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    Modifying an AS3900 Antenna for CB use

    Thanks for the help Clarification Ten, I like to get guys with little radio experience to try and follow me and think out the obstacles. I wasn't able to pull up specs/install manual on the antenna to figure out the type and tuning ability of the antenna. Even if the antenna would resonate...
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    Modifying an AS3900 Antenna for CB use

    Looking at the TM for your Radio its not designed to transmit on 27Mhz, (the lowest usable frequency is 30Mhz. https://www.radionerds.com/images/a/ab/TM_11-5820-401-34-2-1.pdf Without significant internal mods you won't get this radio to work on 27Mhz.
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    Modifying an AS3900 Antenna for CB use

    Here's an explanation on SWR and HF Antenna tuning. Tuning Your HF Antenna
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    Modifying an AS3900 Antenna for CB use

    It looks like the antenna is a Broadband antenna. Your available power will more than likely be used up by using such a Broadband antenna. Is there a Band Specific Mast that can be replaced for 27Mhz? The other option is to call the manufacture and ask them if the antenna can be tuned (by...
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    Modifying an AS3900 Antenna for CB use

    Two things to overcome. Do you know how to use an SWR Meter and tune an antenna? I'd have to see is the AS3900 has the bandwidth to tune for 11 Meters, ( 27Mhz, the CB Band) Connecting the ground strap of an antenna is an important part of creating the "ground plane" part of the antenna...
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    How to fireproof magnesium parts?

    You're very welcome. You might contact the Phoenix AZ FD directly,as they were thrust into responding into these debaucles and have taken the lead on new techniques for responding to EV Fires.
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    Convoy light installed and source for a light if needed.

    Arizona allows the private ownership/registration of Emergency Vehicles. In Arizona its legal to have red or blue emergency lights installed on a vehicle that's; 1)Older than 25 yrs old; 2)Registered as a Historical Vehicle and; 3) The lights were installed on the vehicle during its service...
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    TM 9-2320-365-10 M1078 Series Operators Manual

    https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFSMain/Preparing_for_Wildfires/Fire_Department_Programs/Career_Fire_Department_Programs/Firefighter_Property_Program/TM-9-2320-365-10%20Operators%20Manual%20M1078%20series%202,5%20ton%204x4.pdf Found a copy of the M1078 series Operators Manual. It answers...
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    Need Florida Vin check signed in Arizona + repost from other thread

    Have you tried to obtain a Temporary AZ Registration online? It'll allow you to legally drive the vehicle without getting a ticket for no plates. It'll also get your vehicle into the AZ MVD System. Btw, there's a ton of 3rd Party MVD Processing companies that can also help you. Just a few...
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    Info Prior to Purchase an M1078

    I guess the Mods have determined I can't use a banana for comparison purposes.
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    How to fireproof magnesium parts?

    Bury them in sand or powdered graphite. You asked :) Here in AZ. were experiencing frequent EV Battery fires, (the EV Makers ignored the fact that Lithium Batteries generate high heat and operating them in a high heat Desert will cause a Lithium Fire). he FD has resulted to responding to an...
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    New M1078A1R

    I though the Army's method was assigning the lowest ranking soldier to sleep in the cab...
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    New M1078A1R

    I adapted this cheap driveway sensor to alert me when someone is in the cab of my truck. https://www.harborfreight.com/wireless-security-alert-system-57937.html I usually paint the sensor the same color as its environment as to blend it in. It works well if you park your vehicle across from...
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    HMMWV Headlight Grounds location

    Try reading this post https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/headlight-issue.176049/
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    Info Prior to Purchase an M1078

    Thanks for posting a pic of the Hyd Winch. How effective is the mud flag, just aft of the winch, in protecting the winch from dirt/mud?
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    M1078 Roof Measurements

    If you were closer I'd pick it up and get some Sticky Fingers at the same time. Thanks for the offer.
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    Any master mechanics of LMTV willing to travel to Puerto Rico?

    I Did my tour at Rosey Roads years ago.
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    M1078 Roof Measurements

    Just the outside dimensions with any radius' to design a lightbar mount
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    M1078 Roof Measurements

    Anyone have the Roof Measurements of an M1078? Thanks
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