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My Setup

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by CamoHorse, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. Feb 12, 2012 #1
    CamoHorse

    CamoHorse Bobtail Member

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    Im building a nice little communications rig for offroading and want some advice / suggestions..

    Currently I have a 92 Camoflage Bronco with a 29ltd Army Strong (waiting on an RFX-75) and a 102" hustler whip mounted on a barjan mirror mount. What should I add or do to increase power?
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2012 #2
    flightwatch

    flightwatch Road Train Member

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    I had a Cobra 29 with a RFX 75. It was loud, but it was also stressing the radio big time. If I keyed up for more than a couple of seconds, the radio would almost get too hot to touch. It would also lose carrier strength very quickly. Many old timer cb guys told me that it was too much for the Cobra to handle, and that it would fry it in short order...so I ended up buying a Mirage MX-36HP. I couldn't be happier.
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2012 #3
    am89

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    A bigger motor.
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2012 #4
    CamoHorse

    CamoHorse Bobtail Member

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    Lol Im kinda enjoying the 351 Windsor...


    whats a good price for a used linear amp?
     
    CamoHorse, Feb 12, 2012
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  7. Feb 13, 2012 #5
    CamoHorse

    CamoHorse Bobtail Member

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    So I have hit a snag....

    Got it all installed for the time being...

    Grounded the antenna mount to my truck frame to test.. Checked SWR and its good, Coax is brand new.... I cant get the antenna light to quit coming on for the love of me....

    Cobra 29ltd army strong (that was fine with my wilson mag mount)
    Hustler 102'' Whip
    barjan mini RG8x coax
    barjan Mirror mount
    grounded off my trucks frame...

    Red ant light wont stop coming on...

    Anyone have any idea's? cheapo swr meter reads 1.3
     
    CamoHorse, Feb 13, 2012
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  8. Feb 14, 2012 #6
    flightwatch

    flightwatch Road Train Member

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    Does it have the RFX75 on it?
     
    flightwatch, Feb 14, 2012
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