Poll for CB radio Operators
This question is for CB operators ( or 11 meters if you prefer ) running base stations. Please exclude mobile ops.
View ArticleLooking for a 2 transistor MRF455 schematic
I need help finding some sort of schematic for a 2 transistor MRF455 mobile amp. This is a generic amp. The insides look very identical to this Palomar 200. Thank you! View attachment 28266
View ArticleLoose crystal in 148gtl
Got a 148 GTL from late 80's .Rattle inside.opened it up and a crystal was bouncing around inside. Right next to L9 ,Can not read what it is. Any one know?It was rusted off the board. Looked like water...
View ArticlePower Supply Needed for Texas Star Amps??
Are the Texas Star amps drawing the amps, as the specs say they are? Dx-350HD 30a, Dx-500 45a I was going to buy Dx-350HD, but I would have to by a new 35-40amp power supply just for the Dx-350HD and...
View ArticleConsumer Electronics Hall Of Fame Cobra 138XLR
A nice short read Consumer Electronics Hall Of Fame Cobra 138XLR
View ArticleHash choke’s for 12volt power plug
Does anyone know where I can buy some 3 amp 10uh hash chokes for the power plug on a cobra cb radio? If they can not be sourced can I just rewind them with magnet wire?
View ArticlePresident McKinley
Got one of the new ones. I really like it. I like how the output power is set within menu. Once you set it where you want, it is fixed. Can't accidentally turn it up and poof my little KL-300. Has good...
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Hmm...all in one EQ/Echo unit
Haven't seen this before, I must be slipping, interesting little unit. I may have to buy one to test it out. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CB-Radio-M...374314?hash=item364943316a:g:mF0AAOSwSvtcf-uw
View ArticleLafayette Telsat SSB 140 TX Offset?
Hi Gang, I have on the bench a Telsat SSB 140. The oscillator alignment is perfect but the radio is not transmitting on frequency. There is not a TX offset so I am curious how you match the TX...
View ArticleIncoming Ranger TR-296..
So I bit the bullet and bought a TR-296 with factory mic off EB.. this is to hold me over till the RCI2950CD that I just bought gets back from warranty service for a bad display.. Only mod was...
View ArticleGalaxy 98VHP
Looking to purchase a New Galaxy 98VHP. I know it needs to be converted but what type of wattage should I be looking at after I have had it peaked and tuned & aligned. Is there an actual Swing Kit...
View ArticleSome people...
Howdy all, I've been around the CB game for just about my whole life, and i am still amazed at how some people will knowingly take advantage of others and then just go on about their business as if...
View ArticleChecking SWR
I have a couple questions about SWR readings. Any help is appreciated. I have my meter hooked up as follows: radio output to amp input/amp output to meter input and meter antenna to antenna. Radio and...
View ArticleCobra 29LTD Chrome need Schematic.
Another 29 bites the dust. Customer brought in a Cobra 29LTD Chrome. Radio does transmit and receive. The receive is very noisy lots of static when people are talking. When channel is silent from...
View ArticleGalaxy/Northstar hard to get Varactor diodes Help.
I have a Northstar 440V same as a Galaxy 44V. When it heats up it goes off frequency. I mean all over the place. When I point a heat gun near D30 and D94 it starts going off frequency instantly. Like...
View ArticleCobra 148tl no am tx
I recently purchased a Taiwan made cobra 148 gtl.From a member here that sold it to me for shipping cost, which I really appreciate. It apparently had been hooked up backwards at some point in its...
View ArticleOLD Saturn 40 cb service manual or schematic needed
Any one has service manual or schematic for that model of Japan made radio (Saturn 40) or an equivalent one? I have looked for it without any luck.
View ArticleGalaxy 959 direct inject point?
Anyone know where you direct inject the audio on a galaxy 959? I have my Uniden grant done like this and love it and wanted to help a friend out with his galaxy 959 but I can't find any info.
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