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Discussion in 'Arizona' started by tomwilson74, Dec 11, 2012.

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  1. Dec 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    I live in West Virginia and will be visiting the Phoenix area next month. I am staying with family in Sun City and will be there from around January 18th to February 26th. Was just wondering if anyone could maybe lend me a hand running the antenna wire and hooking up power to the cb. I don't know much about these things and am a disabled vet so I can't get up under the truck like I used to. Any help would be appreciated, maybe even go to lunch after at Dillon's or Shane's. Love that BBQ!
     
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  2. Dec 11, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    I am sure there might be someone who can help you! There are quite a few guys who live out on that side of town.
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    I'm not on that side of town at all, but if nobody on that side of town can lend a hand let me know and I'll get out there and help you out.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    CB install ehh? :spy:
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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  6. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    i just installed my Uniden a few months back.. ran the coax and mounted antenna. check my build. page 27. let me know if thats what your looking to do.
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    There are a few companies that sell quality CB products down here. In fact I think Firestick has a shop in central phoenix somewhere.
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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    yup.. if you go straight to Firestik, the guy is real cool.. sold me the entire kit for less than 50 bucks.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    I have been looking at the Firestiks. I don't really want a whip style antenna. Too tall for my garage.
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    love my Firestik. have it tuned and just unscrew it and store it under the rear seats when not using it.
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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    Or they sell quick disconnect mounts.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    That set up looks great. Can't wait to get on the road west. Just gotta wait to take my daughter back to college on the 13th (Jan.).
     
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  13. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    they do yeah.. but for the money.. ehh. you just unscrew it.. takes 2 seconds. lol
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    just installed my Cobra 75 WX ST, similar to your midland, it wasnt too bad, i hope someone is able to help! it just takes time! but i think you can run yours into the cigarette plug right?
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    Yeah, the cig. lighter or "AA" batteries.
     
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  16. Dec 11, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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    so that takes hald the wiring out of the equation
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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    I live right next to Sun City and have done this mod before. I'm sure we can get the guys together to help you out.
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2012 at 6:10 AM
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    Holy hell... Jason is alive. What have you been up to man? We can roll out there and help him :thumbsup:
     
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    I appreciate the replys and soon to come help. I am looking at going ahead and buying a "permanent mount" cb. Maybe a Cobra. My original plan was to drive my mom's car out to Phoenix because it gets way better gas mileage than my Tacoma. We come out together as she still has a sister near 51st and Camelback. I was just going to use the Midland portable for the trip and maybe sell it when we get back to WV and buy a Cobra. Now we have decided to take my truck so the portable cb plan kinda got changed. I have already bought the Midland though so I'll shop around for another radio that I will probably mount under the heater control buttons.
     
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