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by Parasetguy
28 Aug 2021, 08:46
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: FT171-FT243 crystal adapter available
Replies: 0
Views: 15763

FT171-FT243 crystal adapter available

FT171-FT243 crystal adapter now available in the Paraset Warehouse This adapter allows you to use a FT243 crystal on the FT171 crystal socket on the Paraset. It is hand made by Parasetguy and works well. Go check it out: https://paraset.nl/sh/product/ft171-ft243-crystal-adapter/ Kind regards, Henk -...
by Parasetguy
21 Aug 2021, 09:22
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: Passing away of Geoffrey Pidgeon
Replies: 0
Views: 13794

Passing away of Geoffrey Pidgeon

SCU-NEWSLETTER Dear Friends... It is with very great sadness that we have to tell you that this will be the last SCU-Newsletter On last Thursday morning 12th August, our father, Geoffrey very suddenly passed away while staying with his youngest son, John. He had been keenly aware and fully active to...
by Parasetguy
17 Jun 2021, 10:17
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: New Pages: Hut 23 - Museum: more Parasets
Replies: 3
Views: 20265

Re: New Pages: Hut 23 - Museum: more Parasets

Hello Pascal
What a great luck. Every Paraset addict dreams of such a find.

Kind regards,
Henk - Parasetguy
by Parasetguy
13 May 2021, 10:51
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: a new MK-VII on the air!
Replies: 0
Views: 14078

a new MK-VII on the air!

Our Agent Gary, codename W8PU, has finished his Mk-VII.
Go check it out on:
https://www.paraset.nl/aa/?page_id=1701

Kind regards,
Henk - Parasetguy
by Parasetguy
24 Apr 2021, 14:28
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: new builders page - Go See
Replies: 0
Views: 14517

new builders page - Go See

Gary Poland, W8PU has finished his Paraset and wants to share this with you.
Go look at his builders page at: https://www.paraset.nl/aa/?page_id=1701

Kind regards,
Henk - Parasetguy
by Parasetguy
17 Apr 2021, 07:51
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: Component List?
Replies: 1
Views: 10407

Re: Component List?

There is! Your Parasetguy made one. Send him an email and ask for it.

Kind regards,
Henk
by Parasetguy
09 Jan 2021, 11:23
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: New builder
Replies: 1
Views: 10616

Re: New builder

Hi Fred Welcome to the forum and welcome to the world of the Paraset. I wish you succes in your quest for a true replica. From experience I can tell you it is great fun, sometimes frustration but always a victory when you solved a problem. You are welcome to profit from my experiences. You can read ...
by Parasetguy
27 Nov 2020, 08:47
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: Thoughts on crystal substitutes
Replies: 3
Views: 14340

Re: Thoughts on crystal substitutes

Well. maybe an extra contact on the receive-send switch can disconnect the xtal socket?
Or is it the radiation of the DDS that worries you?

Kind regards,
Henk - Parasetguy
by Parasetguy
26 Nov 2020, 09:27
Forum: Building MK-VII a.k.a. Paraset
Topic: Thoughts on crystal substitutes
Replies: 3
Views: 14340

Re: Thoughts on crystal substitutes

Hi John I vaguely remember having seen a photo of someone using a DDS in stead of a xtal. Check if there is any DC and AC (HF!) voltage between pin 5 and ground when key up and key down. The voltage chart I have gives no clue about that. Depending on the results of your measurement you can decide if...