Recent content by fourstringburn

Went with one of these extension adapters. I'll always leave it on because it works perfect. Now I don't have to fight with the limited space between the SO-239 and the heat sink anytime I may need to disconnect it. This radio is used as a base radio. May cause a space issue with a mobile...

As iit should be!

That's the ticket, I would use these if I had to connect / disconnect a lot. Put it on once and leave it. A short jumper with female end will work but jumpers can short out. I'm going to put one of those on any way.

I found the easiest way is just use teamviewer. It is a little awkward on a phone, much better on a larger tablet or pc. I tried it and it works well and you can configure the audio to come thru on the your remote pc.

Thanks! Even though there is much more extra weight added on with those platforms and thrust bearing on the 2 inch pole, it is a night and day difference in terms of weight distribution and sturdiness compared to when I originally had the rotor and antenna mounted directly mounted to the pole...

Yes, do both tests. As you can see, the Tech class is too limiting. Just a thought, you have time to get proficient at the tech/general class tests, consider the extra class while you are still in study mode. Good luck

I had the Com-Spec CTCSS board put in by Chip over at RCI when they were in San Diego. While it did work, it wasn't very convenient because you had to open the radio covers to change PL-tone frequencies via the DIP switches. I eventually sold that radio. The CTCSS box that Blackcat on the above...

Haven't had a chance to respond on the forum lately but here are some pics. These platforms fit the Yaesu and other thrust bearings along with Yaesu and other rotors. Here are the spec's

I understand, it can be humiliating when you have to admit you are wrong. Ciao!

I reckon you must learn a bit more before making statements like that. You are so wrong! My Anytone 6666 Pro has a USB port and I use it for radio programming. Many other such as some of the Stryker models have them too. None of these are capable of CAT control out of the box. Notice the USB...

I looked up this radio and I see no data port which typically are USB ports. I can't see how this radio (or any current CB/export radio) can ever be modified to have CAT control. Here is a pic of the back and front of the radio from the manufactures website. According to the manual, what...

Welcome to the forum! Interesting concept to try to interface that radio for both CAT control and a pan adapter. I don't know about that radio but I do know many of the export CB radio's like that only use the USB port for radio menu settings to be set via computer. Also firmware updates can...

Looking at you pic again, it seems the rubber hose washer would act like a rain shield and let water drip away from the connection point which should work fine for that. To add to your idea, I think putting a couple more washers on the threads so the connector will bottom out all the washers...

Yes, good stuff for coax connector sealing. In case you didn't know and for others reading, this is the same as Rescue Tape just the Permatex brand. The Rescue Tape brand is sold at Tru-Value and likely other hardware stores like Ace etc. Rescue tape is also sold in different colors which I...

Interesting idea. I use rescue tape. It is self vulcanizing and easy to remove with no residue. However it would be difficult to use with an L-bracket but it works great if the connector is more exposed like in this pic.