How to dim channel display led on 148gtl?
i recently picked up a 148 gtl made in the Malaysia 1992, for to cheap to pass up. All the wiring for the switches is hacked up. Extra channels on hi/lo bright/dim. I installed a cheap blue channel...
View ArticleRegarding Lou Franklin's "Understanding Cb Radio".....
If anyone has it that cares to comment...... I'm thinking of getting this one. I know there are some pretty old threads that talk about it but some forums don't like "resurrection of dead posts" so...
View ArticleSTOP BUYING EXPORT CB TYPE SSB TRANSCEIVERS
I implore newbies (especially) to consider purchasing and HF the first time out as opposed to an 10 meter export. I know there's a price difference, but it seems like most who purchase exports are...
View ArticleGray Electronics Three Hundred Bi Linear into needed
I brought back into service an old Gray Electronics amp, looks like someone hooked it up backwards and burned traces off the board and then cannibalized the switches, but its fixed now. I cannot find...
View ArticleCobra 148 GTL Not powering up.
I have a cobra 148 gtl not powering up.nothing. Have voltage at on/off switch so looks like diode is ok.This is a frankinsteind radio. I cant believe what I bought.It has 4 slide switches underneath...
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...
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Kop's "not mine" thread
From time to time I spot junque while looking for other junque . I'll post it here. The usual disclaimer applies. I have zero idea what the condition of the artice is and know even less about the...
View ArticleAudiovox mcb 10,whats the good,the bad,and the ugly on them?
I usually would ignor a hand held but i find i kinda need 1. On the farm we got 6 trucks,i never drive same truck.be time consuming to change radio daily even hourly. I made an offer on 1 new in box on...
View ArticleAny CB Radio Shops In The Columbia Mo Area??
I will be visiting family in the Columbia Mo area for 10 days or so are there any good cb radio shops in the area??
View ArticleHELP!!!!!!!!!!! B&K 1040 cb servicemaster
does anyone have a copy of the b&k 1040 service manual, parts list, or schematics for this unit or just able to tell me the value of 2 parts R34 and not sure on the other parts location number but...
View ArticleL21 Frequency mod for MB8719
Hello all, Back at it again. There seems to be little talk about this modification. This is a strange mod in which you place a variable resistor from L21 to PIN 10 of the MB8719 to achieve a 128 upward...
View ArticleCobra 148 lazy channel segments
Any one know if there is an easy or any fix for channel segments sometimes working and then not? Checked & re solder joints on cable did not do anything. thanks
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...
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 ArticleConnex 360014B what the heck?
Connex 4300 HP. What is this from cathode od D10 to ground Never heard of this or ever saw it before.
View ArticleWhat is restoration
Some replace parts that are not in need to replace others do it as part of a restoration, is it worth the money?
View ArticleSolar minimum got you down?
We've had a couple of downturns in the CB hobby in the last 20 years but the lackluster cycles and new technology for the new generation really seems to be putting the nail in the coffin. The two main...
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