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  1. Tripple Nickel

    Mobile amp wire size

    Wanting to know what is best size wire to run directly to battery for small amp in motorhome ? Would 20amp fuse be enough ? Any ideas where wire can be purchased already made up with ends for attaching to battery ? Any help would be appreciated. 555
  2. Tripple Nickel

    CB Radio Club

    I hated to see it shut down, almost w/o notice. Enjoyed the time there, hope they return. JMHO. 555
  3. Tripple Nickel

    Requirements for DX

    :headbang I know what you mean, 28 has a lot of guns on it, and I mean BIG GUNS. There is one close to me and I know I'm not on the backside of his beam, but he will never acknowledge when I ask for a break, so I just listen for now, eventually I'll get some fire as well. It was the same over 45...
  4. Tripple Nickel

    Another "Any Info On This Amp?" Thread

    :thumbup: Looks good to me, @ least it hasn't been hacked on. If you decide not to use it, send me a PM. 555
  5. Tripple Nickel

    What Is Your Handle # & Location

    :thumbup: 555 Tripple Nickel KDW 1632 Monroe, Georgia USA
  6. Tripple Nickel

    Watts or Antenna most important for DX?

    9C1Driver, No truer words were spoken, short of it, in late 60's Mr.Skip in Baxter GA was a member of our club, he was paralized due to diving accident. His parents made sure he had the BEST including a moonraker. He was talking to Watchmaker in downtown London England, we were maybe 30 miles...
  7. Tripple Nickel

    FS Cobra 25 LTD Classic $30.00

    Bump...........Unit Sold, please delete.
  8. Tripple Nickel

    FS Cobra 25 LTD Classic $30.00

    Up for sale a nice radio, very clean, only missing one (1) knob and meter/light inoperative. 4-5 watt dead key with good modulation. Shipping cost per zip through USPS. 555
  9. Tripple Nickel

    Amp ?

    Just need to know if anyone has any info on this Amp, Super Swinger GL 100. Was given to me from a friend, no info with it. Stamped on backside 4 Watt input, Export. Any and all help would be appreciated. 555 :headbang
  10. Tripple Nickel

    Driving the Amp ?

    Thank you......KM3F and 9C1DRIVER, this makes a lot of sense the way you put it, I understand, it's been a while guy's, over 40 yrs ago. Technology has changed, modulation is the same, Amps were much different then, you could adjust for it. I got you loud and clear, I'll try and figure it out...
  11. Tripple Nickel

    Driving the Amp ?

    On the backside of the Amp is a sticker stating 4 watt input. Does the pre-amp being on or off have any effect ? 555
  12. Tripple Nickel

    Driving the Amp ?

    B) When I use my Amp (2 pill) B) either on HI or LO, locals tell me I'm driving my amp too much. My 148 gtl dead keys between 4-5 watts, what am I missing here ? Is that why some only carry 2 watts dead key ? I just don't want to mess up my radio. Should I look for a tube amp with LOAD/PLATE...
  13. Tripple Nickel

    Realistic TRC 55 Base set-up

    thank's for the website, I had already found it, but being a stranger to the inside of a radio, and especially schematics, I'm lost. I was just hoping it would be simple. 3's to you and yours. 555
  14. Tripple Nickel

    Realistic TRC 55 Base set-up

    Bump.....still no help ?
  15. Tripple Nickel

    gone for 30 years

    :thumbup1:Welcome to the forum, It's not the same from the 60's/70's, but it's still fun and they are some really good people here. I sure wish I had kept my equipement/Tram Titan11,Contex 500, Shakespear Big stick,Hy-Gain 3 element @45 angle, but life changes for all of us for different...
  16. Tripple Nickel

    959 DX GALAXY-NO SOUND

    Hopefully someone can answer your question, which will help me with the same problem. I have an old Vintage Realistic TRC 55 with the same problem. PM if you get the solution, Good luck and 3's to ya, 555
  17. Tripple Nickel

    fire stick ??

    JMHO, I like the 4' Firestick mounted with the M-2 side mount on our Motorhome, Works great with good ears. On a trunk, I have to agree with OP, go for the 5'. Good luck. 555
  18. Tripple Nickel

    Realistic TRC 55 Base set-up

    Passed to me from a close friend, a really nice vintage type radio. It has not been used in about 10 years, closet kept no moisture. Plugged in and all seems well, Mic keyed, ON AIR lamp comes on, least bit of noise MODULATION lamp comes on as well. Meter shows good SWR, there is no noise...
  19. Tripple Nickel

    Gijoeselectronics.com

    Sure would like their(DTB RADIO) contact info, if possible. 3's to ua. 555 :whistle: