscope, rise time 35 nanoseconds
2 channel Dual Beam
2 mV/div - 10 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Triggering: Auto, Line, AC, DC, or Television
calibrated sweeps from .5 sec/div - 0.2 microsec/div
A x5 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased
Copy of service manual included
1 probe included
Good condition. $250 Can, $195 US
HP 1703A
DC-35 MHz Portable Oscilloscope
10 mV/div - 5 Volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
delayed time base
calibrated sweeps from 2 sec/div - 0.1 microsec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 10 nanosec/div
1 Probe included
This is a "Storage" Oscilloscope, but the storage is below specification,
but is still good for low frequency storage, and excellent in non-storage
mode.
Very good condition. $350 Can, $273 US
HP 1707A
75 MHz Oscilloscope: 2 channel, delayed time base.
Portable Oscilloscope
Dual channel
10 mV/div - 5 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
calibrated sweeps from 0.2 sec/div - 0.1 microsec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 10 nanosec/div
delayed time base
Delayed and mixed sweep
Calibrated X-Y measurement supported
Can be operated from battery or AC lines
Power consumption is 45 watts
Copy of service manual included
60 MHz Tektronix P6120 probe included
Very good condition. $450 Can, $351 US
Tektronix 7613 Lab Storage Oscilloscope
7B53A Dual Time Base for 100 MHz scope
7A18 Dual Channel Vertical Amplifier
5 mV/div - 5 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
calibrated sweeps from 5 sec/div - 50 nanosec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 1 nanosec/div
delayed time base
Delayed and mixed sweep
Calibrated X-Y measurement supported
60 MHz Tektronix P6120 probe included
Good condition. $500 Can, $390 US
Tektronix 7623 Lab Storage Oscilloscope
7B53AN Dual Time Base for 100 MHz scope
7A18N Dual Channel Vertical Amplifier
5 mV/div - 5 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
calibrated sweeps from 5 sec/div - 50 nanosec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 1 nanosec/div
delayed time base
Delayed and mixed sweep
Calibrated X-Y measurement supported
60 MHz Tektronix P6120 probe included
Good condition. $450 Can, $351 US
Phillips PM3260 Oscilloscope
Portable Oscilloscope
120 MHz Oscilloscope: 2 channel, delayed time base,
Dual channel
DC-120 MHz vertical system
5 mV/div - 2 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
calibrated sweeps from 1 sec/div - 0.05 microsec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 5 nanosec/div
delayed time base
Delayed and mixed sweep
Calibrated X-Y measurement supported
Power consumption is 45 watts
Copy of service manual included
100 MHz Tektronix P6105 probe included
active probe power receptacles.
Excellent condition. $550 Can, $429 US
Tektronix 475A Oscilloscope
Portable Oscilloscope
With DM44 option DVM on top for reading time differences, frequency, and a
general purpose VOLT OHM AMP meter showing dual high intensity markers for
time difference or frequency measurements.
Dual channel
DC-250 MHz vertical system
5 mV/div - 100 volts/div on channels 1 and 2
Vertical vernier permits continuous adjustment between steps
Dual Bandwidth limit switch allows viewing of low-frequency, low-level
signals with reduced interference from signals above 20 or 100 MHz
Auto, normal, single sweep triggering
calibrated sweeps from 5 sec/div - 10 nanosec/div
A x10 magnifier allows each sweep rate to be increased 10x for 1 nanosec/div
delayed time base
Delayed and mixed sweep
Calibrated X-Y measurement supported
active probe power receptacles
Copy of service manual included
300 MHz Tektronix P6106 probe included
Time base knob is a little flakey. $700 Can, $546 US
Murray
Home Phone (604)465-9127
Work Phone (604)293-5340
--
gjernes@mprgate.mpr.ca
Murray B. Gjernes P.Eng. VE7MBG Tel: (604)293-5340
MPR Teltech Ltd, 8999 Nelson Way, Burnaby, B.C. Fax: (604)293-6131
Canada V5A 4B5 Telex: 043 56628
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Date: 4 Nov 93 18:47:17 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!srgenprp!mikew@hplabs.hp.com
Subject: Type Accepted ham HT's??
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
A fellow ham-firefighter mentioned hearing that some of the newer 2m
HTs from folks like Icom might be FCC type accepted for use in the
commercial/public safety bands.
It sounds like wishful thinking to me (I wish too!). Is anyone aware
of an HT sold to the ham market (ie front-panel programmable, VFO,
normal ham bells and whistles) and that meets certification for nonham
use such as FCC part 22, 74, 80, or 90?
thanks,
-mike
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Mike Weihman mikew@sad.hp.com N1DJE
Hewlett-Packard Co. | ARES/RACES EC, Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA
Microwave Instruments Division |
1212 Valley House Drive | Firefighter/EMT-D
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 USA | Penngrove Fire Protection District
(707) 794-4454 | Penngrove, CA
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Date: 5 Nov 93 01:37:01 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!bobw@hplabs.hp.com
Subject: Type Accepted ham HT's??
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Dave Kinzer (kinzer@dtsdev0.sps.mot.com) wrote:
: This really should be in the FAQ. A type accepted radio must not be
: able to transmit out of the band it is type accepted for by any user
: selection. If you take a type accepted commercial radio and program
: an amateur frequency into it, it's type acceptance is VOID. You now
: have amateur equipment, not suitable for type accepted service.
: To be legal, you must have two radios. [Ham, and Service] Boaters have
: this problem all the time where it would be nice for a 2m/Marine VHF
: radio, and a HF Marine/Amateur radio, but it is not allowed.
: -dave
With the number of radios on the market that can be easily modified
to transmit "out of band", there are more and more folks using
one radio for both ham and <insert other radio service here>.
[Crystal ball = ON]
Its probably just a matter of time that this starts to cause real
problems. Frequency abuse will start to occur when these radios
fall into the wrong hands. "Hey, I can use any d*m* frequency I
want!" Expect this to cause the FCC to clamp down on the manufacture
or import of radios with out-of-band capability.
Remember, you heard it here first.
Bob Witte / HP PMO (Colo Springs) / bobw@col.hp.com / KB0CY / (719) 590-3230
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