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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...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 2 877 06-07-2024, 09:35 PM
    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...
VK4CCV General Discussion 1 2,509 13-04-2024, 08:22 PM
    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...
VK4CCV General Discussion 2 7,222 05-02-2024, 05:52 PM
    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...
VK4CCV General Discussion 2 7,222 05-02-2024, 12:54 PM
    Thread: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?
Post: RE: Valve Amp - Safe Power For RTTY?

ZL3RC Wrote: (14-12-2023, 06:20 PM) -- Pete if you have a look at the manual page 29 has the answer to your question.  Roger ZL3RC -- Hey Roger, You must have a special edition manual ??  My...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 3 4,787 14-12-2023, 06:54 PM
    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
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 3 4,787 14-12-2023, 05:55 PM
    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...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 3 4,581 14-12-2023, 05:52 PM
    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 ...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 3 4,581 04-11-2023, 05:25 PM
    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...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 3 4,581 04-11-2023, 01:52 PM
    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.
VK4CCV Digital Modes 3 4,145 18-06-2023, 02:18 PM
    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...
VK4CCV Digital Modes 3 4,145 15-06-2023, 07:23 PM
    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...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 6 2,547 19-04-2020, 09:51 AM
    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,...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 6 2,547 15-04-2020, 06:35 PM
    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
VK4CCV EMC, Interference 4 1,869 06-02-2020, 05:19 PM
    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...
VK4CCV EMC, Interference 4 1,869 06-02-2020, 03:15 PM
    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...
VK4CCV EMC, Interference 4 1,869 05-02-2020, 04:38 PM
    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...
VK4CCV LF, HF, MF 2 2,036 22-10-2018, 06:59 PM
    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...
VK4CCV LF, HF, MF 2 2,036 22-10-2018, 02:52 PM
    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 ...
VK4CCV Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 2 2,281 14-10-2018, 07:50 PM
    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 ...
VK4CCV Towers, Masts & Transmission Lines, Antennas 2 2,281 14-10-2018, 05:28 PM
  Smile Thread: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??
Post: RE: PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??

VK3ALB Wrote: (11-03-2018, 04:43 PM) -- Hi Pete, You'll have better luck with FT8 which should be at the top of the mode list. -- Thanks Lou, yep ya right, it's al FT8.  Made a number of contact...
VK4CCV Digital Modes 6 2,322 14-03-2018, 07:42 PM
    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
VK4CCV Digital Modes 6 2,322 11-03-2018, 04:23 PM
    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
VK4CCV Digital Modes 6 2,322 11-03-2018, 11:59 AM
    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...
VK4CCV Digital Modes 6 2,322 10-03-2018, 09:26 PM
    Thread: FTDX-5000 VFO Changing?
Post: RE: FTDX-5000 VFO Changing?

VK2EHQ Wrote: (25-02-2018, 09:43 AM) -- VK4CCV Wrote: (24-02-2018, 02:38 PM) -- Hi All, OK, have just bought myself a new FTDX5000 and is now my main unit, taking over from the FT847 which is now...
VK4CCV Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers 4 2,189 25-02-2018, 12:20 PM