My new 2950 has sever background noise on transmit as heard by the receiver of the transmission. I can barely be understood because of the noise. The audio is perfect, good and loud ( the carrier) but the modulation bites.
The noise is described as my window being down at speed.
The kicker: I tried transmitting again while sitting still and the complaint was the same so it's not wind noise.
Q: Could this be electrical interference from the alternator? So what, I need a capacitor on the hot side?
Q: Could this be the antenna ? The match is good according to the radio.......
Q: Is this all the mike and will go away with a n/c mike?
Your opinion??
Ranger 2950, need help.
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by chalupa, Jun 18, 2012.
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How old is the radio and what has been done to it?
What truck is it in and how is the power/ground hooked up? -
New, sealed , unmolested. Mack CH and hooked to the offered power stubs on the dash..........
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Can you try running it to a lighter outlet?
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Could but why? It would be the same.....unfiltered power to the radio. They share the same line.......
Your thinking this is an alt noise issue? What do I need to do? Have a capacitor put in line? -
I could root arond in the fuse block and try juming on the fm radio supply line...... should be filtered, yes?
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Oh...and the same hookup didn't bother the former occupant on the dash. ( Cobra 29 )
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The line feeding the overhead would not be the same line as the lower accessory outlet (usually 20a line). That's why just to test it I suggested you try it. If that makes no difference I'd suggest taking it back where you bought it.
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I wonder..have you tried a different mic? I have had elements go bad and sound like that. I'm sure you have but it was just a thought. Also,could it be a bad solder joint or possibly a bad board ground causing this. I have had many many 2950's over the years and never had any of them give one single problem. I wish you luck!
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I plan to try a noise canceling mike too. I just didn't want to break the seal and void the warranty and I darn sure don't want to send it back to the factory.
I appreciate all the help and I'll check back later for more replies......
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