The PRC-68 output can be confirmed with a FS meter to make sure the antenna is radiating.   Also make sure that the battery current is not excessive when transmitting  as this may indicate a mismatch.   The ME-61 is easy to modify for 51.0.  
http://k4che.com/ME-61%206Mtr%20Mod/ME-61%20Freq%20Mod.htm
Z
On 9/28/2021 10:22 AM, Ray Fantini wrote:
As a side note about the Gilbert get together, Tony's SEM-35 out preformed my PRC-68 in every aspect. Both on its ability to receive other stations and be heard by them. His 35 had the full size antenna and was operated from a truck bed.  With the 68 looking so week in every aspect to the 35 was forced to shut it down and fall back on the RT-524. Wonder how it would have performed compared to something like a PRC-25 or 77?
By the way , now have a PRC-68B available for sale or trade cheap!

Ray F/KA3EKH

  

Hello all:

First of all, I would like to thank the group for allowing me to partake in the event this year. I had a good time and hope to be back next year with more interesting rigs. With any luck, I may have the Gould manpack fully functional by then.

I believe my only goals this year were to stress test the PRC-74B, try out the
PRC-47 on it's new 18 Ah battery pack, and eat a couple of MRE's.

The 74B worked like a champ, The 47 worked, but really did not see enough airtime to test the battery, and MRE's were consumed.

I did have the SEM-35 with me, but I consider that a bonus. It worked perfectly when I bought it and the homemade nicad pack lasted longer than I expected. I call that a win.

Goals for next year (or sooner):

150Hz tone for SEM-35
A working Gould manpack
Maybe something odd built into a PRC-9 chassis

Tony
n3kcb

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