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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: IC-22U Modifications
From: fred-mckenzie@ksc.nasa.gov (Fred McKenzie)
Date: 11 Jan 93 16:19:23 EST
Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Distribution: world
Organization: NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Florida

In article <9301111703.AA29979@chesapeake.ads.com>,
delancy@chesapeake.ads.com (J.D. Delancy) wrote:
> Does anyone have information of modifying an ICOM IC-22U
> for operation out of band for MARS (AF) and CAP?

J. D.-

The IC-22U has the 4 MHz bit permanently on, and the 8 MHz bit permanently
off.  It isn't too hard to remove the jumpers, which are actually "zero
ohm" resistors, and to add jumpers to reconnect the switch contacts.  If
you have the circuit diagram and other literature that came with the radio,
you can figure it out.

However, many MARS and CAP repeaters do not use the standard 600 KHz
input/output spacing.  To accomplish the unusual spacing will require a
little more ingenuity!  You might look into switching between the
thumbwheel switch common leads, and the common leads of banks of diodes
that each determine a frequency.  When in the diode mode, you would need
some active device to switch between two banks of diodes when going between
transmit and receive.  This method might be a bit messy.  I think you would
also need isolation diodes for 12 of 15 the thumbwheel switch leads.

I don't recall how the 600 KHz offset is accomplished, but believe it to be
done by selecting different crystals.  If so, you could probably change the
offset by changing one crystal, as an alternative to the diode bank method
mentioned above.

I found the power output to be "unbelievably" constant 15 watts over most
of the 10 MHz range of the radio, after enabling the two additional switch
contacts.  When I tried to "peak" the output, I discovered that there was
an automatic carrier level control circuit.  If you want to peak yours, you
will first have to turn the power control all the way up, repeak, and then
set the power back down!

73, Fred, K4DII

fred-mckenzie@ksc.nasa.gov
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QSL cards from SWLers (was Re: Ham transmissions-a hypothetical situation)
From: fred-mckenzie@ksc.nasa.gov (Fred McKenzie)
Date: 6 Jan 93 17:52:24 EST
Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Distribution: world
Organization: NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Florida

In article <1icp0aINNmiv@transfer.stratus.com>, fms@sw.stratus.com (Faith
Senie) wrote:
> What does one reply to a SWL card?  I got one recently, and didn't realize
> that some sort of reply was appreciated.  Just a note saying thanks? or is
> there something more that should be done?  I'd hate to leave the guy hanging
> if he's expecting some sort of reply...

Faith-

The primary objective of ShortWave Listening seems to be the collection of
QSL cards.  Although a letter or postcard would be better than nothing, I'm
sure a Ham QSL card is what the SWL would prefer.

I suppose I would be flattered if I received an SWL card.  I spent most of
my first 15 years as a Ham on AM, before getting an SSB rig.  As I recall,
I received only one SWL card during that time!

73, Fred, K4DII

fred-mckenzie@ksc.nasa.gov
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: gary@ke4zv.uucp (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Yeasu FT-470 mods?
Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.UUCP (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 15:22:28 GMT

In article <9301041923.AA01850@mwunix.mitre.org> m22755@mwvm.mitre.ORG (Terry Alford) writes:
>  A few weeks ago, I purchased an FT-470 2m/70cm HT.  I've been monitoring
>this newsletter for about 2 months, but so far have found no references to any
>mods pertaining to this HT.  I do not have access to ftp, but would welcome e-
>mail, or a posting here advising me of possible mods to increase receive
>bandwidth, etc. --- or any other information of interest about this model.

That's because it's *perfect* as it comes out of the box. :-)
The only worthwhile mods I know of are to the abysmal drop in
charger. There is a keystroke mod that opens up receive coverage
to extraneous frequencies, but sensitivity isn't that great.
I'd love to see a mod to improve intermod rejection that actually
worked, but I suspect the required power consumption and space
for the cavities would make it impractical to hang on your
belt.

Gary

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From: dm3e+@andrew.cmu.edu (David Allen Markley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: License delays
Date: 8 Jan 93 04:21:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.MfHMrWe00WCqI8a1kp
Organization: Systems Group 98, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Excerpts from netnews.rec.radio.amateur.misc: 7-Jan-93 License delays
Kevin Purcell, Rho@micro (471)

> the FCC says its delay is at least 90days now. Plus VE and VEC delays 
> you can say at least 120days from exam to issue.

Are you saying the VE and VEC might not have sent these things in right away?

:(

David Markley
N3??? (T+55 days)

Think it'll be even longer, since I took the Exam on Nov. 14, right
before the holidays?

:(
++David

Computing Services
markley+@cmu.edu
(412)268-7816
From: Peter_Simpson@3mail.3com.COM
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WWV Phone number?
Date: 6 Jan 93 19:58:00 GMT
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu
Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu


I seem to have misplaced the telephone number for WWV's time
service. Could some kind person who knows it, please email me
the number (I seem to remember it's a toll call to Colorado)

Thanks
Pete, KA1AXY

Peter_Simpson@3com.com
From: derry@NeXTwork.Rose-Hulman.Edu (John Derry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: County Hunter reports
Date: 6 Jan 1993 21:35:53 GMT
Organization: Computer Science Department at Rose-Hulman
Reply-To: derry@NeXTwork.Rose-Hulman.Edu (John Derry)
NNTP-Posting-Host: eeserver.nextwork.rose-hulman.edu


Could someone post the reports that county hunters use?  I've heard
"threes" and such and would like to know what reports they use and what  
they mean.

tnx es 73 de Jack, K9CUN    (County: VIGO, State: IN)
From: bmehlman@trirex.COM (Ben Mehlman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: (none)
Date: 6 Jan 93 23:17:08 GMT
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu
Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu

In article <1993Jan4.222522.20042@news.columbia.edu>  
hyx1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Harry Y Xu) writes:
>I always feel like my 2 hands are not enough when soldering.
>1 hand holds the soldering iron;
>1 holds the solder;
>another hand is needed to hold the component, or the pliers that  
hold the
>component to prevent over-heating.
>
>Does anyone have a smart solution?

Sure!  I hold the soldering iron between my toes and the solder  
between my teeth (being sure not to swallow any).  This leaves two  
hands free :)
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From: WEBBG@wsuvm1.csc.wsu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 1200Mhz is not a microwave band!
Date: 6 Jan 93 00:17:39 GMT
Article-I.D.: wsuvm1.16B4DE52A.WEBBG
Organization: SYSTEMS & COMPUTING

In article <rrgd50-050193130047@222.5.80.3>
rrgd50@email.sps.mot.com (Chris Terwilliger) writes:
 
>
>by the way...has anyone ever used tried to modulate old oven parts???
>Seems like a good project for someone with an oven they don't use any
>more...
>
 
I've thought about doing this.  Anyone know what this would involve?
 
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: gary@ke4zv.uucp (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Palomar TX-5200 linear.
Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.UUCP (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 16:21:44 GMT

In article <ReDuwB1w164w@fatcity.cts.com> don@fatcity.cts.com (Don Hamiel) writes:
>I recently bought the amp listed above at a swap meet. I have no info on it 
>and Palomer is out of business. I would like to know if anyone is familar 
>with it and can tell me some specs. Things like, power output, what kind of 
>transistors did it have? There were no transistors in it and it takes 4. I 
>was told that to put higher pwr devices ( MRF-421 @ 100 watts each) would 
>require some ckt changes. Any help on this subject, any help would be 
>appreciated. Thank You de Don N6NLX./s

What? Palomar out of business? They have three ads in the current QST.
Try calling them at (619) 747-3343. I know they don't make HF amps
anymore since the FCC laid Type Acceptance on them, but they can probably
still supply a manual for their *CB* footwarmers.

Gary

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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | uunet!rsiatl!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary      
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     | emory!ke4zv!gary@gatech.edu
From: michael@vk2bea.UUCP (Michael G. Katzmann)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 1200Mhz is not a microwave band!
Date: 11 Jan 93 16:22:59 GMT
Reply-To: michael@vk2bea.UUCP (Michael G. Katzmann)
Organization: Broadcast Sports Technology, Crofton. Maryland.

In article <9301051454.AA02438@tix.timeplex.com> taylor@tix.timeplex.COM (Seth Taylor) writes:
>Since so called "microwave ovens" operate in the UHF designation
>frequency range why don't we call them a "UHF" ? Think about that
>one.
>
>Seth T. KC2WE

Eh?  2450 MHz sounds like S-band microwave to me!

-- 
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~	         <    Crofton, Maryland. U.S.A
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NV3Z / VK2BEA / G4NYV / AAR3VK   <    opel!vk2bea!michael@uunet.uu.net
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: gary@ke4zv.uucp (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Ringo Ranger II performance
Reply-To: gary@ke4zv.UUCP (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 16:17:43 GMT

In article <7JAN93.23401771@nauvax.ucc.nau.edu> cvm@nauvax.ucc.nau.edu writes:
>I am considering replacing my 2 meter J-pole with a Cushcraft Ringo Ranger II.
>I am interested in others' experience with the performance of this antenna. 
>Will I see a real difference over the J-pole? The 5/8 wave J-pole I have is
>supposed to have a 2-3 db gain.  Cushcraft claims/brags a 7 db gain on their
>antenna. Is this accurate or realistic?

Maybe when compared to a dummy load. :-(

That gain figure is compared to an *isotropic* source. Subtract 2.14 db
to get gain over a vertical dipole. Nearly 5 db is really still too much
gain for this antenna. A realistic figure compared to a vertical dipole 
would be 3 db. If you want a good gain antenna for base use, look at the 
Comets and Diamonds. They have more gain, at least the bigger ones, and 
they are mechanically more rugged. The ultimate base antennas are DB Products, 
but most people cringe at paying $500 or more for an antenna. I have a 
Comet 2X4Max dualbander for base use and it is vastly superior to the Ringo. 
An Isopole is usually better than the Ringo. Your J-pole is probably about 
equal to an Isopole, and either is better mechanically than the Ringo.
Cushcraft makes some reasonably good antennas, their long boomers are
nice, but this antenna will not offer much improvement, if any, over
a well constructed J-pole.

Gary
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | uunet!rsiatl!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary      
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: tcain@brtph87.bnr.ca (Tom Cain  WB8OUE)
Subject: Re: Periphex  :-)
Organization: BNR Inc. RTP, NC
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 18:06:31 GMT

In article <9301061933.AA15289@ucsd.edu> FLEM%athena@leia.polaroid.COM (SKIP FLEM, NT1G, 14X17 NEWTON-1M 617-630-4482) writes:
>>Needless to say, I will never purchase another (Periphex HT battery) and
>recommend the same to you.
>  My experiance with Periphex was just as disappointing as yours. We needed
Oh well, I've purchased several Icom inserts as well as new batteries from
Periphex and have never had a problem.  I'll continue to buy all my new
batteries from them.
Tom, WB8OUE
-- 
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: jwl@ferrari.cray.com (Jim Lynch)
Subject: Re: Cq Rtty experts...
Reply-To: jwl@ferrari.cray.com (Jim Lynch)
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.  Eagan, MN.
Date: 11 Jan 93 08:27:42 CST

In article <PHR.93Jan10235059@napa.telebit.com>, phr@telebit.com (Paul Rubin) writes:
>In article <1993Jan9.085756.1@ualr.edu> mauldin@ualr.edu writes:
>
>   > Does anybody know of anything simpler?  I looked at HAMCOM, but gee it does
>   > its own modem and a lot of other stuff that I don't want.  All I want is
(stuff deleted)
>
>Um, don't you also need to reprogram the PC's uarts to read the
>5-bit characters, if this is even possible?  If not, you might
>be able to hack up something where you read the rtty levels through
>the status bits of the parallel port.  You'd have to do your own 
>UART in software, with precise timing loops etc. but this is
>a well known technique.

The 8250, used in the earlier pc clones and real machines has a 5 bit word
length option.  It also supports 1.5 stop bits in the 5 bit word length.
I can only assume that the later chips also support 5 bits, but I don't have
any spec sheets on them.

Jim.
-- 
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From: stellabo@phage.cshl.org (Fred Stellabotte)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ham radio FAQ
Date: 9 Jan 93 17:03:24 GMT
Organization: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

I am back on the air .. after 3 years of doing other
things ..

Is there a FAQ ftp site for ham radio ..??

Also, is there a Callbook online on the internet yet ..??

Thanks for any help ..

-Fred


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  >| ====  Computer Systems Manager
  >| ====  SEL MEL Commerical Instrument CFI-AI-MEI         
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: znha@bnr.ca (Gord Dey)
Subject: Re: Need a 3rd hand for Soldering!?
Originator: znha@bcrks180
Keywords: 3rd-hand
Reply-To: znha@bnr.ca
Organization: Bell-Northern Research, Ltd
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 15:13:22 GMT


In article <1993Jan4.222522.20042@news.columbia.edu>, hyx1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Harry Y Xu) writes:
> I always feel like my 2 hands are not enough when soldering.
> Does anyone have a smart solution?

I heartily agree!  Then again, the disadvantage of a 3rd arm:  your shirts
wouldn't fit anymore, you'd have to sleep on your back, hugging would be
difficult, etcetera...

Recommended:  acquire one of those little gadgets consisting of 2 alligator
clamps on ball'n'socket joints, held down with a little metal base.  Got mine
at a local electronics dealer for $2.50, called it a "3rd hand".  

Other choices:  small bench vice, or a willing and attentive assistant.

Good luck!
Gord.
-- 
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Exploring the outer reaches of 9,600 bps packet on 440 MHz!
From: a-kevinp@microsoft.COM (Kevin Purcell, Rho)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ATTN: Jeff Jones
Date: 4 Jan 93 18:11:30 GMT
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu
Originator: daemon@ucsd.edu

Jeff:

Some time you asked for a copy of an Micro-20 Ham Radio article. I sent 
you mail and got no replies or bounces (so I presume you had problmes 
mailing me back). With New Year cleaning I found the envelope with your 
name on it, so if you send me your postal address I'll send you the article.

Beats throwing it in the trash!

72/73 Kevin, N7WIM / G8UDP
a-kevinp@microsoft.com

Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: 082589@hyperion.lanl.gov (Jerry Halladay IS-9 7-5123 P350)
Subject: Re: 1200Mhz is not a microwave band!
Reply-To: 082589@hyperion.lanl.gov
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 18:35:54 GMT

My exam was mailed Oct.21. I received my ticket on Jan. 4th. 10 weeks + 5 days.
Good luck and hope you get it soon. KB5WPJ

Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: ag821@yfn.ysu.edu (Jeff Gold)
Subject: RTTY contest software
Organization: Youngstown State University/Youngstown Free-Net
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 17:08:32 GMT


Does anyone know of  a decent contest RTTY program available on
a FTP site?

I used Lan-Link in the last contest, it somehow lost my first days
entries, while I was in the software it worked great.  Whenk I 
exited and used it the next day, the log existed but contained 
no entries.  Now I do know something about computers, I am manager
of computer support for a University.  The size of the file 
indicates it was empty .. Could have sworn it was writing the
entries to disk. the only thing I can think of is that it was 
keeping the entries in RAM.. doesn't seem likely.  I went back
and repeated what I had done and it worked fine.  Checked the 
whole disk and couldn't find a file that could have been out
there being written to.,  If anyone is very familiar with the
program, maybe you can offer some advice. I liked using the proogram
but gave up on the contest because of what happened.

73s de Cookeville, TN
Jeff, AC4HF
-- 
Jeff M. Gold, AC4HF
Manager, Academic Computing Support
Tennessee Technological University
From: johnm@jetsun.weitek.COM (John Mcleod)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Vertical Antennas - feedback on R7,GAP,BUTTERNUT
Date: 5 Jan 93 18:07:57 GMT
Organization: WEITEK Corporation

The subject says it. I am considering a mulit-band vertical. I would
prefer to use a 1/2 wave which does not need ground radials (I have
a bad leaf problem on the roof, radials would make this worse).
Any feedback on the GAP Eagle-VI ? this seems to have no ground radials
apart from 8ft 'counterpoises' somewhat like the R7, and is some $100
cheaper. Thanks for any responses...

John N6RCD.
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: mjohnsto@jenny.shearson.com (Mike Johnston)
Subject: Alinco DJ-580t external power
Organization: Lehman Brothers
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 15:26:38 GMT


I just got my Alinco yesterday and I'm very happy with this unit. It has
a nice feel and offers a great deal for the money. I got the stock
battery which came with. This works fine but I'd like to be able to run
the unit off the 13.8vdc jack which is provided. This is so I can run
the full 5watts while at home.

Glancing through the Radio Shack catalogue, I don't see any power adapters
that would work with this radio. I know I can just order the adapter from
where I purchased the radio but I think that might be unecessary. Are you
using the external power jack on your Alinco? What do you use to power it
with?

73

MJ
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