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A Winner has been chosen for the 2026 July 4th Retevis RA89R Giveaway! Click Here to see who won!
Thank's did thr board push deal nothing suspect a bad cap some where will get it to the shop. thank's for all the reponse will let ya'll know what is found.
The four-pin radio was made in 1978. The five-pin version was made in Taiwan from 1979 to 1989. Then in the Philippines from 1989 to the mid-1990s.
Age matters. A radio that's 43 years old is not necessarily better than a radio only 25 years old. Mileage matters when age adds up. Newer tends to be more reliable. And there will always be someone who gets nostalgic about a 1979 car. Says it's better than newer ones. But only if somebody dug down deep and covered the cost of upkeep.
Scheduled for Jul 4, 2026 Saturday Live Streams:
To celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. We are giving away not just one, but multiple antennas! The Grand prize is the CaHR-Tenna Hydra Antenna, along with several other antenna prizes that will be announced throughout the giveaway. Whether you're a new ham, portable operator, POTA activator, or an experienced HF operator, this is your chance to upgrade your station. Prizes Include: HRA Hydra Antenna (Grand Prize) Additional antennas from HRA More prizes may be added during the giveaway!
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