• You can now help support WorldwideDX when you shop on Amazon at no additional cost to you! Simply follow this Shop on Amazon link first and a portion of any purchase is sent to WorldwideDX to help with site costs.

Recent content by Mr. Doug

  1. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    Yes, I got mine and used the egg shaped desk mount and used some double sided sticky tape..does not move and works great.. love the radio so much I ordered the 480 hx.. love it also.. thanks for all the help selecting these two radios. Doug:tt2:
  2. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    I just asked if they would do Mars mod on the TS-480, asked my my Mars number.. no problem..I am jacked to see how it works.. Doug
  3. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    Yes, I ordered TS-480 today from kinda local retailer.. they did Mars mod for $35.. should be here Friday..we will see how it works.. Doug:thumbup1:
  4. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    Hi.. Question.. since the faceplate does not attach to the body, like Icom 706 is the faceplate stable on your table or does it rock around? how do you keep from falling over etc.. does it have suction cups or whatever, and how long are the connection cords? Thanks in advance :thumbup:
  5. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    Hi, thanks for the response.. I will check your PM and call you.. very interested in your info and much easier on tx.. hitting the sack here in a few in Boise, but will call you soon.. Thanks, Doug
  6. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    thanks Doc... what kinda Mic are you using?
  7. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    Ok..thanks for the response.. I love Kenwoods also, I have had several. not just any new models. .. should I buy SSB fiter? I will be asking you more questions.. LOL.. thanks again.. :D
  8. M

    Kenwood TS-480 HF Models questions?

    I am interested in buying new Kenwood TS-480 model HF radio.. any feedback, suggestions or input.. Thanks in advance :thumbup:
  9. M

    Vertex HF transcievers

    Can they be used on 10-12 meters? just curious .. thanks in advance.. Mr. Doug:thumbup:
  10. M

    Vertex HF transcievers

    HI. I need some info on Vertex SSB, AM trancievers.. can anyone tell me about those? Thanks in advance. :thumbup:
  11. M

    second best 5/8 base antennas

    With new Digital TV regulations, you should hardy get ANY TVI.. on Sat or Cable none at all. :thumbup:
  12. M

    second best 5/8 base antennas

    My IMAX 2000 broke in half the first 50MPH windstorm.. right below second joint.. not at the treads either.. :(
  13. M

    SIRIO 27 tornado base antenna

    Are you serious about Sirio antenna's Junk? what have you been smoking? LOL:)
  14. M

    Problems with NEW RCI 2970n2..

    Yes, I am just testing, at full pwr, but hardly ever run it there on regular basis. Usually 60 percent or so.
  15. M

    Problems with NEW RCI 2970n2..

    Update.. been running 2970n2 at full pwr for 3 days now..drawing about 48 amps at 250 w out.. so far so good.. fans come on when getting warm, shut down on time.. works great.. so far so good.. go figure.. just a pwr hog.. :laugh: Doug