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  1. Pez

    Not quite ready for prime time. Clone army.

    I wish this didn't exist, but it's also interesting on a technical level. Assuming a 20 watt (ish) radio, what does the power spread look like on each channel, across it's usable bandwidth? I guess, depending on the range of the radios TX passband and VCO, the actual power out on each individual...
  2. Pez

    Radioddity QT-60 *Pro*

    This is not what I would expect getting a radio new from Radioddity, but if you have a good working radio on your hands, then it's still a good radio, so I wouldn't worry personally. I hope you have a good run with this one. 73
  3. Pez

    Anytone Ares 2

    It's none of my business (no dog in fight, etc) , but I did just re-read what Timmy said. It seems Scott's did not get an opportunity to look at the radio, and Timmy respectfully chose another path in this case. It might be the case that Scotts has not been contacted about this radio at all? I'm...
  4. Pez

    Anytone Ares 2

    No problem. Me too. Regarding the issue Timmy had - I'm not totally across this, but he did say that he did not contact the seller (Scotts) until very late, after sending it to another local tech for repairs first. And it was some 18 months (or so) after the sale? I don't know the outcome of...
  5. Pez

    Anytone Ares 2

    It wasn't a shameless plug, it was just an observation. I am not a customer of his. But I have seen him go over and above to help on the occasion that things go wrong. This, as opposed to buying a radio on eBay. That is all I was referring to. I have removed that comment from my reply, because...
  6. Pez

    Anytone Ares 2

    Nice try LC. I suggested finding a good tech, nothing about shops! He purchased this off eBay, so even he knows he is out of luck on that front. When you purchase an ARES 2 / AT-5555Nii / AT-6666 PRO, you could purchase it from somewhere like Radioddity (sold as QT-40/QT-60/QT-80) for the full...
  7. Pez

    Anytone Ares 2

    They are all different. If it has been messed with, you will most likely need to find a tech who understands these radios very well, with all the necessary test equipment to align it properly. This assumes that the radio isn't broken (no blown finals, missing components, damaged PCB, etc) of...
  8. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    Note that PIN 2 "EXT.AF" is RX audio available on the front mic socket - this is selectable in the "VOL.PATH" menu. This allows for a single cable connection to the radio for things like a full TX/RX headset, wireless/bluetooth accessory, or a data interface for digital modes (FT8, SSTV, VARA...
  9. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    Great! I will add some info below that might help: Disabling PA mode is a nice thing to do. NRC of course is adjustable from the radio and also the PC software . 15m is a "gift band". Performance RX and TX specs for 15m are not specified. It will have reduced TX power (around 50w-60w is...
  10. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    Mine measures the same, on the other side of the globe from Mike :)
  11. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    You could possibly fit a HP server supply in there and have 60+ amps for cheap! Just an idea.
  12. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    That's a pretty cool radio stand, but the included PSU is only rated to 12.5A. The AT-6666PRO is fused at 15A, and will draw at least 10A on SSB peaks. For the PRO, I would want a supply with more headroom personally. FYI and caution - the information and some of the parameters that were...
  13. Pez

    Anytone At-6666 Pro

    Real radio operators will be using the VFO mode for HAM use. ;) (Push and HOLD the "BAND" key to switch between VFO and CH modes). FYI - If you set the microphone "PF" key to the "CH.PUSH" option, then full control of the VFO is able to be done with the microphone keys, and it's is an...
  14. Pez

    Anytone at-5555n II (version 2)

    One of the things Scott's Radios does, is IMPROVE on the published specs in many areas. The main item is often the IMD/TOI tests, where he aligns to reduce the third order IMD/TOI products significantly - meaning a very clean signal with minimal "splatter" on adjacent channels. The radios are...
  15. Pez

    Anytone at-5555n II (version 2)

    If the vendor is who I think it is, then you should have contacted him in the first instance, and sent it to him in the first instance, for inspection - and not someone else. He is the best in the business and will do everything possible to help. FYI - The fault you are describing can't be...
  16. Pez

    Anytone AT5555. Some days the bear gets you.

    Potentially VCO IC failure, or something around that area. If it was alive, you could easily sniff the oscillators (eg, 10.625, and also VFO Freq + 10.625) with a SA. I have not seen this failure on these before. Any chance it was zapped in a storm?
  17. Pez

    Anytone AT-900 Pro

    haha that is gif is awesome :LOL: (y)