Typical CB Shops?

Took two radios to my technician friend, for a couple of drivers I work with, that needed some minor attention. Both Galaxy radios. One had been purchased at CB City in Texas, I think they were around Tyler but no longer in business now. The other radio was purchased from a CB shop just west of U.S. 69 on I-40 in Oklahoma. They were both sold as converted, peaked and tuned.
Both radios peak and tune consisted of cutting the limiter and nothing else! Neither radio and been realigned to 11 meters and were pretty much deaf. What a rip-off!!

Happy ending now though, repairs were made and a proper peak and tune and realignment completed! Loud and proud as they say!

 

That would have required more work! Better neither of these "shops" spent anymore time than they did inside these radios.

 

I know one that uses mainly a Bird watt meter. His radios sound pretty good too and he has been around for 30 years or so, with many repeat customers. But, he grew up in radio repair working for his Dad who did "real" radio work on business/commercial stuff. He can fix them when they are broke too. Probably why he has continued to thrive. That, and he keeps a good retail selection of all the popular radios. He is my 3rd choice of the ones I know.

 

Commenting to the slam on the tech that just uses a "Bird watt meter". And I agree, except for this guy. I have used him and would use him again. And I don't hesitate to recommend him to you guys. Exit 61, I-44, MO at Hood's Truck Stop. He won't screw your radio up, and it will sound loud and clear when he gets done. He understands the theory and doesn't even own a computer so has no idea about the crap on there. He learned by doing from those that knew how! And, he does excellent/professional looking installs. MY #1 tech doesn't do installs, doesn't sell retail, except for used stuff, and doesn't advertise on the internet. But I will continue to put people in touch with him if you want professional work and a fair price! He gets work mailed in from all over the U.S. from other CB shops and individual customers he has accumulated over the years. Sadly, the hobby has died down and being off the beaten path, times are tough now for him. He has forgot more than most know...including some I won't mention you might be familiar with. (he is also listed on the "white list" of reputable CB shops.) My #2? probably Ray in W. Memphis, but these other two are much closer so I wouldn't make a special trip to W. Memphis. But I like Ray, he has been doing this stuff for about 30 years as well. Used to be, every freight hauler you heard for "40 miles" going across I-40 had his radio set up by Ray. A whole bunch of Wal-Mart drivers used him too. Back in the day they talked all over the county on 26.735 with a 400-500 watt amp. Sad those days are gone....

 

Says the man running around pumping out 1k plus!