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How large of a toroid should I be looking for? We have a really cool electronics store about 20 minutes from my house called Gateway Electronics that puts Radio Shack to shame. I can hit them up and get all the components. I will post a picture before installing, because no I really don't...
I think I will make one of these. I have to drop the tank on my TJ to install a new skid plate. I might as well install one of these while I am at it, I also have the same noise in my TJ. Key off, I have very little to no static. Key on, the static is instantly back. Are there any special...
I think the fuel pump is causing part of my static also. Mfd2727, here is what mine does, let me know if yours does the same.
With my Jeep running, I have to squelch about 1/2 way to get rid of the static. If I shut my Jeep off (key off, CB on) I get very little static. If I then turn the...
As far as I know, the Dummies books only covers the Technicians exam. I wish they would make one for the General and Extra class as well. I am working through the ARRL General manual now.
I recently passed the Technicians exam. I bought the ARRL license manual and it is a good book, but more suited for a classroom like environment. I also bought this book:
Amazon.com: Ham Radio for Dummies (9780764559877): H. Ward Silver: Books
This book was actually pretty good. Maybe...
I just got my call sign! Well, apparently it showed up in the database on Friday, but I was out of town camping until last night. My call sign is KD0ISF. Kind of long, but is mine!:thumbup1: Now to start studying for the general exam.
I will leave the coax. I like the idea of coiling it under the deck, and there is plenty to go another 10-15 feet. The length of the radials is because of the materials I used. I made them of aluminum L channel because I had it already. I do have more of it, so I could extend them. From...
I forgot to post my question. Is it OK to coil the extra cable or is it best to cut it to length and solder on a new fitting? Does it matter if the coil is by the radio or in the middle of the cable run?
Also, I notice a lot of antennas have a small coil of cable at the feed point of the...
Well, my antenna is finally vertical. I still have to drill 2 holes to route the cable properly. But my reception is a lot better. I am picking up stuff that I was not picking up before. I ended up with 4 radials in an X pattern measuring 6'9" each. The radials are a couple feet above my...
Thanks for the replies. I am just south of St. Louis, MO. I know there are a couple different linked repeaters around, but I was not expecting to find them crossing bands. There is a lot to learn in this hobby and the more I learn the less I think I understand.
Warning! You are about to read a stupid beginner question...
I have been playing with my FT-8900R and listening to a few local repeaters. So far I have about 70 programmed into my transceiver. Tonight I was listening to a conversation on a 2 meter channel while scanning 2 meter and 70cm...
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