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EEI Radio News Issue #1
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Express Electronics)
Sat Oct 6 09:29:07 2001
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Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2001 08:29:04 -0500
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<P><font size="+1" color="#000080">In the past EEI has sent out
technical
literature, custom install guides, and of course our sales flyers
and
catalogs. Until the publication of our next free catalog, we have
decided
to condense all of our information products down into a weekly
newsletter.
We would like to thank radio enthusiast everywhere for their
continued
interest in not only the EEI product lines, but our web
communities
as well. The growing interest in Amateur and CB Radio, as well as
scanning
and shortwave, have made the EEI Websites what they are today. We
hope
you enjoy this first issue of our new Newsletter. If you have any
questions,
comments, or suggestions for future issues, feel free to post them
at
<a href="http://www.radiotech.org"><font
color="#0066FF">www.radiotech.org.
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<p align="left"><font size="+1" color="#000080"><b>Tech Tip#1:
Transmission
Lines</b></font><font color="#000080"><br>
<font size="3">Our technical support lines regularly receive calls
from
baffled radio users, with the same complaints : "My microphone
shocks
me when I key up!", "Radio hums on high power or with the
amplifier
on", "My SWR increases when I turn up the power" or
"I
have low SWR, but can only talk a half mile". Most of the time
these
symptoms all point back to the same problem, improperly configured
coax
cable and RF grounds. This is an especially crucial issue when you
are
using an amplifier as well.<br>
There are a few common mistakes individuals (and shops) make when
installing
antenna systems, most are easily remedied. First, and probably the
most
common; extra coax cable is coiled. This is very dangerous as the
coil
then becomes an extra loading coil, sending RF energy into the cab
or
other location other than the antenna. This is probably the biggest
producer
of microphone sparks, and definitely the most painful (speaking from
personal
experience). To correct this, try to run the coax differently
stretching
it out. If you still have excess, make a large figure eight or
zigzag
pattern. This will offset the magnetic fields, which cause the
problem.
Second: make sure all PL-259 connections are well soldered,
especially
the grounding points. Never trust a crimp on connector. Third: if
your
antenna is mounted to any moving body part (door, trunk lid) connect
a
short wire from that part to the body when possible, this will
assure
a good ground especially in instances where you must contend with
weather-stripping
and other poor conductors. Following these few simple rules will
make
installing and tuning your total system much easier, and
occasionally,
less painful. </font></font></p>
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<p><font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#0066ff
size=+7><font color=#ffffff><a
href="http://www.expresselectronics.net/"><font color="#000000">EEI
Sale
Products</font></a></font></font></p>
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<div align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="5"
color="#000000">Toll
Free</font><font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
size="5" color="#000000">
: <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">(877)
296-2097</font></font></div>
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<P><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff><B>All over the United States, merchants are advertising
their
Columbus Day Sale. I even saw one comapny that is giving special
prices
to the customers that show up at 7:00am. Well, at EEI, we make it
easy.
You can order your products via the internet any time you like and
do
not have to worry about missing an extra discount because you over
slept.
This week, we are offering our top selling radios, and antennas up
to
$100 below the manufacturer's suggested price. </B></FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff>This week, we are selling the Galaxy 949 for $129.99.
The
Galaxy 949 comes equipped with a 2 year factory warranty, This
radio
includes features like AM/SSB, Roger Beep, variable power,
variable
talkback, large power/SWR/modulation meter, dimmer control, and is
available
with many extra modifications.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff>Also this week, we are selling the Galaxy 959 for
$149.99.
Like the Galaxy 949, this radio comes with a 2 year factory
warranty.
This radio has all of the features of the Galaxy 949, with the
addition
of a built-in frequency counter. We also offer many modifications
to
this radio.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff>Our most popular handheld CB is the Cherokee AH-27F.
This
model is very popular with the outdoorsmen, and for those that
don't
want a large CB antenna on their vehicle. This model is also
available
with expanded channels, so you can always find an open channel.
This
radio is on sale for $79.99. </FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff>As
many of you know, the popular new Megatron antenna is available
only
through EEI. The Megatron is perfect for broadband radios,
covering
10-12 meters, and has incredible gain over other popular antennas.
If
you have been searching for a great broadbanded CB antenna, the
Megatron
is the perfect choice. The Megatron comes in 6 models, and all
models
are on sale this week for $69.99.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff>If
you are looking for a magnetic mount antenna, the Wilson 1000 is
on
sale this week. The Wilson 1000 is the most popular magnetic mount
CB
antenna on the market, and is available in white and black. Either
color
is on sale this week for only $54.99.</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT
face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ffffff
size=3><B>We
have also added many new items to our new online auction. Check it
out
today, or you may be missing a once in a lifetime purchase. <A
href="http://www.bidtronics.net/">http://www.bidtronics.net/</A></B></FONT></
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<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"
color=#ffffff
size=3>If you would like to have your radio modified, or an old radio
fixed
up, check out the EEI Technical website at <A
href="http://www.radiorepair.net/">http://www.radiorepair.net/</A>.</FONT></B
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<P><B><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"><font
color="#ffffff" size="3">And
for the latest news in radio see the </font><font color="#ffffff"
size="3">radio
discussion group, check out the EEI Radio Forum at <A
href="http://www.radiotech.org/">http://www.radiotech.org/</A>.</font></FONT>
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size=+7><strong><font color="#800000">COLUMBUS DAY
SALE</font></strong></font></p>
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<div align="center"><font color="#000099" size="3" face="Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serif">Just
Click on the sales link on the main page at <A
href="http://www.exportradios.com/">http://www.exportradios.com/</A></font><f
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for the best prices on all radio equipment</font></div>
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questions
concerning products and accessories feel free to email <a
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