Got my cb base up and running!!
Well my base is up and slowly running, I know my antenna isn't in the best location at the moment but its a start. My swr was 1.5 on 1 and 40 so I am not complaining,so far everything works good! Have...
View ArticleRM Italy KL-7505 or KL-503?
Which one? Both are about $190 or so.. 503 is 1 driving 8 And the 7505 appears a 4? But not sure.. I know low 2-3w drive.. I have 203 model. I was thinking of this for a base with an Antron or Imax.....
View ArticleDelta force has a whine
I like the radio,everybody says its loud and clear.i run the mic gain half way knob centered. But when squelched it has a whine from alternator in both of the trucks i drive. Both trucks are alike.they...
View ArticleCDX304 ... the CB fool continues.
I have not called out CQ in a few months. I'm hearing some sporadic-e propagation on 11m and Nevada is coming in. I call out to try a make a few contacts. Guess what? Shaun Pasay (aka CDX304) starts...
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 ArticlePresident McKinley testing
President sent me a demo unit to test out - It's a solid little SSB radio, similar to the Uniden 980 in features however I actually like the layout better on this radio. The variable power is nice and...
View ArticleSBE Console II Blows fuse on transmit
View attachment 24607 Well I did it now <GRIN> forgot to turn the antenna switch to the radio I was testing and my output dropped to about 1 watt, brought it back to the bench, No output and it...
View ArticleAnyone Know about RCI 2950's?
I bought a few radios all worked including a RCI 2950 Older with yellow display. while testing it out I found it to be doing 30 AM and SSB. and on frequency. I first lost AM. Then lost sound. It was...
View ArticleStickman on youtube
Anyone know much about this guy? He has a lot of videos on radio repairs. Just wondering...
View ArticleSomething doesn't seem right here.....hmmm.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COBRA-148-...40&LH_ItemCondition=3000&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0
View ArticleStryker SR 440 VR4A and VR22?
I am not savvy enough to tell what these two VR's do by looking at the schematics but both were turned and I will need to know how to readjust them and what they do. I can not seem to figure it out.
View ArticleHow Come My Posts are Not Bold
How come my post are not in bold print?? Am I doing something wrong or just to stupid to know<GRIN>
View ArticleGalaxy Dx959 and 979 radio have a vr7.
But it's shone on the schematics. What is it. Antenna warning light adjust? Or something to do with the clarifier?
View ArticleVintage Varmint
Looking at buying this Varmmint .. in good working order.. thought I'd ask for some feedback on this amplifier.. Thanks Rick..... View attachment 24649
View ArticleANYONE SERIOUS ABOUT GAINING KNOWLEDGE?
I'm sure many members are familiar with Peter and his TRX bench YouTube channel. But for those of you who aren't, and are truly interested in learning from a true technician, this might be exactly who...
View ArticleCobra 148GTL This issue has me stumped
Hey guys, I have an interesting one for you. I've never gotten a radio with this fault before and frankly it's driving me nuts. I have a Cobra 148 that after aligning everything, side band is always...
View ArticleRM AD 203 Stinger Board
Please post any thoughts and concerns about this item. I am interested in putting one in a Lafayette Telsat SSB 140. Thanks.
View ArticleI need a new 148 GTL speaker. Source idea?
Had a friend hand me an old 148 GTL and say here keep it. Okay, I did. I should have wondered why somebody would give away a good radio. Today I found out why. Blown speaker. External speaker jack...
View ArticleCbTricks.com FORUM - MEMBERS
Been a member of cbrricks for years. I normally log on quite often. However, not logged on for probably 3-6 months. Now I can't. It says database error. Please don't respond with random guesses. 1.Is...
View Article38 LSB agitator "Blue Waffle" fined $18,000 by the FCC
38 LSB agitator "Blue Waffle" fined $18,000 by the FCC for jamming a 2 meter repeater in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Night Ranger ------------------------------- FCC Proposes $18,000 Fine in Louisiana...
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