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Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 294
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 12:47 am: | 
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Ok here goes, I have my S9, and XM radio in my truck both have a cool blue display I thought it would be cool if I could change out the back light for my 2800 to blue also. Has any one done this on one of these before? If so how did ya do it? What do i need LED or what? What voltage etc... I could check all this out for my self but if someone allready knows then that makes it that much easier to make a shopping list 
Thanks
BC |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 142
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 10:08 am: |
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I was just going to post and ping you, others, who may have info please chime in.
First off congrats on the future adddition of the family, it's fun, like a tiny comedian!
I plan to pick up a KLV400 for the home and move the KL300P to the truck. (mamaseetah is going to want the trollling motor battery back come fishing season!) The amp will be mounted to the rear wall in an area that is also occupied by audio equipment. Bc, I noticed that you are running AF and RF power in one vehicle also.
My questions are
1. The power wire going back has more than enough current capacity to power the RF and AF amplifiers. Will I run into problems with RF on the power wire. I know that the KL300P has leakage onto the DC supply as it really makes my bench supply mad and can be seen inductivley on the scope. Wondering if someone has had problems using the same supply line.
2. The system is tri amped and has no passive crossovers. Because there is no protection to the high frequiency devices I am worried about AF amplifier oscillations that could produce a harmonic that will tear up my high frequency devices (Morel tweeters aren't cheap) On the other side I am also worried about HF AF oscillations that can tear things up without even hearing it start.
Do you get any interference between AF and RF amplifiers?
Chad |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 295
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 10:57 am: |
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I dont but I run seperate power wires, you just cant see the second one in the picture.
BC |
Kpoe_28
Junior Member
Username: Kpoe_28
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 11:12 am: |
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Bc910, I think you might find what your looking for on the FT-2800 here http://www.mods.dk/ Hope this helps
kpoe_28
CEF 492
N0THJ |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 296
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 6:18 pm: |
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Thanks Kpoe but there is no info on what I am trying to do there. All I wanna do is change out the back lights to a blue light.
Thanks
BC |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 297
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 9:14 pm: |
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I take it I will be the first to do this?
HMMMMM?
oh well if I don't hear anything buy the time I can get to it, I let y'all know how it weant, heck maybe I'll even take pictures of the proccess.
BC |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 148
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 10:10 am: |
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Crack it open and see how it's illuminated, I asume it's LED's already, if so are they surface mount chips or standard ones? This will get you a good start! I think I'm going to change my Mag257 from blue to green as the blue kills my eyes while driving at night. Funny, we are doing the same thing for opposite reasons
Chad |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 302
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 7:47 pm: |
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AAARRRRRGGGHHHHHH!
Looks like they are little tiny surface mount leds!
MAN
WHERE DO I GET THOSE?
Any one know?
BC |
Mrbigshot
Junior Member
Username: Mrbigshot
Post Number: 14
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 12:09 am: |
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you can get them from cell phones
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Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 305
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 8:40 pm: |
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Thanks MR big shot!
I thought about it though and i think it will be eisier to just buy 'em. I found a place that has them for $.98 a piece, I need somewhere around 15 I think so if any one know another place to go please tell me
Thanks
BC |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 307
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 10:31 am: |
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HEY LON!!!
I know your a big fan of surface mount electroncs so maybe you can help me out
What soldering iron should I use, 15 watt?
What tip?
Thanks
BC |
Tech291
Moderator
Username: Tech291
Post Number: 95
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 10:48 am: |
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Bc910,
a 15 watt is about right for smd use,just be sure it is a grounded tip for static reasons.a chisel tip will work if you cant find a fork type used for smd's.have a good supply of fresh solder-wick and a good quality small tip solder-suckerwould be handy.and dont forget the lighted magnifier.a small hobbie knife is helpful to pry the old devices loose.if possable try to find an old smd board to practice on first,it dont take much to lift a trace loose in smd work.but the #1 thing you will need is patience.the price you stated above isnt bad for the blue ones.you can also find good deals on the internet auction site for led's in bulk quantities.
tech291
CEF#291
kc8zpj |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 308
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:02 pm: |
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Thanks Dennis
BC |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 309
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 3:21 pm: |
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I DID IT!!!
I'll post pictures soon
BC |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 310
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:00 pm: |
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I'm so proud of myself, thanks for all the help Sorry about the pic quality, I had to use my phone.
BC |
Hotwire
Intermediate Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 108
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:17 pm: |
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Bc....You the man! |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 151
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 9:32 pm: |
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So where did you find blue SMT LEDs on a sat night/sunday? Your wife's gonna be mad when her cell phone lights up yellow!!!!!
Chad |
Bc910
Intermediate Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 314
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 9:45 pm: |
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actually I had an old Motorolla laying around
I was just gonna buy em but I got inpatiant and took your advice, thanks
BC |
Racer_x
Junior Member
Username: Racer_x
Post Number: 22
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 10:34 pm: |
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With the pics I can see why you wanted blue for the background lights on it. I noticed that blue seems to be the color of the moment for truck drivers. Nearly every rig I see has blue lights in the cab. What's the deal? Blue kills my night vision. How does it work for you BC? |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 153
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 8:27 am: |
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Blue kills my eyes at night too, cant figure it out. Need to change the magnum out to green or make it switchable.
Chad |
