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    converting magnum 257 to hp

    well I opened the radio to have a look see since I hear the omniforce shares the same board. the whole back of the radio is one big piece of aluminum so heatsink removal is a no go...ill put it on another radio I have 2 hr2510s and a 2950 rci...they aren't pristine so I might try putting it on...
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    converting magnum 257 to hp

    nothing on cb tricks or anywhere else...my next step is to take it to my radio guy but if there are instructions I can do it myself since I'm quite proficient with a soldering iron...lol the unit was only $35 shipped and brand new so I figured I couldn't pass it up.
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    converting magnum 257 to hp

    I have a blue face magnum 257 and just got a killer deal on a rfx-75 and I know the 257hp comes factory with that exact unit...my question is where are instructions to add one of these to a normal 257 radio?
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    TS-570D vs TS-570DG

    what are all the differences between the two and is it possible to upgrade a d to dg still?
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    pryme pmc-200

    i tried wiring it to my RCI 2990 it will change channel up and down and key the radio but even when unkeyed it will modulate through the speaker.i notice as long as the mic is powered on the vu meter on the mic will swing as you talk even when unkeyed is this normal behavior for this mic? ive...
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    Patiently awating the arrival of my Icom ic-7000

    sent my mic to bob today for the upgrade since it had the japanese one.
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    Patiently awating the arrival of my Icom ic-7000

    i actually checked the shipping and its due to arrive monday(tomorrow).the seller is an honerable man indeed,he sent the radio out as soon as i said ill buy it and said i could give it a once over before i send my check.they dont make people like that too much any more. W5LZ i dont travel...
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    Patiently awating the arrival of my Icom ic-7000

    everything $685 shipped. heres some pics he sent.ill get the radio tuesday..just waiting on UPSanta...its like christmas in july....lol
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    Patiently awating the arrival of my Icom ic-7000

    I got an awesome,super great deal on it with an antenna tuner,remote cord,desktop and hand mic.thanks for the heads up W5LZ!!
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    Kenwood TS-440S keypad bounce fix with pics.

    ok im in like flynn now.posted a link to the tut.
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    Kenwood TS-440S keypad bounce fix with pics.

    i thought i joined an official yahoo ts-440 group but i havnt been approved yet...got a link?
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    Kenwood TS-440S keypad bounce fix with pics.

    KENWOOD TS-440S i searched the net and all i could find was a explanation on how to fix it with no pics or anything. I just repaired my key bounce problem with great success and id like to share my experiance. here goes my first tut: step one: unhook anything connected to the...
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    I think I finally found the problem with my HR2510...

    just swapped both caps,set dk for 5w cold,let sit on for 30 min and.......wait for it......here it comes........nope...still 12w dk after it warms up.ill try moving q113 next. stay tuned.
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    I think I finally found the problem with my HR2510...

    no luck.....i finally recieved the pot in the mail,installed it and now it wont fluctuate when you wiggle the pot but it still increases in output watts as the unit warms up.i performed the cold shot test again and found when you hit q113 with cold air the xmit wattage decreases significantly.i...
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    Just got a TS-440SAT many questions to follow.

    first one is what would keep the squelch from working?turn the knob and nothing happens.I opened it up to do the diode mods and found a couple of connectors with broken wires.i repaired the broken wires so hopefully thats no longer an issue.
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    New 36 Amp power supply review (67.00 Shipped)

    just ordered one today to run my kenwood,helluva lot cheaper than the pyramids and such.ill just add a switch,maybe some meters and move the power connector to the rear, should add some feet as well.
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    I think I finally found the problem with my HR2510...

    ever since i got it ive had a problem where as if the radio was cold the power was way low,once you left it on a while it would pick up and do some decent wattage.i took it to the local radio guy and he managed to get the power to be higher when it was cold but it would still increase when it...
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    What have YOU done to eliminate RFI in your mobile?

    my elantra has (had) bad fuel pump and cooling fan noise.i simply wired capacitors(condensers) to the suspect part and lo-and-behold...no more noise.the fan noise was so bad i had to leave my ac off to use my mobile...not fun in the humid south.im also running a wilson 5000 magnet mount but my...
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    magnum 257 repair

    just got off the phone and got the addy.sending it out soon.
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    magnum 257 repair

    and thats where the magnum tech sent me...lol you guys rock!!:thumbup: