NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I was thinking more so traffic wise, not the stray arrows.

 

That will pucker you up real quick!

 

I have the time off requested already. Might as well make the best of it.

 

I can't remember who suggested this for me when I asked awhile back... But, is there anything else I should purchase with it to get the best range/performance possible. I don't want to put any holes, or take anything apart in my truck (at least, not until lease is up. so a few years staying as much stock as possible)...

$90 Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000K2YR

 

Need an antenna, the one that comes with it is useless. I had one of those but the mic went out and then you have to replace the whole thing, so I just got a hard mount unit

 

my MTR spare tire versus other truck:

 

Don't want to put holes in my truck. Also, want to be able to use in either my Taco or my T4R without having to purchase separate radios for each. Any other portable CB's that may be better that you would suggest?

 

run antenna cable through the firewall and mount antenna on a hood bracket?

or antenna cable through firewall and then under the truck to a bed location or roof?

 

Portable CB don't have the range. You can set up an antenna on both rigs and just move the CB into the one your using. With that ducky antenna you might as well use walkie talkies. I'm running a hood bracket that allows me to mount an antenna using factory bolts. It's not the best place for one like the roof but it works.

 

He gets a hood ornament for following to close...

 

I have a magnetic mounted whip that I just run the wire in through the door sill or something

 

You will also want the lapel mic. Something

Vertex MH-450S Standard Speaker

sort of like this. I don't have the exact model number of the one I remember seeing.

 

I was up there this weekend shooting. Wasnt too busy

 

Was the route all the way across the same or rerouted?

 

Midland 18-2442 Mobile CB Antenna

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...nd+18-2442&dpPl=1&dpID=213RjdHB4RL&ref=plSrch

The antenna I got with mine, I'd definitely recommend. Just run it through the back window, or slam it in the door. The door seal has more than enough give to not hurt it.

 

Antennas are what really make a CB good. There is nothing wrong with that model and it is pretty well rated review wise.

Your best bet is just to get a magnetic antenna you can put on the roof when you need it and run the wire through the window and connect it to the handheld unit. Be pretty easy to swap between the T4R and your Tacoma that way and will get you much better range.

 

Not sure, Ive only been up there twice, the first time was the trip @bobsuruncle is talking about

 

@twalchlii1 What size hole saw did you use on your snorkel instal?

 

I run a magnetic one.... It's a love hate relationship

 

I've never had mine move at all, even when I forgot about it and went through a car wash way long ago haha