Does anyone have a CB radio in their truck? - Page 4

stephen.g.fiddes · #46 02-27-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whfd930

That was my first all mode radio that I owned. I also made my own separation kit for it. The cable for the head is the same as a 6 wire telephone line, so I went to Wal-mart and got one of the flat cables and a coupling and for the mic, it is a cat5 cord for the computer, so I got a cable and coupling for that too. Used Velcro to attach the head to the dash. Instant $75 separation kit. Just glad that the Icom came with the kit as it is a different setup.

I really like my 857 so far. The separation kit came with it for free, but has a $20 value. Excited to get it fully working on the HF bands (as soon as I get my general lol)

04bigranger · #47 02-27-2010, 11:25 PM

i dont have one

Brodie_laj · #48 02-28-2010, 06:49 AM

I was wondering about CB Radios... how far of a range do you get with them?? i understand that different radios and antennas will make a difference but in general for a mid -good quality one, what kind of range would you get and for how much $$$

Areyouforcereal? · #49 02-28-2010, 07:49 AM

On a clear day I have gotten About 40 miles out of my $30 midland.

Brodie_laj · #50 02-28-2010, 10:51 AM

wow that is pretty sweet, i thought i remember reading online before that they only go up to like 8 miles or something so i thought the werent that good but 40 miles, that is 64 kms!!!!

Areyouforcereal? · #51 02-28-2010, 10:55 AM

You might wanna take into account the terrain also. I can get good distance down here cause it's pretty much flat. Hills and mountains will most likely limit your range.

stephen.g.fiddes · #52 02-28-2010, 11:06 PM

well, with my ham radio, I can get around the world.. just thought i'd throw that out there... lol

dos0711 · #53 03-01-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stephen.g.fiddes

well, with my ham radio, I can get around the world.. just thought i'd throw that out there... lol

Would you post some pics of your antenna setup/mount?

stephen.g.fiddes · #54 03-01-2010, 09:51 PM

Yeah, I will soon for the 2M/440 antenna. The HF antenna (which is the one that can get around the world) I dont have yet (lol) but will post pics of it when i have it in a few weeks... Hopefully I will pass my test in 2 weeks so I can transmit in the HF bands

stephen.g.fiddes · #55 03-02-2010, 09:26 PM

And, here are the Antenna pics.

2M/440 (70cm) dual-band whip antenna

The self-color-matched mount

Another angle on the mount, and how i have the wire run.

Antenna off the mount

2M whip

The mount (also self-color-matched... ish...)

Close-up top

Close-up bottom. (sorry for the abnormally-crappy picture...)

Hope that works

calebw15 · #56 03-07-2010, 01:17 PM

Heres mine....

tcmills3 · #57 03-22-2010, 09:42 PM

I have mine under my seat i bring it out when i get on the highway though

Krogoth · #58 05-13-2010, 10:35 AM

Anyone got pics of where you have your antennas mounted? Im going to start mounting mine later today, hopefully.

I have a 4ft Firestik antenna, and I planned on mounting it on my bed, right up against the cab, but Im not sure if thats the "ideal" location for mounting it. Anyone got any input? Also I plan on using industrial strength Velcro to mount the radio inside the cab, Im not really in the mood to put holes in my console at the moment. Hopefully it works out. ive seen on this thread a couple people that did the same thing.

stephen.g.fiddes · #59 05-13-2010, 10:23 PM

See above post.

Krogoth · #60 05-20-2010, 08:24 PM

Got it mounted. Ill try and take some pics of my setup soon. I dont think the industrial velcro is gonna hold onto my center console for very much longer though...