Anyone use CB's anymore????
I'm runnin a bad *** one. Tuned to like 50 watts, but I can't get the thing to work worth a crap on my rig. I'm about ready to sell it! I've tried everything but just can't get the SWR's under control on my Ram. Mine is a large face Uniden with all the bells and whistles, thinkin about a small version I can actually mount in the Ram without takin mine out each time I go tailoring.
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That's what I'm thinkin about going to. Mine is a full size, and theres nothing wrong with it, but it's just too big for my ram as you know.... They are the same interior.
I have my tailoring brake on the right side under the ash tray (used for change), so I makes a tight fit. I take it out when I'm not using it.
Thinkin about selling it if anyone is interested.
I have my tailoring brake on the right side under the ash tray (used for change), so I makes a tight fit. I take it out when I'm not using it.
Thinkin about selling it if anyone is interested.
That's the only thing I use my ash tray for too! Also that's where my brake controller is too. What brand is it and could I get a pic and possible price. Send me a pm I might put it in my D. The one I have is an el cheap radioshack brand and is nothing special.
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That's what I'm thinkin about going to. Mine is a full size, and theres nothing wrong with it, but it's just too big for my ram as you know.... They are the same interior.
I have my tailoring brake on the right side under the ash tray (used for change), so I makes a tight fit. I take it out when I'm not using it.
Thinkin about selling it if anyone is interested.
I have my tailoring brake on the right side under the ash tray (used for change), so I makes a tight fit. I take it out when I'm not using it.
Thinkin about selling it if anyone is interested.
Yeah, i may be interested too... what uniden model is it??? i have a uniden grant in my past rigs and plan on putting it in my D when i get it.
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I'm runnin a bad *** one. Tuned to like 50 watts, but I can't get the thing to work worth a crap on my rig. I'm about ready to sell it! I've tried everything but just can't get the SWR's under control on my Ram. Mine is a large face Uniden with all the bells and whistles, thinkin about a small version I can actually mount in the Ram without takin mine out each time I go tailoring.
also what antenna are you running and how is it mounted.. a local CB shop here has made a mount ment for the ram that puts it near the hood..
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I use the Tekonsha Prodigy P2.
One of the best controllers I've ever used period! It's Proportional! http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...1435%20&part=0 You can pick one up at your local RV store for about $100. Then they also make a pig tail harness that will plug directly into the back of the controller and plug directly into your OEM light blue harness up by your E-brake hardware under the dash! That's it, sweet install! Harness 3020-P is like $10 and covers years 1995-2009 of most all Dodge. The P3 is the new age and is really cool, however they didn't have it when I bought mine.....LOL
Uniden radio is a Bearcat PC68LTW. The box says a 78, but you can't see the red blob over the other model because of the flash. It's a really nice kick butt radio and the thing was fully peaked and tuned. I think I paid like $100 plus like $40 for the tune, long ago so I don't remember. Make me an offer. The box is beat up because I held onto it for so long, but the radio still has the plastic on the face plate. Very little used. In fact I was talking to people in Mississippi on a skip and smoked a few good radios with it.....LMFAO..... Anyway, you got to ensure the antennae is tuned before use on this bad boy....LOL
Anyway, I have tried everything with my truck for good reception, it just wont come in. The radio is perfectly fine trust me. It's just my truck, it would drop under 2 SWR's and I have tried all different antennas and setups. I have the Firesik antennae mount http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ho...mp-on-235.html as I special ordered it. I even took my truck to a CB shop and he couldn't even get it under 2 SWR's. It just plain and simple isn't going to do it for some reason! Anyway, I shouldn't run it because of this, and I don't have the room for the big radio, I need a really small one for my install because it just is so tight.
Brake controller:
Radio:
One of the best controllers I've ever used period! It's Proportional! http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...1435%20&part=0 You can pick one up at your local RV store for about $100. Then they also make a pig tail harness that will plug directly into the back of the controller and plug directly into your OEM light blue harness up by your E-brake hardware under the dash! That's it, sweet install! Harness 3020-P is like $10 and covers years 1995-2009 of most all Dodge. The P3 is the new age and is really cool, however they didn't have it when I bought mine.....LOL
Uniden radio is a Bearcat PC68LTW. The box says a 78, but you can't see the red blob over the other model because of the flash. It's a really nice kick butt radio and the thing was fully peaked and tuned. I think I paid like $100 plus like $40 for the tune, long ago so I don't remember. Make me an offer. The box is beat up because I held onto it for so long, but the radio still has the plastic on the face plate. Very little used. In fact I was talking to people in Mississippi on a skip and smoked a few good radios with it.....LMFAO..... Anyway, you got to ensure the antennae is tuned before use on this bad boy....LOL
Anyway, I have tried everything with my truck for good reception, it just wont come in. The radio is perfectly fine trust me. It's just my truck, it would drop under 2 SWR's and I have tried all different antennas and setups. I have the Firesik antennae mount http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ho...mp-on-235.html as I special ordered it. I even took my truck to a CB shop and he couldn't even get it under 2 SWR's. It just plain and simple isn't going to do it for some reason! Anyway, I shouldn't run it because of this, and I don't have the room for the big radio, I need a really small one for my install because it just is so tight.
Brake controller:
Radio:
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I use the Tekonsha Prodigy P2.
One of the best controllers I've ever used period! It's Proportional! http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...1435%20&part=0 You can pick one up at your local RV store for about $100. Then they also make a pig tail harness that will plug directly into the back of the controller and plug directly into your OEM light blue harness up by your E-brake hardware under the dash! That's it, sweet install! Harness 3020-P is like $10 and covers years 1995-2009 of most all Dodge. The P3 is the new age and is really cool, however they didn't have it when I bought mine.....LOL
Uniden radio is a Bearcat PC68LTW. The box says a 78, but you can't see the red blob over the other model because of the flash. It's a really nice kick butt radio and the thing was fully peaked and tuned. I think I paid like $100 plus like $40 for the tune, long ago so I don't remember. Make me an offer. The box is beat up because I held onto it for so long, but the radio still has the plastic on the face plate. Very little used. In fact I was talking to people in Mississippi on a skip and smoked a few good radios with it.....LMFAO..... Anyway, you got to ensure the antennae is tuned before use on this bad boy....LOL
Anyway, I have tried everything with my truck for good reception, it just wont come in. The radio is perfectly fine trust me. It's just my truck, it would drop under 2 SWR's and I have tried all different antennas and setups. I have the Firesik antennae mount http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ho...mp-on-235.html as I special ordered it. I even took my truck to a CB shop and he couldn't even get it under 2 SWR's. It just plain and simple isn't going to do it for some reason! Anyway, I shouldn't run it because of this, and I don't have the room for the big radio, I need a really small one for my install because it just is so tight.
Brake controller:
Radio:
One of the best controllers I've ever used period! It's Proportional! http://www.tekonsha.com/content/prod...1435%20&part=0 You can pick one up at your local RV store for about $100. Then they also make a pig tail harness that will plug directly into the back of the controller and plug directly into your OEM light blue harness up by your E-brake hardware under the dash! That's it, sweet install! Harness 3020-P is like $10 and covers years 1995-2009 of most all Dodge. The P3 is the new age and is really cool, however they didn't have it when I bought mine.....LOL
Uniden radio is a Bearcat PC68LTW. The box says a 78, but you can't see the red blob over the other model because of the flash. It's a really nice kick butt radio and the thing was fully peaked and tuned. I think I paid like $100 plus like $40 for the tune, long ago so I don't remember. Make me an offer. The box is beat up because I held onto it for so long, but the radio still has the plastic on the face plate. Very little used. In fact I was talking to people in Mississippi on a skip and smoked a few good radios with it.....LMFAO..... Anyway, you got to ensure the antennae is tuned before use on this bad boy....LOL
Anyway, I have tried everything with my truck for good reception, it just wont come in. The radio is perfectly fine trust me. It's just my truck, it would drop under 2 SWR's and I have tried all different antennas and setups. I have the Firesik antennae mount http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ho...mp-on-235.html as I special ordered it. I even took my truck to a CB shop and he couldn't even get it under 2 SWR's. It just plain and simple isn't going to do it for some reason! Anyway, I shouldn't run it because of this, and I don't have the room for the big radio, I need a really small one for my install because it just is so tight.
Brake controller:
Radio:
That is a nice radio. be great for someone starting out in the CB world... The local CB shop is selling them peaked and tuned new for $125 just to give you a guide. Also like that trailer brake.. have to get more info on it when im ready to install one on my D..
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Do you know if they have any tuned a small style model CB's that takes up less room.......Gotta name or link to the shop?
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Yeah i think he does have the compact uniden pro series.. all his radios are sold with a peak and tune option for a few more bucks.. www.pepperelectronics.com
Check out what he has.. he seems to be one of the more reasonably prices shops around.
