My Shack

[Firebuff66]

Here is a (Not so great) pic of my shack. Ill list what’s here.
1-XTL5000-VHF 05 head
1-XTL5000-700/800 05 head
1-XTL5000-UHF W5 head
1-XPR5550-UHF
1-TK-5720-VHF
1-BCT15X (Broadcstify)
2-BCD996P2
2-BCD996XT
1-BCD536HP
1-Whistler TRX-2
1-BC796D
1-Ailunce HD-1 GPS VHF/UHF
1-APX8000 VHF/UHF/700/800
1-XTS2500 VHF
1-HT1250 VHF
1-XPR7550 UHF
1-Unication G3 VHF/UHF
1-Unication G1 UHF

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

very nice, neat and clean

 

[ka1njl]

Very neat and functional. It looks like a great monitoring post.

 

[Firebuff66]

Antennas-All up on a 30 foot pole, all the cable runs are 60 feet of LMR400 each except the VHF is 60 feet of LMR200
1-700/800 5.5 dbd to the XTL5000 700/800
1-UHF 5 dbd to the XTL5000 UHF
1-UHF 5 dbd to the XPR5550 UHF
1-VHF 3 dbd to the XTL5000 VHF
1-Dimond D-3000N Discone for everything else to a 8 way amp

 

[lebrunmn]

Very well-organized shack--many thanks for sharing with us. Can I ask where you found that 5-up radio rack on the right side of your monitors? That's a nice piece of kit.

 

[Violation]

Your setup looks real nice and neat. Are you pleased with your D3000N? I just received one in the mail, and hav'nt put it up yet. Waiting for a warmer day.

 

[Firebuff66]

Very well-organized shack--many thanks for sharing with us. Can I ask where you found that 5-up radio rack on the right side of your monitors? That's a nice piece of kit.

Its a Havis console out of my old truck Havis Products | C-1400 14" Enclosed Console

I found the other on E-Bay for $45

 

[Firebuff66]

Your setup looks real nice and neat. Are you pleased with your D3000N? I just received one in the mail, and hav'nt put it up yet. Waiting for a warmer day.

I think it works great, I replaced the low band whip part with just a 36" whip on a spring with no low band choke as I don't listen to low band

 

[Dann]

Very nice...

 

[izzyj4]

When can I come over?

 

[K4EET]

That is one sweet listening post! Kudos on the layout design. Dave

 

[jlh]

Very nice shack.

 

[TailGator911]

Nice and clean, good job! Looks great!

 

[Firebuff66]

When can I come over?

Any time you want Joe

 

[bubbaearle]

Can ya give us info on your 8 way amp from the D 30000N?

 

[Firebuff66]

Can ya give us info on your 8 way amp from the D 30000N?

I have used this for 4 years now. PCT-MA2-8P Amplifier - PCT International, Inc.

I have the direct antennas to the XTL5000s and they do RX better than the scanners but not by that much, so im happy with its performance

 

[03msc]

I have used a similar "cable amp/splitter" for several years - got some short jumpers made with the F on one end and BNC on the other and it works great. Cheaper than the Stridesberg or whatever that brand is (just went blank).

 

[Firebuff66]

Someone on PM asked about the Havis consoles I have. The one on the left is a 14" and the one on the right is a 10"
The 996/15/536 take up 2.5" of space each so I get 5 scanners in the 14" and 4 in the 10"
Im looking on E-Bay for an 18" at a good price

 

[bubbaearle]

I have used this for 4 years now. PCT-MA2-8P Amplifier - PCT International, Inc.

I have the direct antennas to the XTL5000s and they do RX better than the scanners but not by that much, so im happy with its performance

$50 on Amazon. I may just give it a try. Thanks!!

 

[TailGator911]

You definitely get what you paid for in this circumstance. I also used CATV amps for years before I took the plunge on Stridsberg. Once I did, I had MUCH better signal and was hearing systems 75 miles away no problem. You can go cheap and get adequate, then you can go Stridsberg and get real performance. The choice is always up to the individual hobbyist. Take it from me and do a performance comparison. Definitely worth the extra jack for the Stridsberg.