Thanks everyone for their comments on this. I've decided that it's probably easiest to get a DC Injector, so I have one on order right now... To answer everyone's question, I plan to use Part 97 rules since the main purpose of this wireless link is my own use.. To kind of introduce myself to the list, I'm Brian and I'm about 50 miles south of Minneapolis in a town called Faribault. I've been a ham since I was about 12 years old, so about 13 years now. I've been working with 1200 baud packet on VHF for longer than that... I got interested in 802.11 wireless probably a year ago. Makes me wonder why more hams around the area aren't getting into this technology. Almost seems like the next logical step.. I hope to attend at least a few TCWUG meetings when I get the time. It sounds like a great group with knowledgeable people we have here. Brian Klier brian at kliernetwork.net <mailto:brian at kliernetwork.net> http://kliernetwork.net Salute Support our troops! > -----Original Message----- > From: tcwug-list-admin at tcwug.org [mailto:tcwug-list-admin at tcwug.org]On > Behalf Of Andy Warner > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 1:09 PM > To: tcwug-list at tcwug.org > Subject: Re: [TCWUG] DIY Help Needed: YDI Style 1-watt Amp > > > Brian Klier wrote: > > Hi everyone. > > I've got in my hand here a YDI-Style 1 Watt 2.4Ghz Bi-Directional > > "Pole-Mounted" Amplifier. This particular model is the one made for > > "outdoors", and does not have an external 12V power jack on the top. > > I am looking to power this amplifier without needing a DC injector. > > Does anybody have any information on where i'd solder in a jack on > > this style of amplifier to get it powered in this way? > > Disassemble it and look for an RF Choke (inductor) connected to the > "to radio" jack. There will also be capacitor that feeds the RF through > to the amp itself. > > Depending on the construction, you may be able to lift one end of the > choke and inject 12V there. I'd recommend using a feed through > capacitor to get the 12V supply inside the case. > > I'd be happy to wield the screwdriver & soldering iron if you'd like, > I'm guessing it'd take 30 mins at most. > > I assume you know this will void FCC type approval etc etc etc > and you know about power limits etc etc. > > Crack the case open and post some photos. > -- > andyw at pobox.com > > Andy Warner Voice: (612) 801-8549 Fax: (208) 575-5634 > > _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Wireless Users Group Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.tcwug.org tcwug-list at tcwug.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tcwug-list