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  1. jrd426

    Adding counter to trc-457

    Hi guys, i picked up a counter a while back from a member which was originally sold many years ago i believe on freebay. I did get a paper that came with it but only covers removing the original clock and where to get the 12v source for its power. So i went ahead and installed it where the...
  2. jrd426

    6666PRO /QT80 with uniden bc906w wireless mic

    Hey Guys, has anyone here tried the older uniden wireless mic on a q6pro or qt80 ? I did some searching about this before posting here and did find a vid where the fella disconnects the original wire from pin 2 and takes the wire from pin 4 and puts it on pin2. Original wire from pin 2 stays...
  3. jrd426

    New purchase 6666pro

    Hi guys. Decided to spend my xmas cash gift on a new at-6666pro. I have already the 5n, n2 long, n2 short, 6666. I have had good experiences with them so now adding another. Xyl calls it a sickness :) I am hoping maybe someday they will release an update for the n2 long. 73' and happy new...
  4. jrd426

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    Just taking a moment to pass along warm wishes from my family to yours this holiday season. Stay safe and hoping santa treats all the members well. 73's Jeff - 426 Ontario (ottawa) Canada
  5. jrd426

    Cobra 139xlr channel readout

    Hi guys, anyone know off hand if the channel readout and ribbon cable are the same or swappable between the 139xlr and a 89xlr 40 channel am base ? Tia 73
  6. jrd426

    Kenwood Power Supplies PS-30 / PS-50

    Hello, i am curious if anyone has had any issues with these now considered old kenwood power supplies. I had read that these models dont have over voltage protection / crowbar circuits and have in some cases cooked the radios connected if / when they fail. Also wondering if doing some...
  7. jrd426

    Anytone Stock Mic 5555n / n2

    I am wondering if the stock mics are interchangable between the two radios. I assume yes. Thx!
  8. jrd426

    Mast Material / Metal ?

    Hi guys. For a fiberglass type base antenna big stick, antron etc, is a metal mast pipe needed vs say a finerglass pole. Is the typical metal mast needed for this type antenna for counterpoise ? Lets use a antron type antenna without groundplane / kit. Would the coax coming straight down...
  9. jrd426

    Hy Gain Mobile Antenna

    Hi, i picked this up at a yard sale and wondering if any good ? Trunk lip mount model 590. Its advertised as 23 ch antenna. Thx!
  10. jrd426

    Mckinley Arrived today

    Hello, i decided to order a pres mckinley recently to use mobile rather then a 980ssb. Mainly for the front firing speaker and some other things i like better then on the 980. I purchased it from big online supplier and it arrived on my doorstep mid afternoon. It arrived in its original...
  11. jrd426

    Electret Desk Mic for Anytone

    Does anyone know if Qixiang will ever produce a desk type mic that will pair up well with anytone or similar board radios? Maybe they will if they ever make and release a 5555n2 type base station radio. Anyone know if one exists ?
  12. jrd426

    Icom 756-pro opinion

    Hi guys. Wondering what your thoughts are on a 756pro in working condition other then the internal tuner. The price is approx $450, not sure if a decent deal despite the problem with internal tumer. For sideband operation only as well. Opinions please ? Thx :)
  13. jrd426

    Mobile Radio Mount - anti-vibration?

    Just wondering if anyone has heard of or made a radio mount for mobile use that works well for vibration / shock. Maybe something or made with a material that works well ? I have used the split foam that is commonly used for wrapping pipes with some success (fit to the radio sides). I like to...
  14. jrd426

    Icom 737 problem

    Hi guys. I recently bought a 737 that i had shipped. The seller described the radio as working fine. I just received it yesterday and unboxed it and connected it today. Initial light / quick testing earlier today wirhout yet transmitting (i planned on rtfm) i was very impressed. Tonight i...
  15. jrd426

    Happy Easter

    Hoping you all have a nice Easter and weekend!
  16. jrd426

    Happy St Patricks Day ☘️

    Did anyone have the luck of the Irish on Sunday? Hoping that no green liquids got anywhere close to your radio gear! 73
  17. jrd426

    TRC-449 Variences ?

    Just wondering what if any differences with the 449s that have a chrome finish faceplate vs the 449 that has a flat greyish faceplate ? I seem to have both types. Maybe 399 will know :) 73
  18. jrd426

    5555n2 / QT60 - what would you add

    Hi Guys, curious to see what other users of the 5555n2 or qt60 radio would change or want thats missing. I think most of us agree they are very good as designed but what would you do differently with it ? Anything option related ? - for me i wish the radio had an option in the menu to change the...
  19. jrd426

    SDRPLAY- rsp2pro antenna connections

    Hi guys, i have a rsp2 sitting here i have not used but lately i have thought about digging it out of the drawer and using it. Mostly interested in hf including cb band. I have a long wire out back running into a nooelec balun then a coax feedline coming into my shack. I also have a a99 cb...
  20. jrd426

    WTB - Uniden Madison External Speaker

    Hoping to find external speaker for a uniden madison 40ch am/ssb. Thx!