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    Trc457 alignment problem

    It's not that the SAMS is a misprint. The way they do it works well. It's that whatever you are using to touch to TP6 is pulling the signal down so the frequency counter doesn't see it. You have to either have a very sensitive frequency counter or use a not contact type probe (sniffer).
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    Midland 78-999 Service Manual

    That radio has the same boards as the GE Superbase. These are from the Superbase so, they should be the same for the Midland. I noticed all the other adjustments are the same. Freq counter to TP2, ch 19, clarifier at mid position, AM/USB, CT201 for 10.24MHz. Freq counter to TP3, ch 19...
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    Alpha 8410 tube replacement

    Hi, you should try posting this in the "Amplifier" forum. May get an answer there.
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    Dissatisfied eBay customer ...

    This reminds me of a post I saw somewhere about six months ago. The guy couldn't understand how a radio could work for 40 years with 10 volt caps in it when it was powered by 13.8 volts.
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    I think I just learned a lesson....

    Now that would make for a pretty funny meme. A guy passed out laying on the floor with a mike in his hand and his wife standing over him with her hands on her hips shaking her head, thinking what a moron he his.
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    Cobra 138XLR

    Tantalums have the advantage of operating better than electrolytics where certain frequencies are involved. They are also longer lasting and more stable but more expensive. Would be best to replace it with one of a higher voltage rating such as 35 volts. May last longer, but hey 44 years ain't...
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    TRC-451 predriver problem

    Andy, I think you meant 2312
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    Gotta love Ken...

    I've done business with Ken for years. I just ordered a couple of crystals. Ordered them by email like I usually do. It took 5 weeks and 2 extra phone calls to get them. He's always good to talk to though. He does seem to be getting slower and slower at getting things out but at his age it's...
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    Regency Range Gain low modulation

    One thing about SAMS is that they usually rewrote the schematics and renamed everything so it becomes confusing when one tries to compare them to the original. Once you understand that and know what you're looking at it's not a problem. They can actually be easier to read than some originals...
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    anyone know what the name is for this cord?

    That is the same cord as the Realistic TRC 458,457 and others use. You can find them on Ebay just by searching for TRC 458 or 457.
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    Cobra Technical Service Bulletins

    They show the production numbers on them on page 2.
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    Trc-457 power supply testing

    Here's the SAMS for the TRC 458/457
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    Trc-457 power supply testing

    It's test point 10, the emitter of TR401 at 13.80 vdc. You can also measure it at C94 on the board but use a transformer can or the metal dividers by the PLL section for ground as the chassis and the board do not share ground.
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    johnson messenger 223 frequency adjust

    Just happened across this thread and I see no one answered your question. If you are using the original schematics, that resistor is R22 and if using a SAMS CB-23 schematic it is R44. It is on the grid (PIn 2) of the 12AT7 mic amp tube. It's a 4.7 meg resistor.
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    D201A workaround for scarce-size replacement speaker.

    Here's a speaker that I bought a few years ago that fits. It's tight but will go in without modifications. It's from Parts Express #292-457 and it's only $6.39.
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    D201A Tram. End run around the terrible 40-channel crystal selector.

    Chris Here are the last two steps from one of your previous posts that you said you didn't have: 11) SET R145 FOR REASONABLE CLARIFIER RANGE. R145 IS THE ONE CLOSEST TO THE EDGE. 12) CONNECT FREQ. COUNTER TO SYN.BOARD OUTPUT, SELECT MANUAL MODE, SET CLARIFIER TO 12 O'CLOCK, SET R143 (THE...
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    Anyone Else Experiencing This?

    I remember in 1980 when Mt. St. Helens erupted. It was quite a bit darker here in the east for a few days until everything finally blew over.
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    Allignment Of Receiver

    If the B&K can only generate the actual CB channel frequencies then you will need another generator capable of generating the other frequencies needed. You could just inject the signal in the antenna jack as stated in the third step and adjust A1 thru A11 for maximum keeping the output voltage...
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    Vintage CB - Magazines; Ad's, articles, cartoons, etc.

    Here's what I think is part or maybe all the instructions and schematic for the FC70 and schematic for the FT76.
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    Astatic D104 Ceramic

    Here's a manual showing the different types available.