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    ECI Linear Amplifier

    I am looking for any information on the web about this amp. The only marking on the amp is on the face plate, and all it says is ECI linear amplifier. I have had no luck finding info online about this amp, or the company for that matter. If anyone knows where I can find info or a manual for this...
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    archer crosbow

    I would have to agree with AudioShockwav.I have one, I have used it on 11 meters, now I use it on 10, 15, 17, and 20 meteres with a tuner. It works, but it's nothing special. One word of advice though. Put a little dielectric grease on the threaded joint. I did not do it on mine, and now it is...
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    Question about making dipoles

    Thanks for you thoughts. 73 KC9LJO
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    Question about making dipoles

    I was wondering what guage wire you have used for dipoles, and what is the smallest you would use, and why? Thanks, 73
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    Melaka Channel chart

    Looks like you need a freq counter. Check this out. http://www.radiomods.co.nz/galaxymelakamods.html
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    Finally got my call!!

    Already studying for the general. airplane, it took 13 days for my call to hit the list. 73 KC9LJO
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    2 meter home-brew question

    Ia 1/4 wave the only option? I was hoping 5/8 wave. Is this possible? 73 AA
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    2 meter home-brew question

    I have a 102" SS whip. I was wondering if it could be cut down and used as a 2 meter mobile. If so what exactly would I have to do? Thanks, AA
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    Finally got my call!!

    K C 9 L J O. Now I just need somone to talk to me. Tried my local 2meter repeater a couple of times but no response yet. Should pick up tonight. 73
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    Connector Question

    Thanks. 73
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    Connector Question

    I have a workman uvs-300 2meter/70cm base antenna. It has an SO-239 (UHF) connector, but a pl-259 connector seems to fit. Are they interchageable? And if so, what is the difference between the two? Thanks, AA
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    Technicians Not Understanding Their Privileges?

    Just for the record I am a new tech. And I know exactly what my privileges are. So please remember we are not all a bunch of so and so's. My 2 cents! AA
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    Passed element 2!!!

    Thanks everyone for the congrats. It feels good. It will be better though when I can finally "key up"! Xy3lon4, how did you conclude the partial call? Just curious. AA
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    Passed element 2!!!

    I know what you mean, I have waited quite awhile to take the exam. Now I gotta wait more!! Hopefully it won't take too long. AA
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    Passed element 2!!!

    I aced my tech exam today. Now I am waiting for my call sign. It is going to be a long wait no matter how long it takes. Anybody know about how long it will take for the paperwork to be completed and get entered in the database? Later, AA
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    Question about radio parts

    I have an old RCA radiotelephone. I was trying to sell it as a collectable but no luck. Probably because of its size, It is very heavy. Any way I am now thinking about parting it out. I wonder if anyone could help me by answering a few questions for me. First question is about tubes. What is the...
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    Can you help me with this?

    I have aquired a Radiotelephone, and I am trying to learn as much as I can about it. I will describe it to the best of my ability. It is a Radiomarine corporation of America Model ET-8012-C. The tag says it puts out 75 watts, and runs on 115 volts. Frequency 2000-3000 K.C. It also says that...
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    WannaBe question

    Thanks for the advice. AA
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    HELLO! I'm new here.

    Thanks for the welcomes, and advice. AA