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Hi all, I am looking for the RF output power knob for a Magnum 257HP. It's the small inner one on the top right of the rig. Kind of a rubbery finish to it, mine split in the middle and then I lost the pieces! Anyone have a source?

Hey everyone, Looking for a user manual on this old amp I bought years ago. Found some stuff on CB tricks, but not what I need. I vaguely remember there being something about tuning it internally, and seems like it said it had filtering for 10, 15, and 20 meters, but I could totally be off...

Hey guys, I met a guy this morning that said he had an antenna he wanted to get rid of. I didn't see it in.person, but he sent me this pic. Anybody recognize what it is?

Hi Gang, Discovered some old pics today on a drive that I haven't used in forever. I cannot remember which Needlebender owned this setup, but I believe he was in Canada, and passed away not too long after completing this project. I had a friend that used to run a stack set of V quads, and...

Hi guys, just pondering this for use as a portable setup. I have an Imax 2000 that is just sitting. Have wondered if you could add a large coil inline (Wolf River or similar) with a tuner and do multiband operation , say to 40 meters? Easy enough to break down and toss in my pickup bed, and...

Hi folks, long time, no see! I used to be on here a lot. Got my ticket years ago and kind of got away from CB. New job has me driving a lot, so my interest in having a mobile in my truck is back. Just curious who works on the old Magnum Omegaforce S45HP and 275HP rigs? My trusted local guy...

5024Yeah, the Yaesu ATAS 120A went a floppin' while I was traveling at 70 mph today on the freeway. Hey! What was that thump!?! No fun. At least the antenna and coax held until I could pull over. I am stuck with this type of mount due to this being a work car that is on a fleet/lease...

Just wondering if anyone here knows if an Apple adapter like this will work with the Flex 3000/5000? https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD464LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter 73, Brett

Talking to my friend Little John yesterday when coming home from Arkansas, and while I didn't know it at the time, Matt W5MIX recorded us. Rough and tough conditions, for sure, but we had a decent qso at about a 430 mile distance. Despite the limitations of the ATAS-120A, the system works...

Hi folks, I finally got around to installing the FT-891 and ATAS 120A in a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Everything on the internet says this is a waste of time, that Hybrids have way too much electronics and generate a ton of RFI. I decided to do it anyway to see for myself. (Honestly, plan B...

Hi guys, I have recently traded a bunch of old equipment for a Yaesu FT-891 mobile rig. I have set the rig's internal parametric eq to get the stock mic to sound pretty darned good, but would like to add a noise gate to cut the road noise/air conditioner blowing out of my tx. W2IHY used to...

I've been listening to a boat anchor net lately on 3.870, and there is a fella running a rig I had never even heard of until now. Apparently they are very rare... web site shows only 500 made back in 1959. He's running a Central Electronics 200V with a Drake R4C as the receiver. Man, does...

I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. Is the FT-857D's DSP IF, or AF? I see the newest rigs include the DSP unit now. 73, Brett

I found this site today while thinking about killer satellites negating SATCOM. Pretty interesting read! http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products_and_Systems/Communications_and_Networks/~/media/51A5A78BCE7B47A889319EC46C13BF1E.ashx 73, Brett

Stumbled across this today and I can honestly say I've never seen one of these before. Pretty pricey, but an interesting antenna. http://www.claw.deltaloop.it/en/ 73, Brett

I've been wanting to get a headset for HF for some time now, and was really set on getting the Audio Technica BPHS-1 that Unit399 reviewed here on the site. The thing is, I really love my AKG K271 Mk II headphones. They have a flat response, are extremely comfortable, and have individual cut...

Well, the topic says it all. I know that people change crystals to make these rigs work on 10 meters with mixed results. I'm just curious if it works any better with the Digiscan and a retune? Is a crystal change still required? 73, Brett

This may be old news, but I spotted this on the Longmire show. Looks like an old Radio Shack Navaho base with a Cobra mobile on top. Using a Turner Super Sidekick. Pretty cool! 73, Brett

Capt. K, I remember you raving about one you used to own. Came across this new video for a like new IC-735 with triple conversion receiver and thought you might enjoy the video. Pretty neat! 73, Brett

I rented one this week. Went to put my trusty Magnum 257HP in the truck...no problem. Went to stick my trusty Wilson 5000 mag mount on the roof... big problem. Then I thought I would put it on the hood. No bueno! Then I figured I could put it on the bed rail... no go there, either. I had...