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Restoring the status quo of Ham Radio
I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design
for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? I suggest that none of the CB-style gadgets of today's CB-style rigs are necessary and that a reproducible design having only the facilities of, say, the KW2000, would provide the basis of any station. Keeping it simple will increase the chance of success. I suggest the following.... DDS VFO VFO display based upon graphic LCD to simulate the use of a tuning knob-plus-dial. Tuning knob plus flywheel using optical sensors, giving the "Feel" associated with traditional rigs. DSP for the audio and mixing stages, perhaps with a low IF of ooo 50kHz to resolve the ringing problems that arise in narrow baseband filters for CW. ooo 100mW output allowing the choice of PA for CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams or running barefoot QRP for _REAL_ Radio Hams. Any of the established CB types in this NG are welcome to join this discussion, I only ask that your contributions be meaningful and not the inane sneering 'n; jeering for which you are famous. |
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"Airy R. Bean" wrote in message ... DSP for the audio and mixing stages, perhaps with a low IF of ooo 50kHz to resolve the ringing problems that arise in narrow baseband filters for CW. Airy, giving advice on DSP... BWWWWWWWWWWhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahaha |
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"The Sperminator" [email protected] wrote in message ... "Airy R. Bean" wrote in message ... DSP for the audio and mixing stages, perhaps with a low IF of ooo 50kHz to resolve the ringing problems that arise in narrow baseband filters for CW. Airy, giving advice on DSP... BWWWWWWWWWWhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahaha Or any advice. A KW2000 with that works on the "RF bands" 73s de GW |
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"The Sperminator" [email protected] wrote in message ... "Airy R. Bean" wrote in message ... DSP for the audio and mixing stages, perhaps with a low IF of ooo 50kHz to resolve the ringing problems that arise in narrow baseband filters for CW. Airy, giving advice on DSP... BWWWWWWWWWWhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahaha Or any advice. A KW2000 with that works on the "RF bands" 73s de GW |
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In message , Airy R. Bean
writes I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? Elecraft already do a range of these http://www.elecraft.com/ Latter-day Heathkit Brian -- Brian Howie |
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On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 13:00:48 +0000, Brian Howie
wrote: In message , Airy R. Bean writes I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? Elecraft already do a range of these http://www.elecraft.com/ Good but expensive, aren't they? It would be great to see the people on this group design one here. It would be invaluable info for those interested in furthering their knowlege of the hobby and maybe the end product could equal or exceed the Elecraft specs at a lower price? p. -- The BBC: Licensed at public expense to spread lies. |
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I have no experience of the Elecraft kits, but I suspect
that the packing density of components on their PCB's would mediate against future maintenance and fault-finding? Also, for Britland, AIUI, there are problems for the man-in-the-street having to organise his own shipping and passage through customs? A kit of our own design would not be subject to proprietary trade secrets. If the AF amp was specced at, say, 1mw into 600 Ohms, then almost any AF amp chip would do the job. While on the subject of fault -finding, one RX which sticks in my mind as being very easy to repair was the R210, because all the aluminium chassis (pl?) folded out on hinges for easy access. As part of being a _REAL_ Radio Ham is maintaining our own gear, then there is food for thought in this area. "Paul Burridge" wrote in message ... On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 13:00:48 +0000, Brian Howie wrote: In message , Airy R. Bean writes I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? Elecraft already do a range of these http://www.elecraft.com/ Good but expensive, aren't they? It would be great to see the people on this group design one here. It would be invaluable info for those interested in furthering their knowlege of the hobby and maybe the end product could equal or exceed the Elecraft specs at a lower price? |
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Airy R. Bean wrote:
I have no experience of the Elecraft kits, but I suspect that the packing density of components on their PCB's would mediate against future maintenance and fault-finding? No, I don't think so. Have built a K2 #4030 about 8 weeks ago with SSB balanced modulator and DSP options. It uses no SMDs (except one case described below) and you can get at most things for both DC measurements or for attaching a scope probe to. On the DSP, there is a piggy-back board pre-manufactured with the DSP chip as an SMD. Elecraft publish a DC voltage table to assist in trouble shooting. The email reflector had plenty of knowldeable Elecraft owners to assist or make suggesstions and the Elecraft post-sales support is also good. Also built a KX1 for a white stick op ham friend. If anything, the component density on that and the add-on boards is higher than the K2. It uses a couple of SMDs, the main one for the DDS. But apart from that, most things are accessible. The KX1 was an ideal rig for my friend to take on holiday since it's small and supports eyes-free operation with CW feedback. 73, David, M0DHO |
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Airy R. Bean wrote:
I have no experience of the Elecraft kits, but I suspect that the packing density of components on their PCB's would mediate against future maintenance and fault-finding? No, I don't think so. Have built a K2 #4030 about 8 weeks ago with SSB balanced modulator and DSP options. It uses no SMDs (except one case described below) and you can get at most things for both DC measurements or for attaching a scope probe to. On the DSP, there is a piggy-back board pre-manufactured with the DSP chip as an SMD. Elecraft publish a DC voltage table to assist in trouble shooting. The email reflector had plenty of knowldeable Elecraft owners to assist or make suggesstions and the Elecraft post-sales support is also good. Also built a KX1 for a white stick op ham friend. If anything, the component density on that and the add-on boards is higher than the K2. It uses a couple of SMDs, the main one for the DDS. But apart from that, most things are accessible. The KX1 was an ideal rig for my friend to take on holiday since it's small and supports eyes-free operation with CW feedback. 73, David, M0DHO |
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I have no experience of the Elecraft kits, but I suspect
that the packing density of components on their PCB's would mediate against future maintenance and fault-finding? Also, for Britland, AIUI, there are problems for the man-in-the-street having to organise his own shipping and passage through customs? A kit of our own design would not be subject to proprietary trade secrets. If the AF amp was specced at, say, 1mw into 600 Ohms, then almost any AF amp chip would do the job. While on the subject of fault -finding, one RX which sticks in my mind as being very easy to repair was the R210, because all the aluminium chassis (pl?) folded out on hinges for easy access. As part of being a _REAL_ Radio Ham is maintaining our own gear, then there is food for thought in this area. "Paul Burridge" wrote in message ... On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 13:00:48 +0000, Brian Howie wrote: In message , Airy R. Bean writes I wonder if we as a NG might put together a design for an HF rig that could be built with ease by novices and experienced constructors alike? Elecraft already do a range of these http://www.elecraft.com/ Good but expensive, aren't they? It would be great to see the people on this group design one here. It would be invaluable info for those interested in furthering their knowlege of the hobby and maybe the end product could equal or exceed the Elecraft specs at a lower price? |
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