The Dx Directory | Site-Wide Activity https://dxdirectory.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:47:48 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 12d6e497bdd51b2ec20be8613dca0a9f James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5137 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:47:48 -0700 Computer Help • HP Printer Issues Firmware Downgrade Non-HP Cartridge Error Dynamic Security Third-Party Ink HP Cartridge Block Printer Dear HP Team,I am deeply disappointed to learn about your Dynamic Security feature, which intentionally blocks the use of third-party ink cartridges in […]

]]> 0 014d27b2c964df9fea5022f448eadb80 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5135 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:53:00 -0700 Watergates & Videogates • Re: CBRT contact 295 to WindwalkerCool contact, Wind. Out here we hear Ohio all the time on the east coast. Like a pipeline. What time do you normally jump on?Statistics: Posted by […]

]]> 0 8d4c14a26ff7ad8889c8f394f61105fb James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5133 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:57:38 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • Re: RM KL 203P QuestionsI noticed a poster here posed the question about hooking up to the Cig lighter socket. MOST vehicle 12v lighter sockets are 20 amp circuits running 10ga […]

]]> 0 961f4b7297686111cb74b7194411b663 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5131 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:37:54 -0700 General Discussions • SWR with amp on wierd situation…*DISCLAIMER* this is entirely an academic excersize and should only be considered theoretical, I am not advocating for or saying I have or would violate […]

]]> 0 915ae675b65df5539e668033d90d1151 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5129 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:47:55 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • Re: voices in ampPardeville….I had a Texas Star 250 way back in the day under the seat and I heard voices coming through the amp, it sounded very high pitch and fuzzy. […]

]]> 0 d78def9b0cad4254ccd410c8f2fcbacd James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5127 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:52:56 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Simple to construct CB antenna with 9dBi of GainThanks, KOAStatistics: Posted by De_Wildfire — Thursday, 16 January 2025, 10:50 AM from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412416#p412416

]]> 0 525f34110d1aa7633125e6a246913c7e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5125 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:27:52 -0700 Other Technical Questions • Cobra 148 GTL DX EXPORT MK I PC879 bleep is wrong ?on this MK I radio, the distinctive ‘beep’ is wrong. Normally – on USB this set has a very distinctive ‘beep’ – it’s a quick high pitched descending […]

]]> 0 39aec3697154d6a669033361b16893ec James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5123 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:47:16 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • Re: voices in amp@pardeville Yes, it’s normal to hear your voice through the amplifier when it’s in use, especially when the amplifier is on and you’re transmitting. The […]

]]> 0 941bc38ec8eead9d5071fea7bbb77a4e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5121 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:37:51 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • voices in ampi just got my first amp its a texas star 667v. i have it all setup when I speak I can hear my voice it the amplifier. Is this a normal thing? a friend of […]

]]> 0 bc560dcc5aaf5c233eb9d9f0f8dc1119 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5119 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:12:34 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Simple to construct CB antenna with 9dBi of Gain+/- 500Khz from the new resonant frequency will be 2:1 SWRStatistics: Posted by KOA4705 — 4 minutes ago from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412412#p412412

]]> 0 d1bfcd00281992b27f042c2aff6df2f7 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5117 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:27:31 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Re: Setting up a former mobile as a base. Help!Not the worst idea I have heard all day…Statistics: Posted by Mentor3006 — less than a minute ago from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412411#p412411

]]> 0 1f3571627f66ef4a7b2962a0ad908d96 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5115 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:42:51 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Re: Setting up a former mobile as a base. Help!Hey…Cut a hole in a tennis ball and run an end of your dipole thru it and throw it up in the tree as high as you can get it.Another idea is to figure o […]

]]> 0 c4eaa0613baf7e4e852eed24c16bc51d James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5113 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:07:24 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Setting up a former mobile as a base. Help!Okay so I am setting up my previously retired Realistic TRC-465 AM/SSB + Realistic 21-1175 Power Mic rig for use as a base station, including a 12v power […]

]]> 0 6b4b10dc9cf8d3fbb975814b3be2fd8f James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5111 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:02:56 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Simple to construct CB antenna with 9dBi of GainKOA4605That sounds great! Can you run the numbers on the resonate frequency of 28.4 MHz ? See if there is a nice overlap into 27 mhz and see how the […]

]]> 0 d734b3a2036ea489a2f7a4f4ad43acb0 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5109 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:42:21 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Re: Inline SWR for Mobile“The 11 meter band works well using 3 foot jumper sections” What the reason for this?Statistics: Posted by KOA4705 — Friday, 10 January 2025, 5:39 A […]

]]> 0 97416a416db4421a0e40a826d1a39b5d James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5107 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:57:39 -0700 Antenna Help • Simple to construct CB antenna with 9dBi of GainInexpensive antenna to construct with low angle radiation for DX and ground wave. Use 9 feet of 300 ohm transmission line from the antenna feed pointto […]

]]> 0 c3ac637640272950df93fa4765904afd James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5105 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:18:00 -0700 Antenna Help • Simple to construct CB antenna with 9dBi of GainThis is inexpensive antenna to build with low angle radiation for DX and ground waveStatistics: Posted by KOA4705 — Wednesday, 08 January 2025, 21:17 P […]

]]> 0 f7fc5606fa87c8a1a264ef92fe7dde69 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5103 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:38:07 -0700 General Discussions • Re: Cobra 25 LTD Classic Mfg.Nov.22 low audioLow audio despite a good signal likely means a problem with the audio amplifier or related parts (like capacitors or transistors)Statistics: Posted by […]

]]> 0 2d17c40beb3b77df44b7c0b48c922c2c James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5100 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:37:42 -0700 Radio Modifications • TRAM D201 "Hand-Wired"Just acquired my third Tram base radio. Unlike the first two, this one is an old original “hand-wired” 23 channel D201. I’m interested in finding all of […]

]]> 0 8065dabda5a38c43b597e2069022ac02 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5098 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:27:55 -0700 General Discussions • New SWR/PWR MeterI just hooked up my new LP-500 digital station monitor from Telepost with the optional 3kw watt coupler which is optional. They also make a 5kw and a […]

]]> 0 d13081545cd3ffd2a6e3cd0eaacbf771 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5096 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:17:42 -0700 Other Technical Questions • Galaxy 98VHP no outputHave a 98 vhp showing no output. Driver, finals, regulator all check ok. Transmit light turns red has talkback but zero modulation and carrier. Getting […]

]]> 0 86e5bc4a1127ff3e16d79598ac3b78a9 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5094 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:42:45 -0700 General Discussions • President McKinley IIIs the President McKinley II worth the $250 price tag and can it be modified or tuned up?Statistics: Posted by Mbertwell — 4 minutes ago from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412395#p412395

]]> 0 08d600eb2007d6cea57be289164df280 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5092 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:03:19 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • Re: Collins 30L-1Hey Turk182, hope this helps. I found some information. You can drive it with 70-100 watts. I would gradually tune it in stages. When I tune my AL-82, I […]

]]> 0 4b1f62f66b8b52337159334b072d62e3 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5090 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:47:52 -0700 Amplifiers / Power Supplies • Collins 30L-1Inherited one…will it do SSB ch.38? it seems like it will tune lower. Don’t want to chance it until i ask. If so, could i drive it with a smaller amp […]

]]> 0 792cda0da18e2f61497d92c9fac914ec James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5088 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:51 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Re: Inline SWR for MobileIm sure you can search herre at CBRT and find lots of info on this topic.The 11 meter band works well using 3 foot jumper sections. I would put a 3 foot […]

]]> 0 5163a748b4c6fa112b08df5d7f3b178f James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5086 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:22:52 -0700 Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help • Inline SWR for MobileWould mounting a permanent SWR meter in my vehicle be a good idea, if so which one? Does it go between the antenna and the amp or the amp and the radio […]

]]> 0 f9b5375c875421be2f149d504632e75d James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5084 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47:59 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What size of inline fuse?No problem The amp I used in the video was a popular search term on Youtube so I went with it.I can and should change it.Thanx WWStatistics: Posted by […]

]]> 0 1254847cee7eed542c05ddbe0154816b James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5082 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:52:20 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What size of inline fuse?Wind, thanks for putting the videos up. Great job! You may want to also put this under Amplifiers/Power Supplies as a quick reference point for others […]

]]> 0 498b1ee3386c87c4325909c930f8a145 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5080 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 01:33:02 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What size of inline fuse?No mods done to the amp, radio only. Thanks for the videos.Statistics: Posted by Mbertwell — 1 minute ago from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412376#p412376

]]> 0 a5869f358b2655601894955aef39373f James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5078 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 22:27:35 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What size of inline fuse?Greetings I wonder what modifications you did to that RM Italy box. The fuse size for that should be 10 amps or less. That is a small box so it doesnt […]

]]> 0 9e64a619dce77f510fb7bcf8ed4e511e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5076 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:17:27 -0700 General Discussions • What size of inline fuse?Hello all, I’m going to run a modified Uniden PC78LTX with an RM Italy 203P amp. So my original idea was to run 8ga with an inline fuse to a distribution […]

]]> 0 b89fa06fc5f37178cc64a13b9e55923c James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5074 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:32:57 -0700 General Discussions • Re: HF Propagation MapHey TNT1450. That’s a great point too. I do that sometimes and let channel 38 LSB run all day in the background until the skip rolls in.Statistics: Posted […]

]]> 0 2c8ef5a8a7e2a6e78a99465c362eb75d James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5072 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:38:03 -0700 General Discussions • Re: HF Propagation MapI have an old CB set up for receive only in my shack as a band monitor. Usually have it on channel 6, if I hear the loud stations start to come up there […]

]]> 0 7a6e6584d17948ac7cae98bbe3368d8e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5070 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:37:18 -0700 Radio Modifications • Re: Galaxy Expander N Kit for 146gtlScreenshot_1.jpgScreenshot_1.jpgBack at this N channel kit in the Spector H.F. it says it will work on the cobra 29LTD GTLs but do not give the tie points […]

]]> 0 8697f49fdecb30f85d182381379cbefa James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5068 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:57:58 -0700 Other Technical Questions • Re: TRC465 no modulation/audioI get audio output when using PA, but only deadkey carrier when on AM or SSB.Statistics: Posted by Cutlass327 — Sunday, 22 December 2024, 0:57 AM from CB Radio Talk https://www.cbradiotalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=412355#p412355

]]> 0 bdb169eb8e2519c2ff5cd885b3c4c94e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5066 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:32:28 -0700 General Discussions • HF Propagation MapThe 11 meter band was open real good last night after midnight when I checked into it. There was good short skip into Wisconsin and a few other states in […]

]]> 0 f497fa6ea70dd176ba6902cb4f063a24 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5064 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:47:53 -0700 General Questions • Re: What if hit by lightningI look at the “my radar app” and the “lightning app and set it to 25 miles out. For me it’s not worth it as a base station to take any risks. The alarm […]

]]> 0 fd78b040c942dc7c96516d9d4da1d569 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5062 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:12:16 -0700 Other Technical Questions • TRC465 no modulation/audioHad this radio in my CJ5 for a while, one day on the trails I tried to talk and it’d key up/dead key but no audio. Any suggestions, common issues? It has […]

]]> 0 1b70998cf3df69a39bccf88205fd0590 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5060 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:57:20 -0700 General Questions • Re: What if hit by lightningSorry for the very late reply guys. Ok I understand now. Between both your posts I think I know what to do. Thanks.Statistics: Posted by Super60 — S […]

]]> 0 fd7db57ccb1536f91dc3107c1ffcc87e James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5058 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:03:00 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What have you recently acquired for new radio gear ? I picked up an air cannon to shoot up wire antennas into the trees in case I set up shop in the state parks using their picnic tables doing portable […]

]]> 0 b722703215ad6cd9fb07dc9d21574882 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5056 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:52:28 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What have you recently acquired for new radio gear ?125 foot of LMR 400 flex, 80/40 meter low band dipole and 350 foot of rope. Ready now for antenna party with some 807’s on tap once we raise it towards […]

]]> 0 60fd90c037ededb9e486f9c4abd411d0 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5054 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:48:03 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What have you recently acquired for new radio gear ? an HR 2510 for $100 at a garage sale, also a turner super sidekick for $25 trying to get out of the mudWas it working when you hit the […]

]]> 0 8323238d8c47587b7d235e900f2facdd James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5052 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:27:13 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Hurricane Destroyed My AntennasHope you find the iMAX 2000 at a good price at the ham fest. I do talk skip to people having the A-99. They seem to get out good too. Have a neighbor […]

]]> 0 5cd36db592b2ccdda4af261fcc45e2c0 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5050 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:12:18 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Hurricane Destroyed My AntennasI have a very big Ham Fest this coming weekend (12/14/24). I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hope to find an Imax. Next problem is finding someone to […]

]]> 0 b214af90ea3d14f36593a0e66bb2d45a James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5048 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:17:28 -0700 General Discussions • Re: What have you recently acquired for new radio gear ? an HR 2510 for $100 at a garage sale, also a turner super sidekick for $25 trying to get out of the mudStatistics: Posted by 443 Arizona — M […]

]]> 0 82b4837cbd3c58e1853a882250f8249d James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5046 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:03:42 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Hurricane Destroyed My AntennasYes, a long wire will do too. You can build real cheap a 11 meter dipole and string it up between the trees. You also put it up vertically. Cut the wire […]

]]> 0 49c3f4de8d6ceda58c7572b6103aa4b8 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5044 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:03:38 -0700 Antenna Help • Re: Hurricane Destroyed My Antennashey Club Joe, I bet you could find a a boat antenna. I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned a longwire, if you don’t have any knowledge of doing that, just ask […]

]]> 0 06624d2e5d0f992edef33e25d1782cbe James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5042 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:28:23 -0700 Radio Modifications • Re: Galaxy Expander N Kit for 146gtleven if I had a picture of the back and front of the board.There are 2 kits the Expo and the Galaxy I think the Galaxy is the better one as the clarifier […]

]]> 0 2026e5e29dcad08f18e2e0866d5cc2e7 James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5040 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:28:14 -0700 Radio Modifications • Re: Galaxy Expander N Kit for 146gtlTry the forum search, search.phpMy memory isn’t what it used to be but someone posted about making boards not long ago.3’sGregStatistics: Posted by […]

]]> 0 40a210599d52ae30dcd7469919fccc5a James Wadsworth wrote a new post https://dxdirectory.com/?p=5038 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:28:10 -0700 Radio Modifications • Re: Galaxy Expander N Kit for 146gtlThanks for the info I was looking for the board layout or schematic would like to build one of these.Statistics: Posted by dss56 — Thursday, 05 December 2 […]

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