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Hey gang, before I start let me state that I know there are 4000 variables to my questions, but there has to be some general answers. Let's start by saying I leave whichever HT I decide on on high power. A dual bander, on 2M, and a basic model with few bells and whistles. Possible usage, ARES...

Any of you designers, new or old, do any chip programming? Any "Elmers" for programming? I partially shorted the main contorller for my keyer and would like to restore or replace it as the rest of the unit is fine. Of course the company and keyer are no longer available. Last resort, would be...

Hey guys somebody tell how 6146Ws are supposed to look when new? Is there a silvery spot in center on say one side? How about just above the aluminum ring, clean and clear or silver there also? And the ring itself, should there be any play or looseness, if so does it affect the tube or vacuum...

I am trying to learn code. I have several computer learning aids as well as reader and writer programs. Do the majority of you guys that use code still fist everything or do you use a computer? Those that still fist, do you use straight keys or Benchers? I am sure it's like radios, you prefer...

I have a 520SE with manual and it is my first radio. It appears to be in top shape, except for a few loose buttons. After reading the manual several times there are still a few questions it doesn't answer. I need an "Elmer" for this radio. Haven't found and joined a local club as yet, so you...

Would one of you guys that's good with NEC4 or some other modeling software punch in some numbers for me? I have some parts and wish to try to make a 3-5 element yagi for 6m. All the antennas I can find use smaller materials, and I have no clue how to use any of the modeling software. I just got...

What would be the chance of using, probably with some adjustments, an old TV antenna as ground plane radials for a verticle? If the radiation point of the verticle was mounted above the radials of the TV antenna wouldn't it work? I mounted a Wilson 2000 that I ran when driving a truck on top of...

I have a turner RK56 wired to my Cobra 140GTL and it will key for apprx.2 seconds then die. Have I got a bad mic or something in the radio? I can watch the needle on my Swan power meter swing backwards like a capacitor discharging.:headbang