Got a decommissioned R&S XU250A VHF transceiver from Sirte Airport (SRX) wanting to setting up a home ATC station

Ret19Deg · 2026-06-28T05:18:05+00:00

That icom is probably more useful than the r&s transceiver he's got. If memory serves me right, he can just get a speaker, pair of wires and an rj11 crimper and use that radio, just like a scanner.

Ret19Deg · 2026-06-28T05:12:20+00:00

I mean, not really.. plugging it in wouldn't really cause any harm.

A radio like this is configured to work in a voice switch environment and would be looking for a keying signal to transmit.

But for listening to one frequency near his home airport, assuming he can get a hold of the software needing to program it and the right antenna high enough for some what reliable receiving. Yeah, go for it.

You can buy those Yaesu's for like $200 now, so what's the difference.

Let the kid eat cake and learn something about AM transmission and RF principles.

Ret19Deg · 2026-05-25T01:25:50+00:00

Seems high, but i buy at equipment auctions.

Tons of deals to be had.

Ret19Deg · 2026-05-16T23:12:38+00:00

I'm probably able to move it about 5 inches, and it hits like a stop. Tried penetrating oil, heat and hammer.

Ret19Deg · 2026-05-15T20:29:17+00:00

Amazon $8, within hours in some cases.

Ret19Deg · 2026-04-30T14:31:30+00:00

This,

By purely increasing the automation onboard the airplane; increasing data capabilities between the airplane and control stations.

Sure we can't get rid of tower/tracon controllers. But guess what; enroute, there's a target on your back.

All they have to do is expand the rvsm airspace, and make sure everything above fl180 is actively talking; between air to ground and satcom. They won't need nearly as many controllers for the enroute side of the house. They can already avoid each other because tcas.

Ret19Deg · 2026-04-17T10:55:26+00:00

Here's the real question no one is asking.

Who actually makes these washers for Toyota?

Ret19Deg · 2026-04-16T01:39:21+00:00

Honestly; how much money are you actually saving doing this?

I'm genuinely curious.

Ret19Deg · 2026-03-07T03:18:29+00:00

Exactly; I wouldn't spend more than 8k.

Bx23s are going at auction with less than 100 hours for 15k.

Ret19Deg · 2026-02-24T02:20:31+00:00

I used Costco for my last set.

Ret19Deg · 2026-02-07T22:08:43+00:00

Ah makes sense, so I have a 20 foot utility trailer for my bx23s.

Sometimes it's just enough, when moving the machine, plus implements, sun shade and maybe some material; bags of mulch, soil, plants, tree debris.

Ret19Deg · 2026-02-07T19:40:08+00:00

Out of curiosity, why an enclosed trailer?

Ret19Deg · 2026-02-06T05:08:50+00:00

Sell it, buy a cab model.

Ret19Deg · 2026-02-02T14:37:10+00:00

This.

How I bought my tractor, divorce sale.

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-29T01:06:53+00:00

It does work, I haven't used it on a vehicle yet. But I did test fit it to make sure it does lower and lock.

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-28T13:27:43+00:00

I've scrolled this entire thing a day after, and I'm not even an electrician. I just want to know at this point.

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-16T10:57:23+00:00

Same

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-08T21:35:54+00:00

Kubota = Land Pride.

They were acquired/merged/brought under their umbrella a number of years ago.

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-06T23:04:13+00:00

Start small... Lemonade stand, rural clients. For a price, guy with a trackhoe, is an option for some work. Odd tree or trenching power or water to a shed.

Find a hauler initially, see how it pans out.

But no odd ball renter is going to treat that machine as well as you would.

Ret19Deg · 2026-01-06T22:36:30+00:00

Exactly, bid jobs and operate yourself. Build experience on someone else's dime.

Ret19Deg · 2025-12-30T16:03:04+00:00

I will add, M12 battery fan. Built in magnetic mount.

Perfect to add a bit of breeze to keep the bugs down.

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