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    Switch in roger beep board

    Here's a thought. Now bear with me, I really have not messed with the insides of these radio; but thought it might be worth mentioning. Is it possible to modify one of the existing switches in the front of my TRC-447. I'd figured it's a switch I really don't use. If need be trade...
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    Deadkeying & swing

    I know, I know it sounds stupit but I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right. :oops: one thing I didn't do it right was that mic gain. cause I was having problems reading correctlly the bottom meter. The other part was how to test for the swing I asked but was somewhat unsure. That's how...
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    Deadkeying & swing

    Just A dumb question. How can I test for deadkey & what my radio swing's @. Present tools I have is a Radioshack SWR/Power meter. Please be as specific as possible :D
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    Switch in roger beep board

    Thank U fellows for this great advices; But now I have some more questions. I'm thinking of putting an Illuminated rocker switch Blue(SPDT) & one of the instructions says "Do not solder to switch connectors." So I'm thinking I'm gonna have to use a (Disconnect F) connectors. Will...
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    Switch in roger beep board

    Thank U fellows. :D I was considering putting it into a radioshack (realistic)TRC-447 or into my Cobra 148 GTL; Whichever I windup choosing. :wink: oops I just took a look @ my poll & I guess roger beeps are not popular with the 1st two voters :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Switch in roger beep board

    Any suggestions or pics of such set-up :?: :?: :?:
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    Wire Dipole INDOOR Base ANTENNA

    does anyone know if this type of antenna is worth buying. :?: If it's good enough to get me atleast 10-15 miles I would be content. 8) Would prefer to keep ant. hidden from nosybodies. :naughty Ebay Keyword: Wire Dipole INDOOR Base ANTENNA
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    Switch in roger beep board

    Can anyone tell me if it's possible to put an ON/OFF switch inline with a roger beep board. I recently bought one on Ebay to install in my radio. Then realized if I put the board in that would mean every time I release the mike button it would beep. no way to shut off. I would prefer to...
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    Linear installation; Grounding & all that other good stu

    OH NO WAY I'm leaving that puppy on the dash while I'm out (hence the quick disconnect) AS for it getting hot; I work night's between the times of 5:30 pm to 5-7am & I would not turn it on till after sunset. As for the power connection I will have to see what kind of wiring is in the truck...
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    Linear installation; Grounding & all that other good stu

    Thank U both for this informative data. :D Do appreiciate it alot. as for question 2 You see there is a connection FROM the battery terminal That connects to the fuse box By a Vinyl Ring Terminal(connection with a circle in it) & is held in place by a hex nut. By tapping in @ these spot in a...
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    Linear installation; Grounding & all that other good stu

    I have several questions that maybe acouple of you gentleman can answer for me. :D 1stQ. I've recentlly aquired a Linear amp(Galaxy 250) :mrgreen: An am having my local tech guy matching it to my cobra 148 GTL. Now my question is I was speaking to my tech guy about a quick disconnect...
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    Newbie Help??

    Fellow trucker Welcome fellow trucker to the fun yet insane world of CBing 8).(hope u pulled out life insurance) :gdlf Although I can't really point u too a specific radio(THERE ALL OVER THE PLACE-RRUUNNN) :twisted: :twisted: ; they all have there ups & downs :twsted :twsted . RF gain, 12w...
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    Cobra 148 GTL & Galaxy 250 amp

    right now I have a Cobra 148 GTL hooked up to a Wilson 1000 Ant. in my Truck(yes TRUCK,truck) 8) . not to long ago I had a Friend of mine @ work introduce me to a fellow in the chicago area; goes by the handle SCREAMING EAGLE or 108; who got to work on my radio. {FLASHBACK} I had listen to his...
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    CB's in cars?

    update I was just looking @ FredsinFL galaxy 250 amp in the swap forum & am really willing to buy it. can some1 tell me before I make the plunge whether or not my 148 will run smoothlly with it? :?: :?: :?: http://forum.worldwidedx.com/viewtopic.php?t=16520
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    CB's in cars?

    CB on car's P.S. BM how can U tell u dead key @ 50 watts when the meter only goes up to 30db's let alone modulates 170?? :?: Am I using the wrong meter to gauge my db's or is there a method to convert db's into what wattage I'm putting out??? :?:
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    CB's in cars?

    Amp's with Lil' Will or Wilson 5000 My apologies, I should have clarified what I meant. I was trying to find out what Type's of linear Amp's were out there that I could consider @ a reasonable price & realible. The reasoning behind all of this is because I also have a Cobra 148GTL that was...
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    CB's in cars?

    P.S. Does anyone Know some sites with good quality 1's @ a resonable price.
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    CB's in cars?

    CB's on car's Since were on the the subject of the lil' Will; has any1 hooked up an Amp(kicker) to 1?? :D I was considering buying 1 to put out further. What would be the side effects I should look out for or totally avoid.
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    CB's in cars?

    CB's in Cars I may not know much about splitters. :?: But cellular ant. on glass is worth SH#@. :x I know you said you were'nt looking for a magnet mount :!: ; But belive it or not I have on my Pontiac Sunfire a Little Wil' which is similar to the wilson 1000 but smaller in size( 32''-36")...