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Hello All, Maybe someone can clear this up for me? With my radio(s) ON and amp OFF my SWR reads about 1.0 - 1.1 across 40 channels per the built in SWR meter on the radio(s) and the inline SWR meter. Just FYI, I purchased 3 brand new (different types) of inline SWR meters just to be sure. With...

Hello All, I'm in the hunt for a FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500. I only ask that it be in good Cosmetic Condition & Working Condition. If anyone has one that they would like to sell or know someone that has one that they might like to sell, please let me know. Depending on the Cosmetic Condition &...

Hello All, I finally was able to get up and running today and did a little testing before I headed out for work. The following are my results. Please comment if you can. 1) Royce 642 + Dosy + Max 2000 W/ Optimizer. SWR on channels 1-40 is 1.5. How I understand it, that's good. 2) Royce 642 +...

Hello All, What should I do with my excessive coax for a Base Station? Can I just roll it up (not tightly) and tuck it away behind my bench? Should it be cut as short as possible? Thank You.

Hello All, Is it safe to say that "Reflected Power" is the amount of Watts being reflected (pushed) back to your radio? Thank You...

Hello All, I've noticed that when people are calling out CQDX on SSB they may use a name and a series of numbers. I know you do not need a license while talking on SSB, so where do the numbers come from, what do they mean? Thank You!

Hello All, Another question. When tunning an antenna, should there be (can there be) anything else installed in-line between the radio and the antenna other than the SWR meter? If there were any other accessories would this effect the SWR reading? Thanks...

Hello All, I have been out of radio for 45 years, just getting back into it. My question is, can I run a RCI 69 Base Plus with a Carl Built 400 HD without any issues? I'm still trying to get my arms around all of this, please be patient. Thank You!