Some CB help with SR 655HP

I upgraded to a Stryker SR 655HP. Has been converted to CB use and is supposed to be putting out 150 watts or so.

Trying to understand all the knobs. Can someone please help me understand Mic Gain settings ? If the Mic Gain is turned all the way up what is the result, and if it is turned down to far what is the result ?

One of my settings at some point with something is or was off. I had some squealing noise from the radio when I was talking into the mic. Not really sure what setting (knob) may cause this.

Can you folks help me understand how to better use my Stryker. I depend on my raido while driving down the road.

Thank you

 

How would it be or get modified for it to put out 150 ?? Just trying to see if this shop took advantage of me.

 

I think I have tracked the squeal issue to the MON being on ??

I forgot to add, I use an external speaker with my CB to I can hear it. With the radio mounted in a 780 Volvo the stock speaker was being restricted.

Echo, and talk back are both turned off. I am parked for 2 days as my load does not pick up until Monday morning.

Going to see what I can figure out with the radio during this time too.

Thank you for input you have given as well as anything else you can offer.

 

Damit I knew I should have just waited till I got back thru Knoxville TN and bought thru the guy I trust.

 

The CB guy in Knoxville has always treated me good. He setup my Stryker 447. I was getting a new 5 foot Firestick antenna and made the mistake about asking about the 655.