Do I need a new mic?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by TruckRunner, Apr 5, 2018.

  1. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    I still have my Cobra 29 NW LTD Classic that I bought six years ago. I can hear everyone on it just fine, but someone was trying to speak to me and he couldn't hear me when I replied. I noticed when I click on the talk button, the red RX/TX light comes on, but the little RF meter on the left doesnt move like it used to. So what do you think is the problem? Thx

    UPDATE

    Ok weird, I just turned the SWR CAL knob all the way to the left then all the way to the right now the little RF meter is jumping again when I click the talk button. I suppose it's fixed now? I tried asking for a mic check but no one uses CB unless they are stuck in a backup.
     
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  3. Triple Digit Bullhauler

    Triple Digit Bullhauler Heavy Load Member

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    That is due to technology, books on tape, and a general lack of respect of the new gen drivers.
     
  4. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    If you see the little needle wiggle around when you talk chances are pretty good the microphone is functioning properly
     
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  5. TruckRunner

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    Oh that's right it wiggles at the sound of your voice too? If so mine isn't doing that. Mic problem perhaps?
     
  6. Night Stalker10

    Night Stalker10 Road Train Member

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    It could be a mic problem, the cobra mics aren’t very good quality wise. Also make sure your mic gain knob is turned all the way up (fully clockwise). Sounds like some of your pots are getting dirty and may need to be cleaned.
     
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  7. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    If you mean the RF Gain knob it's all the way up.
     
  8. jessejamesdallas

    jessejamesdallas Road Train Member

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    Think on the Cobras it's called "Dynomike"
     
  9. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    I have Dynamike all the way up too
     
  10. Night Stalker10

    Night Stalker10 Road Train Member

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    Sorry I should have said Dynamike. The easiest way to test it would be to try a different mic if you or a friend has one to try. At least that would rule out the mic being the problem if you still have no modulation.
     
  11. TruckRunner

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    Yeah I still haven't had a chance to fix it. Are all the CB shops gone? I used to see and hear them at just about every large truckstop
     
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