My MIDLAND 38 CB radio powers up but only works occationally, any ideas what's wrong with it.?

Question

It only works for a couple of hours a day at most, if at all. The power stays on constantly and the power indicator goes to max when I key the mic but no one can hear me and I can't receive. Then out of the blue it will work perfectly for a while. Have tried a different mic and the aerial and connections are ok.

Answer 1

Sounds like a internal problem. You need to take it to a CB shop. Might be a crack circuit board or lose wire inside.

Answer 2

sounds like a problem with the output transister .have you checked your swr readings ? time for a trip to the rig doctor me thinks . good luck 10 10 .