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#1
Military Radios / Re: Clansman RT-320
Last post by Sparks - March 15, 2024, 10:35:51 AM
It's quite all right to open old threads with relevant questions. The group you are asking about must be answered by Gil.

You can find much information about that radio in this forum. Just use the Search button and enter < RT-320 > and search in all boards. I got about 35 hits, you might find something useful, and further links.

If you are on Facebook, there are two Clansman groups, one private and one public:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3430377437041093/ [PRC-320 and Clansman Radios]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1142368462513405/ [Clansman Information Group - Buy Sale And Trade - Show off your things!]

#2
Classifieds / Re: QRP CW - HB1B
Last post by RadioRay - March 15, 2024, 06:23:12 AM
Yes!  The present reality is not a bad one, because of the thousands of memories of mountains, deserts and a little bit of salt water. Had I remained home, in front of a TV set when I was young, now I would indeed be bitter because of a wasted life.

A note to those still physically fit: Run, jump and dance while you are able and later you will thank yourself for not sitting comfortably at home. 


73 de Ray  ..._ ._
#3
Morse Code / Re: Written Message - Advantag...
Last post by RadioRay - March 15, 2024, 05:52:03 AM
Ha ha ha!  I like it, Sparks. 

That receiver looks like the type that would bring back memories. While I do enjoy the radio equipment that I own now, it does NOT produce the sort of affection as the older, -usually tube- equipment which I used a long time ago in the Army. Likely, this is even stronger for ship's R.O. and shore station operators. Oh, to know and to recall the many messages, needs and wants, sent via the old radios.


73 de Ray  ..._ ._
#4
Military Radios / Re: Clansman RT-320
Last post by Nemesis01 - March 14, 2024, 11:47:10 AM
Sorry for digging up an ancient thread, but does this 320 group still exist?
I've just bought one and will be needing a little help along the way I think!
#5
Classifieds / Re: QRP CW - HB1B
Last post by Sparks - March 14, 2024, 09:46:49 AM
Quote from: RadioRay on March 13, 2024, 10:07:54 AMThe reality is that I'm just not able to hike and enjoy outdoor radio much at all, these days: welcome to old age and injuries ;-)  .

I recognize that. I am in similar circumstances. Still, we must keep up spirits and hope for good times ahead!
#6
Morse Code / Re: Written Message - Advantag...
Last post by Sparks - March 14, 2024, 09:06:34 AM
Thanks, a good laugh! What do you think about this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xacdDrylrek

I recognize the Redifon R50M receiver, my main RX 1968-69, when I was a Merchant Marine Radio Officer.

https://trafficlist.altervista.org/marine-receiver-redifon-r50m/

#7
Classifieds / QRP CW - HB1B
Last post by RadioRay - March 13, 2024, 10:07:54 AM
The reality is that I'm just not able to hike and enjoy outdoor radio much at all, these days: welcome to old age and injuries ;-)  .  So,

FOR SALE:  ( Price reduced to $220 , shipped, insured within continental USA. )   Of all the QRP CW rigs I've owned, surprisingly, the HB1B is my favorite.  Good performance on the receiver, it covers not only ham 80, 40, 30 & 20 meters in CW/LSB & USB, but also has a very useful shortwave broadcast reception capability - use a sideband setting and zerobeat to the shortwave station. Time to sell and recycle the money into more antenna wire.

Here is my for sale link with picture on Eham:

HB1B Sale


73 de Ray  ..._ ._
#8
Morse Code / Written Message - Advantage
Last post by RadioRay - March 11, 2024, 10:47:40 AM
Another advantage of Morse instead of voice is the built-in ability to accurately produce a written message to avoid confusion. 


link:   https://youtu.be/rhlrOP7ytKs?si=fKBU2GFTUWvn-_3S

#9
General Discussion / A Very Good Article from Radio...
Last post by RadioRay - March 10, 2024, 05:48:55 PM
I like these guys and their radio traffic nets work VERY well.

https://radiorelay.org/prepper-comms-connectivity-versus-communications/
#10
New To Radio / Re: Scanners
Last post by KE5ES - March 01, 2024, 06:19:55 AM
I have the Uniden BCD436HP.  It was expensive but well worth it.  It will even decode P25 radio traffic.  It also has a close call feature that alerts you it someone is transmitting nearby.