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Is there a CB shop between Dallas and Laredo on I-35?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Getsinyourblood, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. Apr 4, 2015 #1
    Getsinyourblood

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    I sure as heck have not seen one. I have a Cascadia that I want to install a Cobra 148 in. I am about ready to give up on that BS, too. What a pain it is to install a bigger radio in a Cascadia. First truck I ever have driven that is almost impossible to run a bigger radio in.
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2015 #2
    jessejamesdallas

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    Clay's CB Shop is not far off of I-35 on I-10W in San Antonio... (817) 374-4675
    https://www.google.com/maps/place/C...39,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5fae1f94c33bf3c1
     
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    If I might make a modest suggestion, before you go trying to find a "bigger radio" to put in that Cascadia, first find a way to install an antenna system that'll work correctly with a stock radio. Cascadias (like many newer cabs) have so little metal in their structure to act as a proper antenna counterpoise that using a more powerful radio will merely hasten the failure of your new Belchblast 9000 radio.

    Mike5511 and I have each posted threads about solutions for "plastic cabs" (as I like to all them) that have had some degree of success for many operators. Bear in mind that it is the antenna system (connectors, coax, other devices inline, antenna mount, SWR meters, and antenna, etc.) that will make or break your chances for an effective radio system. When the band(s) have been quiet, I've had QSOs with ops over 8,000 miles away, with both of us using less than one watt -- but we both had pretty substantial antenna systems.

    Basically, if it isn't an adequate antenna system for a Cobra 25, then it won't be adequate for a Connex with a string of amplifiers behind it, either, no matter how many alternators your engine drives and how much current you can supply to said amplifiers.

    Even a Cobra 148, while not typically more powerful than an AM-only radio (not counting P.E.P. on SSB), will still need a decent antenna and counterpoise of some sort to work efficiently.

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  5. Apr 5, 2015 #4
    Getsinyourblood

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    Thanks jessejamesdallas! Wow, I had no idea Clay was near San Antonio at this time. In fact, he did a bit of work on two of my radios when he was in Gordon. The last I had heard, he or his crew was in Weatherford. Thanks for the tip. I will definitely find him for sure.

    That is a perfect map for Clays. Thank you. Hopefully, if everything works out of, I will post pictures of my install.
     
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    Getsinyourblood

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    Thank you handlebar. You are correct that the Cascadia is a very plastic truck. I have never driven a truck that I could not at least strap a radio down on the dash and run a coax to it. But the Cascadia is a real booger.

    I have seen the setup with the lexan and I applaud the driver for setting up the antenna that way. But that sort of thing is just over my pay scale.

    It is not that I am going to buy a big radio for the Cascadia. I have three Cobra 148's and I am too stubborn and ornery to spend money to buy a small radio to fit in that "slot." And the slot is just the beginning of the problem as you have pointed out.

    Three radios is enough.

    I would rather give money to a good CB shop and let them install an old 148, than buy a small radio.

    Thank you both for your replies.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2015 #6
    jessejamesdallas

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    I use to go over there too back when he was off I-20 near Gordon, where they had the truck wash he use to use to set peoples SWR. (always thought that was weird) never went to them when they moved to Weatherford either...Not sure when he moved to San Antonio but think it's been at least a couple years now.
     
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    Easy to do if you know what works.
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    Stainless works much better than aluminum. Less ground loss
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2015 #8
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    Thank you.
     
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