CB Repair Shops
Hey All! Any good CB repairs shops in TN? I'm getting ready to start driving for an OTR company in TN and I live in NC so I thought I would ask if anyone knows of any good repair shop around TN or...
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I-10K/Sockwave model first run
I was attempting to make a model of a .625 wavelength antenna that included a trombone style matching system as found on the I-10K and Shockwave antennas, and I succeeded, although it took me a while...
View ArticleWhen to Replace Old A99 antenna...
I have the Antron A99 on my roof. It's been there since 1992... 24 years. Use it on 4 watts for CB. I am planning to redesign the mounting system to something about 10 feet higher and much more stable,...
View ArticleRANGER RCI-69FFB4
I have for sale a used ranger rci-6900ffb4 AM / FM / USB / LSB In great working order. Radio has Built-in Frequency Counter, Adjustable am RF Power 200W AM/FM/CW, 400W SSB / 400W AM PeP, Has four...
View ArticlePOWERING A TUBE BASE AMPLIFIER
Is it important to plug an amplifier directly into a wall outlet as opposed to a power strip? If so why? Thanks 73
View ArticleBest Moblie Antenna for OTR Truck
Hey All! I am looking for the best mobile antenna to be mounted on an OTR truck with the best send and receive. Any good suggestions? I used to run a Wilson 5000 Trucker. I want to try the Sirio...
View ArticleD104 MODIFICATION
I had a shot QSO with 113 in Mexican (27.565 USB). I listened as he made contact after contact. His audio was so impressive I had to qsk and ask him his working conditions. A 148 and a d104 that was...
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 ArticleCB Reapair Shops
Hey All! Any good CB repairs shops in TN? I'm getting ready to start driving for an OTR company in TN and I live in NC so I thought I would ask if anyone knows of any good repair shop around TN or...
View Articleswan 1500z
View attachment 18857 View attachment 18858 Does anyone know the wiring of a swan 1500z relay? I got it at a hamfest, there is a 10uh choke going from ground to the relay,but is not hooked up to...
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 ArticleNew Radio "Again"
Bought a radio I always wanted, Got the General Lee new in the Box shipped for 159.00. Has the Ranger SRA-198 mic. Was easy to convert, is on frequency, and after a little tweaking of the Low and High...
View ArticleK6UDA
Does anybody follow this guy? He is and Elecraft are giving away a KX2 when he hits 5000 subs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnxONIjovn4 If this is not allowed please delete. I am in no way affiliated to...
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How 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. I have the HamStick type of antenna from 80 meters to two meters. Tune up your antennas and you won't need an antenna tuner in the field...
View ArticleWhats up W/ New Cobra 29
I had someone bring me a cobra 29 (dated Oct 2009) because he wanted an echo board put in it. No problems with the radio as it works like it should. I noticed two things I'm hoping you all might be...
View ArticleCobra 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...
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Twister Amps (buyer beware)
This guy thinks he knows how to build amplifiers... ... Twister Amps (buyer beware)
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Cobra XL350 or Texas Star 350HDV?
I actually bought both of these amps but don't have either of them yet. I initially bought the TS 350HDV but then saw the Cobra on ebay and snatched it up too. My little RM KL200P is scratchy on SSB...
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