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- Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Dual band J pole plans?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1601
Re: Dual band J pole plans?
k6nen de kb3lmv Go to Dx Zone.com They have several drawings for Mono&Multi band j-Poles.You find one that suits your requirements . 73 4 now Paul KB3LMV
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:59 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Dual band J pole plans?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1601
Re: Dual band J pole plans?
DE KB3LMV Have looked at Arrow Dual Band J Pole-It has 3 3/8 OD aluminum rods mounted on an aluminum angle with an SO239 3/8-24 mount- Last I knew they were selling for about $40,Copper tubing isnt cheap these days 73 4 now Paul KB3LMV
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: 2 Meters … The New CB Band Of Interference?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1464
Re: 2 Meters … The New CB Band Of Interference?
I guess these Yahoos never heard of FRS 49 MC vhf CB handheld radios.Maybe they are too lazy or stupid to pass element 2 & get a Tech Ticket & operate legally.Shame on anyone who sells ham equipment to anyone who can,t furnish A Call Sign Paul KB3LMV
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:18 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Problem with FTDX-3000 and MFJ-998 tuner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2037
Re: Problem with FTDX-3000 and MFJ-998 tuner
Hi Keith As I explained to Steve N4GAB You must use MFJ-5114Y NOT Y3 or Y4 as it is equipted with a DIN plug that plugs into tuner jack @ back side of radio.See radio @ RigPIX , Also check mfg 2017 Catalog info not furnished 2016 edition. Best of luck with tuner. 73 4 Now Paul KB3LMV N E Fla
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:46 pm
- Forum: What's it worth?
- Topic: Yaesu 726 Two Meter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1618
Re: Yaesu 726 Two Meter
Hi de KB3LMV ? Are you Buying or Selling? The Yaesu FT 726 R is A 2 meter 10 watt SSB CW FM 13.6/120 volt Base transceiver.Tone board & tone Squelch is optional.They where produced beginning in 1983 & replaced by the FT 736R in 1987.It is !NOT! something I would even consider buying.30-35 yrs old an...
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:24 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: VHF RFI on telephone Line
- Replies: 0
- Views: 692
VHF RFI on telephone Line
Hi DE KB3LMV Paul I have been battling VHF RFI since last summer.It occured only on 145.150 MHz,my local repeater output freq.It would create an S7-9 noise floor. I locates the source was from phone line.Lineman unhooked line from house still there.Pulled outside disconnect no noise.reconnected and ...
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:32 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: connecting a ts-440s to a manual tuner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2667
Re: connecting a ts-440s to a manual tuner
Just curious what problem was? I had I had a situation with a 3/8-24 to SO239 fedthru thanks to one of those WONDERFUL CRIMPOn MULTI DIAMETER PL 259' Center Pins. It destroyed the feed thru by bellmouthing the hole.backoff the nut and out falls the cable. Stupid little things can cause HAIR Loss 73 ...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: connecting a ts-440s to a manual tuner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2667
Re: connecting a ts-440s to a manual tuner
Hi DE kb3lmv #1 Is your TS 440S equipted with an onboard tuner,If so turn off autotune and bypass tuner (Center & r/h buttons above Mic & headset jacks Because compounding tuners Creates a can of worms. #2 If the radio & tuner Do Not Like the end fed vertical its possible you have a SEVERE MISMATCH ...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:54 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Problem with FTDX-3000 and MFJ-998 tuner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2037
Re: Problem with FTDX-3000 and MFJ-998 tuner
Hi.Steve It sounds to me like a FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE between radio & tuner.Note there are 3 DIFFERENT Yaesu cables for the MFJ 998,925,28,&29 units MFJ 5114Y most common The 5114Y3 1000MP & 9000 & 5114Y4 For the 2000 & 5000 Models.Don't know what difference is,Plugs ,pinout or both.I'd check cable...
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:40 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Tuning 2M Antenna system for HF
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2184
Re: Tuning 2M Antenna system for HF
Hi Joe After viewing your QTH I would use a GAP Titan DX 10-75 or 80 on a 10-20 ft mast & a tip up base. If you reside in a nest of NIMBY's in which case I.d use a 135 ft dipole & a HELIUM Balloon with a hand winch teathering system.deploy it in a 120 degree config and pray it doesn't get ATTACKED B...
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:18 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: FT-847 Code Key Issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2015
Re: FT-847 Code Key Issue
Hello jim
Did you happen to read my posts about your key issues? I've not seen any replies and am curious if your problem has been resolved.
Paul kb3lmv
Did you happen to read my posts about your key issues? I've not seen any replies and am curious if your problem has been resolved.
Paul kb3lmv
- Mon May 30, 2016 6:22 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: FT-847 Code Key Issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2015
Re: FT-847 Code Key Issue
Hello Again Jim; As I suspected You are using the WRONG PLUG on your key and shorting ring contact on jack to ground & keying TX.FT 847 Op manual available from manualslib.com pg 5 connector pinout shows proper key plug connections and states use only 3 contact stereo pllug. Radio does in fact have ...
- Sun May 29, 2016 5:34 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: FT-847 Code Key Issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2015
Re: FT-847 Code Key Issue
sorry Jim I got your name wrong on my first post.After rereading your Plea for help you need to get a 1/4 " Stereo plug.With a 3 conductor cable you can use a single paddle key.Thumb for DAHs & index finger for Dits.If radio has no built in keyer connect ring & tip wirestogetheron straight key 73 gl...
- Sun May 29, 2016 5:03 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: FT-847 Code Key Issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2015
Re: FT-847 Code Key Issue
Hi Kurt Here's a thought Are you using a Mono plug in a Binaural ( stereo ) Jack?If the rig has a built in keyer for use with paddles,you may be shorting the ring contact to ground and keying TX.Try using both an unwired mono & a stereo plug insert stereo first then mono.If mono keys but stereo DOES...
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:37 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Delta loop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1857
Re: Delta loop
Hello Jack According to John D Heys G3BDQ Practical Wire Antennas,Delta loop formula is 1005/Freq = length in ft.Feed point impedance is about 75 ohms for an equilateral delta loop.I,d use a 1 to 1 Balun and 75 ohm Coax feed line to your radio.75/4 = 18.75 ohms Not An Acceptable match in my eyes,kee...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:34 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Kenwood TS-430 POwer Supply
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2290
Re: Kenwood TS-430 POwer Supply
Hello Paul It appears that someone had exceeded the duty cycle ratings of your PS-430.The ratings are 25% @20 A. 50% @ 15A 100% @ 10A.You might consider an Astron RS-35M 35amp Int. 25amp cont. or an MFJ-4035MV 35A int 30A cont.These are adjustable voltage and have both volt & amp meters.A very nice ...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:33 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: TS-950 low power output.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1856
Re: TS-950 low power output.
Hi Doug Try ken@k3ten.com or N4ATS St Cloud Fl.Both are GREAT TECHs.Bill N4ATS fixed my TS-690S disolay problem that Kenwood West coast service couldn't find,bad solder joints on caps. 73 & good luck Paul KB3LMV N.Fl
- Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:22 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Short control cables for YSK-7800
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1718
Re: Short control cables for YSK-7800
UpDate Triangle Cables Chesterfield Mo. sells RJ 12 cables (6 conductors)3 7 & 14 ft straight & reversed starting at under $2 .They also have RJ 12 couplers. 73 Paul KB3LMV
- Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:19 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: Short control cables for YSK-7800
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1718
Re: Short control cables for YSK-7800
The YSK 8900 (FT88&8900R) uses a 6 conductor cable with 2 6 pin RJ 11 plugs mounted oppositly.I use a std 6pin cable+ a coupler with the short cable.this reverses the contact arangement,and works just fine.You might ask a local telecom tech if they could build you one with opposit plugs.I would veri...
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:30 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: I AM Back KB5WLC in Milwaukee Area Now
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2255
Re: I AM Back KB5WLC in Milwaukee Area Now
Hi Larry DE kb3lmv Paul.Did you check with AES 5710 W. good Hope rd 53223 414-358-4087. Good luck & 73 Paul
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:19 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: tvi from g5rv close too satelite dish's
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2421
Re: tvi from g5rv close too satelite dish's
Hi mooney The G5RV Max you are attempting to install needs to be up at least 75 ftabove ground level.I would attach it to a 3/16" DACRON support line at center & end insulators(zero strain on wire).Using choker mounted pulleys in trees,run support line thru pulleys to ground level & attach a 8 " con...
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:21 pm
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: I need some buck boost transformer help?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2597
Buck Boost Transformers
Hi Adam A Buck Boost Transformer is a 1-1 (isolation)& 10-1 (stepdown) connected in series.Hv+Lv (in phase Boost),Hv-Lv (180 out Buck) Acme,Federal Pacific,&Hammond all manufacture 5KVA units,but be prepared to part with at least $600.A 120/240x12/24 will deliver 218 or 229 VAC from a 240 source dep...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: What's it worth?
- Topic: Looking for Some Help With Value
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2531
ft 1000 mp
Hi Patti I 've seen several ft 1000's listed (multiple versions)@ between $1200& $1800.Don't forget the Starke Hamfest 11/19&20/2011. Send the details on rig ie version& output and we'll narrow price range. 73 4 now Paul KB3LMV Melrose fl
- Sat Oct 01, 2011 5:44 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: ICOM IC-2820 Dual Band/DSTAR Ready
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10839
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:16 am
- Forum: Free For All -- Talk about anything related to Ham Radio.
- Topic: ICOM IC-2820 Dual Band/DSTAR Ready
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10839
rfi
Hi John I doubt the noise in question is alternator related as it only occurs when vehicle in moving & varies with speed.I,d look at it coming from ABS system,"wheel speed sensors or speedometer,as speedo cables are becoming extinct.put it on a lift or 4 jack stands & take her for a spin.If its stil...