SWR Meters in HF Rigs
The ones in CBs are notoriously inaccurate. Are those in HF rigs reliable, or is a separate in-line meter recommended? Specifically, am wondering about the Yaesu 450D, Icom 718 and the Icom 7300. Thanks!
View ArticleQuick and Dirty Class "AB" mod for KL300p
This is a "quick and dirty" class AB mod for the KL300p that I ran across some time ago. While this description is for the KL300p, this method of providing a small bias source can be applied to just...
View ArticleCall for Cobra 142GTL Service Info...
Got a Cobra 142GTL for next to nothing. I found the Defpom page for this radio - which is supposed to be the same as a President Washington. Got as far as setting up the Loop Oscillator - but the...
View ArticleNeed NPC/Swing Mod for Texas Ranger TR 127FS - EPT012911Z
Have one of these & wanting the Swing Mod if available. No results on the googler
View ArticleYeticom Optima MKIII
Hi I have for sale new Yeticom Optima MKIII. Radio bought in November 2016 directly from Yeticom.nz. Still in the box, connected once to check if everything works like should. comes with everything...
View Articlewilson 5k issue
my system hasnt been up to par as of late so i took my mfj 259 out to checkout my antenna see whats going on heres whayt ive found 271850 R=90 X=0 swr= 1.6 now imho R is way outta tune now i did move...
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quad reflector versus yagi reflector
I am rebuilding a moonraker four and I am thinking about replacing the quad reflector with the yagi style.Is there any real benefit between the two?I can build both, just wondering what you guys think....
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Uniden 980 SSB - crowdsource the frequency mod?
So since we haven't seen any movement of a frequency modification for the 980 yet I'm thinking maybe as a collective the CB community needs to sweeten the pot and maybe someone with the computer/radio...
View ArticleCobra 89xlr
i have a cobra 89xlr I purchased but when I key up my rf sig meter moves to the left instead of to the right but no output power on my watt meter.
View Article2510 2600 recap shopping list
evening pulled my 2510 out of the box after 10yrs. fired it up to discover it wouldnt modulate. now the display wont even show. ive read that a recap can fix a lot of issues. does anyone happen to have...
View ArticleLong wire antenna for shortwave
When running a 60' #12 insulated wire from a tree to the house can the insulated wire run with a #9 galv. guide wire, being the support wire?
View Articleuniden 980 discontinued
I see on a listing from Lescomm the Uniden 980 radio has been discontinued. the radio seemed to be a good SSB radio and hard to believe it is already being discontinued. I wonder if they are coming out...
View ArticleEducate me on Bird elements
When using a Bird 43 on 27mhz, does the frequency range on slugs matter, as long as it falls within the frequency I'm using? For instance, the slug pictured below operates from 25-1000 MHz, as opposed...
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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 Articlecobra 89xlr
I'm in the process of purchasing another cobra 89xlr that does transmit at all what should I pay for It?
View ArticleGalaxy DX-2527 Direct inject (HiFi) Help
I am obtaining one of these radios and want to direct inject it. I did it to my Cobra 142 GTL some time ago and I have done the mod on a few Cobra 29's. Can someone help me with instructions for the...
View ArticleYeticom Optima MK3 Mobile
Looking for info on this radio. Anyone have the newest version of the Optima? All of the videos I found are the MK2 or older. I also looked for threads on this forum and only found info on the MK2 or...
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Yaesu FT 847-- Anyone used one??
I just ordered a Yaesu FT 847 from AES and was wondering if anyone had used this radio?? I always liked the Yaesu line and had the chance of using the FT 101, FT 757,FT 767,FT 1000 etc... etc... I have...
View ArticleYaesu FT 847
Does anyone know if the Yaesu ft847 has the bulb fuss in it like the Yaesu 747 and 757 has in it?
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...
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