Another CB question
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From: Long Beach, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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My cb is tuned with a top of the line Wilson 5/8 wave length whip antenna and its been verified to send and receive signal out to 10 miles. To gain any more would require more modification.
Most cb radios out of the box with a decent antenna and proper swr tune will get you at best 5 miles.
Most cb radios out of the box with a decent antenna and proper swr tune will get you at best 5 miles.
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From: Ohio
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 stock
No, the distance your radio transmits isn't the same as what it receives. To get any kind of spectacular range the cb needs to be internally modified, have a good antenna with excellent ground plane. These things just aren't plug-n-play. A lot of factors will determine how well a cb operates.
For example, if your antenna isn't properly tuned to the cb and you have a high SWR you can and will fry the radio eventually if you transmit out.
I've spent many many hours reading information and talking with cb technicians and its paid off. I now have a perfectly performing cb and antenna with no issues, no engine noise, and almost no static (yes a little static is to be expected no matter what)
For example, if your antenna isn't properly tuned to the cb and you have a high SWR you can and will fry the radio eventually if you transmit out.
I've spent many many hours reading information and talking with cb technicians and its paid off. I now have a perfectly performing cb and antenna with no issues, no engine noise, and almost no static (yes a little static is to be expected no matter what)
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When the atmospheric conditions are just right, its possible to transmit and receive far beyond that....I'm talking cross country!! Though its not often it happens I've heard stories of guys reaching out as far as upstate new york from southern california.
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From: SIERRA VISTA AZ
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6 CYL
I think i heard it called talking on skip. and i ahve talked to ppl from az to florida a couple times but it was usually late at night will on a night shift. It only lasted about ten to fifteen mins. but was kinda cool. I have 100 w on mine cuz i like to reach out and touch someone when needed.
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Originally Posted by MUDRUNNER AZ
I think i heard it called talking on skip. and i ahve talked to ppl from az to florida a couple times but it was usually late at night will on a night shift. It only lasted about ten to fifteen mins. but was kinda cool. I have 100 w on mine cuz i like to reach out and touch someone when needed.
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Originally Posted by UsmclovesXJ
Ok so how would a normal CB pick up transmissions kinda like an fm radio if so I don't need to send out 15 miles.
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I don't really mess with the settings while driving. Only thing I might mess with is the channel 9, 19, select switch and the channel select ****. I leave the channel on 1 and count clicks to switch channels.
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Originally Posted by MUDRUNNER AZ
Well with your 250 and my 100 and you in ca and me in az we might be able to reach each other on a good night? Stranger things have happened.
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From: Spring Lake, Michigan
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
When I bought mine I was looking at the prices... cobra 29 was like $140 and they had a cobra 29 army edition for $80 the only difference between the 2 is the paint job lol, everything else is the same, besides i was having it modified anyway lol.
BTW i have the army edition
BTW i have the army edition