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Re: [tracker2] Re: Deluo GPS with T2-135

My MKIII does NOT pop, a friends VERY early model DOES.

Mark
KC5EVE

At 06:43 PM 2/3/2009, you wrote:

Must be a model change, no pop here with the volume down.

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, Scott Miller <scott@...> wrote:
>
> No, with the volume down it still pops - at least mine do. You can
plug
> a dummy resistor into the external speaker jack, though.
>
> Scott
>
> Rudy Benner wrote:
> >
> >
> > Turning down the volume does the same thing.
> >
> > --- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com <mailto:tracker2%
40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "la6vja" <la6vja@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Had to make a small interface unit, using a junkbox DC
regulator
> > > supplying 5V DC to the GPS and then wiring signal+gnd from the
GPS
> > to
> > > the phono jack on the front panel. Works fine, though it
required
> > some
> > > extra wiring and soldering. No way the GPS would run off the
power
> > > from the radio/T2-135, even with correct polarity (probably
reversed
> > > on the DR-135E, even though the manual explicity states GND on
> > sleeve
> > > - not the case).
> > >
> > > BTW, also installed a small switch on the speaker leads to
avoid the
> > > buzzing sounds from the speaker when the TNC is active. Seems
to be
> > a
> > > problem with all DR-135 radios, lack of shielding or something.
> > > Anyway, the yellow/grey connector at the aft edge of the radio
PCB,
> > > near the SO-239 socket, is for the speaker. There's plenty of
room
> > for
> > > a small switch below the display, on the lower side of the
radio.
> > >
> > > Everything working fine. Another exercise in problem-
solving. ;)
> > >
> > > 73
> > >
> >
> >
>



Wed Feb 4, 2009 2:21 am

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Now, here's what seems to be a tricky one. Any inputs appreciated: In early January 2009 I received 2 x "Deluo Universal GPS PRO SiRF Star III GPS units" (PS/2...
la6vja
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Feb 2, 2009
9:16 pm

...but no other signs of the unit actually doing anything....
la6vja
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Feb 2, 2009
10:16 pm

And now for even more interesting stuff: - The Deluo GPS is not toasted, as I first feared. - The Alinco/T2-135 delivers 5V to the connector on the front of...
la6vja
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Feb 2, 2009
11:26 pm

Had to make a small interface unit, using a junkbox DC regulator supplying 5V DC to the GPS and then wiring signal+gnd from the GPS to the phono jack on the...
la6vja
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Feb 3, 2009
10:08 pm

Turning down the volume does the same thing. ... to ... some ... sleeve ... a ... for...
Rudy Benner
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Feb 3, 2009
11:00 pm

No, with the volume down it still pops - at least mine do. You can plug a dummy resistor into the external speaker jack, though. Scott...
Scott Miller
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Feb 3, 2009
11:49 pm

Must be a model change, no pop here with the volume down. ... plug ... 40yahoogroups.com>, ... regulator ... GPS ... required ... power ... reversed ... avoid...
Rudy Benner
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Feb 4, 2009
12:43 am

My MKIII does NOT pop, a friends VERY early model DOES. Mark KC5EVE...
Mark Cheavens
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Feb 4, 2009
2:22 am

The design has probably improved. Mine is the DR-135E, with S/N T0008xx - new in 2003. Made the same buzz with the EJ-41U installed. And ... NO, the obvious...
la6vja
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Feb 4, 2009
6:58 pm

Are you referring to the buzz that is associated with the GPS data stream, or are you referring to the squelch pops. My serial number is M004567 Mk III, newly...
Rudy Benner
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Feb 4, 2009
7:04 pm

It's the GPS data stream causing buzz in the speaker. No squelch popping problems. Are there any considerable upgrades done to the Mk III - as compared to the...
la6vja
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Feb 5, 2009
11:13 am

As I have only one, I have no basis for comparison. I doubt I will get another one....
Rudy Benner
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Feb 5, 2009
1:16 pm

concur, I did the same to silence the radio.   Paulus - N5SNN/YD0NXX ... From: Scott Miller <scott@...> Subject: Re: [tracker2] Re: Deluo GPS with...
P. Suryono Adisoemarta
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