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Yes, the clipping can cause some unwanted harmonics (I was curious to see the bandwidth of the over-modulated signal). When I looked at that waveform (good ole flat-topping) it really spoke to me. I am used to seeing those waveforms on guitar effects processors. Sorry I missed the other pics...

What I have learned is that one shoe/size does not fit all. Looking at the pictures of the scope reveals some distortion. I would also be interested in seeing the output from a spectrum analyzer to see if there is any adjacent splatter (how clean/unclean the signal is). My opinion (not that...

I never had much luck with the Lil' Wilson's myself. I liked the 1000's and the silver load antennas.

The 120% modulation worries me though... :wink:

Thanks for the quick responses. I concur... why not use the guy wires as antennas. Looks like I will be making a trip to R&L this weekend. :wink:

I am thinking of buying a Rohn H30 or H40 Help... I am looking to purchase either the Rohn H30 or H40 model this weekend. I plan on picking it up at R and L electronics because its just about an hour drive. I do not have the ability to install or climb a tower and this looks like an option...

Add to the list Amateur exam study program 1.2 Ham Exam 1.2 This installs on your hard drive. I used this program to pass my General Class written exam. Practice tests for Technician, General, and Extra classes.

Northstar, what are the frequencies for the repeater?

Congrats on the upgrade buckwhite!

That will get you on the air, no doubt about that.

I concur the code really did not have to do with the RF theory as much as it was learning an effective mode of operation. I like the code, but I hardly ever use the mode. I would personally like to see more efforts in the area of RF, electrical, grounding safety classes that go along with the...

A step in the right direction!

That is atrocious and just bad etiquette (LID) IMO. I imagine he is using all that power to talk to the locals less than a mile away too, ROFL? :roll: Selectivity is what you want to look for in a radio, however being as close as you are I wouldn't expect any radio to reject that splatter...

Yes, Cobra 148GTL (SSB)... Cobra 29, Cobra 142 (has built in power supply) Yes I have seen them, and they are good for a startup station, but I do have reservations on the power supply they use. I use an Antron A99 (and I am planning on switching to an Astro Plane soon) and it has the...

I recommend the following for a very tight budget (if buying new) Pyramid PS14K Power supply $43.95 (R&L Electronics) Cobra 19 $34.96 (Wal-Mart) Astro Plane (Top One) Antenna $49.99 50ft RG-58 Rat Shack $22.99 (Not the greatest coax) Grand Total $151.89 (minus shipping for the ant and PS)...

An SWR of 1.6 will result in a loss of 5.3% (or so they say). What you what you want to look for in addition is ERP (Effective Radiated Power). This power is calculated by antenna gain and height while also accounting for the insertion loss of the coax, connectors, meters, etc. Technically...

I just read the disclaimer... Interesting indeed. Maybe put in for educational purposes only instead of non-factual? :wink: A webhost can shut you down if you post about illegal activities if it is in their agreement contract during the signup process. Some webhosts are more nonindulgent...

First off, I like the direction you are heading. Sometimes less is more when it comes to webpage design. I prefer Dreamweaver MX/2004 myself and have been using Dreamweaver for several years now. I would suggest a page for upcoming events, or articles, and in the news. One thing I see...

I concur... the mics are very undesirable and feel like a softball in your manus. If you like Big and Bulky mics or have hypertrophy you might feel as if Cobra has all its bases covered. (Just kidding BTW). Happy New Year!!!