Can't seem to get it started.....
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/Xblfe4qf/retired-vacum-cleaner_dvd.mp4 I tried that the wife's vacuum about a month ago.It would not start even with full long length pulls of that starter cord. So I...
View ArticleNext Contest Easter Weekend
That's Good Friday to Sunday, Mar 25-27. I'm thinking HF, all bands, your legal power in accordance with your licence. Thoughts, and comments please.
View ArticleHow to properly tune L4 on Uniden 858
Do you tune one side for CH40 and one for CH1 or both on the middle of your band? How do I balance it between 1 and 40? View attachment 17703
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 ArticleHeathkit SB220 resistors
I picked up a SB220 and during cleanup of amplifier the resistors on top of capacitors look like they got hot so I want to replace them . They are a 30k 7 watt resistor not sure of voltage required ,...
View ArticleNeed a lil help with the TEABERRY RANGER " T " ssb mobile please
TEABERRY RANGER " T " seems to be pretty rare but I've got 2 of them and they both have issues not working properly. I rather like the way they look and I was just at my local techs and he couldn't...
View ArticleSirio 5000 performer......
I have bought a couple of these last year, I really like them and would like to purchase 2 more, problem is finding a good source for them? I have tried a bunch of online places, place the order then...
View ArticleWolf River Coils
Just wondering if any of you guys have tried one of these Silver Bullet coils for mobile HF? http://www.wolfrivercoils.com/index.php 73, Brett
View ArticleUniden Washington help
I recently picked up a Uniden Washington that seems to work fine, other than a popping noise that occurs over the speaker anytime a switch is used. It's heard when the channel is switched, but seems...
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New (to me) radio
I've owned just about all of the Kenwood hybrid radios over the years and sold all of them to buy other equipment. But, the TS-830S was always a favorite so I've been looking for one for quite a while...
View ArticleWiring help
I am hoping someone here can tell me,the wiring order for a Uniden 980SSB. Trying to wire a Turner Super Sidekick.
View Article2sc2078 vs 2sc1307
Can i replace the 2sc2078 transistor for the 2sc1307 in my cb. It for my trc-430
View ArticleNew Ham Here
Hey all, I am brand new to amature radio, having just passed my Tech exam. I'm hoping I can get some opinions/answers on a question I have. I don't yet have a proper multi-band HF radio, still waiting...
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My Classic Ham Shack
My Classic shack. Mostly boat anchors and a few solid state rigs. I have added about 5 more radios since this pic. Swans and Heathkits. I collect, repair, buy and sell tube rigs.
View ArticleIs the Solarcon Max2000 5/8th di-pole like ?
I started to wonder if this capacitive coupling etc. makes the IMAX2000 more like a dipole...it says there is a capacitive coupling in the centre section....
View ArticleGot the new Sirio Tornado up
according to my MFJ 259 the swr is 1.1 across the band!!!!
View ArticleBest mobile type antenna for 10 meters
Someone mentioned the best mobile antenna for 10 meters is a 100" whip if you don't mind the size. Is this true?? I'm asking because I want both 2 & 10 meters and ran across the Diamond quad band...
View ArticleRummage sale dx98vhp
I'm new here, but everyone has said this site is the best of the best so here I am! Went to a garage sale and picked up a galaxy dx98vhp for $75 this thing works great! Didn't realize how good of a...
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WTH IS THIS 5/8
They got rid of the coax stub matching but this contraption takes stupid & ugly to new extremes, it even beats their ugly vector clone. https://www.vortexantennas.co.uk/shop/quasar-q64-vertical-mk2
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