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    Homebrew 5/8's or .64 initial design

    [/IMG],http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m128/screwdriverII_2006/hb58gp003.jpg Picked up an old dead soldier this weekend at the Austin Hamfest. Hygain CLR-2 stripped her down and started to build a 5/8's or .64 Machined an insulator from a 1 1/4 piece of Delrin so far so good. Looks like...
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    what is "asymmetrical modulation" ?

    Simple way to change mike phase, reverse the leads on the mike element while looking on a scope for the most positive modulation peaks. With a plate modulated TX swaping the plate cap leads on the modulator tubes. RCB
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    what is "asymmetrical modulation" ?

    natural asymmetrical voice modulation Try this link Seems some voices have more or less symmetry. Explains why some voices cut through the QRM better than others. I have used mike phasing and modulator phase reversal for improved audio density on AM with a plate modulated Transmitter. It...
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    QRZ gets a Wakeup Call

    FT 101 11 meters ?
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    QRZ gets a Wakeup Call

    FT101 11 meters ? W5LZ you better check the date that 11 meters was changed to class D CB BAND I don't think any Yaesu FT101's were made prior to September 1958 RCB :lol:
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    Hygain Penetrator is a highly touted 5/8 wave antenna.

    Starduster M800 I seem to remember a Starduster model refered to as Starduster II or M 800 It had little coils on all elements that were actually traps The antenna was also designed to receive the FM band 88-108 MHz. Marconi what part of Houston are you located I am 55 Miles south of...