Recent content by ThirstyBoots440

Don't care what it is or what shape it's in, the cheaper the better. I have a few ideas I'm looking at testing out and don't have a spare one to work with at the moment. So anyone that's got a working but ugly Cobra 25/29 or Uniden 68/78 or equivalent, let me know! I've got a few of my copper...

lol, I'm thinking by now he oughta be able to make his own board....kudos for the good deed attempt at least...and hey, I'm sure we've all been guilty of it once or twice

3600 board is a very popular board, I like the 6900 boards better for some odd reason though. I'd go with the Galaxy if it were me though. Of course the basic mods on a 148 and then a good alignment...I guess I'm nostalgic when it comes to the older Cobras

Of course I used to run a 102" whip on my mobile, and had a completely adjustable rig thanks to a "Gunslinger" whip adjuster. Why doesn't someone offer a 108" whip? I believe MFJ does if I'm not mistaken....

Not bad on the install, but I'd be wary of the hot glue. If it's working for you then it's serving it's purpose. I've ran stinger boards in the past, both with the infamous RM3 transistor and one with a 1446 pill. While they're good for a few extra watts, I'm more of one to go with at least a 2...

I'm looking for a DAK IX or X, doesn't matter to me. If anyone has one or knows anyone looking to part with it, let me know!

The main thing I'm hoping for out of it, is it to have that Stryker audio, and be good on SSB. I'm liking the display on it, hope that they keep the black knobs since they are so rarely used. I'm curious as to if you can tap a switch in on the face surround knobs like I did on my old 440...

The regular 257's, non HP models, are great rigs. Rock steady on SSB and a nice clean sound on all modes. Might also wait for the Uniden Bearcat 980 to hit the market and see how it is. The Galaxy 979 doesn't have as much of a drift problem from what I've seen as the 949 or 959 models. When it...

Internal amps have a place with some people, and others look down upon them. I agree with the external recommendation. Heat is an issue for those that are long winded, as well as RFI. While they are a good concept, they also have their faults. You'd be happier with an external amp rather than...

If done right, in a 949, the NPC mod works great at making it louder and raises the average power substantially. Of course like it's been said, you'll need to make sure afterwards that you're not overmodulating and the waveform looks good instead of clipping. I've always had good experiences...

It's been a while since the last update, I've got a few antennas built now. I finished the Beast, and one I pay homage to the state I'm from. I actually went a little further with the beast, a lime green coil clear coated with glow in the dark paint. The other antenna mentioned, is what I...

I also called and talked to them before I refreshed this topic, they say it will be out at the end of the month. Needless to say I can't wait and will be placing one on order ASAP. :biggrin:

since there are other pics of it up on the net, I'm hoping they aren't photoshop retouches and that there's more than one out there as a prototype. I guess we just keep praying to the radio gods that this becomes reality

Anyone else notice it's a STRYER?

Barjan (Wilson, Astatic, etc) closed it's doors today and will no longer be manufacturing anything CB related. Unknown if this is true at the moment, it came to me through my distributor. Anyone else know anything about it? Imagine how it would affect our market if it's true....