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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    No problem. I just posted the link and info in case someone was looking for a 5000 replacement stinger. The 72" Light Duty should replace the 70.8 inch factory one without breaking the bank.
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    Anytone at-5555n II (version 2)

    If you are going from 13.8 to 12.0v on SSB, you are warbling. Make sure you are using DC fuses (32v) rated at least 20a. Even if you are, swap them out for new ones. I have seen fuses not blow but under current, develop high resistance on one end. Make sure you are using the original power...
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    Standard SMD size in Qixiang radios ?

    What size standard (50v) SMD's are used in the latest Qixiang Radios? 0402, 0603, or 0805? Thanks
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    Anytone AT5555. Some days the bear gets you.

    Probably your best chance is see if you can find a Stryker dealer and see if they have a schematic for the 955 HPC v2 which is very similar to the AT-5555 nII.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    https://www.icamanufacturing.com/shop/p/6-ft-stinger-w-ball 72" stinger Light or Heavy duty
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    Our Friend Marconi

    Knew and talked to Eddie on the radio for over 30 years. 200 miles as the crow flies. GP to GP - Mother Nature and 1600'+ height difference helped out. In the 90's, it was usually once a week. I showed up on his contact lists when he was doing his antenna comparisons. Later on, we talked on...
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    4 x HG 2879 advice

    You know what they say...One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions... Here are accurate S meter measurements on 3 different radios that I had close at hand. I didn't have a long enough cable to get both the Sig Gen and the Radio S Meter in the same shot. Freq. = 27.205, AM...
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    Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL

    You can also use a CP beam. Single feedline, down 3dB in Vert & Hor, but you get everything no matter the polarity. Which for DX, it is never going to be true Vert or Hor.
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    Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL

    If you get a shooting star @ 8.91 sq. feet wind load, you will want to use at least a Alliance HD-73 or Yaesu 450ADC ($309) mounted down in the tower going thru a thrust bearing above. Better yet, use a HAM IV w/ mechanical brake.
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    Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL

    Arguably the best bang for your buck SSB 40 channel CB chassis ever made. 1306/1307 combo that easily will do 25 watts - runs rings around a 1969 or 2312, built in compression so the stock mic would produce full output, easy to expand and broadband. The only area where it might lag behind a...
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    I bet the 66" would work. But get them quick. They are discontinued.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/134675179285?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 https://www.directdepot.net/product-info.php/product-model/880-900906 https://www.12volt-travel.com/66-cb-antenna-whip-p-15442.html
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    Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Worth it?

    Don't quote me but, I believe the original designed for CB Imaxx-2000's 3 sections were 8' long = 24' assembled. The new IMAX-2000 designed for 10 meters 3 sections are 7'8" long = 23' assembled. Either way set it up, if it works on 11 meters - Great!. If it doesn't then, you know the problem.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    I agree. But with the part # maybe someone on Ebay or in the USA may carry the part. Surprisingly, NewEgg carries some Sirio parts. Or take the dimensions and see if you can find another whip that is close enough.
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    4 x HG 2879 advice

    Correct. The 2879C is totally different. It is NOT a drop in replacement. It has very different input and output impedances. Can't over volt and is rated at 150w out. If any major amp builder would re-engineer their 2SC-2879 amps to use the HG 2879C with an AB bias (passive like Texas Star...
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    4 x HG 2879 advice

    Only true at levels of S3 and above. Absolutely not true below... Looks good on paper, but not in reality. And if your friend is giving you S5, then he doesn't need to increase his output. But, If your friend is giving you S0~S1, then even doubling his output (+3dB) will increase his signal...
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    Whip for your Sirio Fighter 5000: P/N: 2507503.00 (Ø3.5x1800xØ1.5mm INOX) https://moonrakeronline.com/us/sirio-replacement-stainless-steel-whip-3-5-x-1800-x-1-5-inox
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    Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Worth it?

    If this is a "newer" Imax 2000, then it is made for 10 meters and won't tune properly for 11 meters with out the "optimizer" or a 12" extension. https://www.ebay.com/itm/395286141066?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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    WTB: CPI CP2000

    He has a white one that has the extra channels in it and a CPI desk mic. You can tell by the "67" in the channel display.