Recent content by Needlebender 13

The 520 and the 520s are wonderful talking and receiving rigs, and I'm sure you're interested in "freeband" SSB operation. I had one years ago that was modded for 11 meter operation, and it was nice at the time. But the mod is complicated due to location of installation and requires a...

Good one!! I've GOT to remember that one!! 73's!

Yes......he is. He's located in Central Texas. He's been doing that gig for a few years now. Gotta feel sorry for the mentally ill. And people used to complain about the "Preacher" in Arkansas......this guy has him beat by a mile!!

Lots of people have forgotton the Thunderbolt 305. one of the CLEANEST old sweep tube amps ever! With it's compliment of 1 driving 3 6LQ6's, it was just a very simple, and well built amp. I picked one up at a yard sale in 2009 for 25 bucks. Still looked nice! Very dusty, and dirty from sitting...

Awwww.......come on.....If it ain't glass....it ain't got class!!! And one thing is certian......NO transitorized amp, in the same class of a sweep tube amp of course, will EVER have the audio of tubes. That's just a given.(y) If he can find some NOS tubes for that old girl, and replace those...

Well.......here's the thing. MANY folks say...."why use an amp....I never needed an amp.....it's all about the antenna system".....and so on, and so on, and so on. The Real Deal: Of course. QRP is great! Much fun! Minimal amount of power needed to make the communication......awesome!......but...

Gotta say....Captian Killowatt.....you will never again be SO CORRECT!! It's a CB amp. Begin and all else. As with all the "CB" designed amps....it's a cheap sweep tube amp. It's "ok" for a little "boost" on a CB at nominal power levels....but ALL sweep tube amps choke on the biscut when you...

You know.......I gotta say....one of the other fellas described the RM amplifiers as the definition of "junk".........however....I have had a KLV 300 P for about 9 years. I use it regularly....and it's never given me a lick of trouble. Even the pre amp still works! As long as you do not over...