Equipment Servicing

Tasks

• Replace connectors on inverter.
  • Currently has binding posts.
  • Suggestion of replacing with banana plus.

• New banners with correct domain (i.e. suws.org.uk) on them.

• Replace PL259 cable.
• Replace opperating paperwork
  • Tyler has generated these.
  • David will get these from Tyler and laminate in January 2024.

• Obtain adapters for VNA.

• Build power cable for Tuner/Load.
  • 8v regulator needed.
  • Tyler have a cable he found with the paperwork which may have been intended for this.

• Repair IC7000 microphone.

• Repair FT920 audio cuttoff dial.
  • Has been bashed and is now turning smoothly.

• Create contact sheets for non contest contacts.

• Repair the battery.
  • Tyler has what looks to be a damaged battery cable he found with the paperwork.

• Build cable to link sounder to other devices.

Other Faults

• HF/VHF/UHF on IC7000 reports infinite SWR into the 20m EFHW
  • EFHW confirmed OK with another radio.

• FT707 appeared to be a bit off frequency, according to Charlie.