I'm a CB radio retard

[dothedew24_7]

Aight, all the cool guys have CB's- I want one. And I do actually need one for when I go ridin with some buddies. I know this much. Need CB radio, coax cable, antenna, and antenna mount. I did a search but all I can up with was pics of antenna mounts. So how bout some reccomendations? I guess I could just go to Wal-nut and get one of those, but I want yall's opion before that if there is something out there better worth the money. I actually have an old cobra down in the garage- maybe I could use that?

[kmagnuss_2000]

use whatcha got. it's free. CB technology really hasn't progressed much in the last 20 years.

[dothedew24_7]

I just have the radio though. nothing else. no connectors, no cable, and not even the mic.- also don't know if it works, dont have the connector that plugs into the back of it to power it up

[XJ_ranger]

Originally Posted by dothedew24_7

I just have the radio though. nothing else. no connectors, no cable, and not even the mic.- also don't know if it works, dont have the connector that plugs into the back of it to power it up

one more thing -
sodder and di-electic grease do wonders

[wolfheartak]

Do you NEED one, no - but it's really really nice to have and some clubs require them.

Most people will say it's 90% antenna, and 10% radio. I just got a cheapie radio from Radioshack, but get a good antenna (Wilson 1000 is great), otherwise you can't transmit very far.

If you can get the radio to work, use it.. it's free, if not get what you know how to use. I bought one with too many knobs and just sold it later since I didnt know what to do with it.

Check out a local CB shop to see if they have the stuff to get it up and running again. Some guys that are into the radio stuff like those old radios better than the new ones.

-Marisha

[XJ_ranger]

cobra is a top brand and works great in my and my mothers rigs.


the coax cable is a special type called RG-58 and has special ends that can be purchased at radio-trash.

The antenna mount its self must be grounded to the system

for the best sound - run the power lead right off the battery - you'll get less RF from the engine this way (RF being unwanted hissing)

i wired mine with a connector and an inliune fuse - a good idea. the connector came in handy when i went wheeling with a friend and he didnt have a CB and i just grabed mine outta my rig, made a ciagrette adaptor quik and grabed a spare magnetic antenna and we were good to go.

my inline fuse is a 7.5 A IIRC (spade fuse like in your fuse block) spade fuse holder and fuses and the quik connectors can be purchased at radio-trash as well

have fun.
-XJ_Ranger
(ill try and get pics tomorrow)

[dothedew24_7]

Is there like some kinda package deal? or maybe like a website that has all this stuff? Radioshack its like an hour away for me

[XJ_ranger]

radiotrash has a website - here i searched for CB radio.

Uniden, Cobra, Motorola are all good brands
people like the firestick antenna's...


http://<u>http://www.radioshack.com/...&hp=search</u>

[Beej]

Please don't use the term "retard". It is extremely offensive and insensitive to the thousands of persons who actually have developmental disabilities.
B.

[dothedew24_7]

Originally Posted by Beej

Please don't use the term "retard". It is extremely offensive and insensitive to the thousands of persons who actually have developmental disabilities.
B.

hmmm... "citizens band radio challenged"

[KiwiXJ]

"Please don't use the term "retard". It is extremely offensive and insensitive to the thousands of persons who actually have developmental disabilities. "

It is the people who refer to those thousands as "retards" who are offensive, in the context of "I'm a CB radio retard " it is fine.

[MC-92]

just get a cheap magnet ant. with coax built in... it'll work fine for the trails....

[Beej]

Originally Posted by KiwiXJ

It is the people who refer to those thousands as "retards" who are offensive, in the context of "I'm a CB radio retard " it is fine.

No, its not. The usage of the word implies that one lacks intelligence and it is clearly a term of diminution. Period. It is hurtful and offensive to persons with developmental or cognitive disabilities, a population I have worked with for a very long time. Please don't use it or any other prejudicial term, your use of it provides acceptance for others who may not normally use it. Its not funny, its just hurtful and insensitive.
B.

[wolfheartak]

Originally Posted by dothedew24_7

Is there like some kinda package deal? or maybe like a website that has all this stuff? Radioshack its like an hour away for me

Check out a truck stop if there's one close by. They usually have a CB's and a bunch of accessories.

Google and yahoo are wonderful things. Here's one site, but if you do a search you get all kinds of stuff. Ebay too if you know what your looking for.

http://wholesalecbradio.com/

-Marisha

[Eagle]

Originally Posted by dothedew24_7

Is there like some kinda package deal? or maybe like a website that has all this stuff? Radioshack its like an hour away for me

You can buy from Radio Shack on-line, and they'll ship directly to your house. If you're anywhere near an Interstate, see if there's a truck stop near you. I have both T/A and Pilot near me, and both usually have pretty good prices on CBs and accessories.