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    MFJ-986 Tuner with upgrades

    Got a 986 from a friend last year that he took in trade on some other equipment. It had either taken an indirect lightning strike or someone switched the antenna selector switch while transmitting! Selector switch was burned pretty bad and two contacts were burned completely off. The Balun was...
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    Yaesu FT-890 AT, what do I need to control this unit via computer?

    Have two FT-890's and really like them. Good radio for the money they are going for these days. As for dealing with the wife, no begging here. All I have to do is point at her $3500 sewing machine and all is quiet!! :-) trucker
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    Modes of operation

    Skip is effective (when available) for all modes of radio transmission. When it's not there, then it doesn't matter what mode you're using!!! trucker
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    My export is being poopy

    It is not your radio. The last few days the sun has not been kind to us. Maximum useable frequency has been below 15MHZ and even then, conditions stink. BIG Solar Flare a few days ago is causing problems on all HF bands. Even VHF is being effected. But, don't worry, in a few days this thing...
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    orginal connex 3300

    I have one as a backup for my main mobile in the 18 wheeler. It is a good and reliable radio. If you are getting good reports as is, I'd leave it alone. The difference in output will not be noticeable on the other end. You'd have to have a good amp for the other station(s) to notice a...
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    Htx-10 mobile

    An inexpensive LDG autotuner will work just fine on 20-10 meters with a 102" whip. Not as good as a screwdriver antenna, but, pretty darn close on those bands. But, go lower and you need the screwdriver. But, with a 10 meter only rig, the 102" whip by itself will work. Just the whip and no...
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    fm question

    It's really not that hard to get a Tech license and then get the General License. And with the General, you get a ton of frequencies to play with, along with a lot of interesting modes to use as well. There will ALWAYS be hams that dislike CB'ers and CB'ers that dislike hams. That is just the...
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    What to do.....

    If you are going to use the 480HX, I would suggest spending a bit more money on the antenna and get a screwdriver antenna for HF. They are not cheap, compared to the hamstick antennas, but, you won't have to mess with swapping out antennas every time you want to change bands. Something like the...
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    Are you a ARRL Member?

    I'm a card carrying member as well. Been a member for several years off and on. I like QST, and the QSL Bureau as well as the new electronic version of QST. I still like getting the print magazine and hope they continue that as well. And they do represent Amateurs when it comes to politics...
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    ANyone think and email campaign would solve this lack of product on the market?

    I agree with the other posters here, you will never find a rig with all the features you mentioned for $300 or less. Much too expensive to build, and get type accepted. There are plenty of HF/ 6 meter radios already available. The Alinco mentioned above is a good one. If you are willing to go...
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    FlexRadio SDR-1000 Review

    Nice, well written review! I have thought about buying an SDR-1000 several times. But, ended up passing on them. Instead, I bought a new Flex 1500 qrp radio. Very fun to use and even with 5 Watts, it works pretty good. I want to upgrade to one of the bigger models, but, I think I'll wait until...
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    YAESU ft-897

    I've heard good things about the FT-897. I have even thought of buying one. But, the only downside for me, is the size of the display. All of the Yaesu HF mobile rigs seem to have displays that are too small. That is why I bought a Kenwood TS-480SAT. BIG display and easy to setup and use...
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    Cool project for an old SSB CB

    Yep, very cool. He posted several times on qrz.com about these conversions and they are quite interesting. trucker
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    Craigslist goodie

    Hmmmmmm, maybe I need to sell my 811H since it only will do 800 watts max and buy this one to replace it!! (I don't run mine that hard, but, it will do it.......but not for days!!) Someone is smoking the good stuff for sure!! trucker Reread the ad, it could be possible since it has had the...
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    Stryker 955HP SSB - hitting stores this week

    Thanks for posting the new video. Pretty interesting. Overall, it seems like it is a decent radio. trucker
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    RM HLA300 low power output.

    I have read somewhere that the rated outputs on the RM Italy amps are a bit generous. And as has been mentioned, driving it with 20 watts is over-driving it. They are supposed to be driven with 5-10 watts max. I've been thinking of getting an HLA-300 and had one lined up but, due to...
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    yeasu ft757gx2 and Heath sba 1400 power supply

    The 757 GXII is a good radio. It is the older brother to the Yaesu FT-890AT. (even has the same case with the large heatsink) I had a couple of the 757's several years ago and they worked just fine. I saw one at a hamfest yesterday for $350. And I imagine that the seller would have took less...
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    Post your mobile Amatuer radio set up.

    I'll see if I can take a couple of photos. My cell phone takes some fair pictures. I get lots of comments from other truckers about the Little Tarheel. They all think it must be a great CB antenna. Until I tell them how much it costs!! :ohmy: The first one I had, I bought at a hamfest with...
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    Found part of these at Dayton

    Nice vintage setup!! trucker
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    Post your mobile Amatuer radio set up.

    Well, don't have any photos, but, here's the current mobile setup: In my 1997 Dodge 2500 pickup, an ICOM-706 MKIIG with a Tarheel 100a HP. Works great. In the 2007 Kenworth diesel rig (day cab) that I drive. I have the following: For CB fun, a Stryker 497 (guy at work needed money, got it pretty...