CB? Oh yeah!
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CB? Oh yeah!
I am taking the plunge.
I have decided to install a CB.
Many have the Cobra 75WXST, and I just ordered one.
I am having a tough time finding the Firestik antennas and mounts locally, and the online guys are really tough on the shipping and handeling. They all seem to want $50 to ship about 2# of stuff. What up? Does anyone know of a local dealer in the LA area? Bob...
I decided I want this mini kit, the MK-204 for Bob's rear hatch mount mod.
But, I am wavering between the Firestik II and the Firefly.
Is durability an issue? What do you all think?
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Firefly
I have decided to install a CB.
Many have the Cobra 75WXST, and I just ordered one.
I am having a tough time finding the Firestik antennas and mounts locally, and the online guys are really tough on the shipping and handeling. They all seem to want $50 to ship about 2# of stuff. What up? Does anyone know of a local dealer in the LA area? Bob...
I decided I want this mini kit, the MK-204 for Bob's rear hatch mount mod.
But, I am wavering between the Firestik II and the Firefly.
Is durability an issue? What do you all think?
Firestik II
Firefly
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Same length right?
I think the firefly was the better one cause it cuts through the air easier. As far as durability goes - I have a spring on my antenna and mounted it up front where I can see it
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You aren't planning on getting a spring are you?
If you end up not getting a quick release for your antenna, come look me up on our next outing. I have some plastic antenna plugs you can screw into the channel to keep it free of grime when the antenna isn't in.
I think the firefly was the better one cause it cuts through the air easier. As far as durability goes - I have a spring on my antenna and mounted it up front where I can see it
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You aren't planning on getting a spring are you?
If you end up not getting a quick release for your antenna, come look me up on our next outing. I have some plastic antenna plugs you can screw into the channel to keep it free of grime when the antenna isn't in.
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The trips that I've been on it really seemed like we were relying on the FRS radios more than the CBs.
Last I heard, the argument was that the CBs still had a greater range than the FRS.
Last I heard, the argument was that the CBs still had a greater range than the FRS.
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I have some plastic antenna plugs you can screw into the channel to keep it free of grime when the antenna isn't in.
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Originally Posted by 4route
how much is the set up costing you?
what makes CBs better than an FRS two-way radios (walkie talkies)?
what makes CBs better than an FRS two-way radios (walkie talkies)?
The Antenna, cable, mount and spring are a bit less than $50. Problem is all the places I looked at on the net (Alph's, Bill's 2 Way...) want another $50 to ship the stuff... I am looking locally for the antenna and mounts.
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
The trips that I've been on it really seemed like we were relying on the FRS radios more than the CBs.
Last I heard, the argument was that the CBs still had a greater range than the FRS.
Last I heard, the argument was that the CBs still had a greater range than the FRS.
I will be using a quick disconnect, so yeah Peter, let me know about the mystery plugs. I will make it worth your while.
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I may have spoke too soon.
I was looking for them last night and they aren't where I left them It'll take some hunting down.
Anyhow here's an "artist's rendition" from ALF enterprises.
The link to the page:
http://www.alfenterprises.com/cb_rad...ing_access.htm
and the picture itself:
I was looking for them last night and they aren't where I left them It'll take some hunting down.
Anyhow here's an "artist's rendition" from ALF enterprises.
The link to the page:
http://www.alfenterprises.com/cb_rad...ing_access.htm
and the picture itself:
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Got the goods today.
Local shop called Charlie One. The were a bit high, but way better than paying $50 to ship. Hopefully will have the CB in about a week then do the install before my big trip to Colorado in June-July.
I will keep you posted.
Now the next question. Where did you LA area folks go to have your antenna's tuned?
Local shop called Charlie One. The were a bit high, but way better than paying $50 to ship. Hopefully will have the CB in about a week then do the install before my big trip to Colorado in June-July.
I will keep you posted.
Now the next question. Where did you LA area folks go to have your antenna's tuned?
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I bought a gizmo from radio shack (it broke a week later). I've been thinking about going to Fry's and seeing if they have anything more reliable there.
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
I bought a gizmo from radio shack (it broke a week later). I've been thinking about going to Fry's and seeing if they have anything more reliable there.
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