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  1. giboni

    2SC2999 MOD ANALYSIS

    Thanks 399 for the above information. Ok let me find out if I got this right. Target Transistor is 2N5770. Monograms Oh Lordy. No simple way to figure Ft. Ft = 900 at 100MHZ I am totaly Lost. Alright. After looking at 4 different manufacturers data sheets got this. 1800 MHZ so HFE =...
  2. giboni

    President Washington 8917pll, low power and modulation

    Just picked up an early 8719 Washinton base with similar issue. As it turned out. During its life someone put a PE Mod with the final volted. 2 watts. They had a 2sc2166 driving a 2sc1969. The 2sc1969 was bad. Several caps were out of tolerance. The original is a 2sc1306 driving a 2sc1969. I...
  3. giboni

    Realistic TRC-457 Talkback?

    Okay, An old thread. Just maybe 399 might have some information ! I purchased off FleaBay a talkback speaker with hookups. Works fine on the Cobra 19 VI which is a test jig for Mosfet finals. Works on an old Uniden Pro 510 that I use as a test fixture for NPN Bipolar transistor finals. But...
  4. giboni

    2SC2999 MOD ANALYSIS

    :whistle: Thanks a lot ! 399 you obviously know how to read the spec sheets of these transistors. What about the above circuit using a pair of BC347 ? It is hard and to match up transistors. The circuit above with resistors matches the BC347's. Now that I think of it. Pairing 2 2sc1370L ! I...
  5. giboni

    2SC2999 MOD ANALYSIS

    Old Thread, Maybe might catch 399's attention I have several 858 radios. Just picked up for $20. A Washington Base two push buttons 858 chip. Replaced the 1307. Replaced the AMC diode limiter that had been cut. She works ! Still a Golden Screwdriver but getting better fast. What do you think...
  6. giboni

    picture of 858 pll extra channel mod.

    Hi 399, Thanks for taking the time to post the Links. I actually found the first one after posting here. The web page author states raising the Trc 457 power Supply to 14.8 Volts ? Has to be a misprint. The original 3300uf in my Trc 457 was Bulging. I replaced with 5 x 1000 uf. All I had...
  7. giboni

    picture of 858 pll extra channel mod.

    The thread is not that old. The wayback machine does not have a copy of the webpage link posted above. I have a working Trc457 Navaho that I just recapped and aligned. I would like to expand the frequency coverage. 80 up 40 down without buying an expensive kit if at all possible. Maybe the...
  8. giboni

    Gun Control

    Funny stories ! Well here is a true recent one. This past Halloween ran out of cigarettes. I was frustrated with a no R/TalkBack/PA audio issue on an old Galaxy 959. Drove to a 24 hr Wallgreen. Now this is supposedly the Heartland State. Propaganda. Its all Phony and learned behavior. Most...
  9. giboni

    ANYONE ON THE FORUM EVER HAD ONE OF THESE?

    Hi Tramdr, You are quite knowledgeable . Judging by your many U-tube video's I stumbled across. Also numerous posts. Can you part with a copy of the Service Manual? I have a good chunk of it. Unfortunately the person who sent it to me had a computer crash. So missing parts. In my opinion...
  10. giboni

    ANYONE ON THE FORUM EVER HAD ONE OF THESE?

    My CPI 2000 developed issues. So Im running a ARF 2001 in my little car. Stock no Channels. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pitbulls-CB-Repair-Shop/236853706487570
  11. giboni

    What's your favorite 'vintage' CB rig?

    Hi, Happy thanksgiving ! I am an old Golden Screwdriver. I have had quite a few radios. The Keepers. My favorite. CPI 2000 Base/Mobile Developed issues a few weeks ago. No go finding a Tech sooo improving my skill sets. Might get it running in a few weeks. Running it in my Car ARF 2001 now...
  12. giboni

    Galaxy DX 959 NO AUDIO

    :mad: Happy thanks giving ! An old thread. Well a Voltage chart. Ok. Changed out AF to NTE 153, changed out audio ic, upgraded voltage regulator. Tx with modulation. No RX, No PA & talk back audio on internal or external speaker. Anybody have a clue? Thanks in advance. 73s John
  13. giboni

    ANYONE ON THE FORUM EVER HAD ONE OF THESE?

    Hi, Doggedly looking for the service manual for this radio. I have the original Manual with schematic. Willing to pay a reasonable price for the manual. 73s John
  14. giboni

    Best New SSB Radio Under $200?

    Hoiw about a used CPI 400 Mobile..........:)
  15. giboni

    Beware of superhawkwss6 on Ebay

    Hi, Just blocked him on my ebay account. Doe this person have any other accounts on FleeceBay? Best 73s
  16. giboni

    RFI through alarm system speaker on control panel

    Hi, On ebay REAL cheap. .01uf 50volt disc capacitors On the + of the speaker solder 1 to ground. Ferite chokes 10 pieces just a few bucks from 3MM and up. ShitShack is expensive. Put these on all + side wiring going to the Alarm station. Place more .o1uf caps on all + terminals. Also .68 ohm...
  17. giboni

    Help Sugestions Repairing CPI 2000 Base/Mobile

    Synthesiser Board issue ? CPI 2000 Base Mobile Need Help. Waiting for the Sams Photofact #268 for the CPI Mobile 400. Hopefully this will assist in the resurection of my daily drive C.B. ! Am not allowed an Antenna where I live. Perhaps an enthusiast of CPI might have experience and a...
  18. giboni

    Need Service Manual for ARF2001 Base Station

    Hi, Willing to pay modest REASONABLE fee for Copy. Not the owners manual. Have one with Schematic. 73s John