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The station Picture
I have been meaning to post this photo for some time so others can see what I have at my operating station. This is not all of the gear if you go to my web site at http://www.kg0mn.com you can see the...
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WWDX Backpack Mobile - 12/10/2016
I happened to run across one of our own today on 40m running backpack mobile. I couldn't hear him on my low dipole but was able to use a local SDR to make the second half of the contact. I am sure my...
View ArticleHas anyone tried any of the new Yaesu Digital VHF/UHF rigs?
So Yaesu is really pushing their System Fusion - it's built in to all of the new mobile radios, including the newly released FTM-100DR. I'm curious how much traction the new mode is getting. Has anyone...
View ArticleBest groundplane ???
Who makes the best ground-plane for the money. Been looking at the maco v58, the Sirio Tornado, and the Hy gain Super Penetrator. Any other antenna out there better for the money? 150 or less. Will get...
View ArticleCobra 29 nw ltd classic, no receive.
I know there is probably a page in here somewhere explaining how to fix my machine, but I cant find it, (New here) Only thing I have found was to remove TR-13 to see if audio comes back, I did and the...
View Articleranger sdm-1000 microphone battery type?
hi guys and gals, can someone help me out?. i dug my ranger sdm-1000 desk microphone out from the closet (it's been there for many years) to run with my 2970n4 i just bought,and i was glad i took the...
View ArticleKenwood ts 850sat
I got a ts 850 about 2 months ago, I had only listened to it for about 4 hours, over 2 months and now this display stopped working. the rx seems to be ok, just the display stopped working. I hAve read...
View ArticleAntenna help
OK cut to the chase I live in a 3 floor town house I'm planning on using a galaxy base ssb radio in garage but if I mount my a99 out my 3rd floor window and mount a j mount to sill the bottom of a99...
View ArticleRanger RCI-2995DX CF 10/12 Meter Radio
I have a brand new Ranger RCI-2995DX CF 10/12 Meter Radio that I purchased this year and have had in operation for about 8 months. Recently I purchased a pair of Kenwood HS-5 headphones to use with...
View ArticleYaesu FRG7700: Any good?
Picked one of these up, very good condition. Anything special?
View ArticleSnake Radio Customs calls out Mike's Radio Repair LOL
No, i am not trying to start a big snakey bash-fest. I just found this funny, and thought others might also. @ 3:00 he calls Mike out and tells him to watch what he says.
View ArticleRETUBED PHANTOM ARCING
After retubing my phantom everything worked fine. The tubes seemed to be healthier than the one's I removed (original d&a 6lq6's) I used it twice since re tubing it and even left the amp powered on...
View ArticleTuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator
Attempted tuning on 11 meters using MFJ269C. Antenna reactance with existing Beta matching shipped with these new SPT500's is poor. I did manage to get close to 1.3:1 but the bandwidth seemed to...
View Article2SD313 Upgrade Voltage Regultor
What do you guys like for this? It is a base station and I am not looking to get more power out but since the part is rated for 3A and the unit is rated for 2.5A that is not much headroom. I have...
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 ArticleMV13YH
I'm quite sure this has been brought out several times, but it doesn't seem to have its own spot, so here goes. Hopefully someone has figured it out. Has anybody found a good replacement/ source of the...
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858PLL 23 Ch. to 40 Channel "update".
Hello I have a Cobra 21x (Uniden PC-169AB) with the "D858" PLL, I really want the entire 40 channels for this radio. It's hard to see but I marked pin 1, and pin 24. . Here is a "guide" I found. EDIT:...
View ArticleIcom 746 Pro
Need some input ....above radio , power supply ( matching ) and desk mic matching . Radio just back from Icom 600.00 .?? Deal ? Normal price , walk the other way ? . Thanks .
View ArticleSirio Preformer 5000 Magnet Mount Antenna
This is an amazing antenna, I believe better than the Wilson 5000. I would go out and replace a new Wilson 5000 if you just bought one, but when considering check it out. The reviews are excellent. It...
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