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Cobra 139 XLR
Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ?
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Sarge wrote:
Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... |
"Sarge" wrote in message ... Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Remove ALC - Part # R-132 |
"siroblivion." wrote in message m... "Sarge" wrote in message ... Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Remove ALC - Part # R-132 thank you, sir. Any idea what increase you get? |
Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you
need a difference use a amp. "Sarge" wrote in message ... "siroblivion." wrote in message m... "Sarge" wrote in message ... Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Remove ALC - Part # R-132 thank you, sir. Any idea what increase you get? |
"CBM" wrote:
Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. Good advice. |
"CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. |
"Sarge" wrote:
"CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. How directional is it? ;) |
I agree leave it alone, unless you know what your doing. Even then just Yanking out Mod. Limiter will just increase your spurious emissions (Splatter) Increase. -- 1991 Tornado Red Corrado, CCA Mem # 6645 Stereo is a continuous W.I.P. There are two parts to wisdom: 1) Having a lot to say, and 2) Not saying it. "CBM" wrote in message Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. "Sarge" wrote in message ... "siroblivion." wrote in message m... "Sarge" wrote in message ... Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Remove ALC - Part # R-132 thank you, sir. Any idea what increase you get? |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. |
"Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! |
"Sarge" wrote:
"Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? |
"Sarge" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. |
Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ?
Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? It ain't a reddeo unless the meter swings wildly on AM. (I must clip, remove that damn limiter...it's hurting me! My reddeo is broke because it has a factory part in it.) |
Radioman wrote:
Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? It ain't a reddeo unless the meter swings wildly on AM. (I must clip, remove that damn limiter...it's hurting me! My reddeo is broke because it has a factory part in it.) Put a 2 pill behind it, if you need a kick. Donut transmit in your driveway. ;) |
Put a 2 pill behind it, if you need a kick. Donut transmit
in your driveway. ;) Can I do donuts in your driveway? |
Radioman wrote:
Put a 2 pill behind it, if you need a kick. Donut transmit in your driveway. ;) Can I do donuts in your driveway? Sure, just be careful to not fall in the creek. |
Steveo wrote:
How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... laced wrote: Steveo wrote in : "Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. great technical answer big guy. Great technical question. 10-4? Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? and you would have worded the question, how? Back in the 60s thats what we called it. This is the first one I've had since '68 or 69. |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? I'm wondering why you figure it will sound like sh*t for one. The other thing was the reference to someones amp. |
"Sarge" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... laced wrote: Steveo wrote in : "Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "CBM" wrote in message news:Dz4Fb.166133$_M.754572@attbi_s54... Live it alone, like was said , will not help on the receiving end, if you need a difference use a amp. got an amp but need to kick it harder. I have plenty recieve. Working off an inverted V. How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. great technical answer big guy. Great technical question. 10-4? Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? and you would have worded the question, how? Back in the 60s thats what we called it. This is the first one I've had since '68 or 69. You laughed at the best advice..leave it alone. |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. Don't want a beam for it. Going with an inverted V and NVIS. Only reason for it is to communicate with the REACT folks who help out with our ham emergency group and the EMC. And I might shoot some skip now and then, LOL! |
"Sarge" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? I'm wondering why you figure it will sound like sh*t for one. That's been answered already, you'll only increase your splatter with those snip jobs. Leave it alone. |
"Sarge" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. Don't want a beam for it. Going with an inverted V and NVIS. Only reason for it is to communicate with the REACT folks who help out with our ham emergency group and the EMC. And I might shoot some skip now and then, LOL! Rock on, you alligator station! ;) |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: aaron av2000.com wrote: Steveo wrote in news:20031222215731.123 : Steveo wrote: How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. steve what type antenna do you use? I have one of Jays ground plane's, and a y-quad. ..and some long wires. Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark -- Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? I'm wondering why you figure it will sound like sh*t for one. That's been answered already, you'll only increase your splatter with those snip jobs. Leave it alone. He's right, cutting limiters only increase splatter. You are better off getting a good antenna, proper grounding and if needed a small good amp. Landshark -- Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. |
"Landshark" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: aaron av2000.com wrote: Steveo wrote in news:20031222215731.123 : Steveo wrote: How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. steve what type antenna do you use? I have one of Jays ground plane's, and a y-quad. ..and some long wires. Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark -- Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. |
"Landshark" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Landshark" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? Nope, had a friend that trims tree's for a living, put on the tree spikes, climb the tree. Had an Army bigstick on a 10' mast above the tree, works pretty good barefoot, you should hear it with the power on g Landshark -- Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. |
"Landshark" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Landshark" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? Nope, had a friend that trims tree's for a living, put on the tree spikes, climb the tree. Had an Army bigstick on a 10' mast above the tree, works pretty good barefoot, you should hear it with the power on g Landshark 118 feet is way up there. You better be careful to not fry that tree-stick with power, it's a bitch to replace. ;) I fried 2 of them, before I realized they're not built for that. Lucky for me they weren't in a tree. g Ever wrist rocket a long wire leader? |
"Steveo" wrote in message ... " Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? Nope, had a friend that trims tree's for a living, put on the tree spikes, climb the tree. Had an Army bigstick on a 10' mast above the tree, works pretty good barefoot, you should hear it with the power on g Landshark 118 feet is way up there. You better be careful to not fry that tree-stick with power, it's a bitch to replace. ;) I fried 2 of them, before I realized they're not built for that. Lucky for me they weren't in a tree. g Nope there not, but if I do run any power it's not more than a couple hundred. No need to run more than that at home IMO, especially since the antenna so high up. Ever wrist rocket a long wire leader? LOL!! Nope, I've heard of that, but never seen it done. I do know of someone that did a type of mortar thing that shot some wire up once, that was a long time ago though. Landshark -- Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. |
Steveo wrote:
"Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? I'm wondering why you figure it will sound like sh*t for one. That's been answered already, you'll only increase your splatter with those snip jobs. Leave it alone. Hmm, I think we're not quite on the same trail. All I need is about 10 watts to kick the amp properly. I don't like the idea of cutting the limiter myself, however, I'm betting a small change to get 8 or 10 watts out of it would not cause splatter. Maybe I'll just swap out the finals in the thing and see if the rig can drive 'em. I do understand what you were saying about splatter and I hate hearing that on air too. Thanks, Steveo. |
Steveo wrote:
"Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: How directional is it? ;) figures out to be about 80% forward lobe. Make sure you aim it, then. A 3 element vertical with a rotor would be more efficient. But a y quad or pdl 2 style beam would be better for dx/ local. Inverted V will handle a kw, if it's tuned...so many choices. Don't want a beam for it. Going with an inverted V and NVIS. Only reason for it is to communicate with the REACT folks who help out with our ham emergency group and the EMC. And I might shoot some skip now and then, LOL! Rock on, you alligator station! ;) Hahahahaha! Will do... |
Steveo wrote:
"Landshark" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? Shoulder mounted SAM ? Good gawd, that is up there !! |
"Sarge" wrote in message ... Steveo wrote: "Landshark" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... Bet you mine is up higher g Landshark I'll keep my pennies in my pocket. Bet I've tried more angles than you! Maybe, but my antenna we just put up the tree, 118', now that's up there. Landshark Wrist rocket? Shoulder mounted SAM ? Good gawd, that is up there !! LMAO!!! You would have to have a heck of a lot of wire for that set up. Landshark -- Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All |
if you hook up an oscilloscope and do a before and after test you will see
with your own eyes that clipping the limiter will cause splattery modulation -- visit http://www.geocities.com/linearschematics/ "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Sarge" wrote: "Radioman" wrote in message ... Sarge wrote: Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Hook Charlie Hugg's amp to it. Any boost from the radio will only be noticed on YOUR meter. The person on the other end will wonder why you sound like sh!t... Hahahahaha! Why is that funny? I'm wondering why you figure it will sound like sh*t for one. That's been answered already, you'll only increase your splatter with those snip jobs. Leave it alone. |
Removing the ALC limiter will cause distortion
There are other ways to increase output WITHOUT causing distortion If you do not have or know how to use an oscilloscope then you need to have a professional do the work -- visit http://www.geocities.com/linearschematics/ "Sarge" wrote in message ... "siroblivion." wrote in message m... "Sarge" wrote in message ... Anyone know how to strap it ( mod to boost output) ? Remove ALC - Part # R-132 thank you, sir. Any idea what increase you get? |
"Dr. Death" wrote in message ... if you hook up an oscilloscope and do a before and after test you will see with your own eyes that clipping the limiter will cause splattery modulation No, had no intention of clipping the limiter. There are other ways. Thanks for the link. Got a homebrew amp but it takes 10 to 50 watts to kick it. If I can't do it, thats fine, I'll just use the ol Cobra as is. |
"Dr. Death" wrote in message ... Removing the ALC limiter will cause distortion There are other ways to increase output WITHOUT causing distortion If you do not have or know how to use an oscilloscope then you need to have a professional do the work -- visit http://www.geocities.com/linearschematics/ My buddy has one . He's gonna bring it over Fri. and I have some parts we're gonna try in it. Got the antennas up and coverage is pretty darn good already. But, boys must tinker with things. LOL! |
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