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I 2nd that get a cobra 29 with the weather channels in it there great...check this link lots of cbs here.........WalcottCB.comCobra 29WXNWST CB Radio W. Weather
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For an antenna mount, get one of the brackets that fit between the hood and the fender, with no visible holes. They look like this:
In use, thisis what they look like:
Putr your favorite 5/8 antenna in that bracket, you'll do fine.
In use, thisis what they look like:
Putr your favorite 5/8 antenna in that bracket, you'll do fine.
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if your dump bed has a cab protector mount the antenna in the middle of it
As far as the radio I agree on a Cobra 29,if you want to get any power out of it get the classic not the weather radio
As far as the radio I agree on a Cobra 29,if you want to get any power out of it get the classic not the weather radio
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yes it does,the coax has to be run to the back the to the cab protector
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All depends on what you want. Low-end I would recommend a aligned and tuned Midland 1001Z ($40) with a wilson Lil'wil mag mount antenna ($30). Higher-end I would recommend a tuned and peaked Cobra 29 from sparkys ($100ish) or the new steath Cobra 29 ($200ish)from sparkys cb and a wilson 1000 antenna ($50ish). I would highly recommend my radio for sure; it is as solid as they get; SWP General Lee from Radio Active ($250ish). If you cannot use your roof; Redford hit the nail on the head as far as mounts go. GL bud.
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With the dump bed I am assuming he has no roof to utilize.
So, then where would the 10 feet of slack coax go when the bed is down?
Originally Posted by rbaker3663
yes it does,the coax has to be run to the back the to the cab protector
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you run the coax to the rear and around hinge then back to the front of bed then up to cab protector
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I was looking around at Cobra's Website and saw this 75 WX ST Compact/Remote Mount CB Radio with SoundTracker® and NOAA Weather. Am wondering if anyone knows how this performs? I live in the Hills. How does the power of this compare to a 29? Anyone know about an ant that I can just replace the stock ant with?
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Here are links to old threads that may help
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...t-and-why.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-question.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...t-and-why.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-question.html
