[222mhz] FT-33 Question

[Budd Turner]

I just acquired a new FT-33.  I have had FT-23, FT-33, FT-73 for years.
Everything works great with this new FT-33.  But I noticed something 
unusual.  The "Signal Strength" bars at the bottom of the display flash 
almost full scale.  But if I open squelch there is nothing there.  I thought 
it might be my LAN or other toys.  But I did notice a regularity to it.
After TX or RX activity, the bars will be full scale ~5 seconds, then fall 
back into the rhythm of on ~1/2 second and off ~3/4 second.  I've decided it 
is indicating the power save function.  The manual doesn't mention this 
other than the power save function.
None of the other FT-x3 have ever done this.
I'm thinking if I can turn this flashing display off, it can save even more 
power and not be distracting.

TIA
Budd Turner : n7e0j at yah00.c0m (replace the zeros with "oh"s)
223.94, 224.18, 224.50 MHz
Tucson, AZ




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www.condor-connection.com has GE MSTR II and MICOR to 220 documents...
I never have had good luck with a MICOR.....the GE on the other hand is 
great...AND you can add a preamp AFTER the helical front end if needed 
(phono plug connections)...
There are a couple of other good sites as well; Here are my favs:

http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/ethernet/749/ham/220.html
http://www.seits.org/repeater/220micor/220.html
http://www.qsl.net/n5sdd/mods/mods/ge/220mstr2.mod
http://www.condor-connection.org/mods/mastr2.htm
http://www.condor-connection.org/mods/mvp.htm
http://www.qsl.net/n5sdd/mods/mods/ge/220mvp.mod

-->  http://gael.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/mods/220.htm <--
BEST detail & easy to follow site...well done and I HIGHLY recommend it
(NOTE: you dont need the de-emph board if your controller can do it OR you 
run FLAT audio through the rptr....this requires mods in the controller and 
exciter but allows you to pass user PL thru...and audio is EXACTLY as the 
input is....also go with the SAV-15/M57774 brick for the PA)

Hope that helps..

Chris
WB5ITT
224.5 Beaumont-Port Arthur
224.8 Conroe/Houston
224.5 Houston

Budd Turner wrote:

>Happy Shopping Day, Dudes
>It's been suggested to me to convert a "real" radio to 222 repeater 
>service.  I remember docs for that were mentioned and I thought I had saved 
>the URLs but am unable to locate them.
>I would appreciate being pointed at such docs as well as any/all advice 
>recommendations on building a 222 repeater.
>TIA & 73
>
>Budd Turner : N7EOJ
>223.94 & 224.18
>"USERS"
>Tucson, AZ

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