shakespeare 3 element beam
merry christmas and happy new year everyone. i have had this antenna now for about 7 years and never put it up and im now thinking about it. its 3 elmt with fiberglass radials and boom now i see you...
View Article#18 Kenwood TS 940 DOT on display Chasing down the rabbit hole Pt 1
#18 Kenwood TS 940 DOT on display Chasing down the rabbit hole Pt 1 In this video I have a TS-940 that has the dreaded dots on the display. After doing the regular checks for signals and voltages on...
View ArticleWorking 2 & 6 meter ssb question ?
can you work the ssb mode with a vertical antenna? Or does it have to be horizontal beams?
View ArticleTeaberry Stalker 20 in regard to the 8719 PLL chip
Hi fellas, I have just aquired a great radio. A new Teaberry Stalker XX ! I plan to do it up right with my experienced local tech but he only works 3 days a week on this type stuff so I can't see him...
View Articlesmooth audio?
What is the best sounding radio and MIC combo you have ever heard (without hi fi) just a MIC and radio.. Cobra 2000/ turner 2....was the best I have heard!
View ArticleRCI 2950DX
Have good condition 2950DX for sale has some minor scuffs and scratches nothing major...works just fine..... comes with mounting hardware,power plug. nothing done to radio except frequency conversion...
View ArticleSirio sy4 beam
Hello I'm about to put my beam up and just decided that I may want to go vertical. I do enjoy talking long distance skip but the times I'm able to talk are at night. There are alot of folks in my area...
View ArticleProblems with NEW RCI 2970n2..
I have questions concerning Amp draw from power supply with 2970n2.. how many amps does your draw at 200 watts out on AM and SSB? Thanks in advance :headbang
View ArticleChina Cobra 29 "barks" when D104 is unkeyed. Need A Fix
Currently playing with a newer Cobra 29 & using a D 104 TUG8. Talks fine. When I unkey the mic a loud annoying POP-Bark comes across the speaker. This noise is not transmitted out. This also...
View ArticleMaco V5000 & V58 Antenna
Do any of you guys run either of these antennas? Looks as if there the same except the power handling. Also do any of you do the coax formulas that I see people talking about? Like if you needed 50'...
View ArticleMegaWatt vs. Chinese Imitation 30 amp switching power supply comparison
In an earlier thread about the various switching power supplies available on Amazon, there were questions posted about the difference between the authentic American made MegaWatt 30 amp supply and the...
View ArticleAuto antenna tuners ?
What tuner do you guy use if your running something like a kw, or something like a SB 220 amp?... Which automatic antenna tuner would you recommend ?...
View Articlegalaxy dx959 mosfet lost recieve
I was transmitting on am with a wilson 5000 antenna ,swr was 1.3 all was fine till i lost am transmit.Went to sideband mode and transmitted fine for a few minutes then lost recieve audio and sideband...
View ArticleGalaxy Saturn modulation problems
Ok guys, just picked up a galaxy saturn. It had some wiring hacks done, a little golden screwdrivering. I had to replace a few pots that were not adjusting anymore, and one of the finals were toast. I...
View ArticleKem-Tron Interceptor FC-40 Frequency Counter Manual - Wanted
I have a nice Kem-Tron Interceptor FC-40-T-R frequency counter. It's a great piece of test equipment but I am looking for the manual or for someone to explain the shielded test wire that comes out to...
View ArticleAnyone using Zello or CB Radio Chat on their Smartphones?
Been hearing a lot of CBers lately on the smartphone apps http://www.Zello.com and http://www.cbradiochat.net
View ArticleMy Own Worse Enemy
About a month ago I began a project to build a mantel for our booth's Christmas set. I got it done, but at a terrible cost. I stuck my thumb into the still spinning blade as I reached for the piece I...
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