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Re: [TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out
From: P C A <xtraham58@hotmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 17:41:06 -0400
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Tony, It is a fine radio, you hear me on it every week end. However, I choose 
not to spend any more money on it. 
Andy, W3LI

>
> 
> Just because they are out of production doesn't mean it's‎ obsolete Andy. It 
> is still my most favorite rig and, hopefully, will last me a long time. 
> 
> Tony VE3DWI.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.
>   Original Message  
> From: P C A
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 17:12
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out
> 
> 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 Oll is obsolete, I know I own one.Andy, W3LI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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