Cobra 25 LTD Classic Repair and Align(CB Radio)

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Dang Matt !! That thing looks rough but you made it CLEAN !! I love these little radios , and the Uniden counterpart 66/68’s . Great job . My 148 you done up for me is singing like bird too 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@TheRadioGarage]

Thanks..there good little radios. At least the older ones were. Glad to hear the 148 is still doing well 👍

[@NewbergUSA]

Amazing what folks will do to 'improve' their radios. "I'll just cut this little ole trace and bam, look at that extra power! Wow. Just like puttin a 4 bbl on my 327. " It was useful to see the scope display showing the over modulated signal then, later, the corrected and nice modulation response. You might have explained why the power reading is fake, ghost,. My explanation: When the radio audio is over driven,(like by cutting the trace) it creates unwanted output signals on other frequencies. The power meter measures everything coming through it so you now see a higher reading because you now have these additional signals adding to your overall measurement. But they are not 'on channel'. In fact, your desired output frequency may even be degraded. Thanks for the vid. Gonna go see what else you have out there.

[@TheRadioGarage]

Yep the watt meter reads all RF whether its splatter watts or clean on channel watts..thanks for watching 73

[@darrinfry2251]

Can't wait for mine to return with a rfx150 , TRX Echo board bigger caps blue lights behind the switches blue Rings behind the knobs a variable with rx150 TalkBack noise canceling microphone Wilson 1000 16 gauge wire for the power plus the fan kit plus the alignment talk back. Plus switches😊

[@jmh47slc]

I call them "vanity watts". Truckers pay extra for that.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Excellent

[@billyware7425]

Man i sure could use your help i have a 25 LTD classic it was my uncle's he has passed away anyway tried to put it in my truck and i can hear ppl talking but i can't put out. Radio has been upgraded about fifteen years ago

[@TheRadioGarage]

Best thing I can tell you is to start with the simple things. Is the mic working properly? How about your swr?

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

@@TheRadioGarage do you know any body who take a look at my Cobra 19ULTRAIII what never be used but when go to use it and after the people transmited the busy stay on etc

[@Amerikanin2numarali_ustasi]

Amazing work ! how did you learn how to do this?

[@dalehenthorn5065]

I know this is an old video but hope maybe i can get a reply. I got a 25 that transmits and receives but i get no sound from the speaker or an external. When i removed the cover, L401 has a bad solder joint. Could that cause the issue? Its a 2017 model made in China

[@19134ANDY]

Hello, need to get a new 2970n2 checked out.

[@tsyde2008]

What is your setup for connecting CB radio to Oscilloscope for viewing output signal?

[@TheRadioGarage]

Rf sampler after the watt meter.

[@robcole8218]

What a difference

[@shaungoldsmith8055]

Do you do repairs i have two radios that need some work

[@TheRadioGarage]

Yes, email me at [e-mail] thanks

[@vencentbauer]

What is a good scope to purchase when starting out ???

[@TheRadioGarage]

I would use an analog scope. Just about any of them will work.

[@vencentbauer]

@@TheRadioGarage ok that u 4 getting back to me

[@kevinrich9471]

How do I get in touch with you sir? Thx!

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