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11-28-2010, 10:25 AM
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Re: CB Radio
I'm using the Cobra 29 LTD, "tuned and peaked" with a 4ft firestick.
this was in my big truck for a long time. I no longer drive big truck so I put it in the ranger.
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11-28-2010, 12:43 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: CB Radio
alright i think ive got an idea of what i want..i want the cobra i posted earlier and maybee 2 5' firestiks..they look awesome on the back bumper..but now where to place the cb unit..i drive a stick shift so im not sure if it will fit under the front console..i also wanna ad a pa system..anyone know if the speaker will fit unger the hood?
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11-28-2010, 12:49 PM
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Re: CB Radio
idk if it will fit but i am wanting to do the same thing. but i want to hide the hitstick. i never really liked them.
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11-28-2010, 12:49 PM
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Re: CB Radio
Yes, the speaker will fit under the hood fine... What you should do, is go look for a thread about "hellas behind grille" and do the same thing, but with the speaker...
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11-28-2010, 01:08 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: CB Radio
alright good im just not sure where to put the cb unit...idk if it will fit like delta6s because of my manual trans..help?
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11-28-2010, 01:18 PM
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Same Stuff, Different Day
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Re: CB Radio
mine is crazy small, but this is where it's mounted.
Sort of can see it
another one
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11-28-2010, 01:23 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: CB Radio
so more towards the driver side of the cab under the dashboard...hmm ill see i like the look of that
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11-28-2010, 01:33 PM
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Re: CB Radio
What is a delta6?
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11-28-2010, 01:35 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: CB Radio
its a screen name on here...look earlier on in this thread he posted pics of his system
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12-03-2010, 10:09 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: CB Radio
You need to mount your antenna in the middle of the vehicle for the best transmit signal or best ground plane effect. If you mount them on the back bumper you will be very directional and will not get out to the sides or rear very well. CB antenna needs to have something to reflect signal off of.
The best place to mount your antenna would be top dead center of your cab using a good quality base load antenna. Stay away from Radio Shack antennas, they are JUNK, IMHO.
Used to install CB's at a radio shop back in the day! Your radio is only as good as your antenna system!!!! If you use a ball type mount, use rg 8x stranded coax cable.
I currently run an Conex 3500 Hi power radio and have co-phased K-40 antennas on my 07 Peterbilt, which seem to work well for me.
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12-04-2010, 08:36 AM
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RANGER ADDICT.
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Re: CB Radio
http://www.walcottcb.com/cobra-29-lx...95-p-2074.html
Thats the one that I have.
Santa is supposed to give it to me if ya know what I mean
I'm anxious to get it in and hooked up to see what it sounds and looks like all light up.
I think I'm gonna go with a 5" firestick antenna to keep it in tune with the channels.
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12-04-2010, 09:51 PM
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Re: CB Radio
I know that at the cb shop i go to i was told if i mount my antenna on my tool box that i need to mount it on the side of the box he said in the middle would hurt my setup
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12-05-2010, 03:36 PM
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Re: CB Radio
Glan... go back to that shop and tell them they do NOT know what they are talking about. Check with any old CB'er or old ham and they will tell you what I stated previously. Been there, done it, got the t shirt!!!
When buying a radio, stay away from the small cheapie units, they tend to have more engine noise and static than a more expensive unit with good noise suppression. The Cobra is a excellent choice and a good performer out of the box and is outstanding if its "peaked and tuned".
Another good investment is a good quality external speaker that you mount so that the sound is projected toward you. In my Pete, I have it mounted against the left side behind the door frame. My external speaker cost was well over $20, 7=8 years ago.
This is just my opinion based on 30 years of playing with CB's, so do as you wish.
Dave
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12-05-2010, 03:52 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: CB Radio
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I know that at the cb shop i go to i was told if i mount my antenna on my tool box that i need to mount it on the side of the box he said in the middle would hurt my setup
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lol
Did he say why? Imo You can install it wherever you want, as long as its got a good ground, who cares. Unless you plan to do hunts, the average cber will never notice the difference.
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