Try using - .001uF disc capacitors -used as filters, across the + & -  wiring connections of your speakers.

Nicely stated, good sound advice, Tom

It made me recall a highly respected Elder, that I worked for years before, while I served as an young apprentice. You know... the young kid who was just learning the craft, and knows hardly, anything.

I remember how afraid I was to ask any questions at all, because my fear was opening my mouth to ask something I was afraid was "DUMB" and calling that kind of attention, upon myself! BUT...I recall a day when I asked a question, right in the middle of a group of Men, that I respected a great deal.

This Patient, kind, older Craftsman filled with blessed WISDOM, said to me; son the definition of "EXPERIENCE" is only a person - who has already been there before - and done this - before you!
So don't you ever be afraid - to ask a question!

The experience may not have meant much to anyone else.
But as for myself, it gave me a new found COURAGE that I could ask, without being ridiculed! That also meant that sometimes they would direct me, to where I should study more, to FIND ALL THE ANSWERS I NEEDED.

The outcome was that I went on, traveling that road to become a respected individual, in my Craft. I told that Wise old Craftsman one day that I wished I could PAY HIM BACK...for all that the wisdom he had graciously shared with me over those years.

I smile now, because he answered my remark and said "Son, you can - pay me back!"
When the day comes that you meet the new fellow with as many questions to ask - as you have asked me?

Then - answer THEM, with PATIENCE and attempt to be KIND and WISE, in your REPLY.

Remember THEN - each time that you do that - That you have - REPAID ME - IN FULL!

8-) Wonderful, memories there!

Well said Tom, ands thanks for the reminder and a very good memory. God Bless and 73

Jerry

I also 2nd the motion about QTH.COM --- they have a good place to check "FeedBack Listings" on sellers using the site, and I have found it a pleasure dealing with many honest Hams, who list their items online there.

Overall: I have been very pleased with dealings there for years. God Bless and 73 8-)

Jerry

 

Carl if you get a chance check out this link on a "Coaxial Double Bazooka" they are simple to build and work very well without taking up a huge amount of space, can be worked flat-top or inverted V.
8-) God Bless and 73.
Jerry

http://www.hamuniverse.com/bazooka.html

I too have heard some of the "REMARKS" the Canadian made "AGAINST" the United States of America, and I didn't care for any of that, either!

Yes...we believe, in Freedom of Speech!

And we believe, in an old fashioned "Trip to the wood-shed." 8-)

Yes Sir...you are right on track...get the heavier one, so you won't have to say "If I had it to do over again!" 8-) God Bless. 73 Jerry

Thanks for the good information and God Bless 8-)
Jerry

Does Yaesu make a Transverter available for the 1000MP Mark V Field (100 Watt Model with in-board supply) to enable 6 meter use of the rig? Thanks and God Bless 8-)

List of Manufacturers of F.C.C. Approved H.F. R.F. Power Amplifiers

 

Following is a list of manufacturers who have been issued FCC grants of equipment authorization for high frequency (H.F.) R.F. power amplifiers, for use in the Amateur Radio Service. Most amateur H.F. equipment does not require an FCC-issued equipment authorization. However, R.F. power amplifiers which operate within the 1.8 to 21.45 MHz frequency range do require such an authorization.

R.F. power amplifiers which are designed and intended to operate on the 27 MHz Citizens Band Radio Service (CB) frequencies may not be imported, manufactured, marketed or used in the United States.


ACOM International, Inc.
Advanced Radio Devices, Inc.
Alpha Power, Inc. (Alpha)
Ameritron
Amp Supply Co.
Barker & Williamson (B&W)
Collins Radio Co.
Command Technologies (Commander)
CTI ComTec, Inc.
Cubic Communications, Inc.
Dentron Radio Co., Inc.
Ehrhorn Technological Operations, Inc. (ETO)
Emtron North America
Encomm, Inc.
Hammond Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Heath Company (Heathkit)
Henry Electronics, Inc.
Henry Radio, Inc.
ICOM, Inc.
Japan Radio Company, Ltd. (JRC)
Magnus Electronics Corp.
Prime Instruments, Inc
QRO Technologies, Inc.
R.F. Power Labs, Inc.
R. L. Drake Co. (Drake)
SGC, Inc
Swan Electronics Corp..
Ten Tec, Inc.
Trans World Electronics, Inc.
Trio-Kenwood Communications, Inc. (Kenwood)
Valor Enterprises, Inc.
Vectronics Corp., Inc.
Viewstar
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. (Yeasu)
Yaesu Musen USA, Inc. (Yaesu)
Also, per clarification we have received from FCC, it is acceptable to sell "antique" name-brand amplifiers that were purchased prior to April 28, 1978 by an amateur radio operator for use at that operator's station, including amplifiers from:
EF Johnson
Eldico
Gonset
Hunter
Raytrack

PUBLIC NOTICE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

1919 M STREET NW

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

62882

May 13, 1996


Extended Coverage High Frequency Transceivers

The purpose of this Public Notice is to clarify the commission's Rules regarding equipment that is intended to operate in various radio services in the high frequency radio spectrum, including "10-Meter" Amateur Radio Service (ARS) equipment.

The Commission has noted that a number of transceivers imported as ARS equipment are also capable of transmitting and are being operated in nearby frequency bands allocated to other radio services such as the Private Land Mobile Radio Service, Maritime Services, Auxiliary Broadcast Services, International Broadcasting Services, the Citizens Band Radio Service, and the U.S. Government. Operation of this equipment causes interference to the authorized users of these frequencies. Some of these transceivers are capable of using output powers or emission types which are not permitted for the radio services listed above and some are capable of transmitting in the radio astronomy band where no two-way radiocommunication is permitted. Some manufacturers are promoting the sale of conversion kits, or have designed their transceivers such that they can easily be modified by the users, to extend the operating frequency range into the frequency bands listed above. In addition, so called "export" radios which are deliberately designed to facilitate this capability are also being imported and marketed.

Manufacturers, importer, vendors and users of these transceivers are reminded that transmitters intended for operation on frequencies allocated to any of the FCC authorized radio services listed above, except the ARS, must be type accepted by the Commission for the particular radio service(s) in which they are intended to operate prior to their importation, marketing or use. The Commission considers that the transceivers discussed above are intended to be operated on frequencies where the use of type accepted equipment is required, because of the simplicity of modifying them to extend their operating frequency range. Transmitters designed and intended for use only in the ARS must comply with the applicable technical standards contained in part 97 of the Commission's Rules but are not required to be type accepted.

It is a violation of the Commission's regulations to: (1) import or market a transmitter that is designed or intended to operation frequencies outside of the ARS bands, if it has not be issued a grant of equipment authorization for the radio service(s) in which the transmitter is capable of operating; (2) import, market or operate a transmitter that requires a grant of equipment authorization but for which no grant has been issued; or, (3) transmit on a frequency allocated to a licensed radio service without the appropriate Commission-issued station license. Violation of the Commission's regulations will subject manufacturers, importers, vendors and users of this equipment to appropriate criminal penalties as provided for by federal law(s), including fines and/or imprisonment. In addition, the equipment described above can be seized by, and forfeited to, the government.

For further information concerning this Public Notice, contact Gary Hendrickson at the FCC Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, Md. 21046, (301) 362-3043, or E-mail: ghendric@fcc.gov.

ILLEGAL CB TRANSCEIVER LIST
The FCC’s Office of Engineer and Technology (OET) has evaluated the devices listed below and has concluded that these devices are not only amateur transceivers but can easily be altered for use as Citizens Band (CB) transceivers as well. As such, OET has further concluded that these devices cannot legally be imported or marketed within the United States for the reasons discussed below. Further, the FCC General Council has issued a decision in a specific case involving one manufacturer and has concluded that dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue may not be approved under the Commission’s rules and are in violation of several rules including the RF power level limits of 47 CFR 95.639. (letter from Christopher J. Wright, FCC-OGC to John F. Atwood, US Customs Service, dated May 17, 1999).

Transceivers used in the Amateur Radio Service below 30 MHz do not require FCC authorization prior to being imported into or marketed within the United States, but transceivers for other services, including the CB Radio Service (CB), do require Commission approval. The transceivers listed herein and other similar models operate in the amateur "10-meter band" and are often referred to as "10-meter" radios or "export" radios. The amateur 10-meter band uses frequencies that are very close to the channels set aside for use in the CB service. Some of the transceivers that manufacturers call "10-meter" radios either operate on CB frequencies as manufactured and imported or are designed such that internal circuits can readily be activated by a user, a service technician or a dealer to operate on CB frequencies. According to Section 95.603(c) of the Commission’s rules, a CB transmitter is a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate at a station authorized for the CB service. 47C.F.R. § 95.603(c). The Commission’s equipment authorization experts in the FCC Laboratory have determined that the transceivers listed herein and other similar models at issue here are intended for use on the CB frequencies as well as those in the amateur service because they have built-in capability to operate on CB frequencies. This capability can be readily activated by moving or removing a jumper plug, cutting or splicing a wire, plugging in a connector, or other simple means. Thus, all the transceivers listed herein and similar models fall within the definition of a CB transmitter. See 47C.F.R. § 95.603(c). A CB transmitter must be certificated by the FCC prior to marketing or importation. 47 C.F.R. §§ 95.603(c); 2.803.

Moreover, the dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue here may not be certified under the Commission’s rules. Section 95.655(a) states: "….([CB] Transmitters with frequency capability for the Amateur Radio Services … will not be certificated.)" See also Amendment of Part 95, Subpart E, Technical Regulations in the Personal Radio Services Rules, FCC 88-256, 1888 WL 488084 (August 17, 1988). This clarification was added to explicitly foreclose the possibility of certification of dual use CB and amateur radios, see id, and thereby deter use by CB operators of frequencies allocated for amateur radio use.

In addition, the Commission’s equipment authorization experts have determined that these devices violate or appear to violate a number of the rules governing CB devices. For example, they may use emission types not permitted, or emit RF power at a level in excess of the levels permitted in the CB radio service. See 47 C.F.R. § 95.639.

In view of the foregoing, the following "10-meter" transceivers are not acceptable for importation or marketing into/within the United States. Importation and marketing of these units is illegal pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Communications Act and Section 2.803 of the rules. Willful violations of the Rules and the Act may subject the violator to a monetary forfeiture of not more than $11,000 for each violation or each day of a continuing violation. The Commission continues to review this type of equipment, and additional makes and models may be added to this list in the future.

LIST OF TRANSCEIVERS

ILLEGAL TO IMPORT OR MARKET

 

NOTE FROM QTH.COM: This list was modified to include additional radios. Radios that were added are displayed with a hotlink to the documentation and/or reason for the addition
COBRA - model: 200 GTL DX

CONNEX - models: 3300, 3300 HP, 3300HP-ZX, 3300 PLUS, CX-3800, 4300 HP, 4300 HP 300, 4400, 4400 HP, 4600 Turbo, 4800 DXL, 4800 HPE, Deer Hunter, General Lee, General Washington

GALAXY - models: 33HML, 44V, 45MP, 48T, 55, 55V, 66V, 73V, 77, 77HML, 88HL, 93T, 95T, 99V, 2517, 2527, 2547, Melaka, Saturn and Saturn Turbo

GENERAL - General Jackson, Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Lee, Washington, A.P. Hill, Longstreet, Sherman

MAGNUM - models: 257, 357DX, Alpha force, Delta Force, Mini, Omega Force,S3, S3RF, S6, S9,

MIRAGE - models: 33HP, 44, 88, 99, 2950, 2950EX, 2970, 6600, 88H/L, 9900,

NORTH STAR - models: NS-3000 and NS-9000

PRESIDENT - models: Grant, J.F.K., Jackson, Lincoln, HR-2510 and HR-2600

PRO STAR - model: 240

RANGER / RCI - models: AR-3500, RCI-2900, RCI-2950, RCI-2950-DX, RCI-2970, RCI-2970-DX, RCI-2980-WX, RCI-2985-DX, RCI-2995-DX, RCI-6300, RCI-6300 Turbo, RCI-6300F-25, RCI-6300F-150, RCI-6900, RCI-6900 Turbo, RCI-6900F-25, RCI-6900F-150, RG-99, Voyage VR-9000

STRYKER - model: 440

SUPERSTAR - model: 121, 122, 36, 3700, 3900, 3900HP, 3900 American Spirit, 3900 HP G, 3900 Gold, 3900GHPA, 3900GHPM, 4800, Grant

TEK - model: HR-3950

UNIDEN - models: HR-2510 and HR-2600

VIRAGE - model: 3300, 3300 HP, VX-38, VX-39,

For further information concerning the listed transceivers or similar models, contact Ray LaForge or Gary Hendrickson at the FCC Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046, (301) 362-3041 or (301) 362-3043 respectively, or E-mail: rlaforge@fcc.gov and ghendric@fcc.gov



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When asking the FCC about other Ranger radios that appear to be easy to modify for 11 meter operation, but are not specifically listed above, the reply received was:


Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 14:44:21 -0500
From: "Gary Hendrickson" <ghendric@fcc.gov>
We have not had the opportunity to evaluate these two models of Ranger radios, so I can't specifically that they are illegal. We would be happy to evaluate these models, if a "virgin" unit could be obtained from the manufacturer. But until we have such an opportunity, we must assume that they are legal, in that they are not designed and intended to have the capability of easily being altered to operate outside of the amateur bands.

However, if you can determine, on your own, that out-of-band capability does exist, as defined in the other FCC information which you already have, then you could reasonable assume that they are not legal.

73, Gary Hendrickson

Based on this information, other radios may be added to this list, if we receive information that they are extremely easy to modify for 11 meter operation.

This post leaves the door open, for some interesting thoughts, and remarks!

There is an age old saying which asks the question of; "Why would you knowingly even desire, to bring a pocket knife, to a GUN-FIGHT???"

DXing (to me) is the absolute oldest "Contest" in Amateur Radio. Of course we all show up, never knowing how bad the PileUp may be...all desiring, to hear that DX operator repeat our call sign, after we call, and get in their Logbook.

Some fellas put alot of time, Money, and special equipment, into building and Operating a Station which is quite well suited for DX work. If that somehow makes them a "Big-Gun" then So-Be-It!

Some would agree that if YOU have the best propagation on a given day and time...Then it really won't matter, if there is a Kilowatt Curtain, and you are using 100 Watts, as the DX Operator will respond that day, to what and who - they can hear!

As for myself...I believe that I have listened enough, over the years to be able to observe or understand when the propagation is really FAVORABLE for one area, or another. Understanding why - some fellas seek out and listen first - to Beacon Stations (even if a CW Beacon) or, where the Grey Line is located helps YOU in so many ways for "TIMING and PLANNING" on working different DX entities. Like many fellow DX Operators, I know there are days when I listened to a DXpedition early in my area (Texas) - Barely hearing them at all - Yet later, see their signal BOOMING IN at 20 over - Then - WORK THEM!

Quite an interesting post..."The Killer-watt Curtain"
but one thing is for certain?

If YOU love chasing and working DX??? "Nothing will stop the pleasure and enjoyment you get from "THE PURSUIT" or "THE FUN" of looking for DX, and getting it!

Ahhhhhhhhhh...."The Hunt" goes on and on!

God Bless and 73
8-)
Jerry

With ALL DUE RESPECT...and God Bless
I would suggest calling your Insurance Agent and simply asking that very question, to be safe.

In my case (as far as Ham Gear) I found out that what I thought was covered by my Homeowners...Is not!

Now, of course my shack is located in a seperate building, an office with my Workshop behind my home, so that changes things also. So, I found out I needed extra insurance to cover my shop, the Tools, Computers, and of course all of my Ham Gear.

I ended up also taking out a seperate policy on "All" my Ham gear, my Tower, and SteppIR Beam, and PC's!
Never can tell when mother nature may surprise us!

God Bless and 73.
Jerry

Hi Randy,
One possible item that might help the problem?
Give him or Her, some small .001Uf Ceramic Disc Capacitors - that they can insert right across the wire speaker leads (wire connections at the speakers)across positive and negative I have heard of that solving some of these issues. God Bless and 73.

 

I also use the Rig Blaster Pro, they cost a little more money but it is such an excellent interface and will work with so many Rigs. 8-)