1. mikel

    mikel Light Load Member

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    I have a cobra 29 classic I seem to be only getting like a 1/4 mile radius which I think sucks. I have been to a cb shop in OH near the a PA line I think it was at a petro. They adjusted the antenna on the truck and made some adjustment w/ the radio. When they did a radio check w/me it did sound good .Now I relise it was cause i was right outside there door. So my question is what do I need to get done to increase that radius And what is the norm. I have seen the section about cbs I didnt find it helpful.
     
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  3. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    You'll have to find a decent shop first. Then check your set-up.

    Many things effect your range. Seasonal sunspots etc etc. While that's no fault of the equipment. It could be a factor. It's not at this time. You should be getting at least 3-5 miles.

    Every piece within your set-up effects the end results. Quality of coax, antenna, grounding, static from the engine, static from the roadbed. The list goes on and on.

    Just make sure you find a reputable shop.
     
  4. mikel

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    thats the problem too . Finding a truck stop wit a cb shop .That is a task in itself and then do you have time to get it done. Thanks for the help maybe a list of truck stops with cb shops would help. I seem to keep running trough PA,IL,MO,TX,OH, most consitantly. Got any ideas of cb shops in those areas/
     
  5. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    I can't help you there. Not because they don't exist. But, because I only use 2 shops. The one in West Memphis, AR and the one at exit 163 I-40 in TN.

    They're the only ones I trust to get the job done right the first time.
     
  6. Muleskinner

    Muleskinner <strong>"Shining Beacon of Chickenlights"</strong>

    It's not only a prob finding a radio shop ,its a HUGE problem finding a GOOD shop.....There are so many butcher shops that only about 1 in 20 shops do good work.
     
  7. mikel

    mikel Light Load Member

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    where is the one in w.memphis we have a terminal there.
     
  8. mikel

    mikel Light Load Member

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    so what shop do you use and where?
     
  9. YbeLegal

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    STAY AWAY FROM THE ONE IN GRANDE ISLAND NE.# bosslemans...I think its exit 314 on I80..
     
  10. dieselhound

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    If you are heading East, exit 70 off of 80. Bob's CB shop. He's OK and an #######, I heard.
     
  11. mikel

    mikel Light Load Member

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    I have heard from another person that the grand island shop sucks too.
    I went to the one next to the Ontario,CA TA West side. That guy hacked my radio. Everyone sounded distorted. I then went to the road runner shop in Eugene,OR EXT 199 off I-5 He said the radio was calibrated to high I was transmitting on 19 and be ing picked up on 23 .He fixed my radio and showed me how to tune the radio myself.
     
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