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Sorry. It's definitely a beautiful radio just out of the realm for what I want for myself. Most likely I could have repaired it if I really wanted to invest the time and effort. It's going to a good operator who will appreciate it for many years to come.

I didn't know there was anything like that going on. Unfortunately probably not based on I'm so busy with other responsibilities.

@@jeffd9811 it's a great radio for a collector. I'm not a radio collector anymore. I will be slowly downsizing what I do have.

That's your opinion but there's many that are using them on the HF bands daily and getting great reports. Holding a piece of paper in your hand or having it on the wall with a specialized call sign dedicated to you as an individual to operate radio frequencies doesn't make you any better of a radio operator in my opinion. Spending thousands and thousands of dollars on fancy equipment is not an option for everyone. If someone finds enjoyment from a lower priced....let's say "entry-level radio" that's really all that should matter.

I usually see over 50 watts on my LP 100A on FM when properly adjusted. Myself personally have never been a fan of radios that have DSP noise reduction. I'm much rather prefer to have an external source for noise reduction. Something that has more adjustability than just a on-off setting or a basic level setting.

@@N8MJS Yea 50 watts is too much for 100 peak overall. In reality it should be only 25 watts on any carrier AM or FM. A 1:4 ratio. Yea you can run it at 50 but not necessary you would not see a signal change on the other end So less stress on the radio.

i think its the same shell but the internals are totally different from what ive seen videos on

It's more for the amateur radio hobbyist. They offer some advanced features the original did not. I've been making good contacts mobile on 10-meter SSB with a base load whip antenna. Yes, some will still use them on the unlicensed bands. But you could say that about Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu as well.

Unfortunately mine is still in its temporary location but I'm still using it daily and making contacts. Eventually it will be up on a roof mounted tower. Something similar to a Glenn Martin roof tower. 73

That sounds like it definitely would be a good option if that's what you're looking for. I actually really enjoy this switch from DX engineering. The isolation from antenna to antenna is absolutely incredible.

It's not going anywhere. Maybe it's happening like this for a reason and I probably would have regretted having it taken down anyways. The HF antenna for most likely be going on a Glenn Martin style roof tower.

@@DK5ONV I have a male and a female German Shepherd. This by far my absolute favorite breed of dog.

Both radios are the same, just different brands. The microphone is personal preference.

@@robertmeyer4744 It got delayed until next week, we have high winds today.

@@N8MJS Same hear in NY. Quit windy . Did not get my end fed up to try 10/11/12 meters . The snow is deep and windy ! My DX Commander 10 meter pole is ok in winds but the cold bite in the air stopped me.

@@jameyevans29 Wade DMX 64ft free standing. theantennamen.com/product/wade-dmx-self-support-tower/ This is the company that put it in for me.

@@jeffd9811 thank you but it got delayed until next week due to high winds. It's always my luck that things like this get delayed.

SS9900 still a good performer. I have one and enjoy it for an older designed radio. I don't use it anymore, but enjoy knowing it's available if needed.

Thanks!

It's funny you mentioned the television broadcast band. I just recently cut the cord with cable company. No reason to pay high prices for loads of channels I never watch. I will be going with a standard HD television antenna for local programming ect. My wife asked me in her words. Won't your radio's interfere with television 😂 I said generally everything is so high and frequency now that it's not going to be a problem especially since I'm not running equipment that would really be an issue. There's ways you can stream the local channels but still everybody's out to take your $$$ per month. Since the antenna installers will be coming in a few weeks time to switch out my antennas it's a good time to have them put a TV antenna up there if at all possible since they do that primarily on a daily basis. I just recently picked up a nano VNA. I haven't had a chance to even try it. I really like testing things and seeing how filters work ect. Just something new to play with I guess. Right now I'm playing with a half wave horizontal rigid dipole for 11 m. It's almost in the finishing touches just waiting for daylight today. This will be going up on my tower just below the Solarcon Max 2000 optimizer. 73

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Hopefully tomorrow. 73

From my experience common mode current doesn't cause SWR issues. I have a 2 ft piece of RG213 that has 7 mix 31 ferrites. I plan on putting that on one of the ends of the lightning arrester outside at the base of the tower. I have another one I can use in the shack if need be. I'll trust the engineers at Mosley, based on multiple conversations about this topic with them. 73

@@N8MJS HyGain in my Explorer 14 yagi suggest rolling coax into a current choke but recommend a Balun that they sell because it is considerably more efficient. If you have not experienced any problems (common mode current doesn't cause SWR issues) with you have been fortunate because I can assure they do. Common mode currents can cause problems with VSWR meter readings because they can affect the complex voltage and current being sampled. If interested you might peruse the attached article or Google the subject as there is plenty of evidence of the relationship between VSWR measurements, Standing waves and unblanced/balanced loads. ## w1yca.org/docs/vswr.pdf ## en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_wave_ratio#:~:text=By%20sampling%20the%20complex%20voltage,the%20forward%20and%20reflected%20power. ## ham.stackexchange.com/questions/12177/exactly-why-do-some-swr-meters-give-a-changing-reading-depending-on-the-length-o

I'll have to think on this.

@@N8MJS. Ok. Let me know. 🇦🇺👍🥃

Will do

So how about that filter ?

@@AB1Vampire thanks. It's been doing pretty good so far 7 ft or so off the ground.

@@jameyevans29 no I find that the only band that might need some tuning on the radios ATU is the 80M, because mine is designed for the upper half which the old-timers call the 75 m portion.

@ Thanks for the info. I just bought one after reading this. Im using a OCFD right now and planning on orienting this one in the opposite direction Appreciate all your input 73 de KQ4GDB

Thanks, 73

I should have kept the amplifier in today's mindset. Back then my interests aligned differently.

@@N8MJS I understand that. I went threw a similar stage in my hobby's. 73

@robertmeyer4744 73

@robertmeyer4744 I'm in the later stage now where I want to have certain things and I will be keeping them for the rest of my days if that makes sense 😆

Thanks 73

Can't wait!

Yeah I got some tape coming tomorrow to mark the elements. Probably all I can do cuz it's supposed to be a rainy day tomorrow. Mark them in sand them slightly to get the burrs off.

Kind of strange but glad I caught on quickly to it.

I've never seen one that was different. Yes the original firmware still allowed for 15 meter use.

It must be that time of year I feel sorry for you guys down there having to deal with all that especially within a couple weeks time.

@@ScottsRadios Thanks Mike, I'll hook up with you after this passes over. Have not use the radio yet.