[Elecraft] N-Gen

Wed Jan 21 22:22:00 2004

Hi Rich,

The MAR-1 is a silicon part with built-in biasing resistors.  As such, it
should be relatively rugged, but everything has its limits. Measure the
voltage at the output pin of the MAR1.  If it is around 5 volts, the device
is almost certainly OK.

Bob, N6CM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Lim" <[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 6:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] N-Gen

> Can anyone tell me if the monolithic amp MAR-1 MMIC used in the N-gen
> is very static sensitive? The reason I ask is that I had used my N-gen
> last weekend to fine tune my K2 filters to perfection (yippee!) but
> yesterday when I tried to use it again, no noise.  I did not use it in
> the interim, but had it on my desk in my office. I brought it to the
> workbench from my office and walked across my carpet in the den. It is
> possible the N-gen  got a static zap, things are really dry here in
> Chicago. Any suggestions?
>
> Rich
> ____________________________
> 72/73 DE KQ9L K1 #1669, K2 #3232
> KX1 #21, FIST 10193,  FP 548,
> QRP ARCI 11129
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