CB questions

muddythelandy said:

Hi - I'm fitting a CB to Edith my 90- and know nothing about CBs.

I'm wanting to fit an aerial to the military sticky-up pole thing on the body side (like the military do) and run a cable inside the tub capping to the seat bulkhead where it ends in a socket that I can plug a portable CB into for when its in the vehicle.

what do I need? Does an arial come with connects etc for the lead?
Can I use some good satallite coax as the lead?
What type of plug / socket do portable CBs plug into?
Whats a good sturdy whip type aerial?
Can someone reccommend a good handheld portable CB that's also good plugged into a vehicle mounted aerial?

Any other general CB advice?

Thanks

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boydy1989 said:

You need to use correct CB radio lead fgor the aerial.

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They use screw on connectors.

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For power, they use a connector similar to a figure of 8 connector, but with on bit filled in to allow connectiopn only one way - polarity is very important. Try to keep the radio earthed and fused will,

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and keep the aerial in as much free space away from the engine, electrics etc. The middle of the roof is best, but a good compromise is the palce you have said.

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boydy1989 said:

What post?
I got told off before for mekkin it too complicated, so i thought i would simplify what you said.. but fine... And I kinda read it very quickly...

And I just noticed a pile of errors in what i said anyway... Ill take more care next time!

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