David, Thanks for the idea....that sounds a lot sturdier than those flimsy fold-up legs. Think I'll try that. Don Don and Carol Butler "He is my refuge and my...
To adjust the clock speed, adjust trim capacitor TC201 on the Logic PCB. It is inconveniently located behind the front panel, between the switches and the CPU,...
... PCB. It is inconveniently located behind the front panel, between the switches and the CPU, IC201. You will have to remove the front panel. I have yet to...
Danny, I wondered if the sub-panel could be removed. I had a quick look with bleary eyes last night but couldn't see or feel any tab or slot with which to pry...
... look with bleary eyes last night but couldn't see or feel any tab or slot with which to pry it off. What's the technique to safely remove it? ... Hi Tom I...
Hello... I have just started trying to ground my 394, but haven't had much luck yet. First I tried grounding it with a wire to the screw on the faceplate of...
Hi Don! Welcome to the group! I just got my 394 in late August, and really like it. It sounds like you have all the mods, and I'm sure you will be pleased...
... <snip> ... Matt, radio frequency grounding is a bit magical because every foot of conductor leading to the earth has distributed resistance, inductance and...
Hi Matt I use an MFJ 941C called a versa tuner II. I've had it for some time now and it seems to tune the longwires just fine. Don ... Outgoing mail is...
The bounce list is down to 24 with 5 addresses that have started bouncing since the last posting of Oct 19: dwinklesas, eighty8magnum, kevin, scottishscan and...
Matt, my previous response neglected one other purpose for grounding the receiver and that is to discharge electrostatic buildup and consequent noise that can...
All day today, the W5DFW FM repeater on 29.660 MHz has been pretty solid into Toronto with stations from all over the Americas. Althiugh it is FM, you can...
... Althiugh ... because ... Hi Tom I just would like to know the power in KW or watt for the repeater that you talk about. I'm interesting to listen this dx...
Details about the repeater are available from http://www.w5dfw.com . The DFW stands for Dallas/Fort Worth. Looks to be quite the organisation for emergency...
... had ... and ... effect. ... Matt, I use the ground to connect up my PC (since I decode digital modes), the PC is only grounded by the AC plug. This is at...
... quick ... or ... remove ... hold ... screwdriver ... Did I miss something? Don't you have to monitor some signal to know when the clock is right? Tom, I...
Dale, I'm sure a blow-by-blow procedure would be a real confidence booster for others needing to get behind the front 'glass'. I still have not taken one off...
Now that's impressive. John, what difference does it make when you connect/disconnect this ground connection from the radio? And what is the 'radiator'? A hot...
I disconnected the earth from the radio and there was no difference until I started to switch things on. I now get clicks and buzzing sounds. The fish tank...
I have a PRO 94 scanner, and if I have batteries recharging inside it, it creates a helluva buzzing noise on the DX 394, and it is grounded to earth via 6'...
My glass looks just fine. I don't want to take a change and remove it. I will remove the front pannel to gain access to the adjustment. Is the adjustment made...
Dale, a blow-by-blow of the removal and replacement of the front panel would be much appreciated. There is an assembly diagram on the Tandy support site and in...
Sounds like the scanner might be defective in some way. It should not interfere with TV reception if it is compliant with FCC or equivalent national standards...
... panel would be much appreciated. There is an assembly diagram on the Tandy support site and in the Files section of the group website that should help. I...
Wow, I am surprised at all the '394's out there that needed the clock adjusted. Mine is the most accurate clock in the house, and that includes 3 computers, 2...
