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Re: Flexible antenna goose neck

 

Hi Dave,

I think you are correct. It is a Racal base for the TRA921/931/906 etc.
It works just fine for HF. The A40/41 base is threaded so it is not
correct for that radio.

Tom Bryan
N3AJA


I came across this item on Ebay that may be of some interest. It looks
like a flexible antenna goose neck as used on TRA921/931 etc.

220408131799


Dave g1jwg




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Re: Flexible antenna goose neck

 

Thanks for correcting that Stuart.

I've got a 931 with the goose neck and proper antenna but recalled seeing someone on here looking for one when I was searching the archives recently and thought it was possibly of some use to someone.




Dave g1jwg


Re: Flexible antenna goose neck

 

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Dave
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The antenna goose neck is that of the SR A40 and SR A41 Larkspur VHF set, not to be confused with racal 921/931, it will fit into the top of the set, but what do you put in the top of it? the only antenna that will fit is the elastic held together whip, of VHF length, Not suitable for HF
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Stuart
G0TBI
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Flexible antenna goose neck

 

Hi

I came across this item on Ebay that may be of some interest. It looks like a flexible antenna goose neck as used on TRA921/931 etc.

220408131799


Dave g1jwg


Re: where to get a TRA 921?

 

hi roly i have one and to give you a heads up its very hard to find parts.? ive replaced the finals with a close match but not the correct ones. I asked every place i can think of.? im only doing about 1o watts on high power.? I ve just got it back from the Ekmer who worked on it.? im not happy with it im going to hook it up soon and see what it will do.? Having experiece with it maybe you can answer a question for me.? If on voice high poweer?its reading 10 watts what would pep be on ssb? Could it be reaching 18 watts on ssb pep? Yourr reply would be greatly appreciatted.? thank you very much
dave KG4LQT

--- On Sat, 1/16/10, roly salinas wrote:

From: roly salinas
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] where to get a TRA 921?
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 5:45 PM

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Hi gang,
I am curious about using a TRA 921 I used it in the 80s while in the army and want to know if there is some place i can buy a working one these days.

Thank you



Re: Racal Syncal30 12v relays anyone?

 

HI-G makes an equivalent.

However, I bet if you drill a hole in the side and squirt a little
Cramolin in there, they will clean right up.
--scott


Racal Syncal30 12v relays anyone?

 

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Racal Syncal30 12v relays anyone?
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Does anyone have, or know of, a supply of the small metal cased single pole changeover relays as used in the rx section of the Racal Syncal30 please.
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Racal Part Number:? 920577
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I need to replace the pair in my set.
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Many thanks, Ben.


Re: VRC321/323

Roger Basford
 

I find my VRC-321 is great for 5MHz and other spot frequencies, but as Gerald says, it's not great for tuning around looking for a QSO. There have been some discussions on modifying the set to allow say +/- 10 kHz frequency changes without the set forcing a retune but as yet I've not seen a mod that allows a big frequency swing like has been done for the PRC-320, by G4OEP.

One possible route that has been suggested for VRC-321/PRC-320 LSB operation is to use a Ramsey kit SS70 speech inverter, see their web site. I've got mine going on RX but there's a bit too much broadband noise for TX and I've shelved the project for the winter months. It's not a cheap option but it can be used as an add-on unit between the headset and radio, powered off the set, and there's no need to hack the radio around.

73

Roger/G3VKM

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "Philip" <kmg5443@...> wrote:

You're not the first to say this. Good point about the paint!

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "Gerald Greatrix" <gerald@> wrote:

Philip The 321 is a great radio on preset Freq's not at all good to tune
around a band. I go for a good working set with a nice front panel & I rub
the case down & repaint it. I have found in the past the like new sets are
in good nick because they are non works & never used. I've got 4 VRC 353's
here out of the box & do-not work.

73 de Gerald G7HNM



From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...]
On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 16 January 2010 11:44
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] Re: VRC321/323





Actually, look for good solid info on whether the 321 is a "GOOD" radio and
may look for new kit as there is so much available.

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE

--- In Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com> , "Gerald Greatrix" <gerald@>
wrote:

Philip you need to ask on the VMARS group a few of the members have done
the
mod, my VRC321/322 has had the mod done by Colin G4DDI & it works very
well. The 322 dose take a little time to tune up after the 3 min warm up
time on the Amp.

73 de Gerald G7HNM



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<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com> ]
On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 15 January 2010 21:06
To: Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323





Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB
modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE



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Re: VRC321/323

Philip
 

You're not the first to say this. Good point about the paint!

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "Gerald Greatrix" <gerald@...> wrote:

Philip The 321 is a great radio on preset Freq's not at all good to tune
around a band. I go for a good working set with a nice front panel & I rub
the case down & repaint it. I have found in the past the like new sets are
in good nick because they are non works & never used. I've got 4 VRC 353's
here out of the box & do-not work.

73 de Gerald G7HNM



From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...]
On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 16 January 2010 11:44
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] Re: VRC321/323





Actually, look for good solid info on whether the 321 is a "GOOD" radio and
may look for new kit as there is so much available.

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE

--- In Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com> , "Gerald Greatrix" <gerald@>
wrote:

Philip you need to ask on the VMARS group a few of the members have done
the
mod, my VRC321/322 has had the mod done by Colin G4DDI & it works very
well. The 322 dose take a little time to tune up after the 3 min warm up
time on the Amp.

73 de Gerald G7HNM



From: Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com> ]
On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 15 January 2010 21:06
To: Racal-manpacks@...
<mailto:Racal-manpacks%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323





Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB
modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE



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where to get a TRA 921?

 

Hi gang,
I am curious about using a TRA 921 I used it in the 80s while in the army and want to know if there is some place i can buy a working one these days.

Thank you


Re: VRC321/323

Gerald Greatrix
 

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Philip The 321 is a great radio on preset Freq’s not at all good to tune around a band. I go for a good working set with a nice front panel & I rub the case down & repaint it. I have found in the past the like new sets are in good nick because they are non works & never used. I’ve got 4 VRC 353’s here out of the box & do-not work.

73 de Gerald G7HNM

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From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...] On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 16 January 2010 11:44
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] Re: VRC321/323

?

?

Actually, look for good solid info on whether the 321 is a "GOOD" radio and may look for new kit as there is so much available.

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "Gerald Greatrix" wrote:
>
> Philip you need to ask on the VMARS group a few of the members have done the
> mod, my VRC321/322 has had the mod done by Colin G4DDI & it works very
> well. The 322 dose take a little time to tune up after the 3 min warm up
> time on the Amp.
>
> 73 de Gerald G7HNM
>
>
>
> From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...]
> On Behalf Of Philip
> Sent: 15 January 2010 21:06
> To: Racal-manpacks@...
> Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323
>
>
>
>
>
> Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB
> modification?
>
> Thanks
>
> Philip
> KA4KOE
>
>
>
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Re: VRC321/323

Philip
 

Actually, look for good solid info on whether the 321 is a "GOOD" radio and may look for new kit as there is so much available.

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "Gerald Greatrix" <gerald@...> wrote:

Philip you need to ask on the VMARS group a few of the members have done the
mod, my VRC321/322 has had the mod done by Colin G4DDI & it works very
well. The 322 dose take a little time to tune up after the 3 min warm up
time on the Amp.

73 de Gerald G7HNM



From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...]
On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 15 January 2010 21:06
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323





Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB
modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE



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Re: VRC321/323

 

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In a message dated 16/01/2010 11:44:44 GMT Standard Time, kmg5443@... writes:
Actually, look for good solid info on whether the 321 is a "GOOD" radio and may look for new kit as there is so much available.

Thanks

Philip
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Guess it depends upon what you mean by 'good radio' Philip.
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Seems it was a 'good' radio for the military, limited in its 'goodness' for the amateur though.
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cherri pip, Ben G4BXD


Test Tx at 13.25hrs

 

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Test Tx at 13.25hrs Saturday
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Stuart
G0TBI


racal 931

 

dear members,
?i have a 931 unit which is working fine on rx mode ,but in tx mode in ssb a side tone also gets transmitted
is it possible to eliminate the side tone
?????????????????????????????????????????????? venu, vu2mvx


From: Philip
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Sent: Sat, 16 January, 2010 2:35:57 AM
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323

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Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE



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Re: VRC321/323

Gerald Greatrix
 

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Philip you need to ask on the VMARS group a few of the members have done the mod, my VRC321/322 has had the mod done ?by Colin G4DDI & it works very well. The 322 dose take a little time to tune up after the 3 min warm up time on the Amp.

73 de Gerald G7HNM

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From: Racal-manpacks@... [mailto:Racal-manpacks@...] On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: 15 January 2010 21:06
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] VRC321/323

?

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Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE

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VRC321/323

Philip
 

Looking for info on new kit for this setup. How easily can one do the LSB modification?

Thanks

Philip
KA4KOE


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Re: Racal VRM 5080

 

HI,
I know it was 5 years ago.But did you ever get any info on the VRM5080?

Jeff

--- In Racal-manpacks@..., "julian1528" <julian.barnard@...> wrote:

Does anybody out there know the VRM 5080 Racal radio?
I am looking for a service manual with parts catalogue as I am trying
to service a radio in my posession that appears to have a defective
ROM.
Julian Barnard.


Re: Lost contact!

 

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Hi Mike
i hwas hoping you could hlep me locate teo u14630 transistors for my? tra 921 do you have any idea where to look.? ive found them in bulk supplires but i only need two..any help you can give would be appreciared..are you using a 931?
dave
KG4LQT


--- On Mon, 1/4/10, Richard Hankins wrote:

From: Richard Hankins
Subject: Re: [Racal-manpacks] Lost contact!
To: Racal-manpacks@...
Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 8:49 AM

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Mike
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nothing approximating that name appears in the vmars records
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Richard
G7RVI

From:
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:18 AM
To: undisclosed- recipients:
Subject: [Racal-manpacks] Lost contact!

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Does anybody know Lee, whose contact used to be:



Perhaps even Lee is on this group.

Please contact me!

Mike