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  1. avistar23

    Handheld Marine Radios x 4

    Shipping to 33309 FL?
  2. avistar23

    IC 718

    No i will measure, me kids and wife got stomach virus at different times over the past week hampered my efforts to do anything either i am sick or taking care of one of my kids... hopefully all better tomorrow and back to fixing
  3. avistar23

    2m DX

    I have a good 2m VHF setup but no one is ever pointing at me and if they are they are on FT8.... i monitor repeaters in south Florida to tell when the band is open.
  4. avistar23

    IC 718

    Thanks, please pardon my ignorance but how did you know the pitch was 1.0? all the other listings it was an option.
  5. avistar23

    IC 718

    someone has some on ebay, see pic here, its the longest ones, however they arent worth 60 dollars to me. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265225194410
  6. avistar23

    IC 718

    Ive got a weird issue with an icom IC 718, it wont power on after sitting for about 7 years...... i have started to diagnose the issue but now the old ribbon cables have become un usable after taking them out they read "AWM E41447 2896 VW -1" The problem is this seems to bring up many ribbon...
  7. avistar23

    Diamond X510HDM Station Upgrade

    Thanks, commercial high gain antennas are so much more expensive
  8. avistar23

    Diamond X510HDM Station Upgrade

    can you sweep the swr into marine VHF area?
  9. avistar23

    Fo Sell: Alinco DR-135 2 Meter Mobile

    would you consider without the desk mic?
  10. avistar23

    FS: RM Italy KL-703 Amplifier

    are these still available ?
  11. avistar23

    6 meters today

    OK jumped on the radio when i got a second this afternoon..... got a few grids :) Looks like the IC7000 and 5 element longish boom is working out well FM09 FM19 FN20 FN31x3 FN33 FM21 EM79 FN47 FM28
  12. avistar23

    6 meters today

    Was on most of the day, heard alot of cw and can hear the digital stuff, heard one convo on SSB. However we have had bad storms here now since 5pm so havent been on the radio. Really want to make a few QSO's current radar image http://smartmet.bahamasweather.org.bs/radarcomposite/
  13. avistar23

    6 meters today

    Ok I am on and monitoring 6/2
  14. avistar23

    6 meters today

    My call is C6ANU, My VHF is setup is good, flat SWR everywhere. I use separate coax for everything. 2m Vert / Horiz polarization is separate LMR 400, 6M is separate, HF Yagi is separate. I have been on 6 all day trying to get someone... no luck... did talk to russia on 20m with the help of my...
  15. avistar23

    6 meters today

    Officially on the air...my HF Yagi has a bad swr after sitting, but my VHF 2m and 6m beams are great :) been on 6 tonight listening, nothing yet... trying to learn the ic7000... im very confused alot of the time but its getting better. cant wait to make my first QSO on 6 with the new setup.
  16. avistar23

    6 meters today

    Ok. Thanks for the great info. I have rack mount audio gear I used to use with the 847. It would need adapting for the 7000 but for now I will research what you noted I did find the mic mod online. Likely I will look into running rack gear into it at some point but I'm not sure if that is even...
  17. avistar23

    6 meters today

    OK, i wasnt sure if those very first ones were like that... once im on the air i will get a relay and put it to use then. Mine still has your signature.
  18. avistar23

    6 meters today

    It passed north and destroyed two islands, literally leveled them, i was there in the aftermath it was like being in a movie, nothing i can describe or convey with words. Life got in the way i got married has kids etc. larcan actually has never been fired up since i owned it, i have it and a...
  19. avistar23

    6 meters today

    I bought an IC 7000 last night, hope to have it in the Bahamas within two weeks. be back on the air very soon.
  20. avistar23

    6 meters today

    I am trying so hard, tried to buy a 991A off QRZ, guy contacted me when i posted a want to buy and tried to scam me. Money is tight and really want a replacement for my FT 847 untill i can get it fixed.