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    Voltage hazard at end of dipole wires?

    I have made a 80m dipole (12 gauge insulated wire) and run 100W into it now. Because of my limited space it goes through a couple trees (not touching any branches unless the wind blows) and attaches to another tree with an insulator and kevlar rope. The end of the wire is about 2 feet from where...
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    Quansheng software to communicate with my TG-UV2

    I can seem to get the Quansheng software to communicate with my TG-UV2. USB drivers are correct and working, have check and have common Com Ports, tried Com port 2 first and then Com port 1. When I click on read data, I get a window that says "Read data from radio", there is a box below that...
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    Quansheng TG-UV2 software information

    I finally found out why I could not get the Quansheng programing software to run after I downloaded it. You have to re-name the file taking out all the Chinese characters and the . (period) between the Chinese characters and last bracket on the number [1] so it should read: TG-UV-D1[1].exe...
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    Say Hello to:

    KF7OAH Yes I got my callsign today. Found it on the FCC site. License Search Still isn't posted on QRZ, ARRL AE7Q's Amateur Extra 7 Query Tools. Also got my Quansheng TG-UV2 today but can't seem to get the computer program to run so I can program it.
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    Gain Master & 80 meter antenna installed!

    On Saturday I finally got my Gain Master and an 80 meter dipole antenna installed on top of a Rohn 9H50 mast. It is not a permanent installation, I intend on mounting them on the center of my roof as soon as my foot heals from surgery. When I move it to the peak, I will also add a 40 and 20...
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    NEW HAM!!! Yahoo!

    Tonight I went and took my Technicians test, I told the VEC that if I passed it I wanted to take the General test. They graded the Technicians test, and then the VEC told the person who graded the test that I wanted to take the General test, the guy who graded it say with a laugh “He may as...
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    New Ham soon. Best bang for the buck handheld?

    I will have my Amateur license the middle of February, test is scheduled for Technician and General. Been wondering about which hand-held to get. Thinking of a multi-band and of course want the biggest band for the buck. Looking forward to hearing your recommendations and the reason why.
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    Wow! Price increase on Sirio Gain Master!!

    Just noticed that H&Y Electronics has raise the price on the Gain Master! I bought one off their site on EBay for $129.95 and now it is $169.95 on EBay (still says they are out of stock till the middle of January) and $179.95 on their website.
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    Tempo One Power supply and speaker

    Delete Post! Thought I still had it but I don't, Sorry.
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    Setting up a Sirio Gain Master, have questions!

    I have ordered a GM and trying to get all the components to install it but I have a few questions. At this point I will be installing the GM on a Rohn 9H50 on top of my roof, thanks to the encouragement of CDX-007. Is there any SWR adjustments on the GM? Do I need to ground the antenna or...
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    Mast options for a Gain Master?

    I am just starting to get back into CB's. I was really heavy into them in the 70's-80's. Had a Super Penetrator and a Moon Raker IV along with a Tempo One base and several different mobiles. I am seriously thinking about purchasing a Gain Master and mounting it on a gable side of my house with...