Telstar Electronics wrote:
WA7PRC, you are absolutely correct that the design is based on the
Analog Devices SSM2166 chip. I'm curious about your soldering comment.
Why do you feel the soldering is poor? We have not had a single
failure due to poor soldering. We have approximately 400 units in the
field at this time. The field failure is around 0.2% during the one
year period that these units have been on the market.
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That would mean that only 1 of the 400 units had failed in the field.
Is that correct ?

Frank KN6WH

Telstar Electronics wrote:
Bryan wrote:
cmdr buzz corey wrote:
On Nov 14, 5:13 am, Telstar Electronics wrote:
The VoiceMax speech processor is not for everyone...
It's only for radio operators that want maximum range from their rig.

Along with maximum splatter.

In looking closely at his photos, it appears his circuit is based on the
Analog Devices SSM2166 (product data:http://tinyurl.com/6eadpn). The
specifications indicate it *can* be operated cleanly. Of course, to set
it
up requires at least an oscilloscope... which many hams don't own (or
know
how to use).

Based on the photos I've seen, I wouldn't buy one because of the poor
soldering:http://img105.imagevenue.com/img.php..._122_173lo.jpg.
I'll just continue to use my 2-tube (2x 3-500Z) speech
"processor":http://www.rigpix.com/linears/sb220.htm

Bryan WA7PRC

WA7PRC, you are absolutely correct that the design is based on the
Analog Devices SSM2166 chip. I'm curious about your soldering comment.
Why do you feel the soldering is poor? We have not had a single
failure due to poor soldering. We have approximately 400 units in the
field at this time. The field failure is around 0.2% during the one
year period that these units have been on the market.

According the photo (http://i17.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/cb/2d/2695_1.JPG) that
I found on a certain well-known auction site, all but a few solder joints
had what I call "reverse fillets". The solder connections should have a
concave shape but instead have a convex shape (too much solder). The few
that didn't appeared to be overheated, with a grainy appearance. I hate to
say so but, though you've had a low failure rate, they definitely wouldn't
pass scrutiny to meet Mil, CGMP, ISO, or IPC standards.

Bryan WA7PRC

That would mean that only 1 of the 400 units had failed in the field.
Is that correct ?
Frank * * * KN6WH

Absolutely correct Frank... and the failure was not a soldering issue.

According the photo (http://i17.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/cb/2d/
2695_1.JPG) that
I found on a certain well-known auction site, all but a few solder joints
had what I call "reverse fillets". *The solder connections should have a
concave shape but instead have a convex shape (too much solder). * The few
that didn't appeared to be overheated, with a grainy appearance. *I hate to
say so but, though you've had a low failure rate, they definitely wouldn't
pass scrutiny to meet Mil, CGMP, ISO, or IPC standards.
Bryan WA7PRC

You are right about possibly having too much solder... but that is
certainly not a reliability issue.
Grainy appearance of some joints is not uncommon for the new RoHS
(high-concentration of tin) solders.
As for passing military specs... that was never our intention with
this product. Thanks for your comments.

"cmdr buzz corey" wrote in message
...
On Nov 14, 5:13 am, Telstar Electronics
wrote:
The VoiceMax speech processor is not for everyone...
It's only for radio operators that want maximum range from their rig.

Along with maximum splatter.


LOL.

His website claims that Mouser Electronics is a "partner." Searches on
Mouser for "Telstar" and "VoiceMax" return zero results. Hmm. . does buying
some parts from Mouser make them a "partner." If so, I'm a "partner" with
Mouser, too.

LOL

LOL

His website claims that Mouser Electronics is a "partner." *Searches on
Mouser for "Telstar" and "VoiceMax" return zero results. *Hmm. . does buying
some parts from Mouser make them a "partner." *If so, I'm a "partner" with
Mouser, too.

The dictionary defines partner as "One that is united or associated
with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest."
So yes, in your example... you would be a partner of Mouser.

Tel star Electronics
wrote:
His website claims that Mouser Electronics is a "partner." Searches on
Mouser for "Telstar" and "VoiceMax" return zero results. Hmm. . does buying
some parts from Mouser make them a "partner." If so, I'm a "partner" with
Mouser, too.

The dictionary defines partner as "One that is united or associated
with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest."
So yes, in your example... you would be a partner of Mouser.


If I advertised that my company was a partner with HP (we bought the
computers from them) and Kenco I think they may object .......

Steve H

If I advertised that my company was a partner with HP (we bought the
computers from them) and Kenco I think they may object .......
Steve H

Well... I can't speak for your business... but my partners are
overjoyed that they are mentioned and have links available to their
sites.
www.telstar-electronics.com

Tel star Electronics
wrote:
If I advertised that my company was a partner with HP (we bought the
computers from them) and Kenco I think they may object .......
Steve H

Well... I can't speak for your business... but my partners are
overjoyed that they are mentioned and have links available to their
sites.
www.telstar-electronics.com

I bet they don't have a link to your site;c)

Steve H

I bet they don't have a link to your site;c)
Steve H

That's entirely up to them...
www.telstar-electronics.com