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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by g.hampton, Apr 18, 2014.

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  1. May 11, 2014 at 9:04 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    The SWR meter hooks up between the cb and antenna coax like so. Not powered by a battery.

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    You want to tune it out in as big of an open space as possible.
     
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  2. May 12, 2014 at 3:58 AM
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    I've had mine running through the rear slider for years without issue.
     
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  3. May 12, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    I will probly run it through the rear window at least for the day. It's probly not going to be a permanent fixture in my truck. If anyone does have a meter that I can use to tune the radio though that would be awesome! If need be I can financially compensate someone if they want to hook me up with a tune.
     
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  4. May 12, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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    I believe you can get them on Amazon for about $20. Not a bad investment
     
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  5. May 12, 2014 at 11:07 AM
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    There are a few guys who watch this thread for people with CB questions as well.
     
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  6. May 13, 2014 at 5:53 AM
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    If you spend around 100.00 - 130.00 for a cobra 29 its has a built in SWR meter probably not as accurate as an external one. One less thing to keep track of. Sometimes you can catch the cobras on sale at truck stops for under a hundred........30 day money back guarantee , at pilot truck stops.
     
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  7. May 14, 2014 at 1:44 PM
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    Probably have the only 2nd Gen with an 8274 in the world.
    AS for antennas, the "plastic" bed of the Tacoma sucks for mounting an antenna on the bed, so I'd suggest either a mag-mount or roof mount (via drilling hole in roof) Wilson 1000. I run a roof-mounted Wilson 1000 and a Galaxy 959. The 1000 is damned near idiot proof.

    Have tried to make a bed-mounted 102" whip work but haven't gotten it 100% yet.
     
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  8. May 14, 2014 at 2:16 PM
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    Thats what I run for ant. is a wilson 1000 mag mount .
     
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  9. May 16, 2014 at 6:07 AM
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    I picked up a Wilson 1000 from benmara yesterday and went to set up the cb only to find out it didn't friggin work! That just means I get to go shopping for one today!
     
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  10. May 16, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    What about it didn't work exactly? :confused: Mine worked out of the box fine and in the center of the roof with some bonding of body panels I have 1.0 swr on all channels.
     
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  11. May 16, 2014 at 10:55 AM
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    Wondering the same ?[​IMG]
     
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  12. May 17, 2014 at 6:54 AM
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    The cb itself didn't work we tried wiring it up and it turns out I just need to get something else. So I did. Only problem is I didn't have time to get it hooked up before the meet today. O well. Looks like I have it for the future meets and wheeling!
     
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  13. May 17, 2014 at 7:21 AM
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    So, what did you get? :tumbleweed:
     
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