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I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023. The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.
Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP. Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.?
? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
? Ron VE8RT
--
-- Jack, W8TEE
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Thank you, I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit arrived. So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year. Stuck around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com won't hire an apprentice or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's). The next few weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only lightning, also re-animated zombie fires). The required parts will be ordered this week. 73 Ron VE8RT On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote: Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.?
? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
? Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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Quick question before I pay for my order, I found a couple of audio boards but this one seems to fit what I've found in the group messages. - its the T41 with the ethernet connector (the non ethernet version is out of stock), and - the Audio board for use with Teensy 4.0 - 4.1, (Rev D) I've found the info on the display and will order it. Ron VE8RT On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote: Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.?
? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
? Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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The Teensy 4.1 will work if it has the ethernet connector, it just costs a little more. The audio hat is for the Teensy 4.0 or 4.1 is fine.
Jack, W8TEE
On Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:17:24 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Quick question before I pay for my order, I found a couple of audio
boards but this one seems to fit what I've found in the group messages.
? - its the T41 with the ethernet connector (the non ethernet version
is out of stock), and
? - the Audio board for use with Teensy 4.0 - 4.1, (Rev D)
? I've found the info on the display and will order it.
? ? Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote: >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site. > Jack, W8TEE >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@...> wrote:? >? >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out, > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on > the book.? > > ? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in > 2020, hopefully this later this year. > > ? Ron VE8RT > > -- > Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@...> > > > > > >? > > > > > -- Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@...>
-- Jack, W8TEE
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Everything has been ordered. After reading the messages regarding display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt display. Ron VE8RT On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700 "Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt@...> wrote: Thank you,
I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of
posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit
arrived.
So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year. Stuck
around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com won't hire an apprentice
or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own
fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting
fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's). The next few
weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only
lightning, also re-animated zombie fires).
The required parts will be ordered this week.
73 Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
"jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote:
Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.?
? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
? Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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Thanks! good to hear, I'm out the door going to work. Ron VE8RT On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:52:38 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote: The Teensy 4.1 will work if it has the ethernet connector, it just costs a little more. The audio hat is for the Teensy 4.0 or 4.1 is fine.
Jack, W8TEE
On Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:17:24 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Quick question before I pay for my order, I found a couple of audio
boards but this one seems to fit what I've found in the group messages.
? - its the T41 with the ethernet connector (the non ethernet version
is out of stock), and
? - the Audio board for use with Teensy 4.0 - 4.1, (Rev D)
? I've found the info on the display and will order it.
? ? Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
"jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote:
? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:?
?
? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.?
? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
? Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
?
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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Ron:
I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option?
Jack, W8TEE
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Everything has been ordered.? After reading the messages regarding
display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt
display.
? Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700
> Thank you,
>
>? ? I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of
> posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit
> arrived.
>
>? ? So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year.? Stuck
> around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com won't hire an apprentice
> or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own
> fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting
> fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's).? The next few
> weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only
> lightning, also re-animated zombie fires).
>
>? ? The required parts will be ordered this week.
>
>? ? 73? Ron VE8RT
>
> On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
> "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote:
>
> >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
> > Jack, W8TEE
> >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@...> wrote:? > >?
> >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
> > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
> > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
> > the book.?
> >
> > ? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
> > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
> > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
> > 2020, hopefully this later this year.
> >
> > ? Ron VE8RT
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
>
>
>
>
>
--
-- Jack, W8TEE
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The big question is¡ can you make all of that work together?? As long as the audio and screen updates remain un-affected, we are good. ? ? Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ ? Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC Staunton, Illinois ? Owner ¨C Operator Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. Rent it: ? Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO. ? email:? bill@... ? ?
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Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 7:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit? The Teensy 4.1 will work if it has the ethernet connector, it just costs a little more. The audio hat is for the Teensy 4.0 or 4.1 is fine. On Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:17:24 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote: Quick question before I pay for my order, I found a couple of audio
boards but this one seems to fit what I've found in the group messages.
? - its the T41 with the ethernet connector (the non ethernet version
is out of stock), and
? - the Audio board for use with Teensy 4.0 - 4.1, (Rev D)
? I've found the info on the display and will order it.
? ? Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
"jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote:
>? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
> Jack, W8TEE
>? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:?
>?
>? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
> December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
> I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
> the book.?
>
> ? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
> I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
> the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
> 2020, hopefully this later this year.
>
> ? Ron VE8RT
>
> --
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
>
>
>
>
>
>?
>
>
>
>
>
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
--
Jack, W8TEE
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Still an option¡ ? ? Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ ? Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC Staunton, Illinois ? Owner ¨C Operator Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. Rent it: ? Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO. ? email:? bill@... ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit? I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option? On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote: Everything has been ordered.? After reading the messages regarding display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700 >? ? I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of > posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit >? ? So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year.? Stuck > around because my boss won't hire an apprentice > or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own > fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting > fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's).? The next few > weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only > lightning, also re-animated zombie fires). >? ? The required parts will be ordered this week. > On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) > >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site. > >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:? > >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in > > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out, > > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on > > ? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that > > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in > > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in > > 2020, hopefully this later this year.
--
Jack, W8TEE
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If you order the 5V one, it's always an option to go with 3.3V. If you
order the 3.3V option, it may or may not be possible to use 5V. Because for the 3v3 one,
they may or may not stuff the 3-terminal regulator.
- Jerry, KF6VB
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On 2025-02-25 08:10, K9HZ wrote: Still an option¡
DR. WILLIAM J. SCHMIDT - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ
PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois
Owner ¨C Operator
Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ
Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
Rent it: www.VillaGrandPiton.com [1]
Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO.
Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO.
email: bill@...
FROM: [email protected]
<[email protected]> ON BEHALF OF jjpurdum via
groups.io
SENT: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM
TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit
Ron:
I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper
on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe
that's no longer an option?
Jack, W8TEE
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT
<ve8rt@...> wrote:
Everything has been ordered. After reading the messages regarding
display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt
display.
Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700
"Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Thank you, I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of
posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit arrived. So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year. Stuck
around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com [2] won't hire an apprentice
or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting
fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's). The next few
weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only lightning, also re-animated zombie fires). The required parts will be ordered this week. 73 Ron VE8RT On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@...> wrote: Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either
(available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com
and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model
number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT
<ve8rt@...> wrote:
I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back
in
December of 2023. The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work
out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good
start on
the book.
Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other
that
I should do right away? The 5 inch display and other not included
in
the box I should get on order ASAP. Retirement should have
happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> --
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
--
Jack, W8TEE
Links:
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[1]
[2]
[3] /g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/message/32925
[4] /mt/111352952/243852
[5] /g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/post
[6] /g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/editsub/243852
[7]
/g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/leave/10484476/243852/1943518115/xyzzy
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Great, very good news as I ordered it this morning. Question regarding my kit I'd left boxed up since Dec 2023. My boards have a 2023 date on them, they also have ver 009b. Looking at the images of the boards at I'm not finding ver 009b info. ver 010 or 011 images of boards have dates from 2022 or thereabouts, a year before my boards. Hopefully my Teensy 4.1 and audio board will work with my boards. Also the filter boards has the legacy five bands, I would like to operate on 60M. Will it work on 60M as is or should I look at upgrading some boards? This is the best time for me to make any changes. Thanks! Ron VE8RT On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:10:19 -0600 "K9HZ" <bill@...> wrote: Still an option¡
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois
Owner ¨C Operator
Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ
Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
Rent it: <> www.VillaGrandPiton.com
Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO.
Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO.
email: <mailto:bill@...> bill@...
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit
Ron:
I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option?
Jack, W8TEE
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
Everything has been ordered. After reading the messages regarding
display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt
display.
Ron VE8RT
On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700
"Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
Thank you, I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit arrived. So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year. Stuck around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com <> won't hire an apprentice or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's). The next few weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only lightning, also re-animated zombie fires). The required parts will be ordered this week. 73 Ron VE8RT On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@... <mailto:jjpurdum@...> > wrote: Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
December of 2023. The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
the book.
Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
I should do right away? The 5 inch display and other not included in
the box I should get on order ASAP. Retirement should have happened in
2020, hopefully this later this year.
Ron VE8RT
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
--
Jack, W8TEE
-- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
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Ron:
The cost from Dr. Schmidt for new 12.6 boards is minimal, but if you have boards with the SMDs already in place, I would finish the kit with what you have. If you're not happy with what results, converting to new boards wouldn't be too bad, as you might be able to cannibalize most of the expensive parts from the existing boards.? Another alternative is to buy the populated board(s) from Justin ().
One more thing: I have a 4SQRP system and it works well. That said, I did swap out the PA board for Bill's PA and it is much better than our original design as it doesn't try to fit a square peg (i.e., the IRF510) into a round hole, resulting in a much better power curve that it flat out to 6M. It's worth it.
Jack, W8TEE
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:28:52 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Great, very good news as I ordered it this morning.
Question regarding my kit I'd left boxed up since Dec 2023.? My boards
have a 2023 date on them, they also have ver 009b.? Looking at the
images of the boards at
I'm not finding ver 009b info.? ver 010 or 011 images of boards have
dates from 2022 or thereabouts, a year before my boards.
? Hopefully my Teensy 4.1 and audio board will work with my boards.
? Also the filter boards has the legacy five bands, I would like to
operate on 60M.? Will it work on 60M as is or should I look at
upgrading some boards?? This is the best time for me to make any
changes.
? Thanks!? Ron VE8RT
On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:10:19 -0600 "K9HZ" < bill@...> wrote: > Still an option¡ > >? > >? > > Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ > >? > > Owner - Operator > > Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC > > Staunton, Illinois > >? > > Owner ¨C Operator > > Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ > > Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. > > Rent it:? <> www.VillaGrandPiton.com > >? > > Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. > > Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO. > >? > > email:? <mailto:bill@...> bill@...> >? > >? > > From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM > To: [email protected]> Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit > >? > > Ron: > >? > > I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option? > >? > > > > Jack, W8TEE > >? > > On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote: > >? > >? > > Everything has been ordered.? After reading the messages regarding > > display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt > > display. > >? > >? Ron VE8RT > >? > > On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700 > > "Ron VE8RT" < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote: > >? > > > Thank you, > > > > > >? ? I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of > > > posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit > > > arrived. > > > > > >? ? So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year.? Stuck > > > around because my boss www.buffaloairways.com <>? won't hire an apprentice > > > or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own > > > fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting > > > fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's).? The next few > > > weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only > > > lightning, also re-animated zombie fires). > > > > > >? ? The required parts will be ordered this week. > > > > > >? ? 73? Ron VE8RT > > > > > > On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC) > > > "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@... <mailto:jjpurdum@...> > wrote: > > > > > > >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site. > > > > Jack, W8TEE > > > >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:? > > > >? > > > >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in > > > > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out, > > > > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on > > > > the book.? > > > > > > > >? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that > > > > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in > > > > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in > > > > 2020, hopefully this later this year. > > > > > > > >? Ron VE8RT > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >? > >? > > -- > > Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > > >? > >? > >? > >? > >? > > > -- > Jack, W8TEE > > > > > > > > -- Ron VE8RT < ve8rt@...>
-- Jack, W8TEE
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A full set of V12 boards (16 boards total) is now $17.68 plus shipping (was $14.28 plus shipping a year ago)¡. The production costs have increased at the manufacturer¡¯s end.? Three of the boards are 4-layer boards so that is quite a bargain. ? I¡¯m off contesting for the next two weeks¡ so hold off with orders until I get back.? AND WORK US, J62K AND SPOT US in the contests!!! ? ? Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ ? Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC Staunton, Illinois ? Owner ¨C Operator Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. Rent it: ? Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO. ? email:? bill@... ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:41 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit? The cost from Dr. Schmidt for new 12.6 boards is minimal, but if you have boards with the SMDs already in place, I would finish the kit with what you have. If you're not happy with what results, converting to new boards wouldn't be too bad, as you might be able to cannibalize most of the expensive parts from the existing boards.? Another alternative is to buy the populated board(s) from Justin (). One more thing: I have a 4SQRP system and it works well. That said, I did swap out the PA board for Bill's PA and it is much better than our original design as it doesn't try to fit a square peg (i.e., the IRF510) into a round hole, resulting in a much better power curve that it flat out to 6M. It's worth it. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:28:52 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote: Great, very good news as I ordered it this morning.
Question regarding my kit I'd left boxed up since Dec 2023.? My boards
have a 2023 date on them, they also have ver 009b.? Looking at the
images of the boards at
I'm not finding ver 009b info.? ver 010 or 011 images of boards have
dates from 2022 or thereabouts, a year before my boards.
? Hopefully my Teensy 4.1 and audio board will work with my boards.
? Also the filter boards has the legacy five bands, I would like to
operate on 60M.? Will it work on 60M as is or should I look at
upgrading some boards?? This is the best time for me to make any
changes.
? Thanks!? Ron VE8RT
On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:10:19 -0600
"K9HZ" <bill@...> wrote:
> Still an option¡
>
>?
>
>?
>
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ
>
>?
>
> Owner - Operator
>
> Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC
>
> Staunton, Illinois
>
>?
>
> Owner ¨C Operator
>
> Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ
>
> Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
>
> Rent it:? <>
>
>?
>
> Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO.
>
> Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO.
>
>?
>
> email:? <mailto:bill@...> bill@...
>
>?
>
>?
>
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit
>
>?
>
> Ron:
>
>?
>
> I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option?
>
>?
>
>
>
> Jack, W8TEE
>
>?
>
> On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
>
>?
>
>?
>
> Everything has been ordered.? After reading the messages regarding
>
> display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt
>
> display.
>
>?
>
>? Ron VE8RT
>
>?
>
> On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700
>
> "Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
>
>?
>
> > Thank you,
>
> >
>
> >? ? I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of
>
> > posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit
>
> > arrived.
>
> >
>
> >? ? So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year.? Stuck
>
> > around because my boss <>? won't hire an apprentice
>
> > or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own
>
> > fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting
>
> > fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's).? The next few
>
> > weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only
>
> > lightning, also re-animated zombie fires).
>
> >
>
> >? ? The required parts will be ordered this week.
>
> >
>
> >? ? 73? Ron VE8RT
>
> >
>
> > On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
>
> > "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@... <mailto:jjpurdum@...> > wrote:
>
> >
>
> > >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
>
> > > Jack, W8TEE
>
> > >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:?
>
> > >?
>
> > >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
>
> > > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
>
> > > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
>
> > > the book.?
>
> > >
>
> > >? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
>
> > > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
>
> > > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
>
> > > 2020, hopefully this later this year.
>
> > >
>
> > >? Ron VE8RT
>
> > >
>
> > > --
>
> > > Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >?
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > --
>
> > Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
>?
>
>?
>
> --
>
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>
> --
> Jack, W8TEE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
--
Jack, W8TEE
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Thanks, good luck with the contest.?
?
My shop and hamshack are in a bad state at the moment.? Age, some health limitations, and I come home from work expended.? Lately I've been doing better, and have time and energy for the T41 and also some shop & shack organizing and space making.
?
We're a family of amateurs, XYL Laura VE8LT is talking about getting more involved even suggesting she help out in a contest.? Son Nathan VE8TN who lives with us hasn't his own HF station - a more inviting operating space in the house might encourage him.
?
I'll take you up on the boards, my order will go later as you've requested.
?
The existing kit will be built, and used as an experimental platform as it was intended to be.? I'm looking forward to making progress.
Many thanks for the support here!
?
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Actually you can mix and match the earlier version boards with the newer versions¡ check the upgrade paths on my GITHUB here: ?
? ? Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ ? Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC Staunton, Illinois ? Owner ¨C Operator Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I. Rent it: ? Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO. ? email:? bill@... ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:41 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit? The cost from Dr. Schmidt for new 12.6 boards is minimal, but if you have boards with the SMDs already in place, I would finish the kit with what you have. If you're not happy with what results, converting to new boards wouldn't be too bad, as you might be able to cannibalize most of the expensive parts from the existing boards.? Another alternative is to buy the populated board(s) from Justin (). One more thing: I have a 4SQRP system and it works well. That said, I did swap out the PA board for Bill's PA and it is much better than our original design as it doesn't try to fit a square peg (i.e., the IRF510) into a round hole, resulting in a much better power curve that it flat out to 6M. It's worth it. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:28:52 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote: Great, very good news as I ordered it this morning.
Question regarding my kit I'd left boxed up since Dec 2023.? My boards
have a 2023 date on them, they also have ver 009b.? Looking at the
images of the boards at
I'm not finding ver 009b info.? ver 010 or 011 images of boards have
dates from 2022 or thereabouts, a year before my boards.
? Hopefully my Teensy 4.1 and audio board will work with my boards.
? Also the filter boards has the legacy five bands, I would like to
operate on 60M.? Will it work on 60M as is or should I look at
upgrading some boards?? This is the best time for me to make any
changes.
? Thanks!? Ron VE8RT
On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:10:19 -0600
"K9HZ" <bill@...> wrote:
> Still an option¡
>
>?
>
>?
>
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ
>
>?
>
> Owner - Operator
>
> Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC
>
> Staunton, Illinois
>
>?
>
> Owner ¨C Operator
>
> Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ
>
> Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
>
> Rent it:? <>
>
>?
>
> Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO.
>
> Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO.
>
>?
>
> email:? <mailto:bill@...> bill@...
>
>?
>
>?
>
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:17 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] slow starting on T41 kit
>
>?
>
> Ron:
>
>?
>
> I haven't ordered a display recently, but there was a 3.3-5.0V jumper on the back (J8) that let's me select between the two voltages. Maybe that's no longer an option?
>
>?
>
>
>
> Jack, W8TEE
>
>?
>
> On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 08:54:50 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
>
>?
>
>?
>
> Everything has been ordered.? After reading the messages regarding
>
> display noise and 3.3 vs 5.0 volt options I ordered the 5.0 volt
>
> display.
>
>?
>
>? Ron VE8RT
>
>?
>
> On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:40:59 -0700
>
> "Ron VE8RT" <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:
>
>?
>
> > Thank you,
>
> >
>
> >? ? I'll carry on, appreciate your saving me scanning over a year's of
>
> > posts to the lists to check for recommended changes since my kit
>
> > arrived.
>
> >
>
> >? ? So wishing that I was retired already, I'll be 70 this year.? Stuck
>
> > around because my boss <>? won't hire an apprentice
>
> > or replacement, I'm one of the old guys with experience on his own
>
> > fleet plus the DC's, C-54 (retired now), L-188, and our fire fighting
>
> > fleet which includes CL-215s (piston ones from the 60's).? The next few
>
> > weeks is my break before fire season gets going again (not only
>
> > lightning, also re-animated zombie fires).
>
> >
>
> >? ? The required parts will be ordered this week.
>
> >
>
> >? ? 73? Ron VE8RT
>
> >
>
> > On Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:26:39 +0000 (UTC)
>
> > "jjpurdum via groups.io" <jjpurdum@... <mailto:jjpurdum@...> > wrote:
>
> >
>
> > >? Your kit does not include the Teensy 4.1 or the Audio Hat, either (available from PJRC.com). The display is ordered from BuyDisplay.com and is a Chinese company so it will take some time. The correct model number is in the Files section of this site.
>
> > > Jack, W8TEE
>
> > >? ? On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:20:41 PM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> > wrote:?
>
> > >?
>
> > >? ? I was furtunate enough to received from Ron AG1P a T41 kit back in
>
> > > December of 2023.? The plan to get to it in early 2024 didn't work out,
>
> > > I've just this last week gone through the box and have a good start on
>
> > > the book.?
>
> > >
>
> > >? Before I dive into building it are there modifications or other that
>
> > > I should do right away?? The 5 inch display and other not included in
>
> > > the box I should get on order ASAP.? Retirement should have happened in
>
> > > 2020, hopefully this later this year.
>
> > >
>
> > >? Ron VE8RT
>
> > >
>
> > > --
>
> > > Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >?
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > --
>
> > Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
>?
>
>?
>
> --
>
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@... <mailto:ve8rt@...> >
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>?
>
>
> --
> Jack, W8TEE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
--
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>
--
Jack, W8TEE
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Over the last couple of days I've made attempts to view the .pdf files, both on my Ubuntu desktop and a Win& laptop at work.? The .pdf are not working, instead I have this message: Unable to render code block
?
At this point I don't know what I can do to view the files.
?
Ron
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Whose PDFs and from where? The fact that there don't seem to be others with the problem, perhaps your viewer isn't working correctly. Can you view PDFs from other sources?
Jack, W8TEE
On Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 08:39:06 AM EST, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:
Over the last couple of days I've made attempts to view the .pdf files, both on my Ubuntu desktop and a Win& laptop at work.? The .pdf are not working, instead I have this message: Unable to render code block
?
At this point I don't know what I can do to view the files.
?
Ron
-- Jack, W8TEE
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I can view and down load PDF's fine. I think some of the V12 Schematics in PDF format are missing from Git Hub though.
Tim W4YN
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On 2025-02-27 06:03, Tim via groups.io wrote: I can view and down load PDF's fine. I think some of the V12
Schematics in PDF format are missing from Git Hub though. *** That's probably because they belong to Bill K9HZ. There are boards that he designed that have become de facto standards for V12. I think - his PA, his LPF, his LPF control card, his BPF. Those cards are in a different area of his github. - Jerry, KF6VB
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jjpurdum
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