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Agree John always returned calls, he was always straight up about anything I asked him, both on the Galaxy and Texas Star side, same with Mike. I remember when I first met Mike and invited him to join the forum. I really think Ranger is a large part of the equation. If whoever is left at...

I am sure it's part of it, I know that there's still a segment of the market that likes the Galaxy style of radios. But. I think Stryker pulled a good chunk of it away, and the QX radios are now eating a good chunk of sales too. And QX still remains competitive in price regardless of tariffs...

@nomadradio Funny I was re reading this and there's a 10-10 contest going on right now..... Changes aren't permanent But change is 73 Jeff

I wasn't always that way. Texas Star started long ago, back with the outcom amps using Amperex transistors, and really designed for 23 channel radios that did struggle to make 3.5 watts. Even early 40 channel radios were making 14-16 watts on SSB. And as lacking as the bias network is in the TS...

It's unusually warm here we had 68 today, hit 70 yesterday. The bushes and trees around here are starting to bud because it's been so warm and that's not good, no doubt we'll see more freezing temps before spring. Not much snow pack and if it stays warm it's gonna melt off early. Snow is the...

Actually it was Jim that posted the picture. See below. 73 Jeff

Found it 200 hours for this model. Wait a bit and they will be on Temu, 9.79 in a two pack....... 73 Jeff

There's another one out there that shows one with larger electrodes, I think they were rated for appox 250 total hours run time and replacement plates for about 4 bucks. Your right,it's just super simple basic highschool science class stuff, but it's a novel spin on it. And someone is making...

These things are popping up all over the web, several different versions. Add water and salt, volia Light and charger for your phone. 73 Jeff

@bob85 I knew It was Internet babble, could not believe it when I ran across it. I know jazz singer would have busted a nut rolling around laughing. YouTube is a entertainment channel, increasing filled with absolute bullshit clickbate AI generated garbage..... 73 Jeff

Thanks Larry. 73 Jeff

Yes, here's a screenshot of the NB area and that's L2. No effect? 73 Jeff

Yes .. A couple years ago FCC opened public comments for several cb radio changes, when they dropped the 155 limit on comms was one of them. Higher output and expansion was also on the table and honestly the response was dismal from the CB radio community. Plenty of naysayers complained in...

Never going to happen. 73 Jeff

The test now is easy enough for you to pass with 2-3 weeks of prep and you can use ten with the Tech license now. 73 Jeff

We have a decent group here on Ten with weekly nets but I agree it's under used. We used to have a AM net on 29.2 but most of the those guys are not around anymore. It's nothing like 30 + years ago. It's always been a favorite band of mine, cheap, easy, manageable antenna length for mobile...

The reason for FM band just below 10 meters (?), the Hidden "Alpha" channels, 27.555 and ( oh my goodness) clipping the Diode. Not to mention the Boots Wait until @bob85 sees this I wish Jazz was still around PMSL 73 Jeff

It really set them apart, from the beginning the 99v was top shelf in the display case and the 88 second tier just on the meter. 73 Jeff

I can remember everyone wanting a 5 Star Galaxy. There was 2 brothers in New York that had ranger build the planet series of export radios like the Pluto, the Saturn ect but they had zero warranty, nothing. Can't remember the name Sold as is export radios and the hardcore cb guys all loved them...

I hope Mike gets a handle on Texas Star I have seen a couple of 350 Mini amps and it's not the quality of past builds..... Texas Ranger will keep ranger building the galaxy clones I think. 73 Jeff