VA6RRX - Equipment
- SEC 1223 Linear Power Supply, 13.8V 20A maximum. I use this power supply to power my HF radio only.
- Kenwood TM-D700 VHF/UHF Transciever. My primary VHF/UHF unit, this radio is used to beacon the location of my home station via APRS, as well as to talk locally.
- ICOM IC-2200H VHF Transciever. Currently used as a backup unit to the TM-D700, or when I need more output power. This unit puts out an impressive 65 watts at full power. The IC-2200H also seems to be more resistant to interference than the TM-D700 is. It also supports the digital D-STAR standard, which I hope to get involved with in the near future.
- Kantronics KPC3+ Packet Modem. Although currently unused, I hope to put it in service later as a way to serve up my BBS via packet radio. It supports 1200 or 9600 baud.
- MFJ MFJ-949E Antenna Tuner. Works perfectly with my 67' Windom antenna, however, it does seem to inject some bad RF into the local power lines. This is rather noticable at 80 meters, where extended ragchew sessions will cause the ADSL modem to reset.
- ICOM IC-706MKIIG HF/VHF/UHF Transciever. This is my primary transciever, used for HF communication only, with the exception of when operation on VHF/UHF is desired utilizing unusual modes (SSB, etc.) If you heard me on the 3905 CCN or BC Net, then this is the radio I was using. Maximum power output is 100W.
- Detachable face unit for the Kenwood TM-D700. The cord is long enough as to allow me to move it near to wherever I may be working.
- My home-made St. Louis Switcher, an old computer AT power supply converted to give 13V output at 8A maximum. This is in the background slightly, underneath the blue Linksys switch. My first attempt at a St. Louis Switcher, it's not entirely reliable, but it is a cheap source of power for my VHF and UHF radios.
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