[TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out

[Barry N1EU]

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 at 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 Oll is obsolete, I know I own one.Andy, W3LI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 at 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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