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Thread: FTDX101D or IC7610 ?
Post: FTDX101D or IC7610 ?
| Hi All,
This is more focused towards the people who may be familiar with both the Yaesu FTDX101D and Icom IC7610.
I currently have a FTDX5000MP which I am happy with, but as technology has impro... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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06-07-2024, 09:35 PM |
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Thread: FTDX101D & SCU17 ?
Post: FTDX101D & SCU17 ?
| Hi All,
After using an FTDX5000MP for a number of years and the OLED's are on the way out, I have decided to purchase a new FTDX101D.
When using Digital Modes I have been using the SCU-17 Interf... |
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VK4CCV |
General Discussion
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2,857 |
13-04-2024, 08:22 PM |
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Thread: Antenna Tuner Adjustments?
Post: RE: Antenna Tuner Adjustments?
| Thanks Doug,
Yep, I understand where you are coming from.
Feedlines and their characteristics have always fascinated me.
Looks like I need more educating and learning by example.
Thanks agai... |
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VK4CCV |
General Discussion
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7,581 |
05-02-2024, 05:52 PM |
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Thread: Antenna Tuner Adjustments?
Post: Antenna Tuner Adjustments?
| G'Day All,
I have an manual Antenna Tuner (Palstar AT2K), which I am trying to make as efficient as I possibly can with my adjustments.
The manual offered very little help other than providing a s... |
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VK4CCV |
General Discussion
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7,581 |
05-02-2024, 12:54 PM |
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Thread: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?
Post: RE: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?
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ZL3RC Wrote: (14-12-2023, 06:20 PM)
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Pete if you have a look at the manual page 29 has the answer to your question.
Roger ZL3RC
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Hey Roger,
You must have a special edition manual ??
My... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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4,913 |
14-12-2023, 06:54 PM |
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Thread: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?
Post: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?
| Hi to All,
As some may be aware, I have a ACOM-1500.
What would be a safe bet for maximum power to be used on modes like RTTY?
Regards
Pete |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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4,913 |
14-12-2023, 05:55 PM |
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Thread: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
Post: RE: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
| Some feedback regarding the issue.
As it turns out, it was a ceramic capacitor from the Screen Bias to Ground. It was leaking therefore loosing the voltage to Ground.
One 10n Ceramic later and it... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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4,704 |
14-12-2023, 05:52 PM |
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Thread: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
Post: RE: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
| G'Day Doug,
Thank heaps for the Spec Sheet. Yea that has put my mind at ease.
At 7 Mhz @ 8W Drive, it was showing an output of 247W which is a 14.5 db Gain. That I am happy with. All within ... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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4,704 |
04-11-2023, 05:25 PM |
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Thread: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
Post: ACOM1500 Plate Current ?
| G'Day All,
What do you believe would be the expected Plate Current of an ACOM-1500 Amp??
I have one which all of a sudden the Power Out at the same low power In has increased (9W).
On 20m I h... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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4,704 |
04-11-2023, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Digital Transmission Audio Library?
Post: RE: Digital Transmission Audio Library?
| Thanks Doug for the file, much appreciated and thanks for the link Damien.
Let's hope I start to recognize the digital modes. :-)
Pete DU7/VK4CCV
Camotes Islands, Philippines. |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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4,475 |
18-06-2023, 02:18 PM |
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Thread: Digital Transmission Audio Library?
Post: Digital Transmission Audio Library?
| Hi All,
With all the digital transmissions we are hearing on the bands these days, it's getting difficult to identify
one Mode from the next.
Has anyone or does there exist a library of audio f... |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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4,475 |
15-06-2023, 07:23 PM |
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Thread: ACOM-1500 & ANTENNA TUNER?
Post: RE: ACOM-1500 & ANTENNA TUNER?
| Good Morning Gentlemen,
Thanks for the responses.
A bit to consider by the looks of it.
Question: If I was to place the ATU between the Transceiver and the Amp, them when the Amp is switched O... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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2,690 |
19-04-2020, 09:51 AM |
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Thread: ACOM-1500 & ANTENNA TUNER?
Post: ACOM-1500 & ANTENNA TUNER?
| G'Day Everyone,
Up until now I have been using my FTdx-5000 through an Antenna Tuner then onto the Dipole (which I use on all bands).
No, I have just bought a new ACOM-1500. ACOM have said to me,... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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2,690 |
15-04-2020, 06:35 PM |
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Thread: Fridge RFI ??
Post: RE: Fridge RFI ??
| Cheers Terry.
You're a good man. And it's late night shopping tonight...... Off to Jaycar I go. :-)
Pete |
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VK4CCV |
EMC, Interference
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2,011 |
06-02-2020, 05:19 PM |
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Thread: Fridge RFI ??
Post: RE: Fridge RFI ??
| G'Day Terry,
Thanks for that, never crossed my mind actually.
Most definitely, I'll get onto them now actually.
I'll goto the manufacture direct and see how they respond.
I know there are quie... |
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VK4CCV |
EMC, Interference
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2,011 |
06-02-2020, 03:15 PM |
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Thread: Fridge RFI ??
Post: Fridge RFI ??
| G'Day To All,
I have come across a situation that I have never heard of.
We bought a new fridge about 6 months ago.
For a while now, not sure when this started, I guess at the same time we pu... |
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VK4CCV |
EMC, Interference
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2,011 |
05-02-2020, 04:38 PM |
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Thread: 9:1 OR 4:1 ??
Post: RE: 9:1 OR 4:1 ??
| Thanks Doug,
Yes mate, it all makes sense. I'll just get it all up and see what happens.
Yea, I have the RigExpert AA-55 ZOOM, which I will use once installed. Should be interesting.
Modeling th... |
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VK4CCV |
LF, HF, MF
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2,101 |
22-10-2018, 06:59 PM |
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Thread: 9:1 OR 4:1 ??
Post: 9:1 OR 4:1 ??
| I am about to put up a Dipole antenna but unsure what Balun would best suit.
I can only place a wire up that is 88' in length.
At the centre it will be 33' and the ends drop down to 20'.
The Ante... |
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VK4CCV |
LF, HF, MF
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2,101 |
22-10-2018, 02:52 PM |
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Thread: Low Z On Transmission Line - What Results?
Post: RE: Low Z On Transmission Line - What Results?
| Hey Doug,
Thanks for the response, much appreciated.
Yea, other bands are of interest to. To tell you the truth, the whole HF bands are used but I like to rag-chew on 160 & 80.
You have given me ... |
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VK4CCV |
Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas
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2,377 |
14-10-2018, 07:50 PM |
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Thread: Low Z On Transmission Line - What Results?
Post: Low Z On Transmission Line - What Results?
| G'Day To All,
My scenario is as follows:
The back yard only allows me to string out a 88' Dipole.
The dipole centre is 33' while the ends come down to 20'.
From the feed-point is a 33' length ... |
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VK4CCV |
Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas
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2,377 |
14-10-2018, 05:28 PM |
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Thread: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
Post: RE: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
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VK3ALB Wrote: (11-03-2018, 04:43 PM)
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Hi Pete,
You'll have better luck with FT8 which should be at the top of the mode list.
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Thanks Lou, yep ya right, it's al FT8. Made a number of contact... |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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2,509 |
14-03-2018, 07:42 PM |
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Thread: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
Post: RE: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
| Hey Lou,
Just installed WSJT-X and find there are a number of Modes one can use:
JT4
JT8
JT9
JT65
QRA64
I'm guessing JT-8 is the one I start with?
Pete |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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2,509 |
11-03-2018, 04:23 PM |
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Thread: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
Post: RE: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
| Thanks Lou,
Yea, things certainly to change quickly, but still great to hear the odd RTTY still lurking.
Thanks for the link too.
Pete
VK4CCV |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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2,509 |
11-03-2018, 11:59 AM |
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Thread: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
Post: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
| Hi All,
Have had a short break from Amateur Radio (2 Years).
I used to work PSK31 regularly, but on my return I am having trouble
finding PSK31.
It appears that it has been replaced my another... |
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VK4CCV |
Digital Modes
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6 |
2,509 |
10-03-2018, 09:26 PM |
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Thread: FTDX-5000 VFO Changing?
Post: RE: FTDX-5000 VFO Changing?
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VK2EHQ Wrote: (25-02-2018, 09:43 AM)
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VK4CCV Wrote: (24-02-2018, 02:38 PM)
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Hi All,
OK, have just bought myself a new FTDX5000 and is now my main unit, taking over from the FT847 which is now... |
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VK4CCV |
Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
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2,334 |
25-02-2018, 12:20 PM |
