So I finally got around to installing a CB radio. My girlfriend bought me the Cobra 19 along with a k30 magnet mount antenna for my bday a few weeks back. I wanted to be able to conveniently move it between my 86 pickup (used for wheeling) and my 2000 Land Cruiser (daily driver, camping/fishing), so I decided to install it with a cigarette lighter adapter like this one http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3875401
The CB was working, but was getting quite a bit of static. I thought the static might be due to the cigarette adapter, so I tried hooking up directly to the battery. After connecting to the battery, I went to turn on the CB, and nothing. CB wouldn't turn on. I went to install it through the cigarette adapter that had previously worked and it still wouldn't turn on. Did I break something? I'm really bad with electronics, so replies will have to be at a fairly elementary level
btw, I know the mag mount and cigarette adapter are not optimal, but I'm not looking for something to communicate across large distances on the highway. I just want something that will let me stay in touch with the group on the trail.