slowmover
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I think Skip arranged itself just for you.
It’s an exceptional instance this time.
It’s an exceptional instance this time.
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hood channel mounted cb antenna problem(s)
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For a brand new radio that is working properly, I would not let anyone inside it while it is under warranty. Most radios are fine right out of the box.
I would just move the jumper as described in the video and call it a day. Just my 2 cents
Skip can be fascinating. As mentioned above, stations coming in via skip can be stronger than locals at times. In the early 90's during Solar Cycle 22, I remember not being able to hear a friend of mine 6 blocks away due to stations from the southern states coming in like locals.
The current 11-year solar cycle has peaked, but there will still be plenty of band openings. When conditions are favorable, you don't need a giant antenna or a lot of power to work stations hundreds or thousands of miles away
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slowmover
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Yes, it’s deceptive.
Accounts for a fair amount of the, CB is moribund”, stuff when Skip isn’t strong (only sporadic).
This is coupled to believing their mobile radio rig is pretty good. Far past 90% are not. Living in an area with a fair amount of AM-19 traffic versus others where it isn’t leads to erroneous conclusions about the state of things while traveling (addressed here):
Do truckers still use CB Radios?
I never hear any trucker chit-chat on Ch19, even with two different types of scanners monitoring. As a kid in the 70's, CB radios were cool!
And, Scott’s Radio, isn’t just anybody. Men as knowledgeable as are to be found are pleased with his QC checks of new gear. There are those retailers we advise against allowing inside. Not here. So if the OP wants that assurance it’s different than paying the online retailer — who isn’t conversant with the engineering menu in a good way — it’s not an accessory expense, per se.
The QT40 Flash Bundle Sale gets the OP an external speaker (right start). With the LIDO Headrest Speaker Mount obtained in the future he’s ahead (speaker paid for the QC check thereby). That’s a twofer.
Correct left shoulder mounting.
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damion2492
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I get what your saying, BUT, what's the difference if I, a "inexperienced" person opens it OR, a "professional"? yes, I know I can move that little piece, but if I can have a pro move and check everything out, like Scott did to a QT40 then why not? he didn't open it up, he just hooked it to his equipment and made sure everything was good. and considering the cobra i got off ebay is missing a pot or 2, im a bit skeptical of another radio being good outtve the box. but it also depends on how much it'd cost to have him check it out!! and, ive had so many ppl tell me that they've bought radios and antennas and they were bad even though they were brand new! but again I know I can move that piece without any problems so it'll depend on my mood, and, possibly my wife!! she's a little "upset" ive spent the money on what I have only to have it(at least the radio & fender mount antenna) not work right!! we'll see what happens, right now I'm not financially able to buy it. Hopefully by the end of nxt month I'll be able to get it.
I can give you a good reason not to spend money on adjusting a new QT series radio.
They don't need it, you're not going to notice any difference, and no one hearing you is going to notice any difference. Your eyes can see a difference on a meter or a screen, but your ears won't be able to tell; the Radioddity/Anytone export rigs are already set to run like a Cobra or an RCI that's been peaked and modded. They already have plenty of power and great transmit audio quality, especially on sideband.
Unless you're wanting to run a chain of amplifiers, and need the power calibrated and limited, those radios need nothing more than power, antenna, and 11 meter mod to work well.
They don't need it, you're not going to notice any difference, and no one hearing you is going to notice any difference. Your eyes can see a difference on a meter or a screen, but your ears won't be able to tell; the Radioddity/Anytone export rigs are already set to run like a Cobra or an RCI that's been peaked and modded. They already have plenty of power and great transmit audio quality, especially on sideband.
Unless you're wanting to run a chain of amplifiers, and need the power calibrated and limited, those radios need nothing more than power, antenna, and 11 meter mod to work well.
slowmover
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I like the QC check. Period. As a truck driver I’ve often been bitten by ordering something and driving away as I don’t have the luxuries of Joe Commuter to play around.
The longest-lasting radios I’ve experienced whether of my own or others were always set up by someone good.
We don’t live in a physical world. Hands-on has meaning. Confidence is contagious. I’ve gotten machines and gear said to be a problem to then run properly simply by being the operator.
The OP should do as he thinks is right.
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The longest-lasting radios I’ve experienced whether of my own or others were always set up by someone good.
We don’t live in a physical world. Hands-on has meaning. Confidence is contagious. I’ve gotten machines and gear said to be a problem to then run properly simply by being the operator.
The OP should do as he thinks is right.
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