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Ham-Equip Digest Wed, 2 Mar 94 Volume 94 : Issue 49
Today's Topics:
Comments on TAPR-2 board?
Comments on Yaesu FT-890AT (4 msgs)
FOR SALE: Kenwood TS-440S AT and Astron RS-35.
htx-202 audio mod (?)
IC-737A?
ICOM 2iA MARS/CAP
ICOM 729 Availability, Reviews? (2 msgs)
MicroSmith (2 msgs)
motorola amp
WANTED: Kenwood TM-732
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 20:25:28 GMT
From: spsgate!mogate!newsgate!news@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Comments on TAPR-2 board?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Has anyone out there built a TNC from the TAPR-2 circuit board? If so, I'd be
interested in hearing about it. Specifically, how difficult was it to locate
parts, was it any cheaper than buying a used 1270 or other clone, any problems
getting it to work?
I'm looking for a (relatively) cheap entry into the 9600bps packet world and
building a TAPR TNC and adding the 9600 modem seems like one way to do it.
Any comments will be appreciated.
Thanks & 73... Mark AA7TA
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 15:31:14 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!Reality-Tech.COM!Anthony.Scandurra@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Comments on Yaesu FT-890AT
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
I am interested in buying this transceiver and would like some comments
from people who have used it. Thnak you in advance for your response.
If you know what issues that reviews for the rig appeared in CQ and
QST, I would also like to get this info.
Anthony Scandurra
KA2FFS
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 19:34:23 GMT
From: news.bu.edu!transfer.stratus.com!hoop.sw.stratus.com!northup@purdue.edu
Subject: Comments on Yaesu FT-890AT
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
ace@reality-tech.com (Anthony Scandurra) writes:
: I am interested in buying this transceiver and would like some comments
: from people who have used it. Thnak you in advance for your response.
:
: If you know what issues that reviews for the rig appeared in CQ and
: QST, I would also like to get this info.
:
: Anthony Scandurra
: KA2FFS
Has anyone tried the crystal SSB filter for the FR-890 ?
It worth the price that Yaesu get for it ?
thanks
Bill
--
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Bill Northup PHONE: (508) 460-2085
Stratus Computer Inc. INTERNET: northup@sw.stratus.com
55 Fairbanks Boulevard OR: northup@Vos.Stratus.com
Marlboro, MA 01752 Amateur Radio: n1qpr
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Date: 28 Feb 94 15:22:55
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!headwall.Stanford.EDU!ee-news!bencze@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Comments on Yaesu FT-890AT
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
The 890 was revieded in early 93 in QST somewhere in the feb-april time
frame.
73, Bill KD6TOB
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Bill Bencze bencze@isl.stanford.edu
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 1994 16:13:51 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!noc.near.net!mv!mv.mv.com!tetrault@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Comments on Yaesu FT-890AT
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
: I am interested in buying this transceiver and would like some comments
: from people who have used it. Thnak you in advance for your response.
: If you know what issues that reviews for the rig appeared in CQ and
: QST, I would also like to get this info.
I have a FT890AT and love the rig. It is versitile, the receiver is
extremely sensitive, and the tuner will tune a bathtub! I highly
reccomend this rig. Call me 603-485-5852 8am to noon EST if you want to
discuss it offline.
73 Mark
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n1men.ampr.org_44.52.7.8
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 22:10:52 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!headwall.Stanford.EDU!hubcap.clemson.edu!hercules!andy@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: FOR SALE: Kenwood TS-440S AT and Astron RS-35.
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
For Sale: Kenwood TS-440S AT (that's the one with the antenna tuner)
Astron RS-35A Power Supply
$900
Both items are in immaculate condition, in the original boxes with
the original manuals. I'll even throw in my morse key (don't get
excited, it's a cheap one - but it works!).
I would rather sell to someone who can come and look at the rig and
do the deal person to person, that way both of us know we are not
getting ripped off. I am in Clemson, South Carolina. If I need to, I
can always ship it UPS or something.
If you are interested, please send me email.
Thanks,
Andy
Andrew J. Greenshields N3IGS | Some people can tell what time it is by
andy@cs.clemson.edu | looking at the Sun, but I have never been
USPA A-18329 | able to make out the numbers.
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 16:50:32 -0500
From: titan.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user@ames.arpa
Subject: htx-202 audio mod (?)
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In article <CLn8o3.E4p@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>, hellman@cbnewsm.cb.att.com
(eric.s.hellman) wrote:
> As I understand it, early models had the audio deviation pot set too low
> and the touch tone deviation set too high. The settings produced low
> audio and DTMF tones were not accepted by repeaters. I also noticed that
> the same early models had a different default frequency when reset as well
> as some strange additional defaults that are changed when programming.
> I do not know where the pot's are that must be adjusted. Has anyone
> bought the service manual? I believe audio deviation is normally about
> 3.5 KHz and DTMF deviation is ~2.5 KHz.
Shel-
The service manual does indicate that the peak-deviation adjustment is set
for 3.5 KHz. Mine came set to 3.5. I found that with CTCS turned on,
deviation was slightly higher, so I set it for 5.0 KHz with tone on. This
turned out to be about 4.5 KHz with tone off.
The difference between 3.5 and 4.5 or 5.0 KHz is only about 3 dB, which is
barely noticeable on the air. Therefore, the real problem isn't peak
deviation, it is microphone gain. Since there is no separate adjustment,
all you can do is speak close to the microphone and don't mumble.
With mine, I found that speaking close to the microphone made it work well.
I think many people want to be able to speak in a quiet voice, with the
radio a foot away. If you insist on operating that way, you will always be
cursed with either low audio, or with high background noise!
Adjustments for CTCS and DTMF tone levels are each independent of the voice
level adjustment. This is necessary for the CTCS, since the tone must be
injected after the voice limiter circuit.
My DTMF levels were in agreement with the service manual, although I forget
what they were. The real problem with the HTX-202's DTMF signal, is the
fact that the high tone and low tone of each tone pair, are at the same
level. Telephone company standards require that the high group of tones be
at a higher level than the low frequency group. (I think the required
difference is 6 dB.)
To the best of my knowledge, this is the only REAL bug with the radio. I
haven't seen it, but I understand there is a Radio Shack service bulletin
on adjusting the DTMF level. It reportedly states that you should "adjust
it until it works"! Obviously, there have been complaints about problems
with autopatch.
73, Fred, K4DII
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 17:46:06 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!icon!hpchase.rose.hp.com!cmoore@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: IC-737A?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
I seem to remember hearing that Icom is coming out with an upgraded version
of the 737, which I think is called the 737A. They addressed some of the
shortcomings of the 737, like lack of VOX and maybe RF gain control and
AGC defeat.
Does anyone have any information on that? In particular, I'm wondering if
they will be offereing a retrofit change so that owners of 737's can get
the new features.
Thanks,
Chris Moore
N6IYS
cmoore@mothra.rose.hp.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 18:22:24 GMT
From: news@lanl.gov
Subject: ICOM 2iA MARS/CAP
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Does anyone have specifics for the expanded
coverage for an Icom 2iA? As I understand it
a diode is removed from one location an installed
in another. If anyone has any specific detail I
would greatly appreciate getting it. Thanks
Gerald Schmitt KC5EGG
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 23:46:28 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!feustel@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: ICOM 729 Availability, Reviews?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
I'm interested in info on the 729. Any comments will be appreciated.
--
Dave Feustel N9MYI Internet:<feustel@netcom.com> Compuserve:<73532,1747>
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Date: 1 Mar 1994 17:19:34 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news1.oakland.edu!news.nd.edu!mac07@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: ICOM 729 Availability, Reviews?
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In article <feustelCLyKpH.C8H@netcom.com>, feustel@netcom.com (David
Feustel) wrote:
>
> I'm interested in info on the 729. Any comments will be appreciated.
> --
> Dave Feustel N9MYI Internet:<feustel@netcom.com> Compuserve:<73532,1747>
There was a thorough review in _QST_; I think you would find it helpful.
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 18:17:16 GMT
From: news@lanl.gov
Subject: MicroSmith
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
Is there anywhere on the net or a BBS that specializes
in antenna codes. I am looking for the subject code to
optimize my antenna farmette. The xyl prefers that it does
not grow into a full blown farm.Thanks for any info.
Gerald Schmitt KC5EGG
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Date: 28 Feb 94 18:34:33 GMT
From: news.tek.com!tekig7!tekig6!royle@uunet.uu.net
Subject: MicroSmith
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
ggs@lanl.gov (Gerald Schmitt KC5EGG):
>Is there anywhere on the net or a BBS that specializes
>in antenna codes. I am looking for the subject code to
>optimize my antenna farmette. The xyl prefers that it does
>not grow into a full blown farm.Thanks for any info.
MicroSmith isn't shareware. It can be purchased from the ARRL for the
very reasonable price of $39.00. If anyone does find it on a BBS, please
notify the ARRL.
Roy Lewallen, W7EL
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Date: 1 Mar 1994 01:50:12 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!yeshua.marcam.com!charnel!olivea!koriel!newsworthy.West.Sun.COM!sunspot!myers@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: motorola amp
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In article 3y3@ucdavis.edu, ez006683@chip.ucdavis.edu (Daniel D. Todd) writes:
>Hello All,
> Irecently purchased a moto. amp at a hamfest.
>It doesn't work. I need the service manual.
>Particulars:
>Model # N1254A
>SN 278AFC1287
>freq range. 150.8 to 162.X MHz
>7 watts in 60 watts out
>I'l happily pay any copying/mailing costs
Why not call Motorola first? You could get an *original* manual....
First, call (708) 538-0021 for parts ID to help you determine which
part # the manual for this amplifier is.
Then, call (800) 422-4210 to order the manual.
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* Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD 466 | Views expressed here are *
* (310) 348-6043 | mine and do not necessarily *
* Dana.Myers@West.Sun.Com | reflect those of my employer *
* This Extra supports the abolition of the 13 and 20 WPM tests *
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 16:08:58 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!wa4mei.ping.com!ke4zv!gary@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: WANTED: Kenwood TM-732
To: ham-equip@ucsd.edu
In article <94058.215906U29255@uicvm.uic.edu> <U29255@uicvm.uic.edu> writes:
>Looking for Kenwood TM-732, must be working perfectly, good price. Reply here!
If you find one that's working perfectly, it'll be the first one.
Notify Kenwood, they'll want to put it in a glass case so they
can say "See, we can build a radio that works." :-)
Gary
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