Epinions Recent Reviews for jwilkers

Icom IC-2200H Amateur 2 meter transceiver review.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:23:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Introduction:I purchased this rig as a replacement for an old HT/amplifier setup in my mobile. I am very glad I did this.What follows is information on the radio and my experiences with its performance so...

Icom IC-V82 Review

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:23:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Introduction:I purchased this radio to "retire" my old IC-V8. Icom Handhelds have served me well in thew past. I expected this one to be no different.Specifications:GENER
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Bounce Dryer bar review

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - My wife saw the bounce dryer bar and picked one up for me to use when doing laundry.It is a bar of soapy feeling substance mounted in a holder with a "sticky tape" type mounting adhesive. It is about 5 inches ling and an inch and a half or...

Great feeder

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:19:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - We initially got this for a trip, so the dogsitter didn't need to concern herself with the food bags and such.We have subsequently decided to use it all the time, since we now have two dogs. It works great. It is a 3 piece...

Keeps the dogs watered

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:04:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - We purchased this item to provide a dog water supply while on a short trip. That way the dogsitter didn't have to concern herself with reloading the water dish.Setup was easy. There are 3 pieces. There is a plastic mount for...

Midland GXT-1000 Review

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Midland GXT1000 Review FCC ID:MMAGXT950Power 5.33 Watts (ERP) GMRS.42 watts (ERP) FRS These ratings are identical to the 2008 Midland GXT900 An FCC license is required for use on all GMRS frequencies. No license is requiredon FRS-only...

Uniden PC68XL CB Review

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:22:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio has been a good performer for over 10 years now. It has all the functions a legal CB operator needs. While an old design, it is still in production.Functions include:Front microphone...

Arrow Antenna OSJ 146/440: Review of Arrow Dual band J-pole OSJ 146/440

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:27:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I'm an amateur radio operator with both UHF and VHF capability. I am also on a budget. This antenna fits both of these criteria.I am an amateur (Ham) radio operator. This antenna is designed for hams. As such, terminology...

Duracell Power Gauge CEF-21N Review

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:25:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I purchased this charger, looking for a low cost smart charger. Most rechrgeable battery chargers are either "dumb" chargers, or require you charge your cells in pairs... either way, you are not insuring your batteries are properly...

BT2010 Review

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:05:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I was looking for a Bluetooth headset that met my needs. It has been a rough road. Some aren't loud enough. Some have a cheap earhook that breaks. On and on.This one is the best I have discovered so far. The earhook...

Cobra 19 DX IV Review

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:33:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - IntroductionBy the way... this is NOT a base CB radio... it is a mobile radio.I decided to hook up some old CB equipment. I always favored my old Cobra 19 Plus. The transmitted and received audio were...

Maha MH-C9000 Review Best charger ever made!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:59:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Most battery chargers out there are "dumb" chargers that use a simple timer to turn off the charger at a pre set time. There is no current, voltage, or temperature regulation. Batteries could easily be overcharged. Also, most chargers...

CU720 LG Shine (AT&T Wireless) Review

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:37:29 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - We changed providers, since our old provider didn't give us a good upgrade deal. I got the Shine.Compared to my old LG, this one is a massive upgrade.I won't go into tech specs. Everyone wants to know what the user wants to know.....

BrewStation Plus review.

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:45:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I needed a coffee maker. She decided this model would be the most convenient for me to use. Boy, was she right.I unpacked this unit, and washed it in dish detergent and water for a while. This is highly recommended in the...

GCS52U 2 Port KVM Switch review.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:07:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I needed to run 2 computers simultaneously. This switch does the job easily. Installation is a snap: 1:Connect your monitor cable to the connector on the unit.2: Connect a ps/2 keyboard to the unit.3: Connect...

TriSquare TSX100 Review

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:48:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - With the amazing success of the TSX300, I decided to get some TSX100 units as a cheaper, more expendable unit for the kids.These radios use Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) which quickly alternates frequencies, allowing for more channels,...

Coby DP-151 picture keychain review

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:40:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - I got mine for $9.99 at Kroger. I wanted something low-cost to carry my pictures in electronic form. Why not? This keeps me from having to carry a ton of pictures in my wallet. The keychain part has a split metal loop for...

JCS-600 Review (Jenson Label)

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 04:33:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio was reviewed under the old "Jenson" label. The radios are the same. Thisradio is no longer sold new(FCC ID: OAJJF-414HU-MU) 1: 14 channels. 2: 38 CTCSS tones. 3: LCD Display 4: 300 mW power. 5:...

Maxon TK-14 FRS Radio Review

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 04:22:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio has been discontinued for some time. This is a review I typed up a long time agio:Maxon has created a product line, the Topaz series. I am reviewing the TK14 Handheld unit. Initial appearance thoughts: This radio is...

All-Power APG3012 Generator review

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:25:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - In Ohio, Kroger started carrying this generator, for emergency power over the winter. Since the big windstorm as a result of Hurricane Ivan, the value of a generator is blatantly obvious.This generator is sold as a 3250 watt unit. This is only...

Icom IC-U82 UHF amateur transceiver.

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:07:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - IC-U82 ReviewThis is the U82 review. The V82 I now also own and will be reviewing it.I got this radio as my one and only UHF rig. Here are my experiences:The radio is an attractive, durable unit. It comes with a...

Icom IC-V8 2 meter Amateur HT Review

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:29:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - This radio requires an amateur radio license to use. This radio cannot be used for commercial, public saftey, or any other use. FCC ID: AFJIC-V8I purchased my IC-V8 over 2 years ago as my first Amateur radio when I first got licensed...

CLS 1110 Review

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:13:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - At my workplace we used these radios until everyone got tired of using them. This has nothing to do with the performance of the radios.This is a simple, straightforward radio. You turn it on and you are ready to go. No menus to fumble with...

Midland GXT950 FRS/GMRS Review

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:58:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - Midland GXT 950 ReviewFCC ID: MMAGXT950 ** Note: AN FCC GMRS LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO USE MOST FUNCTIONS OF THIS RADIO!Channels 8-14 and Channels 34-37 are the ONLY channels you may use without a license!! Midland's Highly...

Char-Griller Super Pro review

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:30:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jwilkers - We needed to replace our old grill and got this one. A lot of factors convinced us this would be great. The grill is huge, considering typical grills. It is durable and has great flexibility. The cooking surface is very large, the largest of any charcoal...