Cobra Base Power Supply Diode
Cobra CAM 89 Base, very similar to the 139 XLR this one having an older style channel select, no SSB, & yes still a 23 channel radio. *At first glance it seems as if the unit did not power up, on...
View Articlehy-range IV Base No Transmit
Anyone care to help me diag my new 23 channel base station? I have soldered in a "new" speaker and a 1k ohm resistor + LED behind the meter. All after cleaning the mold from inside the case and off the...
View Articleantron 99 vs shakespear big stick
is the shakespear big stick comparable to the antron 99 i just bought a big stick at a garage sale just looking for some opinions
View ArticleNew President Antennas
https://www.bellscb.com/ Anybody running one of these? Interesting new lineup.
View ArticleHR2600
Let's try this here as have no luck in the CB forum. Untouched radio, acc. plug, power cord, manual and original mic. $200 shipped
View ArticleSchematics for the Optima mk3
Anyone know where I can find the schematics for the Optima mk3 radio? I have googled it with no luck!
View ArticleWTB Magnum S9
Looking to purchase a good condition Magnum S9. Either an early one with bipolar 1969 transistors or later with mosfets would be okay. I would also be interested in the S-980 and S-9175 models, if...
View ArticleTexas Star Amp Repair free help
:bdh: a quarter century with Texas Star, and I have been put to pasture. I did tech support for about 10 years. I am sure that some of you must know me. It is my intention now to help techs and...
View ArticleOptimal height for inverted V
I have used my dipole hung horizontally or in a sloper configuration from about 8 to about 12 foot high but I'm thinking about running it as a inverted V on a painter's pole front about 20 foot tall. I...
View ArticleNeed schematics for SBE 1000 Keycom please...
Hi everyone, Who's got the Sams Photofact 212 which has this radio in it for the schematics (SBE 1000 Keycom) ? I tried eBay and nobody seems to have that number for Sams Photofacts. I was hoping...
View ArticleConnex 3400 HP problems
Hi, a good friend of mine just gave me his Connex 3400 HP today. He has had it less than three months. And in that time, it has blown the finals twice!! The first time he took it back to the shop where...
View ArticleMaco V58 so-239 bracket.
I recently bought a maco v58 It won't tune to the 11 meter band until it's under 19 ft. The bracket with the so239 on it appears to be put on upside down. All the pictures I can find online of the maco...
View ArticlePOWER SUPPLY TO RUN HF
I recently heard an excellent station using a yeausu and hiel mic that sounded incredible! Until the fan from its external power supplys fan kicked in. It sounded like the space shuttle was taking off...
View ArticleNew Sirio Tornado 27
Sirio Tornado 27. I know this isn't the idea place to check the SWR but I was by myself today and it was the best I could do. The ground plain is way below my roof. The SWR is 1.2 on ch 1 and 1.3 on ch...
View ArticleCobra 148 nw st lsb tx adjustment
Hello, could someone tell me where the lsb tx frequency adjustment point is located. The radio has never been tuned in any way and the lsb tx is a little off frequency. Thanks, Russ noblesville, indiana
View ArticleWTB: Old Copper Electronics catalogs
Looking for old Copper Electronics catalogs from the early to mid 80s.
View ArticleVariable Speed Tweety Bird D104 TUG8
Hi guys, I am still making these Tweety Birds, all new, and installing in refurbished (cleaned & polished) D104 TUG8's. This one I'm rating an 8.8 of 10 on looks but you may think it's better than...
View ArticleStryker SR-497 HPC Review
Well folks, my Stryker SR-497 HPC arrived a few days ago. This radio has certainly raised my eyebrows on more that one occasion so far. I thought I would share a few photos as well as some info that...
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