Cobra 148gtl dx only 3kc shift PB010

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Cobra 148gtl dx only 3kc shift PB010

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Any ideas why this one only has 3kc slide each side?
Faulty 15mhz crystal? Varicap?
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Hi markasterix yes could it be or bad disk cap or bad inductor .etc . Check all vco components and all voltages. Gd luck n cheers.
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What mods has the radio had?
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Hi Tim none but the crystal has been changed
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This can happen if the oscilators are not set up correctly. With a frequency counter you should read the main oscillator and BFO frequency at the test points inside the radio. Had the same issue years ago with a SS360FM. Service manual helps.
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MARKASTERIX wrote: 22 Dec 2017, 09:23 Hi Tim none but the crystal has been changed
Is the replacement a Uniden crystal ? I think I remember someone (probably Nick) saying that the Unidens have a wider "Q" than others . I would definitely start there if it isn't .

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cb4ever104 wrote: 22 Dec 2017, 11:35
MARKASTERIX wrote: 22 Dec 2017, 09:23 Hi Tim none but the crystal has been changed
Is the replacement a Uniden crystal ? I think I remember someone (probably Nick) saying that the Unidens have a wider "Q" than others . I would definitely start there if it isn't .

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You're correct Sammy. The aftermarket Crystals are very narrow compared to the original and will top out at around 3Khz. That would make sense in this case.
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