IMAX 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 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 ArticleOld Christmas card I found to give my mom.
My LL was cleaning out decades of old stuff to just get rid of. She had a pile of cards and said to see if I wanted any before she gave them to sally ann. I seen 1 card in a yellowed envelope that was...
View ArticleHP 8656B signal generator cable
I finally found a brand new old stock 8656B, my question is I need a cable to go from the RF output to the radio. The connector on the back of the unit looks like a 4240-062 N style connector, the...
View ArticleUSED TURNER JM+3 MICROPHONE,
I am selling my used turner mj+3 microphone. Got a new mic for my radio no longer need this one. The microphone works good. It could use a good cleaning and new mic cord because of age. The microphone...
View ArticleDifferent installations of the Imax antenna at different heights.
For a while I (well me and some others on this forum) knew that there was a capacitor on the radiating element of the Imax antenna, we even knew where it was, but we didn't know its size. 357 came...
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 ArticleI was bored today.
I need a winter project and the wife is at me to clean out some junk. I thought maybe I could combine the two activities. I have been gathering parts for a couple decades but have been selective with...
View ArticleLDG AT-1000 PRO2. USE QUESTION.
I do not know this to be true or not....But I have been told by someone that the LDG AT-1000 Pro2 thinks it has a good "tune" when the swr is at 1:1:7...or a 2:0. This to me does not sound right,, and...
View ArticleIn the Matter of NECC Telecom, Inc.
Notified NECC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture of $392,930 for charging excessive USF fees to international long distance customers, failing to obtain prior FCC approval for substantial...
View ArticleHeil pr 40 or 781?
Pr 40 or 781. It will be used with an ft 950. I know many factors come into play so under ideal operating conditions which would you choose and why?
View ArticleRCI8719 Mods in Cobra 148GTL
Hello everyone, This is my first post! Thanks for letting me join your forum! I was about to modify a Cobra 148GTL with the 6 position rotary switch mod (my favorite mod) for extra frequencies, I had...
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...
View ArticleYaesu FT 840 + Extras
I have a pristine FT 840, Autek Research QF 1A SSB filter. along with an MD-1 and LP 100A Digital Vector Wattmeter for sale. Since it is just sitting here collecting dust, someone might as well get...
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Par HF Rectangle Antenna for 11 Meters
Just spoke with Dale Parfitt of Par Electronics and learned that although they don't show one on the website, they can make an 11 Meter version of their HF Rectangle antenna. Current price is $109 +...
View ArticleCheck out the spectrum analyzer look at all those harmonics!!!
I have never seen that many harmonics of that magnitude coming out of a radio before! That is insane!
View ArticleNo element in bird 43p wattmeter?
Yes yes I am a dumbass and didn't have an element in the bird 43p watt meter and keyed the mic. what happened was d8 in a cobra 29 smoked out. I ended up replacing d8 d24, 1000 uf cap and still blew...
View Articledipole on a big rig swrs
I've been bouncing around the internet and have found that vertical dipoles seem to be a great idea to use on a big rig due to lack of metal in big rigs today. however I wonder wouldnt what little bit...
View ArticleBeware of superhawkwss6 on Ebay
superhawkwss6 is a real piece of work. he buys and sells radio equiptment on ebay. this guy is a real scammer. He takes advantage of eBay's buyer protection rules and steals your item. He will bid on...
View ArticleYaesu PB-1056 restore
I may attempt to restore this board. It seems the 650pf goes out and causes drift on the VFO. I cant find 650PF caps. I'd like to use SMT. Anyone had to deal with removing this board? View attachment...
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