eBay COBRA 200 GTL DX... A TALE OF WOE

[@Michael-xl8dz]

I'm sorry for your loss. I can only hope that the C.B.RAIDO GODS Will shine some light your way.

[@eazystreet5507]

I don't work on radios now that I'm retired but in the past when I've had a problem like that I build a new circuit board back to a usable connection.

[@raybyrne7278]

You missed the trimmers and pads in around the middle of the board as well George .

[@edsimmons3574]

I'd get that fixed up! Make a little PCB that takes the place of the parts that are lost :)

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I wouldnt have the time, know-how or patience to even attempt it

[@garym0ikw214]

Breaks my heart George....😢

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'm sure it does Gary.

[@M0XFXUK]

Hi George, There sure are some unscrupulous people selling radio gear on eBay and yep “ it worked last time I used it!” is classic bull. I would hate to think what your man paid for it. OK I took a look at the schematic and service information and apart from the damage around the RD16HFF1 MOSFET I am concerned about C233 popping it’s lid as this is a 16V cap on a 8v regulated line which would suggest the regulator has gone short and it may have been over volted. I have all the gear to repair the rig and I am happy to do this free of charge for you providing someone pays for the parts and shipping to the UK. Best Regards John

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Hi Johnboy, hope you are well mate. Yeah, its a minefield on there for sure. There are other pads damaged in the middle of the board too. I had forgotten about those until I seen Ray's comment. Total bastardization in its finest form lol.

[@M0XFXUK]

@@GeorgeEI7KO George send it over to me I will sort it out. Think of it as the Lazeruth project LOL.. ;-D

[@NOVAUNIT327MAINE]

I still have my Cobra 200 GTL DX Working 100%

[@TerrapinCreations666]

I’m in need of the channel selector for one of these. Please get in touch if you have one. Thanks!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I don't. And you won't find one too easy.

[@TerrapinCreations666]

@@GeorgeEI7KO Oh I know. I’m asking all over in hopes that maybe someone out there has one, lol

[@maninthevan53]

I had one of the second editions, but it was still new when I sold it on eBay, I tried it once and that was it I didn't like the radio, and the knobs were very cheap

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Yeah, I hear ya. but they do look classy.

[@joohop]

External Discrete Components ?

[@carlpilarczyk5897]

Sadly that there are hackers everywhere that ruined a bunch of radios and then pond them off to unsuspecting treasure hunters. I have repaired several of the Cobra 200 which are not my favorite thing to do. Most of the time I would use the old fashioned push through components to replace the missing resisters, cap, and diode that are missing on the board and replace the FET. These radios are not a lot of fun to repair since you do have to practically have to dissemble the whole radio just to get to bottom of the board making the repair costly and time consuming.

[@roberthargrave2212]

Why did he not just send it back pay pal will cover him? I've had 2 of these both went bad , both different revision ,I paid £200 each for them in the box about 7 years ago now there fetching some big amounts, Vanny got one of them bless him

[@japautosalon]

Needs a stalker inside or a grant /Jackson ? Loads of blue leds to complement it 👍

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

You know me very well!

[@NOVAUNIT327MAINE]

I'd like that radio for Parts namily the Covers as mine are in used shape. If you would like to sell it get in touch with me

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Sorry, not for sale

[@mostlypostie1]

A shame. I would get the schematic diagram and run hard wires back to the driver and use discrete components to replace those that have been destroyed. It may bring it back to life.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

thats sounds a lot easier than it actually is though lol

[@M6GOF]

I remember these coming out, and the chronic disappointment from owners the first time around. A radio even worse than the Lincoln II.

[@assistantto007]

Great video, but is anyone else feeling seasick?🤢

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Why??

[@ghanditw]

everyone i ever seen was broken

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Yep. Seems to be the modus operandi with them

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

George it could be fixed but its a big job, make another board, you need microscope

[@LeeKirkman88]

The low power 1969 version was the better one probably the cheaper one and the rarest because everyones power mad. They look nice but i like the Magnum S9 better. Probably another drifty pile but damn they look good. But i would not part with what people want for them now.

[@johnnymac26]

what a shame thats a lovely looking thing

[@YT32-16branch]

Of course that is fixable. If someone is telling you it cant be done, then he is very limited in his abilities as a technician...

[@BrokenCircuitRanch]

broken/destroyed traces are not that hard to fix. I can fix that

[@mikeyf103]

Beautiful looking radio but that's where the compliments stop.... Ebay is a minefield

[@dxscotland5901]

Feck what a shame for the chap but I’ve been there unfortunately and it totally sucks!! Cheers George 73 Gm4zji-108at176 Chris

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

George so many dishonest sellers in the hobby. Every time I read or hear the comment "no way of testing but it worked last time" in over 30 purchases over last year, surprisingly not one radio worked that's what caused my KZbin channel Pull_It_Apart_Paul to be created

[@roberttinsley551]

Hey George kilo Jupiter for Zulu foxtrot Michael

[@stevewatts7228]

What a bloody sham.