CBs
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From: Northern Illinois
Year: 90
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
For the ones recommending 102" whips of all flavors....There are many clubs, parks and organized rides that do not allow 102" whips because of the danger of an almost 9 foot steel whip flapping around uncontrolled...
BTW.... For those that understand the science.. ever wonder why one of those antennas is 102 inches??? 1/4 wavelength would be 109 inches at 26.965 Mhz.. and 107 inches at 27.405....
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Clinton TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
[QUOTE=whowey;484020]Depends on your "radio Shack".... our local one couldn't tell you anything about CB's... but they will sell you a phone.
Well my radio shack must be just like yours then...lol
They couldnt tell me anything except "all we have is over there"
Whould a truck stop that sells cbs be able to tell me more about what i need?
Well my radio shack must be just like yours then...lol
They couldnt tell me anything except "all we have is over there"
Whould a truck stop that sells cbs be able to tell me more about what i need?
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Blanchard, MI
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Go online, here is a cheapo
The internet has everything that Radio Shack knows nothing about.
The internet has everything that Radio Shack knows nothing about.
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Sutton, New Hampshire
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
No drilling, which makes them easier to mount. If anyone wants to steal it though, they can just walk up, pluck it off, and cut the cord.
I used http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062088 and so far it's worked great. It requires you to drill some holes in the side-panel of your Jeep, but you shouldn't be afraid of a little modification, right?
I'll try and get some pics for you of where I mounted mine later on when it's not 22 degrees outside.
I used http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062088 and so far it's worked great. It requires you to drill some holes in the side-panel of your Jeep, but you shouldn't be afraid of a little modification, right?
I'll try and get some pics for you of where I mounted mine later on when it's not 22 degrees outside.
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From: San Jose
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Here's mine, I run a Uniden Pro 520XL CB with a 48" Firestik antenna. Great setup and I love it.
FWIW, my first CB was a Radio Crap, er I mean Shack. I will never buy another one. It lasted about 6 months before it was useless. Uniden and Cobra make nice units and yes they're more expensive. You get what you pay for. I think the CB cost about $150 (9 yrs ago) and the antenna was around $30-$40.
FWIW, my first CB was a Radio Crap, er I mean Shack. I will never buy another one. It lasted about 6 months before it was useless. Uniden and Cobra make nice units and yes they're more expensive. You get what you pay for. I think the CB cost about $150 (9 yrs ago) and the antenna was around $30-$40.
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From: Sutton, New Hampshire
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I can't speak for him, but that's where I originally mounted mine, and I had no issues with knee clearance. Your mileage may vary with what radio you go with, but for the most part you should be fine.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Not really. I'm 6'1" and occasionally my knee will brush it, but I've never really had any clearance problems with it and it's been in that spot for several years.
