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Recent content by Blackcat630

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    Big switching power supplies - what's the forum favorite?

    70 amp Astron. Its probably overkill but it's never been stressed with the amps in the shack. I actually dont know if I've ever pushed it to the point the fan kicked on..
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    Home July 4th, 2026 Independence Day Retevis RA89R Giveaway!

    I understand the rules and wish to enter the drawing.
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    10m Ranger mod for CTCSS?

    I picked up a RCI 5054 DX a few years back on a trade. It came with a Communication Specialist TE-32. The previous owner already wired it in. I believe it's only 3 connections. All info was quickly found on Google. They can be found relatively cheap nowadays... https://ebay.io/m/zhDpJn
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    Home New Retevis RA89R Radio, New Father's Day 2026 Giveaway!

    I understand the rules and wish to enter. Thanks
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    Why I Won't Be On 6 Meters This Weekend During Contest Hours

    I plan to play this weekend for June VHF. Its the only contest I take somewhat seriously. 6-1296 is my bag so I set aside one weekend a year to really play. I run in the analog only low power class. Hopefully conditions on 6 open up and stay that way. That will dramatically increase my score...
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    best/easiest study system for tech and general license ?

    I used code quick cassettes back in the 90's. It worked.. I haven't heard that mentioned in a long time!
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    11 meter is very quiet?

    Throwing out some calls on 35 usb today. Band is up a bit...
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    KB9VBR Antenna

    Back in the mid 90's my buddy and I made a couple copper pipe J poles in his dad's garage. These were made from plans a local Elmer passed down to us kids. They were strictly for 2m. My buddies was up 25ft mine was about 50ft up. They worked better than we expected. Plenty of info online i would...
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    If you were a pirate broadcaster, what's playing right now?

    That Carson/Eastwood/Dutch story is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
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    In need of icom repair shop

    http://www.hamrepair.com/
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    Trip Down Memory Lane

    I still have mine out in the shed. I used it back in the mid 90s when I first got my ticket. It worked surprisingly well with just a HT driving it..
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    Unit 399 JJ in Medellin Colombia

    Worked JJ several times over the years from the house and from my mobile. 1st class operator. He will be missed by many. RIP 399
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    2 Meter Antennas

    A vertical is just that.. an omni for vertical polarization. A yagi is directional depending on mounting...vertical or horizontal. The only way to have omnidirectional horizontal polarization would be with a halo "loop" antenna. Good for monitoring in all directions but no gain when...
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    Reclaim LSB 16

    Talked to 3820 Smokin1 on 16 lsb. Then rolled up to 40 usb worked 22 Nova Scotia. Also good to talk with BC coyote. Lots of QSB on Sean but when he was up he was 5/7 good sounding station!
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    Reclaim LSB 16

    Heard a English speaking Mexico station on 16 LSB about an hour ago calling... I tried but no luck. I will be calling on 16 throughout the day. Hopefully I hear some wwdx activity
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