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Old 12-21-2004, 01:44 AM
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I have this Cobra ST37 handheld radio. Problem is, I havent been able recieve anything. Ive been driving around, cycling through the channels, Im not sure if this thing works at all!! I going on a long drive, and I thought it might be helpful to listen in on the trucker channels. Is there anyway to test it?
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Old 12-21-2004, 02:27 AM
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16 is standerd channel...you also have a volume and squelch which is like a zero in effect on the signal. I think I recall 14 being emergency only channel. Yea there awsome ...truckers spot cops and will tell the public what mile marker or land mark. Some models need to registered with FCC.
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Old 12-21-2004, 06:09 AM
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19 is the trucker channel, keep the squelch **** turned counterclockwise, that will help ou pick up even the faintest signal.

There are ways to test it, but you need the right equipment.

I was big into the CB thing in the late 80's/early 90's. In my house, in my car. Galaxy export rig+2000watt linear amp. If I still had that **** I could reach you on your hand held!!!
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I consider myself an expert. I must have heard that song "Convoy" by C.W. McCall at least a thousand times in the 1970's.
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i got one for me and my gf and my bro. i thought they worked better than they did without amplification. i thought they would work all over town but found that they dont. i had the thing installed in the 7 but took it out bc it wasnt working very well and i didnt want to spend the money on an amp for me and my gf.
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All i know is all the truckers will let you know which car a hot chick is in.
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Old 12-21-2004, 04:42 PM
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put it on channel 19 and get on and say "breaker one nine radio check"



I'm dead serious. try it in a couple different places. If somone hears you, they will respond. If you can't get anything anywhere, its probably either weak, or broken.
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