tube equipment

[928bolo]

I have several old radios. Here a a few I'm running right now.

Below, Browning Mark IV, Maco 200 Amateur, Cobra Cam 88, Tram D201A, dak Mark IX, Galaxy 225

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Below, ARF 2001, Sonar FS-23, Galaxy 2527

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[Punkin Head]

sweet radios there. if you want to get rid of them send em my way lol...nice setup man

[Visegrip]

Good lookin' equipment
Helluva a setup

[rev ike]

man your set up makes me jealous,ive got a lot of work to do.just moved recently and not finished in the shack...good for you...im gone now!

[King Mudduck]

Very nice. I have a question for you. How does the D201-A and the Mark 4 compare? Power...receive...audio reports and so on. The reason i'm asking is because i have a D201-A myself and was thinking of picking up a Mark 4, thanks!

[928bolo]

Hi King,

The receive audio on the Mark IV is better than the 201A. Probably just because the speaker is larger. I get good reports from both radios. I don't think there is a big difference.

My Mark IV is all original and dead keys 4 watts and swings to about 6 watts (re-tubed and re-capped just last month). My 201A could use a re-tube and re-cap. It has also been modded for more power. Leave the noise blanker switch in, and it dead keys 3.5 watts, swings about 5 watts. Pull out the noise blanker and it dead keys 8 watts and swings to 10 watts. I don't want to stress the radio so I use the lower power setting.

The D201A is easier to tune on SSB since the Crystal Selector can be used. I find the receiver VFO and clarifier more difficult to use on the Mark IV for SSB.

If you pick up a Mark IV carefully inspect the Molex plug that connects the transmitter to the receiver. They tend to get brittle over time and the pins have a habit of coming loose. The Molex can be replaced by a Jones plug for about $50.00. Also the PLL has a history of causing problems. This was Browning's first attempt at a PLL radio. They didn't quite get it right.

If you can find a Mark IVA, it used the Jones plug rather than the Molex, and the PLL issue was resolved.

I enjoy both radios, but I use the Mark IV more often. The squeal when I key the mic brings back memories.


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[Spitfire 441]

Hi all, I am new to the forum. Looks like a good place to hang when the airwaves are dead.
I am a collector of classic radios. I have a couple of tube rigs that are enjoyable to use. Nothing like high level plate modulation.
My favorite being a Regency Imperial AM SSB DSB. Next favorite is a Cobra 98 AM rig, and then a Lafayette HB-400 AMer.
Looking forward to talking with everyone who also is hopelessly nostalgic for classic CB radio.
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[209 first class]

awesome collections ! 209

[Hard Drive]

This is my little radio room. I only have been CB-ing since December of last year. So don’t laugh. Also I have a Tram D201A and a President Zachary T that not in the picture.



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[crazytruker]

Nice set ups everyone. I'll have to get some pics up. I love my MK IVa. I'd love to have a Cobra Cam 88 in good shape. I had a buddy that had one. It didn't quite work well as the transmit would go out on it at times but the audio in it was deep and loud when it worked well.

[causmik]

Hey Spitfire.......Nice equipment. Might I have my CPI 2000 back please with the digital readout, of course. Awesome stuff!

[80 meter man]

This is my little radio room. I only have been CB-ing since December of last year. So don’t laugh. Also I have a Tram D201A and a President Zachary T that not in the picture.



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What could you possibly laugh about??? Well I guess if I wasn't laughing I'd be crying because I'm so jealous!!! Very Very nice shack!! I'm looking forward to seeing your shack after you have been the hobby for 10 years. It looks by the way your going you will be one of those guys with a separate warehouse for a shack!!LOL! Keep up the good work!!

[rev ike]

high drive its looking good i wish i hd time to get my jive arranged as neatly as this i had it when i moved in. your definately in the hobby and if the hobby is in you, you may run out of room like me

[Hard Drive]

Thanks! rev ike, It take a lot of work to keep it neat and the last radio I get will be a Golden Eagle Mark IV or V.