Better than I expected!

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Double L, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. Double L

    Double L Heavy Load Member

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    ###### boy......I installed my new radio in my new truck and boy that thing gets out and receives better than I thought atleast 2-5 miles and it's a bone stock Galaxy 949.

    I mounted the Wilson 2000 in the middle stake pocket on the driver's side (pick up) using the top two bolts. I have an swr of 1-1.5 on channels 1, 20, and 40.
     
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  3. BOOTYMONSTER

    BOOTYMONSTER Light Load Member

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    two very nice peices of equipment that should do you well for a long time . im sure you already know a proper tune and alignment will get even more performance out of it .
     
  4. Double L

    Double L Heavy Load Member

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    I'm sure a nice peak and tune would do a better job but I'm happy with this set up. I can truly say it was worth the $200 to get that radio!

    I wired the hot wire to the ignition and I have no interference at all what so ever!
     
  5. Double L

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    Actually I think it gets out closer to 10 miles now! :biggrin_255: I'm pretty dang impressed!
     
  6. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Hey buddy, just make sure that there is a fuse in that line. Seen a lot of bad fires when someone went with out protection. glad to hear your raididio is doing a great job. Always nice to get your money's worth.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  7. Double L

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    The hot wire is running to the ignition fuse not the ignition itself. :biggrin_25525:
     
  8. Rat

    Rat Road Train Member

    Hmm I get out 10 miles with a stock Uniden 510 and a tuned Lil Will. Reports are that it comes in loud and clear.
     
  9. BOOTYMONSTER

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    the conditions around us always controll how far we can talk . we can increase the distance with more signal output but conditions and terrain will determin how effective our signal is . what may take only 1 watt to talk to one day may take 100 watts the next day .
    the thing is............to be happy with what you got and that usually means talking to folks you can hear .
     
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  10. Double L

    Double L Heavy Load Member

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    I'm happy with my set up!
     
  11. thetez

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    Yup, Always Use protection, no one wants to have those unwanted effects of NOT using protection..
     
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