Which set would be best for getting out farther?

If your able to talk 22+ miles locally...I think you have a "Winner"...leave it alone...

 

I doubt you could really tell the difference in day to day use. Sounds like you got if figured out. I'd leave it alone if it was me.

 

The DUDE!! that's some funny s h I t.... the name and movie... lol!!!

 

The last thing I want is a really good CB antenna. I don't want to listen to the guys 150 miles away, or the Megawatt Morons from Missouri. All I want is to know what's going on a few miles ahead.

 

A good antenna will also help the other guy hear you.

As for the MMfM, adjusting the RF Gain control (if your rig has it) will help with that. Or wait a couple of years until solar activity drops. (Blame it on "global warming"; it's caused by the same thing... The sun.)

 

That should be the FIRST thing you want. The antenna is what makes or breaks the radio.

You don't have to. There's a knob on most CB's called an RF gain....dial it back. It makes the radio not pick up so much of the DX.

 

no... put your wilson 2000 back on. run your own coax,find out the vf factor/volicty factor for your coax it should be some where between .66 and .86 . mutiply that # by 18 and trim down your coax to that length.. (exampel) mine is .82 vf X 18 = 14'-9" ... I cut the coax down to 14'-9" and put my wilson 2000 back on w/no ajustment and have a 0.5 swr.... you can find the vf for your coax by googeling it by mfg and type. But if its high quality it should be around .82 - .86 .. Just remember your vf X 18 will give you your exact length for your coax. dont buy into that 18 foot bs. trim it and your radio will rock..