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    TR FC-390 question

    Does anyone know if this frequency counter displays outside the 11 meter range? Specs only list those. Also will see this same thing with Galaxy name on it. Does this plug into about any radio that has the accessory socket for a Aux. frequency counter? Is Cobra's plug arrangement the...
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    Mysteriously lost my base Antenna feed today

    Just doesn't have any receive or send. Out of the blue too. No storms in the last few days and no reason that I can see. Antron 99 A bit of heavy dew this morning but it was dry when I powered up at like 1pm. Radio and Scanner both have no recieve so I know it's something further up the...
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    Using PA questions.

    Yes... that useless feature that appears on your Radio.... For one reason or another I am trying to actually USE it! Which brings up a few questions... since it seems that CB reception goes out through the Megaphone... what channel would one use it on? What CB channel is oft not used...
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    Ok this is my stupid question...

    Something here confuses me. Not that I ever pretended to know much about this ham stuff but something has me confused It has to do with terminology I see all the time and Radios I see called 10 meter radios. What exactly is the definition of a 10 meter radio? Because I see radios that seem...
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    Jericho

    If anyone is watching this "mini series" you will note that one of the characters is a Ham. And I think the use of radio communications is a partial theme here. Being as its about a neuclear attack and fallout. He is, of course, eccentric (or perhaps crazy). Thats perfect typcasting at it's...
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    Ground plane on a trailer

    Wanting to stick an antenna on a 6 X 10 foot V nosed Aluminum skinned box Motorcyle hauler trailer of mine. It's basicaly a steel framework with an Aluminum skin. I think it's Aluminum anyway. Some sort of metalic skin at least. I am wondering if I am going to get enough ground plain, or is it...
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    Good company I delt with

    Speaking of test equipment, I thought I should give a shout out for these guys at Ridge Equipment up in Maryland USA... IIRC. I bought a dummy load from them and they shipped fast and they answered questions promptly. Good people from what I can tell. Good prices on some stuff too. Mostly...
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    Best learner beginner cheapo set up?

    Keyer and paddle set that would plug right in to my RCI 2980wx for learning which would hook up but also act as a practice unit? For say... well... let start with 100 bucks or less? Used is fine if you know of some and ranges of ones you have seen sold recently if you don't. Or perhaps a...
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    cphilip's first set up

    This is a picture of the VERY early stages of set up. Many things still missing at this first stage and still on the way. I will update as I go along but here is a list of what eventualy will be in place in the next week or so. Ranger RCI 2980WX PRO-2052 Dual Trunking Scanner...
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    What the heck is this thing I bought on eBay?

    Astatic? Has a four prong plug on it... couldn't pass it up for the price. Even if it turns out to be a paper weight.
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    Tripod mount on roof plan

    Also give me your feeling on this idea I have for the Antenna mounting. Up on the roof now I have a tripod that currently holds an unused Satellite Internet dish. It was put up there about a year or so back. These dishes are fairly large (perhaps about three times the size of a normal...
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    RCI 2980wx questions for a Newbie

    Anyone got some advice for setting one of these up for a real inexperienced fella like me? And any advice on things to watch for and prevent? Anyone own one of these and have some helpful feedback on its performance? Also, how accurate and useful are the built in power and SWR meters in these...