[PCR-1000] PCR1000 s/n 6153

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:20:19 -0400

The PCR-1000 does seem to overload it's front end easily.  I would think
that means that it is a very sensitive receiver (this is supposed to be
good?).  You could try turning on the Attenuator (ATT Button on the
'Mode/Vol' Panel).  I believe this provides about 20db of attenuation.

If you're still receiving a lot of intermod, then a smaller discone antenna
and/or a tuner may help.  However, another antenna may reduce the weaker
signals.....

73s

----- Original Message -----
From: "George Worthington" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] PCR1000 s/n 6153

> 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
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> On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Paulo wrote:
>
> > Nico,
> > for first,  try to put a good antenna connected to
> > your PCR!
> >
> > I�ll never work my PCR with the whip, only for a
> > brief test when I buy mine !
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Don�t forget to disconnect all when not in use or
> > when the weather goes bad ! (thunderstorms)
> > The SMD�s inside this little box are very sensitive.
> >
> > I hope your PCR comes to "life" for your pleasure !
> >
> >  See you,
> > Paul (PY2LMS)
> > Sao Paulo, Brazil.
> >
> >
> > ----- 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
> >
> >
> > Hi again
> >
> > I have now tried everything I could think of, including Steves Eprom
> > contents (s/n 5216), Marcos realignment program and  statistical values
from
> > 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.
> >
> > Would it be appropriate to send it to SouthAfrica ? I dont think I want
to
> > bother with ICOM.
> >
> > What is your opinion / suggestion ?
> >
> > Nico (OZ1BMC)
> >
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