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CB Preference-which is the best?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by gryllswannabe, Jul 16, 2011.

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  1. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    Asta

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    Thanks man big help!
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    No problem. PM me if you need any more help.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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    I am not blowing people out of the box but the radio is good for what I need it for. I have had it peaked and tuned so it isnt stock. The antenna have been tuned as well. I think it has great range for the type of radio it is being used for. I am not trying to talk cross country or anything but since I had it peaked and tuned its a great setup and it fits great in my truck.
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    What radio is it?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Nolawall

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    Its the cobra 18 with the weather band radio.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    Not the best, but it puts out 130 watts and cost betwen 400$ to 500$:
    Stryker SR497-HPC

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    george2pak, Apr 28, 2012
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  7. Apr 28, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    Nice! Stryker makes some great radios.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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    O YA!
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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    I have used a number of different setups in both pickups, trucks, and logging equipment. I have used this exact setup in at least 4 pieces of logging equipment and 2 pickups. (Of course I don't have pics - but these are perfect) For a run-of-the-mill not breaking the bank setup he has it nailed. Range should be 2-5 miles depending on terrain ... which is enough for most users. As other posters have said SWR (tuning your whip) power output and antenna are critical - I would agree but would add that the Antenna properly tuned is number one and most easily done; a solid mount like this one is more better than a magnetic mount. .02
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    I am also running the Cobra 18 and find it to be more than adequate. CB sits about 3/4" out further then deck but I will fix that soon!

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  11. Apr 30, 2012 at 6:04 AM
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    New set up, works awesome! Pushing about 8miles with a peak n tune...the speaker add is glorious too :D

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  12. Apr 30, 2012 at 6:13 AM
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    ^^^ Need more info on your speaker install! Looks clean.
     
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  13. Apr 30, 2012 at 6:22 AM
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    pretty easy, cut a round hole in the headliner the size of the speaker, then the speaker faceplate has screw studs to accept screws from the back side, drilled 4 holes for them, and used flattened out budlight caps as washers and screwed from the back side...wire goes down the a-pillar.
     
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  14. Apr 30, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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    Nice. I may have to adopt this idea.
     
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  15. May 3, 2012 at 10:12 PM
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    Does anyone know how to tune a cb besides taking it to a shop or anyone in Orange County that can help me out with this.
     
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  16. May 3, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Go to Radio Shack and pick up a SWR meter (20-30 bucks) or find a member who has one local. Its really easy
     
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  17. May 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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    Ok sound good thanks for the heads up. now is there anyone in orange county that has one that could help me do this lol.
     
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  18. May 4, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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  19. May 7, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    usin my dads old realistic trc-474 velcroed on top the dash and wired to a 102" stainless whip mounted behind the cab, works great for its age no problems at all and great reception/range.

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  20. May 7, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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    Ive got one and I am available this weekend if you still need it done. Ive got to re-do mine because I got a new CB.
     
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