Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:53:31 -0600
I've found that many D-104 mikes actually sound bad because the element is bad. Oh but don't be mislead because it may still have output but it sounds bad. Typically the original crystal elements do
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:01:43 -0600
First, why do folks think an interface is necessary? There is the line level audio output which with proper mating connectors and a shielded cable will get audio from the radio to the line input of t
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 14:36:29 -0600
Better yet, bring in a 230 volt service and put one supply on one leg and the other supply on the second leg. They share the same neutral. This provides outstanding regulation on the primary side. 73
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 22:28:13 -0600
My $0.02. I have 3 Tentec's, 2 Yaesu's, an ICOM and a Kenwood. One of each has been back for service. Tentec gave the best turn-a-round of any of the repairs. ICOM was the worst. Tentec was the least
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 21:22:18 -0500
Three questions: 1. When was the Onmi designed and when was the IC 756 Pro II designed? 2. Do you think time base and design technology stood still during this period? 3. Does the tuning knob on your
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 21:37:19 -0500
John; I initiated a REPLY ALL here so this is not absolutely directed to you but as general information to all on the reflector. I have a recent OMNI VI+ which has a TXCO. I run a lot of PSK31 and RT
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 08:38:06 -0500
The only time I've experienced "microphone drift" is when my wife accidentally dropped and left a sewing pin in my chair. I sat down and yes the voice did go up in frequency and volume...........cons
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 22:10:09 -0500
Stuart: I agree totally with your comments. With one point of clarification: Most of us have shacks too far from RF ground. Keep in mind that RF ground is based on electrical wavelength. Hence a grou
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 22:51:00 -0500
Bill: I too have received messages that were generated by a virus, unknowingly from what appears to be a legit sender. Fortunately my ISP provides a service which scans all incoming messages and for
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 08:04:35 -0500
Haven't asked until now but have thought about it some. Since the stock Tentec filter is stated as being 2.4 khz and going to a INRAD 2.8 khz filter "opens" things up a bit and thus is reported to so
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:09:16 -0500
I've seen various posts where 2 pieces of coax was used to run between the balanced output of a tuner and through walls and windows to get to a balanced feed line. In general, this approach totally u
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:56:22 -0500
Gee, I feel short changed. I run my balanced feed line up the tower which has my TV antenna mounted on the side. The nearest VHF TV station is 85 miles away. No TVI here, any band, any mode and any p
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:37:32 -0500
For what it's worth, I don't need or use any interface between my computer and my Omni VI+ or my Paragon for operating any of the digital modes, any bands. Also, using the MixW software I send and re