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Oh I just that the lower SWR was just desireable didnt know it could ruin a radio

Well, see that all goes back to I don't have a stand alone SWR meter, YET!!

I want to say no, only cause I thought a Dipole makes a T shape???:redface:

Well I don't know, really other than I took 10'2" of TV cable coax; stripped the outside cover/skin/sheath(whatever word you want to use) off to the length of 9'. Which left me with exposed braided shield and the inner insulator and the center copper(?) wire. Then peeled off the braided and...

So I am sure this is known and been done before, but for me being new to CBs. I have made myself a antenna out of cable tv coax and it actually worked.:thumbup: I sent my daughter off in my truck and she was still hearing my good, she got about a mile away. So I am happy maybe with more time I...

That article also answered one of my questions: what is DX now I know so cool.

Oh, very cool I thought I was just thinking of something rediculous. Very cool! Thanks, Josh

Well that explains A LOT, and I was on ch28 so cool info!!!!

Ok I am really curious if it is feesable, pausable to run 2 Cbs in a vehicle, Why you may ask, I was thinking being able to listen to multiple channels at once. Again just curious. I want to learn as much as I can and won't if I don't ask. :redface:

Good to know. Not sure if this is the right subject for this question: Ok so I was listening on my CB tonight and I guess I was picking up a guy from Oaklahoma, how to could that be. Few seconds later a guy local here in phoenix answered. Can we(AZ) really get signal from another state...

Ok. Dimming is with both engine on and off. Never thought that the battery may be low.

I have to say I love the new one even better. is there really a CB magazine.

Will that reach from my battery to my radio?

What is that picture of in your signature it is pretty cool looking.

Forgive me what does that mean less loss, loss of what:redface: What are the benefits of dual antennas and can you run 2 of the above type antennas?

I am not sure I have made my descriptions clear. I do not have the mono or T/S plugs(thanks for the 411 Captain Kilowatt) I have the T/R/S plug. This is pictures of my work, well that you can see. As maybe you can see in this one I have the grn soldered under the tape to another...

For anyone down the road or may searching the web most likely the plug is stereo and the CB EXT out it mono so the difference as suggest by others is seen here in this picture.

Ok so what is the difference between Pic A and Pic B? Pic A Predator 10K 9" Trucker Antenna Pic B Black Widow 69" Black Open Coil Antenna Product Details Constructed of strong lightweight aluminum 48" Stainless Steel Whip w/ Powder Coated Black Tip Black...

HAHAHA, I believe it! So my dad who I barely talked to is a HAM radio guy and is telling me I should get my licsense. Should I even though I don't have a HAM radio?

Oh, good to know. Maybe it is just a corky thing.