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  1. sp5it

    11 Meter Upgrade / Addition

    I use electric fence as antenna with excellent results, but it doesn't make it decent antenna. Why Antron 99 (Imax2000) is crap was elaborated on that forum with measurements and EzNec simulations. No fairy tales, just ruthless physics. Mike
  2. sp5it

    11 Meter Upgrade / Addition

    There are 2 issues you need to deal with. 1. Low antenna height. 30ft is nothing regarding long communication range on ground wave. 2. Crap antenna. Antron 99 is pure junk. Get decent aluminium vertical and put it higher. Directional antenna for local talk will be pain. 30mi is easy-peasy. I...
  3. sp5it

    Icom 7300 connection to Ranger 811H Amp

    In your amp flip switches to TX and ON and short PTT socket. Is it going to TX?
  4. sp5it

    Icom 7300 connection to Ranger 811H Amp

    https://www.rigpix.com/poweramps/linearampuk_ranger811h.htm Connect ALC, PTT and you are good. Mike
  5. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    It is because it is AM :) On Frequency Modulation no chance to happen.
  6. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    Check cable connecting that box with radio
  7. sp5it

    Which newer radios have the best receive?

    What is best receive?
  8. sp5it

    Bad audio coming out of TRC-449, President Jackson, and President AR144 using 203P amp in SSB.

    No. It is biased amp. Mike
  9. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    Does it squeak on dummy load or not?
  10. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    Simple solution. Get 2x 1nF (102) ceramic capacitor. Put one across electret capsule and the other between modulation output and ground. Mike
  11. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    Perfect SWR means only that antenna match your transmitter. That's all. Get dummy load. It is basic gear for radio testing. Mike
  12. sp5it

    Albrecht AE 8000 strange problem on AM

    Test on dummy load. For me it looks like CMC issue. Mike
  13. sp5it

    WHERE ARE PEOPLE SELLING USED CBs/EQUIPMENT NOW ??

    Here they sell/buy on facebook CB related groups
  14. sp5it

    output power vs current draw

    On SSB apply steady tone to the mic. Some audio generator. You'll see current draw. Mike
  15. sp5it

    Uniden 2830/President Lincoln button beep removal?

    J302 remove cable marked BEEP Problem solved.
  16. sp5it

    Uniden 2830/President Lincoln button beep removal?

    I do. Search forums, I explained someone else how to do it not long time ago.
  17. sp5it

    50 ohm full wave loop

    Full wave loop 50 Ohm? Interesting :D With 1:1 balun? Even more interesting. Mike
  18. sp5it

    kenwod tmv 271 question?

    It's described in service manual.
  19. sp5it

    Vertical Dipole CMC Question

    Google for T2LT antenna. For example: https://www.avalonarc.org.uk/2022/09-11-t2lt.html
  20. sp5it

    I Need Help Cross Referencing A Part

    Not possible to buy unless taken out from another radio. Steady hands and it is possible to rebuild it. Mike
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