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  1. Alabama Buckeye

    Antenna Selector

    :o DX Engineering Delta-2B price was the original price for the NoName 3 Pos (NN3P) unit I posted above; B4 they cut it by almost 1/2. And here I said NN3P switches weren't cheap. I'd expect them Delta-2B and 4B to be making power, with signal enhancement :o. Are their inner workings...
  2. Alabama Buckeye

    30-30 Ammo

    I loved them 140gr BT boat-tails as the most accurate; but, hard to get. Used 130s for coyotes and chucks; same results, they didn't stand a chance. Deer hunting called for 150s or 140s, when I had them.
  3. Alabama Buckeye

    Antenna Selector

    Now these "accessories" I avoid. Occasionally I have to introduce a barrel connector; and, I ohms check them all to find the one with the least resistance reading; it's likely corrosion build up. The 90s, I avoid these like the (moderator edit) plague.
  4. Alabama Buckeye

    Antenna Selector

    Can't and won't argue, el Capo. Agreed! The loss I find minimal, were I able to measure it down to a knat's abdomen. Craps switches, aforementioned mighty fine junk, are an exception I can't afford. I can see their impact in the SWR. I've seen no such, apparent, degradation in these...
  5. Alabama Buckeye

    Why does my pre-amp decrease signal instead of increase?

    "Keto", I'm still trying to figure what a Keto diet is :) No pasta but lard is good? I'm with you on preserving the equipment for the long term.
  6. Alabama Buckeye

    Why does my pre-amp decrease signal instead of increase?

    Oh, I see! The cost of replacing a single driver (pre-amp) transistor is "$90", holi Osama bin Biden :eek: I missed my calling! $90 to replace a MOSFET, sad that is :( Yes, it's likely to fail again. Meat-heads put too much power to 'em! I'm told repeatedly, 2W, 2W, 2W...I usually keep it...
  7. Alabama Buckeye

    Why does my pre-amp decrease signal instead of increase?

    Not sure where you're at? Pre-amp or not? If your radio is capable of serving with sufficient RMS output then, No. If your CB 4W radio, with a variable, 2-4W, then, Yes. Really, what is the cost of the added pre-amp? The finals might fail, the whole thing might go up in smoke :eek: Mites...
  8. Alabama Buckeye

    Antenna Selector

    Antenna Selector Switch a major upgrade from the common far lesser quality tin foil housed selector disk sort. Not a name dropper I am but mighty fine junk comes to mind. Sad I am, wasted hard earned blood money on two of those cheap 5h1t sorts moving onto two cast housing dual selector sort...
  9. Alabama Buckeye

    30-30 Ammo

    I reloaded their Ballistic Tip 270Win. Loved 'em for their accuracy. A Whitworth barrel on a '98 action shot 3/4" grp the BT bullets tightened that up. Am curious about Howa barrels?
  10. Alabama Buckeye

    30-30 Ammo

    Holy ..............; add shipping and that's close to $4 per round :eek: Ya best be hittin watt fur ya aimin MV on those Hornady 30-30 WIN 160 GR FTX; they be smokin and strokin at 2400FPS :eek: Most simple ballistics calculator I've found https://lrbc.vortexoptics.com/#!/ Enter factory...
  11. Alabama Buckeye

    30-30 Ammo

    :eek: $2.30 per round, holy Osama bin Biden! $46 a box of 20 :eek: I remember the day, seems like yesterday, $17.98; Got some of those Winchester rounds with a hollow point. Glad I stocked up. DXman, Ammo-Seek one of my goto sources. 30-30 Nosler 150gr. Ballitic tip @ $35/bx, still brings...
  12. Alabama Buckeye

    SSB question - why LSB ?

    I can almost sense the animosity. I can't lie, don't have the memory to recall the lies; I cudda never been a politician. But holding onto animosity is like heart burn or explosive diarrhea, ya gotta let it go.
  13. Alabama Buckeye

    SSB question - why LSB ?

    https://www.wearecb.com/cb-radio-frequencies-channels.html Id gotten the idea 38 LSB was the only SSB with the lower side designated? From a published source: LSB is mostly used for local area and “skip talking” in English language in North America. USB is used often for long distance...
  14. Alabama Buckeye

    CB Etiquette

    I have one of them thar eidetic memory; only if your speak intelligibly and slow enough, with emphasis on 2nd. "Crackers" as in Florida Crackers; was curious as to origin. I was a long term Floridian; obtained a free St. Petersburg Times a few times, natives know. Didn't have Google in them...
  15. Alabama Buckeye

    Reclaim LSB 16

    Last two daze gave it a go. Dead horses or deaf church mice.
  16. Alabama Buckeye

    It's fun and functional

    3 Cheers for your home interior decorators. Well done!
  17. Alabama Buckeye

    Maco v58 radials question

    :eek: SWR while it's raining?
  18. Alabama Buckeye

    WDX Roster

    WDX-4570 Birmingham AL
  19. Alabama Buckeye

    2290 pill

    Dave Made M200 1x SC2290 > 2x SC2879 recommended 2W DK. It is my understanding the older units were 1x 2879 driving 2x 2879. Don't know when the change occurred or what other changes were made. The M200 introduced a gain in SWR, approaching 2:1; too close for comfort. I prefer my M80; ample...