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Ameritron ALS-1300 HF Solid State Amplifier Review Revisited
Right at the end of 2010, Ameritron sent me an ALS-1300 solid state, 1200 watt HF amplifier to review. When I received it, I promptly took the AL-800H out of line and put the ALS-1300 in it's place....
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Up To 5 N.O.S. Blue Turner Heavy 4 Wire Mic Cords
Hey group, I have up to (5) New Old Stock Blue Turner Mic Cords as found on their JM Series hand mics and the +2 Desk mics. I think they would also look good on any silver/gray stand mic like a Turner...
View ArticleW2IHY 8 Band EQ and EQPlus Video Review
Here is a video review / demonstration of the W2IHY 8 Band Equalizer and Noise Gate along with the EQPlus. I fed the audio chain into one of the audio channels on the camera so you can hear the audio...
View Article148 vs Export Radio - Why?
I am wondering why people like export 10 meter radios so much? I mean the specs for a 148 are as good or better than many of the so called high end export. any truck stop can add freq's to the 148 and...
View ArticleSnake Radios Customs BS thread
The purpose of this thread is provide answers to anyone who might be confused, or is just looking for some answers after watching one of Tim's videos on Youtube. He has all the comments disabled on his...
View ArticleCobra 148- Much Higher Performance Receive Setup Than Shottky Diode Receive Mod
When it comes to Cobra 148/2000GTL receive mods there seems to be only a few. The most notable able is the (1) 1st rf amp and (2)dioide swap and finally the (3)"Goldfinger" cap mod. I purchased all the...
View ArticleIcom 7100 acting in a bad way
I have it installed in my S-10. The power and ground is in excellent condition and all connections are tight and fuses are good. I bought this radio new and used it as my base for several months and it...
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Galaxy DX-98VHP
Galaxy DX - 98VHP For Sale ​ Purchased 6 months ago brand new. Comes with box, paperwork, receipt and warranty. I paid $550 for this radio. I had to replace the RF Power control... Galaxy DX-98VHP
View ArticleEver been curious as to how Japan would build a keydown box?
well then here ya go: definitely a bit more involved than an xforce. LC
View ArticleAnybody run steel here in the base?
Is anyone running steel tubes in the base here? I find it is so much cleaner than running pills, and the smell of steel tubes warming up the room is great. Anyone got any pics of internals of custom...
View ArticleAmp recommendations/ box builders
I am going to be purchasing and amp soo. Will be for mobile use. I had my mind set on a Texas Star DX500 but after reading the last few months I might want something else. I want an amp that is well...
View ArticleNo ground plane base: Workman Saturn B100
New member here, long into CB / SSB since a kid during the craze, now getting back into it. Equipment: PC122 SSB, export Magnum 257, a couple of standard low-cost mobile CB units. I'm trying to set up...
View ArticleSWR problems, mobile.
SWR probs. Everything's working good...Then swr goes nuts. connector is bad, cox is over one year old so replace cox, and connector's...put antenna back in to mount 1.5swr, 34 ohms, X=8, 9...
View ArticleTo 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion
I would really appreciate some Ideas, advice, anecdotal input, superstition, or whatever you're willing to share. I picked up a Salute 7/8 the other day, (or at least what's left of one, missing the...
View Article3 Position Coax Switch $20 Shipped
Here is a Philmore CS3 Coax Switch. Got in a trade lot. Have cleaned it off and have sprayed the contacts with Deoxit. Switch action is brisk and all ports read 0 ohms continuity with the input as each...
View ArticleRecommended Uniden repair facility
I hope this is posted to the right area....Can anyone recommend a good place to have my HR2510 aligned back to factory specs in the Houston, TX. area??? If not in the area, I would not be adverse to...
View ArticleUniden Washington Problems
I really hope someone can help me with this. The radio is a Uniden Washington. I'm having a problem getting the internal adjustment (CT3) to get the radio on frequency only on USB, I seem to run out of...
View Articlewhat to use to clean your equipment?
I recently purchased some used radio's and the finish looks like it is good shape under the years of dirt that has accumulated on the knobs and face plate, what is a safe cleaner that wont scratch the...
View ArticleTO RECAP OR NOT TOO
Do companies that build amateur trancivers use higher quality capacitors and components then Builders of 11 meter transceivers? If a used transceiver (Yaesu Kenwood Icom) is working as it should after...
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