Mauldroppers CB Radio Forum - Radios http://www.mauldroppers.com/ This is the place to post about mobile radio hardware or get help with your mobile setup / install. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:41:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mauldroppers.com/images/misc/rss.png Mauldroppers CB Radio Forum - Radios http://www.mauldroppers.com/ TRAM DIAMOND 60 SSB CB ...who can bring it back to life http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11483-TRAM-DIAMOND-60-SSB-CB-...who-can-bring-it-back-to-life&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:18:51 GMT Attachment 4839

I have one working Tram but it needs a peak and tune (I also have two spares). Who would you recommend for putting new life in my Tram? I want to install this radio in my 1970 BB C10 truck. Why Tram...I want a radio from the 70's that would look period correct plus one that has good ears and transmit capability. Thanks in advance.
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]]> Radios 70cst http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11483-TRAM-DIAMOND-60-SSB-CB-...who-can-bring-it-back-to-life Need new knobs http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11449-Need-new-knobs&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:57:05 GMT Does anyone know where I can get some new knobs ? I want some fresh knobs for a Galaxy 959. Thanks Does anyone know where I can get some new knobs ? I want some fresh knobs for a Galaxy 959.

Thanks ]]> Radios bottomsup http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11449-Need-new-knobs Down to three radios...which one? http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11369-Down-to-three-radios...which-one&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:54:17 GMT 1) Connex radio CX3400HP 2) RCI-3900HP 3) MagnumS6 I will soon be purchasing another radio for my company car. I do mostly AM talkiong so SSB... 1) Connex radio CX3400HP
2) RCI-3900HP
3) MagnumS6
I will soon be purchasing another radio for my company car. I do mostly AM talkiong so SSB isn't a deal breaker if the radio doesn't have one (although I have done some talking on SSB) . I like the Echo and talk back features. I will not be using a kicker. The above radios seem fairly close features and in price. So how do they compare in TX and RX? How about quality Other input or ideas before I pull the trigger?
Thans in advance. ]]> Radios 70cst http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11369-Down-to-three-radios...which-one squelch contol? longer antenna higher gate control? http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11362-squelch-contol-longer-antenna-higher-gate-control&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:31:33 GMT im new to all this and have a cb installed in my truck i havent dialed it in yet w a swr meter but i found something wierd when i changed heights of... im new to all this and have a cb installed in my truck i havent dialed it in yet w a swr meter but i found something wierd when i changed heights of annt. the squelch seems at a higher thresh hold. comments? ]]> Radios chevy77 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11362-squelch-contol-longer-antenna-higher-gate-control A way to get CB radio back in cars and light trucks http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11341-A-way-to-get-CB-radio-back-in-cars-and-light-trucks&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:51:09 GMT I like to travel with CB radio as it provides an excellent way to share information while on the road. The problem is that today's cars and to a lesser extent light trucks don't have enough room to mount conventional radios.

I also ride motorcycles. At least a couple companies offer CB radios with the units tucked away and with controls on the handlebars. I think it would be easy enough to make similar units available for today's smaller cars. It would be easy to mount the controls and microphones beneath the dashboard, for instance, with the radio itself under the seat or in the trunk.

I predict that the company who takes advantage of this opportunity and offers such a unit in the $150 range will make a bundle.

What are your thoughts? ]]> Radios ben721364 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11341-A-way-to-get-CB-radio-back-in-cars-and-light-trucks cobra 19 dx3 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11339-cobra-19-dx3&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:59:39 GMT I have a cobra 19 dx3 that dont seem to be transmitting right. It'll dead key at 4 watts and swing to like 3 1/2 to 3 3/4. mic good when on PA, radio has recieve. antenna I'm using is a 1/4 wave wire monopole, swr at about 2:1.

any suggestions? I've touched up some not so healthy looking solder joints. its the only radio i have, would like somethin to get on the air with. been years since ive talked, i really miss the pc76xl i used to have. ]]> Radios drunkenwhippet http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11339-cobra-19-dx3 cobra 18+ http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11309-cobra-18&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:06:12 GMT i got a cobra 18+ i found lasweek in a bukket. it looked like it mite a got wet. but still works how much wood it cost to make it haved 40 chanels... i got a cobra 18+ i found lasweek in a bukket. it looked like it mite a got wet. but still works
how much wood it cost to make it haved 40 chanels and new blinkign lites . cood i doo that my self? ]]> Radios fast4so.cal http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11309-cobra-18 Radio Shack TRC 465 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11252-Radio-Shack-TRC-465&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:42:02 GMT managed to drop by a thrift store in town on Saturday and picked one up in mint condition with the oem box. $24.99 everything is labeld on the... managed to drop by a thrift store in town on Saturday and picked one up in mint condition with the oem box. $24.99
everything is labeld on the circuit board but .....what i dont understand is, AM is 5w pep and ssb is 5w....? i turned up the pot labeled AM power, i tink it was VR5 but dont quote me on that and now it does allmost 12w AM and SSB is still 5w ( but now on am it has a sort of HUM to it...but ssb is clear as a bell. its centered and pretty stable ran it for hours on local talk but on ssb w/ no drifting, but i cant find a schematic on it or any info that seems legit. would like some info and help thanks.

btw first thing i did was order a 5din to 4 pin adapter so i can use an older cobra power mic.....tho i wont get that till friday...

73ss:) ]]> Radios fast4socal http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11252-Radio-Shack-TRC-465 need 148 gtl expert ???? http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11189-need-148-gtl-expert&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:04:29 GMT i have a 148 gtl philly made june 1993 i have change the final 2 times the driver 2 times and the pre-driver also upgraded tr-41=am regulator with... i have a 148 gtl philly made june 1993
i have change the final 2 times the driver 2 times and the pre-driver
also upgraded tr-41=am regulator with vr-10 wide open the radio only highes dead key is 4 1/2 watts. ssb is fine 15 bird watts on average
am 2 watts dead key swing bird average to 5 1/2.
vr-8=25milli amps vr-9=50 milli amps what else can i look for or change .???
yes i know these radio are not power house but only 4 1/2 watts wide open
i've seen 3 other 148 that dead key 6 watts. thanks ]]> Radios 1iwilly http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11189-need-148-gtl-expert What mobile radio has the best ears?? http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11187-What-mobile-radio-has-the-best-ears&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:04:59 GMT I know this one will be very opinionated, but what mobile radio do you think has the best ears - right out of the box - no mods, no preamps. Out... I know this one will be very opinionated, but what mobile radio do you think has the best ears - right out of the box - no mods, no preamps.

Out of all the radios I have owned over the years, I like the ears on my Mag S9 the best.

:lurk5: ]]> Radios NoiseMaker http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11187-What-mobile-radio-has-the-best-ears Cobra 29ltd ws classic http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11155-Cobra-29ltd-ws-classic&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:19:59 GMT so i bought this for some chump change and have a few questions. first off il state it dk's 1w swings to 27w modulation starts to go over when u whistle so we wont say 27 lets say 25ish wattage. anyways when its on it receives great and really transmits. one problem i notice is A when the switch is on the off and u plug in the power cord in the back it switches on for a split second and u can hear it and see the display light up. also when your in receive mode it is a steady static but then every 10 min or so it spikes in audio and what i can almost hear is WX for about 0.10 seconds. then its normal again. there isnt any hum on transmit or any problems on WX mode. also in WX mode it does that interesting peaking noise when ever. it looks like this thing has been really worked on..... i dont know why there is two LARGE caps inside one is pink btw, and a coil has been added to the so239 on the back of the radio. i bought it for 20bucks and it came with a cobra high gear HG m84 and a bracket and a brand new sack with mounting bumpers for a galaxy, and mic clip and hardware. anyways ill let the pics do that talking...... please no bashing.
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]]> Radios fast4socal http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11155-Cobra-29ltd-ws-classic Looking for Stryker 490 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11086-Looking-for-Stryker-490&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:44:54 GMT Looking for a shop that has some 490's in stock(NIB) and does great work?
Would like it to get about 130 to 160 watts pep and fix it to keep the RMS up to.
I might be over-shooting the numbers a little,but I've heard a couple close to that and still had clean,load audio.
Will be useing a straight 6(2879's) with it.

Thanks for any finger pointing or help. ]]> Radios comet429 http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11086-Looking-for-Stryker-490 STD 78 Elite! http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11075-STD-78-Elite!&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:44:39 GMT Just recieved my STD tuned 78 elite and this thing is straight SMOKIN'! Thanks man, it turned out great. I sent out a new in the box 78 elite for STD's blessing along with one of the older Mr. Jiggs roger beeps toys. He took the swr, s, cal three position switch and made each position a different noise and then used the ch 9 swith for turning the roger beep on and off. The roger beep works perfectly and is annoying as shit, especially the one that raises the pitch, like a schwingggg!
It's hitting my JoeMade 2x12 as expected and pegging the 2500 slug, nothing but flowers on CH 19 and people asking me what kind of radio is that.
As always, STD is super easy and cool as ice to deal with, thanks MANG! ]]> Radios captainMarvelous http://www.mauldroppers.com/showthread.php?11075-STD-78-Elite!