• You can now help support WorldwideDX when you shop on Amazon at no additional cost to you! Simply follow this Shop on Amazon link first and a portion of any purchase is sent to WorldwideDX to help with site costs.
  • Retevis is giving away Radios for the New Year and Every Member is Eligible. Click Here to see the details!

Search results

  1. MadVeteran

    NEWB question,, or just chattin

    In the 70s, i had a 5/8 wave antenna. I seemed to have the biggest range of anyone around. today, i have an inverted v dipole at almost the same height (exact measurements not required for this theoretical chat). IF all things were equal, what approximate distance/reach difference would there...
  2. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    I like it..... Cheers
  3. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    I think you are all jealous of my new flashy radio. I like it. Now help me learn Morse code for the licence... Any way other than memory (which isnt great at my age) ? Can I write it on my hand for the test ?
  4. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    Thanks for all the input. There was no mod required for 11 Meter operation, CB works fine. I have not tried the 10 Meter yet but, I can only listen there anyways. Figured out the menues and now studying for licence,,, there is much to learn. FM is interesting but, not much use for me yet. Scan...
  5. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    It seems to run 11 meter just fine yet all references on line say you need a mod to do 11 meter.
  6. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    LOL, but it looks pretty.....
  7. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    So, I guess insults are ok if you end it with "a gimme" then ?
  8. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    President Richard
  9. MadVeteran

    11 vs 10 meter

    ok, I got upset at the wife and, that makes me spend..... I bought a 10 Meter radio. Is it any different,,, really ?
  10. MadVeteran

    Dipole Rules

    Dipole Rules
  11. MadVeteran

    Newbie saying Hi

    hey hey hey,, I am also new but, everyone here seems to be great and just here to enjoy. Cheers, Mad
  12. MadVeteran

    meanwhile out in the garage ...

    garage,,, yes,, Despite my injuries, I keep a 1981 Corvette running with a crate engine and 4 speed auto (they came with 3 speed autos).. Its my screaming baby...
  13. MadVeteran

    Holy crap! Look at this radio!!

    A men Brother AND, i still cant find people to chat with.. but CB radios are cool
  14. MadVeteran

    Lies Women Tell

    its not you, its me.
  15. MadVeteran

    Holy crap! Look at this radio!!

    YEEEAAAA baby... all the lights,, screens,,, and meters one can take.. Very Nice radio bud.
  16. MadVeteran

    Holy crap! Look at this radio!!

    I need more meters, lights and sound...The fact that you can output to a monitor is just amazing. Looks rack mounted,,, I NEED ONE,, and I haven't yet found anyone in my area to talk to.
  17. MadVeteran

    Spending too much on CB radios

    Spending too much on CB radios
  18. MadVeteran

    Intro Hi I am new

    Then I am transmission KING