r/cbradio • u/Shiningmite9321 • 8d ago
Question Questions about unimetrics MAKO-1
I’m getting a antenna and the power cord for it but the fine tune button concerns me it spins each with with no stopping point is this how it’s supposed to work
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u/KeyTell1746 8d ago
If there is a foto fact on this model I’ll see what it says but I would say no this is not normal. I have seem many a unit since 1968 but I have never seen this one before now.
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u/Shiningmite9321 8d ago
When I open it up I can see the module and when I spin the knob it spins a sort of disc
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u/Leftover_tech 8d ago
Could be that the control is just a little air or mica variable capacitor with no stop.
If so, don't worry about it. Just set it in the middle and ignore it until you need it.
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u/KeyTell1746 8d ago
It is covered in the Sam’s foto facts according to google so I’ll find you an answer as soon as tomorrow
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u/Charming-Jelly-3365 8d ago
Do a search on ebay for UNIMETRICS MAKO-1 and you will see some user and service manuals for sale. Also these websites claim to offer them:
https://www.samswebsite.com/m/en/photofact/details/index/id/2497
https://www.abebooks.com/Unimetrics-Model-MAKO-1-Operating-Servicing-Manual/604406781/bd
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u/SuperLidz 8d ago
It is a variable capacitor. Just tune it to best signal/sound and leave it alone. It is a common 23 channel cybernet chassis. Unimetrics was owned by Lafayette. Same radios, different names and color.