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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 93 17:34:00 PST
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V93 #1296
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Sun, 31 Oct 93 Volume 93 : Issue 1296
Today's Topics:
"Vanity" Call Signs
All Azden HT Owners (2 msgs)
ANS-303 BULLETINS
Antenna Rotators Question
Daily Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for 30 October
linked repeaters question
Q codes (2 msgs)
Rebuild NiCd battery for HT
Request for Newsline #844
simptr20.zip - Hams:SimpTerm generic TNC/TU interface com pgm
TH-78A (was Questions regarding CTCSS, DTMF ???)
Windows Software for Code Practice
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We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there.
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Date: 31 Oct 93 22:16:53 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: "Vanity" Call Signs
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
>
>Once upon a time, for a short period, extras (?) could get specific
>calls by request. For example, locally a guy known as OJ is K0OJ.
>
That "once upon a time" was 76 and part of 77.
Check out K0PP whose last name is KOPP..
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Date: 31 Oct 1993 16:15:48 -0500
From: swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!yeshua.marcam.com!zip.eecs.umich.edu!caen!nic.umass.edu!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!news.delphi.com!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: All Azden HT Owners
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I bought an Azden AZ-61 6m HT last year, and found it generally OK,
with a couple exceptions, such as...
No schematic included (got one from the NY office, tho)
Only 2m manual available (bad for a radio with relatively complicated
interface)
Occassional need for hard reset to clear CPU problems (goodbye memories)
Unit cannot receive while usinng up/down buttons (rx PLL not fast enough)
On the other hand, it is really great to have a 6m HT -- they're too
rare, arent;'t they?!
Steve WD8DAS STEVEBJ@delphi.com
------------------------------
Date: 31 Oct 93 22:47:00 GMT
From: ogicse!emory!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: All Azden HT Owners
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Steve, a review of the new Azden 6 meter HT claims it won't do
"odd" repeater splits. (In the current 73 magazine.) I was
thinking about buying one, but changed my mind, as many 6 meter
repeaters have odd splits.
Have you found a way with yours to enter an odd split? --Leigh/KM6JE.
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Date: 31 Oct 93 22:36:35 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: ANS-303 BULLETINS
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-303.01
STS-58 SAREX MISSION ENDS
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 303.01 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD OCTOBER 30, 1993
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-303.01
STS-58 Astronuats Breaks All SAREX Records
Now that the Space Shuttle Columbia Astronauts have packed away the Shuttle
Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) gear, it can be said that this SAREX
flight was one of the most successful performed to date. All facets of
this SAREX flight were performed superbly. This was a testament of the
outstanding support and preparation by the Astronauts on-orbit and the
SAREX team on the ground. For the DX chaser, this mission will probably be
remembered for the special effort that was made on the part of the
astronauts to make as many general voice QSO contacts as their busy
schedule would allow. The astronauts were available on voice for all the
"scheduled" general QSO opportunities and many additional passes.
Estimates of the number of voice contacts are difficult without hearing the
tape logs but are probably in the high hundreds. With respect to packet
QSOs, well over 800 at this time is a good estimate. Until the SAREX logs
have been completely examined, these are only preliminary estimates.
One important facet of SAREX is school group contacts. This mission shined
from a school group success standpoint. Of the 17 school groups and 8
personal contacts planned, only 2 school group and 1 personal contacts had
to be repeated. The probability of a successful school contact on the
first attempt was nearly 90% for this mission. During previous missions,
our success rate was between 66-75%. Also, the majority of the schools had
horizon to horizon contacts and many schools had 10 or more questions
answered. Hundreds of school children were thrilled by the experience of
talking directly with the STS-58 astronauts and asking questions about
various aspects of space flight. Many thousand more were also able to
listen into the conversation. On 21-OCT-93, the Lycee Gaston Febus school
in Pau, France had a telebridge contact with the astronauts. Jean-Marc
Dumont, the French school coordinator reports that over 10,000 students
throughout France listened to the contact through a national repeater link.
The SAREX Working Group wishes to thank the school group volunteers for
their outstanding efforts, the ARRL for their educational lesson plans and
education support, the AMSAT technical mentors who coached the schools
prior to the contact, and those who helped in the Mission Control Customer
Support room; particularly John Nickel (WD5EEV), and Karen Nickel (WD5EEU).
If you heard or worked the STS-58 station of KC5ACR or W5RRR-1 and you
would like to receive a QSL card, then please send your QSL card to the
following address: ARRL, STS-58 QSL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111.
Please allow for up to 6-10 months for the STS-58 SAREX Mission QSL card to
be mailed. Please include with your QSL card all the specific QSO inform-
ation such as, date, time, mode, frequency, etc. Also, and most impor-
tantly, if you wish to receive a QSL card confirming a contact, YOU MUST
INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESS-STAMPED-ENVELOPE (SASE) WITH PROPER POSTAGE! If you
do not include a SASE, you will not receive a QSL card.
A great deal of recognition should be given to the hard work done by the
SAREX Working Group which listened to the feedback from radio amateurs from
previous SAREX missions and worked very hard improve operations. Also, a
big "thanks" is due to the astronauts aboard STS-58; particularly Bill
McArthur (KC5ACR), Marty Fettman (KC5AXA), and Rick Searfoss, (KC5CKM).
In the upcoming weeks as the SAREX logs are analyzed by the SAREX Team, the
AMSAT News Service (ANS) bulletins will publish final STS-58 operational
statistics.
[The AMSAT News Service (ANS) would like to thank Frank Bauer (KA3HDO) for
the information which went into this bulletin item.]
/EX
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-303.02
AMSAT OPS NET SCHEDULE
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 303.02 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD OCTOBER 30, 1993
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-303.02
Current AMSAT Operations Net Schedule For AO-13
AMSAT Operations Nets are planned for the following times. Mode-B Nets
are conducted on AO-13 on a downlink frequency of 145.950 MHz. If, at the
start of the OPS Net, the frequency of 145.950 MHz is being used for a QSO,
OPS Net enthusiasts are asked to move to the alternate frequency of 145.955
MHz.
Date UTC Mode Phs NCS Alt NCS
13-Nov-93 1230 B 146 VE2LVC W5IU
28-Nov-93 0230 B 39 WJ9F VE2LVC
12-Dec-93 0435 B 180 W9ODI WB6LLO
Any stations with information on current events would be most welcomed.
Also, those interested in discussing technical issues or who have questions
about any particular aspect of OSCAR statellite operations, are encouraged
to join the OPS Nets. In the unlikely event that either the Net Control
Station (NCS) or the alternate do not call on frequency, any participant is
invited to act as the NCS.
**************************************
Slow Scan Television on AO-13
SSTV sessions will be held on immediately after the OPS Nets a downlink
on a Mode-B downlink frequency 145.960 MHz.
/EX
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-303.03
WEEKLY OSCAR STATUS REPORTS
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 303.03 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD OCTOBER 30, 1993
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-303.03
Weekly OSCAR Status Reports: 23-OCT-93
AO-13: Current Transponder Operating Schedule:
M QST *** AO-13 TRANSPONDER SCHEDULE *** 1993 Oct 25-Nov 15
Mode-B : MA 0 to MA 130 !
Mode-BS : MA 130 to MA 180 !
Mode-S : MA 180 to MA 205 !<- S transponder; B trsp. is OFF
Mode-S : MA 205 to MA 210 !<- S beacon only
Mode-BS : MA 210 to MA 226 ! Blon/Blat 210/0
Omnis : MA 240 to MA 80 ! Move to attitude 240/0, Nov 15
Please don't uplink to Mode-B between MA 180-205 as this interferes with
Mode-S transponder operations. Continuous up-to-date information about
AO-13 operations is always avail-able on the beacons at 145.812 MHz and
2400.646 MHz in CW, RTTY and 400 bps PSK. Also, these bulletins are also
posted to INTERNET, ANS bulletins, Packet, PACSATs, as well as many
international newsletters. [G3RUH/DB2OS/VK5AGR]
AO-16: Operating normally. [WH6I]
UO-22: Operating normally. [WH6I]
LO-19: Operating normally. [WH6I]
KO-23: Up and running. Busy as usual. [WH6I]
KO-25: File system is up and running but not open for uploads. [WH6I]
IO-26: Up and running with a lot of activity. [WH6I]
NOTE: All of the above digital "birds" are now using the new suite of
programs. They all broadcast both directories and files. PB920430 works
with all of them. [WH6I]
AO-10: SM0MRJ reports that last week downlink signals are quite strong from
AO-10 but there are almost no users taking advantage of this OSCAR.
[SM0MRJ]
The AMSAT NEWS Service (ANS) is looking for volunteers to contribute weekly
OSCAR status reports. If you have a favorite OSCAR which you work on a
regular basis and would like to contribute to this bulletin, please send
your observations to WD0HHU at his CompuServe address of 70524,2272, on
INTERNET at wd0hhu@amsat.org, or to his local packet BBS in the Denver, CO
area, WD0HHU @ W0LJF.#NECO.CO.USA.NOAM. Also, if you find that the current
set of orbital elements are not generating the correct AOS/LOS times at
your QTH, PLEASE INCLUDE THAT INFORMATION AS WELL. The information you
provide will be of value to all OSCAR enthusiasts.
/EX
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1993 16:45:48 GMT
From: raven.alaska.edu!acad2.alaska.edu!auchd@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Antenna Rotators Question
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anybody know of any antenna rotators that work off signals sent through
the coax. I'm thinkin about installing a YAGI. However, my 5/8 " feedhole
into my house is maxed out with an 8 gauge ground wire and RG-8X. Maybe the
strongarm antenna rotator??
WLZNO
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Date: 31 Oct 93 22:38:18 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for 30 October
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 303, 10/30/93
10.7 FLUX=090.7 90-AVG=094 SSN=032 BKI=2100 0101 BAI=002
BGND-XRAY=B1.5 FLU1=1.7E+05 FLU10=1.0E+04 PKI=2121 2122 PAI=005
BOU-DEV=013,005,004,004,004,008,004,007 DEV-AVG=006 NT SWF=00:000
XRAY-MAX= C1.1 @ 0114UT XRAY-MIN= B1.3 @ 2212UT XRAY-AVG= B2.9
NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 2335UT NEUTN-MIN= -002% @ 1805UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.1%
PCA-MAX= +0.0DB @ 2045UT PCA-MIN= -0.8DB @ 2255UT PCA-AVG= -0.1DB
BOUTF-MAX=55363NT @ 2338UT BOUTF-MIN=55344NT @ 1820UT BOUTF-AVG=55356NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+066,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+105NT@ 2002UT GOES6-MIN=N:-065NT@ 1139UT G6-AVG=+087,+017,-038
FLUXFCST=STD:091,090,090;SESC:091,090,090 BAI/PAI-FCST=006,006,008/010,010,010
KFCST=2233 3222 2223 3322 27DAY-AP=006,006 27DAY-KP=1222 1223 1112 3222
WARNINGS=
ALERTS=
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 29 OCT 93 is not available.
The Full Kp Indices for 29 OCT 93 are not available.
------------------------------
Date: 31 Oct 1993 17:33:09 GMT
From: swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!yeshua.marcam.com!news.kei.com!news.byu.edu!news.mtholyoke.edu!news.unomaha.edu!crcnis1.unl.edu!unlinfo.unl.edu!mcduffie@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: linked repeaters question
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
n-dade@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu () writes:
>We here have a question about linking ATV repeaters together.
>(actually it will happen with any repeaters---ATV is not required)
>When the first repeater stops transmitting the "user's" signal,
>it will transmit its ID picture for a few seconds and then go
>off the air. The second repeater will then transmits its ID picture
>and go off the air. However the first repeater could be reopened
>up by the second repeater's ID picture transmission, and so on,
>creating a loop where each repeater's sign off is retransmitted
>by the other, which then signs off itself, etc... .
>In California they seem to have this problem licked. How do they
>do it?
Easy... linked repeaters don't hear each other's output. They only
hear each other's link channels. The ID appearing on the 2nd rptr's
ouput would never be seen by the first one.
Again... linked repeaters usually don't listen to each other. They are
linked on separate frequencies/bands.
73,
Gary McDuffie, Sr. // ---o------\./------o---
Scottsbluff, Nebraska \\ // mcduffie@unl.edu ---o----/|\----o---
AG0N@AG0N.#WNE.NE.USA.NA \X/ _____________________________|
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 93 12:53:17 GMT
From: csus.edu!netcom.com!netcomsv!bongo!skyld!jangus@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Q codes
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <1993Oct28.224447.12688@cbis.ece.drexel.edu> jpw@cbis.ece.drexel.edu writes:
> Could someone please post (and mail to me :) all of the Ham q-codes?
QKS? and QKS 65/3
How many knobs and switches on your rig?
I have 65 knobs and switches, but understand only 3.
And, least we forget also:
QLF: Please send with your left foot instead.
QBS: Please wipe the birdshi* off of you antenna.
QPP: I have to go to the bathroom.
Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA | "It is difficult to imagine our
Internet: jangus@skyld.tele.com | universe run by a single omni-
US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749 | potent god. I see it more as a
Phone: 1 (310) 324-6080 | badly run corporation."
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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 93 15:31:00 -0600
From: swrinde!menudo.uh.edu!lobster!nuchat!cld9!mario.campos@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Q codes
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Quoting JPW@CBIS.ECE.DREXEL.EDU to ALL concerning Q codes:
+- JPW@CBIS.ECE.DREXEL.EDU to ALL -----------------------------------+
| |
|Could someone please post (and mail to me :) all of the Ham q-codes?|
| |
|Thanks, |
|Joe Wetstein |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
The Q codes are listed in the ARRL Handbook as well as in many license study
guides!
Message written at 2:35pm, on Friday, October 29, 1993.
---
* Apex v4 * Help stamp out and abolish redundancy!
* mario.campos@nitelog.com - N6ALS@K6LY.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NA
* [R2.00o] * Usenet * Nitelog BBS * Monterey CA * 408-655-1096
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Date: 31 Oct 1993 16:20:09 -0500
From: swrinde!emory!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!news.delphi.com!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Rebuild NiCd battery for HT
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
jjook@fraser.sfu.ca (Jessica Jook) writes:
>Hi:
>Does any one has experience to rebuild the NiCd battery pack for
>hand held radio. I would like to make one. Can someone tell me
>where they can buy good NiCd battery cells and what kind of epoxy
>to seal the battery pack. Also, any special things you want to
>remind me, please do so.
>Thanks
>Dominic
>VE7VOC
Dominic:
Check suppliers for the same type of cells as in your pack (AA,N,1/2AA,
whatever) in the same AH (ampere-hour) capacity. Get the ones with
solder-tabs for ease of interconnection. Dont overlook Radio Shack for
possible replacement Nicds -- they carry cordles telephone packs that
can sometimes be added together for our purposes (example ICOM BP3
can be rebuilt using Radioo Shack 3 and 4-cell cordelss packs -- works
slick).
Steve WD8DAS STEVEBJ@delphi.com
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Date: 31 Oct 1993 10:20:33 -0800
From: gatekeeper.us.oracle.com!barrnet.net!nntp.crl.com!tcomeng.tcomeng.com!not-for-mail@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Request for Newsline #844
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I'm a little late in hearing about the proposal for the "vanity" callsigns as
mentioned in the last issue of Newsline (#844?). Could some nice person
email me a copy of that issue, or anything else they think might be
enlightening on this subject?
Thanx and 73's
KM6UL
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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1993 18:28:18 GMT
From: swrinde!sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!nigel.msen.com!simtel.coast.net!msdos-ann-request@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: simptr20.zip - Hams:SimpTerm generic TNC/TU interface com pgm
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I have uploaded to the SimTel Software Repository (available by anonymous
ftp from the primary mirror site OAK.Oakland.Edu and its mirrors):
pub/msdos/hamradio/
simptr20.zip Hams:SimpTerm generic TNC/TU interface com pgm
SimpTerm is a simple terminal program designed to be used with almost
any TNC or TU on the market. Features of SimpTerm are:
o Runs under DOS.
o Split window operation.
o Macro key definitions.
o User customizable Help screen
o Most of the non-ascii keys can be used as function keys
o Optional scroll back feature on the receive window and transmit
windows
o Simple status display in the middle of the screen
o Capturing of data to a disk file
o Access DOS commands without dropping communications
connection
o Control of the com port definitions from command line, init file
and keyboard.
o Works on 8088 as well as 80486 and everything in-between.
o Status line
o Small enough to work well on resource tight platforms, like laptops.
o Selcal functions, limited unattended operation.
o Times can be in GMT or local time.
o A station logging function.
o User selectable color scheme
o Function keys and control keys can be assigned to a macro string,
cause a file to be uploaded or call a function within the program.
Uploaded by the author.
73,
Jim.
- -
Jim Lynch, Sales Analyst, Cray Research, Inc. / ARS: K4GVO
Southeast District, Phone: (404) 631-2254, Email: jwl@sedist.cray.com
Suite 270, 200 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
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Date: 31 Oct 93 20:44:07 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: TH-78A (was Questions regarding CTCSS, DTMF ???)
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <romanenkod@agcs.com> (Dan Romanenko) writes:
>In article <millerpe.2.00100588@spot.colorado.edu> millerpe@spot.colorado.edu
>(Peter M. Miller) writes:
>>I am new to Ham Radio and I am looking to buy my first HT.
>I too am in the same boat (so to speak) - just passed for my No-Code Tech
>approximately two weeks ago! (Obflamebait: Will I go for code? [*] )
>>Right now I seem to like the Kenwood TH-78A.
>Stopped by HRO - Kenwood seems to be the only one to have literature to
>hand out at the store (why?)... so most of my questions will be based on
>the Kenwood, and paging through the HRO catalog. Side note: Interesting
>how "first impressions" (good or bad) are made regarding how much
>information can be found about a unit.
>>What is CTCSS? I see ads saying the unit has CTCSS encode/decode options.
>>What is DTMS squelch and DTMF paging?
I think this was covered recently by other posts. I use CTCSS tone
constantly. In a metro area, it cuts off the intermod noise. Not
all repeaters transmit CTCSS tone, but I take advantage of it when
I can.
>I understand the crossband repeat terms, but what does "full duplex
>cross band operation" mean?
>I'll take a stab at it (tell me how far off I am :) This allows the
>HT to receive a signal on 14x and re-transmit it on 44x, and any
>signal received on 44x be re-transmitted on 14x.
That's right.
>Another question: This unit can operate with two frequencies in the same
>band (e.g. UHF + VHF, VHF + VHF, and UHF + UHF). How important / useful
>is this? Although not mentioned, can the unit do an in-band (correct
>terminology?) repeat?
The 78A can not do an in-band repeat. The FT530 "can" but it is deaf as a
post in that mode, so why bother. The same band operation has been very
useful to me. I often monitor public service frequencies in the 460 range
while on a net on 440. I also operate simplex on one side of the radio
and a repeater on the other side, on the same band. The redundancy of
same band operation on both sides is also handy, since I have lost
one side of the radio at times. (see below).
>In the VHF freqs. it lists the RX as 118 - 173.9995 Mhz, TX 144 - 147.9995
>Mhz. What can you hear in the 118 - 144 and 148 - 173 Mhz ranges?
Aircraft (AM operation) and public service.
>Memory Expansion? Worth it? (You go from 50 memories to 250. 5x increase.)
>Typically, how many memories do people use on their HTs?
YES! The memory expansion is relatively cheap, and if you use the alpha-
numeric display capability, the memory is re-mapped and you only get
half as many slots. I have repeater and public service frequencies
for the areas I routinely travel through loaded in memory. It is far
more convenient than plugging numbers into the VFO all the time. Also
I use an odd split on the public service frequencies so I do not
inadvertently transmit on those frequencies. That can not be done in VFO,
odd splits require use of a memory slot.
>Yes... more questions: When purchasing an HT, do you typically buy
>additional battery packs? (I'm assuming this would be a yes. :)
>If so, what types? High power, Long life? A mix? Why?
Yes, you should buy an additional battery pack. I bought a high power
pack and an alkaline pack (so in a pinch I can recharge at K-mart, 7-11
etc.) An additional low power pack fell into my lap since then. I use the
two low power packs most often, but I am also operating repeaters in a
metro area, or on external DC in the car most times.
>If I get a lighter cord, will the batteries recharge while the HT is
>plugged in? Or, do they charge only when in the recharger?
Same jack, the battery will charge on the DC cord (low power battery) the
high power battery has a separate jack in the back that works the same
way.
>How well do the HTs stand up to abuse? (e.g. being dropped, shaken,
>rattled, accidentally getting wet)
The 78A WILL lose C-17 on the control board if dropped, period. This
causes loss on receive audio on the left-hand side of the radio. The
solder pads for that cap are not big enough. If you find the need to
replace C-17, use a gap-fill cyanoacrylate glue like Zap-A-Gap (tm)
to increase the device footprint. I have learned the hard way.
Otherwise, I have found it to be a fine radio. My only problems have
been related to the C-17 issue and attempts to rectify it. Had I
been given the above advice, it would have been a one-time only
issue. As it is, I took out one of the microprocessors yesterday
looking for a bad solder joint that was induced by my attempt to
solve the C-17 problem (sigh). This radio gets a lot of use and
a lot of travel. C-17 is the only thing that I have broken with
the case closed. :-)
Note that I have found Kenwood service to be great, and I am very
happy with the radio. I just want to make the one weak spot, and
the fix, known.
[More stuff deleted]
_____________________________________________________________________
Wm. A. Kirsanoff Internet: WAKIRSAN@ananov.remnet.ab.com
Rockwell International Ham: KD6MCI
(714) 762-2872
Alternate Internet: william_a._kirsanoff@ccmail.anatcp.rockwell.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Who are you? * I am number 2. * Who is number 1? * You are number 6.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1993 18:54:04 GMT
From: swrinde!emory!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!library.ucla.edu!agate!boulder!cnsnews!spot.Colorado.EDU!millerpe@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Windows Software for Code Practice
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anyone know where I can find windows software for
code practice?
thanx
millerpe@spot.colorado.edu
--
===========================================================================
Peter M. Miller Home: 303-494-6990
Computing and Network Services - Small Systems Work: 303-492-4866
University of Colorado - Boulder millerpe@spot.colorado.edu
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