• You can now help support WorldwideDX when you shop on Amazon at no additional cost to you! Simply follow this Shop on Amazon link first and a portion of any purchase is sent to WorldwideDX to help with site costs.

Search results

  1. C

    Problem with the 5 FOOT Wilson Silverload Antennas

    I don't know if anyone else has experienced this problem but, I have had two guys return with issues with the soldering on the bottom of these antennas. After seeing this twice , I decided to cut one open to see what the problem is. The quality control dept . is missing the fact that someone...
  2. C

    Does a COBRA serial # tell what year it was mf'd??

    Hey , I acquired a side mic Cobra 29 . The plate on back reads DYNASCAN and is stamped made in HONG KONG . Does anyone know what finals this thing probably has and is it a pretty good radio ?
  3. C

    A good ballmount for my 108" whip

    Hey can anyone recommend a good ballmount for my whip . I would LOVE to get the breedlove but, to side mount it's going to be bout 100 bux and I would like to do it well BUT, MAYBE not THAT WELL ! I have read that some cheapies will not...
  4. C

    Need a mic for a Cobra LTD II grey button

    Do any of you guys know what kind of replacement mic that can be used with this cheap little radio ? It is an electret condenser mic , 4 PIN grey PTT button . I tried an ECHO / Power mic that is wired for a Cobra 25/29 and it will not TX...
  5. C

    West Coast MAll

    Has anyone ever done any business with this site ? Their prices look really good !Please PM if necessary . CSG
  6. C

    Workman DM 1000 echo mic

    Hey Folks, Do any of you guys have some tips for setting one of these up? I think (please correct me if I'm wrong) the VR 2 is for power? And the VR 3 is for the talkback (which I would think you set last) I started on it last night . I have...
  7. C

    Mobile antenna counter poise ??

    It seems I remember a post a while back from DTB (I think) re: using a short 9' or so counter poise . If I remember I think it was to use in a truck cab. Can anyone direct me here ?? I slip-seat so , I was wondering if a counter poise...
  8. C

    Uniden's DSC Dynamic Squelch Control

    I have 2 or three Unidens with the DSC ( which is NOT supposed to be like SoundTracker) . What do you guys think of it. I have tried it several times but, it seems I pick up bits & pieces of conversations . I have been trying the DSC but, haven't...
  9. C

    Superstar 122 (small radio) no longer made, I know why !

    Anyone have any experience with one of these oldies? I received one of these "little Gems" several years ago & man it has been nothing but trouble . I wonder if the conversion was done properly??? It is extremely sensitive to heat & cold whenever it...
  10. C

    Something to work on , for the experts

    Recently , due to the new engine designs , cab creature comfort items , (if improvements are not invented/ found ); I am afraid CB's will only be useful for EXTREME short range communications. The new engines , fuel pumps , inverters, digital dash information...
  11. C

    Magnum S3 operating questions

    I have a couple of quick questions on the S3. # 1- What is the best power setting if using the Topgun modulator? Or does it matter when it is turned on ? # 2- What does this SWR warning light mean , I know the Mags are sensitive to high SWR but, I...
  12. C

    SWR any reason to worry??

    Hooked up a radio to a boomer 600 , amp off SWR 1.25 , with amp on SWR is showing RED zone . But, reports are coming back good & distance has not been compromised. What say guys??
  13. C

    BB-2 echo boards

    Is it very difficult to adjust the presets on one of these echo boards ? I have one with a very delayed response that has NO external controls. I would like to reset it. Everything is inside the radio, looks like it wouldn't be very tough to do.
  14. C

    Any tips to prevent hooking CB up backwards

    Hello TECHS, I have an easy one for you guys, What is a good way to prevent hooking my CB/ 10 meter up backwards! (Besides just making sure red to red etc.) I slipseat & sometimes I come to work brain-dead on a Monday AM . Not to mention sometimes the...
  15. C

    Electret condenser mic question

    Hello , I need some Mic info ....If you are replacing an electret condenser mic ( the type used on alot of small radios Uniden, Cobra, Midland etc.) a) What is the best to use ? b.) Will a noise cancelling mic like a RK56 or Astatic 636L work? c.) How do...