Recent content by Paul678

Yes, I'll try the external speaker tomorrow. I didn't notice the jack, because it's labeled "Headphones". And yes, I'm quite happy it was only the two diodes! Ok, looking at this: http://www.cbtricks.com/radios/siltronix/model_1011d/graphics/siltronix_1011d_om_sch.jpg The...

Update: Thanks be to God that it was only the 2 diodes! I saw a website about re-winding a transformer. It doesn't look like fun! Ok, another question: How do I damp all the rattling that the speaker does? Do most people use like some sort of foam rubber to damp...

You are correct. I was wondering why the fuse didn't blow myself. Although the fuse is rather large: 35A, 32V. Is that the correct rating? It looks like an automotive fuse. Turns out, 2 of the 1N4005 diodes shorted out. One of them is even split in half! Much better than the...

TRAGEDY HAS STRUCK! :oops: I was listening to the CB band, and while this guy was talking, all of the sudden, the S-meter went dead. Initially, I just thought his signal went out, but then I noticed all the smoke coming from the big transformer! damn! I wasn't even transmitting at all...

Yes I do. Thanks for reminding me! I take it in general, there is less metal to be found in most attics? Have you noticed less detuning when you have moved to your attic? The only thing is, I won't be able to slope it as much as I would like to up there....the dipole will...

Update: I tuned up a dipole in my kitchen. Used a piece of plastic from a tea container, SO-239 in the middle, PVC insulators at the ends. Tuned up fine (about 1.2:1), with the dipole horizontal. Then I move it to my staircase, so that the antenna is at least sloping a...

Ok, at a mid frequency of 27.705MHz, the reflecting element is about 18 feet, according to the link you sent. I just don't have the space for that, or I really don't want to try to put it on my landlord's sloping roof! I'm probably gonna go with a simple sloping dipole, but yeah, I...

Oh, nevermind! It's already been modified for the freeband! Actually, I kinda wanted to do some tinkering myself, but oh well.

n0znz, did you ever find the mod for this Siltronix, so I can use it in the freeband 27.415 to 27.995 MHz? Thanks.

Ok, like this one: The Ultimate Guide to 11 Meter CB Antennas But it's huge. I don't have room for it, nor do I really want to build it. I might just do a simple sloping dipole.....

Ok, Update: I bought all of the following for $100: 1) Siltronix 1011D 2) FS-600A Watt meter 3) SP-1011 speaker 4) FD-1011 frequency counter 5) CM17S Microphone 6) 4 CX-3 coax antenna selectors. n0nza said that he would find me the mod for this, so I can use it in the...

Update: Sorry for the confusion, I mixed up this thread with my other Yaesu thread! But I just got a call from the seller, and he wishes to sell the following: 1) Siltronix 1011D (no microphone, but cheap and easy to get, right?) 2) FS-600A Watt meter 3) SP-1011 speaker 4)...

Thanks much. No rush of course, take your time, as I haven't yet purchased the rig yet. The seller told me they would call today, but nothing. Your health is the most important priority naturally.

Yes, the unit apparently has this guy: Siltronix FD-1011 Frequency Counter Display Manual Not just the FT-707 and FD-1011, but also the FC707, FP707, and the SP1011 speaker. I supposed I should buy the whole thing, and not just parts..... If it's all in good working...

Wow, no response! Everyone does only tubes here? lol! Ok, it's possible: Yaesu ft-707 mod. 11 metros sw 10A 27.390mhz a 28.550mhz (-600khz all bands) - YouTube But my spanish sucks, and I don't believe he said which crystals he replaced.