Ok, so I got this radio (dead) and changed the final to a c2166. I also changed C71 to a 33uf 25v. electrolytic capicitor. I tried to adjust L17, L20, L21, L16, and L14 for max RF output, but there is no slug inside L16....it's just hollow. Looks like the stock driver is a c2314. Could this driver be weak? Is this driver junk to begin with? Should I change that to something different? No matter how I try to adjust it, it wont go past 5 watts of output. If it helps any, Mfg. date is 04' on this radio.
Forgive me, I am somewhat new to tinkering with radios. And a big thanks in advance for any help.
Forgive me, I am somewhat new to tinkering with radios. And a big thanks in advance for any help.