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    SWR and Power

    Today I put a new tip on my Hustler HQ-27 because I changed radios and it was tuned for my Cobra that died. So I got the SWR set at 1.1-1.5 that is good enough for me. Then I go and get fuel in my truck. On the way I decide to take a ride and listen to my radio and try it out. I turn on channel...
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    Antenna Location/Noise

    I have my antenna on a fender mount and it picks up fan noise. If I relocate my antenna to the back of the cab between the bed and the cab will It have any change on cutting down on fan noise. I purchased a inline filter and I have not installed it at this time it's in the dack of a UPS truck. :?
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    External Speaker?

    I need an external speaker for my CB. I looked at the speaker that clips to the visor and one that has noise canceling. Can someone please tell me what they think? :?
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    Midland Model 77-838?

    A friend of mine gave me a CB to use until I get my Cobra repaired or replaced. This Midland radio has a volume control and channel selector buttons on the mike. I like this radio. Can anyone tell me anything about this radio. I like the more than my Cobra 25 LTD. 8)
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    SWR READINGS

    When I try to set the SWR I cut the tip to get the meter to read in the red ban. When I started it pegged the meter. Now it's getting higher. I can't get it to read under 5 how dose anyone get 1.0-1.5 readings. Is the location of the antenna the problem? Is my radio fried? This is so frustrating :x
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    Mobil Radio Meter?

    When I installed mt Cobra in my truck I had to go and get a SWR meter. Then I was looking at that little meter on the left of my radio. I think is said SWR Meter but I can't be for sure because it's so small I cant read it! This is no use to me at all. The SWR meter I purchased from Radio Shack...
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    Radio Fan Noise

    I have a 2005 F350 6.0 Diesel and the radio picks up no noise until I turn on the fan motor. I can here it pick up speed when I turn the fan up. Is there something that I can get to eliminate this noise? :?:
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    Hustler Antenna Tip Replacement?

    I was tuning mt Hustler HQ-27 Antenna and I cut the tip too short. This was my first time and now I know don't cut 1/2" off each time and watch the SWR meter for a change and make a note of each change. My question is I have E-mailed CB World where I purchased the antenna 3 times and I never got...
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    RX/TX Normal Knob?

    When I through the switch from normal to RX/TX the Chanel goes to #9. What dose TX/RX stand for? :oops:
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    Fire Ring

    I purchased a Coax Cable With A Fire Ring and when I went to install it I don't know how it goes together. :x I am putting it on a Hustler HQ-27 Antenna. Can someone please help me? I cant believe there were no instructions! I must be the one in a million who has never used one! :oops:
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    RF Gain?

    Can someone please tell me what RF Gain is on my Cobra 25LTD? :oops:
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    Installation

    I want to install my CB Radio on the headliner. Can someone give me some tips on how to due this. It's a 2005 F350 Lifted and 35"tires. It took me 31 years and I finally got my truck! :D
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    Shaft Length?

    I was looking at a Wilson 2000 Trucker antenna and when I went to order it they asked me what shaft length do I want? For what reason is this important? For a fender mount on my F250 what shaft length do I need? :?:
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    CB Antenna and Sirius Order

    I don't know where to post this question so I tired here. I went to purchase a Hustler HQ-27 Antenna at a local CB store near me and when I asked if they had this antenna he laughed at my and told me they stopped making them years ago and they invented fiberglass! He then told me not to spend...
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    Hustler Antennas

    Are the Hustler HQ=27 antennas any good? How will this work with a Left Fender Mount on a F350?
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    Cobra 25 LTD Tune Up

    I have a Cobra 25 LTD CB and it's in need of a going over. I can't replace it. It was a gift from someone that meant allot to me so I want to keep it. Can someone please tell me where to ship it to get looked at? When I install it in my truck I want it to work as good as it can!
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    Mirror Antennas

    I want to put two antennas on my 2005 F350 but the mirrors are plastic will this be OK?
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    Mirror Mounts

    On my 2005 F350 I want to put antennas on my mirror. They are plastic can I still put them there and have them work? What antenna that is priced reasonably should I use? :?:
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    CB Radio Installation?

    I own a 2005 F350 and I want to put a CB on the hump and have it face up so I can see it when I'm driving. I cant find anything that will mount it. I also want to put an antenna on the truck but I want it mounted to the mirrors but the mirrors are plastic I don't know if it will work. Any...