CB radio problem sound familiar?

wjl7110 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:30 PM

I have a 2005 Ultra. Since later this last summer the CB had been acting up. No squelch, can transmit, but can't recieve. At one point it would take awhile then operate, but lately.....nothing.

R. Lewis · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wjl7110

I have a 2005 Ultra. Since later this last summer the CB had been acting up. No squelch, can transmit, but can't recieve. At one point it would take awhile then operate, but lately.....nothing.

any problems with the AM/FM/CD bass,treble,fade?

jgreg65 · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Sounds like an antenna connection problem.

Porter · Nov 10th, 2009, 10:32 AM

If it can transmit, and you know it, I would think the antenna has a good connection. I am assuming that the setup (coil placement) is the same as my 2007. Unbolt and lift the tourpack liner and check the coil and wires for any breaks or corrosion. But from my understanding of how an antenna/radio works, if it can send a signal out it should be able to receive a signal. If that is all good, I would guess it may be a faulty switch on the handle bars. It may sound like you can't hear anything (not receiving) but if the squelch is "all the way up" that is what it would appear like--you aren't receiving.

robertc · Nov 10th, 2009, 01:53 PM

I don't use the c.b often however I was playing with it one day and noticed that the speaker selection switch had something to do with it. Before I played with the selection switch I couldn't hear anything through the speakers. Try playing with the switch and squelch. I believe the switch needs to down (light on) in order for it to play through the speakers. I rarely hear people on the c.b unless I am near the interstate where truckers still use their c.b's. I too wondered for the longest time if my c.b was working.

wjl7110 · Nov 10th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks, I picked up a SWR meter today. I will try it for the antenna situation and also for the power out information.
The other radio parts work well, CD, AM, FM, Aux. and weather. The handlebar controls work on everthing else too.
I was thinking it was a radio problem, and I did find a place that will swap a good for a bad unit (plus $200) in Ky. I don't trust the dealer (they are only one page ahead of me on the manual in most cases), and I can't find anyone else that looks like they know much more.

wjl7110 · Nov 11th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Ok, the SWR meter is worth its weight in gold. I found a break in my antenna cable. I will replace the cable when I get the chance.

Nov 9th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#1
wjl7110 New Family Ride: 2005 Ultra Join Date: Nov 9th, 2009 Posts: 3	CB radio problem sound familiar? I have a 2005 Ultra. Since later this last summer the CB had been acting up. No squelch, can transmit, but can't recieve. At one point it would take awhile then operate, but lately.....nothing.

Nov 9th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#3
jgreg65 Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: May 3rd, 2009 Posts: 22 My Mood:	Re: CB radio problem sound familiar? Sounds like an antenna connection problem. __________________ _____________________________________ 2008 FLHTC

Nov 10th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
Porter Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 3rd, 2009 Location: Elkridge MD, USA Posts: 135 My Mood:	Re: CB radio problem sound familiar? If it can transmit, and you know it, I would think the antenna has a good connection. I am assuming that the setup (coil placement) is the same as my 2007. Unbolt and lift the tourpack liner and check the coil and wires for any breaks or corrosion. But from my understanding of how an antenna/radio works, if it can send a signal out it should be able to receive a signal. If that is all good, I would guess it may be a faulty switch on the handle bars. It may sound like you can't hear anything (not receiving) but if the squelch is "all the way up" that is what it would appear like--you aren't receiving.

Nov 10th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#5
robertc Warming The Wheels Ride: 08 ultra classic Join Date: Nov 20th, 2008 Location: West Coast Posts: 75 My Mood:	Re: CB radio problem sound familiar? I don't use the c.b often however I was playing with it one day and noticed that the speaker selection switch had something to do with it. Before I played with the selection switch I couldn't hear anything through the speakers. Try playing with the switch and squelch. I believe the switch needs to down (light on) in order for it to play through the speakers. I rarely hear people on the c.b unless I am near the interstate where truckers still use their c.b's. I too wondered for the longest time if my c.b was working.

Nov 10th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#6
wjl7110 New Family Ride: 2005 Ultra Join Date: Nov 9th, 2009 Posts: 3	Re: CB radio problem sound familiar? Thanks, I picked up a SWR meter today. I will try it for the antenna situation and also for the power out information. The other radio parts work well, CD, AM, FM, Aux. and weather. The handlebar controls work on everthing else too. I was thinking it was a radio problem, and I did find a place that will swap a good for a bad unit (plus $200) in Ky. I don't trust the dealer (they are only one page ahead of me on the manual in most cases), and I can't find anyone else that looks like they know much more.

Nov 11th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#7
wjl7110 New Family Ride: 2005 Ultra Join Date: Nov 9th, 2009 Posts: 3	Re: CB radio problem sound familiar? Ok, the SWR meter is worth its weight in gold. I found a break in my antenna cable. I will replace the cable when I get the chance.

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