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    Variable power switch

    1994 Malaysia. EPT014810Z Found under channel selector board.
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    Variable power switch

    R5 94 HB Yes on the max setting, running a preamplifier Adjustable desk mike. Sure do appreciate your help! Greg
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    Variable power switch

    Those are pretty good points. Do you have a wiring diagram?Would this leave the Dynamike at the max setting?
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    Variable power switch

    I considered that option, but prefer to keep the stock features and go with dedicated Switch. Thanks
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    Variable power switch

    Looking at one of these Variable power switches for a Cobra 148 GTL Malaysia. Anyone have any experience with one of these, or is there a better choice? Thanks, Greg.
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    RF Choke

    Didn’t want to hijack The Ground plane vs metal mast thread. I live in a area with some major high voltage lines running down the street in front of my house. I have grounded everything That Justme suggested in this thread. I would like to try the RF chokes, any suggestions on chokes that folks...
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    leaning toward the SPT 500

    Marconi, Sorry, the antenna is up in the air at this time. Next time I have it down, I will document what you want, And let you know. Greg
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    Cobra 148GTL

    Thank you very much for the reply, did not know that about the clarifier. Getting those instructions would be great when you have the chance. Thanks again, Greg
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    leaning toward the SPT 500

    After 1 month in the air, no complaints at all with mine just 25' to the base. Had to bring it down and adjust several times, and settled at 22' 71/2" from the base to the top of the top hat screw. I painted mine, Rust-Oleum Camouflage deep forest green, to blend in with the trees in the back...
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    Cobra 148GTL

    Thanks for the reply! I do know a few people that could help me out, but, I want to take this and see what I can learn. Could you recommend a test meter? Thanks again, Greg
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    Cobra 148GTL

    Purchased from a EBay seller, 1989 Philippines model. Has variable power on the RF gain adjustment, from 1/2 watt to 7 watts. Much rather this feature be mounted somewhere else, miss having adjustable gain. This radio seems to have very, very good receive. I was getting very good, clear, audio...
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    RCI2970DX

    Thanks to everyone who responded. Searching around online, looks like my chances of finding one that fits is close to zero. Might just try a chunk of fireproof welding blanket and fasten in place. Greg
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    RCI2970DX

    serial # T1M00404 Printed on a sticker.
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    RCI2970DX

    EPT695011Z, number on the main board. Greg
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    SPT500 WINDY

    Just installed the SPT-500 over the top of my shed a few weeks ago. Good to know these things can take the wind!
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    RCI2970DX

    I did not see any manufacturer date stamps on the exterior of this unit. Any idea where to look?
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    RCI2970DX

    Doesn’t look like anything in that radio has been getting overly heated. I’ll just run it and see. Thanks
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    RCI2970DX

    I figured with size of The exterior heat sink under this amp, that it Could have been possible for the factory to have installed a cover, so the amp would not radiate as much heat on the components it is facing.
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    RCI2970DX

    Bought off Ebay a few weeks back, works excellent, with lots of power. Making DX contacts and getting great reports. Can anyone that owns one, or works on these, tell me if the little amp that is installed on the inside cover, had a cover installed by the factory? This one does not. Thanks.