What Ham Radio stuff did you buy today!!!!!!
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A TYT TH-9000D 70cm transceiver.
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Wouxun 950 4/6/2/70cm from Nevada and a Sirio CX4-68!
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7m SOTApole and 'trail friendly' 10/20/40 EndfedZ antenna.
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A Hytera PD785. Top piece of kit!
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I got an ancient "Standard C78" UHF transceiver (1w) from the redo rose rally today.
Along with many rolls of gaffa tape, brackets etc.
It may be old but I recon if it actually works, it may just be a piece of history lol
Along with many rolls of gaffa tape, brackets etc.
It may be old but I recon if it actually works, it may just be a piece of history lol
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Been after one of these for some time now and grabbed myself a good deal at my local emporium yesterday.
This is the original TS-590S, not the current SG version although it's half the cost so reckon I did well.
I'll probably have to sell my FT-450D to offset some of the cost but I think it's worth it.
This is the original TS-590S, not the current SG version although it's half the cost so reckon I did well.
I'll probably have to sell my FT-450D to offset some of the cost but I think it's worth it.
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Never had one myself, but never heard a bad word said about them.
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I know a few Amateurs with 590s and they swear by them, especially the receive side.Admiral wrote:Never had one myself, but never heard a bad word said about them.
Been listening mostly on 15m today and so far, I'm liking it.
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Treated myself to a MFJ-993B auto tuner
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Re: What Ham Radio stuff did you buy today!!!!!!
TS590 is a great rig only downside is the alc/power overshoot if using an amp or want to be qrp.
i had one a year and had it sit side with various rigs k3 756pro3 tentec and the 590 held its own
i had one a year and had it sit side with various rigs k3 756pro3 tentec and the 590 held its own
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I was aware of the ALC overshoot but it doesn't impact me as I don't run it with any amplifiers.Samalex wrote:TS590 is a great rig only downside is the alc/power overshoot if using an amp or want to be qrp.
i had one a year and had it sit side with various rigs k3 756pro3 tentec and the 590 held its own
I've updated the firmware in mine to the latest version and two weeks in, I am very pleased with the perfromance.
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Nice! Had one a number of years ago and it certainly worked. The memory function is particularly useful. Just make sure there are no rattles inside the box. MFJ build quality is not the greatest out there!ChrisDX wrote:Treated myself to a MFJ-993B auto tuner
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No rattles and seems to work good so far.
Watched a couple of Youtube vids on it to get started.
Also came with a manual ,so that will be my bedtime reading later.
I thought this radio cabinet would stop me buying because of limited space, still 4ft to go until i touch the roof
Watched a couple of Youtube vids on it to get started.
Also came with a manual ,so that will be my bedtime reading later.
I thought this radio cabinet would stop me buying because of limited space, still 4ft to go until i touch the roof
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My radio gear has now edged over onto another desk. I keep on building the shelves up the way too but it doesn't seem to stop them going side ways too.ChrisDX wrote:No rattles and seems to work good so far.
Watched a couple of Youtube vids on it to get started.
Also came with a manual ,so that will be my bedtime reading later.
I thought this radio cabinet would stop me buying because of limited space, still 4ft to go until i touch the roof
I've no idea why that is!
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My radio cabinet is in a corner.. I have a window to one side and sofa against the other wall.
So i can only go up. i havent any space anywhere else indoors, maybe that's a good thing for my bank account