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It took long enough... :lol: :lol:

Although I'm a ARRL member and get the mag every month, I keep my ears tuned to the local repeaters. Sometimes someone will mention wanting to get rid of a few years of mags. I jump in and find out when & where to pick them up. A couple of years ago I got several years of CQ mags from the 70's...

Might try ModsDK. I believe they have a WARC mod that might work.

I thought maybe Santa brought you a IC-7800 or Orion. On second thought.... You wouldn't be crazy enough to get rid of a good radio for either one of those. I would trade my 850 for a 7800 but ONLY so I could sell it and take the BIG $$ and buy LOTS more 850's :D

I liked the pic of the KWM-1 mounted mobile in a 58 Impala.

The TS-850 or the DRU-2?

While I don't agree with LOTS about the ARRL, They are the only "Gun in town" and do good things at times. The BPL fights are some of the good things I'm happy about. The QST Mag has some nice articles and projects also.

Here is a link to the plans I used to build the quagi... http://members.aol.com/n2kbk/quagi.html . I used 3/4" pvc pipe,a 4-way fitting and short pieces of pipe to support the driven then a short pipe back to another 4-Way fitting etc for the reflector then about 24" piece of pipe for the...

Them birds can be fun! I made a 8 el quagi out of welding rod and 3/4" pvc pipe and have used it hand held with a HT! Just stand out in the yard when the bird flies over, Large set of headphones on, HT in one hand, quagi in the other. Swing the quagi back and forth,up and down kinda like a blind...

Just in case someone else reads this and is wondering about a cheap set up.... I too vote for the Bencher. It's by no means the "best" but works well. I can tap out 40wpm +/- with no problem. The main thing is keeping it clean and adjusted to what feels good to you.

Several years or about four months. :wink:

There is also more spectrum for phone use with the extra.

Jay I agree. The MAIN REASON the ARRL wanted to keep CW was because of all the retired OF's with the $$ and lifetime memberships. I'm a member because it's the ONLY "big" voice we have and they do -some- good. I'm afraid if there were another large organization no matter how good the intentions...

I still have that "Junkyard" antenna. I also still have the Eagle 500 and all the spare tubes I got from you that day :wink: Good to see you posting again. I guess we both needed a little break from things. Heck I look forward to a QSO with you anytime. Maybe even another eye ball QSO sometime...

Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/21dec_cycle24.htm?list69914 The start of a good solar cycle along with the FCC dropping the test for CW. Yep, gonna be a good year. :D

Thanks for the welcome guys. Feels good to be back and see all you guys for sure. While I don't work 27Mhz anymore, I may listen in if you guys have a contest. BOY Those were FUN! ED, It wont be long now and we can get together on 40. I'm stringing up a horizontal loop next weekend that should...

Good advice. Also try to find a local club. They will help you and may be able to give you the test. DO NOT think most Hams are like what you see on the internet. I met the local club here when I was parked on top of a hill with a I-Max 2000 leaning against my tow truck during a CDX contest. The...

Yes we have. I recognise the call. If I remember right we met on the air via Pat KD5ZRH (The Fireman/Electrician). Small world :D

Between Bastrop and Smithville. About 40 miles east of Austin.

Here's a link... http://tinyurl.com/y6je5n