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by VK3VKT
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base
Replies: 21
Views: 2487

Re: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base

Thanks to all for the replies i know there out there and i can get them just want someone in my area to have them was just having a rant
by VK3VKT
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base
Replies: 21
Views: 2487

Re: Why is it so hard

VK2IDX wrote:I just bought 8 from here. Arrived in 5 days.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251208526391 ... 1497.l2649
thanks added to watch list if i fail to find one
by VK3VKT
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base
Replies: 21
Views: 2487

Re: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base

VK3FKRK wrote:hi all
jaycar has them
ken
which one ???? Werribee doesn't

Andy
by VK3VKT
Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base
Replies: 21
Views: 2487

Re: Why is it so hard

to find where to get these in melbourne http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/images/AT5713.jpg Don't know. Have you tried the retailers in Melbourne. Otherwise you might get them from Radio Specialists in South Australia. http://www.radiospecialists.com.au/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67&...
by VK3VKT
Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base
Replies: 21
Views: 2487

Why is it so hard- SO239 antenna base

to find where to get these in melbourne

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by VK3VKT
Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: First Antenna build
Replies: 16
Views: 2439

Re: First Antanna build

How about congratulating Andy on building his first antenna. Not telling him it's no good and build a better one. It's a big achievement when you build your first antenna and a pleasure to use it. In time he will soon understand it might not hear what others hear and then decide as the first one wa...
by VK3VKT
Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: First Antenna build
Replies: 16
Views: 2439

Re: First Antanna build

VK3MEG wrote:so how does it goes have you acessed a few repeaters etc?
not yet goes up tomorrow
by VK3VKT
Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:57 am
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: First Antenna build
Replies: 16
Views: 2439

Re: First Antanna build

Hi guy well i finally got to check the antenna down at the club with a SWR meter and a analyser 2m Band SWR was 1.1:1 in the middle of the band on with a max swr of 1.3:1 70cm Band SWR was 1.5:1 in the middle of the band on with a max swr of 1.6:1 the ohms was a little low at 40 so i think the reson...
by VK3VKT
Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chameleon Antenna dealer
Replies: 0
Views: 399

Chameleon Antenna dealer

Hi Guys im looking at becoming a dealer for Chameleon Antennas I just want to test the water first by seeing what sort of interest there would be in buying from a local dealer as the postage would be better and hopefully the service than direct or Ebay they dont seem to have a dealer here in Vic an...
by VK3VKT
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: First Antenna build
Replies: 16
Views: 2439

First Antenna build

Just finished making my first home made aerial

http://vk2zoi.com/articles/dual-band-hi ... lower-pot/


seams to work receives fine on both bands just need to get a SWR meter on it or a analyser to see if it is safe to transmit

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by VK3VKT
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Icom 208h USB cable
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Re: Icom 208h USB cable

yep thats a great idea but if i can make it myself it cost me nothing then :D
by VK3VKT
Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Icom 208h USB cable
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Icom 208h USB cable

Can i make one from a old usb cable and a plug ?