The factory only checks so many of them down the line. If one fails during functional testing, then they check so many back from that point overlooking some thus giving you a radio that is usually off frequency etc. So it is important to always check any radio you buy new because of the reason explained above, thanks!

So, the power supplies they use are good however, there are a few things to watch for, such as the ALC being cranked up as most of the power supplies will eventually kick out shutting the radio off. The other problem is it is switching, not old school power supply where they were more rugged. The newer power supplies are good but many are sensitive and if the voltage is exceeded or current draw, then the radio shuts off. Otherwise, it is a nice base, just have to run them good and make sure they are setup clean and not high dead keys etc.

it's a good talking radio, the receiver is good as well. It's worth what a person wants to spend on a radio. There are many good features with the radio but I would rather go with the RCI-2995DXCF if I had to choose between the 2 radios only because there are more options, features and you can do more with them than with the 69 base plus. Also, keep in mind, they advertise these radios to do all that high power which is completely false. There just a 100 watt radio.

You are very welcome

Hello my friend

You too!

Good morning

Email me and I will gladly email you the schematic for the 29 if you want? [email protected]

@@dxradioshop Awesome. I will do that. Thank you.

Your very welcome! Downlink 437.800MHz FM; Doppler +-10KHz. Uplink 145.990MHz FM with 67.0 Hz PL 145.80 down/144.49 up for ITU Regions 2 & 3 145.80 down/145.20 up for ITU Region 1

@@dxradioshop superb thanks for this. I got my radio programmed up

Very cool

Keep searching online for anyone who may have them. All MFJ products will be hard to get parts for now being they closed down which hurt a lot of customers and vendors.

I managed to fix 10 of the 15 cobras today.

I didn't know transmit light indicated good PLL...always learning from you.

Yeah, the TX led told me that the PLL wouldn't be an issue rather the 10.240 reference would be a good spot to start thus finding bad solder joint in and around that area in which fixed the problem

@@dxradioshop I assumed the red lights simply came on when the mic was keyed and the power supply TX voltage was enabled. That's why I love watching your videos!! Thank you!

CORRECT

For the most part yes but they do change them at times from IRF520 to RT1 to RT5 finals so depending on which version you have will determine the type of finals in it.

Thank you, sir,!

I don't have an hourly rate & no bench fee either! I just charge by the job at hand.

@@dxradioshop Thanks for the reply!

Your welcome!

Depending on what their asking would determine if it's something you want to put money in. They are a great radio. I would buy it if the price was right but again, not know what your buying it for and if your willing to put money into it for repairs. If your looking to keep the radio then yes it is worth it but if your looking to flip it then based on what you pay and what you'll spend on repairs may not be a good idea.

@dxradioshop so far I'm at around $40. Definitely willing to get it fixed and keep it. I've been searching for one of these forever lol

They are well worth having that's for sure especially at $40.00 lol

Thanks!

There's one rf coil in the back near the final you can turn down to make that adjustment but have to make sure your output signal remains clean while adjusting it.

@@dxradioshop Copy that sir and thank you so much.

Stryker, Galaxy, Ranger are all good options!

@@dxradioshop yeah could we talk personally I have a budget etc in range

Thank you kindly my friend!

Yes, been very busy here with multiple projects but getting it all done.

Hello my friend

If you have no sound from your radio, you can check your external speaker, check your mic and go from there to see if you have a bad speaker, speaker jack connection or bad rx mic wire

$500.00

@@dxradioshop Recently bought one, same price +Shipping to California... i think is a Beutifull Radio with 3-6146 Tubes. Is not common on Rigs.

That is awesome!

Thanks for sharing, you have a great radio my friend

Thank you!

I have the complete service manual for the radio. If you need help on your radio, call me & I will gladly help you out. We can chat about it on the phone and & I can walk you through a few steps to check for you to try & fix it yourself, save you $$$$ sending it here unless you want to send it here for me to fix but I can help you either way, thanks! 315-945-1600. By the way, NO charge if I help you over the phone, only if you have to send it here then there will be aliment/tuning & repair cost.

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Yes, exactly, your right on top of things my friend. As you turn down the mic gain, the % of modulation will decrease.

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Yeah, these are great radios. I have one here NEW in the box I'm keeping for my collection

Jeff Neely is just mentally sick lol He argues with himself under several fake accounts and some people actually believe it's different people until he was called out and it was proven it was all the same person behind the scenes lol His MO is the same and no matter how he switches it up, it is very easy to see between the lines that it is in fact JEFF NEELY the mental case lol Anyway, He wants me to do a response video so he can argue and keep his drama going but I've got news for him, I'm not going to do one because I have too much work to do and don't have time for his childish games, his jealousy range and his habitual lies. Also, the investigator is taking care of this matter with him and by August Jeff will be arrested and all of his fake accounts will be gone, and all the stupid and ridiculous posts will be gone as well and then people will see how many CB groups will go quiet because he opened several under fake names, and they too will be deleted the investigator said. All the paperwork has been submitted to the DA as well and their just waiting on me to go to Mansfield Texas to finalize everything which is a pain for me to have to go there instead of virtual but it is what it is and if that's what it takes then so be it as long as Jeff Neely gets arrested and charges for his BS then that's what I'll do. He has 2 reports previously filed on him and now a 3rd and he was warned before to stop harassing m e and he did for a few months and then started up again and now he's facing 1-3 years for that on top of phone pranking and deformation of character which I was told by the DA he could get an additional 1-2 years for that charge so looks like Mr. Jeffery won't be on Facebook causing trouble for a while or his KZbin lol Besides all of that nonsense, I am looking forward to helping others and starting new projects and ideas for the general public to be a part of. We will be doing online electronics classes for FREE and projects together LIVE STREAM so people of all ages can enjoy, learn something new & exciting and see what the hobby is all about. Thank you for your support & hopefully will see you in our chats with these upcoming projects, thanks again & have a great day!

There is info online on how to modify the Hygain 8

@@dxradioshop Mine is 23 channel crystal synthesized unit. Can use an Arduino unit I'd guess like in my other radios.

Any time!

I'll check and see what I have and will let you know

Thank you, my friend. As many already know including you as well, I have a wealth of knowledge and I'm not afraid to share it. I believe it is important to share it and help others as the very kind guy did for me. It is always a blast on my channel because many including yourself enjoy learning, helps others with new ideas, helps with different ways to troubleshoot, building fun kits and much more. It is always educational for sure and that is what the hobby is all about. I enjoy helping others, I enjoy getting people more engaged in the hobby and get their minds more open to learning new things. As you mentioned, I am very informative, I show my work, it's all live stream and when the video is complete, the end result is a very good quality and finished 100% working product. That is what customers want, someone who is very honest and really knows what they're doing. As for the TROLLS and that idiot Jeff Neely, well he will get his very soon. August is coming and I'm planning the trip to Texas to press charges on him and put a stop to his sick and mental madness. He loves to destroy people and live his worthless live as a bully but after I go to Texas, he will be BIG BUBBA'S LITTLE PET in a 6x8 jail cell, so I am looking forward to finally putting him away through the justice system. I will keep everyone posted on that as time comes near when I make the trip. I'm not going to say the date, but the results will be known when I get back and it will be posted for all to see and there's NO way he can talk his way out of it. The best part is watch and see how many CB groups, KZbin channels and fake accounts will be deleted because he won't be able to maintain them while he is locked up not to mention screwing his life up more losing his CDL license and his job. Thank you again for your enjoyment in this hobby and for your support as well. I look forward to sharing more videos and now we're getting into making fun kits live stream with anyone who would like to learn or just have fun and something new to do in their spare time. Thank you again my friend!

Already sold it during the live stream video.

Yes, thanks

Thank you so much! Yes, he will be taken care of come August. I was told that he is living at a motel on and off instead of his dad's because he's afraid to get a knock on the door and face the law lol That was told by an individual who called me the other night and I heard the recording and other things that weren't appropriate by Jeff Neely. I will NOT waste my time making videos on him because I have work to do and radios to fix so I'll use my time wisely for those reasons and besides, the law is handling the problem as we speak and when I make the trip there next month, he will see there's NO bluff. He knows this because he already has 2 reports on him and now a 3rd report which was the final report. The cops told him a year ago if he were to continue and if there were a 3rd report files against him by not only me but anyone in general, he is harassing then he will go to jail because of his nonsense and incompetent behavior.

Hope you enjoy!

Very cool! Thank you, my friend,!

Thanks!