Recent content by 2RT307

What's funny about 40 meters (daytime) is that if you are too close, you won't hear the other guy. It seems like you need to be about 100 miles apart, or at least that's been my experience. I'm guessing you and your friends are closer than that to each other. I remember there being a pretty...

I ran mine in a Camry hybrid for a couple of years (it was my work car), and have also had the same setup in my F-150 Supercrew. My mount is in the front corner of the bed. Probably not the best mount for any antenna. :LOL: The ease of tuning different bands offsets the inefficiency of the...

I've had pretty good luck on 40 with my Yaesu FT-891 and ATAS 120A combo. Running "barefoot" when daytime conditions are normal, I have been able to hit about 300 miles, with most people receiving me at S5-S7 for the most part. 73, Brett

Congratulations! That is awesome news!

I have heard the same as what you are saying... Wires X is easy, DMR a little harder, and D Star beyond ridiculous. I would seek out a club member for help if you have anybody near you. D Star isn't really popular in my area at all. 73 and good luck, Brett

Agreed. I always enjoyed the exchanging of ideas here, and it stayed pretty civil. I look back at all the antennas that were available during the 70's, and Avanti really had some interesting products.

Hi Homer, long time no see! Not sure about the 40, but I have the QT-80 that I won here. I don't use a beep either, but fyi you can't hear the roger beep with the talkback on with the QT-80. You CAN program up to 8 different ones, with up to 14 different tones, along with infinite changes to...

One fella that might be able to help you out... on YouTube, look up Mr. Carlson's Lab. I think that guy has fixed every radio out there. :lol: 73 and good luck, Brett

I didn't see any responses, so thought I'd at least recognize your post. That looks like a very cool old short wave receiver, and since it has SSB is even cooler. No idea on your issues... sorry! I have bought several inexpensive SSB/SW receivers in the last few years, including Tecsun...

Sorry to hear this news. RIP James.

If one has a lot of money. :P

Hey Johnny! 73, Brett

Kenwood TS-590SG is still available new, and so is the Icom IC-718. Neither one is SDR. On edit: I forgot to mention that the Kenwood is great for people that are blind. It has an add on VSG-1 (voice guide system) module that announces many of the key presses, frequency, S meter reading...

I totally get liking the old rigs... I have a Cobra 2000, 139XLR, and a Kenwood TS-830 and 520. Fortunately they all work! The new rig has quite a bit of double featured knobs, but pretty easy to get figured out once you have played with it a bit. If he's strictly playing on 11 meters, that...

This rig pretty much does it all. Good of you to help guide a friend! 73, Brett