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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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Just installed my CB in my JK and all I hear is static. Is this normal??? What's going on?
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Not sure if it matters ... Uniden 980 w firestick antenna.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Have you adjusted your squelch?
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 02:25 AM
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All the time or only when the engine is running? Does it help when you drive to a different location?

As above, have you adjusted the squelch?
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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Just where did you tap into power?
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kmrtnsn
Just where did you tap into power?
Battery.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kmrtnsn
Just where did you tap into power?
Battery. Havent had CB in 30 yrs. guess i better read manual!!
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