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    Neat flea market find today

    I see your $25, and raise $20
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    Neat flea market find today

    Ohhhh, I like. I never see anything like that down here.
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    Mag mount

    Hahaha, thanks for reminding me, had the same problem, thought I'd make my own, bought some aluminium plate and 4 rare earth magnets off eBay, but which ones, awww heck go for the strongest. I'll test on the refrigerator first thought I. The thing snapped to the door like a hungry crocodile's...
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    Citizens Band (1977)

    Thanks TheRATT, good for a laugh (and a few cringes).
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    Coronavirus

    Ok, I've just been told to isolate for another 3 months. Geez I am running short of things to do. Radio dead down here, impulse purchases at an end due to dwindling funds....aaarrgggghhhh.
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    Would like to see some pictures of your pet's.

    You You somewhere near Chernobyl Kopcicle?
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    Base antenna, High noise floor tips..

    Being in isolation, and bored, I've been spending a lot of time in the garage, sorting nuts and bolts etc. I have a Washington and 477mhz UHF just idling on the shelf. Just bought a cheap micro stereo to have soft music in the background. WOW, instantly pegs Washington's Meyer with hash, even...
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    Speculation needed Amp no worky right on 40 meters

    But you can select manually? Maybe sensing selected wrong filter for 40.
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    Speculation needed Amp no worky right on 40 meters

    40m filter took a dive? Not familiar with the amp, do you switch bands manually?
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    Needing Help With A Home Made Power Supply Please

    In the absence of test gear, I'd leave it off for a good while and pop the cover, bound to be a manufacturer and number somewhere on the board. But no touchy touchy, the caps will likely still have a kick to them.
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    twist mode

    Rule 1. Family and friends first. Work wise , something else will show itself to those who are willing.
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    SDR CB Radios

    I couldn't have a conversation on that radio, I'd be adjusting the darn knobs all the time...
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    CB CH9 REACT alive and well on Hawaii-5-O ...

    We had CREST down here in Oz. Local guy near me monitoring was a total fruitcake. Used to jump on adjacent channels telling everyone to vacate as they were risking lives. He ended up getting busted for placing objects on rail tracks....
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    El Cheapo BM800 Condenser Microphone

    Seems too cheap. I'll be interested in your opinion.
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    Coronavirus

    Already happened, 2700 passengers let loose in Sydney, no checks despite known cases on board. Ships Captain apparently assured officials all was clear. No checks done ! Google Ruby Princess.
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    Coronavirus

    We have 13 Cruise ships circling off our coast. Most registered in tax avoidance havens overseas. The Gov. has said to go home,or will bring in the Navy to force you. Of course, it's in the Appeals courts, $10 say the leftist Greenies will jump in and cry and moan , and the ships will end up...
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    Compact SSB rig, size of Cobra 25?

    TRC-453. My favourite compact SSB.
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    Cobra 139XLR or Uniden Washington??

    I could have sworn that the Washington I had apart a while ago had an 8719...
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    Covid Cooking- Culinary Cuisine

    After a few bourbons whatever the hell I can stuff in my face...
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    Coronavirus

    Woohoo. I got my priority home grocery delivery ticked off. Hmmmm. I am suspicious. The online order, with free delivery, seems a good bit more expensive than my usual shop, for the same sort of things. They wouldn't be taking advantage of the situation surely...sarcasm alert.