Recent content by rickou812

My Grant II is about 300hz low on the 10 meter band. In other words, if I am on 28.320, I am transmitting on 28.290. The receive seemed to off the same amount. for example, if the other operator transmitting on 28.320, I would have to clarify up about 300. Can this by easily adjusted for under...

I am able to get into 10 meter, but would like to know if it is possible to change the freq by 5 mhz... Right now I am able to go 28.315, 28.325, 28.335 etc.. How can I get 28.320?

Can DTMF codes be sent on the TXone TD-Q8A to access repeater functions? Thanks, Rick

Thanks for the replies. Definitely insightful. Is there a such a thing as "Do it all" radio. I was also looking at the Kenwood TS-480, but now we are talking $$$.. It looks like it would be able to Rx and Tx on any freq. I have a lot to learn, but was looking for something I could buy one...

What is the general consensus on the Ranger RCI-69FFB4? On paper it looks like a hell of a radio. It is a AM/FM/SSB and can cover three bands, 10m/11m/and 12m. I understand they have quite using the Toshiba transistors and now they are coming with Chinese equivalent transistors. It is >$600.00...

Is there a way to get talkback on a grant II? It does not have a PA jack, so an external speaker with talkback will not work. Are there any other options? Also, did not realize it did not have echo...etc.. I just thought that stuff was standard features these days. So can a Xtreme 2018 mic be...

Well, I live in the land of no cb techs..lol

Am update my situation. Problem I am trying to solve: Post Linear SWR with linear off = 1.2 Post linear SWR with linear on = >3+ in the red. I have changed from a wilson 1000 magnetic mount to a breadlove permanent roof mount. Added 1" braided ground straps from batteries to both front...

Well I hope to put the antenna issue in the rear view. I ordered a sirio 5000 and a perm. roof mount. Plan to use some LMR-400 ultraflex. If this don't put an end to any antenna issues, I don't know what will...lol

Thanks. I am actually looking for a good permanent roof mount. Although, it seems everyone points to the wilson 5000 roof mount.. but I am a little hesitant at this point to go with another Wilson product. Seeing that you are saying the magmount is not suitable for that power range, yet...

How do I determine? For what it is worth, it is a brand new wilson 1000 mag mount.

What does this indicate?

With that bit of knowledge, I guess I would need a sweet 16 to be able to drive with the RFX-75....

Well I will report back that I received a lot of misinformation about what a TS DX500v takes to drive. after reading what everyone here was saying. I went out and put a brand new out of the box cobra 29 classic in, and it will DK just over a 100 and pep at about 470 - 480. However the SWR...

Just to be clear, I am not arguing with any of you about over driving. I am just trying to learn. What does not make sense to me is why would using the variable function change anything. I am still putting the same wattage into the amp? Unless using the variable actually changes the amount...