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Re: Trying to hook things up...


Jim
 

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Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

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