With thermal paste you dont just glob it on you only need a small drop and with a plastic blade you rake it. Key tip you remove the old paste and clean the surface of the heatsink. Too much thermal paste will create the opposite effect and insulate heat. Best thermal paste is artic silver or gold. And use a grounding strap when touching electronic components.
@paulgrodkowski3412 Жыл бұрын
Hey there! That sue is nice of you to eave a constructive comment to be read. Thank you formo the bottm of my heart.
@bparker8611 ай бұрын
Yea only problem is that it's bad advice. The thermal paste under these type is finals doesn't I sulfate heat because it's such a small surface area. And mor important here is the fact you just really suggested artic silvery cpu thermal paste in rf work. HUUUUUUGE NONO. this isn't just my opinion. Ask any tech that relaly knows his stuff that is hands down the absolute worst possible thermal paste you could EVER put in a radio or amp. Pls do not do that to your radio
@lesjones56842 ай бұрын
No joke sherelock 😅😅
@lesjones56842 ай бұрын
@@bparker86he just doesn’t know 😂😂
@ellacraddock6415 Жыл бұрын
If you get a closer view of the circuit boars it would be a great help, Thanks, Ella
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!...
@gunube3 жыл бұрын
Wife: "Have you seen my Christmas dish towel, where did it go?" Technician "Um...the one with Santa on it?" 🤣
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
Lol... that's funny.
@gooberminther3tik252 жыл бұрын
When the snooze alarm come on please press snooze again. Mod what with what and for what reason? Minute 12:50 and I still don't have an answer.
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks.
@jamienoel7 жыл бұрын
In addition to new solder, try using some flux paste, such as what is used for SMD rework (not what's used for plumbing) when using the braid, it generally helps it wick up quite a bit, then use 91-99% alcohol for cleanup. BTW, it may be illegal to transmit with a modified CB, but people have been doing all forms of mods since day one and the FCC usually only busts people running huge kickers or someone causing nasty interference. They have more important things to do than busting people with modified radios putting out less than 100 watts.
@JLPicard4407 жыл бұрын
Yep, agreed on the FCC,.. I don't get on CB anymore..no one really local around here to talk to,.. they all flew the coop!! As far as the flux,.. that's a good tip! Thanks..
@sawboneiomc88097 жыл бұрын
jamienoel x
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
jamienoel: Newbie question!! Do you apply flux to the solder on the board, then put the braid on, then heat the braid? Or did I miss something? Thanks in advance for your answer!! 73s, Norman.
@Hook-set_Outdoors6 жыл бұрын
@@norman2999 when removing solder, flux the braid lightly. You can use cheap plumbing paste for removing the solder. But use quality flux for applying solder
@ericzerkle52145 жыл бұрын
LMAO they could care less!!!! Look at CH 6 and 11, they run thousands of watts and the FCC looks the other way!!
@shortthrow504 жыл бұрын
So you are that guy we always hear all the way up here in pa bleeding through on all channels that keeps saying ah yeah ah yeah and hellllllooooo
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Lol.... nahh, that's another guy... 😂
@lesjones56842 ай бұрын
Yes that’s him 😂😂
@lesjones56842 ай бұрын
There’s no saving this radio 😅😅😅
@chinoramos2034 Жыл бұрын
I want to know what's the power of sister. On the cover 29 at TVA M FM classic to get the full power radio.
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
HI, I haven't heard of that one... Thank you..
@ernestotorres1270 Жыл бұрын
Should have listed specific parts and or say you have a extra videos explaining the rest
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!...
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
Yes.. This is for education purposes only... This should only be used on air in case of emergency
@ericzerkle52145 жыл бұрын
Rrrrriiiiiggggghhhhttt..........................
@John-6224 жыл бұрын
Lol
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
@Alan 602 OIC
@SkyWire88 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you should tighten the screw and/or nut BEFORE you solder-in your power transistor. That way the torque from the screwdriver won't put stress on the soldered-in leads and possibly damage the circuit-board's traces. I was personally shown that this can and does happen. Also, it's a pretty good idea to de-solder all leads before you attempt to remove a component. And remove ALL solder from the pads before you remove any component legs. Everything works smoother when you do. Just sayin'. Nice video. Informative. Thanks!
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
HI, thanks for the great tips!
@John-c5j1o3 ай бұрын
Is the variable dead key adjustment actually an output power adjustment? If you lower it all the way is the power all the way down even when you talk into the microphone?
@JLPicard4403 ай бұрын
HI John... I believe they are correlated, but not necessarily linear. If you lower it all the way down and talk in the mic you're still going to get output (IF I remember right). It probably won't sound very good if you do it that way.
@djturnz6 жыл бұрын
You should always tighten mechanical connections BEFORE soldering. Otherwise, you can put stress on the joints.
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
Agreed...
@paulgrodkowski3412 Жыл бұрын
Nice Comment
@guytrent16034 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the 3 led light strip for the meter
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Ebay or Amazon has those.. just type in LED strip 12 volt and they'll come up..
@guytrent16034 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 Ok thank you sir
@rrector30128 жыл бұрын
Would like the info on how to hook up the variable please
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
ok, i'll post a schematic for you... It'll be hand drawn, but it'll get the point across.
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
I posted a link to the schematic in the description. I'm sorry there's a lot of chicken scratch on the page. These are my personal notes, so hopefully it'll make some sense. If it doesn't, ask and I'll see if I can answer it. Thanks for watching.
@garylucas17048 жыл бұрын
Enjoying The Sun 577-Jersey Customs
@joesitter2010121 күн бұрын
The 68pF cap added across C59 should be an NPO type because of the type of circuit t's used in. The NPO types have a very low temperature coefficient so your RF circuit won't drift to much during temperature excursions. Also it should be rated at 500V .
@JLPicard44019 күн бұрын
TY... See the other comment.
@chuckfinley8586 жыл бұрын
The de-soldering braid that you're using has little to no flux in it. That's why it doesn't work! You need a container of flux and a brush then it works fine. The best I've found is Chemwick de-soldering braid. It's much more expensive but if you do electronic work frequently you'll thank yourself for putting the extra money in it.
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've used chemwick.... it does work better..... :-)
@woodchuck81974 жыл бұрын
Can you do a VFO windup modification?
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Not at this time
@MrExodo054 жыл бұрын
hello sr. what mosfet you remove what number. and what nomber you put . and one you put new one is for max power what number you put please thanks ineed info, and thanks your.
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
I don't remember now, but I think I mentioned it in the video..
@MrExodo054 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 thanks
@moparre4 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 probley 2029 in it irf520 is what he should have put back
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
@@moparre IRF520 does sound right... 🙂
@moparre4 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 yep i just installed one yesterday ive tryed the erf2030 but got less wattage than the stock final
@fly3200211 ай бұрын
Do you still have info on where I can purchase that LED light strip for the meter? Thank you
@JLPicard44011 ай бұрын
Not sure about the exact one that I used here, but Amazon does have lots of those LEDs... Just type in 12V LED bulb for radio s-meter and that should bring you something... or LED light strip instead of bulb...
@fly3200211 ай бұрын
@JLPicard440 Thank you Sir! I found some under led for s-meter.
@JLPicard44011 ай бұрын
Excellent! You're welcome...
@michaelf.4535 Жыл бұрын
Parts list with part numbers?
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
That mosfet and companion part have become difficult to find in the past years/ months... There's kits on Ebay that you can get the parts from.. Was it an IRF520? and EN369FN... Im going by memory. I haven't worked on one for a while..
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
Swapping out the final(s) will give more power? I have a 1978 RCA Co-Pilot14T302 SSB CB radio. How do I find out which new finals to swap in, ensuring compatibility, of course!! Thanks for answering!!
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with that particular radio... see what final it has... maybe there's a compatible part out there...
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440: Thank you for answering so fast!! How & where to find out a compatible final? Once I have the number of the final, how & where do I go to find one that'll work in my CB?
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
@@norman2999 you might try to Google that model number to see if there are any mods/tuning tricks available for it... most of the time you can get more power from the final that's already in there... its usually not worth just changing the final just for a few watts... no one will ever hear the difference...
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440: I found the number on the final. It's: Mistubishi symbol C1969 65Y-BH I googled it and couldn't find anything at all. How would I find a replacement part for it? Is there any way to check it while it's still on the board or is removal necessary? Also: is the final something that could degrade over time, or is it a case of either it works or it doesn't? Please forgive my newbie questions, but if I don't ask, I will never know!! Besides, EVERYBODY had a first time to ask a question!! I'm very fortunate to have a knowledgeable person such as your good self to ask these questions of. I really do appreciate your taking time to answer my newbie questions. So if you could answer my questions above, I'd be over the moon!! Thank you again(!!), Norman
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
@@norman2999 That's a 2SC1969... it was very popular for a long time, looks like you can still get them on Ebay.. I didn't check Amazon.... if its working I'd leave it alone... if you don't have any output.. you'd have to pull 2 of the legs to test it.. I doubt it would degrade much... usually they just work or they don't... hope that helps... there could be some mods for that radio to get a little more power out... check cbtricks.com and see if they have anything listed
@terryshrives83222 жыл бұрын
Nice video, there are a few more adjustments to be made, but really good video
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
Thank you!.. 😀
@SkyWire88 Жыл бұрын
Are there any written instructions anywhere on-line about the subject of jackin' up the power out of a Cobra 29, and doing it right? (Including installing a Mos-Fet)?
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
It used to be easier to find.... Have you tried a google search?
@raypowell96385 ай бұрын
Hey great job guy and taking time doing a video some of these comments blow my mind
@JLPicard4405 ай бұрын
TYSM! I really appreciate it.. 😊
@jakecutler7902 жыл бұрын
hi what can be a sub for the en369? The closest one I find is in Holland
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
Hi... Yea for some reason these parts have gotten hard to find. If you go on eBay and type in EN369FN... there are several people selling a DIY kit to build one. Looks like it's just 2 resistors and a diode.
@1978garfield3 жыл бұрын
I am so doing this is I ever find a yard sale, thrift shop, or cheap craigslist 29. I have a 29 but I have had it for years, it was my first "good" radio. I can't bring my self to put it under the knife, as my first patient. If I successfully do the operation on one of her sisters, then she gets augmented : ) Great video! If you aren't running an amp can you just leave it with a 4 watt dead key?
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
Yes I don't blame you. You can find those once in a while on Craigslist for cheap or other places. Yes, absolutely if you aren't running an amp you can leave it at 4 watt dead key..
@paulgrodkowski3412 Жыл бұрын
Cobra 29 Mosfet Modification. I went to ebay an orderd a somethin gto the effect of a MOSFET receive modification for a Cobra 29 CB. i got the parts but I am no further ahead. Confusing directions almost drives me to drinking. Attendimg AA instead. This is way over my head.
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
The procedure itself is pretty easy, the parts have now gotten hard to find is the problem... ☹️
@XGraphix3 жыл бұрын
Am I still able to do this, even though I don't have the equipment to tune everything?
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
You should at least have a watt meter that will measure PEP...
@RockeyDAproductions2 жыл бұрын
i have C61 witch is a disk cap. lets see how she goes from here
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
U can do it..😀
@RockeyDAproductions2 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 well i turned a 5 watt radio in to a under 1 wat radio... the only part that i did not follow is i could not find for sale the IC for biasing the mosfet, so i made one based on a schematic i found (2 resistors and i diode) the schematic called for abnormal values so i got close as i could with parts on hand.
@RockeyDAproductions2 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 welp, after a few hours of poking arround. and dropping my 330k resistor to a 22k i got it to swing up to a whole 3 watts. i almost reached premod performance.
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
@@RockeyDAproductions Wow.. Ive not tried to build the biasing part. It does seem like the availability of that part has diminished. I looked on eBay and the only thing I found were people selling the kits that are probably the same thing you just did.. did you save the original parts you took out? Can you fix it back to stock? Do u have all the right values? Looks like a 1n4148 diode, a 360 ohm resistor, and a 230K resistor (one guy on eBay was subbing this out for a 226K). I would stick as close to those values as you can, I don't know how changing the values will affect the power output.
@georgealbertacanadaeh10383 жыл бұрын
can you please send me the build instructions. Thanks George
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
HI George, if you have access to FB please comment on my Take a Bath page and I'll get them to you. Thank u
@goobermintheretik14544 жыл бұрын
L14 remove slug and throw it...up til now youve had my attention. Why throw it? Dont know, some nim-rod said so?
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Yea, but it works!
@mrwdpkr58515 ай бұрын
What a " joy " to behold ! LOL !
@JLPicard4405 ай бұрын
Thank you!
4 ай бұрын
@@JLPicard440 Seems to be a lot better then using a small amp board with an MRF-455 to get the output but I wonder how long the power circuit for the final holds up since it is drawing 4 or more times the current when it hits 40ish watts.. I think I saw this mod or similar and they added a 12v+ jumper to somewhere near the final transistor.. I would also suspect that adding a bigger heatsink or a small fan would have that new transistor lasting longer for people that talk a lot..
@JLPicard4404 ай бұрын
Yes I'm sure those will all help. One thing I've learned over the years, you can't have to much cooling for electronics!
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, I must have forgot to say what the parts were,... it was a IRF520 and a EN369FN companion part..
@2ct4207 жыл бұрын
Take a Bath Productions can u do this to a cobra 148 gtl
@JLPicard4407 жыл бұрын
Yes, Unfortunately I don't have one available or I would do video for it, .. but here's a link for a mosfet conversion.... www.cbtricks.com/miscellaneous/fet_papers/ekl/graphics/erf2030_148gtl_mod.pdf
@TheSkoto13 жыл бұрын
I know this was several years ago do u have a parts list and a place to get them.
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
I don't have it handy. I got the mod from cbradioforum or a site like that that had several mods listed... If you google C29 MOSFET conversion, it shouldn't be to hard to find..
@chadrides914 Жыл бұрын
Every radio I see with a Variable dk mod has a terrible rx afterwards. Lots of noise and the squelch never works nearly as good as it used to. Not sure why this is. Something about the variable mod dk just messes up the RX but if you weren’t around radios a lot the user wouldn’t notice.
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
Interesting! I hadn't noticed that, but I wasn't looking for it either. Thanks for the info... 😀
@whodo48932 жыл бұрын
I like the mod and I would like to know how you made the swr cal into a variable for the dead key. It looks like it’s a fun mod to install.
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
I didn't say in the video? The SWR knob is a potentiometer and isn't really necessary for operating the radio. I just taped off the original wires and used the knob as the control for variable dead key.
@gooberminther3tik252 жыл бұрын
SVSM29 (SimpleVariableSuperMod Cobra 29) uses Delta Tune as controller. Variable as low as 1/2W.
@thegreatonetf2 жыл бұрын
what you could do is buy a bunch of parts needed for this, make " kits" out of them, mark them up and resell them and make some cash.. I would be interested in one. and if you could type up step by step instructions and send them in the kit would be great
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@GustavoGomez-kk7ob5 жыл бұрын
hi there I would like to see what that mosfet does on 40 or 39 holding dead for a few minutes and get back to me with results
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
Gustavo Gomez I don’t have that rig anymore
@GustavoGomez-kk7ob5 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 ok thanks anyway it's just because I recently modified a 29 nw. greT power 12 watt dead key accept for channels above 35 wattage drops to half s watt and I did adjust cans no difference .
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
@@GustavoGomez-kk7ob HUH... No, I don't remember having any trouble like that.. the power across the band was about the same... You shouldn't be having a 12 watt dead key either. It's better to do the variable dead key mod, so you can turn down the dead key to about 2 watts or so...
@GustavoGomez-kk7ob5 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 ok thanks
@corneliuvirgil18095 жыл бұрын
Hi, is possible modification for lx29 new model please, and what parts is necessary? Thanks.
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
HI, I don't have the info for that particular model.
@clintmurphy54364 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 Same board.
@BroMike-vk3sj4 жыл бұрын
Hi what is mosfet part number pls? schematics pls
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
I don't remember. It's easy to find the mod on google.. Just google Cobra 29 Mosfet Mod.
@joesitter2010121 күн бұрын
I bought some very low cost Chinese solder wick and it didn't work at all because it comes without flux. I believe they sell it that way because they want you to be able to use a flux that's compatible with the solder you're using. For the old standard 60-40, Pb:Sn solder rather than any lead-free types you can just buy a small can of rosin solder flux. Heat the new wick a little bit then dab some of the rosin flux onto it while it's warm then try it out. It'll work wonderfully.
@JLPicard44019 күн бұрын
HI Joe! Great tips on the CAP and the solder wick. I'll definitely keep that in my bag of tricks. Yes I have some of the cheapie solder wick and no it doesn't work very good! I'll try that next time I get the iron out... I used to work at an electronics shop for a long time and I guess they had the good stuff. We never had any problems with it.
@joesitter2010119 күн бұрын
The old solder wick that always worked perfectly had rosin flux impregnated into it. That's why it worked so well. If you're trying to use fluxless wick it's no wonder it doesn't work. You need to get a little can of rosin flux and then you be super happy with your cheap solder wick.
@JLPicard44016 күн бұрын
Awesome info! Yes I have the wick and the rosin, but I didn't put them together... Lol. Of course the old stuff is better! That holds true on many things... 😊
@josecruzaquinolopez14554 жыл бұрын
hubiera mas tutoriales de esto pero en español porque no ent3ndí nada.😥😥pero felicito al que enseña lo que sabe .
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@northbetrue5 жыл бұрын
Like giving fire to the cavemen! JK. Great video, you teach well. 73 from Boston
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
Thank U!... :-). 73 From Virginia...
@OddBall19588 жыл бұрын
Where is the video for the variable power install?
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
I don't have another Cobra 29 Guinny Pig to use in the video, if one comes along, I'd be happy to make the video..
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440: Please look hard for one, we can't wait to see THAT video on variable output!
@thevoiceofreason67126 жыл бұрын
Parts list? Thanks
@chrisdel1574 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it but it the 68uf 500v or 1000v
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
I don't remember. I have found that if you increase the voltage it really doesn't hurt anything. I don't see why the 500V won't work, but if you have a 1000V laying around, I wouldn't hesitate to throw that one in either...
@bgvan373 жыл бұрын
How many more bird average watts does this mofset mod give you???
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
On avg? Barely any, PEP is about 35 or so..
@bgvan373 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 oh I thought it was like drail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqKvY2iMjd6Wfsk
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
@@bgvan37 I'm not sure what a drail is?
@bgvan373 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 just check the KZbin link I posted then you will know
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
@@bgvan37 Thank u
@MsJinkerson5 жыл бұрын
what is the part # on the mosfet
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
it's a IRF520, using a EN369FN companion part. The 369FN is getting hard to find, but I did see some on Ebay. I've also seen some videos on KZbin on how to build the companion part for yourself.
4 ай бұрын
Using some liquid solder flux on that wick pulls the solder off the board much better..
@JLPicard4404 ай бұрын
Yes that's right... Thank you... 😊
@straightpride451 Жыл бұрын
Great job, cute lil Dude 😎
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@ronharden3390 Жыл бұрын
C61 or r61 is what u said. Mess up a radio..
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks.
@RockeyDAproductions2 жыл бұрын
hay do you got an email FB or discord that i can shoot some images and questions back and forth. i cant get more than 4 watts of swing out of my compelted mod using my 10$ amizon meter
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
I do have a Facebook page under take a bath productions..
@davidaran25525 жыл бұрын
Good is bery explicit your video thank I'm novato
@nikkilucas81287 жыл бұрын
can I use a en369dr can't find any one who has th fn in stock.
@JLPicard4407 жыл бұрын
Nikki Lucas huh... Check ebay... you'd have to get the spec sheet on both and compare them .. I don't know right off the bat
@nikkilucas81287 жыл бұрын
+Take a Bath Productions that's were I checked the Dr and fn are showing the same companion part.
@nikkilucas81287 жыл бұрын
+Take a Bath Productions that's were I checked the Dr and fn are showing the same companion part.
@JLPicard4407 жыл бұрын
Nikki Lucas well that's a good sign
@JLPicard4407 жыл бұрын
Nikki Lucas I can try to check it out a little later when I get back to my computer
@robertbidot32387 жыл бұрын
Nice job, but it would've been better with a bit more detailed instructions as in why, how, plus do's and don'ts. But all in general, thumbs up.
@paulgrodkowski3412 Жыл бұрын
I would like to help but my theory is weak and experiecing with test or bench instruments is confused for the time being,
@ernestotorres1270 Жыл бұрын
Yes I just got to watch this mod and he was just doing fine until he did all the extra stuff
@SkyWire88 Жыл бұрын
He learned in the back alley behind Walmart --- details cost money. 😉
@romanbijak75248 жыл бұрын
What final you used?
@Elfnetdesigns6 жыл бұрын
This one - www.vishay.com/docs/91017/91017.pdf
@georgealbertacanadaeh10383 жыл бұрын
fyi really enjoyed the video
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that😀
@BoB4jjjjs4 жыл бұрын
I didn't quite follow what you did as instructions were a bit vague, but I know why you did that. That heatsink is going to get mighty hot!
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Not hardly.
@BoB4jjjjs4 жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 Really, I thought you put the power up? Or were you measuring SSB power?
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
bob fourjs not that much power.. it doesn’t run very hot
@AtomicElectronCo8 жыл бұрын
I'm still learning electronics....so can you explain why I want a variable dead key? Is that for measuring or turning down the output? Thanks.
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
MAN CAVE NO.1 yes most amps take a pretty low carrier of about 2 watts... so it's nice to be able to turn it up or down
@jefferybernard48007 жыл бұрын
WALLDORF ELECTRON_CO. A variable dead key is only good for close up qso when you vary the power it changes the load the tank circuit sees but gives more swing on a low power radio 20-25 watts leave out the swing kit and tune for max the radio will last a long time. Set a swr meter to check the tune of the antenna then vary the power and whistle in the Mic check the swr.I never put in swing kits they distort the audio have a reputable shop dip the tank circuit
@norman29996 жыл бұрын
@@jefferybernard4800"dip the tank circuit"? Please explain, thanks!!
@OddBall1958 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if anyone has tested or used IRF 520's, with what I've found, that have 93w output? Will these work? I've found 48w (that was the norm back in the day), 60w and 93w outputs. Want to know if it makes any difference. Thanks
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
I would find that hard to believe! CB shops like to use generous meters like a Dosy to inflate the actual wattage so it looks good to the client... 😀
@OddBall1958 Жыл бұрын
@@JLPicard440 The wattage comes from the data sheets of the mosfets. Not a cb shop or builder. Look them up for yourself. I buy my electronics from Digi-key and a few others. I'm just wondering if they'll produce or not as I'm no radio electronics wiz. Thanks
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
OIC... Sorry for the misunderstanding. I haven't seen a C29 produce that much power, but that doesn't mean that it can't if the IRF mosfet is capable of it... 😀. Yes I'm familiar with Digikey...
@chevyguy1128 Жыл бұрын
Way to much heat sink compound on that final a properly tuned 29 will do 25w clean 10w gain to 35w not worth it unless your having to replace a bad final you have to double your power output to gain 1s unit
@JLPicard440 Жыл бұрын
That's true! Thanks for the info... 😀
@timcatrett13403 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my wife. It's cheap but it's working.
@JLPicard4403 жыл бұрын
Thank u..
@440cbshop95 жыл бұрын
Check out 440 Cb shop on Facebook.
@lesjones56842 ай бұрын
It’s scrap now 😂😂
@JLPicard4402 ай бұрын
Ok thanks! I have to submit to your expert opinion. 😊
@jeffhicks20702 жыл бұрын
IT'S time to GO TAKE A BATH
@JLPicard4402 жыл бұрын
I've had enough baths to last for a little while.. I'm good.. 😂
@440cbshop96 жыл бұрын
Read the reviews on 440 CB shop on Facebook
@JLPicard4406 жыл бұрын
boss of the stix 440 reviews on what?
@romanaround7784 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you ware a strap light on your noggin?,,,,just sayen😆
@JLPicard4404 жыл бұрын
Ummm... Ok
@thomasmize88427 жыл бұрын
Great job Bud. Another way of doing the Dead Key Variable which i have done over 30 times now is at this video. Looks to be very similar to yours. Not sure about the 12v power going to the Swr Pot then to the 3055? In this video where is the Transistor being biased from the jumper I am guessing right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJLJomyVoZydpK8
@UDX-216 жыл бұрын
Good deal.
@dancraver38156 жыл бұрын
yeah whats the gain 4 this conversion
@RadioRich1004 ай бұрын
This guy isnt working on my radio.
@JLPicard4404 ай бұрын
Great!
@hamtrucker9 ай бұрын
You are killing the harmonics. I bet it looks nasty on an oscilloscope. There is a fine line between power and quality audio. You should always use a tone generator and oscilloscope when peaking and tuning.
@leolbenwayjr65615 жыл бұрын
That's it RIP them right out lmao lol.
@leleblanc8 жыл бұрын
You have a email address ?
@JLPicard4408 жыл бұрын
Larry LeBlanc sure it's jlpicard440@gmail.com
@rfdave39805 жыл бұрын
Little knowledge is dangerous.
@JLPicard4405 жыл бұрын
Gotta start somewhere.
@jamesvw769 Жыл бұрын
This is an example of what NOT to do. This is a hack mod and will do nothing but cause splatter and distortion. Waste of time and money for nothing.