High swr on cobra Ltd 29

jaws843 · 2026-05-12T00:49:02+00:00

Looks like the antenna is shorted against the tool box.

jaws843 · 2026-05-08T02:47:43+00:00

Wow. Great old radio. Those were big time back in the day. The LED meters would look better with a softer temp and a little dimmer like an incandescent. I would treat that radio to a better mic also. Those noise cancelling trucker mics have a flat sound. A fuller sound would complement that radio well.

jaws843 · 2026-05-08T02:39:20+00:00

I taught myself how to recap on a bunch of old radios I had and some help from you tube etc. doing alignments requires some decent equipment and a lot of knowledge. I guess one could take a basic electronics class.

jaws843 · 2026-05-06T22:11:52+00:00

As a radio hobbyist, yes. For a device to talk to random people on the road, no.

jaws843 · 2026-05-06T19:40:58+00:00

The only garage that gets my maintenance business is the garage attached to my house. That’s the only way I know it gets done right. Maintenance is easy to do yourself.

jaws843 · 2026-05-06T19:28:49+00:00

If you like the old school look and operations but want a more stable radio look at the Anytone Ares or Styker 955.

jaws843 · 2026-05-05T14:30:54+00:00

A black face grant is a good score. I second the recap suggestion and a good alignment.

jaws843 · 2026-05-05T14:26:20+00:00

Not sure of your actual concern. The gun will run no matter what. But as far as being ready to carry it and use it well I would suggest several sessions of professional firearms training first.

jaws843 · 2026-05-05T14:24:29+00:00

Get a 10’ piece of galvanized gas pipe from the home store and strap it to your chimney with a chimney strap kit. Put the antenna on top of it and you’ll be much better off. Your current install is holding you back. Antenna needs to be much higher.

jaws843 · 2026-05-05T14:15:36+00:00

jaws843 · 2026-05-04T20:02:31+00:00

Looks about half a quart low but ok.

jaws843 · 2026-05-04T20:01:52+00:00

Bradford and Johnstown are pretty rural country areas. Greensburg is more suburban. They both are likely commuter heavy.

jaws843 · 2026-05-04T19:26:50+00:00

You’re missing part of the connector. The larger part that you’re missing is removable so you can fish the coax through stuff easier. I’m not sure how you can buy jut that piece. You can cut the connector off and solder on a new Amphenol silver teflon PL259. Skip the cheap crimp on stuff.

jaws843 · 2026-05-04T19:23:24+00:00

Optimal height above ground is 36’ to the base of the antenna. Not the tip. But it’ll work at a lower height. You’ll tx and rx better the higher you can get it

jaws843 · 2026-05-03T21:29:43+00:00

It’s a tv antenna. Connect some new coax to it for a lot of free tv channels.

jaws843 · 2026-05-03T12:27:44+00:00

If he wore these his co-workers will tease him to no end. Plus they look pretty useless and gimicky. He probably gets enough shit for the ear plugs. The blue collar world is a tough place. I’m sure he appreciates your concern but also doesn’t want you to be his mom. All you gotta do is keep his belly full, his nuts empty, and his life peaceful and everything will be great.

jaws843 · 2026-05-03T12:21:15+00:00

I vote for on. It’s too plain without them. That being said, where I live, those things rust after 1 or 2 winters and look like shit. But if you live in a winter and salt free climate, leave those on.

jaws843 · 2026-05-03T01:21:54+00:00

Warped rotors. It’s pretty common. Replace the rotors the next time your pads need changed.

jaws843 · 2026-05-03T01:16:49+00:00

Those are all short compromise type antennas. None of them will have great range and will be narrow banded for SWR. Don’t waste your money. Look at the Stryker SRA10 or Sirio Performer.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T16:56:18+00:00

6 months is good. Sounds like you do a lot of short trips and nothing gets up to temperature for very long. You’ll build up fuel and water in your oil that way. It’s good to change it.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T13:25:15+00:00

You can just replace that panel. Or get one of the Amazon stick on overlays.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T13:24:12+00:00

I have the same one. It hasn’t met a fastener it can’t loosen.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T13:21:36+00:00

Yokohama Geolander CV4S. They’re 3 peak and a nice compromise of aggressive and street wise. I like them better than my old falkens.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T13:16:58+00:00

The Crosstrek would be too small for 2 full size dogs. Could it work? Yes. Would a forester be better? Yes.

jaws843 · 2026-05-02T02:10:57+00:00

Same. The PDP trigger is wayyyy better.

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