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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-31-2018, 08:08 PM

If you buy a used CB, you'll have to take the seller's word that it works OK. Unless you know enough about electronics that you can test it yourself. Or have an expert friend.
One thing about Transceivers and 2-Way radios, if keyed without an antenna, or one without the correct 52 Ohm load, the final transmitter stage can burn up. Does not take long to "let the blue smoke out." That takes some expert internal work to fix. The older ones were more repairable -- made for that level maintenance -- the new ones are just junk if fried.
A new rig will have a warranty and be sold by a shop who will set you up with the right coax and antenna.
Buyer beware.

10-31-2018, 08:08 PM	#179
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,071	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? If you buy a used CB, you'll have to take the seller's word that it works OK. Unless you know enough about electronics that you can test it yourself. Or have an expert friend. One thing about Transceivers and 2-Way radios, if keyed without an antenna, or one without the correct 52 Ohm load, the final transmitter stage can burn up. Does not take long to "let the blue smoke out." That takes some expert internal work to fix. The older ones were more repairable -- made for that level maintenance -- the new ones are just junk if fried. A new rig will have a warranty and be sold by a shop who will set you up with the right coax and antenna. Buyer beware. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.