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  1. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    Could you post a few pics of the mods to the base? That sounds like another good option and would love to see the mods. Thanks
  2. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    Resolved, no, figured out what it is yes. The issue is definitely in the radio or mic. I hooked up a buddies radio and mic and I was able to send and receive. It was getting dark on us so we didn't have time to swap mics to see where the issue is but I don't think I'm stuck in transmit since...
  3. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    Update: Got the CB wired in and the antenna secured. Adjusted the antenna and to my surprise got the SWR much better than I had hoped for. On channel 20 I got SWR down to 1.3:1 which most consider good. However I hit a snag. I'm transmitting but cannot receive. It looks like it may be a...
  4. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    Guys, I'm by no means an expert on this and will probably screw up a few parts as I go through this process. Most of my information has come from this site so I can't take credit for any of this. That being said I will try to document as I go through this. Tonight I got the brush guard and...
  5. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    While the AB-15 base works great the AB-558 fits the CUCV antenna mount without having to fabricate a bracket to attach. It also looks better IMO.
  6. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    No, not if he's running the original 24v. If it has been converted to 12v then you could but why. Better to tie into the fuse block and use keyed power (power that is only on when the key is in accessories or run mode) This will prevent battery drain when you forget to turn the CB off. IMO...
  7. lostintexas

    CB Tutorial

    No, I think this is a great idea and I'm in the process of doing this right now on my M1009. Here's what I gathered and decided to do on my 1009: Antenna base: AB-558/GR The nice thing with this base is the standard CB antenna cord screws right in. The kit is 5820-00-938-0247 Antenna...
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