Noise Source
Typically have a noise level of 1 S unit or less. Last few days that has jumped to 5. Figured the neighbors had a new toy and was really bummed out. Then, on a hunch, I took out my small KA1103...
View ArticleQuestion on a Siltronix box I have.....
A few years back one of my son's friend's dad died of a heart attack while working on CBs in his mobile service van. His wife gave a couple of boxes of radio related stuff to my son. He took a few...
View ArticleCobra 142GTL recap
Seeing as I still have some time on my hands waiting for parts and gainfull employment. I started recapping my 142 .... All went well untill I got to a place where I had to pull a cap to ID it, after...
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Cobra CA-72 electrolytics ...
I do not have one of these microphones on hand to physically inspect but after reviewing the schematic I count 6 electrolytics. Worthy of me putting together a kit. I suspect these are axials but one...
View ArticleRealistic TRC 435
I picked up a new looking TRC 435 in a thrift show the other day. I know nothing about this radio. Can anyone educate me?
View ArticleCobra 2000 No voltage at Test points 7 and 8
There is no voltage at TP 7/8 posts. So therefore no voltage at final or driver. Trying to figure out where the disconnect is. Where does that 13 volts originate? Looks like maybe comes from mode...
View ArticleMode switch for Cobra 2000?
Anyone know where I can get a mode switch for a Cobra 2000? I don’t think there is any aftermarket equivalent and I don’t have a scrap radio to pilfer from.
View ArticleVintage CB - Magazines; Ad's, articles, cartoons, etc.
View attachment 43961 Some things never change.
View Article33hp2 ch19 on channel 6
Got a galaxy 33hp2 here and channel 19 is on channel 6, any ideas to save me some time before I start digging. Mabey someone has come across this problem. Thanks appreciate any help.
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 ArticlePro Star 75 booster/amp???
A buddy of mine has a Pro Star 75 but I can find no information on it. The booster/amp looks fairly old but is solid state. Does anyone on here know of this little brick?? I assume it is a 75 watt...
View ArticleRed wire mod / Volting? opinions.
So I have been thinking about this for a few days. I read doing the red wire mod will bypass the regulators and the radio will run cooler. My thoughts on this. The final and driver will be getting more...
View ArticleBrowning Mark 3 bad tube socket
Here's something that's not too common in the Mark 3 radio, but this one fooled me for a little while. Did cleanup and maintenance on a Browning Mark 3 that had been totally overhauled almost 20 years...
View ArticleCobra 29 LTD Green light gone on TX
Lost my green light on TX, is it a possible Transistor? Thanks,,,
View ArticleSuggestions for hot air rework station
Well fellas, I've swallowed the fact that time has come for me to put a hot air rework station on the bench. It's started with having to repair household items or other small electronics and making due...
View ArticleOscilloscope ?
View attachment 44049 Has anyone ever used this scope? Would this be a good beginner unit?
View ArticleCobra 148gtl transmit died
So i have a nos cobra 148gtl, when i powered it up receive is fine, on transmit there the red and green tx/rx light blinks back and forth super fast so it looks amber. Final and driver transistors are...
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