CB problems
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CB problems
I am having trouble with my CB. I was wondering if it was possible to blow something if you key a CB mike without an antenna attached. (I found the antenna on the trail on my way back). I've replaced the antenna but I can't seem to transmit.
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From: Fort Smith
CB problems
You may have blown the finals out of the CB if you keyed it and tried to talk to someone. Depending on where you live, you probably need to find a truck stop along an interstate. At many of them, you will find a radio shop by them who can fix it for you. If not, I have a place I send all my radio's to - he is in Ocala, FL. Richard does extremely good work there.
If you need his address and number, just let me know....
If you need his address and number, just let me know....
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CB problems
Usually,only keying the mic for a LONG/sustained period of time will blow the finals.
If the mic was keyed in *Short bursts* it shouldn't do any damage.
Looks like a complete test of the system is in order.
Do you have another antenna you can try ?
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If the mic was keyed in *Short bursts* it shouldn't do any damage.
Looks like a complete test of the system is in order.
Do you have another antenna you can try ?
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
