[GreenKeys] Re: Dovetron

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:42:26 -0600

Don, ET AL,
  I've been reading this thread and am quite confused.  Forgive my
ignorance, but what exactly is a "Dovetron", what does it do and what does
it look like?  I've got a 32 ASR (given to me as a gift).  I've been trying
to figure out how to set it up but to no avail.  I've never used a TT before
and haven't a clue what to do.  Computers and ham equipment I can handle.
This.......?
I've noticed that you guys seem to me to be experts on these things so I'm
on my knees begging for assistance!  Can you educate me to the point where I
can set this gizmo up so I can see what all the fuss is about?  Hint:  I am
a SKYWARN volunteer and would love to receive NWS communiqu�s over this
beautiful gold machine.

Thanks in advance and 73's,
Elden

----- Original Message -----
From: "Web Williams" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 11:17 AM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Re: GreenKeys digest, Vol 4 #65 - 5 msgs

> Hi Joe and others,
>
> Yes, I'm afraid Dovetron is "belly up". When I first bought one, about two
> or three years ago, I phoned the guy and asked to buy a manual. He was
> very gruff with me, almost like he didn't want any business! Within a few
> weeks his website was gone, then the phone number was disconnected
> when I finally decided to buy the manual. I got one from W7FG in a swap
> for a couple hundred old Collins manuals. There's not very much hookup
> info in it, mostly just operational info. But there is a schematic and
some
> info about options. The "Tempest" feature is just high-quality shielding
to
> prevent stray RF from being picked up and used by the enemy or interfering
> with other equipment. I'm fairly certain it doesn't entail any additional
electronics,
> just attention to grounding, BNC jacks for connections, and perhaps a
little extra
> metal here and there inside. I have been searching the internet for
Dovetron
> information for quite some time. The best source of information I have
found
> has been the Greenkeys list!!! In particular, the fellow named Jack-
(can't find
> his callsign right now- it's a WA2 something.....) Don't want to give him
an ego
> trip, but he's one smart fellow! Hopefully my chores will let up today and
I'll
> get to play with my Dovetron- had it a few years and never have hooked it
> up! I have to go buy some itty-bitty coax to make the connections- don't
have
> any laying about.
>
> Kindest Regards As Always, -Web Williams in Myrtle Beach, SC
>
> >From: "Joe Montano" <[email protected]>
> >Richard, as far as I know, the Dovetron is not built anymore.  As for the
> >price range due to the TEMPEST feature built into them.
> >(hmmm, sounds like an idea for my next web site project).
> >Joe Montano N9VMO
>
>
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