Hi Peter---yes, it has been a bit quiet---Not too much to report I do have some updates on the new (non Barrett) mobile HF autotuner The main box with earth...
Hi All, I have got a Barrett 550 and the associated AutoTune Antenna. The AutoTune Antenna has only got a very short stainless steel whip antenna on it (ie...
Hi Michael Yes, that is a very short whip---generally they need to be at least 1.6 metres long---2 metres long is ideal Hope this helps Thanks David Collins ...
Hi Guys---A "Hot Off The Press" information sheet on how Outpost licence holders can call a RFDS base either via VKS737 or by using the RFDS Emerg Button...
I Have, Five new Barrett S/S whips Including Spring Base, I'm Located in Darwin so depending where you are freight may be the probelem as they are too long for...
Hi again..We Still seem to be having trouble with this link....I'm really not sure whats going on with all this, so I've uploaded it to a third party site...
Hi group, Could someone send me some pictures of the Q-mac minipack pelican case (and internal accessories). I would like to repoduce this by myself. Any help...
Hi Alex I did have a play with one of the "mini-packs" a few years back..it used a very small SLA battey (say 4A/H), and a very compact "throw-out" end fed...
Hi David, Â Thnak you so much for your help and description. On my side I don't have had the opportunity to repair the dead qmac with the file you gave me....
Hi SG Search around for the Barrett 550 manual---The hardware is identical(except for keypad)---a Barrett 530 can be easily upgraded to a 550 Hope this helps ...
Hi! Thanks for the lead. On mods.dk a schematic is available. Now will have to move around. The piece that I have was imported by a reseller to VU land. It is...
Hi all, Twice my 910 autotune has failed me when travelling. Once the whip snapped and the second time the circuit board failed. I'm about to head off for 3...
Hi Tony You can do as you say. You need to get a 1:4 balun to which you will attach the two wires that make up the dipole antenna. You then need some coaxial ...
Email Dave, he knows where to get what you require. Cheers Tony ... From: tonyjames1960 To: barrettqmac@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:26 AM ...
Hi, Making one sounds a bit complicated - I know vertually nothing about antennas and would probably stuff it up. I did think a carrying a tap aerial but would...
Hi Tony Yes, a "Throw out end fed broadband dipole antenna would do the job nicely at about $300 Hope this helps Chat soon Thanks David Collins Ph. 07 31185265...
Can someone tell me if it si possible to run a 950 without its remote control head, e.g. by PC software or by building a simple controller? Thanks Howard VK4BS...
Hi All! I am in need of a manual for the above gear. I have couple of junked sets of this nice xcvr. Would want to refurbish this for use in HAM Band. Any...
