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Never quite understood why some people do this. When the band is open there is activity on all channels. Might be because they don't know how to use the channel selector? :whistle: Through the years I've done a lot of accidental DX on 19. Many times I've asked for traffic or bear reports...

Buying that first 'real' amp is quite the adventure. Like you, I'm steeped in sweep tube amps... always love the way they sounded, very forgiving... you know the drill.. You are wise to not attempt to run any of the CB amps behind the 950. With a low enough drive you could probably get away...

Just curious... did u think that going hi-fi was worth the effort and cost? I'm an old tube guy myself.. IMO there's nothing quite like plate modulation.

Aren't ICOM mics normally 8 pin?

Back to the original question, I can't really think of any great technical leap forward that fueled the CB craze. While the development of the PLL to replace crystal-control is a definite advance it can't be considered as a driving reason for CBs popularity. Most CB operators had little to no...

Is it broken where the second section connects to the base? That's a fairly common failure point on the IMAX. If it is broken at that point and the copper rod inside isn't trashed you may be able to fix it by slipping a length of 3/4 " PVC pipe over the broken section, then applying a LOT of...

Hello and welcome! The Skipper 300 was one of the better 'sweep tube' amps. The 8950s will plug right into it but there are many things that should be done before you light it up, especially if you don't know your way around tube gear. First and foremost - USE EXTREME CAUTION AROUND TUBE...

I run about 100 ft of LMR 400. Living out in the middle of the desert, damage from UV rays is a fact. Average lifespan for exposed cable here is about 24 months Solved the problem by threading the coax through some inexpensive CANTEX pipe. This keeps the weather and sun off the cable as well...

bought one. disregard.

Looking for a 59, 59+ or 59++. Might consider a late model 9 or 9+. Thanks! KG7SKH

Whoo.... This one ranks right up there with the old 'Ford vs. Chevy' argument. I'm a tube freak so I tend to come down on the side of glass. That said, I must concur with Capt. KW- the key word is PROPERLY tuned. There is an art to correctly tuning and loading a tube amp. Tube amps are...

Nice try, Hawk. But I've spent enough time in retail and shipping to know a repacked radio when I see one. That is NOT the original box or packing. Definitely not the original mic- and yes, that mic connector tells the real story. Unlikely I would ever buy anything from this seller, but if I...

I just went to the SPT -500 about 2 months ago. Great antenna but it does have a few quirks: The clamps that come with it are insufficient. Once you get it tuned- and you will have to slide one section down considerably for it to tune on 11m- mark the position with a marker and install...

Maybe Superhawk will buy it, say it arrived damaged, demand and receive a refund and then return a box of junk to the original seller. Then he will clean it up, create some BS story about how he used to be a Robyn dealer, jack up the price to an even more insane level and try to sell it...

Try a VERY small amount of a non-conductive lubricant. Dielectric grease - sometimes called silicone grease. Do NOT use lithium grease!

I've the 718 which is a lot more radio than it initially appears to be. Very intuitive- you can sit in front of it and figure out it's basic operations without poring over the extensive manual. All the usual stuff- dual VFOs, 99 memories, good noise reduction, pretty much every level is...

I've said it before but it bears repeating: Massive power levels really aren't necessary on HF. Much more important is the antenna. Yes, we all know this. I'm barely squeezing 100w out of my 718 and am continually amazed at the stations I'm able to work with this simple rig and an inverted V...

It won't handle high power but I just bought the LDG Z-100. 2000 memories, virtually no external power consumption, quick tuning and super easy operation. In many ways it is superior to the AH 4 which is FAR more expensive. When it comes time to upgrade to something that handles more power...

Agree that contacting your local Amateur radio club might yield some good results. The guy who was my Elmer has been a ham for over 50 years - he has a room full of surplus gear and was kind enough to provide me with my first HF setup on an extended loan. As you spend more time in the hobby...

Congrats! You are gonna LOVE HF!