CB Radio: Anyone talk on them still?

[huntr1]

Originally Posted by Dodgem250

No, K40 is not an over-achiever in the CB radio antenna business, but, Wilson used to make them all colors of the rainbow. I was at a truck stop in Pennsylvania a few years ago and I almost fell in the floor, they had red, blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, orange, and I think brown. But, I think these days Wilson only makes them in black and white.

But, if all else fails I do have a 36" fiberglass whip brand new in the package that I ordered for some dude and he never came back for it, so, if you need a good cheap antenna, give me a shout. But, if you insist on something in particular I can order one for you, wholesale plus shipping.

I'd hate to post a price here, for gods sake someone might think I was posting a classified ad or something silly and feel the need to ban me or whatever, so, just email me for the price, it'll save me a lot of hassle getting a new IP address so I can come back here with a new user name if someone happens to be PMS'ing today.

Dodgem,

email: dodgem250@somd.net

No, not particular. I was busting the wife's chops by threatening to put the cb in the minivan.

The antenna you have, will it mount to the magnetic base I have?

[Jeff (Premo)]

Originally Posted by huntr1

My dad was KPN8652 The Peanut back in the 70's-80's.

When Crabcake moved south, I helped her load up and move out, she gave me a CB radio that she no longer wanted. Has a magnetic antenna mount (without the antenna) and runs off a cig. lighter plug. I'm taking the kids to Grandma & Grandpa in Georgia in a couple weeks. Gonna have to buy a new antenna for the Crabcake radio and treat the kids to the sounds of the highway heading south.

Boy will that bring back the memories.

I have a whip here for a magmount WILSON 1000. I dunno if it will screw onto whatever you have. Maybe Dodgem250 can answer that. I pulled it off my truck about a year ago and struck it in the shed. I have since pulled the CB and Linear out and very seriously doubt I will be putting it back in.

It's in fine shape. No corrosion on/around the set screws at all.

But it's here if you want it. Free. I live in the Lexington Park area if you are in the area and want to drop by just PM me for directions.

[Dodgem250]

Here's my newest competition radio build, did it this weekend.

Cobra 148 GTL
AM - SSB
Blue Chrome Diamond Plate Face Plate
Chrome Diamond Plate Covers
Roger Beep Installed With On/Off Switch
Switched Talk Back Installed
Swing Kit Installed
Blue/Red S/RF Meter LED
Blue Channel Display
Added LED To Back Light Switches
Low Dead Key For Linear Use

Includes brand new Power Cord, Chrome Diamond Plate Bracket with chrome Knobs, and a stock microphone.

Dodgem250@somd.net

[huntr1]

Originally Posted by Jeff

I have a whip here for a magmount WILSON 1000. I dunno if it will screw onto whatever you have. Maybe Dodgem250 can answer that. I pulled it off my truck about a year ago and struck it in the shed. I have since pulled the CB and Linear out and very seriously doubt I will be putting it back in.

It's in fine shape. No corrosion on/around the set screws at all.

But it's here if you want it. Free. I live in the Lexington Park area if you are in the area and want to drop by just PM me for directions.

PM sent. Would Wednesday night work for pickup?

[huntr1]

Originally Posted by Dodgem250

Here's my newest competition radio build, did it this weekend.

Cobra 148 GTL
AM - SSB
Blue Chrome Diamond Plate Face Plate
Chrome Diamond Plate Covers
Roger Beep Installed With On/Off Switch
Switched Talk Back Installed
Swing Kit Installed
Blue/Red S/RF Meter LED
Blue Channel Display
Added LED To Back Light Switches
Low Dead Key For Linear Use

Includes brand new Power Cord, Chrome Diamond Plate Bracket with chrome Knobs, and a stock microphone.

Dodgem250@somd.net

Competition radio? 'splain please.

P.S.
I'm gonna try out Jeff's antenna for my trip south. Depending on how it works out, I may contact you about the antenna you have.

[Magnum (Premo)]

Originally Posted by huntr1

Competition radio? 'splain please.

P.S.
I'm gonna try out Jeff's antenna for my trip south. Depending on how it works out, I may contact you about the antenna you have.

Key Offs

Two people sit on the line and repeat a word, a tower a distance away says what he heard and that the winner.

[Magnum (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dodgem250

Here's my newest competition radio build, did it this weekend.

Cobra 148 GTL
AM - SSB
Blue Chrome Diamond Plate Face Plate
Chrome Diamond Plate Covers
Roger Beep Installed With On/Off Switch
Switched Talk Back Installed
Swing Kit Installed
Blue/Red S/RF Meter LED
Blue Channel Display
Added LED To Back Light Switches
Low Dead Key For Linear Use

Includes brand new Power Cord, Chrome Diamond Plate Bracket with chrome Knobs, and a stock microphone.

Dodgem250@somd.net

Just a low dead key I like to have mine where I can adjust it, especially when I was going to Key Off. Crank up the Voltage bump up the dead key a little. Been so long now but I think I ran about 150 bird dead key out of my 3-pill for normal use then crank it to 175-200 when it came time to hit it. I would usually run at 18.5 volts, when it came time I would mash the gas and turn my reg up and push about 20-22 volts to the amp. I miss those days

[Squirrel]

Originally Posted by Dodgem250

Huh?

http://forums.somd.com/attachment.ph...chmentid=48847

looks like a galaxy to me.

[Dodgem250]

Very good eye. That's the picture of my Galaxy Echo-Roger beep desk mic. LMAO! Remember the old Sadelta Echo Master Plus that everyone used to have, well Galaxy owns them now. But, I am really delighted that you took the time and interest to post a picture of the blue LED i put in to back light the meter, I didn't think anyone would ever care, you make my day! LOL

I posted the picture simply to show that you can have the option to install an LED to back light the meter, I get a lot of that sort of dress up stuff, everybody wants LED's, so, I have thousands of them in stock now.

Originally Posted by Squirrel

http://forums.somd.com/attachment.ph...chmentid=48847

looks like a galaxy to me.

[Dodgem250]

Originally Posted by Magnum

Just a low dead key I like to have mine where I can adjust it, especially when I was going to Key Off. Crank up the Voltage bump up the dead key a little. Been so long now but I think I ran about 150 bird dead key out of my 3-pill for normal use then crank it to 175-200 when it came time to hit it. I would usually run at 18.5 volts, when it came time I would mash the gas and turn my reg up and push about 20-22 volts to the amp. I miss those days

Yeah some guys like to have variable power, some want it set to a specific level, everybody has their own preferences I guess, but, I always go back a set it to what ever they want, but, most of the time, given the experience in what everybody prefers, I usually don't have to change anything. If they prefer to have variable, then I warm up the Weller and get at it for no additional charge.