Lafayette SSB-140 throws carrier on SSB PTBM058COX
Hello everyone, I have a lafayette SSB-140 base station. The chassis is a PTBM058COX which is also similar to PTBM048. I just got through an alignment with this thing, all went well, except for the...
View ArticleSTRYKER 955 ASYMOD?
Anyone running one of these. What's been your experience and what is it that your running it with? Mic, EQ, scope ECT ECT? Happy on AM, SSB or both? Did the guy selling it to you set it up to your...
View ArticleHelp me make my first ssb dx contact?
Was wondering if anyone care to help me make my first sideband contact? I think i know what needs to be done. Im in ET timezone florida tampa bay area. Cheers
View Articlecobra 29 ltd classic p-c 900 A C
Hello guys im looking for cobra29 ltd classic p-c 900ac schematic and wiring diagram appericate everyones hard work .
View ArticleFNG - Which Coax
First off, thanks for adding me to the forum. Just getting back into CB after 30+ years away. Primarily for SHTF purposes as I live well out in the country. Last system was a tweaked Cobra unit run out...
View Article68xl dead key issues
I have uniden 68xl from around 2001 baught it new had a peak and tune done at that time. Dead key was around 4 or 5 watts swinging around 18 watts. Radio has not been opened back up since peak and tune...
View ArticleCHANNEL 16/SSB
Anyone remember the 60's or 70's when ssb was on channel 16.... I was checking the channels the other day when skip was in and heard some ssb on the channel, but could not make out where they were....
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Low AM Modulation On President P300
Also same as Uniden PC 244 40 ch SSB Sideband is fine. Loud clear 15 watts AM carrier is fine. AM modulation is present but very low, around 10-20%. VR5 mod. adj has no effect. Mods sites also point to...
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Here's the schematics for the 858 Washington....
If anyone needs the schematic for the President Washington (uPD858 PLL), it's available here: [L=washzip]bellsouthpwp.net/b/a/bama...ington.zip It's saved on my web space and it's a 657KB zip file....
View ArticleFINE TUNE CB SHOP FOR REAL?
I just checked out the latest YouTube clip from fine tune CB shop and was wondering if this guy's for real? He starts off by saying (not verbatim) that he's not making the clip of a brand new Stryker...
View ArticleNeed help again. This time my Cobra 1000 won't turn on.
I had a previous post about some Cobra 2000 troubles and you guys helped me find the problem. So I'm hoping for some help again. I have a Cobra 1000 base radio that won't turn on. Well, let me clarify,...
View Articlecobra 25 ltd issue
Well, here goes. Have an old stock beater 25 and went to try it the other day. Since i suffer from "humas", hooked power up backwards. Cover off, checked d23, found it open. Replaced it with a 3a...
View ArticleMosfet upgrade? Worth doing or waste of money?
Just got two radios done and forgot to mention the mosfet deal to the tech. I see radios on youtube all the time doing 40-ish watts out the back with them but wondered, Are they really worth it? Is it...
View ArticleRCI-2950dx or Lincoln II v3/+ for first 10m??
Got my General last summer. Just sold my CB. I live up in Pocono PA at 1735' elevation, if that matters. Which 10m should I get the 2950dx, Lincoln v3/+ (haven't heard much on the newer + model).?? I...
View ArticleAntenna and lightning ?
I was wondering do any of you who are using a aluminum antenna without a lightning arrestor disconnect your coax from radio during a severe storm? I had a older gentleman who lives by me tell me " If I...
View ArticleCrazy skip on 38LSB these past few days
These past few days the SKIP on 38LSB has been awesome!!!! Ive heard lots of contacts from Milwaukee, Chicago, New Jersey, Orlando, Key West, Eastern Tenn. Arkansas, Alabama, SoCal and Central...
View ArticleRM ITALY Station 550 Linear Amp, Any body familiar?
Hi folks, I just purchased a (RM Italy Station 550 linear amp) used. I have just again got back into C.B. last time back in the 80's my question is will this amp work on C.B. frequencies I think cb is...
View ArticleAlignment results in quieter receive and softer tone? Wait, A working Delta...
Had two factory fresh PC 78LTW radios sent off for a full alignment and open for max performance. Before, typical hash and trash, all that good stuff. Couldn't make contact with no one. Modulation on...
View Article756 pro III is 11M gonna cook the lowpass section or is this bs I read?
I picked up the PROIII and was impressed with it's condition. Unfortunately, there was an issue with low output power on 10 and 12m, which was not disclosed before the deal. Examining the filter board...
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