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  1. ThirstyBoots440

    WTB or T for 25/29/68/78

    Don't care what it is or what shape it's in, the cheaper the better. I have a few ideas I'm looking at testing out and don't have a spare one to work with at the moment. So anyone that's got a working but ugly Cobra 25/29 or Uniden 68/78 or equivalent, let me know! I've got a few of my copper...
  2. ThirstyBoots440

    BB-1 ECHO BOARD ie BANDIT ECHO BOARD WORLDS SMALLEST

    lol, I'm thinking by now he oughta be able to make his own board....kudos for the good deed attempt at least...and hey, I'm sure we've all been guilty of it once or twice
  3. ThirstyBoots440

    Which one of my CB radios should I mod for HiFi TX and RX ?

    3600 board is a very popular board, I like the 6900 boards better for some odd reason though. I'd go with the Galaxy if it were me though. Of course the basic mods on a 148 and then a good alignment...I guess I'm nostalgic when it comes to the older Cobras
  4. ThirstyBoots440

    Different Look At 102" Whip Discussion

    Of course I used to run a 102" whip on my mobile, and had a completely adjustable rig thanks to a "Gunslinger" whip adjuster. Why doesn't someone offer a 108" whip? I believe MFJ does if I'm not mistaken....
  5. ThirstyBoots440

    RM AD 203 Stinger Board

    Not bad on the install, but I'd be wary of the hot glue. If it's working for you then it's serving it's purpose. I've ran stinger boards in the past, both with the infamous RM3 transistor and one with a 1446 pill. While they're good for a few extra watts, I'm more of one to go with at least a 2...
  6. ThirstyBoots440

    WTB DAK IX or X

    I'm looking for a DAK IX or X, doesn't matter to me. If anyone has one or knows anyone looking to part with it, let me know!
  7. ThirstyBoots440

    Stryker SR-9XX?

    The main thing I'm hoping for out of it, is it to have that Stryker audio, and be good on SSB. I'm liking the display on it, hope that they keep the black knobs since they are so rarely used. I'm curious as to if you can tap a switch in on the face surround knobs like I did on my old 440...
  8. ThirstyBoots440

    Small frame mobile

    The regular 257's, non HP models, are great rigs. Rock steady on SSB and a nice clean sound on all modes. Might also wait for the Uniden Bearcat 980 to hit the market and see how it is. The Galaxy 979 doesn't have as much of a drift problem from what I've seen as the 949 or 959 models. When it...
  9. ThirstyBoots440

    RM AD 203 Stinger Board

    Internal amps have a place with some people, and others look down upon them. I agree with the external recommendation. Heat is an issue for those that are long winded, as well as RFI. While they are a good concept, they also have their faults. You'd be happier with an external amp rather than...
  10. ThirstyBoots440

    npc mod

    If done right, in a 949, the NPC mod works great at making it louder and raises the average power substantially. Of course like it's been said, you'll need to make sure afterwards that you're not overmodulating and the waveform looks good instead of clipping. I've always had good experiences...
  11. ThirstyBoots440

    and the fun begins

    It's been a while since the last update, I've got a few antennas built now. I finished the Beast, and one I pay homage to the state I'm from. I actually went a little further with the beast, a lime green coil clear coated with glow in the dark paint. The other antenna mentioned, is what I...
  12. ThirstyBoots440

    Stryker SR-9XX?

    I also called and talked to them before I refreshed this topic, they say it will be out at the end of the month. Needless to say I can't wait and will be placing one on order ASAP. :biggrin:
  13. ThirstyBoots440

    Stryker SR-9XX?

    since there are other pics of it up on the net, I'm hoping they aren't photoshop retouches and that there's more than one out there as a prototype. I guess we just keep praying to the radio gods that this becomes reality
  14. ThirstyBoots440

    Stryker SR-9XX?

    Anyone else notice it's a STRYER?
  15. ThirstyBoots440

    Rumor has it...

    Barjan (Wilson, Astatic, etc) closed it's doors today and will no longer be manufacturing anything CB related. Unknown if this is true at the moment, it came to me through my distributor. Anyone else know anything about it? Imagine how it would affect our market if it's true....
  16. ThirstyBoots440

    i am baaack! need some help making a decision

    10K above MM, I've always had less receive with a MM versus any other antenna. I'd back that 490 with a straight 6 pill and let it cruise. TS amps are hogs when it comes to power. Just my .02
  17. ThirstyBoots440

    RF sampler

    JoeDirt, thanks for the find! Yeah I'm about to start building mine tomorrow after I clean up my bench a little bit. Building too many antennas here lately so I've got scrap delrin and copper all over the place. Hmm, I do have an empty KL-40 case, I wonder if that would work as a good project...
  18. ThirstyBoots440

    RF sampler

    Grogan, the contributing post from the other forum says it needs a germanium diode at 1N34A. The BNC output need not be present unless you want to hook up an oscilloscope. Also this version is good for up to 16 watts carrier, it's recommended to tie in another 2700 ohm res in parallel with the...
  19. ThirstyBoots440

    RF sampler

    actually found it on another forum, here's what I was talking about. Take the BNC side off and it's what I was looking for. now excuse me while I go bang my head into a wall. The RF Sampler you listed RatsoW8, is actually what prompted me to start looking for this one that I found. I saw that...
  20. ThirstyBoots440

    RF sampler

    similar, what I saw once but lost the favorite for, was coax going through a small project box, and sampling off that somehow to headphones. I'm so scatterbrained right now I can't hardly find my own inbox for my email account lol