CB rec

wierdbeard · 04-16-08, 10:29 AM

what CB and antennae do you folks recommend?

brokenparts · 04-16-08, 11:33 AM

I used to have a cheap antenna that I got at dept store and it worked ok at best. I recently invested in good co-ax and a 4ft adjustable Firestik and tuned it properly with a SWR meter. This difference is night and day for clarity and range.

LandCruisers4Life · 04-16-08, 12:21 PM

I have a 3ft long top loaded K40 antenna on a 5" magnetic base. It works fine for a few miles coverage.

My CB is a Cobra, and has a built in SWR calibration unit. I usually don't even have to touch the antenna, just tune the swr vs what my antenna is at on the radio. Works perfectly. Tune on channels 1, 20, and 40, with 20 being most important.

Brentbba · 04-16-08, 02:38 PM

Search is your friend on this topic. Best advice with whatever you buy is to tune it with an SWR meter.

wierdbeard · 04-16-08, 03:04 PM

i've searched quite extensively, and have found tons of stuff. I'm not all that savvy when it comes to CB and HAM. I plan on putting both in my cruiser. I could go to that shack place and pick something up, but i'm not into replacing things all the time, whats a reliable setup? What all do i need?

Brentbba · 04-16-08, 03:44 PM

For something inexpensive on the CB side, the Uniden 510 or 520 are nice little units. The Radio Trash unit is very similar to these. I've been happy with my 520. I put a wilson 5000 mag mount with it. Lots of guys have gone with the smaller wilson as well and are very happy.

04-16-08, 10:29 AM	#1
wierdbeard MALIS NOCEMUS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Fran-freak-O Kalifornia TLCA# 18253 Posts: 166	CB rec what CB and antennae do you folks recommend? __________________ Three men can keep a Secret if two are dead... I don't watch Zombie movies... I live them. Alice - 1997 40th Anniversary, E-Lockers, George's LED's, D light don't work, HIR lowbeams, Slee harness, Hella horns, ARB w/XD9000, 240 Blitz, Safari snorkel, OME 2.5 heavy, National Luna dual Battery, CDL switch and a tree on the mirror so the cruiser don't smell

04-16-08, 11:33 AM	#2
brokenparts IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR TLCA# 16127 Posts: 2,084	I used to have a cheap antenna that I got at dept store and it worked ok at best. I recently invested in good co-ax and a 4ft adjustable Firestik and tuned it properly with a SWR meter. This difference is night and day for clarity and range. __________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu

04-16-08, 12:21 PM	#3
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,516	I have a 3ft long top loaded K40 antenna on a 5" magnetic base. It works fine for a few miles coverage. My CB is a Cobra, and has a built in SWR calibration unit. I usually don't even have to touch the antenna, just tune the swr vs what my antenna is at on the radio. Works perfectly. Tune on channels 1, 20, and 40, with 20 being most important. __________________ 2004 UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" - Gotta pay to play...

04-16-08, 02:38 PM	#4
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,795	Search is your friend on this topic. Best advice with whatever you buy is to tune it with an SWR meter. __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420

04-16-08, 03:04 PM	#5
wierdbeard MALIS NOCEMUS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Fran-freak-O Kalifornia TLCA# 18253 Posts: 166	i've searched quite extensively, and have found tons of stuff. I'm not all that savvy when it comes to CB and HAM. I plan on putting both in my cruiser. I could go to that shack place and pick something up, but i'm not into replacing things all the time, whats a reliable setup? What all do i need? __________________ Three men can keep a Secret if two are dead... I don't watch Zombie movies... I live them. Alice - 1997 40th Anniversary, E-Lockers, George's LED's, D light don't work, HIR lowbeams, Slee harness, Hella horns, ARB w/XD9000, 240 Blitz, Safari snorkel, OME 2.5 heavy, National Luna dual Battery, CDL switch and a tree on the mirror so the cruiser don't smell

04-16-08, 03:44 PM	#6
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,795	For something inexpensive on the CB side, the Uniden 510 or 520 are nice little units. The Radio Trash unit is very similar to these. I've been happy with my 520. I put a wilson 5000 mag mount with it. Lots of guys have gone with the smaller wilson as well and are very happy. __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420

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