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by spanky
Tuesday 16th Sep 2008, 11:32
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

Thanks for the info guys, I'll take a look at it again when I get back from a trip I'm taking. Again, thanks
by spanky
Tuesday 16th Sep 2008, 3:28
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

I should note that all I did to the radio was tune VR8 from a six watt dead key up to an eight watt dead key and then.........poof. I have peaked and tuned many Cobra radios, added talkback, echos and such, but I have never tried to adjust a radio like this, I mean an older model with a relay in it,...
by spanky
Tuesday 16th Sep 2008, 3:16
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

Well Timrim, I guess the talkback is the least of my problems at this point. I had the radio on my bench and I peaked it out only to have it completely stop transmitting. The relay is still engaging, but no forward power or modulation is coming from the radio at all. I guess I need to take this thin...
by spanky
Monday 15th Sep 2008, 23:59
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

Thanks timrim

I sure would appreciate that buddy. I must admit, I'm a novice at this kind of thing and even though I realize it's not a difficult thing to do, I may need some details on how and where to make my connections. Thanks
by spanky
Monday 15th Sep 2008, 15:03
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

I should have also included that I'm not interested in an on/off switch or variable volume in the talkback. Any help is greatly appreciated.
by spanky
Monday 15th Sep 2008, 14:24
Forum: CB Radio Modifications
Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 18642

Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem

I came across an old radio today, (Cobra 138XLR), and I want to install talkback in it. I tried the usual 64ohm resistor across the PA/EX SPK and didn't get any results. Does anyone out there have any ideas? :roll: