Courier Centurion 40D
Does this radio require the mic being plugged in to have ears, and does anyone know the wiring requirements inside a D104 deck mic for it? It also has a Digi-Scan with which I am not familiar. I see...
View Article2 meter base station & distance?
For 2 meters I want to talk simplex as far as I can..fm not ssb...what equipment will help me to achieve this? I can get up about 40ft and plan on getting a verticals beam..
View ArticleA question about a Madison upD858 early unit
I picked up a 858 Madison SSB/AM off fleaBay and the kid that sold it thought the clock was keeping it from starting up because he said when he messed with the clock knobs, it would sometimes come on....
View Articleusb oscilloscope by onetak
Anyone know if this would be a good piece of equipment or not. Been looking around for these since robb mentioned the usb scope to me. It is a usb 2ch. 60mhz digital oscilloscope spectrum analyzer dds...
View ArticleSirio Tornado
Just got this antenna. The instructions are hard to understand. How do you measure it for 11 meters? Thanks in advance Bobby
View ArticleNew Sirio Tornado 27
Sirio Tornado 27. I know this isn't the idea place to check the SWR but I was by myself today and it was the best I could do. The ground plain is way below my roof. The SWR is 1.2 on ch 1 and 1.3 on ch...
View ArticleCobra 146 Frequency Mod For Switch Kit and Others
Here's a simple modification for Cobra 146 SSB transceivers. It involves changing out the PLL, but is worth the effort.
View Articlecopper braid VS. solder sucker
your choice? I've used a solder sucker many years ago and don't remember if I liked it or not. I recently ran out of my supply of copper braid and am thinking maybe a sucker would work better.
View ArticleOne-Radial Ground Plane vs Dipole
I am going to make a base station antenna out of two 5' Firestiks. Am trying to decide between a ground plane and a dipole. The GP would have one antenna as the vertical and the other angled beneath it...
View Articleangled face project box?
I purchased one of these and need a box to install it in. I found one I like - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desktop-Alu...568516?hash=item58ad79e384:g:LPsAAOxyTMdTKq6I but it's only 4.3" wide and the meter...
View ArticleTexas Star DX500 and high SWR
I have a Texas Star DX500 (non variable) amp that I have been running for about 6 years now, trouble free. Recently, the amplfier would throw the SWR's off the scale when turned on. I have checked all...
View ArticleElecraft KX3 Radio
Selling my KX3 with Gems Lexan cover, end panels and paddle port cover. I'm the second owner and simply do not use it. Asking $800 USD shipped North America.
View ArticleRK-56 to Yeticom Optima
For some reason I am feeling hesitant on this conversion. I bought an 8 wire cord and connector off ebay. I checked pin/color, and found that pin 6 was cut from orange. Strange? I'm uncertain of...
View ArticleWide open to USA from Europe
Excellent conditions today. Sun just starting to go down here in England and signals from the USA are up to S9+ now.
View ArticleWhat to buy??
I'm a huge stryker fan. Have had the 655 for a few years. Still cant explain why I didn't get the 955 , being I love to work ssb.I really want a 955 for ssb but I have been reading about the Magnum 1...
View ArticleSonar FS 2340 40 channel 1960's cb
Here is your chance to own a rare and hard to find Sonar FS-2340 and matching equipment. SuperTech out of California has just gone through the radio and accessory and it all works as it should within...
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