I plan on purchasing a Kenwood TM-281 2 meter mobile rig. I would like to use this rig at home with a heavy duty battery. I was told to get a deep cycle marine battery. I just don't know what size battery in amps to get? Kenwood advises to use a power supply at 13.8 vdc at 14 amps if one is going...

I'm looking for service manual or schemating CUBIC RT-1103 or RT-1510/URC120 many thanks for every help! iz1ffx

Im new here so please bear with me. In the early 70's, (1970-72) I received as a birthday present an RCA Multiband Shortwave Portable Radio. If i remember correctly the outer casing was black, it had a carrying handle. I think it had 6 bands : AM FM SW Air and I cant remember the others. 2 of...

I'm Looking For A Cb Friend To Talk To In Michigan. Just Starting Back Up After 40 Years. Danny Dannco Usmc

hi i thing buy panasonic camera. What is your recommendation model? Thanks...

The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club and the Washington Area Amateur Radio Club will present the 28th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest on Sunday, October 7th, at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds, in West Liberty, Iowa. (The Wiener & Bratwurst Roast will be held Saturday, October 6th, from 6:00pm to...

Hi I need to take communication lab for the first time. I am confused regarding how to measure the modulation index of frequency modulated waveform using oscilloscope (normal CRO). Any help is appreciated.

I bought a Triplett 630 on eBay that has a problem with its needle swinging even with the most gentle movement. When you handle the meter the needle swings back and forth and takes a while to settle down. Any suggestion on what is causing the needle to swing so freely? Can it be be adjusted?...

Are they afraid to use a real name or callsign? Afraid they may get sued for libel? I wish we could get all these anonymous remailers shut down. I'm sure they have some good uses, but people like Wiseman use them to harrass people. And it's gonna catch up with him. Sooner the better!!! Lloyd...

I would like to get a Signal Generator realy dont know what to look for. what i need it for is tuning CB-radios and ham receivers. What would make a good unit for a beginner? I am trying to keep it under $200 100khz~30mhz+

I need an operator who can attempt contact to a vessel for me in the East China Sea off of Shanghai. The ships Inmarsat-C station is down and we have to get an urgent message through. Anyone up to the challenge? I am not sure if it can be done, but post suggestions or PM me if you want to try and...

My MFJ-259b just started to read incorrectly.. Yesterday when I put a percision 50 ohm load it read R=50 X=0 1.0 SWR but now today it reads R=40 X=0 1.0 SWR Same load. Load is good. tried 3 more loads and all read R 39 to 40 and X=0 Open circuit read R=161 X=0 8.2 SWR I know thats wrong....

I'm starting this post in response to what I recently learned about one of the people who puts on the PA QSO Party - the Nittany Amateur Radio Club in State College PA and Woody - one of their officers / board members. And the people he was conversing with in the State College area this morning on...

Lousy Inconsiderate Dummies. I bought my first HF radio last week and was very excited to hook it up to the club's beam antenna and try it out.. I found a non used frequency and called CQ and talked to one or two people and then some L I D came along and decided that he wanted to do a contest on...

New member requires help ! Can anyone please tell me what the difference is between the following plugs used in aircraft headsets. A NATO style , a PL55 and a PL68. And in particular which is the correct one for a Bell206 jetranger helicopter Thanks

Several years ago I was very active in the CB radio world. I had a president HR2510. My interest faded, and I needed some money, so like a fool, I sold my equipment. I am looking to get involved again, and want a radio with similar features to the HR2510. I am having ALOT of difficulty finding one....

The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club and the Washington Area Amateur Radio Club will present the 27th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest on Sunday, October 2nd, at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds, in West Liberty, Iowa. The Annual Wiener Roast will be held Saturday, October 1st, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with...

Sierra Wireless has added five new AirCard 3G data modems to its lineup, including the AirCard 503, AirCard USB 308/309 and AirCard USB 301/302. The 503, 309 and AirCard 308 all support high-speed HSPA+ networks, allowing for peak download speeds of 21Mbps. The 503 has a two-in-one design that...

i am a volunteer fireman and have bought a kenwood 760 h for my personal vehicle but i am having trouble finding programing software. can anyone help me with finding this or does anyone have this programing ?

Hello, This is an extract from n9ewo website, if you are interested in this poll just send an email to: . Just to say that John Thorpe, the famous designer of the AOR 7030, Lowe HF 150, Lowe HF 225 is involved in this project. This is the link: http://n9ewo.angelfire.com/