No PIN diodes.. that why I love my 91b Best amp I've ever had... Even if I make a tuneup or bandswitch error no problem. Of course I try not to do those things... but I have once or twice. 73, Lee **
Paying for firmware updates... NO WAY, unless they are for optional new features. A far as fixing the many remaining bugs/issues I should not have to pay for it twice. HW band scope ... sure I'll pay
Tom, Why in the world would you want to pay for firmware updates to fix a product that you have and still is not right? I am not talking about optional features here. Just curious where you are commi
Tom, You explained it well.. OK, now that makes sense and I agree I might also be interested....but remember if you get 3rd party firmware and they go to live at South Beach.. you are stuck right the
Merle, One reason... If the radio was doing what it needs to do, correctly.. no firmware upgrade needed. Like in the old days before firmware.. it had to be right in the hardware. Now Mfg's ( lot's o
Why not a Heathkit or Drake TR4? Used for < $300. Maybe they will learn something.... Maybe they will even get interested in electronics like I did... Maybe they will have fun getting it going... The
I still think my Collins S line looks very PRO and very Classy...and it works as new today... Of course I use a Orion II for crowded conditions/contesting... 73, Lee ** Need a new ride? Check out the
Prabably need a HW scope option as I think they are out of CPU power to do the scope correctly??? Lee, KC9CDT ** Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (
DX radios... of course are not all created equal... of course when conditions are great and there is no 20 over signal next to your weaker DX guy... its easy. I have a Collins S line, Drake C Line an
Not so fast... Yes good operational procudures, timing and experience is citical... And it is probably overall the most important thing...Along with a great antenna. But all radios are not the same.
Ron, You are very correct... In fact there is a lot of things you can do to optimize even a 45 year old Collins S line when you operate it. Little things like knowing where to set the RF gain, and us
Yes, the antenna is very important... I woud like to move to a location where I can put up a better antenna. Meanwhile, I use the rigs I have with the Alpha Delta 40-10 multiband dipole at 35 feet an
No towers allowed, no antenna with more than 10 sq foot grid area and can not be more than 2 foot above the house! I need to move! SAD! Lee ** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking wi
Of course we shouldn't even compare a Collins or Drake with the new stuff.... But ya know sometimes they are more fun to run. The Drake RX (Modified Sherwood ONLY) is actally in the same league as th
Doug, Call Ten-Tec in the AM and ask them the question about the poor quality CAPS. Let us know, 73, Lee ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.a
John, There has been numerous posts here on starting points and guidlines on how to setup an OII...did you happen to use any of those? Do you mostly do SSB or CW? If not that would be a good starting
John, What do you mean sounds better??? Lee ** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (htt
Merle, Didn't the new comming update say it (Notch) was going to go back into the IF? 73, Lee ** Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/pr
John, Your correct...I sure hope they move it back... 73, Lee, KC9CDT ** Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity
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