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This one is just too damn good of a post. I can't top this one! I can only agree SIDE-MIC rules!!!

Well said w9cll. I totally agree! I have seen it many times before (some of my friends as well) where a very good performing radio is kind of "ruined" by having a 4 foot antenna mounted on the edge of the bumper. You must spend the money on the best antenna that you can buy and the longest that...

Thank you, much appreciated. I like to thank all the experienced and more knowledgeable members for sharing what they know with the less experienced. Thanks!!! 73

PTT on the gear shift? I would want to see that! But, of course, lt would have to be a fancy one, maybe like this one?

Of course NOT. It’s still one hell of a mic!

Now, that’s a real MIC

Be patient Eldorado828 you never know when you are going to find one (sometimes when you least expect it; there it is). Craigslist, kijiji, garage sales, sometimes neighbors, you just never know. The UNIDEN GRANT XL is a side-mic, but the UNIDEN GRANT LT is a front-mic version (both made in the...

Yes indeed sunbulls! Quality built, reliable and made in Japan. The only problem is they are hard to find (takes time and patience). I know because it took me years to find my UNIDEN GRANT XL (unmodified, with the box and original mike and cable) I also have several 148GTL's made in Taiwan and...

Funny you said that Slowmover! I only own CB's that are side-mic and SSB. I guess that's why I was asking about the DX86V, but a 959 with the proper amp would do just fine (I got the bug to buy a new one, don't know why), and not many choices left that are through hole anymore. 73.

Too late for me, I'm already "Side-Mic diseased". Wait a minute, maybe I was born that way! 73.

Yes, indeed; I have seen that before on a 148GTL made in the Philippines. The owner past away and the family stored all his radio stuff and decided to sell everything 7 years later; well you could still smell the cigarette smoke. Just like Andy said "about every shade you can imagine". 73.

I agree Slomover, but since the main question was "how many truckers are on VHF and IMD262 mentioned the band in Canada I thought maybe I can clarify things a little bit. Here the VHF frequencies that I posted are mainly for truckers and you do not need an amateur license to talk on these...

Yes you are right IMD262 there is a VHF band for truckers in Canada. These are some of the most popular channels: LADD 1 154.100 mhz (basically the VHF version of CB ch.19) LADD 2 158.940 mhz LADD 3 154.325 mhz LADD 4 173.370 mhz AB WIDE 1 153.050 mhz AB WIDE 2 162.210 AB WIDE 3 163.050 AB WIDE...

Than you ForestRunner98 I will get one too. Just looking for something more reliable, accurate and with more functions than a regular swr meter. I appreciate your feedback, thanks. 73.

How do you like the Nano VNA? I think I should get one too! Easy to use? Can you just use it or do you need to download anything before use? I would mainly use it as an antenna analyzer. I was also looking at the Rig Expert, however I can't justify the price right now. 73.

Absolutely Eldorado828, I have been looking at that combination for some time as well and that's why I brought it up. I even phoned professional radio in Ontario but the best place to get it looks like it's the Antenna Farm. The guys in Ontario ran into the same problem I did (I am also in...

I think (and correct me if I'm wrong) that what 828 and Slomover are referring to is a LARSEN NMO30 coil and a 64" whip that will tune to 11m or you can use the NMO34 coil and 64" whip for 10m. I will try to include a picture. You can only use 150-200watts max but like Slomover said there are...

That sounds good. You said "Despite Expenses": indeed it is a lot of trial and error especially with antennas as well as radios. I do have to watch it though, because I have a tendency to be a bit of a "radioaholic". 73

Thanks Slomover. What is the difference between the 959 and the 959B? Indeed side mike rules (I had a chance to buy a UNIDEN grant LT)but instead I got another 148gtl(Taiwan) couldn't get past the front mike and not being made like the XL. Room for me is not an issue but appreciate advice...

New member here, and I was also looking at the DX86V. After reading what Handy Andy posted I wonder if I should get a 959.Only interested in through hole technology and ssb.Was looking at 86V to convert to 11m and have a bit more power. All my radios (all older Cobra 148gtl's and UNIDEN grant...