It was a dead end thought. Definitely wouldn’t need one for my needs. If I did go the 10 meter radio route.
Finding a good setup
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by gt4jk, Mar 28, 2020.
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Getting a cobra w amp
Positives:
++ Don’t have to mess with internals,
+ I can switch on the amp when needed.
+ Cheaper starting cost
+From reading past threads, I should be able to get out 3-5 miles with good antenna, and even more with amp.
+ Cheap to replace the CB if it becomes defective.
Negative’s:
-/+ legality of having an amp
- not having “natural” strength versus a converted 10 meter
From what I also read that most CB manufacturers nowadays use similar components and it’s usually the warranty or extra doo dads your paying for (+ the brand name). -
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Actually the dual antennas aren't just for show on a big truck. It's been proven for over 50 years, that running dual co-phased antennas while pulling a box trailer gives the best performance. At least from front to back of the truck. The RF signal is weaker going out from the sides of the truck/trailer combo. But that hasn't been a problem since most drivers talk to trucks mainly to get a bear report, etc., from trucks going the opposite direction. Or from someone a few miles ahead of them.stacks Thanks this. -
I would start with a Cobra 29/Uniden PC78 and work your way up from there. Also remember that moving up to a big radio also means you have to properly mount that BIG radio in your truck! Those radios are big and can be cumbersome in today's trucks. As far as an RM Italy amp......I preferred to run them with a 1 watt dead key which would mean turning a regular CB down a bit. Amp runs a bit cooler and your audio should stay clean unless your radio is hacked up. Variable power on a 10 meter radio makes that a little easier to deal with.
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Hands down the best radio I have ever owned was a Stryker 955. I have had Connex,Galaxy, Cobra and Unidens in the past also. The Styker has always been trouble free. For a antenna I found that a single Predator 10K comp worked the best also.
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If SSB is not your thing a Cobra29 will do everything that Galaxy will $60 cheaper!
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