Chris
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 0:00:15 GMT -3
Post by Chris on Sept 6, 2006 0:00:15 GMT -3
looking into getting a new cb antenna. im on a budget and was looking into one with a tunable tip? i heard they work awesome. anyone have some tips on where and what kind to get. my little magnetic one is so awesome, its hard to think what i'll do without it falling off all the time.
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 0:10:20 GMT -3
Post by Twisty on Sept 6, 2006 0:10:20 GMT -3
the firestik2 is an antenna with a tunable tip. i have it and its pretty simple to use. im guessing you know about SWR and all that stuff. i used a firestik mount that mounted hebind my tail light. to enuse good grounding i used my angle grinder and took off some paint. works pretty well.
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Chris
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 7:17:13 GMT -3
Post by Chris on Sept 6, 2006 7:17:13 GMT -3
not too sure, whats SWR?
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 9:10:47 GMT -3
Post by Twisty on Sept 6, 2006 9:10:47 GMT -3
SWR is standing wave ratio. read about it here. firestik.com/Tech_Docs/swr-intro.htmat the bottom there is a link to setting it. i have a Meter, and could probobly help you set the SWR of your jeep when you get an antenna.
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 9:12:41 GMT -3
Post by Tooch on Sept 6, 2006 9:12:41 GMT -3
I have the same firestik, but I have mine mounted to teh front of the Jeep. It's right in front of the windshield and is about 2" taller than the truck. That's how I know if I can clear something in boston.....if I hit the antenna, I can't go through. Chromes idea and I just stole it.
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 12:21:32 GMT -3
Post by mprayii on Sept 6, 2006 12:21:32 GMT -3
Here I did a write up a while back, it has some really good information to read on when deciding on an antenna, and where to mount it. Let me know if you need help. Here is the link CB RADIO LINK
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cb
Sept 6, 2006 13:52:34 GMT -3
Post by Twisty on Sept 6, 2006 13:52:34 GMT -3
thats a good thread mitch.
i spent a good 5 hours with my radio trying to get it to work. my SWR is still quite high (~2.7 but its out of the red zone, and i know it can trasmit a good distance, so im happy with it.
chris- i picked up a SWR meter at radio shack for $35...its a fun little tool and if you take good care of it you can probobly return it when you're done./
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