SantaCruzRunner
Senior Member
arty: look what i got today ... came across country in 3 days WOW!!
that one of erics(t4r4life) mounts?
Buying a CB?
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that one of erics(t4r4life) mounts?
02running
New member
yupp came on the mail today
SantaCruzRunner
Senior Member
Yea I'm getting one from him when we go to Hollister hills on the 22nd!!
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SantaCruzRunner
Senior Member
yeaaa haha we have like 40 yotas going!
SantaCruzRunner
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t4r4life
Elite Member
Look what i got in the mail
nice! i'll bring the mount next weekend at hollister.
SantaCruzRunner
Senior Member
ight cool ill try and have it all set up so we can just put the mount on and it will be ready, let me know how much money to bring!
Baja Runner
Member
Here's a link to the Firestik tech docs site...
Tech-Docs Index
It is worth the reading. Interesting stuff to maximize your CB range.
For example, never cut the coax. Know what interfaces should be ground and which that should be not. For example, you should scrape paint off the mounting surface of the antenna, and where it mounts to the body, the mount should be grounded to the chassis. I'm surprised when I see guys with powder coated/painted mounts.
UNGROUNDED ANTENNA MOUNTS
Tech-Docs Index
It is worth the reading. Interesting stuff to maximize your CB range.
For example, never cut the coax. Know what interfaces should be ground and which that should be not. For example, you should scrape paint off the mounting surface of the antenna, and where it mounts to the body, the mount should be grounded to the chassis. I'm surprised when I see guys with powder coated/painted mounts.
UNGROUNDED ANTENNA MOUNTS
OU4x4
Member
good call baja, the firestik site has a ton of info and helped me get things set up.
the tuning and swr info is a big help.
having a painted or coated mount isn't a big deal. i just scrapped a little paint off right around the antenna mount hole
and just a little off around the holes that hit the body.
i think it's better that way than having a nasty looking rusted mount.
just make sure you use a multi-meter to test continuity between the mount and some place on the frame.
the tuning and swr info is a big help.
having a painted or coated mount isn't a big deal. i just scrapped a little paint off right around the antenna mount hole
and just a little off around the holes that hit the body.
i think it's better that way than having a nasty looking rusted mount.
just make sure you use a multi-meter to test continuity between the mount and some place on the frame.
AZ4FNER
New member
Hey guys, I just started shopping for CB's. Anyone know why more people do not purchase the "all in handset" style CB's? Are they not as good?
For example: Amazon.com: Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio: Car Electronics
I was thinking you could mount CB box under seat or behind dash and have the handset setup with quick disconnect.
For example: Amazon.com: Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio: Car Electronics
I was thinking you could mount CB box under seat or behind dash and have the handset setup with quick disconnect.
Hey guys, I just started shopping for CB's. Anyone know why more people do not purchase the "all in handset" style CB's? Are they not as good?
For example: Amazon.com: Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio: Car Electronics
I was thinking you could mount CB box under seat or behind dash and have the handset setup with quick disconnect.
I had this one installed in my FJ and was pretty happy with it. Had the box installed behind the driver side kick panel. for antennae I had a Firestick connected with a quick disconnect. No problems at all.
AZ4FNER
New member
That's confirms it, this will be my choice for installation method. I want the CB out of site, except for when in use. Thanks guys!
Baja Runner
Member
The all in one handset was really popular like 5-7 years ago. Everyone seemed to have one. I think I remember hearing the construction was not great on it and they didn't have the best output.
For an occasional user I'm certain it would be fine. I'm sorta OCD about it as I use it a lot in Baja where its nice to have the longest range possible. Its super annoying when your with someone who you can't hear or they can't hear you only a few yards away I've been that guy many times as well. Haha .
For an occasional user I'm certain it would be fine. I'm sorta OCD about it as I use it a lot in Baja where its nice to have the longest range possible. Its super annoying when your with someone who you can't hear or they can't hear you only a few yards away
I've been that guy many times as well. Haha .
AZ4FNER
New member
What about this one? You can connect to vehicle with antenna for extended range, or disconnect-add battery pack and take with you as hand held unit.
Amazon.com: Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio: Electronics
Anybody using one like this?
Amazon.com: Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio: Electronics
Anybody using one like this?
