Forum: Jacks HAM Shack

Background. I had an older Uniden radio in my 40 for the last 8 years, it started having mic issues and rather than just replace the mic I opted to replace the unit with the Cobra 75WXST as I've really come to like them and I had a spare one here. The Uniden was wired through a keyed fuse block I...

I had this antenna cable on my 80 and went to use it on the 100, but can't remember how it hooks up. It doesn't look like it has a provision for grounding. I think I'm missing the plastic washers that isolate it from the ARB mount, but do I just need those on each side of the mount, keeping the...

Got my geek on over the weekend and created a quick reference HAM list for WC'ers. I couldn't find call signs for everyone, but the list should include everyone who has hinted they have a HAM. It would be great if we could keep this up-to-date for quick download when venturing out, so if you see...

I have a Yeasu VX-7R, and am wondering if I can "modify" it so it can receive/transmit on aircraft bands. IE I think the "channel" that I would mostly use is 122.80. I think that is a FM band... Help from the more experience greatly appreciated.

Interesting to hear that the HAM emergency network is at work. Would be interesting to listen in...but be careful not to interrupt emergency communications. Here is just one article about it, I'm sure there are several more. ...

I have a clean one owner Technician Class study guide book by Gordon West that I am willing to loan if a prospective HAM'r(you know who you are :shifty: ) would like to borrow. I know there were a few last weekend that could use it, But I dont recall quite who said what. I can bring it to work,...

Officially started studying for my general, I need to get my book back from Gig so I can actually read up on the subject but I took my first online test and scored a 50%, not too shabby having never studied any of it :D Anyone else studying up?

This is just too random to not post. I was double checking how to solder one of these on the end of my coax and this is what my google search pulled up. (Notice the first link on the website) http://www.cbtricks.com/members/toban/index.htm http://www.cbtricks.com/members/toban/coax.jpg

Anyone have them? http://www.imrdb.org/images/9/99/DSC06194.JPG

in a $500 car. http://jalopnik.com/5428829/ham-cramwich-25000-of-communications-gear-in-a-500-car Wow... just wow...

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=8940585

I am headed over to Landon's to do some things on the 80 and 4Runner. I was asking him when we can copy his Kenwood/IC706 ham radio bracket for my 80. He mentioned that you have a pretty nice setup also. I was wondering if you would be willing to post some pictures of your setup. I have seen it,...

My Father just became a ham in June, got his Extra in Sept. He has an Icom mobile unit and a Yaesu handheld.... Is there anything the beginning ham could use? I need ideas for Christmas and I don't know what items are the 'can't be without' ham accessories and such. Thanks guys.

I recently got my technician license and was given an Icom IC-28A by my dad. He has three of them that are all about 25 years old and have seen infrequent use through the years. They're a 5W/25W model. After doing some distance checks, the furthest we can talk is about 2-3 miles. Doesn't matter...

Well, with more and more people in the club becoming HAM operators (no, people who love salted pork don't count--this means you Cory!!) I thought it would be a good idea to start a list of people in the club who are licensed and thier calls. If nothing else, then for a quick reference. I'll...

So I think I am going to study the Ham test and then I will have to get into this. What does the test consist of? Is there a preformance test? How much does a Ham radio for my LC cost?

For all you radio heads, what do you think of the Galaxy dx48t?? Are they decent, whats the pro's and con's of it? Whats a good ant to use?? Any info would be great. Thanks Dwayne

Hi all. Just curious if anyone has a CW disc set that I could borrow I was wanting to put it on my ipod to help learn the code, I have it on my computer, But I cant carry that around with me all day. Thanks