problem with cobra 25

[gomer]

Hi guy's i have two cobras, 25. anyway tried them both and i have no movement on the needle at all. when i keyed up the mic both of them the red light comes on but no movement. can anyone help? thanks.

 

[RatsoW8]

Attach a watt meter and report back. The $1.25 meters on those old radios tend to die at some point.

 

[9C1Driver]

I agree and try a different mic as well as double check the radio settings just to be sure.

 

[Superidgit]

Attach a watt meter and report back. The $1.25 meters on those old radios tend to die at some point.

I dont disagree with RatsoW8 but I have a question is there an easier way to check output with out a wattage meter?

Maybe an OHM meter laying around?

Reason why I ask is, You go spend money on something to find out your stuff is broke. You gonna spend more to fix it? Plus ive got an Ohm meter and a wattage meter it may tell me if one is lying..


Did you use the same Mic?
Same Power supply?
Did Meter Lights come on?
Have the radios been modified?


Id just make a quick check the connections havent come loose on the board or meter.

Good Luck

 

[towerdog]

cheap SWR/Power meters are readily available at truck stops for around $20-$30.
You might also want to try this, hook up the antenna, turn to channel 19 and say, break one nine for radio check.

 

[gomer]

i do have a ohms meter but can someone tell what to check?