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I bought seven MEGAWATT 50 Amp power supplies based on reviews on this site. Had them over two years. Still working 100%. Not necessarily Ham gear, But gear none the less. - J. J. 399

I wish you had included a brand name or a link to your 'scope. Looks great. - J.J. 399

I had cataract surgery 6 years ago. Our Colombian health insurance paid 100%. I opted for the best lenses ($100 USD out of pocket.) She said they would give me the best range of vision. Now I see from one foot close to maximum distance. Changed my life. - J.J. 399

Next time the skip is in let's see if we can hook up on FM. We have half a dozen UV-5Rs to use at the farm. Best bang for the buck. J.J. 399

I bought the #5 lens. Kinda middle of the road. I think you can get just the lens if you order from Donegal. Really like the OPTIVISOR

Mudfoot - I have been using the OPTIVISOR by Donegal Optical. Sturdy, comfortable and comes in several focal lengths. Ground prismatic glass lenses mounted in a plastic frame. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but it wasn't real pricey. Works with or without glasses Check out their full...

Oh Yeah - J.J.399

Back in the day, there were echo machines made from tape recorders. I have one called an ECHOLETTE. A continuous tape with a record and two playback heads. the second head was moveable and allowed the user to increase/decrease the echo. Supposedly the first tape echo was was the Watkins COPYCAT...

Massive thunder storms every night this week. Listening to the rain pounding on our metal roof makes sleeping so good. J.J. 399

Whenever I have to use 75 ohm coax with aluminum shield, I always secure it with LOCTITE Ablestik CE 3103 conductive epoxy. Inexpensive and available at Home Depot. - J.J. 399...

I'm not a fan of unlocked clarifiers. When a station is off frequency, I would rather tell him (or her) so and have him clarify on my transmit signal. To get the transmit signal on the 858SSb chassis (TRC457) spot on freq, first sub in a 10-turn pc pot for VR9. This allows a very fine adjustment...

Glad I'm not missing anything. J.J. 399

NOPE.

Murphy's law gets me again !! Not much was happening here, so I tore down my station to add some upgrades. You might know that's when Mother Nature cranks it up. The story of my life. - J.J. 399

TA3119 could also be a DHF445. Could not find anything on it also.

I'm looking for the data sheet for the TA3119 IF/AGC amplifier IC used in many ANYTONE radios. Maybe proprietary OEM chip, 'cause I can't find anything on it. If you have any info on this, or can point me to a site that has it, it will be greatly appreciated. - J.J. 399

Checked my parts and no cigar. Every grant I have has the 858pll. Sorry.

I'll check what I've got and let you know

what pll chip in radio ??

Copy that. - J.J. 399