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« on: August 13, 2008, 12:12:22 AM » |
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im in ocean beach...whatcha guys rekon? wally mart? i'd REALLY like to avoid that place if at all possibly btw!!
i have a CB, i just need an antenna.
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 02:12:45 AM » |
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Thats a good call Premo, I would avoid that place also. ~cool2 If you need cheap there's gotta be a radio shack somewhere down there.
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 06:29:59 AM » |
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Fry's is not too far, and pretty cheap.
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 08:08:50 AM » |
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radio shack and fry's...sweet. i think there's a fry's pretty close to one of my branches...i need to swing up there today for a meeting anyways! perfect! hehe
thx guys!
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 09:31:49 AM » |
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Moved ya over to the CB Radio Thread because, well, it's a CB Radio thing ~clown
Fry's sells a Firestick clone antenna, @ $10-12 or so but stocking is kinda iffy. Same as Wally World. Some of the larger NAPA stores also stock a similar antenna, the one on Convoy Ct stocks them but they tend to me more expensive there.
If you're down in the Otay area the truck stop has Firesticks.
Radio Shacks are also kinda iffy on antennas, some have them some don't.
As a very last resort there's a radio shop on El Cajon Blvd that carries Firesticks (Mud Shack). Always an adventure dealing with him and the hours, like the owner, are unpredictable at best.
And don't forget to get a good mount, be sure it's grounded well and set the SWR's, if you need one I have a meter and can help set it. Important to get it tuned right or you run the risk of burning out the finals in your radio.
Finally, keep in mind that that some 4X4 clubs have restrictions/limits on antennas such as no stainless steel, nothing over 48" and some even discourage springs on the base. An antenna whipping around can do a lot of damage to a bystander on a bumpy trail. Look for the fiberglass under 48" and you'll do fine.
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 05:39:46 PM » |
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sweet. thx for the tip steve!
i went to fry's today as it was on the way back to the office and it was slim pickins at best. fortunetly they had a pretty darn knowledgable guy there that helped me a bit. sadly the base i got isnt going to work so ill be heading back there soon :(
ill def be hitting ya up about the SWR's...i dont have a meter.
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2008, 06:46:56 PM » |
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I got a firestix antenna from the Mud Shack in the college area on el cajon blvd. The guy is closing down or moving or something so it was only $14. A friend got a fakie firestix from fry's that works great. Otherwise i think the place to go is the ham radio outlet off the 163 and Clairmont Mesa Blvd.
good luck
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2008, 08:06:38 PM » |
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I got a firestix antenna from the Mud Shack in the college area on el cajon blvd. The guy is closing down or moving or something so it was only $14. A friend got a fakie firestix from fry's that works great. Otherwise i think the place to go is the ham radio outlet off the 163 and Clairmont Mesa Blvd.
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ham radio outlet? is that the name of the place? one of my branches is located RIGHT up there and could swing by on my walk thru tomorrow! :) |
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2008, 03:53:42 PM » |
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Ham Radio Outlet is a very good place
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« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2008, 11:11:58 PM » |
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sweet, ill have to go there! i got everything i needed at fry's but it was a VERY limited selection of stuff...
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