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Now what about the option of broadband conversion? Do I need this?

Good info there Mudduckmobile! Will do! Don't want to blow anything up that's for sure!!!!

OK, I'll crack open the old wallet.... I kind of figured that would be the answer since nobody else said they were using but the TS 500! I'll look into the TNT 600 HD as well. Got cha on the antenna.... going with Sirio Tornado 27! Says can handle 1000 watts. sounds like it should do the job...

Now that my Optima is on the way.... been looking at getting the Texas Star DX 500 (non variable) to use with it and ask a few questions about it. Sounds like a good one to use, all I need to do is run 2 1/2 watts or so DK into it. I have seen that others with this radio get the TS 500 to use...

That's good!!! What length did you set the antenna tip to? And how high up in the air did you get it? Glad you got it up there with no problems!

Yep, ordered mine from the dealer... Yeticomnz! Wished I ordered it sooner, then I would have it by now! LOL!

Well, after reading ALL the info, and asking a lot of questions..... I went ahead and pulled the trigger and ordered the Optima MK3!!!! I just feel that this is the RIGHT radio to get! Now, the wait begins, looking forward to getting and setting it up!!! Thanks everyone for the help in the...

OK, thanks..... Damn, Had a chance to get a turner +3 a while back. I sure like the looks of the Turner +2..... just have to scout around and find a good Turner +3!

So using a 4 pin Turner +2 desk mike (using the optima MK3 as base) with a Yaesu/Cobra 4 Pin Round Inline Mic Jack Adapter to ICOM 8 Pin Mic Plug like this..... is out of the question???

I remember back in the 80s one was called Stanley Hungwell!

What mode did you get it hooked up to from Yeticom? freeband?

OK then.... when I order, have them put in freeband and I'm good to go! Thanks camaro1, I know you told me about not to worry where the jumper is/was.. I just wanted to make sure before ordering which mode to have that jumper on and knowing that i don't have to open it up and voiding the (1...

Does opening up the radio to move jumper void the warranty? Guess I should of asked that first!

Question ...... To run the Optima on lets say 11 meter (for now anyways) I would have them set the internal jumper to the freeband mode when I order? I looked at the settings of the internal jumper, and they way I'm taking it that in the "Free Band Mode" it's open to ALL frequencies, 10/11/12...

Ok Thanks!

Ok, sounds good.... is Exit13 on this forum (i searched members with no luck) or whats the best way to contact him?

Problem #1 So, what does a person do to correct this and don't have experience to do this? When ordering have the CB shop check this and if too high have them lower it? I have heard some complaints that this radio works great until one day it just dies! Is this what causes that? This is one...

How many watts was you putting in the Texas Star 500 with the Optima?

Just curious, if a person gets one of these radios.... what would be a good amp to run with this?

Ok, that is a lot info here...... will take the advise. Will research and look at prices ect. and make an informed decision on it! Thanks all for heading me down the right path!!!! Hope ALL had a good Thanksgiving!!!