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How to set up CB?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Logan76, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. Jan 19, 2012 #1
    Logan76

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    Im going to put my Golden Eagle 250 in my 4 - wheeler and put maybe a cobra 25 classic w/ side mic or a uniden pc68xl to drive it. My question is, should I have those radios turned down to 1watt dead key? How long of a jumper between radio and amp should I use? should I use 18 foot between amp and antenna or less?
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2012 #2
    Turbo-T

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    Use as much coax as needed to connect the radio to the amp. The shorter the better IMO. Do you know if your amp is a high drive amp or a low drive?
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2012 #3
    SkyHawkTexas

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    1 watt to 2 watt deadkey will do for that old amp.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2012 #4
    mike5511

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    I've got a Cobra 25 that if I'm not mistaken has a hi/lo pwr switch mod. I can't remember for sure it has been so long since I used it. That would be the best thing to do so you wouldn't sacrifice anything if you didn't want to run the amp.
     
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