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Recent content by Happy_Hamer

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    Yaesu FTX-1 MARS Modification

    Ensure you are doing the correct reset, check your manual
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    Yaesu FTX-1 MARS Modification

    MARS mod on a Yaesu FTX-1 radio. Proceed at your own risk. Disconnect all power. Remove the three black screws on the bottom speaker cover and remove the cover. Remove the three silver screws hidden under the speaker cover. Remove the three top black screws on the back to detach the front...
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    Yaesu FTX-1F QRP

    Same, I had the 705 with the 705 tuner and had a blast with it but the Yeasu has me intrigued!
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    Yaesu FTX-1F QRP

    So who else is going to drink the koolaid and buy one? I can’t wait until it is released, I need to fire up the soldering iron and mess it up!
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    Super scanner antenna MS119

    Cleaning up the garage and found the super scanner antenna with controller and harness, pictures to follow $200 local pick up in Joliet IL
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    Kenwood TS-50

    Those radios are junk, send them to me, I'll make sure they are dealt with properly ;):D:LOL:
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    What screwdriver antenna is this?

    I bought this several years ago when I bought a used 817 and forgot I had it until recently. Does anyone remember this antenna and know the brand or where I can get more stuff information? it works perfectly I would just like more info
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    Base New Imax wont tune 11m....this sucks

    Oh I understand, I read through this thread, painfully. LOL Quite honestly I wouldn't give them a chance to sell me their antenna based on the fact they don't seem to really care. I would be happy with anything under 2.0 and I believe if the ops equipment it "getting hot" even under 2.0...
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    Base New Imax wont tune 11m....this sucks

    DOH! http://www.copperelectronics.com/discus4/messages/7750/10782.html?1011570399 Article from 2002 The first thing you notice about the Imax 2000 is that it is LONG! I measured the copper wire elements after they were removed from their fiberglass radomes: Bottom section: 80 inches Middle...
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    Base New Imax wont tune 11m....this sucks

    I remember awhile ago an article called Imax 2000 antenna exposed now you have to pay to see that article But i did find this article with some information that may help????? it has some measurements http://cbradiomagazine.com/Antenna Reviews/Imax 2000/Imax 2000 Antenna Review.html The three...
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    Anyone fish too?

    I fish at the private club Goose lake near Heidecke
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    Anyone fish too?

    We were bass and walleye fishing that day and i didn't have but medium tackle so the fact i caught this one with 10 pound line and small jerk bait was amazing
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    Anyone fish too?

    Ice melted last weekend here in Illinois and it was 65 degree F so I went fishing, Illinois Muskie! 41 inch 20 pound 8 ounce Catch and release