Cb won’t work

Are you sire there's someone out there to talk to? And in range? Factory setup your probably lucky to get a 1/2 mile out

 

Don't waste your money on having a new radio tuned. Instead put that money towards a good antenna system. It is possible your new cobra radio has a problem, but any reliable cb shop could test it in about five minutes for a small charge, or maybe no charge at all. I'm 95% sure it's the trucks antennas, because it's a common problem with todays trucks.

 

I'm 100% sure, these systems are getting worse as time goes on.

 

Don't fiddle with the radio. It's probably fine. Back in the early to mid 70's, you couldn't get a word in edgewise. Now it's a wasteland. Until you get in a traffic backup, and that's when the value becomes obvious

 

Yes, that does appear to be the case. I guess long gone are the days that you install a co-phase antenna system and just enjoy the radio.

 

Those days are still there, but the expectations with many today are too great.