Motorboating noise when i transmit. What's up?

[Damo666]

Hi. I have an old Binatone uk fm cb that motorboats when i tx from channel 35 to 40 but not on the lower channels. It motorboats gradually worse as i go from 35 to 40, but doesn't do it when i turn the rf power down. In addition to this, it only motorboats for about 5 secs, the s meter fluctuates then it settles. Any ideas on what the fault could be please? Cheers.

 

[Larry_K5LZ]

Pulling too much current.

Sounds like to are trying to draw more than your power supply can give, try a different one with a higher rating, ie 10 amps compared to 4 amps.