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Recent content by Shadetree Mechanic

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    Moonraker Atlas (Luiton LT-310SDR) First Impressions

    The AI noise reduction works incredibly well.
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    How to Repair With What You Have on Hand or GT5000 Fix the Fix.

    I know what you mean, GMRS is dead here, so we have ch20 all to ourselves. When the display lights up, I know it's for me. :ROFLMAO:
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    How to Repair With What You Have on Hand or GT5000 Fix the Fix.

    Almost forgot the money shot. No mower is complete without a bracket for the HT.
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    When the hobby feels expensive

    I can think of several more cost effective ways to piss off the neighbors... :ROFLMAO:
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    RCI 69 Base Plus V2 bias setting

    I usually adjust bias by measuring the current going to the radio. With the mic keyed in ssb with no audio, watch the current to see when it starts to conduct. Then turn it down until it doesn't conduct. You want it right on the edge of turning on.
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    Artificial Intelligence

    News Flash: Artificial Intelligence now rivals Natural Stupidity...
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    Galaxy DX86V mods

    Trucks has them for $380. Wow. https://truckscbsales.com/cb-radio-products/superstar-ss-686-10-meter-am-ssb-transceiver
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    Galaxy DX86V mods

    Back by popular demand?
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    Anytone AT-5100

    I wonder if this is the same chassis as the new President Washington? I am definitely going to get one. https://simonthewizard.com/2026/08/13/new-anytone-at-5100-inside-story-you-asked-its-here/
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    In search of Palomar SL41

    The Stryker SR-76NC is a very close copy of the SL-41. https://strykerradios.com/product/stryker-sr-76-noise-cancelling-microphone/
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    11 meter is very quiet?

    Sitting in the parking lot at work during my lunch break, I managed to make contact with a guy in Cincinnati Ohio. Surprised the heck out of me when he came back to me, the conditions were a garbled mess with at least two or more people talking at the same time. Just what I needed, today is...
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    Anytone AT-5100

    Well, it's August and the Radiodity QT30 will be here soon. Thanks Simon for keeping us updated! https://simonthewizard.com/2026/08/06/new-10m-radioddity-qt-30/