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Upgrading Light on the Washington RF/Power/Modulation Meter

Upgrading Light on the Washington RF/Power/Modulation Meter

Low noise floor on 11 meter CB radio band

Low noise floor on 11 meter CB radio band

It's Alive!

It's Alive!

Can I save this Uniden Washington Base CB

Can I save this Uniden Washington Base CB

Quick and easy dipole antenna for the RV

Quick and easy dipole antenna for the RV

Testing Coax with the NanoVNA

Testing Coax with the NanoVNA

Trying out the Tram 1499 One Last Time

Trying out the Tram 1499 One Last Time

A little bit of maintenance on the A-99 antenna

A little bit of maintenance on the A-99 antenna

USB External Cooling Fan

USB External Cooling Fan

ATU -100 EXT with the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Tuning a Mag Mount Antenna on a Cookie Sheet

ATU -100 EXT with the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Tuning a Mag Mount Antenna on a Cookie Sheet

A Quick Repair Admist a G4 Geomagnetic Storm

A Quick Repair Admist a G4 Geomagnetic Storm

Tram Diamond 60 CB with Extra Crystals

Tram Diamond 60 CB with Extra Crystals

Homemade RM Italy amp cooling system

Homemade RM Italy amp cooling system

Very annoying One One One... guy on 11 Meters YouTube Short

Very annoying One One One... guy on 11 Meters YouTube Short

Tying up a couple of loose ends on the Cobra 146GTLnds Made with Clipchamp

Tying up a couple of loose ends on the Cobra 146GTLnds Made with Clipchamp

Adjusting SSB Frequency on a CB Radio Without Test Equipment

Adjusting SSB Frequency on a CB Radio Without Test Equipment

Adjusting the ALC on the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio

Adjusting the ALC on the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio

Replacing the RF Meter on the Cobra 146 GTL

Replacing the RF Meter on the Cobra 146 GTL

The Cobra 146 GTL is working!

The Cobra 146 GTL is working!

Looking at GMRS, FRS and MURS

Looking at GMRS, FRS and MURS

Help me problem solve an issue with the Cobra 146GTL.

Help me problem solve an issue with the Cobra 146GTL.

A-99 Antenna in the Wind

A-99 Antenna in the Wind

Cobra 146 GTL recapped and performing great!

Cobra 146 GTL recapped and performing great!

Cobra 146GTL CB Radio for $46.00, will it work?

Cobra 146GTL CB Radio for $46.00, will it work?

Inexpensive Base Station DXing

Inexpensive Base Station DXing

Using an analog, NANO VNA and antenna tuner SWR meter to check SWR

Using an analog, NANO VNA and antenna tuner SWR meter to check SWR

Measuring SWR on the Solarcon A-99 11-meter Antenna with the NanoVNA-H handheld Vector Analyzer

Measuring SWR on the Solarcon A-99 11-meter Antenna with the NanoVNA-H handheld Vector Analyzer

Which paint to choose for your Fiberglass Antenna

Which paint to choose for your Fiberglass Antenna

I've had it with the JCPenney CB Radio

I've had it with the JCPenney CB Radio

Connecting the JCPenney SSB to a 12-volt external power supply

Connecting the JCPenney SSB to a 12-volt external power supply

Replacing the faceplate on the JCPenney Pinto SSB

Replacing the faceplate on the JCPenney Pinto SSB

How I find good auction deals on CB radios

How I find good auction deals on CB radios

French Polynesia Contact 11-meters

French Polynesia Contact 11-meters

A much better job of a CB case restoration

A much better job of a CB case restoration

Skip on the Solarcon A-99 Antenna

Skip on the Solarcon A-99 Antenna

Vintage CB Handheld Mic Collection

Vintage CB Handheld Mic Collection

That’s a lot of antennas.

That’s a lot of antennas.

10 Month Review AnyTone AT 778UV

10 Month Review AnyTone AT 778UV

Raising the height of the Solarcon A-99 Antenna and trying to make it look a little stealthier.

Raising the height of the Solarcon A-99 Antenna and trying to make it look a little stealthier.

Field strength testing the Solarcon A-99 to see if it is truly omnidirectional.

Field strength testing the Solarcon A-99 to see if it is truly omnidirectional.

Solarcon A-99 CB Base Antenna Installation and Test

Solarcon A-99 CB Base Antenna Installation and Test

Rummage sale finds; Realistic Navaho TRC-433 Base CB Radio and miscellaneous CB items.

Rummage sale finds; Realistic Navaho TRC-433 Base CB Radio and miscellaneous CB items.

Proster PST200 Digital LCR Tester

Proster PST200 Digital LCR Tester

Sears FM Radio CB Combo Modulation Problem

Sears FM Radio CB Combo Modulation Problem

Painting the Connex CX 4400 HP CB Case

Painting the Connex CX 4400 HP CB Case

Vintage Sears CB FM Radio Combo

Vintage Sears CB FM Radio Combo

My Radio Collection

My Radio Collection

Tahoe Bear #Shorts

Tahoe Bear #Shorts

Amazon USB Computer Speakers Warehouse Deal

Amazon USB Computer Speakers Warehouse Deal

Have I talked with you on 11 meters?

Have I talked with you on 11 meters?

TIDRADIO Wireless Programmer

TIDRADIO Wireless Programmer

My Shack Setup

My Shack Setup

Uniden BC906W Wireless CB Microphone

Uniden BC906W Wireless CB Microphone

Trying to make a DX contact on a 2-foot mobile antenna.

Trying to make a DX contact on a 2-foot mobile antenna.

1000th CB DX Contact

1000th CB DX Contact

Dipole Antenna in the Winter and SWR

Dipole Antenna in the Winter and SWR

3 month review of the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio

3 month review of the Bearcat 980 SSB CB Radio

Turning off the offset on the Baofeng UV-5R

Turning off the offset on the Baofeng UV-5R

Testing Antennas with the Baofeng UV-5RA Radio

Testing Antennas with the Baofeng UV-5RA Radio

Baofeng UV-5RA 8 Watt Handheld

Baofeng UV-5RA 8 Watt Handheld

Radio Shack Battery Tester from 1999

Radio Shack Battery Tester from 1999

Rewiring A Realistic 5 Pin Microphone To A 4 Pin

Rewiring A Realistic 5 Pin Microphone To A 4 Pin

Debunking the myth that you must always lower AM dead key on your CB when using an amp.

Debunking the myth that you must always lower AM dead key on your CB when using an amp.

Initial Thoughts Bearcat 980 SSB

Initial Thoughts Bearcat 980 SSB

RM Italy 27/586 Low Pass Filter Review

RM Italy 27/586 Low Pass Filter Review

Bad Amazon Warehouse Deal

Bad Amazon Warehouse Deal

Amazon Warehouse CB & Equipment Deals

Amazon Warehouse CB & Equipment Deals

Trashing the Sears RoadTalker

Trashing the Sears RoadTalker

Sunday Afternoon Skip With A Surprise Contact From Australia

Sunday Afternoon Skip With A Surprise Contact From Australia

AnyTone AT 778UV II

AnyTone AT 778UV II

Sears RoadTalker 40 Desk Microphone

Sears RoadTalker 40 Desk Microphone

Blue Angeles flying over Minden NV

Blue Angeles flying over Minden NV

Skip Contact with Australia on the Home Built Dipole

Skip Contact with Australia on the Home Built Dipole

Testing RG8X Coax

Testing RG8X Coax

Skip with the South

Skip with the South

IMG 1149

A closer look at the Sears RoadTalker 40 SSB 613810

A closer look at the Sears RoadTalker 40 SSB 613810

Sears RoadTalker Lives Again!

Sears RoadTalker Lives Again!

Skip from Australia

Skip from Australia

Surecom SW 33 Plus 100W 125 525 MHz Mini Digital VHF UHF Two Way Radio Handheld Power & SWR Meter

Surecom SW 33 Plus 100W 125 525 MHz Mini Digital VHF UHF Two Way Radio Handheld Power & SWR Meter

Monday Morning Skip Clip 8/8/22

Monday Morning Skip Clip 8/8/22

Vintage Micronta 3 Range Tester

Vintage Micronta 3 Range Tester

Relocating the Tram 1499

Relocating the Tram 1499

Marine Channel 161.550 MHz

Marine Channel 161.550 MHz

DYI 2 Meter Base Station with Dipole Antenna for Around $50.00

DYI 2 Meter Base Station with Dipole Antenna for Around $50.00

ExpertPower XP 669 7 5 Inch Dual Band SMA F Antenna vs Stock Baofeng

ExpertPower XP 669 7 5 Inch Dual Band SMA F Antenna vs Stock Baofeng

REVEX RB CLP SMA Female Window Clip Mount wRG 174U 3M for Two Way Radio Antenna Extend Cable Car Rad

REVEX RB CLP SMA Female Window Clip Mount wRG 174U 3M for Two Way Radio Antenna Extend Cable Car Rad

Inexpensive Power Supply

Inexpensive Power Supply

Connex CX 4400 HP

Connex CX 4400 HP

Revisiting Handheld CB Power Test

Revisiting Handheld CB Power Test

I now have my technician amateur radio license!

I now have my technician amateur radio license!

Getting the Tram 1499 SWR down

Getting the Tram 1499 SWR down

Tram 1499 Antenna Condensation Issues

Tram 1499 Antenna Condensation Issues

Tram 1499 10 -11 Meter Antenna

Tram 1499 10 -11 Meter Antenna

Testing RG8X Coax

Testing RG8X Coax

Realistic 21-1175 Power Microphone Purchase

Realistic 21-1175 Power Microphone Purchase

Dead RoadTalker 40 SSB

Dead RoadTalker 40 SSB

Converting your Old CB Handhelds to Connect to your CB Base Antenna

Converting your Old CB Handhelds to Connect to your CB Base Antenna

Thursday Morning Skip 9-9-21

Thursday Morning Skip 9-9-21

Reducing RF Background Noise on your CB Radio

Reducing RF Background Noise on your CB Radio

Pyle PSV300 Switching Power Supply Quick Review

Pyle PSV300 Switching Power Supply Quick Review

Checking Amp Draw on 2 Vintage CB Radios

Checking Amp Draw on 2 Vintage CB Radios

Pyramid PS14KX Regulated Power Supply

Pyramid PS14KX Regulated Power Supply

Ambient Weather Station WS 2000 Install

Ambient Weather Station WS 2000 Install

Wednesday Night Skip

Wednesday Night Skip

Tuesday morning skip with British Columbia

Tuesday morning skip with British Columbia

Homemade Dipoles Outdoor Placement

Homemade Dipoles Outdoor Placement

Thursday Skip 3 States 4 Contacts

Thursday Skip 3 States 4 Contacts

Skip with Southern California 6-15-21

Skip with Southern California 6-15-21

Skip Monday Night 6-14-21

Skip Monday Night 6-14-21

Saturday Afternoon Skip with Calgary Canada

Saturday Afternoon Skip with Calgary Canada

SWR Test

SWR Test

Busy Skip Evening 6-9-21

Busy Skip Evening 6-9-21

Sunday Morning Skip 6-6-21 with Arizona

Sunday Morning Skip 6-6-21 with Arizona

Skip Clip Wednesday June 2, 2021

Skip Clip Wednesday June 2, 2021

Skip 6-1-21

Skip 6-1-21

Skip Clip 5 31 2021

Skip Clip 5 31 2021

Update on Road Talker SSB with some skip thrown in

Update on Road Talker SSB with some skip thrown in

Help! Trouble with the Road Talker 40 SSB

Help! Trouble with the Road Talker 40 SSB

Skip Clip 5/21/2021

Skip Clip 5/21/2021

Sears Road Talker 40 SSB

Sears Road Talker 40 SSB

Homemade PVC CB Dipole Antenna

Homemade PVC CB Dipole Antenna

Vintage JCPenney Pinto 23 Channel Base Station

Vintage JCPenney Pinto 23 Channel Base Station

Vintage JCPenney Pinto SSB CB Purchase Part 1

Vintage JCPenney Pinto SSB CB Purchase Part 1

JCPenney 981-6220 Transceiver/Scanner Replacing Capactors

JCPenney 981-6220 Transceiver/Scanner Replacing Capactors

JCPenney 981 2785 23 Channel CB Radio

JCPenney 981 2785 23 Channel CB Radio

Vintage JCPenney Microphone

Vintage JCPenney Microphone

JCPenney Pony 23 981 0086

JCPenney Pony 23 981 0086

Comparing Readings on Two Different SWR Power Meters

Comparing Readings on Two Different SWR Power Meters

A Closer Look at the Realistic TRC 465 CB Radio

A Closer Look at the Realistic TRC 465 CB Radio

CB Adjustment Misinformation on the Web

CB Adjustment Misinformation on the Web

Realistic TRC-465 SSB CB Radio with Sideband

Realistic TRC-465 SSB CB Radio with Sideband

Dipole Antenna and Vintage Handheld CB Range Test

Dipole Antenna and Vintage Handheld CB Range Test

CB Homebuilt Dipole Antenna

CB Homebuilt Dipole Antenna

Vintage Handheld CB Overview and Power Test

Vintage Handheld CB Overview and Power Test