CB radio kit suggestions

Hi All,

Having been at LZ12 this weekend, and had a blast at the greenlaning, I have decided it would be better with the old CB installed.

Having had a quick search and a bit of a read up, but still not fully up to speed on the ins and outs of Cb's I am asking for your thoughts, suggestions or recommendations.

Have seen this on bay of flea, auction number below.

351017765896

or this ?

http://www.thunderpole.co.uk/cb-radio-packs/thunderpole-cb-radio-off-roader-pack.html

As starting points, please let me know your thoughts.

Cheers

Free bump, as im thinking of one too

These days the actual radio specs are largely the same from one set to another, much like most electronics. They tend to use the same or similar devices and techniques.
That being the case, it now comes down to things like looks and additional facilities, VOX, EU channels, what the receiver sounds like, whether or not it'll fit where you want it to go and what else do you get for your money in the package.
Personally I use a handheld and a mag mount (the Disco 2 has a steel roof) short aerial for the CB channels. I also have a set of UHF licence free PMR handhelds and a pair of the old 49 MHz CB units.
All-in-all, the decision is entirely yours but left to me the Thunderpole offer looks the better one, and if you do go for that one I'd be tempted to go for the gutter mount aerial.

I already had an aerial so just bought the cheapest from Maplins a few years ago ... exactly same [power as anything else, and frankly, all you need are a volume control, channel control and squelch .. and someone to swr the aerial to the set to get the best from it!

As above, the Thunderpole looks perfect ..

Thanks Guys,

Thunderpole looks like it is a good option.

Cheers

Great stuff, just ordered one as mine will not work, as in I can't get it anywhere near SWR. I may put it on the famous auction site.

TTI TCB1100, multi-country, with Thunderpole rear mount on the D2.

It wasn't fitted at LZ12 as we have all the trim and centre console out while we change the LPG tank brackets.









The aerial survived the laning on Saturday.....

Peter

Well,

To close this down , I went to Thunderpole today and purchased a T1000 truckers kit, ( sounds like "the Terminator") with a 1.55m antenna. So I will be fitting over the next few days, the only thing I do not understand is why do they not provide a long enough antenna lead, only approx 4 M long.

Cheers

neilly said:

the only thing I do not understand is why do they not provide a long enough antenna lead, only approx 4 M long.
Cheers

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That's so that you've got to go back and buy an extension piece of cable from them.
If you do use an extension rather than a complete new piece you'd be well advised to tape over the joint when it's done to prevent noise due to the outer of the joint rubbing against body metal.

Nah, Brian47,

I worked out where to put it, as it is not going to be fitted all the time it works for me, But for the long term fitment I would think a 6 mtr piece of cable would be so much more practical.

But, if anyone lnows where I can get an extra 2 mtrs cheapo, do please let me know.


Cheers

You'd be best fitting a complete new piece rather than trying to patch in a bit of coax.
This on the bay ..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-10m-5...789718?hash=item5430408d56:g:JhIAAOSwuhhXVxEl

Cheers Brian47,

where can I get good quality connectors, I know I can look , but that is no assurance of quality.

Cheers

Top quality professional connectors are "Greenpar", but you'll pay top quality prices too.
Good quality amateur/CB can be bought from Maplins, R-S Components and sometimes from the bay.
The usual connectors for CB use are PL-259 or sometimes BNC. For the power levels in use on CB mobile kit, almost any from a UK supplier will be OK. Silver plated or shiny nickel plated are suitable.
Connector problems really only start becoming a factor at higher power levels or higher frequencies e.g. VHF/UHF.

Cheers

I forgot to mention when you're looking for/at PL-259 plugs you'll need to get the RG58 inserts too.

Thanks brian47,

No worries, got it all fixed in today, once I had the SWR meter, now have 1.1 on channel 40 and 1.4 on channel 01. Have to have the antennae up on the rear hoop. but hey ho, I will probably only fit it when I need it .

Cheers