Cobra Nightwatch CB Questions - Ford Ranger Forum

Redneck_ranger · 01-02-2012, 12:38 AM

Alright, so I finally got my CB in. Only problem is, I ain't hearing much talk on it. I know I calibrated it correctly, so Idk if it's just because I'm in the city, my antennas aren't mounted high enough or too high, or what. Anybody with some experience in the workings of a CB wanna help me out with this one? I heard that it could be from the antennas being too close together, and that I should disconnect one from the wire. Only thing is, the wire splits from right behind the radio, so I'd have 18' of extra wire. And wouldn't just leaving that wire open still pick up some kind of a signal?

Captured Time · 01-02-2012, 12:42 AM

dont think that its cuz they are to close. but you may wana check the squelch on it

Redneck_ranger · 01-02-2012, 12:43 AM

It depends on where I'm at... Sometimes I'll turn it all the way up, and still hear static.

Captured Time · 01-02-2012, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRanger2001

It depends on where I'm at... Sometimes I'll turn it all the way up, and still hear static.

that sounds to like you have a wire crossed than bro

Redneck_ranger · 01-02-2012, 12:16 PM

Well, the antenna wire has to cross itself or else it wouldn't fit w/o having to rip up the entire carpet to hide it.

klinger86 · 01-02-2012, 02:50 PM

what type of antenna are you using on it?

Redneck_ranger · 01-02-2012, 03:59 PM

Using 48" fiberglass antennas from Radioshack.

Captured Time · 01-02-2012, 04:19 PM

idk broif you are still having this hapen tomarow i will mess around with the one in my truck at work and see

Redneck_ranger · 01-02-2012, 04:52 PM

Justin, I haven't driven the truck since Thursday, and it's in the garage today, and most likely tomorrow too.

Captured Time · 01-02-2012, 05:20 PM

well fine then i wont help!!!!!
lol

01-02-2012, 12:38 AM	#1
Redneck_ranger Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 7,129	Cobra Nightwatch CB Questions Alright, so I finally got my CB in. Only problem is, I ain't hearing much talk on it. I know I calibrated it correctly, so Idk if it's just because I'm in the city, my antennas aren't mounted high enough or too high, or what. Anybody with some experience in the workings of a CB wanna help me out with this one? I heard that it could be from the antennas being too close together, and that I should disconnect one from the wire. Only thing is, the wire splits from right behind the radio, so I'd have 18' of extra wire. And wouldn't just leaving that wire open still pick up some kind of a signal?

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01-02-2012, 12:43 AM	#3
Redneck_ranger Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 7,129	It depends on where I'm at... Sometimes I'll turn it all the way up, and still hear static.

01-02-2012, 12:16 PM	#5
Redneck_ranger Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 7,129	Well, the antenna wire has to cross itself or else it wouldn't fit w/o having to rip up the entire carpet to hide it.

01-02-2012, 03:59 PM	#7
Redneck_ranger Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 7,129	Using 48" fiberglass antennas from Radioshack.

01-02-2012, 04:52 PM	#9
Redneck_ranger Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 7,129	Justin, I haven't driven the truck since Thursday, and it's in the garage today, and most likely tomorrow too.