CB Radio help
#1
CB Radio help
Hey guys i just got a almost new cb radio from my grandpa tonight and was wondering how i should set it up and everything. This is the model i got:
http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...e1cc0095d1.jpg
What kind of antenna should i get, i've heard a lot of talk about the firestiks and they arent too bad priced. Where should i put it at and how do i get it tuned and all that good stuff. Thanks a lot guys!
http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...e1cc0095d1.jpg
What kind of antenna should i get, i've heard a lot of talk about the firestiks and they arent too bad priced. Where should i put it at and how do i get it tuned and all that good stuff. Thanks a lot guys!
Last edited by 04blackedge; 06-18-2007 at 08:23 AM.
#3
I don't see what model you got.
As for the antenna. I bought a Wilson Trucker 2000. It was recommended by my dad who has driven trucks (dump or a tractor trailer) for over 25 years. His opinion is if you are going to buy an antenna then you better buy one that will work. The t2000 is spendy but I never have a problem hearing anyone or talking to anyone.
http://www.wilsonantenna.com/t2000.htm
As for the antenna. I bought a Wilson Trucker 2000. It was recommended by my dad who has driven trucks (dump or a tractor trailer) for over 25 years. His opinion is if you are going to buy an antenna then you better buy one that will work. The t2000 is spendy but I never have a problem hearing anyone or talking to anyone.
http://www.wilsonantenna.com/t2000.htm
#5
Oh i just put the pic up there let me put the actual link. What do you mean check SWR? I have no background with these things, so i have no clue what to do. It came with a magnetic mount antenna,
http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...ct_id=210&id=1
but I wanted something that i wouldnt have to worry about it flying off as i go down the interstate. Is there a webpage or something i can look at that explains all this stuff?
http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=...ct_id=210&id=1
but I wanted something that i wouldnt have to worry about it flying off as i go down the interstate. Is there a webpage or something i can look at that explains all this stuff?
#7
#9
BTW My wilson t2000 holds up great off road. I have driven down ATV trails without a problem. Of course the bracket was a little bent but the antenna itself was fine. My dad says he has seen guys hit tree branches at 60mph and they just bend in a 90* angle and you can bend them back good as new.
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