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    Dr_DX replied to the thread 4 x HG 2879 advice.
    You know what they say...One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions... Here are accurate S meter measurements on 3...
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    Dr_DX reacted to Shadetree Mechanic's post in the thread 4 x HG 2879 advice with Like Like.
    If your signal is in the mud, and flipping the switch only give you 1/2 S unit, but gets you out of the mud, then that's worth...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL.
    You can also use a CP beam. Single feedline, down 3dB in Vert & Hor, but you get everything no matter the polarity. Which for DX, it is...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL.
    If you get a shooting star @ 8.91 sq. feet wind load, you will want to use at least a Alliance HD-73 or Yaesu 450ADC ($309) mounted down...
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    Dr_DX reacted to fourstringburn's post in the thread PL259 Teflon, white center? with Like Like.
    The yellowish tan I recall were the Amphenol. These are real good as long that you buy the genuine brand. I buy my silver/teflon...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL.
    Arguably the best bang for your buck SSB 40 channel CB chassis ever made. 1306/1307 combo that easily will do 25 watts - runs rings...
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    Dr_DX reacted to unit_399's post in the thread Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL with Like Like.
    I agree 100%. The 139XLR (Uniden 858SSb chassis) is by far the better of the two. It was only produced for 3 years ('76 - '78). I run a...
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    Dr_DX reacted to BC Coyote's post in the thread Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL with Like Like.
    I only own one Cobra and it's a 148GTL from the 90's, with the 8719 chassis. A very fine radio for sure. However, if I was faced with...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Sirio mobile antennas, which is which.
    I bet the 66" would work. But get them quick. They are discontinued.
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Sirio mobile antennas, which is which.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/134675179285?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1...
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    Dr_DX reacted to Shockwave's post in the thread Wawasee JB150 issues "low bias" with Like Like.
    Nomad, after reading your posts for many years it dawned on me that you are are entitled to a big "Thank You" from this forum. I've seen...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Worth it?.
    Don't quote me but, I believe the original designed for CB Imaxx-2000's 3 sections were 8' long = 24' assembled. The new IMAX-2000...
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    Dr_DX reacted to nomadradio's post in the thread Wawasee JB150 issues "low bias" with Like Like.
    We used the center pole of the relay to interrupt the screen-voltage supply to pin 4 on the big tube in receive mode. The setups that...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread Sirio mobile antennas, which is which.
    I agree. But with the part # maybe someone on Ebay or in the USA may carry the part. Surprisingly, NewEgg carries some Sirio parts...
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    Dr_DX replied to the thread 4 x HG 2879 advice.
    Correct. The 2879C is totally different. It is NOT a drop in replacement. It has very different input and output impedances. Can't...
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