Re: [amsat-bb] PROBLEM SOLVED - Need help with bad satellite signal on AO40 -SEE COMMENT ON FT847

["JC Smith" <jc-smith@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm running a variety of rigs (three different IC-706s, FT-736R, TS-570D, FM
rigs, etc.) from two different solar-charged batteries, and also from my
truck.  I have never experienced this problem and my voltages often drop
well below 12.5 Volts (even below 12 in some cases).  However, if you are
having the problem you might want to check out the electronic battery
boosters at:

www.fastq.com/~w4rry/index.html

I've never used one but they make sense if you need a constant voltage out
of a battery supply.

The web site might be having problems.  If it is you can try e-mailing
w4rry@fastq.com

73 - JC, k0hps@amsat.org

----- Original Message -----
From: <glasbrenner@mindspring.com>
To: <K5OE@aol.com>
Cc: <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 5:38 AM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PROBLEM SOLVED - Need help with bad satellite signal
on AO40 -SEE COMMENT ON FT847


> My FT100 acts similarly. I've noticed it will change the display frequency
if
> it gets left on before starting the engine, as well as creating a rushing
> sound on my ssb transmit audio on vhf when the battery starts to sag a
bit.
> Otherwise it has been a fabulous radio since Yaesu fixed the first edition
> problems on their dime.
>
> 73, Drew OZ/KO4MA
>
> On Mon, 30 Dec 2002 07:28:16 -0500 K5OE@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I have noticed a similar problem with my FT-100
> > when mobile.  If I don't leave the engine
> > running (and charging the battery), the power
> > supply droop will cause the transmit frequency
> > to shift a bit.  This is most noticeable on
> > local repeaters where it seems to be in the
> > order of a few kHz.  Receive is unaffected down
> > to about 10 Vdc.
> > 73,
> > Jerry, K5OE
> >
>
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