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Technical Corner / FT100 11m ('wideband') mod
« Last post by rob on September 18, 2021, 09:19:28 pm »
The details for modding the Yaesu FT100 to include 11m are readily available on the net, with the mod details having being posted on several sites (eg http://k0lee.com/ft100/ftfreeband.htm)

The instructions are perfectly clear so I won't repost those here. But exactly the same details (verbatim) and picture are used in the reposts. One slight problem is that the picture used isn't very clear, and one other thing to note is that the jumper must be unsoldered. Those are lead-free joints, so a hot iron is needed. My 40w iron made easy work of it (ish) but it does need some encouragement. A bit of switch cleaner and a cotton wool bud then cleaned up the debris afterwards.

I suspect most FT100's internal lithium cells (CR2025/2032) will, like mine, have completely run down by now. However, I can confirm that the mod holds even with a run-down memory battery (so the mod must flash the ROM). I will replace the battery some other time: I use memory a lot on other bands and to tune the '15' on the end of the UK FM channels (ie on VFO), I have to switch to USB, alter the step, and hop back. But here are instructions for the battery change in case those are useful: http://www.fj45.com/ham/FT-100-Batt.asp


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Digital Modes / Working SSTV on 27.295 USB
« Last post by guest2 on September 15, 2021, 09:42:02 pm »
Little SSTV Sked tonight on 27.295 USB. In total there was 4 Stations participating 26JS07, 26CT3699, 26AM200 and myself.

Here's a few of the SSTV images received at my Home QTH.

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275-1

276-2

277-3

Hopefully more stations for the next SSTV Sked.
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Digital Modes / Re: FLDigi for PSK31 + More.
« Last post by rob on September 14, 2021, 09:30:55 pm »
Yeah never seen it on the WF before then.
will have a think.

PS gained 2m on the antenna hight from using a 5m push up. Worked a chap in Bucharest who heard me on first call & gave a good report & saying good signal for the setup. Slowly in right direction. Going to think a bit more on mast. Got through to Jabber but they sold out. ...
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PMR Discussion Board / Re: Armchair Copy
« Last post by 12Bore on September 14, 2021, 07:32:39 pm »
Excellent mate  👍👍
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Digital Modes / Re: FLDigi for PSK31 + More.
« Last post by guest2 on September 14, 2021, 02:44:08 pm »
Here is that photo of those harmonics I mentioned, Will. Quite interesting -stopped me going off to bed there - looks to me as if the 750 is a 1st harmonic of the 1500 (fundamental f) and then at ~2250 central a first harmonic (wider because of the multiple) & then to the left of 3000 (central) one leg of the 2nd harmonic.

I see what you mean. You have not only the harmonics, but a sub-harmonic too.  I wouldn't know where to begin with answering why this is happening within FLdigi. Hopefully someone else may provide a clue as to why this is. For me with a direct sampling connection from the external speaker socket on the radio, I only every see the fundamental.
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Digital Modes / Re: FLDigi for PSK31 + More.
« Last post by rob on September 14, 2021, 12:05:57 am »
Hopefully now from my laptop it will attach. Just to note for forum that this is RTTY on fldigi. Will & I worked PSK31 this eve before switching to RTTY
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Rob
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Digital Modes / Re: FLDigi for PSK31 + More.
« Last post by rob on September 14, 2021, 12:04:35 am »
This time with attachment hopefully ..
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Digital Modes / Re: FLDigi for PSK31 + More.
« Last post by rob on September 14, 2021, 12:03:08 am »
Here is that photo of those harmonics I mentioned, Will. Quite interesting -stopped me going off to bed there - looks to me as if the 750 is a 1st harmonic of the 1500 (fundamental f) and then at ~2250 central a first harmonic (wider because of the multiple) & then to the left of 3000 (central) one leg of the 2nd harmonic.
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Receiver Discussion Board / EddyStone EC10
« Last post by AM081 on September 12, 2021, 09:45:43 pm »
Here's one of my favorite EddyStone Communications receiver,  Model EC10.

These are a very nicely engineered bit of kit. This particular EC10 has the battery pack adapter, which are usually very hard to find these day.

However this can be swapped out for the mains adapter pack, which sits in the same slot in the back.

Everyone should have at-least one EddyStone receiver in their shack or collection.

MF and Full HF coverage over 5 bands. AM,CW and SSB modes.

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Radio Articles, Books, Videos & Documentaries / Arena Documentary - Tuning In (1994)
« Last post by guest2 on September 12, 2021, 08:05:19 pm »
This is has got to one of my favorite documentaries of the 90's. Featuring Doug G0LUH and many silent keys who are sadly no-longer with us.

Covers topics regarding amateur radio, and being naughty on the bands with a visit from the DTI.

Also an interesting subject raised by "Dr Fisher Dilke" on "What is a radio wave" Well we all think we know the answer to that, but you maybe surprised with he's answer.

Finally there's a small section at the end regarding "Gerald Wells" and the "Vintage Wireless Museum"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPg-D33RnS8
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