Recent content by Shadetree Mechanic

You could hoist the A99 up a tree, and just leave it hanging from the rope. Or you could mount it on the ground to make the signal go up at a high angle. I have read about people using old surplus 75ohm cable TV coax to run up the side of a hill. Spliced together with wire nuts, but the gain...

Three more machines going to scrap, and I just couldn't walk away from these.

I will not be participating in the giveaway, as I have won twice already. But I want to wish everyone good luck anyway. (y)

I didn't want to punch the hole either. I ran a Sirio mag mount for years until it started having problems. The latest antenna on the truck is a Fire stick, here is the install: Thread 'FireStik Installation Ford Ranger' https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/firestik-installation-ford-ranger.270203/

Looks home made built in a Sonar radio case.

Maybe an SO mount antenna? What size is the hole?

Maybe the first post should have to be approved? Scam the scammers would be fun...

Listening for Europe in the early morning, getting ready for work. The past two days I have heard Scotland, and today I was able to make contact. Using the LT-310sdr in whisper mode with the AI filter set to 8, the RF gain set to 7, and the preamp on the 203, I can now copy what I normally...

This is crazy, I hope they don't wreck the site. At least they are starting new threads instead of messing up existing ones.

The big kids had those cool bikes. I had one of these, and I wore the front wheel out. But the back wheels were still good, I think they are in my parents basement. :ROFLMAO:

Fifty years ago, I was trying to fix my Tonka truck. I was 4 years old.:LOL:

Hi Run V bar tires from Tractor supply, filled with RV antifreeze get the power to the ground. Sleeve hitch with a Harbor Freight winch, because the stupid lever arm that it came with was killing my shoulder. Solar charger keeps the battery topped up when parked in the lean to.

The front wheels came from Surplus Center and right now, the rims are $6. I run an 18x8 golf cart size tire, makes a big difference on uneven terrain. https://surpluscenter.com/8-x-5-5-steel-wheel-rim-3-4-bore-w-bearings-700415/

If you have extra weight on the front and / or bigger tires, the above needle bearing modification is a must.