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I've cut down a 102" whip for a 6m antenna before. It worked good but 6m isn't useful mobile (at least in this area). Now, to further confuse this issue, it's possible to build a matching circuit to get the antenna to "look" like it's tuned. It's hard to say how it'd work though. Probably some...

Well, there's a lot to all that. So let's break some of it down. Bonding/Grounding: Things like the Gobi rack don't make bare metal to bare metal contact. They attach over painted surfaces and while they may show a DC current short, at RF frequencies you may have several thousand to a few...

If you are looking for a tough little NMO antenna, the Tram dual band NMO is a tough little unit. Mine has been smashed into roofs in garages, bent back by limbs, and generally abused for about 3 years now. Not bad for a $20 antenna. Also remember that gain numbers don't always make the...

There's a few write ups in the gear forums about them but I have a set of the $100 Amazon specials that have been bolted to my roof rack for a couple years now. I've used them once and they didn't really improve my situation at that time but they held up well to the abuse they went through that...

Welcome from Covington, Va!!

Welcome from Covington, Va!

Welcome from down in Covington, Va!

Took a few minutes yesterday to cut the bent up 1 7/8" coupler off my little adventure trailer build and swap on a new 2" coupler. I just bolted it on with some GR8 1/2" bolts for now. I'm looking to do a tongue swap in the future if it works out like I want and I also want to be able to swap...

I love my WKO sliders! They've taken some pretty good hits too! Right now I need to give them a light sanding and hit them with some rustoleum to cover some of the places I've knocked off the powder coat recently. Gotta wash the X first though!

Hey guys, For those that are hams or wanting to sit for the test, Frostfest 2020 is Saturday at Richmond Raceway. I am planning on being there!

We have a MSR Alpine pot we've been using to go with our cast iron pan. It works great. We also keep a small GSI S/S cup in the kit that I use to drink my coffee or do small amounts of sides like green beans or chili for hot dogs.

We're talking about a weekend trip in May. Should be a good time!

The annual Richmond Frostfest hamfest is coming up this Saturday! For those interested in Ham radio, there will be test sessions, new and used gear for sale, and there's usually good times had by all! More Info: http://frostfest.com/wp/ Hope to see folks there! I'll be monitoring 147.555...

Make sure you don't have R-CTS set. Most repeaters don't transmit a pl tone so it may not be opening the squelch on your radio. That's a common mistake with new radios. Also, your location is a big factor. I can't work the local repeaters from inside my house on a HT. I have to have an...

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but a new concoction I was turned on to is Screwball Peanut butter whiskey mixed in a cup of hot cocoa. A single pack of Swiss Miss made with a little less water and 1 shot seems to be a good mix for my personal tastes. I also found some banana liqueur in...

It depends on which VE team is administering it. Laurel is e-mailed and call is hours to days away. ARRL can be a week or more becuae they are certified mail. Congratseveryone! Please check in on the call sign thread! The FT-60R is a great HT. I just got mine last year, moving on from a VX-5R...

Welcome! de KT4OZ

Sure is! We usually hang out for some BBQ and tire kicking (weather dependent). "Watch" the thread with the button above the top post for updates. We occasionally take a ride around the area and are planning some trips later in the year.

Anybody got anything in mind for February? If anyone is interested and knows of a place for us to get together we could do a little radio play/work. I need to go through @witchdoctor_33 radio and we could do a little show and tell.