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New Meter- Array Solutions -power/SWR/ etc......
The PowerMaster - Accurate and Fast RF Power and VSWR meter
""The Array Solutions PowerMaster is an accurate, expandable RF power meter that blurs the line between station accessory and precision test equipment."
Mark Wilson, K1RO QST...
Hello,
I am wondering if anyone here is using these switches ?
I will use one for the antennas and one for the transceivers, they
look well built and isolation seems real good.
Paul K8PG
Hello all,
Ive been having a blast on 15 mtrs this past week.The band has been
open to all parts of the world.This is a list of a few stations I worked
EP4AK-IRAN,SSB Totally a new country for me,he was 5x9
VU2SWS-INDIA,SSB a YL-she was 5X9+...
Hello Kurt,
Well get the ARRLs license manuels(Tech-Gen) and study all the material in each
book,that way you will know whats going on a bit,I also say find a local club and
find a good Elmer(a amateur who is a teacher/or is knowledgeable in all aspects of
radio,Just memorizing a...
AL-80B
3-500Z 5.0 14.6 130 0.5 20 4.0 0.4 3.0 0.4 0.74 14.0 110 TUBE SPECS.From RF Parts.
The AL80B needs at least 80 watts drive for specified output.
The Plate/Load controls are not correctly adjusted/the band input coil/s need to
be adjusted,maybee the alc control is set to...
AL80A -NEW TUBE,NEW FILTER CAPS-10MTR MOD. Excellent shape Ive owned this amp
for 18 yrs and is very reliable-850w cw-1000w ssb-wired for 240v,east to change to
120v-RF Parts tube 7mo old. contact info-pegenaw@charter.net-----NO Trades----
NO PAY PAL-I except Postal MO,Bank...
Amp. prob.
Use some Caig de-oxit- with a Qtip
DO NOT USE EMERY CLOTH-this will pit/scratch relay contacts
if anything try a crisp US dollar and run that between the contacts.
Paul K8PG Yes you...
Palstar ZM30
Hello ,
I have had my MFJ 259B analyzer since 1998-still works well.
I thik a lot of amateures under-estimate the quality build of MFJs
gear-I never had a big problem with them,always helpfull Techs
and they Know what their talking...
MFJ TUNER
Hello Rob-
I have to say that you will be over the capable power limits of that tuner on some of the
bands-due to current/voltage nodes and impedance of the feed line and the collective
currents in the tuners components,I would get a Manuel MFJ tuner -say the 500w pep...
logging program
Hello ,
I use Hose Nose(data base apps.) have been going on 10yrs now
it has a step learing curve but will do it all.Who says Real Qsling
is Dead -you just need to use the right methods for DX qsl cards and
wait for them.I dont use e-qsl85% for me are Bogus Qs I did...
A question . ?
Hello all,
I would say yes and no....... so many nice radios on the market be it
used or new-I would think a Newbie should try out amateur radio with a tube/
solidstate rig before investing Big buck into new gear,I started out with a
Heathkit DX 100- and 4...
Hello,
I would opt out on the G5RV it was designed for 20mtr cw,If made for other bands its nothing but a cloud Warmer-it may work ok..The Loop antenna is a good all around
antenna,feed it at 1 end and have it as high as you can get it,Ive had a loop for 160
close in propgation...
WILL BE UP FOR BIDS ON E-BAY SOON-NEW TUBE,NEW STEP-START RELAY,NEW HV CAPS,NEW HV CIRCUIT BOARD WITH HV DIODES/EQ CAPS
HAVE HAD THIS AMP GOING ON 15 YRS- ONLY OWNER-HATE TO PART WITH IT BUT MY NEW AMP EMTRON DX2SP WILL BE HERE IN A FEW WEEKS
HOLLY HORSE PUCKY-3KW PEP-2.5KW CW WILL LOAF...
Hello all,
I have listened everyday they have been on-YI9PSE- the signals from them
have not been very good,I worked them on 17ssb 2nd day they were on the
air-I think by mistake .... I really was looking for them on 40mtr cw -could not
hear a dit but a lot of other...
Vanity Call
Hello ,
You may apply for any # call district but only a 2x3 or 1x3 call
since Techs can only apply for those formats
Paul K8PG- NO VANITY CALL HERE-
Martin Jue-MFJ
Ive called the company Mighty Fine Junk for some of their eqpt. that has been JUNK !
I OWN 5 peaces of their gear now,but have had a lot of problems with there antenna tuners,burning up the torid core balun with twinlead on 10,12,and 15 mtr dble bazooka,
burned the 450 ohm...
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