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Sunday, February 12, 2012
FT-2000 60 Meter Channels
THIS WAS RECENTLY REPORTED ON A FT-2000 FORUM
It is very doubtful if it is possible change the operating band limits for 5MHz.
It is very doubtful if it is possible change the operating band limits for 5MHz.
Allocations and modes are programmed into the CPU chip memory at manufacture
for the various markets and areas of use.
The control board is simply programmed by links which initiates the
appropriate pre-written data to meet the known authorised operating limits
in the various world markets. This is done from official data received at
the manufacturer.
These parameters form part of the type approval tests and are so are not
able to be re-written AFAIK.
It is unlikely that there is any route into the internal programming of the
CPU chip itself.
The firmware updates we are familiar with go into the DSP memory or separate
memory on the control board.
The control board is simply programmed by links which initiates the
appropriate pre-written data to meet the known authorised operating limits
in the various world markets. This is done from official data received at
the manufacturer.
These parameters form part of the type approval tests and are so are not
able to be re-written AFAIK.
It is unlikely that there is any route into the internal programming of the
CPU chip itself.
The firmware updates we are familiar with go into the DSP memory or separate
memory on the control board.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
WEBRelay Web Instructions
WebRelay now in place. Using the WebRelay connected
to the Xmt Req plug on the back of the FT-2000D I can
now send a carrier from any location on the Internet.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Expert 1K-FA Linear Amplifier
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- The smallest in the world!
Built-in Power supply and Automatic Antenna Tuner.
Dimension: w 28, h 14, d 32 cm. (11.02” W, 5.51” H, 12.60” D) (connectors included).
Weight: approx. 20 Kg (19 Kg typ.), 44 lbs (41.8 lbs typ.). - The most technologically advanced in the world!
Two CPUs are used, one of which is dedicated to the transceiver interface requirements (CAT).
Pi-L output circuit.
Over 13000 lines of software for performance that cannot be found in any other amplifier. - Fully Automatic!
Easy connection with all models "ICOM, YAESU, KENWOOD, TEN-TEC, FlexRadio ELECRAFT" for immediate management of the bands, tuner and antennas.
Same performance with all makes or homemade rigs.
The operator has only to move the "Frequency Tuning Knob" in the transceiver!!! - Wide frequency coverage
1.8 MHz to 50 MHz including WARC bands. - Full solid state!
1 KW pep SSB output; 900 W pep CW out (typ.) ; 700 W pep out. (typ.) on 50 MHz.
FULL / HALF power selected according to the operator SSB/CW power requirement, for digital modes and for linear protection (automatic).
No heating time, immediately ready!
Virtually limitless life of the amplification devices (MOSFETs). - Automatic Antenna Tuner built-in!
Capable of matching 3:1 SWR on HF, and 2.5:1 SWR on 6 meters.
Capable of programmable switching of 4 antennas (SO239 connectors).
Up to two antennas for the same band.
Bands, Antennas, Tuning conditions are changed in 10 msec.
Bands, Antennas and Tuning conditions are managed also in “STBY“ to support the exciter only. - SO2R.
- Two inputs available.
SO239 connectors. - High power gain (up to 15 dB).
In “OPERATE“ the required drive power is automatically set with an ALC connection and in “STANDBY“ the exciter is then automatically reset to full power. - Very clean and low distortion output!
Spurious emissions less than -50 dB ( 50 MHz –60 dB ).
3rd order distortion (two tone test) 36 dB typ. - Input 50 ohm always perfectly matched
SWR less than 1.2:1. - Fully protected!
Temperature, Over-Voltage, Over-Current, SWR, Reflected Power, Max RF Tuner Voltage, Over-Drive, Amp. The correct parameters are continuously monitored.
The same protection is realized in two different ways:
· Via hardware circuits (HW) to assure great speed.
· Via the software (SW), to assure great accuracy.
Thanks to the SW, transmit relay changeover is carried out with zero current at the contacts. - Full break-in operation (QSK)!
- Normal / Contest operation to optimize the performances!
- Very quiet operation!
Seven quiet three-speed cooling fans:
· 150 CFM maximum total air flow.
Temperature thresholds for speed change:
· 40 °C (104 °F), 70 °C (158 °F) and 83 °C (181 °F). (normal mode).
· 60 °C (140 *F). and 75 °C (167 °F). (contest mode).
Noise level:
· 39 dBa at maximum blower speed. - Continuous use
"FULL" mode: SSB unlimited, key down 2 minutes.
"HALF" mode: SSB unlimited, key down 5 minutes. - Regulated power supply, input 230 / 215 / 200 / 115 / 100 Vac
With all input voltages the output power doesn't change.
A well designed grain-oriented, tape-wound toroidal transformer reduces magnetic fields around the amplifier. - The linear can be switched ON / OFF also switching ON / OFF the exciter
- With a large LCD display is possible to have a great deal of information
W pep out, V pa, I pa, W pep reflected, Power gain, Temperature, SWR, Input setting, CAT setting, Band and other indications including an alarms log. - Easy to operate
Powerful SW gives you a user-friendly unit. - RS 232 port for PC control
SW is supplied to remote the linear front panel.
With a proper protocol it is possible to use this port not only as a remote control but also as a CAT port (useful to link the linear with any customer application). - Easy transportation!
A sturdy carry-bag is supplied for "QSY, FIELD DAY, DX’ PEDITIONS etc.". - Certifications:
CE, FCC .
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
North Antenna Farm (to be)
The first two pictures show the center point trees. Picture 3 and 4 show the East and West wire routes.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Web Relay
This looks like a good option to remotely
operate the the FT-2000D TX Req function.
When TX Req is shorted the FT-2000D
transmits a CW carrier. This product is
manufactured by CONTROLbyWEB.
FT-2000 CAT Software
Several of you have asked about what I use for FT-2000 CAT control. I have some experience with three programs: TRX-Manager; Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD); and FT-2000RC. The following images are current screen shots from my installation.
I find that each has many features to recommend it. In addition to offering fairly comprehensive radio control from a local Windows PC, each includes a built-in server to provide remote control over the Internet. Each offers many common and unique features--too numerous to list here. Rather, let me tell you what I find most useful about each application. Your operating conditions may recommend other features.
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Remote Operations
Remote operations can be achieved in two primary ways. You can connect to the remote radio control computer using remote connection software such as Windows Remote Desktop; PC Anywhere; LogMeIn; and many others. I personally use Windows Remote Desktop and find it very effective. Once connected to the remote computer, you run the control program as if you were sitting in front of the remote computer.
The second approach uses the application servers built in to each of the control programs. The application server built into the application (TRX-Manager, HRD, and FT-2000) "listens" on the designated port for you to connect from your local PC.
There are advantages to each approach. I may discuss the relative advantages of each approach at some later time.
In either case, I use Skype for the audio link.
TRX-Manager
TRX-Manager tightly integrates logbook, DX-Cluster, and rotor control, and in my experience offers the best remote CW keying when run using a local desktop connection such as Windows Remote Desktop. I use TRX-Manager when I would to work CW from my remote station.
Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD)
HRD provides a very stable, polished and easily customizable interface. The macro feature allows you to develop your own command sets to control radio features and to attach these commands to a button on the layout. If you look closely at the screen shot above, you can see my customized layout and the ability to put macros "behind" buttons. I find this feature to be extremely useful. It is for this reason, that I use HRD the majority of the time I operate both locally and remote. I encourage you to load my customized layout and macros to see how these features might be of value to you.
FT-2000RC
FT-2000RC is the most elegant of the FT-2000 radio control programs--and, I suspect, in time may become the best FT-2000 control program. I find that FT-2000RC offers the lowest latency of the three when run with its built-in remote server. I believe DF3CB is dedicated to providing access to all of the radio's features through both an exact look and feel visual model and graphical controls as appropriate. Not all of the radio's features are yet available through the interface but I suspect that is just a matter of time. I encourage you to look closely at this application and to support his efforts.
Home Grown
If you have an interest in doing your own program development, I would be pleased to send you a Visual Basic 2010 serial port engine that will talk to the FT-2000 on the COM port and at the BAUD rate of your choosing. This particular engine uses interrupt driven communications and can handle the high speed telemetry available on the FT-2000. For an illustration of this high speed telemetry, note the received (RX) and transmission (TX) times in this log file.
73,
de W4UOA
Saturday, January 21, 2012
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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