Electronics Tech Notes
Tech Note: M803/Pactor AirMail Settings
These are the standard settings for successfully configuring Airmail to connect to a P4-Dragon Pactor modem and Icom M803 HF/SSB Radio. (Note your COM port may be different depending on your hardware) airmail settings
Icom M803 HF/SSB Recommended Ferrite Placement
See the following diagram for locations of ferrites in a complete M803 installation, including optional Pactor modem. m803 noise suppression diagram
Installing Starlink near Satellite TV
For best results, KVH recommends 14ft separation between Starlink antenna and satellite TV receiving antenna. These recommendations apply to all satellite tv receiver antennas from Intellian and KVH when installed near a Starlink antenna. "When ...
Connecting Remote Switch to Starlink Power Kit Inverter
To power the inverter (and hence the Starlink) on and off as needed using the included panel switch, wire the switch to the "Remote" terminals on the Victron Phoenix Inverter. (remove the jumper wire that comes preinstalled)
Is the Icom M803 Radio NTIA Certified
At this time the M803 is not NTIA certified (per Icom, as of 11/11/2022)
SSB BackStay Antenna Wire Clamps
You can order any size of clamp for the backstay antenna connection from e-Rigging.com https://www.e-rigging.com/half-inch-Stainless-Wire-Rope-Clip 316SS Marine Grade 3/32" to 3/4" sizes $2-40 per clamp Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clip - Type 316 cast ...