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Know nothing about CB's but want to learn and get going will be at my first Jeep club meeting on the 19th and I want to make sure I have all I need to get some help so I am going to order this today

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JT1IWU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00042LC9M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CK5NG72UVSTT (do I even need this?)

Amazon.com : TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet) : Vehicle Audio Video Antennas : Car Electronics

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002HRBSU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CK5NG72UVSTT


I bought the midland handheld 75 if you guys have any suggestions on a better way too go on the antenna or if I got everything right please let me know thanks..
 
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I was looking at the versa mount 2 very similar to that great place to place the MIC....will wait for some more feedback I am more concerned about all this stuff fitting together and if this is all I need besides the antenna mount I am building one.
 
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Before you do anything. You need to know some things.
1. Who you gonna talk to.
2. How far in miles. Channels and Frequencies. Scanner.
3. What are they using.
4. What do they recommend
If it were me, I'd go with a Hand Held. You can take it with you when get out of Jeep and do what ever you do.
 
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Recently I was at Liggett in the US Army and we had these very cool Motorola radios that we used from hmmv to hmmv and it was perfect so I bought something similar the Midland hand held CB 775 and mainly its for keeping contact with club members while trail riding

And yes it came with 2 battery packs for remote communication which is another reason why I went with that one but did I get all the antenna stuff right?
 
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Jeepster1228 said:
Know nothing about CB's but want to learn and get going will be at my first Jeep club meeting on the 19th and I want to make sure I have all I need to get some help so I am going to order this today

Amazon.com: RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable w/Molded PL-259 Connectors (18 feet): Automotive

Amazon.com: Firestik SS-3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Antenna Spring: Car Electronics (do I even need this?)

Amazon.com : TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet) : Vehicle Audio Video Antennas : Car Electronics

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002HRBSU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CK5NG72UVSTT


I bought the midland handheld 75 if you guys have any suggestions on a better way too go on the antenna or if I got everything right please let me know thanks..
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I have almost the same setup. Everyone told me not to get the midland 75 because its a handheld and handhelds are crappy and don't work well bla bla bla. I got it anyway just to try it for myself (not to mention I had 90 days to test and return it for a cobra 75). I am more than pleased with it. No mounted box that takes up space. No wiring to the battery. I can take it handheld when I get out the Jeep to recover/get recovered. And I can remove it completely if I want, whenever I'm topless or doorless or I'm not using it or all of the above. Its plenty loud. Only thing is I haven't found a great way to mount it yet (not that I've spent much time trying though). Originally I had it stuck to my dash with some velcro tape, but S. Florida gets so damn hot that it melted the tape within a week. So its usually just sitting on my lap the whole time I'm out on a trail. The most important part of your setup though is the antenna. A radio is a radio, they all do the same thing. The antenna configuration is the most important part. Get a reputable brand e.g. Firestik, Wilson, etc.. 4' at LEAST. Make sure you have a good ground, and DEFINITELY make sure you have it tuned correctly. It can make all the difference in reception when you're in the boondocks.
 
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This is the exact setup that I have.

Note: I did not buy it off these sites, I bought it in my local CB shop. Prices may vary. Just showing you the exact products I got.


Spare Tire CB Antenna Mount for Jeeps


4 Foot Wilson Flex 4 305 4FD Fiberglass CB Antenna Black | eBay


FireStik SS3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Springs - Springs & Quick Disconnects - CB Antenna Accessories - CB Antenna -


FireStik K1A Quick Disconnect CB Antenna Stud - Springs & Quick Disconnects - CB Antenna Accessories - CB Antenna -


Thats about it. Never had an issue communicating on the trails with this setup.
 
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