[Boatanchors] Ranger 40m chirp

[Bob Macklin]

I had a feeling that was the case! This seems to be a common subject. 

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Wilhite" <w5jo at brightok.net>
Cc: <Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Ranger 40m chirp


> Chirp with Johnson equipment was common even when the equipment was new. 
> It is something I really wouldn't worry about if it isn't bad.
> 
> I remember when I was first granted a license in the mid-fifties one 
> could tell if someone was using a Johnson transmitter by the chirp.
> 
> Jim/W5JO
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > I'll be waiting to hear if and how you fix the problem. I've tried all 
> > the commonly suggested fixes and still have a huge chirp on all bands. 
> > It's least on 40.
> >
> > Harry, KT4AE
> > Maryville, Tennessee
> 
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