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  1. Alabama Buckeye

    How do i tell by the box if i am buying a 24 foot Imax 2000

    Ive no idea why Roadpro or Procomm did what they do. The Solarcon MaxOptimizer, replacement for Imax 2000, has a 12" 4th segment to add in for 11M "Optimizing". The posted quote from directdepot.com doesn't mean it wasn't originally statements from a Solarcon representative; surely sounded as...
  2. Alabama Buckeye

    How do i tell by the box if i am buying a 24 foot Imax 2000

    Good luck! Share it with your tree climber There are a few question to answer; perhaps avoiding trouble of your own making: How are you attaching to tree? What is your ground plane? I suggest appropriate size copper crush washers at the two antenna joints.
  3. Alabama Buckeye

    Water Storage Ideas

    Halt algae growth in hydroponics with black versus white 5 gallon buckets. Why not paint the totes?
  4. Alabama Buckeye

    How do i tell by the box if i am buying a 24 foot Imax 2000

    By what means are you going to compare boxes? I don't recall fully but I think my last one arrived in a tube. Walcot has MaxOptimizer. Has a short add-on section for 11M. Making it 4 total sections. My assumption is the other 3 sections may be slightly shorter for 10M. Amazon still...
  5. Alabama Buckeye

    ½ wave dipole height

    Looks to be 31d on horizon? What would it look like a 1 full wavelength AGL?
  6. Alabama Buckeye

    Recommendations on an inexpensive 10/11/12 meter base antenna

    Not on point; but; I find BJ Radio Nut image of 1/4λ antenna with 4x 102" radials remarkably similar to my current primary antenna, hoisted to 23.5'. Destined for 1 full λ height AGL, by end of this month. Two major variations: [1] 5/8λ Imax 2000 monopole [2] 4x 103" (*) SS whips (formerly...
  7. Alabama Buckeye

    Sirio Vector 4000

    I'm only guessing there are 7 +/- segments on this 3/4 λ aluminum antenna. Each segment link is a weak point, correct? What category is this antenna, mono, or dipole? And what is that gizmo at the top of the antenna; what is it's reference name and purpose? I'm guessing its a "Ooh, Ooh...
  8. Alabama Buckeye

    Powermax Power Supply

    When I was researching this awhile ago, I came to conclusion LK was key. That is, PM3-75LK has switch PM3-75 does not. So yours has the switch and voltage adjust screw? As to Lithium compatible, IMO if the charger doesn't go into fast charge or "repair" (high voltage) modes its likely safe...
  9. Alabama Buckeye

    I'm interested to know why 14.5V? I adjust my 200A power supply to 14.5V. Stryker 655 or 955...

    I'm interested to know why 14.5V? I adjust my 200A power supply to 14.5V. Stryker 655 or 955 either will readout 13.7V draw. I presume a protection component in the werx Might I guesstimate 14.5V for the benefit of greater watt output from linear amps? What boost might that be, 80W?
  10. Alabama Buckeye

    Powermax Power Supply

    I have a PM3-75 (75 amps). It does not have the switch and voltage adjustment screw for the "fixed" single output mode. Perhaps this PM3 is an oddity and constant voltage output not enabled with this unit. Tin Can posted side by side PM3-100 and PM4-100. Physical can container shape and size...
  11. Alabama Buckeye

    Tin Can, Alabama Buckeye here. PowerMax PM4-100 V PM3-100? I've a PM3-75 which does not have...

    Tin Can, Alabama Buckeye here. PowerMax PM4-100 V PM3-100? I've a PM3-75 which does not have neither switch nor voltage set screw. Is that the same on your PM3-100?
  12. Alabama Buckeye

    Powermax Power Supply

    You do realize this remark was nearly two years ago. These are an alternative Power Supply. They are are battery chargers/maintainer. These might be use to maintain a bank of batteries. That's was what the PM3-75 is for me. PM3 V PM4 denotes # of modes. The 4th being constant set voltage...
  13. Alabama Buckeye

    This is Just... Painful to Watch

    I'm thinking Auctioneer career.
  14. Alabama Buckeye

    What's your favorite pepper sauce?

    Those two in the middle have become my #1x#2. The smoky flavor on the left is great on beef. The green Habanero great on anything but particularly ham. The other two are present on the condiment lazy Susan quite often as well. I had a bumper crop of habaneros a several years ago. Dad had a...
  15. Alabama Buckeye

    1/2 wave Inverted V Dipole Antenna

    What do you mean by "slope"; as opposed to what, an Inverted-V?
  16. Alabama Buckeye

    What's your favorite pepper sauce?

    Walmart and Jalapeños. Absolutely the lowest price in my neck of the woods. While the local in town grocer is selling Jalapeños for $3.50+/lb Wally is letting 'em go of $1.18/lb. Recently raised to $1.24. Nitrogen and tame Jalapeños: Wally World had a shipment of huge peppers with stem ends...
  17. Alabama Buckeye

    1/2 wave Inverted V Dipole Antenna

    I don't recall where you are residing, if not on a rock slab here is a suggestion: Drill a hole 2' deep absolutely perpendicular, insert 20' top chain link fence rail, I think they are 1 5/8" OD. Drill a hole with your garden hose water pressure. Attach 2-3' of hose end to a mop handle. Use...
  18. Alabama Buckeye

    1/2 wave Inverted V Dipole Antenna

    You lowered 100d I-Vee apex to 5' AGL, the legs ends would be on the ground and your SWR is 1.5:1. There's a clue in that. para 5 below. 9' might have been misunderstood. Wild Weasel spoke of 9' distancing from reflectors, I believe was his inference. And this was when you were speaking of...
  19. Alabama Buckeye

    What's your favorite pepper sauce?

    Halibut! That's the Fish Steak of the Sea. A real shame there isn't enough to go around, like fish sticks and Sriracha. Wouldn't dream of Sriracha on Halibut.
  20. Alabama Buckeye

    1/2 wave Inverted V Dipole Antenna

    B+ Silver Star. You might have whittled off the .06 with a couple more windings:) Quite professional appearance. Can't even see it from my house.