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  1. Crawdad7

    RCI-2950DX tuning question.

    I liked your idea so I got my hands on a nice KW R600 to set up as a station monitor.......won't this blow the front end out of the KW when I key up?
  2. Crawdad7

    looking for schematics for rci2995dx hp,please help

    Have you contacted Chris Holland @ Superior yet? Likely he has the inside on anything RCI you need to know.
  3. Crawdad7

    Winter is coming!!!

    Mosley A311 needs warmed up! Central KS Shack pic101 6-7" Cookie Monster 454 Max Optimizer East Ne Shack 4-5" Ne 128 w/ Road shot
  4. Crawdad7

    Is resonance really where you get best antenna performance?

    What I have learned. Utilize top notch coax Shortest transmission line & jumpers you need. I see more gains keeping lines short as possible in lieu of "tuning stubs".
  5. Crawdad7

    CB Base Antenna switch-out.....

    Talk to the folks at Mosley. They are fantastic. http://mosley-electronics.com/
  6. Crawdad7

    Present "shack"

    So far, more to come after this weekend.
  7. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    Nice, You know it is helpful to see these pics. I like the rebar! I am working on the details now, hopefully have some pics soon. Thank You for the info!
  8. Crawdad7

    Lets logically end the LMR-400 debate.

    Ok so change of plans (because it is a Maxx 2000 NO midpoint ground of Coax. NO PolyPhaser. Choke or No Choke? I say Choke. Is their a downside to the Choke? I guess I should take this somewhere else stead of high jacking the thread. Where should I take this line of questions for new setup...
  9. Crawdad7

    Better than average SSB radio

    What are your thoughts on this vs the DigiMax? Can this be used on an 858 w/ an external FC?
  10. Crawdad7

    Lets logically end the LMR-400 debate.

    New Newbie Build. So when I attach the LMR400 to the MAXX2000 I will use a midpoint ground system to ground Coax to Mast, then go 18-24" down from antenna connection and do a 8 turn 8" Choke. So I make this first assembly & null this out based on every other 1/2 Wave measurement. So first...
  11. Crawdad7

    Present "shack"

    Check in the making step one. Get console from worldwide DX folks on proper grounding. Step two fabricate mast.
  12. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    I was concerned about that that's why I put it out there. So I will put it outside of the footing area it will still be through concrete but only 4 to 6 in of concrete and I will stub it out about 6 in that's all I need anyway. Thank you for the feedback
  13. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    Been in construction all my life used to s l e e v i n g through walls floors footings Etc I forgot to mention the tower is a single schedule 40 four and a half inch outer diameter carbon steel pipe carrying a 39 ft schedule 40 three and a half inch outer diameter 21 ft long carbon steel pipe...
  14. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    It was a thought. Should I not
  15. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    So, LMR 400 MidSpan grounded to 40' tower at top. total Coax length from TOT to shack is approx. 90' Coax Goes to Poly Phaser Coax Lightening protector in enclosure on Alum Plate. #6 Solid attached to Alum Plate & Run 12-16" to 3/4" X 8' Ground Rod. #6 Solid attached to single Leg of Tower &...
  16. Crawdad7

    11 meter is very quiet?

    Now AU
  17. Crawdad7

    11 meter is very quiet?

    LSB 38 Ukraine & Russia Central Ks 454
  18. Crawdad7

    Reclaim LSB 16

    Look for 454 Central Ks 454 Central Ks
  19. Crawdad7

    Please help your fellow skip shooter

    Help me understand how to "tie all grounds together" 1-I am putting up a new tower & will be utilizing 8' X 3/4" Copper Rod placed close proximity to ground tower w/ #4 AWG Copper Wire bout 12" long. 2-I get the Coax ground but want to come off of pole & under eave at about 8' Above grade. So do...
  20. Crawdad7

    8ft Grounding rod: copper or galvanized

    Captain, Help me understand how to "tie all grounds together" 1-I am putting up a new tower & will be utilizing 8' X 3/4" Copper Rod placed close proximity to ground tower w/ #4 AWG Copper Wire bout 12" long. 2-I get the Coax ground but want to come off of pole & under eave at about 8' Above...