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  1. Limeybastard

    converting a texas star dx 667v to 11

    LOL That's the same people I bought it from.
  2. Limeybastard

    CB Base Station Hybrid

    I love these ideas and eagerly await responses also. How about some sort of server rack shelving system? A small one. One could then put the equipment in there with adequate cooling. Time to call Mr X cb man.lol
  3. Limeybastard

    h%y

    There is two ebay sellers with near same items for sale and near same names , ky something and Kentucky something or another. Sells amps from same City. Edit infact one was called dixie drift or similar selling kl amps on ebay, the other ky. Something.
  4. Limeybastard

    Snake Radio Customs calls out Mike's Radio Repair LOL

    LOL good videos, even calls them snake oils like I did , thumbs up.
  5. Limeybastard

    Snake Radio Customs calls out Mike's Radio Repair LOL

    Does CB Kidd have a youtube channel? I did a search for cb kidd and came up with other things.
  6. Limeybastard

    Stryker modulation in ref to TS 500DX amp.

    So in a nutshell, the swing on my 955 is shite, thus the amp dont swing much either. I did some more tests using an Ameritron oil filled dummy load. No amp used and echo function turned off on Stryker 955. 5W Deadkey = 10W pep 10W = 20W pep 20W = 38W pep. Looks...
  7. Limeybastard

    RG8X v RG213

    HAHAHAAH! Man,I Laughed so loud when you said the above :LOL::ROFLMAO: Truth be told, I think I have a big desk. Its just a bloody old chest of drawers with my old clothes in em.
  8. Limeybastard

    RG8X v RG213

    Just thought it would help to spread the components , example have psu and amp one side of desk and radio the other side with meter.
  9. Limeybastard

    Wow!!! Galaxy LC 998v most expensive export?

    Yeah, he was basically using a meter called a cricket? Alot of the figures matched on what was supplied to him but some didn't. If that makes any sense. I think RF parts was written on the packaging.
  10. Limeybastard

    Wow!!! Galaxy LC 998v most expensive export?

    I saw a video where Jokerman, retested these transistors and found they were not always truly marched. It pissed him off it would appear in the video.
  11. Limeybastard

    Amp wire upgrade diy?

    Cheers
  12. Limeybastard

    Lesters Custom Radios

    I thought perhaps they'd be like a work order with line items?
  13. Limeybastard

    Lesters Custom Radios

    Not trying to stir trouble, but in general how does one know if a radio is or was not just out of the box?
  14. Limeybastard

    Amp wire upgrade diy?

    You know what? I am with you on this one. Id rather not do anything if possible. But the 10AWG that is supplied is so short, I think about 6 inches? LOL Perhaps I fell for the hype about power cord upgrade and fuse delete on the Texas Star improving it. Temporarily, I extended the dx500v power...
  15. Limeybastard

    RG8X v RG213

    Is there any real life benefits in using RG213 as jumpers between devices compared to the cheaper RG8X? I would like to order some 6ft or 9ft jumpers.
  16. Limeybastard

    Amp wire upgrade diy?

    When I was researching, I came across some posts by a forum administrator, I forgot what his or her name was. But he mentioned its best to remove the dual fuse holders on the current revision of Texas Star amps. Since the spring loaded mechanism on them melts due to them being only rated at...
  17. Limeybastard

    Amp wire upgrade diy?

    Hello Dear Fourstringburn, I hope you are having a great evening, cheers for that information. I think I will use the 8 AWG welding cable I have left over for the DX500V cord upgrade. I already made a nice ( to me ) quick disconnect for the 2970N4. So would like advice on how to remove the...
  18. Limeybastard

    Amp wire upgrade diy?

    Anyone have a diy or how to for upgrading the texas star 500v power cords? I would like to fuse delete and use some 8 AWG welding cables I currently have . Would a 80W chisel type soldering iron suit or would a solder gun be better? Cheers.
  19. Limeybastard

    Swan WM2000a calibration

    Thanks for the explanation, appreciate it.