[Fox_Tango] Re: [Yaesu] FT-101E Speech Processor

Thu, 15 May 2003 06:10:42 -0400

These settings were discussed in the old Fox Tango Newsletters back in the=
 late 
1970s. If you can find someone with a set for sale that would get you the =
answer, I 
am sure.

See:
http://www.qsl.net/nw2m/foxtango.html
http://www.qsl.net/nw2m/ft101.html

You can e-mail NW2M and maybe (maybe) he will be kind enough to help you i=
f 
he has the time!

Also, you can probably still BUY a set if you are lucky at:
http://www.qth.com/inrad/pubs.htm

On 12 May 2003 at 7:57, Davis_R wrote:

> I received zero answers to my question, so I am posting it one more
> time:
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Davis_R" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 10:03 AM
> Subject: FT-101E Speech Processor
> 
> 
> > Hi to the Gang.
> >
> > I have recently (somewhat) installed an RF Speech Processor onto my
> > FT-101EX, which is the last step in bringing my rig up to "E"
> configuration.
> > I have long had all the optional crystals and installed the DC-DC
> converter
> > about 2 years ago. I added the WARC kit from INRAD about a year ago.
> >
> > My Processor is the PB-1534 which uses an off-board Level control,
> > while
> my
> > FT-101EX is an earlier model, when Yaesu used the PB-1494 which had
> > the Level control on the board.  The later ones using the PB-1534
> > had a Level control on the front panel, concentric with the
> > Clarifier.  For a Level control, I originally just wired up a 10K
> > pot under the hood.
> >
> > I just acquired the dual Clarifier/Level control pot and replaced
> > the single Clarifier pot. It seems to work just great.
> >
> > My question is for the users of FT-101E's:
> >
> > What is the "normal" setting of the Level control? Mine works as
> > follows. Maximum output, with processor "ON" is with the Level
> > control fully clockwise, with plenty of ALC action.  When adjusted
> > so that the ALC just barely does not move on voice peaks, the Level
> > control is at about 4
> o'clock
> > position or at about a 4 on the minus or right hand side of the
> > clarifier. Any more CCW rotation starts dropping the output, rather
> > quickly.  I guess
> I
> > was expecting to utilize more of the pot's range.
> >
> > So, where does your Level control typically run?  Does this sound
> > about right?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > 73 and God Bless,
> > Rick, WD8JJA.
> >
> >
> 
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