Ok, where do I start? I'm not even sure this post belongs here, but here it is- I was an avid SWL for many years, mostly loving the vintage receivers ( have a Transoceanic, Grundig console, GE tombstone, couple of Zenith chairsides) I had a more "modern" Yaesu FRG-100 but I sold it years ago when I decided to get out of the hobby (but the flame is eternal, isn't it Anyway, I went to an auction over the weekend and my departure from the hobby is over, this is what I got for 270.00- Icom 375 transceiver, Icom 515 power supply, Icom 500 antenna tuner, astron 35m power supply, MFJ versa tuner III 962, 2 Diamond SX 100 SWR & power meters and a pair of MFJ 392B headphones.Some of the stuff is NOS. I bought all this with every intention to sell it, but well, you know...So do you think I did ok? I know absolutely NOTHING about any of this equipment, except that ham stuff can be pricey.
As for me, the only thing I do know is I can't transmit because I don't have a license (it remains to be seen if I want to get 1) but at least I can set it up to receive to check it out, but I haven't a clue! I'm really hoping you guys can help me out, I'm a 62 year old lady thats pretty tech stupid! From what I can gather from the manual, this transceiver, (unlike the FRG-100 that I just plugged into the wall) is to be connected to the power supply and the PS is plugged into the wall??? Which PS, the Icom or the Astron??? The other problem is I really don't have a proper antenna. Most of my radios just have a length of wire hung as high as I could get it, connected to the terminals. Of course, this 375 doesn't have terminals, what is that thing called that you plug into the antenna jack??? (You can stop laughing now) I prefer to get a really inexpensive antenna at first to see if I really want to start in this hobby again. Would a CB antenna work at all?
I have a TON more questions I'll save for later so you guys don't get sick of me too soon.
Oh- I live in the Southern Tier of NY (Wellsville) in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, so I have that to think about too. SW reception doesn't seem too bad though.
Well, I guess thats enough for now. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
As for me, the only thing I do know is I can't transmit because I don't have a license (it remains to be seen if I want to get 1) but at least I can set it up to receive to check it out, but I haven't a clue! I'm really hoping you guys can help me out, I'm a 62 year old lady thats pretty tech stupid! From what I can gather from the manual, this transceiver, (unlike the FRG-100 that I just plugged into the wall) is to be connected to the power supply and the PS is plugged into the wall??? Which PS, the Icom or the Astron??? The other problem is I really don't have a proper antenna. Most of my radios just have a length of wire hung as high as I could get it, connected to the terminals. Of course, this 375 doesn't have terminals, what is that thing called that you plug into the antenna jack??? (You can stop laughing now) I prefer to get a really inexpensive antenna at first to see if I really want to start in this hobby again. Would a CB antenna work at all?
I have a TON more questions I'll save for later so you guys don't get sick of me too soon.
Oh- I live in the Southern Tier of NY (Wellsville) in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, so I have that to think about too. SW reception doesn't seem too bad though.
Well, I guess thats enough for now. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.