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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Once you get an swr meter and start tuning let me know if you need any more help. Not all cb installs are the same even with the exact same equipment in the same same rig.
Where can I get one?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Radio shack has one but its pricey at $40 but has a few different functions. Fry's has a basic swr meter for about $12
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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But it will do you no good if your antenna isn't tunable
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Man you move fast..already got the radio and antenna up and almost running.
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Do not transmit until you have tuned your antenna!!!! You could potentially fry the radio if you're not tuned properly.
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And it won't stay on either channel when shut off?
Nope. I have heard other people mention they have had the same issue.
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Nope. I have heard other people mention they have had the same issue.
That's lame. Upgrade!!!
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit
Its a little brass connector that slips over the blade of the fuse. I have some for mini blade and larger blade fuses. Then run your ground to the body right next to the fuse panel or use the fuse panel mounting bolt for ground which is what I did.

That is cool... Where did you get that??
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That is cool... Where did you get that??
From a cb shop I go to here in so cal
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Originally Posted by prerunner1982
Man you move fast..already got the radio and antenna up and almost running.
I like to get stuff done! I'll be installing my pa tomorrow!
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Just don't let the cops hear you on that pa
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Do not transmit until you have tuned your antenna!!!! You could potentially fry the radio if you're not tuned properly.
Just so you see this again. Trust me.
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Just don't let the cops hear you on that pa
I won't for sure!
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That's lame. Upgrade!!!

LOL.. it's ok. I can't justify spending a lot on a CB. I can deal with it. Will wire it up hot all the time and just turn it on/off when I get in. If I am only going in somewhere for a short time I will just leave it on.
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LOL.. it's ok. I can't justify spending a lot on a CB. I can deal with it. Will wire it up hot all the time and just turn it on/off when I get in. If I am only going in somewhere for a short time I will just leave it on.
I've left mine on before while at work and it didn't drain the battery at all.
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