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This is a recent pic of Studio "X". This is the complete package. If you scroll down the page, you'll see the individual pieces that make it up. The equipment shelves were built around the computer monitor. This was done to have the computer available for Audio Spectral Analysis, and Audio Recording/Playback. The WaveNode WN-1 is used for RF monitoring. The computer is fast becoming an integral part of any Amateur Radio Operator's Station. |
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This is the Kenwood TS-950sdx. We use 2 of these fine machines. One is highly modified and devoted to Hi-Fi SSB (or ESSB) and AM on the HF bands, the other is used as a Master Transverter IF. We replaced the 2ea TS-850/DSP-100 combos with these beautiful rigs. In a head to head comparison, the audio quality of the modified 950sdx far exceeds the 850 combos, even though the 950sdx has less bandwidth. There was another highly modified 950sdx, but this rig was sent to our Voodoo counterpart in Sweden, Peter - SM5HUA. You can download the complete TS-950s Service Manual off the "Manuals" page. Go to The "Manuals" page. |
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This is the Kenwood TS-850s with its DSP-100. 2ea of these combinations were used, One was devoted to Hi-Fi SSB (or ESSB) and AM on the HF bands, the other was a Master Transverter IF. They were both highly modified in order to perform the best they could for the modes the rigs were devoted to. We no longer have these beautiful rigs. One of them went to Peter, SM5HUA who is our Voodoo counterpart in Sweden...Not to mention one of our few Best Friends. You can download the complete TS-850s Service Manual and the DSP-100 Service Manual off the "Manuals" page. Go to The "Manuals" page. |
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Here is the Kenwood SM-230 Station Monitor. It has so many features in one unit. It's a Bandscope, a Station Monitor, RTTY monitor, and it can be used as a 10Mhz Oscilloscope. It's used mostly to monitor the AM waveform. This unit is no longer here...it too went to our best friend in Sweden, Peter - SM5HUA. You can download the SM-230 Service Manual off the "Manuals" page. www.timewave.com |
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Here is our Baby! This is the Alpha 89 HF Amplifier. It is SWEET!! The 2ea 3CP800A7 tubes were replaced with the pulse rated 3CPX800A7 tubes. We have to drive the tubes a smidgen harder to get the same power out, but the Grid Current is WAY lower. For 30 watts in at 1500 watts out the 3CP tubes were eaten about 60Ma of current. The 3CPX tubes use 30Ma of current with 40 watts in and 1500 watts out! www.alpharadioproducts.com |
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Here's the Drake MN-2700 Tuner. This was bought to match the Drake L-7 Amplifier. We didn't know that it would perform as good as it did. When the L-7 was sold...the tuner stayed here in the Voodoo Studio. It'll tune the proverbial barb wire fence, and it has NEVER groaned, moaned, or arced over. It is Drake Tuff!! |
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Here's a screenshot of the WaveNode WN-1 RF Monitor. This is a very well thought out and executed idea. It is much more than just a wattmeter. It has a whole host of features. You can read about all of them at their website, www.wavenode.com. Alan is wonderful to deal with, and really knows his product. |
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Here's our 3 element SteppIR Antenna along with it's two 17 element VHF companions. One is Vertically Polarized, and the top one is Horizontal. They are all mounted on a Hazer with a Ham IV Rotor. The Mast is 2.5" Diameter, 1/4" wall, 1026 DOM Tubing. The first forty feet of the top guys are Phillystran. There are more pics of the Tower, Antennas, and associated equipment if you click on the Antenna Picture. Click HERE to see more Antenna and Tower Pics! |
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This is the Astron RS-35M Power Supply. This is a linear type supply, not a switching. We've used these for many years at the Voodoo Labs and have never had a problem. They're very well built and output the Current as advertised. www.astroncorp..com |
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Here's the Heathkit W4-AM Williamson-Type 20watt Audio Amplifier. It's been Totally refurbished. We use these to drive Dayton Monitors with the Receiver Audio from the Receive Mixer. This Audio literally Rattles Walls!! Ya can read more about it at www.heathkit-museum.com. |
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This is another of our prized possessions. It is the TSM Muneo microphone. It's the Worlds only 2" Diaphragm Condenser Mic with 2ea High Plate Voltage tubes in it. This mic is just plain unbelievable in the way it recreates the sound of your voice. We've never had another mic that has awe struck us like this one has. We owe the possession of this Rare Jewel to our Voodoo Counterpart in Sweden, Peter - SM5HUA. He's the one that discovered this mic. He liked it so well, he sold his Neumann M-147 not even a week after buying this one! Thanks Peter!! For more Muneo Pics, click HERE. |
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Here's our Headphones. They are the Sennheiser HD-600. These dudes are just purely unbelievable. You hear things with these cans that you have never heard with any other pairs. The only down side with using these...they are "open" style headphones. This means if you have your monitor up to loud, and you turn yer head....OUCH!! Feedback right in the ear. It definitely teaches you "Mic Technique"!! We're also using the Cardas Cable designed specifically for these headphones. The Sonic difference was just unreal from this single improvement...truley unbelievable. www.sennheiserusa.com |
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This is the Headphone Amp. It's a Woo Audio WA-3. This amp is incredible!! It's the most inexpensive tube amp we found, with the Quality and Sonic characteristics of amps more then twice its cost. There are also mods available to further improve its sound. The tubes were rolled in this amp of course. We used 6DJ8 Amperex PQ Holland tubes for drivers, and a Cetron 7236 Final. You can see all the mods for this unit here at Head-Fi Woo3 Modified. www.wooaudio.com |
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This is da "Rack". The're allot of components in here to message the Audio in all the right directions. We're Harmonics Advocates. You here them in real life...Why not have them in your Audio? There's a big difference of opinion about this, but hey...Make it sound the way you want. Period. Go to The "Rack" page. |
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Here's the Tektronix 2712 Spectrum Analyzer. It's a 1.8Ghz, 4 Trace, Analog + Digital Spec An. We've never had anything that comes close to the accuracy and flexibility that this unit has. It's used mostly to check the spectral purity of the transceivers Transmitted signals after any modifications. It has such a range of other functions as well...We couldn't do without it. This is one of those devices that make you wonder how you functioned with out it!! www.tek.com |
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This is the Tektronix 2465 Analog Oscilloscope. It's a 300Mc, 4 Channel Scope. We think this is the last totally Analog unit that Tektronix made. Most of all the rest are Digital now. This unit is the best scope We've ever had here at the Voodoo-LABS. It's saved us countless hours of troubleshooting. All in all, it is the best Analog Scope out there. Tektronix 2465 Specs |
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Here's the Wavetek 3010 Signal Generator. It has a range of 1Mc to 1Ghz with either an AM or FM output, adjustable from +13 to -137dbm. This rascal comes in very handy for measurements and also for alignments. |