Cobra 148 GTL DX & SS-360FM - Serial Numbers
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
I have a Mk 1 at least i think i have. its number is 13001228 and still has pot noodles sticker inside from way back when ..........
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Mass wrote:I have a Mk 1 at least i think i have. its number is 13001228 and still has pot noodles sticker inside from way back when ..........
That could well be one of the few Mk1's with the serial number starting 130...
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
I am wondering if I have just bought one of the very last proper Superstar 360FM ?
I know Cybernet had on that had an 05 serial suggesting it was a President Richard and his had modern smaller trimmers,Bias Board etc.
I have just bought serial Number 63007034 suggesting 1986 build
Opened it up and it all Old SS360/148 stuff
Clear Channel Selector ribbon
Normal sized resistors,Trimmers,Bias Board
Components have build dates of weeks 22 27 and 31 1986.
Radio is beautiful
Chrome is as new,Radio smells new and everything is as it should be apart from a sticking S Meter (Think its time I started buying them in bulk
Anybody know when officially production of the 148/360 stopped in Taiwan?
May not be a 148 but who cares? Its every bit as good as the one cybernet bought but get this it only cost me £40
This is the newest original spec one I have ever seen
I know Cybernet had on that had an 05 serial suggesting it was a President Richard and his had modern smaller trimmers,Bias Board etc.
I have just bought serial Number 63007034 suggesting 1986 build
Opened it up and it all Old SS360/148 stuff
Clear Channel Selector ribbon
Normal sized resistors,Trimmers,Bias Board
Components have build dates of weeks 22 27 and 31 1986.
Radio is beautiful
Chrome is as new,Radio smells new and everything is as it should be apart from a sticking S Meter (Think its time I started buying them in bulk
Anybody know when officially production of the 148/360 stopped in Taiwan?
May not be a 148 but who cares? Its every bit as good as the one cybernet bought but get this it only cost me £40
This is the newest original spec one I have ever seen
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Looks nice Jodie. Glad you are happy with it, as I very nearly had it myself.
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Quarter turn or less on one of the adjuster screws, top or bottom, often fixes that.Joloke08 wrote: Chrome is as new,Radio smells new and everything is as it should be apart from a sticking S Meter (Think its time I started buying them in bulk
Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Thanks ill have to try that,lets face it if it doesn't work I still need a meter,if it does I don't need a metercjay wrote:Quarter turn or less on one of the adjuster screws, top or bottom, often fixes that.Joloke08 wrote: Chrome is as new,Radio smells new and everything is as it should be apart from a sticking S Meter (Think its time I started buying them in bulk
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Most of the time it will fix it.
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Wish I could twiddle a screw to get my 879aa rightMudslinger wrote:Most of the time it will fix it.
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I would imagine that someone thinking a screwdriver could fix it are half of the problems.
Many radios I have had issues with have been the victim of a screwdriver expert at some stage.
Many radios I have had issues with have been the victim of a screwdriver expert at some stage.
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
and if that doesn't work they soak it in WD40Mudslinger wrote:I would imagine that someone thinking a screwdriver could fix it are half of the problems.
Many radios I have had issues with have been the victim of a screwdriver expert at some stage.
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I hate WD40, it is rubbish at just about everything it is claimed to do.
The only things it is good at are making a mess, and over time attracting dirt and dust.
The only things it is good at are making a mess, and over time attracting dirt and dust.
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
I now have Serial number 03003218 here.
Mk1 Cobra 148 PC-897AB
Mk1 Cobra 148 PC-897AB
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
I have serial numbers,
13003750 PB-010AB Currently dead and needing a lot of work, maybe too much work.
13003942 PB-010AB Alive and 100% working very well and not too bad condition wise but would benefit from a new bezel and face plate.
13003750 PB-010AB Currently dead and needing a lot of work, maybe too much work.
13003942 PB-010AB Alive and 100% working very well and not too bad condition wise but would benefit from a new bezel and face plate.
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Superstar 360fm (Later version, black ribbon cable) PLL date week 10 1990 - Serial number 05003427
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Re: Cobra 148 GTL DX - Serial Numbers
Hi guys,
Mojo 666 and i have recently purchased a pair of cobra 148gtl dx mk2's with consecutive numbers in fantastic condition . Just thought its a little bit different and would share this with you all 73's Mass.
Mojo 666 and i have recently purchased a pair of cobra 148gtl dx mk2's with consecutive numbers in fantastic condition . Just thought its a little bit different and would share this with you all 73's Mass.