Recent content by Tango2

Well there are two variants to the SBB-2; one is the SBB-2 (UHF / PO / PL-259 connector) and SBB-2NMO which is the NMO mount. I think this (SBB-2) would be the best bet for the bandi mount, but not sure which adapter to use. It looks like I need some sort of "bulkhead" female to female UHF...

That's good enough for me. I guess I'll give that a shot. I'm trying to figure out what hardware I'll need to install this on a bandi mount. It looks like there is a pl-259 connector on the end of the antenna. Not exactly sure what I should use here, and digging through walcottcb and comet's...

I've installed countless nmo mount antennas, and they do always outperform what I'm attempting IMO. However, my problem is that I don't want holes in the roof at least until I decide on which roof rack system I want. I now have a bandi mount, and I just got my technician ticket on Saturday...

I think I've decided to go the ham route for now. Ordered a uv-5ra a couple weeks ago. The price was right to pick it up and familiarize myself with ham operations (monitoring only) until I get my ticket this month. I'll probably pick up a dual band mobile to install, but if I find a good...

Mr Olsen, your garage keeps popping up everywhere. I was going to point the OP back to the mother ship of garage's but someone already has. If you can't find ideas over at the garagejournal, you're not trying.

That seems to be the most commonly chosen CB (well, that and the midland IIRC). Both seem to be a good option from all the threads I've read. I like the fact that I could store the radio itself away and only plug it in if I needed it, and all that would have to be permanently mounted would be...

"It was cheap enough that if I decided against it I would. Have been out too much." This should have read "it was cheap enough that if I decided against getting my ticket I wouldn't be out too much". Can't seem to edit the original post. Also saw that this got moved to the General Tech...

I just bought a uv-5ra to monitor a little while waiting to get my ticket. It was cheap enough that if I decided against it I would. Have been out too much. Plus if I get a mobile, it will be a good loaner/spotter radio to keep in the truck. Not to mention a good backpacking companion when...

I'm just getting back into 4x4's after a hiatus. Picked up a '13 FJC a couple months ago, and one thing I'd like to add is some comms. I don't want everything in view but I will need some access to it though. I have an old Radio Shack CB (full size) that has already been peaked/tuned. It...

Of all places to post my first post on here... Anyway, I'll put a good ribeye up against most other cuts. I typically spend about 10-12/lb on rib eyes from the local butcher and it doesn't compare to anything I can get in a store. Best way I have found to cook them so far is to put a...