General Lee acting strange

When I key up, sometimes I have great power swing, and other times, not so great. This a random thing and happens at any time when I'm using the radio. What happens is that when working properly, I can dead key 2 watts, and swing the meter all the way to the right when I talk. When it flakes out, I get about a half watt dead key, and can only swing the meter about half way when talking. Even when doing the infamous "audio" call. I've changed mikes, coax, and antennas, and used different vehicles, but the results are the same. I'm guessing that there is something wrong internally, as I've made sure everything is tightly and properly connected.

Anyone have a clue?

 

Huge difference. When the meter is swinging the way it's supposed to, I get feedback, when it isn't, I don't. I've also had fellow drivers tell me that they can hear the radio "cut out" when I'm talking. I originally thought it was my microphone, but that's not it. Then i thought maybe my coax was pinched. That's not it either.

Can anyone recommend a good shop close to where I live (halfway between Allentown and Wilkes Barre PA)? I really don't want to package the thing up and send it out for repairs.

 

Well, I "might" have found the problem. Some of the screws on the shell of the radio were loose. I tightened each and every one of them as well as the antenna receptacle, and it "seems" to be working better at the moment. I'll find out later when I drive the vehicle.