Cobra 29 st transmitt
I guys, fairly new guy here. I got my Cobra 29 second hand for doing some work. I had an older fiberglass antenna laying around from my old truck and hooked it up. The co ax is a dual antenna, but I...
View ArticleRecapping older radios
Hello all, I'm wonder if I should have my two thirty plus year old radios recapped. They both seem to be working okay. They're never been modded or "tuned up" in any way. I think this has a lot to do...
View ArticleSWR pegged. Coax is grounded from radio?
I went off-roading, and my buddy could only hear my radio within 50 feet of the jeep. I figured something was wrong so I double checked my antenna K4 stud and mount. It's properly grounded on the...
View ArticleSignal generator 8640b reverse power?
Anybody know how many watts a 8640 signal generator can handle? Say you are connected to the rf power output and accidentally key your mic. I wonder how much abuse they can take. And no I dont have...
View ArticleAmp Question. Taxes star DX 500v. (dei).
Have a new dei. DX 500v. Works great. Not the problem. Question: I have a new FT 450D, I can set RF out put 5w-100w Would like to put DX 500v inline only for SSB on 27. mhz I have X=0 and 1.1, 1.2 swr....
View ArticleIdeas on putting together a CB work bench.
Hello everyone, I am working on putting together a CB work bench to play around with and wanted to pick your brains to see if these items are a good start. I just picked up this scope off eBay hoping...
View ArticleRoof mount
I have an f150 pickup the roof has grooves in it. Will my 1000 mount work if I can get it between the grooves? I mean will it not leak and get good swr?? Thanks Bobby
View ArticleHalcon 5/8 Base Antenna
Thank you, for interesting in this antenna.We found over 300 antennas in a storage auction this antenna is similar to the Sirio Antenna or I could say is the same thing the Name on the Package is...
View ArticleEasiest way to achieve hi fi?
i read all I can about hi fi audio on this site..Robb's read was great! But what I want to know is what's the easiest way to achieve quality audio? I know there are several ways.
View ArticleTubes for sale
I have 6 6lf6 tubes for $40 a tube,4 6lr6 tubes for $40 a tube and 3 17kv6a tubes for 30 a tube. All tested 90 to a100% on a BK 606. Shipping will depend on the quantity of tubes you want. I have been...
View ArticleBias and Gate Voltage Question
I have a question about the transmit alignment procedures for the RCI 2970N2 and the Galaxy 98VHP. Assuming the amp boards are the same, Why does ranger recommend setting the gate voltage at 3.5v with...
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 ArticleI had to laugh when I saw this "Dominator Modulator" for sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOMINATOR-M...135630?hash=item337c8fdf0e:g:bQMAAOxyTMdTLJiH Just what ever one needs!!! What a steal at $13 No need to incase it in epoxy either! LOL "Provides Massive Forward...
View ArticleI think I cooked my antenna
My antenna is an older bandit 1/2 wave, its like the antron but no tuning rings and its grey. Tonight I was putting my palomar 300a into it for about an hour talking and the power went up from 600 to...
View ArticleWTB Galaxy 95T
Hey guys, Looking to buy a mint condition galaxy 95t.. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. Thanks..
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