Icom IC-7300 HF Transceiver Review
The new Icom IC-7300 direct sampling SDR rig has arrived at my shack! This new rig is a radical departure from the traditional Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu superhet design and instead uses direct sampling...
View ArticleWTB: 2000GTL KNOB SET
Looking to buy a set of knobs for a Cobra 2000GTL base. Also need the clarifier (voice lock) control for the same rig. Anyone have a set you want to sell or can point me in the direction of a place...
View ArticleReal time RF sample
I have read a few times on this forum that you can take magnet wire and wrap around your coax and then use head phones. I need a "dumimes guide" on how to make this. Here are the questions I have. 1....
View ArticleJust Want To Say Hello...
Hello Everybody, I am new to this site and relatively new to radio communications in general. I've had a CB in my truck for the last few years and have slowly been learning how to both properly set it...
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 ArticleRCI 3900HP, Clean, Complete & Strong !! 45 watts
Hi group, Been using this rig as a base for a couple of months. Just upgraded to a bigger radio. Clean RCI 3900HP. This one is STRONG and swings to 45 watts AM & SSB. Everything works well as...
View ArticleRCI 2995 DX
Have a Pristine RCI 2995 DX up for sale. Very little use, 24-32.0000 comes with box (new condition) microphone, manual.... you won't be disappointed... will ship UPS Ground, doubled boxed....$450.00...
View Articlemagnum s-680 receive problems need help please
ok here we go magnum 680 tx works fine no problems there..rx works but is very weak.rf gain knob has little to no effect on white noise also can switch between dummy load and antenna and the white...
View ArticleTo 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion
I would really appreciate some Ideas, advice, anecdotal input, superstition, or whatever you're willing to share. I picked up a Salute 7/8 the other day, (or at least what's left of one, missing the...
View Articlemobile twig (ant) banter not wilson
ok so i know theres 1000's of posts about whats best so il try to keep it a bit different. so .please no arguing how a 9 foot steel whip in the center of your roof is best or how a wilson is a great...
View ArticleMy Friend and DX Legend: Richie Radio 127 aka Pistolgrip NY
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View ArticleAmeritron AL-80B help
here are some pics. What The readings and settings are and the input from exciter is 50 watts. Any suggestions? Or is this right on? the other thing is sometimes the Grid reading goes far left and has...
View ArticleWHAT'S GOING ON WHEN IT COMES TO HIFI CB?
I hear quite a few stations on Channel 28 AM with setups that sound like they're operating an AM radio station. Many are aloof when asked what they're running and others are straight up. There's so...
View ArticleMDT DSB 40m QRP Transceiver Kit
Check out this review of the MDT DSB 40m QRP Transceiver Kit from ozQRP: http://www.examiner.com/review/diy-review-mdt-ham-radio-40m-qrp-transceiver-kit View attachment 17886
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Radios For Sale
President Lincoln II President Lincoln the original one. Chipswitch and all the bells and whistles. Each radio is complete with box and wiring harness and brackets. Make offer... Also Magnum 257 Blue...
View ArticleFOR SALE 160/6/10 METER ANTENNAS
160/6/10 METER DIPOLES I HAVE 160/6/10 METER ANTENNAS, 160 IS SHORTENED DIPOLE AROUND 125 FEET, AND THE 6/10 MTER ANTENNAS ARE DELTA LOOPS.I JUST TOOK DOWN, AND HAVE WRAPPED THEM UP NOTHING FANCY, WILL...
View ArticleEMP Effect on Radio Users
I’m a CB guy. I use the 11 meter band exclusively and do so legally with 4 watt AM and 12 watt SSB limitations set by the FCC. I have considered getting into HAM, but strongly believe I shouldn’t have...
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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