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Recent content by Hamin' X

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    remote head ????

    You could always try a Midland 79-290 While it is not a remote head, it has a detachable faceplate and with a little ingenuity, you should be able to make it remote. I have done this with car stereos. Rich
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    Heathkit electronic switch model ID-4101

    If you have an old single trace O-scope, it will turn it into a dual trace scope. Rich
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    swr on laser

    You are making the SWR measurement at the antenna feedpoint, right? Otherwise, you will need a multiple of electrical 1/2 wave for your coax to properly set the gamma match. Rich
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    swr adjust?

    The higher the frequency the shorter the antenna needed. So, if your SWR is better on 1 than 40, your antenna is tuned for a lower frequency (it is longer). Shorten the stinger to bring down the SWR on the upper channels. Always move the stinger toward the best SWR. Better on 1, move it down...
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    STATIC NOISE MOBILE SETUP IN BIG TRUCK

    As sixbrix said, check for anything that is charging, or on in the truck. I had a very similar problem and finally tracked it down to the cigarette lighter adapter for my XM radio. It made no difference whether the XM was on, or off; S-3 noise level. Even when the XM was unplugged from the...
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    need help with a 2 meter whip

    Hmm, With the impedance that you give, you should show an SWR of 3:1. Your measured SWR of about 2:1 should be tunable with the whip. Did you make several SWR measurements across the entire band? Rich
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    Any MARS members?

    As a member of U.S. Army MARS, I checked into this in the past. From the IRS: - Equipment operating expenses directly attributable to volunteer use; for example, cost of flying an airplane in the service of the Civil Air Patrol or operating radio equipment as a volunteer for the Military...
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    reading a bird 43 meter

    Manufature's claims and acutal performance after years in the field, are a horse of a different color. I'll stick with my 20 year old Bird, thanks. Rich
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    What Do You Do In Your Spare Time?

    After a 16 year Major League Baseball career, he has a little money to buy good seed. Short Bio Rich
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    What Do You Do In Your Spare Time?

    I help Joe Rudi work the contests from his contest station in Baker City Oregon: What It Is Like Joe's Website Find a contester near you and have a blast. Rich
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    Two tone generator?

    I use my IFR FM/AM 1500, but that is overkill for most. I have it for my repeaters, since it has a tracking generator and spectrum analyzer. I wonder if you could just use an old DTMF pad? Has anyone tried this? Rich
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    Problem with SWR

    You're right, freecell. I guess I was looking at it upside down through the bottom of my glass of Wild Turkey 101. :roll: chec0: If you will turn my previous post over, you will find that freecell and I agree. :D Rich
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    Problem with SWR

    Your installation sounds like a simple one, so: Is the antenna new and the stinger the stock one that came with it? It should be long enough if it is stock. Your meter might be off, especially if it is part of the radio. Try a different meter. If it is still off and before you buy a...
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    mobile antenna setup question

    I would leave them where they are. The 2m mag mount will perform best if it is centered on the cab roof. The 102 will perform very well on the tool box. as long as the tool box is bonded to the bed and frame of the pickup and is not too close to the back of the cab.. Rich
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    Stryker Radio SR490

    Important Stryker Radio SR490 Features Include: High Power Final Transistor - The SR-490 Stryker radio uses a single high power flange mounted 2SD1446 transistor that provides the user with 100+ watts Peak Power, after tuning. If you want be heard, the Stryker SR-490 10 meter radio has the...