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    Schematics for the Optima mk3

    Simon <rcradiosimon@#####.com> 2:53 AM (6 hours ago) to Kevin Hi, That's a million $ question. Try Mike at Yeticom (yeticomnz@gmail.com) But I'm 60% sure he'll say no. Regards Simon On 21 May 2016, at 16:21, Kevin Wiss <donotreply@wordpress.com> wrote: Name: Kevin Wiss Email...
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    Yeticom Optima MK3 Mobile

    they are retained in either mode ..been a long time since i have ever had anyone want a optima in any other mode other than expanded . i did recheck after your email about it and programmed up both usa mode and freeband mode with various memory's and switched between them with the jumper and...
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    Getting back into SSB on the 11 meter band

    true i'll check the treads on the thumb screws also (n)
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    Getting back into SSB on the 11 meter band

    in reply the one way plug is between the fuse and radio (fuse is in main lead) as kevin showed the power lead was defective as it had been wired incorrect at factory however in kevins haste in setting up a lot of problems would of been solved if he checked the colors on the lead..however it is...
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    Optima MK3

    i was thinking you had a swr issue burning up the combiners .. a loose so239 would do that ... was that the antenna socket or the radio input socket? look at the combiner/spliter (L3 AND L4) and the 10 ohm resistors on each pill ..(R18/19 and R25/26) also the switching transistor (Q2) and its...
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    Optima MK3

    as i previously posted i said to reduce drive when on fm ..that should of included am carrier as well..my bad ..yes turn the rf power control down for a carrier mode as for ssb 40w is not over driving a dx500 ..@ 40w drive its about 500w on the bird rf power controls were made for reasons...
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    Optima MK3

    as mentioned a dx500 is a good match my business partner has used one with his optima for many years and most that want a amp with the radio go for that option . no need for "matching" as the drive requirements are dead on however in fm mode i would reduce rf power (edit..carrier and am...
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    Optima MK3

    about a 4:1 ratio ...yeah thats right...not a super trucker radio kiddo ..we dont do super trucker
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    RK-56 to Yeticom Optima

    options are endless its only limited by what you are prepared to try ..just be aware of the comments i made re non OEM mics with no dc blocking cap as in post #4
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    RK-56 to Yeticom Optima

    the turner +2 will be fine ..it has a dc blocking cap on the output and is not shunted by a low impedance path (it has a 33k shunt) personally the turner +3 would be a better choice but each to his own the audio will be dx sharp ..a little too sharp maybe for locals while "rag chewing "
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    Shockwave Antenna

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/shockwaveantenna/?fref=ts i didnt get paid for this but will accept and donations in diamonds and pearls o_O
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    RK-56 to Yeticom Optima

    hi first of all using a dynamic mic (NC or not) on a radio designed for ecm mics will sound quieter than the stock mic and has certain issues as below next i believe the rk56 has a 6 core cable standard http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8407 ..considering the optima mic only uses 5 wires (4...
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    Shockwave Antenna

    specs?..its a 5/8w gp. you are funny sometimes mark
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    Shockwave Antenna

    why? ..unlike most he is a private man that lets the product speak for its self ..as far as i know he rarely posts here or anywhere for that fact ...yes i know him quite well i was chatting to him today ..and yes i have one he makes NO claims as in performance... he never has and i also know...
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    Shockwave Antenna

    nope ... but he is a member here
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    angled face project box?

    got one of these for a project ..fast ship http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5336136228&icep_item=261284491912
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    Which 11 meter dipole antenna???

    4:1 balun???? i think you mean 1:1 unless its a folded dipole