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6_metre_conversion_prm80 [2018/09/14 22:34]
vk3smb [Specifications I ended up with.]
6_metre_conversion_prm80 [2018/09/14 22:36]
vk3smb [Alternative to changing the reference oscillator]
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 I have finally worked out the Firmware in the PRM8025/30's for a neater conversion, follow the following link to do a firmware upgrade and benefit from less processor noise and "normal" radio behaviour. I have finally worked out the Firmware in the PRM8025/30's for a neater conversion, follow the following link to do a firmware upgrade and benefit from less processor noise and "normal" radio behaviour.
-Firmware information page+[[prm80_firmware|Firmware information page]] 
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 +===== Disclaimer =====
  
-Disclaimer 
 While all information in this document has been tested by myself, I offer no liability for any damage caused by using the information within. This Document is Copyright and remains the property of Matt Bilston, VK3VS. I give my permission for this document to be published in Amateur Radio, and the similar publications in NZ, UK and USA so long as the original content is not modified in any way other than formatting for the magazine. Remember to identify the case in some way that it has been converted to 6M should the radio end up in commercial hands again. While all information in this document has been tested by myself, I offer no liability for any damage caused by using the information within. This Document is Copyright and remains the property of Matt Bilston, VK3VS. I give my permission for this document to be published in Amateur Radio, and the similar publications in NZ, UK and USA so long as the original content is not modified in any way other than formatting for the magazine. Remember to identify the case in some way that it has been converted to 6M should the radio end up in commercial hands again.
  
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 The leftover bits The leftover bits
  
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 +===== Obtaining parts =====
  
-Obtaining parts 
 It looks like Dick Smith no longer stock the ferrite slugs required. I am going to try and get a source of them. If I can they will be available from me. It looks like Dick Smith no longer stock the ferrite slugs required. I am going to try and get a source of them. If I can they will be available from me.
  
-Looking at junk boxes, Appropriate slugs can be found in E band FM900's!!!!!+**Looking at junk boxes, Appropriate slugs can be found in E band FM900's!!!!!**
  
 Thanks to Dion VK7DB, There is another source of Slugs. He informs me that the old Plessey "Bug Eye" Radios have slugs of the correct thread, pitch and material in them. Thanks to Dion VK7DB, There is another source of Slugs. He informs me that the old Plessey "Bug Eye" Radios have slugs of the correct thread, pitch and material in them.
6_metre_conversion_prm80.txt · Last modified: 2018/09/14 22:37 by vk3smb