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cb and cb spring reccomendations?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hamNswiss on rye, Jul 24, 2011.

  1. Jul 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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    I am looking into buying a CB setup and I think i've settled on the Cobra C18-WXSTII along with a 4' Firestik Firefly antenna with a magnet mount. I was basically looking for the cheapest CB i could get that would get weather channels along with CB channels. First off, any experience with these products/setup? reccomendations?

    secondly, with the mag mount and 4' antenna, firestik recommends a 'spring shock' at the base of the antenna. What i am wondering is 1) do i really need this? 2) should i go with their Medium duty or heavy duty spring? and 3) will i need to purchase anything else to complete my setup? i know little about cb's, so any insight is appreciated. thank you


    Radio: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2538415

    Antenna: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=off&q=firestik+firefly&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7962069746612734175&sa=X&ei=2pQsTo68NYX20gGgwLTkDg&ved=0CCQQ8wIwAg

    Mag Mount Base: http://www.toy4education.com/electronics-and-communications/accessories/antennas/hd-5-magnet-mount-w-18-coax.html

    Medium Duty Spring:
    $20 Spring Shock SS Medium Duty
    http://www.amazon.com/SPRING-SHOCK-SS-MEDIUM-DUTY/dp/B000X381K0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311543466&sr=8-1



    Heavy Duty Spring: http://www.amazon.com/SPRING-SHOCK-SS-HD-UP/dp/B00042LC9M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1311543869&sr=1-1
     
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  2. Jul 24, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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    I've got the Cobra 29 Classic. It's a great radio, but just a little over $100. I had a Midland 40 channel with a 4" Wilson that worked great. It's really the antenna and proper SWR adjusting that matter. If you have a good antenna, it's just your personal choice for the radio itself.

    Also, if you're expecting to hit trees or anything, get a Wilson. You can bend one 180* and it won't break. There's no need for a spring on it either.
     
    ATriplett513, Jul 24, 2011
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  3. Jul 24, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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    get a wilson with a steel wip. No need for a spring
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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    Thanks guys. I looked into the wilson bases, will the fit most whip antennas? How about the One I mentioned in my oP? Also, do they make any black whips? Aesthetically, I was looking for a black antenna to kind of go with the black truck. Thanks again
     
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  5. Jul 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM
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    I got the lil wil. Works great
     
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  7. Jul 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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    The Wilson will fit in a CB mount. I didn't even know they came in anything but black lol
     
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  8. Jul 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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  9. Jul 24, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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    Unless the weather channels are CB channels, I don't think you'll be getting them. I see you're from Tempe, tomorrow give Apollo Communications a call. (623) 939-2240

    That'll be your last stop for any CB questions you have. They've installed and tuned CB's for me in 2 vehicles. The owner is one of those guys that has forgotten more about radios than I'll ever learn.
     
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    get the heavy duty spring. my friend has the medium duty one. it has trouble keeping the antenna upright.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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  12. Jul 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    Again

    "tomorrow give Apollo Communications a call. (623) 939-2240"
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2011 at 12:49 AM
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    The weather channels are ~160mhz VHF FM. I have seen several CB radios that have that additional receiver built in, including the OP's radio.
     
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  14. Jul 26, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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    thanks for all the info guys...atriplett, ill try them sometime this week thanks. any other insight guys?
     
    hamNswiss on rye, Jul 26, 2011
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