Something I've been needing for a while now. Need some ideas for what to look for or stay away from. The cheapos from radio shack good enough for what we do or what would you suggest?
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Cheapos do just fine. Main thing is get a good coax and at least 4 ft antenna. Cobra and midland make I think the 2 best small radios. You don't need a huge one to talk to china, just down the trail. Some guys even run hand held cbsIf you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....
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I've always heard you should buy the cheapest radio you can find, and the best antenna you can afford.
I put a 4' firestik on mine and fixed the ground (important!) and it made a world of difference, with the same old POS radio...
RobertDIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger
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Roberts correct. the Antenna is the most important part of the setup. any radio and good antenna.
Originally posted by WrenchMonkey View PostI've always heard you should buy the cheapest radio you can find, and the best antenna you can afford.
I put a 4' firestik on mine and fixed the ground (important!) and it made a world of difference, with the same old POS radio...
Robertjust don’t get stupid and stick a Chevy engine in your Jeep. Man I hate that
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Originally posted by Jonesy View PostThanks, looks like I'll just pick up a cheapo. Truck already has a huge whip antenna on it (8ft?). We'll see how well it works.One of these days Zuk 2.0
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Originally posted by Jonesy View PostGuess I'll grab a shorter antenna while I'm at it.One of these days Zuk 2.0
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Check out your local truckstop.They are always running a sale on CBs...My Radio is a Midland for 30.00.The antenna 15.00 coaxial 15.00.
Why spend any more....Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start ..
Ten years later same chrome grille ..
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Originally posted by Coppertop View PostCheck out your local truckstop.They are always running a sale on CBs...My Radio is a Midland for 30.00.The antenna 15.00 coaxial 15.00.
Why spend any more....JT Jones
83 Toyota - beater
87 Toyota Truggy
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Another thing to keep in mind is your ground plane. The larger and flatter the surface you mount the antenna on, the better. I had a Wilson Lil' Wil magnetic antenna sitting on the roof of my F-250 with a peaked and tuned Cobra 29 and I could pretty much talk to God with it.
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