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    New radio

    Question for the group I'm in the market for a new radio.. Am fm ssb Maybe 10 meter ? Any suggestions on moderately priced rig?
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    Turner CS-1 schematic needed.

    I believe those are mobile mics.. Looking for the schematic for CS-1 desk mic
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    Turner CS-1 schematic needed.

    Cs-1 is basically the same as plus 3 plus 3b can't find a schematic .. If I find one I'll share with u n the group
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    Turner CS-1 schematic needed.

    Most generic mic wires use yellew instead of white . White In place of yellow .. Hopi g the installer followed that rule .. The turner is close to D104 wiring code reverseing red n blue .I other words if yiu normally put plue and shield together . Turner puts red and shield.. From what I see...
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    Cobra142gtl

    To answer your question.. Lol After recapping and alignment .. I'm keeping it down around 5 watts she moduates to around 16 am close to 30 ssb.. I also replace some resistors with metal film and better replace ceramic disc with tantalium caps.. Made a notable change .
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    Cobra142gtl

    Hi.. So I've been using nte parts since the 80s..bthay have been great .. The 1.toimeningotba bad 236 the replaced it fr of charge.. But always been reliable. Weather transistor ic.. Diod caps.. Always been great not crazy a out their tools still prefer Weller over their irons
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    That's the pint I'm at now.. Orderd the chips hope to.see them soon.. Thank.you all for your help Greatly appreciated
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    Hi. It's clean.. First thing I did was clean both sides b4 recapping .. Resoldered alot that looked poorly /cold soldered.. Tried shorting out pins 4 n 5 on the audio ship.. Some noise stopped . Ordered 3 new chips from great Britain .. As I have 3 89 xlr radios only one wuth the...
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    This is on my workbench where I do all my stuff this is the only radio that does it .. Low output audio on transmit . The static is at full volume .. No controlling it with any controls .. Mic gain volume squelch pa.. Any other radio is fine.. Definitely just this radio . I'll test the chip...
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    I have a couple ta7222ap chips that are the replacement for the 1156.. I'll try what you said tomorrow .. Thank you
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    Ok try that.. Wold.it still cause this in.PA mode..
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    Cobra 89xlr static

    I have an 89xlr I picked up cheap.. It's getting lots of static on recieve transmit and on the pa.. Recapped the radio no change.. I have 4 watt output stable 13.8 v dc off the power supply.. Same results with a 25 amp exteenal supply.. Staticie has no change in volume no mater where the...
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    Cobra142gtl

    Have it dead keying around 7 .. 18 with modulation on am.. In the process of nof recapping .. I'll retune it when I'm done and see what it does
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    Turner Super Sidekick Recap

    If I'm ordering individually I buynfrom NTE along with most of my semiconductors.. As I've gotten cheap/fake Chinese knockoffs from ebay tht didn't work .. Nte backs up thier product .. If you get a bad transistor they will refund or replace it at no charge
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    Turner Super Sidekick Recap

    I ordered a couple times from Klondike Mike's.. It took a little while to get here but got quality caps ..forva couple mics and radios
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    Cobra142gtl

    Thank you alvot your help and suggestions on my 142dtl.. Seemed to correct the problem .. Changed the finals.. Nte 235 and nte 236.. Made a couple adjustments as suggested working gest.. Also had to back down the power supply to 13.8.. Was pushing almost 16.. Thank you all for your help...
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    Motorola system 500 cm510 cb1140 frequency floating ..no mods done

    Hi.. Have a Motorola CB mobile unit.. The frequency floats all overno mode done to the radio . Dosent seem.to.be a thermal issue as far as I can see.. Any clues ?
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    Sams PhotoFacts Collection

    Hi.. Looking for service bulitins for Cobra 142gtl and 89xlr can you help?
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    Cobra142gtl

    I thing my local electronics shop or NTE might still have some stock .. I just got a full set of finals for my tram D62 a couple months ago I'll check with them tomorrow .. But thank you for the tip good to know.. Greatly appreciated