3rd generation 4 Runner CB install and tuning
#1
3rd generation 4 Runner CB install and tuning
Hi
I bought a Radio Shack CB - it cost about 130 and is a copy of the Cobra one that goes for 150. Seemed to be a good deal, main thing I wanted was the real time NOAA wave and sea reports (as I am a surfer)
I bought the dual fire stick antenna that they sell, so it uses a 1 into 2 cable, I ran it all last night, hooked it up and it works great, however there didnt seem to be anyone on the radio? I get all the NOAA reports but didnt seem to hear people talking, only faintly on other channels, it was 1130pm on a Monday, maybe that is a factor.
I was wondering how I may tune the system, I am new to CBs and appreciate any input you can offer.
Tonight a new CD player with my IPOD goes in!
Soon a front locker / ARB set up
Thanks in advance, Tim
I bought a Radio Shack CB - it cost about 130 and is a copy of the Cobra one that goes for 150. Seemed to be a good deal, main thing I wanted was the real time NOAA wave and sea reports (as I am a surfer)
I bought the dual fire stick antenna that they sell, so it uses a 1 into 2 cable, I ran it all last night, hooked it up and it works great, however there didnt seem to be anyone on the radio? I get all the NOAA reports but didnt seem to hear people talking, only faintly on other channels, it was 1130pm on a Monday, maybe that is a factor.
I was wondering how I may tune the system, I am new to CBs and appreciate any input you can offer.
Tonight a new CD player with my IPOD goes in!
Soon a front locker / ARB set up
Thanks in advance, Tim
#2
woah!
just went out for lunch and used the CB some more, good reception and a bunch of people on
I would recommend a set up like this (not that I know what I am talking about)
I get all the surf/sea reports and people were on, talking in towns quite a distance from me and I hear them fine.
just went out for lunch and used the CB some more, good reception and a bunch of people on
I would recommend a set up like this (not that I know what I am talking about)
I get all the surf/sea reports and people were on, talking in towns quite a distance from me and I hear them fine.
#3
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Glad to hear it worked for you..
Another option is a "scanner" type radio (but there may be legal issues with a scanner in a car).
Better is to get a Ham license and a Ham radio... talk to people around the world, get Fiji surf reports from Boston
Another option is a "scanner" type radio (but there may be legal issues with a scanner in a car).
Better is to get a Ham license and a Ham radio... talk to people around the world, get Fiji surf reports from Boston
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