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todo:start [2015/04/27 04:24] vk6nk [IC-720A] |
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===== 20m roof antenna ===== | ===== 20m roof antenna ===== | ||
- | [[:todo:antennas:20mRoofVertical|Antenna Page]] | + | [[:todo:antennas:20mroofvertical|Antenna Page]] |
- | * Replace pole | + | * <del>Replace top sections with 2.7m stainless steel whip</del> |
- | * Replace loading coil | + | * <del>Double hose-clamp at top, single at bottom.</del> |
- | * Possibly use spring from Bunnings. Needs good electrical connection (self-tapper screw, pipe sleeve/insert) | + | * <del>Bonding wire</del> |
- | * Needs weather proofing | + | * <del>Tune</del> |
- | * Replace earth coil | + | * <del>Weather proof feed point</del> |
- | * Possibly use spring from Bunnings. | + | |
- | * Needs weather proofing | + | |
- | * Lengthen wire | + | |
- | * Take total length of antenna to 3.9m | + | |
* Replace feeder with RG213 | * Replace feeder with RG213 | ||
- | * Install ATU | + | * <del>Radio connection</del> |
- | * LDG Z100Plus | + | * <del>Antenna connection</del> |
- | * Install capacity hat | + | * Decommission antenna |
- | ===== 10m roof antenna ===== | + | ===== Long Wire ===== |
- | [[:todo:antennas:10mroofvertical|Antenna Page]] | + | [[:todo:antennas:LongWire|Antenna Page]] |
- | * Install earth coil | + | * <del>Install ATU</del> |
- | * Compare with 20m + ATU | + | * <del>SGC-230</del> |
- | * Possibly replace with stainless steel whip | + | * <del>Install 12V power for ATU</del> |
+ | * Improve earth at ATU | ||
+ | * <del>Install 5500mm pole</del> | ||
+ | * Install 3000mm pole | ||
+ | * <del>Foxtel dish mount</del> | ||
+ | * Insulated pole | ||
+ | * Install wire between poles | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Active Receive Antenna ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[:todo:antennas:ActiveReceive|Antenna Page]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Pre-amp | ||
+ | * Rotator | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Misc antenna work ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * <del>Connect new GPS antenna</del> | ||
+ | * <del>Re-locate microwave antenna</del> | ||
+ | * Move weather station on TV antenna pole | ||
+ | * Move temp sensor to bottom of pole | ||
===== IC-706MKIIG ===== | ===== IC-706MKIIG ===== | ||
- | * Mic-mute/PTT box | ||
* <del>Invert PPT from RTS</del> | * <del>Invert PPT from RTS</del> | ||
- | * DC blocking cap on PC Mic port | + | * <del>Mount for quick removal / reconnection</del> |
+ | * Fake tuner plugin | ||
- | ===== X1M ===== | + | ===== FT-897D ===== |
- | * Rig [[:todo:antennas:portable20mvertical|portable 20m vertical]] using collapsible pole | + | * <del>Replace power connector with Anderson connectors</del> |
- | * Test [[:todo:antennas:qrptuner|tuner]] with long wire | + | * Fix 80m TX power |
- | * AGC board | + | |
===== IC-720A ===== | ===== IC-720A ===== | ||
- | * Connect memory backup supply to constant 12V study supply | + | * <del>Connect memory backup supply to constant 12V study supply</del> |
* Connect main 12V supply to high-current PSU | * Connect main 12V supply to high-current PSU | ||
* Make double-adaptor anderson plug | * Make double-adaptor anderson plug | ||
+ | * <del>Earth lead</del> | ||
+ | * <del>Frequency alignment</del> | ||
+ | * External speaker | ||
+ | * Compare RX sensitivity to IC-706 using R2000 | ||
+ | * Audio connections for computer | ||
+ | * Possibly use Dad's RigBlaster | ||
* Install relay-replacement mod | * Install relay-replacement mod | ||
* Setup panadaptor port and connect RTL-SDR receiver | * Setup panadaptor port and connect RTL-SDR receiver | ||
* <del>Enable IF output through jumper settings</del> | * <del>Enable IF output through jumper settings</del> | ||
* Measure output voltage of IF | * Measure output voltage of IF | ||
+ | * Attempted with oscilloscope - no signal recorded | ||
+ | * Try again with R2000 as signal source | ||
* Build attenuator to match signal down to RTL level | * Build attenuator to match signal down to RTL level | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Car Radios ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * <del>Install fuse block</del> | ||
+ | * <del>Mount speaker</del> | ||
+ | * Test/Fix speaker connections | ||
+ | * Hands-free | ||
+ | * Microphone | ||
+ | * Pre-amp (champ pre-amp?) | ||
+ | * PTT switch | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== CB Radios ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * VOX option on hand-helds | ||
+ | * Ping | ||
+ | * Short press on hand-helds | ||
+ | * Ring | ||
+ | * Long press on hand-helds | ||
+ | * Indefinite retry on mobiles | ||
+ | * Add ESA and ESB to mobiles | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Portable Kit ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Back-pack ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * New coax incorporating balun/choke | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Antennas ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Repair power connection on medium length RG213 | ||
+ | * Cut 30m wire to non-resonant length | ||
+ | * Add wire to fishing pole | ||
+ | * Add extension wire to fishing pole | ||
===== Study ===== | ===== Study ===== | ||
* Clean up! | * Clean up! | ||
- | * IKEA shelves next to desk for PC, PSU, Server, etc | + | * <del>IKEA shelves next to desk for PC, PSU, Server, etc</del> |
* Construct monitor stand and install radios | * Construct monitor stand and install radios | ||
* Bookshelf | * Bookshelf | ||
* Echo dampening (framed posters/shelves?) | * Echo dampening (framed posters/shelves?) | ||
* Install new network ports | * Install new network ports | ||
- | * Install new power points | + | * [[:todo:officepower|Power Distribution]] |
- | * Improve DC distribution | + | * Install new power points |
+ | * Improve DC distribution | ||
* Relocate printers (stacking shelves?) | * Relocate printers (stacking shelves?) | ||
- | * Build speakers & amp | + | |
+ | ===== Garage ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Clean up bench | ||
+ | * Clean up cupboard | ||
+ | * Setup bench supply | ||
+ | * <del>Buy new soldering station</del> | ||
+ | * Organise cables | ||
+ | * Move most cables into roof space | ||
+ | * UPS for router and switch | ||
+ | * Complete data cabling from study | ||
+ | * Throw out paint | ||
+ | * Find better storage for bench saw | ||
+ | * Build lean-to beside garage for bikes/tools | ||
+ | * <del>Repair manhole cover</del> | ||