Adding Cb to Arsenal

[AirMoore]

The hardest thing for you is going to be finding an open area... do not do SWR testing with any buildings/large trees/etc around.


We own a vast amount of land in the boonies, so thats not a huge problem for me, but it may be a bit more difficult in the bay-area.

[FoolishOne]

Mythbusters, doesn't seem to have a hard time finding open areas.

Montu, I'm glad you found a 'kit'. I must have been searching for the wrong thing when I was looking, because I had to go al a carte.

[Montu]

Ordered! that car kit + swr meter

as far as open area's ... how far away from tree's / buildings do I have to be?

and as far as searching for the kit..i Just Googled uniden 510xl and it was one of the first links..lucky search I guess

ups ground 5 days or so

[FoolishOne]

Doh! I think I had something about Cobra in it, that may have contributed.

[AirMoore]

Ordered! that car kit + swr meter

as far as open area's ... how far away from tree's / buildings do I have to be?

and as far as searching for the kit..i Just Googled uniden 510xl and it was one of the first links..lucky search I guess

ups ground 5 days or so

I try to be a few hundred feet, but thats just me. Basically find the biggest empty parking lot you have around and try that... generally at LEAST 50ft.

[Montu]

ah ok shouldn't be too hard finding an empty parking lot

poles don't get in the way do they?

[AirMoore]

ah ok shouldn't be too hard finding an empty parking lot

poles don't get in the way do they?

Actually... they can, but alas, if that is all you have, a few light-poles in a large empty parking lot is acceptable.

Basically you would ideally want to be away from them, but as long as you are far away from large buildings or object (tractor trailer)... you should be fine.

[Montu]

thank you guys

..order shipped out today

I'll let you guys know how it turns out

[AirMoore]

thank you guys

..order shipped out today

I'll let you guys know how it turns out

Good deal... let us see some pics when its done, and PS: If you need any help, there are a fair amount of people on here with knowledge on the subject that will help.

[stingrayls2]

alright..now to find a local cb shop..

also how do i "tilt" the mag mount? can you move it off center etc? or do i have to put it back towards my rear window so it leans back?

Radio Shack is the most easiest to find and priced right.