Cobra Power Mods

Radio Try This

CUT TR24 Change R126 to a 2.2k resistor Change
R124 to a 4.7k resistor Tune L47,L48,L46,L45,L38 for
2000 GTL,2010
max RF output AM Carrier Power VR10 Mod Meter
VR7 AM Signal meter VR1
CUT TR32 Change R99 to a 2.2k resistor Change R94
to a 2.2k resistor Adjust L36,L37 for max RF
142GTL output AM Power VR6 SSB Power VR7 VR1
"S"Meter VR2 Squelch VR3 TX Freq VR12 Mod
Meter VR10 TX Power Meter
CUT TR24 Change R126 to a 2.2k resistor Change
148GTL+F
R124 to a 2.2k resistor Tune L37,L38 for max RF output
CUT D11 Adjust L17,,L20,L21,L16{Some Models},L14
for max RF output Modification: Change stock final to a
2SC1969 Change stock driver to a 2SC1957,{some
model use a 2SC2028 rf driver}Remove it Change R123
to a 0.47 ohm resistor Change R58 to a 2.7 ohm
resistor Put a jumper across D8{by audio
transformer} Change C71 to a 33uf 16volt polarized
29GTL/LTD/CLASSIC electrolytic capacitor Put a 47pf disc cap across C57 Put
a 47pf disc cap across R55 For a higher dead key place a
100pf disc cap across C62{by rf driver} Key radio and
say HEEELLLOOOOOO while adjusting
L17,L20,L121,L16,L14 Some models dead key 8-10
watts swing 40-50PEP VR1 rx gain VR2 rx signal
meter VR3 squelch VR4 AMC VR5 tx power
meter VR6 antenna warning light
CUT D9 Change R76 to a 1k resistor Change R43 to a
2.7 ohm resistor Change R108 to a .47 ohm
resistor Adjust L10,L9,L8 for max RF
output Modification: Change stock final to a
25GTL/LTD/CLASSIC
2SC1969 Put a jumper across the D10 diode that
connects from VR5 to audio transformer{pc trace
side} Adjust L10,L9,L8 again Change C91 to a 33uf
16volt polarized electrolytic capacitor
Change R505 (3.3k) to a 1k, Change R310 (2.7Ohm) to a
Cobra 18RV, 23 Plus
.47Ohm, Retune L305, L306
Cut D203, Change R320 (5.6Ohm) to a 1 Ohm, Change
Cobra 90LTD C335 (100pf-NPO) to a 150pf-NPO, retune
L304,L305,L306
 Receive Boost
Cobra 29
1. Locate pin 14 of the PLL chip, and the Positive (+) side of C-12. 2. Install a 22k-220k ohm
resistor between these two points. The smaller the value, the more the receive is boosted. 3. If
desired, this mod may be wired through a switch.

How to make Cobra 29LTD,Classics slide on TX & RX

1)Remove D-18 , R-110 , C131 and R-112. 2)Put jumper were R-110 was. 3)Take orange wire
from delta tune and unsolder it from board then resolder it to Tr-23 (Solder to the pin closest to
front of board. It should have around 8 VDC on this pin.) 4)Put radio back together and if all is
done right you should slide transmit 5-6 KCs up and down. For more slide change D-16 to a 1N-
4007

Cobra 2000
No Audio on AM Transmit with good Carrier
The Fix: This problem is more common in the "older" 2000's but is relatively easy to fix. Look
for the collector of TR-23, you should read about 4.5 V with a dead key. If you find that this
voltage is not present, check on the opposite side of R-120 for 6.5V. Most likely this voltage will
not be present; if this is the case, C18 has shorted and needs replaced. This is a 330uf, 10V
electrolytic capacitor beside L31. To prevent "future" problems, replace with a 16V.