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  1. Happy_Hamer

    Another Astatic 575 M-6

    For sale is an Astatic 575-M6 Microphone, used I ran it on a Yaesu FT-840. There is no mic plug and it has about 9 1/2 inches of straight cable to hook up a new mic plug $125 or best offer shipped in the USA PM ME HERE
  2. Happy_Hamer

    WOW I MEAN REALLY?!!

    Back in the 70's, conditions were good, you could use a paper clip to talk DX, so if you made it look different than what was available and were good at marketing, BAM. As conditions diminished, you had to have an antenna that performed. When the upcoming cycle finally arrives and conditions...
  3. Happy_Hamer

    Yaesu FT-857D FT-897D 857 897 Frequency modification expansion

    So would I LOL That is why I was asking where the bands TX now on yours Where did you read to remove 1 and 2? A picture of your mod on the jumpers would be good also
  4. Happy_Hamer

    Yaesu FT-857D FT-897D 857 897 Frequency modification expansion

    So you removed 1 and 2? hmmmm Is it a USA model? What is the first 4 of the serial number? What is your expanded frequencies now before the TX ERROR comes on? HF? VHF? UHF? Did you take pics of your mod?
  5. Happy_Hamer

    Astron RS-35M Radio Shuts Down

    Well I unplugged the IC chip and plugged in the new one I hooked up a CB with a pride 100 amp and it showed it drew 35 amps It never shut down the radio or amp, but I never tried this cb set up before. The radio I tried last week when I started this thread that would shut down, I sold...
  6. Happy_Hamer

    Yaesu FT-857D FT-897D 857 897 Frequency modification expansion

    I have NEVER removed anything, just solder jumped 6 7 8 9 The reset has been a weird anomaly for some reason though Apparently the FUNC + Power On seems to be the successful reset procedure
  7. Happy_Hamer

    Astron RS-35M Radio Shuts Down

    What can I use to load the power supply?
  8. Happy_Hamer

    Uniden 980 SSB - Ranger SRA-117A echo mic

    OK here is the SRA117A diagram from Ranger and the wiring from President radios ASSuming they would have the same as a Uniden???????
  9. Happy_Hamer

    Astron RS-35M Radio Shuts Down

    This one? 5 x LM723CN LM723 Adj Voltage Regulator IC 2 37V 150mA USA SHIP Free Shipping | eBay
  10. Happy_Hamer

    Astron RS-35M Radio Shuts Down

    I need a few ideas as where to start looking to repair my Astron RS-35M I hook it up to a TS-2000, FT-897D, V8000, TM-D710A and the instant I key up, it shuts the radio down. I bought it from someone cheap because they had this problem. I tried hooking it to different antennas and even...
  11. Happy_Hamer

    Astatic 575 M6 Microphone

    For sale is an Astatic 575-M6 Microphone, used I ran it on a Kenwood TS-50S. There is no mic plug and it has about 2 1/2 inches of straight cable to hook up a new mic plug $125 shipped in the USA PM ME HERE
  12. Happy_Hamer

    New to me 2m all mode

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news,,,,,,, That radio is absolute J U N K! Since I am an administrator here and do not want our members to suffer with this junk, you can send me the radio and I will make sure your suffering is minimized :D ;) :whistle: I am only in Illinois, not far from you...
  13. Happy_Hamer

    imax 2000 with or without?

    Save your money, you do not need that ground plane kit. Buy good quality coax and connectors instead.
  14. Happy_Hamer

    Best shortwave antenna for indoors double storey.

    Look up the 20-280 Radio Shack Amplified Shortwave Antenna There are a few on ebay cheap I have two of them
  15. Happy_Hamer

    Identify this board

    I should hook it up to my Kenwood
  16. Happy_Hamer

    Identify this board

    I got two uniden grant xl radios at a flea market, $10 So I don't know if they work, most likely not,,,,, but inside one i found this board wrapped in black tape. I ASSume it is an echo board? The thing was just laying inside not connected. Anyone know for sure what it is? Click to...
  17. Happy_Hamer

    Yaesu FT-60R

    I took a larger picture than what I found on the net to modify the FT-60R for out of band use. First, take off the battery and belt clip. Remove the 4 screws on the back, 2 black (toward top) and to slightly larger silver (toward bottom). The clip that holds the batter may fall off so be...
  18. Happy_Hamer

    Uniden 980 SSB

    Hmmm i didn't recall that post Here is the 117 wiring diagram Now I just have to figure how to wire the 6 pin Ranger 117 echo mic I have to work on the 980