Recent content by unit_399

We could have had a much longer QSO, but all the inconsiderate operators in Florida kept calling me and covering you up.

I have a bunch of CB hand mikes (about 20 or so) from various manufacturers. I want to test them for output and freq response to find the best performer for my voice. In the past I put a 600 ohm load across each mike output , and ran a 400 hz to 5khz audio sweep thru the mikes. Recorded each...

I was on in the late afternoon today from 4 - 5 pm. NADA !! Totally dead. I took a break for dinner and was back on the air at 6pm. The channels (36 & 37) were rockin'. Made several good QSOs until it died again around 7:30. - 399 J.J.

It poured down rain here all day. That and the lightning and thunder meant no radio. But based on what you guys posted, I didn't miss anything. - 399

Wally - I take two types of testo: Testoviron and Nebido. Both are injectable. Testoviron comes in a syringe and is good for one week. Cost about $5.00 US. Nebido is slow release and is good for a month. Cost $15.00 US. I use the Nebido mostly, but can only get it at pharmacies in Medellin. When...

I'm glad you understand, Wally. Getting old doesn't mean giving up. It just means that it's time to give your body more attention. If it cannot produce the hormones you need, inject them. I don't look my age, and neither does my wife. We both work hard to keep in shape, When we see other people...

If you guys think you're old think again. I turned 79 last July, My wife is 68 and looks 40. Our doc has us on testosterone and HGH. These meds are available at pharmacies in Colombia without a prescription. They give your bodies what it needs to stay young. It should be that way in the US...

You guys think you're old . . . think again. I turned 79 last July. Other than some knee pain, I'm still 100%. My doc has me on testosterone and HGH. My wife is 68 and looks 40. We still have a great life together. I don't know how long we can hold on like this, but we will keep on keeping on...

This isn't about family, but it is about neighbors. When we lived in SoCal, our next door neighbors were Korean. They had one of those little dogs that continually bark, and are annoying as hell. That dog was outside in their backyard and barked 24 hours a day, drove us crazy, and they did...

This came up on EBay this week. Anytone ARES II base radio. Obviously not a factory product, but reasonably well done https://www.ebay.com/itm/204726623519?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 - 399

Same thing here. White noise almost all day. I tried calling CQ, and opened up a hornet's nest. Multiple stations coming back to me. People are out there, but are sitting on their hands waiting for someone else to key up.

Great dx yesterday afternoon and evening. Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand, and all over the western US. Super long QSO with 406 in Salt Lake. His Icom 7300 was rattlin' the windows in my shack. Nice to have a good DX day once in a while. -J. J. 399

Talked to four Texas stations that were strong into Colombia at 6-7PM tonight. Chans 36 & 37 . Totally died after 7PM. - 399 J.J.

I ran an original Antron 99 with a GPK when we lived in SoCal back in the 80s. 36' to the base of the antenna. When we moved to Georgia in '95, I put up the A99 w/o the GPK, but with a CMC coax choke. Added the GPK at a later date, but never heard any difference. I imagine the IMAX2000 would be...

Good to talk to you , CHris. When I finished talking to 765 S. Carolina, I heard "808 Delaware" above all the rest. Nice Qso , always good to talk with you. The pleasure was on this end as well. Looking forward to the next time. - J.J.