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  1. sandpiperx

    Imax still there!

    It has been 5 days of nonstop high wind in the 25 to 50 mph at 45 ft. I held off finishing the feed line hookup until it all stopped.. Just to see if it would survive. Well after seeing this thing whip around alot. It has held its ground and looking good. I have read that these antennas...
  2. sandpiperx

    what to do with the extra????

    I am out laying my 150 run on Davis bury flex as we speak. Trench dug, end pvc in place. grounds sunk. Here is what I need. I am coming up about 20 ft to much line. ( must of had a shot or 2 when I measured) LOL.. I really do not want to cut and replace the connector at one end. SO the...
  3. sandpiperx

    need to replace coax wilson 1000

    I need to replace the coax on a Wilson 1000 mag mount.. Cut the line and it is toast. From what I see here I pretty much just need to solder in a new coax.. Is there a certain length that Wilson requires. 18ft? Please Advise and have a great day.. Markip :blink:
  4. sandpiperx

    Grant Xl Mods?????

    I have just purchased a Grant Xl. mint and for 50$. The unit is stock and pretty much untouched. I am looking for any input on what mods can be done? What mods should not be done and what is just a plain waste. I am not really needing it to be killed on the output more into clear strong...
  5. sandpiperx

    Power supply. Please advise!!!

    2 2879's. 300 watt amp. Need power supply. How many amps regulated do I need to be safe and sound.. Markip
  6. sandpiperx

    Wife letting loose the funds

    Hello This question Is surrounding valentines day.. Looking for input on how to convince the lovely Wife (Ole Lady) How to release more funds for quality radio gear. I have some options myself but wanted some input from other more senior radio persons. I am on a mission so please show me...
  7. sandpiperx

    Lookking for a good Tech.

    Looking for a good Tech. Hello I am looking for a Good Shop / Tech to do some quality work on my radios and for parts. I am in Denton, Texas north of Dallas but also if there is one that I would have to ship to that would be fine also. I would rather have quality and pay for it then...
  8. sandpiperx

    new antenna set up need advise.

    Hello Good People I am moving my Imax 2000 away from the house and setting a mast tower behind a 50 ft tree kinda putting in a more stealthy position. This change will require me to extend the coax to 100" I am using now LMR-400 at 50 ft right now. One of the questions I have is should...
  9. sandpiperx

    Cobra 21 GTL a little insight please

    Picked it up for $20. it is in perfect condition. I have heard that these little mobiles can be tweaked to talk.. Just wanted to hear any thoughts on this. Have a great day....
  10. sandpiperx

    need a little help Attic Dipole.

    I have a dipole ( inverted v) I have been testing in the attic it stands about 30 feet up, Running off my antenna switch. Running a galaxy dx2527 through a MJF tuner with a SWR at 1.4 The problem I am running into is I am getting voice through on computers through out the house and it keeps...
  11. sandpiperx

    hanging dipole antenna

    Hello, I needed some feedback on hanging a tuned to 10 and 11 meter Dipole I live in a 2 story home. Would it work in the attic if needed or along the eaves. Any input would be helpful.. thanks you