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  1. OldTech03

    Mobile anybody on here run a high power (5kw+) suburban? i need some advice

    Maybe you are experiencing something completely different like harmonics that are rampant this would make it impossible. Are testing with just the radio or at high power Try? Try running coax direct from the radio to the antenna or use an analyzer and short length of coax and maybe you will see...
  2. OldTech03

    Technician HF

    Well, I walked in took the test for Tech. Walked out with my license and never once studied for it. So on a dare, I'm going to take the General the same way and see what happens. The difference is I have been repairing ham gear and other radios for 50 years I don't remember ever asking anyone a...
  3. OldTech03

    FTDX9000 Repaired

    Well, Customer picked up today after repairs to antenna switching board and Mars conversion. These are monsters 72lb's. He also wanted it freshened up a bit so the bezel and cabinet were given a fresh new look, It is quite the machine made contacts on 6 meters and 10 meters.
  4. OldTech03

    meanwhile out in the garage ...

    YOU GET THAT #@$%$#@ MESS!!!! STRAIGHTENED OUT RIGHT NOW...... SON! Don't show your face at the dinner table till it's done, And I mean done right. Words of wisdom from my Dad. LOL.
  5. OldTech03

    WTS: Connex 4600 Turbo Pristine

    Well it don't have SSB But could make a good road trip radio in my F150 would you consider 200.00?
  6. OldTech03

    Spectrum analyzer

    Well, I don't know where the $700 DSA815'S Rigols are Hidding but I'm sure you can find one with patience. I purchased one with all the trimmings and it ended up being closer to $3000. I'm not unhappy with the Rigol at all but getting one without a Tracking Gen isn't a waste of money but it does...
  7. OldTech03

    Pal VCO tuning monitor

    Do you VFO?
  8. OldTech03

    Wire 5 pin mic plug to 4 pin on radio uniden grant xl

    I assume you want to make an adapter to use a 4 pin mic on the Grant XL?
  9. OldTech03

    Lafayette Comstat 23

    Sams photofact book #12 I have one but I still work on them so you might give eBay a shot.
  10. OldTech03

    High SWR

    Ok here are some of the images of the installation I'm not actually done as there are some things I want to change but right now I need to get on to other things like a whole bunch of radios that have been sent in for repairs.
  11. OldTech03

    High SWR

    I am currently in the designed mode for my F-150 this is a new truck and I'm designing a bed mount for the antenna. I will post some images of the installation and of the results of the antenna matching issues as time passes I will be working on it today so I may have some images ready today. I...
  12. OldTech03

    Who does quality radio alignment?

    I could use the Bulldozer at the front gate for riot control! All my weapons are ready but the steel barrier would be helpful.