Hi all softrockers, I just made my first QSO with my new 80/40m RXTX.
It came together nicely with just a few glitches introduced by the
builder himself.

Tony, thanks for all the fun and challenge you give us "rockers". I
hope to meet some of you fellows on the band when I really get rockin'

73 and thanks

SM0FKI  / Ulf

The catalog from ICM
	 http://www.icmfg.com/pdf/ICMcombinedcat2006.pdf
doesn't have anything with a number like 43UAAAA00FAL.

ICM seems to want a description (catalog pg 9) in terms of holder type,
tolerance grade, load C, and
frequency.

jeff, wa1hco

Tony Parks wrote:
>
>
> Several have ordered 10m RXTXv6.2 kits with the daughter board kit but
> without the 112.36 MHz crystal.
>
> The 112.36 MHz crystal I was providing with the 10m kit was from ICM
> (800 725-1426), Catalog # 43UAAAA00FAL, Job # 106618-1-1
>
> 73,
> Tony KB9YIG

Cecil,

I have also tried to send you a couple of emails in the past two days, and not seen any response via email or on the minibuy webpage. The address I used was (mycall) (at) fuse (dot) net.

Thanks for what you're doing.

Regards,
Bob N3HAT

k5nwa wrote:
> At 12:01 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote:
>
>> Cecil,
>>
>> I have also tried to send you a couple of emails in the past two days,
>> and not seen any response via email or on the minibuy webpage. The
>> address I used was (mycall) (at) fuse (dot) net.
>>
>> Thanks for what you're doing.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Bob N3HAT
>
>
> Folks, the email address is nice but that is available from your email
> when you ordered, more importantly I need your full name and mailing
> address so I can get the parts out.
>
> Plain and simple your postal mail address not your email, see the
> example below;
>
> Cecil Bayona
> 503 Betty street
> Springdale, AR. 72762 USA
>
>
>
> Cecil
> K5NWA
> www.softrockradio.org <http://www.softrockradio.org/>  www.qrpradio.com
>

Cecil,

I sent two emails to your *correct* address yesterday, but see that your
list was not updated in the revised quantities I requested.  The first
was sent at 5:52am CST and the second at 10:54am CST yesterday.

Also, part of your email problem with some others is that you HAVE THE
INCORRECT email address shown with an EXTRA LETTER "L" in "sbcglobal" on
your website.  It is shown as sbcgloblal.

Regards,
Don AE5K

The catalog from ICM
http://www.icmfg.com/pdf/ICMcombinedcat2006.pdf
doesn't have anything with a number like 43UAAAA00FAL.
ICM seems to want a description (catalog pg 9) in terms of holder type, tolerance grade, load C, and frequency.
jeff, wa1hco
Tony Parks wrote:

Several have ordered 10m RXTXv6.2 kits with the daughter board kit but without the 112.36 MHz crystal.
The 112.36 MHz crystal I was providing with the 10m kit was from ICM (800 725-1426), Catalog # 43UAAAA00FAL, Job # 106618-1-1
73,
Tony KB9YIG

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At 10:55 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote:

>k5nwa wrote:
>Cecil,
>
>I sent two emails to your *correct* address yesterday, but see that your
>list was not updated in the revised quantities I requested. The first
>was sent at 5:52am CST and the second at 10:54am CST yesterday.
>
>Also, part of your email problem with some others is that you HAVE THE
>INCORRECT email address shown with an EXTRA LETTER "L" in "sbcglobal" on
>your website. It is shown as sbcgloblal.
>
>Regards,
>Don AE5K

Thanks for the correction, I changed the site. My ISP must be having
a field day making peoples emails as SPAM, but I will go through them
and make corrections before ordering the parts.

I'm headed now to get supplies, I wish I had not got rid on my
loading scale it was very accurate for small weights.

Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

What was the error message ?? - I had trouble also and it turned out to be my fault.  I was using an address that was valid for my ISP but not registered with the YAHOO GROUP so it was being rejected by YAHOOs server.   The account used to send the mail must be declared and enabled in the YAHOO GROUP.

-------------- Original message --------------
From: k5nwa <k5nwa@...>
At 11:26 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote:

What was the error message ?? - I had trouble also and it turned out to be my fault.  I was using an address that was valid for my ISP but not registered with the YAHOO GROUP so it was being rejected by YAHOOs server.   The account used to send the mail must be declared and enabled in the YAHOO GROUP.

Sorry that some have been having problems with the order.

The email address to this group is correct, but it was pointed out to me that the email address at the web site was incorrect, it has been fixed.

After I come back from getting padded envelopes I will be going through all my email accounts SPAM folders for any emails I missed.  I will then correct the list for the final time and post it and wait 1 hour or two to hear about any corrections before I order the parts. I will be ordering a few extra parts in case something small was missed.

I'll be back!

Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, k5nwa <k5nwa@...> wrote:
>
> At 11:26 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote:
>
> >What was the error message ?? - I had trouble also and it turned
out
> <snip>

> Sorry that some have been having problems with the order.
>
> The email address to this group is correct, but it was pointed out
to
> me that the email address at the web site was incorrect, it has
been fixed.
>
> After I come back from getting padded envelopes I will be going
> through all my email accounts SPAM folders for any emails I
> missed.  I will then correct the list for the final time and post
it
> and wait 1 hour or two to hear about any corrections before I order
> the parts. I will be ordering a few extra parts in case something
> small was missed.
>
> I'll be back!
>
>
> Cecil
> K5NWA
> www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com
>
> "Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."
>

The error that I had was traced to the extra "l" in the domain name.
At least, I think so.  I sent a follow-up message to the corrected
email address last night, and that one has not been returned.

Thank you once again Cecil for doing all this work.  Be sure to NOT
LOSE MONEY on this project.  You are helping us all out, and should
be properly compensated for your time and efforts.  I'd rather kick
in an extra buck or so, in order to make the effort worthwhile to you.

Terry

hmm...... still not sure whether I should be getting a preamp, as the
voltage from the antenna will be quite low, probably around 5mV... Is
the softrock capable of processing such a low voltage signal?

Thanks

> voltage from the antenna will be quite low, probably around 5mV... Is
> the softrock capable of processing such a low voltage signal?

5mV into 50 ohms is -33dBm.  That is very, very strong.  I would read
+40 over S9 on a calibrated S meter.

The softrock kits operate down in the microvolt range (even lower if
you have the LT6231 op amp) depending on your sound card.

73,  Mike Collins  KF4BQ

On 1 Mar 2008 at 19:34, Shih Wei wrote:

> hmm...... still not sure whether I should be getting a preamp, as the
> voltage from the antenna will be quite low, probably around 5mV... Is
> the softrock capable of processing such a low voltage signal?
>
> Thanks
>
   5 mV ??  That is a really loud signal.  The Softrock will go down to 1
microvolt or less.  If you are using it above 20 meters, a pre-amp may help
for the weak signals.  On the lower bands, the noise is higher than the
sensitivity.

Dave - WB6DHW
<http://wb6dhw.com>

I have stated this several times and it's mentioned several times at
the web site but apparently it's not enough.

DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY UNTIL I SAY THAT IT'S OK TO DO SO.

I hope that is clear enough, you may be trying to help but all it
doing is causing me more problems. The amount listed on the site is a
ESTIMATE, I'm selling the parts at cost with 0 markup so all expenses
must be paid for, I don't know all the expensed and the mailing cost
until the parts get here and I can weight them. So please do not send
money at this time, all it does is more work for me at this time
since I now have to keep track how much you sent versus what the final cost is.

DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY UNTIL IO SAY SO, PLEASE.


Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

Ok, I'll do that.

What holder size, what load C?

Searching the email history seems to show HC49 type holder. Is that correct?

jeff, wa1hco

Bill Dumke wrote:
>
>
> Just call them and order it over the phone.  It works.
>
> Bill WA9PWR
>
> jeff millar wrote:
>
>> The catalog from ICM
>>  http://www.icmfg.com/pdf/ICMcombinedcat2006.pdf
>> doesn't have anything with a number like 43UAAAA00FAL.
>>
>> ICM seems to want a description (catalog pg 9) in terms of holder type,
tolerance grade, load C, and
>> frequency.
>>
>> jeff, wa1hco
>>

Dave,

I seem to have the same problem nulling the image with my Dell D620 using
Rocky. It has a Sigma Tel Audio soundcard.. How did you determine that it
had a sample offset at 192k?

Thanks,

Mike N2Ms

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave" <dmertz@...>
To: <softrock40@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:18 AM
Subject: [softrock40] Re: High Definition 2.0 audio from Dell


>> I need a new laptop.  Dell seems to be saying that I can get one with
>> a "High Definition 2.0" soundcard.  It seems also to say it has a
>> stereo line input.  Does anyone know the specs on this card? (Khz and
>> bits).
>
> I'm not sure if it's the same, but my E1405, purchased about 8 months
> ago, has a SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC.  It has a combo
> mic/stereo line iput jack.  While the thing seems to support sampling
> at 192K, the spectrum looks like it's only 96K and I can't find any
> sound card setting to improve it.  Also, there seems to be a constant
> one-sample-at-192K offset between Left and Right, making it nearly
> impossible to null the image.  I ended up getting a Sound Blaster
> Live! 24 External to use with this machine.  (Still a bit quirky
> because of Vista.)
>
> Dave, WA3OFF
>

Anyone else play around in the SSB DX Contest with 1W Softrock?

I thought I would try a bit for a couple hours with 1W on 20M.  Sure
was a lot of fun and thought I would give a run down of my
experiences.  Very tough to make/break any pileups with 1W.  I ended
up working quite a few stations with some "timed" calls.  If a station
isn't very strong, or is real popular, just forget it.  Not only do
you have to make the contact with 1W but with so many KW signals on
the band it is tough.

Some of the "contest" stations have great ears.  If there is a lull in
the action that is the best time to give a call or two.

Here is a run down of some countries worked in a couple hours on SSB:
V2,PJ2,VP5,TG,F,HI,P4,YV,PJ2,8P,YV,HK,FM,TI,YN.

I made a real effort to get some others but some are just too popular
and I probably wouldn't ever get them in the middle of the contest.

It sure takes some patience, hunting, and pouncing at the right time.
  I have a small 3ele yagi up 30 feet and with 1W it is hard to beat
anyone.

Hope others try 1W SSB in a contest.  You won't do too well but it
still will be fun.

73,  Mike Collins   KF4BQ

i'm getting ready to mount my 6.2RXTX 40/80 in a metal enclosure.

from what i have read here, i should insulate all connections through
the box? otherwise i would have trouble with possible ground loops?

can i ground the antenna shield to the box and insulate all the other
connections?

thanks for any advice,
mike ak3f

----- Original Message -----

From: mikecol2

To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 12:44 AM

Subject: [softrock40] Playing in the Phone DX contest with 1W Softrock

Anyone else play around in the SSB DX Contest with 1W Softrock?

I thought I would try a bit for a couple hours with 1W on 20M. Sure
was a lot of fun and thought I would give a run down of my
experiences. Very tough to make/break any pileups with 1W. I ended
up working quite a few stations with some "timed" calls. If a station
isn't very strong, or is real popular, just forget it. Not only do
you have to make the contact with 1W but with so many KW signals on
the band it is tough.

Some of the "contest" stations have great ears. If there is a lull in
the action that is the best time to give a call or two.

Here is a run down of some countries worked in a couple hours on SSB:
V2,PJ2,VP5,TG,F,HI,P4,YV,PJ2,8P,YV,HK,FM,TI,YN.

I made a real effort to get some others but some are just too popular
and I probably wouldn't ever get them in the middle of the contest.

It sure takes some patience, hunting, and pouncing at the right time.
I have a small 3ele yagi up 30 feet and with 1W it is hard to beat
anyone.

Hope others try 1W SSB in a contest. You won't do too well but it
still will be fun.

73, Mike Collins KF4BQ

Jeff,

It is series resonant, no need for load C.  Just use that number.  That
is all you will need.  Everything they need to know is included in that
part number.

Bill WA9PWR

jeff millar wrote:
> Ok, I'll do that.
>
> What holder size, what load C?
>
> Searching the email history seems to show HC49 type holder. Is that correct?
>
> jeff, wa1hco
>
> Bill Dumke wrote:
>
>> Just call them and order it over the phone.  It works.
>>
>> Bill WA9PWR
>>
>> jeff millar wrote:
>>
>>
>>> The catalog from ICM
>>>  http://www.icmfg.com/pdf/ICMcombinedcat2006.pdf
>>> doesn't have anything with a number like 43UAAAA00FAL.
>>>
>>> ICM seems to want a description (catalog pg 9) in terms of holder type,
tolerance grade, load C, and
>>> frequency.
>>>
>>> jeff, wa1hco
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Mike,

First you may well need an RF isolation transformer.  If you do use
that, put it inside the box and use an insulated RF connector.  There
are BNC connectors with an insulated ground, or you could even make your
own.  Also the PTT ground shield should be broken before it touches the
RXTX (or in this case box).  You will be running your ground to the PC
through the sound card.  The rest of the connections can be grounded.
(I am assuming here that you are using a Delta 44 with the Delta 44
interface kit and the Rocky serial interface kit.  Anything else, you
are on your own.)

If you use an AC power supply to get the 12 Vdc for the RXTX, make sure
the 12 Vdc output ground of the power supply is floating, and not
connected to the AC ground.  It needs to be well isolated from the AC
ground.  I use an old HP 6213A lab power supply, and it works great.  I
would suspect a wall wart designed for medical use would work fine as
well.  Those are very well isolated from ground.  If you think you have
a problem with whatever power supply you are using, just substitute a
battery for the power supply, and see if that helps with the center
spike in RX mode.

Bill WA9PWR

ak3f wrote:
> i'm getting ready to mount my 6.2RXTX 40/80 in a metal enclosure.
>
> from what i have read here, i should insulate all connections through
> the box? otherwise i would have trouble with possible ground loops?
>
> can i ground the antenna shield to the box and insulate all the other
> connections?
>
> thanks for any advice,
> mike ak3f
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

k5nwa wrote:

> Double check to make sure you are there and the quantities are right, I
> want to order these parts as soon as possible. I will order what I can
> later tonight.

Cecil,

Third time requested (must be a dark hole somewhere):

please double my quantities shown on your present list posted.  Should
be 4, 4, 2, 20, 4

Thanks!

Don AE5K

At 08:26 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote:

>k5nwa wrote:
>
> > Double check to make sure you are there and the quantities are right, I
> > want to order these parts as soon as possible. I will order what I can
> > later tonight.
>
>Cecil,
>
>Third time requested (must be a dark hole somewhere):
>
>please double my quantities shown on your present list posted. Should
>be 4, 4, 2, 20, 4
>
>Thanks!
>
>Don AE5K

Indeed, I just looked at the web site and the figures are as you
stated, try hitting the refresh button when at the site.


Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

At 08:26 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote:

>k5nwa wrote:
>
> > Double check to make sure you are there and the quantities are right, I
> > want to order these parts as soon as possible. I will order what I can
> > later tonight.
>
>Cecil,
>
>Third time requested (must be a dark hole somewhere):
>
>please double my quantities shown on your present list posted. Should
>be 4, 4, 2, 20, 4
>
>Thanks!
>
>Don AE5K

By the way everyone of your emails directly addressed to me were in
the SPAM folder.


Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, k5nwa <k5nwa@...> wrote:

> The final list is out there barring some minor corrections;
> <  http://www.softrockradio.org/smallbuy  >

> Double check to make sure you are there and the quantities are
right


Hello Cecil,

I have been trying since Thursday to get this to you.  I guess your
SPAM filter caught me as well.

If it is not too late, please put me down for the following:

FIN1002-5M                     Quantity 2

74ACT74 SOIC                   Quantity 6

74ACT74 DIP                    Quantity 2

100 Ohm metal film resistor    Quantity 20

LP2985 LDO 3.3V regulator      Quantity 2

Thanks for your time and effort.

73,
Patrick KF4LMZ

Today I rewrote the N1 & HS_DIV routine and it computes in 56 ms at 10
MHZ and 5.6 ms at 160 MHz. I went to long integers for this calculation.
Then I used some logic to limit the N1 search range between N1 max and
N1 min. Works like a charm. The lower frequencies have more possible
combinations of N1 and HS_DIV so it takes longer to calculate.  Before
it took 500ms to do the calculation in floating point. The RFREQ
calculation is still done in double floating point for 1 Hz accuracy up
to 160 MHz. Still fighting RF feedback which kills me if I have the
scope probes on the SDA and SCL lines. Other than that we are delighted
with the new speed. Should be able to spin an encoder and update 10 to
50 times per second depending on the frequency range. This has been a
real learning experience :-)

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At 09:34 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote:
>Hello Cecil,
>
>I have been trying since Thursday to get this to you. I guess your
>SPAM filter caught me as well.
>
>If it is not too late, please put me down for the following:
>
>FIN1002-5M Quantity 2
>
>74ACT74 SOIC Quantity 6
>
>74ACT74 DIP Quantity 2
>
>100 Ohm metal film resistor Quantity 20
>
>LP2985 LDO 3.3V regulator Quantity 2
>
>Thanks for your time and effort.
>
>73,
>Patrick KF4LMZ

I wonder what is going on, most people who write to me stating that
they don't see their entries or they have not been updated to new
quantities, but when I look they are in there with the correct
quantities. But then I hit the refresh button every time I go to the page.

This page is changing multiple times a day, if you don't refresh your
browser you will be looking at an old page stored in your PC instead
of the updated page from my site, that is how browsers work. My
browser is set to refresh pages older than one hour and even then I
have to hit the refresh button or I will be looking at old data, most
browsers the default is 24 hours so you might be looking at a page
that is a day old.

I just looked, your call letters and quantities match what you just
mentioned, so have you refreshed your browser?


Cecil
K5NWA
www.softrockradio.org  www.qrpradio.com

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."