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    Needlebender's Super Stacked V Quad

    Hi Gang, Discovered some old pics today on a drive that I haven't used in forever. I cannot remember which Needlebender owned this setup, but I believe he was in Canada, and passed away not too long after completing this project. I had a friend that used to run a stack set of V quads, and...
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    Imax 2000 and added coil?

    Hi guys, just pondering this for use as a portable setup. I have an Imax 2000 that is just sitting. Have wondered if you could add a large coil inline (Wolf River or similar) with a tuner and do multiband operation , say to 40 meters? Easy enough to break down and toss in my pickup bed, and...
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    Magnum repair?

    Hi folks, long time, no see! I used to be on here a lot. Got my ticket years ago and kind of got away from CB. New job has me driving a lot, so my interest in having a mobile in my truck is back. Just curious who works on the old Magnum Omegaforce S45HP and 275HP rigs? My trusted local guy...
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    Comet HD5M Bites The Dust!

    5024Yeah, the Yaesu ATAS 120A went a floppin' while I was traveling at 70 mph today on the freeway. Hey! What was that thump!?! No fun. At least the antenna and coax held until I could pull over. I am stuck with this type of mount due to this being a work car that is on a fleet/lease...
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    Thunderbolt/Firewire and Flex 3000/5000

    Just wondering if anyone here knows if an Apple adapter like this will work with the Flex 3000/5000? https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD464LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter 73, Brett
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    Mobile to mobile on 40 meters

    Talking to my friend Little John yesterday when coming home from Arkansas, and while I didn't know it at the time, Matt W5MIX recorded us. Rough and tough conditions, for sure, but we had a decent qso at about a 430 mile distance. Despite the limitations of the ATAS-120A, the system works...
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    Yaesu FT-891 and ATAS-120A in a Hybrid!

    Hi folks, I finally got around to installing the FT-891 and ATAS 120A in a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Everything on the internet says this is a waste of time, that Hybrids have way too much electronics and generate a ton of RFI. I decided to do it anyway to see for myself. (Honestly, plan B...
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    FT-891 and noise gate

    Hi guys, I have recently traded a bunch of old equipment for a Yaesu FT-891 mobile rig. I have set the rig's internal parametric eq to get the stock mic to sound pretty darned good, but would like to add a noise gate to cut the road noise/air conditioner blowing out of my tx. W2IHY used to...
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    Central Electronics 200V Boat Anchor

    I've been listening to a boat anchor net lately on 3.870, and there is a fella running a rig I had never even heard of until now. Apparently they are very rare... web site shows only 500 made back in 1959. He's running a Central Electronics 200V with a Drake R4C as the receiver. Man, does...
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    FT-857D DSP, IF or AF?

    I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. Is the FT-857D's DSP IF, or AF? I see the newest rigs include the DSP unit now. 73, Brett
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    Rockwell Collins Modern HF Technology

    I found this site today while thinking about killer satellites negating SATCOM. Pretty interesting read! http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products_and_Systems/Communications_and_Networks/~/media/51A5A78BCE7B47A889319EC46C13BF1E.ashx 73, Brett
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    Multi band delta loop beam

    Stumbled across this today and I can honestly say I've never seen one of these before. Pretty pricey, but an interesting antenna. http://www.claw.deltaloop.it/en/ 73, Brett
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    Antlion Modmic

    I've been wanting to get a headset for HF for some time now, and was really set on getting the Audio Technica BPHS-1 that Unit399 reviewed here on the site. The thing is, I really love my AKG K271 Mk II headphones. They have a flat response, are extremely comfortable, and have individual cut...
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    Uniden Grant XL w/ Digiscan Convert To 10 Meters?

    Well, the topic says it all. I know that people change crystals to make these rigs work on 10 meters with mixed results. I'm just curious if it works any better with the Digiscan and a retune? Is a crystal change still required? 73, Brett
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    C.B.'s spotted on Longmire!

    This may be old news, but I spotted this on the Longmire show. Looks like an old Radio Shack Navaho base with a Cobra mobile on top. Using a Turner Super Sidekick. Pretty cool! 73, Brett
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    Captain K, I found your Icom IC-735!

    Capt. K, I remember you raving about one you used to own. Came across this new video for a like new IC-735 with triple conversion receiver and thought you might enjoy the video. Pretty neat! 73, Brett
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    New Ford F150 aluminum...

    I rented one this week. Went to put my trusty Magnum 257HP in the truck...no problem. Went to stick my trusty Wilson 5000 mag mount on the roof... big problem. Then I thought I would put it on the hood. No bueno! Then I figured I could put it on the bed rail... no go there, either. I had...
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    President Lincoln buttons

    I have an old President Lincoln that a couple of the buttons' legs have broken off of. I would like to replace them, and need the dimmer and mic gain buttons. Does anyone have a source? 73, Brett
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    RCA Boatanchor Regenerative Receiver

    Found this video on YouTube while goofing around on the internet. This guy has some pretty cool videos, and I thought this one was really interesting. I had never heard of a regenerative receiver... everything I've ever seen was superheterodyne. The stealthy-ness is particularly interesting...
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    USB To Serial Adapter

    I wanted to run some of my radio stuff via serial cable, and found this adapter on Amazon: It was easy to set up, and works just fine with Windows 10. Seems to be pretty RF proof, too. They have them with more serial connections if you need more than 2. I'm running an AOR 8200 MkIII and my...