[ICOM] PW-1

[we1x at comcast.net]

Tony..doing fine.

Yes, I recall that when I first attempted to connect the Field to the PW-1 and I too used the 13.8v jack the PW-1 would shut down after a short period of time.  And yes, it was drawing too much current from the Field's jack.

Also note that if you are going to use the Field's accessory jack for this task (or for that matter any of the Field's accessory jacks) be aware that the DIN sockets require a "non-standard" plug. The Field uses a DIN connector where the pin arc is slightly different that the typical plug you would buy.  If I remember where I got mine and the part number I'll pass it along.

Howdy Adam!

harry

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Tony Visco" <ahv73 at verizon.net> 

> HARRY, 
> 
> How are you doing? Well I felt if the MP worked why wouldn't the field. I 
> did tap off the 13.8v output (RCA Jack). I will try from the accessory Jack. 
> 
> By the way the PW-1 is doing fine except where the ALC adjust broke a lead 
> from the board. I have the replacement part from Icom and intend to 
> reinstall it sometime when I get the time. I merely check the alc reduce 
> the power output from the field and go from there. 
> 
> All this new stuff has simply too many options and menus. 
> 
> Oh well, for me this is the fun part. 
> 
> Tony W3EW (Formerly K3IPT) 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On 
> Behalf Of we1x at comcast.net 
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 6:24 PM 
> To: ICOM Reflector 
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] PW-1 
> 
> Tony, 
> 
> Despite the challenges I hope you're enjoying the PW-1. 
> 
> Tony are you getting power from the Field 's13.8v jack or from one of the 
> pins on the Field's accessory jack (don't recall which jack or pin)? When I 
> connected my Field to the PW-1 about a year ago I recall the PW-1 requires 
> more current than the Field's 13.8v jack offered. Believe you need to tap 
> off one of the accessory jacks. I did that and it worked fine. The PW-1 
> manual states what current is required "power up" the PW-1 lamps, antenna 
> selectors, and bands. Wish I could help more, but (a) I sold the Field, and 
> (b) I sold the PW-1 to you know who. 
> 
> Harry 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Tony Visco" 
> 
> > Well Gary, 
> > 
> > It is the same connector that I used before no change at the PW-1 side and 
> 
> > simply an RCA jack at the rig. 
> > I don't feel that the 0.3 volts DC is the issue - as a matter of fact I 
> > think that is exactly what the PW-1 is looking for. But I have 
> successfully 
> > used the 13.5 form the FT-1000mp and a 12v power supply when I operated a 
> > TS-940S. Those worked just fine. 
> > 
> > Hopefully help is on the way. 
> > 
> > Tony W3EW 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] 
> On 
> > Behalf Of gfiber at comcast.net 
> > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 3:42 PM 
> > To: ICOM Reflector 
> > Subject: RE: [ICOM] PW-1 
> > 
> > Tony, 
> > 
> > For a product to be sensitive to 0.3 volts DC change is darned near 
> > impossible though its happening at your place. 
> > 
> > Do you have an accurate external variable DC supply you could double check 
> 
> > those results with? 
> > 
> > I am wondering if the new rig is not outputting enough current for the 
> PW-1. 
> > Or maybe a faulty cable connection / solder joint might be the culprit. 
> > 
> > Gary K8IZ 
> > -------------- Original message ---------------------- 
> > From: "Tony Visco" 
> > > 
> > > Well Fellow Hams here is another little interesting thing with the PW-1 
> > and 
> > > its relationship with other rigs. 
> > > 
> > > I have successfully used the Icom 746Pro with the PW-1 in Position 1 and 
> a 
> > > FT-1000mp in Position 2. On the FT, I use the 13.5v dc 200ma output from 
> 
> > > the back of the rig to power up the antennas on the PW-1. I was very 
> > happy. 
> > > 
> > > Today I have received my new toy for 2006, a FT-1000mp Field. Being very 
> 
> > > similar is certain respects I use the same configuration for the PW-1 
> > > hookup. The only subtle difference is the output is 13.8v dc 200ma. The 
> > > PW-1 started up as normal but after 5 to 8 seconds it semi-shuts down 
> with 
> > > nothing illuminated and meter needles at 3/4 scale. Turning on the PW-1 
> > > takes everything back to normal and when later turned off is normal for 
> > > antenna usage until 5 to 8 seconds pass and the same funky result. 
> > > 
> > > Switching positions provided the same result. I also checked the voltage 
> 
> > > output from the rig and it is rock steady at 13.8v dc without any 
> > > interruption and checked for over 10 minutes. 
> > > 
> > > I am hoping that Adam is reading this since he is one great source of 
> > > information. Please Adam, don't hold it against me that I am using an 
> FT. 
> > > Anyway, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. 
> > > 
> > > Thanks guys 
> > > Tony W3EW 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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