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Boy you hit the nail on the head there. I'm no expert by any means but we have several General class guys and a couple Extras around me that blow me away. The lack of common sense radio knowledge is sad at times.

I've been waiting for a replacement.. updated version of the TS 2000 or atleast something with vhf/uhf all mode to come out... still waiting. Guess I will keep my 9700 and that's just fine with me.

My heart truly break for all those devastated by the "events" of 9/11. I pray that this many years later people will still push for truth regarding these horrific crimes. I don't want to open up a BIG can of worms but I encourage those that just know deep down that the official story just...

Grounding is essential. It's really not an option in my opinion. But as mentioned earlier it must be done correctly. Keep all connections clean and as short as possible. All grounds MUST be at equal potential (bonded together).

It's sarcasm. The within the ( ) in captains reply is why NOT to do it that way.

Yes it is. Grab a role of "seven number ten" is just the work slang for what we use..

I used 2 solid copper wire off each leg of my tower to its own 8 ft copper clad rod. Kept each ground as short as possible. At work we coil 2 solid put it under the butt of the pole. Throw about 6 inches of dirt on top.. it then runs up the pole hole to about 18 inches above grade. We then...

Congrats. Correct me if I'm wrong... I didn't think tech + was a license class anymore? I looked your call up on QRZ and it has you as a Tech issued 5/9/23. I was under the impression the next step up would be General then Extra. Only 3 classes of licenses now?? Am I missing something?

Hamburger horse shoe. Central IL original. Two pieces of bread on a plate. Two Hamburger patties on bread. Covered in fries. Then cover all with generous amount of cheese. Yellow or white (beer) cheese is my favorite.

I vote 40 USB as forum calling freq..

W9FNB 50.145 5/1 11:30 utc.. well its about time! 73 Gary KG9AP

Worked W4MW earlier on 146.520 from EM59. Easy 5/9 copy. 50 watts to a cx333 vertical at 36ft on my end. 486 air miles IL to NC. Love me some good tropo!

Sunday is supposed to be even better.. Morning and Evenings are always the best times for activity!! Good luck to everyone hope to work some more new grids myself.

I checked the Hepburn forcast a couple days ago and this weekend looked promising. Starting last night it has been pretty good stuff. From IL EM59 I worked OK and KS last night on 432.1 new grids for me OK new state 432. Grabbed VA on 2m ssb this morning. Also worked into Wisconsin on 1296.1 ssb...

Indeed that case style has been going strong for 30 years or better. I have always preferred the look of the handles removed..

Good information. Thanks for taking the time to drop all the links. I'm planning on lengthening the boom on my 5el cushcraft one of these days..

Great to work you tonight JJ. You were the only station in my receive. Keep up the good work and glad your radio is up and running! 73 Tony 630 central Illinois

When I still had my HF beam up I worked the world on 15 and 17. 17 had some real diehards that met regularly to rag chew..mostly guys in the western US if I recall. 12 meters always seemed to be a way under used piece of spectrum to me...

I have never seen the need for a preamp under 50 mhz. . Every 11 meter preamp just seems to boost noise along with the signal giving no benefit to the operator. My .02 Your mileage may vary

And the plot thickens.....