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  1. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    Would someone explain the " Input Tuning " located on the rear of the amp and "how it works".:redface: Thanks .
  2. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    They also have the 811HD that comes with 572B tubes.
  3. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    Just to verify The 811 does NOT have the problem of needing a low dead-key....like the CB amps ? So an 811 could take a dead-key as high as 100 watts ? Ameritron says: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Max. Drive Power Permissible: 100 watts Typical Drive Rated Output: 50 watts...
  4. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    So something like this ? Cut the plug off and install an RCA and thats it ? # 30-17090 FOOT SWITCH SPST OFF - (ON) MOMENTARY 5A 125V .
  5. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    Does anyone make a pre-made cable/switch ? I searched AES HAM and didn't find anything.
  6. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    In other words....all I would be doing is creating a dead short across the RCA jack ? So a 2-wire RCA cable and a simple on-off type of switch is all that I would need ? Flip of the switch would activate the 811. .
  7. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    So I'm going to need something to key the 811 ? Something between the radio and the 811 ? .
  8. SharpShooter

    Ameritron AL811 / AL811H

    How would this amp work out for me ? I'm thinking of using the 811 or 811H with my dual final export radio. ( Superstar 158EDX ) Radio Dead-Keys 15 watts and swings 50 watts. What wattage should I expect using SSB ? What wattage should I expect using A.M. ? Would this amp work...
  9. SharpShooter

    To Ground Plane, or not to Ground Plane? That is the question...

    Everyone in my area that has the Imax 2000 ( and most do ) none use the GPK. They all get out real well and talk DX with ease. I just put up my Imax 2000 and I went ahead and installed the GPK. I figured it couldn't hurt since I was only going to be able to have the feed point around...
  10. SharpShooter

    Ground Rods

    I just installed my 8' ground rod without even a hammer :thumbup: Just lift it up and then jam it back down....repeat..repeat..repeat:laugh: Life on the " Sand Pile "
  11. SharpShooter

    Going to check on DX

    I also talked to 286 ( John )....27.385 L....San Diego....near the Tijuana border and a few others :thumbup: Talking everywhere with 50 watts and the Imax 2000 69 in New York 27.515 L 168 in New York 27.515 L 15-15 in New York 27.515 L 01 in Connecticut 27.385 L 105 in Indiana...
  12. SharpShooter

    SWR ON A IMAX 2000

    My Imax 2000 with the GPK Ground Radials. 75' LMR-400UF ( ultra Flex ) Feed point is 18' 6" Top is 42' 6" I wanted to be able to easily service or remove it....just by standing on my roof. Over all I think it tuned up " fairly " well and covers the area I use. 26.815....1.7...
  13. SharpShooter

    SPACE SHUTTLE AND SPACE STATION

    Look here to find viewing dates and times. Look under "Sighting Opportunities" on the left side of the page. Human Space Flight (HSF) - Realtime Data
  14. SharpShooter

    The new Radio Shack???

    My "area" RS stores are pitifully:sad: For the most part they push cell phones and basic supplies like solder and tape. I don't know how they stay in business.
  15. SharpShooter

    Ham Test Online = General Ticket

    Ham Test Online is great ! I used Ham Test Online and passed the Technician exam last Saturday. I plan to start the General coarse next week.
  16. SharpShooter

    Test

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