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hello there ,a very simple solution to this problem remove rear covering and circuit board you will notice the mic anylise it for wire breakage or dry solder joint iff you have a replacement mic you can replace it ,if this fails its more than likely your audio chip has given up ,its best to leave it to someone with expertise goodluck ei5glb

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Hi sid,
Welcome to FixYa.
My name is John. I will be assisting you with your issue.
Sounds like the EMG switch is stuck. You will need some contact spray cleaner.
First, take the cover off, then while pushing the EMG switch, spray the contacts, this
will clean any de bree from the switch and help make it make connection.
I hope this was helpful to you.
Thanks for choosing FixYa.
John

Channel 9 is the Emergency Channel for Citizen's Band radios. You'll probably have better luck tuning to a channel that you hear conversations being conducted on to get help though. If no conversations are heard, channel 9 is the place to go.

This radio produces the FCC maximum allowed 4 watt output power with fully charged batteries. The effective range can vary from as little as 1 or 2 miles to 20 or more miles, based on elevation, antenna and surroundings. Of course, if you are in a desolate area, where other people with CB radios are 50 miles away - having even a whooping 45 mile range won't cut it. Plus, they have to have the radio on when you are calling, too. The flexible antenna provided on many CB walkie talkies is about "poorest excuse" for an antenna going. Consider purchasing a better antenna if you're going to rely on the CB for help.

The same holds true for cell phones. If you're too far away from a tower to get service, people just 5 miles away won't know that you need help, unless you find them. What do you do? Have a back up plan. Call ahead. Is cell service available? Is your carrier (Verizon, ATT, etc. supported?) Are there government agencies that monitor specific radio frequencies? What other gear should you have before starting out? You should also arrange to leave a copy of your itinerary with someone. Set up predetermined times for contacting them - this way, should a contact time be missed, they will notice that you're missing and can take appropriate action.

Be smart - be safe!

Well, its a hand held. Not really known for the best range. But in order to make it get out better the only thing you can really do is peak and tune it. That will make the radio put out more power.

I have never worked on this radio, so I couldn't tell you what modifications you would need to make. If I had the radio in front of me I could do it. But I looked and cannot find a schematic diagram of this radio, so there is no way I can tell you how to do it.

However, if there is a CB shop in your area you can take it there. They will charge in the ball park of $30.

If you want to send it out, you can contact http://www.bellscb.com/ and then send it to them, and they will peak and tune it. They are a good shop. Not sure what they will charge, and there is also shipping.

As for receive, there's not much you can do. It's all about your antenna. If you put a base antenna like an antron 99 in a tree and use an adapter to hook it to where the antenna goes, then you would have much better receive. As well that would also help you get out better. However the radio would be much less portable. But you could set one up at your home for when you use it at home, and just plug into it when you want.

Typically, this type of handheld has a useful range of approximately 1-2 miles. This distance will be increased with other radios being mobiles and base stations. Distances of 5 miles is possible if the other person has a good base station antenna. I would not expect much from the stock rubber ducky antenna.

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sounds like you are getting a feedback squeal.. try taking a wire and attaching to you handheld and grounding it to something.. that might work.. i know i have to have my mic on my cb grounded to my radio or i get a feedback squeal...

Not sure what you mean here...

If the antenna is broke, then you should just get a new antenna. If the antenna connector was pulled out of the radio, it is usually fixable.

If the connector is broke off the antenna, it may may be fixable, I would have to see it. If its done wrong, you could hurt the transmit section of the radio.

You should just get a new antenna.

check your manual on wich channels are shortwave and wich are for going the distance.also what mode are you in

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GENERAL Performance Specifications R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Band VHF (V1): 136-162 MHz VHF (V2): 146-174 MHz UHF (U1): 400-430 MHz UHF (U2): 440-470 MHz Number of Channels 16 Channel Spacing 12.5kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz (Programmable per channel)

good luck . if you haven't wired it yet you may have to wire it by trial and error . I have one with no mic and I've been trying on and off for several years to wire one up . Not that its taken me that long ,I get the urge an I break out the radio and I work on the mic until I get frustrated then quit.

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