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From: vbreault@rinhp750.gmr.com (Val Breault)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: Best mobile with SSB?
Date: 4 Jan 93 15:39:26 GMT
Organization: General Motors Research Labs
In-reply-to: kauppila@sunburn.ec.usf.edu.'s message of 31 Dec 92 15:02:59 GMT

In article <1992Dec31.150259.29423@ariel.ec.usf.edu> kauppila@sunburn.ec.usf.edu. (Jim Kauppila (DO)) writes:

   What is the best mobile currently available with SSB?

I can't say whether or not it's the best, but Radio Shack sells one.
Their TRC-465 (catalog #21-1567) lists for $169.95
--
-val-

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From: elesatz@diana.cair.du.edu (Eric LeSatz)
Subject: Re: Just what the heck is this?
Organization: University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 93 04:24:53 GMT

In article <1993Jan13.023830.14844@nmsu.edu> dtasman@NMSU.edu (Dan Tasman) writes:
>(strong language, huh)
>
>One great imponderable that needs to be answered ... what's the deal with  
>Channel 6? 
>
When I was really into CB about 5 years ago, channel 6 was the Black
channel, from what I could tell mainly used by Black truckers. Denver
had a lot of variety:

4  - Older Group
6  - Black
8  - Non-english
9  - Emergency/travel info
14 - Teenage
18 - Large group with roll call
19 - Everyone and Anyone
23 - Younger group
30 - Older group who knew a lot about radios/electronics
39 - Most sideband activity

Just figured I would throw in that footnote.

Eric
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From: GRS00013@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (*GRS9999101)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: GE mobile and power mike question
Date: 7 Jan 1993 18:38:52 GMT
Organization: APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Distribution: world
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i was wondering if there are any power mikes out there that would be
compatible with my GE mobile.  i'm not sure of the model at the moment,
but it is the cheap one (hey, beggars can't be chosers).  it's got the
5-prong connection.

any ideas?

jinx
grs00013@conrad.appstate.edu
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: BEST MOBILE WITH SSB?
Date: 7 Jan 93 20:22:56 EST
Distribution: world
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

john.denison@yob.sccsi.com (John Denison)  writes:
> TO: kauppila@sunburn.ec.usf.edu. (Jim Kauppila (DO))
> 
> -> What is the best mobile currently available with SSB?
> 
> I haven't heard much about the RS model but you could try the Cobra
> 148-GTL or 146-GTL which I have heard good things about both. I've seen
> the 148-GTL for around $179 and the 146-GTL for $140 or so.
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-- 

How about the Uniden President Grant?  I have a CB friend who has one, although
it is the export version, so it has a couple of extras ;-).  It sounds great,
and he gets alot of compliments on its performance (very clear audio), and I'll
admit that it does sound better than any 148 I've heard.  Although maybe the
power mikes that many of them (locally) used is why they sounded so bad. 

I don't mean to start a "my mobile is better than yours" argument, just threw
my two cents.  I figure many mobiles could be considered 'the best', it just
depends on what you are looking for!

The Grant (made for US) can be bought for (I believe) $179 via mail order.

Brad Steinman
University of Toledo Computer Services
cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
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From: dtasman@NMSU.edu (Dan Tasman)
Subject: Re: antennas, noise suppressors, etc.
Organization: New Mexico State University
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 05:35:46 GMT

GRS00013@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (*GRS9999101) writes:

: a neighbor of minehas a base station (cobra) that comes across the phone,
: tv, radio, and answering machine when he transmits.  what can be done
: about this?  

1)  Turn off his linear amplifier.
2)  Turn down his modulation so it doesn't go over 100%.
3)  Install a low-pass filter.
4)  Pin his coax :)

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From: myers@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Bob Myers)
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 19:37:52 GMT
Subject: Re: SWR Tuning and PLL
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb

Good Lord - I can't believe that this discussion is still going on, or that
it could possibly be of sufficient interest in general not to have moved to
e-mail.


Bob Myers  KC0EW   Hewlett-Packard Co.      |Opinions expressed here are not
                   Systems Technology Div.  |those of my employer or any other
myers@fc.hp.com    Fort Collins, Colorado   |sentient life-form on this planet.
From: abel@vax.sonoma.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: Best mobile with SSB?
Date: 8 Jan 93 21:13:21 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Sonoma State University

In article <C0IBpH.7x9@cmptrc.lonestar.org>, neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard) writes:
> In article <4JAN199310341910@utarlg.uta.edu> b645zle@utarlg.uta.edu (BRIAN K. LEWIS (JASM)) writes:
>>In article <690@thunder.LakeheadU.Ca>, dnwangus@flash.LakeheadU.Ca (Dave Angus) writes...
>>>> kauppila@sunburn.ec.usf.edu. (Jim Kauppila (DO)) writes:
>>>>What is the best mobile currently available with SSB?
>>>>--
>>> 
>>>I doubt if there are any mobiles currently available with SSB.
>>>However, it does give me an idea about what to do with those
>>>dead CBs I was going to get around to fixing.  If I included
>>>the old Pace Sidetalk 1000M then it _would_ have SSB.  
>>> 
>>>A mobile made from old CBs would be pretty big.  Are you sure
>>>you have enough room to hang it? 
> 			  ^^^^^^^^^
>>> 
>>>--
>>Sure there is mobil avaliable in SSB check out your local Radio Shack.
> 
> For all of those who are humor impaired, Dave was referring to a mobile (you
> know one of those hanging decorative thingies) made from old CB's as the 
> objects hung from the strings :-)
> 
I'm definitely humor-impaired!  I scratched my head quite awhile 
trying to figure out what he meant.

I always wanted to buy some IC's from one of those places that sells 
a hundred for $1.95 and make a mobile with them.
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From: poosala@IASTATE.EDU (Poosala Suresh)
Subject: world band radio ??
Reply-To: poosala@IASTATE.EDU (Poosala Suresh)
Organization: Iowa State University
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 19:41:03 GMT


can someone tell me where to buy a world band radio nearly 12 SW channels
and what might be the prize range of these radios?
thanks in advance
suresh
From: jason@ab20.larc.nasa.gov (Jason Austin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: GE mobile and power mike question
Date: 12 Jan 93 14:35:40
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
Reply-To: Jason C. Austin <j.c.austin@larc.nasa.gov>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ab20.larc.nasa.gov
In-reply-to: cobra@jab.tucson.az.us's message of Mon, 11 Jan 93 19:09:14 MST

In article <4TR9wB3w165w@jab.tucson.az.us> cobra@jab.tucson.az.us (Ken Thompson) writes:
-> GRS00013@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (*GRS9999101) writes:
-> 
-> > i was wondering if there are any power mikes out there that would be
-> > compatible with my GE mobile.  i'm not sure of the model at the moment,
-> > but it is the cheap one (hey, beggars can't be chosers).  it's got the
-> > 5-prong connection.
-> > 
-> > any ideas?
-> > 
-> > jinx
-> > grs00013@conrad.appstate.edu
-> 
->  
-> Have you had the radio checked to see if it's got the proper modulation 
-> level?
->  
-> My previous message mentioned a bench-test by your local CB tech...take 
-> it to him, and see what he says...$20 to get it adjusted is better than 
-> $50-$80 for a respectable amplified microphone, which might make you 
-> sound worse than you do now...

	The GE mobile only costs around $35 (unless they have another
I don't know about), so spending money on testing or a new mike is
probably not worth while.  I've found the GE to be very sensitive to
ignition noise, so you may want to try some of the engine noise FAQ
stuff before anything else.
--
Jason C. Austin
j.c.austin@larc.nasa.gov
From: jbs@ee.egr.duke.edu (Joe B. Simpson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: antennas, noise suppressors, etc.
Date: 8 Jan 93 15:34:43 GMT
Organization: Joe's Bar and Grill

In article <1ihu8cINN3n6@lester.appstate.edu> GRS00013@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (*GRS9999101) writes:
>a neighbor of minehas a base station (cobra) that comes across the phone,
>tv, radio, and answering machine when he transmits.  what can be done
>about this?  he is looking at buying an amtron-99 (?) antenna, becuase
>he has been told that this will keep his signal from scattering at the
>base.  will this work?  what about noise suppressors?  he has already blown up
>his own tv, so any info will be greatly appreciated.

Sounds like he needs to do three things:

1) Quit using his dirty power amplifier
2) Ground his transmitter and antenna
3) Turn down his amplified microphone until his modulation level is under 100%

End of problem.

  -joe
-- 
                You spend the night
            Like you were spending a dime

                   - Lyle Lovett
From: wvogel@MtHolyoke.edu (keeper of the tone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: How much can I improve my range
Date: 8 Jan 1993 07:37:22 -0500
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
NNTP-Posting-Host: slab.mtholyoke.edu
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5

try using a 102 inch steel or 5/8 wave fiberglass antenna for best results

if you live in a very cold region i don't reccommend the fiberglass
if it's real cold outside and you hit something with it it might shatter
on you then you're out the 35.00 or so you paid for it
w
1 xmtr shy of a station
From: john.denison@yob.sccsi.com (John Denison) 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: NO TRANSMIT WHEN WET
Date: 3 Jan 93 20:39:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Ye Olde Bailey BBS - Houston, TX - 713-520-1569
Reply-To: john.denison@yob.sccsi.com (John Denison) 

Sounds like to me you have a break in the line somewhere. I've used my
magnet mount in thunderstorms and had no unusual problems.
                                                                                                                              
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From: wvogel@MtHolyoke.edu (keeper of the tone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: antennas, noise suppressors, etc.
Date: 8 Jan 1993 23:05:15 -0500
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
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AMEN TO THAT
From: john.denison@yob.sccsi.com (John Denison) 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: RE: BEST MOBILE WITH SSB?
Date: 6 Jan 93 17:09:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Ye Olde Bailey BBS - Houston, TX - 713-520-1569
Reply-To: john.denison@yob.sccsi.com (John Denison) 

TO: dnwangus@flash.LakeheadU.Ca (Dave Angus)

-> I doubt if there are any mobiles currently available with SSB.

Radio Shack has one and Cobra has two mobile models, 148-GTL and 146-GTL
                                                                      
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From: asbestos@nwu.edu (Michael A. Atkinson)
Subject: Airbags
Followup-To: rec.autos
Originator: mikea@casbah.acns.nwu.edu
Organization: Chaos
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 04:45:50 GMT


If one is wearing a properly designed seatbelt, correctly, and it doesn't
fail in an impact, why would an airbag help?

All the *anecdotal* (that's important, I'm not trying to pass this off as
even remotely scientific) evidence I've collected is that airbags only
prevent injury in the case of the idgit who didn't wear his seatbelt.

If I'm wrong, please tell me, and why; I'm quite ignorant about any
advantages they have over seatbelts.

Still trying to fix the electrical problem on the Olds (but grateful for
the help recieved),

Mike
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asbestos@nwu.edu       |                 Chaos Organization.
                         
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From: bob1@cos.com (Bob Blackshaw)
Subject: Re: pop-up lights
Organization: Corporation for Open Systems
Distribution: world 
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 19:52:02 GMT

In <1993Jan6.155939.26088@fcom.cc.utah.edu> bbarkey@lark.utah.edu (Brian Barkey) writes:

>In article <1993Jan6.033537.6595@nuscc.nus.sg> matmcinn@nuscc.nus.sg (.) writes:
>>
>>Which was the first production car with pop-up headlights?		  

>	Corvettes? 

>>What are their advantages/disadvantages?

>	advantages: looks cool, attracts members of the opposite sex
>                    Increases aerodynamic efficiency slightly
>                    Easy to tell if you've left your lights on

>	disadvantages:two more complicated and expensive things that can break.
>	 	    In the winter I keep 'em up all the time 'cause snow and
>			ice can jam 'em.

>	
>       those new new low profile headlights have pretty much made pop up
>	lights obsolete. But I don't know if they attract members of the 
>	opposite sex any better!

But they sure do an excellent job of spraying high intensity light
everywhere but along the road. I would be curious at how much the
night time accident stats have risen since the auto stylists started
designing headlights, thank God my Probe still uses sealed beams.

Honda make make good cars, but they don't do headlights worth shit. And
you can always spot a Ford truck a mile away at night. I wonder when
the auto manufacturers are going to wake up and let the experts at GE
and Sylvania do the headlights? They could very easily come up with
a smaller, say 3" dia., sealed beam that could be installed behind
clear lexan plastic. At least these folks know something about lens
design. Or else they should talk to Marechal or Cibie if they want
decent lights.

Last week on the Beltway, there way a car in the lane to my left. From
my side mirror, I swore he had his high beams on. Now this car was
about 1/4 mile behind me and there was another car about 1/4 mile
ahead of me in that same lane. I could not see any sign of the rear
cars headlights shining on the front car's trunk. If he really had
his high beams on it should have been lit up like a Christmas tree.
Some headlights, must be a bitch in fog with all that scattering of
the light everywhere but straight ahead.

And is it obligatory for every second car to come off the assembly
line with one headlight aimed high? Or with those stupid little
driving lights (which are only supposed to be used on open highway)
aimed for spotting traffic helicopters? One of these days I'm
going to get a hand held 40,000 candlepower spot, then maybe I can
persuade these a**holes to get their lights adjusted, or to use
low beam in traffic.

just my $0.02

REB


>		Brian
>		barkeyb@climate.utah.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: rjwade@rainbow.ecn.purdue.edu (Robert J. Wade)
Subject: Re: GM Paint peels!
Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 18:10:24 GMT

In article <1ihm8qINN593@armory.centerline.com> chapman@centerline.com writes:
>I head in the news the other day, that many (and I mean MANY) of GM cars model
>years between '88 - '92 are prone to having their paint delaminate (just
>peel right off). 
>
>Consequently GM is doing a "silent" recall (meaning if you complain about it,
>they will fix it, but they will not tell you about it otherwise).
>
>Just thought you would like to know...
>
>P.s. Fixing the problem sounds expensive to me!
>
they already spent $800+ on my 89 grandam painting both doors and rear quarters.  now the hood has about 8 spots where the paint has peeled off but the primer
stays on.  time for pontiac to spend some more cash!
From: uni@acs.bu.edu (Shaen Bernhardt)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Lotus Esprit
Date: 12 Jan 93 23:04:09 GMT
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA



Can someone tell me about maintainence and insurance costs for the 
Esprit Turbo SE's ?  Specifically the 89-91 models...?

Were there any model changes during these years?  Does the 89 differ
significantly from the 91?  When was the SE introduced?  How does it differ?

E-Mail prefered, Posts entertained.
Thanks in advance.

uni
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From: prange@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Henry Prange)
Subject: Re: Mini-van or utility vehicle...4WD vs gas mileage
Organization: Indiana University
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 15:59:39 GMT


Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: flohr@ef.ecn.purdue.edu (Thomas J. Flohr)
Subject: Skylark and LeBaron feedback needed
Organization: Purdue University Engineering Computer Network
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 02:56:56 GMT

I'm in the market for a sporty coupe and have narrowed my search
down to the Buick Skylark GS and the Chrysler LeBaron hardtop.  
I'm particularly fond of the styling of these two cars and I feel
they have better acceleration and handling characteristics than
other cars in their class.  It's a toss up though between the two.
I would appreciate e-mail from any of you with feedback on these 
two cars.  

Thanks,

Tom Flohr
flohr@ecn.purdue.edu
From: n8846069@henson.cc.wwu.edu (BarryB)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: The Bizzare Freezing Honda Civic
Date: 6 Jan 93 23:42:33 GMT
Article-I.D.: henson.1993Jan6.234233.13953
Organization: Western Washington University

I have an '87 Honda Civic that is having a really bizzare problem.
The temperatures here are around 25 degrees F.  After the car
has sat outside for as little as a couple of hours, both of the
rear wheels will be locked.  Since the roads are icy, when I try
to drive off, the rear wheels just stay in place and get pulled
accross the ice.  This is very dangerous, since it is near impossible
to control the car with it sliding around in the rear like a sled.
If I'm lucky, there will be some bare pavement nearby.  After driving
on this for a few secs, I'll hear a very loud "crack" that sounds like
something just snaped.  Then the tires will be free.

What could be the problem?  Could the brake pads be getting frozen
on there?  Could that be ice that I hear snaping?  If there's moisture
in there, what can I do to get rid of it?  Or at least what could
I do if this happens again?  Someone suggested dumping anti-freeze
or warm water on it.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as this has caused
me many hours of frustration and several near misses of almost
sliding into parked cars.

-BarryB
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: fseipel@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Frank E Seipel)
Subject: FOR SALE: Toyota Supra Snow Tires - Goodyear Eagle
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 02:13:58 GMT


 
Toyota Supra Snow Tires
Goodyear Eagle P 225-50-16
Fits Model Year 1986 1/2 thru 1992.
New they cost $400.  Virtually no
wear.  Will sacrifice for $175, which
includes shipping.  If interested,
e-mail or call (614) 471-7268.
-- 

Frank Seipel                      | A.C.E.C. BBS (614) 267-3342 3/12/24oo bps
fseipel@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu | Atari 8-bit BBS
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From: Chuck@clemson.edu (Chuck Heck)
Subject: Re: SHO manuals
Organization: Clemson University
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 13:11:45 GMT

In article <16242@auspex-gw.auspex.com>, tpickett@auspex.com (Tom Pickett) writes:
> 
> Anyone know of a repair manual that covers the SHO?  I am being
> driven (no pun intended) to distraction trying to find one, and 
> I'm very curious about the systems on my car.  I don't especially
> want to buy one of Ford's 20 million dollar shop manuals...
> 
> 
> Tom Pickett 
> tpickett@auspex.com or 74616.2237@compuserve.com
> SHO  GOZE
> 
Try the Ford manual(s).  When I bought mine, the current year shop manual was
$50, but earlier model years were less expensive.  Even at $50, the information
is worth it.  My dealer uses the same book that I have, so we start our
conversations using the same reference material.

Chuck
From: paul@eye.com (Paul B. Booth)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Tricks for cold weather?
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 93 14:40:32 GMT
Organization: 3D/EYE, Inc.  Ithaca, NY

In article <184858@pyramid.pyramid.com> lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell) writes:
>
>   WD-40 makes one of the best preventatives, its easy to spray and
>   it REMOVES water from the area.  However for a frozen lock, a
>   small syringe full of alcohol will clear all but the most frozen
>   locks.  Too bad carrying around a syringe of anything can get you
>   busted these days.
>
Most discount or auto-supply stores sell lock de-icers that are essentially a
tiny aerosol can full of alchohol with a syringe-like spray nozzle.  Small
enough to leave in your coat pocket.


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