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    WHY

    Last I recall it was 3kc wide on Phone in the USA. It's why technically if you are a Technician Class that you are actually pushing the limits if you operate say,28.300.00 because half of your transmitted signal would be Out of your authorized Band at 28.298.500 & the same for General Class or...
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    Need Help Identifying Plugs On An ANTENNA ROTOR

    I could not see the original pictures when I posted my reply long ago. The one in the side of the rotor does look a lot like my YAESU G-800DXA rotor plug.
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    WHY

    Maybe because of bandwidth limits on Amateur Radio? The Kenwood 940 & 950 had lots of mods that really make them Wide but those doing so did not make any friends on the air being 5kc's or even wider on transmit. I believe many of the new SDR's will also get Very wide but again you will make...
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    Can i get the good the bad the ugly on

    I have been running an ICOM 4100a for several years in my pickup along with my ICOM 7000. Both perform very well & they are pretty simple to operate. I used an RT Systems cable to program the 4100a so it was very easy. I always run it on High Power since we have few repeaters here locally.
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    Home Elecraft K4D Noise Reduction compared to BHI NR module

    I use a Quality Studio Microphone that does not pick up most background noises. The HEIL FIN with my ICOM 7610, Electro Voice RE 320 with my ICOM 9100, HEIL PR20 on many radios, & HEIL iCM on my older ICOM radios are very very good at cancelling the background noises.
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    Home Elecraft K4D Noise Reduction compared to BHI NR module

    I am now using the ClearSpeech DSP module with my YAESU FT-920 as a backup radio & it really helps it. I don't believe the AF DSP in the 920 is up to what the IF DSP is in the ICOM radios, so the external DSP makes a bigger difference on the received signals. I own the same Dual Inline unit...
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    ROHN FK-25 Fold Over Tower Manual?

    I have already had a reply from a user on a YouTube video & he emailed me the manual. Thanks much for all that were interested.
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    ROHN FK-25 Fold Over Tower Manual?

    I have a ROHN FK-25 Fold Over Tower but I have been unable to locate the owners manual. I called ROHN & they were No Help at all. They have not made this tower in many years & they say they did not keep a copy of the manual in any form? Anyone here got one that would be willing to send me a copy...
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    My 25' push-up mast

    I have been chasing the 13 Colonies over the weekend & I needed K2G for a Clean Sweep. I guess they are to close for the vertical, so a friend told me they were on 40 meters. I don't have a 40 meter antenna but I heard them very strong on the R5 but they could not hear me. The tuner in my ICOM...
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    2 meters is open.

    Hearing Nothing here. Been quiet all day.
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    2 meters is open.

    Of course 6 meters is DEAD Today. I'll just chase the 13 Colonies on HF for now. I need Three more & then the Three Bonus stations.
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    2 meters is open.

    The World Wide VHF/UHF Contest starts Saturday morning & goes thru Sunday afternoon so if it is Open like it was today on 6 meters it will be a Busy Band & that's Great.
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    Icom 718 issues after static hit

    Call Cal at hamrepair.com in Texas & speak with him about it. He's an Honest guy & he will give you the straight answer so you will know what you are dealing with. He's repaired several radios for me over the years & several friends as well & we trust his judgement & services. Tell him I said...
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    Yeasu ft 857 ext meter on CB?

    YEASU = YAESU & more than likely it will Not work. The LDG meter that was made for the ICOM 7700 works with the ICOM 7800 but it can't do both bands just one, but it does work. Basically, the same radio with two independent receivers.
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    Astatic Silver Eagle Plus

    I have one in my collection of (48) D-104's but I have never used it with the Bells & Whistles which I would never use. I did not know it was that model when I purchased it since someone put a regular amplified base cover on it. I only use it like a standard amplified D-104.
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    If you've owned an Icom rig has it ever had to be repaired?

    I currently have an ICOM 7610, ICOM 9100, ICOM 7000, ICOM 725, ICOM 575H, ICOM 703+, ICOM 4100A, ICOM 2730A, ICOM ID-51A+2, ICOM O2AT, ICOM 2AT & an ICOM PW-1. I also have a YAESU FT-920 & I have no issues with any of them. I have had Terrible service from YAESU over the years but the 920 was so...
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    Yaesu G-1000 antenna rotator turn's faster one way than the other.

    Are these the DXA or SDX versions? I used an 800SDX for 23 years with no issues & I now have the 800DXA with no issues. I have never heard of this issue so it's news to me. The only difference is the models I have owned have the memories & the regular 800's do not.
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    What is your favorite Ham or CB Radio of all time?

    Could you post a picture of the FT-807? I Googled it & came up with Nothing & I have never heard of that model either? What bands & modes does it cover & is it a base or a Mobile Radio?
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    Antenna Tower problems.

    Depends upon how much money you have. Rohn 45 is a Beast & will be here 25 years longer than you but it's very heavy & not easy to stack. Also depends upon what antennas you are putting on it. Most people are plenty happy with Rohn 25 but don't buy the New crap because it's made in Mexico & lots...
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    What is your favorite Ham or CB Radio of all time?

    My Favorite Amateur Radio that I have owned was my ICOM 7700 Because it was BEAST on the desk & on the air. My Favorite CB was either my Browning Golden Eagle MK IVA or my DAK X. The Eagle for AM & the DAK for SSB. The MK IVA was the Loudest CB I have ever heard or owned with the Browning desk...