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That was my point. "What works" Toothpick for a horse might be big enough. Lets see... super glue, use once and throw away, but next time its hard to the bottom of the tube. Commercial thingy... Metal, do I want that coming loose in my power distribution system. Zip tie... Been there done...

FYI - In place of using a 'metal' roll pin to lock the two shell use the stem of a Q-Tip cotten swap. Mike

It was a tax issue that tripped Al Capone up. Just saying... :D

Found the manual online. We call it dual band receive now. Exp: V/V or V/U or U/V or U/U

T is the tone to use if the repeater needs one to open the repeater's receiver. CT is used to open your receiver in the case where a distance repeater interferes with the local one you are using. The assumption is the distant repeater is not transmitting CT or the CT is different than the local...

One thing to check is to find out if the thru-hole lead is really separated from the thru-hole barrel of the PCB. Grab the tip of the lead and wiggle it in a circle, but stay within the hole diameter. If it is free from the barrel it will move easily. If not it is still attached down the hole...

Can't say one way or the other, but it is easy to check on the radio using the MENU key or the utility program when connected to the radio. Good option after radio is up and running is save the configuration with the utility program and you can check your software load too. Current...

Yes, the combination is pricey. I only got the side plates. Put the money saved into a Pelican #1400 case. Got a little behind on that switch. Plates did allow me to place a hole to attach a dust cap for the BNC connector. FYI - Last I knew GEM is a one man operation and it is secondary to...

Not that I have heard. UHF does not have the same appeal as the VHF option which I believe addresses CW and SSB at the bottom of 2M. Not saying it will not work FM repeaters, but I have not seen the same interest in UHF which could be a lack of knowledge on my part. Mike

Plate and cover link: GEMS PRODUCTS.COM Smaller format spiral bound KX3 manual. Excellent resource! The Elecraft KX3 - Portable by Fred Cady - KE7X (Paperback) - Lulu Mike

Same results with Ser.No. 0844. :) Mike

I stand corrected... Back in my hole...

It's also the point when the repeaters 'transmit time out' timer is reset if the repeater has one. If two parties are long-winded its a good idea to 'ring the bell' and reset the timer before the repeater enters a time-out on transmit. If it times out it will come back, but you will have to wait...

Seemed like such a 'slam-dunk' to press and hold home, but to get dual-watch. I have to admit I depend on the programing software more than I should for my little collection of radios. Mike

S.W.A.G Display frequency you want to be "HOME". Press and 'hold' HOME button. If that works I am a genius, if not... "move along, nothing here to see..." :D Mike