yes. it is fused on both positve and negative wires.

i thought it odd but wired it that way. glad to hear it wasn't just a weird translation of the manual.
from the pics- kudos again on that install.
richard

Thank You.

Now if i can just figure out how to work the darn thing.

I know the ettiquette but do not understand anything else.

See: http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...&an=0&page=0#Post1205235

That covers some of the etiquette concepts...

Other than that, find a local repeater and join in the conversation. Typically, many of the repeaters have traffic that coincides with rush hour traffic.

When you go out as a group and decide to select a ham frequency for use, keep in mind the local band plan and stay away from local repeater frequencies.

In general, 147.480 is a good choice for simplex operation. That freq is set aside in southern Cal for simplex operation.

Simplex, duplex, pl tones and offset are important terms to know and understand. And, how you set them on your radio.

you're 2 up on me-
i'm also trying to figure how to work it!

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you're 2 up on me-
i'm also trying to figure how to work it! [/quote]

yeah it sure is different from the cb radio.

i need someone local to help me.

how is it diff from cb?

ok... besides the FCC rules, once you're on the air, it's just 2 parties talking to each other.

i guess just in a nicer way... lol...

and every 10 minutes you transmit your call...


how a 4x4wire monthly net?

A net sounds good to me
Russ

Here's my new (to me) radio. I found it in a San Jose C/L ad, and when I called, it turned out that he lives right around the corner from me! A real nice guy...he's offered to re-program it and assist with whatever questions I have, when the time comes. Apparently he's been doing this for a LONG time...

Thanks for the advice, Russ. Now some pics.

Looks great Jon cant wait to hear you on the air.
I'll have to send you some files.
Russ