[Yaesu] Quadra

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 8/17/2013 2:10 AM, Adam Farson wrote:
> Hi Roger,
>
> Band Data 2 (which plugs into the FTDX-5000 TX REQ jack) is required for the
> F SET and TUNE functions, which both operate by keying the exciter. If the
> Quadra is not tracking the band selection on the FTDX-5000, there may be a
> common/ground return issue.

That's what I've been thinking also and have spent the last two hours 
making ground cables.  I only have one working hand so its slowed me 
down a little<:-))

73

Roger (K8RI)
>
> I use my Quadra with two Icom exciters. Band Data 2 is connected to ACC2
> Pins 2/3. Band Data 1 is not used. PTT and ALC are connected via a stereo
> RCA-ended cable.
>
> 73, Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Yaesu [mailto:yaesu-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger (K8RI)
> Sent: 16-Aug-13 23:00
> Cc: yaesu at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Quadra
>
> On 8/17/2013 1:30 AM, Adam Farson wrote:
>> Hi Roger,
>>
>> Do you have the Band Data 1, Band Data 2 (Control) and ALC cables
>> connected
> I'm not using the band data 2 for the auto tune, but otherwise as far as I
> can see it should work.
> which is listed as not needed except for that function.
>
> I do need to check the grounding, but the auto band switching should work
> just by changing bands.
>
> I had a Tokyo Hy Power 1.5 KFX and the band switching was flawless.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>> per page 13 of the FTDX-5000 user manual? Band tracking, F SET and
>> TUNE should all work if all the required interconnecting cables are in
> place.
>> 73, Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Yaesu [mailto:yaesu-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger
>> (K8RI)
>> Sent: 16-Aug-13 19:17
>> To: yaesu at contesting.com
>> Subject: [Yaesu] Quadra
>>
>> I picked up a quadra and an FT1000 MK-V.  I wanted the Quadra to go
>> with my 5000MP and the 1000 as a back up.
>>
>> So far I think I have the proper cable in the proper places and menu
>> 172 enabled on the 5000MP.
>>
>> When I turn on the 5000MP the Quadra powers up and goes through the
>> self check and gives me Protection ON, Voltage NORMAL, Bias Check,
>> Temp Normal, Maintenance Mode ON, Slave ON.
>>
>> My problem is I can't get the Quadra to change bands. It stays on 50
>> MHz.  I can set it to manual, press F-Set and key the exciter (with
>> low
>> power)  It goes through its cycle, but the band still doesn't change.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> I'm a complete novice where the Quadra is concerned and am sticking
>> strictly to the procedures in the manual.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Roger (K8RI)
>>
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