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Blake Luse (Muddyrover)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 05:09 pm: | 
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i'm getting ready to purchase a cb antenna and i need to know where to mount it.
I know i could put a magnetic one on my bumper.
Anyone have a different way of doing it.
I need a project i guess |
Sean Hanagan (Seanh)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 05:16 pm: |
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It's called the outback I believe and someone on the board sells them for discos. If you do a search you'll find it. |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 05:51 pm: |
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http://www.expeditionexchange.com/cbantenna/ |
Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 06:15 pm: |
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Depending on your bumper, ARB makes an antenna mount for the brush bar.
Or you could go stealth and get a radio that will talk 5-25+ miles and bag the 1-5 mile CB. Tell me if you can spot the antenna mounted on my Disco in the photo area under the (Paragon pictures not GWNF). |
Eric N (Grnrvr)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 07:03 pm: |
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Hey that would be pretty sweet Al. I've been using this crappy hand held CB (well it's a really good hand held but, it's a hand held) and I was looking at getting a real CB. I would be interested in knowing what your setup is or sugestions. Did you have to get a permit? |
Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 08:43 pm: |
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You do need a license/permit but there is no test and you can apply for it online. It also covers your family (brothers, inlaws, etc.). If I recall you're in the DC area and there is a really good repeater in the area that will extend your range over 50miles radius of DC and Fairfax Hospital. I still use my hand held once in a while but the other radio is soo much better that I really only keep the CB for a backup.
http://wireless.fcc.gov/prs/genmbl.html
or
http://www.gmrsweb.com |
Shane C. (Qsiguy)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 09:08 pm: |
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Look at the two options in the tech section for CB Antenna Mount.
Shane |
Milan
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 09:26 pm: |
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I have mine mounted on a fender bracket. |
Paul Sexton
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 12:53 pm: |
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I removed my headlight washers and mounted my CB antenna in the pass. side hole where the nozzle was in the front bumper.
Paul Sexton |
Blake Luse (Muddyrover)
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 01:02 pm: |
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Paul that sounds like a plan
do you have any pics |
DaveB
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 01:25 pm: |
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This guy makes a cool antenna mount for disco's- Check out his web site:
http://www.out-backeam.com
He made a custom mount for me and it has worked out really well.
Dave |
Paul Sexton
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 01:33 pm: |
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No blake I don't but I'll try to post some later today if I get a chance.
Paul Sexton |
Curtis N (Curtis)
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 03:04 pm: |
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IMO - The best antenna mounts are found in the HAM arena. I have been using Comet mounts and put them though lots of thrashing. I use the RS-720 which can be adjusted on three axis and mounts either to my rear door or hood. You should also get a cable that uses what I (probably incorrectly) refer to as an RG-8 Mini lead to go inside the door lip. The mount and cable will run about $60.
Curtis |
Curtis N (Curtis)
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 03:20 pm: |
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You cannot tell in the pix, and I forgot to add that the Comet mounts by clamping to the door or hood lip using well protected screws and mounting harware. The first year I used it I had it on the hood and anused it highly with no damage to the hood or mount.
Curtis |
Paul Sexton
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 04:53 pm: |
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Blake,
Sorry, my digital camera is acting up. I'll get you a picture by tomorrow I'm sure. BTW, I'm using a 24" (pretty sure it's 24) black antenna from Radio Shack. Just sticks up a few inches above the hood. |
Blake Luse (Muddyrover)
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 10:54 pm: |
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looking forward to the pic paul
do you know what kind of base for the antenna you have?
or did you rig something up i was looking at this site for different pieces to make the job easier
http://www.alfenterprises.com/mobile1.htm
some stuff says its for a j**p but i could use it. Even if i can only take one out of the hell of riding on a j**p it would be worth it!!! |
Paul Sexton
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 01:19 pm: |
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Blake, check your email. |
RJ Clayton (Tozovr)
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 01:35 pm: |
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Blake Play nice!! LOL
RJ
www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com |
RJ Clayton (Tozovr)
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 01:52 pm: |
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also check www.firestik.com |
Blake Luse (Muddyrover)
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 02:34 pm: |
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thanks paul for the pic |
Paul Sexton
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 02:40 pm: |
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No prob. |
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