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Have been fighting ignition noise on my new qt-80; and recently installed a powerwerx filter, fit like a glove, and does cut out some noise, kinda. Also found a post moleculo put out 2008, and am in process of building one. His post required a 4700uf 35v capacitor that I am waiting on....so I...

Hooked up new qt-80 in the truck, and have been fighting noise problems. First Alt whine, which I figure will go away when I install filter, and second, receive noise on almost all channels which I figure is CMC. So to start, I inspected and cleaned feed line and antenna connections, all were...

Ok, so just picked up a new rigexpert aa55, and just want to throw out some shots. So, had tuned my sirio performer 5000 with old micronta meter, truck bonded fairly well, and on 27.205, it reads 1:1.1. So then installed the 55, and took a couple of initial readings on 27.205, just to see what...

So getting ready to take first dive into ham waters....... looking for some input as to good initial base, preferably one could grow into and a more old school type of unit. Don't need bells and whistles.

So I'm thinking of setting up a cheap easy base at the house, and have been researching starting with 1/2 wave vertical dipole. If my figuring is right, the dipole will top out right around 800 feet in elevation, with the base about 10' off the ground, and top about 30 feet up in a pine tree off...

Alright guys, was thinking the other day. Always talk about grounding to binding etc for good antenna performance. Has anyone ever used lightning protection so239 couplers, and bolted/ welded the to car/ truck frame, body, etc. Dawned on me this might be an idea. Don't figure the would be a lot...

Does anyone have any input on the president John Q model? Just picked one up for free, initial test shows it turns on, tx/rx light operates, but no LEDs on in display. Good radio? Approximate age? Were the president's made by uniden? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks guys. 73

Ok, just saw an ad locally for a Cobra Cam 88, with a d104. Wondering if any of the "old guys" knew about this unit. Sez it's from the 60's, tube, and plugs into the wall. Any feedback????

Ok, "stupid is as stupid does"; need to check the plug wiring on an old turner.....no screw in barrel, and for the life of me can't remember how to get steel barrel off plastic end, thought it unscrewed, but don't want to break it first, then ask. Any help?

Just found a Galaxy 959 for sale for$75. Ummm, don't think I'll pass this up.....sellers sez still in box w/instrs & mic, sez it looks like its never been used. So, a coupla stupid ?s. Will a cobra style power plugwork with this unit, that way i could check it on my cars system.....and are there...

Well, here goes. Have an old stock beater 25 and went to try it the other day. Since i suffer from "humas", hooked power up backwards. Cover off, checked d23, found it open. Replaced it with a 3a diode. Since i was there, figured i'd try the mod for modulation. Removed the jumper jp6, installed...

Wishing all out there a Merry Christmas and Good New Year, want to thank y'all for the help and input this past year....have learned much and laughed much from the posts! Have been working flat out, hopefully after the holidays things will calm down. May God bless all and your families. Mark

In my last post i mentioned getting a free rk56, and had some questions from a couple of you. Again, im just a novice, soplease check the pics and tell me what YOU think, as i value most opinions here. Pics in pairs-set 1, my original circa 1980 note fat cord and no markings. Set 2, the freebie...

A buddy of mine just gave me this linear(?) and an rk56. Havent opened it up yet to check......look familiar to anyone? Any ideas as to what the preamp switch is for? Looks like a cobra power plug. Illl open it and send more pics later.

For any of the .......old.....guys out there......back in the day I got a license and call letters from the (FCC????). My call letters were KBOD3800__never heard another word from them, am fairly certain this was for "cb", not for ham. Suprised i even remember em after all these years, can't...

Well gentlemen, alzheimers starts early. I thought I had gotten rid of my 148gtl, but I guess I was smarter than I thought. In any event- I have, as the title, a 148gtl that I used when I was OTR in the 80s. started in 81. Can't remember if I bought the radio just before or after I started- but...

My old k40 finally bit the big one- so I'm thinking Wilson 1000, 5000, or sirio 5000. One thing I liked about the k40 was the 1/4 turn feature- made it real easy to reach up and undo when pulling in the garage. My guess is that the others won't be quite as easy. I do a 1:15 min commute twice a...