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by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 4:18
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: RCI 2950 Non DX Receive Mod.
Replies: 9
Views: 14088

2950

2950-no dx , Ranger has all you could ever want,on its webb
Under tech tips man. A list to improve. Next cut off your mounting bracket knobs, they push the cap.breaking the board..
by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 3:57
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: uniden pro 640e mods
Replies: 3
Views: 7742

Expanion

You add a crystel switch too that radio it won't go out of band man.
The 2824 is a locked pll, any grounding will fry it.
But you can unlock the clarifier. Varactor diode. See dk mods..
by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 3:45
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: cobra 19 ..... DX IV and Ultra III the same? or uniden 510?
Replies: 3
Views: 7395

Power

What this means you don't have to turn your radio up or down..
This is my little secret. :P
by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 3:43
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: cobra 19 ..... DX IV and Ultra III the same? or uniden 510?
Replies: 3
Views: 7395

Power

What this means you don't have to turn your radio up or down..
This is my little secret. :P
by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 3:38
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: cobra 19 ..... DX IV and Ultra III the same? or uniden 510?
Replies: 3
Views: 7395

Power

Well We just had a walmart radio on the meter,3- was max watts So a Palamar Mod-5 Modulator Works great. It is varabal power out put,It can handle 10- watts hitting it. It has 1446 pills in it 2-of them,$109.00 H&Y on the phone. No RMK crap, NO Texas star 2869 in it. I'm using the palamar wright...
by johhn
Sunday 9th Nov 2008, 3:14
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Increase mic gain on Cobra 19 DX IV?
Replies: 1
Views: 4907

Modulation

H&Y Electronics Stocks a Power mic for the cobras,I know I got
One man it works great. I run It on a 6to7,they say I'm loud.
It even has a little blue clear lite in it, $20.00
I tried one from Cobra it was too much mic for it..
by johhn
Sunday 2nd Nov 2008, 0:59
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Have an idea for my Uniden 510.
Replies: 21
Views: 33812

Mouser electronics :D , Jamco Electronics :D
by johhn
Saturday 1st Nov 2008, 0:55
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: uniden pro 640e mods
Replies: 3
Views: 7742

The First Question is Do you have a display problum ? I could not find a UPD 2816 for the channel convert. I had 2- 640-e radios and dameged both tring too do the display thing. O.k. VR-5 is Modulation,VR-10 is A.M.,VR-11 is S.S.B., Streach the coils Or Spread of L=26,L-34,L-35,L-36While reading, On...
by johhn
Monday 30th Jun 2008, 14:41
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 29 LTD Soundtracker - Clarifier unlock
Replies: 5
Views: 10425

Unlock

Thats what I thought, AM only.
Thanks Rick johhn
by johhn
Monday 30th Jun 2008, 14:17
Forum: CB Radio General
Topic: AVOID CLAYS RADIO!
Replies: 14
Views: 25164

radio

Yes I did in fact , Thats why I bought a R.C.I.,,
You can find everything from adjustments to channel convert. on
the web, even the clarifier un-lock. :P
by johhn
Monday 30th Jun 2008, 14:05
Forum: CB Radio General
Topic: Can You Power A CB Radio with a Computer Power supply?
Replies: 5
Views: 10034

power supply

Also go to Buy Reilant .com , 12volt power supply.
$47.99 15 amp Pyramid supply PS 14 KX. :P
by johhn
Sunday 8th Jun 2008, 14:58
Forum: CB Radio General
Topic: 11 meter Funny Channels
Replies: 2
Views: 5732

Funny .Info..

http://www.cbtricks.com , More info than you could ever need.. :P
by johhn
Tuesday 3rd Jun 2008, 13:18
Forum: CB Radio General
Topic: AVOID CLAYS RADIO!
Replies: 14
Views: 25164

re;cobra

I got a R.c.i.2950 dx from Copper ,It also came with the C.B.
channel chip not installed .Just like I ordered ,
I figered I had too set the power while I was doing the Claifier mod
(unlock) at the same time.. Man it still works great for $262.00
With shipping :D
by johhn
Tuesday 3rd Jun 2008, 13:00
Forum: CB Radio General
Topic: radio noise
Replies: 5
Views: 9170

re;noise

Do you have a fuel pump relay on that Freight thing..? If so pull it while you have the radio on and engine running.. Dose the noise go away while you have the relay in your hand. The engine will run for a second or two while you do this . this is the easyest way too test for fuel pump noise.. Gas o...
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 15:56
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: How and where to put Variable power in a 139 XLR
Replies: 3
Views: 6997

re;v power

Do the modulation swing first ,
adjust vr-6 , and vr-7 for the most modulation swing
Forward on a meter you can get... :P
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 15:49
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: How and where to put Variable power in a 139 XLR
Replies: 3
Views: 6997

re;power

Well the a.m power VR pot is where you usily put or pull out , for the wires for the gain (power) veribal vr-8.
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 15:24
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Mosfet conversion for Uniden SSB chassis (Pro 810e/Pro 640e)
Replies: 3
Views: 6575

re;mosfet

Arn't you meaning , a display first . It should be burnt out by now.
I got 2 - 640e 's up in the colset . don't even bother..
I tried too fix the display. a real pain... :evil:
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 15:13
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: What is a good 11meter cb radio to mod
Replies: 13
Views: 19657

Clip the modulator in your 29 ,add channels, Then unlock the,
Clarifier,on a s.s.b..this works.
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 14:49
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: going to get a new cb tomorrow! some mods & opinions wan
Replies: 6
Views: 10191

re;radio

The rci has almost no white noise on side band.
The modulator has 1446 pills in it ,I hit it with 5-watts from a 148 gtl
every day..
by johhn
Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 14:29
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: going to get a new cb tomorrow! some mods & opinions wan
Replies: 6
Views: 10191

re;new radio

I sure like My Rci 2950 dx ,It's up too,15-a.m. -30- s.s.b.
But no toys , i do alot of 10 meter these days.
21.00 to 29.965mhz No one can hide . $250.00 from Copper.
It has a veribal power knob .A Palamar modulater mod -V. Veribal power.
for the mobil is 2-pill under $120.00 From H&Y..
by johhn
Wednesday 26th Dec 2007, 7:02
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Antenna Tuner
Replies: 2
Views: 6765

re;tuners

MFJ 941e Antenna Tuner $119.95 At Ten Tec.....cheepest onthe web.
Thank' :wink: s johhn
by johhn
Wednesday 26th Dec 2007, 6:46
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Your opinion on Antennas
Replies: 11
Views: 21607

Re;ant

O.K. I used the Bandet Procom patorit , a real piece of .......
DO NOT waste your hard earned money...Mine is for sale.
They will not do 20 miles.. johhn :evil:
by johhn
Wednesday 26th Dec 2007, 6:38
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Your opinion on Antennas
Replies: 11
Views: 21607

Re;ant

O.K. I used the Bandet Procom patorit , a real piece of .......
DO NOT waste your hard earned money...Mine is for sale.
They will not do 20 miles.. johhn :evil:
by johhn
Wednesday 26th Dec 2007, 6:27
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Your opinion on Antennas
Replies: 11
Views: 21607

re;ant

Yes another vote for a Maco 5/8 $ 71.95 at H&Y electronics..
Got one myself could'nt be happer. I'm no BLEAD stick... :P
by johhn
Saturday 15th Dec 2007, 1:42
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: question about noise coming through power line
Replies: 5
Views: 11159

Re;noise

With the relay unplugged , the top left is key power . The bottem right is the wire going to the pump . Jump these two points for your test . When the pump runs,you will hear- The noise on your radio,,,,,, you now know how to drain or test the fuel system. The bottem right is the wire you want,under...
by johhn
Saturday 15th Dec 2007, 1:18
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antenna woes
Replies: 6
Views: 10525

re;ant

Now on a WHIP you have a ball mount , under the mount on the inside attach the Ground too one of the 3- nuts & bolts ,use lock nuts ,no
lock washers (they loosen up) You want this permement..
The other end of the ground gose to frame.
then frame too neg battery...
by johhn
Saturday 15th Dec 2007, 1:02
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antenna woes
Replies: 6
Views: 10525

Re;Ant

Be sure you don't wrap or tape the ground too the coax ...
This has been known to cause noise...
KEEP THEM Seperated...
by johhn
Friday 14th Dec 2007, 2:21
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antenna woes
Replies: 6
Views: 10525

re;ant

Do not devide the ground, leave it one twisted stran ,wrap around the washer a small loop.
by johhn
Friday 14th Dec 2007, 2:17
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antenna woes
Replies: 6
Views: 10525

re;ant

The adapter has a star washer under it.Big one with it . Under this star is where I hook up the ground ,12 or 14 gauge wire . Slotts in the spaces of the star ... look man no metal. This picks up the outside metal of the adapter . Coax one side Thread 24 for ant screw thread ..add extra washer (flat...
by johhn
Friday 14th Dec 2007, 1:58
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antenna woes
Replies: 6
Views: 10525

re;woes

It is all the type of adapter you use ,rad;shack has a adapter. that the coax and the ant thread screw in to the other end $5.00. just drill a hole.
by johhn
Friday 14th Dec 2007, 1:44
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: ASTRO PLANE PARTS
Replies: 3
Views: 9358

Re;

Rad.Shack has the coax fitting,I saw one of those yesterday.
The alunimum is going to be the feet.
by johhn
Friday 14th Dec 2007, 1:37
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: how to get my base station antenna high cheap?
Replies: 3
Views: 7901

re;

There is a stake for the backyard,it is a animal stake.
You get at walmart , It has a stake that unfolds from the side it would have more strangth than the sprial ones .It comes red orange with a chain on it ,to hook your guywire.. 8)
by johhn
Thursday 13th Dec 2007, 15:33
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Help with 102" whip!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 29406

Re;102"

Maco has a 5/8 wave ground plane antenna whall they last.
One of the best,you see they stopped manuf.that ant and more ..
$ 71.00 at H&Y Electronics, hurry johhn :P
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 13:22
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: Help with 102" whip!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 29406

102"

Your water pipe is your ground ,or a piece of electrical conduite .
1/2" Hammered in the ground as deep as you can...johhn
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 13:08
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: antena
Replies: 1
Views: 5335

distance

You have to be nosie,Ask ,always ask,Base is taller,more distance.
I lisen too a group and pick the one with the weekes signal...
get some one in a car that will drive away from you...johhn
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 12:59
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: bleeding all over every thing
Replies: 6
Views: 11340

re;splatter

Turn down the radio to spect..that is the cheepest.next ant alun. johhn :(
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 12:49
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: question about noise coming through power line
Replies: 5
Views: 11159

re;Noise

You have electric Fuel Pump noise ,it will run you out of your truck .
johhn
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 12:40
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: question about noise coming through power line
Replies: 5
Views: 11159

re;noise

You must find the relay for the fuel pump .On the Relay, You will see a drawing on it . Look very close at it. the wire that 2-spots on the drawing,(Trigger). Or you can use a Test light the wire that has no power or ground to it .. Re move the relay box under the box,Find the pump pos. Wire. Wrap t...
by johhn
Wednesday 12th Dec 2007, 12:26
Forum: CB Antenna Systems
Topic: question about noise coming through power line
Replies: 5
Views: 11159

re;noise (Fuel Pump)

At your COIL there is a capacitor,You need one of them. It may be square or round ,But it only has one wire on it. You can use a noise cap from a set of breaker points ,also. O.K. ,radio on loud, engine - running, lisen for noise while you unplug your fuel pump relay.. attach too the wire running to...