Cobra 2000 GTL weird issues
I just got this and it seems to have a few issues. 1- When listening, there is static but no signal or voice receive. I can however hear a test radio 1 foot away. TX works. and PA works. i was told to...
View ArticleWhere to find a replacement T1 for cobra 29
That pretty much is it. I found that T1 on this Cobra 29 LTD Classic is bad and I need to buy a replacement. Part number EI-28. Anyone know where to buy one? I know its bad as I took one out of another...
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Johnson messenger 4230
A coworker is giving me his old messenger 4230 with power Mic. I did some digging looking for schematics and owners manual but I haven't had much luck. Cbtricks was blank under the radio. I'd like to...
View ArticleStupid things seen or heard at a CB shop
After reading zman's post in this thread http://www.worldwidedx.com/showthread.php?t=139006 and posting one of my own experiences at a CB shop, I thought it might be fun to post some of the dumb things...
View Article959 squeal on tx
Has anyone had a problem with 10z rf squeal when case is on but perfect when case is off
View ArticleSuperstar 3900 help. Early EPT360011B
Struggling on a problem on this one. No RX on AM and FM only. TX is fine on both AM and FM, but No RX. No sound at all. No Meter movement etc. Even with close range radio RX is fine on LSB and USB but...
View Article29 WX NW ST No TX and No RX; Need Help Please
Hi. My first post here. I have a Cobra 29 WX NW ST (in fact I have two of them) that I bought brand-new about three years ago. It powers up and lights up (except the nightwatch; alas it quit on both...
View ArticleGalaxy 98VHP
Looking to purchase a New Galaxy 98VHP. I know it needs to be converted but what type of wattage should I be looking at after I have had it peaked and tuned & aligned. Is there an actual Swing Kit...
View ArticleGalaxy dx99v Driver bias too low need help
Have a few Galaxys with the same problem the driver bias is too low like 35 ma max can't get the 50 to 75 they want .2 of the radios are galaxy 99v's and 1 dx88hl they all work great but vr11 is maxed...
View ArticleDr. Dipole question
I ordered a Dr. dipole 11 meter antenna today. Only paid around $20. All the reviews I have read have been really positive. I know that people use horizontal antennas for DX but can I also use this to...
View ArticleDEAD Robyn SB 520D
I have a Robyn that my friend gave me (said get it out of here or tis going into the trash) that is dead. The channel readout is dark and no TX/RX. Any ideas as the radio is not in bad shape and i'd...
View ArticleAmp coax jumper length
Does the jumper length affect the performance of the radio any on tx/rx.. I'm going to be using a fatboy 450- 2x2879 with my general lee and Wilson 1000 and need to use a 6 foot jumper between the amp...
View ArticleERF2030+ new version indestructible?
Has anybody tested these things under open/short conditions? I'm kinda curious how much abuse they can handle. RF Parts sells them in beta-matched sets as well. View attachment 22047
View Article142gtl issue
hello guys when i key up my 142gtl i get no am,ssb power. any help would be appreciated.
View ArticlePresident Lincoln 1 pill issues
I picked up a Lincoln with a 455 final in it, looks stock. I'm wondering what the bias should be, currently its 100ma on the 455. Also when the top cover is on, it seems to want to go into oscillation...
View Article142 information help
Located in Sam's #219 is the Cobra 142 GTL PhotoFact . Does anyone have a digital copy? I seem to have lost my hard copy and obliterated my digital copy. I was attempting to help Kaos and couldn't find...
View ArticleS.B.E Console 2/t
I was given this CB radio and I notices some rattling on the inside so I opened up the covers and found the crystals out of there sockets. Does anyone have a sams on this radio that can tell me what...
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