Re: [amsat-bb] Tnx Info S-Band Downconverter + a question

[kw8kw@xxxxxxx]

FT 847 users should check:

www.en.com/users/rayd/ft-847/wwwboard/wwwboard.html

Tons of 847 info and FAQs.

de Bill KW8KW


...
> Thanks to the many people that provided me information on downconverters. As
> a result of very strong support for the SSB Electronics unit, I have decided
> to go with it. (I had no fewer than five people rave about using it
> personally)
> 
> My UEK3000-144 is ordered and I should have it picked up at Dayton.
> 
> 
> My question:
> 
> Does the Yeasu FT-847 have a menu item to select sending +12 vdc up the
> feedline?
> If so, does it have some sort of short-circuit or current limiting
> protection, so I won't fry the 847 if something goes "wrong"?
> 
> If the 847 has this capability, I won't even need a bias T, or have to run a
> separate power line to the downconverter at the antenna.
> 
> Thanks again, for all the help. 73
> 
> hasan schiers, N0AN
> schiers@netins.net
> 
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