no static, nothing

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by cnorm, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. cnorm

    cnorm Bobtail Member

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    i recently purchased a cobra 29 ltd...i have it hooked up (correctly i believe), but i get nothing from it...no static (when squelch is turned way down), and i don't know if i'm broadcasting or not...if i have it turned on, i might get some reception every 15 minutes or so (depending on traffic, etc. of course), but other than that, nothing...

    any suggestions on what might be the problem?

    thanks
     
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  3. elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    how bout a Radio Check:biggrin_25523:

    i herd this the other day lol

    "All of our radio check operators are busy at this moment but if you stay on the line the next available radio check operator will be with you as soon as possiable"



    everything tight? how do have your antennas mounted?
     
  4. thetez

    thetez Medium Load Member

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    you said you get no static when you turn your squelch down.... i doubt this is the problem, but it kinda sounds like it,

    Try turning The RF gain all the way to the right( clock wise), and the squelch all the way to the left(counter clock wise). If you hear static everything is good, if your squelch is turned all the way to the right, you are only gonna hear REALLY close signals. oh and to get out just keep the dynamic setting at 12 o'clock
     
  5. thetez

    thetez Medium Load Member

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    HA HA HA thats awesome
     
  6. poppy

    poppy "I Love that Cushaw Pie"

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    did ya get the plastic washers on the antenna right so it is not grounding out.
     
  7. squirrellsgnwild

    squirrellsgnwild Medium Load Member

    Rofl! too funny too funny
     
  8. outlawwv

    outlawwv Bobtail Member

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    i'm gonna have to use that one -- i always say i have 2 comchecks and some food stamps but no radio check
     
  9. capnhector

    capnhector Light Load Member

    ill have to start using one or the other, but that operator crack was the best thing ive seen all week.
     
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