New bench up and running....
6 Weeks ago none of this existed, I'm going to blame this on all of you for getting me back on the bench. I already have several radios to repair and about 6 more on the way. What the He!! was I...
View ArticleHelp with preamp in Gold 150 linear amplifier
Hi all, I acquired an older linear, it's labeled GOLD 150 and I have also seen them labeled DYNAMO GOLD 150. It's a nice little solid state amp and works very well except when you turn on the preamp...
View ArticleCobra 2000 GTL -- headphone jack connections?
I'm working my way through a resto on a GTL. Although there's a headphone jack in situ, there are no connections to it and there are no disconnected wires hanging around either. I've checked out the...
View ArticleCobra 148GTL keyup AM, SSB with no Audio
I need some help: I have a Cobra 148 GTL old radio; it was working great until, I increase the Voltage from the power supply by accident then a boom noise came from the radio. (WHEN OFF) I was able to...
View ArticleGalaxy 2517 no tx output
I have a 2517 that came to me from a friend and said I can hear people fine but I can’t get out to them so I assumed blown final so I first did alignment until Ltd part it will not key up any power on...
View ArticleBest type of coax?
Hi Survey: what is the “best” coax type to use either for patch cord or longer runs? I always used to use regular RG8. But now everything is that thin 8x stuff. Not sure if that’s really any good...
View ArticleNo voltage to Final Transistor,confused???HELP
Howdy,Cobra29LTD Classic, I have around 15+ Volts to one leg, it would be the outer leg that goes up, that has the power, same with the driver,only15+ volts to the left outside leg that goes up on the...
View ArticleSILTRONIX MODEL 90-3
Does anybody have one of these for sale? Siltronix model 90-3 for Mark III working or not working?
View ArticleNeed a Cobra part!!
Does anyone have access to torroid coil board number L44 from a Cobra 2000?? Need to replace mine and there is no where to buy this part. thanks!!!
View ArticleUnique CB needs repair, need help troubleshooting
I have an old Midland midland 77-861 porta-pack 40 chan CB I would like to restore. This one is kind of unique so I would like to get it working even though CBs are a dime a dozen these days. The...
View ArticleRD16HHF1 MOSFET Final.
Contrary to popular belief, when Mitsubishi discontinued common radio RF output transistors like the 2SC2166, 2SC1969 and 2SC2312, they did not leave any void in the replacement market. Radio...
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Stock Cobra 148 GTL with Freq counter plug in back?
Saw this for sale locally and the pictures are cut off but it looks like this is a stock Cobra 148 GTL and on the back I swear I can see a F for "Freq" right above a frequency counter plug. Maybe my...
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 ArticleFine tune 955 dead..
Well my 955 died today. Waited months for an overpriced radio, decided to give him a go... Nope, died a month later and I mainly use it for receive.. Tried to contact him... Mark says I messed it up....
View ArticleCobra 146 GTL Meter adjustment
Hello, where is the vr to adjust the meter? I just put a new one in and the needle is in the middle of the meter, or should I adjust the needle on the meter itself? Thanks.
View ArticleDEAD Robyn SB 520D
I have a Robyn that my friend gave me (said get it out of here or tis going into the trash) that is dead. The channel readout is dark and no TX/RX. Any ideas as the radio is not in bad shape and i'd...
View ArticleSource for empty cb radio boxes?
Im trying to find a source for emty cb radio boxes or boxes that are small and the same size, so the radio will fit nicely in it. I want to use them to store my radios and have them on a shelf like...
View ArticleAnyone have a working Channel readout board for Cobra 2000?
Need to replace this board. Anyone have one to sell?
View ArticleShops to look for in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri
On a road trip and currently located in Clarksville TN. To we start another leg towards Williamstown KY then over to Petersburg KY. Following that in back across Missouri on the route back home....
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