[TenTec] RX366 9 MHz Out

[Tony]

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.



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 The Oll is obsolete, I know I own one.Andy, W3LI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