Re: 20m QCX RF Output Question
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I believe there were not supposed to be 'spares', but parts for other bands. Was the loose one you tested actually marked as a 390 pF cap? What did you measure it with? I presume what you stuck in c25
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Dave N3AC
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Re: Balloon breaking previous records U3B-25
Way to go, Dave!? Your many studies, experiments, engineering, and skill have generated quite an achievement!? I missed it this time around because I was fussing around with the next version of my
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HF
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Re: #QSX suggestion: E-ink display?
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This looks a bit like the Morserino, which I'm also excited about: http://www.morserino.info/morserino-32.html 73 de AC3K
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Patrick Sullivan
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Re: 20m QCX RF Output Question
#qcx
Just to be on the safe side, I ordered new silver mica's for C25 thru 28 to go in my QCX 20 if it ever gets here.? 73 Jack KZ5A
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Jack Brabham - KZ5A
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Re: 20m QCX RF Output Question
#qcx
Did you check the markings on the caps fitted. Component quality is very good these days. Did you check your tester against a known good capacitor. What are you using to test capacitors, is it a DVM
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geoff M0ORE
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SMT Assistance at FDIM
Hi, I am happy to bring my equipment back to FDIM again this year and set up in case folks want help with surface mount component soldering or other soldering tasks. If so please let me know. There is
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Chris Waldrup
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Re: 20m QCX RF Output Question
#qcx
think I have narrowed the issue to the caps at C25 and C26. They are supposed to have a value of 390pF, but when I tested a spare one that came with the kit, it measured 55pF. ?I already ordered some
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KT4RK
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Re: My thanks to Hans and many others
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#qcx
Thanks for you very helpul and comprehensive answer, Steve. I will experiment a bit as time permits. I have groundwater at about 1,5m below ground, so that should be an asset. A few days ago I
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DG2FDD <dg2fdd@...>
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Re: QSX: What will happen if and when the kit is available?
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I think that question was answered at the time of commencement of the PA sub-module, See:- /g/QRPLabs/message/27274 Alan
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Alan de G1FXB
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Re: Balloon breaking previous records U3B-25
Wow ... U3B-25 completed its 3rd lap of the globe ! This thing is the Energizer-Bunny of pico-Balloons !? Congratulations Dave.? Cheers Michael VE3WMB
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Michael VE3WMB
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Re: Low Pass Filters
In Accordance With ( *IAW* ) the specifications for the Low Pass Filters by QRP kits,? " *The Low Pass Filter kit can handle at least 10W safely*.". This is consistent with the articles published by
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ve3smf
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Re: My thanks to Hans and many others
#40m
#qcx
Jens, range at this point has been as expected. Various skimmers in the 200-400 mile range pick me up with typically a single digit SNR.? Also note the skimmer receptions are not consistent, meaning
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Steve Raas - N2JDQ - FN13DD
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Re: Low Pass Filters
Thanks for the info, Allison. Lee, w0vt
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Leland L. Bahr
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Re: My thanks to Hans and many others
#40m
#qcx
Just because an aerial works well at one location, it does not mean that an identical aerial will work the same at a different installation. Part of the self training for amateur radio is to
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geoff M0ORE
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Re: #QSX suggestion: E-ink display?
#qsx
Thanks for the update! Roy WA0YMH [email protected]> wrote:
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Roy Appleton
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Re: QSX: What will happen if and when the kit is available?
#qsx
The 10W HF Linear PA module is now available separately for sale, does this mean I can buy the QSX kit (the moment it is available) without the PA so I can work ahead? I expect this module takes
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Martin Wilens
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Re: My thanks to Hans and many others
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#qcx
Hi Steve, I have about the same feelings about the QCX. Thanks for sharing yours. What catched my attention is your fence antenna. I have kind of similar restrictions. So far, I use a temporary wire
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DG2FDD <dg2fdd@...>
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Re: #QSX suggestion: E-ink display?
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This project is the subject of my FDIM talk, so I will likely make it and the code available after that (mid-May). It is also in Chapter 7 of the new Projects book Al and I are writing. We plan on
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jjpurdum
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Re: WSPR with the QCX - getting the time right
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#160m
I see that my WSPR signal was received and reported by six stations to WSPR Spots.? The web site WSPR Spots is nice and allows me to sort by diferent parameters.? I see that my frequency is being
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Joe Cotton
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Re: UTC Date and Time on QRPLabs clock
Hi Paul. At the moment the firmware does not change the local date correctly. Living in the UTC timezone and on standard time you've been lucky until this time change. The good news is that Hans is
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Rick Williams - VE7TK
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