PICTURES OF YOUR SETUP

[Sporty Mike]

Sharp little setup there Str8!! I can't wait for conditions to open up again and try DXin with some of you guys.


Mike

[crazydiamond]

Just some pics of my toys.

Bases
Galaxy DX 2527
Cobra 2000 GTL
Cobra 1000 GTL
Royce 1-621
Realistic Navaho TRC-433
JC Penny 6237
Sears Roadtalker 40

Mobile
Cobra 148F GTL DX+

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[str8stroke]

crazydiamond, that is awesome set up!!!! Love the mic collection! I am however very affraid of that gold horn point at your head!!! lol Which radio rig sounds the best??? You can make some awesome combos with that gear.

[crazydiamond]

crazydiamond, that is awesome set up!!!! Love the mic collection! I am however very affraid of that gold horn point at your head!!! lol Which radio rig sounds the best??? You can make some awesome combos with that gear.

Thx Str8, The horn would definately cause some serious inner ear damage . I think the 1000 GTL has the best audio and receive out of all the rigs. The Royce is my latest unit and for an oldie it does an awsome job also.

[Sporty Mike]

Nice lookin rigs Crazy Diamond...I like those custom faceplates on those Cobras, you don't see that everyday. Clean looking Pinto 23 Ch.. almost as clean as mine

[crazydiamond]

Nice lookin rigs Crazy Diamond...I like those custom faceplates on those Cobras, you don't see that everyday. Clean looking Pinto 23 Ch.. almost as clean as mine

Thx Mike, you have a great collection there yourself. Nice 457, i want to get either that or a 458. Is that a Royce there? I just got a Royce 1-621 off ebay and it looks and works excellent...great receive.

[556]

Robyn Executive, T-240D
Dosy TC-4000-P
Black Cat one tube modulator
Antron 99 on 30 feet of mast

My first real base setup.

In the truck I run a Galaxy 959 with a SuperMod Kit and a TexasStar 350 Bi-Lateral with a Wilson 500.


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[likes2grill]

Robyn Executive, T-240D
Dosy TC-4000-P
Black Cat one tube modulator
Antron 99 on 30 feet of mast

My first real base setup.

In the truck I run a Galaxy 959 with a SuperMod Kit and a TexasStar 350 Bi-Lateral with a Wilson 500.


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Sweet looking setup ya got there.

[BobCB]

Lots of nice, clean setups on here. I really need to get some good pics of mine, but I'm never finished tweaking it.

[556]

Well thank you 1394. Ive always been interested in old tube type radios so i figured it was time to get to it. I love the sound those tubes give ya.

[Low_Boy]

556.... I love that old Black Cat modulator. How does it work?

[556]

556.... I love that old Black Cat modulator. How does it work?

I couldn't even begin to tell you. I'm new to all this tube stuff. All i know is that it ups my signal 70/75 watts. Learning as i go so if anybody would like to explain this I'm all ears. Also theres a variable power pot on the rear of it to adjust the key (I think). I haven't messed with it as of yet because i dont want to do any damage. If anyone can explain to me where that needs to be set, or if running it W/O would be a bad idea, it would be greatly appreciated. As i turn the pot i can see the key go up or down depending on the direction the pot is turned in my meter. I just dont want to over do it if its not safe. Not trying to burn anything up.


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[Maniac373]

Heres a pic of my radio desk
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Here a pic of my antenna (55 Merlin)
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I have many other radios and amps (not pictured yet)
Tram Titan
Robyn T240d (matching D104)
Robyn T123b (matching D104)
Dak X

Maniac

[crazydiamond]

Nice setups maniac and 556....Sweet Roybn!

[str8stroke]

maniac, dumb question: whats that black thing that looks like a coffee can on your antenna? Looks like a rotor? I love the dual speakers on your cobra. I am jelious!

[Nagant]

556.... I love that old Black Cat modulator. How does it work?

I couldn't even begin to tell you. I'm new to all this tube stuff. All i know is that it ups my signal 70/75 watts. Learning as i go so if anybody would like to explain this I'm all ears. Also theres a variable power pot on the rear of it to adjust the key (I think). I haven't messed with it as of yet because i dont want to do any damage. If anyone can explain to me where that needs to be set, or if running it W/O would be a bad idea, it would be greatly appreciated. As i turn the pot i can see the key go up or down depending on the direction the pot is turned in my meter. I just dont want to over do it if its not safe. Not trying to burn anything up.


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The variable tuner on the back of the Black Cat modulator does adjust the carrier output. I run one of those single 8417 tube modulators like yours. Only difference is my unit is the Seeker brand and not Black Cat. Other than the key circuits and how the meter is hooked up they are almost identical.

I keep mine at 15 watts carrier or less. All you do is turn it until the desired carrier it shown on your meter. I can’t remember which way lowers or raises the carrier at the moment. Don’t stay keyed down for a long time while adjusting it, especially if the carrier is set really high at first. The 8417 tube in these little modulators is hard to come by now and expensive. Don't be rough with the tuner neither as it's just a carbon slug on the end of a threaded metal shaft.

[Maniac373]

maniac, dumb question: whats that black thing that looks like a coffee can on your antenna? Looks like a rotor? I love the dual speakers on your cobra. I am jelious!

It is an RF Choke, sometimes called an ugly balun. It is made of pvc pipe, and the coax is wrapped around it.. the RF Choke prevents your transmitted signal from bleeding back down the coax and causing interference. I run a 1x6 custom built amplifier on a power supply, I have very close neighbors-- and no interference complaints whatsoever.. The tip of the antenna is only 30 feet up.

Maniac

[kurtis1971]

maniac, dumb question: whats that black thing that looks like a coffee can on your antenna? Looks like a rotor? I love the dual speakers on your cobra. I am jelious!

It is an RF Choke, sometimes called an ugly balun. It is made of pvc pipe, and the coax is wrapped around it.. the RF Choke prevents your transmitted signal from bleeding back down the coax and causing interference. I run a 1x6 custom built amplifier on a power supply, I have very close neighbors-- and no interference complaints whatsoever.. The tip of the antenna is only 30 feet up.

Maniac

how do you make a choke like that,meaning how long and wide pvc,how many times the coax is wrapped.

[Maniac373]

I don't know exactly what the "scientific formula" is for amount of wraps or whatever--

I made mine from a plastic pool skimmer (about 5" outside diameter)-- and wrapped the coax around it 10 or 12 times i think.

It works perfect for what I need. It cut out the interference.

I got some 1 1/2" pvc, and made some collars to attach the skimmer, and insulate the coax from the metal mast.

Do some "trial and error" testing, and you'll find a way that works for you.

Maniac

[kurtis1971]

thank you

[Maniac373]

Its no problem at all-- glad to help.

Now Let's See Some More Pics!!!

Maniac

[420Snowman]

Here is a place to check out how to make the Baluns.

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[str8stroke]

thanks, guys & 420, I am at the perfect spot in my install of my new antenna rig to try this out.

[Maniac373]

please keep us posted on your progress, and post some pics.

Maniac

[556]

Same old tubes, New set-up.
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