What have you recently acquired for new radio gear ?

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Finally bought 75' of cable expert 1318 for my 2M 4el beam.
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Just got an RCI 2990 in pretty darn good shape.
Hope to try and get to MDY's 10M Net next week.

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Just picked up a shiny new Galaxy 959. I’m just fixin to leave it stock. If I need more power I can get it no problem
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MDYoungblood wrote: Aug 16 2019, 09:29
Blue Ox2 wrote: Aug 16 2019, 07:26 Got a Tram D201 a few weeks ago and it worked fine.

Last week I fried several condensors and now it
is an expensive boat anchor.

Some major Tram help would be beneficial.
Condensers or Capacitors??

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Hi Greg,

Any ideas on where this beautiful piece of equipment may now be repaired?
Barkette doesn't want the job anymore, say they are too busy for refurbish jobs.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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Hey,
I have no clue nowadays, most of the good restorers I knew have passed. Do some searching on like Facebook, ham sites, etc. , there has to be a group into those radios.

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ok this was a impulse buy because I wanted it. I'm addicted yep
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Picked up some new projects.
Cobra 29 NW circa 2005 from a trucking co. garage sale.
Cobra 29 LX LE Chrome from a trucking co. garage sale.
Uniden 76XL circa 1992 from E-bay. I think she's a virgin
Midland 13-882b from E-bay. I wanted an 13-882c, did not pay close enough attention to the post.

I finally two new base antenna's up 1. 102 inch whip vertical dipole at 17 feet 2. smaller vertical dipole at 12 feet just to monitor local and hear my own transmission with headphones, it only had an old Radio Shacl 60 inch half breed base load antenna as the radiator.
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Blue Ox2 wrote: Apr 23 2020, 00:19 Any ideas on where this beautiful piece of equipment may now be repaired?
Barkette doesn't want the job anymore, say they are too busy for refurbish jobs.
I gather that forum rules disallow mentioning of business names who are not site sponsors, so I've PM'ed you the details of a guy who still does them. He is pretty popular, so you may have to sit in a wait queue.
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Thanks. I was referred to a Tech in IL. and have sent the TRAM to him.

Looking forward to very positive results.
Thank you for your suggestion, I'll keep the info for additional projects.

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You're very welcome.

Actually, I've replied to your PM before I saw this post. Maybe you could let me know via PM who that guy in IL is so that I can add him to my own list.
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JimboBowie wrote: Jul 23 2020, 04:52
Blue Ox2 wrote: Apr 23 2020, 00:19 Any ideas on where this beautiful piece of equipment may now be repaired?
Barkette doesn't want the job anymore, say they are too busy for refurbish jobs.
I gather that forum rules disallow mentioning of business names who are not site sponsors, so I've PM'ed you the details of a guy who still does them. He is pretty popular, so you may have to sit in a wait queue.
Yes forum rules do not allow a non sponsor to be posted or linked on the forum but to help out a fellow member there is no rules that you can't PM or email (better) them this info.

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Haven't been on here much lately. Sold my 2510 and palomar tx100 and bought a Kenwood TS-830S with SP-230 speaker. Thinning the herd of cb stuff to expand my ham capabilities. Played on the radio quite a bit while on furlough, went back to work 3 weeks ago, 10hrs on 2nd shift. Not much time to play, but plan on getting my general class to use all this radio has to offer.
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Forgot to mention, the mic that came with the kenwood is a turner plus 2 base, slot for key lock filled, painted an awful beige? with a D104 head...
I also bought a Nanovna, havent played with it yet.
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I have acquired a Antron 99 w/ground plane kit (Use it or not??), E.F Johnson Messenger 4140 new old stock in the box need to get the antenna set up and work through my stash of radios. I always have a eye open for good deals.
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I acquired all my old radios after sitting for 10 plus years all in my Signature......
Yaesu FT920 (KE8PSI)
Galaxy88hl
Galaxy 99v
Cobra148 GTL w/ channel expansion
Cobra 29ltd Chrome
Magnaforce 350
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Not sure why they are upside down on my end, hope they come out right on your end.
This setup made contact with a park in Idaho when they tested it. D104 head still has the original element.

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Grinder74 wrote: Jul 24 2020, 10:15 Haven't been on here much lately. Sold my 2510 and palomar tx100 and bought a Kenwood TS-830S with SP-230 speaker. Thinning the herd of cb stuff to expand my ham capabilities. Played on the radio quite a bit while on furlough, went back to work 3 weeks ago, 10hrs on 2nd shift. Not much time to play, but plan on getting my general class to use all this radio has to offer.
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Found this Palomar 21 Engineering sample.
Its a prototype 40 channel that was never in production.
Should of never left the factory at Escondido Cal.
FCC data plate says 23 ch ...but selector is 40.
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Two (close to new old stock )
2nd gen President Lincolns....with great MRF 477.....lol
They will need recap and Sony bond glue removal.

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Delivered today a BK 1655 variable AC power supply.
Pics show it sourcing less than a volt to over 170 volts AC .
Extremely usefull when working on AC powered radios or old tube equipment as you can watch current demand and providing isolation from the AC line.
Condition 9+ with recent calibration

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Ever trying to make my workbench more complete.....

got a Beckman Industries FC-130 1.3 GHz Frequency Counter on **Non Sponsor** for $50 plus shipping.
The seller had everything with it and it is working.

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Bobcat wrote: Aug 12 2020, 14:10 The seller had everything with it and it is working.
Bargain!
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A new pair of antennas...
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JimboBowie wrote: Jul 23 2020, 21:48 You're very welcome.

Actually, I've replied to your PM before I saw this post. Maybe you could let me know via PM who that guy in IL is so that I can add him to my own list.
Thanks. Brent did an awesome job and the TRAM D201 works great now.
This is the contact info you can use -
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About a month ago i picked up a Cherokee Knightrider 150 from a friend. Will use this for side band, and my DX959 is for AM hi-fi only now.

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