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    11 meter is very quiet?

    Hope to catch ya when the skips rolling that way!
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    11 meter is very quiet?

    Where in the cornfields?Im in central Ill.Sorry to hijack
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    Internet interference on the band. Its gotta stop

    Curious about this.Ruin it with the interference or ?
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    The Needle, narrow vertical loop antenna plan

    Ok.Ill post results if I get around to building this.it might be awhile since spring is a busy time at work.75 ohm for the balun?
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    The Needle, narrow vertical loop antenna plan

    What’s your thoughts on mounting in a tree?i know it’s not ideal but I’d like to use it for kinda mobile POTA type situation for 11 meters as I don’t a tower for it at the moment
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    The Needle, narrow vertical loop antenna plan

    Nice!im interested in trying one of these.Seems like a pretty good all around performer for what I’m doing.How high to feed point?
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    Galaxy DX88 low power

    Sorry for the late reply.checked C166@ 833pf.
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    Galaxy DX88 low power

    Yep.tried it that way and also 50 mA per final from tp9 to tp7 as specified in the service manual.any advice on setting final bias is appreciated also
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    Galaxy DX88 low power

    Thanks for the reply’s.that was peak reading with out modulation.2312s came from RFparts.forget if I got the 2166 from them or Barkett.readjusted bias settings to .64 volts at both finals base leads.still around 4 watt output.will do some checks tomorrow with the scope.thanks again for the help
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    Galaxy DX88 low power

    For the pros.Ive been working on an 88 that had a no power problem.replaced finals with original 2312,driver,and pre driver.adjusted bias to factory specs.radio now has 4w.swings to 12 and looks awesome on the scope.not trying to get crazy watts or swing but numbers are too low for dual final...
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    KENWOOD TS 480 HX MINT CON + A FLEX 5000A WITH TUNER MINT

    How much are you looking to sell for?also any pics?
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    CB Legend

    That’s a good one!thanks
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    Participate in the June 22-23, 2019 Effort to Revive LSB 16

    I’ll try again tonight.a lot of skip from Illinois to the south but havin a hard time breaking through in the mobile
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    Connex 3400HP, no tx after replacing finals

    What finals were in the radio?im not sure that the 2078 finals are a direct replacement.the pre driver transistor might’ve also blown.Just need more info.Lots of knowledgeable folks here to help
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    WDX Roster

    Could I get on as WDX359? Central Illinois
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    Mobile Sirio 5000 performer roof mount

    I’m with ya 973.Radios sure can be fun and this is one of the best radio forums that I’ve found.if not THE best.Very knowledgeable people here.Hang in there and Keep workin on your license!
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    Mobile Sirio 5000 performer roof mount

    Sorry for the poor spelling.spell checker musta got meo_O
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    Mobile Sirio 5000 performer roof mount

    Yep.its normal.its part of the tuning network like Shapetree said.check sir and enjoy!
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    148GTL-DX Very Weak AM receive

    Do not mean to hi jack the thread.just curious as to what kind of audio tracer are you using Sonoma?
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    Still a work in progress...

    Very nice.Impressive radios too!