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    12 V Power Supply ?

    Hey guys, My trusty 20 year old Motorola power supply I use on my workbench has finally decided it has had enough. I may take it apart this weekend and see if I can fix it, but I really need one with a little more output. 30 amps would be my choice. So what is everyones preference ? I...
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    What is best supplement for a 2 meter mobile

    If it does not have the capability to transmit pl tones then I would not even waste the money on the batteries. Just about every repeater in my area requires a tone to access it. I am sure it is probably the same where you are. The radio will unfortunately be useless for practical applications...
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    Any Icom / VHF repair techs here ? Ant connector Question

    kc, If I did use it with the Ducky, it would be on low power which is 5 watts. I am going to look through my stash from years ago and see if I have a panel mount BNC connector. I am pretty sure there is enough room to mount it, maybe even without a bracket. Thanks,
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    Any Icom / VHF repair techs here ? Ant connector Question

    Hey guys, I recently bought a IC3200A for a good price because the antenna "connector" cable was ripped out if the back. I have a couple of quick questions about replacing it. Looking at the service manual, the original cable just appears to be a short length of RG58 with a SO259...
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    New ? Used ? Stick with what I have ?

    kc, Thanks for the encouragement :) I had the TS520 on all day to day and tuned it up into the dummy load and it seems to be working as perfectly as always. I guess i need to get an antenna strung up and see what happens :) 73, Bill
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    New ? Used ? Stick with what I have ?

    Hi guys, After a long time off the air, I have decided to get a home station back up and running and try to enjoy this hobby I got into over 40 years ago :) I have a Kenwood TS520 that I purchased new in 1976. It is in great shape and I have used on and off just for listening with an...