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Posted By classycoro

I apologise for the post and attack of Kai Nui, I...

I apologise for the post and attack of Kai Nui, I was just a bit pissed off after reading some of the posts to a simple reply.

anyway enough is enough.

So I know the tuner tunes the antenna...

26-11-2006, 19:27

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Posted By classycoro

Oh Here is one for ya, add titanium oxide and...

Oh Here is one for ya, add titanium oxide and cobosil to epoxy and see how hard THAT mix is to sand.. it is the hardest blend I have found yet that has a good viable use in boatwork. GREAT for spot...

26-11-2006, 19:22

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Posted By classycoro

Humm, I had this titanium alloy piece one time...

Humm, I had this titanium alloy piece one time that I tried to drill through and it was an effort but I dont know what it was alloyed with, it came off a jet so who knows...

Forum: Marine Electronics

26-11-2006, 19:14

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Posted By classycoro

Thanks for the good post.. now I am learning...

Thanks for the good post.. now I am learning something...

Why does everyone think I dont want to learn this??? If I didnt, dont you think I would have hired someone else to instal the radio and...

Forum: Marine Electronics

26-11-2006, 17:56

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Posted By classycoro

Well I am going to agree with Alan. I don’t think...

Well I am going to agree with Alan. I don’t think I deserved the reply Bill posted.

FYI Bill…

Tantalum capacitors can only be used in DC circuits, like any other polarized capacitors… They...

24-11-2006, 21:36

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Posted By classycoro

Get a Titanium hull then you dont have a problem...

Get a Titanium hull then you dont have a problem with rust... drilling thru hulls is next to impossible though... but in the long run the hull would be cheaper than blister and rust repair...

23-11-2006, 20:07

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Posted By classycoro

I am not sure where you see I am insulting...

I am not sure where you see I am insulting another member, in any case it was not my intent. My wife tells me I am insane all the time... I was never offended by it... I had to be to marry her!
...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2006, 19:23

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Posted By classycoro

Bill, I did read your post by the way, very...

Bill, I did read your post by the way, very interesting... Can you explain a wire radial? What is the difference between a tuner and a transceiver?

Thanks

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-11-2006, 19:13

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Posted By classycoro

Yah right, I got it down pat... Come on...

Yah right, I got it down pat...

Come on fellas, try to make this a little easier will ya! :-) your lingo assumes I know a lot about this SSB or Ham means of staying in touch.

I like the one...

Forum: Marine Electronics

22-11-2006, 18:56

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Posted By classycoro

SSB Radio installation

Hello,

I am curious as to what needs to be done to install a SSB on a sailboat, what equipment is needed, and just some general "How To" comments from those willing to take the time.

I am not...

14-11-2006, 18:33

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Posted By classycoro

What, avoid buying a boat with a barrier coat......

What, avoid buying a boat with a barrier coat... ARE YOU INSANE???? Just because a boat has a barrier coat does not mean there was a problem. I did mine to avoid any problems and to reduce...

14-11-2006, 18:11

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Mainsail batten cars

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Posted By classycoro

The new harken battcars have captive bearings,...

The new harken battcars have captive bearings, the old ones did not. Often you will find a mix of makers parts in a battcar setup. Mine is Haken cars with Schaefer battslides.

Hands down the...