[1000mp] Quadra -opening up 10 meters

Tue, 14 May 2002 03:21:52 -0000

So, you buy a $4,000 amplifier and don't want to turn on 10 meters.  Well
okay, it's your amp and your money.  But for my money, I turned it on.  It's
almost as easy a flipping a switch.

Bert N8NN
----- Original Message -----
From: "richard" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 18:56 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Quadra -opening up 10 meters

> My question, respectfully, would be . . do you need the extra power on
ten?
> If you are running a 1000 and you have a Quadra, I feel safe assuming that
> you have an antenna that also gives you serious gain.
>
> If I were in your spot, I would ask if the extra ability to break a pile
up
> on ten would be worth opening up and modifying that expensive piece of
> equipment.  Use would make a difference. If I were a die-hard contester,
> that would factor in.
>
> For many the answer would be yes. It just wouldn't be for me.
> Sincerely,
> Richard
> WB6LUJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 11:32 AM
> Subject: [1000mp] Quadra -opening up 10 meters
>
>
> > I noticed several postings regarding the quadra. I wonder if anyone out
> there
> > would like to send me their feelings regarding opening up the quadra for
> 10
> > and 12 meter operation. The difficulty or ease of the procedure, etc. I
> have
> > been reluctant to open mine up for fear of damage, or not finding the
> posts
> > referred to in the one page mailout from Yaesu. I did not feel
comfortable
> > with their instruction page and felt there should be more pictures for
me
> to
> > go by.
> >
> > If anyone has taken any photos of what they found inside, or has any
> useful
> > information, I would certainly appreciate it. It shouldn't be a
difficult
> > procedure, but I don't want to find myself having to go for service with
> all
> > the long waits discussed on the reflector.
> >
> > A private email to me would be great so it won't tie up the reflector.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan
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