Galaxy 959b not linear SSB frequencies from 1 - 40
Hi Gang, I thought I was performing a quick freq alignment of a 959b but not so fast. The alignment instructions have you set it on channel 1. The issue is that if I align the SSB TX on 1 it is 500 HZ...
View Articlecobra 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 ArticleMysterious high SWR. Beware toxic wattmeters.
Toxic wattmeters. Maybe I should call them carnivorous wattmeters. They'll eat your amplifier. Here's the problem. We have seen it with both Dosy and PDC meters. The cabinet panels are first punched,...
View ArticleA very general troubleshooting question... on PLL/Frequency Synth.
I've been studying these circuits lately and have discovered that there is one thing that I do not have a good sense for. When you take a scope and look at the reference oscillator test point or the...
View ArticleQuestion from a novice about the Texas star mod v plus
My Understanding with these drive boxes , they are made to drive a linear. With the idea of it being better to hit the amp with a lower 2 watt dk , how does that work? Does the mod v box not push the...
View ArticleTram Titan II Help- Keyup "tone" when volume over 2
I have a completely stock mint condition Tram Titan 2 that is using a D104 Gstand, so its a element only setup. It was super loud as hell so I replaced the input 220K ohm resistor to a 1 Meg and it...
View ArticleSilver eagle Mic. To RCI radio
The silver eagle has 6 wires could someone please give me the wiring diagram pin 1 pin to pin 3 pin for pin 5 and what colors go where
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Texas star dx400v
Got one coming in the mail.... looking forward to putting it in place of my tiger 200. Going to run #6 gauge wire to it . Do y’all think I ought to put a chassis ground on the frame of it ? Also would...
View ArticleBad Tech, no cookie!
Opened up a recent acquisition to be greeted with what's in the attached photo. In case it's not clear, someone decided to replace a blown trace with a bare wire. Best practices would dictate fixing...
View ArticleReceiver alignment measuring audio watts with what???
Hey Gang, I know that I have a few project questions posted on here but as I am working through some alignments I am curious what you use when aligning to a desired audio watts. As an example, when...
View ArticleCB radio Becoming Respectable Again???
Let’s be honest. CB radio has the reputation of being filled with nothing but misfits using raunchy language. Where I live though, CB radio is making a comeback and it’s mainly the 20 & 30...
View ArticleGreat day at Houston Hamfest 2019
Especially in terms of new test gear. Counting several items I already had, I got enough today to complete a basic transceiver workbench. And all for somewhat under $200! I got: 1) Hameg HM5006...
View ArticleUniden Washington no modulation
Hello guys bought uniden washington radio at thrift store has no modulation.
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RIP John deere
It’s again a sad day when one of the loudest stations from the Super Bowl passes away. So via the blog I’d like to share sad news that John Deere has passed away....
View ArticleEagle 525 Base Linear?("Not Golden or Browning")
I am looking for any and all information on a Eagle 525 tube base linear. This is not a golden or browning linear. I am looking to purchase it, But I need to know some information first. I was told it...
View ArticleCoax ??
I've always heard about the 3 feet rule. What is y’all thought on that ? And what would be the case if one had a fair amount too much, maybe RF loss ?
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...
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