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  1. Dart

    Example of over the top ebay auctions! $699+$108 Shipping!LOL

    That seller has been peddling "original" Dak brochures on eBay for over ten years. Clearly he/she is reprinting them and selling them as originals. That is dishonest in my opinion.
  2. Dart

    I need a better antenna

    Everyone will have a different opinion when it comes to antennas, so just read a ton of reviews and buy what works best for you. The IMAX is a great antenna and is hard to beat for the price. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Also look into Sirio antennas. They have quite a few that might fit the...
  3. Dart

    Original Ranger 2990 receive question?

    Hello everyone, I have a RCI 2990 that is bone stock, other than being converted for 11 meters. Are these radios known for having "noisy" receive? Is it an inherent design flaw? I get a lot of white noise compared to other radios I own. Any fixes to to this problem? I'm tempted to send it out...
  4. Dart

    Need help again. This time my Cobra 1000 won't turn on.

    How would I test the bad power switch? On this 1000, it also serves as the volume knob.
  5. Dart

    Need help again. This time my Cobra 1000 won't turn on.

    Thanks for the reply. I took your advice and cycled the switch only for it to fall apart inside of the radio. Since the clock is on, am I to assume that the switch is stuck on AC power (which wouldn't be such a bad thing)?
  6. Dart

    Need help again. This time my Cobra 1000 won't turn on.

    I had a previous post about some Cobra 2000 troubles and you guys helped me find the problem. So I'm hoping for some help again. I have a Cobra 1000 base radio that won't turn on. Well, let me clarify, the clock will come on, but the radio (channel selector, meters, and everything else) won't...
  7. Dart

    Cobra 2000 took a bump and is now wacky

    Hello everyone, I recently sold my Cobra 2000 on eBay and as luck would have it, it must have taken a few rough bounces during shipment. It was returned by the buyer, so here we are. Here is the problem...... My channel frequencies are duplicated. Channel 18 and 19 are both 27.185. Channel 20...
  8. Dart

    Courier Galaxy V info needed. Photos attached.

    Howdy everyone. I just picked up a Courier Galaxy V, mainly because I had never seen one before. It is kind of a cool radio. Can anyone tell me about this radio? Is the board from a Cobra 148? My last question is whether anyone can tell if this radio has been modified in any way? Stock? I've...
  9. Dart

    Antenna Analyzer vs SWR meter issue

    Yes, same jumpers with nothing changed.
  10. Dart

    Antenna Analyzer vs SWR meter issue

    I've been helping a buddy of mine set up a small base station. We put up a brand new (NOS) Shakespeare Big Stick and used new LMR-400 coax. The two analyzers (MFJ-259b and the Sark100) both read the SWR at 2.2. The Vectroniks and PDC SWR meters both read the SWR at 1.2. Four devices and its...
  11. Dart

    Anytone AT-5555N frequency expansion - solder question

    Ok, dumb question but I really don't know the answer. I have a Anytone 5555N that needs the mod done to get 11meters. I found a photo online that says to bridge this area with solder. My question is, do I simply load the area up with solder and cross the board? Will the solder damage the board...
  12. Dart

    Base station- how much coax is too much?

    Thanks for the tip. Do you think that coax is suitable for burial, or would I have to end up putting it underground in PVC pipe? The list of things to do keeps getting longer.
  13. Dart

    Base station- how much coax is too much?

    I am finally getting ready to put up my tower and get a base antenna up in the air. I have chosen LMR-400 as my coax of choice, based on performance and cost factors. I can put the Rohn 25G tower next to my house, using the standard concrete installation and a roof support bracket, but I really...
  14. Dart

    Amp with built in driver on an unregulated power supply?

    You are absolutely correct. Luckily, my power supply will drop under load, so it's going to be around 16V. Yes, I know it's not ideal, but I'm hoping it will go for many, many years. I'm old school. I haven't bought into the newer switching power supplies yet. That will take some time for me...
  15. Dart

    Amp with built in driver on an unregulated power supply?

    Thanks 543. I was concerned that the voltage might be too much for the one pill driver and throw things out of whack, or lead to catastrophe.
  16. Dart

    Amp with built in driver on an unregulated power supply?

    I have a 250 amp unregulated power supply that floats around 17v. I would like to run a 1x6 amp (2290 driving six 2290's) on this power supply. The amp is a custom amp, so I know it can handle voltage, but I'm concerned about the driver section. Can an amp with a built in driver be run on the...
  17. Dart

    One of the best tech's out there...or so HE thinks.

    Wow.... I feel bad for him.
  18. Dart

    Export/10 meter radio with good receive and static rejection?

    You must have got the last one. Sold out. I was going to give it a try.
  19. Dart

    Educate me on Bird elements

    When using a Bird 43 on 27mhz, does the frequency range on slugs matter, as long as it falls within the frequency I'm using? For instance, the slug pictured below operates from 25-1000 MHz, as opposed to the 2-30MHz variety. Are there any negatives to using a broadband element that covers a...
  20. Dart

    Export/10 meter radio with good receive and static rejection?

    I own a Lincoln II V3 and use it on my base. I assume you have the 3rd version? I don't see anything online about a Lincoln II Plus, other than a website from UK and it appears to be the V3.