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--- In GeDeltaRanger@yahoogroups.com, "k3jls2000" <k3jls@...> wrote:
\n>
\n> Hello, folks.
\n>
\n> I just wanted to let you all know that I finished modifying the code
\n> of the frequency agile M/P to accommodate the Delta Wideband VHF
\n> High and Low split models. That is, the M/P will change the state
\n> of the WX ZY Flip Flops in accordance with the frequency. This
\n> required cutting one trace on the P/C board and adding a simple
\n> transistor switch / pullup resistor to the Delta. When I have it
\n> all done, I'll post the details on the website (www.k3jls.com).
\n>
\n> The last thing to be done is adjusting the VCO and make any fine
\n> tuning changes to the code to accommodate the frequency segments.
\n> To do this, I would like to know what type of tuning tool one uses
\n> for the VCO slug (L209). The slug looks to be rectangular, and I
\n> have nothing in my tool box that will fit.
\n> Any suggestions would be apprciated.
\n>
\n> If someone would like to sell a spare tool, please let me know the
\n> price.
\n>
\n> Thanks - Joe - K3JLS
\n>