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  1. Phil501

    best shop to tune

    I haven't sent any radio's out to a shop in years....About 20 years ago I used to have my rigs worked on in a shop in oldtown Monterey (California) Guy by the name of Bill Harvey at Kustom Kommunications. Did a real fine job...But that was eons ago......I recently had a nice talk with Justin and...
  2. Phil501

    Expo Kit B Question......

    thanks NomadRadio, I found a old expo Kit switch laying around with no crystals in it. I want to get those two crystals to install in the Teaberry Stalter IX. Next question, does anybody have these two crystals to sell, or could you send me in the right direction to buy them on line.........thanks.
  3. Phil501

    Expo Kit B Question......

    Hey gang, does anybody know what crystals are used for this Expo kit B...........Thanks :lol:
  4. Phil501

    Midland 79-290 opinions..........

    Hey Rodger Dodger...Thanks for insight........I have a few mics, some power and some NC......I'll just play around with a few to get wich one's best for my needs......Still waiting for radio, I'll post my results and thoughts when received.......Thanks again....73's :D
  5. Phil501

    Midland 79-290 opinions..........

    Hello 2at124, Nice Avatar 8) Good deal, did you do any mods on it as far as modulation or does it come with good audio, right out of box?.....I plan on running it in my Toyota Tacoma with a Wilson 1000 mag and a small amp....What is the dead key AM watts when it comes stock. Just curious.....I...
  6. Phil501

    Midland 79-290 opinions..........

    Hey guys, thanks for the info......I thought I seen a post a while back on this rig....I tried to find it, but couldn't at the time........I guess I'm blind.......LOL.......Thanks again. I haven't received radio yet, but I'll keep you posted on my 2cts.........73's all :lol:
  7. Phil501

    Midland 79-290 opinions..........

    Hey gang, just picked up a Midland 79-290 mobile radio for good price......I found this link on them and it didn't sound to good. Just was wondering if any of the forum members here have owned one. I'd like to hear ups and downs on this rig as far as performance on SSB, or even if there is...
  8. Phil501

    Just another Mic Wiring Question?????

    Hey Sonwatcher.....Thanks for tip.....I'll try to get her wired up tonight.........73's :P
  9. Phil501

    Just another Mic Wiring Question?????

    Ok guys, I've wired a few mics in my day. but I thought I'd ask to see if you could send me in the right direction.......What I have is Turner looking mic....It's identical to a Super Sidekick. It's black in color...Except, it doesn't say Turner anywhere on mic.....on front, right above Volume...
  10. Phil501

    FreeCell

    Hey there bud, just a quick post thanking for the contact. Nice soundin' radio you have there.............Liked to jaw with ya a little longer, but had to get to Football practice for the little one...........73's
  11. Phil501

    Just a little Double DXn' on a Friday night.....

    Hey all, It's not such a big deal, but with conditions out West lately I'm impressed.......Came out to check the forum at around 9:45pm PST before I turned in and had the Kenwood on idle. Heard some distant stations QSOn'. What the hell, I squeezed down on the lollipop and gave a shout. Had a...
  12. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    BINGO JIM!! You hit the nail right on the head....you answered my question and them some.......Thanks friend.............73's
  13. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Question for NomadRadio, Defpom or anyother. After receiving Teaberry Stalker IX, I noticed meter was shot. I broke out by box of old beaters and replaced meter. It works fine now except the meter is to sensitive.......Instead of 3 pounds of static it's 8 or 9.......Does any of you guys know...
  14. Phil501

    Low channel mod for UPD-2816

    Hey there Sus, I don't know if this helps or not, but I've had this link tagged in my favorites for a while now.......Scroll down to your chip. It does have some data on your chip, but I believe it's through crystal conversions......It's a good reference for all kinds of PLL chips.......73's :D...
  15. Phil501

    CDX-178 Once Again!!!!

    Hey Larry, enjoyed the QSO this afternoon........The Ol' 2950 was soundin' good as always............Hope to do it again soon.....73's bud..... :lol:
  16. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Wich Expo Kit is the right one for a older Cobra 148gtl (Philippines) model? Thanks
  17. Phil501

    What kind of pets you have?

    Good Topic Logan..... I used to raise Pure Bread American Bulldogs. Strait from the J.D. Johnson bloodline......And some Ol' Southern' Whites........ Got out of that I while back. Our family just got a purebred English bulldog a couple of weeks ago.....He's 11 weeks old now, and already...
  18. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Hey Guys, I pulled cover off one more time to see what board was in it......Towards front of board there's PC-385 AE......The crystal next to MB8719 is a 11.1125Mhz.......If I were to put a Expo kit in place of the big rock next to PLL......Wich expo kit do I need??? Thanks for all input...
  19. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Well I was right, it was the UPS truck.......Radio has arrived.......Very clean rig......Pulled cover off to take a peek........Very nice.........Clarifier is already unlocked with a full 5kc slide up and down........Limiter is removed :( TR-32). It's deadkeyin' 4 watts and swingin' to around...
  20. Phil501

    Question for NomadRadio or any other.......

    Hey Thanks guys again for info......I still haven't received radio yet, it should be coming any day now.........Hey wait, I think I hear the UPS truck Now.............LOL................I'll keep you posted.......73's