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  1. CliffSegar

    antenna spacing

    As long as your CB antenna is tuned (lowest SWR) properly, having all the coax in a bundle is fine. When going for the lowest SWR, tune the antenna - not the coax. (IE: don't cut the coax for lowest SWR. If the antenna is correct, the coax length does not matter.) Use good quality coax. If you...
  2. CliffSegar

    antenna spacing

    A 6" spacing would be extremely close. For receive, it isn't too bad, but the CB will be used for transmit. CB is limited to relatively low power (compared to amateur or military levels) but I would be concerned with substantially overloading the front end of the broadcast and scanner radio...
  3. CliffSegar

    Fuel Gauge Indication Problem

    Finally got out to check mine with a volt meter. At a bit over 1/2 tank, the sense line has 3.18 volts.
  4. CliffSegar

    Fuel Gauge Indication Problem

    Finally got out to look at mine with a volt meter. As you can see, it is just a bit over 1/2 tank and the gauge has 3.18 volts to the sense line.
  5. CliffSegar

    Fuel Gauge Indication Problem

    At half tank or 1/4 tank? As a European vehicle, it goes to "R" when there is about 70Km of fuel left. That's their Reserve setting. There is no "Empty" mark.
  6. CliffSegar

    24V to 12V power converter

    I think you would be cheaper to get a 24 vdc motor than trying to find an inverter with that much output. Talk to the manufactured (or a really good motor rebuild shop). Or go with a PTO hydraulic pump.
  7. CliffSegar

    24V to 12V power converter

    http://www.powerstream.com/dc1.htm I have used the PST-D24/12-800 for 4 years without any problems. I run several radios in my Pinzgauer (amateur radio and commercial/public service) along with 12 volt lights and the assorted GPS, cell phone chargers, etc that we all want in our toys. As for...
  8. CliffSegar

    What to do after you get your HAM radio license

    I would be almost certain you would need to build your own adapter. Maybe find a "parts radio" with the connector and make the adapter(s) for whichever rigs you use.
  9. CliffSegar

    Met a fellow SS-er today on a traffic stop

    Maybe the name was Dan Robbins? And that would be a 712AMB model Pinz. My kids ran across him on the side of the road somewhere in AZ or NM. His fuel gauge died around Phoenix and he was carrying the can toward the next exit. They did stop and give him a ride to the station - and back.
  10. CliffSegar

    using a military antenna with am/fm radio

    I want to use the military antennas for both my future CB radio and now for my am/fm. - ssdvc Could you put a tee in there and use one antenna for both? - wilfreeman If there is a transmitter involved, something must be done to keep the power from entering the receiver. There are 2 reasons for...
  11. CliffSegar

    Considering a Pinzgauer... nervous

    My Pinz had idle "issues" until I noticed that one of them was loose at the body/throttle base. Repairing that seems to have fixed most idle problems - and a bit more power on hills! The screws had become loose and wallowed out their threads. I epoxied the holes and installed Helicoils and life...
  12. CliffSegar

    radio question from newb

    This sort of question is seen often. Just because the radio can transmit, does not mean that you are authorized. Think of it as highways and road systems. We have rules and control devices to facilitate orderly movement of vehicles and traffic. On radio frequencies, something similar exists in...
  13. CliffSegar

    Star washers

    "Threads for the South" (http://www.tftsonline.com/) in the Atlanta, GA area was a great source for any type of fastening device; screws, nuts, washers - and in almost any grade or material. Their web site is just a page with phone numbers and addresses but I would assume they sell over the...
  14. CliffSegar

    Any body have a Pinzgauer in Maryland

    To Paul, aka undysworld: I read a bunch of the web pages regarding the WisDOT fight - and listened to the aural arguments at the hearing. I can't thank you enough for taking on the task - and winning. Had this sort of situation propagated to other states, the whole MV hobby of ours could have...
  15. CliffSegar

    Any body have a Pinzgauer in Maryland

    I got mine from SwissArmyVehicles in Arkansas. It came with the AR title and I drove it back home to TN with a temp paper tag in the back window ("K" model). When I got home, I went to the county vehicle license place where I traded the AR title for a TN title and registration. *YMMV* Pinz...
  16. CliffSegar

    CB runs batteries down

    What TennMogger said. Many modern electronics never fully turn off. There is no longer a mechanical switch that stops the flow of current. Therefore something is draining the battery all day and night. The relay situation proposed is probably the best solution. Get one with heavy duty contacts...
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