[1000mp] QUADRA question

Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:53:37 -0400

Hi Adam,

Thanks for all of the great info and web site.  I do not have the data cable
2 so the F-SET does not work.  I have sent the QUADRA back today and ordered
a new one.

Thanks to all for your help.

Dennis AB8NI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Farson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 5:47 PM
Subject: RE: [1000mp] QUADRA question

> Hi Dennis,
>
> Here is a check you can perform. Select 6m at the MkV. Tune to 28.1 MHz
(for
> 50.1 MHz from the FTV-1000); the Quadra should display 50 MHz. Then press
[F
> SET}. The amplifier should key the MkV and the transverter for a second or
> so; the exciter should in turn key the Quadra; relay clicking should be
> heard; and when the process (band-setting cycle) is complete, the system
> should unkey, and the Quadra should display the frequency to within 0.1
MHz
> (e.g. 50.1 MHz).
>
> If the auto-bandsetting cycle does not commence, the Band Data 2 cable may
> be faulty or improperly connected. If the cycle commences but takes too
long
> (up to 10 sec.) and does not change the frequency display on the Quadra,
the
> FTV-1000 may not be delivering sufficient drive for correct frequency
> counting in the Quadra. At least 80W drive is required.
>
> The following web page may be of some help:
>
> <http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/quadra/interface_mp.html>
>
> Typically, Error # 1008 is displayed when the excitation frequency is
> outside the band to which the Quadra is set.
>
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Dennis
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 08:38
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [1000mp] QUADRA question
>
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I have just received a QUADRA and it is working great except for 6 meters.
> The set up is, FT1000MP MARK-V, FTV-1000 transverter and than the VL-1000
> QUADRA.  Band switching and everything works until I get to 6 meters when
I
> get this error message #1008 (Conflicting Band Selection).  It works in
the
> through mode but when I switch to operate I get the error message.  The
> transverter is set to 50-52, the MARK-V is set to 28.125 and the QUADRA
> shows 50 MHz.  I have tried setting the MARK-V to show 50 MHz via the 3-3
> menu but still have the same error message.  I have checked and re-checked
> the connections and all seem to be in order.  I called YAESU and they said
> DUH.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis AB8NI
>
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