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by Hamin' X
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

charleshagen wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 9:01 pm...while I'm in the bahamas...
This just came up on my radar as a pilot and might be of interest to you. Travel Advisory for Bahamas Bound Tourits
by Hamin' X
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

No. That is a CB radio masquerading as a ham radio so that it can be imported to the US.
by Hamin' X
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

charleshagen wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:24 am Yes but is that available in the bahamas?
https://www.noonsite.com/place/bahamas/view/weather/
by Hamin' X
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X "Mac Slap"
Replies: 21
Views: 775

Re: 26X "Mac Slap"

NiceAft wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:08 pm Rich,

You just emerge from the shadows, deliver your wisdom, and then melt away until the nex time you’re needed.
:D 8)
by Hamin' X
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 26X "Mac Slap"
Replies: 21
Views: 775

Re: 26X "Mac Slap"

Well, You might not want to "fix" it. Very possibly Roger designed it the way it is for a purpose, called a gybing centerboard. Below are some results on this forum for the term and you can do a general search on the web. https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/search.php?keywords=%22gybing...
by Hamin' X
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:03 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

Just get a Baofeng and program in a few weather channels in your location. Mine was under $50cnd I have loads programmed into it. (using their s/w tool) And can be used to transmit AD These radios will not do HF, or SSB, they are strickly VHF/UHF low powered hand helds and only transmit and receive...
by Hamin' X
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

Nice. Got any AFFORDABLE suggestions? On a tight budget. I'm not trying to be snarky, but if you cannot afford a $60 radio, you probably have no business going to the Bahamas. Please read my posts in this topic. All of the information that you need is there. https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v...
by Hamin' X
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

The radio posted above will not do what you want. You need an HF receiver that will demodulate SSB. The following unit would be suitable and gets pretty good reviews. It's nothing fancy and would not be considered a "communications receiver", but for your needs in the Bahamas, it should wo...
by Hamin' X
Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER
Replies: 30
Views: 4752

Re: SSB RECEIVER 4 WEATHER

Ray, I believe he wants a Shortwave radio in ADDITION to the VHF. The shortwave would be for those local Bahama weather forecasts and that's why he doesn't need the thing to broadcast. Yes, there is confusion by the use of SSB (Single SideBand). Although SSB is used throughout the radio spectrum, f...
by Hamin' X
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: 140hp on an X, #FloridaMan
Replies: 25
Views: 4584

Re: 140hp on an X, #FloridaMan

You could talk to Billy, he has a 140 on his 26X. You can see it perform Here When he races vkmaynardl. Enjoyl
by Hamin' X
Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:47 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: 26X/26D jib sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 2233

Re: 26X/26D jib sizes

You will find the info Here
by Hamin' X
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Heeling to 35 degrees in 10 mph wind
Replies: 24
Views: 2582

Re: Heeling to 35 degrees in 10 mph wind

My Admiral has been spooked by a very bad storm we went through. She is terrified of heeling. I have learned two (no three) ways to ensure it's not a problem: 1. Reef the main before setting out. It makes for a very uneventful (if slow) day. 2. Keep the main sheet across your lap. Any unwanted heel...
by Hamin' X
Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: The fight for non-binary rights is not over!
Replies: 13
Views: 1334

Re: The fight for non-binary rights is not over!

The radio button was first introduced as an Internet standard in 1995 in RFC 1866. It gets its name from the radio buttons that (most) of us remember in cars where you could press a button that had been set to one of your favorite stations. Thanks Bill. I knew what they were, but not why. Makes sen...
by Hamin' X
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Lake Mead record low water level
Replies: 67
Views: 10089

Re: Lake Mead record low water level

A caution to the members posting in this topic:

Political comments have no place on these forums and that is where this is drifting. It's about to run aground on the the reef of moderation.

Please don't make us use the delete keys!
by Hamin' X
Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Attachment point for jib whisker pole - sheet or clew?
Replies: 8
Views: 1720

Re: Attachment point for jib whisker pole - sheet or clew?

My home-made whisker pole poked through the clew. Never had a problem.

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