Hi all, Well, from what I have read in the past, I see that it is imperative that the antenna is presented to the Softrock is as close to 50 ohm as possible....
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kerrygeek1
Nov 2, 2008 9:39 pm
Web, If you don't want to do the upgrades, just build it like the instructions say and it will work first time. I built one last winter and have been having a...
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W3WTW
drcamphill
Nov 2, 2008 8:44 pm
Tada! Chip replaced and all voltages are perfect! Thanks Bob. ... each side of the chip to remove it all at once....
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Milt Cram
w8nue
Nov 2, 2008 8:39 pm
... Try Tony at kb9yig at gmail dot com 73, Milt W8NUE...
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k5nwa
Nov 2, 2008 8:37 pm
... The SoftRock40 group page at Yahoo has some information on how to order, there is also some at the link below; < http://www.softrockradio.org/SoftRock > ...
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bob bailey
wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 8:18 pm
in the past, I have been known to use two soldering pencils, one on each side of the chip to remove it all at once. bob WB7DMX From: W3WTW Sent: Sunday,...
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W3WTW
drcamphill
Nov 2, 2008 8:14 pm
Give the man a cigar! I have the wrong component in. Along with a heat gun I need glasses. Can I substitute it with an iron core transformer, they're easier...
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bob bailey
wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 8:12 pm
it will bounce, as that is not a e-mail address use raparks-at-ctcisp bob WB7DMX From: Web Williams Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 3:07 PM To:...
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Web Williams
kr4wm
Nov 2, 2008 8:08 pm
I sent one through the group website. It might bounce because it showed his e-mail address as being KB9YIG@dotdotdot. But it hasn't bounced yet- so maybe it...
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g8voip
Nov 2, 2008 8:06 pm
Just a silly thought, you have put the right device in?, 3V3 regulator is marked 'LFEA' and not the FIN1002? You can use copper braid from coax cable to...
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wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 7:58 pm
... try raparks-at-ctcisp bob WB7DMX...
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wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 7:43 pm
... go with the v9.0 Lite+USB Xtall kit. ... for $16 per kit. That price will include postage cost to ... converter with your v9.0 Lite+USB Xtall receiver. ...
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W3WTW
drcamphill
Nov 2, 2008 7:41 pm
Thanks Bob. I figured as much.Or I should say it figures. I am awaiting a heat gun in the mail...sure wish I had one now. Removing with an iron is way to...
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wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 7:37 pm
... supply. ... Might I ... the Si570 chip requires 3.3 volts to work, 5v will kill it. double check you solder connections for any bridges, that reg will take...
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Web Williams
kr4wm
Nov 2, 2008 7:34 pm
Not as easy as I thought! eHam and QRZ neither one have a valid e-mail address on file. I guess he reads here and will contact me eventually. Thanks & 73, -Web...
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Web Williams
kr4wm
Nov 2, 2008 7:33 pm
KB9YIG comes back as: Robert A Parks. I'm assuming the "A" is for Anthony, hence Tony. Will send him an e-mail direct. Thanks & 73, -Web...
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wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 7:25 pm
... at ... give you ... interface ... is on ... everything ... a ... ssb ... SORRY, ITS KB9YIG...
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W3WTW
drcamphill
Nov 2, 2008 7:23 pm
Started building my V9 today. First step is to build the power supply. Input on pin 1 of U3 is 5V and the output on pin 5 is also 5V. Might I have shorted it...
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bob bailey
wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 7:23 pm
tony is the one who is doing the kitting and sales KB9YG From: Web Williams Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 2:19 PM To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
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Web Williams
kr4wm
Nov 2, 2008 7:19 pm
Thanks Bob! Who is it I should contact to see about purchasing these two options? 73, -Web (KR4WM)...
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bob bailey
wb7dmx
Nov 2, 2008 6:56 pm
well yes there are some upgrades/additions you might want to look at before you start building the kit. first one is the xtall V1.1 kit that replaces the...
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Web Williams
kr4wm
Nov 2, 2008 6:12 pm
Greetings- I hope to be "softrockin" fairly soon. I purchased an unbuilt kit from another ham who felt it was a bit too much to build, considering the number...
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Alan
alanzfq
Nov 2, 2008 4:56 pm
... From: "Tim O'Rourke" ... Yes, Tim. Sometimes I think I'm pumping so much around up there that it will burst! But that's probably better than Alzheimers. 73...
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Tim O'Rourke
w4yn
Nov 2, 2008 4:02 pm
They say that you can lesson the on set of Alzheimers by trying new activities. I do not know about the rest of you but there is enough learning going on with...
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Christos Nikolaou
sv1eia
Nov 2, 2008 3:38 pm
... Allan, I mean directly speaking signal did existed on softrock whereas not existed on R75, not just a pleasant audio. The MDS with a good ADC has proven to...
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Simon Bosworth
simonbosworth
Nov 2, 2008 3:23 pm
I am trying to find the BOM and/or instructions for the SR Lite 6.2 20M version. I found the 40M instructions but there are some component differences and I am...
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Celso Alves
ceuso
Nov 2, 2008 3:21 pm
thanks Dave. Art already sent me some information from the dds_controller list. regards, Celso ________________________________ De: "brainerd@..."...
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Alan
alanzfq
Nov 2, 2008 3:01 pm
... From: "Christos Nikolaou" Re: Softrock sensitivity ... Yes, after I had fitted those I did not feel I needed a preamp on the lower frequencies. ... This...
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Christos Nikolaou
sv1eia
Nov 2, 2008 2:41 pm
John, When you see USB and LSB together as DSB then it is 99.999% a audio issue. Only a single channel either I or Q goes to your program. In some rare...
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John
n9ami
Nov 2, 2008 2:13 pm
Ok I am receiving great on 160,80,40 but cannot get it to rx on anything above this and yes I do change the BPFs. Maybe my Si570 need some sort of fix in the...
