From what I gather ridge, the megawatt p-s sold on their own website, are made in California. The ones sold on Amazon and eBay are clones. I agree...
@mike5511 I would recommend looking into the megawatt power supplies. The meanwell rabbi linked is the cheaper, Chinese clone of the megawatt....
Ive run plenty of goat paths in east ky, wv, and western va, pullin a dump with a wilson 2k set vertical. The antenna can take a beating, you may...
Ugh.. prolly better to buy another since it took such a hit. Your money is going to be better spent, buying a new radio..with a warranty..rather...
My old grant xl and washington on the bench [ATTACH] Just a few of my mobiles that arent buried in the closet yet lol [ATTACH] just runnin a...
Im sure you realize, there is significant signal loss when the polarisation of two antennas do not match? Something like 20-30db iirc(or more,...
I've used, and have heard both, (old and new)and didnt notice a difference. But I know there are quality issues with the newer ones..so im not...
I have a couple of the old 148's, I prefer the old telex rk56 on mine, while mobile. Thats just my preference. Any of the above mentioned n/c...
Not much cb traffic on the interstates, until you hit a large city, or major interchange...or a backup. I guess it depends on where you are, and...
Look on ebay.. Or, this store has alot of hard to find parts for galaxy radios http://stores.goldeneagleradios.com/ Ive bought parts from them...
Sounds like a cold solder joint. Very common on these radios, and can be a pita to find when the problem is intermittent. If you can solder, a...
Dunno any of the specifics, other than the fine was only $150 or so to the driver..not sure if the co. got anything, most likely a mark on their...
Thats what I was wonderin, if its just a water issue, problem could be solved rather easily I'd think... I dont need, or want one, was just curious.
@rabbiporkchop whats the deal with the big wilson gum drop mounts? Always thought they were a good idea for those big heavy coiled antennas, but...
Comin from the guy who has a ts dx1000 and dx1600 hahaha... Sorry couldnt resist:D
They're good am radios. Ssb leaves a lil to be desired on the 949 59 79..they're drifters. I think people just get confused. They want a "loud...
Probably would have to do some sort a "swing mod'. Like a cap and resistor near the final. The tuning coil near the final (l202) will adjust...
My boss bought a bunch of these, and is handin 'em out to anyone in in the co. that wants one. Main reason is, several drivers have got caught...
Thanks ridge.. @Cracker42101 there are actually 2 wires in white/shield and red/shield. The center wire from white(audio in) connects to pin2 of...
If they're buying these kits, I'd think they want to learn how to do it, just not sure of the parts needed, or maybe dont know where to source the...
