CB from pilot or flying j?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by freakhazerd, Feb 10, 2013.

  1. freakhazerd

    freakhazerd Light Load Member

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    Ive talked to a few drivers to get my range and its 2 to 2 and a half miles. That is good enough for me thanks everyone.
     
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  3. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I got a Cobra 29 at a pawn shop for $50. Works pretty good.
     
  4. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    The antenna is where you get your range.
    The right antenna properly tuned will be the best for any radio.

    You can have a 500 dollar radio and a junk antenna and all that money went down the drain.
     
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  5. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Not bad! I got one at a yard sale a few months ago.25 bucks because the woman said it was really old.
    ( I was thinking,Score!! )
    Plugged it in the truck and it sounds great.Another spare radio to add to the collection....lol!

    So now i have a new 29LTD Chrome,A new DX94HP, a very old DX44V and the old Cobra.
    I think one will end up driving a 4 pill as a base.
     
  6. cadillacdude1975

    cadillacdude1975 Road Train Member

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    remember that a 30 dollar radio and a 300 dollar radio all have one thing in common...........channels 1 thru 40. anything else is personal preference. you must have a good antenna setup and good SWRs. anything less than that is a waste.
     
  7. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Very true! I like my 4 pill Galaxy though..:biggrin_25525:
     
  8. freakhazerd

    freakhazerd Light Load Member

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    Im not checking this post anymore but thought since ive had my cb for a bit now i would update this in case any new drivers are looking for info. I get about 2 miles of clear reception. Talking to shippers or trucks for traffic or in a truckstop for info the reception is perfect. If that is all u want to do the cheapest option will be perfect. I havent bought an antenna i just use the stock one that came with the truck i was givin. Also for new drivers take into account what speed you are governed at. If u spend money to get more reception it wont matter as much since u will be passed all the time and constantly falling out of range of people u are talking to.
     
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