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re-entering the CB world... Antenna type & mount, plus new CB?
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Go with a Single side band radio,a little more money but in the long run a better deal to go with,put a 102 inch whip on the back of your truck and go with it.
Go with a Single side band radio,a little more money but in the long run a better deal to go with,put a 102 inch whip on the back of your truck and go with it.
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ok. So I have been looking through a TON of new CBs, and have a few questions. I know in the past, the full size (Like the Cobra 25, 29, and Midlands) were always better than the compact units (like uniden and radio shack). Now, if I am going to be getting a separate SWR meter, is it worth taking up the extra space for one of the larger units? My main concern for all of my choices is preferably to get a compact unit as well as one with weather band.
Get the cobra 25 WX. I have one it's nice and the built in SWR meter are not as accurate.
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Do you mean the compact built in swr meters are not as accurate or the Cobra 25wx's swr is not accurate?
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I'd try my best to have a separate SWR/power meter...I've never trusted the built in ones on radios...as to your earlier question regarding larger vs smaller radios, I've heard the Galaxy DX 979 is a good smaller sideband radio...about $130-140...the 929 is AM only for about $125...
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The compact SWR meters are not as accurate. I don't believe the 25 has a SWR meter. I believe the 29 does though. I would tune the antenna with an external meter and you can use the built in one to check it if you question if your antenna has a problem in the future.
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Running a Cobra 25 or 29 is the way to go if your looking into basic AM as they both perform well. If you're looking into SSB operation, go with a 148gtl if you can find one for a decent price. Either that go with the new Uniden 980 ssb that just came out. I run a Galaxy DX959 myself but the preference is yours.
As for antenna, a k30 or lil wil will be alright for basic short distance communication, but if you want a versatile antenna, go with a Wilson 1000. Those you can get with either a fender mount, magnet mount, or a body mount but that would require drilling a hole in your roof. But either way you do it, they're great antennas. I've had mine for 14+ years and it's been flawless.
As for antenna, a k30 or lil wil will be alright for basic short distance communication, but if you want a versatile antenna, go with a Wilson 1000. Those you can get with either a fender mount, magnet mount, or a body mount but that would require drilling a hole in your roof. But either way you do it, they're great antennas. I've had mine for 14+ years and it's been flawless.
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