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  1. Cat Driver

    Murs an FT2800M ?'s

    Got my coax today an have the antenna ready to put up, but this damn cold front that has come thru is gonna delay my plans for a few days until it at least gets back up in the 30's.... Ron
  2. Cat Driver

    Murs an FT2800M ?'s

    I'll do it as soon as my coax gets here an post the results.... Thanx, Ron, ol'fart
  3. Cat Driver

    FT-2800M

    To late, I already did the total reset...lol Thats same as it was new when I got it isn't it? All I hafta do is put my stuff in that I want now? Since you probably didn't see my other thread, do I now have the 5 murs channels now also? thanx, Ron
  4. Cat Driver

    Murs an FT2800M ?'s

    1. Can I use my Diamond X200A 2/440 meter antenna for the murs freqs safely without hurting the radio? 2. I did the solder pad extended TX mod to my 2800, will I be able to transmit on the murs channels by doing this, or is there something else I have to do also?. I have reset the radio per...
  5. Cat Driver

    FT-2800M

    Tell me this guys, if I do this solder mod on my new 2800m, will I hafta reprogram my stuff in the radio? Will it set back to what was in it after doing the button pushing deal at the end of the mod article an still tansmit on the 137-174 I'm new at this, I'm used to working on cb's...:)...
  6. Cat Driver

    AM/SSB Base - what's a good entry level unit?

    I have a less than 2 year old 2547 and a small klv 100 watt linear. $265 for both of'em plus about $25 or so shipping... Moved up to a 2995 dx, so I don't need this one anymore.. Put an $89 Imax 2000 with this an you are at about what you had to spend an will have it all Heres my ad on the...
  7. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    From the Govt. info on eham.net Exam sessions are conducted by volunteers working under the direction of the FCC. There will likely be a charge for taking the exam. There is no FCC fee for an initial license, or standard changes to a license. However, there are fees for other FCC services. The...
  8. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    $15.....Should be the same anywhere. Ron ol'fart :biggrin:
  9. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    Took my tech today an only missed 1, that damn current over resistance or something like that. I always pick the wrong damn one....hehe Went on an took the general while I was there, hadn't studied 1 lick on it, an only missed gettin' it by 2. I'll study up this week an go take it again in a...
  10. Cat Driver

    Astatic 700 watt/swr meter

    Well guys, when the dust was all settled, I ended up with an almost brand new Mirage MP-1 with remote head I found on E-Ham.net... Ron
  11. Cat Driver

    Vanco SWR Meter

    The Bastards, I can't get in to see anything over there. Ron
  12. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    I'll probably go ahead an try the general while I'm there, but I was mainly intrested in the tech so I could get started with my 2 meter radio thats coming..... Ron
  13. Cat Driver

    No such thing as man caused global warming !

    10-4... rather owe it to ya than beat ya outta of it.. Ron
  14. Cat Driver

    No such thing as man caused global warming !

    Its probably us beer an soda pop drinkers thats doing it.... Think how much CO2 is relesed everyday all over the planet from us beverage drinkers...hehe Ron ol'fart
  15. Cat Driver

    Scanner vs CB antenna

    I didn't figure it would. I could also mount it on another mast under my 2 meter antenna I'm gonna put up, but I'd hafta have another 25 or so ft of coax for it. Ron
  16. Cat Driver

    Scanner vs CB antenna

    If I mount my scanner antenna on the same mast a few feet under my Maco V58 radials, will it affect my CB performance in anyway? Ron
  17. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    Rob, scroll down about 2/3 way on this page an you'll find an easier manual on the 2 tests under ham help files.... An it's FREE All answers are in bold type here The KB7TBT Free Ham Radio Manuals and Help Page Ron
  18. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    Thank You also Mr. Hooked....:) Ron
  19. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    I've got the tech exam down to 33-34 right every time now. I am gonna start trying the general exams today. I thought maybe you had to have them 100% to pass, couldn't find anywhere that told how many you needed right.., THANX SIR...:thumbup: Ron
  20. Cat Driver

    Tech license info

    Going to take the test this weekend at a Ham fest where they are giving them. Just wondering how many out of the 35 questions you have to have right to pass. Can't find this info anywhere. Might even try the general while I am there... Ron ol'fart