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Kitesurfer
New member
Username: Kitesurfer

Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi everyone.
Been off air for 20 years. UK based and in a prime position for DXing living in a house edging the cliffs of the UK in the English Channel. As a youth the President range of rigs I considered the dogs danglies. So I now have bought one. It was 6 months old and cost £90 or $128. I am now waiting for a Sirio Vector (Sigma 4) and a Sirio Megawatt 4000 mobile antenna to be delivered. Not sure what else to say being a newbie after all these years. I just lost my best friend who I met through DXing so I thought to honour him in getting live again.
You guys 'could' help me in any information on tweeking the rig for all purposes in the UK, but appreciate most members are USA.
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Road_warrior
Intermediate Member
Username: Road_warrior

Post Number: 194
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome to the forum Kitesurfer!

JIM/CENTRAL PA/ CEF 375
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Bob_p
Advanced Member
Username: Bob_p

Post Number: 532
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Kitesurfer I'm sure you will find the forum friendly and very willing to help with mods etc.

Veryy sorry to hear about your loss.

Bob
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Dindin
Intermediate Member
Username: Dindin

Post Number: 448
Registered: 2-2004


Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Glad to have anothe international member Kitesurfer!thats what the Copper Forum is all about,help and information.while your surfing the forum,check out the CEF net area.

Dennis,aka Dindin CEF#291,kc8zpj
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 4157
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 1:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Kitesurfer,

WELCOME TO THE COPPER FORUM!

What kind of Mods/ Tweaking are you looking for?

I have a Bunch posted in the Tools area of the Forum here on the Left hand side of this post.

Tools
Mic. Wiring
Frequency Chart
CB & Ham Lingo
Modification List


Hope this helps.

Now we need to get you to sign up and Join the CEF (Copper Electronics Forum) World Wide Radio Club!

Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN
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Kitesurfer
New member
Username: Kitesurfer

Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 1:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank you everyone.
I have searched and searched the net for CB/Ham forums with great dissapointment. I'm just pleased to have found this one.
The antenna's arrived today and the 7/8th wave Sirio 4000 PL looks superb. There are some great write ups on these antenna's for DXing so I'll let you know how it performs. I'm having a metal anglr iron bracket made up that should hook over thr towbar and hitch on my VW camper Caravelle. That way I can get to some high coastal points and quickly erect my new 30 ft antenna for serious DXing.
I was considering a directional but compromised on a vertical for now. If needs must, I will purchase a directional in due course.
Looking forward to being a regular poster and maybe someday we can hook up on air.
For those interested. This is my location.
http://www.iwight.com/home/maps/default.asp
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Bluebird
Junior Member
Username: Bluebird

Post Number: 17
Registered: 2-2004
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

welcome to the forum kitesurfer, i hope to make the dx contact soon bluebird,,cef # 398 newfoundland canada
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Troublemaker
Junior Member
Username: Troublemaker

Post Number: 36
Registered: 2-2004
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 6:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

welcome kitesurfer, hope to catch ya on the airwaves soon!!
Troublemaker--CEF-303--Unit 265,Buckeye state..
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Lowpowerhal
Intermediate Member
Username: Lowpowerhal

Post Number: 358
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 6:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome to the Fourm Kitesurfer,

It would be nice to talk to you on the air. Did you sign up for our CEF Radio Club yet, And get a number?

There is a lot of freinds and information here. Glad to meet you.

Lowpowerhal CEF136
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Kitesurfer
New member
Username: Kitesurfer

Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry not to have answered sooner. I was busy re-loading windows.
I will register over the next two days. I have just bought a Zitagi B550P Linear so the station is coming together.
Looking forward to speaking soon and thank you all for the warm welcome.
Kite.
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Kitesurfer
New member
Username: Kitesurfer

Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

People.
Where do I sign up for the Radio club?
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Lowpowerhal
Intermediate Member
Username: Lowpowerhal

Post Number: 361
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 4:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Kitesurfer Contact Tech808@copperelectronics.com
give your full name
city and state
and email adress
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808

Post Number: 4173
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 5:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Kitesurfer,

Read the Topic titled:

CEF RADIO CLUB WANT TO JOIN

Her in the Open area several down from this post and send me your information.

Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN

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