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03-01-2011, 05:43 PM
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Re: CB radio
So you're saying that the 8 mile range out of my fiberglass antenna is impossible?
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03-01-2011, 06:29 PM
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2 Many Toys, No Free Time
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Re: CB radio
102 steel wip IS the most efficient a center loaded coil is good too, but a fiberglass continous loading antenna is actually good, IF you get atleast a 4 footer really need a 5 for it to work its best
when it comes to antennas read this, its VERY helpfull to novice CBers
http://signalengineering.com/ultimat..._antennas.html
as for 8 miles ........ with a good antenna with a low SWR you COULD bare foot (running stock "legal" 4 watts) but there is a good MAYBE in there too, if you really want to talk on it get a export radio thats converted and get you some walkin shoes or foot warmer (linear), another option is getting a regular cb "raped" (peaked and tuned)
im talkin 30 miles with a export with a linear running about 300 watts mobile
im talkin atleast 80 miles basestation export with about 400watts, if i can catch "skip" i have talked 2000 miles, the most ever "skiping" was austraila
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03-01-2011, 08:27 PM
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by stephen
ill try to remember to let you know. i plan on getting it by the end of the month.
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Yea il try and keep an eye out for it to.
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03-01-2011, 09:10 PM
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Ford Tough
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by 88ranger89camaro
as for 8 miles ........ with a good antenna with a low SWR you COULD bare foot (running stock "legal" 4 watts) but there is a good MAYBE in there too, if you really want to talk on it get a export radio thats converted and get you some walkin shoes or foot warmer (linear), another option is getting a regular cb "raped" (peaked and tuned)
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I was being sarcastic towards the dipwad up there putting fiberglass antennas down... my bad.
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03-02-2011, 03:30 PM
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2 Many Toys, No Free Time
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by OscarMike
I was being sarcastic towards the dipwad up there putting fiberglass antennas down... my bad.
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LMAO ........ o well it happens just hope the O.P. got the help needed
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03-03-2011, 09:28 AM
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Re: CB radio
I can't upload to the web because I am at work but I have a Cobra 18 WX ST II mounted directly below my Alpine radio in my 98 see attached
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03-03-2011, 10:09 AM
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Re: CB radio
I plan on picking up a Cobra 29LTD with Bluetooth so I can use it for phone conversations. Mounting it up on the roof. I plan on fabbing up a headache rack and mounting my antenna top center and running the coax up through the rear of the cab and across the headliner. I will be recovering the headliner and adding a black mustang dome light at the same time. I will post pictures when I can get back into my shop....
Thanks, Jeff
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11-04-2011, 10:16 AM
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Rebuilding the Ranger!
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by Little Blue
Mount it under your light switch on the left of your wheel. And be sure you mount the antenna on the hood, opposite of your FM antenna.
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Wait... Why's this? I'm getting my antenna setup tonight, and was gonna mount them in between the toolbox and front of the bed, probably mounted right onto the backside of the toolbox.
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11-05-2011, 09:28 PM
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Re: CB radio
hey stephen ive got the same radio you posted up and mines been in my truck for about a year and a half now and is working like a champ
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11-14-2011, 07:42 AM
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Re: CB radio
I to have a compact one. I mounted mine to the bottom of the tray below the radio. Its out of the way but still easy to reach.
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11-14-2011, 08:05 AM
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by RedRanger2001
Wait... Why's this? I'm getting my antenna setup tonight, and was gonna mount them in between the toolbox and front of the bed, probably mounted right onto the backside of the toolbox.
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Either location will be fine. You'll lose some having the antenna against the cab.
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11-19-2011, 12:29 PM
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Re: CB radio
I mounted mine above my rear view mirror.. I took a block of wood and put it behind the headboard and then screwed the CB Radio into the wood and have the mic hanging on my mirror! I ran the wires to everything in the headliner and down the pillers so that you cant see anything!
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11-19-2011, 12:56 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: CB radio
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Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco
check out what this jeep guy did pretty cool but he did a sub par job.
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i have the same cb in my truck
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11-29-2011, 08:06 PM
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Ford Truck Driver
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Re: CB radio
i was looking to install mine into the headliner also i dont know what i need or how to do it
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11-30-2011, 01:28 AM
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Re: CB radio
Im running a cobra 29ltd classic. Havent had any problems. Also if ur running faberglass whips if u run a dual whip setup u wont get as much range as you would with one. I grew up in a trucker family and its always been said if they are closer than 6 feet they cut your reception so thats why i run one for the cb and one for the radio
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