I have recently moved a GE Mastr Exec II radio from the 47 mHz area up into six
meters. (The MVP and the Exec use the same exciter). I'll admit that the
exciter is hard to tune, but it will work without any modification. My
technique is to set the frequency of a receiver to each multiplier frequency
and place a probe near the stage while tuning. With a peak in signal strength,
the stage can then be tuned with a meter on the test point.
I built a probe that I use with a one inch piece of insulated wire extending
from the end that I can insert into the exciter near the stage I am trying to
tune. This same probe works to insert a signal generator output into the
individual stages of the front end of the receiver. Tune the mixer first and
then work toward the input one stage at a time.
73 - Jim W5ZIT
--- On Fri, 1/16/09, Radio Guy <ve3...@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Radio Guy <ve3...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 2:11 PM
Yes, that is something that has been mentioned many times, this
could
be a waste of time and money, but so far I have lots of people that
want to help. It could be a fun project, it is old enough to look like
a tube radio, or in this case, a tube radio without tubes!
Speaking of trying to get a radio converted to 6m, a GE guy is having
problems with a GE MVP, has anyone been successful getting a radio to
cover 52.450 and 53.450? Seems it will not tune to 53.450 Tx.
And yes I do own a Ranger 6m radio, but do not like the audio on FM.
On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Milt <men...@pa.net> wrote:
> Actually, one other item to consider; make sure that the radio is in the
> highest bandsplit for a conversion to 6meters. Otherwise it will be a
> painful attempt to convert. It's been too long to remember if there were
> just 3 bandsplits or more.
>
> Milt
> N3LTQ
>
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