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  1. Oldtimer

    RM ITALY Station 550 Linear Amp, Any body familiar?

    I have one and my DK on my Galaxy 929 is 2 watts and when I whistle it swings to 550 to 600 on # 6 setting
  2. Oldtimer

    Antron 99

    Pimphand442. I see nobody gave ya a simple answer. Just stick it on a ten foot pole and set the swr and you should be fine. Also why is it when someone asks a question not only on here but all forums the answers always go to something else. Like Pimphands question it went to other antennas and...
  3. Oldtimer

    new radio

    I have a 95T2 and a 929. Love them both !!!!
  4. Oldtimer

    Ideas for putting IMAX is tree.

    Trees as a mast. A friend of mine has his Imax about 60' up a tree. A good idea is to see if ya can find a spot on top where the branches are crossed together so ya can stick the Imax through the hole or nook the branches cause so it wont go anywhere beings ya cant get to the tippy top of the...
  5. Oldtimer

    Where to buy

    Hi all!! I 'm looking to buy a Imax 2000. Any one recommend a decent place to buy one. Thanks God Bless
  6. Oldtimer

    your favorite tips for someone new to cb radio

    Never never Never never use a golden screwdriver. I have learned this from experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Oldtimer

    No Transmit/Recieve

    It might be a stupid question but quite overlooked. Is it in the PA mode??
  8. Oldtimer

    Craigslist Rant

    Craig's list ?????????? Last year I listed my base on there and a fellow said he would buy it for $350.00. But he said his pick up agency has other things in the area to be picked up. So he sent me a Credit Union check for $2700.00. I went right to the bank cause something wasn't right...
  9. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Thanks Cannon. I put the right part in and It works again!!! Go figure !!!!! It's all back to stock again and everything works great!!!!!! Thanks again
  10. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Does anyone know what size resistor goes in R276 ? The original one smokes and now I cant read it. Thanks God Bless
  11. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Update !!!! I removed the r276 and left it empty but my modulation is very low. I tried adjusting VR16 but no good. Thanks
  12. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Hi all !! I put everything back to stock and now I can set my dk by using the power knob. I put the r276 back in and now after 30 seconds it smokes and still no mod. I lost the original resistor. It call for a 10-ohm 1/8 watt. Thats what I put in. I'm puzzeled. Any suggestions ???? Thanks God Bless
  13. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    swing mod ???? Hi Loose Cannon. I did the mod exactely like ya said and when I key the mic the needle pegs to the right. When I adjust vr14 or vr18 the needle dont move. Also there is no modulation when I key the mic. The needle tries to swing backwards. I can hear myself when talkback is...
  14. Oldtimer

    Anyone play or attempt to play a musical insterment?

    I have a acoustic guitar. Just learning to play I dont pick it up enough to pratice changing chords.
  15. Oldtimer

    president grant

    I had a Pres Grant awhile back. I know on alot of exports it won't work crossing the pa terminal. Not sure if the Grant is included it that same senaro???
  16. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Hi Cannon. I understand everything ya said.With my big fingers instead of removing C233 cant I solder the IN4001 & 100ohm reststor combo on the solder side of the board. Unless I am reading wrong it is basically the same locations except flipped over. Am I correct?? Thanks God Bless
  17. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    I understand !!! Thanks again.
  18. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Thanks Robb. Interesting video. I haven't done the mod yet till I get to radio shack in a few days. I am a little confused about clipping the limiter. Loosecannon said clip or remove the mod limiter but in the video it seems like he is saying ya shouldn't. I may be reading him wrong. Can ya...
  19. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    Thanks Cannon and Robb. Can I use a power mic (Turner+3 ) as long as it is turned down with this mod???????????
  20. Oldtimer

    Adding swing

    I have a In4004 instead of a In4001. Would that work ? Thanks God Bless