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LC, you have to pass all the elements to get the next higher license. In other words, you could take each element in order starting with the tech class test, pass that, then take the general, pass that, and take the extra test as well and walk out with your extra class in the bag. But you do...
At the risk of making it sound too easy I will say that my test for the Advanced class ticket also included passing a 13wpm morse code test. The one I took for tech I had to copy 5wpm. Both times that was the hard part. The theory was easy for me because at the time I was teaching fundamental...
Greg, the S-250 shelter is generic. What actually went inside of any particular one depends on what it was used for. The one I have was used for a maintenance shelter. This shelter had no radio gear in it but had racks of spare parts and TMs. Typically, in my experience, this van would be...
I edited my sig to add ham info to it. I use a Yaesu VX-7 HT and a field portable Yaesu FT-897D with side mounted auto-tuner into a Hustler mobile vertical NVIS capable. I am a former instructor/field engineer with the TTC/TYC-39 program and also worked quite a bit with the SB-3614. I would...
Now I also have to put my vote in for some older radios sounding better too. My 1958 Hallicrafters SX-71 receiver had the best sounding audio of any radio I ever owned. Of course it was all tube, American made, and sold new for around $350 in 1958. That was some big bucks in those days.
Opcom, you have hit the nail on the head brother. The only thing I might add to what you have said here is that over-modulating an RF signal actually produces LESS RF power output on the transmitted frequency not more. By producing the "splatter" onto the frequencies above and below the...
I just scored an M1102 trailer on the auction, going to see it in real life tomorrow. Has anybody tried pulling one of these behind a deuce or 5-ton? I am thinking about converting it to 12V lights and pulling it behind my Ford Expedition.
4 Watts AM or 12 watts PEP SSB is the legal limit and they all put out this much out of the box as far as I know. Any more and they wouldn't be legal. The FCC doesn't monitor CB very much but they do have type acceptance on the design of the radios. There are lots of mods that can be done on...
I have had Cobra 29 radios in the past and they are a good basic radio. The Army version looks good but I would not pay that much for one. I like the Wilson antennas too. The best possible place to mount an antenna will be in the center of the roof. The second best place would be center in...
That is very good advice. I had a friend who bought a used Harley chopper built by Orange County Choppers and once owned by Paul Jr himself. This bike is priceless but the DMV wanted to title it as a 1952 Harley.
That sounds like a good topic to discuss with your insurance agent. Like every other thing to do with green iron, most insurance agents will have to be schooled on what it is.