Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-14-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,421
Not a very good trip until now!
:rain:We started out a few days before the 4th heading to Ely Nevada and ultimately to Elgin Oregon. On the first day after passing through Las Vegas we started to have an issue with our F-150 AC. ...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
03-12-2014, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,414
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Forum: Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers
03-11-2014, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,157
RV covers with clear window for roof solar panel.
A few years ago I did see one manufacturer who would do custom RV covers with a clear plastic window located over your roof top solar panels. So far after a few evenings digging on the internet I...
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Forum: Rag Chew
04-28-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,502
Florida
Jim, we are headed to Destin where we will stay a week with son and new daughter-in-law(to be). I will perform their wedding on the beach on the 17th. Then we are off to Wimauma to visit DW;s sister...
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Forum: Rag Chew
04-25-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,502
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Forum: RV Systems
04-22-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,331
Good Info
Carl, glad I mentioned this. The ones I bought that were very noisy had 10 SMD leds on a round flat disc. ON the rear there was a small AMC7150L driver chip with assorted caps, diodes and an...
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Forum: RV Systems
04-21-2012, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,331
Good check
Looks like you made out ok. As for the fans, the one in the head here does get out some rfi and I have a little portable that runs on 12VDC and it is really rf noisy. But don't use either one much....
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Forum: RV Systems
04-21-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,331
Keep an eye on it.
With my situation it was easy to hear the converter/charger going through the different modes when you manually switched them or when the loading changed and that was just on the AM radio. I did all...
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Forum: RV Systems
04-13-2012, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,331
New Information
I know its been a long time from my first posts so here is what I ended up doing. I have a Samlex 600W DC to AC sine wave inverter in my TT. It is quiet as a mouse. I also run a Samlex 100Amp...
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Forum: Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations
03-10-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,524
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Forum: Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations
03-10-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,524
West Coast VA Hospital Net
Gentlemen, if you have the time your invited to check into the Jerry Pettis Veterans Administration Hospital Amateur Radio Club HF nets on Tuesday and Wednesday from 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs local on...
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Forum: Rag Chew
11-09-2009, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,132
Excellent!
Just got back from 4K mile trip in our TT. The front was bug city. Did not have a chance to wash on the road. I had ordered the Boss Sponges a few months ago and yesterday used one for the first...
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Forum: Rag Chew
05-24-2008, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,419
Best we can do for now.
The wife and I spent last weekend in the local mountains. Elevation at 6800 ft and with our Golden Passport it was dry camping at $10 per night. I don't mind it a bit as its only about 35 minutes...
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Forum: Antenna Solutions
02-15-2008, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,590
Bury it good.
I have all my feed lines in conduit from the op shack at the house to the tower base in two 4 inch abs conduit runs. Length is 150 + ft. Lines are all 1/2 inch and 7/8 inch hardline (andrew and...
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Forum: Rag Chew
02-15-2008, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,470
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Forum: RV Systems
02-05-2008, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,064
Not at all
I think its a good idea. Sometimes its easier than breaking out the handhelds. My XYL is a ham too but I have to "encourage" her to use a radio. You had a need and used what you had to good...
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Forum: Gadgets
01-19-2008, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,901
Thanks Guys!
Well I've come to the decision that I really like my maps better than one of these toys. I really appreciate your inputs. So instead of a TomTom for my working years reward I choose a Bushnell...
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Forum: Antenna Solutions
01-18-2008, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,063
And Someone said a sucker born every minute!
One of our club members has one of the Hi-Q jobs on his new VW beetle. Swares by it but we all know better! :bleh: He also runs an Ameritron SS amp in his VW. He talks to the same people I do with my...
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Forum: CQ CQ CQ
01-18-2008, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,147
Hi Andy!
Happy to have you aboard. :welcome:
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Forum: Antenna Solutions
01-18-2008, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,581
Sidekick
I use the Sidekick on my TV. I originally placed it at the top of the rear driver's side door on my Supercab. Worked ok. Then I bought the extension tube and its mounted at the rear driver side of...
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Forum: Junk Box
01-18-2008, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,675
Just can't make everyone happy
Well I can probably see if it was that loud... My Vespa is nice and quiet so I don't think they can complain about that plus its street legal. Fire engine red with chrome bumpers all around. Four...
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Forum: Rag Chew
01-18-2008, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,395
Amazing!
I'm always amazed at how we as humans can cope and bounch back from adversity. As for Mike, he's a prime example of that. I'm sure a bunch of prayers and a little help from above made it happen.
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Forum: CQ CQ CQ
01-18-2008, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,063
Welcome!
Jump right on in, the water's fine and the fish is friendly!
:welcome:
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Forum: Junk Box
01-18-2008, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,656
Air-X
Hi Bob,
We use the Air-X at a few of our remote Microwave repeater sites to suppliment solar power on non-sunny days. So far they have been fairly good. But remember these sites are generally...
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Forum: Rag Chew
01-18-2008, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,208
Question?
:rolleyes: When does that thing go on sale at Camping World? :money:
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