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    I wanna buy a CB.

    Hey guys. First, thanks for all your help so far. Second, I think I may have a problem with the radio and might need some more help. I have yet to talk to anyone on the radio. I've been to places I know would have CB traffic but still havn't heard anything. the installation is pretty...
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    I wanna buy a CB.

    The mic just says cobra on it. The antenna says "Mr Lightning Rod, Jabsco" It's about 3 feet long and fiberglass.
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    I wanna buy a CB.

    Oh another thing... DC1Driver said something about how to mount the antenna. The one I have is about 3 feet long and says,"Jabsco Mr Lightning Rod" on it. I mounted it on the bumper in the front of my jeep. So the top of the antenna is about 5 feet off the ground. I guess I should ask...
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    I wanna buy a CB.

    The guy is a rock crawler club guy. He's a nice guy and threw in a mic and antenna. I had to go buy some cable though. He said the radio was "peaked and tuned"? Would that mean it's been tuned and aligned like 9C1Driver suggested? Also, I heard something moving inside as I was installing...
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    I wanna buy a CB.

    I'll be heading out to get it today. I'm fixing up a Jeep and thought it might add to the "Zombie Outbreak Response Vehicle" scheme I'm doing. Thanks for the replies, Capt Gentry
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    I wanna buy a CB.

    So I thought here might be a good place to start asking some questions and maybe get some advice. I found a used Uniden Grant XL for 40 dollars. I'm inclined to buy it just because of the price (if it works that is). It's going in a jeep if that makes a difference. Anyway... the...
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