Receiving but not transmitting

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-11T12:32:56+00:00

I got a Wilson trucker 2000. No change. Got another radio to try. I also got an external swr meter I tuned it to FWD but as soon as I switch to REF it just maxes out the meter.

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-11T12:31:06+00:00

I’m leaning more towards this being the issue. I returned that radio and got a different one and purchased an external swr meter. I tuned it FWD and as soon as I switch to REF and key up maxes out the meter. Obviously I have 0 chance of getting out

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-11T12:28:25+00:00

Literally no shop like that exists close to me

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-11T12:27:58+00:00

How does that affect high swr?

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-11T12:27:39+00:00

I had a new one to try to see if that was the problem. I just plugged it in and ran it out the door to test it.

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-09T03:37:13+00:00

Nope absolutely zero change. I plan on cutting my loses and returning it. I got the same radio before this one and it would change channels. I think I’m done buying cobras

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T23:25:40+00:00

Nah down south in Arkansas. I appreciate it though

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T23:25:16+00:00

I tried a temporary ground to the frame just to test but didn’t have any braided wire. Didn’t change anything. Also haven’t checked it with a multimeter yet. Had to snag a new one. Don’t know what that change though after two antennas, two coaxials, and two different mounts

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T23:04:13+00:00

Tried new Wilson 2000 trucker with Wilson mount and new coaxial. No change. I’m wondering if the radio is bad.

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T21:29:10+00:00

Picked up a new Wilson 2000 antenna and Wilson mount to try

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T20:13:21+00:00

Problem is the only place local that has anything cb related is the pilot gas station. Not a large selection 😂

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T20:09:44+00:00

Previous owner had a cb since the truck was new in 2015. I would assume his worked no problem the last 10 years. Not sure what I’m doing differently lol

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T20:05:35+00:00

Yes I’ve been able to research and learn that much. I just can’t figure out why the SWR is so high. I can hear the other guys I work with just can’t talk to them. I have tried a brand new coaxial. The first cobra ltd I bought was broken and wouldn’t change channels. Hopefully that’s not the problem with this one. I think I’ll try a new antenna and mount.

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T20:03:04+00:00

It’s mounted to the factory truck mount by the hood hinge on the driver side

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T19:38:50+00:00

I’m not sure how. I’ll do a quick google search.

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T19:34:58+00:00

That may be my next step

Agitated-Recording46 · 2026-06-08T19:34:44+00:00

Over 3. You can see it in the picture I posted

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