Realistic trc-226

CB Radios
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Hi
Anyone know how to fix the “RF out” on the walkie talkie?
I have two & one works fine but the second doesn’t seem to be able to send but receives fine?
Thanks.

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Welcome to the site…

Is the antenna connector loose?? – Im wondering if you try to transmit can a radio CLOSE BY hear it? (That would signify LOW power resulting maybe from an antanna connector that wasnt working right)

Good luck :slight_smile:

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Thanks for a prompt reply. I took the trc-226 casing apart & visually inspected the antenna area for a loose connection .everything thing looked normal. When I hold both sets fairly close & try to transmit through the one with the issue , the second one can hear a can in static also the signal bar indicator shows 3 bars out of 10 but when I move away ( 6-7 ft ) the bar drops of to nothing. Idk if this is any insight value with my issue?
Again . I appreciate any input regarding my trouble.

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sounds like the final output transistor may be blown, and the radio is just transmitting via the driver transistor. That’s my guess, if all the connections look good.

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Thanks ,all replies appreciated.

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This is a bit like telephoning the doctor for a diagnosis on what’s causing your cough? Output stage died. dry joint. power supply to output stage failure. unstable tuned circuit. Component failure.

Some a ten second fix, some an order expensive parts and hope it works cure. Some more likely than others, but you need hands on to diagnose it properly.

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Ya I was just gonna add another reply and say this is what I think it is… :frowning:

Good luck Bear :slight_smile:

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Great minds think alike :slight_smile:
I actually had the same problem on an amateur transceiver I once owned. I just overworked it I guess :frowning:

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Please check the button is intact or not,then the antenna. If conditions permit,change them separately to determine the cause of issue.And if you have a good habit of using walkie talkie.Never press the button for a long time, that will shorten its service life.If it still doesn’t work,then maybe you need to send it to repair shop.

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Ah Im so sorry buddy,I hope you got her working again ok :slight_smile:

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Nope… ended up tossing it.