CB Radio

[sveltax]

I'm looking to get a CB, saw Spazz' radio that is hand held with the transmitter in a small box below the driver's seat. Anyone (Spazz) know the maker and model number of the CB? :confused:

[AnalogVX]

I use the same CB.
Here is link.
http://www.cobra.com/index.php?page=shop/flypage&product_id=5&id=1&ps_session=133f966fbcf0f0cf8fd1a23b69bdf3a33f5e503 a

[sveltax]

Thanks AnalogVX, that is the one! :D

[paultvx]

Not quite on-topic, but I bought stuff from this guy a long time ago (7 years ago)... pretty good prices on CB stuff.

www.bills2way.com

I think this (http://www.bills2way.com/equip/mid75820.html) is a better choice. Nothing left installed in the truck. Remove when not in use... nothing to steal... except the antenna unless you use a magnetic one. Plus, you can use it as a handheld if you're into backpacking and hiking... it has NOAA weather bands too.

[AnalogVX]

Here's where I got mine.
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cb/c75wxst.htm

$89.50 courtesy of Moncha's webpage!

[nocturnalVX]

Ditto... I have the same set and setup as seen on Moncha. Thanks Scott!

[sveltax]

Just bought the CB from Moncha's site! Thanks all!

[Moncha]

Glad to be of help!

[Cptnmorgan]

Other than a magnet mount, how are you guys attaching the CB antenna?

[paultvx]

If you have a roof rack you can get a clamp on antenna moutning bracket. Check bills2way.com tons o' stuff there. You can also get a through glass one like the cell phone antennas. They stick on to both sides of the glass. Works fairly well. I had that in a Jeep few years back and got about a 4 mile range with it.

[AnalogVX]

Originally posted by Cptnmorgan
Other than a magnet mount, how are you guys attaching the CB antenna?

I always liked Tonka's antenna. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1857&size=big&papass=&sort=4

Firestick sells the mount. I just haven't had the guts to drill through the back of my VX. So I use a Wilson 500 mag mount.

[sveltax]

I don't think 4 wheel drive will be an upgrade option! My bro and I are looking at an old beater Scout with a turbo diesel Nissan motor. I think a rear locker would help the Axiom but not on the stuff you and Andy where doing!

[totallto]

Yeah, I will soon have a CB and I was looking at the 75WXST but
I will get the 76XTR due to the fact that it has a PA. No weather band. The 76 comes with a ant but I have already put a cell lookalike firestick (DS-14)on my VX with a fake ant too. I think it looks too cool. Will post pics tomorrow!

[TEXNTEG]

i am using the cobra as listed above. its a nice unit if you don't have alot of room to mount a cb. i have it mounted under the seat. i had a midland for a while...it was stolen(in wyoming, of course). it was a great unit, but didn't have as many functions or weather band.
i love my cobra. i think i maybe the only honda with a cb.

i have a mag. mount antenna. kinda nice because you can just interchange if you have more than one vehicle.

[totallto]

here is a pic

[Tonka]

Originally posted by AnalogVX
I always liked Tonka's antenna. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1857&size=big&papass=&sort=4

Firestick sells the mount. I just haven't had the guts to drill through the back of my VX. So I use a Wilson 500 mag mount.

Thanks!
I was really scared too but it turned out ok. I did drill a little through.

[NC_VX]

Tonka,

You went with the FireFly "No Ground-Plane" model right?

Did you use 3 or 4 foot antenna?

Do you get good reception? I figure the antenna is really important for this right?

[Apostle]

Yeah, i want Tonka's set up also, but have yet been able to find it


btw T, lift going on this week, cant beat this weather were haveing

[NC_VX]

This is what I found out, from Firestik:

Re: Getting Firestik Product(s)
Some Internet sites you can look at that sell some of our Firestik products.

http://www.alfenterprises.com (WA)
http://www.walcottcb.com (IA)
http://www.bills2way.com (CA)
http://www.fm2way.com (MT)

If you come up short in your local search for Firestik products, then you may
want to order directly from the factory. You can reach us at 1-800-528-8113
from 8 AM-4PM MST, Monday - Friday. We accept Visa, MasterCard,
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So, I am just gonna call Firestik. I tried Walcott, but they were out of the black antenna, and thats what I want. I stll have a good question,

4 foot or 3 foot antenna?