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  1. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Ok, now we are getting into the deep and of the pool!!!! I'll do my best to keep my head above the water. I am measuring the frequency with my freq counter. It's an HP5335A. It does a great job but I believe that based on your information above it is likely that it is not sensitive enough...
  2. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Thx!!! I just can seem to understand why I have 10.6975 at the non-IC side of C147 and noot at the IC side..... I really appreciate your help!
  3. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    I checked the cap and diode as well as the VR. All tested good.... The mystery continues....
  4. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Hi Brandon, If possible, can you tell me what voltage you get on the non-IC side of C147?
  5. Lkaskel

    Cobra 139XLR USB will not align...

    There are still issues here but here is what I did. I restored the clarifier back to stock. I have a second radio so I comapred it to that radio AND the schematic to be sure that the resistors, diodes and the clarifier wires are correct. VR9 now works to adjust the transmit frequency. I also...
  6. Lkaskel

    Cobra 139XLR USB will not align...

    Hi Everyone, I know that I have a few posts on here about various radios. One of them has parts ordered and one of them I am in the step by step process with it. Today I have a Cobra 139XLR that had some PLL mods (extra channels) as well as a strange clarifier mod. I removed the channel and...
  7. Lkaskel

    RCI 2950 Alignment Guide.

    RCI 2950 Alignment Guide.
  8. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Very fair question!!! I am sure though. Pin 2 - 3.24vdc Pin 3 - 3.44vdc Pin 5 - 6.14vdc Pin 6 - 7.9vdc All of the measurements were taken in AM and TX. Attached is a pic of the bottom of the board with my measurements and notes. So sorry if it is a little confusing.
  9. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Hi Brandon, With the radio on CH20, AM, shorting Bar removed, in TX I get 7.9vdc across pin's 4 and 6. Thanks!!
  10. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Ok, So I replaed the 612 with a known good one. It did not fix the issue. Does anyone think that something is loading the circuit down and that is why the voltage going into pin 3 of IC6 is only 3.7vdc? Are there any other thoughts as to why I do not get 10.695 at TP5 when I do have it at...
  11. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Really? WOW!!! That is good feedback!! The only access I have right now is the one on the 2950. I can do a swap as a test. Where did you get your replacements and feel good about the supplier? Thanks!!
  12. Lkaskel

    Texas Star 696 Base (Galaxy 959 single final) no transmit, no reading at TP5 during alignment

    Good Afternoon Men, So I have entered the deep end of the pool with this radio. I am navigating way beyond my knowlege but I somehow think I'm close. I have this Texas Star 696 base that has the EPT069610Z board in it. For a schematic I am using the Galaxy DX-959 from 1997 (attached) and it...
  13. Lkaskel

    Home Flash February 2025 Radioddity Antenna Giveaway!

    Holy Smokes!!! How many watts is that toaster?
  14. Lkaskel

    Home Flash February 2025 Radioddity Antenna Giveaway!

    I understand the rules. Here is my pic https://www.worldwidedx.com/media/20250225_160123-jpg.7369/full
  15. Lkaskel

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  17. Lkaskel

    Texas Star Dx 400V lamp part number

    Hi Gang, I have searched WWDX and cannot seem to find the answer to this. I have on the bench a DX 400V with all 4 button bulbs blown. I will say that in my opinion its due to the amp being powered with too much vdc but operators will do what they want. I've experienced that LED's do not last...
  18. Lkaskel

    Which newer radios have the best receive?

    Can you elaborate on the AT models if you have any experience with them? Like, the 5555 Plus vs the 5555N2? Or the Q6 vs the Q6 Pro? What really changed? On the Q5 Plus I like the extra digit that shows the 10th Hz on the frequency display vs the 6 digit display on the N2. That's just a...
  19. Lkaskel

    Which newer radios have the best receive?

    Ok Men, Lets keep the responses specifically to the question in hand regarding the best receive. There are some interesting points about the "export" radios and the fact that most do not seem to have great receivers especially in comparison to radios built 40-50 years ago. It's also an...