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/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
By KQ6XA · #6597 ·
Re: Steel tape counterpoise
By Brian B. Riley, N1BQ <n1bq@...> · #6596 ·
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,
By Brickle@... · #6595 ·
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
By Mark A. Smith <kb5kyx@...> · #6594 ·
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.
By John O. Newell <jnewell@...> · #6593 ·
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
By Tom Griffin <k4iij@...> · #6592 ·
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
By Tom Griffin <k4iij@...> · #6591 ·
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
By c41mag@... · #6590 ·
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
By julian@... · #6589 ·
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
By painisgone@... · #6588 ·
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
By Brickle@... · #6587 ·
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:
By Sharyl - W3VET <w3vet@...> · #6586 ·
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
By David Henn · #6585 ·
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
By Anne&Brian · #6584 ·
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
By bbadger@... · #6583 ·
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
By Elliott <edl@...> · #6582 ·
W3FF Buddipole link
Fil W8FIL wrote: Try this one: http://www.qsl.net/w3ff Bonnie KQ6XA
By KQ6XA · #6581 ·
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
By Demetre Valaris - SV1UY <sv1uy@...> · #6580 ·
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
By DL3DAZ@... · #6579 ·
Re: inflatable antennas
Not for us smokers, i'd be there all day... Chris
By Chris <chrisg@...> · #6578 ·