Re: Standoffs for mounting the board
I used plastic standoffs with a flat foot, and some double sided foam mounting tape to mount it in a holiday tin. Like the stuff on the back of a breadboard. Here is a link to what I have, and the
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John Smith
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#27990
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Jerry and all, I having trouble standing on any base, and I have verbal blocking, and word finding problems at times, so off base works for me fairly often. Antarctica probably not. I will explain why
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Craig Thibodeaux
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#27989
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Re: Standoffs for mounting the board
Also, I will have the help of a drill press and an experienced operator.
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David Zdeb
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#27988
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Standoffs for mounting the board
I bought a thick walled aluminum enclosure for my bitx. ?Rather than drill holes in the bottom of the enclosure and have the standoffs be secured by a nut or screw from the bottom, ?I am thinking of
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David Zdeb
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#27987
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
OK, that was a bit off base. ?Looking again, map doesn't show anything more than a pin till highlighted with the mouse. I don't care if we standardize on just a call or call+name or whatever.
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Jerry Gaffke
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#27986
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Yup, great idea! Thanks for setting up the map. If you're in antartica and there's lots of room around your call, then probably ok to have more than just your call on the map pin. ?But if there's 20
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Jerry Gaffke
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#27985
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Re: LSB to USB
The problem is that he uses a different encoder where I use a eBay encoder
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Trent Trent <vk7hrs@...>
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#27984
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Re: Making PSK31 Contacts
I agree with Clark. Increase the size of your heat-sink, especially if you are primarily using digital modes It is easy to do. Use a computer cpu sink, or go to some place like Tractor Supply and buy
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John Backo
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#27983
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Re: Other 2 line displays
Phil: Regarding displays, what you are looking for essentially is a HD44780 compatible 2x16 lcd display. Usually they are either back-lit or not. They can have a parallel or serial interface. You need
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John Backo
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#27982
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Re: Making PSK31 Contacts
Clark Martin KK6ISP That is an awfully small heatsink for the power being dissipated. I would go with something at least 2¡± x 2¡± x 1/2¡±.
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Clark Martin
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#27981
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Is everyone else seeing two posts for every reply of mine? or is that just a ¡®feature¡¯ since it is me? If everyone is seeing two, how can I stop this? Craig
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Craig Thibodeaux
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#27980
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Doug, I would suggest: 1. Call for what unique ID¡¯s others would like to see Stock Modded (how) Antenna (details) Lic Class Region is already shown on map (after thinking about it) First Name? ?????
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Craig Thibodeaux
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#27979
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Both good points Craig.? A few general notes to the group: As to needing to sign in, I have the editing permissions as open as possible.? If anyone wants on the map and can not do it for any reason
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Doug W
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#27978
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Re: add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Great idea Doug, 1. need to sign in to Google first to add address. 2. to use as a differentiator of stations¡.some ideas use the color feature to show something different about your station? Stock
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Craig Thibodeaux
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Re: Calling all Midwesterners.
John, I did just that with mine. I added a jack on the back of the rig to plug in a 24-volt supply when I'm operating at home. The 24 volt connection pulls in a relay that moves the PA power from the
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Petry, Kevin <kevin.petry@...>
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#27976
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add yourself to the new BITX operators map
Seeing the topics for regional operator lists got me thinking.? If words are good, pictures are better.? I set up a google map that you can add yourself too to help visualize where everyone is
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Doug W
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#27975
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Re: Calling all Midwesterners.
For Nick, and Sean. Number one thing I can suggest is push 24 Volts in to the final. It's very easy to add in another supply jack for powering the final separately.? Double power in = triple power
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John Smith
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#27974
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Re: Making PSK31 Contacts
Clark thanks for the advice. I kinda already did that with the original heatsink. I modified it to fit flat to the chassis and have the transistor mounting screw thru the chassis and into the
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Jeff
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#27973
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Re: Other 2 line displays
Have found matching knobs for audio control etc, and a similar styled one for tuning, but still looking for other displays. Phil - G7BZD
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philip yates <phil@...>
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#27972
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Re: Calling all Midwesterners.
KB0OVD, Sean, East-Central Missouri, 60 miles West of St. Louis.Using a multi-band trap dipole in my attic.? I have yet to make a contact.? Tried calling CQ a few times and have gotten no response.
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Sean Barton
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#27971
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