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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:55 am 
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rainman wrote:
I try to help people solve their problems and not re-invent the wheel. A good basic cb system will give you years of service with minimal upkeep. Again, just my opinion.

I like that statement. Works just fine for me, myself and I. The rest of you can spend your hard earned dollars on anything you please. It's a free country and your money and your hobby. And have fun! That's what it's all about, folks. :D

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:32 pm 
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Charles2112 wrote:
Now I'm looking at were to mount my CB. I just picked up a travel Trailer so I need to also make room for the brake control.

Anybody have any luck with those stake-hole antenna mounts?


Used to use a GeoTool, but he is months behind in shipping and his Web site is all but shut down, not taking orders. IMHO the Better, but very pricey ($80 with shipping).

A great alternative is:

HANK BREEDLOVE MACHINE SHOP

http://members.fortunecity.com/breedlov ... page2.html

About halfway down that page there are two models, each around $40 before Shipping.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:55 pm 
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Location: Henderson...of course
Also, Sauder has a few, depending upon the type antenna base you require. Here's a link to their on-line catalog:

http://www.sauderelectronics.com/Mounts_c5.htm

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:30 am 
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Any places in Vegas that might carry the Firestick antennas and mounts? Looking to get the Mk-204R door jamb mount and 4' antenna. Got my HAM gear from AES but I don't think they carry much CB related stuff, but will call and check.

** EDIT ** Looks like Radio Shack carries a 4' adjustable similar antenna 21-974, so I just need to find a suitable mount and spring now.

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:19 pm 
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the petro gas station near the race track has a good selection of antennas and mount. the best i have found in town. the mount you want may have to be ordered on line if they dont have something comperable

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:36 pm 
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i beleave the petro also has firestik antennas. fwiw, i've run one of the radio-shock clones and just ended up buying a firestik to repace it with. there is a place, radioworld?, in boulder city that may have what you're looking for. worth a try.

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:56 pm 
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brad/duuuude wrote:
i beleave the petro also has firestik antennas. fwiw, i've run one of the radio-shock clones and just ended up buying a firestik to repace it with. there is a place, radioworld?, in boulder city that may have what you're looking for. worth a try.


I ended up with one of the Radio Shack ones for now and painted it black.

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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:17 pm 
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FYI - just bought another of these for truck. It includes an antenna. If you pick it up at store like I did you save an additional $3.92 so it's under $34, not too bad. Added a $2.37 12v plug. Tested it and it work fine. This is actually our second of this model, now one in JKU and one in the truck.
CB radio: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Uniden-PRO50 ... 3=&veh=sem

12v plug: https://www.walmart.com/ip/12V-Accessory-Plug/29029309


( let's post this and see if these links work... )


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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:22 am 
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Undrstm8ed wrote:
So did you purchase it because of brand? Size? kit form? or cost factors? . . .

Performance tested and the modest cost.
The first Uniden 505 I bought 3, maybe 4 years back. It has worked well and I have had no issues. I have had issues with the one I use in the truck, it is older, many more knobs, the range seems to be more modest so I just decided for the price I would get another new Uniden 505 and put the old one under the truck seat as a backup radio, just in case. I really like having a CB on the trail.


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 Post subject: Re: CB radios
PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:30 am 
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Have a Midland hand held. Second one I've had. first on got doused with coffee, not good. I have used a magnetic mount antenna which must be put on the front hood as the JKU top is plastic and my rack is aluminum. Probably going to a rack mount antenna system similar to my Ham antenna. Get decent range now, however, the front mount sometimes hinders reception.

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