Recent content by DaveC

It just didn't seem to make sense that a 1.8V difference, around 10% was going to create almost 25% loss in power. Wouldn't a full watt give more range? If it was an easy adjustment I would attempt the boost.

To anyone familiar with this radio: The Sam's guide lists the power output for this porta-pack 40 channel radio at 4W for 13.8V mobile (car battery) and only 3W for 12V AA battery power (The power jacks are different for car 13.8V and 12V AA) . Is the wattage difference because of the...

It sounds like it will be quite difficult to repair for a novice like me. I don't have a room full of test equipment or an EE degree. I can solder out/in parts but that is about it. I was hoping maybe it was a common issue that someone would say "it sounds like the XXX transistor is bad as I...

1, Yes I turn on the Midland and hear static. It sounds the same as the typical static on working units. 2 It means I have the Midland on and I key up the WT. Just as if I am communicating to the midland with a WT. I get full quieting on the Midland but no audio. Yes both were on the same...

I have an old Midland midland 77-861 porta-pack 40 chan CB I would like to restore. This one is kind of unique so I would like to get it working even though CBs are a dime a dozen these days. The issue: It powers on and I hear the typical AM static, seems fine. But when I test it by...