Yaesu FT-767GX
Yaesu FT-100
Alinco DX-70T
Halicrafters S-41G (For sentimental reasons)

I must have really lucked out then. I just happened to turn on the mobile rig 2 nights ago and heard them calling CQ on 17, got them on my first call.

I have to admit I had no idea who or where they were, I dont keep up with it.

Dumb luck I guess.

Used an FT-100 to an ATAS-100

Thanks for the link, I listened to the sounds and none of them are what I am experiencing. My issue is more of something that is noticed on a received signal, the audio has a fluttering or buffeting quality if that makes any sense.  It is not present when at rest but only happens when I begin moving.

Not sure how else to describe it and hope someone can help.

My mobile HF is working great, but recently I noticed that when I start off from a stop I hear what can only be describe as a "fluttering" on my received audio. Not sure if it is on the TX audio. Seems to lessen and go away as I get up to speed.   Any ideas?

Running a Yaesu ATAS100 mounted on an "L" shaped plate screwed to the back of my tool box in the bed of my truck. Rig is a Yaesu FT-100, powered directly off the battery and grounded through the floor of the truck.

I just got KPC5UN issued to me last month.

Ed
KG5UN

I have had excellent signals all evening from pirate station X-FM on 6.940 AM

Mostly classic rock, very high quality.

Back in the late 90's I was headed to Ft hood Texas from Abilene, running my FT-726 mobile with mag-mounts on 2 and 6 meters. Listening to a dead band on 6 and all of the sudden I heard Arnie Coro, calling CQ on 6. If you aren't familiar with Arnie, he has been a fixture on Radio Havana Cuba for years with SWL and Ham Radio programs.  so it was a good contact for a minimal station, and a thrill for a former SWL turned Ham to speak to Arnie Coro!

Uniden BC785D
Uniden BC780XLT
Radio Shack Pro-2045
Radio Shack Pro-97

I am primarily a milair monitor, I enjoy the B-1's and C-130's here at Dyess as well as the F-16's that train south of here.
I also keep up with most of the public safety stuff in this area.

If you want the 225-380 MHZ air band as well, many radios that advertise coverage there fall horribly short in performance, the VX3R is just one of many.

My favorite is the FT-60, very sensitive across the entire range.

Mine was the Radio Shack kit, the little red and clear plastic bread-bord style kit they sold, back around 1978 or so. I had been coveting my Uncle's SX-100 and feeling pity he gave me an old Halllicrafters S-41G that was rescued from the junk. I used that S-41G untill I left for basic training in 1981, and yes, I did end up in the signal corps!

I got my ticket while I was stationed at Ft Sill, OK back in 1989. I lived off post so my ham station was of no interest or concern to my commander.

I did however make my very first contact from my AN/GRC-122A Radio Teletype rig in the motor pool. Fired up the AN/GRC-106, threw the 15 foot whip in the air, strapped on the leg key and worked a station in Windsor Locks, CT on 15 meter CW.  It made for an interesting QSO for sure!

I purchased a VX-3R this week and I love the radio except for one thing, it is stone deaf in a portion of the UHF air band so I will be putting it up for sale.
Guess I will try the Kenwood TH-F6A next.
Ed

I have always gone for the old Drake Twins as they can be crystaled for any band.
Ed

I had one of those years ago and loved the RX.
It would be nice to have a little more TX power but I could end up with one again.
I have a nice Kenwood TH-D7A/G that I am going to sell or trade.
Thanks and 73,
Ed

I want a different HT and I would like it to have wide RX coverage. I would like it to have good performance in the 225-400 mhz AM range.
Can anyone recomend one? I am more interested in your own experience not just advertised specs.
I dont care if it is a model in current production or 10 years old.
Thanks,
Ed
KG5UN