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    WTB: CPI CP2000

    I'm looking for the Watt/SWR meter...
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    CB / HAM RADIO REPAIR NEW ENGLAND AREA

    Hello All, I'm looking for an (Excellent) CB/Ham Radio repair shop/technician in the New England Area. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You
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    ICOM 7300 WITH A CARL BUILT 800HD.

    The Radio arrived today. Now the fun begins!!!
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    ICOM 7300 WITH A CARL BUILT 800HD.

    Thank You...I'm going to try it...
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    ICOM 7300 WITH A CARL BUILT 800HD.

    Hello All, Any thoughts on pairing the two? Thanks
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    RANGER RCI 69 BASE PLUS PLUS W/ CARL BUILT 800HD

    Hello, 150 AMP is required. I'm currently running a 200AMP Fat Boy...
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    RANGER RCI 69 BASE PLUS PLUS W/ CARL BUILT 800HD

    Hello All, I'm considering pairing up my RCI 69 Base Plus Plus with a Carl Built 800HD. Any thoughts? Thank You
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    Imax 2000 and SWR Issues

    I installed an MFJ-915 RF Isolator just below the antenna connection & a MFJ-704 Low Pass Filter(s) before my Amp & after my Amp...I no longer have an SWR problem with my IMAX 2000 OPTIMIZER. Just saying what worked for me. Your condition may be different. I am no expert, just very persistent.
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    INLINE SWR METER(S) VS RADIO SWR METER(S)

    Thank You Gentlemen. I failed to mention that have tried (2) different Amps. Carl Built 400DH & Thunderbolt 305. I think the Thunderbolt 305 is a "Cleaner" Amp regarding Harmonics etc. Maybe I'm crazy? Thanks
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    INLINE SWR METER(S) VS RADIO SWR METER(S)

    Hello All, Maybe someone can clear this up for me? With my radio(s) ON and amp OFF my SWR reads about 1.0 - 1.1 across 40 channels per the built in SWR meter on the radio(s) and the inline SWR meter. Just FYI, I purchased 3 brand new (different types) of inline SWR meters just to be sure. With...
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    FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500

    Thanks for the heads up!!!
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    FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500

    Hello All, I'm in the hunt for a FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500. I only ask that it be in good Cosmetic Condition & Working Condition. If anyone has one that they would like to sell or know someone that has one that they might like to sell, please let me know. Depending on the Cosmetic Condition &...
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    Imax 2000 and SWR Issues

    I recently purchased the Imax 2000 Optimizer with the same issues. Cannot get below 1.5. So, I figured the antenna was bad after trying every SWR trick in the book. I then went and purchased another Imax 2000 Optimizer 2 weeks ago with the same results. The "NEWER" Imax 2000 Optimizer are...
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    SWR & TUNDERBOLT 305

    Well, so much for the filter, that didn't work. Going to start looking at the Tunning of the Antenna & Coax a little closer...Just ordered a Rig expert AA-35 Zoom. I've been using a Dosy & MFJ...If that doesn't work, I'll buy another Antenna...
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    SWR & TUNDERBOLT 305

    Thank You...I will order that tonight...
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    SWR & TUNDERBOLT 305

    Hello, Busy Busy morning. I was able to do more testing this morning per our conversation. The line up's / results are below. Please feel free to comment. Thank You. 1) Radio + SWR + AMP + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2 2) Radio + AMP + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.5 3) Radio + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2 4)...
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    SWR & TUNDERBOLT 305

    Hi, Single needle...Will make sure I'm doing just that...I'm also curious if a Dummy Load will make a difference. I'll try that as well...Thanks.