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I'll have a look at the Alinco, thanks to both of you.

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CADman wrote:I'll have a look at the Alinco, thanks to both of you.

All the best
If you go for the Alinco, £126 from Radiozing, next day delivery included.

http://www.radiozing.co.uk/prices.php
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Good choice.

Did you buy that 450d RH?
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I have had both and I think the Alinco is the better radio. Neither are perfect though.
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Mudslinger wrote:I have had both and I think the Alinco is the better radio. Neither are perfect though.

I too have both. The PG is up for sale, the Allinco has its quirks, but in my opinion is the better bet. Not simply because it's way cheaper, its a better tool for DX. Coupled to a B550P and a Euromaster Plus microphone, I need only P4 on the amp and am getting solid reports from the States, Europe and beyond.

Yes, the Allinco is a bit crammed, but once setup, you really don't need to fiddle with the controls at all. For the money a true bargain.
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WinDX wrote:Good choice.

Did you buy that 450d RH?
No, I looked at it a fair bit a couple of months ago, which is how I knew Radioworld had a keen price on it (which is unlike them).

I bought an X108 about a month ago. Only just getting around to putting the aerial up, I'm a part timer and I've been without an HF set for some while. This one is just to ease me back in, then if I'm still enjoying it, this will probably end up as a mobile (very small). Then I'll look at a base unit, I did like the price on that 450d, but by the time I shall be up for another purchase (June) the cashback will be off. So I'll see what's around then.
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Hi Guys,

I am finally going back on the air, but one question regarding the mod.

I have done the wire cutting and moved the jumper but I want to put a toggle switch on.

I got this from Maplins earlier : Part Number FH99H

Would that toggle switch work and if so the mentioned Graphics card fan cable how exactly does that work as I see on one post the jumper is completely covered (Is this for when switching you go back to standard and switch again back to export ?)

Also power wise is it a simple case of soldering the two wires onto the toggle switch and then connecting the large 3 pin jumper to the other end and thats it ?

Its being a while since I have done any micro electronics so thought it best to ask.

Thanks

29 WF 252 :-)
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