TX3340 2-way issue.

[the godfather]

Ok, I think I am in the right section. I fitted a GME TX3340 radio to the Patrol.
It receives beautifully but it transmits poorly. Very weak signal on any receiving radio.
The continuity on the antenna is fine. Its got me stumped.
Can anyone offer a suggestion as to the problem.

TGF

[NP99]

What about earthing of the antenna! Is that good?

[the godfather]

It appears OK, wouldn't that stop the reception as well?

[NP99]

Earth can be a tricky thing. The radio uses more power in transmit. Normally the paint is not scrapped back where the mount sits.

[the godfather]

I will check that tomorrow and see how I go. Thanks dude.

[NP99]

I will check that tomorrow and see how I go. Thanks dude.

I'll ask my radio boffins at work tomorrow to check for other causes.

[GQ TANK]

You need to get someone put a VSWR meter on the antenna - it will confirm if you have a cable . antenna fault of a faulty radio - blown PA.

Most commen causes are
Faulty power cables - cable too small
Faulty rf connector shorted
Faulty cable
Damaged / fauilt antenna
Faulty PA in radio due to above

[the godfather]

Problem solved. Faulty CAT cable from the unit to the hand piece junction box. Common issue with new radios that have remote faces or everything in the hand piece.