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Sounds like it blowed...check fuse, power wires.. if it got hooked up backwards it will blow a diode in back of radio. Take off cover change all black diodes with a solder gun.
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you should take it to a tech to check it out . there is a symptom called thermal intermittent.when the radio gets hot it stops transmitting.the oposite is also true and to find the problem a soldering iron would work but if you are not careful you could zap the radio..You would need a commercial thermal spot tester to accomplish thischeck the obvious first until you find the actual problem.
Here's a handy, printable frequency chart for this radio. Band "E" contains the Citizen's Band Frequencies. "Band E" in "AM mode" is the only legal settings to transmit this radio in the USA.
Important: Several other "settings" may also give the FCC to inquire about your operation if caught. Additionally, this radio is an "Export" model - meaning not intended for sale in the USA. The extra frequencies, FM mode and some other features along with the 8 watt transmit power ability; all contribute to a radio that is not permitted to be sold or used on these frequencies in the USA.
Sounds like you have lost a final or a driver transistor if so a shop or reputable repairman is your best answer. You should also have him check your cables and SWR on your antenna system as well as check for loose grounds. Sounds like you had a high SWR and blew out a final transistor. But it could be as simple as a loose component or cold solder joint in the radio. Get professional help.
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