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    Indoor Antennas

    I have a friend I am trying to help out with an antenna situation they have. They currently reside in what I consider a horrible radio situation - it is a three floor building and their unit is in the middle. They cannot mount a normal exterior antenna (no deck, no gutter, cannot use roof, etc)...
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    Acom 600S Manual?

    Been looking around but so far coming up empty and before I resort to buying a copy online is there any recommended sites I might find a manual for the Acom 600S solid state amp?
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    811H Fuse Blowing

    Having a strange issue with my amp but only had one set of spare fuses so while I wait on more to come in the mail I am hoping on some insight on where to start troubleshooting the fuse blowing problem. General: Icom 7300 > ARB-703 > Ameritron (ALC/Relay cables to ARB box) > Meter > Antenna...
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    Maco V Quad (2 element)

    Just installed one of these two element V-quad antennas and having great results in the V (full horizontal) setup however it does indicate dual polarity and that if the antenna goes into a L position it will do both horizontal and vertical at the same time. I have not tested this position yet...
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    Texas Star 250/350 pill mount

    What the heck are these 'bolts'? I was thinking it's a small allen or star pattern of some size but either I am wrong or I just don't have the right one to fit these to pop them loose. Ideas?
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    Texas Star 250 HD Resistor

    Trying to find a schematic or photo to identify this apparently quite toasty resistor. Any ideas?
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    Testing ground

    Just curious how (or even if) anyone has tested their ground from the amp/radio to the ground rod to ensure the ground is good. I see plenty of info checking grounds on electrical connections but not much on taking a wire from the back of the equipment right to that ground rod and testing to...
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    Maverick 250 10m transmit fail

    Playing with an old Maverick 250 amp and coming up at a loss with my semi-limited electronic knowledge with a problem on the 10 meter setting. For what I know of this unit the last time it was used the choke on the top had cooked and the unit was shelved after it was replaced. Tubes seemed shot...