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  1. 918Oklahoma

    Tuner problem

    I run an IC-7200 coupled with a LDG IT-100 tuner. Lately I have been having a problem... When I tune up on a frequency, the tuner has no problem loading up. However, when I begin to transmit or enter a QSO, the tuning light will flash red 3 times and it loses tune, swr goes back up and output is...
  2. 918Oklahoma

    programming yaesu 1900r

    Hey guys, i just got my tech license about 10 days ago but havent gotten on the air yet. Cant figure out how to program the local repeater into my Yaesu 1900r so that i can transmit i want to do this without spending the 50 bux on the software and cord, i know it can be done, im sure some of...
  3. 918Oklahoma

    5/8 antenna

    Hey guys. Finally worked up the courage to order my base antenna, tried to pick up a Sirio tornado from dnj radio but they were sold out and wont have tuem again for months.... Well, conditions could be gone by then, i dont have time to wait lol. Since i cant find it anywhere else for sale, i...
  4. 918Oklahoma

    Cramming for Tech Test

    I was checking for licensing tests near me on ARRL and noticed an exam is being given in my town on Jan. 10th. Usually they are all at least an hour away, so i figured why not take a crack at this one since its in town... So that gives me 1 week to prepare. How manageable do you think it would...
  5. 918Oklahoma

    Dipole directionality

    I'm experimenting with a 1/2 wave dipole that I have mounted about 25ft up running slightly Southeast-Northwest. I've had the antenna up for about a week and a half now. I can hear quite a bit of skip from around the country, but the only contacts I have made are in New England. Rhode Island...
  6. 918Oklahoma

    Next Radio

    Im not sure where to go next.. im looking for a ssb capable radio to use in my first base station but im not sure which. Its gotta be rock solid on ssb and decent on AM. im tired of the drift issues that i have with my 959. Looking to upgrade... some ive been considering... the Uniden PC122XL...
  7. 918Oklahoma

    First base station

    I'm going to put together my first base station but I just wanted to run it by the forum first. What i'm thinking about doing is buying a $30 wire dipole from ebay which I will string up as high as I can get it from tree to tree in my backyard, probably around 20 or 25 feet. The coax will run...