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    Texas Star dx350 RF Choke -Value and source

    Texas Star DX350 (probably the same as just about every Texas Star) None of the parts lists on cbrtricks list values for L1 or L2. I mean, shall I just grab a random rf choke ‍♂️. Needing the value and/or source for part.
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    Connex 3300 - No RX Audio

    [edit] Resolved below ⬇️ RX works RX audio does not work The actual volume control pot is working properly adjusting between 0-50kohm approx Tx works Tx audio (modulation and talkback) work PA Audio works when talking in mic What can I provide you with to help fix the issue. I can hear a pop...
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    Galaxy dx959 No RX on AM

    RX works on USB and LSB Absolutely no receive on AM. Needle does not move and no RX audio. What info can I provide? Somebody was in it because the clarifier is open. Side Note: VR13 does not affect SSB audio/power and is over modulated. AM audio is perfect on the scope. Q39 Limiter is in tact.
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    QYT 980 Plus Dual Band No RF Power

    I don’t want to spend much time dinking w/ this $150 radio but maybe someone has experienced the issue and the fix can be quick and painless. •Final shows 13.8v/13.1 at legs on TX •The transistor circled is super hot to touch all the time, key up or not.Actually, most the caps in the area are...
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    Galaxy DX45MP No AM TX - FM Works

    No AM TX but plenty of power on FM. Receive works. PA works. I accidentally discovered a small signal at 27.120 regardless of which channel it’s on when I looked up at my bench radio. Signal then checked on spectrum analyzer reading at coax-out and it shows up….low, but it’s there. TP3 is on...
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    Galaxy dx2547 Base channel and frequency lights too dim.

    Radio is about 10 years old. I think all these radios were dim and Galaxy made a change recently. I’m not sure but the new ones are brighter. It’s hard to read the channel and frequency. 8.5 volts going to this plug coming from the dimmer knob. Is there a simple mod to brighten up the lights?
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    Connex 3400 no TX, no RX audio, RX while keying up ‍♂️

    No transmit. Receive works properly (S9 reading w/ 100 microvolts input) but virtually no receive audio - maybe 2%. Upon keyup, TX light changes to red but the receive continues to receive. Nothing changes but the light. PA works. No talkback. Connex 3400. Ranger 360015c board. How can I...
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    Cobra 29 Classic No RF on TX

    Cobra 29 Classic No RF Power on TX. Doesn’t budge meter. Nothing on scope at the antenna jack. TX turns red on key -up Audio works with talkback PA works IC3 Pin 1 = 16.510MHz on RX IC3 Pin 4 = 10.240 MHz on RX On TX: Base / Collector / Emitter TR16 0v/8.0v/0.35v TR15 0v/13.3v/0v TR14...
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    Galaxy dx-959 RF Power-Modulation-SWR switch not changing functions

    Galaxy dx-959 RF Power-Modulation-SWR switch not changing meter functions. The meter function is stuck on Power even when switched to the SWR or MOD position. The switch itself is changing continuity between legs so the switch itself seems to be working. All wires from point A to point B...
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    AGILENT (HP) 8656B 100 kHz RF Signal Generator within acceptable alignment?

    Looking at buying one and viewing ads on eBay. Two of the listings show the unit with a frequency counter or a spectrum analyzer. What is considered “within tolerance”? One listing shows the signal is 3,654Hz off. The other listing says it’s “calibrated” but the spectrum analyzer shows...
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    Connex 3300Hp No RX Audio, talkback or PA

    Radio had very low rx audio and talkback. Now it’s completely gone. Tested the Pa and it has no audio either. Tx is good. Rx is good, according to meter. Please let me know if there is anything other info I can provide to help. Ranger 3600-15C board. Audio chip is the 5 pin 2003. Voltages...
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    Anytone 6666 quad 6 Service Menu

    Something must have changed. I thought the service menu was entered by holding down menu/mode. It no longer appears to be the case. My last batch was purchased 2 months ago. This one was purchased last week. Maybe I’m losing my mind. Does anyone know how to enter the service menu? PS not...
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    Cobra 29 Constant Key Up

    Radio keys up constantly (with or without a microphone). Besides that, everything works. A quick check of PTT pin 3 does NOT show a short to ground. What info can I provide for further help?
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    Galaxy DX2547 No Receive Audio - GNF affect

    Dx2547 base - 69000 board. Same as dx959 mobile *No receive audio **If I press the GNF (galaxy noise filter) the receive audio then works. Smh Receiving signal fine PA audio works Talkback audio works TX audio works