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I have found the Workman DM507 microphones work well with everything I have tried them on. I don't have a 980, but for any Cobra 148/Grant XL/Washington radio they have been as good as anything else.
Barely, but yes depending on how good the power supply is - I see 48A Cont / 52 Amp Peak output for that P/S.
75/80 amps would be better. You can always lower your input/output such that the P/S can handle the load.
LMR400 is typically a solid core wire. It doesn't like to bend and repeated flexing will damage/break the internal conductor.
Loss per 100 feet at 30 mhz - 0.7 dB
RG-213 typically has a stranded internal core. It is much easier to bend /route to the radio and less prone to damage due to...
Ok OK, geesh :)
Save the difference for additional antenna options or other gear that will improve the overall experience.
Beams have their place, and they don't have to be some massive quadagi. A simple moxon can mean the difference between making a contact over a vertical to the same...
I can't say for sure, but I know the SM-20 and SM-30 works on the IC-736. The SM-8 is stated to also work on the IC-736. Therefore one might *expect* the SM-8 would work on all of them. It has been my experience that ICOM has held steady in that area. I will see what I can find however when I...
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