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Cobra 29ltd Classic has some issues...

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Kado, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 #1
    Kado

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    I have a Cobra 29ltd Classic. It will turn on, settings are good. I can't reach or receive. I've tried keying the mic and calibrating in various channels. The calibration lever won't swing at all, and neither will the SWR. When it is in RF mode, it shows a low signal when it should be higher. I've tried with the same model radio and the current setup, and it works great, but mine won't work. Antenna and coax are good.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2018 #2
    buddyd157

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    send it/take it back? if the antenna works with one cb, should work with all.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2018 #3
    jessejamesdallas

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    You broke it.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2018 #4
    Kado

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    Uhh.... Any specifics on that?
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2018 #5
    Powder Joints

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    someone let the smoke out. Sounds like finals are kabloooie.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2018 #6
    jessejamesdallas

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    Check SWR with a inline meter. Try a different Mic.
    Cobra radios have to have the Mic plugged in to work...If the Mic is bad it could cause radio not to operate correctly.
     
    jessejamesdallas, Feb 20, 2018
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  9. Feb 20, 2018 #7
    6wheeler

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    Bad ground on antenna. Although it could be the PILL or mosfet?

    YouTube it
     
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