cooler1054
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Anybody good at diagnosing CB problems, or knowledgeable about them
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tjcoastie20
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I know some. and I have a guy who fixes he's real cheap too. but you can't be in a real rush.
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Erik S.
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Cooler, what is your question or problem?
cooler1054
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not sure what the problem is. I think it might be in the antenna system, the unit itself seems to work. It just seems not to work on and off
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Erik S.
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cooler1054 said:
So does the power come and go intermittenly? Or does the static come and go intermittently?
More description so I might be able to help you.
Erik
cooler1054
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reception and transmitting come and go. unit power always works
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tjcoastie20
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make sure your connections at the anntena are clean any rust/ corrosion will inturrupt the ground path off the anntena. also I heard that the tjs bodys are not very well grounded to the frame. not sure what your rig is. but that could have some thing to do with it.
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Erik S.
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cooler1054 said:
Ok, have you tested this with someone at a known distance or does the noise from the radio just come and go?
Erik
cooler1054
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There is no "noise". There is either nothing or radio traffic comes in clear. It seems that it is only working with close distances. The last time I Know for certain it works I was a couple hundred feet away from the person I was talking to. Is there someway to test the power the unit has.
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tjcoastie20
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yea its called an SWR meter. its used for matching an anntena to a radio so you don't burn the radio up
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HookSetSteve
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Field strength meter will test the output but the SWR's should be set first
Most units to test SWR will also test field strength
Most units to test SWR will also test field strength
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CJKarl
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cooler1054 said:
Is your squelch adjusted correctly?
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Erik S.
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tjcoastie20 said:
Not exactly. An SWR meter won't test the power output. Do you know what matching is, or is it a term you've heard and are regurgitatiing?
A power meter can be purchased and put in line to see the output power.
A Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) meter will help you reduce the amount of reflected power in the system. In other words it will help you get a better transmitting and receiving setup.
CJKarl asked my next question. Is there a squelch knob on the front of the unit. If so, turn it fully counter-clockwise. It is used to filter out noise. Sorta sets a limit, if you are strong enough to meet the limit or break it, then you'll be heard.
What type of CB are you using?
Where are you located? One of the shops I've heard the most about is Lentini's. They are in central CT somewhere.
Erik
cooler1054
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I am using a cobra 29 classic LTD or something like that. It is not the squelch, I know how to use that. I think it has some thing to do with my antennas, I just want to check everything out, If some one could just look some time or use one of those meters if they have one.
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tjcoastie20
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Erik S. said:
yes I know what matching is. I match all of my own radios. also I don't generally make posts regarding technical information I have not had experience with myself.
ctaxle
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cooler, if you have a 29 ltd classic it has a built in swr meter. that radio is an excellent radio. one ant or two? read your manual on setting swr, may have to trim ant to lower swr. is it a fiber glass or steel whip ant? also exit 9 off 91 in northhaven ct is a chrome shop/cb shop, good guys to go to.off beat question how many lift/injection pumps have you put in that 01 cummins??? :mrgreen
s if you see a 02 green dodge 3500 pulling sheds hollar for me and ill check out your radio, i used to have a 29 ltd. pete
s if you see a 02 green dodge 3500 pulling sheds hollar for me and ill check out your radio, i used to have a 29 ltd. pete
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Erik S.
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tjcoastie20 said:Erik S. said:
yes I know what matching is. I match all of my own radios. also I don't generally make posts regarding technical information I have not had experience with myself.
No offense intended, so none should be taken. There are a lot of people who hear a term and regurgitate it. I was politely asking. Now if you go back and read where you responded, an SWR meter doesn't show power output, which is what he asked about. Yes, the SWR needs to be set, true enough, but answering his question should be our first priority, not confusing him.
Cooler, sounds like Bonestack is pointing you in the right direction. I couldn't remember if the 29 ltd classic had a built in meter or not. In my experience, they work ok, but putting a SWR meter inline has always worked better for me. I'd suggest taking it to the shop he mentioned and have them look at your setup.
Erik
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tjcoastie20
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I agree. bonestack has the right idea.  every swr meter I have ever used has a built in feild strength meter. which will give you a rough idea of power output.
fair enough lets move on. :smile:
cooler1054Â let us know how you made out.Â
 ÂErik S. said:
fair enough lets move on. :smile:
cooler1054Â let us know how you made out.Â
cooler1054
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I have to check them out next time I have the truck in branford. I should have mentioned that I am having problems with the CB in my tri-axle, not my jeep or truck. It has two antennas. I am going to double ckeck the wiring, but it all seems like good quality stuff because it is the cb harness that came in the truck. Weather this makes a difference or not I noticed that the antenna system is a multi-band thing. I think the cb and the radio are hooked into it, and then that is connected to the antennas. I do apprecciate the help, hopefully I can fix it with out taking it somewhere because that is a pain in the ass on a truck that size, and I only have it when I need it on the job.
cooler1054
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Does that 02 dodge your talking about have klotter farms on the side?
