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  1. Michael M

    Jumper length.

    I see you have the instructions already, Jim. But for anyone else, Link supplied !!
  2. Michael M

    Jumper length.

    Just noticed this. Maybe it will help you. Lightning Antenna assembly instructions (L6): http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/ACC_antenna/Lightning_antennas_L6_user.pdf
  3. Michael M

    Jumper length.

    Jim, antennas can be a pain in the @$$ for sure. But honestly, this is how you learn, OM! You will always have a different SWR readings in the shack if you do not isolate the antenna from the feedline. Remembering you are testing, a choke made from RG-58 or RG-213 would help you. (Just as...
  4. Michael M

    Jumper length.

    Hi Jim, you've go a good team on this forum! Interesting topic. After 40 years in radio, I'm still learning too! To expand on one topic, use of chokes. I always use a 1:1 baluns (or choke) at the feed point to my antennas. In fact, I also use current baluns on my radio, to reduce noise. They...
  5. Michael M

    New: Simplex (Parrot) repeater 27.935 MHz in California, USA

    Northern California, 1 hr north of Sacramento Power to the antenna is 69 Watts (miscalculation in Technical Info)
  6. Michael M

    New: Simplex (Parrot) repeater 27.935 MHz in California, USA

    Here is a picture of the FT8 Contacts for the 10M HAM band. All locations are in reach of this repeater. This of the possibilities!!
  7. Michael M

    New: Simplex (Parrot) repeater 27.935 MHz in California, USA

    Something new for the summer skip/DX season: A new simplex repeater is "up-and-running" in California on 27.935 MHz To use simplex repeater, you simply transmit a message (talk)! The repeater will record & then resend what you sent (said). There is a maximum of 30 seconds of message time...
  8. Michael M

    Ok, I'm stumped.. WTH is this thing?

    finshin' pole with a strange reel ???
  9. Michael M

    What Signal Generator do you use?

    I have used another "Ebay" signal gen from CN in the past, similar to this one. The only problem I found with it is it will not modulate a signal on CH1 (AM or FM) with the generator on Ch2 or an external audio input. For a function generator or signal generator it works fine for $100
  10. Michael M

    What Signal Generator do you use?

    Thanks for the heads up. Looks nice, but......
  11. Michael M

    Audio Compressor using AD SSM2167 (Speech Processor for more AAAAA-DEE-OHHH!!)

    Came across a schematic of the SSM2166 with variable low (bass) an high (treble) gain controls + an input attenuator (pot). Credit goes to WA1QIX
  12. Michael M

    What Signal Generator do you use?

    Motorola R26XX Series Mobile Tester IRF FM/AM-1200 Service Monitor
  13. Michael M

    Which newer radios have the best receive?

    Hi Guys, I thought about more this thread and considered that most operators would in fact consider "sensitivity" as the key to the "best receiver" not necessary sound quality/ lowest THD. Having said this, I have an old President radio which would only receive -110 dBm signal with 12 dB of...
  14. Michael M

    Which newer radios have the best receive?

    Has anyone performed any SINAD testing on any modern radios? I have the Radiodity QT-80. I may test this one. This was a pretty shocking test outcome from a modern (last 10 years) radio (SINAD vs price!): 37.5 dB!
  15. Michael M

    Audio Compressor using AD SSM2167 (Speech Processor for more AAAAA-DEE-OHHH!!)

    Nice one, cable guy! Crazy the size I'm thinking of the same concept of the 7805 and dual-gang pot adjusting. My boards arrive at the end of the week. Post what find once you get it going. It should be interesting to mess with. Thanks, Michael
  16. Michael M

    Audio Compressor using AD SSM2167 (Speech Processor for more AAAAA-DEE-OHHH!!)

    Yep, I bought a few myself, Cable Guy As Shade Tree noted, & M0NTV also found, R1 and R2 were misloaded on the boards he received: no compression was taking place as received off ebay! :-OO So verify the values of R1 and R2: R1(gate): 15K ohms for 2:1 of compression (or use a pot) R2(comp)...
  17. Michael M

    Audio Compressor using AD SSM2167 (Speech Processor for more AAAAA-DEE-OHHH!!)

    Guys, I do not see any postings for Audio Compressors using AD SSM2167. There are plenty of posts for the CB City International speech processor, which are unavailable. I used one back in the day... Here we are 2025.... Just FYI, Assembled compressor boards, based on the Analog Devices...
  18. Michael M

    President Madison clock movement

    Hello Group, I have a President Madison from Europe with a 220V/50Hz Intermatic motor on the analogue clock. I am looking for a 120V/60Hz Intermatic motor to use in the USA. Any available for trade / buy? Thanks
  19. Michael M

    Sams PhotoFacts Collection

    Check Here & D/L: https://archive.org/details/photo-fact-cobra-139-xlr-u-pd-858-cb-127-july-1977 Michael
  20. Michael M

    Anytone Apollo II (H) 10m, Programming S/W

    Hi All, I have a Anytone Apollo II (H) 10m rig. I am looking for the programming s/w, which supports this model (APOLLO_2H). I'm looking to programe the CTCSS tones for different repeaters on 10. Anyone have it that could post or send a link, please? FYI, The Stryker 94 and standard Apollo...