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    Elecraft K3/100

    New in box K3/100 modular kit (serial #6481). All parts/components new in original unopened boxes. Purchased new from Elecraft before price hike, but had to close down shack to convert room into living quarters for elderly parent now living with us. K3/100 (K3 100w xcvr modular kit)...
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    Recommendations on PS

    Looking for a new power supply for shack to power K3/100 (soon a P3 and KPA500) and have narrowed it down to... Astron VS-50M Astron RS-50M Pros, cons, other suggestions??? 73s Scott
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    Coax purchase

    Looking for recommendations on where to purchase about 75' LMR-400-DB w/259s. 73s Scott
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    K3 order

    Thanks to Tim and the others here posting reviews, opinions and build pictures/videos, I couldn't stand it any longer and placed my order for a K3 kit as follows... K3/100W ATU 2.8 for 2.7khz 8 pole swap 6khz 8 pole AM/ESSB General coverage RX module More filters to follow. Perhaps a...
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    Base antennas for TS-2000X

    Have a couple of vertical antennas that I'm looking at to pair with a TS-2000X base rig and would appreciate any comments or reviews on them... Cushcraft R8 HYG-AV-640 MFJ-2990 Thanks!
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    spend my money!

    Theoretically, of course.:) Just interested in seeing how others would spend 2-3k on a shack. Obviously 2k would be better than 3k. :) Here's the deal. New "Extra" here with zero/nada Base equipment (currently mobil only with an FT-857D). With a budget of 2-3k, what would "you" purchase to...
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    for Labor Day, something "Extra"

    Yep, passed the Amateur Extra today! Whew!
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    Took the Technician and General today...

    and passed them both! Now to get my mobil rig setup and ready myself for the Extra next month.
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    Wireman vs. Antenna Farm

    Has anyone had experience with either or both of these companies? I placed an online order with the Antenna Farm first for coax, they charged my credit card immediately and after 5 days still has not shipped, nor will they answer any of my emails. I placed the same order with the Wireman...
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    ATAS-120a mount

    Question...for a mobil install, is the Diamond K400C mount what I want for this antenna and what coax? I see it comes with 6.5' of RG316 Teflon coax. Any other mounts/coax suggestions? I will probably mount the radio up front, thus requiring more than 6.5' of coax. I already have a hole...
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    New Rig choices???

    Ok, set to take my Tech/Gen in a couple of weeks, so now I'm moving on to the next step...which Rig? I'm looking for a mobil setup first, then later a base. Here is what I have more or less narrowed it down to in no particular order... ICOM IC-7000 Yaesu 857D or 897D Kenwood TS-480HX/SAT...
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    Which one?

    The hole is already drilled on my car, so the trunk lid is where it will be hard mounted. Height is a concern, so here are my two choices to pair with a 2970N2... Wilson 5000 Predator 10k single coil w/9 inch shaft Yes, I know that a roof mount would be better, but this is not an option...