Why do you want to clip and tune a radio? Clipping the diode will make the radio modulate higher and unrestricted but if you take that radio and turn the power down to 2 watts give variable 4 a full turn to the right and open the modulation pot it will sound a whole lot better then if you clipped it. when you clip a radio you create a splash box that wipes out all channels lose by and the others will also be effected. the diode you want to clip is D-11. but I advise you not to.
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You are not allowed to open it and make any mods without the proper licence however I think you are really asking how to make it operate at peak performance. Links attached will help:
should never tune.they are tuned from the factory.Now peak thats different.The only thing you can do is turn the watts up or down and turn the mod vr up. you need a meter to do this.A schematic will also help.now have at it.
clip D-9 diode for max mod. tune slugs L-8 and L-10 for max swing near back of radioL-8 has factory wax remove very careful tune slug out for max wattage output L8 L10 by rear of radio in heat sink look like tuning slugs 1 has factory wax on it remove to tune be very careful tuning slug is easy to break
i would highly suggest you take it to a cb shop to get a cb tuned and peaked. before you do that though, make sure you have a good antenna system. a good antenna will have a much greater effect on your cb than tuning and peaking. as far as output, who knows? it all depends on the skill of the person doing the tuning. be warned that any output over 4 watts is illegal and you could recieve hefty fines if caught with an illegal radio.
nearly all problems are caused by poorly tuned or untuned antennas. a good antenna system with a cheap stock radio will out perform a great tuned radio with a bad antenna system any day of the week. if you dont believe me, check the firestik antenna website's tech notes. or wilson's tech notes.
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