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I currently have an Astatic d104m6b, that's currently wired for 4 pin cobra, that I'd like to put up/down channels in and wire for my RCI 2970n2. If possible, I'd like to use the stock RCI buttons, as well as the mic cord from the stock mic, as I figure that would probably be easier to do than...

So I've got an Astron VS-70M for my RCI 2970N2. This power supply should provide more than enough amperage for my radio, but things seem to go haywire after it's been on for a few hours. The radio's display "wigs out" flashes and shows a bunch of different numbers on the frequency display (not...

Well, give me a day with nothing else to do and no response (I know, it IS Thanksgiving, most of you have families to attend to), and I come up with an idea using some test leads and a guess from a wiring diagram for Cobra mics. And here we have it. I know it's a mess in there, I had purchased...

So here I am, Thanksgiving weekend, off until Sunday, then I start my vacation Monday, and the part of my brain that likes to tinker with things I probably shouldn't tinker with has got me thinking of something I successfully attempted way back in the 90's. The unfortunate thing is, I can't for...

Well I'm using LMR 240. Different than rg58

Yeah, if only I had the time.

Not sure what that has to do with it but, no.

It's something to consider. I'd have to buy the ground plane kit, then I'd probably paint it. I have so many other things I need to buy right now. I'm kinda in the position that I need to work with what I have. Fixing up my truck is on the top of the list.

It's stock. Unfortunately the back of the house faces a main street, so there's no hiding it no matter what color it's painted.

They might, they might not. The point is if I buy them and put em up, and the city complains, the whole setup will have to come down. Don't want to shoot myself in the foot.

Unfortunately I can't add ground radials to the antenna without drawing too much attention from the city. They only allow strictly vertical antennas. I'm currently set up good enough to keep the RFI down at a level that doesn't get into my SDR, and I've got a great match. I currently have an...

Couldn't tell you how long the coax is. I just made it long enough to reach from the antenna to the radio. Maybe 50 ft or so. It's quite a long run no matter how I slice it. I'm using LMR240 and no ground plane radials for the A-99.

I removed the coil as soon as I saw the over 3 SWR. Unfortunately the arrestor has been a part of the setup since my homebrew 102" dipole was up. Changes are in the plans. Just waiting for my friend to get over covid. He doesn't want anyone else on the roof. Plus I'm still waiting for a few...

Well my signal doesn't sound choppy to others, so not sure that's happening.

My RCI 2970N2 does about 210w on SSB, which is where I mostly operate. I was specifically curious if because that arrestor is rated at only 50 watts, if it's possible that it's causing the additional power to feed back to the radio. The antenna is currently on a 10ft galvanized aluminum top...

Again. This is not about lightning suppression. 50w INPUT MAX from the RADIO to the arrestor. Does anyone not see this as a problem? Please read my post again carefully. I'm trying to figure out WHY RF is coming back down my coax to the radio. The amplifier mismatch is eliminated because the...

I never said that there was a short across the coax. It's at the antenna connection.

I meant simply that gas discharge arrestors allow static to buildup to a certain point until it reaches max, then gas discharges, then after awhile, things are reset and good to go. From what I've read, there are a limited amount of discharges a gas discharge arrestor has before it just plain...

Astron VS-70M. Added digital voltage readout for better accuracy and easier viewing. $400 shipped. Or local trade for an Xbox One or other radio equipment.

It should also be noted that the currently installed gas discharge lightning arrestor is capable of handling only 50 watts..much less than the output of my RCI2970N2. Oops.