How old are these units that have been modified to work properly? Tim, N9PUZ
Phil Barnett wrote: > > > On 06/17/2009 05:17 PM, Peter Frenning [OZ1PIF] wrote: >> Rick W skrev: >>> You could use an external device as others have suggested. I don't >>> generally recommend the SignaLink USB due to the low frequency noise >>> problem, however many hams either ignore it or are not aware of it. >>> Further, after some considerable denial on the part of Tigertronics, >>> they may have corrected this in later versions, but I can not yet >>> confirm that. >>> >>> On the other hand, I do recommend the SignaLink USB for the simplest >>> possible portable unit such as might be used for public >>> service/emergency communications and you don't want to be concerned >>> about COM ports or USB to COM adapters. Just plug in the USB to the >>> computer and plug in a rig specific cable and you can operate. >>> >>> >> If you really like the simplicity of the SignaLink USB ( I do), you >> can fix it's various problems, see Here: >> >> http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/SignaLinkUSB-mods.html > > I did these mods on my SignalLink USB. > > It made a huge difference, just like the article said it would. > > Since I stole the transformers out of old 8 bit modems and I had a > little toroid to wind up the inductor the total cost was about $2.50. I > repainted the outside shell at the same time and the Hammertone dark > grey paint cost more than the parts. I hated the putty color.
