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    Cobra 29 variable power.

    Thanks Andy, the variable I installed was the one your showing but the diode is not in the original so I’ll try it. Thanks
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    Cobra 29 variable power.

    Thank you. I’ll look into it
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    Cobra 29 variable power.

    Would you happen to have any info on a good variable mod.
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    Cobra 29 variable power.

    First I’d like to apologize for not logging on and responding back. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t even been able to play radio. Thank you for the responses. I’m finally back at the bench and will be logging on more often. Thanks again.
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    Cobra 29 variable power.

    Hey guys, I have a cobra 29 ltd classic that has variable power. All the way down it goes to 1 watt. All the way up it shows 6 watts. When I drop the dead key to 1 1/2 or 2 watts and I modulate, it only swings to 3 rms. Peak it does 20. How can I get it to swing the whole 6 watts? What would be...
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    Power supply build

    Hey gang, so I’ve seen some people building these power supplies for higher amp output out of those switching power supplies. I would like to build one for myself that has a 120a capability. I have 4 of those 30a switchers. Does anyone have some information/instructions on how to build one...
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    Cobra 148 gtl rf choke

    Thank you.
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    Cobra 148 gtl rf choke

    Hey guys, so I’ve got a 148 gtl that I need some help with. So on the power plug connector there is supposed to be 2 of what I think are rf chokes. One for the positive side and one for the negative side. Well 1 is missing. I do have spare ones from other radios but my question is does it matter...
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    Recorder install help

    No I did not use the Pot. For some reason with the pot in circuit, play back volume is really low. So I connected it straight to the mic and it works but it’s just a little to much so I’d like to bring it down just a bit.
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    Recorder install help

    Hey NZ8N, just a follow up question. So the recorder is working just fine but the output is a little to much going into my mic. Could I use a resistor to bring it down a little? If so, what value would you recommend? Please let me know. Thanks
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    Cobra 29LTD classic alignment help

    Right. I got what your saying. Thanks again Andy
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    Cobra 29LTD classic alignment help

    Thanks Andy, I really appreciate the info. Now, Back to the bench.
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    Cobra 29LTD classic alignment help

    Hey gang, could you share some examples on how you would perform this step in the transmit alignment procedure of a cobra 29 Ltd classic. Like the 80% modulation, what would that be? 80% output of the AF generator? What if your generator doesn’t have a percentage, how many mV would it be? Etc...
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    BK, it works!! I used a 470uf. Thanks again guys.
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    Yes!! You guys are Fantastic!!!
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    Nomad, Thank you very, very much. I really appreciate all your help.
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    Thank you but The clarifier is ok, it’s factory and locked. Just need to find where to hook the positive of the cap to.
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    NR, so the clarifier is locked.
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    Nomad, Thank you. I will check if the clarifier is unlocked.
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    Uniden Grant xl vfo windup mod

    Hey gang, I was wondering if I could get some help on installing a vfo windup mod in a Uniden grant xl. I’ve done a couple 29s but can’t find any instructions on how to do it on this grant. A friend of mine wants it installed. Thanks