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I am about to put a CB in the wifes S10, But have no idea what antenna to use. I use a 102" whip on my fullsize and have for 20 years so that is basicly my answer for everything. However it is not really practical in her case as she often goes to sonic or whatever for lunch and wants something...

It even has weather!!!??? Wow I was planning to get 959 but love the idea of having weather on it.

After reading that page there is something that stands out in my mind. " if your HF antenna doesn't require matching to provide a low SWR (with the possible exception of 10 and 12 meters), then you need a better antenna, a better mounting position, or both! Further, proper matching reduces...

I am a simple country boy, So I don't understand the purpose of the extra coil mounted to the body? I will be the first to admit I am not very technical so please explain.

KF5FUR You should not hit power lines, or have swr issues. As I posted mine is mounted at the front drivers side stake pocket between the cab and tool box. My truck is lifted (44" tires) and I hit alot of limbs and some gas station awnings but I don't even hit my supply line between the house...

Thanks for the input, I don't think I can reasonably set a base up and get any type of performance from it. I know I live in a bowl, as I can see the hills surronding me. GPS says 95' on the highest side. So I think it is a lost cause.

I am wanting to set up a base but i live in somewhat of a bowl, With alot of trees as well. I figure I will have to go atleast 50' to get above the hills. So I need input on 3 things. 1 What is the legal hight limit . 2 How high can I go with pipe sections (such as chain link fence post) or...

I had a set up close to yours in the early 90s on a chrome double/single roll bar. I had 5 of the KC lights on top and made a bracket for the 102" that bolted to the front upright bar just below the turn at the top. 18' of what ever coax radio shack sold to a 29 LTD. The swrs were a little...

I don't think it will ever be that popular agian. That being said, I think the airwaves are better for it. Don't get me wrong I miss alot of the old contacts and such, I just don't miss 7lb of static.

Hopefully someone knows of one still being made as I would love to have a SSB&WX unit as well.

Thanks for the input, I had forgotten all about the radio untill I got to reading around here. I will try to get it to the shop next week and see about getting it fixed. Atleast I can put it in the daughters truck.

Ok after reading countless threads stating that the old side mount mike verson of certian radios was best, I remember I have a old 29 LTD Classic with the mike plug on the side. Best I can recall the reason I shelfed it was the RF/SWR switch got broke. I think I took it apart going to fix it...

Thanks for the info, The radio is claimed to be tuned and peaked. That is my biggest concern, I will try to check it out tomarrow or sat one. I will let you know what comes of it.

Hello, New member here with a radio queston. I have found a Emporer TS-3010 locally for $50. The way I understand it these things are supposed to be easly modded to work on 10 meter as well. This is a plus to me as I am thinking about going to ham anyway. Even without the 10 meter aspect...