Cb shop?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by TruckerPete1990, Sep 1, 2020.

  1. HD_Renegade

    HD_Renegade Road Train Member

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    You can use a Bird Purch on the hole for the mirror on passenger side of the truck. 4 foot firestick with adjustable tip works best. Run the wire thru the door molding across the top of the windshield using cable clips that stick to the top of the windshield. Then to the center where the CB is. Also a Stryker 447 fits the factory hole too. One note, you need to use 18 foot of cable.
     
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  3. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    I ran the wires today and put a ground wire. Did my best at Soldering but not sure its right but my CB reads 1.5 with the Stryker 447 under some trees so i think im good.
     
  4. HD_Renegade

    HD_Renegade Road Train Member

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    1.5 aint to bad. I run a bird purch with the firestick 4 foot adjustable tip with my 655 Stryker and I am at 1.0. I am able to pick up skip talk a lot when I am out west.
     
  5. skellr

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    K40 has some premade coax with a smaller connector that lets you unscrew that big ol 259 connector.

    Not the best coax, but it is better than stock. It's good enough to get the job done and try to split hairs for something better that you won't even notice a difference, in the real world, in performance.
    Some truck stops carry it.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JT5SAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_h1QuFbYH5NBMW
     
  6. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    I'm sure if it cut the whip down then i could get it lower but i wanna get to a CB shop and have them double check the SWR and maybe do a better end.

    I'm running double shield coax by astatic. With a browning antenna
     
  7. HD_Renegade

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    When I drove a T680 I used 5 foot firesticks. It was recommended by the CB shop that I mentioned above. With the T680 you need to use a top loaded antenna. It cuts down on the deflection from the mirror and the cab.
     
  8. rabbiporkchop

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    There is the best mounting solution for that truck. 81 inch antenna is ideal. Mirror needs disassembly to install cable. It's a long tedious job.
     
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  9. HD_Renegade

    HD_Renegade Road Train Member

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    Bird Purch is so much easier to do than this.
     
  10. gummy bear

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    here's a late suggestion...

    Chuck's CB Shop in Holiday, TN. I-40, exit 126, go south a mile and he's on the right.

    Both Woodchuck and his son know their stuff and will do you right.
     
  11. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    This is the only mount you need for that truck.
    https://driverextreme.com/dx368-kenworth-mount
     
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