The Kraken
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We might be able to make that one. Gotta check the schedule. I'll let y'all know thanks!!
gonna see if I can manage to swap a day out for the 30th which would free me up for this run as i go on vacation on the 1st ... if so i'll let you know and since i'm only on a 2 1/2 lift guess i would be in with the beginner group .... so at this point consider me as a possibly as i won't see know for another day or 2
Done........
alright, so how strict are we on the cb requirement? I'm having trouble justifying the $200. (Just found out that we're expecting). I hope thats not a deal breaker??
alright, so how strict are we on the cb requirement? I'm having trouble justifying the $200. (Just found out that we're expecting). I hope thats not a deal breaker??
I'll admit i know absolutely zero about CBs, so any input is greatly appreciated. I've been doing some reading and here's what I understand that I would need:
Firestik FS3 - $18.81
18' coax - $7.21
mounting stud - $6.55
heavy duty spring - $11.98
swr meter - $16.94
cobra 75wxst - $92.90
grab handle mount - $37.95
total $192.34
I had planned on making my own antenna mount and maybe even the grab handle mount. I know a radio can be had for much less, but i'd like have the smallest footprint possible.
Starting out, if your on a budget, don't go with that expensive of a CB. Amazon has many budget cbs such a this
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Or this
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I've ran both of the CBs and can personally say they work great. No issues here.
Also look into a less expensive mount such as the Rugged Ridge footman loop for $20.
As far as an SWR. Borrow one from from on the Texas guys on here. I can help you with that.
I'll admit i know absolutely zero about CBs, so any input is greatly appreciated. I've been doing some reading and here's what I understand that I would need:
Firestik FS3 - $18.81
18' coax - $7.21
mounting stud - $6.55
heavy duty spring - $11.98
swr meter - $16.94
cobra 75wxst - $92.90
grab handle mount - $37.95
total $192.34
I had planned on making my own antenna mount and maybe even the grab handle mount. I know a radio can be had for much less, but i'd like have the smallest footprint possible.
Going along with what the others have said, I got my entire set up for about $100.
Have a uniden unit, 4ft FireStik, Coax from Amazon, a retractable mic holder and the EVO tailgate antenna mount.
Then I got Napalm to tune it, for free
Recently I just relocated my radio to the footman loop with the rugged ridge mount and got a better mic for about 30 bucks.
Yea but your volume was low last Sunday. And it was on my radio and Tom's. We should have troubleshooted with all that down time we had.
It sounds like operator error [emoji85] hahah! Just kidding Kyle!
Yea but your volume was low last Sunday. And it was on my radio and Tom's. We should have troubleshooted with all that down time we had.
Yea but your volume was low last Sunday. And it was on my radio and Tom's. We should have troubleshooted with all that down time we had.
It sounds like operator error [emoji85] hahah! Just kidding Kyle!
I could hear kyle just fine the last time we wheeled... and the whole 3 and a half hour road trip home...
Probably wishing I would be quiet for a few minutes :thumb: