David Clark headset
Someone at work gave me a David clark h10-13.4 headset with a mic. I know these are not ideal for radio use but in would like to try the mic out. When I got them there was no make connector for the...
View Articleq53 galaxy 2517 why would someone cut this?
im puttn leds in a 2517 for a friend. Just lookn over radio why would someone cut Q39 i meant to say? Whats is it? Mod limiter?
View ArticleLooking for information SS-3000HP, EPT300010A board
Hello, all. I know this was in the forums almost 10 years ago at this point and nothing ever came of it. I am looking for information on this Superstar SS-3000HP radio I have. I rescued this rig from...
View ArticleAmateur Radio Kids Day, June 2016
One of my favorite Ham radio activities is getting kids involved. I had a great time this year when I had my niece bring her kids over for kids day. They were visiting here in Porter Texas from their...
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RF Sampler
Here's a homebrew RF sampler that's easy to build. I use this to connect to an Oscilloscope and Frequency counter (T off the BNC plug) It's pretty straight forward to build and the pictures pretty much...
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Galaxy Coils, factory or fubar?
I have a Galaxy DX66 wich someone did all the truckstop mods to, clipped tr32, added diode behind resistor ("swing kit") and who knows what else, i'm bringing it back towards it's factory spec, I tried...
View Articlever nice moded "galaxy saturn" up for sale, or trade
View attachment 18239 Hi all, I have a very nice "Galaxy Saturn" 10,11,12, meter radio for sale, or trade... I am looking for a good used beam antenna, or a good used automatic antenna tuner.. the...
View ArticleAny really clean secure amp installs in modern cars?
I was thinking of placing rods along the heat sinks then anchoring the ends of the rods some how to something under the carpet. Something that will keep the amp firmly in place even in a high speed...
View ArticleIcom IC-7300 HF Transceiver Review
The new Icom IC-7300 direct sampling SDR rig has arrived at my shack! This new rig is a radical departure from the traditional Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu superhet design and instead uses direct sampling...
View ArticleQuad question
I am reworking a White Lightening 4 element quad. I want some of you guys thoughts on size and type of wire for the elements. I am thinking #12 or 14 gauge Davis flexweave coated. Is coated or bare the...
View ArticleTexas Star DX500 and high SWR
I have a Texas Star DX500 (non variable) amp that I have been running for about 6 years now, trouble free. Recently, the amplfier would throw the SWR's off the scale when turned on. I have checked all...
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Which Of thesewould you choose?
if you had the choice between only these two amps. Which one would you choose and why? And which would give you full legal limit on all AM, SSB, CW ect without breaking an effort? Ameritron AL-82 Or...
View ArticleM400 STARDUSTER OWNERS: Poll & Info please.
Hey all, Now up until a short time ago, I wouldn't give two thoughts about a Starduster CB Antenna. In the 70's I laughed and cursed when I saw one of them on someone's house. Well, I was only 13 or...
View ArticleWhich CB Shops are still accepting mail-in repairs?
Bells CB, Bob's CB Radio and DTB Radio are no longer accepting mail-in repairs. So who's left? Any suggestions for a reputable and qualified CB repair shop?
View ArticleMicroset 10 Meter Amp
I bought this amp, import from Italy. It has some good reviews....... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Linear-Ampl.../331836193253?ssPageName=ADME:X:RRNTB:US:3160 I overlooked one small item, it is 24 volt! yea...
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Could you spot a bad vacuum tube if you saw one?
I have this HP 430C Microwave Power Meter I recently bought online. The manual says copyright 1955, someone has been inside of it more recently (Before Me ) Just by looking at the "glow" of the...
View ArticleDavemade Mobi 2x6 Mobile Amp Sale
Davemade Mobi 2x2290 + 6x2879 All DEI transistors in a 16 Pill box. Low drive amp. 10-12 watts PEP. 15 Vlt. Max Only couple hours of use. Rebuilt by Fuseblowah John Favinger of Honolulu. as he...
View ArticleAmateur radio recruitment
The Field Day thread was kind of veering off into recruitment for a bit so rather than reply there I'm starting this thread. Recruitment is kind of a touchy subject it seems. It seems as though we've...
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