CB Problems

HELP

Does anyone out there have problems hearing/making out the words when some one is talking on the CB? When I am riding in a group and the ride leader or tail gunner gives instructions on the CB at speeds over 35 mph I can not make out the words. The words are high pitch and not clear. I have tried turning the squelch up and down and turned the volume up and down nothing seems to make any difference. If I am at least 5 or 6 bike lengths back and below 35 mph I can hear what is said just fine. Any suggestions? :kpzxvq::kpzxvq:

Going thru speakers or headset? I couldn't understand very much going thru speakers but switching to a headset helped a bunch. Still, at anything over 65mph I have trouble. Wind noise I'm guessing now with the helmet.:Shrug:

1. Headset or speakers?

2. Too close will distort sound

3. Squelch should be turned down as much as possible. Lower it until the noise is constant then turn up just enough to shut it off. The lower the squelch the further away you can hear transmissions. You will normally find you can turn it way down out in the country and need to turn it up in cities. Power lines can often cause a momentary blast too.

[QUOTE=hogcowboy;391577]Going thru speakers or headset? I couldn't understand very much going thru speakers but switching to a headset helped a bunch. Still, at anything over 65mph I have trouble. Wind noise I'm guessing now with the helmet.:Shrug:[/QUOTE]

Using the headset, I know its not wind noise because I have covered up the mike with a wind sock and a cloth.

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[QUOTE=mhgoldwing;391590]1. Headset or speakers?

2. Too close will distort sound

3. Squelch should be turned down as much as possible. Lower it until the noise is constant then turn up just enough to shut it off. The lower the squelch the further away you can hear transmissions. You will normally find you can turn it way down out in the country and need to turn it up in cities.

Power lines can often cause a momentary blast too.[/QUOTE]

With the headset.

It's not background noise it is distorted sound only when someone keys the mike and talks.

Additional noise in your helmet may be coming in part from the intercom which will pick up the helmet and mic wind noise from the passenger. Try turning down the intercom volume to 7 or 8. You can still hear passenger trying to contact you but it dramatically reduces wind noise from them.

If you are not close to transmitting bike then I'm not sure why it would be distorted while clear at low speeds. Is this from all bikes or maybe just friend you're riding along with. If it is one bike it might be their system that is distorting sound. Sorry can't be much help.

Do you have problems understanding all transmissions or just certain riders? I've noticed some people have wind noise or bad/cheap mics. The fact you might not be able to hear clearly could be the fault of others and not you or your equipment. On the other hand I noticed a huge difference when I switched to a good quality helmet communications system.<br />
Bill