I didn't know about that little box.
though why 14 rca jacks for a 6 pin connecter i don't know, but certainly
allot easier than trying to solder those tiny pins on the din connecter.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: R-2000
> Steve,
>
> You'll never get the 480 to sound as good as the TS2000 because you can't
> open it up to 3KHz. The widest filter in the 480 is 2.4KHz, and that
> limits
> both the high and low end response. I haven't been able to confirm this,
> but I suspect that the mic preamp also restricts the audio. You might be
> able to get around this by bypassing the preamp and going directly into
> the
> modulator via the 6-pin DIN connector on the front of the radio. If you
> really want to experiment with this, you might consider getting the RCA14
> made by LDG and sold by W4RT. This neat little box lets you access your
> DIN
> connectors through 14 RCA jacks, which is a lot easier than trying to make
> up cables with the DIN connectors. The box is, in my opinion, well worth
> the $50 price. The pin-outs can be found in the TS480 manual.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 20:02
> Subject: Re: R-2000
>
>
>> Lou,
>>
>> Tnx and I'll let you know. I'd be interested in getting the TX EQ sound
>> as
>> good as possible. I have several options to choose from and while the
>> TX
>> monitor is nice, it doesn't really tell what the other guy hears. My
>> brother was just here and installed the voice thing for me. Next time he
>> is
>> here we will get the filters installed.
>>
>> Just got a card from an OO, which I wasn't too happy about, until I
>> found
>> it was a "Good Operator Report" with compliments on my signal and
>> operating
>> skills in the WPX SSB a few weeks ago. That 2000 has always sounded
>> super
>> on the air and I'd like to get the 480 at least in the same ball park.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 5:53 PM
>> Subject: Re: R-2000
>>
>>
>>> Steve,
>>>
>>> You've always pounded in here on 40 and especially 80. If you need an
>>> audio
>>> report or evaluation with that thing, let me know and we can get on some
>>> time. Congrats and good luck with it. Lou
>>
>
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