kj4iyl
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Bought an Electra Bearcat IV at The Goodwill store ( $5.00 ) no antenna, no power cord...but what the heck. I took an old AC cord...cut and soldered to terminals on back ( not safe I know) but got power and the led's lit up and when moving the squelch back counter clockwise they took off. I used the external antenna jack with a 3.5mm plug connected to about 120' of wire in my attic used for a shortwave antenna for my Radio Shack Patrolman 8. Absolutely no sound from the Bearcat...Volume up all the way, squelch moved all over the place, manual and auto scan...still nothing. I then connected a external speaker to the rca jack and went through the same procedure. Nothing! I am not a tech when it comes to fixin' electronics but I don't mind piddling with a $5.00 Goodwill purchase. Does anyone have any ideas what may be the problem? Before I break out the hammer,chisel and chainsaw I thought I might ask. Any info would be appreciated. Still looks neat even if it doesn't work.
Thanks,
kj4iyl
Thanks,
kj4iyl