I'd like to put a small CB in my Unlimited. But I'd like to get better performance than out-of-the-box. Are there shops where I can get this done on-line or over the phone?

I don't want to jack the power so high that is co-channels nearby toasters, add a linear amp or anything like that. Simple boosting would be enough to get additional range. I'm looking for more than just optimizing but less than going crazy with this.

Any advice on how to find someone to do this?

JeepGeezer

 

check your local truck stops thats where i would start

 

Google it... Peaking and reeking a cb radio.

 

Check out the Galaxy 929, big radio, small size. I think I am going to get one for my JK

 

If anyone truly believes they will see improved performance from a truck stop "tweaking" their CB radio, they are also a candidate for the Fitch fuel catalyst, whole life insurance, Dr. Lawton's Guaranteed Fat Reducer, and a wide variety of other products that are blatant rip-offs. Your CB radio, unless it is actually malfunctioning, is what it is. It is type-certified by the manufacturer to the FCC and any modification or retuning of it is illegal. The most common form of "tweaking" is to adjust the modulation higher, which seems to give the impression of a louder signal because your voice will be louder. But, you can achieve the same thing for free by holding the microphone next to your mouth. And, if you do hold the microphone next to your mouth and the modulation level has been "tweaked", then you will distort your now louder signal to the point that while everyone will hear you more loudly, they won't understand what you're saying.

 

Pretty sure the FCC isn't running really anyone down these days. So every CB shop that performs modifications are ripping you off? Or just the 'truck stops'?

 

You can get CB's with higher wattage than allowed by the FCC. Sure it is illegal but dont let the HAM police scare you.

The real issue is why do you want a CB if it is for trail riding and you are close to everyone you dont need a lot of power. If you want a lot of power how will it help you on the trail. A couple of guys in my club have boosted CB's but you cant tell the difference when you are in a caravan.

If you are worried about braking down and then want long range then you need a HAM radio, which technically requires a license for you to broadcast with it. You do not need a license to purchase one or install it in your jeep. Legally you can only listen until you get your license.

So the issue is why to tweak it or what do you require the extra power for. If you want it boosted then you will be able to find places that sell them that way on the web. I dont know if the one you want is capable of being modded or not.

 

Thanks for the help everyone. I did find a smaller Cobra that can be boosted to @ 15 watts. There are some other performance alignments that come with that that amount to some bench testing and minor adjusting. That's all I'll need.

I was in the original CB craze. So I know that tweaking can work.

Its clear that out-of-the-box CBs don't have much more range that handhelds, even if you carefully set the SWR. So a modest wattage jump and some 'blueprinting' are good enough. The rest is a good antenna setup which I got plenty of advice for on other threads in this forum.

I don't see that I'll need to 'reach' more that 4-5 miles on the highway or in the rough.

Thanks again,
JeepGeezer

 

yes a cb can be peaked also your antenna can be tuned , yes there are rip off cb shops . most truckers know the good ones ask around

 

Possumface,

Will do.

Thanks and propers,
JeepGeezer