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CW / key selection question!
« on: September 01, 2008, 10:08:47 PM »

Anyone have any experience with GHD Keys, particularly this one.
I really like the looks of this key.
This is the model number GH-GN507.

Thank you for your input.

I welcome any other suggestions.

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Open Chat / Where do dormant threads hide?
« on: August 26, 2008, 10:36:53 PM »
If I start a thread and it disappears, where does it go (if it was not removed)?
Also why do threads go dormant?

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Equipment reviews / Ic 756pro3
« on: July 23, 2008, 07:18:20 AM »
I have had the pro3 for around a month now and I love it!
I bought the pro3 to use as my main base rig and moved the 7000 to backup, as well as my primary vhf/uhf rig. The pro3 has everything I love about the 7000 plus more, sweet.:arf2:  Unlike the 7000 the scope on the pro3 is real time, and makes no funny noises. My two favorite features about the pro3 are the muti function meter and the mini scope. Adjustable eq and transmit band pass are awesome, as is the dsp. Oh and Im new to the cw seen but let me tell you it sounds even sweeter on this rig. You also have a multitude of dispaly settings to choose from to stop the boredom(I like the one that makes the scope look like fire:arf2: ). Id tell you more but Im still learning.

So far I have no complaints what so ever!!
But I will still only give it a 4.9 out of 5 and thats as high as I will go unless its a voting system that gives me no other option.

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Equipment reviews / Ic 7000
« on: July 23, 2008, 07:06:50 AM »
Well I have had the 7000 for around 2 1/2 years now and so far so good.
I really enjoy the adjustable filter widths and the on board EQ(if thats what you would call it). It has a remarkable receiver with a very low noise floor. I always get great audio reports even with the stock hand mic. The menu system is much more simplistic in design than that of the 706. If you match it up with the LDG AT-7000 it is truly a splendid jewel.

Now let us review the flaws, and they are as follows.
It tends to get a little hot, no big deal, its not meltdown hot.
I dont like the fact that the swr meter does not function on vhf/uhf.
Last but not least, the rig will not achieve full output capability with the compressor turned off.

In my opinion the pros out weigh the cons by far. It is a really nice rig in a good price range. I also feel that it puts it competition to shame as well as a few base radios. However that is just my opinion so take it or leave it as they say.

Would I buy it all over again? In a new york minute. Actually I going to buy one to put in the car.  

I would rate it a 4.8 out of 5! And in my book there are no perfect radios.:arf2:

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Open Chat / Anyone here an amateur ichthyologist ?
« on: July 16, 2008, 12:30:13 AM »
Ok well if not do any of you enjoy setting up fish tanks or any other aquatic setups. I personally love to study fish and setup many habitats including, freshwater tanks, freshwater ponds, and saltwater tanks. By the time I was 15 I had a $5,000 125 gallon saltwater habitat setup in my bedroom as well as a 125 gallon reef tank in the family room. My father and I also dug a 50 foot by 50 foot 15 foot deep koi pond in the back yard.

It all started when I was about 7 years old and I got a 10g fish tank for my birthday. Ever since then I have been hooked. LOL, I even received a fine when I was 15 for ordering an illegal amazonian cat fish over the internet. Granted I didnt know it was an endangered species, so I got off cheap. I remember it clearly being a 500$ fine, trust me it could have been much worse.

I have owned a variety of fresh and saltwater fish, but one of the most memorable was the alligator gar, man was it mean and did it ever grow fast.
However my most memorable setup was my 125g saltwater tank, which consisted of 2 panther grouper, a porcupine puffer, a few types of wrass, a snowflake eel, and a volitian lion fish. Unfortunately my fish were not properly taken care of by my parents when I went to school my first semester and I came home to an empty tank.    

As of right now my two 125 gallon tanks consist of bacteria, lol, however now that I commute to school I will rebuild my former setup. The only set up I have as of right now is a 35g hex with a few percula and an anemone, which is fascinating. It is just cool to watch the symbiotic relationship of the two.

For those of you who have never owned a saltwater setup you should try it because it is fun, but can be stressful. However be careful as many saltwater fish are lethal(poisonous). Oh ya and it can get pricey!!

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CW / CW Question
« on: March 15, 2008, 02:42:44 PM »
Ok so im new to code, still learning in fact.
My question is this, I need a dedicate CW rig are there any suggestions on what to get. Also I have seen some really cool Keys but not sure which one to start with. Paddle, bug, or straight. Anyone have any insight on my puzzling predicament.

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VIsiting Web sites and Forums / My web Pages
« on: March 15, 2008, 02:36:27 PM »
http://kb3laz.com[/URL]
http://amatureradio.smfforfree4.com/index.php
Stop by for a visit.
Thx KB3LAZ

Ahhhh.....I noticed that the url was spelled wrong (I made this site at 3am, lol)
Since I could not fix it I got a redirection url   http://amateurradiodiscussion.tk/

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New member welcome / Salutations
« on: March 15, 2008, 02:30:06 PM »
salutations all my name Tis Travis and my Call is KB3LAZ.
Im a General class operator and I live in Greenville PA.

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