TRAM D201 non handwired no AM RX
i have a D201 that doesn’t have receive in AM or I can barely hear a tone with volume FCW, works good in LSB & USB. Has power out in AM and modulation. I removed all the tubes and checked and they...
View ArticleYaesu ft450d low on rf power help
Well seems like radio is doing half power, thought one of the pa finals gone bad so pulled both and tested.. both test ok, before going farther going to ask for some help, the pre drivers look a little...
View ArticleGalaxy DX 959B Deluxe Edition is transmitting off frequency on AM
I have a galaxy that transmits fine on upper and lower sideband and the frequency display is correct on both. But when I switch to AM for instance channel 1 the read out is 26.985 but it’s actually...
View ArticleAre all cobra 29ltd radios like this?
Do all the cobra 29 ltd radios have that smooth turning chanel selector? Almost like a rotary encoder type. They dont seem to have that old school solid click click click.
View ArticleMobile Base Station setup help.
OK, Galaxy DX979 On a 30 amp power supply, 17ft rg8x, out to a modfied truck stake mount on a fence rail post with a 12in riser and a 102 in whip, as per pictures. SWR was a little off when I matched 1...
View Article29 LTD Classic RF gain issue
The meter on receive will stay on S9 even on my dummy load with the RF gain turned down. The RF gain will drop the incoming noise level, but the meter doesn't move. Adjusting VR2 will change the meter,...
View ArticleNeed an L44 coil from a Cobra 2000 or similar
Does anyone have a replacement L44 from a Cobra 2000 or similar? It has 3 “legs”. One twisted pair and 2 single wire. The one in my radio has damage to the 2 single wires. The core ring is not damaged...
View ArticleMic Upgrade for a President Mckinley
Anyone know of a good replacement mic for the above mentioned radio? I know the stock is 6 pin but I never use the channel buttons on the mic either. Are there adapters to go from 4 pin to a 6 pin?
View ArticlePresident Washington 858 help
Hi All... I have a Washington that has full power and modulation on AM. PA has full audio. SSB is a no go no output at all. I assume its an Audio problem. But cant seem to narrow it down. Also rx...
View ArticleShout out to Denny
Just wanted to publicly thank Denny (OldTech03) for his passion and expertise with rehabbing my somewhat questionable used gear purchases. Denny has gone far beyond what most would consider great...
View Article148 gtl alignment
During the procedure is it necessary to use a 0.01 uf cap for alignment ?
View ArticleWilson trucker 2000
So here's my problem Had an older trucker 2000 on the truck and had no problem getting a 1.03 SWR reading, while adjusting I stripped one of the set screws and attempted to replace the upper mast ,...
View ArticleWhat gauge is the wire?
What is the gauge of the solid wire in my Cobra 2000, say for the jumpers? I was looking to buy a roll of solid (I have lots of stranded) but I didn’t know what gauge to buy. Thanks.
View ArticleWhat would I need to do if I were to add an amp into my system
So I have read/heard/watched some confusing stuff since I got back into the CB game. One thing that keeps coming up is what needs to be done to a radio before an amp is added to the system. I've seen...
View ArticleCobra 138xlr dead on lsb only
So i got the like new cobra 138xlr radio today (ebay) and it is very nice, like new. Seller said it works perfectly and of course he lied, yaaayyy, scumbag. Anyway, the radio works 100% perfect except...
View ArticleCobra 2000 AMC and ALC Issue/Question
So I was restoring this 2000 back to stock in the audio by replacing TR24 so I can adjust the AM modulation. After putting it back I still could not adjust the modulation and then I Noticed that R131...
View ArticleCobra 29 classic extremely low recieve/transmit
Hello gents, I am.very new to tweaking/repairing cbs, at the moment all I have is my voltmeter for checks. I was fiddling on solder side of board and crossed the area of r103 when I dropped a probe,...
View ArticleISO - CPU For RCI-2990-Dx2527
Hello, I'm Looking for a CPU for a RCI-2990 or Galaxy DX2527 or any that will work . The Part numbers are as follows Board # DPT295042z Chip # YNRG2951 SP - HD404818E 14FS "Possible part number...
View ArticleCutting to length
Watched an interesting video about coax jumper lengths ect. Now before everyone gets wild and starts picking sides my main question is what equation is used to figure coax length. I'm in the process of...
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