Cobra 29 NW ST + Wilson 5000

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.

 

So your needle moves when you talk but there isn't any audio coming through on the other radio?

 

yes that's correct

 

Does the other radio show a signal....like a dead key?

 

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.

 

used the Uniden radio with my antenna and it worked fine so something is wrong with the Cobra.

 

Probably a non issue but is your mike gain turned down?

 

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
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