A tip to keep from buying so many new fuses.
The other day, I posted a picture of a setup I use to keep from having to replace fuses when something stupid happens, such as slipping with a probe tip. I decided I would show both methods I use for...
View ArticleA-Static Mobile Max (v3.2) no power when keying up
I have a a-static mobilemax, it's v3.2 with the 28 seconds of audio recording and 1 roger beep. When i key up with it powered up, the metere doesn't move, and there's no audio coming from the unit. if...
View ArticleCobra 25 NW WX ST volume question
I picked up a Cobra 25 NW WX ST cheap and it all works except the nightwatch feature which is no real surprise. One thing I notice that seems odd is that even with the volume down all the way it still...
View ArticleCan it work
I have a KL 203 I got new sometime ago, I am now thinking of useing it.The question now is can I run it AND my OPTIMA MK3 on the same power supply?. I no I,d have to run the radio on LOW, can it be...
View ArticleCobra 148 GTL Malaysia.. side mic?? Should I buy?
Should I buy?? It's under $120.. looks unmolested.. has side mic.. and has black power jack on back (not white molex).. if that matters.. I was entertaining Galaxy DX-949.. but the 148 is considered a...
View ArticleTransistor Substitutions & Cross Reference
Is there, here on this site or another, a list of currently available substitute parts for radios such as the older Galaxy/Ranger radios and others? For example, the 2SB754. A list showing all the...
View ArticleCatalog Scans & Such
Does anybody here have an old H&Y catalog that is scanned in? Or maybe one could scan in? Or the one they sent out, the best of the exports booklet? Any old catalogs, parts listings or what have...
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 ArticleCB slang is horrible
When you guys talk on the radio do you use "CB slang"? You know...BUMP BUMP, I gust got down, no doubt about it, etc. etc.? What if you walked into McDonalds and placed your order like this... "Hey...
View Articleantenna question
Hey yall, first post so please bear with my lack of knowledge. I mounted my antenna (Wilson 2k trucker) on top of the headache rack on my truck. I welded the mount to the rack. The rack is welded to...
View ArticleScorpion Repair Shop?
What happened? He vanished. Great guy. Was in the USMC as well. I hope he comes back.
View ArticleSidewinder amps
Anyone got any info on these? Seems to be a clean sounding amp, does 200+ on "test". Very well built. View attachment 22609 View attachment 22610 View attachment 22611 View attachment 22612 View...
View ArticleHot enough to burn the paint off
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View Article1 Radio - 2 Automobiles
Guys, what the best way to use one radio between two vehicles? Most of the time the CB will be in my 94 Toyota 4x4. But when the family goes on road trips we drive the 06 4Runner and I'll want CB...
View ArticleAnytone AT-6666
Can someone that owns one of these radios please tell me if this problem is me or the radio. I am thinking radio but with all the programing you never know. When I go through the channels and get to 19...
View Articlemore shifty ebay shenanigans
This one is shifty as frig! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Vinta...sh=item3d711a1c08:g:jYIAAOSwI2xbe2i3#viTabs_0 Seller is using a "stock" photo and then makes a small note to say that it "might" have...
View ArticleCan this be fixed?
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View ArticleRanger TR-296 opinions.. (148 GTL clone)
I have an option to grab a new in box one for $250. I know it's $80 over when they were out new.. The seller put up lots of pics and it's purty.. I wanted a 148 and this is as close as I can get and...
View ArticleWhen UPS runs out of soccer balls
I decided to buy a relatively cheap hot air station as a spare that gets good reviews, so I put in an order with Adafruit for a Quick 957DW+. When it got here, I opened it, and everything looked fine...
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