[FADCA] Re: Melbourne FPAC move update

[bud thompson]

Deltona
Monday Oct 27 0420E

Eric-=20

Sounds good.  Here are some comments-

1. The easiest way to test the radios with the antennas is using a =
microphone and the PTT.  Using the FPAC computer/keyboard to TX for =
testing long enough to check vswr, etc., is tad tricky! (Sorry about =
that).  Worse case, I can walk you though that on the phone when you =
have the FPAC up and running.

Most MFGs 8-pin or RJ45 mic connectors are standard - that is to say a =
Kenwood with an 8-pin mic connector is probably wired the same as all =
Kenwoods with 8-pin mic connectors, etc.  Chances are if the radio you =
want to test is BrandX your BrandX mic will work with it.  Someone =
around there should be able to come up with a microphone for almost any =
radio/model for testing.

If you can send me the MFG make and model numbers of the radios, I can =
check that out for you.   The only thing you'll need a microphone for is =
initial testing to determine VSWR and PO.

2.  I've not worked on the 220 port on the Orlando switch yet. (House =
guests all over the place! Har) Also have two ARES/RACES presentations =
to make - one this morning, one tonight.  I'll definitely work on the =
220 port Tuesday afternoon and keep you informed.

3.  Charlie and I will set Sunday Nov 2 aside to come give you a hand if =
you need it. Just keep me informed.  It's possible Bill, N4XEO could =
make a visit prior to that if needed.

I don't remember your saying anything lately about Polyphasors and =
single point ground, etc.. I assume you have all that worked out.

Thanks a bunch.

bud Thompson, N0IA
386 574 4124


  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: kptower@bellsouth.net=20
  To: Andy Leeds ; Bill Sinbine ; bud thompson ; Charlie Crook ; Don =
Winn ; George Fundis ; Ken Johnson ; Kenneth Hendrickson ; Mailman ; =
Rick Muething=20
  Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 20:58
  Subject: Melbourne FPAC move update


  Evening guys:

  I have the 220 antenna re-assembled and ready to install.   I will be =
working on the feed-lines this week.   I have about 110ft of 1/2" =
hardline, 150ft of LMR 400 and about 150ft of 9913 , so we should have =
all the feed-line that we need.   I will figure out what connectors that =
I will need and will get it all installed probably on Tuesday afternoon. =
  Hopefully I will start re-awakening the radios on Tuesday afternoon as =
well.   I have not had a chance to see if the VHF radio is working yet =
or not but should know when I get the feed-line installed.   I will take =
some meters up with me to see if the radios are transmitting if I can =
figure out how to make them transmit.   I will also be re-writing =
identification card for the sides if the cabinet per Bud's =
recommendations this week.   Tx. again Bud for the input.  =20

  Bud, Sunday November 2nd would be the best date for me as well to do =
any final installation work on the system if needed.   I will keep you =
informed of my progress this week.   I will try to send out daily =
updates.

  73's to all concerned;
  Eric KD4DJW


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