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  1. sandpiperx

    Wife letting loose the funds

    Is that what it takes? Spine and Back bone! HMMM.. Well thanks I learned something new today.. Well you know She even lets me milk the Cow if I asked enough... Life is good ! Very Good! LOL Markip :bdh:
  2. sandpiperx

    Can I legally listen to HAM on my scanner?

    I have multiple scanners, Done alot of research. this will sum it up for you pretty well Just click on the link below. There are multiple sites where there is a ton on info on the law. Scanner (radio) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia or http://www.radioreference.com/ I can scan pretty...
  3. sandpiperx

    lp 100a mounted in my ride

    Well you seem to have done a good job already. Whip out the Dremel and get busy.. Send a pic when you work it out..Markip
  4. sandpiperx

    lp 100a mounted in my ride

    You could try going to a auto parts store or home depot and buy a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick trim piece with double sided tape. Trim and miter the corners and adhere. I did that a few years back with a meter set up and it was with a chrome trim piece. It looked freaking kick butt.. Just a...
  5. sandpiperx

    lp 100a mounted in my ride

    Very slick set up.. Tell me is the unit mounted in the dash secured or just laid in there? Great job it looks pretty finished already but A trim piece would tighten it up.. Markip
  6. sandpiperx

    Lookking for a good Tech.

    Very good .. I have always want to get the ticket for the sake of just doing it. There are some areas I really want to work once its done, But I still love to work 11 meter for all it worth... There are some people I would to get a chance to talk to on the amateur side. that I only can...
  7. sandpiperx

    Wife letting loose the funds

    I agree on the forgiveness It is always easier. Story of my Lffe.. LOL She is a great gal! She is just getting used to my new and old sorta Hobby. As far as the Icom. Thanks for the info. I just starting my research and What ever Ham radio I go with I really want to have the ability to...
  8. sandpiperx

    Wife letting loose the funds

    I have been working the angles and she will light off about how she needs more cloths. I think I own freaking Stock in at least 3 malls here. She told me today From whatever forces are working my direction give her a good day Sun and I can spend what I need on new ham Radio when I get my tech...
  9. sandpiperx

    Wife letting loose the funds

    Hello This question Is surrounding valentines day.. Looking for input on how to convince the lovely Wife (Ole Lady) How to release more funds for quality radio gear. I have some options myself but wanted some input from other more senior radio persons. I am on a mission so please show me...
  10. sandpiperx

    3.885.00 AM :)

    Where are you about in Tampa I lived in Clearwater beach for 32 years. My trucking company was right off highway 60 outside of ybor city..
  11. sandpiperx

    Lookking for a good Tech.

    I have what is a rci built for galaxy DX 2527. A galaxy 99v. and a cobra 21 with a 300 watt pill box. I test in March for my tech class. Maybe step into a ham radio Maybe not. Working on my crazy Antenna set up first. I kinda of jumped back in wanted to do this years ago ..Life got in the...
  12. sandpiperx

    Lookking for a good Tech.

    That is a GOOD List! I did a little research on 3 of them and pasted and copied it with the others. I think I have enough to run a little while but the more info the better and I can compare.. I am sure there are plenty of other people that will read this and have very useful info.... It...
  13. sandpiperx

    I'm a new Grandpa !

    Thats great news.. good for them and You. MY time is approaching a couple of years I hope...
  14. sandpiperx

    For those of you that climb.

    I Have to Agree Capt. The Rf would be the hazard. I cannot imagine doing the work like that unless everything was right on.. The view from the shot was amazing. I imagine it would be 10 fold from the pole..
  15. sandpiperx

    For those of you that climb.

    It was kinda funny the way he wrote it. at least to me.. Also They guys on the empire state building don't feel the need for helmets it seems. Or was that photo before OSHA.. ?
  16. sandpiperx

    Video - How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio

    Moleculo, Thanks I really enjoyed the video. Very informative! I look forward to trying that some time. great stuff:D
  17. sandpiperx

    For those of you that climb.

    That was a great line Nat19 :headbang I might try it depends on the Health Insurance.. And maybe a couple shots of scotch!!!!!!! Life is good! Mark
  18. sandpiperx

    new antenna set up need advise.

    Very Good , Capt. I understand the loop I will run my pvc up kinda like yours and loop it.. I assume you have no trademark on the design.. Joking! Good idea on the paint but I think I can pull it off without. Once I get it near the point I my try a colors long stick and see if that might...
  19. sandpiperx

    Where's the beef?

    upward and onward>>>>>life is good
  20. sandpiperx

    new antenna set up need advise.

    Well as far a the tree movement. there is no real flex until the last 10 feet I have doing black op's surveillance LOL.. on it through the last 3 to 4 storms here and I think she will work .. But I will test and tune to see for sure before I mount the Antenna up there. Also I have had the...