cb radio?

killa b · 09-23-2007, 06:34 PM

ok me and a buddy got our cbs installed and we cant seem to comunicate with them is there anything were missing or not doing correctly thanks

cubcilecaptive · 09-23-2007, 07:43 PM

Are they turned on? Tuned to same channel? just kidding...

Check your grounds. What type and model of antenna are you each running (mag mount/Firestick/steel whip)? Did you "tune" them with a meter? Can you hear anything on your radio (another person rather than your buddy)? What model CB?

killa b · 09-24-2007, 05:12 PM

i have a steel whip atena and im not sure what he has. i have a cobra not sure what model and they are not tuned. shouldnt we atleast hear something and i have not been able to hear any body on mine at all. any help would be appricated thanks

Gator · 09-24-2007, 05:36 PM

you may have already burned up the finals trying to use it. Find someone close by that knows how to tune an antennae. They will be able to tell you for sure.

killa b · 09-24-2007, 05:41 PM

what are those finals that i might have burent up. are there any shops that might be able to tune it. im preaty clueless about all of this but thanks for the help

KevinInSac · 09-24-2007, 05:51 PM

Try to find a local truck stop. They should know of a good local place or two.

Try the weather channels, if you can get them. That way you can determine if you can recieve at all.

Make sure your squelch isn't maxed out, it'll block everything out...

Also, make sure your RF gain isn't turned down all the way, you won't be able to pick anything up.

Gator · 09-24-2007, 06:00 PM

Here is some basic info on what SWR is:

http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/swr-intro.htm

They mention the use of dual antennas, but don't even think about it unless you are driving Tractor trailer rigs with at least 8' between antennas. There's entire forums dedicated to that whole argument.

killa b · 09-25-2007, 04:34 PM

ok lookin at my cb and i have a swr cal knob does this do me any good.

KevinInSac · 09-25-2007, 04:40 PM

That's the easiest way. So follow the instructions on firestik, and watch that meter.

killa b · 09-25-2007, 08:07 PM

ok got it workin i figured out i can calbrate the cb with the swr knob it even has a gauge on the cb thanks for all of the help.

09-23-2007, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 310	cb radio? ok me and a buddy got our cbs installed and we cant seem to comunicate with them is there anything were missing or not doing correctly thanks

09-23-2007, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
cubcilecaptive Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 11	Are they turned on? Tuned to same channel? just kidding... Check your grounds. What type and model of antenna are you each running (mag mount/Firestick/steel whip)? Did you "tune" them with a meter? Can you hear anything on your radio (another person rather than your buddy)? What model CB? __________________ Greg S. NWA 1995 FZJ80, slee'd, arb'd, ome'd, snorkled, winch'd, 315'd 1998 3rd Gen SR5 Limited-son's I don't want to talk about paper on my off time...or my work time.

09-24-2007, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 232	you may have already burned up the finals trying to use it. Find someone close by that knows how to tune an antennae. They will be able to tell you for sure. __________________ Current Setup: 94 X-Cab 4x4 w/ 3.0, Auto, 1.5" BJS & Shackles, 33x12.5-15 BFG MT's, Detroit locker w/ 4.88 gears, ISR and Air Box mods. Future Mods: Armor, winch, 12v Air Compressor & tank. Lottery Mods: 4.3L w/ 4L60-E tranny swap, SAS w/ Detroit locker, Budbuilt Crossmember.

09-24-2007, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
KevinInSac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA (Carmichael) Posts: 1,034	Try to find a local truck stop. They should know of a good local place or two. Try the weather channels, if you can get them. That way you can determine if you can recieve at all. Make sure your squelch isn't maxed out, it'll block everything out... Also, make sure your RF gain isn't turned down all the way, you won't be able to pick anything up. __________________ 92 ExCab Pickup SR5 3.0 5spd 4X4 Pretty much stock. I've done some stuff though.

09-24-2007, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 232	Here is some basic info on what SWR is: http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/swr-intro.htm They mention the use of dual antennas, but don't even think about it unless you are driving Tractor trailer rigs with at least 8' between antennas. There's entire forums dedicated to that whole argument. __________________ Current Setup: 94 X-Cab 4x4 w/ 3.0, Auto, 1.5" BJS & Shackles, 33x12.5-15 BFG MT's, Detroit locker w/ 4.88 gears, ISR and Air Box mods. Future Mods: Armor, winch, 12v Air Compressor & tank. Lottery Mods: 4.3L w/ 4L60-E tranny swap, SAS w/ Detroit locker, Budbuilt Crossmember. Last edited by Gator : 09-24-2007 at 06:04 PM.

09-24-2007, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 310	i have a steel whip atena and im not sure what he has. i have a cobra not sure what model and they are not tuned. shouldnt we atleast hear something and i have not been able to hear any body on mine at all. any help would be appricated thanks

09-24-2007, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 310	what are those finals that i might have burent up. are there any shops that might be able to tune it. im preaty clueless about all of this but thanks for the help

09-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 310	ok lookin at my cb and i have a swr cal knob does this do me any good.

09-25-2007, 04:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
KevinInSac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA (Carmichael) Posts: 1,034	That's the easiest way. So follow the instructions on firestik, and watch that meter. __________________ 92 ExCab Pickup SR5 3.0 5spd 4X4 Pretty much stock. I've done some stuff though.

09-25-2007, 08:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 310	ok got it workin i figured out i can calbrate the cb with the swr knob it even has a gauge on the cb thanks for all of the help.

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