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View Article28.500-28.940 mhz question
So I bought an RCA 14t302 modified radio thinking it had upper and lower channels but apparently it only has these frequencies in the 10 meter band...so unless I can get all this reversed which was...
View ArticleGeneral Rules of Thumb on Re-Capping????+Alum. Orga. Caps
I just ordered $30 in caps to redo a radio and I had to violate some of the rules I was taught in High School relating to replacing capacitors. Ok we where all taught you can always replace a part with...
View ArticleBest shortest mobile CB antenna??
Ok some might think this is a dumb question but here it goes. What is the best shortest mobile CB antenna? I know that the longer the better range and stuff but what do you think the most efficient...
View ArticleMaco 103c Beam Antenna
Hey guys, As in my previous posts I have been out of the hobby for 20+ years and used to run an Antron 99 with ground plane on my chimney back in the day.. Anyway, I first purchased a Imax 2000 with...
View Article#68 Yaesu FT-747 No receive diagnose and repair
#68 Yaesu FT-747 No receive diagnose and repair In this video we have a look at why a FT-747 has no receive on any band. After the repair we find that SSB has distorted sound and then we inspect for...
View ArticleMobile antenna shafts
The Wilson trucker version has a 5 or 10 inch shaft and my Sirio performer has an 8 inch shaft. But I am trying to find a 17-24 inch shaft. I don't know weather I am calling it the wrong name or...
View ArticleCo-Phase/dual antenna tuning.
Decided to install dual antennas. What is the best/easiest way to tune. Read several different methods. Method 1 Set SWR using 50ohm coax from radio all the way to 1 antenna. Tune to SWR of 1:1. Then...
View Articlemobile twig (ant) banter not wilson
ok so i know theres 1000's of posts about whats best so il try to keep it a bit different. so .please no arguing how a 9 foot steel whip in the center of your roof is best or how a wilson is a great...
View ArticleHave you hit the wall looking for 2879's? Here is a possible replacement
I started looking for the ldmos modules but single ended. I found those no problem. Then while looking at the case styles and dimensions I saw TWO very interesting case styles. Listed as "AA" and "AM"...
View ArticleStryker SR-955HPC AM/FM/SSB
I hear more and more people love this radio on am and ssb. clear and loun audio. do they drift and can you but one new in the box and easily convert it yourself. or does it need a complete tune up and...
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Waiting For The Next Sunspot Cycle: 2019-2030
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-sten-odenwald/waiting-for-the-next-suns_b_11812282.html Time to get off my ass and start my moxon...
View ArticlePod location modulation Cobra 19 DX IV
Hey all. I've looked all over the net an can't find the modulation pod location on my Cobra 19 DX IV. I know it's not a great radio but I'm just starting and don't have extra $$$. Need to increase...
View ArticleMaco v58 again!
just got another one of these in a trade..the first time I attempted putting one up on a 20ft pole it was tough. Would it be better to keep the radials off untill I mount it to my mast..and have a...
View ArticleBetter explanation of how and when higher Temp Caps Payoff
Ok so I am recapping a radio that is going to live a nice gentle life in my new shack in my new to me home. Since the unit will not be in hot car or see any vibration baring an earth quake I could not...
View ArticleRanger ar-3500
Ranger ar-3500 Radio and Mic only nothing else. I found the mic that goes to it. Everything seems to work great on front panel. I tried the split chs. and works fine. Missing #2 on freq. counter has no...
View ArticleCobra 148 gtl 1992
I hava a cobra 148gtl from 1992 when i turn it on has no power but i do hear a humm internaly,any help would be appreciated.
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SWAN WM-1500/ 6m optimize
I would like to optimize this nice meter for 6m usage, plus also add a PEP switch. Any thoughts CK/DB/ Warren or others? A plus would be to maintain HF capabilities, but not critical. View attachment...
View ArticleHow do you carry a bunch of FireStik type of antennas in a short truck?
Here is the answer if you have a roof rack on a car or truck. View attachment 18697 I have the HamStick type of antenna from 80 meters to two meters. Tune up your antennas and you won't need an antenna...
View ArticleRCI 2985DX Offer
Hello All, I was just given a RCI 2985DX by a buddy who bought it from an estate sale of a silent key. He didn't really give it to me as he wants me to pay him back what he bought it for. He's a type...
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