cassio said:
ok guys thanks for the info
i guess i need to go do some shopping
the one post about all the things that need to be done for it to work kinda confused me....
does it not work out of the box after being installed??
cas
First, do some shopping around before you buy anything.
Second, By a LARGE margin the antenna is more important than the radio.
Third, stay away from anything labelled 'export', they are illegal to sell, and use inside the United States.
Fourth, the 'work' some people are describing 'tweaking and peaking' refers to illegal modifications that can be done to most radios. Any power output above 4 watts PEP, on AM is illegal. the same for 12 watts PEP for Single Sideband.
Uniden makes some nice basic radios that will suit your needs. If you don't know what a feature does, how can you possibly have a need for it??
For antenna, get something with a good reputation. Wilson, Firestick, and K40 all make very good antennas. They are available in a variety of designs, colors and setups.
Getting the antenna tuned for the setup it is used in, is very important. It will greatly enhance the operation, and reduce the chances of possible radio damage.
Yes, you can pull a radio out of the box, hook it up and run. 99% of them will have no problems. Add to that a quality antenna kit, and you will be very happy.
Wiley Coyote said:
I’m running a 20’ fiberglass whip and my buddy is running a 20’ stainless whip. Both of them work like a champ.
I'll throw a SPOBI bomb on this. 102" you could sell me on, but 20 foot.. Don't think so. 102" is 8 foot and 6 inches long. Or roughly 1/2 wavelength at 27MHZ(Near the middle of the CB band).