cobra 148 unlock PLL
this radio is from December 92, the board is PC 412AG. This radio is made in the Philippines. It has a lot of resistors 1/8 and 1/4. As you see in the video, the PL is unlocked. When i got the radio it...
View ArticleCobra 148GTL (A.K.A. Texas Star TR-296)
I recently acquired a "Made In The Malaysia" 148GTL. Upon inspecting it today, I found a 68 ohm resistor bridging the base of TR-37 to ground. I believe the original part was supposed to be a 4700 ohm...
View ArticleWhere to buy crystals?
I'm looking for a place that still makes for cb and ham radios. looking for the below frequencies. Would anyone know of a place to get these frequencies maybe 25 of each 14.460 MHz gives 26.065 to...
View ArticleInfo about Galaxy Saturn receive mods
Hi guys hope all is well with you all, I was I was hoping someone can give me some info on any receive modifications for a Galaxy Saturn I just picked up from a local. I have been looking for a Galaxy...
View ArticleConnex 4300HP output power
what kind of power could I expect to see out of a Connex 4300 HP with a 2sc2166 driver and a 2sc 2290. Unmodified of course
View ArticlePresident McKinley adjustments..??
I took the top off my new President McKinley radio and was looking to find the modulation pot.. to turn it up a hair, which must be RT206.. but what is PLC?? I see AMC RT206, PLC RT202 201 is the...
View Article"Built by a Degreed Electronics Engineer"
Sure glad they weren't copy boxes built in someone's spare bedroom. https://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/d/cb-radio-amplifiers/6651491799.html
View Articlelatest skip conditions
First off, My antenna is down (I know, that sux). I had plans for doing some major upgrades on the tower because the one I had up was meant to be temporary while I experimented with my inverted V...
View ArticleFatBoy 6 Pill
I was a member here years back but can't remember name/password/email I used then... so here I am again. Anyway, I run a Magnum 257HP with 4' Firestick in the pickup and does just fine for monitoring...
View Articleuniden 980 ssb on ebay huge price variation
type ssb cb radios in search bar then go looking at all the 980's for sale. there were 6 in a row for sale listed as new priced from $132. to $225. couple used radios priced for $125. found 1 that...
View ArticleGeneral Lee no swing on low power
This radio came new with mosfet finals and driver. Blew finals couple months ago. Had trouble biasing new ones but finally got that figured out. It has the recieve upgrade as well, which doesn’t seem...
View ArticleNJ, DELAWARE, NEW YORK MARYLAND NOISY?
I am seeing an S6 in static here in New Jersey. I have been having issues with my station for some time, and am trying to get things in order. I was wondering if this extremely high noise (static)...
View ArticleScorpion Repair Shop?
What happened? He vanished. Great guy. Was in the USMC as well. I hope he comes back.
View ArticleCourier Centurion 40D Restore
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View ArticlePresident Madison no output but has modulation
Hello I am very new to posting but have been reading the threads for sometime now. I just picked up a president Madison with very low output. It doesn't move the watt meter when on a dummy load but I...
View ArticleLooking for service information for Sears SSB RoadTalker 40 934.38310700
I acquired a Sears SSB RoadTalker 40, model number 934.38310700, and I am looking for at least the alignment procedure for it, if not a service manual. Anyone have info on this radio?
View ArticleGeneral Lee No Output
Started out with blown TR43 last final before antenna. Replaced TR43. TR44 Driver was good and TR46 first final was good. I replaced all three for good measure. TR45 pre driver checked good. TR46 RF...
View ArticleNear Truck Stop - Should I Expect to Hear Something?
I live close-by a busy truck stop off a major interstate (I-5 running north/south thru California). Should I expect to hear some chatter?
View ArticlePALOMAR TX 100
Bought a dirty Cobra 29 LTD Classic side mic model with power mic and external speaker for $1 this morning. I will stack them to the ceiling at that price. View attachment 25346 Went to an estate sale...
View ArticleChannel 13 in southwest missouri
Every morning at 6:30 am to 7:30 pm i get a dead key radio signal it dont bleed over.tried 4 radios.1 in my pickup has it too.strange part i can talk and recieve fine on 12 and 14. Only 4 houses nearby...
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