VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

Lots more work done on this today. Date calculation support has now been extended up till the end of 2032. Basically, as much as I can squeeze into the remaining memory. I discovered a bug in the code that was used to determine whether it was a leap year, or not. The code as of yesterday would have ...

I knocked this video up quickly.
How to configure IC-9700 repeater offset.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=totA4bmNHl4

VK7AM wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:42 pm I have browsed the manual and cannot see anything..

'the manual' for what?
Are you alluding to the manual of a specific rig?

Hi all Developing an interest in working satellites here with an IC-9700 in the shack. Whilst I've read about casually working sats simply with an FM 2/70 hand-held, I'm aiming for a higher level. Realistically, what satellites are workable from VK that offer the biggest footprints? (ie; to maximise...

V2.3 I'll monitor this until the next week rollover (Monday) and see how this goes. Simple matter of subtracting 1024 from the reported (but incorrect) week number. 20200103_173414_1600.jpg Photo taken at 17:34:13 local (UTC +10) Thunderbolt is reporting this week, which is week #2086 on the GPS cal...

Update I intend to release the fix in three versions. Choose the version that you are happy with. 1) v2.3ND "No date" Consider this as future proof. :J Instead of date, this emphasises time mode. If you're not sure of the date, you can always look at your watch or phone! 20200103_152946_16...

FYI BG7TBL now offers a revised version of the FA-2 frequency counter. The new version now counts up to 12.4 GHz, whereas the previous version went to 6 GHz only. Be aware that all the sellers are currently using old images of the 6 GHz version, but will specifically mention the 12.4 GHz version in ...

Arghh! Thanks for the heads up, Rick. 20200103_083532_1600.jpg Come to think of it, it was actually the 31st Dec 2019 I had it running, not yesterday. Lucky I kept 6 pages worth of hand written notes from July 2017 (WNRO fix) to refer to. 20200103_084102_1600.jpg Looks like you will only need to upd...

My Thunderbolt tells me it's 33 December 2019 today. Wonder if others shows the same? Tried a power cycle and survey, no change. Is there a simple fix? Which 'Thunderbolt display'? One of mine? When was the last time it displayed the correct date? I happen to have my Thunderbolt running yesterday a...

Keysight (previously known as Agilent, and before that, HP) are running more webinars that may be of interest to the technically orientated hams. Spectrum Analysis Fundamentals Tuesday, January 07, 2020, 10:30 AM SGT EMI Interference Analysis and Troubleshooting Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 10:30 AM ...

Hi all The Eltek Flatpack2 HE 48V/2000W rectifier has become a popular power supply for 1kW class solid state PAs. I have two Eltek Flatpack2 HE controllers available right now. Six more will be added to the store mid January (waiting on more 3.5" touchscreens to arrive) AUD$139 + postage. Read...

The ARRL's IC-9700 review (January 2020 issue) mentions a review video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EOPdwd8KK0

IC-9700 firmware version 1.21 was made available today. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/IC-9700/1_21/ Changes from Version 1.20 Fixed the problem where the scan might not stop, even when the transceiver receives a signal. With the previous firmware, there was a delay in sounding th...

VK4CDI wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:44 pm I'll take em if they are still available....

Cheers

Hi Phil
They're yours for the taking next time you're in Brisbane.

Cheers,
Adam

Free to good home! ARRL's QST magazine. April 1998 through to November 2014. All in very good condition. Collect only from Brisbane inner S/W. _DSC6960_web.jpg _DSC6956_1600.jpg Ideal for a ham radio club library collection. Must be gone by the new year, otherwise they're going to the tip. :cry:

Too big (and dusty) for the workbench, but a faulty on/off power switch was fixed in an Electrolux ZUF4205AF vacuum cleaner. These things are damn awkward to get apart! http://vk4ghz.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC6926_web.jpg The "power" switch was actually a small tactile push butto...

Acceptance testing a bunch of CAN bus adapter boards, which are then fitted to VK4GHZ Eltek Touchscreen Controller system boards. 20191129_142834_900.jpg 20191129_143051_900.jpg http://vk4ghz.com/product/eltek-flatpack-2-controller/ http://vk4ghz.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC6462_web.jpg :beer:

Thanks for the updates Peter & Rex.

It's been an interesting day, today! http://vk4ghz.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/IC-9700-Ref-In.jpg On the subject of performing IC-9700 GPS-locking modifications and how it may affect your warranty, I share with you the recent conversations with Icom Australia, in order to offer some clarity. ht...

This looks like a much better method of 49.152 MHz injection locking.

No soldering whatsoever required, and potentially less dramas with any future warranty claim.