Re: CB Radios

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Tue May 02 2006 - 23:05:10 EDT


On May 2, 2006, at 16:33, Josh wrote:

>
> I know a bunch of you guys have CBs in your trucks, perhaps you can
> help
> me out a little. I'm thinking about mounting a CB in the 'Tona to
> help me
> with traffic conditions and for entertainment in general.
>
> I was thinking about going with this [1] Cobra 29 and optioning for
> the
> performance tuning package (the first one). Should I invest in a
> power
> mike? What kind of antenna should I be using?

My dad has had nothing but trouble with Cobras (going in for service
all the time). After his expirience, we both run Unidens. check out
their factory refirbs for good deals online.
>
> I'd like to get something that'll not be too obtrusive and Ideally
> it'll
> be a black fiberglass one similar to this [2].

I'm a big fan of Firestik IIs.

> I'm flexable on mounting
> but I'd like to keep it on the rear of the roof or the top part of the
> hatch. It can be a magnetic mount [3] or whatever, I don't care.
> I'll
> drill a hole in the car if I have to, it's no biggie as long as it
> won't
> leak.
>

no ideas for this. Trying to figure out where I can put one on my
Jetta and not look terrible(ly geeky)

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