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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #30 on: February 20, 2011, 08:35:04 AM »
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.  :twocents:

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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?  :yike:


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Thats good advice. That is probably the biggest issues people have is a bad ground. I've also seen powdercoated or painted antenna mounts. The ground needs to be bare metal.

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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #31 on: February 20, 2011, 09:46:19 AM »
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.  :twocents:

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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?  :yike:


 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:


Thats good advice. That is probably the biggest issues people have is a bad ground. I've also seen powdercoated or painted antenna mounts. The ground needs to be bare metal.

So if I just have it mounted to a bar running on the inside of my engine compartment, where the mount sticks around my hood, is that good enough of a ground? 
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #32 on: February 20, 2011, 11:01:23 AM »
It's hard to say without seeing it but if the mount is just screwed down to a piece of metal make sure there is no paint between the antenna and where your bar bolts to and all pieces in between. Also if sheet metal screws are used to mount it to the inner fender (happens alot) use a separate ground wire to the block, frame or even to the battery negative side. The screws themselves are not good enough because of rust and corrosion can compromise the connection. If your not sure just add a ground wire. It wont hurt anything.

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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #33 on: February 20, 2011, 11:13:16 AM »
I run cobra's in the jeep and the logtruck.Tuning is key.I can get out about 15 miles.Also where you mount the antenna is crucial,high above the cab.The radio waves will bounce off the cab and disrupt your signal.Running logging roads with a loaded truck can be dangerous with out a good working radio.Same with running a pickup on the logging roads. :yike: :bdid:
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #34 on: February 20, 2011, 11:24:26 AM »
Not sure how much room the Chevy's have but I installed a Cobra 75 WX ST handset Mobile CB Radio in my dodge due to lack of mounting room. The base mounts under dash and is tucked out of the way, and added a Maxrad antennae. Good combo with great range IMO!
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #35 on: February 21, 2011, 08:14:38 AM »
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).  :yike:

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Is that something that alot of people do? And do they welcome your transmissions? Seems like they would have a secure radio/telecomunications network. Wow thats is very interesting.
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #36 on: February 21, 2011, 08:33:10 AM »
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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).  :yike:

YUP
Is that something that alot of people do? And do they welcome your transmissions? Seems like they would have a secure radio/telecomunications network. Wow thats is very interesting.

The ISS has a HAM (Amateur) radio set-up on board.  When the conditions are right, an Amateur Radio operator can make contact with the ISS.  I encountered such conditions early last September while taking a break from the heat during early Muzzy deer.  The contact was very brief, about 30 seconds or so.  Just enough time to exchange call signs.
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #37 on: February 21, 2011, 08:48:44 AM »
Back in high school, I used a Cobra and a pre tuned magnetic antenna. It worked fine, I could talk from Warden to Moses lake.
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Re: CB radio for truck?
« Reply #38 on: February 21, 2011, 09:29:57 AM »
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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).  :yike:
YUP
Is that something that alot of people do? And do they welcome your transmissions? Seems like they would have a secure radio/telecomunications network. Wow thats is very interesting.
The ISS has a HAM (Amateur) radio set-up on board.  When the conditions are right, an Amateur Radio operator can make contact with the ISS.  I encountered such conditions early last September while taking a break from the heat during early Muzzy deer.  The contact was very brief, about 30 seconds or so.  Just enough time to exchange call signs.
Learn something way cool every day we do. Way cool.  :hello:
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