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CB Tricks web site

Anyone having problems logging into cbtricks.com i am and can't log in. thanks

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Ranger Communications USA

I was looking at possibly purchasing a ranger radio and I remember back in the day they offered a 2 year factory warranty. Upon going on the ranger Communications USA website I found that anything you...

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Cobra 29 LTD Classic. low volume.

This started out as a great receive but no sound. Audio amp good, but bad C123 near T2. Now the volume is barley heard. PA Full blast works great (even before the no sound). If I turn up the signal...

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Mark Sherman - Hard Drive 163 - Fine Tune CB - New Mexico

I have been watching a ton of Mark's videos on YouTube. Although I have learned a lot, much of it is way over my head. I would love to ask him a few questions, but he doesn't do that, apparently. For...

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Icom 765 repair

Picked up a 765 for $175. Radio had no RX/TX. Owner said he replaced Q14 driver.... I had the radio on for a bit and RX magically apeared but not on 22-29.9mhz. Went though the vco chain, rx back all...

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CB Tricks site down

The CB Tricks info site has been down for the past 24 hours. Hope that isn't a permanent thing; a great source for CB info.

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Blown Up Anytone AT-6666

Ok, here is a fun one! I've had an AT-6666 since March and have used it at home and in my mobile. It has worked flawlessly with stock mic, power mic, 5/8-wave Sirio in the mobile and my dipole at home...

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Magnum raptor

Anybody have the alignment procedure for the magnum Raptor and Raptor 2? And is anybody else having problems getting CBTRICKS to pull up?

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Hello Old/new Cb'er new to forum.

Hello everyone its been 25+ years since I picked up a cb/amateur mic. My last set up was a Cobra 29 LTD classic with a TX250 and single 4 ft firestik. Fast forward through 26 years in the emergency...

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Straight From A Horses' Mouth

This is a simple screengrab for anyone who will have to help assemble an antenna or fix coax. Covers the two common Coax sizes RG 8 and RG 58 - so it can also provide a guide to others as for tips......

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SWR Meter/Power Meter

Hello! I need to buy an SWR/Power meter. When I'm talking with my group of guys in the greater Seattle area every make and model that's mentioned is "a piece of crap". Can someone save me some time and...

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Bob's your uncle, it does 600 watts PEP now | HG 2 pill

2 HG 2879's do 600w pep? Shit I'm gonna sell my acom and buy a 2 pill right away.

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Cobra 148 GTL clarifier unlock.

I have a old beat 148 GTL that someone many moons ago unlocked the clarifier. I can align AM and LSB but USB bottoms out. Will changing the value of R236 8200 ohm give me more adjustment? Probably one...

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2.4" TFT Handheld Pocket-size Digital Oscilloscope

Ok I am completely new to using a scope so bear with me. I ran across this and thought it would 1. be cool to build 2. A great learning project 3. If it would let me look at the wave form after turning...

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Brand New Cobra 29 LTD Classic No TX or RX

Had a brand new Cobra 29 Classic that was only two weeks old died. There was no TX or RX not even a nudge on the meter showing any kind of life! Light did change from green to red when keyed. Went...

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High SWR after amp install

Hello all, I hope I’ve posted this question in the correct area. I’m running a Stryker 447hpc2 set at 1 watt dead key, Stryker SR-a10 single antenna thru rg8X coax. My SWR was at 1.2. A few weeks ago I...

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Test equipment setup for beginners?

I have been looking for different adjustments and such beyond "hook up meter and turn VR# and get 50W output" type things. I want to find directions on how to hook up a signal gen to calibrate squelch,...

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Super-Tech Super Mods?

I would love to know who the heck did that crap to that radio...

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148 gtl issue with adjusting driver

Hello guys i have a 1992 Philippine model cobra 142gtl issue i have is adjusting my driver with a bench top ma meter which works well on my other radios. any help would be great.

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Another Amp Builder?

So now Lester is building amps too?

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