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  1. tba02

    Base Longest Coax Length Possible?

    At 100 feet of LMR400 coax, 86% of your output will reach the antenna. At 300 feet of LMR400 coax, 64% of your output will reach the antenna. For RG-213 the numbers are 78/48. If at the same height, I would choose 100 feet, and use any additional length (and $$) to go UP if possible. *assumed...
  2. tba02

    LA 425

    The amp was designed by a guy named Steve Canfield (based in southern California at the time). He also made (or had his designed copied after he left) the TX Eight Hundred, TX Five Hundred, TX Six Hundred, TX-600, LA-900, and TX-300 (and several others) using a similar case. I know there was a...
  3. tba02

    Bulletproof Amp Repair

    Truly curious - are these not the same as what many used in the past? https://www.rfparts.com/sd1446mp.html
  4. tba02

    yaesu ft-891 and ATAS 120A

    Nothing since the end of December.
  5. tba02

    Heathkit sb-200 refurbishment

    As BJ has already said, but I will say it again - Harhach! Replace the power supply module - https://harbachelectronics.com/shop/heathkit-sb-200-sb-201/pm-200-replacement-power-supply-module Add a soft-key interface -...
  6. tba02

    What software do you use regularly?

    Exactly what the fuck does the above have to do with radio related software applications? And oh - "sibilance" just for the sake of adding more useless references to software.
  7. tba02

    Lost rx green led

    Did you check under the couch cushions?
  8. tba02

    RM KL203-P

    I have never heard of a KL-203P with a bipolar junction transistor.
  9. tba02

    RM KL203-P

    The 203P schematic is in this thread http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/rm-kl-203-and-repair.91765/
  10. tba02

    I'm Excited!

    I wouldn't be overly worried about the minor difference if it in any way impedes you getting something in the air.
  11. tba02

    The Shakespeare ABS 1600

    and there lies the rub. A dimensional 5/8 wave hunk of tubing with a crappy matching network vs a resonant 1/4 wave - I'll take the 1/4 wave.
  12. tba02

    Getting started

    See this post - http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/zero-to-general-in-30-days.225099
  13. tba02

    Base Coax

    JETSTREAM JT2008 is what I use. http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=61025
  14. tba02

    Zero to General in 30 days?

    Hamstudy.org also is "smart" in that it will feed you the questions you miss and winnow out those that you get correct helping you focus on areas that are challenging.
  15. tba02

    hypothetical 10 meter amp question

    I use a Cobra XL-450 on 10 meters (4xSD1446) and by all reports it works just fine. Scope shows it is well within requirements.
  16. tba02

    Skipper by Polomar

    http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/skipper-by-palomar.35499 Open the case and take some pics too :)
  17. tba02

    Skipper by Polomar

    Derp - Checked my sheet Skipper by Palomar - Mobile SSB Switch - no Power adjust - rheostat variable Modulator rocker switch version - Modulator/High I am pretty sure that is an AM only driver style, but if you try it and find out it has SSB delay I would like to know. I don't think it...
  18. tba02

    Skipper by Polomar

    Which specific model? I have a pretty good personal database of all the "blue faced" variants. The one you referenced in the picture would have an SSB switch.
  19. tba02

    Base Maco or Hy-Gain

    The original sPt (Super Penetrator) was considered one of the best around. I haven't heard anything bad about the current clone, but have not used one myself.
  20. tba02

    MFJ-949E

    I have used one for several years and have no complaints. The meter will show ~75% of true peak when in Peak mode.