I want a big radio...

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  1. Sep 12, 2012 #1
    Freightlinerbob

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    Where do I start?

    I currently have a side mic 148 thats been tuned, running through a single 5' fiberglass Wilson.

    Do I build on this or start with something else?

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2012 #2
    handlebar

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    Do you want to sound different or just talk farther? Have you got room for a taller antenna, for a start?
    And do you know if the limiter is still intact on that 148?
    73,
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    jessejamesdallas

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    How deep are your pockets?
     
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    k7tkr

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    Why? Any particular reason?

    Mark
     
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    handlebar

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    I'm just trying to determine how the OP defines a "big radio" by what he wants it to do.
     
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    Freightlinerbob

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    I want to sound loud.

    I want to talk far.

    I want to talk skip

    Antenna height might be a problem, mounted on a truck. I've considered setting up a 102" whip while parked. Would that work?

    Not sure about the limiter, am told it "swings" 15 on AM and makes 22 on SSB.

    Pockets? Maybe $3-500?
     
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    Freightlinerbob

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    crzyjarmans

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    $3 -#500 wont buy a big set up,
     
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    crzyjarmans

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    Wait! I just noticed?, It says you've been trucking for 20 years?, And you have no idea where to start to get a big radio?
     
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