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Never owned a TNT, but would like to chime in. When I started back in the hobby last year, my research lead me to buy a 2970n2 and a TS 1600DX. Never regreted it, and received kudos and good reports from contacts on SSB. However, if you are interested in 'key down' competitions, this combination...
You are right Robb: I'm not disappointed! This "minimal immediate knowledge'', as you arbitrarily wish to call it, was sufficient to get me the tech license. It was definitely not the same test I took in 1986. My previous assertions are based on the meetings that I've attended, silent...
...and $20 was enough to wash/ wax & gas up the car, invite her for pizza, go to a concert or the movie house (popcorn & soda included) and perhaps hit the town afterwards/ or the beach...? and all this with the courtesy to pull the chair, open doors, etc. YEAP..... that was "Rad" to the max
I do not question your stats, but there are many disappointed new licencees that won't buy any additional equipment, or that even will consider renewing the privileges. The badge of 'ham operator' may be worn by many, but there are very few left that find a thrill in experimentation, research or...
The margin of relative 'durability' from the Maco may not overcome the benefit of greater gain and Rejection from the Sirio. My personal preference would be for the Sirio, with consideration to reinforce the first 8" (from bracket to the element) with wooden dowels or aluminum rods.
Cb and amateur radio are dying hobbies, just like the art of communication. The trends are towards virtual or anonymus interactions. A large body of the last two generations lack social skills, have over embraced the digital advancements, and seek to differentiate themselves. Voice radio is not...
Bells will match Coppers price, do a better alignment job, and you won't have to deal or speak with Suzzane. I've never owned an Optima, but I've found the 2950 to be very stable, reliable and user friendly.
SW and Marconi: I appreciate your sharing of the EZNEC models. I wish to avoid RFI like the plague. The question that I have after reading these posts is whether the difference in outcome between the two EZNEC models may be simply attributable to the uses of a two element yagi versus a 4...
Thank you for the inputs. Worst case scenario would be having to lower one of the antennas, so I guess I will try it. It would be nice to get the technical scoop as to why it would or would not be advisable. I understand the comment about the radials on the vertical becoming parasitic elements...
Read forum posts about 5/8 verticals coexisting in harmony over horizontal beams, but have not found references to an SPT-500 above an SY 27-4. I contemplate this set-up on a 40' tower but worry that the ground radials on the SPT-500 (which would extend parallel & above the beam's elements) may...
The first 100 watts are the most important, and the TS 250DX will definitely fit the role in a clean manner with room to spare. It is a good match for a Galaxy 959: whether going mobile or base. 73's de Wire Dawg
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