So it must release "magic smoke" then. ;)

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Some people may have created this scent without the candle... Cheers/73! Rob - KM6YKX

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After 2 days and 18 hours of use the battery light was just an outline. It has not started blinking yet. So Samsung 30q 3000mAh 18650 last 18 hours use with 3 nets per day. I have some Sanyo 3450mAh c

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I had recently gotten a FT-70, and this caught my interest. I contacted the maker at diyham.ru. Virtpil@... incase anyone wants their email to order one. It was $40 shipped via paypal. Arrived i

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Those with 3D printers and FT-70DRs take a look! https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/kus6l3/18650_battery_case_for_yaesu_ft70dr reddit r/amateurradio - 18650 battery case for Yaesu FT-70DR

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https://youtu.be/fON_1hFHn-I In this video I convert the 8 pin octal plug Jim (WA8MPA) gave me into a plugger inner for the HW-29. I have order the necessary capacitors and my current shopping list is

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Next vid in the series is live: https://youtu.be/esSRZxgBCJY Thanks for all the help with my shopping list on the coffee break! Here is the shopping list for my radio: 2x 40uF 450V Capacitors 2x 25uF

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I decided to mount the SO-239 to the chassis. The mod was easy (vid to come), the original plug was not in great shape and this radio has already been modified so I am just going for it. I am much mor

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Saw the video. Great start. May want to keep the RCA plug for the ant. connection. Soon as you start drilling holes in the chassis, the value goes down. Appears you have the opportunity to restore to

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Apparently the answer to your question is "no," you couldn't embed the video. Meanwhile, I enjoyed your first video about the Sixer. I haven't seen one of those, or a "Twoer" in years. My recollection

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Heathkit Sixer Part 1: A Look at my HW-29 Transceiver

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I have a portable scope, Fluke 190-202, available for loan if you're still in need. Mike Corrigan KK6PVS mjc6063@...

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Hi Robert, I need a scope to use for troubleshooting, not teaching. If you're willing to loan, that would be very much appreciated. I'm not ready for it yet... I have a couple other things in the queu

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Dear Gary, I'm coming at the tail end of your conversation, so if my question does not make sense to you just let me know. Do you need a scope to use for teaching? I have a Rigol DS1102E, that you cou

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Ah - the 475 is the scope I used for years in the Navy! I even taught others how to use it in a Basic Test Equipment course when I had instructor duty the last couple of years in the Navy. You're righ

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Thanks very much for the offer, Jef! I think that one has a little less horsepower than I'd like... and the lack of probes could definitely be a challenge in these apocalyptical times! I truly appreci

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Gary I have a Tektronix 475 (200MHz) you can borrow with probes. Not exactly compact. Rich aa6rs Richard Snyder m 510-918-3409 AA6RS@... "In small things considered is the world revealed"

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Gary - I have a Goldstar OS-9020A that may borrow (or buy) if you think it meets your needs. No probes. For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113863681496 - Jef

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Does anyone have a decent (and hopefully compact) o'scope that I can borrow for a bit? My Yaesu FT-847 took some sort of hit during winter field day... output on some bands/modes is dead or greatly re

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A couple other guys I've used many time with EXCELLENT results are: Tim Moes Midwest Technical Services 320 7th ST NE Watertown,SD 57201 www.midwest-technical.com (605) 882-1706 and ... Dave L Phillip

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