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  1. KF5FUR

    Modding a Cobra 29 LX for 10 meters?

    Can it be done? I read somewhere that it is basically like the last model of 29 I think, just has the new digital face and a few firmware extras. Or can someone recommend a model that can be commonly found that is cheaper than a born 10 meter. Also I want to mod one for the fun of it and...
  2. KF5FUR

    CB co-phased antennas

    Thanks guys but you didn't answer my overall question. To quote a Firestik page "Some people believe that co-phased antennas must be separated by a minimum of nine (9) feet. We have successfully used co-phase antenna systems with spacing as little as four (4) feet. Space alters the pattern and...
  3. KF5FUR

    CB co-phased antennas

    I may have a problem with the length of coax for my setup. I will be putting two posts mounted against the inside of the front bed panel to get the antennas clear of the roof. But I will be running the cable through the body plugs of the cab and bed so I wont have to worry every time I close...
  4. KF5FUR

    Family radio comm idea

    I have read the Wikipedia page about GMRS, but I do know of a place that mainly utilizes Motorola systems that do local police, fire, and business radio systems. I am mainly interested in the private business type radio system, much like the encoded channel on standard walkies for private...
  5. KF5FUR

    Family radio comm idea

    I am looking for a radio system that me and my family can use to communicate over about 25 mile radius of our house. I can't seem to find a definite answer on this, as some radios need custom programming and use repeaters for private company use. Can I use something like this? I want mobiles...
  6. KF5FUR

    A strange antenna question

    I have an old locomotive antenna, I think is operates on 159-161 MHz, it looks like with little modification I could use it for a patch feed on my 10ft BUD, or just a skip BUD antenna. Has anyone seen and or worked with these before? BTW, are there any stationary amateur satellites?