FatBoy 4 pill HG2879C Amp Review
Finally got around to testing out the new FatBoy 4 pill with HG2879C transistors. This is a straight AM only no SSB bias/delay. It did come with a “Remote” connection 1/4 phone jack. WOW! First off the...
View Articleneed advice on hum from amp
looking for help on hum from solid-state 200 base amp even though it has a 3 prong power wire and also a ground strap going to a ground rod the hum is a tad noticeable when keying the radio without...
View ArticleUnidenWashington variable power
I I have a unidenWashington the vr 6 was removed and ran to the rf gain control. It doesn't vary.i checked and they is no voltage ant the pot or the board where the wires are connected. So I am not...
View ArticleCobra 2000 mod help
Please see attached photo. I saw a cobra 2000 with 2 capacitors maybe a mod .I need to phone the reason and value of capz
View ArticleCobra 139 LXR VERY POOR MODULATION
HI. MY COBRA 139 LXR HAS A GOOD CARRIER BUT VERY LOW OR POOR MODULATION. i AM JUST STARTING TO WORK ON CB EQUIPMENT AND DON'T A LOT OF TEST EQUIPMENT. COULD IT BE THE MODULATION POWER TRANSISTORS OR?...
View ArticleNPC RC modification mod
OK I seen the other thread that takes up 18 pages and just could not get myself to read that many pages :headbang What is the NPC/RC mod and why should it be done? I remember a tech, SS8541, that spoke...
View ArticleImportance of the radio
I am sure it’s been viewed but I just saw this. So important to have a radio for truckers and law enforcement on the 11m band.
View ArticleCobra 139 LXR unformation needed.
Hi to all. Hoping someone can help me out here. Does anyone have a list of all the VR pots in a cobra 139 LXR and the function of each pot? Thanks in advance for any information that can be provided!...
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need help picking switch
ok need help on which switch is needed i have the swing kit on my 2000k and i want to wire it thru a switch so when i need to run the radio back to stock just flip a switch, do i need a DPST or a DPDT...
View ArticleMicrophone Question with SSB
View attachment 45499 "The look on your face the first time it happened to you." The question is do most of you have to readjust you mic gain when you change from AM to LSB. I use a Texas Ranger 696...
View ArticleUniden washington no am rx or rx
Just picked up a washington for $5 ..I was told not working what I have found ..the TX light switches when on ssb but not on Am.No output (will check finals) no recieve on Am however recieves perfect...
View Articlejust saying thank you
just want to take a moment and say thank you to all that have replied with good advice on some of my post with radio issues i got my pep kit for my bird on Monday simple install tried it on my 2000k on...
View ArticlePower Supply Needed for Texas Star Amps??
Are the Texas Star amps drawing the amps, as the specs say they are? Dx-350HD 30a, Dx-500 45a I was going to buy Dx-350HD, but I would have to by a new 35-40amp power supply just for the Dx-350HD and...
View ArticleCobra 2000 gtl reads 92.0000
I bought a cobra 2000 the other day, hooked it up and it reads 92.0000 on every channel??? Anyone know what this is about? Also, it doesnt receive or TX from channels 2-8. Thanks!!
View ArticleWhose Using RG400 and a Mini Butane Torch
Whose using RG400 for jumpers in the shack and not just building chokes and amp repairs? Also what’s the consensus if it’s possible on the best butane torch for soldering? Thanks Brad KE0XS South of...
View ArticleLafayette Telsat 140 no SSB XMIT
Hi Gang, Interesting issue here. I have a Telsat 140 that will not transmit on side band. It does transmit with modulation on AM. It has receive audio and when you are transmitting in side band it does...
View ArticleReceiving squelch sound with voice
On my galaxy 959 when receiving a transmission, I hear a loud squelch sound mixed with the transmitters voice. Could this be caused by the transmitters antenna?
View ArticleReplacement part number for a 1S2687??
Hi Everyone, I am working on a first edition (2-button) President Washington. While I am de-moding it I found that in the PLL section one of the varactor diodes is missing. The part number is 1S2687. I...
View ArticleYou know you have too many radios...
...when you're pulling out plastic bins looking for a dummy load and you find a radio you forgot you owned. How to really know you have too much stuff....it's not the first time this has happened. I...
View ArticleLMR-400 for Ham Radio/cb radio
so am i reading this right this article says the extra cost of lmr-400 is not worth the extra 4 watts https://www.ad5gg.com/2017/07/24/lmr-400-for-ham-radio/
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