How can I "Mutek" my FT-290?
Daniel Allen
I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and how
can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
73's
--
Dan Allen
M1ETN
http://www.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk
dana...@nospam.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk <Remove 'nospam' to reply>
Deepee
manufacturer of vgery good front-ends. If you want to "Mutek" your front
end you should take the set to a service agent.
david
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Daniel Allen
Deepee <David....@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> Using Mutek as a verb sounds very much like a CBerism. Mutek is / was a
> manufacturer of vgery good front-ends. If you want to "Mutek" your front
> end you should take the set to a service agent.
Why should I take it to a service agent?
If I can get all the bits I can do it myself:-)
73's
Dan
pentode
from the kind of "radio enthusiasts" of today, Dan.
Knob twiddlers and mike chewers they are,
technically minded they are not.
bigpimp
> I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and how
> can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
Please ignor the brainless so call amateur twats dan..
MuTek is a company here in Nottingham..
they sell receive amps and also other radio bits..
including 4 and 6Mtr dual band transverters.
the MuTek front end is a board for the 290 and lots of other rigs..
if you look in the 290 next to the battery copartment you will see where the
board fits...
not sure on the price sorry...
very easy to fit only power 12v and a coax link to the antenna then another
link to the rig...
i have one in my packet rig, but not one on my SSB one..
..
sorry i can't help with the address but is in Long Eaton...
and it is a PO Box number...
i will see if i can find it for you...........
M1ADU/M5ADU...........A real helpfull amateur...unlike some..
Jules J-Omega
any 'breakers' on this ng, would we?
- Julian
Geoff Blake
: Deepee <David....@virgin.net> wrote in message
: news:3bkz5.6984$He3.1...@news2-win.server.ntlworld.com...
: > Using Mutek as a verb sounds very much like a CBerism. Mutek is / was a
: > manufacturer of vgery good front-ends. If you want to "Mutek" your front
: > end you should take the set to a service agent.
: Why should I take it to a service agent?
: If I can get all the bits I can do it myself:-)
IIRC to "Mutek" a VHF/UHF transceiver is to replace the receiver front end
with one that can cope with a wide dynamic range and retain a low noise
figure. In the main, "Mutek"-ing is carried out by board replacement.
Geoff
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flyitlow
>Basically what the subject line says.
>
>can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
Dan, Mutek are well known as manufacturers of the *best* RF front-ends
in the world. Japan's best are always improved by a Mutek board.
Having said that, the board you're referring to (SLNA 145sb?) is not
regarded as their very best, but still pretty good. An improvement in
noise factor and increased signal strength are the effects of fitting,
which appears to be straight forward, providing you know which end of
the soldering iron to grab hold of! You do......don't you :-)))
HTH
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Flyitlow.
The ONLY way to fly.
Daniel Allen
flyitlow <TheOnly...@dot.com.invalid> wrote in message
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<<snip>>
>providing you know which end of
> the soldering iron to grab hold of! You do......don't you :-)))
Oh yeah I sure do:-))
I build as much stuff as I can from computers (Never from PC world) to valve
amps, and that may supprise some of the older "Hams" becuase I'm 20, born in
an age of ready made "black boxes"
I think I will be able to find there address, and I'll get on to the task in
hand:-)
Martin Peters
a front-end, is actually just a pre-amp. The board also replaced some lossy
antenna switchery. Despite its simplicity, the board made a huge difference
to my 290 Mk1 and, yes, it's very easy to fit. The only fly in the oinment
is.....................I'm not sure if it's still available.
regards
Martin - G4EFE
flyitlow
>>providing you know which end of
>> the soldering iron to grab hold of! You do......don't you :-)))
>
>Oh yeah I sure do:-))
>
>I build as much stuff as I can from computers (Never from PC world) to valve
>amps, and that may supprise some of the older "Hams" becuase I'm 20, born in
>an age of ready made "black boxes"
Glad to hear it. It's without doubt the best way to learn electronics.
People simply won't accept that it's possible to make equipment that
matches or exceeds the performance of the commercial stuff. It's nice to
use some of the far eastern gems, but it's great to work the world with
a 5W home made box.
>I think I will be able to find there address, and I'll get on to the task in
>hand:-)
I cant help you with the address, the last one I had pointed to
Holsworthy, Devon, but one of the other posters mentioned Nottingham.
Roger...@btinternet.com
sow's ear.
ed.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>Basically what the subject line says.
>
>I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and how
>can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
>
>73's
Andrew Cowley
>
> Basically what the subject line says.
>
> I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and how
> can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
>
> 73's
>
> --
> Dan Allen
> M1ETN
> http://www.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk
> dana...@nospam.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk <Remove 'nospam' to reply>
Dear Daniel,
Mutek are at
24, Herrison
Dorchester
DT2 9RJ
Tel: Mike on 01305 261415
Their Web site is http://www.mutekrf.freeserve.co.uk/
They still have the front-end boards for the FT290
The price for the Mk1 (FT290R) is 46.00 pounds including postage.
All correct today E&OE.
73 de
Andy
M1EBV
All found using "mutek uk" in the http://www.dogpile.com meta search
engine
Daniel Allen
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> Daniel Allen wrote:
> >
> > Basically what the subject line says.
> >
> > I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and
how
> > can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
> >
> > 73's
> >
> > --
> > Dan Allen
> > M1ETN
> > http://www.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk
> > dana...@nospam.valvesunlimited.demon.co.uk <Remove 'nospam' to reply>
>
>
> Dear Daniel,
>
> Mutek are at
>
> 24, Herrison
> Dorchester
> DT2 9RJ
>
> Tel: Mike on 01305 261415
>
> Their Web site is http://www.mutekrf.freeserve.co.uk/
>
> They still have the front-end boards for the FT290
> The price for the Mk1 (FT290R) is 46.00 pounds including postage.
> All correct today E&OE.
>
Many thanks for that....
I knew about dogpile, but I didn't put the uk bit after "Mutek"....duh!
Cheers
Jacey
> Basically what the subject line says.
>
> I have heard of the front end being "Muteked" what does this mean? and how
> can I do it to my set, as I've heard it improves the front end.
>
in later years. Depending on where your particular model fits in to the
production I would question what benefits you would get from fitting the
Mutek (or any other) pre-amp.