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96 s10 blazer with cb issue's


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mikel
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May 3, 2011, 2:08 AM

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1996 chevy s10 blazer 4.3 v6 vortec 106,000+

96 s10 blazer idle's down and shuts off when i push the ptt button on my cb radio

i installed the cb radio whith direct power off the battery it has a magnet mounted antenna
the ant wire is brand new and has no cracks or exposed wire to ground out. the cb is an all in the mic cobra.

as soon as i pushed the ptt button the 96 blazer idled down and shut off

please help me


(This post was edited by mikel on May 3, 2011, 2:09 AM)


Hammer Time
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May 3, 2011, 4:39 AM

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There is obviously a problem in the way it is wired. The radio is robbing voltage from something else when keyed up. Make sure you have good grounds between the radio, chassis, frame and battery.



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re-tired
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May 3, 2011, 7:02 AM

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Re: 96 s10 blazer with cb issue's Sign In

Thats a big 10-4 rubber duck . BTW your not running a linear amp are you good buddy ? I'm 10-65


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Hammer Time
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May 3, 2011, 7:45 AM

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Now, that would be illegal. Who would think of doing that?



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mikel
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May 18, 2011, 3:34 AM

Post #5 of 5 (2048 views)
Re: 96 s10 blazer with cb issue's Sign In

no im not using a linear amp the cb its wired straight to the battery






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