The meter runs normally as long as an RS232 cable is used. My receiver runs cool and the unterminated wall wart runs at 15.8 VDC which seems OK since the upper...
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Fred
glenndriech
Mar 10, 2012 1:41 am
As I said, the S-meter mention reminded me of a less obvious possibility and problems can even relate to supply voltage variation between standby and normal...
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rfiemiguy
Mar 11, 2012 11:54 pm
Do you have contact with the author? Apparently a password is required and although I requested it, no answer to my request....
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Bob
bobwarriner2000
Apr 9, 2012 12:49 pm
Hi, I'm new to this particular forum, but have been using ICOM receivers for quite awhile. I'm having trouble installing the PCRScope software, has anyone else...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 9, 2012 5:36 pm
Hi All Just dug out my old PCR-1000 which hasnt been used for a year or more. Installed TalkPCR and connected the PCR to my half size G5RV antenna that I use...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 9, 2012 5:57 pm
Quick update MW/LW are completely deaf with the ATT switch out ie no attenuation But when I press the ATT switch I can hear stations again. Its like its...
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DougH
gm7svk
Apr 9, 2012 6:07 pm
If you have the original Icom software, try that initially. Check adaptor / patch lead G5 coax to BNC, could be a short, test with DVM for continuity / short. ...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 9, 2012 8:25 pm
Ok thanks but checked all that See my 2nd post regarding attenuation switch Does the same with Icom s/w and talkpcr I've tested again and with attenuater sw in...
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Michael Mcconnehey
aa7522...
Apr 9, 2012 9:13 pm
Stuart I don't mean to question you on the obvious, but you do know that band conditions have been unbelievably bad lately don't you? I've just dialed...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 9, 2012 9:23 pm
Yes I know conditions are not ideal but compared the PCR-1000 to the FT-102 within minutes of each other. Also cannot understand the strange behaviour of the...
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Joe Leikhim
rfiemiguy
Apr 10, 2012 3:16 pm
Maybe the PCR1000 is overloaded with the G5RV? Try finding the strongest HF signal you can, use a short wire antenna to receive, then see if the attenuator...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 11, 2012 9:39 pm
Ok confirmed something was definately wrong as my VX7-r handheld was picking signals up 8db higher across the board with only a rubber duck antenna. Got stuck...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 11, 2012 9:40 pm
Ok confirmed something was definately wrong as my VX7-r handheld was picking signals up 8db higher across the board with only a rubber duck antenna. Got stuck...
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John Schneider
theoldcop
Apr 11, 2012 10:34 pm
Stuart, Thanks for sharing your problem, diagnosis and solution. I'm sure these past few messages are going to help someone, some day! John From:...
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bluegoose_46
Apr 15, 2012 7:40 am
Hi, I fired up my 1k today for the first time in many months, and found on all bands I have no audio. It's almost like the antenna is disconnected. I tried a...
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Joe Leikhim
rfiemiguy
Apr 16, 2012 4:20 am
Did you check all modes? I have found with the Icom control SW, if running the spectrum scope in some modes there will be no audio. Confused me a bit. -- Joe...
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Joe Leikhim
rfiemiguy
Apr 16, 2012 4:20 am
Also, the "speaker jack" is attenuated by a switch inside if you intend to use a Sound card. -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants ...
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bluegoose_46
Apr 16, 2012 6:38 am
Hi, I've been poking about and it seems that the antenna is not connected to the front end. I get the same condition across all bands. I can only assume that...
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bluegoose_46
Apr 16, 2012 7:43 am
I have checked D1 R1 they give me 390 ohms so they are not open circuit,from the other post. BR Goose...
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Stuart
stubinns
Apr 19, 2012 3:56 am
Is it totally deaf on all the bands? Ie is there any difference between 1.7999 and 1.8mhz etc Try it with the ATT switch ON, yes ON, any difference? Connect...
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Bill Turner, WB4ALM
wb4alm
Apr 19, 2012 5:01 am
When I blew the front end (static discharge) of my PCR1000, I elected to send it back to ICOM for out of warranty repairs. They repaired it and I have been...
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Stefan Rydberg
tixme...
Apr 23, 2012 1:18 pm
Hello I have one pcr1000 that behaive strange. Works great in scanning on 160 mhz and so. But when i put in 449 and just let i stay there it stops recieving....
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Jay
craazyc
Apr 30, 2012 12:28 am
TrunkPCR version 0.90.283 Now Available for Downloading from the NEW Homepage: "http://www.fiftyonefiftysystems.com/TrunkPcr/TrunkPcrDwnld.html" NOTE: Moto...
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carl.schatz
May 1, 2012 8:05 pm
I am selling a PCR 1000 and some other stuff. go to my website: http://home.comcast.net/~carl.schatz/ <http://home.comcast.net/~carl.schatz/> . It's the...
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m6aiu
May 3, 2012 11:00 am
Hi John I have just started using the PCR1000 - if you could forward your fql files to me i would be a very happy chappy (QTH is Nuneaton so they should...
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Jay
craazyc
May 5, 2012 10:06 am
TrunkPCR version 0.90.285 Now Available for Downloading from the NEW Homepage: http://www.fiftyonefiftysystems.com/TrunkPcr/TrunkPcrDwnld.html NOTE: Moto...
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tkcalaino
May 5, 2012 9:34 pm
Can anyone give me the pinout of the serial cable, I just bought a PCR1000 and i need to make a cable. Thank You...
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Jay
craazyc
May 5, 2012 9:54 pm
That would be a standard RS-232 DB9 Pinout Configuration :) Jay ... From: "tkcalaino" ... and i need to make a cable. Thank You...
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noneck35@...
noneck35
May 6, 2012 4:12 am
2-2 3-3 5-5 2 and 3 are the tx and rx 5 is ground Mark ... 2-2 3-3 5-5 2 and 3 are the tx and rx 5 is ground Mark On May 5, 2012, at 2:53 PM, "Jay" <...
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Jay
craazyc
May 6, 2012 4:19 am
Search Google... You'll need CTS, RTS & DTR too. Might as well save yourself some time and make a cable with ALL 9 Pins ;-) If you don't use CTS your PCR-1000...
