Receive audio quality issue..
I have two Washington and 1 Lafayette SSB-100 CB base stations exhibiting the same problem....receive audio sounds restricted, almost like the speaker is old and dried up. Transmit audio is unaffected....
View ArticleHow to free up tuning slugs in tube radio?
I'm doing a little restoration work on a couple of old tube CB radios and need to perform an alignment. Does anyone know of a way to dissolve the factory substance that was used to lock the tuning...
View ArticleCorrosive glue and LC slug
I keep hearing about this "glue" that when it gets old, It gets hard, corrosive, and some what conductive after years of age. I know it looks brown with age but what does it look like new? I sent two...
View ArticleHow to perform the 2sc2999 and Schottky diode swap
How to perform the 2sc2999 and Schottky diode swap for increased receive gain and less noise. As many of you know there are a few ways to boost the incoming signal, generally this is done with a...
View ArticlePoll for CB radio Operators
This question is for CB operators ( or 11 meters if you prefer ) running base stations. Please exclude mobile ops.
View Articlecobra 29 wx nw st
I received a cobra 29 with burnt out finals. I put a mosfet kit in it. The IC4 audio chip gets very hot. I replaced the chip and it still gets hot. I checked the solder joints and they look good. I...
View ArticleIcom sm20 disassemble?
I got a sm20 and the mic element is loose inside. It rattles around....anyone know how to open it without destroying it? thanks
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 ArticleOriginal Ranger 2990 receive question?
Hello everyone, I have a RCI 2990 that is bone stock, other than being converted for 11 meters. Are these radios known for having "noisy" receive? Is it an inherent design flaw? I get a lot of white...
View ArticleELKIN AMPS - MISSING SOMETHING?
I've read a bit about the Elkin amplifiers and the Carolina Builder that originated them. If I'm correct they are known for having low dead Key but lots of Swing. I've also read for a CB amplifier...
View ArticleConverting Uniden instant 9 switch to 19 instead.
How can it be done? I heard Cobras can be done by removing or adding a diode. Is it the same with Uniden? 9 is useless nowdays but 19 still is so would like to have that on instant instead. I've sent 3...
View ArticleUniden PRO510XL tune and peak how to
what can i do to a 510 to peak it up. also is there a way to add talkback without a pa system. any help thanks al
View ArticleBipolar vs polar capacitors
I have one polarized 4.7uf 10v cap on the board now and all i have is a 4.7uf 25v cap bipolar can it be replaced?
View ArticlePALOMAR 300A METER BULB
I'm not familiar with the light bulb that illuminates the meter but I'm assuming it's the older type of bulb that were used in flashlights. Definitely not an LED type. It's been blinking off then back...
View ArticleIf you read this, You'll get some great laughs.
So lately I've been having some questions come up after dealing with what I have on some rigs and wondered, If it is possible, Would it work, Should I do it, Etc... First is, If they (OEMs) wax a...
View ArticlePALOMAR 300A AND POWER SUPPLY SWAP
I've use a 300a for my AM station. I'm the second owner. I have a acquaintance with 300a RF deck only. He unfortunately misplaced the power supply during a move many years ago. The amp for trade is the...
View ArticleStryker 955hp bias test point?
My Chinglish aint so good. Anyone know where the test points are? I just put 4 new finals in this and need to set the bias. thanks View attachment 18042
View ArticleI need a better antenna
Hi all been trolling here for a bit, lots of useful information. I'm just getting back into the cb world, & amazed at how much has changed. I'm currently running a bearcat 980, the galaxy echo desk...
View ArticleDelta DPS60M anyone use this?
Looking at a psu unit, most recommend the megawatt s700, was wondering if anyone has used the Delta dps60m?
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...
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