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Recent content by Meter Beater

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    Best Radio for mobile dx

    Thats all right. I just use that handle when Im talking to Needlebender as a joke. I just use 724 most of the time.
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    Galaxy DX 959 opinions

    I had the same exact problem and haven't heard many that didn't say the same about being off frequency. I also got upset and broke out my trusty Grant XL. The only good thing I can say about the 959 is it does have great receive and its easy to mod xtra channels. But it just sits there. I am...
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    Radio junkies and gunholics...

    When my wife finds out I bought a new radio, gun or guitar she gets all happy cause that means she can go on a spending spree. I hide as much as possible. I have used the "oh that old thing I have had that forever but I just fixed it up.
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    Destroyer Amps 400 amp Motormaul

    Damn, I sure hope your vehicle isn't newer and computerized. Does your lights and speedometer go whacko? That much power can do strange things to braking systems and that wouldn't just affect your vehicle either. I personally wouldn't run more than 100 watts mobile.
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    Best Radio for mobile dx

    For mobile I just like old school Grant XL or LTs with a Wilson 1000. They have good receive and usually won't get stolen like an expensive export will. I do like to take my Magnum 257HP on road trips though.
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    your favorite CB myth , lies and legends .

    CBers are a bunch of outlaws and Hams are upstanding members of any community. RIP Norman Ball, KE6VWN YouTube - ‪Remembering Norman Ball KE6VWN - ham radio 147.435‬‏
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    Mid Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Hello neighbor Im ususlly on 38-LSB as Meter Beater 1724. I haven't done much CBin until recently when the DX skip has finally started to open up again. Last night was incredible and the skip lasted until almost midnight.
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    Galaxy DX 959 opinions

    I acquired a refurbished 959 on ebay and did the xtra channel mod. I do get complaints of drift though and bad audio. Im getting a new mic to see if that helps the audio.