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  1. KE3W

    Your first CB? what year started? any other radio interest?

    A lot of these whippersnappers VA3ES probably never heard of a DX-100 - so... * Phone or CW on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 11 and 10 meters. * Built-in VFO, modulator, and power supplies. 5-point TVI suppression. * Kit contains all parts—tunes—hardware—cabinet, etc.—Easy-to-build...
  2. KE3W

    Your first CB? what year started? any other radio interest?

    My first CB radio (1966) was a Raytheon 5 channel TWR-7. We all had "handles" and would meet everything Saturday morning for breakfast and exchange QSL cards - those were the days!
  3. KE3W

    US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA11-067A!

    US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA11-067A Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: March 08, 2011 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows * Microsoft Office Overview - There are multiple...
  4. KE3W

    RF Gain Control up, "S" meter goes down, WHY??

    FYI... Signal Strength S1 Faint, signals barely readable S2 Very weak signals S3 Weak signals S4 Fair signals S5 Fairly good signals S6 Good signals S7 Moderately strong signals S8 Strong signals S9 Extremely strong signals
  5. KE3W

    RFI Audio Problem...

    I still think he is getting AC hummmmmm from a bad transformer on his wall circuit.
  6. KE3W

    RFI Audio Problem...

    Whether or not you have the gain turned all the way down - whatever is "buzzing" still causes interference. If you unplug the "brick" completely (and unplug the microphone as well) and you are still getting the "buzzing" - you have something else in your shack causing the problem. Now, I am...
  7. KE3W

    RFI Audio Problem...

    If you are still plugging it into the wall brick regardless of whether you are going directly to the wall AC or power strip - it probably is the wall brick. How do I know? I had the same exact problem (buzzing) with a electronic keyer feeding back into my headset. The moment I changed the...
  8. KE3W

    ISO: Display for a Uniden Pro 640e

    While searching for a alignment and display replacement - I found this... Uniden Pro 640e AM / SSB CB Radio Review (December 26, 2009) - Now let’s talk about the display – probably the single biggest reason not to buy one of these radios. The Uniden Pro 640e suffered from a major design flaw...
  9. KE3W

    History of Citizen's Band Radio!

    Wikipedia - History of Citizen's Band Radio - Citizens' Band radio (often shortened to CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. The CB radio service is distinct from FRS...
  10. KE3W

    RCI 2990 issues.

    Until someone pipes in - I searched the net and found...RCI-2990 Base Station Transceiver Owner's Manual and RCI-2990 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES and more... 1. BATTERY: The original "Galaxy Saturn Turbo" radio made before 1995 had a 3-Volt Lithium coin cell soldered to the CPU board. This allowed...
  11. KE3W

    RFI Audio Problem...

    That is what I thought. You have to make sure the power feeding the pre-amp is clean. Now, what are you using to feed the pre-amp? Do you just have it plugged into a 12 Volt Power Supply? Do you have it plugged into wall adapter? What is feeding the puppy?
  12. KE3W

    info on a eagle 2500

    Here is an overview: EAGLE 2500 - FM AMPLIFIER SOLID STATE
  13. KE3W

    RFI Audio Problem...

    What happens if you take the pre-amp out of the picture?
  14. KE3W

    Germany on 17 Meters

    DK5DR makes for some interesting reading...
  15. KE3W

    A couple of interesting 20m contacts

    This is a fantastic weekend with ARRL's DX Contest going.
  16. KE3W

    Homebrew Iambic Paddle

    Until someone pipes in... Evolution of a Finger Tapper HOME-MADE TELEGRAPH KEYS and search the page on Iambic. Homebrew Single Lever Paddle
  17. KE3W

    Replies OFF In Swap Shop?

    :bdh: OK OK - I give up!:)
  18. KE3W

    TEST!

    What do you mean it isn't working!!!!!
  19. KE3W

    Replies OFF In Swap Shop?

    :oops: Didn't know that. Thanks for the information!
  20. KE3W

    SSB Stability: Can it be Improved?

    Wow - I just searched Google ("Galaxy DX99V" drifts warm) and you are not alone! Take a look at this thread. The link is "cached" version so you don't have to join the forum to read the post...