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Ahhk
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Username: Ahhk

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 1:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a stock 29LTD that can only be heard within 50 yards of my truck but I can peg a friends meter for up to 3/4 of a mile. Any ideas on what I should look for? I have opened the radio and looked for any loose parts but have found none. The mic is a new astatic 636L. Thanks for any help!
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Boatman
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Username: Boatman

Post Number: 25
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 6:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

1. swr ok
2.mic gain fully open
3.hold mic close to lips
4. check all basic items first, before getting elbow deep in radio
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Moonraker
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Username: Moonraker

Post Number: 129
Registered: 3-2005


Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You may have a problem with your antenna system. Try a different radio that you know works and see what happens.

I am confused by: "I have a stock 29LTD that can only be heard within 50 yards of my truck but I can peg a friends meter for up to 3/4 of a mile."

When you peg his meter, are you using a different radio?
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Wildrat
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Username: Wildrat

Post Number: 626
Registered: 12-2003


Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you don't hold that mic you have right by your lip, with lip touching it, you won't be heard. I bought one to go with a new radio and was very disappointed in it. I turned around and bought a Astatic D104m6b. I have been very happy with this mic. It is a power mic. Copper sells it and I don't think you would be disappointed. They even have a special going on the chrome faced one for 29 bucks plus 10 bucks for mic wiring. If you can solder a connector on you can even save yourself the 10 bucks formic wiring.

Wildrat
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Ahhk
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Username: Ahhk

Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 9:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Found the problem it was a bad antenna and the ground isnt worth a on the 06 Macks. Thanks for the help!

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