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**70cst** · 02-17-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

thanks!

**70cst** · 02-20-2018, 12:34 AM

This is my NOS Courier Gladiator 23 Channel About 1974-75

CastIron · 02-20-2018, 01:33 AM

Wow! A 23 channel with ssb. I haven't seen one of those before.

MrBeast · 02-20-2018, 02:18 AM

Not runnin a CB anymore, but fixing to put one of these in my truck.

It is a Yaesu FT-991A, it can run HF, VHF and UHF, and it puts out 100 watts!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-20-2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Not runnin a CB anymore, but fixing to put one of these in my truck.

It is a Yaesu FT-991A, it can run HF, VHF and UHF, and it puts out 100 watts!

Is that a Ham rig? Don't you need a license?

MrBeast · 02-20-2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Is that a Ham rig? Don't you need a license?

Yes it is an yes you do.

N7ENV

**jocko** · 02-20-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Not runnin a CB anymore, but fixing to put one of these in my truck.

It is a Yaesu FT-991A, it can run HF, VHF and UHF, and it puts out 100 watts!

So I’m dying to ask what kind of antenna THAT thing needs? Got a pic? I’ll show my ham stupidity here, but i didn’t even know there even was such a thing as a mobile ham. That’s cool.

MrBeast · 02-21-2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

So I’m dying to ask what kind of antenna THAT thing needs? Got a pic? I’ll show my ham stupidity here, but i didn’t even know there even was such a thing as a mobile ham. That’s cool.

IMHO the best route is a "screwdriver" antenna.

It is a tunable antenna that uses contacts on a motor driven coil to change the impedance of the antenna.

With that setup you can hit stations that are as far away from the west coast as Japan, Hawaii, Russia, it will really get out!

**jocko** · 02-21-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

IMHO the best route is a "screwdriver" antenna.

It is a tunable antenna that uses contacts on a motor driven coil to change the impedance of the antenna.

With that setup you can hit stations that are as far away from the west coast as Japan, Hawaii, Russia, it will really get out!

Excellent info, thanks very much Mr. B.

KQQL IT · 02-20-2018, 03:28 AM

Have a galaxy 99 in my peterbilt. Nobody uses them out west anymore.
My 68 has coax and threaded mount in the roof, wish it didn't but I'll never put a c-b in a pickup.

**70cst** · 02-20-2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Have a galaxy 99 in my peterbilt. Nobody uses them out west anymore.
My 68 has coax and threaded mount in the roof, wish it didn't but I'll never put a c-b in a pickup.

The 99v is still a very solid radio...

Many of the pick ups in the 67-72 era ran with dual antennas or a 102" whip. I have a S9-375 in my Colorado ... Using a CB in our trucks ... You would be surprised in the amount of chatter just because its in a 67-72 Chevy pick-up.

When in a car show the old CB's in our trucks get lots of looks.

KQQL IT · 02-20-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

The 99v is still a very solid radio...

Many of the pick ups in the 67-72 era ran with dual antennas or a 102" whip. I have a S9-375 in my Colorado ... Using a CB in our trucks ... You would be surprised in the amount of chatter just because its in a 67-72 Chevy pick-up.

When in a car show the old CB's in our trucks get lots of looks.

Funny thing is my Galaxy 55 is a far better sounding radio and my preferred radio. But it finally died won't hold any frequency and all over according to the freq counter like down to 23.xxx had to get my 99 out.
Had a good run though got it used in 91 thru 2017

Kinda depressing how little use they get anymore out here

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-20-2018, 06:09 AM

They use to be kool but I couldn't imagine having one today. I have zero interest in CB radios these days.

CG · 02-20-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

I have zero interest in CB radios these days.

What an excellent contribution to a thread asking is "Anyone running CB's in their trucks these days?"

**70cst** · 02-20-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

They use to be kool but I couldn't imagine having one today. I have zero interest in CB radios these days.

If you travel for a living you would.

Weather conditions - winter time is very important

Traffic conditions - a 1033 can back you up for miles

Sleep conditions- a conversation helps one focus and stay awake.

Our Trucks - cars and trucks with period CB's gets a lot of looks and replies such as: "What is that?" or "I use to run a CB back in the days.

Jus a few reasons why CB's are still used.

Triplel40 · 02-20-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

If you travel for a living you would.

Weather conditions - winter time is very important

Traffic conditions - a 1033 can back you up for miles

Sleep conditions- a conversation helps one focus and stay awake.

Our Trucks - cars and trucks with period CB's gets a lot of looks and replies such as: "What is that?" or "I use to run a CB back in the days.

Jus a few reasons why CB's are still used.

Offroading too. My friends and I get out in the mountains of Southwest Idaho a lot hitting trails and cell phone service is non-existent. CB's are an easy way to keep in touch with your group of four wheelers.

**70cst** · 02-20-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplel40

Offroading too. My friends and I get out in the mountains of Southwest Idaho a lot hitting trails and cell phone service is non-existent. CB's are an easy way to keep in touch with your group of four wheelers.

Good point

**Rods** · 02-20-2018, 09:36 PM

I’m enjoying the COOL cb’s in this thread. Almost ready to put mine in my 67 so the info I’m gathering here has been very helpful. I think it’s very COOL that you guys have so much info for someone like me who thinks vintage trucks and everything COOL that goes along with them is COOL. Sometimes people dont get that a man’s truck is his own ideas as to what is COOL. All the COOL vintage parts he hunts for and puts on his truck to make it COOL. All of his COOL friends that enjoy his COOLNESS etc........Keep all the COOL cb stuff coming because i think cb’s are COOL.

**jocko** · 02-20-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

They use to be kool but I couldn't imagine having one today. I have zero interest in CB radios these days.

I have zero interest in Fords, but I don’t hang out on the Ford forum just so I can tell those who do that I don’t.

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-20-2018, 11:32 AM

So no i am not running a CB

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-20-2018, 11:48 PM

Ok good for you

**70cst** · 02-21-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

Ok good for you

Its time to simmer down ... wrong attitudes are a no no.

bbrriiaann1973 · 02-21-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Its time to simmer down ... wrong attitudes are a no no.

So you think I am the only one that needs to simmer down?

**70cst** · 02-21-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

So you think I am the only one that needs to simmer down?

In my comments Yes!

**slomotion** · 02-21-2018, 05:53 PM

And here I am, late to the party again!

I did some serious soul-searching before I drilled the holes for the mount, but figured worse-case scenario I may have to repair them at some time, or, just leave the radio there. Not the end of the world either way. Ran the antenna wire back to the headache board, installed a bracket there for the whip. Only downside was I had to run a ground wire back to the cab just to insure a good ground.
In the first photo the white speckles on the headliner are reflections from the radio knobs. In the last image the antenna has been removed (quarter-twist) so it didn't get bent up going in the garage.

02-20-2018, 12:34 AM	#2
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02-20-2018, 01:33 AM	#3
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 326	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? Wow! A 23 channel with ssb. I haven't seen one of those before.

02-20-2018, 02:18 AM	#4
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? Not runnin a CB anymore, but fixing to put one of these in my truck. It is a Yaesu FT-991A, it can run HF, VHF and UHF, and it puts out 100 watts! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-20-2018, 03:28 AM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,148	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? Have a galaxy 99 in my peterbilt. Nobody uses them out west anymore. My 68 has coax and threaded mount in the roof, wish it didn't but I'll never put a c-b in a pickup. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-20-2018, 06:09 AM	#13
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? They use to be kool but I couldn't imagine having one today. I have zero interest in CB radios these days. __________________ Brian Ritter Last edited by 70cst; 02-20-2018 at 12:52 PM.

02-20-2018, 09:36 PM	#18
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,475	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? I’m enjoying the COOL cb’s in this thread. Almost ready to put mine in my 67 so the info I’m gathering here has been very helpful. I think it’s very COOL that you guys have so much info for someone like me who thinks vintage trucks and everything COOL that goes along with them is COOL. Sometimes people dont get that a man’s truck is his own ideas as to what is COOL. All the COOL vintage parts he hunts for and puts on his truck to make it COOL. All of his COOL friends that enjoy his COOLNESS etc........Keep all the COOL cb stuff coming because i think cb’s are COOL.

02-20-2018, 11:32 AM	#20
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? So no i am not running a CB __________________ Brian Ritter

02-20-2018, 11:48 PM	#21
bbrriiaann1973 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 211	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? Ok good for you __________________ Brian Ritter

02-21-2018, 05:53 PM	#25
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Anyone running CB's in their truck these days? And here I am, late to the party again! I did some serious soul-searching before I drilled the holes for the mount, but figured worse-case scenario I may have to repair them at some time, or, just leave the radio there. Not the end of the world either way. Ran the antenna wire back to the headache board, installed a bracket there for the whip. Only downside was I had to run a ground wire back to the cab just to insure a good ground. In the first photo the white speckles on the headliner are reflections from the radio knobs. In the last image the antenna has been removed (quarter-twist) so it didn't get bent up going in the garage. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."



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