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A shocking good time, adding 3 prong power cord to vintage gear.
Old radios, like the E.F. Johnson Messenger 1,2, or 223 came without a grounded chassis (3 prong cord). The chassis can become live, and it had a/c floating on the chassis already. I observed sparks...
View Article148 gtl issue
When i put volume all the way up i get a squeal on my speaker,also the side regulator and audio chip gets hot.thanks2
View ArticleWhich CB Shops are still accepting mail-in repairs?
Bells CB, Bob's CB Radio and DTB Radio are no longer accepting mail-in repairs. So who's left? Any suggestions for a reputable and qualified CB repair shop?
View ArticleScammers Beware!
Just finished watching an episode of Forensic Files about a guy who ordered a $400 CB radio from a fella online. After payment was received, the seller shipped him a less expensive model. The buyer...
View ArticleSwr questions
If your radio gets hot can the swr climb up? cause distortion to the radios as well?
View Articlescope question
Im in the process of purchasing a scope i have a choice of the hantek brand new 70 mhz 2 channel for 210 bucks. or tektronics used for 189 2channels without probes just power plug? thanks
View ArticleHOW DO TUBES NORMALLY GO?
I'm referring to amplifier tubes. I'm sure it works the same way whether the amplifier is the best legally produced amplifier or your readily available 1970s mid 80s 6LF6, 6LQ6 ect ect driver/final...
View ArticleTuner Question
I currently have a Galaxy 2517 running to an A-99 about 20 feet up for my base station. I manage my SWR currently with an Astatic PDC2 SWR meter. I was wondering if an upgrade in tuner would be...
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ALPHA 78 Just Fully Restored by Dick Bird
I'm calling BS...look at the list, then look at the pictures closely.
View ArticleAmplified Microphone
What does every one recommend for a microphone for a realistic TRC 458?
View Article148 gtl mod help
Hope I am posting in the right place. I have a Philippines made cobra 148 gtl with a mb8179 pll chip. It has had the pll crystal (big one center front of board) removed and wired to a 3 position switch...
View ArticleWWDX Who's Who List
Here's mine. What's yours look like? 1. Most likely to respond to a question with a straight-forward, good-natured, helpful answer: 2RT307, HomerBB and BJ radionut 2. Most likely to respond with jargon...
View ArticleHygain 8 not VIII 40 ch ssb
Anyone seen one of these before? I got it apart to clean the pots and give the case a scrub. I'll post more when its done. View attachment 21774 View attachment 21775 View attachment 21776 View...
View Article959 high dead key issue
So the other day i installed a new antenna (wilson 2000) so i started making sure everything was working properly. However i switched the galaxy meter over to the watt scale it its showing 12w dead key...
View ArticleKL503 junk
I got this amp so I can shoot DX when I go camping.. was running the RM KL503 with my cobra 148 all I did was use it on low power pushing about 10 watts max SSB in to it, and getting 110 watts out. and...
View ArticleRm Italy KL-503 watts vs amps
Looking at this amp, it appears the max output SSB is 450w but the max amp draw is only 30 amps. That seems awfully low. Is the 30 amp max draw incorrect? The other thing that seems low is the input...
View ArticleTektronics CFC-250 Frequency Counter
Anyone know where can i find the full service manual for the tektronics cfc-250 frequency counter ? thanks
View ArticleMy Cobra 29 LX issue... assistance needed please.
Hello everyone, this is my first post. I have lurked forums for the past few weeks getting information here and there. But i haven't been able to find an answer to this besides something like a line...
View ArticleTram titan 1 info
I was just able to acquire a mint tram titan 1. Anyone have a schematic online or pdf? Most I see are for the II+...i know the 1 is a rare bird and still can't believe I was able to get it. Trying to...
View Articleanyone seen this new microphone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLD-DELTA-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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