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Seems I saw an ad once on here of someone who will make you any cable....I have an FT-7900R that I want to remote with the YSK-7800 kit, which I have. I only want to remote it about 3 ft and the cable that comes with kit is around 20 ft. Anyone out there can make a SHORT control cable of around 3 ft...

I am going to be operating as KH6/KN4N during the period 2-6 June 2011. I plan on taking a case with Icom 706, P/S, tuner and a G5RV 41 ft antenna along with a couple wire antrenas W/baluns. Anyone did this as of late? I think the 706 and PS in a carry on case will go OK but the wire antenas and bal...

Well, here is my input to R&L. A couple years back, I needed an item in a hurry for a project, so I ordered COD (cash on delivery). When it arrived via UPS, the driver said he did not take cash, but would take a money order, and he would bring it back next day. So I have a money order, made out to R...

Bought a Kenwood 480-SAT from mike that stated "as new" in the ad. Received in about 6 days after he received mu MO. Hooked it up, put it on my Bird 43 and heath dummy load to check it out. All bands showed output but 75 meters. DEAD. I must have done somthing wrong when I tried to transmit on that ...

They look the same but the 120A has a seal where the rods enters the antenna....suspose to help? keep out water, and is the later mdl. The 120 will fill up with water after a few rain showers, however, a dab of coax seal will help.

When you deal with a lost or damage package, getting a claim settled is S L O W. I bought an ATAS 120A from a fellow in Mo last Dec, It was lost by UPS in Union City, MO. A claim was filled, by the shipper, UPS has called me three times, still no refund from the shipper. I may end up also with no it...

Well, I will not buy from R&L any longer. Ordered an item to be shipped COD (CASH ON DELIVERY?) When it arrived, the UPS driver said he was not authorized to take cash....but UPS would take a money order, so, I bought a MO, made it out to UPS and was ready to get my package the next day, right? WRON...

UPDATE: Sent in tracer on 14th Nov 07 for missing money order through US Post Office. No reply from them (Did I expect one?) So, as it stands, who knows where the MO went until I here from post office. Knowing the way they work, I will have to put a tracer on my request for a tracer of which the PO ...

Well, all I can say about this mess and most of the other hams like him is: The FCC made a B I G mistake with the VEC program and passing the answers out for the test. You think the ham hobby is loaded with bad people, wait until the next sun spot cycle comes up, they will not care what class licens...

UPDATE: I just want to treat this company fair. I looked up the owner, John Bee on white pages.com and called him. He says. I never received an order with MO from you. I never received any of the 3 emails you sent. I never received the letter you sent asking to cancal the order, and if you run a tra...

UPDATE: Still no reply from Quicksilver. Went to the post office Sat and put a tracer on the money order I sent.

Anyone know of this company? I mailed a money order and a written request for some items as advertised in QST on 1 Oct 2007. Since then, I have sent 3 emails as to the status of shipment, no replys, the last email on 19 October requesting to cancel the order and return my money, still no replies. On...

Tnx Al for reply...we already did both of your suggestions, no help. Bill

Have an FT 100D bought used. Works FB on HF and transmit on VHF but NO RECEIVE.
I have been through the manual several times, looking at the settings....unable to find anything. May be the receiver section on VHF bad. Any ideals anyone?
Bill

Well, no help from Yaesu...sent them an email 2 monts ago, did not bother to even reply, but I did the mod anyway and it's working FB. Bill

Got it fixed

That must have been one heck of a party the (FCC) had when they deceided to create a citizens band for short range communications on one of the
LLO N G E S T skip bands we had!
"Old Bill" in Greeneville, TN

Anyone done the mod for the 60 meter band? I saw the mod instructions on QRZ.com but there was a letter from Yaesu requesting them to remove from site, that it will damage the radio if done. Sent Yaesu tech department an email 2 weeks ago asking for information on how to do it the correct way, no re...

With or without the code it is still the greatest hobby in the world! The freebanders, pirates, LIDS, crouches, whackos, and stupid have always been there. So have the real hams of all abilities who will help other hams and not require some payment in return; who appreciate the hobby for what it is...

Anyone using this combination that can help me? I bought a used antenna Boss and a new Tarheel II. Am trying to get them all hooked up to go on my FT 100D. The boss has the DB-9 plug connected with a red/black zip cord (for power hook up?) the mini-din plug (to plug into the data on back of ft100D?)...

Sent them a TS 570 abt 2 years ago.....took me over 9 months to get it back repaired. Had same problem with no custormer service, a lot of phone calls emails etc. No more for me.

To WA4CCH, Chuck. Chuck, the address I sent the MO to is not the same as listed in FCC database. It went to 6106 Pathfinder Rd Riverside, CA 92504. This may be his work address. I hope he is blocked from using QTH.COM in the future, we do not need people like this on here.
"Old Bill"

Well fellows, I received the radio today after 26 days from his receipt of my MO. He listed the add under call of KB6EIL but his real call is KE6EIL. His add read in part: Yaesu FT0100D, with microphone, all service updates and accessories. And shipped 2 day air to your door. I received: ft-100 micr...

Update. Tracking number says it left CA on the 28th. It also says it was sent in for shipment on the 20th....so What happened those 7 days??. He has shipped SOMTHING to me, we know know that. Can't waite to see just what I do get. I did get his call and it was not what he listed on QTH.COM Will do o...

Still have not received ft 100 from Justis DePolis who listed a call of KB6EIL on qth.com. Just found out that call is issued to Gilbert R H Browning at an address other that what DePolis gave me. Sent him $520.00 on 9 Sep and still not received radio. Tracking number he sent is no good. Looks like ...