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    Where to look first

    Hello again, after testing the final (2sc2312) is ok. The driver (2sc2166) is reading wrong and so is the Mod transistor TR44 (2sa1012). Anyone know where i could find the 2166 & 1012? Or maybe an equivalent that i could replace them with. Let me know...Thank you
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    Where to look first

    Ground wire, Thanks I’ll take a look in that area
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    Where to look first

    Hello, I have another PC244 that I’m working on. This radio turns on and receives but when keyed there’s no power output and the S meter has no reading. PA works fine. Where should I focus on first? Thanks
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    Polarized or Non-polarized, that is the question

    Hey gang, im replacing the caps in a PC244 and came across some Polarized 2.2uf 25v caps. I can’t seem to find any on Digi-Key or Mouser. But I do have some Non-polarized ones. My question is, can I use the Non-polarized in place of the polarized ones and what kind of affect will it have if any...
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    DC line section connector

    Hello guys, I got a good deal on some bird 43 parts. Only thing missing is the coax to connect the line section and meter. I’m planning on making my own but I’m not familiar with the DC line section connector. Can anyone tell me how to install the coax to this connector. Thanks
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    Signal to noise ratio

    Hello again gang, I have a 29 Ltd classic radio who’s noise level is higher then the signal level. The audio power reading is 3watts. I tried doing a receiver alignment and the sensitivity seems ok but the signal/noise ratio is way off. Is there an adjustment I can do to bring just the noise...
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    Turner super sidekick schematic

    Yup, pin 7 to 10uf 25v to ground. There is also pin 5 to a .05uf cap to what looks like a 10.0 ohm resistor to ground.
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    Turner super sidekick schematic

    Yup, same one I found
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    Turner super sidekick schematic

    Hello again, while working on my radio a friend stops by and asked me if I could look at his Turner mic. I said sure, but I cant seem to find any schematic online that uses the LM386N IC. Would anyone happen to have one. Lmk thanks
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Thank you, this is exactly what I needed. I’ll do my best.
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Sunbulls, actually it was done with my iPhone. Maybe the lighting helped.
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Hey Andy, I just thought I’d post some pics of the radio before I start replacing the parts.
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Yup, awesome having people willing to help and share!!
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Andy, once again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. The more knowledge the better. I will go through the radio this evening. Thanks again.
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    Cobra 29 wx st mod

    Thank you. I will reconnect D11. R55 also.