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    Cobra 139XLR and a 142GTL

    Arguably the best bang for your buck SSB 40 channel CB chassis ever made. 1306/1307 combo that easily will do 25 watts - runs rings around a 1969 or 2312, built in compression so the stock mic would produce full output, easy to expand and broadband. The only area where it might lag behind a...
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    I bet the 66" would work. But get them quick. They are discontinued.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/134675179285?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 https://www.directdepot.net/product-info.php/product-model/880-900906 https://www.12volt-travel.com/66-cb-antenna-whip-p-15442.html
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    Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Worth it?

    Don't quote me but, I believe the original designed for CB Imaxx-2000's 3 sections were 8' long = 24' assembled. The new IMAX-2000 designed for 10 meters 3 sections are 7'8" long = 23' assembled. Either way set it up, if it works on 11 meters - Great!. If it doesn't then, you know the problem.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    I agree. But with the part # maybe someone on Ebay or in the USA may carry the part. Surprisingly, NewEgg carries some Sirio parts. Or take the dimensions and see if you can find another whip that is close enough.
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    4 x HG 2879 advice

    Correct. The 2879C is totally different. It is NOT a drop in replacement. It has very different input and output impedances. Can't over volt and is rated at 150w out. If any major amp builder would re-engineer their 2SC-2879 amps to use the HG 2879C with an AB bias (passive like Texas Star...
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    4 x HG 2879 advice

    Only true at levels of S3 and above. Absolutely not true below... Looks good on paper, but not in reality. And if your friend is giving you S5, then he doesn't need to increase his output. But, If your friend is giving you S0~S1, then even doubling his output (+3dB) will increase his signal...
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    Whip for your Sirio Fighter 5000: P/N: 2507503.00 (Ø3.5x1800xØ1.5mm INOX) https://moonrakeronline.com/us/sirio-replacement-stainless-steel-whip-3-5-x-1800-x-1-5-inox
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    Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Worth it?

    If this is a "newer" Imax 2000, then it is made for 10 meters and won't tune properly for 11 meters with out the "optimizer" or a 12" extension. https://www.ebay.com/itm/395286141066?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336136228&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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    WTB: CPI CP2000

    He has a white one that has the extra channels in it and a CPI desk mic. You can tell by the "67" in the channel display.
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    Mic Wiring Question

    Don't go by colors. Mic cord could have been changed. What ever wire the bare copper shield is wrapped around should be the audio wire. Connect it to the Ring of the phono plug. Using a continuity tester, connect the shield and the other wires. Do any of them have continuity with the mic...
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    Best Small amp selection for SSB

    mrf454 uses a 211-11 case (larger) mrf455 uses a 211-07 case (smaller) The transistors in the amp are the larger case style.
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    D&a Raider grid tune question

    Here is the original schematic. Don't know if it helps any.
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    Wawasee JB150 issues "low bias"

    These should help. Looks like the Blue wire is your HV. Sounds like your Power supply matches Power Supply 1.
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    Best Small amp selection for SSB

    On my Magnum 6000, there are 2 pink 2 pin jumpers (near the main relay). One is a "low" drive and the other is a "high" drive (3dB). That gives you 4 different drive levels that can be set internally with the 2 jumpers. Active class A bias, 5 pole Chebyshev output filter, keying jack, cooling...