How to reduce dead key on uniden PC68XL
Right now my radio i just purchased is putting out 5 watts dead key. i'm looking to hook it up to my mobile amp so to my understanding i should be at 1 watt or around that to not harm the amp or radio?...
View ArticleFixing a midland 77-882
View attachment 40223 View attachment 40224 View attachment 40225 View attachment 40226 View attachment 40227 View attachment 40227 View attachment 40228 just picked up this midland 77-882 cb it powers...
View ArticleWwdx guinea pig for The Radio Garage
Well fellas, with techs around my area retiring and just getting really scarce I've decided to be the guinea pig for The radio garage. Several years back I bought a ranger tr-966 and never got a chance...
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Question How to hook a 250 killer bee and 100 watt modulator in line with cb,any help would be appreciated.
View ArticleAnother Saturday.... a few more caps....
Another Saturday, and I am continuing with the recap of my SBE Console V. I'm doing it slowly and carefully, as my old eyes aren't what they used to be AND I SERIOUSLY need to do something about better...
View Article148GTL MALAYSIA
My newest addition.... He was asking 400 but I got it for 300.....Probably still too high but what can I say....I wanted it.....
View ArticleCobra 148GTL-DX/SS360-FM SWR meter/Calibrate issue
Hi all, I have a SWR meter / Calibrate problem here : s-meter works fine, but SWR and Calibrate will show the exact SAME readings whatever position I have on the calibrate potentiometer (max reading...
View ArticleWant a 60 ch radio?
Ya know, I've seen a good many radios in my 51 years but I've never even heard of a straight 60 ch. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CCE-SSB-80...498882?hash=item2f4b29e1c2:g:tfIAAOSwwUlfWnDO
View ArticleERF2030+ new version indestructible?
Has anybody tested these things under open/short conditions? I'm kinda curious how much abuse they can handle. RF Parts sells them in beta-matched sets as well. View attachment 22047
View ArticleA couple of questions for those with "experience"...
I am hoping some of you might respond with a little practical advice to help further my learning and expectations! 1) Have any of you ever seen a radio that had been neglected for a long period of time...
View ArticleTesting radio after final blows?
I have an Optima mkii that blew a final, found nothing else wrong, but blew the replacement within 10 minutes. Still found nothing else wrong so it was replaced again. I ran it swinging full power into...
View ArticleRE-CAP My SBE Console V
Whenever the topic of "recapping" comes up it typically follows that some may say "recaps are unneeded". In general I have no problem with that as, at some point, it is up to the owner to make that...
View ArticleRE-CAP My SBE Console V
Got up, got a cup of coffee, and started the re-cap on my SBE Console V. Short story. Got this one back in ohhh.. mid 1980 in a pawn shop here in Deer Park. Weird thing is, as I recall Console V's only...
View ArticleRE-CAP My SBE Console V
Another Saturday, and I am continuing with the recap of my SBE Console V. I'm doing it slowly and carefully, as my old eyes aren't what they used to be AND I SERIOUSLY need to do something about better...
View ArticleKeying a relay with a 4 or 5 pin mic ?
Anyone out there ever try to key a 12v or 5 volt relay with a cobra 4 or 5 pin mic external to the radio. Like doing a project that needs a relay to key it up when the mic is keyed. I have the circuit...
View ArticleA question.... again.... to up my education......
It may seem surprising....me asking this at THIS point in the game....but I've heard it for so long......and don't have my head around what it is...... WHAT is a "swing kit"? [edited to clarify] What...
View ArticleCobra 2000 GTL PLL MB8734 off frequency
Hello, I am working on a Cobra 2000 GTL. I am starting to align it or check that it is aligned. The first step is to check (TP13) pin 8 on MB8734. The service manual says to check for 10.240 MHz. I get...
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