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Recent content by gmham

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    Sirio 827 5/8wave

    Okay yep totally appreciate that just wondered why Sirio had two different tuning tables for the exact same antenna ? Anyway after a conversation with Sirio in Italy last week it's seems the website has changed back to the original tuning table ie. the correct one !
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    Sirio 827 5/8wave

    Thanks so much guys appreciate the advice.will do as suggested and use the size given for 28.5mhz within the set off notes supplied with my antenna at time off purchase just find it strange this second set off tuning details for the same antenna.no one else running this particular vertical ?
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    Sirio 827 5/8wave

    Anyone here use the Sirio gpe27 5/8wave vertical antenna ? Have not long purchased one myself and I now notice that the tuning chart supplied seems to differ from the one available on the internet ? 26.4 mhz = 850mm for the 5/8 wave version. 27 mhz = 642mm 27.185mhz = 600mm 27.500mhz = 487mm...
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    ranger 2950dx - astatic 575m6 ?

    Okay thanks, is it better to turn down the mic gain on the radio itself and adjust the gain on the michrophone itself or what ?
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    ranger 2950dx - astatic 575m6 ?

    Anyone here use an Astatic 575m6 mic on the Ranger 2950dx ? just looking for a few user reviews for the particular combination off radio and michrophone . thanks. john
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    chrome covers for 2950dx ?

    Guys looking for source off chrome rig covers for the ranger 2950dx, anyone recommend a source off where I may obtain them - located here in Scotland , uk so guess would have to find a company willing to ship them as don't see them available this side . thanks. john
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    chrome rig covers ?

    Fitting some lovely shiney chrome covers to my Magnum s9. although the radio will only be used from the base ie. no mobile operation still worried about the delicate chrome finish on the covers picking up scratches etc, just wonder if anyone has used any off that clear protective film on chrome...
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    575-m6 on Magnum s9 ?

    Okay thanks guys appreciate the comments, anyone else ran such a combination off radio / michrophone ?
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    575-m6 on Magnum s9 ?

    Anyone here used the Astatic 575-m6 michrophone on the Magnum s9 ? appreciate the s9 has great strong audio even using the standard michrophone but just wonder what they are like when used with the above version ? any ideas on wiring ? lastly- is it better to turn the mic gain down on the...
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    Monitoring your outgoing audio ?

    :lol: Thanks guys appreciate the advice given,
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    Monitoring your outgoing audio ?

    Whats the easiest way off monitoring the true sound off your outgoing audio from within the shack ? never like the idea off transmitting to a second set also situated within the shack. any advice ?
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    Astatic 575m6 restoration ?

    Okay thanks.
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    Astatic 575m6 restoration ?

    debsdecals is back !! new owner - ebay : debsdecals3181 hopefully will be able to get a couple off shiny new 575m6 front stickers !! guys any advice on how you remove the actual pcb etc from the front off the michrophone casing ? there is a screw holding the battery backing down , have...
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    Astatic 575m6 restoration ?

    Okay thanks apprecatte the excellent advice, still no luck with getting the front stickers made up locally, anyone else have better luck ?
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    Astatic 575m6 restoration ?

    Okay will possibly try a local graphics company to see if they can produce a couple, should not be a problem.