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  1. El Kabong

    Bearcat 980 SSB variable power mod

    The makers of that board say no more than 4 watts input. Your stock radio should be just fine as-is.
  2. El Kabong

    Modified Vector 4000

    Purdy?? It's a beaut!
  3. El Kabong

    looks like 2 versions of the uniden 980 radios

    You only have to remove a resistor on the first model to turn off the beep. The second model has a button you push to do that.
  4. El Kabong

    Modified Vector 4000

    No, my 2000 GTL recap cost a bit more than I predicted it would so I must wait until next month to buy the 4000. No big deal as they're on Amazon for $140 shipped. I just didn't want to find a better setup after I paid for my 4000. The usual. :)
  5. El Kabong

    GE superbase problem

    Mine blew a cap just after I turned it on. Pop! Off to Mike for repairs and an alignment.
  6. El Kabong

    Turner JM+2/U replacement mic element?

    No idea. None on eBay to price check it. Is yours NIB or used?
  7. El Kabong

    Turner JM+2/U replacement mic element?

    Has anyone ever seen a replacement mic element for a Turner JM+2/U mobile mic? My stock element has a big hole in it. The rest of the mic is in great shape and it would be a shame to toss it. Thanks!
  8. El Kabong

    Cobra 2000 with problems....needs a new p/s transformer

    Has anyone located a modern QUAlITY transformer that puts out a few more amps than stock trans but will fit in the stock transformer space with the RF shield top on? I hope I hope.
  9. El Kabong

    Modified Vector 4000

    After 27 pages of discussion what is the final verdict? How should I mod' the V 4000 that I plan to buy next month? Thanks guys.
  10. El Kabong

    Coax length?

    I was just swapping out the crappy RG58 coax on my Wilson 1000 mag mount with 8X when I thought I would test something. I measured the stock cable's length and did the math with the velocity factor. It matched. So, Wilson believes in the old coax length thing too. :)
  11. El Kabong

    Replacing the infamous TR24.

    Gotcha. The two holes I am looking at are the other direction from R131. Kinda out in the open too.
  12. El Kabong

    Replacing the infamous TR24.

    Thanks guys. I needed that. One last question. Should there be two open holes near TR24? They are just forward of 24's spot and are not marked with an ID. I suspect they are unused.
  13. El Kabong

    Replacing the infamous TR24.

    Howdy all. I was given a Cobra 148 that is missing a few parts, such as the famous TR--24 transistor. Can anyone give me a part number for a TR-24 so I can order a replacement?
  14. El Kabong

    Near Truck Stop - Should I Expect to Hear Something?

    No, nothing. Dead quiet all channels, except 6.
  15. El Kabong

    Dummy Load

    UPDATE: I just got this reply from MFJ. about my inaccurate Dummy Load. You're gonna love this one. "there is a plus/minus tolerance of 10% on both sides for the dummy load resistor." Alice M. So there it is. My load is not broken or even out of plumb. It's JUST FINE.
  16. El Kabong

    Dummy Load

    Nope, I bought it used. It could have been run hot before. Crap, I needed a good reliable dummy load. Now I have a semi reliable dummy load, as long as I don't care about accurate SWR readings. Yup it's a 264. I was hoping it was a series of resistors in the ceramic tube, then I could find the...
  17. El Kabong

    Dummy Load

    57.5 Ohms. It looks intact inside. Nothing bent, burnt or broken. Next step is to take it ALL apart.
  18. El Kabong

    Dummy Load

    Has anyone else seen a dummy load that reads an SWR of 1.2:1? Mine does. It's an MFJ 1.5KW HF load.
  19. El Kabong

    Stinger Board Real Output??

    I've had things that gave me that unfixable vibe. Looking back I wish I'd listened and just tossed them into the nearest dumpster. They were cursed.
  20. El Kabong

    UNIDEN BEARCAT 980 SSB TUNE SPOTS

    Was this service manual ever released? I need one myself.
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