Thread: Bought a Codan 9323 today

Originally Posted by peter5111

I think the QMac is going to be an even tougher ask to find a good location. Without a remote face there is a lot of depth you need to find room for.

I know it wasn't the plan, but maybe sell them both and get an NGT. Then you only need to find someplace to hang up the mike.

Yes, you may be right.

I've been playing with the Codan 9323 I bought years ago (but never used) whilst getting it ready for sale.

During the playing, I found it has a Transmit Program Enable switch fitted so I can program alternative frequencies. Unfortunately, USB/LSB selection is locked out which is a nuisance for ham bands. I have the Codan XP programming software so will make up a programming lead. However, one still needs the passcode to do anything significant. From some correspondence with a former colleague from OTC, there is, apparently, a hardware mod that will overcome that. More research required.

I don't know how to meet the power restriction on Foundation licence holders, i.e., reduce the 9323 to 10 watts.

Tomorrow I'll take a run up to Wyong for the Wyong Field Day to see what I might find. I've been intending to go there for many, many years.

I need a couple of bits for my "new" second-hand Kenwood TS-520S and aerial system, e.g., dummy load, lightning arrestor, etc.