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  1. 309hellinois

    MFJ's 108 SS Whip is 108 1/8 inch long from end to end.

    After reading your comment again I have to wonder if maybe the white film was actually the wax?
  2. 309hellinois

    MFJ's 108 SS Whip is 108 1/8 inch long from end to end.

    I'm not going to touch the 1 pill 220 watts rms comment but I will say that I've had a 102" whip on my little 94 civic for over 2 years and have not noticed any corrosion or film on it. The regular steel spring was rusting and left a rust mark on the trunk that wouldn't wash away but nothing...
  3. 309hellinois

    x-force amps

    The tnt line by x force is biased and you can have bias added to the x force for an additional fee. I did look up wizard and from what I saw they are all tube. I remember hearing the name years ago but I can't remember opinions of them. I would guess they are good quality but I have to wonder...
  4. 309hellinois

    x-force amps

    From my research, if I bought an xforce amp with the new pills I wouldn't volt them or overdrive them. That's just my opinion though. I was looking at the tnt line for ssb. For the price I decided to hold off to get my ham license and get into better quality amps even if I "can't" run them on 11...
  5. 309hellinois

    What the hell is this noise on 27.155?

    Tell them to hit the snooze button.
  6. 309hellinois

    President Grant II

    It arrived safe and sound. Packaged well and quick shipping. Thanks again 9c1driver.
  7. 309hellinois

    Dr. Dipole question

    I had great luck with a horizontal dipole. Mine was built on a PVC frame and I could rotate it. All of it was diy. Granted much of my luck was due to propagation but I talked all over on very little power. (Canada, CA, AZ, GA, and many more including my favorite.... Australia to another forum...
  8. 309hellinois

    Johnson messenger 4230

    I was talking to him today and asked how rusty it was. That's when he told me it is galvanized and I changed my mind. Now we are planning for a break in the weather to take it down. He has the guy wires and all. It will sit in storage until we move south and buy a house.
  9. 309hellinois

    Johnson messenger 4230

    I just found out it's a galvanized tower. Going to take it down this weekend. it might sit in storage for a while but it's worth it.
  10. 309hellinois

    Johnson messenger 4230

    Powerful and loud aren't my goal with this radio. I think it will be cool to have a functional radio on my desk that is as old as I am. Thanks for the info 399.
  11. 309hellinois

    Johnson messenger 4230

    It's a little rough from the picture but a little paint should help.
  12. 309hellinois

    Johnson messenger 4230

    A coworker is giving me his old messenger 4230 with power Mic. I did some digging looking for schematics and owners manual but I haven't had much luck. Cbtricks was blank under the radio. :( I'd like to have reference material for it in case i need to do some work to get it operational. He said...
  13. 309hellinois

    President Grant II

    Not a problem. I just missed you
  14. 309hellinois

    President Grant II

    I've wanted one since they first came out. I'll buy it.
  15. 309hellinois

    President Grant II

    Pm sent
  16. 309hellinois

    Mr jiggs noise toys

    Not sure how much help this may be but a search found this.... www.worldwidedx.com/threads/wtb-mr-jiggs-xtasc-noise-toy.156874/
  17. 309hellinois

    Galaxy 99v SWR High on SSB

    As long as your swr is good in am or fm, you're good to go.
  18. 309hellinois

    Galaxy 99v SWR High on SSB

    You can't check swr on ssb. You have to use am or fm. Your swr will not change from one mode to another.
  19. 309hellinois

    tested my dipole

    Update: This is no longer up due to my landlord. The PVC held up great through heavy winds, ice and even the heat through the summer. This stood for over 2 years. The only thing I would change on the setup would be a way to keep it from turning with the wind.
  20. 309hellinois

    President HR 2510 And Texas Star DX 400

    Momma took my allowance. At least you got a couple bumps. :)