Need QRZ or LoTW for ND or MI
Hi Guys, Working on my QRZ SSB Worked All States award and I'm down to North Dakota and Michigan. I need a contact in each and need them QRZ or LoTW confirmed (I can import a LoTW confirmation into QRZ...
View ArticleCobra 2000 vs. Uniden Washington
Back in the mid 80's, there was a young tech here in Southern CA that had some fantastic mods for the Uniden Washington. I remember this radio being able to go real low (for the day) in frequency with...
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...
View ArticleUniden Pro 640e maybe for trade?
This radio is in Mint shape for its age. It only has 1 problem. The pots needs replaced or cleaned on the volume knob other than that its 100%. I'd really like to have a decent base for my shed so I...
View ArticleHelp, Info on LPDA for 10-11-12 meters.(Log-Periodic Dipole Array)
I hope someone can help me on this... I would like to try a LPDA , this would be for Tx on 10,11,12m. Coax feed, 50 ohms. Thank you. 73
View ArticleBase CB Antenna Height?
I got a 50-60' nice tower gave to me. I only plan on using 40' of it for my Sirio Tornado 27. I've had people tell me just to put it at 36' at the first wave length. Whats your guys opinion on this?...
View ArticleAny linear pro's?
I have a "palomar" 250 with 2 1446's. The output transformer and especially the 1000PF cap on it get super hot after a few minutes talking. What could cause that? C20 and C21 are one cap in my amp,...
View ArticleTurbo Electronics Treasure Chest
Does anyone have knowledge of or experience purchasing from this supplier? They sell mostly NIB or completely restored vintage radios and accessories and always have some real beauties. If you Google...
View Article148gtl blown d44 and mic Jack conversion
I have a 148gtl (8719/412) that I have no history on. It is obvious that d44 is blown. I desoldered the 1969 and 2166, and they tested ok using the diode setting on a dvm. I also found 8 volts at the...
View ArticleBest or funniest handle..
Heres one for the old timers..whats the best or funniest handle you have heard over the years....besides splash of course..
View ArticleWTS 12V/12A Power Supply
$75/each/OBO/Shipped US, I have 2 Comm Series, 12V 12Amp, LNIB I'm guessing thats a high price, not sure whats its worth to anyone here, make an offer that you feel is reasonable, I will consider it...
View ArticleCobra 2000 gtl with No transmit limited receive.
Got a cobra 2000gtl that has had a really rough past with previous owner and USPS delivery to my porch by literally AIR Mail of about a 15 foot throw that totally trashed the original board, It was in...
View ArticleK-40????
I have a new in the box K-40 The unusual thing about it, were the whip goes in, the base and the K-40 logo is gold. The rest is black. I know the 20th anniversary is white with gold in the same spots....
View ArticleNew Mobile Antenna
I just picked up a "new to me" used Sirio P5000 with mag mount. The thing looks like it was just taken out of the packaging. Now I will find out what everyone has been saying about this. To dark to set...
View ArticleRM Italy 203p amp
I was thinking about putting a RM Italy 203p amp on a Galaxy DX979 what does it entail? Is it too much? I,m looking to get 100 watts is this feasible? Am I gonna smoke this radio or amp? I don't know...
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Ideal detector for a Shunt-fed Crystal Radio
A diode, having a forward voltage drop as low as 0.25 V, may be configured by interconnecting the base and emitter of a Germanium transistor. Basic Shunt-fed Crystal Radio It's an ideal detector for a...
View ArticleFT-450D- Antena tuner
The FT450D antenna tuner as it comes from the factory will not tune any thing above 3 SWR if you do the tuner mode below you can tune up to 7 SWR. Turn OFF the radio using the ON/OFF button . Press and...
View ArticlePost your Antenna installs.
Post your antenna installs. I would like to see them no matter what brand. My Sirio Tornado 27. 26'8" in the air. View attachment 17397
View ArticleWar criminal rights versus Security of America
Attention Apple Security There is a way you can satisfy both the Federal Government and your customer's concern for privacy. Unlock the one or two telephones that might contain time sensitive...
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