Cobra 29 LTD CB Radio "antenna connector repair" Questions

Maybe even a break at the antenna connector inside the radio. If none of these, Radioshack has a reasonable repair service on many radios, cobra is made by uniden, who makes radioshack radios as well

antenna doesn't have the right connector for the Maxon, which has a bayonnet-type base for the rubber antenna. I'd be grateful for your suggestions. Hi if you go to any electrical repair shop they can

...antenna connector center conductor of the cable to ground using the Rx1 setting on an Ohmmeter, you should have infinite resistance (no meter deflection). If you do have some deflection you have a ...

...connector end and at the antenna.  Rust is a poor conductor and if present will interfere with transmit and receive.  Clean it up, make your connections up tightly and then seal to prevent ...

...antenna, see if keying the mic and shaking the cable makes the power meter jump or bounce. Twist and pull the cord over its entire length - but pay particular attention to the strain relief points ...

...antenna connector itself to see if it's loose. if so, then you're gonna have to a pair of pliers to turn the nut on the inside while you use wrench to hold it in place on the outside.. now you're ...

...antenna end - clean any rusted metal to ensure a solid ground. Mag mounts won't have a ground point - so try to be sure that the base is on a relatively smooth, flat surface, The next thing to check ...

...set to PA, failure to modulate the carrier in SSB mode, set to CW etc.), it is likely to be an antenna / coax connection issue. Double check connectors at the radio and antenna. Remove and ...

...connector.Check the feed point of the antenna.  This connection is often subject to moisture and can oxidize quickly. Look for evidence of oxidation and other open or short circuit conditions ...

...You may pop open the CB and make sure all legs of the P0239 antenna connector is solid. Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa. If you have any questions feel free to ask. ...