I could probably donate some carpenter ants that would do the job, but then 
you would have to keep them out of your house.  That has been pretty steady 
business for my exterminator.

73, de Lou K2LKK

BTW, even a poor performer on 160 meters is better than none at all.  And, 
that's what I presently have.



At 08:54 PM 7/28/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi;
>I am considering either the k1 or the 480 if I find a new home for my
>kenwood 570.  I do have a trivia question or two regarding the ts480.  Does
>anyone know if it uses the same d c power connector as the older kenwoods?
>The power supply I'm using came complete with cord and plug.  Yes I can
>change the plug but it would be nice if I didn't have to.
>Secondly, do they use the same plug for the alc and amp keying as the 570 or
>have they gone to either a smaller plug or just to annoy some of us changed
>the pin arrangement.
>If anyone has any info I'd be curious.
>
>As for that b & W antenna, I'm sure its not a wonderful performer on 160 but
>it sounds convenient and if it worked reasonably well on 10 through 80
>meters that is a step in the right direction.
>Now I just need a wind storm to take out that rather large tree in my yard
>and hopefully it won't fall toward my house.
>Richard

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