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Recent content by BigMike357

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    Grant XL Questions

    Would you also reverse r 131 and just turn up the mod pot?
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    Grant XL Questions

    I have just picked up a Uniden Grant XL and it has this so called power mod? What does it do and what was the purpose of it? Grant XL (8719) Power Tweaks 1. Add a 1.5 K resistor on to the middle leg of Q24 (cut the track and bridge with the resistor) 2. Replace R126 (10k) with a 4.7k. 3...
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    Amp Info

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    Amp Info

    What are some of the differences? Input and outpu capacitance ?
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    Amp Info

    I just found out on another forum that what I am looking for is PFS Technology Power Plate Amplifiers by Rick Wilson Does anyone know where I can get this? Thanks Big Mike
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    Amp Info

    There used to be a cd on how to build these transistor amps that had all the info not part of it. Where can I get a copy I would love to build a 2 transistor amp. Later on maybe a bigger one. Thanks Big Mike
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    102" Whip Questions

    The 108" includes the ball mount length also I would assume. Thanks Big Mike
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    Predator 10k Info

    My ball mount is mounted on the rear passenger side and from the ball to top of roof is 26 inches and was wondering if the coil would be high enough above the roof ?
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    102" Whip Questions

    Thank You I was curious and wondering. DE Big Mike
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    Predator 10k Info

    How well does the competition tune?
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    Predator 10k Info

    I was curious if the Predator 10k is still being made? I notice some places have been out for a long time. I would like to try the 27" out, but i do not want one that is not being made anymore. Thanks Big Mike
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    102" Whip Questions

    Using the formula for a quarter wave antenna I get a 103". I see some people not use a spring and some who do. I also hear 108" is the magic number. Why do some say 108". I am lost looking for an explanation. thanks Big Mike
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    Frequency Counter

    Hello, What would be a decent frquency counter for the work bench? I want to repair my own CB Radios. Thanks 35 Delta 357 Big Mike In the Hillbilly state of West by God Virginia
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    Clarifier Questions

    Using the Cobra 2000 GTL Schematic how is the transmit side not able to change before unlocking the Clarifier? After unlocking what has changed in that allows it to change the transmit frequency. Just curious. Thanks Mike 35 Delta 357