Cobra 19 ltd
My mom gave me a NOS Cobra 19 ltd and a 4' ant. I got a 18' cable and adjusted the swr. All channels are reading below 1.5. My question is, why can I have not heat any TX unless the transmission is...
View ArticleIcom IC-2730 Review
The IC-2730 is Icom's newest dual band (2m/440Mhz) mobile radio which features dual wide RX, 50 watt power output, large display, lots of memories, and crossband repeat. The price-point of this radio...
View ArticleHooker 200 Amplifier schematic
Hi i recently got a Hooker 200 amp and the preamp was not working on it the peraon i got it from had just replaced the transistors and he didnt watch witch way he installed them and i sure it hasburned...
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It's Here! The new Kenwood TH-D74 HT!
This weekend I picked up the new Kenwood TH-D74 HT from Ham Radio Outlet here in Southern California. From the preliminary information, I new this radio was an updated version of the TH-D72 but with...
View ArticleRANGER RCI-69FFB4
I have for sale a used ranger rci-6900ffb4 AM / FM / USB / LSB In great working order. Radio has Built-in Frequency Counter, Adjustable am RF Power 200W AM/FM/CW, 400W SSB / 400W AM PeP, Has four...
View ArticleEasiest way to achieve hi fi?
i read all I can about hi fi audio on this site..Robb's read was great! But what I want to know is what's the easiest way to achieve quality audio? I know there are several ways.
View ArticleIcom ID-51 Anniv Edition Rx Mod Help
Hi Guys, I have done the mod step by step as per the instructions and have event checked my work over 10 times now. Everytime I try to transmit it get the "OFF BAND" error - I have programmed the SD...
View ArticleNewbie here, need help picking equipment
I'm unsure if this is where I should be posting this question so sorry if I'm in the wrong place I am going on a vacation soon to the Bahamas and wanted to get 4 radios to communicate with each other...
View Articleimax 2000
I got a imax 2000 up now only able to get swr at 2 can't seem to go any lower not sure if it is the tuning rings because when there loose to turn they are real sloppy like the threads are striped.It...
View ArticleLove the Sirio trucker 5000
So cool, 50w, on the beach. Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Hawaii, I couldn't ask for anything more. And the radio was so quite, so white noise floor. Love the Sirio 5000 line.
View ArticleWTB Galaxy 95T
Hey guys, Looking to buy a mint condition galaxy 95t.. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. Thanks..
View ArticleGalaxy 99V w/Access. Works 100%
Hi gang, Have recently switched to a high power base so selling the mobile/base setup. Amp & power supplies already gone. Here is a very nice Galaxy 99V. Works 100% as should. Loud, clean and clear...
View ArticleWhy not just bypass all the lytic audio decoupling caps with film caps
Seems like it would be super easy to bypass all the lytics in the audio section of a CB radio. You could prob. do it on the back side of the board if their is not enough space on the component side....
View ArticleWHo Makes TWISTER Amps now?
Just wondering. I heard his son carried on the tradition? Theres seems to be several of these amps in my area. a 1x4 base, a 2x8 base and a 16 pill all plug in the wall amps. Personally I have a 2x8 in...
View ArticleMade my own power microphone
I have an RCI-2950DX. When the radio first arrived, I couldn't wait to get a few signal reports after putting up an antenna and hooking up the radio. Unfortunately, I found out pretty quickly that the...
View ArticleD104 MODIFICATION
I had a shot QSO with 113 in Mexican (27.565 USB). I listened as he made contact after contact. His audio was so impressive I had to qsk and ask him his working conditions. A 148 and a d104 that was...
View ArticleWhich brand MOSFETS for RCI2970N2 ?
I need to repair a 2970N2 with blown MosFets. Looking to order some from Mouser or DigiKey. Can someone recommend which are the best MFG and/or suffix? Vishay? Infineon? 520, 520N? Anyone try 530 or...
View ArticlePresident McKinley
New transceiver by President, President Mc-Kinley with USB, LSB and AM. Price range of $299 available in late October or early November. Looks to be mostly menu driven or multi-function knobs and...
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