And put the original in another radio that has a
de-emphasis network (Fits easily in a GE Phoenix!)
Mark
KC5EVE
At 07:27 PM 12/17/2009, you wrote:
Thanks for the comments. I have a local event
coming up at the end of February for which I
really wanted to have an effective fill-in digi
available. I used my existing board last year
for the same event and it was OK but certainly less than ideal.
Based on what I've heard here and in past posts
as well, I've ordered a new board and will keep
the original one as a spare. I had actually
started considering acquiring a KPC-3 for use
with another radio, but this arrangement is so
compact that it's hard to beat (providing it
works satisfactorily - and it sounds as if the
new board will be noticeably better).
Gil, WB2UTI
--- In
<mailto:tracker2%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected],
"Gil" <gcha...@...> wrote:
>
> I have a T2-135 board that is probably
several years old now installed in a DR-135 Mk
II that was new at just about the same time. I
know there's been past discussion about the
decode performance of these units and I'd just
like to get updated on the status of any fixes.
I think there was talk of some hardware changes
to better shape the audio, but I don't know where that stands now.
>
> I do have the latest firmware build installed
(55076) and today I was running my DR-135
system next to my other home system using a
Yaesu FT-1500M and AGWPE and the home system is
decoding many more transmissions than the
Alinco. I'm using two identical antennas at the
same height with just about the same
transmission line lengths and quality. The
Alinco gets most of the strong signals, but the
weaker ones are not handled well. The radio
hears them (the "meter" moves) but the board does not decode them.
>
> So, is there a practical fix for those of us
who are a little hesitant about surface mount techniques?
>
> Gil Chapin, WB2UTI
>
