Uniden PRO 510XL Channel Display
I have a Uniden PRO 510XL CB mounted on the top of the dash in my truck. It's a great little radio but the only problem is I can't read the channel display in bright sunlight...there isn't enough...
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FYI - Very cool stand to hold equipment
I was looking for something so I could put my meter / amp / power supply below and my mobile radio above on my desk and I cam across this tv/monitor stand on Amazon - It won't let me post a link but go...
View ArticleConstant whine noise?
Getting a constant alternator type whine noise on all AM channels on base station setup. Tried two different PSU unit's, same thing. Occasionally the whine gradually fades away, with fades away I mean...
View ArticleHow to temperature stabilize your reference crystal in your amateur ham radio
seen this i don't know if this was posted before I asked him if running it off a 10 volt low dropout regulator to keep it more stable? as running it in a car you can see 12 to 14 volts.. i want to do...
View ArticleAsk first!
Ok, "stupid is as stupid does"; need to check the plug wiring on an old turner.....no screw in barrel, and for the life of me can't remember how to get steel barrel off plastic end, thought it...
View ArticleAM SKIP LINGO
After 25+ years off the air I rediscovered much of my old equipment and decided to give the hobby another go. That was two years + ago. I was original on air from about 74 until 87. During those years...
View ArticleWhat is backswing?
Can someone be kind enough to explain what backswing means in relation to CB radios please? I've googled it, but thus far folks talk about it but dont say how it came about. I found this :...
View ArticleDid not see a place to post introduction , so I will just do it here
Hi everyone, New to this site not to citizens band radio's though . Just got back into the game not a lot a DX going in the boot ( miss days when everybody had a CB and was on them ) . Found this site...
View ArticleMobile Line Noise
I installed a mobile and it picks up noise from my fuel pumps I think. They are so many line filters. Which is the best in line filter to try first that may help?
View ArticleINTERMITTENT DROP-DOWN ON RECEIVE SONAR FS 2340
The receive on my FS 2340 occasionally drops down about one s unit. This happens whether the transceiver is cold or hot. It immediately comes back up when I quickly key and un key the microphone. I...
View ArticleIs CB radio suffering from the loudness wars?
I know the band is pretty dead right now, but when skip is in there the band can be very active. When I got into CB radio back in 1988 at the tender age of 11, CB radios were not that loud on the air....
View ArticleIs this what receive alignment means ?
Was basically listening earlier on AM and some local on ch 27,2850 , sounded good but when I adjusted my frequency display to 27,2870 he sounded a bit better. How does one know if their receive or...
View ArticleAnyone have the 756 pro III?
I see that when I put the volume at 1 o'clock on a received signal, the audio starts distorting. Its not really that loud, but it starts cracking up. I use a external speaker with 2 6" and a tweeter...
View ArticleUniden Washington (MB8719)
Hello guys i have a washington base station lost audio and has very low ouput power on my meter less than a watt any help woud be appreciated.
View ArticleMY IMAX 2000 ON NON PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT
I mentioned this contraption so many times I thought I'd share exactly what it looks like. I'm going to remove the mast that came with the product, and the second (5') I added on top of that. I will...
View ArticleReputable Radio Repair Shops?
I've run across a cosmetically near-mint condition 4th-gen Madison that has signs of some cap problems and possibly a couple of other issues. This radio is just too nice to leave powered off. It...
View ArticleCobra 148 gtl china model
Hello guys i want to unlock the clarifier on my cobra 148gtl made in china has 4pin front mic, any help would be appreciated.
View ArticleGalaxy 959 meter light??
I had my meter light changed out to green on my galaxy 959. Well it burnt out on the tech before he got it off his bench. We decided to change it to white because of the looks. Well I got it home and...
View ArticleSbe console v
It has good am and ssb rx and good am tx but very low ssb tx less than half a watt but can be heard on a nearby radio very weak.
View ArticleA happy medium , SWR , Watt meter recommendations?
Was hoping for a little input from you forum vets. I am currently looking at buying a SWR , Watt meter on a budget, any recommendations? Originally wanted a SWR Watt and Mod meter, but after reading...
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