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Eton E100 IF Filter Modification Service Available
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Hello Guys,
Several requests have been received by DXers eager
to have their Eton E100 Ultralight radios modified with the outstanding
Murata CFJ455K5 IF filter (the same narrow filter used in the Eton E1
portable). The replacement of the stock 455 kHz filter with this premium
ceramic filter (as suggested by Guy Atkins in his superb technical article,
recently published in NRC's DX News) truly makes the tiny E100 a super-selective
receiver for all types of DXing missions, both foreign and domestic.
The original designers of the E100
modifications (John Bryant, Guy Atkins and myself) have all used this
outstanding ceramic filter in actual TP DXing sessions, and have been deeply
impressed by its ability to split off weak TP stations adjacent to strong
domestic QRM.
Steve Ratzlaff, a highly qualified ex-Navy sonar
repair technican with extensive professional electronic experience, has offered
to perform this E100 modification for interested DXers. Steve has already
performed this modification for fellow TP-DXer Dennis Vroom, who was highly
satisfied. Those having interest in this procedure should contact Steve directly
at steveratz@..., to
discuss terms.
Steve is also able to perform the E100
modification of installing an external antenna inductive coupling loop to the
stock loopstick, which would enable DXers to use their existing external
antennas to chase DX with the E100 Ultralight (and compete in the
Ultralight Awards program's "Unlimited Class"). For DXers with
effective external antennas, this would be a quick way to experience the fun and
excitement of Ultralight radio DXing, while maintaining the competitive edge of
their directional EWE's, Conti Loops, K9AY's, etc. Please contact Steve with any
questions about this procedure.
73 and Good DX,
Gary DeBock
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Steve Ratzlaff <steveratz@...>
As the person who will be doing the filter and
external antenna mods on the E100, it may save a lot of emails to me if I state
the costs in advance.
The filter mod is $53 for the filter, $50 for
labor, plus shipping costs back to you.
The external antenna mod for the stock
loopstick is $15 total plus shipping costs back to you.
I can't afford to stock more than a couple of
filters at a time; you may have some wait to get your radio back if I'm out
of filters when I receive your radio and have to order more
filters.
73,
Steve Ratzlaff AA7U
NE Oregon
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