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CB SETUP

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mcast3092, Oct 26, 2022.

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  1. Oct 26, 2022 #1
    Mcast3092

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    Hey everyone just looking for some advice and what to do for my CB radio set up. I have a 97 T600 and I’m pretty much setting a CB up from scratch. I have a galaxy DX 959B. Do you guys have any equipment recommendations as far as antenna and coax cable? If there’s anything else I need please let me know ill most likely be doing it myself. Also I do a lot of driving from New Jersey to Tennessee and I come across a lot of CB radio shops anyone know which one might be the best my route is pretty much 81 and 40. Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2022 #2
    Ridgeline

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    first get the radio tested, if it isn't preforming well, get it properly aligned, do not get it peak and tune crap.

    then focus on grounds, the mount and coax before an antenna.
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2022 #3
    Emmanuel22

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    Hi all. I’m curious about CB. Is it still a standard to have CB in trucks today? Or is it personal preference?
     
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  5. Oct 26, 2022 #4
    Mcast3092

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    It’s a must have
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2022 #5
    bamanation

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    If you do any type of platform “Flatbed” a CB is an absolute must have. I keep mine squelched up so high that only people around me can get my attention. However it is on if I’m loaded. In inclement weather you need it on. You never know, it could save your life.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2022 #6
    Mcast3092

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    What kind of coax would I need?
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2022 #7
    Mcast3092

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    I want it done right. I also want a place I can come back to time to time that I can have resolve my issues if any. Looking for a place/person I can trust
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2022 #8
    JC1971

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    What can you do with a company truck to improve distance transmitting that can be easily installed and removed if you have to?
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2022 #9
    tscottme

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    linear amplifier will boost your transmission distance. Using one makes you an FCC outlaw since I think CB is limited to 4 watts? With a linear you can pump out as many watts as you can afford. But what's the point of getting out 8 miles away when you are only going to hear about 3 miles away. I wouldn't buy an amplifier. Just a good stable CB with quality antennas and coax will do what you need, IMO.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2022 #10
    M22 rockcrusher

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    The 959b got some really good ears,if it's setup right. At least that's what I've been told
     
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