Re: BS 170 Transitor Q1 in U3
Hi Geoff, ? ? ?That is good advice, and I'll do that, but I was trying to beat the clock on the time involved to get the shipment from UK. ?Have a great day! Ken KF5IQG
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Ken Broome
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#33905
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Re: BS 170 Transitor Q1 in U3
At under 1GBP, buy 10 and have some spares. Geoff
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geoff M0ORE
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#33904
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Re: BS 170 Transitor Q1 in U3
I can get a couple of those BS170s in the mail today. Just help somebody else out when you can. Art N4EZZ <n4ezz@...> GnuPG key ID 0x6712DD0E ============================= The whole of science
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Art N4EZZ
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#33903
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Re: BS 170 Transitor Q1 in U3
Hi Ken, BS170 is a standard device, should be available from any distributor. Arrow comes recommended with free nextday shipping by others? Alan
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Alan de G1FXB
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#33902
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BS 170 Transitor Q1 in U3
Hi All, ? ?? I mistakenly turned the R5 fully clockwise with full power on the U3QRSS, and scorched the BS 170 transistor Q1, I think.? The U3 quit transmitting shortly after that.? Does anyone
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Ken Broome
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#33901
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Re: Portable self-contained
#qcx
#case
#sota
I made one similar to your "grayboard" and thumbtack invention, but with double-sided pcb and bent paper clips instead, surrounded by 1mm bent plastic. I found i operated more comfortably with the
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Steve in Okinawa
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#33900
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Re: QCX Practice mode decoder
Hi, Paul Quick but dirty - do a master reset. Then tell it what band it should be using. Then you can play with / touch up the decoder settings. Probably the '328 had a brain f**t. 73 Jim W4JED
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James Daldry W4JED
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#33899
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Re: QCX Practice mode decoder
Hi Alan Well I decided your likely to be right , after all I had not made to many adjustments to the menus, a reset? later and ¡..Drum role IT WORKS AGAIN !!!! Thank you for the idea. Sometimes the
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m0bmn
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#33898
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Re: QCX-40 case
Dave, Whole heartedly agree with the choice of colour, Color..... If it's a 1970's GM car color it could well match mine, black accents as well..... Alan
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Alan de G1FXB
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#33897
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Re: QCX Practice mode decoder
Hi Paul, You don't say otherwise so Assume it TX & RX Normally, RF out & current draw in the ball park. Only problem is TX practice / off air decode? If so it's likely someone has played with the
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Alan de G1FXB
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#33896
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Re: Protective Enclosure for QCX 40
I have been using a survivor dry box The QCX40 is mounted on a piece of lexan the same size as the bottom of the box.? The Paddle is also attached to the Lexan.The box holds the QCX, Paddle, Power
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N3MNT
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#33895
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QCX Practice mode decoder
Hi all Second time asking but no replys so last go. I have a QCX20 that as been working well for me, I take it to rallies and its on display for others to play with, I normally put it into practice
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m0bmn
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#33894
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Re: Replacement resisters and caps.
I suppose it's context sensitive but unless you're referring to bread, it's probably " Pain In The A#$"? :o)) let me know the values you need ... -- 73, Jim W7EED
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Jim W7EED
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#33893
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Re: Protective Enclosure for QCX 40
Thanks for posting! I've been trying to get to a sporting goods store to look at fishing gear for exactly this use!? Guess I'll have to post when I get mine done.? Let's see, Hamvention, Field Day,
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Steve AE8AT
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#33892
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Re: Portable self-contained
#qcx
#case
#sota
I found that the small switches like those used in the QCX will also make contact when moved sideways. With that in mind I mounted two on an inside corner of my QCX case. They work like a paddle, are
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Ronald Taylor
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#33891
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Re: QCX-40 case
I have a old Waters phone patch that may end up housing my QCX 20.? It could also yield up a couple of line iso transformers for digital modes. 73 Jack KZ5A
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Jack Brabham - KZ5A
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#33890
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Re: QCX-40 case
More info: it's a steel box, so I may use something else for a SOTA rig. But... the steel box is less delicate than aluminum, and not difficult to cut or drill. And those boxes are easy to find and
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Dave N3AC
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#33889
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Re: QCX Battery Voltage Indicator
I like it and may try it on my next QCX... thanks for the idea!
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Dave N3AC
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#33888
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Re: QCX-40 case
Look around for surplus boxes! The box was a salvaged A/B serial data switch box... stuff used long ago with computers, and now are readily available in the U.S. as surplus and have little value. We
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Dave N3AC
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#33887
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Re: QCX party on Monday
What is the preferred call to attention while the party is ongoing? 'CQQ' , 'CQQCX' , ' CQQP' ? STEVE RAAS N2JDQ
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Steve Raas - N2JDQ - FN13DD
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#33886
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