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Several days I was going to buy a new antenna for the 2 meter radio that I use in the garage, but decided I would try to fabricate a super J pole instead.
I used 2 lengths of 3/4" copper (63" and 19") and instead of soldering the SO 239 to the outside of the 19" pipe I decided to try a...
To run that linear on the edge of the power supply capabilities you will need at least a 35 amp power supply, but a 50 amp power supply would be better.
You didn't list what coax you are using, but I would recommend a good quality coax for many years of trouble free use.
Personally I use LMR...
My first radio was a 23 channel (????) which was given to me to use on a trip from New York to Washington. Talked to a few truckers on the trip across, but sold it when I was in need of $$$.
The first radio I owned was a Malaysian made Cobra 148GTL that I purchased in 1997. The radio...
Years ago I used RG-8 on my base, but found out that the shielding and insulation were breaking down and the coax coating decomposing in the direct sun of SoCal.
Upgraded all my coax runs to a better quality coax that I wouldn't have to mess with for a long time.
All of the coax runs going up...
AM/FM/USB/LSB
Radio RX/TX 26.515 to 27.885
AM 25W / 35W SSB
Included are two Super Star microphones, power cord and Owners Manual
This radio was tuned by Chris at The Radio Shop.
Asking $180
Contact me at cstein51@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Chris is known to be an outstanding technician and was trained by Doc Bill Goode who was THE Radio Technician Extraordinare of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Chris services radios from all over the US and now receives radios from overseas.
You can call and make arrangements for shipping or walk in...
Recently purchased this radio from a Ham Radio operator. The radio came with two Super Star microphones, mounting bracket and Owners manual.
Brought the radio to Chris at The Radio Shop who inspected the radio and tested the audio. On a Bird meter the TX was 25W AM and 35W SSB.
The case has a...
Several years ago while attending an auction for Ham Radio equipment I found a mid 80s Cobra 2000 being sold by the family of a Silent Key. The radio came with the operating and service manuals along with receipts from when the original owner had the MB8734 chip replaced.
I was expecting this...
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