Do cb shops buy dead cb's?

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  1. Jul 11, 2020 #21
    Crude Truckin'

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    Sorry if I didnt catch this, did you check for power in the overhead? I have the same truck, but an '18. Power is on all the time to the overhead. Even with key off.
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2020 #22
    Crude Truckin'

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    Actually I have a 980 SSB too. Been making some good contacts on 38lsb.
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2020 #23
    DustyRoad

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    See post #20
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2020 #24
    olddog_newtricks

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    Sell it on ebay for parts/ not working.
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2020 #25
    feldsforever

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    @olddog_newtricks
    I'm gona pass it forward for free, when I get home to get mine. If I can figure out how to install it.

    @DustyRoad
    I'm confused. I didnt see numbers on the responses. So I counted and post 20 was my post. I'm guessing I missed something.
    @Crude Truckin'
    I did not check for power up top. I did think about it. But honestly, its my bosses truck that he is gonna put on the market in August. So I decided not to mess with it.
    Here is the how ever to that statement.
    This c.b. is getting really hot. And I don't know if thats normal. And with only Haveing a 6 inch antenna wire. I might end up looking to see if I can get a extentention wire for the antenna and the power ground. To run it to the seat when I get my cb in here.
    How is yours set up? When I get into his 2006 truck. That one I dont mind mangleing that one, Cause I think he already did.
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2020 #26
    DustyRoad

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    You need a standard 18ft ant cable or it will fry the output transistors....nothingless.

    its ohms law....resistant = heat / reduces power and range.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2020 #27
    feldsforever

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    So I need to stop using it?
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2020 #28
    91B20H8

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    Yes definitely stop using it until it's powered and grounded correctly. Unidens are solid stock performers but heat will kill them quick
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2020 #29
    feldsforever

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    It was only plugged in about 20 mins or so. Thanks for the heads up
     
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