[PCR-1000] PCR1000 s/n 6153

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 11:13:59 -0700 (PDT)

I have to admit that hooking a large outside antenna (G5RV) to my PCR-1000
results in "intermod" showing on just about all frequencies selected on
Talk PCR.  The only way to clear it is to go to a smaller discone or use
my antenna tuner.  Is this normal for the radio?

George
N7BUI

On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Paulo wrote:

> Nico,
> for first,  try to put a good antenna connected to
> your PCR!
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> I=B4ll never work my PCR with the whip, only for a
> brief test when I buy mine !
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> This antenna can be a 1/4 wave ground plane for
> VHF and a long wire for the HF bands.
> Or like you are a HAM, use your antenna system
> as usual.
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> Don=B4t forget to disconnect all when not in use or
> when the weather goes bad ! (thunderstorms)
> The SMD=B4s inside this little box are very sensitive.
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> I hope your PCR comes to "life" for your pleasure !
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>  See you,
> Paul (PY2LMS)
> Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nico de Jong" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 4:02 AM
> Subject: [PCR-1000] PCR1000 s/n 6153
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> Hi again
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> I have now tried everything I could think of, including Steves Eprom
> contents (s/n 5216), Marcos realignment program and  statistical values f=
rom
> PCRBUR.
> Some time ago I also tried Pres' values, but all to not much avail.
> I can now hear some non-repeater based transmissions on 144 MHz, the 49m
> band is superb, the rest of shortware (6-20 MHz) is acceptable and I can
> hear carriers on the air band (around 120 MHz).
> BUT, nothing above 200 MHz.
> I'm still using the supplied whip.
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> Would it be appropriate to send it to SouthAfrica ? I dont think I want t=
o
> bother with ICOM.
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> What is your opinion / suggestion ?
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> Nico (OZ1BMC)
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