Electrical-type guru around Bragg?

[GOVT1911]

I'm planning on mounting my CB Friday evening. I know jack and shit about 'lectrical stuff. I mean, I'm sure I could get it to work, but I'd like it to work RIGHT. LOL

Anyone around here wanna give me a hand trying not to fry my Jeep?

[Rubitron]

Sure, just let me know when.

[Sal-XK]

Just keep in mind grounding grounding grounding grounding did I mention grounding. This is the cause of most problems and failures when installing a CB as well as a clean power source but grounding is important so take the time to pick a good spot. Did you purchase your equipment already? if not remember the antenna is the most important part of the system the CB really not that important they all come pushing 4 watts and its the bells and whistles that make the price rise.

[sebek31]

dude, its easy, and im stupid if you wanna get together friday hit me up and ill come over

[GOVT1911]

Sebek, it's a go for Friday after work then!

Thanks for the tip Sal. Yeah, I've got the radio already and have to try to get out to get an antenna this week. Any shops around Fayetteville you'd recommend?

[94JeepPunisher]

I have heat wrap, connectors and all the bells and whistles to make electrical electric without the fry. If you want a hand, I'll be glad to help out. I'm new to the site and scene (Yet to make it to the PX meet due to schooling) but I know lilDave and he can vouch for me. Let me know.

Tim

[Rubitron]

Any shops around Fayetteville you'd recommend?

The only one I know about it on honeycutt and mcaurthur. Just behind the gas station. There's a fat blonde dude in there that knows some stuff, he can tune it for you too, that way you don't have to buy an swr meter to use once.

[Sal-XK]

The only thing to keep in mind is if you're going to use it for more then just trails it's the antenna that gives you all your range. I use a cheap antenna but I only needed it for the trails. A good sales guy can help you find that happy medium in price but check this site out http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ its has tons of info and videos on there to check out. Sebek31 is right it is easy and if its just for trail use you can almost just slap it in and your good. But if you're trying to get 6 to 10 miles on the highway a little more detail in installation is required. Good clean grounds and clean power with a filter.


The only one I know about it on honeycutt and mcaurthur. Just behind the gas station. There's a fat blonde dude in there that knows some stuff, he can tune it for you too, that way you don't have to buy an swr meter to use once. You can only tune the antenna after its installed I pulled this of that link I gave you
CB antennas use the metallic ground plane of the vehicle in order to transmit their signal. The ground plane and it’s radiating effect will vary based upon where and how you install your antenna on the vehicle, as well as upon the shape and construction of your vehicle’s chassis. The tuning process refers to changing the length of your antenna in order for your antenna to work most efficiently based on the unique ground plane factors of your vehicle.