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.
"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 😲
Since you always take the easy lines, you have time to play with all the dials on the 75 :throw:
"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 😲
"RobD" wrote: Since you always take the easy lines, you have time to play with all the dials on the 75 :throw:
[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 :rasta:
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?
The CB shop should be able to tweak it for you before they tune it.
"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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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?
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.
"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.
Thanks for passing it along. Sounds like a good place.
"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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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.
"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.
The new antenna I purchased is tunable, so I guess it would be worth learning. Do you still have your tuner?
"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.
I'll start carrying my SWR meter as well should anyone need it.
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I have a bit of an antique meter. It would be interesting to see how it compares with a newer meter.
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...
"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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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
"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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I went to 49'r as well. Too bad they closed...
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