CB radio tuning day
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CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/27/2011, 11:08 pm
After seeing that he had a CB radio antennae meter thing, I thought it might not be a bad idea to gather everyone and maybe get everyone's reading done all at once for everyone. I'd be willing to throw some dogs on the grill, and maybe take care of some welding for people if they wanted it. It is all based on what Will says, but it might be a good day. Plus I'm close to "the local spot", you could all go play there when done. It's an idea. Post up, let me know what you think.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Guest 11/27/2011, 11:11 pm
Sounds good but I'm probably stuck in bama for the next couple weeks
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/28/2011, 1:23 pm
Sounds like a plan... I have only used it once (so not an expert).
I am mostly off on the weekends... some Saturdays depending on whether the wife works or not.
Sundays work best or Saturdays after 4 PM.
Your whip (antenna) has to be tunable in order to use the SWR meter.
Or I wonder if we should all ride out to that radio shop in MacClenny down 310, it would be a nice group ride and we can get out whips tuned!!!
I am mostly off on the weekends... some Saturdays depending on whether the wife works or not.
Sundays work best or Saturdays after 4 PM.
Your whip (antenna) has to be tunable in order to use the SWR meter.
Or I wonder if we should all ride out to that radio shop in MacClenny down 310, it would be a nice group ride and we can get out whips tuned!!!
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/28/2011, 10:40 pm
Is that where Blondie is? that sounds like a plan. How do you know if your antennae is tunable?
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/28/2011, 10:54 pm
All antenna are tunable just some have to be cut n some just have to be adjusted at the top by a screw tip or a set screw which let's the tip move.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/29/2011, 12:05 am
Hey, should I get the spring that I usually see between the antennae and the mount? If I remember it correctly from the military, putting a spring in later can change the wavelength reception. Does that sound right?
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/29/2011, 1:01 am
Thats correct! I have a heavy duty one on mine. I wonder whats the name of ther radio place down 310? I want to also peak and tune my radio...and wanted to call them first to get some pricing info.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/29/2011, 5:32 am
Pitbullguiller wrote:Thats correct! I have a heavy duty one on mine. I wonder whats the name of ther radio place down 310? I want to also peak and tune my radio...and wanted to call them first to get some pricing info.
I'll get the number from one of the other drivers that heads out that way today and let you know.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 11:16 am
Well for a comparison on price I know callahan cbshop charged $20 for a peak n tune.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/29/2011, 12:31 pm
Thats not bad. How long does it take them?
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 1:08 pm
Depends how busy they are but mine took no more then 30mins I think. Not 100% didn't time em.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 4:01 pm
So just looked up the shop I belive yall are referring to off 301 just north of Normandy. It's called high tech cb shop. I'll be going by there Thursday on my way to ocala and will get a price on a peak n tune and see if the shop is worth it or not.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/29/2011, 4:49 pm
Thanks jaxWranglerUnlimtd!
I just called them and they are opened from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday (which is when I will be able to make it)... and 9 AM to 6 PM Mon - thru - Friday. They check out the radios for free and charge 19.95 to peak and tune radios.
High Tech Cb Shop - (904) 266-9100
955 Us Highway 301 S
Baldwin, FL 32234
I just called them and they are opened from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday (which is when I will be able to make it)... and 9 AM to 6 PM Mon - thru - Friday. They check out the radios for free and charge 19.95 to peak and tune radios.
High Tech Cb Shop - (904) 266-9100
955 Us Highway 301 S
Baldwin, FL 32234
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 6:48 pm
So they moved there location? Glad I saw this before going to there old spot.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by 4x4troy 11/29/2011, 6:56 pm
hi=tech has always and still is at the shell station on 301 and normandy. i get all my cb's tuned there and go by there everyother weekend to get my son. it is a great place to. always made my pick up way better....even hopped up my radio to put out more watts then it was.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/29/2011, 7:04 pm
Thats what I want to do its get the most out of my radio...
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 7:09 pm
So the address posted is incorrect. I thought so but was not sure.
8391 US Highway 301 S Jacksonville, FL 32234-2618
8391 US Highway 301 S Jacksonville, FL 32234-2618
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by Pitbullguiller 11/29/2011, 7:44 pm
JaxWranglerUnlimtd wrote:So the address posted is incorrect. I thought so but was not sure.
8391 US Highway 301 S Jacksonville, FL 32234-2618
I just called before 6 PM and he said it was 955 Us Highway 301 S ? I re-confirmed with him too. He also said that if roll up there in a group he will give us group discount.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by JaxWranglerUnlimtd 11/29/2011, 7:47 pm
Well that's not at the end of Normandy. Atleast from what goggle maps shows.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/29/2011, 10:05 pm
Pitbullguiller wrote:Thanks jaxWranglerUnlimtd!
I just called them and they are opened from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday (which is when I will be able to make it)... and 9 AM to 6 PM Mon - thru - Friday. They check out the radios for free and charge 19.95 to peak and tune radios.
High Tech Cb Shop - (904) 266-9100
955 Us Highway 301 S
Baldwin, FL 32234
I think this is the one right next to I-10. Like Troy said there is also one by the intersection of US 301 and Normandy. So we have 2 places available. Where is Blondie with the Big DD's
and the cut-off shirt?
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by Guest 11/29/2011, 10:15 pm
Don't forget to post a group photo.....so I can zoom in.
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Re: CB radio tuning day
by MudRaider 11/29/2011, 10:55 pm
Callahan...... Might have to take the Shogun there just to have her verify that everything is ok!
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