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    Shure / RCA Model 559853 Mic

    I have a Shure Brothers Model 559853 microphone that looks very similar to the Shure 444. I assume this mic was made specifically for RCA since their initials are on the base. I'm trying to connect it to my Ten Tec 580 Delta HF transceiver. It keys the transmitter OK but can't seem to get any...
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    Anyone use a Portable HF Antenna?

    40 Meter Hamstick I've had good success using a 40 meter mobile antenna by Hamstick. I made an aluminum stand with a quick-disconnect connector and have used it with my Ark 40 QRP rig. I've worked folks all over the US with it on CW with good reports.
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    Heil Sound Microphones......

    I purchased the HC-104, Heil conversion kit for the D104 with the HC-5 element to 'freshen up' my old D104. I use it with my Ten Tec Omni VI and have gotten good reports from friends who know what my voice sounds like. The kit did come with some capacitors that are to be used for selected Icom...
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    WWII Paradise Antenna

    In the past I have heard two old hams that were in the Signal Corp during WWII talk about a vertical antenna call a 'Paradise' antenna. I believe it was name Paradise because it was much easier to install and setup a station than using other antennas commonly used. Does anyone have any details...