Hi Guys, I was testing out a Motorola 902 cell amp yesterday. While bench testing the unit I noticed on the spectrum analyzer that there was what appeared to be a serious spurious problem. At first I
Hi guys, While getting things ready for the VHF contest this weekend I found some serious water intrusion on one of four LMR-900 feedlines. A run of LMR-900, that I thought was properly sealed up (3
I bought an AS-2004 antenna switch. It looks like a DB6NT product in that it is in the same housing at the SSB series preamps. I am looking for a copy of or an on line link too the owners manual/inst
Does anyone know of a source for, or where I can buy the rubber corner stand-off bumpers used on the back HP 859X series analyzers? Specifically the back ones so I can stand it on end? Thanks... 73's
I was thinking about adding a 1296 module to my IC-910H. While browsing eBay, I new see them for sale from Japan for substantially less that a UX-910 from one of the domestic retailers. Looking close
Steve, Is this for mobile (rover) or at home?? If the latter and you are not concerned about doing a little building (mods mostly), do not discount an old tube amp like the AM6155 amps. They can be f
Does anyone know or have a copy of the procedure for calibrating the grid current meter, either directly or using the "Grid Meter Test Point" located on the rear panel? Thanks in advance. Mike K9MK _
I looked at the item on eBay and they pass the common sense test but I have heard rumors of counterfit parts coming from China where performance was off from the branded part. The MRF-247's were buil
Last ship date of MRF-247's was November 2003. Date codes after that are most likely counterfeit. The MRF-247 was one off the highest running RFR power parts Moto-Semi (now Freescale) made. Another o
I spoke with our resident Freescale applications engineer today. To his knowledge, FS (ex Moto Semi) never licensed this part to anyone else. Caveat emptor... Mike K9MK I ran across a manufacturer, A
I want to run my FT-736r off of a DC supply for the contest this weekend. I was trying to determine the wiring into the rig but the schematic I have seems somewhat ambiguous on what wires go to which
Dave, Here in the DFW area, the bulk of my QSO's are on SSB with my Yaesu FT-736r, however I do work a lesser number of people on FM too. The latter are usually new to contesting operators that haven
Ditto, nice work on the redesign! 73 Mike K9MK --Original Message-- From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John_JK Kalenowsky_K9JK Sent:
Yup, here in north Texas the participation was the worse I have seen in many years. I had great expectations as DFW has one of the largest contest group now with 135 members, and only a couple mmade
Greetings, Although I "play" often in both HF and VHF contests, I firmly believe that HF and VHF are two completely different landscapes to operate within. On the VHF side, I think the operators adap
I for one do not get on during the contests, or any other time for that matter with the intent of being on one end of these openings. But when it does happen I am as excited as the next guy and
Greetings All, Due to declining health Mike Baker W8CM (QTH is up in Van Alstyne just north of Dallas) continues to sell off his VHF/UHF gear and antennas. Ready for immediate sale are; An Icom IC-47
Greetings, A recent hail storms damaged a few of the plastic covers on my SSB VHF/UHF Preamps. Are replacements for these available anywhere? Or maybe a suitable substitute? Thanks in advance... 73's
Hi Merle, Good to see your units numbers coming up. My 910H makes spec but like the others it is sensitive to supply voltage. Are you using the Icom supply or another? I also have my supply adjusted
I worked Mike many times during the contests. Always a good signal, and willing to try any band he had with you. Thanks for sharing this Steve... Mike will be missed. Mike K9MK/5 EM12ji I'm sorry to