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MS1051 30MHZ 100 watts

Was looking at the data sheet and looks like RM Italy uses them in the KL505V with fans. with the rating 1t says 10 to 34 amps Shouldn't the amp draw more than 34 amps ??? on high. Uses four of them...

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#20 Kenwood TM 621A deaf 220 MHZ Receive

#20 Kenwood TM 621A deaf 220 MHZ Receive In this video I attempt to repair the 220 MHz receiver in a 621a. I have no service information on this rig but have repaired several of them. There are no free...

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SIRIO 27 tornado base antenna

has anybody out here used a sirio 27 tornado antenna I would like to here some feed back I might purchase one depending on opinions off of here

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New MACO BA1 Balcony Antenna

I could have posted this in CB antennas or the Ham section so instead I posted this here. Maco has come out with a new antenna its called the BA1 or Balcony Antenna. The BA1 is a portable style antenna...

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Heil Headsets

Looking at the Heil Headsets, I like using Headphones and was looking at the Heil Head sets for my Kenwood TS480sat I like the PSE-6 and PS-6 and I am kind of lost as to the difference. also wondering...

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New kid on the block

Hello all, Just passed my tech exam waiting for a call sign. Was a ham many years ago and let my license expire(novice) Worked CW on 40m back then landlord put a new roof on and asked me not to put up...

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Texas Star & DEI

Just a heads up for those who might care, Texas Star has started using DEI 2sc2879's in their CW transmitters. I figured it was destine to happen, and it has.

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Amp question

Hey guys, Just a quick question... Can't find a clear answer on the internet. Can you run a radio doing 5w dead key swinging to 20w into a X-force TNT 2 pill? If not that amp, which one could possibly?...

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RF LIMITED EC-2018 TURBO MICROPHONE. FOR SALE.

Hello, Up for sale i have a used ec-2018 power and effects microphone. I bought the microphone to put on my new galaxy 98vhp. Since it will not work with the radio i have no use for it. Microphone is...

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pics of upd2824 pll radio modified by STN

For anyone interested, here's the latest radio we had converted by a certain sydney tech. She called it the EXPANDA board. I agreed to let my old hornet 2 be the guinea pig for this one and the result...

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Anybody run steel here in the base?

Is anyone running steel tubes in the base here? I find it is so much cleaner than running pills, and the smell of steel tubes warming up the room is great. Anyone got any pics of internals of custom...

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issue with output carrier in ssb mode

alc needle will not indicat audio output,mike gain not working,speech proccesor does nothing,tried other microphones , in cw mode putting out 100 watts,? anybody has any info on this issue?.

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Galaxy 959 no transmit

So this galaxy 959 I just picked up is not putting out any power. No movement on my watt meter, but when I key up my test radio next to it gets a signal. Just no audio and nothing showing on watt...

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Hex antenna's

anyone explain these type antennas and similar and benifts of them. And any info on designing and building them.

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Harbach SB-220 Amp Cap Kit is a Snap

I installed the new Harbach Heathkit SB-220 amplifier Snap-In Capacitor Kit so I'll post a few photos. I like the fact that you keep the factory capacitor caddy intact and installation was a breeze....

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Yaesu ft-2900r frequency modification mars mod

This has improved pictures Bought the FT-2900R on 2/5/2010 ​ Modified as follows: Remove the bottom cover of the radio. Carefully unplug and remove the speaker. Remove all 3 of the knobs from the front...

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Any feedback on Intek Tornado 4500?

Just bought one.. Wondering what to expect.. Mods etc.

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super penetrator 500 questions

My W58 came off the roof pushup pole one time too many and its time to replace it. Been looking at the SPT 500. Had a few questions for the antenna pros on this site. Ideas I've had. Would like to know...

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Separation between vertical and steppir

Im going to be buying a 5/8 wave vertical and want to put it anove my 3L Steppir. Im thinking ill put the ground plane elements at differant angles to the steppir to cut down on the reaction between...

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