Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Rob Atkinson
Since I started the thread I think I should post a follow up on what I found regarding the NCC-1 phasing network. I apologize for the late post. The past 24 hours have mostly been spent preparing for and attending a hamfest. Firstly the box is working okay; problem solved. The problem was a

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Tim Duffy
Thanks Bill: We will take care of it on Monday VY 73 and CU on Topband, Tim K3LR _ From: 93bm...@gmail.com [mailto:93bm...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Bill Tippett Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:26 AM To: Joel; topband Cc: Tim Duffy K3LR Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Bill Tippett
On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM, Joel wrote: > Hi Bill > Latest DXE site: NCC-1 INS revision 7a! > Thanks for your input > Joel K4WM You're right Joel! My search took me to an older file still on DXE's website.

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Bill Tippett
I'll add a comment about documentation. I bought a new-in-box NCC-1 from another ham in late 2009 and had several problems getting it to work correctly. The root cause was multiple errors in the printed manual and (then current) online manual. After multiple communications with W8JI, I was able

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Greg - ZL3IX
Hi guys, I hope you will forgive me for adding to a thread that the moderator has requested be shut down, but all the traffic on this happened around 2 AM while I was in bed. My own view is that anyone intending to make a business in the field of amateur radio needs to understand the domain

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Herbert Schoenbohm
Martin, its all about reputation and DX-Engineering has the best. Back in the 80's some periodicals were marketing the MaxCom baluns which claimed that they would yield a 1.5 to 1 SWR from 1.8 to 30 Mhz but refused to provide the details in schematic form. Many hams bought into this scam and

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread marcom
Oh, a time ago I considered to buy the NCC-1. My final "NO" decision was caused by the "no schematic" policy or "Proprietary information" balast (also know as a Trade Secret). I will never buy such product although there are many. I believe that such "Trade Secret" can put both the seller and

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread kolson
to those? -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:40 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box Rob, I just looked at my NCC-1 manual.  No schematic. It seems odd they wont provide one. I wonder what their reason is ?  I

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Jeff
Darn spell check -- Proprietary information also know as a Trade Secret. -Original Message- From: Jeff Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:53 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box Because it's considered propriety information. You paid for a black

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Bob K6UJ
boxes in it, do you have schematics to those? -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:40 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box Rob, I just looked at my NCC-1 manual. No schematic. It seems odd they wont provide one. I

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Chortek, Robert L.
I have always found DXE customer service to be excellent! I have connection to the company. 73 Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2016, at 7:41 AM, Rob Atkinson > wrote: I just finished speaking with Tim K3LR on the land line

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Rob Atkinson
I just finished speaking with Tim K3LR on the land line with regard to my problem We had a cordial conversation and I must say in all the years I have been a ham, I have never had the president of a company immediately call me to address my concerns and problems with a product. I am confident

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Bob K6UJ
Rob, I just looked at my NCC-1 manual. No schematic. It seems odd they wont provide one. I wonder what their reason is ? I would give them a call. I may call them myself, I am contemplating the purchase of the new model but would like a schematic I like your callsign :-) Bob K6UJ On

Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Rob Atkinson
update: I just received an email, perhaps a canned response from DX Engineering telling me they won't give me a schematic. In addition, rather than work with me to find the problem, they only offer their repair service. I am very disappointed in this after spending over $1000 over the past two

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Tim Duffy
: DXE NCC-1 phasing box Hello, I am trying to set up a DX Engineering receiving antenna phasing box but there appears to be something wrong with it and I need to troubleshoot it. The manual I have does not have a schematic for it. If anyone has one I'd appreciate getting a copy. I'll cover postage

Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-23 Thread Rob Atkinson
Hello, I am trying to set up a DX Engineering receiving antenna phasing box but there appears to be something wrong with it and I need to troubleshoot it. The manual I have does not have a schematic for it. If anyone has one I'd appreciate getting a copy. I'll cover postage etc. Thanks 73 Rob