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  1. K

    Antenna Types for TS-2000X

    Well I bought a Kenwood TS-2000X All mode. My question is what antennas would you recomend for all the bands i.e. HF/6 Meters/2 Meters/70CM & 1.2Ghz. Thanks in advance Jerry
  2. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Well last night we did some tests and changing the ground helped, I ordered a Alpha 5/8 so we will see if that helps more. Thanks again for all the help, I think that I am getting closer, I know I will not get rid of all the problem but it has helped. I am working on getting my ticket Jerry
  3. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Well I disconnected the ground wire from my antenna and attached it to the bottom of my mast. The other end is attached to a 8' rod 2' away. My other ground rod that went to my well is attached to my equiptment. So that is step one, I could not tell if it has helped yet. Next I might buy a Maco...
  4. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    So you are saying get a groundplane kit for the Imax?
  5. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Wow this is deeper then I thought! so in laymens terms, 1) I am going to disconect my ground wire form my Imax and attach it to the base of my mast. The other end two feet away soldered to my 8' gorunding stake. 2) Attach my Radio and amp to my grounding rod just outside my room. 3) Replace my...
  6. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Well this weekend I am going to fix the grounds correctly and the the Coax. Where can I find the Coax? Thanks Jerry
  7. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    So do you turn down the power on the 570? then drive the 6012 with the x80? Thanks Jerry
  8. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Opps. one other thing. I do not think I am overdriving the amp it will use an X80 to drive it and that puts out more then my Kenwood. Thanks Jerry
  9. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Oh, the Coax I got from a Local CB tech and he said it was the best out at the time when I put all this all together, about two years ago. I can only do what is recomended by the people that have made suggestions, becouse I am not an expert. That is why I made this post. Jerry
  10. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    The amp is a class B not a C, I am not sure what that means and if someone can explain. I used to have a D&A tuber and it blead worse. This radio kicks, and I get nothing but great reports. I will try to mess around with the grounding. I know most of the problem is my neighbor is a cheap jerk...
  11. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    My amp is an Xforce 6012HD, I am confused about grounding? so many different opinions?????????????? Jerry
  12. K

    Base Antenna HELP to much RF

    Can anyone steer me in the direction of an antenna that will not come thru my neighbors cheap TV or computer speakers. I am running a kenwood,with out my amp on everything is ok but as soon as I turn on the amp they complain. I am running an Imax and I have heard they are not neighbor friendly...