If you run the same region most of the time a modern vhf radio provides plenty of memory channels. They also have multiple banks so you can...
Notice it some from other vehicles. Some reefers seem to have electronic noise. Had 1 very dirty inverter in a truck haven't noticed it in others....
Your radio may be working fine. A lot of drivers apparently don't bother to turn their radios on for multiple reasons. I thought solar cycle...
I attempted to download a codeplug, but did something wrong. In the end I just wasn't interested enough to dedicate the time. Decided to pass the...
Only running 2 meter fm. I do have a 1o meter capable radio but antenna is not quite broad banded enough without running a tuner Bought a DMR...
On the 23 t680 there are unused ports plugged with rubber stoppers on the lower firewall. If 21 has those you can use one of those to run power...
If your dash lights are affected when you key up there is a good chance the antenna system has poor grounds. Does your T680 have the antenna...
Had a 7ft Skipshooter on several cascadias. didn't quite go to 45 degrees on angle. sleeved it with PVC pipe at the bottom for extra support....
Running a 66" version on a 2023 680 KW. Singled out drivers' side, SWR 1.2 using external antenna analyzer. If I can get someone to pick up the...
Hear so many stations all talking at once on 38 lsb don't know if I could pick out a station that might be answering me.
I was going down I-476 Monday. Came up behind a bulk tanker, something didn't look quite right. When he tapped the brakes I could see one of the...
Ridgeline is right. There are lengthy threads already here on Cascadia antenna mounting. They have to be one of the worst for antenna issues. If...
The General Lee barely gets into the voice portion of 10 meters. While the legal limits of 10 meters are wider the band plan designed for...
I used fish tape to pull new single coax to existing mount on drivers side. Mount is grounded to cab by braided strap from factory. 4 1/2 ft...
Nor do I work for a Mega, just observations on how drivers interactions have changed over the last 40 years since I started. It contributes to the...
New trucks are hard to get antenna system working properly. People get frustrated with not being able to talk as far as they can see. Dependence...
With the solar cycle on the upswing SSB could be interesting. Go with a simple radio like the uniden 980. Leave it alone, get your antenna system...
The SWR meter and calibration built into your radio are for measuring SWR at the radio. It does not change the SWR. A external tuner would be used...
A multi band radio such as the Yaesus mentioned you get more for your money in the long run. I have a Icom 706MK2G. Initial price in 1999 was...
Singled out drivers side with new coax and a SO-239 to miniPL-259 adaptor. Sanded Braided ground strap connection to bare metal. Installed new K40...