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  1. medic18d

    mounting a classic k40 differently

    you just have to dissassemble it a little bit look up the k40 manual online and you will see how easy it is .
  2. medic18d

    Is it me or are CBers cheaper than hams?

    I think the opposite hams like to re use and build their own stuff ..
  3. medic18d

    Small Rant

    i think its habit to some because thats what they have heard over the years . or like myself lazy typer. and some people just dont know the proper terms cause of radio slang . I wouldnt let it bother you . they mean no harm im sure .
  4. medic18d

    The new 2970N2 radio ?..

    No sir there is a guy in nw Indiana at the flying j on exit 240 . Named Howard . That has been tuning radios for 30 years . I have had him tune 11 of my radios and they all wrk great . If he tunes your radio he gives lifetime warranty on all his work . He will even fix them for free if they...
  5. medic18d

    outcom opa 202

    this amp is 3-30 mhz in good working order low med high and ssb as well as pre amp $200 plus 15 shipped to lower 48 pm me for pics with email
  6. medic18d

    palomar 225 amp

    pm me for pics with email and i will send pics has low and high power and a great pre-amp this is 12 vdc 120 shipped
  7. medic18d

    FS original president jackson /Silver face

    I have 2 of these radio's they have consecutive serial numbers and the same birth date . Both radio's are mint condition and come with original president mics . 1 unit is professionally tuned 1 unit is completely virgin / never used never opened or tuned These are quality radio's made...
  8. medic18d

    Build your own antenna

    awe hell he is just trying to make a good first impression . lets try not to lynch a guy on how he builds an antenna , hell it might of worked for him. to the op its better to introduce your self on the forum before putting up knowledge . and FOR SURE double check your post for errors...
  9. medic18d

    New radio ?..

    there is the magnum 257, yeticom optima alinco sr8t -160-10 meter radio but i love my n2 i rarely have to call twice to get a dx contact (running half power)
  10. medic18d

    The new 2970N2 radio ?..

    i rarely have to call more than once on ssb! this thing gets out . sounds good with stock mic and is so clean it even makes a power mic shine without the distortion. but mine was prof. tuned . also i only run it at half power . I would also recommend you get the power dialed back if you...
  11. medic18d

    What Is Your Handle # & Location

    DC601 formerly chicago now fort bragg nc
  12. medic18d

    NEW HAM needs rig advice.

    Sounds good, but i would rather have a chinese dual bander than a single band .capability is addicting the tyt 9800 is 319
  13. medic18d

    cutting 11 meter antenna down to 2 meter 5/8 wave

    yes sir , works like a charm
  14. medic18d

    NEW HAM needs rig advice.

    Hello brother the Kenwood Tm v71a and tm 710D are awesome rigs I like dual banders because (please look up ) these features the two radios PROS: cross band repeat( this is amazing ) can be used with HT's as a repeater !!! even use a regular walkie to hit your local repeater or plain...
  15. medic18d

    Alinco DX-70, SR8T with LDG/MFJ Autotuners???

    I always gotta remember to make sure it's NOT IN SEMI AUTO with the interface .(i ran mine for a month the wrong way ) mine only tunes in the actual ham bands . My mfj 993b does not auto tune in warc or freebands With my sr8t i have to manually tune if im in the warc bands . My memory b is...
  16. medic18d

    Going to purchase an RCI-2950DX, what should I know?

    The astatic mics work great on my radios . Maybe its your tuning is off . not all mics are for everyone . To answer your question :; people talk about astatic mics because they like them . Mine sounds like a dream on the rci 2950dx and the 2970n2 i have . hope this helps you 73's
  17. medic18d

    cutting 11 meter antenna down to 2 meter 5/8 wave

    just made a 1/4 wave with copper wire and a cb terminal ill post pics works great
  18. medic18d

    Going to purchase an RCI-2950DX, what should I know?

    great radio comes with the e chip so dont pay for the opening of 11 meter . and once properly tuned hears well . sounds great with a original rk 56 and d104m6 but the stock mic is awesome . if people say you sound crappy when your up close in proximity like in the same parking lot . back off...
  19. medic18d

    cutting 11 meter antenna down to 2 meter 5/8 wave

    I love a 1/4 wave . i run one on the mobile . i was hoping for something more like 1/2 or 5/8 wave for base .
  20. medic18d

    cutting 11 meter antenna down to 2 meter 5/8 wave

    there is no coil just a single wire wrapped around a pole . i wish i could upload a photo. thanks though