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  1. 309hellinois

    Security flaw found - Intel CPUs!!

    You're only protected if you click it and give them your account number, CC number, SS number, mother's maiden name and last 10 years of addresses. o_O
  2. 309hellinois

    Security flaw found - Intel CPUs!!

    Always been an AMD fan myself. I was also an nvidia fan. Imagine my disgust when AMD and ATI joined forces.
  3. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    . With lower voltage, the load will pull more current. At $16 to $18 per psu, it's worth experimenting with them. The site that I read said 13.3 to 13.5 volts capable without tripping to over voltage protection. Worth a shot. If it works, I'll share it. If it fails I'll update.
  4. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    You're welcome. I'll update more once I work on the next one.
  5. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    The link says a jumper but back when I did this I read a resistor on another site. I can confirm that the resistor works but I will try a jumper on the new one.
  6. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    This is what I received from amazon.
  7. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    This is the exact same power supply (dps-750rb a) I got from tba years ago. It worked great at 12v. I dug it out of the tote with radio accessories to check. I used a 390 ohm 1/2 watt resistor to get it powered up. I found another post about raising voltage which I want to try. I will update...
  8. 309hellinois

    12V-100AMP Supply for $20.00!!

    I couldn't find my soldering iron in storage. I have a new one arriving Thursday. I will post pics when done.
  9. 309hellinois

    WTB: Old School type key up tweety birds

    Guaranteed to run everyone off the channel or start a keydown....
  10. 309hellinois

    are dei transistors any better now?

    If it's for base use go tube amp. If mobile, you can still opt for Toshiba transistors but with an 8 pill you will pay a premium.
  11. 309hellinois

    Any suggestions for xtal vendors?

    After reading more it would seem that I can't get all the characteristics of the crystals in order to match without more expensive equipment. :( This kind of ruins my idea of relying on simple equipment and calculators to make my own. It would seem that the easiest (and cheapest) route in my...
  12. 309hellinois

    Any suggestions for xtal vendors?

    Thanks. I've been reading up on chebyshev design and I found a few calculators. If research was all I had to worry about, it wouldn't be as bad. I also have to worry about finding quality parts. As I've never sourced crystals I'm not sure where to order from.
  13. 309hellinois

    Any suggestions for xtal vendors?

    I saw a post by Robb for bandpass filters and started reading /watching YouTube videos to study up. My direction is a little different than Robb's and rather than hijacking his post I figured I'd start my own. I'm looking for suggestions for quality crystal vendors where I can order 50 or so at...
  14. 309hellinois

    To Our Armed Forces Personal

    Got my little brother here in hellinois from Ft Benning. Good to have family back together. Ill share this with him. Merry Christmas!
  15. 309hellinois

    Do I really need two alternators

    What you are wanting to do is mostly frowned upon by those trying to enjoy the hobby. Personally, I don't care because TX is so far from me and you won't be adding to the noise in my receiver. You may want to watch how much you bleed over the band too. With enough interference, you're bound to...
  16. 309hellinois

    WTF BBI...400 watts into a l4b?

    From what I read it just needs 100w drive. Not sure why you would run 400 or even 200w into it aside from seeing big numbers...
  17. 309hellinois

    Swr issue after peak and tune..

    From what I read, this was repeated on the bench but the external swr meter showed a different reading until he raised the DK to 3.7 watts and then it matched. I'm not familiar with the 980 and I'm not sure why simply lowering your dead key would change the swr reading in the radio unless it...
  18. 309hellinois

    Need some amplifier advice.

    As with everything, it's all opinion and price. For me, if possible, I want to keep things stock. I would like to improve the bias in the ts250 but my knowledge prevents me from doing it myself (for now). There are no real techs I'm aware of (nearby) that can do the work. 90% of the reading I...
  19. 309hellinois

    So what does everyone do for a living?

    I used to drive up there twice a week when I was driving a truck for a local tile distributor. I dreaded those days as I had no chance of missing rush hour traffic and I was heavy coming home. I know your pain but glad i didnt have to deal with it every day.