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View ArticleLooking at CB
So, been doing ham for a few years and want to mess around on CB some. Any radio suggestions? Been looking at the Uniden 980SSB. Price under $200 for a radio. Thanks.
View Article8950 Tubed Palomar Skipper 300 born again
Hello everybody , I have 4 tubes that I have purchased for my skipper 300. I've been around the hobby since the boom of the 70s . I'm an antenna guy . I tip toe around when it comes to the mechanics of...
View Article29 LX variable power
Hey guys, I'm attempting to do a swing mod for my 29. 2 questions; for variable power they say you need 2 wires to run to the rf gain knob. What type/gauge wire should I use? Also, would a 30watt...
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Snow EMERGENCY in PA... & the CB is -
- SILENT. I can remember 25-30 years ago down in the Charlotte area, when a 3" snowfall would set my radio on fire with traffic. Only 7" here in the South Hills of Pittsburgh this morning... ... but...
View ArticleSolid-State Amplifiers: What is distortion and how do I reduce it?
Based on a couple posts I made in several different threads, it occurred to me (after a suggestion from Moleculo) that this site could use a thread dedicated to solid-state amplifiers and how to keep...
View ArticleUNIDEN MADISON FINAL REPLACED. problematic
The final in my Madison took a dump. I had it replaced, but the new final is not A 1959. It's an aftermarket final that apparently comes from the UK., at least that's what I was told. The Madison is...
View Article#24 Heathkit GD-1B grid dip repair and homebrew coils
#24 Heathkit GD-1B grid dip repair and homebrew coils In this video we have a look at an old Heathkit GD-1B. After a quick repair we test the unit and then build the missing coils that are needed to...
View Articlecobra 29 only modulates some times
well I have another problem with my cobra29 classic when I key up sometimes it will not modulate it has a carrier but that's all. key up a couple times and it will take off modulating. mic is a new...
View Article11meter tube transceiver?
How difficult is it to build a two or three channel tube transceiver for 11meters?
View ArticleDanger Danger!!!! Do Not believe all Youtube TECHS
I watched a modification video of a good stable top notch radio Uniden 980. I would not automatically trust tech advice just because the person has a video camera and records his mutilation of a good...
View ArticleMaybe a craft beer section :)
Or maybe not but, in MI there's a brewerey on every corner(or it seeme like in anyway) and they have the best beers I've ever had. Takes some getting used to paying $10 for a 6 pack buy it lmits my...
View ArticleBest base antenna coax
What is the best coax for a base. Gonna need about 40 ft. Thanks Bobby
View Articlesmall or portable SSB radios?
I cant afford the new version of the AH-100 HT, so I like to make the equivalent of said. What is the smallest SSB mobile or portable ever made, with the exception of the cherokee/titan/eagle/etc...
View Article#26 Yaesu FT-757GX No transmit quick repair
#26 Yaesu FT-757GX No transmit quick repair In this video I have a look at a 757GX that has no TX. Owner changed meter lighting and created an interesting easy to fix fault. Yes at times I do get...
View ArticleRealistic TRC-474
Where can I find a schematic or service manual for the Realistic TRC-474? When I turn it on I hear the speaker make that kinda pop sound you hear when powering on any unit. I have nothing after that? I...
View ArticleThis for real or BS?
justvran across this for modification of imax 2000 and also these other antennas for CB as well as Amateur bands hmmm. http://www.bighairantennas.com/index.html Any input? Anyone ever used this or had...
View Articlecobra 25 nw wx st power mods
Hey,guys. my brother and law brought me his cobra 25 nw wx st to look at, well it had a what looks to be a original 1969 final so I thought I could do it a little good. it would key 3 watts swing to 25...
View ArticlePutting on PL259 Ends on LMR400
https://www.rfparts.com/lmr400.html Does anyone know if this RF Parts company is good at installing the PL259 ends? They said for $74 plus shipping I can get 55' of LMR400 with amphenol ends on it....
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