Clik here to view.
One theoretical question :)
Hi mates, i have seen serveral videos from some channels that i follow in youtube about cb radios repairs and i'm observing one power modification i can understand but im not sure about potential risk....
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...
View ArticleTrc-490 CB way off frequency
Hello all, I am a long time reader but first time poster... I have a problem with a TRC-490 (pretty much the same as a washington) base radio that has me stumped and I was hoping for some input, it is...
View Articlechinese made cobra cb radios?
Hey everybody, I've got a pretty basic question I hope you can help me out with. I've never had a CB and I'm looking to get one. I found a few local units, Cobra 29 and 148. Both are nightwatch. For...
View ArticleHELP!!!!!!!!!!! B&K 1040 cb servicemaster
does anyone have a copy of the b&k 1040 service manual, parts list, or schematics for this unit or just able to tell me the value of 2 parts R34 and not sure on the other parts location number but...
View ArticleCobra 29 LTD Classic High VCO voltage. Will not adjust.
I have a cobra 29 LTD Classic with 4.8V on TP2 R88. L19 will not adjust the voltage at the test point or pin 19 of the PLL. Even with L19 removed I am still getting 4.8V at 19 of the PLL. I did for...
View ArticleDesoldering pl-259 easily
Just curious how you all do it. I finally ran out of new ones and threaded an adapter for an air gun. Seems pretty quick, the center conductor will just shoot right out. View attachment 40928
View ArticleVintage radio repair?
I'm looking for a shop that can tackle a circa 1979 radio; Tram D201A. I restored it (caps, resistors, BA board, relay, etc.) and works okay but needs the details of a shop with good equipment and a...
View ArticleCant find a radio repair person anywhere
I have a 148gtl new in the box that just needs a minor repair and i cant find a person to repair it anywhere. The few qualified people i found wont take any business because thay are backed up for...
View ArticleHR2510 Keys up with power.
The TX button works like it should when pushed the TX indication shows. When the microphone is keyed the TX indication shows. On SSB there is a carrier showing shows power on my meter not on a test...
View ArticleRanger AR 3500 100w help
Hi Guys/Gals, I am new (as in just signed up new) to this forum. I stumbled on this box of goodies my dad left to me and started google-ing the AR 3500 and this site came up with posts about it. My Dad...
View ArticleVoyager 33 CW radio - what can you tell me about it?
I picked this up today as part of a package deal along with some other radios. I don't plan to keep and am considering selling. While it works, I discovered it transmits from 26.515-26.955, or just...
View ArticleRanger RCI-6300F Question
I got hold of an old Ranger 6300F (not the TB, -25, or -150), running a pair of 2312's in the finals, and a 2166 in the driver. It's working fine, pep about 20 watts. I think I remember folks talking...
View ArticleKES-5 Kenwood External/Mobile Speaker
View attachment 40331 Kenwood lists this as companion to over sixty radio units (w/variations). KES-5 External Speaker UPC 019048227904 Mil-Spec 810 C/D/E/F NSN 5965-99-347-0514 4-Ohm, 40W input...
View ArticleRF and a pacemaker
Ok folks looks like i am going to have to get a pacemaker/defibrillator put in here in a few weeks. Has anyone had any experience with this? I really dont want to get rid of my stuff. Would appreciate...
View ArticleCobra 29 ltd has gone crazy
I have a Cobra 29ltd classic radio keeps blinking power on and off, here's is where it gets interesting when I remove center lead of the final radio power is restored to normal any help appreciate
View ArticleSBE Console V no modulation
Well one month to the day my beautiful SBE Console V decided to quit modulating. It shows a dead key of 5 watts on AM and as expected no carrier on SSB. When the mic is keyed I can say AUDIO, PEP reads...
View ArticleCobra 25 LTD classic
Anyone have channel 9 switch wiring chassis# pc-417AF channel selector board #PA-030AA thanks.
View Article