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azdesertrhino
January 28th, 2007, 17:05
Hey all,

Those that were on the inaugural run probably remember I was having a terrible time communicating via the CB. My neighbor was good enough to bring his equipment over yesterday evening and my antenna system read out "SCREWED".

Make a long story short, there was a short to ground in my antenna system.At that point it was searching with the VOM. I found it at the plug that goes in to the radio. Replaced the components and it appears the radio was not damaged. Still need a serious radio check but think all survived.

With all that went on during that run I think it is really necessary for all to have a CB to communicate.
AzFlexJ
January 28th, 2007, 19:03
I would have to agree with you on that one...first thing going in my new jeep...glad to hear you got your problem fixed and see ya soon
AZRockRunner
January 28th, 2007, 19:11
Jim, I might have to run over your way around 830 if ur still up. I can call ya if u want to do a quick check from up the street and stuff.
AzFlexJ
January 28th, 2007, 19:17
that brian guy is awesome aint he...lol
azdesertrhino
January 28th, 2007, 21:19
Well, Brian was good enough to swing by and give me a radio check. Appears my output circuit is whacked. I could pick up his transmit from a good distance away but I've got no output. Looks like a new radio is in the near future.

thanks Brian!! :patriot:
AZRockRunner
January 28th, 2007, 21:27
No problem Jim. Its not like you have never helped me out.

And the way I drive on the trail, you are sure to help me again.... LOL
xjnco
February 3rd, 2007, 08:26
Hey, I was without a CB also and after surfing I've found that this is about the best place to get a new one ...Sparkys CB Shack is your 1 Stop CB Shop for CB Radios & 10 Meter Export Radios (http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/home.html)

Good prices, I'm ordering this one to mount above the rear view mirror.:
http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/t//1001Z_1.jpg (http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/catalog/item/1830782/2460380.htm)
Midland 1001Z Miniature Mobile CB Radio (http://www.sparkyscbshack.com/catalog/item/1830782/2460380.htm)
AZRockRunner
February 3rd, 2007, 08:34
If your looking for a place locally to hook you up, I HIGHLY recommend Comm Tech. There out behind TTT truck stop. They hooked me up with a nice Uniden radio, Fiberglass antenna, side mount and custom cable for about 120 out the door. The radio was also peaked and tuned to perfection.

I had this done and now I dont have to worry about anything anymore.

Also, the side mount I got has NO exposed antenna cable, so nothing to get caught and ripped.

Good luck.