Marconi's new Gain Master with a matching network
Here is my new GM model, but the addition of a capacitor in the middle of the antenna does not benefit the model with increased gain like we see in The DB's Imax model with a 42Pf capacitor in the...
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Pix Request, 148 GTL / Grant XL
Hello everybody, just got another one in the mail for my collection. A Uniden Grant XL, with hackery/butchery included at no extra cost lol. Just like the Cobra 148 GTL, these tend to get "all hacked...
View ArticleSuper DIY RF/IF Probe, and the use of one.
I have always liked Mr.Carlson"s Lab. I have learned quite a lot from his videos, I hope you like too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVkJqqZroN0
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Help ID these mods
I forgot I had these radios until I started cleaning my basement. I figure these are modded for extra channels since they are 23 channel radios, but I can't seem to figure out how they work. If I can't...
View ArticleKenwood Ts 2000 no tx
Well i go to use my TS 2000 i hit auto tune and it just gives me an error peep did not even try to tune... it is 4 years old with varey little hours on it.... Swr meter has no reading. No power output...
View ArticleKenwood TH-D74 Review: 144/220/440 Mhz with D-Star, APRS, HF, and More
When Kenwood announced that they were coming out with an HT that would include not only D-Star, but also include and expand on the features of the TH-D72, I knew that I had to have one as soon as they...
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Yaesu FT101E bane of the FT-101, the worldwide illegal CB operator
I ordered my golden screwdriver from China...should be here in a few days. Anyways, any tips on these? So far I found the plate clips to be extremely loose, 1 was probably arcing to get its voltage.....
View ArticleISDS220A 2 IN 1 Virtual PC USB virtual Digital oscilloscop+Spectrum analyzers
Need some thoughts on this 60 MHz PC unit for the test bench. http://www.ebay.com/itm/14110267426...38.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&rmvSB=true Digital oscilloscope * Channels: 2 * Impedance:...
View ArticleJust starting
Seriously, all I have is a wall plug with 110v. I want to start listening AM/FM SW up to SSB. I have read articles on Grundig Eton, Kaito (?), Degean (?), Tecsun and a few others. Looking to buy (used)...
View ArticleYet another eBay classic -
Feast your eyes on this beauty. $250, rust included! To say it probably sat in a high moisture environment for several years is probably an understatement....
View ArticleCobra 148 GTL Common Mods Question
New member here. I was on a CB forum once upon a time in the long ago, but can't for the life of me recall which one. I'm more of a mechanic and like having CB's in my pickups, but it's been awhile...
View ArticleWTB KENWOOD TS 570 D (G)
Want to buy a Kenwood ts 570D(G). I would prefer a one owner transceiver but as long as it's (100%) operational and cosmetics are VG at the least. It must not have been around cigarette, cigar, pipe...
View ArticleSweep Tubes
Hello Everyone, new to this site and forum. I had a question, I recently came across quite a few NOS radio tubes and we have an upcoming hamfest in the area (Arthur IL). I don't really have any need...
View ArticleGate voltage on cobra 29 ltd?
How do you adjust the gate voltage on a cobra 29 ltd. THANKS!
View ArticleCOURIER SPARTAN 40 CH AM/SSB & PRESIDENT ADAMS 40 CH/SSB
EXCELLENT COURIER SPARTAN 40 CH AM/SSB RIG, WORKS GREAT ON ALL BANDS, COMES WITH PWR CORD AND ORIG MIC. AND RADIO BRACKET WORKS PERFECT., SELLING FOR $85.00. ALSO SELLING A EXCELLENT CONDITION...
View ArticleQYT KT-8900D Dual Band Mini Radio
I ordered one of these today from eBay. It's the Gen 2 version and the price is under $100 including the programming cable and software CD. Anyone else have one? I just wanted something to monitor the...
View Article51Vdc at 14 amps for $30.00?
Yes sir! If you bought one of those module amps from ebay and you are looking for a power supply to run it this your lucky day. Cheap and easy....
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Oh Yah! :D
Three months after I passed I have my Class A ticket now... I had to have someone fetch it from the NTC office since they've been procrastinating on mailing it to me but yeh, I have it now.
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Poll: Over-Mod Myth
EDIT: These graphics came from a google image search, and may be incomplete/incorrect. . Stays on? . Shuts off? I need a spectrum analyzer, and or more reading / test equipment to figure this out on my...
View ArticleIcom 735 power switch tip
I had my power switch go haywire and it made the lights dim on SSB and I even heard warble. I thought, "oh shit vco crapping out" but after opening the radio to the "service" position, and testing, I...
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