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Under the Awning
11-12-2013, 09:20 PM
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HF antenna for RVs
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44,355
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Oldmax
Most campers around here use the Eagle one . 80...
Most campers around here use the Eagle one . 80 thru 10. https://www.w8afx.com/ Is built by a local ham . I have one that I use set up in back yard.
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Not Good News
02-28-2013, 05:47 PM
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4x4 Attack
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7,327
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Oldmax
We have a goldendoddle that weights 65lbs at 7...
We have a goldendoddle that weights 65lbs at 7 months. so I know where you at. good luck .
:2cents:
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Product Review, Bargains and Good Deals (RV)
06-18-2012, 07:31 AM
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Olympian Stack Jacks by Camco/RV
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7,118
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Oldmax
Got two pair somewhere in outbuilding from days...
Got two pair somewhere in outbuilding from days in 23' Terry.
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Ham Radio Kits, Homebrew and Projects
05-06-2012, 05:23 AM
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Motorola EB63 Power Amp
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13,761
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Oldmax
Andy! I have a Amp that I retrived from a junk...
Andy! I have a Amp that I retrived from a junk pile is a 10 amp in and 600 out is suposed to be 3 ot 30 mhz. Some one tried to put new transisters in . What a mess. just put on shelf for future use....
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Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations
04-02-2012, 02:56 PM
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The Museum of Radio & Technology, Inc Huntington WV
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8,214
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Oldmax
Andy If you are ever in the area just call me ....
Andy If you are ever in the area just call me . IS only open on week ends. But I have a inside freind that might Give you a personal tour. They let us use their building for meetings, testing and we...
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Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations
04-01-2012, 07:55 PM
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The Museum of Radio & Technology, Inc Huntington WV
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8,214
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Oldmax
The Museum of Radio & Technology, Inc Huntington WV
This is where our Amatuer Radio club meets. We also have a operating Amatuer radio room in the Museum. Will send recent pictures of the room If any one is intersted .
...
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Gadgets
03-28-2012, 05:18 PM
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New toy
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8,328
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Oldmax
I bought one for XYL to use with her new...
I bought one for XYL to use with her new Embrodery Machine. Has 2 gig ram - 1.6 - and a 360 HD with Vista. Bought from friend that has more money than since. He bought it and neaver opened the box....
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Tow Vehicles
03-26-2012, 10:46 PM
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Clip on tow mirrors
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14,011
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Oldmax
A friend of mine bought a set of those strap ons...
A friend of mine bought a set of those strap ons hit a steel post with one and riped the skin off a door. always use a foldaway.
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Good news!
03-20-2012, 09:52 PM
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Finally they let me work on a radio!!
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10,852
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Oldmax
I didn't mean to bash all enginers. I have worked...
I didn't mean to bash all enginers. I have worked with some that would roll their sleaves up and clime in a sewer lift station beside you to fix a problem. They were the ones That I respect. the...
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Good news!
03-18-2012, 10:23 AM
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Finally they let me work on a radio!!
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10,852
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Oldmax
W9wls a-men !!!
W9wls a-men !!!
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Good news!
03-18-2012, 10:22 AM
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Finally they let me work on a radio!!
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10,852
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Oldmax
One Country Boy ! That was the exact way it was ....
One Country Boy ! That was the exact way it was . They also asked for my thought on why they were burning finals out of radios . I told them that if they would solder the PL259's when installing them...
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Good news!
03-18-2012, 08:29 AM
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Finally they let me work on a radio!!
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Oldmax
I worked for a Company for 30 years. they...
I worked for a Company for 30 years. they wouldn't let me install telemetery systems. thought I was too dumb. but when they had trouble who did they come to to bail them out. I was told one time by...
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Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations
03-18-2012, 08:12 AM
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West Coast VA Hospital Net
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Oldmax
Would if I had HF up and runing . Our Local VA...
Would if I had HF up and runing . Our Local VA hosp has a 2 mtr repeater. It belongs to a local Ham. They let him use space as it can be used in emergency.:radio:
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Rag Chew
12-24-2011, 06:13 AM
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A 2011 Merry Christmas
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4,092
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Oldmax
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from our house to yours.
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Antenna Solutions
12-12-2011, 06:59 PM
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Antenna suggestion
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12,886
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Oldmax
I think it would look good with a tall whip abou...
I think it would look good with a tall whip abou 110" with a large loading coil about 4" in dia and 18" tall mounted on reese hitch. That way you could adjust for different bands.
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RV Systems
12-07-2011, 05:40 AM
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Wiring a Converter Charger
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7,861
Posted By
Oldmax
O all campers I have seen the Neg wires are...
O all campers I have seen the Neg wires are white. same as netural on AC in camper.
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CQ CQ CQ
12-07-2011, 05:31 AM
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New bee...
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4,823
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Oldmax
Hi Rob from an old Hillbilly in West...
Hi Rob from an old Hillbilly in West Virginia.:welcome:
Forum:
Eyeball QSO
12-04-2011, 05:47 AM
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Mobile Operations Photo
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22,593
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Oldmax
We have a Ham around Charleston WV that has about...
We have a Ham around Charleston WV that has about ten antennas on top and a 4.5KW gen set on front bumper with a 13' 6" HF antenna on the reese hitch on the back. I had a BO BO was 4.5 or 4500 watts.
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RV Systems
12-03-2011, 07:09 PM
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Wiring a Converter Charger
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7,861
Posted By
Oldmax
My camper is a 1985 model Yellowstone it ahs a 30...
My camper is a 1985 model Yellowstone it ahs a 30 amp converter in it. while trading for a 4KW Kohler GEN SET I also got the AC-DC power center out of the motorhome I has AC breakers DC fuses and...
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Black Box Forum
12-03-2011, 06:24 AM
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18
What would you have said ?
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13,339
Posted By
Oldmax
One time I had a neighbor tell me that I had to...
One time I had a neighbor tell me that I had to stop talking in radio because I was comming in on his TV. Have three beams on two towers. I told him that was I would like to know it could be me...
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Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers
12-01-2011, 06:20 AM
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New shoes for the 5'er
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6,472
Posted By
Oldmax
Just remember that Most ST tires are rated for 60...
Just remember that Most ST tires are rated for 60 to 65 MPH you shouldn't be driving any faster than that pulling a trailer. But if you do use LT truck tires and always use load range high enough for...
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Eyeball QSO
11-30-2011, 04:49 AM
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Happiness is...
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16,628
Posted By
Oldmax
I had one of them thangs some time ago but got...
I had one of them thangs some time ago but got dropped in sewer lift station never was much good after that. I didn't drop it the guy I was working with did. Have one from RC now, still like analog...
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Eyeball QSO
11-28-2011, 09:32 AM
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10
My first
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13,583
Posted By
Oldmax
I ran two lines down through the refer vent will...
I ran two lines down through the refer vent will take pictures then just put 2 short piece of 1 1/2 angle on awning rail on back side of trailer to mount antennas on. I have 2-MTR AND 10-mtr on them....
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Rag Chew
11-25-2011, 09:38 AM
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15
Happy Thanksgiving!
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7,214
Posted By
Oldmax
Went ot Son's house for Thanksgiving Dinner then...
Went ot Son's house for Thanksgiving Dinner then back home to sit in recliner to watch games on tv. Woke up about half way through game. "OH" thats life.
Passed my General the 12 of the month....
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Rag Chew
11-23-2011, 06:32 AM
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4
On the air
Views:
4,106
Posted By
Oldmax
I was there in 03 stayed about a week. Don't see...
I was there in 03 stayed about a week. Don't see how you can get a any thing out of that hole but good luck anyway. If the fishing is good you can radio later.
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