148 gtl keys up but no transmit.
Hey guys, This is my first post in here. I have an older (March 89) cobra 148 gtl. I've been having problems with it and I'm hoping I can get some help here. When I first aquired this radio it turned...
View ArticleAm radio to drive DX-500?
I am going to get a new am radio to pair with my dx500. Is a cobra 29 or 148 enough to drive it? I'm not looking for 600+ out of it, heck I'd be good with 300. Would I be better off with something like...
View ArticleCobra 25 WX ST with a mind of its own
Demon Cobra 25 WX ST It will turn on BY ITSELF and squeal like a stuck pig, with the on/off switch off. The on/off volume control has no bearing on it, one can switch it on or off, and the radio stays...
View ArticleAntenna warning light no matter what I do.
I have a cobra 29 with high watt mod. (1989 yr model). Had it all checked out yesterday. Was good to go. Put it in my 379 pete with single k40 on pass side mirror. Got a Bright red antenna warning...
View ArticleLESON LEARNED
In the springtime of 2015 I asked members what would be a good true pep reading meter to purchase. I specifically asked about the MFJ 828. I was warned about this meter & MFJ equipment in general....
View ArticleNew Galaxy DX-959B Alignment Question
Im playing around going through the alignment on my DX-959B. It is stock out of box new. I have not done any mods to it. Limiters are still stock. Driver and final bias are both set to 4.20v from the...
View ArticleAre Philippine radios special?
I've always read that radios built in the Philippines are a little better, and have a better sound than other radios. How true is this? I just came across a uniden pc66xl in my shop that was made in...
View ArticleThis web page was emailed to me
Someone is still years away from a GED! http://www.jokermanelectronics.com/dave-made-amplifiers/
View Articleyour thoughts on the dac mark X ?
So I went to look at a Moonraker 4 today, turns out the old guy was selling his whole station. I bought his mint condition DAC 10, and all his equipment. I don't anything about them but WOW what a nice...
View Articlebest option for blown final 148
I believe the final is blown bc it is output 1 watt give or take but looks good on the scope still. What is my best option? It's a new front Mic. I have several 2030 and 520s I only have the erf 1230?m...
View ArticleMikes channel board info?
Does anyone know about this channel board? It looks pretty nice.
View ArticleMicrophone Wiring (Turner +3 to Uniden Washington)
Thanks for your help with this one. I have a Turner Plus Three microphone with 3 conductors (red, black, white, plus the shield) that I'd like to connect to a Uniden Washington (5-pin ). The original...
View ArticleAstatic Mic Question
Does anyone know what the difference is between an Astatic D104M6B and a D104M6B-DX1?
View ArticleANY DX?
I have been so busy with other things in my life I unfortunately haven't had a chance to turn my rig on in months. Any DX on the north eastern seaboard? If so where's it coming from, and what...
View ArticleScored A Nice Frequency Counter On Ebay
I just scored a really nice Fluke 1920A 500mhz freq counter on Ebay. Got it for $70 and free shipping. It seems to be in really nice shape and clean. I`m sending it to a repair shop to have it gone...
View ArticleLou Franklin's test mic
I'm trying to make a test mic using a coffin style 4 pin cobra as per Lou's book, understanding and repairing cb radios (page 9). It states: A test mic with clip leads is very handy. Take a good mic...
View ArticleNew Astatic 636L Microphone
Was just in my local T/A and noticed a new Astatic 636L on the shelf. This model is a normal 636L, but it has a new matte black rubberized coating on it. First one I have seen.
View ArticleDX-959B 10.240 VCO Refference Circuit
Im still messing around with my new DX-959b and I checked the VCO circuit and it was set at 10.245. Is that off far enough to cause a problem with the PLL? I dialed it back to 10.240 just in case.
View ArticleNew Cobra 29, first type certified "Smart CB".
The "new for 2017" Cobra 29 LXMAX smart CB radio can interface with your smart phone, can record 10 seconds of on air audio and play it back with "Rewind-play-Again" feature, scan CB band/ wx and more!...
View ArticleMOSFET conversions for upD858 and MB8719 boards
After doing some research, and a lot of testing, I have successfully done conversions on the upD858 AM/SSB and MB8179 AM/SSB chassis. For these conversions, I used IRF520N's from International...
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