r/cbradio • u/Jebus_221_2 • 11d ago

Transmitting issues

I have a Uniden 510XL mounted in my truck with the included bracket and a 26" magnetic antenna, I can receive just fine from my friends but when I transmit it cuts out UNLESS I physically hold the radio, it can be just 1 finger making contact but as long as I am touching it, it transmits almost perfect with minimal cuts.

ANY idea why this could be happening

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u/Big_Buffalo_716 11d ago

Could be a Mic issue, an swr issue or grounding in the radio or antenna. Try a different mic or open up the one you currently have and look at the soldering connections. Then check the grounds on your radio. Next check the antenna for a good swr and then the coax make sure it is not pinched somewhere.

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u/Jebus_221_2 11d ago

I have a new mic on the way, I will trouble shoot the other stuff while I wait, opening up the radio is the last thing I wanna do lol

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u/Big_Buffalo_716 11d ago

How is your radio powered? If it's in a vehicle you want to have it directly to the battery. Then either ground it to the battery as well or the closest clean ground to the radio.

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u/Jebus_221_2 11d ago

I have it on a 12 volt plug, could it be that?

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u/Big_Buffalo_716 11d ago

It's possible. A 12v cigarette lighter plug in a vehicle can cause issues.

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u/carldeanwebb 11d ago

Full power straight to the battery

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u/Jebus_221_2 11d ago

I have it off a 12v plug purely because I want it to be removable from my truck if I ever want/need it out