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6m Larcan Conversion
- Thread starter avistar23
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Show me where I said that.
I am actually using the LDF4 now and need to transfer it over to the new tower in the spring when I install the antennas on it. I meant the Belden cable is still on the reels. I need it to make patch cables on each end of the LDF4. In other words, no. I am not sending it to you because then I will be the one looking for cable. have you looked at The Wireman or Ham Radio Outlet? Just google them.
Are you looking for 50 foot pieces of LDF4?
As seen with the amp, shipping is the killer. However if another package were shipped out some extra goodies could be included.
As seen with the amp, shipping is the killer. However if another package were shipped out some extra goodies could be included.
Hahah i was just joking... and yes Warren i would like some, but shipping would be insane, ill just try my luck with LMR. Ive called around and got a few prices just wasnt sure if anyone knew a place with a good deal on it.
I can dig around for some short pieces.
If you get the other amp for 2 meters I'll try to fit them in the package.
If you get the other amp for 2 meters I'll try to fit them in the package.
Amp is here 
safe and sound, got a little bend on the face plate, the actually face where it would come out the rack, which i am sure happened on the airplane, other than that looks great
safe and sound, got a little bend on the face plate, the actually face where it would come out the rack, which i am sure happened on the airplane, other than that looks great
Here are some pictures of the amp as i unpacked it
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Hello, all. I procured one of these gems from Warren, as well. First thing I am thinking of doing, is changing the output connector to an N. Has anyone done this yet?
That is my plan as well but I haven't done it yet either. I also plan to change the input connector to a BNC I think. I have been in no real hurry as I don't even have my 6m yagi up on the tower yet and probably won't until late spring as I have a lot of tower/antenna work to do which came to a halt when winter set in. Hopefully everything will be a go for this years Es season.
Have you got a power supply for it yet? I picked up this one on Ebay for a Buy It Now price of $29.99 plus about $62.00 shipping. Not a bad deal at all for a 3000 watt power supply.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320846630840&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123
Have you got a power supply for it yet? I picked up this one on Ebay for a Buy It Now price of $29.99 plus about $62.00 shipping. Not a bad deal at all for a 3000 watt power supply.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320846630840&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123
Hi Mike
There is a Type-N shown on the 2 meter modification page by WA1ZMS.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/larcan_2m.pdf
Have you considered the mighty SO239 instead?
There is a Type-N shown on the 2 meter modification page by WA1ZMS.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/larcan_2m.pdf
Have you considered the mighty SO239 instead?
Capt., yes I have that exact power supply. I had to pay through the nose for mine though. A whopping $49.95!!! Can you believe it?
Warren, yes I did consider an SO239, probably has a little more power handling capacity, than an N, though that should not be an issue with 1 module amp.
Warren, yes I did consider an SO239, probably has a little more power handling capacity, than an N, though that should not be an issue with 1 module amp.
Um, the SO239 suggestion was not meant to be taken seriously...
Get yourself a real connector on there instead.
What are your plans for the input connector?
Get yourself a real connector on there instead.
What are your plans for the input connector?
This is strictly just for the sake of knowing or wondering..
assuming the coax on the quick input connector can reach where it is needed in our individual designs , is their any advantage of converting to any other connector? Im sure any difference would not be noticeable to a human, especially as its not in the receive path.
As built, the module is meant to slide on a set of rails that mate on a back plane of the transmitter. It is held in place with the small clips on front.
The existing RF input connector is meant to slide on and off as needed. The small connector and cable you have was bolted to the transmitter chassis. You can put a connector on the end of the cable and plug into your T/R switch, or replace the slide on connector with something more standard such as a BNC.
One way or other you need to install a connector. It goes either on the chassis or the end of the small cable. Which is easier and suits your needs better?
My choice of connectors if/when I use one will be BNC / Type-N.
The existing RF input connector is meant to slide on and off as needed. The small connector and cable you have was bolted to the transmitter chassis. You can put a connector on the end of the cable and plug into your T/R switch, or replace the slide on connector with something more standard such as a BNC.
One way or other you need to install a connector. It goes either on the chassis or the end of the small cable. Which is easier and suits your needs better?
My choice of connectors if/when I use one will be BNC / Type-N.
