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2013 T.A.Co. Gathering - Official Thread

Discussion in 'Moab' started by NYCO, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. Apr 25, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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    Time off request just got approved! :yay:
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    Got my cb setup in. :woot:
    One more thing off the list...
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    drivers side rear corner. has top half about the roof and checked for continuity for grounds and all are good. new coax too. everything ground down so that there is nothing blocking contact of metals for ground and also use some contact grease for good measure.

    I can get ch 40 dialed down to 1.1 or 1.2 but channel 1 would be about at 2.25. that is with the screw all the way out.

    according to firestik and right channel radio i have an electrically long but physically short antenna which caused the big difference in numbers. so it is either a spring, quick disco, or extension. might drop the 5' antenna and go 4' firefly and get a good spring to run with it.

    we shall see what happens this weekend i guess.
     
    smkd13, Apr 25, 2013
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  4. Apr 25, 2013 at 3:04 PM
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    The adjustment bolt on the top of the firestick is a standard thread pitch. Run down to the hardware store and get a slightly longer one so you can dial both channels 1 and 40 in.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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    rctoy It's about to get real!!!

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    just happy i already have the 4' fire stick with a HD spring.
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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    Well aren't you special lol the only HD spring they have here is too weak for this antenna
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    Damnit and that was a thought I had but was unaware of if I could do that lol. Hello long ass bolt lol
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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    I didn't go with a firestick because I sent my truck with someone to get the cb and they made an executive decision for a 3' hustler antenna. Hope it works well enough...
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    From what I have even reading is that those are some really good antennas I guess they make a really good HD spring too
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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    bunch of crap
    when u work on these things everyday it blurs together :D
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    The back corner isn't an ideal location for an antenna on a 4Runner or any other full bodied SUV for that matter. You get a lot of "reflection" in the signal off of the body of truck that can cause interference. As much as possible you want your antenna in a location that the signal isn't "reflected" or blocked by anything along the vertical plane of the antenna. Roof mounted antennas are generally best as a result but aren't always the most practical. That's why you see more mounts on the hood or at the front bumper like mine. Those locations have less obstructions for the signal.
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM
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    Good to hear. This is the cb I got. Seems easy to use, versatile and didn't have to worry about mounting it
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  13. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    NYCO [OP] go explore...

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Really I didn't have to tune shit with my 5' one
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    I'd hard wire it to a nice external antenna. I only got 200yards maybe with mine.
     
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  16. Apr 25, 2013 at 7:01 PM
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    I did. 3' hustler professionally tuned and mounted on the front driver quarter panel
     
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  17. Apr 25, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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    is it bad that I ordered something on the big size and only placed the order today......
     
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  18. Apr 25, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    Finally!!!
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    if my whole axle swap plan goes through and im locked by moab i will be trying the hells gate and escalator this year. if i dont get locked, i think i still want to try escalator lol.
     
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  20. Apr 25, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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    Yes yes I actually was on the phone with firestik about this for a while. Real helpful guys there. It would be more of a concern with me if I had a lot of the antenna getting blocked. The top coil is a good 12-14" away from the body and is well above roof. WHole point for a 5'. I didn't want to go with a 4' because of how close it was getting.

    Here is for reference btw

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    I am honestly amazed at how many guys literally plug theirs in and go with no tuning. Mine was way above 3.0 when I first clocked it.
     
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