[1000mp] key click Field

[Chuck Lewis]

Noel,

I made the W8JI mod to my Field. I used the fixed resistor version of his 
mod rather than the adjustable one. In my opinion, the mod is easy to make; 
but access to the RF board is a pain, and scary. I think both the W8JI and 
INRAD mods require it. There are several good pictorial sequences on the 
VA3CR website that help in identifying parts to remove or move. The biggest 
challenge I had was physically removing the RF board. My version of the 
Field had less clearance (than in the pictorials) at the front of the board 
to allow for removal without stressing the board (the rear connectors 
require a "forward-and-up" motion of the board to clear the connectors). The 
problem is that there's no "forward" possible until you do a little "up"; so 
it's a matter of a little up and a little forward followed by a repeat of 
that sequence until the #$@%^ thing is free.
Once that's done it's all downhill. Just be really careful to clear all the 
fine wiring harnesses as you remove and replace the boards.

Listening to the modified rig on a separate receiver verified the 
significant improvement.

It's not something to approach with great anticipation, but not with dread, 
either. Just take your time and go slowly!

73,
Chuck, N4NM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "VE2RYY" <ve2ryy at globetrotter.net>
To: <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 6:51 PM
Subject: [1000mp] key click Field


> Hello
> Is there anybody in this group who made the keyclick mods for the Mark V 
> field?
> If so I would like to know what MOD...INRAD or W8JI? Or another one??
> I am a  little bit confused about the mods..  I was told that the MP mod 
> was not the same for the FIELD..etc etc ...this is not clear in my mind...
> I would be interested to talk to a guy who made the mod in his FIELD for 
> the keyclick.....
> Thanks a million
> NOEL
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