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    Finally got the laptop running again.

    Homer - I installed Windows 8 on my lap top because my stepson said it was much more efficient than windows 7. At first it was confusing to use, but after using this tutorial (Tutorial on Using Windows 8 ) I agree it's a step up from previous windows versions.
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    Sorry again C.K.

    A canoe will tip:thumbup: How do you know Adam was a Canadian?? Who else could stand beside a naked woman and be tempted by a fruit?
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    Home-Brew Galvanized Steel Antenna Mast

    Sure hope you meant 1 inch DIAMETER, because if it was 1 inch thick it would have weighed a ton. LOL
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    Cobra 135 Noisy Receive HELP

    No noise on the dummy load means that the receive on your 135 sucks !!
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    Have a prize donated by SAL Electronics, need a contest idea

    Moleculo- Well, it's been almost a month since you posted your request for contest suggestions from W9WDX members, and, WOW, you already have 6 replies!!! (3 actually). I would think that since only 4 club members participated in the last contest, you would realize that contests should be...
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    Cobra 135 Noisy Receive HELP

    Disconnect the antenna and connect a 50ohm dummy load directly to the radio. If there is still 6 s-units of noise, then there is a problem with the radio. If this is the case, let me know, and I will tell you where to go from here. 73s - Sluggo
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    Cobra 86 XLR

    STAYBOLT- HERE YOU GO. 73s -Sluggo .................................................................................................. TC5080P AM Mod #2 Cobra 32XLR, Cobra 86XLR, Tram D42, etc. 1. Locate Pin 8 of the 5080 PLL. There will be a green wire connected to it. The other...
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    TRC-458 RESTORE.

    Nitro - Look at the circuit board and locate R220. It is a 220 ohm resistor located between TR23 and VR7. Notice that it is installed in a location marked D23 on the board. Remove this resistor and replace it with a 1N914 diode (observe polarity). Then locate C87. It is in front of VR6...
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    REALISTIC TRC-458 PICTURE NEEDED

    Check out the TRC449 service manual . Mobile version of 458.Pages 23 and 24 are what you're looking for. 73s http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/realistic/trc_449/graphics/realistic_trc_449_sm.pdf
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    Cars You May Never See Again

    NO SHIT !!!
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    Part 95 Rewrite

    :thumbup1:
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    RCI-2950: What does the VR -701 Pot do?

    If somebody messed with this pot would it screw up the display.
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    858SSB RELIABILITY MOD

    will this work on a cobra 138xlr?
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    internal CB preamps

    GOT THAT RIGHT !!!