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CB Radio Issues on '06 Ultra

1.6K views 13 replies 6 participants last post by  mike5511  
#1 ·
Im looking for any information on some CB radio issues on '06 Ultra..

Scenario:

1. Bike sitting in garage, engine off, CB puts out about 3 Miles clearly and receives beautifully.

2. Rolling down the road, CB receives perfectly but person on other end says the transmission is garbled.

CB unit has been replaced, Load coil replaced, Antenna replaced, and Main radio has been replaced. As you can tell im running out of options.

Anyone with ideas, suggestions or anything for that matter, please let me know.

Thanks in advance,
Dirty D
 
#8 ·
Going back to the "10-4 Good Buddy" days I remember using a SWR meter to calibrate the match on the antenna. You might try a radio shop to see if they still have a meter. If I remember correctly you can adjust the mast in the antenna to get a good match so that send and recieve signals are equal.
 
#11 ·
Plan B. Have you tried your cord and headset on a buddy's bike and then let your buddy use his cord and headset on your bike to see what happens. That should tell you if it is CB or mike/headset issues. I feel your frustration, because I have an 06 Ultra and had to replace my CB early on (just after warranty expires). Another time I found a loose connection between ear speaker and mike where the wires plugged together. I know it can drive you crazy but hang it there you will find the problem. Good Luck
 
#12 ·
How about the ptt button?? Maybe you need to check the wiring in that little switch. If you have done any handlebar work, the little wires can get pinched sometimes. Of course, I don't know where your ptt is located, but most are on the left side of the bar. Have you tried a handheld mic just for grins??