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Needle on Cobra 29 moving left to right without the mic being keyed

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Dadetrucking305, Jun 6, 2019.

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  1. Jun 6, 2019 #1
    Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    Any ideas why the needle is moving left to right without mike being keyed?
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2019 #2
    QuietStorm

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    Loose antenna/connection somewhere is my first thought. Second thought is you're picking up signals that are too weak for you to hear.
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2019 #3
    Ridgeline

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    Does the sound also cut out when it happens?
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2019 #4
    Dadetrucking305

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    Yes it does.
     
    Dadetrucking305, Jun 6, 2019
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    rabbiporkchop Thanks this.
  7. Jun 6, 2019 #5
    Ridgeline

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    you need a new mic (and plug), the cord or plug has a short in it and is causing it to transmit.
     
    Ridgeline, Jun 6, 2019
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    rabbiporkchop, Finfn1372 and QuietStorm Thank this.
  8. Jun 6, 2019 #6
    Dadetrucking305

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    Thanks I appreciate it.It’s been a while since I used one.Last one was a Galaxy 929 peaked and tuned that worked very well.Now I’m a company truck with their CB.
     
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  9. Jun 7, 2019 #7
    QuietStorm

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    Super annoying when that happens and you can't find another 5pin mic. I also noticed when the sound cuts out you can bump the connection and it will come back. Basically pulling a Fonz.
     
    QuietStorm, Jun 7, 2019
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  10. Jun 7, 2019 #8
    Dadetrucking305

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    Grabbed an Astatic at Loves on sale for $29 and sure enough all is good now.Thanks again.
     
    Dadetrucking305, Jun 7, 2019
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    QuietStorm Thanks this.
  11. Jun 7, 2019 #9
    wolverine11

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    Is that price after rebate or out the door?
     
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    Dadetrucking305

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    I thought it was out the door but it’s after rebate.Cashier gave it to me for $29 anyways and I still have the rebate to send in.
     
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