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by Stimpy
Monday 22nd Sep 2008, 6:04
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Info needed...no SSB Tx on a Uniden Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 7387

Hi Scott, I checked voltages earlier on the BM, they were as follows on USB: RX mode pins 1-7..........0.98, 3.10, 3.09, 0, 5.58, 7.05, 6.40 TX as above..................0.96, 3.04, 3.03, 0, 5.47, 6.93, 4.07 (TX readings were taken with just a deadkey, modulation didn't seem to be varying anything m...
by Stimpy
Monday 22nd Sep 2008, 5:47
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Info needed...no SSB Tx on a Uniden Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 7387

Hello again Just double checked the mode switch - all the wiring seems to check out OK, and each switch set seems to be doing what it should....the pole that deals with supplying 8volts seems to be working correctly, and doesn't seem to be getting dragged down at all (I'm seeing just under 8v on the...
by Stimpy
Monday 22nd Sep 2008, 4:27
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Info needed...no SSB Tx on a Uniden Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 7387

Hi Ramblingman, I'm pretty sure the mode switch checks out fine.....think I saw around 8 volts on each position when I tested it - I'll double check that in a minute! Would I not have receive problems if this switch was 'bad'; receive in all modes seems to be fine....... Will go check it again anywa...
by Stimpy
Monday 22nd Sep 2008, 0:26
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Info needed...no SSB Tx on a Uniden Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 7387

Info needed...no SSB Tx on a Uniden Grant

Hi all, I'm currently trying to bring a sick Uniden Grant back to life (8719 pll, PC-409AC mainboard).... This radio works fine on AM, both Rx and Tx (although tx audio may be a tad quiet, might just be me, though!), but refuses to produce any swing on either SSB mode.. SSB receive was also dead whe...
by Stimpy
Sunday 29th Jun 2008, 23:24
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: Still awaiting help-F.M. Rx problem on Cobra 148 GTL-DX MK1
Replies: 6
Views: 8747

Still awaiting help-F.M. Rx problem on Cobra 148 GTL-DX MK1

Hi all, I can't believe that there isn't anyone on here that can help with this problem... I still need help with an ill Mk1 148GTL-DX, PC879 mainboard with the 8719 PLL - has a 20-year-old JD Custom Band Converter Eprom fitted, with a 145106 PLL piggy-backed across the original....it's worked fine ...
by Stimpy
Monday 26th May 2008, 6:34
Forum: CB Radio Repair and Troubleshooting
Topic: F.M. Rx problem with Mk1 Cobra 148 GTL-DX
Replies: 0
Views: 4159

F.M. Rx problem with Mk1 Cobra 148 GTL-DX

Hi all, I blatantly need help with an ill Mk1 148GTL-DX, PC879 mainboard with the 8719 PLL - has a 20-year-old JD Custom Band Converter Eprom fitted, with a 145106 PLL piggy-backed across the original....it's worked fine for me for 20+yrs until the following.. After a slight mishap (1ft drop off a s...