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That $100 Sony HD thing.
Merle
11-16-2009 06:51
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11-21-2009 12:55
by
Travis
RE: That $100 Sony HD thing.
- Drdennis
03:39:44 11/20/09
(0)
MIne's coming from Radio X tomorrow! It
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oldmkvi
07:31:59 11/16/09
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RE: MIne's coming from Radio X tomorrow! It
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oldmkvi
08:03:08 11/21/09
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RE: MIne's coming from Radio X tomorrow! It
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Travis
12:25:49 11/21/09
(2)
I thought I'd like Analog better than HD, and the switch helped me to hear the diff ,
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oldmkvi
12:43:13 11/21/09
(1)
RE: Gotcha. Thanks again. nt
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Travis
12:55:58 11/21/09
(0)
RE: Need a full report, please. nt
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Travis
11:02:18 11/16/09
(0)
RE: To $900............?
- Neff
09:25:29 11/16/09
(2)
McIntosh and Magnum , maybe some others. nt
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oldmkvi
15:10:08 11/17/09
(0)
$76.51 on Amazon
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lahser_3@hotmail.com
19:09:31 11/16/09
(0)
Miles Davis on XM
onemug
11-21-2009 08:19
1
11-21-2009 12:18
by
Travis
RE: Miles Davis on XM
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Travis
12:18:17 11/21/09
(0)
Sony HD Radio comments a little down the page. NT
oldmkvi
11-21-2009 08:04
0
11-21-2009 08:04
by
oldmkvi
Anyone have success hooking up a crystal set to their preamp? nt
Thairback
11-19-2009 14:56
3
11-21-2009 07:14
by
Eli Duttman
RE: Anyone have success hooking up a crystal set to their preamp? nt
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Eli Duttman
19:09:53 11/20/09
(2)
RE: Anyone have success hooking up a crystal set to their preamp? nt
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Thairback
06:58:48 11/21/09
(1)
RE: Anyone have success hooking up a crystal set to their preamp? nt
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Eli Duttman
07:14:18 11/21/09
(0)
How to get the angles for a rhombic ? nt
Thairback
11-19-2009 14:55
0
11-19-2009 14:55
by
Thairback
Rhombic antenna - getting started.
Timbo in Oz
11-5-2009 21:54
4
11-18-2009 11:20
by
rickmcinnis@d
You're a fine fellow, Mr. Bailey ...
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rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com
11:20:40 11/18/09
(0)
RE: Rhombic antenna - getting started.
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lahser_3@hotmail.com
05:42:32 11/06/09
(2)
if 3.5db of gain is all you need and a poor pick up pattern
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Timbo in Oz
12:00:49 11/06/09
(0)
NO it is not. That's a rather small (lambda wise) Vee antenna as a director, with a dipole active element
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Timbo in Oz
11:36:44 11/06/09
(0)
So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner
jtkarma
9-6-2009 08:50
26
11-17-2009 18:19
by
danielwritesb
After reading this thread,
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Travis
12:42:31 09/08/09
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RE: "I live 50 air miles from the nearest decent FM station."
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1973shovel
14:39:11 09/08/09
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You're right about the antenna problem.
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Travis
07:35:42 09/12/09
(0)
Treble improvement
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Travis
06:51:03 09/10/09
(2)
Go here
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Panelhead
23:54:26 09/11/09
(0)
Thanks for the Link, I might tell Santa! nt
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oldmkvi
07:30:31 09/11/09
(0)
The mods are easy
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Panelhead
03:15:54 09/09/09
(2)
RE: The mods are easy
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Gregg
18:46:11 09/09/09
(0)
RE: The mods are easy
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Wendell Narrod
14:35:55 09/09/09
(0)
RE: So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner
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geraldm121
15:31:42 09/07/09
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RE: Rocks
- Neff
06:53:02 09/08/09
(2)
RE: Rocks
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geraldm121
12:01:28 09/08/09
(1)
RE: Rocks
- Neff
16:52:51 09/09/09
(0)
Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt
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Cut-Throat
18:59:55 09/07/09
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RE: Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt
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audioAl
02:27:40 09/18/09
(0)
RE: Fine, just don't say it can stand up to Great Tuners such as Marantz, Mcintosh,Accuphase etc. etc..........nt
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geraldm121
06:54:56 09/08/09
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RE: "why would you even think of comparing it compare it to an MR78 or 10B ?"
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1973shovel
14:22:51 09/08/09
(1)
RE: "why would you even think of comparing it compare it to an MR78 or 10B ?"
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joeljoel1947
15:52:34 09/08/09
(0)
Not you, but some people have been, and that is what provokes the rock throwing....nt
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Cut-Throat
14:20:16 09/08/09
(0)
RE: "The HD sound is pretty thin, a narrow soundstage with poor imaging"
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1973shovel
06:09:05 09/07/09
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RE: "The HD sound is pretty thin, a narrow soundstage with poor imaging"
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danielwritesback
18:19:27 11/17/09
(0)
Uh, about that thin sound...
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Hepcat
08:03:54 09/08/09
(1)
RE: "Try it and see"
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1973shovel
14:57:50 09/08/09
(0)
Exactly......good post............nt
- Neff
09:23:27 09/07/09
(0)
mods
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Mortsnets
21:38:22 09/06/09
(0)
RE: So I caved and bought the Sony HD radio tuner
- Neff
11:32:44 09/06/09
(0)
New WQXR
Bill of Greater
10-13-2009 12:55
18
11-17-2009 09:12
by
Kal Rubinson
A rhombic pinned to a ceiling or up in the loft?
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Timbo in Oz
23:10:56 11/15/09
(0)
I have moved to Q2.
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Kal Rubinson
19:30:30 11/15/09
(2)
RE: I have moved to Q2.
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3Fates
08:38:38 11/17/09
(1)
On screen:
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Kal Rubinson
09:12:24 11/17/09
(0)
RE: New WQXR
- plavcan
19:13:39 11/14/09
(0)
Lousy in Washington Heights
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Bill Way
13:19:08 10/24/09
(0)
Technically...............................
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Kal Rubinson
08:02:07 10/17/09
(0)
RE: New WQXR
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Bill of Greater NY
09:15:07 10/14/09
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RE: New WQXR
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Eli Duttman
09:54:46 10/14/09
(2)
RE: New WQXR
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Bill of Greater NY
12:15:33 10/14/09
(1)
RE: New WQXR
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Eli Duttman
15:40:28 10/14/09
(0)
RE: New WQXR
- paddeo
08:35:37 10/14/09
(0)
What antenna are you using?! You can get, it but it's noisy?
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Timbo in Oz
19:54:37 10/13/09
(0)
RE: New WQXR
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Listens2tubes
17:51:09 10/13/09
(0)
RE: New WQXR
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Eli Duttman
16:59:45 10/13/09
(0)
Not sure what their bit rate is, but ...
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SamA
14:45:20 10/13/09
(2)
What planet do you guys live on?
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The Duke
20:34:04 11/10/09
(1)
Performanc eof FM antennas is notoriously dependent on your own reception conditions!
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Timbo in Oz
23:21:59 11/15/09
(0)
West Australians : DAB+ sounds brilliant!.......forget the B.S.
robert.zygadlo
11-16-2009 23:32
0
11-16-2009 23:32
by
robert.zygadl
the best antenna site ever, and the rhombics article are now in FAQ
Timbo in Oz
11-16-2009 12:55
0
11-16-2009 12:55
by
Timbo in Oz
Mac 7? or Accuphase T-100 ??
lahser_3@hotmai
10-31-2009 14:42
3
11-16-2009 10:36
by
Brian Levy
I vote for the Accuphase T-100
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PaulN
11:02:47 11/03/09
(2)
RE: I vote for the Accuphase T-100
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lahser_3@hotmail.com
14:21:44 11/03/09
(1)
RE: I vote for the Accuphase T-100
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Brian Levy
10:36:46 11/16/09
(0)
That Sony $100 HD tuner thing.
Merle
11-11-2009 07:20
11
11-15-2009 23:02
by
Timbo in Oz
While being a nice tuner ...
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3Fates
07:48:48 11/12/09
(0)
The stock Sony....
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Hepcat
11:00:15 11/11/09
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RE: The stock Sony....
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Merle
07:24:16 11/12/09
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for the DC JAZZ station and IF an exterior directional is OUT, why not an indoor rhombic?
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Timbo in Oz
23:02:00 11/15/09
(0)
You'll still need a good antenna.
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Hepcat
08:00:40 11/12/09
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3
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RE: You'll still need a good antenna.
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Merle
09:03:55 11/12/09
(2)
RE: You'll still need a good antenna.
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Wendell Narrod
13:53:17 11/12/09
(0)
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but....
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Hepcat
12:22:33 11/12/09
(0)
RE: The stock Sony....
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Wendell Narrod
17:38:15 11/11/09
(0)
RE: That Sony $100 HD tuner thing.
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lahser_3@hotmail.com
07:31:32 11/11/09
(1)
RE: That Sony $100 HD tuner thing.
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oldmkvi
07:56:37 11/11/09
(0)
Just picked up a Pioneer TX-7800 - need help
Rochmndx
11-15-2009 17:30
0
11-15-2009 17:30
by
Rochmndx
Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay
Eire51
11-9-2009 08:37
5
11-15-2009 08:11
by
Neff
RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay
- Neff
08:11:14 11/15/09
(0)
Thanks guys
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Eire51
04:56:53 11/15/09
(0)
Such RestoPaks are for DIY.
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Ron Oehlert
22:59:46 11/10/09
(0)
RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay
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sgmlaw
10:22:47 11/10/09
(0)
RE: Fisher Tuner "Resto-Pak" upgrade on Ebay
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Marantzguy
12:55:32 11/09/09
(0)
Some recomendations for my new-to-me Luxman T-117
bradrock1
11-11-2009 20:45
3
11-12-2009 16:58
by
Neff
RE: Some recomendations for my new-to-me Luxman T-117
- Neff
16:58:02 11/12/09
(0)
Email me, you're right about getting a food signal from a low power transmitter
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Timbo in Oz
11:45:28 11/12/09
(0)
Antenna
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tesla
07:21:33 11/12/09
(0)
Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020?
rivieraranch
11-2-2009 19:13
3
11-11-2009 17:52
by
rivieraranch
RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020?
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Marantzguy
18:02:25 11/03/09
(2)
RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020?
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Ron Oehlert
01:00:23 11/11/09
(1)
RE: Can Anybody Shed Some Light on Replacing Meter Lights on Marantz 2020?
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rivieraranch
17:52:00 11/11/09
(0)
Accuphase T-100 should I re-cap?
lahser_3@hotmai
11-10-2009 09:12
7
11-11-2009 00:56
by
1973shovel
RE: Accuphase T-100 should I re-cap?
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Ron Oehlert
23:22:41 11/10/09
(1)
Good point, but
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1973shovel
00:48:25 11/11/09
(0)
RE: should I re-cap?
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1973shovel
09:54:30 11/10/09
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thanks
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lahser_3@hotmail.com
10:39:35 11/10/09
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You're welcome
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1973shovel
11:10:14 11/10/09
(2)
Making money via selling.
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Ron Oehlert
23:19:15 11/10/09
(1)
Another point well taken
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1973shovel
00:56:08 11/11/09
(0)
Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
catama
9-19-2009 13:01
13
11-10-2009 20:03
by
catama
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner - Antenna update
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catama
20:03:24 11/10/09
(0)
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
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catama
18:21:16 10/07/09
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3
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RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
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catama
22:00:25 10/16/09
(2)
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
- Neff
05:08:11 10/17/09
(0)
IMO rolling tubes is agood deal more expensive than replacing two coupling capacitors.
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Timbo in Oz
00:30:22 10/17/09
(0)
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
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stellavox
04:29:33 09/25/09
(1)
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
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catama
16:26:56 09/25/09
(0)
RE: Jolida 402 Tube Tuner
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catama
15:03:17 09/21/09
(1)
Anything you want me to explain, I'll give it a shot!
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Timbo in Oz
00:58:32 09/27/09
(0)
Email me for the rhombic antenna article, ideal for the country. That is not a tube tuner!
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Timbo in Oz
14:20:57 09/21/09
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3
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RE: Email me for the rhombic antenna article, ideal for the country. That is not a tube tuner!
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robert.zygadlo
20:12:17 09/24/09
(2)
If you have a loft build a rhombic for the other direction add a 300/75 balun and a combiner and you're done.
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Timbo in Oz
00:34:58 09/25/09
(1)
RE: If you have a loft build a rhombic for the other direction add a 300/75 balun and a combiner and you're done.
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robert.zygadlo
04:02:58 09/27/09
(0)
Help! Damaged my MR78 with Reverse RIAA box?
varkdriver
11-8-2009 09:18
2
11-10-2009 09:42
by
1973shovel
I seriously DOUBT it was the reverse RIAA which did anything to your MR-78
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1973shovel
09:42:07 11/10/09
(0)
RE: Help! Damaged my MR78 with Reverse RIAA box?
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Marantzguy
13:02:12 11/09/09
(0)
Yagi in Chicago
Kristian
9-21-2009 10:29
11
11-8-2009 16:15
by
Ruinthere@sbc
RE: Yagi in Chicago
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Ruinthere@sbcglobal.net
16:15:37 11/08/09
(0)
Chicago KNOCKED me out for the quality and choice of Radio..........I shan't forget..........~NT
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Cleantimestream
15:53:02 09/28/09
(0)
Good for you. *
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Hepcat
09:07:02 09/25/09
(0)
thanks Kristian, and I'll keep telling people, too!
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Timbo in Oz
17:04:45 09/24/09
(0)
Do you get overload on strong local stations?
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Lee of Omaha
08:26:50 09/24/09
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RE: Do you get overload on strong local stations?
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Kristian
22:29:49 09/24/09
(0)
Have you ever experience of overload yourself, Lee?
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Timbo in Oz
16:59:02 09/24/09
(2)
Yes...
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Lee of Omaha
13:55:17 09/27/09
(0)
Good stuff, thanks.
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Kristian
22:33:45 09/24/09
(0)
RE: "A bit overkill"
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1973shovel
05:51:52 09/24/09
(0)
RE: Yagi in Chicago
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AbeCollins
15:06:38 09/21/09
(0)
MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO
rivieraranch
10-21-2009 14:53
13
11-8-2009 13:25
by
Timbo in Oz
Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke!
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Timbo in Oz
13:20:53 10/22/09
(2)
RE: Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke!
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rivieraranch
14:31:28 10/22/09
(1)
RE: Not just for riveriaranch - Antennas just do matter and a deliberate poke!
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tesla
21:45:04 10/22/09
(0)
RE: MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO
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tesla
19:35:47 10/21/09
(1)
RE: MARANTZ 2020 TUNER - WON'T PLAY IN STEREO
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rivieraranch
04:44:00 10/22/09
(0)
RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna"
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1973shovel
17:58:48 10/21/09
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RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna"
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rivieraranch
14:26:44 10/22/09
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Wotta surprise!!!!!!!!
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Timbo in Oz
13:25:03 11/08/09
(0)
RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna"
- Neff
16:03:09 10/23/09
(0)
RE: "I TRIED IT WITH AN ANTENNA AND VOILA!"
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1973shovel
05:35:06 10/23/09
(0)
RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna"
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rivieraranch
14:29:37 10/22/09
(2)
RE: "pulls in stations without an antenna"
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rivieraranch
17:52:46 11/01/09
(0)
I've never tried either of your tuners
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1973shovel
05:45:24 10/23/09
(0)
Please reccommend a Attic Antenna
lahser_3@hotmai
11-7-2009 06:34
5
11-8-2009 11:56
by
Timbo in Oz
depends how big your attic is and if it has a diagonal that roughly points AT that station's transmitter.
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Timbo in Oz
11:35:22 11/08/09
(0)
RE: Please reccommend a Attic Antenna
- howardnair
06:13:27 11/08/09
(1)
he's already got a whip!? why would another non-adjustable whip be any better
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Timbo in Oz
11:56:56 11/08/09
(0)
You didn't like Timbo's Rhombic suggestion in the post just below yours?
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1973shovel
05:44:40 11/08/09
(0)
RE: Please reccommend a Attic Antenna
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joebone
10:50:15 11/07/09
(0)
Opinions sought about this indoor FM Antenna. Thanks in advance.
oldmkvi
11-8-2009 08:26
1
11-8-2009 11:45
by
Timbo in Oz
It is a dipole, and so has very little gain, it is directional, but once set in position can only work well
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Timbo in Oz
11:45:09 11/08/09
(0)
Opinions on this rhombic, Timbo?
Travis
10-13-2009 09:10
3
11-5-2009 20:58
by
Timbo in Oz
Well it's not really a rhombic for a start!
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Timbo in Oz
12:53:57 10/13/09
(2)
No question, you have made an impact
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rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com
09:36:28 11/03/09
(1)
Sorry to take so long to reply and I've decided to start a new thread so see above.
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Timbo in Oz
20:58:01 11/05/09
(0)
what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one
LousyTourist
10-12-2009 08:40
9
11-5-2009 20:54
by
Timbo in Oz
RE: what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one
- Neff
07:54:31 10/16/09
(1)
Oh ya........
- Neff
18:13:36 10/16/09
(0)
Eli nailed it, 6.2 Mhz apart and it can't cope?
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Timbo in Oz
19:36:37 10/13/09
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RE: Timbo, I'd kiss you if you weren't so ugly
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LousyTourist
13:59:48 10/14/09
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ah, I see you have noticed that post of me and my neice, couple yrs back?
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Timbo in Oz
13:31:50 10/16/09
(2)
RE: ah, I see -- He is VERY ugly! nt
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goldenthal
16:41:11 11/03/09
(1)
LOL, 're you gunna post a photof of your dial then, maaate
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Timbo in Oz
20:54:12 11/05/09
(0)
A tuner with a better selectivity spec might help
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1973shovel
14:59:31 10/12/09
(0)
RE: what does it mean when a high powered station overpowers a lower powered one
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Eli Duttman
12:00:23 10/12/09
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