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Two weeks ago, I sent the following enquiry to Vertex Standard
Corporation. I have yet to receive an acknowledgement or a
reply. Perhaps someone on this list can answer my questions:
Gentlemen:
The Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System is under consideration for an
application on U. S. Government HF allocations. We have the
following two questions, each of which has subsections. We
acknowledge that prior to your response, there may be a delay while
our enquiry is forwarded to the design engineers at your parent
company in Japan for their assessment.
I) Will the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System operate on
frequencies outside the HF Amateur Radio Service bands?
a) If not, what circuitry or software restricts its operation to the
HF Amateur Radio Service bands?
b) If the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System will operate on
frequencies outside the HF Amateur Radio Service bands, what
performance or specification changes should the user expect?
Furthermore, are hardware, software, or procedural modifications
necessary to enable operation on U. S. Government HF frequencies?
II) What is the response of Vertex Standard Company regarding (a)
providing product support for, and (b) the continuing availability
of, the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System now that Motorola
Incorporated has discontinued the MRF150 transistor used within the
Quadra System?
Thank you for your consideration.
Jan A. Tarsala
Spacecraft Telecommunication Equipment Section
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Quadra on Government
Frequencies
Two weeks ago, I sent the following enquiry to Vertex
Standard
Corporation. I have yet to receive an acknowledgement or
a
reply. Perhaps someone on this list can answer my
questions:
Gentlemen:
The Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System is under consideration
for an application on U. S. Government HF allocations. We have
the following two questions, each of which has subsections. We
acknowledge that prior to your response, there may be a delay while
our enquiry is forwarded to the design engineers at your parent
company in Japan for their assessment.
I) Will the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System operate on
frequencies outside the HF Amateur Radio Service bands?
a) If not, what circuitry or software restricts its
operation to the HF Amateur Radio Service bands?
b) If the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System will
operate on frequencies outside the HF Amateur Radio Service bands,
what performance or specification changes should the user
expect? Furthermore, are hardware, software, or procedural
modifications necessary to enable operation on U. S. Government HF
frequencies?
II) What is the response of Vertex Standard Company
regarding (a) providing product support for, and (b) the continuing
availability of, the Yaesu VL-1000/VP-1000 Quadra System now that
Motorola Incorporated has discontinued the MRF150 transistor used
within the Quadra System?
Thank you for your consideration.
Jan A. Tarsala
Spacecraft Telecommunication Equipment Section
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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From k4oj@tampabay.rr.com Thu Aug 16 00:21:19 2001
From: k4oj@tampabay.rr.com (Jim White)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 19:21:19 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D pinout for Band Data jack
References:
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Quadra on Government FrequenciesI have been putting together an =
interface for automatic antenna selection which runs off the "D" Band =
Data din plug...the new auto switch does NOT appear to be receiving the =
band data:
1) Is there a software control needed to turn on the band data jack on =
the back of the D?
2) The pinout for the band data plug amy be in error...I went by the =
photo in the manual, but the lug as shown on the schematic has different =
phyiscal locations for the pins than the picture shows them as having.
3) When the band data plug is plugged in there is no RF output on the =
rig.
4) The picture show both a Gnd and a TX gnd pin - for band data should I =
be using the gnd or the TX ground?
5) Is there a way to check the band data output - is it a string of DC =
output voltages I can measure on the mete or what...
Hopefully someone else has been down this road before.
Thanks, 73
Jim, K4OJ
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1) Is there a software control needed =
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2) The pinout for the band data plug =
amy be in=20
error...I went by the photo in the manual, but the lug as shown on the =
schematic=20
has different phyiscal locations for the pins than the picture shows =
them as=20
having.
3) When the band data plug is plugged =
in there is=20
no RF output on the rig.
4) The picture show both a Gnd and a TX =
gnd pin -=20
for band data should I be using the gnd or the TX ground?
5) Is there a way to check the band =
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what...
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Thanks, 73
Jim, K4OJ
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From w4wbt@fmci.net Thu Aug 16 02:06:45 2001
From: w4wbt@fmci.net (Bill Taylor(W4WBT))
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:06:45 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000MX - New band
In-Reply-To: <00b401c125e0$fe84c2a0$62f1a118@tampabay.rr.com>
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What will we have to do to pick up the proposed new band at 5.200mhz
on our Yaesu Ft1000 equipment.
Bill Taylor
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What will we have to do to pick up the proposed
new band at 5.200mhz on our Yaesu Ft1000 equipment.
Bill Taylor
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From n3rd@ix.netcom.com Fri Aug 17 13:53:32 2001
From: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 08:53:32 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D pinout for Band Data jack
In-Reply-To: <00b401c125e0$fe84c2a0$62f1a118@tampabay.rr.com>
Message-ID: <3B7CDB8C.10426.274AEAD@localhost>
Jim,
You have to follow the wiring as shown on the SCHEMATIC
included with the radio. The DIN plug pinout is not correct as shown
on the photo. You also need to connect pins 3 and 8 on the DIN
plug to enable transmit when you insert the plug. There is no
software switch needed. Your problems are a result of an error in
the D manual.
Dave N3RD
On 15 Aug 2001, Jim White wrote:
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> Quadra on Government FrequenciesI have been putting together an =
> interface for automatic antenna selection which runs off the "D" Band
> = Data din plug...the new auto switch does NOT appear to be receiving
> the = band data:
>
> 1) Is there a software control needed to turn on the band data jack on
> = the back of the D?
>
> 2) The pinout for the band data plug amy be in error...I went by the =
> photo in the manual, but the lug as shown on the schematic has
> different = phyiscal locations for the pins than the picture shows
> them as having.
>
> 3) When the band data plug is plugged in there is no RF output on the
> = rig.
>
> 4) The picture show both a Gnd and a TX gnd pin - for band data should
> I = be using the gnd or the TX ground?
>
> 5) Is there a way to check the band data output - is it a string of DC
> = output voltages I can measure on the mete or what...
>
> Hopefully someone else has been down this road before.
>
> Thanks, 73
>
> Jim, K4OJ
>
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> I have been putting together an =
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> Band Data din = plug...the new=20 auto switch does NOT appear to be
> receiving the band data:
face=3DArial size=3D2>1) Is there a software control needed = to turn
> on=20 the band data jack on the back of the D?
>
2) The pinout for
> the band data plug = amy be in=20 error...I went by the photo in the
> manual, but the lug as shown on the = schematic=20 has different
> phyiscal locations for the pins than the picture shows = them as=20
> having.
size=3D2>3) When the band data plug is plugged = in there is=20 no RF
> output on the rig.
face=3DArial size=3D2>4) The picture show both a Gnd and a TX = gnd
> pin -=20 for band data should I be using the gnd or the TX
> ground?
size=3D2>5) Is there a way to check the band = data output -=20 is it
> a string of DC output voltages I can measure on the mete or=20
> what...
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> before.
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From Zoltan.Pitman@libertel.nl Fri Aug 17 13:53:34 2001
From: Zoltan.Pitman@libertel.nl (Zoltan.Pitman@libertel.nl)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:53:34 +0200
Subject: [Yaesu] FIF 232 diagram
Message-ID: <261A3C51B508D511B0A000306E0248BE0F6FB4@SMTR-EXH9.LIBERTEL>
Hi Alex,
I'm sorry for not being able to answer earlier. The TTL-RS232 converter is
a single IC and anyone can build such a device very easily. The circuit you
need is the so-called MAX232. This IC is produced by many manufacturers like
ICL232 and so on. I can email you the application note.
You only have to add a few of capacitors and a resistor to limit the current
the radio can suck from the IC and you have it working.
73 de Zoli HA1AG
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aalvarez@cpsarg.com [mailto:aalvarez@cpsarg.com]
> Sent: 07 July, 2001 04:28
> To: yaesu@contesting.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] FIF 232 diagram
>
>
>
> Hello, i am looking for TTL RS232 converter diagram for homebuilt, i
> try to use with FT840 and FT747, can anybody send to me circuit
> diagram or link to any web site for download it?
> please write to my email adress: aalvarez@cpsarg.com
> tks!
> Alex LU8YD
>
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From robin@g3tkf.freeserve.co.uk Sun Aug 19 17:39:35 2001
From: robin@g3tkf.freeserve.co.uk (Robin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 17:39:35 +0100
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D gone deaf
Message-ID:
Hi all
I recently discovered my FT1000D has gone low gain above 12Mhz - by
around 12dBs or so. Probably the results of being a mult rig during a
recent contest ! It is fine (by comparing with another FT1K) up to that
frequency. Presumably a component in the bandpass switching has gone -
any ideas which may be the culprit ?
G3TKF
Robin Thompson
From tgstewart@pepco.com Mon Aug 20 13:08:17 2001
From: tgstewart@pepco.com (tgstewart@pepco.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 08:08:17 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D gone deaf
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Chances are it's the first coil to ground in the bandpass filter...if it's
the bandpass filter. Does sensitivity come back at the next range higher?
I dont remember if the older 1000 (vs MP) has input LP/HP filtering at
all, but the same coil tends to go bad in those as well.
I never had a problem with my D, but I've replaced several of these little
coils in my MP's. I've not had any fail since I put RX limiters on them.
I've never had any problems other than those first coils to ground in the
filter sections.
73, Ty K3MM
Robin Thompson
Sent by: yaesu-admin@contesting.com
08/19/2001 12:39 PM
To: yaesu@contesting.com
cc:
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D gone deaf
Hi all
I recently discovered my FT1000D has gone low gain above 12Mhz - by
around 12dBs or so. Probably the results of being a mult rig during a
recent contest ! It is fine (by comparing with another FT1K) up to that
frequency. Presumably a component in the bandpass switching has gone -
any ideas which may be the culprit ?
G3TKF
Robin Thompson
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Chances are it's the first coil to ground in the bandpass filter...if it's the bandpass filter. Does sensitivity come back at the next range higher?
I dont remember if the older 1000 (vs MP) has input LP/HP filtering at all, but the same coil tends to go bad in those as well.
I never had a problem with my D, but I've replaced several of these little coils in my MP's. I've not had any fail since I put RX limiters on them.
I've never had any problems other than those first coils to ground in the filter sections.
73, Ty K3MM
|
| Robin Thompson <robin@g3tkf.freeserve.co.uk>
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cc:
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000D gone deaf |
Hi all
I recently discovered my FT1000D has gone low gain above 12Mhz - by
around 12dBs or so. Probably the results of being a mult rig during a
recent contest ! It is fine (by comparing with another FT1K) up to that
frequency. Presumably a component in the bandpass switching has gone -
any ideas which may be the culprit ?
G3TKF
Robin Thompson
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From bill@steffeymktg.com Thu Aug 23 23:59:15 2001
From: bill@steffeymktg.com (Bill Steffey)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:59:15 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] need yo 301 schematic
Message-ID: <3B858AC3.FE43890C@steffeymktg.com>
just got a yo 301 and while i'd love to get a copy of a user manual,
i'd certainly be thrilled to get a copy of the schemetic.
bill
ny9h@home.com
From wj5o@earthlink.net Sun Aug 26 03:39:36 2001
From: wj5o@earthlink.net (WJ5O)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 21:39:36 -0500
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-227 memorizor help
Message-ID: <001101c12dd8$59cb0df0$b1fffc9e@bill2>
Hi All,
I need to install a tone board in My FT 227...... all the local repeaters
went tone access.
QUESTION....... are the Communications Specialist units compatible with this
rig?
I doubt a person could find an original optional unit. PB-1555A??
I would appreciate any responses concerning this matter.
73 Bill WJ5O
From W8EK@fdt.net Mon Aug 27 14:36:29 2001
From: W8EK@fdt.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:36:29 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] Yaesu 440 MHz HT and other HT accessories FS
Message-ID: <012501c12efd$48627460$5991d4d1@toshiba>
For Sale:
Yaesu FT-708 HT for 440 MHz.
Fully synthesized, with nice LCD display.
This particular unit looks almost like new,
and works the same. Battery is in good shape.
Includes charger and manual for $100.
Yaesu YM-24 A speaker mic.
Fits the above HT, plus many others. It has
the odd little round connector on it like Yaesu,
Wilson, and others used in the 1970s and 80s.
This particular unit is almost like new, in the
box, with paper work. $ 20
Icom HS-10 and HS-10 SB, boom headset
with the microphone and switch box. Gain
control in the switch box. Fits most Icom, ADI,
Alinco, some Yaesu, and other HTs that take the
same plugs. New these are $110 for the combo, but
this one is in great shape for only $ 55.
Daiwa Boom mic and headset. Similar to the Icom
HS-10 listed above. Great shape for $ 40.
Prices do not include shipping from Florida.
Thanks.
73,
Ken, W8EK
Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@fdt.net or W8EK@netzero.com
Voice Phone (352) 732-8400
From rebecca@rjtraining.fsnet.co.uk Mon Aug 27 21:45:10 2001
From: rebecca@rjtraining.fsnet.co.uk (Rebecca Jones)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:45:10 +0100
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000 filter and essential mods help
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Hi All,
Am new to this list, although I have owned an FT920 (used mainly on 6m) =
for the last couple of years. I am in the process of buying one of the =
last new FT1000 radios available in the UK and would appreciate advice =
on:
1/ Filters - should I go for the Yaesu ones or InRad ones? Which would =
you consider to be the essential ones, if on a limited budget? I =
currently have a TS850sat with 1.8ssb and cascaded 500hz cw filters, =
which I find is fine=20
for general ssb and cw contesting plus some casual dxing. Do I really =
need the second rx filter?
2/ Are there any warranty approved mods that I really should get carried =
out in the workshop beofre the radio is despatched to me?
Thanks for your help.
73
Steve GW0GEI
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Am new to this list, although I have =
owned an FT920=20
(used mainly on 6m) for the last couple of years. I am in the process of =
buying=20
one of the last new FT1000 radios available in the UK and would =
appreciate=20
advice on:
1/ Filters - should I go for the Yaesu =
ones or=20
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limited=20
budget? I currently have a TS850sat with 1.8ssb and cascaded 500hz cw =
filters,=20
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for general ssb and cw contesting plus =
some casual=20
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2/ Are there any warranty approved mods =
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despatched to=20
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Thanks for your help.
73
Steve GW0GEI
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Hello,
I have the FT990 and really like the rig. I am considering sending it to =
Yaesu for general alignment, replacement of S meter bulb, and possible =
pin diode upgrade. I understand the diode replacement makes a big =
difference on RX. And yes I have to contend wth the "hiss" on RX here as =
well! What improvement will I notice if I replace the pin diodes? Also I =
understand there is a ROM/RAM upgrade. Any help, suggestions, ideas will =
be appreciated.
73, Paul KB4GYT
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I have the FT990 and really like the rig. I am =
considering=20
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and=20
possible pin diode upgrade. I understand the diode replacement makes a =
big=20
difference on RX. And yes I have to contend wth the "hiss" on RX here as =
well!=20
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understand=20
there is a ROM/RAM upgrade. Any help, suggestions, ideas will=20
be appreciated.
73, Paul KB4GYT
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From VE7AVV \(Paul B. Peters\)"
I just acquired a FL-2100Z amp. This is not the 9-band version (covering the
WARC bands) rather it's what I'm lead to believe was an overseas model
covering 10 - 160 meters. The amp is extremely clean has been well cared for
and with minor exception meets my current requirements.
Is anyone aware of any modifications for this amp? If so, I would certainly
appreciate receiving whatever information might be available. In addition,
if anyone has the amp in service, I would like the opportunity to exchange
email directly with you as I have some specific questions about the amp.
As always, any and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
73 de Paul, VE7AVV
From kb2wqm@dandy.net Tue Aug 28 16:08:35 2001
From: kb2wqm@dandy.net (Jeff kb2m)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:08:35 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] CAT cable for 1000D
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Does anyone know where I can find a schematic for a CAT cable for a =
1000D? I went through the archives all the way back to 1998, nothing =
found. I have a cable that I use with my Yaesu VX5R, FT-90, etc, this =
level converter cable also works with my Icom 706. All I really need is =
the pinout for the large DIN connector on the 1000D, so I can make an =
adapter plug. Thanks in advance .
73 Jeff kb2m
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1998,=20
nothing found. I have a cable that I use with my Yaesu VX5R, FT-90, etc, =
this=20
level converter cable also works with my Icom 706. All I really need is =
the=20
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adapter plug.=20
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73 Jeff kb2m
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From w8ik@subich.com Tue Aug 28 18:19:31 2001
From: w8ik@subich.com (Joe Subich, K4IK)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:19:31 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] CAT cable for 1000D
In-Reply-To: <001a01c12fd3$4fb2b000$c1e980d1@laptop>
Message-ID:
Jeff,
The pinout for the FT-1000D CAT connector (6 pin DIN) is on page 7
of the manual:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Serial Out (TTL)
Pin 3: Serial In (TTL)
Pin 4: PTT
Pin 5: S/PO (AGC voltage)
Pin 6: n/c
There are several RS-232 to TTL converter schematics on the web
and almost an equal number of niche marketers selling interfaces
and/or kits. You can also purchase the Yaesu FIF-232 interface
from most Yaesu dealers. Unfortunately, I do not have a current
list of URLs ...
73,
... Joe, K4IK (ex-AD8I, W8IK)
-----Original Message-----
From: yaesu-admin@contesting.com [mailto:yaesu-admin@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Jeff kb2m
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:09 AM
To: yaesu@contesting.com
Subject: [Yaesu] CAT cable for 1000D
Does anyone know where I can find a schematic for a CAT cable for a 1000D? I
went through the archives all the way back to 1998, nothing found. I have a
cable that I use with my Yaesu VX5R, FT-90, etc, this level converter cable
also works with my Icom 706. All I really need is the pinout for the large
DIN connector on the 1000D, so I can make an adapter plug. Thanks in advance
.
73 Jeff kb2m
From jer-xenia@worldnet.att.net Tue Aug 28 19:35:20 2001
From: jer-xenia@worldnet.att.net (JERRY JUDY)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:35:20 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT 102
Message-ID: <005001c12ff0$31bcd540$2506550c@jerryjud>
Is the FT 102 a good radio and if so wgat makes it a good radio? KE8NP
From darren@g0tsm.net Tue Aug 28 20:38:56 2001
From: darren@g0tsm.net (Darren Collins G0TSM)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 19:38:56 +0000
Subject: [Yaesu] FT 102
In-Reply-To: <005001c12ff0$31bcd540$2506550c@jerryjud>
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20010828193144.00a17050@localhost>
>Is the FT 102 a good radio and if so wgat makes it a good radio? KE8NP
I had one for 7 years. I thought the RX was superb, much better on CW RX
than the 990 I also had in the shack. CW TX slightly drifted though.
Its best if the relays have been changed, I bought the yaesu kit for mine
and replaced the lot with out too much bother.
I replaced the tubes when I bought it and they were still putting out 186W
on 80M 7 years later, not too bad!
73 Darren
From wj5o@earthlink.net Wed Aug 29 02:51:05 2001
From: wj5o@earthlink.net (WJ5O)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 20:51:05 -0500
Subject: Fw: [Yaesu] FT-227 memorizor help
Message-ID: <002901c1302d$115fd800$f79cfc9e@bill2>
Hi All,
My original message is below.... At least I've learned that the Com-Spec
SS-64 tone board will work in the rig...... If there are any interested
memorizer owners .... I will be happy to share My experience with the rig.
73 Bill "Sparkling City By the Sea"
Corpus Christi, Texas WJ5O/BCN 28.289MHz
I need to install a tone board in My FT 227...... all the local repeaters
went tone access.
QUESTION....... are the Communications Specialist units compatible with this
rig?
I doubt a person could find an original optional unit. PB-1555A??
I would appreciate any responses concerning this matter.
73 Bill WJ5O
From jer-xenia@worldnet.att.net Wed Aug 29 12:31:39 2001
From: jer-xenia@worldnet.att.net (JERRY JUDY)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:31:39 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] yaesu museum
Message-ID: <000901c1307e$2c0dd0c0$9905550c@jerryjud>
Is there a location on the webb where you can look at past models of yaesu
radios? KE8NP
From helmut@df7zs.de Wed Aug 29 12:36:35 2001
From: helmut@df7zs.de (Helmut (DF7ZS))
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:36:35 +0200
Subject: AW: [Yaesu] yaesu museum
In-Reply-To: <000901c1307e$2c0dd0c0$9905550c@jerryjud>
Message-ID:
Try this:
http://www.mods.dk/
Quite a good list for modifications and pictures off
all brands.
73sss
Helmut
www.df7zs.de
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Betreff: [Yaesu] yaesu museum
Is there a location on the webb where you can look at past models of yaesu
radios? KE8NP
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From kartys@ncs.gov Wed Aug 29 17:12:11 2001
From: kartys@ncs.gov (Karty, Steven)
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:12:11 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000 filter and essential mods help
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Make sure to get the 600-Hz (or is it really 500-Hz?) filter for the
sub-receiver. Otherwise, you'll think you went deaf when you're listening
to a station through the main receiver's 500-Hz filter and you send that
frequency to the sub-receiver. Unlike most other manufacturers, Yaesu
didn't bother spending the extra penny for a couple of diodes to steer the
signals through the sub-receiver's wide filter when the optional narrow
filter isn't installed. It probably doesn't make any difference which brand
you get for the sub-receiver's narrow filter: I'm not even sure if InRad
makes one for the sub-receiver.
I don't think it's worth the extra money to buy any optional filters for the
FT-1000, although it would probably be worth several hundred dollars extra
for an FT-1000D. The FT-1000D contains all of the filters that it's
possible to add into an FT-1000, except for the optional 600-Hz sub-receiver
filter. The FT-1000D also contains the optional bandpass filter (BPF) unit,
so you can listen to two different bands at the same time. I've heard that
each FT-1000D leaves Japan as an ordinary FT-1000, and its box is opened by
Yaesu in California so the filters (and BPF unit) can be installed: Yaesu
then stamps a D following the FT-1000 on the box and re-seals it.
73, Steven - N5SK
-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Jones [mailto:rebecca@rjtraining.fsnet.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 4:45 PM
To: yaesu@contesting.com
Subject: [Yaesu] FT1000 filter and essential mods help
Hi All,
Am new to this list, although I have owned an FT920 (used mainly on 6m) for
the last couple of years. I am in the process of buying one of the last new
FT1000 radios available in the UK and would appreciate advice on:
1/ Filters - should I go for the Yaesu ones or InRad ones? Which would you
consider to be the essential ones, if on a limited budget? I currently have
a TS850sat with 1.8ssb and cascaded 500hz cw filters, which I find is fine
for general ssb and cw contesting plus some casual dxing. Do I really need
the second rx filter?
2/ Are there any warranty approved mods that I really should get carried out
in the workshop beofre the radio is despatched to me?
Thanks for your help.
73
Steve GW0GEI
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Make
sure to get the 600-Hz (or is it really 500-Hz?) filter for the
sub-receiver. Otherwise, you'll think you went deaf when you're listening
to a station through the main receiver's 500-Hz filter and you send that
frequency to the sub-receiver. Unlike most other manufacturers,
Yaesu didn't bother spending the extra penny for a couple of diodes to
steer the signals through the sub-receiver's wide filter when the optional
narrow filter isn't installed. It probably doesn't make any difference
which brand you get for the sub-receiver's narrow filter: I'm not even
sure if InRad makes one for the sub-receiver.
I
don't think it's worth the extra money to buy any optional filters for the
FT-1000, although it would probably be worth several hundred
dollars extra for an FT-1000D. The FT-1000D contains all of
the filters that it's possible to add into an FT-1000, except for the
optional 600-Hz sub-receiver filter. The FT-1000D also contains the
optional bandpass filter (BPF) unit, so you can listen to two different
bands at the same time. I've heard that each FT-1000D leaves Japan as
an ordinary FT-1000, and its box is opened by Yaesu in
California so the filters (and BPF unit) can be
installed: Yaesu then stamps a D following the FT-1000 on the
box and re-seals it.
73, Steven - N5SK
Hi All,
Am new to this list, although I have owned an FT920
(used mainly on 6m) for the last couple of years. I am in the process of buying
one of the last new FT1000 radios available in the UK and would appreciate
advice on:
1/ Filters - should I go for the Yaesu ones or
InRad ones? Which would you consider to be the essential ones, if on a limited
budget? I currently have a TS850sat with 1.8ssb and cascaded 500hz cw filters,
which I find is fine
for general ssb and cw contesting plus some casual
dxing. Do I really need the second rx filter?
2/ Are there any warranty approved mods that I
really should get carried out in the workshop beofre the radio is despatched to
me?
Thanks for your help.
73
Steve GW0GEI
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From k3ky@erols.com Thu Aug 30 10:18:18 2001
From: k3ky@erols.com (k3ky@erols.com)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 05:18:18 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
Message-ID: <3B8DCC9A.24759.69740A@localhost>
Steven, N5SK wrote:
Make sure to get the 600-Hz (or is it really 500-Hz?) filter for the
sub-receiver. Otherwise, you'll think you went deaf when you're
listening
to a station through the main receiver's 500-Hz filter and you send
that
frequency to the sub-receiver. Unlike most other manufacturers,
Yaesu
didn't bother spending the extra penny for a couple of diodes to
steer
the
signals through the sub-receiver's wide filter when the optional
narrow
filter isn't installed.
Actually, this will only happen in CW mode. If you are in USB or
LSB the sub-receiver will also work. In CW it does indeed go
dead, *but* if you set the sub-rx for USB or LSB while the main
rx is in CW mode, it will spring back to life. This can be very
annoying, however, and the easiest thing is to install the
sub-rx CW filter if you operate that mode. BTW if you set the
sub-rx for SSB modes, it is also set for SSB bandwidth!
It probably doesn't make any difference which
brand
you get for the sub-receiver's narrow filter: I'm not even sure if
InRad
makes one for the sub-receiver.
Inrad makes a couple of narrower CW filters for the sub-rx.
Something like 400Hz and 250Hz if I remember right. The
Yaesu 600Hz unit is probably fine for most operators. If
you do a lot of contesting, the Inrads would make life a lot
easier. They would also help if you do a lot of weak signal
DXing on the noisy low bands.
I believe that the FT-1000D does not ship with the 250Hz
3rd IF filter, but it does have the 250Hz 2nd IF unit. KD5VC
published a clever mod that runs the 250 2nd IF filter with
the 500Hz 3rd IF filter (the default is to cascade with the
2.4KHz unit). See:
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page64.html
and click on the two KD5VC items.
73, David K3KY
From w8ik@subich.com Thu Aug 30 13:09:03 2001
From: w8ik@subich.com (Joe Subich, K4IK)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:09:03 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
In-Reply-To: <3B8DCC9A.24759.69740A@localhost>
Message-ID:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: k3ky@erols.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:18 AM
> To: yaesu@contesting.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
>
> I believe that the FT-1000D does not ship with the 250Hz
> 3rd IF filter, but it does have the 250Hz 2nd IF unit.
You are correct. There are three differences between the
FT-1000D and the FT-1000. The FT-1000D includes all of
the optional filters *EXCEPT FOR THE 250 Hz 3RH IF FILTER*,
the FT-1000D includes the BPF-1 "split band front-end
filter" for the sub receiver, and the higher stability
reference oscillator.
> KD5VC published a clever mod that runs the 250 2nd IF filter
> with the 500Hz 3rd IF filter (the default is to cascade with
> the 2.4KHz unit). See:
> http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page64.html
> and click on the two KD5VC items.
David, The archives have been reorganized. The first KD5VC link
no longer works. The correct link is:
http://lists.contesting.com/_yaesu/1996-April/000034.html
73,
... Joe, K4IK
From kartys@ncs.gov Thu Aug 30 13:49:56 2001
From: kartys@ncs.gov (Karty, Steven)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:49:56 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
Message-ID:
The 600-Hz sub-receiver filter is not included with the FT-1000 and it's not
included with the FT-1000D either.
73, Steven - N5SK
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, K4IK [mailto:w8ik@subich.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 8:09 AM
To: k3ky@erols.com; yaesu@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
> -----Original Message-----
> From: k3ky@erols.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:18 AM
> To: yaesu@contesting.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
>
> I believe that the FT-1000D does not ship with the 250Hz
> 3rd IF filter, but it does have the 250Hz 2nd IF unit.
You are correct. There are three differences between the
FT-1000D and the FT-1000. The FT-1000D includes all of
the optional filters *EXCEPT FOR THE 250 Hz 3RH IF FILTER*,
the FT-1000D includes the BPF-1 "split band front-end
filter" for the sub receiver, and the higher stability
reference oscillator.
> KD5VC published a clever mod that runs the 250 2nd IF filter
> with the 500Hz 3rd IF filter (the default is to cascade with
> the 2.4KHz unit). See:
> http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page64.html
> and click on the two KD5VC items.
David, The archives have been reorganized. The first KD5VC link
no longer works. The correct link is:
http://lists.contesting.com/_yaesu/1996-April/000034.html
73,
... Joe, K4IK
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From k3ky@erols.com Thu Aug 30 19:36:02 2001
From: k3ky@erols.com (k3ky@erols.com)
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:36:02 -0400
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
Message-ID: <3B8E4F52.16413.2683021@localhost>
Thanks to Steven, N5SK for the particulars on FT-1000D
missing options. BTW I bought a used FT-1000 and later
got a BPF-1 bandpass filter assembly and installed it.
It was money well spent. Diversity reception is worth the
effort it takes to get it! To my knowledge, the older
FT-1000 and the "D" are the only ham transceivers that
are capable of true antenna diversity reception. There is
a (partial) mod published for the MP, but it is a pretty
major effort to build up the external box that does it, and
it involves getting hold of a BPF-1 anyway and modifying it.
A special ROM is needed to complete the design. This has
been done by a Japanese ham, but is not commercially
available, and I have never seen a complete schematic
published.
Thanks also to Joe, K4IK for the new url of the archive item
I have on my FT-1000D mods page for KD5VC's mod-
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page64.html
I had to fix 4 or 5 of them on that page. Everything is
working again. Now I need to do the same on my Flags
and Pennants antenna compendium page, where there are
a lot more urls to fix. I think it is great that the guys at the
Topband archives let this Major Domo guy retire with full
pension, but he sure left a lot of broken links behind him! :o)
73, David K3KY
From WD8ARZ"
Message-ID: <000701c13186$750009c0$35d479a5@mkts>
Yep, I concur with everything you said David. Along with that antenna
diversity reception that I highly endorse, don't forget the mode and filter
diversity reception that works great too.
Using headphones, or speakers centered to your far left and right, brings in
a improved sorting ability when turning around with dual receivers too. In
fact this portion of the diversity reception 'plays' with the brain, and I
find not only very pleasing listening as a result, but because I can
'mentally' sort different audio types being feed to each ear, I also find my
fatigue listening factor is reduced considerably. I frequently put one
receiver on to Usb for a AM broadcast station, and the other receiver on
LSB. Depth is immediately improved. Then if you play with the Dsp settings
on the main receiver, it almost sounds like stereo effects! Wonderful brain
spatial effects galore this way. Using one receiver on plain AM and the
other on AM Synchronized isn't bad when tuning around and having the tuning
knobs locked together. Signals slide around the head real neato! Lets don't
forget experimenting with different width filters between the two receivers
also.
Actually it would be very easy to bring out a separate antenna connection
from the FT-1000MP sub receiver. There is plenty of room on the back panel
for a connecter.... or you could free up one of the connectors already
there. Only thing missing would be to use a tuner so as to provide some
front end filtering to contain the overload issue from nearby strong
signals. Most tuners would be a big help. Yep I know it is not a band pass
filter and it doesn't change band to band automatically, but neither did our
rigs of yore... hi hi
There is a mod for the D out there some where, that ties the two receivers
tuning together, which is very very nice to have when tuning around with
diversity reception. One day I plan to implement that in my MP. Currently
you have to hold in the main receiver dial lock to tune the main receiver
and have the sub receiver track with it. That button holding hurts the
finger after awhile.... hi hi
73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
wd8arz@ix.netcom.com
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 2:36 PM
Subject: RE: [Yaesu] FT-1000D Filters
> Thanks to Steven, N5SK for the particulars on FT-1000D
> missing options. BTW I bought a used FT-1000 and later
> got a BPF-1 bandpass filter assembly and installed it.
> It was money well spent. Diversity reception is worth the
> effort it takes to get it! To my knowledge, the older
> FT-1000 and the "D" are the only ham transceivers that
> are capable of true antenna diversity reception. There is
> a (partial) mod published for the MP, but it is a pretty
> major effort to build up the external box that does it, and
> it involves getting hold of a BPF-1 anyway and modifying it.
> A special ROM is needed to complete the design. This has
> been done by a Japanese ham, but is not commercially
> available, and I have never seen a complete schematic
> published.
>
> Thanks also to Joe, K4IK for the new url of the archive item
> I have on my FT-1000D mods page for KD5VC's mod-
> http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page64.html
> I had to fix 4 or 5 of them on that page. Everything is
> working again. Now I need to do the same on my Flags
> and Pennants antenna compendium page, where there are
> a lot more urls to fix. I think it is great that the guys at the
> Topband archives let this Major Domo guy retire with full
> pension, but he sure left a lot of broken links behind him! :o)
> 73, David K3KY
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