/PM whip + counterpoise = dipole antenna
John wrote: The MP-1 vertical and its counterpoise both are somewhat equal and opposite radiating parts of a lazy vertically polarized dipole. Really somewhat eliptically polarized :-) The use of the
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KQ6XA
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#6597
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Re: Steel tape counterpoise
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Brian B. Riley, N1BQ <n1bq@...>
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#6596
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Re: radio shack roll up antenna as counterpoise
John -- The $64,000 Question? The article doesn't put it quite this way, but here's the gist, I think: Clearly the counterpoise radiates, unless you've gone out of your way to waste the radiation,
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Brickle@...
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#6595
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New RATS FT-817 Control Software Update 1.2.0
I have updated the RATS FT-817 control software to 1.2.0. This new version fixes a problem when reading the frequency from the radio during mode changes. Also added the ability to minimize the
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Mark A. Smith <kb5kyx@...>
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#6594
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Re: radio shack roll up antenna as counterpoise
Frank AB2KT -- Tnx for the link. This keeps getting funnier. I was reading that page last night, but only got to #1. I really enjoy Cebik's articles, though I confess I don't always understand it all.
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John O. Newell <jnewell@...>
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#6593
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Re: FT-817 power lead plug?
On Thu, 17 May 2001 20:06:45 -0400, I wrote about Re: [FT817] Re: FT-817 power lead plug?: Oops, 1.7 x 4.75mm - sorry 73 Tom K4IIJ
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Tom Griffin <k4iij@...>
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#6592
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Re: FT-817 power lead plug?
On Thu, 17 May 2001 23:28:41 -0000, you wrote about [FT817] Re: FT-817 power lead plug?: Mouser catalog #601, pg 108, part 171-3221 right angle, black part 171-3222 right angle, black with white tip
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Tom Griffin <k4iij@...>
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#6591
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Re: FT-817 power lead plug?
It's a 4,00mm x 1,70mm plug. The same plug used by many of the miniature portable CD players. I just bought a couple yesterday from RS #274-1532, they fit fine. I only wish I could find a right angle
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c41mag@...
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#6590
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Re: FT-817 power lead plug?
Maplin part no. AR22Y seems to be OK, though this is listed in the catalog as 4.0mm x 1.7mm. You also need a lead AQ81C. The wire looks a tad on the thin side for a possible 2 amps transmit, but I
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julian@...
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#6589
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How do I get the Mic to move the tuning in 1khz steps?
I must be missing something but how do you get the mic to tune in 1 khz steps. While mobile it is a lot easier ..and healthier to tune with the mic not the tuning knobs. Rich KD4LEC
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painisgone@...
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#6588
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Re: radio shack roll up antenna as counterpoise
also. I antenna http://www.cebik.com/fdim4.html is very interesting on this point. Frank AB2KT
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Brickle@...
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#6587
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Atlas 210x manual and new group
I've scanned in the entire Atlas-210x manual for a fellow ham. Perhaps someone else can use this. It's a series of GIF files encapsulated in a ZIP file It's 2.7M. You can join the new Egroup at:
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Sharyl - W3VET <w3vet@...>
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#6586
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Re: FT-817 power lead plug?
Hello, According to the "FAQ's Document"(available in the files sction) It is a Coaxial Power Plug - 4.0mm X 1.4mm Rgds David
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David Henn
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#6585
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FT-817 power lead plug?
I have searched my junk box for a plug to make up a lead for this radio, but nothing I have seems to fit. Does anyone know the exact specifications for this plug? Thank you for reading this. B
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Anne&Brian
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#6584
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Re: Battery Connectors and wiring.
Which battery technology are we talking about? When NiMH batteries sag below 1.1 volts per cell at 2 amps draw, they are about 95% drained (based on the discharge graphs I have on hand), and it drops
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bbadger@...
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#6583
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Re: Z11 batteries
Hi All: I just purchased a Z11 and have yet to assemble it. I charged 2 9v NiCads and they were about 16.2 volts. I check with the Z11 manufacturer and he told me that the maximum voltage that the
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Elliott <edl@...>
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#6582
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W3FF Buddipole link
Fil W8FIL wrote: Try this one: http://www.qsl.net/w3ff Bonnie KQ6XA
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KQ6XA
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#6581
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Re: More Antennas (W3FF URL)
Hi Fil, The correct link is http://www.qsl.net/w3ff I realized my mistake and sent immediatelly a correcting message, but obviously some guys have not noticed it!! Sorry about that. 73 de Demetre
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Demetre Valaris - SV1UY <sv1uy@...>
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#6580
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Service Manual - Repair support ?
Hi, as I have a broken 817 on my desk, I need some more information than the circuit diagrams that come with the manual. Any hint ? Or can someone tell me, why the display is flashing and AF is muted
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DL3DAZ@...
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#6579
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Re: inflatable antennas
Not for us smokers, i'd be there all day... Chris
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Chris <chrisg@...>
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#6578
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