Cobra 29ltd Chrome

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YosemitySam
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Cobra 29ltd Chrome

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Make and Model:Cobra 29ltd Chrome
PCB Number: EPC-060-M1
PLL Number:29ltd 0505 11600-00
Test gear available: AM/FM Signal Generator, Osilliscope, Bird 43, Fluke 8050a, Hickok Frequency Counter, Sinadder, Audio generator,ect....
Symptoms: Radio has slight RX, while no TX at all. Keyup will allow talkback.

What is working: Unit powers on all lights work, talkback works.

What has been tried: Tested Driver and Final ok, Replaced 10.240 crystal.

Did it suddenly happen ?: Recieved radio in junk lot in this condition.
Anything else that may be of help?:

Voltage at audio IC RX mode, starting at pin one.

{pin}
1- 0.00v
2- 1.38v
3- 0.83v
4- 0.00v
5- 0.00v
6- 0.00v
7- 6.48v
8- 6.48v
9- 13.7v
10- 13.7v

Voltage at audio IC TX mode, starting at pin one

{pin}
1- 0.00v
2- 1.40v
3- 0.83v
4- 0.00v
5- 0.00v
6- 0.00v
7- 7.46v
8- 7.46v
9- 13.66v
10- 13.66v

Voltage at PLL in RX mode

1- 4.90v 12- 2.47v
2- 0.01v 13- 0.00v
3- 0.53v 14- 0.00v
4- 4.89v 15- 0.37v
5- 4.89v 16- 4.89v
6- 0.52v 17- 4.89v
7- 4.90v 18- 0.05v
8- 0.00v 19- 0.00v
9- 4.86v 20- 3.00v
10- 2.50v 21- 2.46v
11- 4.90v 22- 2.45v

Voltage a PLL in TX are same except: pin 2 canges sometimes from 0.01v to 0.53 intermediatly after each keyup.

{pin}
10- 0.58
19- 0.02v

Will add more info if needed Thanks..... 8)
YosemitySam
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Re: Cobra 29ltd Chrome

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Fixed it thanks for the help.... :? :wink: :dance:
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