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cheap setup for newbie in CO. truck

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by panhandlepat, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. Apr 22, 2007 #1
    panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    what should i look for in buying a fairly inexpensive CB and antenna for a company truck (no slip-seat) any additional grounding, coax upgrade (an antenna already comes on truck) shop tuning ETC i should think about?
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2007 #2
    Calinn

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    If it is a Freightliner, get another antennea. The ones that come built into the mirror housings will barely reach to the other side of the truck.
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2007 #3
    panhandlepat

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    it's an International but the antenna is only 4-5 foot long. wrapped in black with a small spiral of wire going up it. i plan to put my own on there.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2007 #4
    notarps4me

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    Pilot used to have some decent priced cobras on sale.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2007 #5
    steved

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    IMO, I'd stop at a reputable cb shop and see what they have used...nothing wrong with a used Cobra29 or such...

    My first "good" radio was a Cobra29 I bought used from a CB shop...that was in 1992 and it still works fine (I keep it as a spare)...

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