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Recent content by AudioShockwav

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    PALOMAR TX-5200 AMATEUR MOBILE AMPLIFIER WITH BAND SELECTOR / FILTERING

    That's the one with relays now that I am awake...... Ugh 73 Jeff
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    PALOMAR TX-5200 AMATEUR MOBILE AMPLIFIER WITH BAND SELECTOR / FILTERING

    The 5300? See attached 73 Jeff
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    QT 80 harmonic content

    Just wanted to share this. How clean is the signal? 73 Jeff
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    Bias Is Really Just B(ia)S

    This is a very good resource for anyone that doesn't understand bias on transistors and different bias designs with the pros and cons of each. It's packed with good information. http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/tr-bias/tr-bias1.htm 73 Jeff
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    Bias Is Really Just B(ia)S

    When I was first playing CB radio many many years ago I had a texas star modulator, no bias, single transistor. Started getting into SSB , delay is easy, bigger cap, boom,no chattering. My little brother could 100% tell me when I was using the modulator, so I had him run it in his car, yep...
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    ERF9530 MOSFET VERSUS IRF9530 MOSFET.

    Replied The new device will replace the 9530 but it's not compatible so you will have to replace all the the ERFs with the new RB part to repair the amp. Current cost $13.99 each from Rocket.
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    ERF9530 MOSFET VERSUS IRF9530 MOSFET.

    Interesting note The Rocket amps guy that uses Eric's 9530 devices stopped building for a while, rumors were that they ran out of mosfets. Now they are going again and said that the new amps are 24 volt capable and more tolerant to higher SWR. Yet still palamor says out of stock on erf's. So I...
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    New requirements for License holders ?

    Last night I heard a couple guys talking about a new FCC regulation requiring GMRS licensed users to update there information on the FCC's FRN database within 10 days of a change, or face a fine. A search found this tidbit https://www.vccomm.org/new-fcc-rules-on-frn-contact-information/...
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    Texas Star Sweet Sixteen

    Or use the " paperclip " Icon labeled Attach files 73 Jeff
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    Texas Star Sweet Sixteen

    I see amps with fans on the lid for sale on different groups and nothing to cool the heatsink often..... It's mind boggling 73 Jeff
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    How about it?

    Enjoy Captain We got 4" of snow last night, say 8" more tonight. Have a Corona for me 73 Jeff
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    CBer gets NAL forfeiture order of $25,000

    The Intention of the forum is to share and enjoy radio related topics and at times users can get wound up in Ham vers CB arguments. Code vers no code arguments. Roger beep echo ft-8 what else can we argue about. It is amazing how fast it'll get outta hand. I don't know if anyone remembers CW...
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    Tram-Browning Company Going Downhill?

    No, it's petra.com www.petra.com/ 73 Jeff
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    CBer gets NAL forfeiture order of $25,000

    It's just a friendly reminder. 73 Jeff
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    Cereal motors and parallel universes part deux

    We used to run some big liquid separators, Westfalla Decanters at the processing plant. Same, big 3 phase 480 v 125 HP that switched from Y to Delta windings, same setup. Massive stainless steel rotating assembly. 73 Jeff