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    SSB question - why LSB ?

    Started with ch 16 LSB back in the 23 ch days. Got you closer to the "hallowed" RC gap between 15 and 16 (.145), and a bit farther away from the heterodynes on ch 17 when the band was open. Irrelevant these days, I suppose.
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    RX signal comparison: 710 vs. 6a

    Can you try both on an external speaker? I think you may just have to accept that the 6a is a wideband, but compromise, receiver. It does a lot for a small package. The 710a probably (not sure-look at the specs) has a tighter front end; the price difference alone would justify the better...
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    RX signal comparison: 710 vs. 6a

    I just did a repeater search around your callsign, and the W4OE repeater is indeed at 146.925! Never ran into those out here in Texas. My bad assuming it should be .920! Next step - were you using the same antenna to test both radios? Also, look for a 440 repeater to test against.
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    TS-180s 11 METER MOD

    There was a WARC band kit for the 180. From what I've read, it took several coils and other misc. parts. Based on that, I think you are outta luck unless you want to hack the PLL circuit, and then you would probably take out the other bands as a result. It doesn't appear to be a simple...
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    TS-180s 11 METER MOD

    No, that just tells you what to check if the PLL is unlocked on all (stock) bands. Used for troubleshooting.
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    RX signal comparison: 710 vs. 6a

    Depending on the filtering (and other characteristics) of the radio front end, one radio may sound better than the other when receiving while off-frequency. Wide filtering vs. narrow... Try comparing when receiving on the "center frequency" of a known repeater.
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    TS-180s 11 METER MOD

    Dunno if it can even be done. Looked for MARS mods for the 180, and came up empty. Nice vintage radio, though...
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    RX signal comparison: 710 vs. 6a

    .925? On 2m? Unless they are narrow-banding or weird splits, try .920. 73/k5zia
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    Oldest CB DX Club # Ya Got

    47W784... or as I used to say, "Nasty Monkey" 784 (New Mexico 784). Haven't used it since 1983! Had more numbers than I can remember, favorite was IRS #00 (Illegal Radio Station Double Zero).
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    Icom IC-9100 release date and price announced

    Looks like some euro youtube vids are showing up, just search for ic-9100. Here's one from a week ago: YouTube - IC9100 2656 There's also another from Germany talking about various "issues": YouTube - my new IC-9100 (first one in Germany) $3799.95 at Universal. Ouch!!! :ohmy:
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    New Icom IC-7410 Pics released

    Whoops! Need to clean my glasses...
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    New Icom IC-7410 Pics released

    HRO is saying $1,999.95...
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    Swan Meter Problem

    Did you verify the -15v and +15v? (can't tell for sure if that's 15v or 13v). Looks like vr7 may be what you need to tweak. Check the -15v, you may need to drop vr7 down a bit. vr4-6 look like they just adjust the top end of the scales. Also, make sure that none of the capacitors in the...
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    Kenwood TH-D72 No show on APRS.fi

    So - did you hit the aprs maps?
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    Kenwood TH-D72 No show on APRS.fi

    Try MB7UDK. Says it's an Igate and digi: Station info for MB7UDK - Google Maps APRS Hope this works for you! 73/k5zia
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    FTM350r vs FTM350AR vs TMD710A vs Handheld

    I'll give it a shot: 1) Handhelds - I have a few, but could not live with just an ht. Too limiting for me, YMMV. 2) I have a d710a. From the pics I've seen, a 350ar would be easier to use mobile because of the big display. My d710a lives at home, so that's not an issue - I have an...
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    Wouxun kg-uv920r Mobile

    That's just the shipping charge - no idea what currency they use - maybe pesos. If you look on the top of that page, there's a Midland 5001z cb for $890....?
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    Icom IC-9100 release date and price announced

    When you compare the "retail price" of the TS-2000s from kenwood.jp, the 9100 is not that much more expensive. Kenwood.jp shows the TS-2000s at $3530 US (yen->$). US dealers seem to price the TS-2000 near $1700 (without any promos), so hopefully the same differential in price will show with...
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    FTM-350R vs TM-D710A: Which Should I Get?

    I just went through the same decision-making process. Ended up with the Kenwood. Here's why I decided it was best for me. Your mileage may vary: 1) The TM-D710A has built-in digipeater capability - can function as a fill-in digipeater out here in the middle of Nowhere, Texas. I tried it...