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  1. Dart

    Original Ranger 2990 receive question?

    Hello everyone, I have a RCI 2990 that is bone stock, other than being converted for 11 meters. Are these radios known for having "noisy" receive? Is it an inherent design flaw? I get a lot of white noise compared to other radios I own. Any fixes to to this problem? I'm tempted to send it out...
  2. Dart

    Need help again. This time my Cobra 1000 won't turn on.

    I had a previous post about some Cobra 2000 troubles and you guys helped me find the problem. So I'm hoping for some help again. I have a Cobra 1000 base radio that won't turn on. Well, let me clarify, the clock will come on, but the radio (channel selector, meters, and everything else) won't...
  3. Dart

    Cobra 2000 took a bump and is now wacky

    Hello everyone, I recently sold my Cobra 2000 on eBay and as luck would have it, it must have taken a few rough bounces during shipment. It was returned by the buyer, so here we are. Here is the problem...... My channel frequencies are duplicated. Channel 18 and 19 are both 27.185. Channel 20...
  4. Dart

    Courier Galaxy V info needed. Photos attached.

    Howdy everyone. I just picked up a Courier Galaxy V, mainly because I had never seen one before. It is kind of a cool radio. Can anyone tell me about this radio? Is the board from a Cobra 148? My last question is whether anyone can tell if this radio has been modified in any way? Stock? I've...
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    Antenna Analyzer vs SWR meter issue

    I've been helping a buddy of mine set up a small base station. We put up a brand new (NOS) Shakespeare Big Stick and used new LMR-400 coax. The two analyzers (MFJ-259b and the Sark100) both read the SWR at 2.2. The Vectroniks and PDC SWR meters both read the SWR at 1.2. Four devices and its...
  6. Dart

    Anytone AT-5555N frequency expansion - solder question

    Ok, dumb question but I really don't know the answer. I have a Anytone 5555N that needs the mod done to get 11meters. I found a photo online that says to bridge this area with solder. My question is, do I simply load the area up with solder and cross the board? Will the solder damage the board...
  7. Dart

    Base station- how much coax is too much?

    I am finally getting ready to put up my tower and get a base antenna up in the air. I have chosen LMR-400 as my coax of choice, based on performance and cost factors. I can put the Rohn 25G tower next to my house, using the standard concrete installation and a roof support bracket, but I really...
  8. Dart

    Amp with built in driver on an unregulated power supply?

    I have a 250 amp unregulated power supply that floats around 17v. I would like to run a 1x6 amp (2290 driving six 2290's) on this power supply. The amp is a custom amp, so I know it can handle voltage, but I'm concerned about the driver section. Can an amp with a built in driver be run on the...
  9. Dart

    Educate me on Bird elements

    When using a Bird 43 on 27mhz, does the frequency range on slugs matter, as long as it falls within the frequency I'm using? For instance, the slug pictured below operates from 25-1000 MHz, as opposed to the 2-30MHz variety. Are there any negatives to using a broadband element that covers a...
  10. Dart

    Is the RCI 2970N4 suitable for driving an amp?

    I have a new 2970N4 (built in 4 pill) and was considering trying to use it to drive a 12-pill in the mobile. I would like to use the radio as a nice driver, putting out an easy 250 watts PEP. Has anyone ever used this radio, or one like it to drive a bigger amp? Any downfalls to doing so?
  11. Dart

    Antenna advice for a Realistic DX-302

    Hello everyone, I just picked up an old Realistic DX-302 and was wondering if anyone could recommend an inexpensive antenna that would allow me to listen to every channel available. All I have currently are various mobile CB antennas and having never owned a scanner, I'm kind of lost. Thanks...
  12. Dart

    Dak Mark IX

    Up for sale is a project radio that needs some work. The radio does not transmit. It is a radio that I had wanted to take to my local repair shop, but other projects are more paramount for me right now. More photos on request. Asking $225 shipped via FedEx.
  13. Dart

    Any aftermarket solutions for new Cobra 2000 frequency counter?

    I have a cobra 2000 that is missing the internal module. Everything else (on the face is present). Has anyone ever successfully retro-fitted an aftermarket frequency counter into the face of a Cobra 2000, as has been done on other radios? I know that buying the internal frequency counter module...
  14. Dart

    Help with tower identification

    Hello all, I just picked up roughly 75' of tower that I was told was manufactured by Rohn. I plan on doing some sanding and throwing on some new aluminum paint this weekend. Can anybody help me with identifying this model of tower? It is a free standing tower, with the large base that...