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    What do you think of Baofeng?

    BaoFeng They are what they are...................... H/T's..................HO HUM, seen one seen em all..............
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    Autek Research--- Still In Business????

    Autek Research Still in business - Probably not Some years back I called them, here in Florida, if I remember correctly. I wanted to order a replacement plastic meter cover, the guy on the phone acted like I had just committed a Cardinal Sin. Very very rude and boisterous. Told him...
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    Is it me or are CBers cheaper than hams?

    Cheap CB'ers Well, Been a licensed Amateur since 1955 (59 years).......... I've met, known, been around, seen at Hamfests some cheap cheap, brutally cheap HAMS...............jus sayin................
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    3cx1200a7 amp

    Dual 3cx1200a7 amp I'm smelling a fish here. Gonna build an amp with 5KV on the plates with 2 amps, and asking basic questions. I smell a melt down and knocking at death's door, one careless move and you are T O A S T............
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    What do you think of Baofeng?

    UV5R I've owned the UV5R for several years, like others I have replaced the stock antenna with an aftermarket, I also purchased the larger capacity NIMH battery. Others have had issues, but not me, including the cable and also the software. Would I purchase another ? More than likely.....Mac
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    Poll: Roger Beeps

    Roger Beeps When they begin putting them on Icom's, I will certainly vote............
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    imax 2000

    Panties tightly in a wad........... MONTHLIES
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    Add-on to increase Gain on IMax 2000 GP Antenna

    MO signal Snake OIL Jus sayin.............
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    JC Penny 6241 AC / DC AM/SSB Base Mobile

    SOLD JC Penny rig has been sold, thanks..............
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    JC Penny 6241 AC / DC AM/SSB Base Mobile

    A true classic, in fantastic shape AM/SSB 40 channel Base / Mobile, it works off of +12 VDC or 110 VAC Raised in a non-smoking home and used as a base station. I have the 12 VDC cord, hand mic, and mobile bracket. AC cord would be easy to homebrew. Works well, no known issues. $75...
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    What is the Range of a HAND HELD CB?

    Handheld Range Just about as far as one could throw it......................
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    BREAKING NEWS:Obabacare web site now operational

    ACA WebSite fixed ?? This is supposed to be good news, wait until you see how much you are gonna pay - you will be sorry you voted for the occupier of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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    Turn off Nightwatch?

    re: The best mod I ever saw for a Cobra 200 was place it in front of one of your whee S W E E T...............
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    W.T.B. Realistic TRC-480

    TRC-480 Thanks, I actually found one in a local Pawn shop for very very little money. Took a chance as the owner had no idea if it worked. Bought for $5., took it home hooked up to my 2 WVL HF Loop and it works. Cleaned it up with a little Windex and it looks very very good for it's age...
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    Advice Needed which one to buy

    Most if not all Built-in antenna tuners are really line flatteners, very limited range. If it were me I would listen to both radios on busy HF freqs like 40 meters and decide, everyone's ears are different and the one you decide on you will more or less have to live with for a while Good...
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    D104 MIC

    D-104 Short answer - YES White wire is the Audio wire PTT is between the red and shield Hope this helps Your mic is not amplified, do not expect G R E A T audio with it.....
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    Fullwave loop over a half wave dipole

    Fullwave loop or 1/2 Wave Dipole Scott, comes down to real estate, I have used a full wave loop for 80 meters fed with open wire line for forever, recently added to it and now use a two wave length loop for 160 meters, again fed with open wire line. Works great all bands, rarely use my...
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    ICOM 735-745-751 alignment

    M.T.S. I've been using Scott at Malcolm Technical Services for years and years, never a complaint, Fast, Reasonable, Accurate, Reliable, quite often get a radio back in better shape, receive/transmit wise than it was before it got sent in for repairs. He is the B E S T and Average rating...
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    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    HP 20. Dollar supplies Did anyone ever come up with a fix for the noisy and I do mean noisy fans THANKS
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    Classical example of why dumbing down of the tests is not a good idea.

    The Radio Amateur's Creed May well behoove many to read and abide my this: Radio Amateur's Creed The Radio Amateur is: Considerate…never knowingly uses the air in such a way to lesson the pleasure of others. Loyal…offers loyalty, encouragement and support to their fellow...