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.:-- 5th Annual KY/TN March 2017 Land Between the Lakes Meet--:.

Discussion in 'Tennessee' started by Breezy, Jan 2, 2017.

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  1. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    dirty deeds

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    dirty deeds Big Blue Nation!

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    And?? You like?

    BTW, those interior LEDs excite the fuck outta me every time I open my doors :D
    Now for some license plate bulbs
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    I keep my SWR meter in the glove box of my truck. It takes all of 5 minutes to tune an antenna. It's a good practice to check them occasionally anyway. Way out in the boonies away from cell towers, light poles, overhead wires, buildings and signs is the BEST place to set it. LBL just could be the SWR Mecca!
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    dirty deeds

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    dirty deeds Big Blue Nation!

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    Cell service at LBL?

    If not, that's B. E. A. Utiful!
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    @Bluegrass Taco I may ask you to help me set mine while at LBL, if I don't get it done here soon.
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    stuff
    me too!
     
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  6. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Another dirty little secret to setting up a CB, they work best when the antenna has a proper ground plane. Best place for an antenna is on the roof, trunk lid, or hood of a vehicle. (Flat surface, 90 degrees to antenna mast) Antenna mounts should be grounded to the chassis if not on a grounded surface. Do NOT run a ground from antenna mount directly to the battery. You are NOT grounding the 12v dc current of the vehicle or radio, you are grounding RF "radio waves". Running a ground directly to the battery will often result in ignition noise from the radio. My mount is in the bed, on the front bulkhead. Not the BEST place mind you, but plenty good enough since I have a ground strap run from the steel mount down to the chassis of the truck. The plastic inner bed of a Tacoma is a lousy mounting point. It NEEDS an adequate ground strap to eliminate noise and increase modulation. When running a dedicated ground, use flat "ground strap" rather that round stranded wire for best results. Also, ideally, you want 2/3rds or more of the antenna above the roof line of the vehicle. A typical "wound" antenna (ie, "Firestik") is "top loaded" with most of the 102" of winding in the upper portion of the mast. Personally, I shoot for 75% or more above roof line. Makes for better long distance reception.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    dirty deeds Big Blue Nation!

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    Did you see the 3D printed thread here about bed brackets?

    One was a corner mount option, but not really flat for mounting, say, a CB antenna.
    The other IS flat, and seems you could mount an antenna on it, but still need to ground it.
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Mine will be turned off, left in the console, OR, under a tire in a mud hole.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Did NOT see it. I make my own but would LOVE to see better options.
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    dirty deeds Big Blue Nation!

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  11. Feb 1, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    Good idea....They should be steel rather than plastic for the best results.....then grounded to the chassis. Those bed rails are NOT adequately grounded. (BTDT, wasn't happy with the results.) I've made a couple aluminum mounts, which work "ok" but steel with a good chassis ground works BETTER.

    Under MOST conditions, you won't notice a poorly grounded antenna. Where it shows up is in areas where there is marginal reception. For CB's used in close proximity (within a mile) you can get away with poor grounds.

    RF waves send heat back into a radio if the Standing Wave Ratio is far off or the antenna ground is not good. This can destroy the "primaries" in the radio, slowly eroding the performance.
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    Haven't used it in my truck. In my Rzr I've used it (Mostly the PA for yelling at people to get out of the way) but I don't think the antenna is correctly placed/grounded because I get a little static. I also don't know much about CB's
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    KRAMERICA Old Man Mike

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    Because it's called "Loves".... :hattip:
     
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  14. Feb 1, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Ya know what? I know that. Cannot tell you why I typed bLOWES,
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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    Multiple people who will be there have swr meters and can tune a cb radio. Its not fucking rocket science.
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    I wonder how many people read this whole thing ....
     
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    Nope.....It's radio science.
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    PS rack
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  19. Feb 1, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    Kerleyfries Idk what the hell I'm doing

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    Shocks and that ps pump should be top since your fucking shock is broken.
     
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    No reason to buy nice shocks when your bumps fell off 30,000 miles ago :anonymous:
     
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