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  1. wheelman918

    The new texas star dx 667v hybrid amp

    also they convert differently the variable is much better, i stumbled on to something im busy with work now but i will make a vid and show it, found it by accident DIY converting the amp not really knowing what im doing but got lucky as a 2 peckered puppy, would be the honest way to explain it lol
  2. wheelman918

    Antenna for offroad vehicle suggestions?

    Im not done with building the bumper yet but im thinking big steel whip in the center of the front winch bumper and just let her bang lol it may keep tree limbs off my windshield better (just replaced yet again) with the antenna like that wouldnt that be directional like the signal would go to...
  3. wheelman918

    My mobile setup

    i have too much stuff in my shop today so im too busy today but i converted this new hybrid 667v i stumbled upon something by accident i want to make a video and show everyone the new 667s dont convert like the old ones, the pot dont just control the dead key anymore and the dial a watt button...
  4. wheelman918

    My mobile setup

    its kinda like they tell ya about dirt on a k&n air filter on 4x4 trucks its extra filtering lol so its extra noise cancelling material lol
  5. wheelman918

    My mobile setup

    and i love my 25 yr old gross mic lol
  6. wheelman918

    My mobile setup

    Here is my mobile setup bugs out works like a champ cobra 148f gtl ts dx 667v wilson 1000 antenna (love the wilson 1000 tunes perfect flat best mobile antenna ive had) i made sure i had 14.4 volts at the amp via 6 ga wire works awesome
  7. wheelman918

    The new texas star dx 667v hybrid amp

    off my 148f its clean, had the music radio on and talking with 550 watts or so whatever it puts out and didnt bother the stereo at all?? im like wow ive had alot of amps in my day this is the 3rd 667 ive had both the others would have just blasted the stereo lol
  8. wheelman918

    5/8 antenna

    if you live in town other houses closed id get one of the solarcon base antennas ive had them before they work good tune to a wide spectrum. i was considering a sirio mobile ant i run alot of power and the sirios wont handle alot the wilson 1000 was the better choice hands down. I wish you would...
  9. wheelman918

    The new texas star dx 667v hybrid amp

    Ok as i get the bugs out converting this amp im liking it better and better NOTE; dont leave any leads open on the variable pot like the old ones, makes a dead spot and makes the pot work like shit like the old ones. I love the way you can control the power now not just deadkey like the old ones...
  10. wheelman918

    talked to another guy on an mk3

    no i havent bought one yet i spent my radio allowance on a new ts 667v for my 148f man it works good now too, the new hybrid 667s are a bit different you dont leave a lead on the varible pot open like the old ones
  11. wheelman918

    talked to another guy on an mk3

    does he go on about a rolltop desk and all the radios he has in it?
  12. wheelman918

    Texas star dx667v turbo mod

    badass car sir
  13. wheelman918

    Texas star dx667v turbo mod

    thats why i bought it was for my 148f ive had 667s before and they're sure not what they used to be. .y 148 will dead key about 2 1/2 to 3 watts and swing about 15 on am and will do 18 to 20 on ssb, the same radio used to drive my old 667 make close to 700 watts, these new ones the hybrid ones...
  14. wheelman918

    Texas star dx667v turbo mod

    the 667s were made to go with single final radios thats why i bought one its a new hybrid one wit 2 mosfets driving DEI 2879s i have a cobra 148f gtl i wanted this amp for and im a bit underwhelmed 500 watts tops i ran 6 ga wire to it did all that and the wires coming out of the amp are small...
  15. wheelman918

    talked to another guy on an mk3

    Talked to another guy dxing he was on an mk3 very stable good sounding unit for only 50 watts i must say im impressed thats 2 different ones ive talked to now (both in california) and they sounded superb im very impressed
  16. wheelman918

    has anyone had a radio built by lesters customs?

    well dave ive been round and round with lester over months and months i hate to say it but lester is a liar and will rip you off quick, he wont even answer you till you go thru paypal, lester is a liar con man the stuff he sells is garbage, his custom garbage radios are nothing more than...
  17. wheelman918

    converting a texas star dx 667v to 11

    took the amp to a shop one switch and the variable pot both no good supposed to be new WARNING NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH LESTER'S CUSTOMS I PROMISE YOU I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE TELLS YOU HOW GREAT HE IS I KNOW BETTER, HE HAS RIPPED ME OFF REALLY GOOD ALMOST 600$ HIS CHANNEL BOARDS ARE A JOKE! ANYONE...
  18. wheelman918

    cant get radio to key 667

    took out the oscillator board like directed radio wont key the amp rec amp will work all the buttons light up but it wont key or the light in the meter wont work
  19. wheelman918

    667v converted now power feed upgrade

    i cant get the radio to key the amp? good swr just wont key amp????