[ARC5] [multi_elmac] PMR6A

Wed Oct 21 00:39:39 EDT 2015

     It will work for CW and SSB but The BFO runs with the noise limiter 
on and there is no RF gain control meaning that optimum CW and SSB 
recepton may be difficult. I think this was intended to be a sort of 
minimal receiver for mobile phone operation with CW capability thrown 
in. Also, the selectivity is probably marginal for CW. OTOH, plenty of 
hams worked with receivers like the S-40 which had broad IF's.
    There is a handbook at bama at:
http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/elmac/pmr6a/
    Lots of set up information but not much about operating it.

    Elmac stuff was pretty popular about when I was in junior highschool.


On 10/20/2015 9:08 PM, Leslie Smith wrote:
>    On "you-tube", in this video, the set appears to be receiving SSB.
>    I infer the set has a BFO, and from this I deduce it will receive CW.
>    Proof of my assertion is demonstrated at 3:04, where the set appears
>    to be receiving CW.
>
>
>    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9uoVInzzNM
>    
>
>    73 de Les Smith
>    vk2bcu at operamail.com
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015, at 13:15, 'Bry Carling AF4K' bcarling at cfl.rr.com
> [multi_elmac] wrote:
>> I just discovered that the PMR-6A doesn't receive CW.
>> AM I mistaken? In reading the manual, it appears to be an AM-ONLY radio!
>>
>> As a "mostly CW" guy I am a bit troubled about this discovery (grin!)
>>
>> Thoughts? Any ideas for a BFO?
>>
>> Bry AF4K
>>
>> On 13 Oct 2015 at 17:59, 'Bry Carling AF4K' bcarling at c wrote:
>>
>>>    
>>> Well the PMR-6A is here and looks mighty fine, especially wiyth the matching 120V AC
>>> power supply. This will look nice on my desk, next to the Gonset GSB-101 transmitter.
>>>
>>> Pretty excited about getting htem boht going in time for the Fenruary 2016 Novice Rig
>>> Roundup. Yes I know the Gonset is not "really" a novice rig... but maybe it can run with
>>> crystals instead of the VFO? We shall see! Either way, I plan to run it he he!
>>>
>>> 73 de AF4K, Bry
>>>
>>> On 11 Sep 2015 at 23:17, 'Bry Carling AF4K' bcarling at c wrote:
>>>
>>>>   
>>>> Hello Doc,
>>>>
>>>> I would have prefered to find a pristine PMR8 with power supply
>>>> of course, but the price was right on the PMR6 so I hope it looks and works OK when it gets
>>>> here.
>>>>
>>>> I don't have any hand mics. Several other mics for sale though...
>>>>
>>>> Maybe we can help each other get our PMR6es going soon!
>>>>
>>>> Bry
>>>>
>>>> On 11 Sep 2015 at 20:09, 'qrv at kd4e.com' qrv at kd4e.com [ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>   
>>>>> Hey! No fair getting one with the AC-PS!
>>>>>
>>>>> I have one here & had a thought to mod a HP-23a
>>>>> as the PS but that seemed a waste.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sold it & need to build-up one I suppose. All it
>>>>> needs is 175v and 12v.
>>>>>
>>>>> Traded some tubes so I have a complete backup set.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have an Ameco nuvistor pre-amp I may use as a pre-selector,
>>>>> and as a sacrificial device during storms - listening
>>>>> during storms is the purpose of the PMT-6A here.
>>>>>
>>>>> A Heath GD-125 Q-Multiplier/Notch will provide improved
>>>>> selectivity, plus a way to take out QRM, including LID
>>>>> carriers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is yours re-capped and clean or is it in need of that -
>>>>> as is mine?
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW: Any chance you have a hand mic laying about that
>>>>> will work with an Icom IC-746?
>>>>>
>>>>> I sold my Drake and bought one (waiting delivery) but
>>>>> just remembered it doesn't include a mic.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the one with my IC-720a, which I am selling, so
>>>>> I can use it until the 720 sells.
>>>>>
>>>>> David KD4E
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello - any PMR6A users on here?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looks like I am going to acquire one soon, with the AC supply.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73 - Bry AF4K
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> *David* KD4E
>>>>> ARES-EC Bulloch County, Nevils, Georgia USA
>>>>>
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>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Restored to design-spec at Heaven's gate 1Cor15:22
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> Posted by: "Bry Carling AF4K" <bcarling at cfl.rr.com>
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