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  1. Tokin

    Palomar 300a transformer

    I warned him about using a variac to slowly bring the unit up to voltage first time, i did i did. Relays as you said can also be an issue. The relay replacements we got from you work flawlessly, thank you. From what i understand this is a dad/son thing where dad had a 300a years ago and wants...
  2. Tokin

    Another fleabay burn

    Im dealing with amazon bs right now. Bought from a private seller who instead of sending a casenof 12 as was ordered they sent me 2. Pain in the ass...
  3. Tokin

    Another fleabay burn

    I've ran into a couple great deals buying from estate sellers. I picked up a Bird 4412 peak reader with the 10k slug for $200 shipped and another for $260 also with a 10k slug. Most my easy ebay returns were from estate sellers like yours. The radio peeps fought me more but still lost and ive...
  4. Tokin

    Long sweeping key up sound??

    From what i understand is the vfo wind up only negates the clarifier if its been unlocked. Otherwise it works as it should. I use mine as an agitator for my douchebag locals when they start playing games. I don't use it much but it sure pisses em off when i do.
  5. Tokin

    Another fleabay burn

    The only meters/meter parts i buy on eBay are Birds and they are from one of 2 sellers only. Every other meter ive purchased from eBay have been junk. Ive pretty much stopped doing all business on ebay. Ill sell my shit local or not at all.
  6. Tokin

    Calibrate a Astatic 600 meter ?..

    If it were me id send the unit to George at QP INC Elkhart Indiana. They do all the service work for Dosy and George is a great tech. Just my opinion...
  7. Tokin

    Palomar 300a transformer

    I have a spare 300a supply id consider selling him but there are a few issues to clear up before I do. First is this member seems very new to the hobby and needs to get some basics down before flipping switches. We've been chatting in pm and hes going to need some guidance. He has no idea of...
  8. Tokin

    TEXAS STAR DX 500 won't power up

    TS used the fake ebay toshibas for about a year before they were caught and exposed. Now they're back to using the may-pop DEI's.
  9. Tokin

    Is Lescom still in Business

    His videos pop up on my yt every now and then. https://youtube.com/user/LestersCustomTrkShp
  10. Tokin

    Astatic D104M6B

    Ive got several m6b mics that were modded by d-rail. Unfortunately they come with a giant clip on ferrite bead attached to prevent rf issues mostly when using amps and its causing wires to break in the cord near the plug. Are there any upgrades from these ultra thin cords? I wouldn't imagine...
  11. Tokin

    Dak 9

    Yes it looks nice. Its big giant shiny base station with a bunch of switches, knobs and meters. But parts are scarce for the daks, mainly the facial parts, knobs, switches and meters. Unless the face is near mint, no broken switches, meters or missing knobs walk away every time. Some folks gut...
  12. Tokin

    TEXAS STAR DX 500 won't power up

    Not the C version, its the regular HG 2879 16D08 that tune wise are the closest to the toshiba 2879's. They aren't a perfect tune match but close enough for government work lol. As was said DO NOT BUY THE CHINESE FAKES. Lots of fake toshibas out there and no real ones to be found unless you know...
  13. Tokin

    Dak 9

    If it were a dak X maybe but even then it still takes up too much real-estate for what it does or doesnt do and the quality wasnt there as nomad saying. Very low power and the 9 was am only, 10 was am/ssb. Might be a good choice to drive a low drive 3 stage tube amp I picked up a 9 last year for...
  14. Tokin

    here is another good laugh

    Here's a good one. Here we have a Dentron 1200L with burned up 572b tubes and the guy thinks its worth $450. I believe he'll be sitting on this one for a while. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ele/d/tampa-dentron-dtr-1200l-linear-amplifier/7381654350.html
  15. Tokin

    here is another good laugh

    The problem is the breaks in the supply chain that covid caused worldwide. Its still rippling because of the variants . Parts are hard to get and therefore its simple supply and demand. Hope youre not planning to buy a car new or used any time soon.
  16. Tokin

    New Here. Studying for my Technicians’ License. Equipment Questions

    Welcome! A lot of hams will tell you the ranger 10/12 meter radios arent very good amateur rigs. If it were me id sell the ranger if it works like it should and put that money on an icom 7300 since you plan to get your ticket. A much better choice that will still allow you to sound good on 11...
  17. Tokin

    MaCo V5000 Assembly

    Lmao, mine is in his 30's and i just told him i took out a $100k life insurance policy this week and he says "shit, i need to wait a couple months and get you to the top of a tall staircase. " Damn kid