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  1. medic18d

    scanner recommendations

    hey guys , I'm looking to buy a scanner and i am way behind the times as far as which is the go to scanner/which has the most versatility . so far i need one that is digital and analog. for systems like P25, Motorola and EDACS trunking, Type I, Type II and Type IIi modes (both with analog or...
  2. medic18d

    volume and squelch knobs loose, not adjusting

    hello all i have a yaesu ft 8100r and the knobs on the left side have become loose thus losing ability to control the left bands volume ans squelch. Is this an easy fix or do i now own half a radio? any help on this manner would be greatly appreciated .
  3. medic18d

    good conditions on 38 lsb june 14 nc 2100hrs

    heard a few of good sounding stations tonight on 38lsb skip from Ill, In ,Ky ,TN was pouring into my radio and i was quite pleased to hear some quality audio on the citizens band . glad to see that some people on CB take their hobby seriously . 180 pennsylvania was best sounding...
  4. medic18d

    rci 2970n2 possible short?

    hello all, my 2970n2 seems to have a little issue with the mic cord . sitrep- using it in a mobile setup with 102" sw happens on all frequencies mic is the stock 158 with the channel buttons on the side . whenever i am holding the mic/cord the static drastically decreases ...
  5. medic18d

    FCC at the tolls and scales

    Traveling through Illinois and seen a guy checking all the truckers and antenna toting rides at the tolls on I294 . keyed up and found out they were looking for people using exports . this is probably originated from a knucklehead and his base station blaring across 8 channels on 20 around...
  6. medic18d

    WTS president jackson original silver

    Had 2 only one left . mint condition and professionally tuned still have original pm for details
  7. medic18d

    outcom opa 202

    this amp is 3-30 mhz in good working order low med high and ssb as well as pre amp $200 plus 15 shipped to lower 48 pm me for pics with email
  8. medic18d

    palomar 225 amp

    pm me for pics with email and i will send pics has low and high power and a great pre-amp this is 12 vdc 120 shipped
  9. medic18d

    FS original president jackson /Silver face

    I have 2 of these radio's they have consecutive serial numbers and the same birth date . Both radio's are mint condition and come with original president mics . 1 unit is professionally tuned 1 unit is completely virgin / never used never opened or tuned These are quality radio's made...
  10. medic18d

    cutting 11 meter antenna down to 2 meter 5/8 wave

    Hello , I have an old firestik fiberglass antenna (7 foot) which is composed of a fiberglass rod and simply a copper 14 ga wire wrapped around the fiberglass shaft. I want to use it as a 5/8 wave base antenna . I have spent quite a bit of money on my 2 meter mobile antenna and i would...
  11. medic18d

    what is the most reliable ham band (HF)

    I am in North Carolina and My Friend is in Michigan . What would be the best band for reliable communications for my friend and I . Normally I would experiment throughout the bands but I do not have any decent HF antennas at the moment . Secondly could you please recommend an antenna for the...
  12. medic18d

    frequency counter problems

    hello i have a roadstar fc 250 and i cannot get a read out . sometimes when it powers up it will show numbers upon start up as if to calibrate but it doesnt show a frequency at all . i have tried switching coax and radios and no response either way . all it shwos on the screen i ( 0 )...
  13. medic18d

    locked band repeat

    Hello all , I have a kenwood tm v71a and i love the cross band feature . My question is does the locked band feature on it work with simple walkie talkies. I am a scout master and i want to increase the troops range when we go camping . and also show them some of the cool things you can do...
  14. medic18d

    VHF and or UHF Phantom antenna

    hello everyone , im looking into the low profile phantom antennas not just for stealth but for offroad applications as well. 1. Does the range suffer due to the small stature of these if so how much (in whatever terrain and conditions you have experianced w/ said antenna ) 2. what is the...
  15. medic18d

    mfj 993 intellituner problems

    i have recently noticed while running my 993b with my alinco dx sr8t Via interface i have a much higher noise floor . turning the tuner off solves the problem . a car battery is the power source , so no power supply noise . what gives? any help would be appreciated
  16. medic18d

    prepper radio forum/ham call sign

    I am a Ham as well as a person interested in prepper related reading . So i thought about joining a prepper / ham forum. Yet I consider posting my call sign, in a forum where i discuss my food,water weapons inventory as well as survival/tactics and planning a major issue. I love...