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Recent content by pinktorpedo

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    My Converted Motorola Spectra

    i have a dell inspiron 300m running DOS with a bunch of rss software loaded i could part with if you know someone who's looking.
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    Signal generator

    what exactly do you intend to do with?
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    My Converted Motorola Spectra

    P.S. i do have a extra Motorola Programmer Laptop with a lot of the favorite RSS software running DOS. for sale if anyone want to take advantage of great surplus radio gear.........
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    My Converted Motorola Spectra

    great radios, nice job. i run Motorola's myself. 2m-440-GMRS-and DMR. really nice FM, very well built.
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    Crystal off Frequency

    check your test gear
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    How To Reset CPU On RCI 2950 dx3

    the e chip when powered up expands cpu capacity. when the echip is uninstalled and powered up will reset back to factory specs. then reinstall the echip once again to full expansion, (that's the best way to reset cpu on the DX)
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    How To Reset CPU On RCI 2950 dx3

    turn radio off pull out the echip turn radio on. then reverse, turn radio off install echip....
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    Imax 2000 and SWR Issues

    Basic , Basic , Basic. make sure the center conductor on the both ends of the pl 259's are clean. sometimes it will get coated with a film of flux. shine it up with a ruff green pad. make sure the threads are clean also. make sure there is electrical continuity between the pl 259 ground at the...
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    DTB Radio FYI

    And here comes the question that if an individual is found not guilty did the crime not really happen? pretty sure this is not a witch hunt.
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    DTB Radio FYI

    Okay lets all calm down and take some deep breaths, breath in and exhale and again breath in and exhale, there much better. now that we have released all that anger the "Public Ball Hanging" can commence. not because of anger and outrage but because it's the right thing to do...
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    Best or funniest handle..

    the best "Handles" are the ones given, not chosen
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    The Torpedo Room

    Your right on that . pileups are only fun for a short time. when the airways get messy and the DX drops out there is always DMR. turn off the amps turn down the power supply and go digital. not really DX but one can make many contacts all over the U.S. and the world.
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    The Torpedo Room

    thanks, I would have to put you on my adoption list , and there's a few in front of you..the shack gets busy at times with the DMR's , short wave, VHF and UHF plus my favorite CB, always fun to rag chew with the locals.............
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    Have a Coke?!?

    he's right on that. annealing softens the brass for proper expansion and sealing of the chamber when fired. working the brass makes it brittle heating it up to only 700 degrees softens the neck and shoulders. all military brass must show proof of annealing. however commercial brass goes back in...
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    Have a Coke?!?

    very good, I agree, too much brass in the tumbler does not clean the brass well, that is a nice pocket tool and does a terrific job. I use the Lyman case prep for all my Boxer Brass. and use the RCBS deprimer for all my Berdan Brass