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- Tuesday 16th Sep 2008, 11:32
- Forum: CB Radio Modifications
- Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
- Replies: 11
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- 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,...
- 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...
- 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
- Monday 15th Sep 2008, 15:03
- Forum: CB Radio Modifications
- Topic: Cobra 138XLR Talkback Problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18642
- 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? 
