CB radio for truck?

[norsepeak]

that's true 5 watts is the "legal" limit, but luckily it's not like shooting someone and nobody monitors it or cares.  Just listen to the skip that comes in from Louisiana sometime....guaruntee those guys are not running 5 watts.  Personally I like having the ability to "get out" when I need to, saved me having to walk out 13 miles last season when I had an accident.

[CamoDup]

any radio will work for you, but I'd recommend having it "tuned up"  all of my radios swing at least 12 watts, then tune the antenna perfect and you'll be in good shape.  But if you want to make sure you can get out in an emergency, I'd recommend an amplifier (linear) in the 3-500 watt range.  I have a 380 watt booster in my work truck and I can talk from the top of the hill above my house clear over to I-5 pretty easily. (over 125 miles)  If ya need help getting dialed in call AJ's radio in Yakima, Wa.  He is the man when it comes to radios that get out a long ways.

ya I work with a guy that has told me about AJ's also which is perfect due to the fact that I am from yakima.

[Wazukie]

you can talk around the world on less then 5 watts.  I talked to the ISS with 1/4 watt FM this last summer.

[Boss .300 winmag]

you can talk around the world on less then 5 watts.  I talked to the ISS with 1/4 watt FM this last summer.

Are you refering to the International Space Station (ISS). 

[jeepasaurusrex]

102" Stainless whip and a Uniden 520 Pro. 

[Wazukie]

you can talk around the world on less then 5 watts.  I talked to the ISS with 1/4 watt FM this last summer.

Are you refering to the International Space Station (ISS). 

YUP

[Dirty Mike]

uniden tuned to 15watts no squelch has a dial a watt added, with 140watt amp

[Wazukie]

Amazing how many admit that they break the law willingly 

[280ackley]

Ok a little OT, who do people use around Lewis County.  The two I used to stop by every now and then aren't open anymore.

[alecvg]

I have a question.  I am looking at installing one, with a 4 foot firestick 2.  I want it mounted in my bed by the tool box, but the four foot antenna will be too long in my garage.  I have seen pictures in the past of a antenna mount that folds down, so the guy had it folded down running along the inside of the bed, then when he used it, he just folded it up.  That way I could park in my garage with it.  I have searched the web, and can't find a mount like this for sale, anyone have any suggestions?

[fair-chase]

First, I know that firesticks are flexible but I would not arc one for a prolonged period of time. If you need to do that I would go with a standard antenna without the coating or windings. As far as the mounts go you should be able to find something at your local hardware store. It's just a simple loop with a mounting tab. Just make sure that it has a good rubber coating on it so that it does not interfere with the signal.  

[Lunchbox1981]

I have a question.  I am looking at installing one, with a 4 foot firestick 2.  I want it mounted in my bed by the tool box, but the four foot antenna will be too long in my garage.  I have seen pictures in the past of a antenna mount that folds down, so the guy had it folded down running along the inside of the bed, then when he used it, he just folded it up.  That way I could park in my garage with it.  I have searched the web, and can't find a mount like this for sale, anyone have any suggestions?

I used to have one in one of my old Pickups that was magnetic.  If I remember right it was a 5' whip antennae.  Anytime I needed the extra clearance I would move it so it laid length wise in the bed.  There are several different options you'll just have to look around.

[jeepasaurusrex]

Don't skimp on the cable either. Don't use the cheap Radio shack cable with the molded ends. Also, if mounting to an aluminum tool box in the back of a truck, run a good ground wire from the mount to the frame of the vehicle. 

I want it mounted in my bed by the tool box, but the four foot antenna will be too long in my garage.

Whoa, people actually park in their garage? 


 

[alecvg]

Well, I got a pretty sweet deal today.  Midland CB, 3 foot firestick, and all the wiring for 30 bucks!  So I just put the antenna up front, and ran outta time to finish up the rest, hopefully next week.

[timberghost72]

I have a Uniden Pro 538w with a 5' firestick in the Jeep and a Cobra 25 LTD Classic sitting on my workbench waiting to get installed on the F350.  Had the Cobra installed in another vehicle and it works great.