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    Signal Engineering White Lightnings

    Hi guys, I have bought a used set of White Lightnings but the former owner doesn't have the instructions so I can put it back together correctly. Anyone have the manual with the instructions who will email or pm me with them it would be tremendously appreciated. 73's
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    What is the function of a variable....

    in a two transistor linear without a third transistor as a driver? All the linears I've come across with a variable control has had a driver in front of the finals. All the linears I've seen that do not have drivers may have a switch that goes from low power to high power. Will the variable on...
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    Is it safer to ship USPS, UPS, or FED EX?

    I keep reading about sellers and buyers getting "ripped", and I often wondered how they shipped/received their items. I found that only the USPS will go after anyone committing fraud using the postal service. Those guarantees aren't available for UPS or Fed Ex customers where I guess using...
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    Convert UPS to DC Power Supply

    I have an APC model SUA1500 UPS, (uninterruptable power supply). How difficult would it be to convert it to use as a power supply for a DC linear amplifier? The specs are here: APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 120V Output at AC outlets is 1440VA, whatever that means lol lol lol. I'm hoping it...
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    Aftermarket Knobs

    Anyone know of any vendor of aftermarket knobs for cb's? I need a "D" knob for changing the channels on my Cobra 1000GTL. 3's
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    Parenting 2012

    amen brother !!! Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen. - YouTube 3's
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    Owners Manual

    Does anyone have an owners manual for a Varmint XL-1000? 3's
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    Nye Viking RFM-003

    I passed on an opportunity to get this meter which was on ebay because it wasn't working. I wasn't sure if the Nye Company would take it and repair it. How good were these and do the Radiocraft meters work as well? The RFM-003 seller said that he replaced parts (pots) in the sample unit and...
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    Wanted to comment...

    A member opened a thread re: a 2510 and Astatic mic he put on sale on ebay last night at midnight. I wanted to post that it's already been deleted by the ebay police but when I clicked the reply tab the page showed a message saying I didn't have permission to post on the page. This happened one...
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    He's back.....

    Signal Engineering is back under a new name for those not aware. Quads « LIGHTNING's "True CB Quad" Antennas 3's
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    is it a crime....

    to use my vintage Cobra 148GTL-DX on SSB ? It has a roger peep and operators seem to ignore it/me. I change over to my 2950 where I can turn the beep off and get responded to each and every time. Is there an unwritten law ? 3's
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    RCI-2950

    The amber backlighting in the display of my 2950 just went out. Is it a matter of replacing a bulb or 2 or is it a matter of replacing the entire display ? My fingers are crossed for a bulb replacement, lol lol lol 3's
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    Premiere

    Is Premiere Electronics still in business ? I've called a few times, left message no return call or answer to email. 3's
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    Yaesu ft-101zd

    I just bought this rig today and I've been googling and craigslisting and eBaying all day looking for a fan to no avail. Can someone point me in the right direction so I can get one asap ? Also, what must I do to put the W.A.R.C. bands in it and what exactly are they ?...... lol lol lol Thanks...
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    HR-2510

    I recently got a 2510, my first one and without an owners manual. It's deadkeying 7 watts which I want to lower to 3 watts. How is it done ? 3's
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    You think Wade Phillips got it bad...

    ...what's going to happen to this coach Quarterback scores cheekiest ever touchdown - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
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    Signal Engineering White Lightning 4

    I bought a White Lightning @ a hamfest (used) and am trying to get the assembly instructions. I've called S.E. numerous times and get a voice mailbox saying that someone will return the call but since April(?) nothing... I've emailed them too, to no avail. Are they still doing business? Does any...
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    148/2000 GTL vs 148 GTL-DX

    Concerning a Cobra 148 GTL-DX. It has the side mic (4pin) and the PLL is the MC 145106. The question is this. The chassis with the MB 8710/8734 (148/2000 GTL) is renowned for it exceptional receive properties. Does the MC 145106 PLL chassis also retain the same good>great ears even though it's a...
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    Astatic Silver Eagle TUG-8 Base

    I have checked the net for info on this D104 of mine to no avail. The base has a toggle switch adjacent to the press bar. Does the switch turn the mike on and off or does it change it from a stock to a powered mike?
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    16 Element Ground Plane

    Today I was talking dx to an operator in Gainesville Fla. named Dr. Pepper. He was telling me he was using a 16 element ground plane but due to a lot of cross talking and hash and trash I wasn't able to make out the name of the company that he was saying. It sounded like Central Technologies or...