I finally found a gap in the weather to put up the shed for all the new coax switches and control gear gear – but it needs some work so make it totally rain proof… Easy fix, I’m sure.
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The video addresses the new hands-free driving law in Pennsylvania and attempts clarifies whether it affects the use of two way radios. We review articles to separate fact from fiction regarding the supposed ban.
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@richardchandler9027 is wondering why Chameleon, a well-known antenna company, would choose a 50 ohm system rather than a 75 ohm system which is better suited for an antenna.
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Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)
My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.
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