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Ain't enough Cheddar in the world boys! No Thanks. Looks kinda cheap IMO also. But time will tell and the price will surely drop per demand???? Slim ;-)

Always wanted to "try" one back in my CB days,but they're so expensive! Excellent reviews from most users/owners and I always liked their appearance. Slim.

I've got a SuperStar 500,same thing,and the pre-amp is the same way. The relay contacts get dirty/corroded and with the proper tool (varnishing tool) can be brought back to life for awhile. I always had to clean mine about once a year. Now it sits in closet going to waste. Haven't used it for 5...

Rob is right on the "no adjustment" for the digital meter. I talked to Sam way back when I bought mine new cause they were different and was told by him there is no adjustment for the digital meter. Only the analog meter is adjustable. Sam also told me the reason for the difference is the...

When I restored mine I also used ALL stainless steel hardware and I also shot expanding foam inside the tubing to prevent the SWR from going up from rain/condensation/icing. Before that the SWR would always go high when it rained and/or then froze. No more after the expanding foam trick! This...

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=205263 I have the missing knob too. If anyone buys this rig lemme know and I'll send it to them!(the knob that is.LOL!!) Slim

Hey Tony. Ya might also try making your own "rat-tail" for your HT's. I made some the other day for mine and WOW,what a difference! The local repeater for me is about 5 miles away and it went from S2 to S4 on my RX and I can now chunk it w/a 1.5 watt key from inside my home. I also live in a...

I put a mic from a Delta Force on mine and it sounds better w/my voice. Less tinny than the original is what others tell me. Plus I like the feel of the bigger mic in my hand. Those stock mics are a bit small for sure! And "NO" I don't want to part w/mine as I always keep "everything...

Camping without a radio? What's that? CB or Ham,either way I couldn't/wouldn't do without! I even take the good ol FRS/GMRS along just to get under her skin that much more! I also take along the MURS radios for what there is to listen to;not much of anything 'round here tho. Makes it nice for us...

WOW;thanks for puttin my ugly mug up here Rod! At least the software didn't crash as I suspected.LOL!! Man do I look fat! Oh,probably cause I am.LOL!! 73.Slim:)

Been there Done it! Thanks guys. Slim

Hey Mole. It was a pleasure to meet you,Hamer,and Mechanic at Hamvention this year. But you guys really didn't have to go thru all that trouble just to meet me.LOL!!! We had a good 90 min.s or so of ragchewing there I'd say. It's always nice to put a face to the handle and put to rest the...

Icom is more "true" sounding for the TX audio than Yaesu I think. At least w/the VHF line of rigs. Yaesu tends to be a bit more tinny and not quite as loud as Icom either. My HT's are Yaesu but my mobile's are Icom along w/my 746 non-pro base. I am an Icom fan to say the least,but am always...

I,too,bought a couple of these to,"eventually" if ever,put into a rig someday. Now I just gotta get the time and decide which rig to put them in! I've read on some of the other forums that these have a high DOA rate from the factory tho! I hope my 2 aren't in this category? Just something else...

I wonder if the button configuration is the same as the ol "Sidewinder 400" that C$$per sold back in the day. I've got one of these in a box "somewhere". Just a parts rig now. Heck,I don't even remember whats wrong w/it now. I do know it quit working in one way shape or form.LOL. Got a pic...

How ironic guys. I was at an auction today and bought 2 "super big sticks" for $1.00. Funny thing is,one is 18' 1/2" long while the other is 15' 11-1/2" long! I didn't realize they made 2 sizes in these? Now for the bad news;one is open/bad(the short one),but the other is about to become...

AudioMan have you looked inside to make sure the leads haven't come loose from the front connectors? Behind the front panel that is. I've got a Superstar 500 and that's what happened to it! Same box and design I believe. I couldn't believe the shoddy work that was put into this thing! A loose...

Are you "positive" the correct wire was snipped? Only reason I ask,is I did my 261A and it didn't work. I then went back for some more homework and discovered the website I got my info from was incorrect! So,I tried the "new" info and I had success. I don't recall the (correct) website now as...

Holy $h!T man.Vegas??? I'd never get to enjoy it then.LOL! Honestly,I agree it would be better out there too.Much better exposure,more big bucks,bigger spenders and such! I'll enjoy it while it's here for now anyways. My dad took me when I was around 12 or 13 and I couldn't believe all the...

Man if I had extra room here I'd shack ya guys up for the weekend;But I don't have the room :( I'm only 25 min.s north of the Hamvention and have been goin for years now. I don't know what I'll do when they move it elsewhere!!! Maybe we can hook-up when we're there guys. I'm planning on going...