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Cobra 29 LX WX receive gain adjustment?

CTStallion

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I've got a Cobra 29 LX that works perfectly, nifty little radio with a BOATLOAD of cool features, HOWEVER, (and maybe it's my base antenna), I'm not getting enough gain on the WX band. Where is the adjustment (internally) for WX freq gain, if any?

Thanks:)
 

GOT IT (somewhat similar to OTHER 29WX radios), by way of a couple of adjustable cans (for gain) and only 1 (one) variable cap (for center freq. setting) on the small front board.

WX now working properly.
 
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Okay, sorry for delay... had to reopen the radio and document my findings:

There are basically two (2) large cans and two (2) small cans, plus one (1) variable capacitor.

The two LARGE CANS, labeled: L603 and L604 seemed to work to increase or decrease the GAIN of the WX channels.

The two Small cans, labeled L602 and UNLABELED, didn't seem to do anything when adjusted.

The Variable Capacitor: VC601, was what centered the WX Receive frequency.

Hope that helps.
 

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