Looking for someone in NE Alabama
Looking for someone in NE Alabama that works on cb radios. Prefer around gadsden or anniston area. I tried one of the cb shops at a local truck stop and just not real impressed. Any help or info would...
View ArticleFS: Alinco EDS-17 Remote Separation Cable
Have an used alinco separation cable for the Alinco DXSR8T. I believe it will also work with the DXSR9. Item is in great shape. $40 shipped CONUS only.
View ArticleGolden eagle D104, how to care for this gem?
Just got my hands on one and wanted to not only in working condition but to get it to looking like it came out of the box new (OK maybe not so new). Any tricks to clean this up without using abrasive...
View ArticleFT-857D DSP, IF or AF?
I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. Is the FT-857D's DSP IF, or AF? I see the newest rigs include the DSP unit now. 73, Brett
View ArticleM4000 Amplifier
Does anyone by chance have any info on this amplifier such as a schematic diagram? I have a resistor getting hot, the unit still puts out power but obviously has an issue. I have been over to CB tricks...
View ArticleIMAX 2000 continuity query
I picked up an IMAX 2000 the other day "scratch and dent" basically shipping damage to fiberglass which was easily rectified. Admittedly I am by no means an electronic or antenna whiz but while...
View ArticleCobra 29 LX lower deadkey with 100 ohm resistor and no cap?
I just bought a brand new Cobra 29 LX and would like to lower the deadkey to around 1-2 watts. Could I just solder the 100 ohm 1/2 resistor on the solder side of JP36? Or do I need to install the...
View ArticleBest Moblie Antenna for OTR Truck
Hey All! I am looking for the best mobile antenna to be mounted on an OTR truck with the best send and receive. Any good suggestions? I used to run a Wilson 5000 Trucker. I want to try the Sirio...
View ArticleModulation looks fine on dummy load, not the antenna.
Something is wrong with my setup, maybe the sampler/BNC jumper. I'm having an issue first noticed while testing a few different transceivers on my test bench. Using a dummy load, then antenna I noticed...
View ArticleRETUBED PHANTOM ARCING
After retubing my phantom everything worked fine. The tubes seemed to be healthier than the one's I removed (original d&a 6lq6's) I used it twice since re tubing it and even left the amp powered on...
View ArticleUniden Grant xl for sale
View attachment 19481 View attachment 19482 View attachment 19482 View attachment 19481 For sale is a Uniden Grant xl cb radio. Comes with stock mic, bracket, power cord, and thumb screws. Recent tune,...
View ArticleMaco v58 and IMAX 2k
i know this has been asked many times but anyone with real world experience on these two antennas? Before I put up this Maco would the I max be the same performance? I have both
View ArticleHF'S ON AM
I've heard so many HF transceivers on a.m. including Yaesu 991, ft 450 and Icom 7300 to mention a few. Not impressed at all. The ones I've heard sounded low flat and tiny. While having a qso with a...
View ArticleCobra 29 modulation adjustment.
I have a somewhat newer 29 ltd classic, 2011 model. Every post I've read about the modulation adjustment tells you to turn vr4 all the way up counter clockwise, problem is my radio has no VR4. Is RT4...
View ArticleAm broadcast transformer ??
Hello , I picked an transformer up for next to nothing , have no info on it or can find any . On the tag , Best .TRW-0427k , Johnson Electric coil , Tank cap.75 uf got that figured out . on it goes...
View Articlerepairing a texas star 667
ok so i have decided to fix my 667. After getting on 38lsb with my new (for me) cobra 146gtl and trying to make contacts across the pond. i know the output combiner is fried and im assuming all the...
View ArticleRecomendations for a spectrum analyser
Could some one recommend something that will do the job without overkill, yes I know the importance of calibrated equipment. Thanks
View ArticleSnake Radio Customs calls out Mike's Radio Repair LOL
No, i am not trying to start a big snakey bash-fest. I just found this funny, and thought others might also. @ 3:00 he calls Mike out and tells him to watch what he says.
View ArticleRoyce 1-642 Base Station
Hi all Over in the UK and have just got a Royce 1-642 that needs a little work. It has the wooden sides missing and the top and no TX. Would anyone have a copy off the Sams alignment info at all,...
View ArticleCentral Electronics 200V Boat Anchor
I've been listening to a boat anchor net lately on 3.870, and there is a fella running a rig I had never even heard of until now. Apparently they are very rare... web site shows only 500 made back in...
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