http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/ StationPro Builder/UserGroup Mon, 13 May 2013 23:28:49 GMT Jim Garland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/393 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/393 Hi Everybody, I've packed up a bunch of SP-2 kits to take to Dayton this year, and will be discounting them for the Hamvention (Thursday through Sunday), Thu, 09 May 2013 14:22:18 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/392 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/392 Jim, et al. Some changes here. I sold the K2 and bought a K3. I found individually-shielded-pair cables (2 pairs per sheath.) Then. I made a new RS232 cable Wed, 08 May 2013 16:25:14 GMT Mike K9UW http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/391 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/391 I'll be watching responses to Ed's question with considerable interest. I have two Orions and, to complicate matters, I don't use the mike jacks on either rig. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:56:38 GMT Ed Pflueger http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/390 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/390 Any one have pod hook up's for the Orion II, Omni VII, and Eagle? I'm planning on using my Signalink USB for my common Digital modes. I probably will go Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:48:26 GMT Jim Garland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/389 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/389 That's good news, Jack. You're making progress. It sounds like you've got a combination of RS232 crosstalk and RF pickup. Re changing the RS232 cable, all you Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:28:01 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/388 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/388 Update, I replaced the ethernet cable with a 3 foot cat6 cable and that helped quite a bit. I was able to listen to myself on KL7NA server in Walla Walla, WA. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:17:00 GMT Dave Trainor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/387 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/387 Hey guys the Shielded DB25's are in and shipping again at Mouser! Been a month long wait. Dave, N8ZFM Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:28:59 GMT Jim Garland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/386 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/386 Jack, Before you go to the hassle of wiring up a cable, just unplug the RS232 cable from your PC and see if the distortion goes away. Or, even easier, just Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:21:20 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/385 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/385 Jim, I am using HRD for station control. I missed the writeup about cables and have now read through it. I will wire up a custom cable and see if that is the Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:54:48 GMT Jim Garland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/384 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/384 Hi Jack, By any chance are you using computer control of your K2, e.g., HR Deluxe or DX Lab Suite? If so, perhaps your problem isn't RF pickup but rather Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:29:01 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/383 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/383 Thanks Jim, I have considered the artificial ground (counterpoise), but because I seem to have a clean signal with the mic (equalizer) connected directly, I Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:53:11 GMT Jim Garland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/382 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/382 Hi Jack, I've just started reading this thread. You must have a lot of RF in your shack! Second floor stations are often prone to RF feedback. Have you Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:35:22 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/381 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/381 Paul, Thanks for the in-depth reply. My thoughts about the pi were based on the output design used in the W2IHY Audio Equalizer I use. His design seems to Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:17:14 GMT Paul Christensen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/380 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/380 Jack, A Pi network or any other type of differential-mode RFI filter may help, but you almost certainly have a common-mode issue. There are two potential Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:19:51 GMT Jack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/379 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stationpro/message/379 I have a second story shack with a 500 watt amp and the antennas are fairly close. Obviously not ideal but I do like it better than the basement dungeon. I