CB Radio

[ssimar4]

I have 99RSV and I am recieving well over the CB but when I transmit they say it is very weak, but if I talk loud they say they can hear me better. It used to work OK but lately the problem started. I'm using a new Nolan 103 helmet with the J&M headset, Any sugestions.

[rickardracing]

Crack open the fairing, unplug the 4 large round connectors. Spray some electrical connector on the connectors, put them togeter and take them apart a few times, spray them again, blow then out with compressed air, then wipe some dielectric grease on the female side and put them together. I had a problem of my squelch no longer working. I was picking up chatter from miles away. Once I did this, everything started working fine. It will take about 45 minutes but well worth it. I plan on doing this every spring when I get the bike ready for summer. Let me know how it works out.

 

 

Randy

[ssimar4]

Thanks, Randy I will do that but it might be next week before I can check it, I have to go out of town for work. Steve

[etcswjoe]

You may also want to check your VSWR.

[flb_78]

99 model, It may be the antenna finally giving up.

 

But you did mention a NEW helmet setup and that if you talk louder that they can hear you better.

 

You might just need to adjust where the microphone is.

[kj5ix]

If you have to talk louder to be heard there is a mic mis-match. Try another headset/helmet. Mic could be turned around etc:

[etcswjoe]

You may also want to check your VSWR.

 

Here is a link that will give you a good idea on how to check your VSWR.

 

http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/Setting_SWR.htm

 

I switched to Firesticks using the Marshall Mod.

 

http://www.bludolphintravel.com/gmg/marshallmod.htm