A week ago I upgraded my SP-I to the SP-II. For those of you who have the SP-I, I encourage you to install this upgrade. It is very straight forward. Since you...
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w8je77
Dec 23, 2010 7:24 pm
All, I have just completed the assembly of the SP-II Controller and the RF Relay board. I was able to detect the BS-2 and upload the firmware without a...
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w8je77
Dec 23, 2010 7:30 pm
Mike, I have the same configuration regarding the pinout for my Icom 7800 and my THP HL-2.5Kfx amp. I am just about to start building the pods for my radios...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Dec 23, 2010 9:02 pm
If the fuse blows when you plug the ethernet cable from the controller into the RF Relay unit, then it means something in the relay box is shorting to ground...
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w8je77
Dec 24, 2010 2:47 am
Jim, Thank you very much for the suggestions. You have helped me isolate the component and now I will get out my DMM and get going. By the way, the Station...
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w8zr_santa_fe
Dec 28, 2010 8:02 pm
The Tyco relays (Mouser p/n 655-V23105A5003A201)used in both the SP-I and SP-II are now on backorder at Mouser. Please substitute part number...
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wb0vak
Jan 2, 2011 2:00 am
I want to order a kit but have an issue with the 5 pin connector. ( copy and paste from order ) Mouser #: 161-0505 Mfr. #: 161-0505 Manufacturer: Kobiconn ...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 2, 2011 2:48 am
Hi Dave, Thanks for your note. You must have missed my posting the other day about Mouser backordered parts and p/n changes. Below is the text, which I believe...
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Michael Raskin
rask1553...
Jan 2, 2011 9:11 pm
Terry - I send it to you in a few day as I am out of town. ... From: w8je77 To: stationpro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 2:30 PM Subject:...
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wb0vak
Jan 3, 2011 1:21 am
I just think sometimes it just takes a little more time. Hope this is not an indication of things to come. Now there is another back ordered part. Mouser #:...
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w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 3, 2011 2:26 am
Hi Dave, Please substitute Mouser p/n 806-KF22X-B25P-NJ for the backordered 25 pin right-angle D-Sub connectors (p/n 636-182-025-113R531). The substitute...
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wb0vak
Jan 4, 2011 2:01 am
Well tonight I got home and was putting the order together for the StationPro II. Rereading the order before checking out and another part on back order. Can I...
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ishii.megumi
Jan 4, 2011 2:31 am
Hi Dave I'm using below. 551-PS7142-1A-A PS7142-1A-A CEL 400 V 200 mA Single Channel Form A (NO) MOSFET DIP-6 Through Hole DE JA2JVC Megumi...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 4, 2011 2:38 am
Hi Dave, Yes, backorders can be frustrating if there are long delays, but Mouser is the best distributor I've found for holding them to a minimum. The Clare ...
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n0mpm
Jan 4, 2011 4:41 pm
I decided on the PLA-140S surface mount version. If you straighten out the pins and top solder them it works fine. I just made sure the solder flowed fully...
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mannrichard69
Jan 17, 2011 1:59 pm
Does anybody have a pod layout for a FT-1000mp mkv? I would like to be able to hear both receivers. Thank You...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 17, 2011 2:27 pm
You shouldn't have any problem interfacing your FT-1000MP Mark V to the pod, since the pod circuit board was designed to accomodate subreceivers. It has pads...
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fserota@...
fserota
Jan 24, 2011 4:43 pm
As you know, the SteppIR controller has built in a board that senses when the antenna is tuning and a relay opens the amplifier keyer line to prevent...
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n4eco_bob
Jan 27, 2011 1:34 am
Fred, If you're referencing the TUNING RELAY OPTION of the SDA 100 Controller, according to Jim at SteppIr support, the controller has a normally closed set of...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 27, 2011 4:17 am
I think Bob's suggestion will work just fine, Fred. Interrupting the PTT line will prevent any RF at all from going to your SteppIR while it's tuning. If you...
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Fred Serota
fserota
Jan 27, 2011 5:25 pm
StationPro Builder/UserGroupThanks to you both. Fred, K3BHX From: stationpro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 8:01 AM To:...
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wb0vak
Jan 30, 2011 3:20 pm
Just to update everyone who watches here. Yes the back order stuff was fun, but have gotten past all of that. My wife WB0VAJ and myself have built all the...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 30, 2011 10:07 pm
Dave, The mic+ pad is for the mic output. Some transceivers have a separate ground return for the microphone, and that would be mic-. If your transceiver uses...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Jan 31, 2011 2:41 pm
Firmware version 2.2 is now available for download at www.w8zr/stationpro/. (Click on Download Files on the top banner.) There are three changes with this...
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n4eco_bob
Feb 3, 2011 9:46 am
To allow you to use your RigBlaster Plus on any of the radios hooked to the StationPro, you need to use the front mic connector that was wired for the Kenwood...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Mar 11, 2011 5:39 pm
StationPro builders can now purchase extra Pod PCBs from the "Order Kits" page of the StationPro website. Extra pod PCBs are sold in lots of three for $20,...
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gregory.beat@...
gbeat5
Mar 12, 2011 3:22 pm
Sorry Dave, I can't do that. Just a moment .. I have detected that Jim Garland has a solution, but assembly is required. ;-) W9GB Sent from Comcast mobile App...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Apr 6, 2011 7:53 pm
Hi Gang, I'm making plans for going to Dayton this year, and will be setting up a little indoor exhibit to sell my StationPro kits. If you're planning on ...
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kc0cqq
Apr 25, 2011 4:22 am
I just programmed the Basic Stamp this evening and it was a breeze. It seems that if I ever want to re-program it, I would have to remove the back panel...
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Jim Garland
w8zr_santa_fe
Apr 25, 2011 12:47 pm
Hi Sebastian, You might be able to get away with leaving the program cable permanently connected, but I generally don't advise it. The wires go directly to two...
