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  1. Phil501

    WANTED: 4 pill mobile amp

    Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a new Texas Star DX500V ... Anybody have anything that is comparible that they wants to get rid of.. I do want a class AB1 not Class C for SSB, just thought I shoot it out before I do the Copper buy.. ... Looking to save a few bucks before a buy new.... Thanks Phil...
  2. Phil501

    Kenwood TS-430s SSB wattage????

    Hey guys, I have a question regarding my Kenwood TS-430s. I know you can control your SSB wattage down by turning down the ALC (mic Gain). Do any of ya's know of a variable pot and if so on wich board of the radio to turn down PEP wattage on my Kenwood TS-430s. I'd like to turn it down to around...
  3. Phil501

    CDX-4540

    Hey Bob......Nice to make a QSO with you after all this time. I hope to do it again real soon.....73's for now :D
  4. Phil501

    CDX-787

    Hey Wayne.........Glad to make a QSO with your fine sounding Kenwood.......We only had about 30 minutes of DX but it sure was nice........Hope to do it again my friend........73's for now
  5. Phil501

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY STU (CDX-288)

    Hey Stu, just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday buddy ol' pal........I hope you have a great day and a great weekend to boot.........73's :lol:
  6. Phil501

    Watch out Opra, here comes Fruitcake Lady!!!!

    you gotta love her..........Just tells it how it is.....Check it out :lol: https://home.comcast.net/~jfmelnick/fruitcakelady.wmv
  7. Phil501

    CDX-501's little shack

    It's still under construction. but here's what I got so far...... Here's my mobile unit. Made in the Philippines Cobra 148gtl stroked and smoked by Communication Experts. Gotta love those old 148's..It's driving a Texas Star DX400HDV and doing it's thing!! :D My rinky dink 1/2wave...
  8. Phil501

    CDX-956

    Hey Dana, boy the bands been terrible around here lately....I was sure glad to get to QSO with ya for a short on 385........I wish I could of stuck around longer, but with a whole 15 minute break, I had to get back in the job site. You know how those Union jobs are, everything is right down to...
  9. Phil501

    Heathkit Cantenna Model HN-31 Question???

    Hey gang, I just scored a "Cantenna".........I've never used one. I've played around with dry dummy loads, but always burn them up. hehe......for it's age, it's in good shape....Inside is good and clean, outside is a little tatered....Hard to read writing on it.....What kind of oil do I use, and...
  10. Phil501

    Has anybody tried these MagMounts......

    Hey gang.......Just was cruzing Ebay and stumbled across these Cobra magmounts.......Price is not bad, but you usually get what you pay for.......Just wondering if anybody has used one.......73's all...
  11. Phil501

    Radio Cosmetics

    Hey Gang, Randy turned me on to this link a while back.....Was just curious about the blue channel display.....Has anybody done this. Was wondering what has to be done to install this?? I have a Cobra 148 gtl that I want to get blue led with the channel selector....Also, question about the blue...
  12. Phil501

    Expo Kit B Question......

    Hey gang, does anybody know what crystals are used for this Expo kit B...........Thanks :lol:
  13. Phil501

    Midland 79-290 opinions..........

    Hey gang, just picked up a Midland 79-290 mobile radio for good price......I found this link on them and it didn't sound to good. Just was wondering if any of the forum members here have owned one. I'd like to hear ups and downs on this rig as far as performance on SSB, or even if there is...
  14. Phil501

    Just another Mic Wiring Question?????

    Ok guys, I've wired a few mics in my day. but I thought I'd ask to see if you could send me in the right direction.......What I have is Turner looking mic....It's identical to a Super Sidekick. It's black in color...Except, it doesn't say Turner anywhere on mic.....on front, right above Volume...
  15. Phil501

    FreeCell

    Hey there bud, just a quick post thanking for the contact. Nice soundin' radio you have there.............Liked to jaw with ya a little longer, but had to get to Football practice for the little one...........73's
  16. Phil501

    Just a little Double DXn' on a Friday night.....

    Hey all, It's not such a big deal, but with conditions out West lately I'm impressed.......Came out to check the forum at around 9:45pm PST before I turned in and had the Kenwood on idle. Heard some distant stations QSOn'. What the hell, I squeezed down on the lollipop and gave a shout. Had a...
  17. Phil501

    CDX-178 Once Again!!!!

    Hey Larry, enjoyed the QSO this afternoon........The Ol' 2950 was soundin' good as always............Hope to do it again soon.....73's bud..... :lol:
  18. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Hey guys, I just purchased a used TeaBerry Stalker IX 40 with SSB......I haven't received it yet.....Should be coming next week. It's bone stock and want to pump it up allittle. I have all the Variables for the AMpower ALC, AMC and all.......But I was wondering what IC PLL is in it. Does it have...
  19. Phil501

    CDX-787

    Hey Bud, Glad to make another quick contact with ya.......Conditions are hangin' in rather late this evening..... I tried to get CDX-116 shorthly after I QSO'd with you, but didn't know if my station was making the trip...My white noise level is hammerin' me pretty good right now on my...
  20. Phil501

    Lazybones I heard ya bud!!!

    Hey there 1222, I'm glad we made a short contact with each other.......It was pretty crazy out there when I was jawin' in the mobile.....Sorry conditions weren't the greatest to carry on a good QSO, but maybe next time my friend............73's </p>