My wife's CB began to cut out while she was transmitting. I didn't think too much of it but it got worse. Then it got to where I wouldn't hear her at all. So I started investigating it and found the antenna was loose. Very loose. I got it tight again but it still cuts out just like you might disconnect and reconnect. I've read years ago that transmitting without a antenna could blow the finals. I don't have any idea what that means other than it means damage the radio.
I'm assuming her transmitting with a really loose antenna would be like no antenna at all. Could the continued cutting out be a damaged radio or does this mean there must be yet another loose connection somewhere? This is yet another motorcycle CB so it's not the greatest set-up to begin with and anything and everything can shake loose. Not to mention the worlds worst ground plane.
I'm assuming her transmitting with a really loose antenna would be like no antenna at all. Could the continued cutting out be a damaged radio or does this mean there must be yet another loose connection somewhere? This is yet another motorcycle CB so it's not the greatest set-up to begin with and anything and everything can shake loose. Not to mention the worlds worst ground plane.