Need CB advice

[RRothenberger]

Hey Guys,

Im looking into getting a good cb setup and wanted some advice.



I want a cb with sideband, so im between the galaxy 959 and texas ranger TR- 396F, Any reason i should go with either one over the other?



As far as antenna, im thinking either a wilson 5000 for the roof, or a full lenght radio shack whip mounted on the bumper, which would be the better setup.



Anything else i should consider, SWR meter? which one?, what should i run for wires,. . Any other comments or help would be appricated?



Thanks guys.

 

[testraub]

Either radio is okay. Wilson 5000 is a GREAT antenna. maybe look for a radio with built in SWR and just have it checked against a meter. Buy the cable from Wilson. BUT... Look at other mounting ideas Hood, Stake Pocket etc before drilling a hole in the roof.



Check my rig pictures for other ideas too. Heck I still use my old FCC issued callsign KADW-3559

 

[Bob V]

Testruab, My callsign was KZU1926, way back when

 

[testraub]

Thank the Gods for another old timer that had to PAY to get a license :-laf

 

[Bob V]

Remember buying the CB and then waiting 3 to four weeks to get your license before you could use it? how much was it, $35. 00?

 

[steved]

Hey Guys,

Im looking into getting a good cb setup and wanted some advice.



I want a cb with sideband, so im between the galaxy 959 and texas ranger TR- 396F, Any reason i should go with either one over the other?



As far as antenna, im thinking either a wilson 5000 for the roof, or a full lenght radio shack whip mounted on the bumper, which would be the better setup.



Anything else i should consider, SWR meter? which one?, what should i run for wires,. . Any other comments or help would be appricated?



Thanks guys.

I don't kow much about the radios, but both are respectable names. I'd probably go with a Galaxy if it were me... just because of the following they have...



I have a Wilson 5000 Magnet-mount on the roof of my truck... about the best antenna you can buy IMO.



You can have a shop SWR your antenna before you even have a radio... or you can buy them... found a few on eBay once in a while. I think the one I have is from Radio Shack, but I'm not sure they even make them anymore.



steved

 

[BigPapa]

Mine was KBK-0781.



Scott

 

[Cooper_D]

KGV-8196



WOW I can't believe I can still remember it!

 

[rowilson]

KAGZ-2679 here!

 

[Mick2500]

KAVF-9577



How do we remember this crap?

 

[Philip]

KCB6215 :d

 

[Spooled-up]

As far as antenna, im thinking either a wilson 5000 for the roof, or a full lenght radio shack whip mounted on the bumper, which would be the better setup

I debated this also. In the end, I received the following advice:



If you go with the stainless whip, you will have a hole in your truck somewhere to mount it and it may work well. If you go with the Wilson, you won't have a hole in your truck (mag mount) and it will work well.



This may not apply to you if you plan on using a stake hole mount. I was thinking of mounting the whip on the rear bumper.



I've got the 5000 mag mount and it's the best antenna I've ever had. It's removable and replaceable with a cap if you want to take it off for car washes, garages, etc...



I have several pics of the install in my reader's rigs. I got the antenna from 12 volt . I had the antenna upgraded with better coax. They sent me a sample and there was a big difference in the quality between the wilson coax and their stuff. Heavier shielding and wire covering were the big differences.

 

[The Adjuster]

VCI 728 - Australia ... had to pay AU$15. 00 / year and was always on the look out for the CB inspectors that would take away your pride and joy if they found you had tampered with the power output . . LOL ... the good ol days.



Kevin

 

[j-miller]

It would be nice to pay for a c. b. license again, maybe alot of riff raff and c. b. rambo's wouldn't be on.











John

 

[Philip]

The license would not make one bit of difference. Even when they were in effect. There were many unlicensed people using CB's. The only unlicensed people I know of getting caught were base units running with lots of power.



Never heard of a moble unit getting caught.

 

[pmcnulla]

Hey, Mine was KADT-(forgot the numbers) but I still have my copy of the license so all I have to do is look at it. I need a new cb though to finish off my equipment.

 

[testraub]

I miss the old days. Talking "skip" Honolulu, HI to Johnanaisburg, (sp)South Africa from the old upper/lower fixed mobile off a K-40. Those were the days :-laf . Now live in the DC Metro area where need "power" just to talk a few miles. Hello Uncle Charlie! 5 Watts ain't enought any more! Not if you really want to be heard. Got my "boots" on a switch if I need them. Tested and working well with my SP Diesel box!

 

[donnier]

First license was kfl1268. When renewal time came I was given KBMB 4068.



As for my setup, I mounted the radio on the right side of the column and am using a thru the window Radio Shack antenna.

Going to change to a Wilson mag mount.