CB or not CB
10-19-2007, 11:15 PM
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Tuning an antenna is easy. The SWR meter costs all of $30 and will last a lifetime. It's worth it. You'd be amazed at how much better a tuned CB system works. The Firestik antennas are popular because they are so easy to tune and almost always have very low SWR's. If you go off road sooner or later you will break an antenna and have to replace it. Then that meter comes into play again. Plus, you'll be the guy that has one for others!
10-20-2007, 04:54 PM
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I'll have to do more "soul" searching.......wifey makes so much sense and brings me to my knees when she says that a good walky would do the trick for the amount of time I spend "off roading"...0% 
that upgrading the "sound system" is more my speed...
....damn I hate to be brought to my knees ....
that upgrading the "sound system" is more my speed... ....damn I hate to be brought to my knees ....
10-20-2007, 05:08 PM
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CB or No CB
So I have been reading these tpics on CB's and now I'm thinking...why not , let's buy one.. , but really those of you who have one does it really get much use...
I listen to CD's and my I-Pod when in the Jeep as is my daily ride and I'm not sure if having one would get the use that would justify buying one, but it sure would look good...
Now on that note in the event that I was going to buy one, which model would you suggest be a good buy, a fire stick seems what's "in" and the "squelch" (spell) meter ..after you use to calibrate your antenna/ signal, what other use does it have?..do they rent them?? like Autozone does with tools that you will probably use once or twice in your lifetime...
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HEK aka Hector
, but really those of you who have one does it really get much use... I listen to CD's and my I-Pod when in the Jeep as is my daily ride and I'm not sure if having one would get the use that would justify buying one, but it sure would look good...
Now on that note in the event that I was going to buy one, which model would you suggest be a good buy, a fire stick seems what's "in" and the "squelch" (spell) meter ..after you use to calibrate your antenna/ signal, what other use does it have?..do they rent them?? like Autozone does with tools that you will probably use once or twice in your lifetime...
Thanks for reading.....
HEK aka Hector
10-20-2007, 05:33 PM
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I used to use those walkie talkie things out on the trail..and the batteries ALWAYS died on me. Since having gotten the Cobra 75 CB, I can now keep in contact with everyone on the trail and have a great time with it as well 
It's definately a useful tool out there when your wheeling, but that's the only time I use it. I do have to say, I may not use it ALL the time, but it comes in handy when I DO use it and I always have a way of communication. 
It's definately a useful tool out there when your wheeling, but that's the only time I use it. I do have to say, I may not use it ALL the time, but it comes in handy when I DO use it and I always have a way of communication. And we all love to communicate on the trail with friends it makes for a great time!
10-20-2007, 05:36 PM
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I'll have to do more "soul" searching.......wifey makes so much sense and brings me to my knees when she says that a good walky would do the trick for the amount of time I spend "off roading"...0% that upgrading the "sound system" is more my speed... ....damn I hate to be brought to my knees ....
that upgrading the "sound system" is more my speed... ....damn I hate to be brought to my knees ....It's always better to beg for forgiveness ... then to ask for permission!
At least that's how I got my JK
10-21-2007, 06:11 AM
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Today I'm looking into all options...hand held walkies, the Cobra and possibly the Midland...thanks all for your thoughts....
10-22-2007, 06:08 PM
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I have a CB mounted in my JK using the Arizona Rocky Road overhead Jeep radio mount. I actually use it alot on the highway just to talk on long trips and get road conditions up ahead, plus it's always fun to listen to the truckers. But it really comes in handy during an off road trip with others. Makes the ride quite a bit more fun when you can talk and hear everyones comments. Plus it works everywhere cell phones don't!
But it really comes in handy during an off road trip with others. Makes the ride quite a bit more fun when you can talk and hear everyones comments. Plus it works everywhere cell phones don't!
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10-23-2007, 01:50 AM
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I always see it this way, I bought a CB, Survival Knife, thermal blanket, and some other minor things such as a lighter. The reason I did this is not because I use it all the time, but to be prepared for worst case scenario. The same principal I have a gun. I'd rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.
a lot of clubs won't let you ride if you can't talk on the trail.
10-23-2007, 08:19 AM
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If you live anywhere near a major city you have to have one! You will never listen to those radio morning shows again! The truckers make the morning drive very humorouse!
As for the trail... I am banging my head against the wall waiting to get mine in! It is almost as important as a good set of straps.
As for the trail... I am banging my head against the wall waiting to get mine in! It is almost as important as a good set of straps.
10-23-2007, 09:49 PM
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I love listening to the truckers on the highway, they can be funny and informational as to locations of police, accidents, and traffic problems. Sometimes they can even help on long trips.