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I just use a magnetic mount, but to each, his own...

 

I was planning along similar lines and picked up a few backpack meals.
The wife was talking about bringing some Hot Dogs or similar

 

I treated myself and bought a real soldering iron when I did mine. I’ve been struggling with the same crappy low wattage radio shack one since H.S.

less chance of a branch knocking it down if it’s welded on! ‍

 

I think @BookieBob is gonna have to bring more ice!

 

I’ve only got one ice mold!

It’s working overtime.
Lol

My whiskey glass is already packed safely in my kitchen gear...

Is it Saturday yet?

 

I started with one, and I can hear people fine, but my range for responding was limited, so I invested less than $200 and got a full-length antenna and cabled it back through my sliding window, under the rear seats, and into the CB. For once my PTT recieve AND send pass the signal strength test.

I still need to tune it, though...

 

What kind of antennas are you using that require soldering?

Also, I totally agree that a decent soldering iron is worth every penny! I bought a nice one a few years back for soldering LED tape lights at work and it's so much better. Now I also have the Milwaukee M12 soldering iron.

 

It was just the cabling to the UHF

$38 PL259 USA Made PL-259 Improved Double Shielded RG-58u for FireStik Antenna K-8A 18-Foot Single CB/Ham Coax Cable

PL259 connector. It had to be soldered to maintain the electrical connection. The antenna itself just screws on.

 

The cable I used doesn't have the Pl-259 connector pre-attached which makes it easier to run through the vehicle including the existing hole in the back wall of the cab.
It's the center conductor that required soldering.

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Surprisingly 18' of cable just made it to the front of the console.

 

Aha, nice! I may need a cable like that if I ever do a proper installation.

 

If anyone needs to get ahold of me tomorrow (4/9) or Saturday (4/10) for questions, my cell # (414) 687-7816 (oops)

Also, I'll check in here if reception is good.

I will post site numbers once @WiscoPat and I get settled in.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

Yes I'm going.. most likely camping tonight, maybe tomorrow not totally sure yet

 

Maybe you can help me... I have the fire ring in the engine bay but might be just short of the cab.. so it's ziptied

 

We're getting settled in at Wyalusing.

Sites 141, 142, 143. There are many available sites nearby as well.

Anyone showing up this afternoon/evening can text me or call @ (414) 687-7816 and let me know your ETA. We might go dick around in the area for a bit, but I would like to be here to greet others.

The view is fantastic!!

 

We'll be there around 7 or 8!

 

where is the antenna mounted? On a ditch light or hood bracket? How long is the cable?

 

Hoping to get there before dark. I’ll let you know when I get close

 

18' I thought and yeah ditch bracket

 

Damn, I wish I could!

 

You got the money site right there!

I'll be there after 7 sometime. I gotta stop at Cabelas for some fuel for the camp stove and probably some other stuff I don't know I need until I see it. If anybody sees me west bound on i-94 or Hwy 18 can reach out on Ch 19.