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  1. J

    antenna question

    I currently have an inverted V at 55 feet for 15,17,20 and 40m I would like to get 80 meters. I was thinking of taking down the two wires in the back of the house and attaching in there place the proper length of wire for 80 meters in an inverted V. I would use the font inverted V for...
  2. J

    need Hawaii bad

    for my 50, just waiting on that one
  3. J

    whats the diff

    Yaesu VX-6R Yaesu VX-7R can someone tell me what the differance is with these two rigs besides one has 6m capabilities Thanks Joe
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    Drake TR7

    Hello I have a question if I may. I just bought a pare of Heil Pro 5 headphones and I have them hooked up to my Fathers TR7 but the sound only comes out of one side. Is there a way of getting sound out of both sides? I realize that it’s a mono plug, but I thought I would get sound out of...
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    Logs

    I have seen on several website that the operator has his logs on his website for anyone to do a search and find out if they are in the log Can anyone point me toward the place where I can get this software so I can incorporate it in my website thanks Joe
  6. J

    Headset

    Good day I'm thinking of getting a head set for my TR7, and would appreciate some advice. I don't want to spend a lot so under a 100 dollars Canadian would be great. I don't need an attached mic Thanks
  7. J

    just passed my

    Advanced exam :D Basic with honors and advanced, I'm a happy camper, got 84% :D :D
  8. J

    Echo Link

    Is this just the same as MSN or YAHOO chat when you run it from your computer?? If so why do they want you to send proof of your licence?? Echo Link is just another chat software!!!!
  9. J

    microphones

    Hello I have an old TR7 and would like to get a replacement mic for it. This is a 4 pin set up, any suggestions on Handheld microphones that would work Not looking for any high end microphones Thanks Joe
  10. J

    Most bang for the buck?

    What call sign software is the best for the dollar 1) QRZ 2)Buckmaster (Ham Call) 3) Flying Horse I did buy QRZs newst and for the 29 dollars Canadian its a good deal I guess, but I see the Buckmaster has 1.8 million calls, plus 6 months free downloads, compared to QRZs 1.2 million, but...
  11. J

    2m frequencies

    Well I wrote and passed my test on October 4/05 but have only been legal to operate for about 2 weeks, and I must say I don't hear a lot going on with the 2 / 70cm bands, in fact I hardly hear anyone on it at all. HF rocks but 2 meter to me anyway is dead. I just bought a FT 7800 and so far most...
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    tune a dual band antenna

    Does anyone have info on how to tune a dual band mobile mag mount antenna? 2M/70cm Stock out of the bag I get 1:2 in the mid level of 2 meter and about 1:4 on the low and the high, but when I switch to 70cm I get around 1:4 and 1:5 I have the FT7800R and a friend of my dads gave me a...
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    Yaesu FT 7800

    I bought my Yaesu FT 7800R radio and noticed that they only give you about 5 inches on lead wire for the remote face plate, how nice of them, hahaha I refuse to pay 100 dollars (separation kit) for a simple mounting plate and a few cables so can anyone tell me where to get the wire to extend...
  14. J

    2000 VW Golf

    Anyone have any ideas on the best way to get the wires from my mobile ham radio to the battery? It doesn’t look like there are any holes in the firewall, I took a quick look Thanks
  15. J

    mobile antenna question

    I will be getting my Yaesu FT 7800R this week and I will be needing an antenna I have a 3.5 inch Larson mag mount that I will be using and attaching a Larson dual band coil and whip to it. I have the Larson NMO Coil and a Larson 49 inch whip sutable for a CB and I undestand why I can't use...
  16. J

    proud to announce

    I just wrote my test for Basic/Honor's and passed with 85% This means I have full privileges :D :D :D I won’t know officially what my call sign will be you have to give them 3 in order of reference, I hope it will be VAGUED….this one is still available Cheers
  17. J

    Licence privileges

    A quick question for interest sake My father did the 5 and 12 word code about 15 years ago for his license, does this give him the equivalent of Basic with honors, or basic with advance privileges. He comes up as General Class when I do a search This is for Ontario Canada residents...
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    recommendations please

    well folks I will be writing my test early next week for my basic with honour's (80%) and above, basic is 70% to 79% I see no problems for basic and should be able to pull off at least an 80 soooooooo I will be looking for a good multi band hand held. I don't want cheep, but I don't want...
  19. J

    average distance

    you can get on these ham hand helds??
  20. J

    recent Canadian ham operators

    I'm currently studding for my general licence and I find that they ask a lot of technical stuff. I have no electrical back ground what so ever, so my question is how much of the test is comprised of technical/ electrical questions, most of the other stuff is quite easy. Thanks