Cobra 200GTL Help Needed !!!

[rlgtrucking]

OK, I have recently won a Cobra 200GTL at a raffle from my work. I wanted Mr. Radioactive to work on it, but he said he will not, he doesnt work on cobra radios. So then where can I get this thing tuned?? I was going to buy a Connex4600 Turbo from him, but got this Free Radio instead. Can someone help me here?? I live outside Chicago in NW Indiana. i was going to go to Steel-Rods @ I-65 xt. 205, anyone used him or heard of him??

Also, just wanted to know if someone can walk me thru the channel mod?? Is it the same as the 150GTL??? I was told to remove R138, thats it, is this correct???

[Guest]

Trade the radio on the connex you really want.
Than send it to Mr radio active. Even if it costs a little bit your miles ahead. Because you got what you really wanted. :06-17thu:

[BigBopper]

Its the 138, I posted pictures on the forum, thats all you need to do, just remove it and you are on your way
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[rlgtrucking]

I did remove, now i'm on CB, but everyone says it is too weak, and these drivers were 1 mile down the road!! I hit the High Power button, they said it was a little better, but still not what I expected!!! Who is the best Cobra radio tech?? I will pay to have it do the deed, no problems there, but not $100 either.

[BigBopper]

Al at Sparkys CB Shack is good on these, fair prices, call him Monday and he'll help, he's the best on Cobras I know
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[Mr. 9k9]

What antenna are you running? That radio should talk!
DJ

[Phaze91460]

Trade the radio on the connex you really want.
Than send it to Mr radio active. Even if it costs a little bit your miles ahead. Because you got what you really wanted. :06-17thu:

:06-28iag:

[rlgtrucking]

I'm running a wilson 2000 Trucker, has not been tuned, but it should not make a difference, i also have a original cobra 25gtl (1987 model) that talks just fine, so i dont know what the deal is?? but I'm definatley going to send it to Spaarky's to let him work his magic then if nobody buys it this week.

[Phaze91460]

No offence ment. I have personaly never had any good luck with Cobra products. But a free radio is a free radio ! :88-jump:

[racefan6]

i have a cobra 29 with the connex board in it and use a RK 56 and it sounded great never had a bit of trouble out of it. but now i have a general lee radio so i am running it right now but will be swapping in and out for the heck of it

[Guest]

Like I said before trade it and get what you really want.

[rlgtrucking]

I'm trying, but no-one seems interested?? I think $200 is a god deal for a new radio that costs $300 msrp ( $230 on ebay )

[mudder]

I dont care what anyone says Cobra is a good radio.I had a cobra 148 gtl for years with no problems it was a great radio.that cobra is 100 watts i dont know why its not loud.maybe you dont have it set right?are you using a power mic or a stock mic?if your using the stock mic id try a power mic and see how it is.

[BigBopper]

It just needs an alignment probably, it will be loud and proud

[SmallTruckBigRadio]

Have you checked the buttons and K-nobs?
10 KHz control, off
4 bands, are you set up for AM? and Correct channel?
SWR calibration system, check your SWR with this, then turn it off.
6-digit frequency counter, for Ch 19 it should read 27.185
Variable power, wfo wide full? open, full clockwise
Antenna warning indicator, bad thing, hope it's not lit
Roger beep, if this is on, I wouldn't talk to you either, annoying
Talk-back & Echo controls, talkback on should tell you something, leave Echo down for now.
Large, full-function analog meter, what's it doing while your talking?
1-year warranty, send it back ask for a Connex / General Lee