tristar 120 mods

[Adam Tomlin]

i have a tristar 120 cb thats been sitting up for a few years. if anyone
can help id like to know of any mods that can be done. id also like to
know who makes it (cant find anything on the web about it). and what
mics will fit it (power/echo)

[Toll Free]

"Adam Tomlin" <edgera...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> i have a tristar 120 cb thats been sitting up for a few years. if anyone
> can help id like to know of any mods that can be done.

Not a lot, being a Cybernet Chassis.

id also like to
> know who makes it (cant find anything on the web about it).

Cybernet, the same people who made the Midland chassis.

and what
> mics will fit it (power/echo)

Nearly any microphone can be fitted to nearly any radio. Some present
little problems (like not having a "receive" wire), but they can be overcome
by a technician with limited knowledge or problems.

Toll_Free

>

[Adam Tomlin]

i was looking to try to get it "tuned up" to get more output if possible

[Scott (WMC-69)]

Adam Tomlin wrote:
>
> i was looking to try to get it "tuned up" to get more output if possible

Leave the radio alone. It will sound better and last longer if
you don't try to squeeze every last drop out of it. I run
barefoot 90% of the time in my mobile. When more is needed,
I hit the switch, usually on the lowest setting.

I still use stock mikes. The right mike can sound clear and
loud when not being muffled and distorted by overdrive.

[Toll Free]

I agree. The newer Cybernet radios don't do well when peaked up. Either
shitty audio (a la Cobra 19 plus with
no mod limiter (YOU LISTENING BILL EITNER?? That chassis sounds like SHIT
with no limiter, you have
to change time constants to get any more audio out of it) or they soon die.

Get a small box. You will be much happier with the results.

Besides, most Tri-Star radios have the silkscreens on PC Board to tell you
what each control does. If you don't understand
the difference between ALC and AMC, get out of the radio.

Toll_Free

"Scott (WMC-69)" <upp...@hotmail.nospam.com> wrote in message
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[Adam Tomlin]

thanks for the advice guys. what do you mean when you say "newer". i've
had this radio atleast 10 years . there is no telling how old it is. it
was bought from an old backwoods store that mostly sold snuff, gas, this
radio, and the superstar 121

[Toll Free]

When I say newer, I mean something designed in the last 10 or so years.

About the early 90s, they started to experiment with SMD devices, cheaper
designs, etc.

Toll_Free

"Adam Tomlin" <edgera...@webtv.net> wrote in message

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[A T]

where could i possibly find a good, but cheap, kicker (50 watts or less)

[Toll Free]

Ebay.com has the Palomar TX50 for sale every now and then.

Otherwise, most others are junk in that power class.

Toll_Free

"A T" <edgera...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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[Train]

A-50 stud in it......I used to love using that little thing ......years and
years ago.
Train

"Toll Free" <toll...@bigradios.com> wrote in message
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[LS454SS70]

I have radios that do more than 50watts want one

[A T]

what kind and how much? i dont want to spend much, i found a place to
get a 35/70 watt amp for 34.99lus shipping.and thats really all i need

[Train]

Nothing more than a bunch of 2312 finals strung together waiting to burn up.
Get something with a single "pill" type transistor in it. Look for something
with a single MRF 455, 2SC2290, or a 1446 and you will be much happier with
the lifespan of the unit. These can be had for 50 to 75 bucks new.
Train

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