I got my CB today =-(

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 08, 2009, 12:07:35 PM

I flip over the back of it to see how the wiring would work. Seems like I need a cigarette adaptor. My GPS adaptor may work, but Id only be able to use one thing at a time once the GPS battery dies.

The adaptor I need looks like this can be found here...
Cigarette Adaptor

But I'm not spending 25 dollars on it, that's more than the CB cost!!!!

I went out to test the CB, and it makes static, and the microphone makes a clicking sound inside the CB. So I'm guessing it works. Won't know for sure till I get the antennae. I should have taken the one out of the Falcon before we sold it. @7@

I use to have a cigarette lighter adaptor for my CD player but I think i threw it out when I was cleaning out my drawers. @7@

Keep an eye open for me.

lovebus (jack) · April 08, 2009, 02:26:08 PM

They are cheap at an auto store.

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 08, 2009, 02:41:48 PM

oh yeah? I'll check Autozone on my way to work. I also found one on ebay for a dollar plus shipping comes to about 4 dollars.

Daverted · April 08, 2009, 03:07:40 PM

Gregg.. Don't click the mic without an antenna installed, I think you can do damage, CK w/ Bahaha

TRAVELER · April 08, 2009, 04:55:31 PM

Yes, and once you get an antenna ,get the standing wave (swr) set most truckstops with a radio shop can do it. or you can get a meter at radio shack. it will set your antenna to the proper length for optimum performance 1.5 or lower across the band (1-40 ) is desired if too high it will create heat in the final transitors and fry your radio. cb/ham radio is on of my past hobbies !! ::)

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 08, 2009, 06:54:57 PM

Im going to check autozone for the antenae. I hope I didnt mess it up clicking the mic!!

Baha (Shawn) · April 08, 2009, 07:25:20 PM

Clicking the mic wont kill it... But tansmittiong for any period of time might. I dont recommend the cigarette lighter plug. I have some nice plugs that will make it removable.

Quote from: TRAVELER on April 08, 2009, 04:55:31 PM
Yes, and once you get an antenna ,get the standing wave (swr) set most truckstops with a radio shop can do it. or you can get a meter at radio shack. it will set your antenna to the proper length for optimum performance 1.5 or lower across the band (1-40 ) is desired if too high it will create heat in the final transitors and fry your radio. cb/ham radio is on of my past hobbies !! ::)

I have the SWR meter Traveler mentioned & we'll get it set right. (Ham radio is still a current hobby for me I1t )

TRAVELER · April 08, 2009, 07:57:50 PM

I still have a couple 10 meter rigs that can slide into 11 meters (cb) GALAXY, MIRAGE, KENWOOD ETC.. I1t

Baha (Shawn) · April 08, 2009, 09:52:55 PM

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 08, 2009, 11:43:50 PM

??? English Please.

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 09, 2009, 06:58:36 PM

I bought my antenna...if you want to call it that...today. The only thing I heard on the way home was a faint dixie horn. So either the antenna is crap, or there's just no activity on the 23 channels I have.

Baha (Shawn) · April 10, 2009, 08:39:34 PM

I take it you've installed it... A faint Dixie horn is what I would expect. They really are dead, but that's why I suggested using them. If you put it on ch 19 during your commute you might hear something, but probably not unless you're near the AC xway during work hours. We'll have to hook-up prior to the next event and test it.

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 10, 2009, 08:48:01 PM

Are you going to Collingswood Shawn? I'll bring it with them then.

TRAVELER · April 10, 2009, 10:57:49 PM

Some of the fishermen use cbs on their boats in fortescue cant remember if it was 14 or 16

Beetleboi -Greg- · April 10, 2009, 10:59:03 PM

What is the range of a CB?