CB radio usage
Just wondering if people still use them? If so what channel do rver's use?
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A word of caution about "Cheap" antennas. If you don't go thru with the proper installation of an antenna and set up the SWR on the antenna ---- You are risking burning out the transmitter of your radio. SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) is best when set with the proper meter and try to get it down to a 1-1 ratio on the mid channel usually 19. I had a very small gutter mounted antenna aon a car years ago for a trip to Califoria and was getting as far as 25 miles with it only because it was setup properly. This was out in SouthWest where there is MUCH less interference. This can be done by just about any radio show found at a truck stop -- Usually about $20 or so. I run a 4ft wilson 1000 and it works GREAT. Magnetic antennas are a plus for thier ability to be put out of sight when not in use.
