RIVER ROCK ORV: March 13-15 Discussion

[Will]

I have though about hooking up a PA speaker since mine has the port on the back but I am too cheap to go buy one

I'm with you on that Jerm. If Will would hook a PA to the radio he has now we could hear him further away.

I would, but it doesn't have an output for one  {nln}

[Rockinwrangler]

Will I am glad to hear you are buying the Cobra tonight.  I picked up one of the Midlands today that is on sale for 29.99..  I thought I should help the poor college dude out and surprise him with Midland.  Oh well,  you blew the surprise...

[DOUG]

but I still can't get range worth a darn out of this setup.

Is your antenna good, and mounted properly?  What is your SWR?  Don't tell me you don't know!  Last time I saw your antenna at MM it ws hanging off at about 45 degress.  It has to be vertical to create use the ground plane and reach further than 50 feet.

[Rowingfish87]

Is your antenna good, and mounted properly?  What is your SWR?  Don't tell me you don't know!  Last time I saw your antenna at MM it ws hanging off at about 45 degress.  It has to be vertical to create use the ground plane and reach further than 50 feet.

we have tried 3 different locations (all vertical and well grounded) and 2 different mounting brackets and still cant get a swr below like 4. it would barley register on the meter. his radio is shot.

[Will]

Will I am glad to hear you are buying the Cobra tonight.  I picked up one of the Midlands today that is on sale for 29.99..  I thought I should help the poor college dude out and surprise him with Midland.  Oh well,  you blew the surprise...

Ah man, that is way too nice!    Thanks man. Well hey, I really appreciate the gesture, but I can't accept it. It's something I should have purchased awhile ago after all the other fixes failed, but it just pissed me off that it was working fine for awhile and then all of a sudden just wouldn't get range worth a darn or measure on the SWR. I've got a little money to buy one right now, so I can't let you give me one.  {no} Thanks though man!    Can you return it? If not I'll pay you for it at River Rock. Does it have a PA output?

[Rockinwrangler]

Here it is on Amazon.  It is only 25.95 with free shipping. 
Yes it does have a PA and it is not a problem to return this one..
I don't think you can go wrong for the price..

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-1001Z-2-Way-CB-Radio/dp/B00024DIDK

By the way, I plan on arriving at RR on Friday night. not sure about the time yet..  Hopefully before dark so I can get set up..  Might try to ride a little at night with you guys.  I definitely will ride all day Saturday and probably get up early Sun and drive home.. 

[BigJerm]

thats the one I got!

[DOUG]

Is your antenna good, and mounted properly?  What is your SWR?  Don't tell me you don't know!  Last time I saw your antenna at MM it ws hanging off at about 45 degress.  It has to be vertical to create use the ground plane and reach further than 50 feet.

we have tried 3 different locations (all vertical and well grounded) and 2 different mounting brackets and still cant get a swr below like 4. it would barley register on the meter. his radio is shot.

I'll bring my meter to RR, and use my portable CB to check his SWR.  My TJ is set up at 1.1  Got to have a good ground.  Does he need a new antenna and cable?

[Will]

Is your antenna good, and mounted properly?  What is your SWR?  Don't tell me you don't know!  Last time I saw your antenna at MM it ws hanging off at about 45 degress.  It has to be vertical to create use the ground plane and reach further than 50 feet.

we have tried 3 different locations (all vertical and well grounded) and 2 different mounting brackets and still cant get a swr below like 4. it would barley register on the meter. his radio is shot.

I'll bring my meter to RR, and use my portable CB to check his SWR.  My TJ is set up at 1.1  Got to have a good ground.  Does he need a new antenna and cable?

Here it is on Amazon.  It is only 25.95 with free shipping. 
Yes it does have a PA and it is not a problem to return this one..
I don't think you can go wrong for the price..

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-1001Z-2-Way-CB-Radio/dp/B00024DIDK

By the way, I plan on arriving at RR on Friday night. not sure about the time yet..  Hopefully before dark so I can get set up..  Might try to ride a little at night with you guys.  I definitely will ride all day Saturday and probably get up early Sun and drive home.. 

We've had good ground on the antenna. I don't think you can mess the antenna up, but I'm no expert on radios. We're gonna throw Kyle's radio in my Jeep this weekend to make sure it's the radio. If it is, I'd be glad to pay you for that Midland you bought Mike...

If his radio won't register, we'll make sure the ground is good. If the ground is still good, I guess I'll buy a new coax. This simple thing is turning into an ordeal  :

[Rowingfish87]

dont worry, we'll get it fingered out will...i mean figured.

[Jimmy]

 8==D

[lt99ls1]

0% chance of me making this one, the mod list is growing shorter by the day but so is my wallet.