Equipment installed!

[Neo1975]

Hello everyone.

First off, I want to thank JJD and Gunner357 for tips on installing my antenna.

After patiently waiting for an opportunity, I finally had time to install the radio and antenna. My uncle is going to give me a Cobra 148 and Cobra 29, but we haven't been able to meet up with covid restrictions, illnesses, and working six days a week. So I purchased an Uniden PC88 Elite. I have it hooked up to a Predator antenna mounted on a Breedlove mount, stud, and fold over disconnect.

The antenna hasn't been tuned yet, but that should be taken care of soon. I listened to it on the way to work. I was able to listen to a guy talking for a few miles. Seems promising, but there is still some grounding work to be done. Picked up just a little engine noise when accelerating hard. There is a ground strap going from the antenna mount to the frame. However, the truck is 27 years old, so I'm sure all of the grounding needs to be checked. I found a good deal on some more straps, so some bonding work will be in order.

On a side note, I was told that there is going to be a local cb radio club starting up. I really hope so. Should be a good opportunity to do some talking on the weekends.

[Happypappy]

It's really awesome hearing about a new cb club starting up.Have not heard of such a thing for over 20yrs.Good luck with it.

[Neo1975]

It's really awesome hearing about a new cb club starting up.Have not heard of such a thing for over 20yrs.Good luck with it.

I hope it really takes off and does well. Several people have thought that I'm crazy for getting into cb radio now, but it could be making a comeback. Maybe not to the extent of its glory days, but I think it is heading in a good direction. One of the teenagers that goes to church with me has a RoadKing in his truck. Nice to see youth taking an interest. I am going to tell him what I heard about a club starting up. We will see how it goes.

[Gunner357]

Glad to see ya got thing rolling KE8PSI

[Neo1975]

Glad to see ya got thing rolling KE8PSI

I was wondering if it was ever going to happen. Sure took long enough.

[Gunner357]

Glad to see ya got thing rolling KE8PSI

I was wondering if it was ever going to happen. Sure took long enough.

yeah I hear ya......

[Neo1975]

Tuned the antenna Friday. The swr reading was 1.5 on channels 1, 20, and 40. I live in a valley, but was able to talk to the guy that helped me tune the antenna. He was in his driveway which is approximately 2 miles away. I am happy with it so far, and still need to do some bonding to improve things even more.

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