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CB Radio purchase options?!?!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by EastBayTaco, Mar 9, 2015.

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    Looks like a glorified Firestik.

    If your not exploring trails, the mount option (pass. fender) would work for most applications.

    The "risk" as I see it, is the oft encountered tree branch taking that off rather quickly, especially since there is no spring mounted to the base.

    Check out some Firestik options at Walcott CB, they have a wide selection of NGP (no ground plane) antennas and mounts.
     
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    Looks like an overpriced 2 foot Firestik. Trying to get coax mounted to that would be a nightmare not to mention all the other stuff you would have to buy to get it to work.
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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    Thanks for the input!.. I think I found my set up
    CB
    $67 Uniden PRO520XL Pro Series 40-Channel CB Radio. Compact Design. ANL Switch and PA/CB Switch. 7 Watts of Audio Output and Instant Emergency Channel 9. - Black
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004VXNI/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

    Antenna
    $33 FireStik FL3-B Three Foot Firefly Antenna with Tuneable Tip (Black)
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005AUJXLM/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CK5NG72UVSTT

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    $24 FireStik SS-204A Adjustable Stainless Steel Vertical Door jamb Mount
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X3EQ3G/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1837JQQI891OZ

    Hope this mount works and clears my camper shell. Is there anything else I'll need?.. First time buying or installing a CB radio!
     
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    Don't forget the coax and SWR meter. Also, I would go with a 4 foot antenna.
     
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