We'd really appreciate it! its a new 2012 cobra not sure if that makes a difference. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. by sonoma August 5th, 2014, 1:22 pm, Post Care to buy us a beer? (A watt meter is needed to see the results of course. Is it because the driver is working, and the final isn't? I wanna run my radio barefoot what's the beat thing to get. Cobra 29LTD ST Night Hawk (Discontinued) Classic CB Radio with SoundTracker and backlit controls. This one's trending. We pride ourselves on welcoming Radio Hobby enthusiasts of all types, while offering unbiased, informative, and friendly discussion among the members. thanks for your h. I think cbtricks.com has that mod step by step. Is so, any idea how much? Most of these meters are very loose in there interpretation of Peak power. no dead key im not to sure what i done wrong here any ideas .does the capacitors have to be a certain way ? You could hook up your DVM to the power cord and work the accelerator and check voltage. I said work the throttle, not drive the car. Turn Pot VR2 fully counterclockwise to achieve full modulation. Post by RadioEndeavor Tuesday 7th Oct 2008, 13:08, Post 2) Remove the bottom cover (be careful, your speaker is attached to the cover and the connection wires run to your PC board so dont pull it up abruptly, gently lift it off and lay it to the side so the wires arent being pulled.). The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. And to answer your question: No. Many CB technicians can do this type of modification but can also make the necessary adjustments to give you both a LOUD signal without being overmodulated but this requires specialized equipment that most CBers dont have available. 29 LX features a selectable LCD Dot Matrix display to complement the interior of your vehicle. JavaScript is disabled. Shipping: FreeStandard Shipping. do not think I would change to much at one time. Use channel "UP" key to select CH41 (26.565MHz) of DE Band in FM mode. Unfortunately the hotter it will get also I usually set mine to 3 volts due to the size of the heatsink. How about the cap and resistor mod? **NEW** Cobra 29 NW ST Deluxe AM CB Radio With SoundTracker and backlit front panel Cobra 29STWX Classic CB Weather Radio With SoundTracker Cobra 75WXST Compact/Remote Mount CB Radio With SoundTracker power. That's it. i have several new old stock units available. Here is a link to instructions for replacing the final . And I agree about clean sounding radio I installed a super talk kit in a 29 yea it was loud on 4 channels it came out as quick as it went in lol thanks again. You are using an out of date browser. I was wondering because I was thinking of using a fixed resistor in place of the pot. A forum to find other HAM / CB radio operators on-line? Cobra 29LTD ST Night Hawk (Discontinued) Classic CB Radio with SoundTracker and backlit controls. Remember, I didn't come up with this mod, I just documented it here. What I meant I guess is the max it will handle or be able to put out without any obvious stress being placed on it or pushing it extremely hard and without any sort of audio distortion. Note: These radios are superb for clarity of modulation, even on the stock mic. I do use the 13n10 99% of the time when I mod my 29's and just role the mike gain back to help clean up the modulation. by Dino November 10th, 2008, 8:48 pm, Post I've been looking around the internet for some good instructions for doing the IRF520 MOSFET mod on the cobra 25 but have not been able to find anything other than the cbtricks ERF2030 instructions. by Shadow Friday 28th Aug 2009, 20:30, Post Meter has a stripe for RF power, one for SWR and one for S-units can be used for many types of radios with three stripe S-meters. Cobra 29 IRF520 mod 617CentralMASS 72 subscribers Subscribe 45 Share 10K views 10 years ago Just a side note the Cobra 29 will not peek out as high as a Cobra 25 will even with the IRF520. If you do not install the capacitor with the negative side facing the finals or rear of the radio it will blow your radio. I'm referring to the 13N10FQP response curve compared to a IRF520 - the 13's turn on quicker, but IRF520 provides more linearity. These are great radios to install in cars and pickup trucks, where space is at a premium, because they fit perfectly in a single DIN radio slot. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. This is the far left leg looking at the front of the mosfet. Ships from United States. I was thinking you should have 3.5 to 3.8 volts at the gate when you dead key the radio with no modulation. Some people want to be able to turn the power down for running an amplifier and then turn it back up to run without one. Then run the other wire to the other terminal and solder it in place. 273 round the big d wavin !!!!!!!! Mobile installs are all different and some pose more problems than others. cobra 29 receive mod. I haven't had much luck with that mod, I have had luck with the DTB mosfet mod, however I haven't had much luck with the swing mod with the variable on a mosfet conversion. JavaScript is disabled. That is, looking from the front of the radio twards the back. Now this modification is not for everyone, and it does require a little soldering, But if you have an old Cobra 29 LTD or Cobra 25 LTD laying around its a fun modification to learn. by SinStp Wednesday 8th Oct 2008, 12:51, Post Well said! We are working every day to make sure our community is the best Radio Hobbyist's site. Hey speedracer, do you know the exact resistance for setting the FET's bias? I dead key at 3.5 watts and swing to 7 watts. Going from 20W to 40W is as pointless as going from 4W to 8W, it gets you half to a single S point. Pop in and ask away. On ebay people often will tell you that the radio they are selling has had a swing modification done to it to make it a screamer. Thank you again for the info. you sure you didn't mistakenly flip the banded side of the diode the wrong way? i know this is a old thread but i done the same mod and now nothing . We are working every day to make sure our community is the best Radio Hobbyist's site. the voltage for the final is the main item that drives it. Cobra 29 schottkey recieve mod? Yep. MOSFET Supertune (29LTD classic and newer): Replace stock final with IRF520 MOSFET transistor (pin-for-pin match when installing). noizybuilt.com 04-22-2012, 11:00 AM #2 coolbreeze Heavy Hitter Chat with me Join Date Dec 2011 Location fredericksburg va Posts 199 Thanks 7 Thanked 40 Times in 31 Posts Downloads 0 Uploads 0 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. We pride ourselves on welcoming Radio Hobby enthusiasts of all types, while offering unbiased, informative, and friendly discussion among the members. by RadioEndeavor Monday 13th Oct 2008, 14:16, Post 8) Some people recommend adjusting L14 for maximum power, but in most cases after doing the modification your swing should be better than before and your radio much louder so trying to squeeze a couple of extra watts is not my recommendation. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "link_enhancement_widget"; You can get all of the parts you need for this mod at Radio shack. Many people do this modification because most amplifiers like deadkey input of 1-2 watts and most stock radios have output of 3-4 watts (not a good combo if you want your amp to last a long time). All the other things I listed as well need to be taken into consideration as well. , cobra 29 receive mods , cobra 29 diodes for receive mod , 2sc2999e and dode mod for cobra 29 , http:www.cbjunkies.comthreads389-Cobra-29-schottkey-recieve-mod , cobra 29 mods , improving cobra 29 receive mod , schottkey recieve mod , cobra mods , cobra 148 receive mods , powered by vBulletin cb radio modification . by speedracer6g Sunday 1st Jun 2008, 0:48, Post I put in the MOSFET final kit. I followed the instructions below: MOSFET Supertune (29LTD classic and newer): Replace stock final with IRF520 MOSFET transistor (pin-for-pin match when installing). The 520 didn't produce the power the 13n10 did but it was a cleaner power. Should be able to get atleast 40 w from it. Its one of the most popular modifications to have done to your CB radio. Hi guys you like I have a cobra 29 that I am playing around with, and doing different modifications on, hoping to learn a little bit more about them. The first thing to know about this modification is that you dont need a special kit to do it. It keys at 1/2 watt and swings waaay over to 5 watts. Cobra 29 ltd IRF520 mod Receive upgrade. Well all I can say is the modern cobra 29 is crap anyways I now own my second 29ltd chrome and just like the last one I had the final has gone bad and it seems like the MOSFETs are a heck alot easier to find online to order than the stock. Clip those wires and then strip a small section off of each and solder them together. MOSFET Supertune (29LTD classic and newer): Replace stock final with IRF520 MOSFET transistor (pin-for-pin match when installing). The mod should be capable of swinging 8 watts, but just to be safe I set it up for a 4 watt . We'd really appreciate it. Remove C53 and solder it across C59. Proceed at your own risk. Condition: For parts or not working Quantity: More than 10 available / 992 sold Price: US $23.95 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Fast and reliable. anyone looking for a PALOMAR TX5300 BI-LINEAR AMPLIFIER? by Hawkeye138 Wednesday 28th May 2008, 13:02, Post 4pcs IRF520N IRF520 Power MOSFET N-Channel TO-220 48 watt 100 volt 9.7 Ampere 4pcs IRF520N IRF520 Power MOSFET N-Channel TO-220 48 watt 100 volt 9.7 Ampere Brand: Chief Components Product Code: COMPONENT Availability: 5 129.00 Price in reward points: 129 Qty Add to Cart 0 reviews / Write a review Tweet I tried that one as well as this one.. same results. Hi, next time go with EKL components for 2scxxxx replacements. You are using an out of date browser. Basically with it sounding good and not being pushed to the max. The EN2030. Doing it that way really lets you fine tune it. by CBSlicer August 5th, 2014, 1:32 pm, Post and Handy Andy Do Your Research First, Then Decide. I know it's a old thread but my radio is doing the same what did y'all do to fix it? Remove C126. They would need his bias circuit to turn on them mozfats. Remove R56 and in its place install a 470-ohm resistor in series with a common switching diode (1n914 or similar), with the banded end of the diode towards the front of the radio. Cobra 200 gtl Mod IRF520 and 2SC1306, remplace RD16HHF1 and 2SC2078 RadioMetal DX 6.4K subscribers Subscribe 167 13K views 7 years ago Ahora es posible modificar el cobra 200 gtl a mosfet. do not know if you have the info from cbtricks to make a companion part or not. Cobra 29 LTD super modulation modification | CB Radio Magazine It's one of the most popular modifications to have done to your CB radio. A little solder on the pins , otherwise like new. Is it possible to due without performing this step, or will the performance suffer too much? Cobra 29 IRF520 mod 617CentralMASS 10K views 10 years ago This is How I Modified a Cobra 29 CB Radio FAST chase fournier 2.4K views 4 months ago COBRA 29 MOSFET CONVERSION: CB Radio How. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. I don't have it here at work with me and CBTricks is still down. Have a great day. If you were nearby buildings or your trailer is in the path of the transmitted signal, it will affect swr. I see somewhere else where you have done this with the EN1230.. 5) Once the jumper is removed you can fit the legs of your electrolytic capacitor into the empty holes. 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