I occasionally get a wierd display and the radio won't turn on or behaves oddly. The solution is to remove ALL the batteries and external psu ( if using one )...
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ws8e
Dec 6, 2010 10:37 pm
I believe your clock batteries are dead or dying. Replace them. All will be well. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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brianwisconsin
Dec 15, 2010 12:16 pm
Had the idea to split the out of the headphone jack and send one line to a tape recorder. Don't want to have to make another five pin cable. Will this work...
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Andy - KU4XR
ku4xr
Dec 15, 2010 2:45 pm
Brian; Â Merry Christmas, and best wishes to you:Â Tapping audio from the headphone jack will work, and here are some considerations when doing it. The...
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cybercat@...
cybercat321
Dec 15, 2010 2:58 pm
I salvage the cables from (usually older) computer keyboards - the ones with the five pin DIN plug. Most of the work is already done - it's easier to solder...
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Paul
n3krv2000
Dec 15, 2010 3:22 pm
if you want to use the headphone jack to recorder mic jack the line levels are going to be way too high even al the lowest vol. settings your going to have...
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swabby
swabby429us
Dec 16, 2010 10:28 am
I've done this for many years. Ever since I bought my DX440 brand new back in the day. I connected it as another source to my stereo setup. Then I could...
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brianwisconsin
Dec 23, 2010 1:00 am
On occasion my Sangean picks up what sounds like a warbling chirping sound. Sounds sorta like the chirping sound made when a computer modem connects to a ISP....
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Larry
l.lanberg
Dec 23, 2010 1:04 am
Hi Brian, Is it only on certain frequencies? Can you please note & tell us those freqencies? Tell you what - tune your radio down to 280 - 325 kHz region, down...
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brianwisconsin
Dec 23, 2010 6:07 pm
Found out what it is. RTTY. Thanks...
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brianwisconsin
Dec 23, 2010 6:22 pm
No I do not. Only on one or two frequencies. Will make note of it next time....
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ilmn@...
ilmn...
Dec 23, 2010 6:23 pm
I have a DX440 that I use with the recommended wall charger. While I am using the radio the display is fine. When I push the power button to off and the...
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Larry
l.lanberg
Dec 23, 2010 6:28 pm
Yep, that would be it. That's why I was asking if you got this also between 280-325 kHz or so. That's the band for DGPS stations and, unless you live way in...
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john07242000
Dec 23, 2010 9:48 pm
Hi Gang, DX-440 Radio...I'm troubleshooting a clock problem...I've installed new fresh batteries but when I remove the wall wart, the display goes dim and then...
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Mr Richard Banton
rdbanton
Dec 24, 2010 5:39 am
I had something similar with mine a while back. I found the battery connection for the clock to be the problem. Involved removing the back and flexing a...
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Mr Richard Banton
rdbanton
Dec 26, 2010 5:18 pm
John, Â Regarding the display going blank, I just answered (I hope) a similar question. Â The battery connector isn't mating that well to the rest of the...
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JOHN NORTH
john07242000
Dec 26, 2010 5:29 pm
Hi Rick, This morning I "adjusted"; the 3 prongs on the battery side of the cover and put the cover back on and all is okay now. Still having problems with weak...
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Jerry
n9lya
Dec 26, 2010 5:46 pm
Hi John Sounds like Q115 is dead… Common failure. Easy to replace if you can solder and see… I have replaced many.. Sight is failing… If you need a Q115...
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Bally
texas9bill2
Dec 26, 2010 9:33 pm
I am getting a 1000 cycle or more tone in the audio no matter what band I am on. FM is a little better but you can still hear it... AM it covers up the station...
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Barry Sherwood
barry_sherwood
Dec 27, 2010 3:56 pm
Are you sure the bfo is in the off position? ... -- *Barry Sherwood KF5GC* [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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bally barnery
texas9bill2
Dec 27, 2010 5:50 pm
Before someone else tells me again about the BFO, no it is off... IT sounds like a internal birdie, but is everywhere... more like it might be in the audio...
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Deane McIntyre
ddmcintyre1957
Dec 27, 2010 7:07 pm
*This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(tm) Pro* ... Does the tone go away when the lock switch is engaged? If so your radio has the...
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pea.koil
Dec 27, 2010 7:07 pm
Try setting the lock switch to the "IN" position. This stops the microprocessor from scanning the keyboard, which can cause noise. I've found that letting...
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Bernie Skoch
k5xs
Dec 27, 2010 7:07 pm
Does anyone know of a source for a battery cover for a DX-440? Thanks. Bernie k5xs(at)aol.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Barry Sherwood
barry_sherwood
Dec 27, 2010 8:12 pm
Bill, I hope you did not take offense to my "bfo" question. I was not trying to offend you merely trying to help. Sorry... ... -- *Barry Sherwood KF5GC* ...
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jdwann@...
beargo427
Dec 27, 2010 8:33 pm
Hello,I have a 803 battery cover I dont need. Just send me the shipping cost and it's yours.....Dave...NK8Aa message dated 12/27/2010 2:07:59 P.M. Eastern...
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Bernie Skoch
k5xs
Dec 27, 2010 10:11 pm
Dave, Just sent you $5 via PayPal. Thanks! Bernie Skoch 21142 Kirksey Road Elkins, Ark 72727 ... From: jdwann@... To: Sangean803@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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jdwann@...
beargo427
Dec 27, 2010 10:11 pm
Hello, again, maybe I could put the battery cover in a 6x9 envelope with padding, and send it to you that way? It might only cost under a dollar for ...
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jdwann@...
beargo427
Dec 27, 2010 10:11 pm
I checked the postage, it would be 4.95 for a small usps shipping box for the battery cover (803 model). In a message dated 12/27/2010 2:07:59 P.M. Eastern...
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bally barnery
texas9bill2
Dec 27, 2010 11:17 pm
No it did not and no offense and I thought after getting several responses that I should let the group know that the BFO is not the issue... I also tried the...
