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CB can’t here or talk?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Demus, May 31, 2023.

  1. May 31, 2023 #1
    Demus

    Demus Bobtail Member

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    I have a Cobra 29 NW LTD. It’s 2 months old plus my antenna are about the same. All of a sudden I can’t hear or talk to anyone. But then it will work for a few minutes. The RX/TX lite is green but when I hit my mic the light goes red and the meter does not move? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
     
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  3. May 31, 2023 #2
    Night Stalker10

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    Unfortunately these cobra CB radios are throw away radios to me, because the companies quality control is worthless. From the symptoms you have described, it's a 90 % chance it's a cold solder joint on the radios main board somewhere. Plus the built in SWR meter doesn't give an accurate reading most of the time. I always tell people to always use an external SWR meter.
    Also start with the obvious things like switch is in CB mode, not PA. SR/F switch is in SR/F mode. These 2 switches can effect the meter movement. Also a bad wire in the microphone can effect the receive and transmit, so try a different mike if you haven't already.
     
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