Re: Audio level limiting with diodes?
It would be similar to this technique to protect ADC inputs with a couple Schottky diodes:
https://www.analog.com/en/technical-articles/protecting-adc-inputs.html
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N1EDC
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#108121
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Re: 20m+WSPR+Loop Ant+TX without computer
FYI
I use my cell phone and have no issues!
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Rick McGaver
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#108120
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Re: 20m+WSPR+Loop Ant+TX without computer
*Hello Bruce and all, I think I will spend my last dime on transmitter and
antenna and would not afford GPS. Is there any online clock which will
transmit the GPS timing free . And I would not want to
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Mustafa Umut Sarac
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#108119
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Re: 20m+WSPR+Loop Ant+TX without computer
Hi Mustafa
Maybe look at the U3S. That is transmit-only, and with the addition of the QLG2, bullet-proof.
Roger
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Roger Hill
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#108118
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Re: 20m+WSPR+Loop Ant+TX without computer
I have a QCX +5W and it runs WSPR 24/7
You can set the clock manually after start up and you can afford to gain or lose a second before reception of your signal is a problem. ?Timing is controlled
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Bruce Akhurst
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#108117
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20m+WSPR+Loop Ant+TX without computer
*Hello there , I am optimizing everything for my condition. I looked at
WSPR sites and found most contacts are for 20 meters band. I will build a
20 meters loop antenna for in room use or on balcony
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Mustafa Umut Sarac
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#108116
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Audio level limiting with diodes?
I recall at one point folks in the Bitx20 boards were discussing a simple hack to avoid blowing out eardrums on transceivers lacking AGC - They would simply use a couple diodes between the headphone
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N1EDC
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#108115
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Re: No QMX Flash Drive.
Thanks for taking the time to help Rick.
73
Ian
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Ian G4GIR
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#108114
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Re: #qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
I strongly recommend using a VERY thin layer of thermal paste between the
BS170’s and the PCB. Mechanical surfaces are not perfectly flat - neither
the flat of the FET package nor the board. A thin
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Tony Scaminaci
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#108113
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Re: QDX rev 5 Troubleshooting
Thanks for the advice John and Nick, testing did indeed show that D3 and D6 went to 0 (or as near as dammit!). I swapped L9 with L5 and confirmed continuity with R9 and C11, however the same fault
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laycockc+GIO@...
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#108112
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Re: Non-toxic antenna throw weights
I pick up a rock and either use a girth hitch or a slip-knot (which also happens to be a hitch now that I think about it) to tie the para-cord around it.? I don't wear a helmet... or suspenders.?
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Joshua KJ7LVZ
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#108111
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Re: #qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
Ah yes - makes sense. Mainly I was worried about IC503, which is over the discharge surface and gets very warm.
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Frank
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#108110
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Re: #qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
I've been following this thread and others regarding what takes out the Finals. I've built 2 QDXs and one QMX. Both the QDX rigs blew the finals within a short time of building. I don't know for sure
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Cliff
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#108109
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Re: #qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
The flat surface of the BS170 contacts the surface of the PC board.? Being a six layer board this should dissipate heat better than the QDX.? (I do put a little thermal paste on mine to help
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Chris KB1NLW
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#108108
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Re: Non-toxic antenna throw weights
Hi Bruce,
"Good on ya" for making an extra effort to avoid spreading toxic materials!
I use 15 ml eye drop bottles full of heavy material.? They fit nicely inside the 1-inch (nominal) schedule 40 PVC
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HF
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#108107
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Re: No QMX Flash Drive.
I am out of ideas, Ian :(
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Rick NF6G
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#108106
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Re: #qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
Frank,
No problem here with heat even in a chat mode with key down time of 10 minutes or more. I think the QMX doesn't get as hot as the QDX.
73,
Cliff, AE5ZA
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Cliff
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#108105
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#qmx QMX and waste heat from the finals
#qmx
Hi all,
I'm a little bit afraid to fry the finals when working in digimodes (long txing).
So, I wonder if there is any construction possible to dissipate the heat of the finals to bottom cover of
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Frank
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#108104
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Re: #qmx QMX is up and running - except 30/20 - UPDATE - UPDATE
#qmx
Hi all,
glad to inform you, that my QMX is up and running on all bands. Power output is between 4,5 and 5 W.
Thanks to all for helpull hints!
73 Frank
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Frank
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#108103
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Re: Non-toxic antenna throw weights
I use a small cloth bag filled with sand.? Its fairly soft.
I still have my construction hard hat a white one, its years old.
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ajparent1/kb1gmx
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#108102
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