raleighredneck
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I have an 73 General Electric cb Mobile weather cb radio that won't power on. I have tested almost everything but protection diode. Does anyone know where the protection diode is?
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Cb radio wont power on?
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KC2GIU
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Typically, the protection diode can be found VERY CLOSE to where the power wires enter the radio chassis.
Due note, some manufactures didn't place over-voltage protection in their radios, thus the radio is fried.
What is a 73? Do you have a link or pix of it?
Due note, some manufactures didn't place over-voltage protection in their radios, thus the radio is fried.
What is a 73? Do you have a link or pix of it?
The prot. Diode if for reverse polarity hook-up protection not overvoltage....
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What is the model of the GE unit?
KC2GIU
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He said 73. That does not make any sense to me.
KC2GIU
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You are right, my bad. Got confused some. Had to replace one of these in my HTX-242 a little while back.
raleighredneck
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The radio is a 1973 mobile weather cb radio.
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Does it have a model number or serial number on the back? That would be helpful in locating the schematic for it.
The reverse polarity protection diode should be the very first component in line with the red wire coming in the back of the radio.
Cut one leg of it and separate it, make sure you power polarity is correct and there is a proper amperage fuse in the power cable.
The radio should turn on if the diode was the problem. Replace it as necessary and make sure you put it in the same way the old one came out.
Cut one leg of it and separate it, make sure you power polarity is correct and there is a proper amperage fuse in the power cable.
The radio should turn on if the diode was the problem. Replace it as necessary and make sure you put it in the same way the old one came out.
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The model number is 3-5829B and the serial number is 001628. I tried looking for information on cbmods.com but I could find nothing about this radio anywhere.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
KC2GIU
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For the cost of fixing the radio, you can just get a replacement on eBay for $30 to $70 depending on the condition you want it.
General Electric Citizen Band C B Model 3 5804F 40 CH Works Excellent | eBay
3-5829B in CB Radios | eBay
General Electric Citizen Band C B Model 3 5804F 40 CH Works Excellent | eBay
3-5829B in CB Radios | eBay
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