Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
This morning based upon Evans response suggesting that the LPF of the QCX+ being sensitive to load reactance, I decided to tinker with the LPF in the QCX+. I started adjusting the spacing on L1 to
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Bryan Curl
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#136258
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Re: Full Band Coverage QMX+
Hello Trevor
This means you didn't do the factory reset correctly. When you do a factory
reset properly, the radio will reboot by itself (no need to back out of
menus), then it will ask you which
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Hans Summers
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#136257
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Re: U3S & 10W HF Amp Combo on 160m!
Ahh, interesting, thanks! Looking at the assembly manual, it mentions that pin goes high at TX... looks like one would have to create a switching circuit to trigger a PA off of it....something to
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Nate Reik N8BTR
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#136256
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Re: 2m/440 cw/ssb qrplabs kit?
Morning Paul
In the northern Willamette Valley, “Tigard Oregon” about 7:00 pm local time nightly on 28.130 there is a CW net hosted by AB1LL “Bill” that is open to all, he suggests that you
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Edward Reynolds
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#136255
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
Hi Jonas,
The temp comment I made was just an observation.? The 3w attenuator resistors and the center toroid of the lpf get pretty warm but as I test im well over the duty cycle of normal use, so
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Bryan Curl
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#136254
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
Hi Alan,
I'm not sure, but i'd guess something like 0-70 degrees C or similar. I've
had it for 15 years and cost next to nothing.
A quick search show this as a current alternative if your're in
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Jonas Sanamon
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#136253
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CW Practice / Rag Chew
I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Thursday 01/02/25 . Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER
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Ed Kwik
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#136252
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
Jonas,
Interesting, what temperature range does it indicate?
73 Alan G4ZFQ
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Alan G4ZFQ
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#136251
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Re: QMX+ No transmit or receive
Thanks Nick! It was indeed satisfying. Even though receive still does not
work, it is a bit less likely to be an IC problem as I previously
suspected. I will take the info i have been given and review
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Joel Macneill <joelmacneill1977@...>
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#136250
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
Hi Roland,
The fact that the R7/R13 junction does not change indicates that either Q4 or Q6 have failed.? Trying to piece together prior posts, I think that Q4 is shorted.? I suggest you redo the
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Evan Hand
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#136249
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Re: Is Hans OK?
Hans,
Hope you and the LFB get well soon! There's a lot of pneumonia going around here too, so take care. Hope you have a happy and prosperous new year.
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73, Dan - W2DLC
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Daniel Conklin
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#136248
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Re: QMX+ No transmit or receive
Congratulations Joel, that must have been extremely satisfying after the previous frustrations.
We’re all learning, I trained as a Transmitter engineer on high power broadcast transmitters, but that
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Nick Garrod
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#136247
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Re: 2m/440 cw/ssb qrplabs kit?
Hi
U4B works on 2m
https://qrp-labs.com/u4b.html
:)
73 DE muhsin TA1MHS
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Muhsin TA1MHS
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#136246
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Re: Is Hans OK?
Thank you Hans for your comprehensive reply. I dabble in hardware and software (and don't have children) and can't imagine what it must be like to try to run a business, family and develop very
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Tony Abbey
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#136245
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
Hi Bryan,
You say "the insides gets warmer overall than the heat sink", have you
measured the temperatures of various components when the amp starts to act
up?
I use a cheap IR thermometer that is
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Jonas Sanamon
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#136244
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Re: Input voltage for QDX Digital Receiver
Hello.? I just assembled 2 QDX-Ms.? If you download the assembly manual,? there is a chart that plots input voltage vs power output to answer your question across the spectrum of power inputs.?
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brandon@...
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#136243
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Re: U3S & 10W HF Amp Combo on 160m!
The u3s can do ptt via the key pin, see the operating manual.
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The universe is made up of Protons, Neutrons, Electrons but contains only one M0RON.
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M0RON
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#136242
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Re: Is Hans OK?
Hi all
Thanks, all is OK here.
I'm fine. Some seasonal distractions. And the LFB (youngest junior lab
tech, age 4) has pneumonia which is not much fun, but he is recovering
fine. I got a cold now
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Hans Summers
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#136241
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Re: 50W Amp - no output
#50w
#problem
hello Evan,
here the results:
R7/R13 junction is 14.19 V in RX and TX
L9 right side (next to Q6) is 1.01 V in RX and TX
left side is 1.05 V in RX and TX
Your question abt L10: it is the original
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Roland OE5ARN
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#136240
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Re: QMX+ No transmit or receive
Very true Ludwig. Thanks for the link. Sweeps are still definitely not my
strong point but one things for sure, after checking the board several
times, I still found a solder flake. Thanks very much
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Joel Macneill <joelmacneill1977@...>
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#136238
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