Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

[Bill Tippett]

I'll add a comment about documentation.  I bought a new-in-box NCC-1 from
another ham in late 2009 and had several problems getting it to work
correctly.  The root cause was multiple errors in the printed manual and
(then current) online manual.  After multiple communications with W8JI, I
was able to get it working correctly, and DXE subsequently made several
revisions to their manual.  I believe the current online manual is correct
(Rev 5c) but advise everyone to use only the latest online manual rev
rather than the printed manual, especially if you buy an older unit.

I'm very happy with the NCC-1 once I got it working but the manual errors
made for a very frustrating experience.

73,  Bill  W4ZV

W8JI (12/25/09) wrote:

Hi Bill,

Merry Christmas!

Thanks for pointing out the manual shortfalls. User feedback like yours is
very important!

DXE will correct the HD4 errors. All units were properly shipped with 12V
as the default setting. The EXT is only used with an external preamp supply.

DXE already corrected the balance and attenuator errors, but the manual on
the DXE site was an older manual with the attenuator text error.