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Special call sign designator list / descriptions

call sign designator list / descriptions Where do I find a descritions of designators that follow call signs. In example W1AW/8 (mobile), W1AW/5 etc. etc. ? Thanks
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starting out in CW. Need straight key recommendation for a beginner.

I'm working on saving up for an HF rig (probably will buy new). One of the things I'm looking forward to is getting into CW. I'd like to know what kind of accessories I could bui …
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750Watts Vs 1400 watts-what is the DB difference in signal /s units??

I would calculate it at about 1.7 db or 1 s unit more on the meter? What say All?
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Studying for the Tecnician Test

Hi, I wish to study for the tech. license & heard there is a new wrinkle to the testing as of July 2010. What will I need to study to be up to speed for this new change(s) …
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radio / antenna troubles?

Hi, I have had a Yeasou mobile and a J pole antenna for years as my base station. I don't talk on it very much, and haven't done so for a little while. Now I am not able to get …
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why does my signal fade away after around 1/2mil or so?

I own a 2 meter Icom IC V8 & a Yaesu FT 270 E. Being new to 2 meter radio I am upset that I cannot get out furher then around 1/2 a mile or so. I live in the Falkland Islands …
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Where can I get a replacement microphone?

I have a Alinco DR-600 radio. When I transmit there is an intermittent hum on my signal that I am pretty sure is caused by a bad microphone or microphone cable. The microphone is …
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Conditioned power to shack - benefits ya or na?

Has anyone had an opportunity to test or use conditioned power to feed your shack (in addition to regulated power supplies)? If so, has it improved signal quality, reduced noise le …
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Robyn 500a Ham rig

List itemLooking for any info on the Robyn 500 a ham rig. I would like to get a manual. Someone said that it is the same as the SB 36, however there are major differences. I have …
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Balanced vs unbalanced feed lines

What makes a feed line balanced or unbalanced?
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Why is it against convention to call CQ on a repeater?

What is it against convention to call CQ on a repeater? Anybody know how this tradition started and why ?
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Ground fault circuit interuptors

I live in a 2nd floor apartment with the equipment ground wire hooked up to a cold water pipe that goes to the hot water heater. I have a buddipoll antenna in the spare bedroom. Wh …
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Splicing COAX Cable

Can coax cable be spliced? If so, what is the correct method? Will splicing coax result in a db loss or change impedence?
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Procedure for allowing non-licensed people to experience ham radio?

I have a lot of people ask me about ham radio. My kids are interested, as well as my wife. I want to let them try it out but I understand that I should be in control of my station …
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How do you provide emergency power to your shack?

This summer we lost power to our house for 3.5 days. That got me to thinking that I need some sort of emergency power system for my shack so that I can get on the radio even witho …

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