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Posted on Oct 12, 2008

148GTL Cobra (no tx)

When I key down the mike for tx, the red tx lite goes on, the needle pegs for three seconds, then ttheir is a loud hum, then goes back to rx?

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The dx 2527 has a fine ransmitter. it is choked out by the factory to pass FCC reg's. With about $4.00 in parts from the rat shack you can really make it talk. my personal 2527 dead keys around 3 watts with around 45 50 watts on rms with bird meter around 60 with crappy dosey.

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Bad transmitter. You can:
1) take it to a repair shop
2) get a new radio
3) repair the transmitter with a stock replacement transmitter
4) check the inside of the radio, make sure everything is where it's supposed to be
5) make sure that you are using the correct power supply for the unit

If the problem is too extensive and you consider getting a new radio similar to the 148GTL, try the Galaxy DX 2527. It's a BIG radio. But it's production was discontinued. If you can't find a Galaxy DX 2527, try a Galaxy DX 2517, it's similar to the DX 2527, but with less features, but has great sound, I get nothing but good comments when I talk on it. The DX 2527 has an okay transmitter, it doesn't sound all too good by itself, so that's why you have the echo and robot voice changer options.

Hope this helps!

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