CB transmission Cheapo cobra 19 DX IV recieves well, SWR of 1.3 with 18' coax and 4' firestick but no range transmitting and it is garbled and undiscernable. coax attaches to antenna mount same as back of radio and mounted on steel bumper with nylon washer top and bottom. no separate ground wire on antenna
Radio Communications - Cobra - 19 DX IV CB Radio
Answers & Comments
Hello 64driver,
Make sure the radio is grounded properly and that the SWR is around 1.2:1, 1.3:1 is good but try to get it to 1.2:1. Also take a power output reading while keying the mic. To do this with your power meter put it in-line with the CB and your antenna and key the mic you should get about 4 to 5 watts PEP. If this is the case your unit is putting out the proper power level, if not have the power amplifier checked by a qualified repair shop.
I hope this helps
Shuttle83