Last COBRA 2000GTL question on Frequency Clock Module
This is mostly for curiosity as my radio is on frequency. But while recapping the frequency / clock module I see there are 3 adjustments. L501, L502 and CT 501, I'm just curious as to what they adjust....
View ArticleRm Italy KL-503 watts vs amps
Looking at this amp, it appears the max output SSB is 450w but the max amp draw is only 30 amps. That seems awfully low. Is the 30 amp max draw incorrect? The other thing that seems low is the input...
View ArticleRM ITALY Station 550 Linear Amp, Any body familiar?
Hi folks, I just purchased a (RM Italy Station 550 linear amp) used. I have just again got back into C.B. last time back in the 80's my question is will this amp work on C.B. frequencies I think cb is...
View ArticleThe EN369FN mosfet companion CBTricks errors in the drawing and the correction.
Hi all. Was playing with mosfets over the weekend when I noticed something a bit strange going on with the information on CBtricks with regards the EN-369FN. Whilst the information below does contain...
View ArticlePolarized or Non-polarized, that is the question
Hey gang, im replacing the caps in a PC244 and came across some Polarized 2.2uf 25v caps. I can’t seem to find any on Digi-Key or Mouser. But I do have some Non-polarized ones. My question is, can I...
View ArticleRadiohaus America
Anyone ever place and order from Radiohaus America. I guess they are an online only supply house. I was looking RM Italy products. Last amp I had was a Palomar 350 that was 10 years ago. Bought it...
View ArticleHow do i get the right size serpentine belt?
I have a 400 amp alternator on the way and the pully on it is smaller than stock oem. so how do i go about getting the right size serpentine belt to fit proprly? I tried to have my mechanic help me but...
View ArticleHelp with dx2517
Story of the radio is had a PA speaker outside supposedly the speaker got hit by lightning the radio turns on fine everything looks OK no transmit no receive. Q37 gets very warm and has 13.8 on all 3...
View ArticleGalaxy DX949 Question
Hello, I have a circa 2002-3 model Galaxy DX949. At some point today the unit ceased modulating signal from the microphone, and the talkback likewise. The roger beep still modulates and sounds via the...
View ArticleHelping the cb revival along
I think that cb is making a comeback. I think one of the things we need to do is help it along a little. I have been talking friends up about cb radio, how happy I am back on the air, but how there...
View ArticleRM ITALY AD-203 problems
Ok so I purchased this brand new stinger board installed it on a perfectly working Cobra 25 crystal clear output never been modified I don’t have much more output... The radio factory dead keyed 2...
View ArticleWeak solar cycles = another big decline of the 11 meter local & DX population
I know the decline of the 11 meter hobby is always discussed and I've heard all the arguments since the early 90's but I'm feeling like things have changed a bit. There's a couple of points that have...
View ArticleTime is now to revive CB Radio
Theirs no time like 2011 for CB Radio's to make a come back. CB Radio needs reinvented marketed and revived. CB Radio at one time was the backbone of America communications. Anyone have any ideas???
View ArticleKey up noise..
I am having issues with my radio. When I dead key there is a noise, the best that I can describe what's coming across the talk back is if you would hold the mic out the window at 70mph. It literally...
View ArticleFormac 700 issue
So just got this radio in today, got it powered up but went to check swr and something strange happened. When keying the mic the RX gets louder (clear as well) but no transmit, when not keyed it gets...
View ArticleVarmint linear
Varmint XL-600 just thought i would hook up the old varmint and was hooking up the coax connecters and came across a little knob that says input so i got to thinking so i checked my swr on my radio the...
View Articledx 29hp 8volt source for key up toy
i need to locate the 8volt source for tx to activate my key up toy on a dx 29 hp???
View ArticleWho does quality radio alignment?
Just got a mint condition cobra 148gtl, no mods and untouched inside, not even scratched. Because of age it needs an alignment. Who does excellent work and i wont have to wait a month to get it back.
View ArticleGeneral Electric 3-5825B opinion.
View attachment 37731 Finally getting around to this project. I need some trace opinions. Some glue took the coating off some traces. They are all good and make contact. I can jump them, further on...
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