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Re: [TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 21:22:25 +0000
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I guess where you see a dead horse, some may see a classic.

Barry N1EU


On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 9:18 PM, P C A <xtraham58@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> > None, but I still will not spend any more money on it. I do not have the
> RX366.
> Andy, W3LI
> >
> > What new, superior radio are you using instead of your OrionII Andy?
> >
> > Barry N1EU
> >
> >
> > On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 9:12 PM, P C A <xtraham58@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Kim, can not understand why you would spend the money on a dead horse.
> The
> > > Oll is obsolete, I know I own one.Andy, W3LI
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Kim, FYI I posted to this list about my lack of success using the
> RX366
> > > > 9MHz output to drive LP-PAN (w preamp).  I believe the VE7TK mod that
> > > adds
> > > > a Clifton Labs buffer amp to generate the 9MHz output will probably
> yield
> > > > much more satisfactory results.
> > > >
> > > > 73/GL,
> > > > Barry N1EU
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 1:36 AM, Kim Elmore <
> cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net
> > > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I've just finished the installation of my new (and, apparently
> last)
> > > RX366
> > > > > into my Orion II. Being the kind of ham that wants to have all the
> > > bells
> > > > > and whistles available, even if I don't have the ability to use
> them
> > > right
> > > > > now, I decided to go ahead and take advantage low-level the 9 MHz
> > > output
> > > > > from the RX366. I obtained a length of coax with TMP connectors on
> both
> > > > > ends and looked up the 9 MHz output mod by VE7TK. To my
> astonishment,
> > > I see
> > > > > that one of the unused TMP receptacles on the back of the unit
> (the one
> > > > > next to where cable 3 plugs in) goes to the RCA jack on the back
> > > labelled
> > > > > "SPARE." I double checked and, sure enough, there's a DC path to
> the
> > > > > "SPACE" RCA jack on the back. KEWL!
> > > > >
> > > > > So, apparently, all I need now is an LP PAN adapter unit with a
> preamp
> > > and
> > > > > I'll be cookin' with a real-time spectrum display.
> > > > >
> > > > > Kim N5OP
> > > > >
> > > > >
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