I haven't chimed in on this one yet. I haven't byuilt a '4B, but I built one of the first of the first run '4s. I believe a firmware problem is unlikely to...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
May 17, 2013 10:47 pm
Gosh - my ATS-4 has a problem then. After being off for a few hours, it ALWAYS powers up when the battery is connected the first time. After that, it is...
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n1rx
May 17, 2013 11:20 pm
I'll have to dig mine out and check it again, Mike. I don't recall if mine shows this behaviour. I must be mis-remembering it's initial power applied...
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n1rx
May 17, 2013 11:30 pm
Of course, you are right, Mike. Capacitor C71 has to charge initially when power is applied. This has the same effect has pressing the power on button. Thanks...
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Mike Olbrisch
kd9kc
May 17, 2013 11:37 pm
WHEW - then this IS normal.... and I am not carrying a ticking time-bomb failure waiting to happen while on vacation. That is a relief. My brother-in-law...
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n1rx
May 17, 2013 11:39 pm
Please disregard the paragraph below about intitial power application. The rig should come on when power is first applied. Approach your troubleshooting of...
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ac0bq
May 18, 2013 11:28 pm
Ga: I am finishing up a ATS 3B and I have one of Steve's Frequency displays I want to hook up to it. Where do I pick the VFO Frequency up at? How much offset...
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William
schmidtwilli...
May 19, 2013 1:35 am
Johnny, Dale wrote about this before. Try this: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AT_Sprint/message/6021 Bill,wv1n...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
May 19, 2013 1:00 pm
Tnx for the note, Bill. I had searched the messages, but my results were not exactly what I wanted! I will give that a try! 72 Johnny AC0BQ...
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Dale Putnam
daleputnam
May 19, 2013 1:34 pm
Yep, that's the one, Johnny... and because the mixing is different on 80... it won't play there.. IF you set the DD for 40 - 15... OR.. it plays right nice on...
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n1rx
May 19, 2013 4:10 pm
The firmware in the MCU used in the QBSA allowed it to work on all the bands on my ATS3, including 80M. Perhaps Steve would consider making a version of the...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
May 19, 2013 4:59 pm
Gm Guys: Well Bruce that would be a thought. I tried Dales suggestions, and it works, but it's not worth the pain is not worth the gain!! I am gonna mount the...
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n1rx
May 19, 2013 5:16 pm
Since the user of an ATS-series rig is by definition, a "know code" amateur radio operator, having the Morse readout of frequency is usually adequate... 8-) ...
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n1rx
May 19, 2013 9:50 pm
For those interested. Burt (K1OIK) has been making videos at our regional semi-annual HAM flea (HossTraders, now NearFest) for many years. He shares them on...
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ab1dr
May 20, 2013 12:49 am
Bruce...that was a great interview...nice job. BTW.. I think Burt was pretty impressed with the Mountain Topper!!! 72/88 K1QO...
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n1rx
May 20, 2013 1:55 pm
Thanks, Anne. I think he was too. Just wish the near-focus on the camera had been better. That's why he added the still shots of the board later. 72/88 & see...
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Johnny Matlock
ac0bq
May 20, 2013 2:27 pm
Good Job Bruce! I was waiting to see if the antique tube rig was Qrp or not!!!! Nice little plug for the AT line. 72 Johnny AC0BQ...
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f4gha
May 22, 2013 6:16 pm
Hi all, For DX orders, what's the postal service employed ? FEDEX ? UPS ? Thanks. Loïc, FY8PE....
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Robert Bradshaw
robjbrad
May 22, 2013 8:06 pm
I think it was USPS priority mail. Didnt have any tracking. I've had mine for a while now... 2E0ETN Rob ... I think it was USPS priority mail. Didnt have...
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William
wrh3mmi
May 22, 2013 8:39 pm
Not sure if this is a duplicate post but can anyone tell me how I can buy one of the MTR kits? Thanks Will KT5W...
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mdweezer
May 22, 2013 8:42 pm
Will, They were a limited run of 150 units or so and they sold out within hours. Only option now is finding someone willing to part with their kit. 73, -Matt,...
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Kevin Kleinfelter
kevin_kleinf...
May 22, 2013 11:57 pm
Or, contact the designer, get the file for the PCB layout, and get permission to do your own run of 150 (or 300 or more). You and I can't be the only people...
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William
wrh3mmi
May 23, 2013 11:13 am
Hmmm Kevin you may be on to something...although the original owner would probably want/deserve some royalties for coming up with the original design....
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Bob Citronberg
rcitronberg
May 23, 2013 11:16 am
I have both an unbuilt mtr (1st run) and ats4b i may sell one or both...trying in next few days to figure on a price.....Bob ki4ght ... Hmmm Kevin you may be...
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f4gha
May 23, 2013 10:06 pm
Hi Rob, Thanks Rob ! I will leave FY on the 15 July approx... I ordered the MTR for islands activations, but now, I just want to get it before leaving the...
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Steven Bornstein
saborns
May 24, 2013 4:06 am
Trying to get mt MTR working but am having a side tone problem. Digits are displayed but no side tone. No side tone from keyer either. Have tried to turn audio...
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n1rx
May 24, 2013 10:45 am
Possibly a short between pin 3 (side tine out) and pin 4 (Vss, or ground), or pin 2 (Vdd, or *3.3v). GL, Bruce N1RX...
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Dale Putnam
daleputnam
May 24, 2013 11:52 am
Hi Steve, With the radio off, using a dvm, is there a short to ground on pin 3 of U10? But before that, are the regulated voltages good? U10 must see 3.3 on...
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Steven
saborns
May 24, 2013 4:02 pm
No short on pin 3 or on path to R28. 3.3 v appears where it should. I had a difficult time finding pin 1 of U9. It is installed with the part ID inverted. Sent...
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ab6wl
May 24, 2013 4:52 pm
Hello Steve, What is the voltage at pin 19 of U10 (easier to measure at the junction of R29 and R39)? It should be a little more than 1/10 of your supply...
