[MRCA] 10-meter FM Progress

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Al,

I can get you a copy of the 9A schematic next week.  Also, be advised  
that the guy in Italy who makes the BC-611 power supplies also makes a  
module for the PRC-8/9/10.  Requires 6 volts in,  I use a rechargeable  
wet cell.

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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On Mar 19, 2011, at 11:06 AM, Al Klase wrote:

> Gang,
>
> I took a chance on a disreputable looking PRC-9A on E-bay.  It arrive
> promptly, and is now functioning reasonable well in the shop,  
> surrounded
> by four separate bench supplies, and a rat's nest of wire.
>
> I want to get this running for the MRCA meets, maybe even the Spring
> Meet in Sussex County, NJ, 16-17 APR.  So I'm looking to buy some  
> stuff.
>
> 1) A battery box.  Would consider a PRC-8/9/10 parts set.
> 2) An AM-598/U amplifier/PS.  This might obviate #1.
>
> Does anyone have any experience powering one of these radios?  I found
> Dennis Stark's writeup <http://www.qsl.net/wb4tur/images/dcdc.htm>.   
> But
> that's probably not the way I'd do it if I build a DC/DC supply from
> scratch.  These things need 1.5 and 6 volts at about a half amp each,
> and 67.5 at about 20 ma. plus 135 at 40 ma on transmit.  I don't thonk
> dollar store 9-volters are going to do the trick for long.  Silly  
> little
> thing has about 15 tubes.
>
> Also, does anyone have a scan of an accurate schematic for the PRC-9A.
> It's subtly different from the original set.
>
> Any help appreciated,
> Al
>
> -- 
> Al Klase - N3FRQ
> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/
>
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