Some say I'm beyond help but that's another thread for another time.
My radio setup needs help.
Here's the threads about the radio and amp
http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-band-cb-radios/166446-anyone-recognize-radio-gecol-gv-2000-a.html
http://www.worldwidedx.com/general-cb-services-discussion/166146-another-any-info-amp-thread.html
I bought a Sirio 4000 antenna and a Sirio 145 mag mount mounted in the center of the roof of my car.
SWR is 1.6 to 1 across the board.
It receives great. I've heard stations as far away as Germany.
The entire US rolls in like they were parked next to me.
I can't get out. I try every day after work, 4pm to 5pm pacific time. Nothing.
I tried with the amp on and off. Nothing. Receive was still good.
I removed the cable from the amp. Hook the antenna directly to the radio leaving the amp out of the setup. Once again, great reception, no contacts.
I try at 3:30am to stumble on local traffic, am and ssb. No luck.
As I recall, the radio was tuned to 3w deadkey to run the amp. Back in the day it ran fine barefoot. It ran bloody awesome with the amp on.
Not anymore.
Next step is to wrangle some free time and get over to the high ground in West Salem.
Because of my ridiculous work schedule I'm not able to find someone to help fine tune the setup. The only Ham I know won't touch it.
I need help. If a member near Salem OR could help me get this setup running properly I'd be eternally grateful. Shoot me a PM if you can help.
Thank in advance
My radio setup needs help.
Here's the threads about the radio and amp
http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-band-cb-radios/166446-anyone-recognize-radio-gecol-gv-2000-a.html
http://www.worldwidedx.com/general-cb-services-discussion/166146-another-any-info-amp-thread.html
I bought a Sirio 4000 antenna and a Sirio 145 mag mount mounted in the center of the roof of my car.
SWR is 1.6 to 1 across the board.
It receives great. I've heard stations as far away as Germany.
The entire US rolls in like they were parked next to me.
I can't get out. I try every day after work, 4pm to 5pm pacific time. Nothing.
I tried with the amp on and off. Nothing. Receive was still good.
I removed the cable from the amp. Hook the antenna directly to the radio leaving the amp out of the setup. Once again, great reception, no contacts.
I try at 3:30am to stumble on local traffic, am and ssb. No luck.
As I recall, the radio was tuned to 3w deadkey to run the amp. Back in the day it ran fine barefoot. It ran bloody awesome with the amp on.
Not anymore.
Next step is to wrangle some free time and get over to the high ground in West Salem.
Because of my ridiculous work schedule I'm not able to find someone to help fine tune the setup. The only Ham I know won't touch it.
I need help. If a member near Salem OR could help me get this setup running properly I'd be eternally grateful. Shoot me a PM if you can help.
Thank in advance