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HAHA Ya I got hit with a SMALL megger a couple of times. Probably has something to do with why I'm a little off:thumbup: We use them to find insulation problems with high current cables on electical mining equipment.:pop:

Quick dumb question, I can only hear Skip/DX in daylight hours....is that normal? I know Nature gives and takes the optimal conditions for skip but...havn't been able to find this answer around on the net.:blink:

Any new info on this, or the new model 10 pin mics? My buddys company is updating all their equipment and I may be able to get some of their throwaways.

"The 'best' place to put a choke is at the feed point of the antenna" "FEEDPOINT" being near the bottom of the antenna mast or the feedpoint near the radio? I have a mag mount Wilson 5000 with the coax routed into the cab at the third brake/cab light. Could an "air choke" possibly be...

60 watts seems te be about the median of the export market....from about 40W to 200W in my price range. Considering a Stryker SR-955 or Magnum S 980 at the moment. Leaning toward th SR 955 because of the backlit faceplate...alot of night driving with old eyes...Also average bout 3000...

Thanks all for the great answers, but that leads to more questions... Obviosly an amp would be advertised as being class C or AB1 biasing,... but which radios are? Or would all Exports be AB1 biasing? AM/SSB is a must. FM would be great but not required. Price range would be under $500...

What is the CLEANEST, easiest, most efficient way to push 60+ watts from a mobile? AMP or EXPORT? Good amp or Export recomendations? ^^ ab v c^^ 22racer

Just for reference....what current manufactured CB and 10 meter radios are not made in CHINA??

So what is the "correct" way to use RF ferrite chokes? Is there a wrong way to use them? Can I damage anything by just experimenting and using them in different places on the mobile? Any disadvantages? 22racer:huh:

So I have a large HVAC unit on top of my house. How effective could it be to put a magnet mount moble type antenna on top of that big square box?? If so, Would I need to use a different coax since the length would be much longer? THX

huh.... I was told once that power mics were snake oil, but I've never tried one myself. I was thinkin bout a RF Limited 577 or 2018 though.

Any body had dealings with Walcott CB or GI Joe's Electronics? Good, bad, any opinions welcome! THX, 22racer