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    ?? Frequency coversion -257 HP- need advice

    On my conversion board, the diode from pin 1 down to pin 3 is resting on pin 2, I mean it is touching the #2 pin. Shouldn't I be concerned about it over heating by trying to jump at the con 2 position, well I am. I'm no expert at soldering, I'm afraid of cooking the diode. Question #2...
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    My Thanks are not Enough :

    To all the members that have helped me, and not even known it. I was ready to upgrade to a SSB and just thought I knew where to start. During many hours of research and making notes I ran across this Forum, ...and it changed everything I had been doing to find a radio to suit my wants. In...
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    Who to buy from?? >> Please advise

    Just got it !!!! Got my 257 in today. I have so many people to thank ...... for way to much to list right now. I will compose a proper thread later. Been a long day, been burning fuel since 6:30 am. Ready for a few cans of my meds now ( BUD LIGHT ) and a shower. But I have to admit the 257...
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    Who to buy from?? >> Please advise

    Thanks 222, I've read your post on the 257 and have found them very helpful. May God bless you today, maranatha. CD Vaughn
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    Who to buy from?? >> Please advise

    Thanks m42 that is solid advice, they would know the 257 better any way. I've read in other post that they will work on radios and their prices are very fair. I will contact them once I've got the 257 in my hand.
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    Who to buy from?? >> Please advise

    OK if that is the way to go, then would you suggest a tech for me to use.
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    Who to buy from?? >> Please advise

    Thanks to ALL of you for this great forum, I've learned a great deal in the last couple of weeks about radio's and which one to fit my needs and more. I've decided to go with the Magnum 257 HP, but now where to buy. Only a few of the web sites that have been suggested are indicating they have...