16 Transistor Amp Plans (2SC2879)
im looking for some plans. ive never built one before and id like to give it a shot. i know that it can be pretty intensive when it comes to tuning and biasing. but ive gotta start somewhere. the...
View ArticleGalaxy dx44v problem
I've got a galaxy dx44v on the bench and I've hit a wall. I'm getting receive audio through the radio but cannot get tx audio through it. I've traced it back to C191 on the board and seem to lose it...
View ArticleWeak solar cycles = another big decline of the 11 meter local & DX population
I know the decline of the 11 meter hobby is always discussed and I've heard all the arguments since the early 90's but I'm feeling like things have changed a bit. There's a couple of points that have...
View ArticleNeed help with Cobra 2000 gtl
I've been a CB hobbyist for a while now, but I've recently started to work on them since my local CB Technician past away. I've picked up and old cobra 2000 gtl it works just does not receive very...
View ArticleSBE mic wiring
Can someone confirm mic wiring for an SBE Console 6? I have found limited information online, but Bells CB tech library says: Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Audio Pin 3 Common Pin 4 TX Am keen to replace the...
View ArticleCB Repair Shop Recommendations
I live in the Pacific Northwest and am looking for some recommendations on good shops that will accept mail-in repairs. Has anyone heard of R&R Communications in Wilmington, DE? How about Walcott...
View ArticleBeginner problems with rci-2990
I was given this radio by a friend of mine as I have Shown much interest in the world of cb and he is also invested in it and has been for years. I bought an IMAX 2000 and have it temporarily erected...
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 Article142 gtl vco issue
I have 2 142gtls same chasis pc -385ag one has voltage on vco and other one doesnt any help thanks.
View ArticleNEW THREAD QUESTIONS FOR SONAR FS 2340 AUDIO ISSUES.
Weather I'm modulating or not the 12 Watts pep I get from my Sonar fs 2340 drops down to only 4 Watts. The dead key does not drop what so ever even after an hour or so of the rig being turned on. I...
View ArticleNew bench up and running....
6 Weeks ago none of this existed, I'm going to blame this on all of you for getting me back on the bench. I already have several radios to repair and about 6 more on the way. What the He!! was I...
View ArticleGalaxy 33hp2 problem
I have a galaxy 33hp2 that has bad reflect. It reads 1:1 for swr, but when I talk, the reflect swings into the red. It also has a crackle sound in the receive. Anyone have any idea on what could cause...
View ArticleGalaxy 2527/RCI 2950 (non-dx) board can't vary power.
I found something that is causing me to scratch my head a bit, so I thought I would see if anyone here knows where I should look. I have a galaxy 2527, which is the same board as the original 2950, and...
View ArticleStryker High Performance 10 meter amateur radio (cough cough, 11meters)
I accidentally broke off a little white cable when I opened up the Stryker SR-94HPC Amateur radio to take a look at what the insides look like, ie quality of construction etc. when I plugged it in In...
View ArticleTalk about a heck of a Markup!!! $8 for an $.453
Jokerman wants $8 each for FQP13N10's but Mousers only wants $.453 each for them. Unlike Jokerman I know if I buy from Mouser I will not be getting counterfeit parts! At that price point you might as...
View ArticleGalaxy Saturn no transmit power.
I picked up a nice galaxy Saturn but it has no transmit output power. The TX light comes on and I can hear sound thru another radio when I key up Saturn but no watt meter reading at all. The receive...
View ArticleD150?
Hello all. I have a President HR2510 that I am trying to bring back alive from a hack. Various mods that I wish to eliminate. Someone tried the open clarifier mod and snipped diode 150 right in the...
View Article4300 no audio from speaker jacks
ok guys i could use a little help with a 4300 that i have..it has absolutely no audio coming from either the stock speaker or the ext. jack..radio is modulating but has no talkback or receive audio...
View ArticleRoyce radios = trash..
Is it me or do most of the Royce radios just flat out suck? Not even my tech likes them. He says they are a joke HOWEVER only one is worth a flip the 642 Am SSB deluxe base... I have had a few AM 40 Ch...
View ArticleHigh signal but little to no modulation?
some of you may have seen my name here before and already know I’m pretty new to this. But anyhow, I bought an rci 2995dx over the weekend. Radio is awesome! My question is, why can someone show about...
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