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Finding a good setup

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by gt4jk, Mar 28, 2020.

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  1. Mar 28, 2020 #1
    gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    Heya,

    I’m looking for a great CB setup for around 500.

    I’ve been doing quick research on radios and looking at online store reviews. Still draw a blank.

    Anyone have good resources to look at, or recommendations?

    Pete 579 2018
    I fancy stability/longevity versus power. However would definitely like an switch to give that extra boost when needed.


    Thanks,
    J
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2020 #2
    sbaumann14

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    Where u located?

    Connex 2400 or general lee all tuned up, has low/high power switch. $235
    Predator 10k with swr's set. $100
    Really good coax. $50
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2020 #3
    gt4jk

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    Idaho, I travel 80 corridor from Utah to Indiana, 70 from Kansas City to Columbus, 40 from Nashville to East coast.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2020 #4
    stacks

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    Were can you get a set of predators for $100 with SWR’s set most radio shops I’ve been in these Antennas are $70:00 for a single
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2020 #5
    gt4jk

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    Amazon has a single for $ 90
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2020 #6
    stacks

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    You could buy a radio online possibly Amazon and save some $$$ get it tuned and converted for 11 metres and buy your Antennas and coax online also go to a radio shop on the highway and get them to install
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2020 #7
    stacks

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    Right on that’s expensive I’ve seen single coil predator 10 k in radio shops cheaper why do you want dual Antennas I think it’s mostly for show most drivers just use a single stick
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2020 #8
    stacks

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    Did you check Walcott radios website they have a nice selection of Export radios do you run I-80
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2020 #9
    gt4jk

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    I don’t think they look good on these newer trucks.


    I’m actually thinking about going with them, reviews are rather positive. I was also thinking about high voltage cb shop out of Tennessee.
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2020 #10
    stacks

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    Definitely shop Around ok and post on here make and model of truck you drive because certain Antennas work better on different makes of trucks
     
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