New old ham radio, need advice/opinions
Hello All, I still don't have my ticket but I just traded lighting gear that was collecting dust for an Icom 737 in excellent condition. I am aware of its shortcomings but am open to specific pointers....
View ArticleNeed help With Sonar FS-23
I have a FS-23 that works great accept the contact on the back of the radios channel selector broke off....anyone familiar with these radios tell me how to fix this or rig it so the receive will come...
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It's out !! RCI 2970 N4 200/400 watts
Sorry if there's a thread going already …. didn't notice one. Hope they have enough heat sink & fan cooling to handle the heat dissipation...
View ArticleFS: optima mk3
Used yeticom mk3. Everything works, has been used in the mobile some. A few small scratches here and there but overall pretty nice. Comes with bracket(I have misplaced the screws to mount, sorry) hm-...
View Articlei'me back
I been off the radio and internet for awhile. My fat, lazy pig of a wife finally left me for not being able to afford enough ho-hos so what does that mean. It means the radios are going in my living...
View ArticleBad CB Shops
Post the bad experiences you've had with CB Shops here where we can direct people to the right place. Get ready....get set....GOOO!
View ArticleAndrew O. Turner
Proposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 to Andrew O. Turner for operating a pirate radio station on 95.9 MHz in Miami Gardens, Florida Continue reading...
View ArticleLooks like this guy caught a little break...Fine reduced
http://www.arrl.org/news/denying-permission-for-fcc-station-inspection-nets-florida-cber-a-3000-fine Looks like this guy caught a little break. He had his fine dropped down to $3000 from the original...
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MIcrophone wireing MFJ-299
I have a ranger RCI 2950dx and was looking to conect the MFJ-299 desk mic to it, They sell several cables for icom kenwood or yaesu in both 8 pin and modular I would have to remove the 8 pin change it...
View ArticleTech Tip Project ~ 18volt High Amp Power Supplies On The Cheap
Local tech just made one, learned project from another local. Cheap build on 18 volt high amp variable power supply for pill boxes. This is all the info I will have or will post here. If you're a tech...
View ArticleLightning attacks my 497!
So I'm driving down the road I hear a loud boom to my left and see a bright flash followed by Sparks out of the corner of my eye. Turn to look at my 497 and see smoke rolling out of the side of it and...
View Article1.5 KW PEP Gain-Master Modification
So far the only legitimate complaint about the Gain Master has been its power handling capacity. Its high tech design does deserve credit for the gain it produces on the horizon. Originally they were...
View ArticleUPD2824, swap the 10.240 reference crystal, will it work?
So I got this old TRC-465 out of storage and feel the need to mess up something. I know they made channel kits for these, like exp back in the day, and I am thinking these just switch the 10.240...
View ArticleSilver Eagle Plus
I'm looking for any and all information about this mic. It's kinda like a K eagle but only has one tone. It has 20 db pad and vox as well, I can't get it to key up. I don't really have any type of...
View ArticleSnake Radios Customs BS thread
The purpose of this thread is provide answers to anyone who might be confused, or is just looking for some answers after watching one of Tim's videos on Youtube. He has all the comments disabled on his...
View ArticleColt Excalibur RARE and recapped and serviced
I've had this radio recapped and serviced and it's a beauty but it must go. I have alot of money tied up this so no low offers please. I'm negotiable some or possible trades but prefer cash through...
View ArticleWTB: HR2510
I am looking to purchase a nice, clean HR2510. Don't want anything hacked up or all beat up. If you have one to sell please let me know. Please include price and pictures if possible. Thanks
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