Cobra 29 LX SWR and S/RF meter issues.
I was given a Cobra 29 LX that had been apparently dropped on its face, and was intermittently not showing a display, or a backlight. I tracked that problem down to the back of a voltage regulator...
View ArticleBrowning radios
This may not be posted in the right place, if it is, please move it. I just had a dear friend go silent key Thursday and was an avid radio operator for 40 years. He was a nut for the Browning radios....
View ArticleCB/SSB/WX
I'm wanting a CB/SSB with WX it looks like my options are 980ssb or President McKinley. What do you all think of these two radios. Thanks
View ArticleInline meter
hi, I’m going to buy a Dosy 4001p meter to put i line with rci-2985 radio am running rg213 coax with imax2000gpk. My question is do I need to us rg213 coax to keep it inline. Also, later plan to get...
View ArticleCobra 138XLR Mods and Personal Experience Request uPD858
Ok so I have googled this and have found quite a bit. That said just because it is out in cyberspace does not mean it is worth while. So I I am definitely a less is more type when it comes to...
View ArticleGalaxy 33HML No TX and light does not change to red.
I done a search on this problem on this site and did not find any info about this issue so thought it would be nice to share some info how what the problem could be. I talked to Andy after I repaired...
View ArticleUniden Washington restore to factory specs
I have recently purchased a Uniden Washington. It had a “Super-Talk” kit installed, along with cut wires covered with electrical tape inside. I removed the kit and soldered the wires back and used heat...
View ArticleFINE TUNE CB SHOP FOR REAL?
I just checked out the latest YouTube clip from fine tune CB shop and was wondering if this guy's for real? He starts off by saying (not verbatim) that he's not making the clip of a brand new Stryker...
View ArticleCourier Galaxy IV tuning help needed
Hi, I have courier galaxy iv and need any and all information for this radio please. Can't seem to find any alignment info or a service manual. It's off quite a bit on ssb transmit. Making it unusable...
View ArticleHot enough to burn the paint off
That cant be good.. View attachment 24137 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ameritron-...er-/183283530519?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
View ArticleFine Tune CB shop
Anyone have any reviews on Fine Tune CB shop? I'm considering a radio purchase and wondering if he is as good as he claims in his Youtube vids, or is it all smoke and mirrors?
View ArticleHey im new here but not to cb radios
Im not a cb repair person.but ive owned many radios in my 63 years on this globe. But i traded for a galaxy 99 V .it recives real good.puts out well too.i got a browning coil antenna on back middle of...
View ArticleAnother Bench upgrade
Spent the day 6:AM till Now, fixing my computer "installed a new SSD" New windows 10, Sinad software and patched it all into a seamless network that I can switch around pretty easy and transferred...
View ArticleUNIDEN 858 Chassis - COST of RECAPPING - TRC-457 & TRC-449
I have been searching all over the internet to no avail for information on getting two of my radios re-capped. They are both UNIDEN 858 PLL chassis radios . . . TRC-457 & TRC-449. There is a lot of...
View ArticleRanger AR 3500 100w help
Hi Guys/Gals, I am new (as in just signed up new) to this forum. I stumbled on this box of goodies my dad left to me and started google-ing the AR 3500 and this site came up with posts about it. My Dad...
View ArticleVintage solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors ... replace or keep?
I came across a radio parts list that contains "solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors". Historically, what has been the experience from those in the "know" about these solids as compared to...
View ArticleSkipGate live videogate is now available for CB 38 LSB
SkipGate live videogate is now available for CB 38 LSB (27.385 MHz) I am a long time skip shooter on the CB sideband channels (since 1979). I go by "South Carolina 116" when the skip is rolling. I set...
View ArticleHigh SWR With Linear Amp
Station setup from tower down to table top. 100' Tower Maco M104 Beam Yaesu G800 rotor All coax = LMR 400 coax Xforce 20012HD Base Amp Dosy TC-4002-SW Inline Watt Meter Browning Golden Eagle Mark III...
View ArticlePresident mckinley
I have one of these on the way. is the stock mic ok or do I need to get a better one?
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