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  1. pandel

    g4 time

    Now that you bring it up, mine is off by about 20min. But I never look at it anyway so no big deal. Sorry, no suggestions.
  2. pandel

    Coax Crimpers

    Learn something new every day.
  3. pandel

    Coax Crimpers

    Thanks for your reply prcguy, I spent quite a bit of time looking for information on this die before posting and I could not find anything. I think that RG213 and LMR400 are basicly the same product made by different manufacturers. If I'm not mistaken, the LMR line is made by Times Microwave and...
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    Coax Crimpers

    I was looking through some old tools and found some coaxial crimpers. The die was marked .238. I have absolutely no idea when, where or why I bought them. Question... Will they crimp RG213/LMR400 type coax? I tried to post a photo but unfortunately it was too large. Thanks in advance!
  5. pandel

    ARRL Printed Magazines Message

    Only if they answer. They never did for me..... "Leave a message" we'll ignore you when we return.
  6. pandel

    Don't mess with the Coast Guard

    As the saying goes..."You just can't fix stupid".
  7. pandel

    ARRL Printed Magazines Message

    I got several similar renewal letters and was also unable to contact the ARRL either by email (mtpl. times) which they never had the Courtesy to reply to, or by their site which I was never able to log into. See above emails same response. I just wrote something I shouldn't write here on the...
  8. pandel

    ARRL Printed Magazines Message

    "My renewal mail was earlier and made no distinction as to digital or print options. I actually got a separate renewal letter from QEX this year which was odd. I mulled over simply renewing the QEX, but in the end, renewed both on line and the prices and description mirrored the renewal letter...
  9. pandel

    ARRL Rate Increase

    The whole thing has become a self congratulatory loop which needs to end. Just listen to some of the nets. The first 10-15 minutes are spent calling all the ARRL section managers and other officials that may or may not be on the net to check in and say a few words which amounts to no real...
  10. pandel

    ARRL Rate Increase

    I requested a refund as well. Never heard a word. I thought I was the only one they refused to communicate with (letters, emails). The ARRL will be gone in a few years if they keep this crap up. I miss them about as much as I miss a migraine.
  11. pandel

    Why are amateur radio licenses required?

    I talked to a guy yesterday. Claimed he was a dentist. Didn't have a license, and said he didn't need one. We can take this to its absurd ending but it all ends the same way..... People get hurt or even worse KILLED. The OP's question should answer itself.
  12. pandel

    VHF Disguised Antenna Question.

    If you are really trying to conceal your antenna, here's an idea for you. Hide it in plain sight. Most commercial antenna manufacturers produce a black powder coated 1/4 wave that will just about disappear. Especially if you are using an NMO mount as God intended and not a mag mount. You gain...
  13. pandel

    Considerations about linking GMRS repeaters.

    I don't let it upset me. Those folks need a place to go and I need a place to avoid. Just like 2 meters when I got my Ham ticket 20+ years ago it took me less than a week to figure out that I didn't want to be there, sell my radio and never come back. I've been on other modes HF, (not 80...
  14. pandel

    Considerations about linking GMRS repeaters.

    Rules? I already hear guys bragging about running 100+ watts on one of the local GMRS repeaters and talking about working 20 meters. I didn't know Technicians had voice privileges on 20 or that you could run over 50 watts on GMRS. You learn something new every day.
  15. pandel

    Look at this gem

    Someone needs to be supervised when taking their medicine.
  16. pandel

    Best listen only ear piece

    I feel your pain, I walk every morning and had the same issue a few months ago. My route takes me through some sketchy neighborhoods and I REALLY didn't want my G4 blasting while I was there! The Noxgear although a great unit, was the opposite of what I was looking for. I was also trying to be...
  17. pandel

    Comet CA-712EFC VS CommScope DB404

    Here is a simple way to look at any antenna. Is it an AMATEUR antenna, or is it a COMERCIAL antenna? Then fill in your own blanks.
  18. pandel

    How long did it take for you to get your license?

    Now that's quality in one package at a reasonable price!
  19. pandel

    Secret service strange magmount

    I saw that as well. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the S.S. using COMPACtenna's on their vehicles and wasn't COMPACtenna bragging about it in their ads? I wonder what changed? Better deal (free stuff) from STI-CO?
  20. pandel

    ARRL Rate Increase

    I beat the increase years ago. I didn't like the direction they were headed and dumped them years ago. I predict that the ARRL will no longer exist in any form within 10 years unless they wake up and look around. If people don't like what you're selling, they won't buy it. Eventually your income...
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