Recent content by BC Coyote

That's weird. 26805 is Band C channel 23 on pretty much all export radios. On some radios you need to use the +10KHz switch to get to those missing channels. I use MEM1 on my 5555N2 as a VFO and navigate my way around the band that way. I never ever use channel mode.

Does that make it to the end of the street?

My homemade delta loop way outperforms ALL my commercially made verticals on DX and it cost almost nothing to make. Way more fun building your own antennas!

That is an RJ-45 which is used for ethernet, it is NOT a telephone plug. That is the standard now for nearly all VHF and ham mobile gear too. I usually use the stock mic on my 5555N2. I do sometimes like to run my Turner CS-1 desk mic on it though, so I made an adapter using an ethernet cable...

I always put performance ahead of looks........ but to each their own I guess. I want my radio to be the best it can be, regardless of how it "looks". To me, this is a hobby where technology and communication are key, not the form factor of the radio.

I don't rely on the notifications. I keep ebay open in a browser tab and every single time I'm anywhere near the computer (which is a lot as I use it for work) I'll do an ebay search for whatever I'm looking for. If I'm working on the computer I'll do it as often as once an hour. Way better...

Why all the excitement over the 5555Plus/N ?? The updated 5555N2 (short case) is a superior radio in almost every respect. Better receive, better noise reduction, more power, CTCSS capability, no mute on scan, etc. etc. Someone enlighten me please as I don't get the appeal of the Plus or...

Hate to rain on the parade, but that is flat out illegal! Intentionally blocking signals of other radio stations is not permitted, it doesn't matter if it's part of an art instillation or within the walls of a public building. Doesn't matter if it's within part 15 limits, It's still illegal as...

Made the connection, briefly, with 426 Lost Ram. Heard someone else calling my numbers afterward but unable to pull them out of the noise. Lots and lots of Brazilian stations on USB on 40 now. I remember last time we tried this channel I had the same problem......it's quiet in the morning but...

Made contact with three WWDX members at the top of the last hour. 128 Yard Dog, 630 Black Cat and a repeat performance from 898 Doffo. Good conditions with very little QRM on 40USB. I'll be on again at noon PST.

Family commitments this morning, but I will be on 40USB after 11am PST.

It's been a good DX day so far. I made three WWDX contacts on 16 including talking to 226 no less than three times in one day LOL! And another 10 or 11 contacts on other channels....26.805FM, 27.365 & 445 LSB mostly. Hearing Australia & New Zealand starting to come in now.

Made a third contact for today with 226 and also made the connection with 128 Nebraska. So that's three WWDX members today...... 128, 226 & 898.

Didn't hear any WWDX folks at the top of the last hour. Too many AMers on the channel and now the splatter from 17 is becoming an issue too. I will try once more at 2pm PST. Conditions are very good today........lots of contacts on other channels. Where are all you WWDX folks?

Mexico is a country. The language spoken there is Spanish not "mexican".