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someone should bring an SWR tuner so we can set them up Friday evening
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what do CBs use for a power source? I'd like to have the wiring, cable, and antenna mount already in place before heading up.
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he said he got it at a truck stop, but doesn't remember the brand
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I have a Midland 1001LWX with a 4' Firestik, the thing to look for justin is if the antenna has to be grounded. My Firestik doesn't so its a cleaner looking install. Depending on mounting location is how you decide on a bottom/middle or top load antenna. Unless you mount it on your roof I would recommend a top load, that way the broadcast is made above the xj instead of trying to send through the jeep. For resistance purposes most run a 18' coax from the antenna to the radio... I also made my tail light mount and bought a spring and a quick disconnect for the antenna, got everything off amazon..
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I have a Midland 1001LWX with a 4' Firestik, the thing to look for justin is if the antenna has to be grounded. My Firestik doesn't so its a cleaner looking install. Depending on mounting location is how you decide on a bottom/middle or top load antenna. Unless you mount it on your roof I would recommend a top load, that way the broadcast is made above the xj instead of trying to send through the jeep. For resistance purposes most run a 18' coax from the antenna to the radio... I also made my tail light mount and bought a spring and a quick disconnect for the antenna, got everything off amazon..
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If Jakbob shows his face he knows the exact mathematical bs behind it but it has to do with the specific ohms resistance and its perfectly balanced with a 18' cable.... It was a reoccurring theme in all my research into CBs before I bought mine. I can make you a tail light bracket like mine real quick if you want, ill snap a pic when I get off work...