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Old 03-14-2012 | 05:12 AM
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So dino and I finished up the first set of sliders that we built this set is on his dads....
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Old 03-14-2012 | 05:18 AM
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So dino and I finished up the first set of sliders that we built this set is on his dads....
Yeah it was good times
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Old 03-14-2012 | 08:05 AM
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No top welds here! Haha the pic does make it look like it could use more heat, but I asure you its burned in nicely! & yes the whole things getting welded up..!..!.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
your garbage! lol thats not my exact one but what it looks like... whats so garbage about it cb master.... lol

I got it because it was the right length and a brand I had heard of... lol

I though fire-sticks where good?
My dad runs duel fire stick get out 3 miles with a side ban cb
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Old 03-14-2012 | 08:53 AM
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I run a k40 atenna
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Old 03-14-2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jmaxj
Wilson or k40 all the way, firesticks are just a cheap poor antenna. Kinda like kraco is for the cb worlds. They work but by no means are good.

And I'm no master just have used many different types and done a little research. Chandler knows more than I do but that's the truckers side of him
I thought my beer gut was the trucker side of me

K40 is by far is one of the best antenna on the market. Only time I don't run one is on the Yota. I have broken too many to justify the cost. And adding a spring, takes away receiving and transmitting power.

Tuning and antenna placement are more important then people think. Just like if you mount it to your bumper, your vehicle blocks most of the antenna. Radio waves can't get through metal very well. Of course line of sight gives you the best reception with nothing in the way.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jmaxj
Wilson or k40 all the way, firesticks are just a cheap poor antenna. Kinda like kraco is for the cb worlds. They work but by no means are good.

And I'm no master just have used many different types and done a little research. Chandler knows more than I do but that's the truckers side of him
oh I see, well when I break this one I'll get one of those lol

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I thought my beer gut was the trucker side of me

K40 is by far is one of the best antenna on the market. Only time I don't .........Of course line of sight gives you the best reception with nothing in the way.
interesting. I knew the line of sight rule... mine sticks about 1 foot over my roof... lol (So not very much showing)
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Old 03-14-2012 | 09:46 AM
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It looks like they want 435 just to get the jeep out of the wrecking yard. so I'm thinking that the wrecking yard just bought a jeep. But thanks for the help everyone.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperzcreeperz
My dad runs duel fire stick get out 3 miles with a side ban cb
Only 3? I was getting nearly 15 out of my dual k40's and Galaxy 959 radio. Though it was in Texas.

Dual antennas only work well when they are 6 feet or more apart. They help alittle in receiving, but are mostly good for transmitting. It increases the front and back areas, then the sides. At least on a semi that is lol. Also helps with that line of sight thing as well.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 09:54 AM
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I jut want mine to work with out squeeling... I never really need more then 1 mile lol
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Old 03-14-2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperzcreeperz
My dad runs duel fire stick get out 3 miles with a side ban cb
tell him to run a single k40 or wilsona and he'll do better. 3 miles isn't that good especially with a side band radio..
Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
I jut want mine to work with out squeeling... I never really need more then 1 mile lol
how's your ground and mic?
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Old 03-14-2012 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jmaxj
tell him to run a single k40 or wilsona and he'll do better. 3 miles isn't that good especially with a side band radio..

how's your ground and mic?
my ground is my problem (i think) as it got better when I ran a ground out to my antenna base. the ground at the radio is good.

My mic seams ok.... how would I check it?
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Old 03-14-2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Tango_mango
It looks like they want 435 just to get the jeep out of the wrecking yard. so I'm thinking that the wrecking yard just bought a jeep. But thanks for the help everyone.
If I pay the 435 can I have it?
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Old 03-14-2012 | 11:43 AM
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basically swap it with another one to see if there's a difference
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Old 03-14-2012 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jmaxj
basically swap it with another one to see if there's a difference
aw... hmm... ok. suprisingly enough... my cb/mic worked better with the magnet mount antenna lol
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