General Lee is messing up on me

[Joe Dionne]

Thanks Gadfly,
Yes I am well aware of the Frequencies, as a Galaxy Radio owner for 8 years I respect the Hammys.
Take Care,
Joe

[Joe Dionne]

I decided on the K40 top load. It did best at getting my SWRs where I am happy. at 0.8. All other antennas were 1.9 - 2.5

Thanks for the help gang.

[BUZZSAW]

Originally Posted by Joe Dionne

I decided on the K40 top load. It did best at getting my SWRs where I am happy. at 0.8. All other antennas were 1.9 - 2.5

Thanks for the help gang.

Which K40 is that ? Is that one of the fiberglass top loads ??
The reason I'm asking is I have always had really "good luck" with K40 antennas . I have installed dozens of them and they usually tune well for me. I'm known around my area for bein' one of those wierd CB guys . So, when the "normal" folks want to talk they bring their stuff by the house for tips , tuning & education! LOL

[firstgear]

What upgrades do you recomend having done when purchasing one of these new? I've read that some? things need to be adjusted. thanks..

[Section Eight]

Originally Posted by firstgear

What upgrades do you recomend having done when purchasing one of these new? I've read that some? things need to be adjusted. thanks..:biggrin_2554:

Since the General Lee is a 10-meter (28MHz) radio and not manufactured as a CB (27MHz), it will need to be converted to cover the CB frequencies. Other than that, a good peak/tune and you are good to go. Late model General Lees already have the so-called "big" finals (MOSFET). Often the conversion/peak/tune is part of the sale. Some charge extra for it, some don't.

Also, although not required, a good noise cancelling mic (RK56 or Astatic 636L) is good choice on this notoriuosly "loud' radio. The stock mic will work and is clear, but it is very sensitive to ambient noise (piezo mic element) and therefore more likely to give you feedback (squeel) problems when transmitting with talkback.

[firstgear]

Originally Posted by Section Eight

Since the General Lee is a 10-meter (28MHz) radio and not manufactured as a CB (27MHz), it will need to be converted to cover the CB frequencies. Other than that, a good peak/tune and you are good to go. Late model General Lees already have the so-called "big" finals (MOSFET). Often the conversion/peak/tune is part of the sale. Some charge extra for it, some don't.

Also, although not required, a good noise cancelling mic (RK56 or Astatic 636L) is good choice on this notoriuosly "loud' radio. The stock mic will work and is clear, but it is very sensitive to ambient noise (piezo mic element) and therefore more likely to give you feedback (squeel) problems when transmitting with talkback.

I appreciate the advise, Im very pleased with my purchase, one of the best radios I've owned.

[crazyray]

Not wanting to be a party pooper but is it even possible to get a swr better than 1.0 to 1 think that is ideal and not actually possible in real life, certain of that .9?

[notatruckdriver]

Yep 1.0:1 is the lowest you can get an SWR.