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Mine is also 6 digits and ends with the letter E, so 7 characters. Issued 2013

That's a good company (Universal Radio) I have bought tons of equipment from them, they also have used transceivers Newtonian might be interested in.

Wow that's a long time, and as long as the SBI is correct that seems strange?? Hope it works out for you

Unless he intends to remain the legal owner and not transfer the pistol to her, similar to how people in NJ buy a rifle or pistol for son/daughter?

First, find a used transceiver locally, on ebay or: http://forums.qrz.com/forumdisplay.php?7-Ham-Radio-Gear-For-Sale Set aside $300-$400 and you will find something decent. Antenna? If you have room look into one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OCF-80-6-Meter-Dipole-Antenna-200-Watt-Windom-/251764102566?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item3a9e4f55a6 That dipole covers 80-6 meters, for VHF and UHF: http://www.arrowantennas.com/osj/j-pole.html $49.99 well built still strong after 6 years. Coax depends on how long of a run and what quality cable, I use RG-213 for HF http://abrind.com/coax-guide/shop/rg213u-mil-spec-coax-cable-assemblies-pl259-connectors/rg213-coax-pl259-connectors/?gclid=CPfyn7fr3MICFWgV7AodCmQA0A I used a short run of RG8 for VHF at a fraction of the cost of RG213. EDIT: I do not run amplifiers, 100 WATTS and have worked 40 some countries. Power isn't everything.

So the State picks up the tab? how nice of them! no wonder taxes are going up here :facepalm:

"Honey, look! it's for you. Merry Christmas! oh by the way..it might take a week or so before it can come home with us" Hope it works out for you, what kind of discrepancy with the SBI number?

Might be worth sticking around to witness it

Nice pistol If you could find someone with one in NJ you could do a FTF (face to face) purchase as you already have a P2P and avoid NICS. Makes perfect sense, right?

That's what I was told. They are civilians supervised by NJSP.

I thought it was well built, I shot it maybe 300 or so times and traded it for another rifle but wish I had kept it.

Sorry about that W2MC I did misunderstand you The 10m only rigs are junk, I had a RCI-2950 (stock, no 11m mods) and hated it. Luckily it was used so I didn't loose anything selling it but at $200 or so for a new 10m only rig and a used Icom or Yaesu can be had for a little more it's easy to avoid those 10m rigs

Can't you have the FFL put in a NICS check ahead of picking up? I know I did it once before, might work out well if you are on a tight schedule

I waited 1.5 or so hours on the 20th, dealer spoke to someone at NICS who told them they were short staffed and backed up....maybe it's due to the holidays???

Another idiot...

Have one of these and they are fun 410 / 45 colt

Something a bit closer with better rentals: http://www.bearpawarms.com/rental-options.html

Took well over a hour for mine to come back on the 20th, dealer called to see if they were still alive lol This sucks, really really sucks!! everybody complained when it took 30 minutes before now it's hours. BTW Dealer confirmed that it's not instant and everything is done manually.

Those guns will turn to rust FAST. Agreed, having a big ass safe in view screams "TAKE ME!!!" OP should bolt the safe to the wall and floor even if completely hidden. Someone yanking the safe out is defiantly possible especially if they (going to take two or three people to steal it) feel something of serious value is inside.

I was never aware of this thread until it was brought to my attention by another member today. Alarmwizz, I do not understand how offering to ship the firearm to a NJ FFL is "shady" as it not only protects both the buyer and seller but allows a buyer outside of normal driving distance (where a FTF sale isn't practical) to purchase the firearm legally. Nothing shady about that unless the buyer has a record and cannot pass a NICS check. It's first come first serve and due to my job I'm required to move around NJ 24/7 when a call comes in. I did attempt to call you and left you a voice mail message explaining SPF (sold pending funds) and that the rifle was no longer available, unfortunately I never heard back from you. Petros, you summed it up well. The buyer was another member on here who had me ship it to his FFL, I will not post his screen name since I do not have his permission to do so but he closed on the deal quickly. Thanks to 67gtonut for unlocking this thread so I could clear this up.

Good point, I've never been burned buying radios on ebay only selling them. ebay is pretty good at issuing refunds if you receive something not as described (open a case with ebay/paypal) or file a dispute with your CC company. If you can make the drive visit Dayton, Ohio. Every year I tell myself I will not buy anything else and end up with a truck full of stuff, most of the people selling have DC power on hand to demonstrate the gear before cash changes hands.

I somewhat disagree with you regarding 10m, between 2008-2011 I worked over 1,000 DX stations (and thousands of US stations) on 10m SSB operating that band for only 30 minutes or less per day. Sure it's not the same as working 20m 40m or 80m but still a fun band. He might consider looking at the Yaesu FT-857 or 857-D, full coverage HF (100 watt) with 6m, 2m, 70cm (forget the power levels on those bands). Can be had used in good / very good condition within the $400-$500 range sometimes less on ebay... I've owned a few 857D transceivers can't complain, might be better off with something solid state so no tubes to deal with

Don't feel guilty, you are on the air and just starting that's all that matters

So I can out front with a pistol and AR (legally)? I'm not trying it, with my luck someone would take it the wrong way and call 911 reporting a man with guns. I guess in the non-developed parts of NJ or wooded areas it wouldn't attract as much attention compared to where I reside.

Picked my pistols up today, no problem with the incorrect cal on the one P2P. All is good