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Recent content by bearcatfan78

  1. bearcatfan78

    The new RCI-2995DX

    They just don't get it...Not sure where the breakdown in understanding exists, but let me try and explain this so the so called "know it all's" can grip this with their enormous brains. The modification that I do basically takes the AM carrier and suppresses it until modulation is applied to the...
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    The new RCI-2995DX

    Yeah, that's what happens when your daughter discovers the internet. Hanna Montana and Justin Beiber... AHHHHHHH :headbang:headbang:D
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    The new RCI-2995DX

    Oh my good Lord!!! I swear there are more whiny little girls on here than the Hanna Montana forum. Jesus Christ! :bdh::bdh::bdh:
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    The new RCI-2995DX

    do i detect a hint of sarcasm??? LOL :bdh:
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    The new RCI-2995DX

    i do a peak and tune on it that really is just adding an extra diode so you can deadkey low and swing high. Right now I have mine set to deadkey 2 watts (zero modulation) and swing 150-170 watts PEP on AM. I have heard of mods to make it do upwards of 300+ but youre just asking for trouble then...
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    The new RCI-2995DX

    So last week finally after 10 years, my 2990DX quits. Bummer. I loved this radio, so it makes sense that if I want a replacement for it, the 2995DX is my choice. Called Copper in Louisville and with shipping, it came to $589.00. Not gonna pay them to convert it when all it takes is plugging in...
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    D&A phantom rework

    LOL. I kinda made that sound like I didnt know how to make a bifiliar choke. No I meant what would you sugest for this application, but I got it. I like the ferite donut design alot. Thanks for the advice. :o) 73 :headbang
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    D&A phantom rework

    Well I don't know if your phantom is like mine, but pin 9 in my sockets has been removed completely. I had considered a el509/6kg6/6p45s rework until I discovered I had to change the damn sockets. Ugggggh!!! So it was back to the drawing board. That's when I decided to go with 24lq6's. Also what...
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    D&A Phantom 500 tube rework

    Thinking of converting this beast to 24LQ6's @ $12.59 each. Attached is a modified schematic showing how. Basically tying the heater of 5 tubes in series to get 24 VAC to the heaters. 120/5 = 24 Thought's??? :whistle:
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    D&A phantom rework

    Thinking of converting this beast to 24LQ6's @ $12.59 each. Attached is a modified schematic showing how. Basically tying the heater of 5 tubes in series to get 24 VAC to the heaters. 120/5 = 24 Thought's???