Recent content by rixdafix

I didn't swap that out but I recall what you're referencing. Only mod I did was change the two bias pots to multiturn. Still using the Navaho as a daily driver...

Been a few months, gonna run this today and try to keep those 48 year old caps juicy. All original. My first sideband radio.

Yep, bought the first gen because of the front firing speaker and single din size which stacked nice with my stereo head unit in the Jeep dash after a double din conversion. Pulled it back out a couple of days later so I could plug in an external speaker. Also don't care for button menus...

DX was lit up last night. A lot of short skip and really clear. Made a few contacts and listened to my neighbor picking them off one after another on his Stryker-tube heater-Shooting Star.

It was good hearing from you, wish conditions would have been better. Next time!

I stumbled onto that document a few months ago when I was recapping and troubleshooting my TRC458. I had heard it was out there and felt like I found a lost treasure when I saw it. Saved on 3 devices...

Right on, sounds like a great setup. I always keep an eye out for a steal on one of those RS rigs. We're rural and all we ever hear on MURS is dog tracking collars and irrigation controls but using PL tones keeps our squelch quiet. My friend and I are the only humans on the service out here. We...

Locals (a real nice bunch) are firmly entrenched on 16am in my area but I still check 16lsb every time and make contacts once in a great while if the locals aren't talking. 40 (either side) in my area is either crickets or half the time when dx is rolling someone's on AM or FM and wipes the...

Oh man, just seeing this. Condolences to all family and friends. Had the pleasure of making contact with JJ a couple of times and would hear him frequently, describing their land, the weather, and previous times in the states. I always got a kick from him correcting people (nicely of course) "no...

I've been using the 458 daily since several of the members helped me get it sorted a few months ago and I couldn't be happier. A proper alignment wouldn't hurt I'm sure especially since I recapped it but the bias is spot on at least. DK 4, swings 20, excellent reports. A friend made me a deal...

I could just hear you making those contacts off in the distance but AMers just hammered my area all day. I threw my call out but the duck couldn't climb out da mud. I'll be listening on 40USB today.

Lots of 16AM on my end today but they take a break now and again. I'll throw my 20 watts out there and see what happens. Good luck today folks.

Standing by...

I understand the rules and wish to enter the contest.

It's totally an intercom style setup. Got it mainly for the sensors that work with it. Obsolete now and I just watch for deals on the components. We do have our GMRS license as well, just experimenting with another band.