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  1. K

    VIC 1 and ipod etc

    ok, I figured you were using those input ports. in my system. documented here: Integrating with other equipment - RadioNerds i used the RX input J508 which doubles at the power jack if your not using the radios.. its a much more reliable connection there... for example in mine, i have a...
  2. K

    VIC 1 and ipod etc

    you dont need an EE or "formal" education to tinker, there are many ways to learn, some better than others. the key thing that is *most* important is DESIRE.. you have that already... as for the ipod etc... impedance, output level and isolation are ALL equally important.. - Impedance will...
  3. K

    BC-923 Receiver hookup, setup

    anyone got a BC-923-A out there...?? I have found nearly nothing out there on this radio. I did find the schematic, but im having trouble getting the right power into it.. I would just love the service manual, its TM 11-4030.. help a brother out ova-here! Chris.
  4. K

    VIC 1 and ipod etc

    in a pinch to test the impedance theory, the transformer in an LS-166 speaker (VRC12 type) is 600:8, just hook up the ipod to the 8ohm side and the other to the Vic. its tolerable that way...
  5. K

    Ham Radio Operators / Steel Soldiers

    let me second OPCOM, there is no "RULE" there are "bandplans" but those arent "RULES" although you will hear lots of people try to tell you there are.. They are "gentlemans agreements" nothing more.. also dont forget that the radio will probably tune down into the 10 meter band also in the...
  6. K

    VIC 1 in the M37

    yea thats fine.. you might get some engine hum, but thats a larger issue... there is no basic criteria to participate in a wiki, your observations are enough, and as far as frying someones stuff, i would say they need to learn to filter themselves.. reader beware regardless where it comes from..
  7. K

    VIC 1 in the M37

    That should work fine, one thing i noticed is that the mute circuit doesnt work when i put 12 volts on the speaker, but does when there is 24 and the transformer is used.. the result is a loud squeal when you try to use the speaker mic jack.. but since your RX only... no worries... that other...
  8. K

    VIC 1 in the M37

    Thanks for the feedback!! I will say that you *need* to have at least a Family Radio Service (FRS) radio in there. (as i see a later post has mentioned) even the handheld (which are the only legal FRS radios, although many people will dial in the freq on a general 440 rig) are capable of...
  9. K

    Ham Radio Operators / Steel Soldiers

    WELCOME! the M37 doesnt really have alot of space in the cab for the radios, they usually go in the bed on the bench.. I put mine on a shelf in the back, then connected them to an intercom inside... although this isnt 100% accurate :-) (Im in it for the radios, not the truck)... regarding ham...
  10. K

    VIC 1 in the M37

    did you get this going? I finally had time to hack on mine, here are the results... LS-671 - RadioNerds
  11. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    ok so this was fun... so like i said the armature was bad... i replaced that from a junker, but immediately got a call from the shop.. they said charged great for about 5 minutes, then the field coil shorted out... got any of those? why sure, from the junkers i have... took some more junk to...
  12. K

    No Fuel, Weak Spark - Here I Am Again.

    just my 2 cents... i removed the fuel filter from inside the tank and added a filter BEFORE the electric pump. It just always seemed stupid to me to put the filter in the tank.. anyway its easier to change on the side of the road when your stuck and prevents having to reseal the tank all the...
  13. K

    M37 Update

    recovered?
  14. K

    engine woes

    i would certainly measure them and check for scoring, but these are usually in sets, and once you get in there..... its amazing how quickly you end up with the engine in pieces... Im a bit worried that the cylinder will be scored, you can certainly replace bearings and rings with it in the...
  15. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    Update I pulled the generator apart, and saw that one of the brushes was broken and worn down. i ordered a rebuild kit from midwest military and replaced the brushes, but it still didn't go. I had it tested at the generator shop and the armature is shorted... (a "growler" is an interesting...
  16. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    . . . doesn't seem to be a problem . . . . yet :-) apparently i'm breeding gremlins... :0)
  17. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    genshop was no help. . . "Leave it with us, well test it sometime this week . . ." Uh nevermind... pulled it apart, the brushes are nubs, and one was broken, so thats obvious... Rebuild kit ordered... stay tuned...
  18. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    buggers...! if you erase that comment and put something more positive in, will it fix my generator? :-) :-) off to the gen-shop i go....
  19. K

    54 m37, Not Charging, Field Tests?

    I verified that the truck is not charging... Voltmeter across the batteries shows 24 volts and doesn't change when running, not running.. Also shows "yellow" on the guage... i'm very sure its not charging TESTING I HAVE DONE I replaced the regulator about a year ago with a new military solid...
  20. K

    Schematic for voltage regulator

    Excellent, thanks!!
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