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I thought those numbers were a bit inflated. And lord knows my local pal was overdriving his. I saw 750 watts PEP most of time on 27.385lsb. Using a Yaseu FT101E and a D104 mic. It had loud audio. 1kw was the most I ever saw. And I think that was due to a VSWR issue. Anyhow. You know WAY...

Also ditch the workman meter and get something that will read PEP power and not Average or what a lot call RMS. Those Workman meters aren't very good for much else than to tune your antenna in a pinch. That is JMHO. Get something like a Diawa CN101. They are a true peak reading meter that...

You'll also need a 50ohm dummy load and a decent VSWR/power meter. Don't use your antenna to tune the radio. You most likely already know this. But it never hurts to remind. And don't use metal screwdriver in the radio. Soft plastic tip driver will work just fine as to not break the pots...

Listen closely to these gents they know what they are speaking about!!

Yes you can use PayPal to buy other things besides eBay stuff. They have other methods of payment. Use of other info from the seller is one way. But like said, don't buy unless you are confident you're okay with everything. Can be a real pain in the arse getting money back into your account...

I know my local pal uses his Yaseu FT101E to drive the FL2100b. 100 watts in gets about 800-1kw watts pep. They say it's a 1200 watt amp. I know he drives his with 100 watts on SSB using a yaseu FT101E. Hope this helps some. I am sure others will have much more info than I!! But I will put...

They all do sound pretty much the same. Only difference is he used some echo on the 2018 extreme. They do have a little bit of a different sound, but not much. If you didn't know which mic was which, you'd have a tough time telling someone which ones were which. The SL41 doesn't sound bad...

Your dead key is too high at 4 watts. Should be around 1-2 watts max for that amp. Your pep power is okay, but 4 watts of dead key into that amp is just too much IMO.

The ground plane radials are pre drilled on that antenna if memory serves me correctly. Just pull the inside length out and when it gets tight, or where it's supposed to be, you'll know. Then spin it to find the holes for the outer length of the radials and use the self tapping screws to put...

I've seen quite a few 706mk2 and mk2g's for sale as of late. Price is right at $500 mark on the low end. And that is for an MK2. Not an MK2G. Still a nice radio though. That or something like an Icom 746, 756, and so on would fit your needs as well as many other radios. Just have to find...

Would have to see a couple videos of it in action before I would even consider it!! Especially at the price they are!! Like 543 said, many mics that are way better for less or about the same price wise.

Wow. A Dumb Ass that think it's cool to have a cobra I'm sure!! Man he needs to have the book thrown at him!! But I hate snakes so I may be a bit biased LOL!! We have too many poisonous snakes here already as well as very invasive species, mainly the python and anacondas. Now some dip shit...

Here is the description from eBay. Yes Grogan, a but pricey!! But I would have to hear the audio out to say whether it's near worth that much!!! Can get a pretty good mic for $139. I do know that!! Anyhow. Here is the ad for it. Or description as they call it. Introducing to the market...

I see he has a 75 amp one as well for $169. Same design as the larger one you posted MD. Only thing that bothers me is the way the connector bolts are mounted like they are. Easy recipe for arcing off of you aren't careful. Other than that, they appear to be pretty nice. As long as they are...

Wonder if they are just pulling out of the CB radio thing?? Sad to see them go if that is the case!! Even though the 980 isn't a power house, it's not a bad radio at all and with a few minor mods can be made to work very well!! For the money are/were hard to beat!! Won't hold my breath...

Yep. Should have seen this coming. Now that most all cell phone companies have a payment plan instead of the old way of having phones at a low price. You pay full price now, but you have much cheaper plans and more options with most all of the carriers these days. Don't need a big store...

Glad you got it working Grogan. Yes they are a great radio for what they originally cost!! Still holds it own with any new radio of its likes out today!! JMHO.

I would say yes, to avoid any slipping or hidden rust issues that might arise, But I could be wrong. Also add something for rust as well. NO-OX, or something similar. You want to make sure that you don't have a fault at that point for sure!!! Be safe and take your time. Have a good one.

No problem. Keep updating as to how it goes and what you end up doing. Have looked at the SM30 as well as a host of other mics as well for my IC746. But for now it sounds pretty good with the stock HM12 mic and my voice. Get good audio reports all the time. Guess I must have it set up just...

From the SM8 manual. Read line 5 of the pic below. States the SM8 mic can work with all Icom radios due to the high/Low output switch. The SM-30 should work jusr fine. I've found that most Icom mics are compatible with other radios from Icom. As long as it's the same mic element and the...