Cobra 29 NW ST + Wilson 5000

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by #1 Kenworth, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. Feb 6, 2013 #1
    #1 Kenworth

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    Key mic and needle moves but no speech to another radio. Switched antenna's and mic's no change. If I key up on another radio nearby I can hear it on the problem radio. No good shops nearby so might have to ship it to a shop near Mass.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2013 #2
    Voltrucker

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    So your needle moves when you talk but there isn't any audio coming through on the other radio?
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2013 #3
    #1 Kenworth

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    yes that's correct
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2013 #4
    EZ Money

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    Does the other radio show a signal....like a dead key?
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2013 #5
    kd8hqy

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    If you swapped mics and it didnt you have internal radio issues, could be as simple as a bad solder joint or could be to a blown final or driver.. take it to a reputable shop and have them look at it. A good shop wont charge you a bench fee.
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2013 #6
    #1 Kenworth

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    used the Uniden radio with my antenna and it worked fine so something is wrong with the Cobra.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2014 #7
    Neverready

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    Probably a non issue but is your mike gain turned down?
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2014 #8
    handlebar

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    Are you sure either mic is made for that brand/model of CB? A lot of radios use the same connector but require different wiring inside. If your driver and/or final were blown, you'd still be able to hear your radio on a nearby radio (like within a few yards). Not even all Cobras use the same mics.
    Ditto the mic gain pot suggestion. And is the CB/PA switch firmly in the CB position, or maybe kinda inbetween the two positions
    73
     
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