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So I got this problem...

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by hindsy, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. Jun 7, 2010 #1
    hindsy

    hindsy Road Train Member

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    I have a Cobra 25 LTD WX Classic CB radio I bought back in 1997 when I drove for the Well Service company. After getting out of the truck I put the radio away and headed to a new job. I haven't had this thing out since then.
    So, I hook the thing up in my pickup the other day to see if it works and it, well, sort of does... I receive from others fine. Even get my signal out when I just key the mic, but nothing when I talk. I try to get a radio check and nothing. I've played with it, keying the mic and have gotten a response back from guys keying the mic back. What can I do? Should I go buy a new mic and try it? If I buy one and it ends up not being the problem will the TA take it back? THanks for the help. I have an old magnetic mount antenna, could this be the problem? Oh and the weather band works perfectly fine.
    :biggrin_25513:
     
    hindsy, Jun 7, 2010
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  3. Jun 7, 2010 #2
    clantonman1983

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    Sounds like it could be your mic.
     
    clantonman1983, Jun 7, 2010
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  4. Jun 7, 2010 #3
    NC Ghosthunter

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    First check the ground on the coax. Sounds like a problem I had in the spring with coax corrosion. I replace my coax every other year at least. The guys that use the clear shield coax know what I am talking about. It starts to turn green even if it has heat shrink to seal the connectors. A CB shop will test your mic for free. The bad news is that if it is the coax you will need a new antenna setup most likely as the majority of them are a sealed unit so you can't replace just the coax.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2010 #4
    Turbo-T

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    Is the mic gain all the way up?

    Are your SWR's 1.5:1 or less?

    Check these 2 items first.
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2010 #5
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    sound like it might be a dust problem if its been sitting for a while might just need cleaning get some electrical contact spray cleaner and clean all the electrical contacts
     
    Mr. PlumCrazy, Jun 12, 2010
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