CB shops near Joplin MO?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by DumpTrucker, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Years ago this guy used to be set up somewhere else for a long time.
     
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  3. daytona45

    daytona45 <strong>"Student of Misdirection"</strong>

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    Thanks yeah I got it new. I appreciate the info I go through tenn a good deal I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again for the info now I have an idea on how much it will cost and wont sound like a complete dummy.
     
  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Kc0rey, before he left us, had an idea for testing someone before allowing them to work on your radio. It was something to the effect of asking them some kind of stupid question, like if they have any plutonium anodes because you might have a bad one of those.
     
  5. PTX

    PTX "Electronically Involved"

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    Well by "doesn't work worth a darn" what really are you meaning here?

    Like the others said, first thing to look at is your antenna and your SWR calibration... but sounds like you already did that per the manual. What does the meter say your SWR is? If you're running stock, you really gotta get it at or below 1.5, preferably 1.3 or lower. The lower the SWR number, the less power is wasted getting your signal out.

    Also, if you have a stock radio, you're not even peaked, it's set to "legal"... so that means you're probably dead key about 1w and swinging about 4-6w. Chances are, in today's world, this isn't enough power to be heard from one side of a truckstop to another, because any other driver could key over you and be heard for miles with their turbo/peak-tune/supermod etc...

    Your best bet, like others said already, is to find a reputable shop and get them to look into things. You can google and find a wealth of info about CB installation, SWR tuning, antenna selection, coax lengths and how to build your own cables, and also how to open your radio and align the PLLs and "clip" the finals... but if you don't feel even remotely comfortable opening up electronics, pay a pro to tackle the issue.

    Good luck!
     
  6. Bigrigg1989

    Bigrigg1989 Bobtail Member

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    Who is the mobile cb repair guy around joplin mo
     
  7. Bigrigg1989

    Bigrigg1989 Bobtail Member

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    Hey did anyone tell you who the mobile guy is here around joplin
     
  8. Bigrigg1989

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    Do you know who he is
     
  9. Night Stalker10

    Night Stalker10 Road Train Member

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    Your replying to a 13 year old thread. Might be tough to get him to answer....just FYI.

    Edit: okay I see you started a new thread, that's good. Hopefully someone can help you.
     
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