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11:30 pm
January 13, 2011
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armyboy1911
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ok, i know its kind of expensive, but i dont care, its too awesome to pass up
http://www.quadratec.com/produ…..0_0100.htm
so i want to mount my antenna where my current radio antenna is. so aside from this, what else would i need?
and can anyone help me with the install, im horrible with electronics
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Mike G.
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2000 Jeep TJ – 4.0L 5 speed
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11:59 pm
January 13, 2011
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Moparboy
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I know Mitch has the set up where the stock antenna is a cb antenna. I'm kind of old school and like the whole cb antenna. I think you should get that cb radio, its actually a pretty good deal cuz I have seen that cb go for a lot more honestly. I think go for it. I can help you out with the whole set up when you get everything.
Evans 
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Evans
DDO West chapter (Reaper Crew)
1999 Jeep Cherokee-Trail Rig
I Love Haters
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1:46 am
January 14, 2011
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armyboy1911
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Sweet, thanks buddy!
not to mention its an Army version LOL
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Mike G.
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1:47 am
January 14, 2011
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armyboy1911
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it would still have the cb antenna i would just ditch the stock radio antenna :P
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Mike G.
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3:15 am
January 14, 2011
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armyboy1911
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also what is a good mounting position for a CB?
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Mike G.
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5:54 am
January 14, 2011
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andyprentice1970
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I got the CB , front fender mount combo from quadratec and all I did to get power to it was get a cigarette lighter plug in and wired it up that way. It works really good and doesn't get any engine noise, plus it is easy to pull out that way. You con get the plug ins at most truck stops that have CB's and they plug right in to the back of the radio…no splicing involved.
Andy
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8:54 pm
January 15, 2011
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jknutter
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The model 29 is a great radio. It is one of the most common models to tweak to get more power out of them. A truckers favorite… Make sure you get a good SWR and you'll be able to cover the whole park.
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10:19 pm
January 15, 2011
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armyboy1911
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Mike G.
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7:23 am
January 16, 2011
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Weeeee
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SWR= Standing Wave Ratio -
You need to adjust your antenna to maximize SWR, most good antennas allow this adjustment.
Your radio comes with an SWR meter so just read the manual, it should explain how.
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10:22 am
January 16, 2011
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oddball
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Post edited 10:38 am – January 16, 2011 by Rubi04man
The 29 LTD is a okay low end radio. It's big (especially for a Wrangler) but will do the job nicely (especially for trail commnuication) as well as talking with others to / fro wheling trips. I would suggest if you're going to become a CB junkie on the highway, you have the radio peaked. I would also suggest (if the same be true), you upgrade to a Roadking noise cancelling mic. Makes a big difference especially if you're going to use the radio a lot (highway) – otherwise the stock radio / mic should be good enuff.
I had to laugh when I read the description on the radio link you supplied here. The "choice of professional drivers" – yeah, maybe in the 70's & 80's. LMAO.
Todays "professional choice" is a; "Ranger", "Galaxy" or "President", CB radio.
EDIT: I know a guy who owns a CB shop out in Huntly, IL (off I-90) behind a truck stop. His name is Chip – I can't find his business card but he has installed (high end) radios in my dump trucks over the years. He is the best in this area. Last time I saw him he was designing his own brand of radio. Not sure how that has come along.
Of course maybe someone here in the club might be able to help you with installs and such too.
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3:43 pm
January 16, 2011
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jknutter
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There is still a ton of model 29's on the road because they are almost bullet proof and my favorite when it comes to fixing them. I can still find whatever part I need to put them back together again. The size is an issue for the wrangler that's the only reason my 29 isn't hanging under the dash. Like Jerry said if your going to use it on the highway get a good noise canceling mic and hang an external speaker from the roll bar and you'll be golden.
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7:30 pm
January 19, 2011
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armyboy1911
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im pretty sure ill only be using it on the trail, or screwing around with it around town :P
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Mike G.
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6:54 pm
January 20, 2011
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oddball
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Post edited 6:58 pm – January 20, 2011 by Rubi04man
So who here is old enough to remember the CB craze back in the 70's?
I have to laugh thinking back on that era, how lame it was. 
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9:03 pm
January 20, 2011
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Weeeee
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Rubi04man said:
So who here is old enough to remember the CB craze back in the 70's?
I have to laugh thinking back on that era, how lame it was.
I am old enough, I was a kid and at the time I thought it was cool. |
Doug – 2000 TJ
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9:33 pm
January 20, 2011
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Tony M
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Thats a big 10-4 right there good buddy. Back in the day when I was driving wiggle wagons from the mitten state to shakey town, I was always on the look out for some drop tops in the hammer lane, with pretty seatcovers heading for the owl. It was always fun pullin into the choke and pukes when it was time to get some go juice. But I always had to make sure I backed off the hammer when I got into the limits, because there was always a kojak with a kodiak hiding in the bushes trying to catch guys on the kill me quicks. As long as you kept it in the double nickel there was never any problems.
Just kidding, I wasn't even born then, nor did I even drive a truck. I'm just a big fan.
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4:46 am
January 21, 2011
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andyprentice1970
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it is 445 in the am and thatmade me laugh…thanks Tony
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2000 XJ, 3" Rusty's AAL, 31x10.50 general grabbers
Andy
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5:52 pm
January 21, 2011
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jknutter
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You can thank Smokie and the Bandit for the big craze…
I dusted off the 29 and hung it in the Motorhome after being off the air for about 15 years – can't believe how things have changed. The CB is still a very useful tool on the highway – specially to point out those hidden Police officers. I've been driving to Milwaukee all week to attend programming training for work – there is still a lot of conversation on that old AM Band.
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