Ranger Recent Questions, Troubleshooting Help & Support

hello jenn firstly this could be a number of faults its best to check ,when you press the ptt is it registering on the signal/power metre iff not then the problem lies with the final transistor and will need to be replaced ,iff it is registering the problem is with the mic ,check the wirering for shorts remove connector on the mic entering the radio these wires are very delecate and easily broken turn mic gain up fully to test goodluck

hello what seems to be the problem can you be more exact

Do you have receive? If so you might have blew the voice chip. If you don't have receive or transmit you most likely blew those final transistors.

Your gonna look in your radio by the transformer for a"d25" diode 25 is what is removed in this radio to add talkback. If you want to disable talkback you need to replace that diode as this radio is not stock with talkback. Someone removed that diode. Diodes only go in one way. Pay attention to the cathode marking on the board and on the diode ( --> ) no smaller than a 1N914 diode as a replacement.

ITS JUST NOT THE TURNER MIC IT HAPPENS WITH ALL BASE MICS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2995DX WITH A ASTATIC D-104 & 1104-C AND ALSO ANY TURNER I HAVE USED BUT I CAN RUN A ASTATIC MOBILE D-104M6B OR RED DEVIL AND NO SQUEAL HAVE YOU TRIED GROUNDING THE CASE OF THE RADIO IT IS RF FEED BACK SQUEAL SO MY SUGGESTION TO YOU IS TO RUN A 48 COPPER GROUND ROD INTO THE GROUND AND RUN A NICE GROUND WIRE TO THE BACK OR THE CHASIS OF THE RADIO AND IF YOU ARE USING ANY EXTERNAL AMPLIFIERS ALSO GROUND THEM AND YOUR SQUEAL WILL BE ILLMINATED

Note - You must have an Armature License to legally perform this conversion.
1. Remove bottom cover from radio. 2. On the main PCB, locate J33. (See diagram above) 3. Locate wires on pins marked "P5" (yellow) & "P6" (grey). 4. Cut wire on "P5" (yellow) and install a SPST switch in line. 5. Cut wire on "P6" (grey) and install a SPST switch in line. NOTE: By using two of the function switches available on the radio will eliminate the need for two new switches to be installed and mounted.

The wiper motor transition is not so hard to replace. First remove the wiper blades. Lift the hood to your truck. Towards the windshield their is a plate that covers the entire assembly. Remover the screws and or the push pins and remove the cover. Looking down in there you will see the arms hooked to the transition via a ball stud and socket. Take a pair of long nose needle nose pliers (don't use a screwdriver as it may bend the arm.) and pop the arm off at that point. Don't remove the nut on the wiper motor stud. Your motor is right there. Remove the four mounting bolts. Remove the connector. And wiggle it out. Let me know if this helps you.

check your swr's, should be free for any to help you check them either a ham operator/or cb shop.

The RF limits the signal strength you radio receives. After setting the RF to limit excessive signals, then set your squelch up until the noise is gone. There are some areas which have high RF background noise so adjustments are made often while driving around. Use the ANL (automatic noise limiter) and other features also to control the noise.

Try www.cbtricks.com

They probably have one you can read on line for FREE.

You either have a bad LCD display OR the connection for the LCD display is loose/off. Its impossible to tell what channel you are on with a 2950 without the screen working, but when you turn the channel knob do you hear any other cb transmitting on ANY channel?? This is a tough one!! I really need some more info on the radio.

Open the case and look at the area that the display is in (front of radio). Slightly wiggle all of the little plugs in that area. If you see the LCD screen come on or flash then you know where your problem lies. If not, then you're probably looking at buying a LCD display for the radio.

Good luck.

Press dimmer switch 3 sec, then when first two digits (hour( of clock flashes set hour using Phone Volume switches. Press dimmer again to set minutes, then when done press Dimmer once more to activate the clock. It displays in military configuration (e.g., 1:30 PM will read as 1330 Hrs) See user manual page 8

I just bought one and it came with a adatptor in heat shrink

Hi, my name is John. Welcome to FixYa. Turn your MICGAIN down a little, or if you have a modulating mic, turn it down. Thanks for choosing FixYa...John

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ARG Z = V

yes, just buy a good plug and make sure that you polarize it right.and that your vehicle has the right system voltage also make sure that you have a fuse inline for the radios pwr cable

To program a known frequency into your scanner:
- Power the scanner ON.
- Enter the number of the channel to be programmed (e.g., 8)
- Press MANUAL.
- Enter the frequency, including decimal point (e.g., 144.625).
- Press E to enter your info into memory.

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's