Complete Table of Contents:
Basic Troubleshooting & Repair Section
Introduction
Using a VOM
Mike Problems
Mike Wiring
Antennas
SWR
More Antenna Basics
Loading Coil Types
Base Antennas
Antenna Matching/Problems with Matching
Coax Connectors
Co-Phased Dual Antennas
Inside the CB Radio
Common Problems and Cures
Completely Dead Mobile CB
Slide Mount Problems
Burned Out Protective Diodes
Completely Dead Base CB
No Transmit, No Receive
How to Correctly Change Power Devices
No Sound From Speaker
No Transmit, Receive OK
Locating Finals and Peaking Adjustments
Weak Receive
Alignment of Tube-Type CB Radios
No Transmit, No Receive, Few Channels Only
PLL Radios
Introduction to Frequency Conversions
Ignition Noise Problems
TV Interference and Cures
The Future of CB Radio: SSB, 900MHz, 27MHz-FM
Modification & Tuning Section
APPENDIX A - Basic Frequency Modifications for PLL Radios
APPENDIX B - PLL Conversions Using Crystal-Exchange Method
APPENDIX C - Frequency Modifications on ROM-Controlled PLLs
APPENDIX D - Unlocking the Clarifier - Make it Track TRANSMIT too!
APPENDIX E - AM-to-FM Conversions Made Easy
APPENDIX F - Specific Model Power / Modulation Adjustments
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