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  1. KC9PYV

    Little Wil mobile antenna

    I have both the 1000, and the Lil' Wil. They are night, and day in performance. The Lil' Wil is also VERY deaf on the receive end compared to the 1000.
  2. KC9PYV

    G5RV Jr. laying on roof

    That would be a fan dipole? I never really looked at an exact plan for one. I think I will be building a couple of antennas in the near future, but for now I'm going to give the one I have a try. I'm just waiting on my feedline to come in the mail.
  3. KC9PYV

    G5RV Jr. laying on roof

    I bought this antenna to mainly get on 40/20. Would a 40 meter dipole be any good on 20? I already am stuck with this one for now, so I'll see how it does like this. If It gives me too much of a headache I will sell it, and start over I guess.
  4. KC9PYV

    G5RV Jr. laying on roof

    Ok, thanks for the input guys. I think it will be some trial, and error for sure. Hopefully I can find some kind of common ground with this setup until I move. As for the ladder line feed line, I can't remember the brand of antenna I bought, but it has a flattish type feed line that doesn't look...
  5. KC9PYV

    G5RV Jr. laying on roof

    Thats an interesting setup with the partial Starduster. The only metal the antenna would be near would be a couple of sheet metal roof vents.
  6. KC9PYV

    G5RV Jr. laying on roof

    Would a G5RV Jr. Laying on an asphalt shingled roof be ok? I would probably have one leg a few inches off of the surface of the roof ran straight , but due too the length the other leg would be laying on the roof possibly in a 40 degree "L" shape. I would be running 100 watts. I'm stuck with...
  7. KC9PYV

    Video - How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio

    That was a great video. I have been aware of making contacts this way, but it was cool to see what all goes into it.:thumbup1:
  8. KC9PYV

    Need help on antenna choice.

    +1 more. I wish I had trees.
  9. KC9PYV

    Les Paul.....R.I.P.

    Yup, a true pioneer indeed. I lit a candle and jammed my out on my Les Paul for a bit last night to honor Les. I will have to admit, I really didn't know his music, but The gibson Les Paul is to me the best guitar ever made. R.I.P Les.:thumbup1:
  10. KC9PYV

    Astatic d104 handheld

    I ran the hand held d104 in a Mack Vision without one complaint on backround noise. The Vision is nice, and quiet as far as trucks go though. I guess it would depend on the truck, and audio setup. If you like to run with the window down, you should try another mic.
  11. KC9PYV

    What is keeping you from going ham?

    I think the concern here is the same as the gun owners fear. Maybe one day the government will come knocking on your door to take your guns, and/or radio equipment.
  12. KC9PYV

    What is keeping you from going ham?

    I just got my ticket a couple months ago. I use to talk on 11 meter freeband for 15 years, and said I would never conform. I always loved to dx on ssb. I only did the AM local deal in my younger days (not too much local action left). I would mess around on QRZ taking practice tests, and found...
  13. KC9PYV

    advise on new toy

    I might have one if your interested.
  14. KC9PYV

    JCD-201M ???? blame this thread on AK295 . ;)

    I have been wondering about this mic also. I read the same reviews on Coppers site. The one seems real biased, like he works for Copper. I need too hear a few more reviews before I get interested.
  15. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    Thanks for the info. :thumbup1:
  16. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    Thanks for all the responses. I'm running a stock mic, so It should not be too much a problem. I hear CB's that sound like hell. I have also heard a handful of ham radios sound bad, although not as many. While we are on the subject of 10 meters- what is this 10-10 number business? Is this just a...
  17. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    Ok, thanks:biggrin:
  18. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    So, if I wanted to try to get into a repeater I'm hearing on 29.640 I will set the split so I'm TXing on 29.540? Is that right? Thanks for helping out a newb.
  19. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    Right on man:thumbup1:
  20. KC9PYV

    A few 10 meter repeater questions

    cool, thanks