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Final setup Ok everyone, I finally got my final setup and it's working really well (almost anyway). I got the radio peaked and tuned and it talked and listened great. I had a firestik and all was well until I went to PA and visited my dad. I just HAD to go by the CB shop and low and behold...

RE I'm actually in Indiana between Richmond and Muncie out in the farm fields. I've been stationed in Greece for 3 years and I had to get rid of my old 29LTD before I went. I'm in between duty stations right now on leave and getting ready to do alot of driving. Going to PA, NC, and then to...

Check SWR Plug the meter into the radio, and the antenna into the meter.

RE Thanks for all the info. I think the one thing I've learned here today is to find a REPUTABLE shop to do the work and get what I need. The nearest CB shop is at a TA truckstop in Ohio, but the guy works out of a van in the parking lot... not sure if that's a good idea now that I've read...

2 Pill Ok. Sounds good. Now, what's the difference between an amp and a linear? When I was a kid, my dad had a 3-stage linear and man he could get out when he wanted to.

2 Pill Ok, now you lost me. What's a 2 pill? The more I read on this forum, the more I realize I don't know squat about radios... lmao. Hey.. but I can setup a computer network (even when the bullets are flying!!) any day of the week. Thanks Uncle Sam!! Guess I should have paid more...

RE: That sounds ok for the temp install. I got a mag. mount and put a firestick on it. I'm going to use this exclusively for the car for now and probably get a 8ft whip on the jeep. Also, is there an aftermarket mic that will make a significant difference with this radio or is the stock mic...

Just bought a Galaxy 959 and was wondering what the best setup woud be for temporary use on my car. I just PCS'ed from Greece and I'm going to do a permanent install for the radio on my jeep when it gets back from overseas, but for now it's a temp install. Any ideas? Also, what would be the...