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I would recommend at least listening to 40 meters, but considering your distance parameters, mainly during the daylight hours. At least you will get an idea of your area coverage. The MidCars net operates daily from 8:30 AM to 2:00PM EST. It prioritizes mobile check-ins. Membership is not...

Depending on the OS you're using, you can create additional com ports in Device Manager. Google “add com ports” and you will see a number of different methods. Note: The link for the old Amazon KD-C1 plus software I posted no longer works. See attached...

I'm the mood for some Jazz Funk. Tokyo Groove Jyoshi...These ladies get down!

Unlike other modes, most operators use FM along with some level of squelch control. The amount of squelch applied does affect your receive range, but its still a small factor compared to ones power level and antenna efficiency.

I made contact with 420 in GA earlier around 7PM EST on 16 LSB. He said that he could hear me great at times, but that I was unintelligible for the most part. Thing is, I believe he was on AM and I was simply riding alongside someone else’s carrier. While listening on SSB that is loaded with...

I was on 16 LSB a fair part of the day today. No contacts on that channel, even though I kept zero beating a ton of AM carriers in hopes of hearing someone answering my calls. North and South Carolina were very strong all afternoon here in Western, NY. I went briefly up to 39 and made 2 quick...

Yes, I wholly agree! Having a locked clarifier will exacerbate the problem. It was a shame the FCC started to lock them. Old school 23ch SSB radios were unlocked and it should have stayed that way IMO.

What particular problems are you having with the radio? I wouldn’t ship any radio out without first operating it on your base or personal vehicle. If you’re thinking about shipping, the "general checkup" option is too risky IMO. You should be able to do an on-air check yourself. As you...

I’m not much on women’s softball. I prefer college basketball and pro football myself, but since they’re out of season, I started watching the basketball pro games. I’ll be tuned into the final game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat tomorrow. Rowdy fans, trash talk, T fouls…Their...

The noise filter is nothing special. It works about the same as most CB’s ANL switches do (high cut). It’s not the same thing as an effective Noise Blanker. The filter merely limits the highs the same way a stereo would sound with the treble turned all the way down. I seldom use it myself...

I like the Uniden Bearcat BC23A speaker and most of the Uniden line. The BC23A is amplified, and it also has a volume control plus a noise filter button. Its super loud with the volume turned up. I use mine on any HT that I happen to place in the mobile. You may not need an amplified...

I pay more attention to finding the “dip” or lowest reading over a wide range of frequencies. I’m not too concerned with decimal point readings below 2.

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This is a rough draft of your Pinto schematic. If you have the time, scan the missing page fold areas and the top portion of page 53 or any other area that you see missing on this draft. If you wish, I'll be happy to complete the splices and make further enhancements.

These caps probably have trouble handling the higher frequencies, but even the originals didn’t last long (no doubt some design flaw). I’m always running the maximum refresh rate that this monitor recommended. I believe a lower rate would put less stress on the power supply, but I found the...

I had to replace the power supply caps for the fourth time in my old ViewSonic monitor today. Keep in mind I only use so called quality caps such as Nichicon and Panasonic. In some cases I increased the working voltage thinking that may help, but that didn’t seem to increase longevity either...

Our shop sold a lot of them back in the day. Those were very popular among the budget minded. For me, restoring the oldies is all about the joyful memories. That one is above average condition for its age. Most of them you see nowadays either has a dented grill or finger worn labels, but...

Your “cap like” physical description also fits a surge protection disk type Varistor (MOV). In general terms, SA-1(Surge Absorber, Type 1). Among others, LittleFuse is a popular brand that makes those. Color doesn't add any particular value that I know of. Meanwhile, it also wouldn't hurt to...

Yes, you will occasionally find the positive side going to ground. It's also not unusual to see incorrectly marked boards. It's great that you had a schematic to double check. On a particular board that has no other reference found, I sometimes print a photo of that board that I can make marks...

On the true story side, my favorite is Kon-Tiki. Years ago it was required reading at my school. In 2013 it was made into a full length movie. A must see IMO. The following 2014 ARRL article best explains the Ham gear used...