Recent content by timlake

TRC-490 mic problem OK, It IS as simple as connecting the wires in the right order, and I figured out the correct order. Now everything works as it should but I'm getting alot of regenerative feedback when I key the mic. If I turn the mic all the way down I get good reports, but if it is up...

TRC-490 mic problem Thanks for trying but this really doesn't help. There used to be a small board attached to the 5 pin connector in the radio. Now all that remains is 4 wires, the audio and shield, and a pink wire and a black wire. The 5 pin din connector and the little board are gone. I have...

Anyone know of a way to change the mic connector on the radio from a 5 pin din to a 4 pin cobra/uniden arrangement? I hate RadioShack mics! If so please contact me at timlake@suddenlink.net. Thanks, Tim Lake

I need a service manual for a Midland 79-290 cb radio. Can anyone help? Suggestions? Thanks, Tim Lake

RedmanCB.com has one for sale at $195.00.

I am looking for a Midland 79-290 or Ranger tr-969wx or similar mobile radio that has am,ssb and weather. I would consider another brand, if there is one. No model currently on the market has all these features, so I know it will be a used radio. The unit MUST be fully functional. Contact me...

I am looking for a am,ssb, and weather band mobile cb radio. I know that no new unit currently on the market has those features, so I'll be looking for a used unit like the Ranger tr-969wx or preferable the Midland 79-290. I would accept other brands as well, but currently those two are my...