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    Here's my shack

    This is my first attempt at posting pics here so here goes.
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    Is it just me?

    Seems like on this web site some of the pages come up wider than my screen, and I have to pan left, and right to read some posts. It only happens on this site so it seems like it's probably the site. I'm wondering if it's just me. And is there somthing I can change to avoid this. Thanks
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    ECI Linear Amplifier

    I am looking for any information on the web about this amp. The only marking on the amp is on the face plate, and all it says is ECI linear amplifier. I have had no luck finding info online about this amp, or the company for that matter. If anyone knows where I can find info or a manual for this...
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    Question about making dipoles

    I was wondering what guage wire you have used for dipoles, and what is the smallest you would use, and why? Thanks, 73
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    2 meter home-brew question

    I have a 102" SS whip. I was wondering if it could be cut down and used as a 2 meter mobile. If so what exactly would I have to do? Thanks, AA
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    Finally got my call!!

    K C 9 L J O. Now I just need somone to talk to me. Tried my local 2meter repeater a couple of times but no response yet. Should pick up tonight. 73
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    Connector Question

    I have a workman uvs-300 2meter/70cm base antenna. It has an SO-239 (UHF) connector, but a pl-259 connector seems to fit. Are they interchageable? And if so, what is the difference between the two? Thanks, AA
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    Passed element 2!!!

    I aced my tech exam today. Now I am waiting for my call sign. It is going to be a long wait no matter how long it takes. Anybody know about how long it will take for the paperwork to be completed and get entered in the database? Later, AA
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    Question about radio parts

    I have an old RCA radiotelephone. I was trying to sell it as a collectable but no luck. Probably because of its size, It is very heavy. Any way I am now thinking about parting it out. I wonder if anyone could help me by answering a few questions for me. First question is about tubes. What is the...
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    Can you help me with this?

    I have aquired a Radiotelephone, and I am trying to learn as much as I can about it. I will describe it to the best of my ability. It is a Radiomarine corporation of America Model ET-8012-C. The tag says it puts out 75 watts, and runs on 115 volts. Frequency 2000-3000 K.C. It also says that...
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    WannaBe question

    I started studying for my Ham ticket a couple years ago, then my son was born and I put the studying on the back burner. Now I am ready to start back up agian. I understand there have been some changes to the whole liscensing system. My question is. Is my old "Now your talking" study giude still...
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    HELLO! I'm new here.

    Just wanted to say hi. Just found this forum. Looks like a good one. Thought I might stay for awhile. I have been into CB's for most of my life.I am wanting to get into ham. Looks like there is a good mix of both here. I look forward to getting to know everyone here. Mabye talk to ya in DX land...