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Re: Strange things about HT-1A kit

Tony Goldsworthy
 

Lovely kit and the downloaded manuals (construction and operationl are fine! Tony VK3TP?


On Wed., 14 Aug. 2019, 11:06 Adam Rong, <rongxh@...> wrote:
Folks,

A few of customers might have questions when you receive your HT-1A kit or assembled kit. Let me explain a few things:

1. User manual is not included. You will need to download from ?at here?
If you have purchased kits from crkits, you will know nomrally that a printed one page manual will be put in the kit to guide you the important items and a few links to download. However, the HT-1A kit is prepared directly by the designer BD4RG, so the printed manual is not included. Please understand.

2. Even for assembled kit customers, you will receive a PCB and a few spare parts. Yes, this is free for your modification or repair purposes. Please keep them.

3. For kit customers, you will receive two potentiometers while there is only one hole on the panel. Because the panel space is limited, only one hole is reserved, however, the board has two sockets (RF and AF) to choose for the connection. If you want to use both AF and RF attenuation, you can consider adding a hole on the rear panel.

Thanks,
Adam

Strange things about HT-1A kit

 

Folks,

A few of customers might have questions when you receive your HT-1A kit or assembled kit. Let me explain a few things:

1. User manual is not included. You will need to download from ?at here?
If you have purchased kits from crkits, you will know nomrally that a printed one page manual will be put in the kit to guide you the important items and a few links to download. However, the HT-1A kit is prepared directly by the designer BD4RG, so the printed manual is not included. Please understand.

2. Even for assembled kit customers, you will receive a PCB and a few spare parts. Yes, this is free for your modification or repair purposes. Please keep them.

3. For kit customers, you will receive two potentiometers while there is only one hole on the panel. Because the panel space is limited, only one hole is reserved, however, the board has two sockets (RF and AF) to choose for the connection. If you want to use both AF and RF attenuation, you can consider adding a hole on the rear panel.

Thanks,
Adam
Re: d4d off frequency

 

Ron,

It is correct that the C1162 collector connected to the back plate, but the back plate is insulated with the mounting hole because there is a layer of black insulator inside the hole, if you look closely.

Thanks,
Adam
Re: New Record: D4D QSO Distance

 

Update a new QSO from BG7IKK and K7BV with distance of 13499km (from South China to East Coast of USA).
Rig: D4D 20m 0.5W
Ant: EFHW about 10m long wire near window

Thanks,
Adam
Re: d4d off frequency

 

the data sheet for the c1162 shows collector connected to the mounting hole, mine shows screw was shorting collector to ground.
ron, kc0tdj
Re: New Facebook Group for D4D

 

Great!? I do not use Farcebook either. This groups.io is just right.
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Re: d4d off frequency

 

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The barrel or the external ring of the power connector should be grounded so it is okay to touch the plated dc jack hole.

For TO-126 package transistors like Q4, the hole has insulation already so a metal screw and a thermal pad will do the work of insulation from the PCB panel.

Thanks,
Adam

在 2019年8月8日，下午10:17，ron mcmurray <hamshack@...> 写道：

the barrel or the power connector was touching the plated thru hole of the back plate.the screw in q4 grounds the collector to the back plate. it messed with the voltage,not sure if frequency was off or it just was not working right. easier to use nylon screw than try to make hole bigger
ron kc0tdj

Re: d4d off frequency

 

the barrel or the power connector was touching the plated thru hole of the back plate.the screw in q4 grounds the collector to the back plate. it messed with the voltage,not sure if frequency was off or it just was not working right. easier to use nylon screw than try to make hole bigger
ron kc0tdj
Re: d4d off frequency

 

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Ron, I don’t understand the point. This is nothing to do with frequency accuracy. Also, nylon screw is not necessary if you follow my instructions to build.

Thanks,
Adam

在 2019年8月8日，上午4:56，ron mcmurray <hamshack@...> 写道：

found the problem. power socket is off center in hole when in the case. grounding the collector of q4.? i put a nylon screw in to cure it. socket is flat on the board its built a little off i guess.
ron, kc0tdj

Re: d4d off frequency

 

found the problem. power socket is off center in hole when in the case. grounding the collector of q4.? i put a nylon screw in to cure it. socket is flat on the board its built a little off i guess.
ron, kc0tdj
Re: New Facebook Group for D4D

 

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Don’t worry. I meant Facebook group is a new one, but it won’t replace here.

Thanks,
Adam

在 2019年8月7日，下午11:14，bleepingbeep <bleepingbeep@...> 写道：

I agree with Mr. Brauer.? is an international venue, is it not?

Jerry AA6KI
Tucson

D4D 20m kit for sale

bleepingbeep
 

I am offering my unbuilt D4D kit for sale.? It is the 20m version, and the price is $35 shipped.? U.S. addresses and PayPal only, please.

Jerry AA6KI
Tucson
Re: New Facebook Group for D4D

bleepingbeep
 

I agree with Mr. Brauer.? Groups.io is an international venue, is it not?

Jerry AA6KI
Tucson
Re: d4d off frequency

 

dont know what i did but its working on frequency now.
thanks for your help.
ron, kc0tdj
Re: d4d off frequency

 

Ron,

Since the info is limited, I have to guess.

I suppose you have calibrated K2 frequency. Please confirm you did like one of these ways:
1. Use zero beat to test the carrier leakage from the D4D oscillator.
2. If you send 1500 Hz audio into D4D and triggered VOX, your K2 should zero beat two most strong frequencies at 14.0755 and 14.0725 MHz.
3. Send FT8 signal and receive in K2 and compare the audio frequency delta.

Thanks,
Adam


On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, ron mcmurray <hamshack@...> wrote:
i used my k2 to measure it.



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Thanks,
Adam Rong
Re: New Facebook Group for D4D

 

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Bryan,

I have a WECHAT group for domestic hams to real time discuss about D4D kit building, modification and application. Facebook group will serve as the same function for international hams.

I will still keep this group the major area for announcements and file keeping.

Thanks,
Adam

在 2019年8月7日，上午12:21，Bryan Brauer <bryan@...> 写道：

Adam,

I surely hope that this will not be the sole, or even primary venue for information exchange.? I do not do, and never will do, Facebook.

Bryan B. Brauer, PE
Consulting Engineer


On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 8:47 PM Adam Rong <rongxh@...> wrote:
Folks,

You are invited to join the new group.


Thanks,
Adam

Re: New Facebook Group for D4D

 

Adam,

I surely hope that this will not be the sole, or even primary venue for information exchange.? I do not do, and never will do, Facebook.

Bryan B. Brauer, PE
Consulting Engineer


On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 8:47 PM Adam Rong <rongxh@...> wrote:
Folks,

You are invited to join the new group.


Thanks,
Adam

Re: d4d off frequency

 

i used my k2 to measure it.
New Facebook Group for D4D

 

Folks,

You are invited to join the new group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/487925331780070/

Thanks,
Adam
Re: d4d off frequency

 

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Ron,

If you measure by a frequency counter or other devices with a probe, the capacitance introduced by the probe will pull low the oscillator frequency, and 2kHz is a reasonable number.

You can receive the same station using D4D and a known calibrated commercial radio to know the difference.

Thanks,
Adam

在 2019年8月6日，上午7:44，ron mcmurray <hamshack@...> 写道：

my d4d is off frequency, low by 2khz . do i decrease or increase capitance. it's at 14.272.
thanks, ron
kc0tdj

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