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by dxswe
Saturday 7th Jul 2012, 23:10
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Lafayette telsat 805 no tx on AM/FM no recieve at SSB
Replies: 1
Views: 5126

Re: Lafayette telsat 805 no tx on AM/FM no recieve at SSB

Now is the radio up and running.The faulty was the final 1969
by dxswe
Sunday 26th Jun 2011, 13:37
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Freq. counter
Replies: 3
Views: 6295

Re: Freq. counter

Hallo I copy this from cbtricks board.Perhaps this helps. The "92.000" problem really has several possible causes. Only some of those will be found inside the shielded box containing the counter/clock display. But if the radio has no receive or transmit, I would predict that the counter is...
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Mar 2011, 6:15
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Lafayette telsat 805 no tx on AM/FM no recieve at SSB
Replies: 1
Views: 5126

Lafayette telsat 805 no tx on AM/FM no recieve at SSB

Radio Make and Model: Lafayette Telsat 805B PCB Number:PTBM131A4X PLL Number: 02 Test gear available:Counter and multimeter Symptoms:No tx at AM/FM also SSB.And no RX at SSB only at AM/FM What is working:RX AM/FM What has been tried:Nothing Did it suddenly happen ?: Yes Anything else that may be of ...
by dxswe
Thursday 26th Mar 2009, 6:04
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: No fm modulation but ssb and am ok
Replies: 0
Views: 4914

No fm modulation but ssb and am ok

Radio Make and Model: President Lincoln
PCB Number:
PLL Number:
Test gear available:
Symptoms:No modulation on fm mode but tx carrier is fine.

What is working: Am/SSB

What has been tried: Adjust deviation VR105 but nothing happens
Did it suddenly happen ?:
Anything else that may be of help?:
by dxswe
Monday 12th Jan 2009, 5:11
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Superstar 3900el query
Replies: 7
Views: 10789

Superstar 3900el query

I think CRT had little trouble with that model.I think a capicator must be change in the little metal box.I don't remeber which it is. :?
by dxswe
Friday 9th Jan 2009, 20:47
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Superstar 3900el query
Replies: 7
Views: 10789

Superstar 3900el query

The buzzing noice comes from the inverter converts 3.5 Vdc to 150-170 VAC for the EL faceplate lighting.The invertes is a little metal box mounted at the left side (component side up)I think you must change a cap inside the metal box.Perhaps another can tell little bit more. :wink:
by dxswe
Friday 26th Dec 2008, 2:46
Forum: Shout Outs
Topic: Merry christmas all radiots
Replies: 0
Views: 6411

Merry christmas all radiots

Merry christmas and happy new radio year.





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by dxswe
Tuesday 2nd Dec 2008, 6:36
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Wiring an external frequency counter to Lafayette Telsat
Replies: 2
Views: 6258

Wiring an external frequency counter to Lafayette Telsat

Radio Make and Model: Lafayette Telsat SSB140 PCB Number: /PTBM058COX PLL Number: 02A Test gear available: Soldier iron.frequency counter Symptoms:Help with wiring a galaxy fc 347 to a lafayette telsat 140ssb What is working: What has been tried: Did it suddenly happen ?: Anything else that may be o...
by dxswe
Friday 28th Nov 2008, 3:40
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Test Your Knowledge Ranger Superstar 158EDX MOSFET model.
Replies: 40
Views: 223616

Test Your Knowledge Ranger Superstar 158EDX MOSFET model.

I think the fault is D53.The D53 is after L23.
by dxswe
Thursday 7th Aug 2008, 6:05
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: superstar 3900 2008 model clarifier issue
Replies: 9
Views: 14641

I had also own a SS 3900 CRT and the clarifier problem was the same with that radio.I used galaxy 77 hml service manual to realign my radio.The pcb board its very like the 3900 board.After my realignmemt the radio was much better.More stable on the ssb band. Rick is a very good tech.He had help with...
by dxswe
Saturday 21st Jun 2008, 4:48
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Galaxy DX95T2 RX signal drops off.
Replies: 5
Views: 8375

What was the fault :?:
by dxswe
Friday 13th Jun 2008, 5:27
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: How much output power should a galaxy 93t have.
Replies: 2
Views: 5492

Re: How much output power should a galaxy 93t have.

I have talked to my locals yesterday and they say the modulation sounded great now.I have decrease the output to 45 watts Pep. Hallo I wonder how much power in SSB band should I have min,med,max.My radio does have: Min:20 PeP Watt Med:35 PeP watt Max:50 Pep watt If I goes over 50watt in max power th...
by dxswe
Thursday 12th Jun 2008, 5:30
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: How much output power should a galaxy 93t have.
Replies: 2
Views: 5492

How much output power should a galaxy 93t have.

Hallo
I wonder how much power in SSB band should I have min,med,max.My radio does have:
Min:20 PeP Watt
Med:35 PeP watt
Max:50 Pep watt

If I goes over 50watt in max power the modulation sounded distored.I not have a scope to check the radio.


Best ragards Jan
by dxswe
Tuesday 20th May 2008, 8:14
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: I want to have dual finals in SS3900
Replies: 1
Views: 6273

I want to have dual finals in SS3900

I wonder if its possible to have dual finals in SS3900.The pcb number is Ranger EPT360015C .The final transistor it's a mosfets IRF 520.
The pc board it's very like Galaxy HML 77 pc board.

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by dxswe
Thursday 15th May 2008, 0:17
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Frequency expansion SS3900 with blue leds
Replies: 0
Views: 4334

Frequency expansion SS3900 with blue leds

How to do the frequency expansion with new superstar 3900 with blue leds and blue s-meter.The pcb number is Ranger EPT360015C.
by dxswe
Saturday 19th Apr 2008, 10:01
Forum: Wanted !
Topic: Kraco 2500 Am/SSB user manual
Replies: 2
Views: 7168

Kraco 2500 Am/SSB user manual

Anyone who has it.

//Jan//
by dxswe
Wednesday 12th Mar 2008, 23:28
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: 2sc2999 and Schottky diode swap
Replies: 22
Views: 141743

I have done the SC2999 and 1N6263 mods in my Galaxy 95t2 with good results.The best thing to make noticed with this mod is when you have the radio installed in my car.But when you have your radio connect to a base antenna you make any different.I have realignment the S-meter with an rf-generator and...
by dxswe
Friday 1st Feb 2008, 7:39
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Where to get parts
Replies: 7
Views: 11466

by dxswe
Monday 28th Jan 2008, 6:34
Forum: CB Radio Alignments
Topic: RCI 2980WX HELP ????
Replies: 1
Views: 6824

by dxswe
Saturday 26th Jan 2008, 10:47
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Superstar ss158 EDX muffled modulation on Fm
Replies: 9
Views: 16696

This is a solution to modulation sound better at Fm is bypass the echoboard.It's very simple.Unplug J12 connector at the main pcb board then unplug J2 connector at the echoboard.Take J2 connector and plug to J12 at the mainpcb.The fm modulation sounded much better after the bypassing.When you have b...
by dxswe
Monday 21st Jan 2008, 8:50
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Superstar ss158 EDX muffled modulation on Fm
Replies: 9
Views: 16696

Superstar ss158 EDX muffled modulation on Fm

Hallo
My friend have a superstar radio which sounded muffled on Fm-band.I been heard that many others have the same problem.Is there any mods or other thing to solved it.

Best regards Jan
by dxswe
Saturday 12th Jan 2008, 3:14
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick.I have replaced D150 it seem to be the faulty.Now is audio working
perfect :D .I will thank you for your time to solved this problem many many thanks.I owe you are beer.


Jan
by dxswe
Friday 11th Jan 2008, 4:08
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Ok I will replaced it.Thanks again


Jan
by dxswe
Friday 11th Jan 2008, 3:36
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick.When I have un-solder the leg of D150 the audio and squelch working normal.I have also try Q60 R228 but then the audio is weak.


Jan
by dxswe
Friday 11th Jan 2008, 2:38
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

I have check the voltage for D69 the leg whois un-solder to R62 is at min 0,0V and max 0,10V.


Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 18:08
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick.I have un-solder one leg of D69 and now the audio is working normal also the squelch is working.Everything seem to work normal,can I have the leg of D69 un-solder or is that not good.What have D69 for function?


Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 10:12
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick. I will try yours suggestion tomorrow.
Best regards Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 6:45
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo again Rick.I have check the voltage for R62 to IC 1 Pin8 min 0,62V and max 7,07V.I have also check the voltage for R62 to D37 min 0,83V max 3,91V.



Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 4:35
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

The base Voltage for Q44 is at min 0,63V at max 0,72V.So the voltage is to high for base at min I have 0,63 it sholud be 0,2 its that correct.


Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 4:25
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

D37 D69 is intact
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 4:22
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Sorry didn't you mean R62 instead of R63 :?:
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 3:37
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

I have also check C189 it seem to be intact.
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 3:02
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

I have the voltage for R232 to Q44 is min 0,63V and max 0,74V and the other results for R232 is min 0,8V max 3,92.I have also check C80 is still intact.

Jan
by dxswe
Thursday 10th Jan 2008, 1:17
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo again Rick.I have replaced Q44 but the audio is still weak.But if I un-solder collector of Q44 the audio is strong and normal :?:

Jan
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 12:43
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Ok I should replace Q44 2Sc945.Very many thanks.
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 12:41
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

I check the voltage for IC 1 pin 8 min 0,67V and max 7,10V.
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 12:33
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

At min 0,63V at max 0,73V
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 12:10
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

At min 0,32 V and max 7,32V
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 11:29
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo.
I have re-solder the leg of Q44 and audio disapear but when I un-solder the leg of R232 the audio is normal again.
Jan :D
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 11:10
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

I have re-solder the leg of R221 the audio i working but I haven't re-solder the leg of Q44 yet.
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 10:45
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo again Rick.Did you mean I must re-solder the leg of R221 to test if the audio is ok .
by dxswe
Wednesday 9th Jan 2008, 9:24
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick.I have un-soldering the collector leg for Q44 and R221 now is the audio normal but the squelch is not working.I think we are near the problems
now.You are a great tech.Thank you Rick.Perhaps a cap is broken


Jan
by dxswe
Tuesday 8th Jan 2008, 21:32
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

Hallo Rick.I have try the ANF board.I bypasses that you told me but the audio i still the the same.I think the ANF boarf is intact.

Jan
by dxswe
Tuesday 8th Jan 2008, 9:43
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

The PA seem work great I have also check the C 175,179 is also ok.The problem is between AM detector and IC 8 pin 4.When the radio is cold an newstarted the recieve audio is normal after 1 minutes is fading away.The S-meter shows right I can hear people talk all that is normal but after a minutes th...
by dxswe
Tuesday 8th Jan 2008, 8:55
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio
Replies: 37
Views: 46325

New GalaxyDX 2517 loss recieve audio

Hallo I have a brandnew galaxyDX 2517 (EPF000210Z board) 1 months old .But today I noticed that I must have full volume on the radio so I can hear my locals talking.The radio have work great until this problem is occured.Sorry for my bad English.I hope some one can help me with this problem.Even whe...