Re: Back in the Saddle
There was a post yesterday that presented a YouTube video URL which showed how to solder small IC (e.g., like the Si5351 and 1808) on a PCB. It was a very good video and also showed the easy way to
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Jack, W8TEE
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#6552
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Re: Just a few
And Hamvention is OVER! We had a great time¡ in-doors this year. Sold 50 fill T41 board sets, ten 20W PAs, ten of the latest T41 books (signed/personalized editions), and many other kits. Suitcase
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K9HZ
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#6551
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Re: Back in the Saddle
Bill, Excellent! Should ease some concerns with soldering those small parts. Al ________________________________ Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 10:15 AM To: [email protected]
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Albert Peter
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Re: Back in the Saddle
As the tariff stuff eases, i will look into stocking RF boards with the PE4302 and the si5351 pre-populated. After talking with Al¡ i agree, it will be a good way to get more people to build the
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K9HZ
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#6549
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Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] Just a few
Hey everyone! Tim, W4YN donated some very nice 3 wire pre-made cables, twisted, to be used to connect the teensy audio hat to the main board (the 90 degree pins). I will include these free of
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K9HZ
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Re: Back in the Saddle
Thanks Phil. Wow, he applied way more than I would have thought possible. I'd be afraid that using that much would create solder bridges under the chip. I'll dilute the paste like he says but try to
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John Owens K1JO
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Re: Back in the Saddle
This is a good video and should convince others that soldering SMD parts to a PCB isn't that tough. Keep in mind, this is a difficult part to solder to a board. By comparison, a 1206 SMD resistor or
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Jack, W8TEE
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#6546
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Re: Back in the Saddle
John This may help. This guy uses an alternate method. Microscope is an absolute necessary item. One extra thing I do is add some flux paste to the chip edge before running the soldering iron along
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Phil Taylor
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Re: Back in the Saddle
Thanks. My biggest problem is the two PE4312 chips (U3-U12). My first attempt using T5 Chipquik solder paste and a heat gun didn't go well. I couldn't get the solder to flow...though that is hard to
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John Owens K1JO
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#6544
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Re: Just a few
They are real, not just vaper writers ? I met Bill and Al today at the hamfest.? I bought more parts, bought a book, and took pictures of a real, working? T-41 !! Thanks so much. KD4TNX
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Jerry
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#6543
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Just a few
I Just a few boards left at Hamvention. When they are gone its back to mail order sales. Drop by and get what you need. Ps i also have 7 signed (by Jack and Al) third editions of the book available at
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K9HZ
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#6542
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Re: Back in the Saddle
It is here: https://github.com/DRWJSCHMIDT/T41/blob/main/T41_V012_Files/T41_V012_Assembly_Manuals/Source_Files/T41_RF_Board_Assembly_Manual__V12_042324.docx
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Oliver KI3P
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Re: Back in the Saddle
Is there an RF board assembly document? I searched first :)
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John Owens K1JO
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Hamvention
I am currently at Hamvention with a plethora of boards and kits. All set up in booth #2607 just across the floor from ICOM. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ
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K9HZ
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#6539
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Re: Tariffs
In the news, tariffs on small packages from China ("de minimis" shipments) have been cut from 120% to "only" 54%. Commercial shipments are now charged 30%. This could mean that prices and shipping
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Wes Plouff
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Re: Loosely connected !!
Yeah its kinda of cool how you can throw together a bunch of stuff scattered on top of a table and it turns out it¡¯s a pretty good little radio! Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J62K(J68HZ) 8P6HK ZF2HZ
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K9HZ
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#6537
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Loosely connected !!
Main board,? RF board, buttons, 4 encoders,? display, a few connections,? and it works! At first try there was no audio to the computer speakers.? Also no rf on the spectrum display. I tracked it
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Jerry
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Re: Kits and parts.
Yep, that the place. We are under the big tent this time. See you Saturday! Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J62K(J68HZ) 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch
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K9HZ
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#6535
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Re: Tariffs
The rags with people in the know said we would likely see initial ¡°shock¡± tariffs intended to get trading partners to the table for discussion. Once the discussions started, the absolute best
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K9HZ
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Re: Kits and parts.
Bill, Are you still in Building 2,? #2607? I hope to see you Saturday morning.
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Jerry
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