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  1. K8PG

    Looking at getting a new meter

    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...
  2. K8PG

    Alpha Delta-Delta 4B switch

    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
  3. K8PG

    15-18 Mtr DX-cw es ssb

    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+...
  4. K8PG

    well i am finally ready to try ham radio

    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...
  5. K8PG

    Ameritron AL-80B

    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...
  6. K8PG

    PROPAGATION TOOL

    Propagation Tools The Real Propagation Tool is here. VOACAP Quick Guide: HF Propagation Prediction and Ionospheric Communications Analysis
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    New Alpha 9500 pics

    Alpha 9500 Alpha 9500-JUNK. for fat wallets and small brains
  8. K8PG

    AL-80A excellent shape

    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...
  9. K8PG

    amp problem ?

    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...
  10. K8PG

    Palstar ZM30 vs MFJ-259/269

    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...
  11. K8PG

    What Can I Expect From a MFJ Tuner?

    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...
  12. K8PG

    Logging programs

    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...
  13. K8PG

    A Question for the group

    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...
  14. K8PG

    THE BEST WIRE ANTENNA

    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...
  15. K8PG

    DX2SP Emtron

    Anyone have this amplifier here? if so how do you like it? I am 99.9% cw how warm does it get at 1.5 kw ?? thanks. Paul K8PG
  16. K8PG

    AL80A AMP-WORK HORSE AMP

    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...
  17. K8PG

    DxPedition YI9PSE- Difficult contacts.

    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...
  18. K8PG

    Vanity Call Signs

    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-
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    Skip's News

    DX QSOs Today ZK3OU ON 17-20-30 MTR CW TOEKELO ISLANDS V63MY ON 15-30 MTR CW -MICRONESIA ZP6CW-ON 12 MTR CW-PARAGUAY CE9/R1ANF 0N 20 AND 30 MTR CW -SOUTH SHETLAND TF4M -ON 30MTR CW-ICELAND VP2MCC-ON 12-15-17-20-30MTRS CW-MONSERETTE ISLAND P49V-0N 10 CW-ARUBA FS/KT8X-ON 12 AND...
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    An Interview With Martin Jue of MFJ Enterprises Inc

    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...