12:31 am
July 15, 2005
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I think the model 75 is crap!!! I had one and went back to a small traditional CB mounted overhead close to the windshield. No need for an external speaker if you go that way.
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12:33 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline "RobD" wrote: I think the model 75 is crap!!! .
That's only because you're old and hard of hearing. They seem to work fine for the rest of us. Maybe you need hearing aids 😯
I used to wheel a lot. . .
12:54 am
July 15, 2005
Offline Since you always take the easy lines, you have time to play with all the dials on the 75 
"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="RobD"]I think the model 75 is crap!!! .
That's only because you're old and hard of hearing. They seem to work fine for the rest of us. Maybe you need hearing aids 😯
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2:44 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline "RobD" wrote: Since you always take the easy lines, you have time to play with all the dials on the 75
[quote="JohnDF"][quote="RobD"]I think the model 75 is crap!!! .
That's only because you're old and hard of hearing. They seem to work fine for the rest of us. Maybe you need hearing aids 😯
Just following you 
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:03 am
Sorry to revive an old thread. I was just wondering what you guys are doing to tweak your CB's.
I just installed my Cobra 75 WX ST. I'm going to that 49 truck stop tomorrow to get the antenna tuned but was wondering if I can tweak it and if I should do it before I get the antenna done?
And should I have my AUX cable plugged in while tuning the antenna? Or will it not matter much?
7:22 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline The CB shop should be able to tweak it for you before they tune it.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
7:40 pm
January 27, 2011
Offline "melyash" wrote: Sorry to say I went by there recently and the Shop is closed, and in fact the whole building it was in is now gone. They did good work but I Guess the economy go to em. CB Headquarters 3435 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 916) 485-4788
is the only one I know of in Sacramento.
I'm sorry to see anyone go under in this economy. And Melyash, make sure and introduce yourself ... WELCOME!!
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9:06 pm
Wow, thanks for the report. I was planning to go there b/c of this thread... lol
Still need the whip and wire, then do a tune. Radioshack, one in Folsom, now does not carry anything but cellphone paraphernalia. lol
You all probably knew that.
Well, thanks for providing another location. Any good/bad/feedback on the shop you mentioned?
10:07 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I've heard there are about 3 CB shops in the area. With me changing my set up, I'll be needing a tune.
No one locally will tweak a unit anymore. You'd need to buy one powered up, or send your unit off to NV or TX. The cost is only about $30 + shipping now a days.
3:16 pm
"melyash" wrote: Sorry to say I went by there recently and the Shop is closed, and in fact the whole building it was in is now gone. They did good work but I Guess the economy go to em. CB Headquarters 3435 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 916) 485-4788
is the only one I know of in Sacramento.
I went to this shop and had a great experience. Seem to have a good selection on equipment as I picked up all I needed, whip, coax, and mount. Includes free tune. The guy was impressed with the 102" whip performance as it showed barely noticeable change from up to military tie down.
I picked up a spring for Bill and he gets a free tune for that, which he needs.
Tunes are $15 unless you purchase some stuff. Didn't seem to be a limit on that as the spring was just under $15.
Thought to pass this on.
3:21 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Thanks for passing it along. Sounds like a good place.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
3:24 pm
January 27, 2011
Offline "Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: [quote="melyash"]Sorry to say I went by there recently and the Shop is closed, and in fact the whole building it was in is now gone. They did good work but I Guess the economy go to em. CB Headquarters 3435 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 916) 485-4788
is the only one I know of in Sacramento.
I went to this shop and had a great experience. Seem to have a good selection on equipment as I picked up all I needed, whip, coax, and mount. Includes free tune. The guy was impressed with the 102" whip performance as it showed barely noticeable change from up to military tie down.
I picked up a spring for Bill and he gets a free tune for that, which he needs.
Tunes are $15 unless you purchase some stuff. Didn't seem to be a limit on that as the spring was just under $15.
Thought to pass this on.
Excellent news. I need to get up that way myself. With all the interior out of the XJ I can probably put in a REALLY efficient system.
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3:50 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I'm collecting parts to upgrade my system and have just about everything. I guess I'll be paying the $15 for a tune, or maybe get some training from Fred.
I need to google the shop to see exactly where they are located.
4:42 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I guess I'll be paying the $15 for a tune, or maybe get some training from Fred.
It's really not too difficult. It can be a little time consuming, but not too bad.
5:07 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline The new antenna I purchased is tunable, so I guess it would be worth learning. Do you still have your tuner?
5:18 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: Do you still have your tuner?
Sure do. I can help you with it. If you want to pick up your own they don't cost much. I've had mine for a while but I think I paid about $20 for it at Radio Shack. Here's one similar to mine for even less on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/METER-Radio-Anten ... B002KRME3C. My meter came with instructions on how to tune the antenna.
5:43 pm
January 27, 2011
Offline I'll start carrying my SWR meter as well should anyone need it.
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6:18 pm
I have a bit of an antique meter. It would be interesting to see how it compares with a newer meter.
6:50 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I have no meter. It will be interesting to see how it compares with an antique meter! 😀
I guess I need to step up and buy one of those new meters...
11:05 pm
January 27, 2011
Offline "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I have no meter. It will be interesting to see how it compares with an antique meter! 😀
I guess I need to step up and buy one of those new meters...
My meter is an antique. Bought it from Radio Shack in 1975 when I was doing all sorts of CB installs. Good news is, the laws of physics and wave propagation have not changed in that time so it should still be good. 
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5:39 am
September 25, 2011
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When I was installing mine I went to the 49er truck stop off 80 and in the back is a cb shop. They helped tune it and it hasn't let me down yet.
Huck
3:29 pm
January 27, 2011
Offline "huck271" wrote: When I was installing mine I went to the 49er truck stop off 80 and in the back is a cb shop. They helped tune it and it hasn't let me down yet.
Huck
Earlier in the thread, someone mentioned the CB shop at the 49er was closed. BIG bummer.
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