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U2 and GPS report (good)
Just for info,I've had the U2 and the UP501 module on ever since I got the beta chip in and never switched it off in the last few weeks. It's never skipped a beat! Today was the first time I'd
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1407 ·
Re: Pout drops on 20m
Do you mean that it starts high and then a few seconds later it drops ? Or do you mean that the higher the frequency = lower output ? With 3x BS170 @ 9v you will typically see:- 1.1w to 24Mhz 650mw
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1406 ·
Re: Handheld U2 v2.02 Boxed
Indeed, very nice. cheers, Graham ve3gtc
By Graham <planophore@...> · #1405 ·
Re: Pout drops on 20m
Hi Francesco I noted a drop in power after 10MHz in my tests but didn't worry about it, not 50% at 14MHz but a full drop 50% at 18MHz which the rises to give more power on 28MHz. It is a simple
By g3zjo <g3zjo@...> · #1404 ·
Re: Handheld U2 v2.02 Boxed
Nice and neat, and compact. Thanks for sharing. 73 de Andy
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1403 ·
Handheld U2 v2.02 Boxed
OK Slave Driver The quickest way was a Web Cam video which does give an accurate impression of size. Thoughts were:- Small size, light weight for portable use, ergonomic 2 thumbs operation of the
By g3zjo <g3zjo@...> · #1402 ·
Pout drops on 20m
To forum, help me please. Have a question. I notice that on 20m the power output drops dramatically (~50%). Necessary fine-tune the LP filter? Or are other problems: eg. DDS-VFO? TKS Francesco,
By "cecco.delprete" <hb9afz@...> · #1401 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
Yes and with the U2 being capable of knowing where it is (although I might be unsure) and inserting the QRA Loc. automatically. I am looking forward to the Trimble GPS compatibility being
By g3zjo <g3zjo@...> · #1400 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
I think that's the key to it all. Throw up a wire in the nearest coconut tree, leave a U2 running and come back later after the beer has run out to check the results. Said in jest but
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1399 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
LOL! Maybe this one would be suitable for Eddie's hot 6m PA ..? http://tinyurl.com/ovx4bqw ;-)
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1398 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
Nah! It's got to be one of these to house it... Room for some boiled eggs and soda pop too :) http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/hantercans/picnic.jpg Philip G4JVF
By "Philip" <pcteee@...> · #1397 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
Andy et al I love QRSS on holiday. Don't forget that this whole kits thing came from my Caribbean holiday in 2009. 2 hours of crazed building in the middle of the night, before rushing to the
By Hans Summers <hans.summers@...> · #1396 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
That is an extremely generous gesture, and I appreciate it. Of all the groups I subscribe to, this is the one that ticks all the boxes for a 'Happy Family'. There is information, help,
By "David Atkins" <kelley@...> · #1395 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
It's why I also like SPRAT. Always good to see how others innovate their unique contraptions ;-) Come on - hurry up ! I've got a few ideas, anything could happen in the end. I was hoping to have
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1394 ·
Re: Wooden Box
Ooops, I forgot. I hope that this is working now: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8b6bnNJiDdQa1p1aGdMOUFIc2c/edit?usp=docslist_api But it is not a U2 :-) 72 de Hajo --- ... indessen wandelt
By Hajo Dezelski <dl1sdz@...> · #1393 ·
Re: Wooden Box
Wooden is no good, its got to be fire proof for when you try to run it on 50MHz.:-) Eddie
By g3zjo <g3zjo@...> · #1392 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
I do like to see the various approaches to boxing the same project. I have just put my U2 in a box, I will get round to some pictures and a few words in time. The Picnic Portable has sparked the
By g3zjo <g3zjo@...> · #1391 ·
Re: Wooden Box
Unfortunately I cannot see the photo. Yahoo groups has blanked it out :-( 73 de Andy
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1390 ·
Wooden Box
Andy, Something like that? 72 de Hajo --- ... indessen wandelt harmlos droben das Gestirn ... http://hajos-kontrapunkte.blogspot.com/
By Hajo Dezelski <dl1sdz@...> · #1389 ·
Re: Picnic portables and GPS
Hi David, Yes I suppose it all depends upon how the individual likes to design their gear. Personally I like the all in one approach where ever possible. I hate carrying box, batteries, cables,
By "andyfoad@..." <andyfoad@...> · #1388 ·