#25 Icom IC-745 repair part 1. tear down and review of problems
#25 Icom IC-745 repair part 1. tear down and review of problems In this video we have a look at Icom IC-745 HF transceiver. Although this is listed as an all mode rig it does not have AM transmit. On...
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View ArticleRobyn T-240D plate mod ? for Justin
Justin, I heard you have or do modify Robyn T-240Ds for plate modulation. Do you? What are the benefits? I'm almost ready to ship my Robyn to you for some work and became aware of this. Might as well...
View ArticleThe family behind my first HF rig..now which one?
so the wife and my family are wanting to help me purchase first HF rig...I'm torn between 1.The infamous Icom 718 2.The Yaesu ft 450 3.The bottom of the barrel Alinco Sr8t I have read a little about...
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Its been awhile, but I just got bitten by the cb bug again. Im looking at putting up a beam. I was thinking either a 3 or 4 element. Just wondering is the 4 worth the extra....size, weight, n cost....
View ArticleAntennas and DC Shorts
I recorded this video kind of in a hurry in response to an ongoing debate on Facebook. You'll have to excuse the poor video quality, I replaced my old tablet and the camera on this one is less than...
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For you short wave listners..
A really good resource for stations still on the air. I loved listening to all the foreign broadcast abd strange noises when I was a kid and still do. Especially during a contect weekend...
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FS: Cobra 21LTD & Uniden PC-77
I have some older 40 channel radios laying around that I don't need. Cobra 21LTD Classic Uniden PC-77 Both radios are used and show wear and each radio does power on and receive, but I have not done...
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Hi,I've got a 2950 with the 12z board and a bad driver final.Anybody have recommendations on what to replace it with?Go back to 2sc2166?Or replace driver and finals?Customer wants max watts(of course)....
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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...
View ArticleMod's???
From these pic's can you tell if any mod's have been done? Going to test it. Get back to you when I find out what's working & not. View attachment 17269 View attachment 17270
View ArticleIcom IC 7600 or 7410 any inputs comments?
Hello All: Looking to buy a new radio such as a Icom 7600 or 7410. Any comments? Jay in the Great Mojave Desert.
View ArticleHelp with a boat?
My Tech has a Tempo 1 for $350 is this a good rig? Or are they known for issues? Thanks in advance
View ArticleEver been curious as to how Japan would build a keydown box?
well then here ya go: definitely a bit more involved than an xforce. LC
View ArticleUniden 980 SSB - Ranger SRA-117A echo mic
Ok maybe I'm blind? I cannot find the mic wiring diagram for my Uniden 980. Looked in the manual. I have a Ranger SRA-117A echo mic I used with my 2950DX (6 pin) and since the Uniden has a 6 pin mic...
View ArticleStryker SR 89 MC????
Hello, does anyone have any info on the Stryker SR 89 MC? I like the small size of the unit and that it's all contained in the mic. Just wondered about performance and durability. I have been trying to...
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Texas Star DX1600 - Impedance Matching
1. My brand new DX1600 blows the power switch 3A fuse depending on its output power. It seems that its starved for current. I upped the fuse value to 5A and that seems to not starve it as much although...
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