Never adjust the internals components of a cb unless you know exactly what you are doing. The warning indicator is letting you know that your swr is hi. This can be an issue with your coax, with the antenna, or it may be a bad connection. None of these will require you to open a radio and work on it. Look for videos about adjusting the antenna, and checking the coax.
The radio says antenna warning, because suddenly the radio is having a problem? The antenna warning means you need to check the antenna. The warning keeps you from burning up the output of the radio. But now you adjusted the radio so the warning doesn't work. And you still have an antenna problem......
I think you just need to recalibrate it. My whip broke off one time and it said antennae warning too. I put a new antennae on, recalibrated it and it stopped saying it after awhile. I don’t think you need to take it apart.
Just so you know, by doing this all you are doing is adjusting the threshold for the warning light and not fixing the problem. You would do just as well with putting tape over the light. If you are not tuning the antenna system, you are not fixing the problem. Changing the antenna or antennas will not fix the problem. You are just putting on another untuned antenna. Most reputable CB shops will adjust the antenna to a usable SWR. No your radio is not going to immediately blow up but high SWR will shorten the life of it and effect the range of transmit and receive.
I owned and operated a radio shop for 20 years plus back in the 80's and 90's at Tiger Truck stop on I-10 in Grosse Tete , La. There is something wrong with your antenna system , 3 things can go wrong , the antenna itself is bad or needs retuning [ SWR ] , the coax or the stud that the antenna screws into.... You cannot set the SWR [ Standing wave ratio ] at the radio itself , you can CHECK the SWR with the built in SWR meter ..... That VR you turned with your knife is just an adjustment meant for a service technician ..... I reopened a small shop in Eunice, La...... Looking for a bigger building with Truck access ....
I had the same problem with my Cobra as well. I ended up using my points at a truck stop for a Uniden PC78LTX. Cheap but works better than the Cobra. I also tried to upgrade to a couple Bearcats, and still ended up going back to the cheap’o Uniden. Paired with Road King noise canceling mic and a pair of Wilson T2000 antennas. Works like a charm and I get out about 4-5 miles. Didn’t cost anything since I used points for it all. Good luck with your radio situation. Love your videos.
The radio is telling you your antenna is messed up. A new antenna will take care of that. Turning screws in the radio will get the radio all out of tune. I have a radio just like yours. It is best to use a SWR meter to check your antenna. To get your radio back in adjustment you will have to take it to the shop. If you keep talking on it you will blow the finals in it.
Also, another comment i would like to make a point of...thank you for being a Truck Driver, and getting our commodities, whatever you are hauling from point a,to point b, because just like Military,First Responders,and Truck Drivers,is part of the reasons for our country to stay alive and very well, because we need them to live each day of our lives... Peace and Blessings to you all 👍🙏💯😎
There’s a cb radio shop in Grand Island Nebraska at the pilot. Resteraunt vape shop massage and tattoo parlor in the same building. With like 20 showers. Love that truck stop. There’s also one in Gary Indiana at that pilot to. I just picked up the same radio today and having the same issues. Thank you for the video!
Calm me partial, but I've had the Cobra 29/ LTD Chrome radios the last 10 years. Since I'm in a 2021 Freightliner that lacks a descent roof antenna, I installed (hid) an 18' coax cable running to a 4' antenna on the passenger-side. I just make sure to calibrate it every week. Glad to see you "have" a radio!
I'm a self owned 2018 Kenworth w-900L/ 346" wheelbase..I'm very much at home while driving her from all four corners of the United States, this year will be my 41st anniversary! As a trucker. Yes" I'm old school when it comes to CBs I use a Cobra 29 LTD classic with dual 2000 Wilson antennas because when im driving in between canyons and mountains I couldn't have better interception, if you buy a setup like this be sure to tune your CB with your antennas... Great video my friend be safe!!....
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Never adjust the internals components of a cb unless you know exactly what you are doing. The warning indicator is letting you know that your swr is hi. This can be an issue with your coax, with the antenna, or it may be a bad connection. None of these will require you to open a radio and work on it. Look for videos about adjusting the antenna, and checking the coax.
The radio says antenna warning, because suddenly the radio is having a problem? The antenna warning means you need to check the antenna. The warning keeps you from burning up the output of the radio. But now you adjusted the radio so the warning doesn't work. And you still have an antenna problem......
You have a Standing Wave Ratio problem in your antennas. Not the CB. Get an SWR meter to adjust you antennas
Buy a better microphone
I think you just need to recalibrate it. My whip broke off one time and it said antennae warning too. I put a new antennae on, recalibrated it and it stopped saying it after awhile. I don’t think you need to take it apart.
Just so you know, by doing this all you are doing is adjusting the threshold for the warning light and not fixing the problem. You would do just as well with putting tape over the light. If you are not tuning the antenna system, you are not fixing the problem. Changing the antenna or antennas will not fix the problem. You are just putting on another untuned antenna. Most reputable CB shops will adjust the antenna to a usable SWR. No your radio is not going to immediately blow up but high SWR will shorten the life of it and effect the range of transmit and receive.
Independent woman has know clue what shes doing, you need antenna work not going inside the radio .
I owned and operated a radio shop for 20 years plus back in the 80's and 90's at Tiger Truck stop on I-10 in Grosse Tete , La. There is something wrong with your antenna system , 3 things can go wrong , the antenna itself is bad or needs retuning [ SWR ] , the coax or the stud that the antenna screws into.... You cannot set the SWR [ Standing wave ratio ] at the radio itself , you can CHECK the SWR with the built in SWR meter ..... That VR you turned with your knife is just an adjustment meant for a service technician ..... I reopened a small shop in Eunice, La...... Looking for a bigger building with Truck access ....
I had the same problem with my Cobra as well. I ended up using my points at a truck stop for a Uniden PC78LTX. Cheap but works better than the Cobra. I also tried to upgrade to a couple Bearcats, and still ended up going back to the cheap’o Uniden. Paired with Road King noise canceling mic and a pair of Wilson T2000 antennas. Works like a charm and I get out about 4-5 miles. Didn’t cost anything since I used points for it all. Good luck with your radio situation. Love your videos.
The radio is telling you your antenna is messed up. A new antenna will take care of that. Turning screws in the radio will get the radio all out of tune. I have a radio just like yours. It is best to use a SWR meter to check your antenna. To get your radio back in adjustment you will have to take it to the shop. If you keep talking on it you will blow the finals in it.
Also, another comment i would like to make a point of...thank you for being a Truck Driver, and getting our commodities, whatever you are hauling from point a,to point b, because just like Military,First Responders,and Truck Drivers,is part of the reasons for our country to stay alive and very well, because we need them to live each day of our lives... Peace and Blessings to you all 👍🙏💯😎
Hope that you got your CB fixed and had a nice weekend Shelia be safe
You have to tune your antenna properly and the light will go off without needing to bypass anything inside of the radio
There’s a cb radio shop in Grand Island Nebraska at the pilot. Resteraunt vape shop massage and tattoo parlor in the same building. With like 20 showers. Love that truck stop. There’s also one in Gary Indiana at that pilot to. I just picked up the same radio today and having the same issues. Thank you for the video!
Calm me partial, but I've had the Cobra 29/ LTD Chrome radios the last 10 years. Since I'm in a 2021 Freightliner that lacks a descent roof antenna, I installed (hid) an 18' coax cable running to a 4' antenna on the passenger-side. I just make sure to calibrate it every week. Glad to see you "have" a radio!
Heck ya! Hopefully it worked out for you 🤙🏼 sometimes antennas just need recalibrated if it doesn’t. Keep the shiny side up driver!
I'm a self owned 2018 Kenworth w-900L/ 346" wheelbase..I'm very much at home while driving her from all four corners of the United States, this year will be my 41st anniversary! As a trucker. Yes" I'm old school when it comes to CBs I use a Cobra 29 LTD classic with dual 2000 Wilson antennas because when im driving in between canyons and mountains I couldn't have better interception, if you buy a setup like this be sure to tune your CB with your antennas... Great video my friend be safe!!....
Wow Shelia you have a lot of skills my dear that’s awesome I enjoy your videos I learn , laugh ,cry and smile all in one day.
Love your videos your the real deal ❤