VHF radio

[poni302]

When transmitting I have to hold or touch the coax cable otherwise I get static when I'm talking It's a new radio but an old antenna Any ideas why or how to fix

 

[cpubud]

Re: VHF radio

you need to use an ohm meter and check the cable end for a short or open connection

 

[mako1959]

Re: VHF radio

When transmitting I have to hold or touch the coax cable otherwise I get static when I'm talking It's a new radio but an old antenna Any ideas why or how to fix

sounds like the coax connector needs to be redone or replaced