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Recent content by Shadetree Mechanic

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    Luiton LT-778

    The audio on this 778 sounds great, both Tx and Rx. The electret microphone seems to pass more lows than the Anytone and President radios that I am used to. The fix for the Anytone and President microphones is to use an element from a telephone handset to get a little lower response, but the 778...
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    A shout out to LDG tuners.

    Great to see a company stand behind their products. LDG is an American company located in Maryland, not far from me.
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    Radioddity QT80 (6666 pro clone)

    Another chance to get the bundle for $239 from the 25th to the 28th of this month. https://www.radioddity.com/collections/flash-sale?utm_source=pushowl&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=3348204&pn_source=campaign&pn_source_id=3348204&subscriber_id=295318459
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    Luiton LT-778

    Inside the radio we have IRF 520 in a 1x2 configuration driven with a driver and predriver transistor. This radio should drive a 4 pill amp nicely. Heavy cast heatsink and thick chassis sides should be able to deal with the heat satisfactorily.
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    Luiton LT-778

    I recently got my hands on a Luiton LT-778 mobile transceiver. It is a basic AM/FM radio without VOX, DSP Noise Reduction or even a menu for user functions. All the functions are with buttons on the front of the radio making it a great candidate for mobile use; menus can be quite distracting...
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    Moonraker Atlas (Luiton LT-310SDR) First Impressions

    The AI noise reduction works incredibly well.
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    How to Repair With What You Have on Hand or GT5000 Fix the Fix.

    I know what you mean, GMRS is dead here, so we have ch20 all to ourselves. When the display lights up, I know it's for me. :ROFLMAO:
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    How to Repair With What You Have on Hand or GT5000 Fix the Fix.

    Almost forgot the money shot. No mower is complete without a bracket for the HT.
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    When the hobby feels expensive

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    When the hobby feels expensive

    I can think of several more cost effective ways to piss off the neighbors... :ROFLMAO:
  11. Shadetree Mechanic

    RCI 69 Base Plus V2 bias setting

    I usually adjust bias by measuring the current going to the radio. With the mic keyed in ssb with no audio, watch the current to see when it starts to conduct. Then turn it down until it doesn't conduct. You want it right on the edge of turning on.
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    Artificial Intelligence

    News Flash: Artificial Intelligence now rivals Natural Stupidity...
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    Galaxy DX86V mods

    Trucks has them for $380. Wow. https://truckscbsales.com/cb-radio-products/superstar-ss-686-10-meter-am-ssb-transceiver
  14. Shadetree Mechanic

    Anytone AT-5100

  15. Shadetree Mechanic

    Galaxy DX86V mods

    Back by popular demand?
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