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How to Maintain a CB Radio

A CB radio is a short range radio that uses a 27 MHz bandwidth. You need to be licensed to own and operate one. Whether your CB radio is a part of your job or a part of your free time, it must be properly maintained to serve you well. Maintaining a CB radio requires a basic electrician's knowledge.

Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase your CB radio from a reputable dealer. Buy new or used, however, when purchasing a pre-owned radio make sure that it was well taken care of before you buy it. Have a professional install the radio when mounting it in a vehicle.

    • 2

      Use a transmitter RF carrier power output that does not exceed 4 watts. A booster may be fun, but could damage the radio. Employ a bridge rectifier to protect against rig polarity.

    • 3

      Apply WD40 or another type of oil to the contacts. This keeps the microphone switch from cracking and creating interference.

    • 4

      Replace socket pins or aerial socket segments as they split or come loose. Watch them closely to ensure that they are repaired immediately before they ruin your connection.

    • 5

      Sand the S meter lens if it's scratched. Utilize 400 grade sand paper until the S meter lens is opaque. Polish the S meter lens with Brasso. This solves the problems created by the scratch.

Tips & Warnings

  • The best place to get information about CB radios is from their operators. Join a club or ask questions of other users.

  • Never install an antenna near electrical wires.

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Comments

  • sgriffith57 Sep 22, 2008
    AGAIN, NEVER USE WD-40 or 3-in-One Oil on electrical/electronics contacts and pots (Pots are the volume/squelch controls. Use an approved contact cleaner. I favor DeOxit Gold as it is the best, in my opinion, but it is expensive. You can also purchase contact cleaner through radio shack.
  • sgriffith57 Sep 22, 2008
    AGAIN, NEVER USE WD-40 or 3-in-One Oil on electrical/electronics contacts and pots (Pots are the volume/squelch controls. Use an approved contact cleaner. I favor DeOxit Gold as it is the best, in my opinion, but it is expensive. You can also purchase contact cleaner through radio shack.
  • sgriffith57 Sep 22, 2008
    In the United States, a license is NOT Needed to own and operate an UNMODIFIED CB Radio.

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