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Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by BlackBeard, Apr 2, 2014.

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  1. Apr 2, 2014 #1
    BlackBeard

    BlackBeard Light Load Member

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    Ok I have a stock Cobra 29 WX NW and was using the stock antenna that comes on the Cascadia. I just need some help
    on figuring out how I can increase my distance beyond only being able to pickup and listen to trucks 50 yard from me. I
    changed the antenna with a short white 1000w K40 but I havent noticed a difference. So whats the cheapest way to increase my distance? Thnx
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2014 #2
    Guvhog

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    Dump the K40 and get a Wilson 5000. It'll make all the difference in the world. Check your SWRs before you do that though. That alone could be the problem.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2014 #3
    BlackBeard

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    OK I'll do that and hopefully that will work
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2014 #4
    Guvhog

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    I hope so because even with a K40 you should get out a whole lot farther than 50 feet.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2014 #5
    ipogsd

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    Search Utube, videos on how to set up Cobra 29
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2014 #6
    Tricky Rick

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    I have the same radio on a 2011 Cascadia daycab. I run a good coax (clear with copper shield) from the radio out the right door to a Francis 5.5 ft. fiberglass antenna mounted on the airline slide bar with a vice grip mount. Usually good for at least 3, but sometimes 6-7 miles. The 5.5 does much better than a 5.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2014 #7
    BlackBeard

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    So I need coax cable also?
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2014 #8
    poppapump1332

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    Get rid of that garbage stock coax and get mini 8 coax make sure your swrs are good and youll hear more then 50 ft with the k40
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2014 #9
    Picklechips

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    K 40 are ok antennas. Like everyone else said change your coax and tune the K 40.
     
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  12. Apr 6, 2014 #10
    Gillz909

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    Get someone to tune your radio properly and you should see a big difference
     
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