ok, all installed and working!
i put in a channel guard, the 2999 receive mod, a swing mod, talkback, the TRB-1, and dual LED meter lights.
all seems to be well, and the radio keys at 2 watts and swings to about 20 or so.
good enough for me!
i could not turn the TRB all the way up like was suggested though.
seemed to squeal as i approached 3/4 of the way up.
that was with the AMC pot turned all the way up and the mic gain on the radio all the way up.
i decided to run it with the TRB most of the way up and adjust the mic gain down just a bit.
seems to be running well, just need to get used to it.
later, and thanks for the help,
LC