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  1. M

    SWR Too low

    It is, Thanks didn't want to fry my radios. I guess its good coax. Thought it would go higher when I added 30+ feet. I appreciate the help..M
  2. M

    SWR Too low

    OK, Buddy, I apologize, Does that mean its good or bad? It is connected to my GM Which by the way this forum informed me a dead short between center and shield is accurate. Wow it freaked me out till I got that confirmed. Not sure where or if I check 50 ohms on one of cable while hooked to...
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    SWR Too low

    I just ran 130 FT. of Tram RG8X to my GM antenna. When I checked my SWR it barely moved the needle. It was low with a hundred feet of crap cable. ( 1.7 on ch 40) Now i'm concerned if this coax I just bought is junk. And this is dangerous to my XMIT on my radio. I will learn some day with...
  4. M

    Thanks bro

    Thanks bro
  5. M

    I hate this damn cold weather

    I hate this damn cold weather
  6. M

    I only have avionic experience. Well my friend I started this rant at 4 AM and dont want annoy...

    I only have avionic experience. Well my friend I started this rant at 4 AM and dont want annoy you, Im at work, got to fix an airplane. Thanks again......Mark S*&## Couldn't send it all. I only have avionic experience. Well my friend I started this rant at 4 AM and dont want annoy you, Im at...
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    I am obviously new here, and struggle to navigate on this site, First time I've been on a forum...

    I am obviously new here, and struggle to navigate on this site, First time I've been on a forum and yes I struggle with it, however I'm learning and I find the majority of people on this site are awesome. Like yourself. I only wish I had some Black Magic I could contribute to you guys,
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    Leo, Thanks buddy for the kind words and the heads up on the forum. I just ignore the haters...

    Leo, Thanks buddy for the kind words and the heads up on the forum. I just ignore the haters, and listen to the good guys. I'm too old for BS, Like an agitator on the the radio, just turn the dial. I have 40 LBS of powder I keep dry for reloading. AZ is dry and bloody hot. I left CA cause of...
  9. M

    Thanks buddy.....Mark

    Thanks buddy.....Mark
  10. M

    Thank you for the kind words buddy..Mark

    Thank you for the kind words buddy..Mark
  11. M

    Black Majic

    Thanks to all on the responses to my post. You guys are the best. the word "witch" was a play on words. I'm fixing a 80 amp (look out ) Aircraft Battery charger. Found a stuck relay burning the board. Shit I keep looking for the RF so I can learn radios! :) anyway thanks to All..............Mark
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    Remarkable knowledge

    Thanks to all on the responses to my post. You guys are the best. the word "witch" was a play on words. I'm fixing a 80 amp (look out ) Aircraft Battery charger. Found a stuck relay burning the board. Shit I keep looking for the RF so I can learn radios! :) anyway thanks to All..............Mark
  13. M

    Remarkable knowledge

    You all are included, Thanks my friend.....Mark
  14. M

    Remarkable knowledge

    To ALL on this site. God bless all on this site witch have an incredible knowledge of what I have came to the conclusion is a dark science. After 25 years of experience in digital aircraft components, I'm so impressed with the knowledge you all have in radio's It is the most humbling experience...
  15. M

    Gain Master Mystery

    Thanks Mike. Glad I spokeup MM
  16. M

    Gain Master Mystery

    Sorry for my stupidity, I have a new gain master that is still temporarily set up In an umbrella hole on my deck. perfect size. I've been using it to test a few radios. It has a great SWR of 1.2 max. I get next to no rx hits on all three radios. I decided to check impedance at my meter between...
  17. M

    Hello nomad, Loose cannon told me you would be a great help with my skipper. I see now its a...

    Hello nomad, Loose cannon told me you would be a great help with my skipper. I see now its a very common question, and wow you look busy, I feel I should bless you for what your doing on the site. I have the schematic for this but would love a wiring diagram. I was thinking of wiring and...
  18. M

    2SC945A

    Thanks to everyone who gave advise on transistor, I did find them online at mouser and digikey 34 cents a pop. More to ship then the bloody transistor. I should have looked before posting. Sorry, you guys are the best....MM