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Post by MonkeyMan on May 18, 2018 7:42:30 GMT -5
Correct. I don't know. He texted me and basically said I have this stuff if you want it. I'll have to check in tonight on the round-up... I'm a big fan of SBE. The Cortez was my first mobile rig, and it is on my list of radios that I want to collect. I never played with the Trinidad 2, although I like the compact design. I also like the Console II (except for the S-meter which backswings horribly with modulation). Skeeter nicknamed it the "Brady Bunch radio". He's not a fan....... Pete's Cortez sounded great with the Turner mic. Lots of punch out of a small package. BTW, you can find Top Gun monitoring channel 28.
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Post by MonkeyMan on May 17, 2018 8:30:27 GMT -5
Not much on the interweb about these, but I did manage to find a couple pics... Attachments:
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SBE score!
May 16, 2018 18:31:01 GMT -5
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Post by MonkeyMan on May 16, 2018 18:31:01 GMT -5
Correct. I don't know. He texted me and basically said I have this stuff if you want it. I'll have to check in tonight on the round-up...
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Post by MonkeyMan on May 16, 2018 8:26:40 GMT -5
Thanks to a local, fellow CB'er, I am the proud new owner of some classic SBE equipment....
- SBE Console 2 in excellent condition. Operational on AM, but keys with a carrier on SSB?? - SBE Trinidad 2 in good condition except for a couple dings on the face/top. Seems to be fully operational. - SBE Cortez in good condition. Seems to be fully operational. Nice swing! - SBE amplified hand mic in excellent condition. Needs battery. - SBE stock hand mic in good condition except for loose connection at the mic connector. - SBE unamplified desk mic. Excellent condition. Heavy metal! - SBE Console 2 manual - SBE Trinidad manual - Sam's Photofacts (issue escapes me at the moment).
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Post by MonkeyMan on Mar 29, 2018 7:05:01 GMT -5
Talking to a buddy of mine yesterday who knows I geek out over this stuff and he directed me to a new low power FM station out of Phoenixville. This morning they're playing an eclectic mix, which kinda reminds me of 70's AM radio... wxpmlp.org/
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Post by MonkeyMan on Mar 14, 2018 7:31:15 GMT -5
I just picked up a well worn, but 100% functional, Yamaha T-1020 tuner. It's well regarded and considered second in line to their superb T-85, so this one is a keeper. Can't wait to put up a dedicated outdoor FM antenna this spring, just in time for DX season. I also realize that I may be developing a problem as I now own five stand-alone tuners. Yamaha CT-800 JVC T-X55 NEC T-6 Denon TU-1500RD Yamaha T-1020 I was going to ask just how many stereo receivers can you listen too at the same time...... But then again, how many CB radios can you operate at the same time so......... Yea, collecting is an addiction......... Yeah, if it's not one thing, it's another. 5 tuners, 4 receivers, 4 CD players, 3 turntables, 2 cassette decks and more speakers than my wife wants to talk about.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Mar 13, 2018 9:45:42 GMT -5
I just picked up a well worn, but 100% functional, Yamaha T-1020 tuner. It's well regarded and considered second in line to their superb T-85, so this one is a keeper. Can't wait to put up a dedicated outdoor FM antenna this spring, just in time for DX season. I also realize that I may be developing a problem as I now own five stand-alone tuners. Yamaha CT-800 JVC T-X55 NEC T-6 Denon TU-1500RD Yamaha T-1020
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Post by MonkeyMan on Mar 4, 2018 8:11:23 GMT -5
There was also a siren being broadcast from the Douglassville/Rattlesnake Hill area for a short period of time. Found it on my lunch break one day, a beam pointed directly Southwest.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Mar 1, 2018 7:51:15 GMT -5
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Post by MonkeyMan on Feb 24, 2018 16:37:43 GMT -5
Yup, replaced leaky caps and no change. Oh well, this will be going on theBay.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Feb 21, 2018 19:32:00 GMT -5
Apparently tuner issues are common with these, yet I can't find any definitive cause(s).
I turned it on the other morning and AM eventually started to "work", but then it slowly began to drift through the frequencies while the display readout didn't budge. FM behaves in a similar fashion.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Feb 21, 2018 14:12:26 GMT -5
I recently picked up a somewhat rare and well regarded Kyocera R-851 receiver in very nice condition. The tuner has some issues and only works on occasion, which is a shame because it has an excellent tuner section. I did find a couple leaky caps I'm going to replace, but I have no idea if it'll remedy the issue until I get in there. The good news is that the amp section seems to work flawlessly and it sounds fantastic. Of note, this is one of the earliest MOFSET amps to hit the market, back in 1982. It retailed for $850 when released, which is nearly $2,200 in 2018 dollars. Conservatively rated at 85 WPC. Some internet commenters say they consider this the best receiver ever made. Yikes! Upon reading up on this unit I learned that Cybernet, of CB radio fame, manufactured these for Kyocera early on, and then Kyocera bought out Cybernet. www.hifi-classic.net/review/kyocera-r-851-444.htmlRandom pics from the web... Attachments:
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Post by MonkeyMan on Feb 6, 2018 18:18:28 GMT -5
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 27, 2018 12:48:12 GMT -5
I removed the preamp completely and was receiving nearly every channel, except channel 2, with 100% signal quality. I reinstalled the RCA preamp for channel 2 and all is right with the world.
Still no channel 12, but that will be a tough nut to crack. I'm going to list the Kitz Tech peamp on fleaBay to help fund a higher gain antenna.
I read that vee type lpda antennas, which mine is not, naturally have higher gain on VHF hi where I need it, but further research is in order. Meanwhile we will continue to access PBS content through the Roku app.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 25, 2018 18:26:00 GMT -5
Saturday looks like nice weather. I'm going to remove the preamp completely and see what happens.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 24, 2018 18:03:50 GMT -5
My channel 12 interference may be two fold. As I was playing around with the RTL-SDR last night I heard both 101.7, less than a half a mile to my West, and 103.5 playing together on 205.200. If you are getting multiple intermod/harmonic interference, that's going to make it really tough to rectify. A directional antenna can be used to null out interference from one direction. But if both of your interfering stations aren't in the exact same direction, it will be tough to get completely rid of both of them. But if you want channel 12, a high gain directional is your best bet. Pre-amplifiers are known for generating intermod in the presence of strong out of band signals. I would avoid using one in your situation. I need the preamp for some channels with my current antenna, but if I go with a higher gain antenna I may not need it. Hmm, do I upgrade further or live with with it? First I may try another location for the antenna. I was able to receive 12 with my first small antenna hanging out the rear window with the house blocking to the West, and I believe that was without a preamp.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 24, 2018 16:52:30 GMT -5
Thanks Bagger. Using my RTL-SDR I can see lots of noise around 205.000 to 210.000. But there are big "spikes" at approx. 206.975, 207.360, 207.740, 208.125, 208.510 and 208.895. My channel 12 interference may be two fold. As I was playing around with the RTL-SDR last night I heard both 101.7, less than a half a mile to my West, and 103.5 playing together on 205.200.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 23, 2018 10:56:00 GMT -5
I'd like to hear from some experts on this. In my quest to pull in channel 12 (207,000 mhz) I purchased a Kitz Technology low noise preamp to replace my RCA unit. I was pleasantly surprised to see the signal level go from approx. 27-30% with the RCA to 88-90% with the Kitz. Problem is that I still have a big ZERO for signal quality, which is stumping me. I believe the culprit may be WPAZ just a few miles to the North-Northwest broadcasting at 103.500 FM. 103.500 being exactly half of the channel 12 broadcast frequency, could this possibly be interfering? So no channel 12, but as I was scanning the band last night I found that with the Kitz Tech amplifier I'm now receiving (to some degree) WNJS out of Jersey, which is PBS. I was getting this station before when I had the 4 bay UHF antenna up, but took that down in favor of a single antenna and lost it.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 22, 2018 15:13:06 GMT -5
Will those amplifiers have some sort of 300 ohm combiner in the amp or do I need a 300 ohm-75 ohm adapter out there? I'm assuming that the high quality 1 Ghz+ 75 ohm coax I have a spool of will be good to feed the antenna from the house. Thanks. Both amps I have, and all that I've seen, are straight 75 ohm coaxial connections, so no adapters. Use a decent quality RG6, or better, and you'll be fine.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 21, 2018 12:34:02 GMT -5
Thanks Bagger. Using my RTL-SDR I can see lots of noise around 205.000 to 210.000. But there are big "spikes" at approx. 206.975, 207.360, 207.740, 208.125, 208.510 and 208.895.
When it was super cold a couple weeks ago I was receiving channel 12 with a signal around 40% and a quality bouncing around 20-30%, but after it warmed up it was gone.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 21, 2018 11:31:22 GMT -5
I'd like to hear from some experts on this. In my quest to pull in channel 12 (207,000 mhz) I purchased a Kitz Technology low noise preamp to replace my RCA unit. I was pleasantly surprised to see the signal level go from approx. 27-30% with the RCA to 88-90% with the Kitz. Problem is that I still have a big ZERO for signal quality, which is stumping me.
I believe the culprit may be WPAZ just a few miles to the North-Northwest broadcasting at 103.500 FM. 103.500 being exactly half of the channel 12 broadcast frequency, could this possibly be interfering?
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 14, 2018 17:24:58 GMT -5
"If you decide to opt-in to personalized ads, you will be able to pick what kind of ads you want to see. With these personalized ads, you will be able to click on an action button and get a personalized coupon or other offer when you see something you want. These coupons right now come as QR codes that you can scan with your phone and download. Other options like text messages and emails are being considered. Again, this is an opt-in type system." I'd bet good money that by the time this rolls around you will not be able to "opt out" of local targeted adds. Gotta pay for the equipment and content some how. Oh, how they lie. We lost Verizon fios service due to a downed tree last week. We pulled out the good old rabbit ears again. Used the google chromecast dongles on the TVs and used our cell phones as mobile hot spots. Funny (but not funny) thing is that the wireless 4G hot spot usage was noticeably faster than the fiber fios internet. Goodbye Verizon TV, rented cable boxes and landline. Hello 1GB internet only subscription. We're currently on the "starter" tier of Comcast, internet only. Plenty fast and $49/month. I kept my landline with Ooma voip, which now cost me roughly $6.50/month for unlimited nationwide calling and a snazzy online interface. These together compared to the Verizon DSL and local calling is SOOO much better, and a nearly $15/month less than I was paying.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 12, 2018 14:01:28 GMT -5
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Post by MonkeyMan on Jan 5, 2018 12:48:40 GMT -5
Oh boy. I just sifted through my forum (the 2nd one after Gene had the 1st one shut down) and found a few interesting things...
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Post by MonkeyMan on Dec 20, 2017 18:41:08 GMT -5
Might be time for me to dig out the Realistic TRC-24C, if I can find it. Perfect! Found it! Attachment Deleted
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Post by MonkeyMan on Dec 20, 2017 16:17:32 GMT -5
Well, tonight is the last CRR before Christmas, so I wondered what sort of holiday related theme might go good for tonight. I thought about "gift" radio, radios (or accessories) that you either got or gave as a gift to/from someone. But that's probably a tough one. I know the only radio I ever got as a gift is a Midland 1 watt walkie-talkie and that won't work all that well. So I changed it a little bit, and tonight's theme will be "Starter Radios". Radios that the typical CB'er bought (or got as Christmas gifts) when they first got into the hobby back in the 60's through the 80's. TRC-30a's, 3 knob mobiles, Probably anything low ball with a Realistic or Lafayette badge on it. See you tonight..... Might be time for me to dig out the Realistic TRC-24C, if I can find it.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Dec 19, 2017 8:44:35 GMT -5
I received the replacement woofer and the speakers sound fantastic. Upon removal and inspection of the defunct woofer it appears that the surround is completely intact, and it doesn't look to be foam at all, more like fabric material. It pulled away from the paper cone, probably from aggressive bass at high volume. I may pick up some glue and attempt to repair it.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Dec 9, 2017 12:14:39 GMT -5
I just scored a pair of Yamaha NS-20T speakers from a guy about 3 minutes away from me, for $10! One woofer needs to be refoamed, and they're a little rough, but the price was right. Currently there is a complete OEM replacement woofer on eBay for $26, which is less than a foam kit. Random pic from the web... View AttachmentNice find. I would be suspect of the NOS woofer as it will probably be afflicted by the same speaker foam dry rot issue as all foam surround speakers of that vintage. If you look at the new listings for speaker foam kits they most always say something like "new foam formula designed not to dry rot" or similar. Agreed, although I took the chance and bought it. Close up pics looked great, but we'll see when I get it. I may just replace it, confirm operation and then turn them over on FleaBay for a tidy profit.
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Post by MonkeyMan on Dec 8, 2017 17:35:03 GMT -5
I just scored a pair of Yamaha NS-20T speakers from a guy about 3 minutes away from me, for $10! One woofer needs to be refoamed, and they're a little rough, but the price was right. Currently there is a complete OEM replacement woofer on eBay for $26, which is less than a foam kit. Random pic from the web...
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Post by MonkeyMan on Nov 22, 2017 11:22:33 GMT -5
"In authorizing next-gen ATSC 3.0 TV, the agency is requiring ATSC 1.0 simulcasts to deliver “substantially similar” programming as the 3.0 channel for five years. However, the vote provides for certain exceptions, such as ads, promos for upcoming programs and programming features that takes advantage of new 3.0 capabilities." So ATSC 3.0 will eventually become an OTA Pay TV Service. Oh and you'll need a new tuner to receive those signals. Enjoy free OTA TV while you can. Sure does seem to go in cycles doesn't it? Warning: Profanity laced funny short video about new equipment: Great video! They said these things about the analog to digital transition too. ATSC 3.0 will have the ability to offer pay-per-view, as well as many other features, but the intent is not for it to become a standalone pay TV service. Yes, a new tuner or some converter will be required, but not immediately. A broadcaster is required to simulcast 1.0 for 5 years AFTER beginning 3.0, and that's probably at least a year out, and not all are going to make the investment into 3.0. It shall be interesting, that's for sure.
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