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SoCal147 · 09-25-2009, 03:07 PM

bigskydrift · 10-20-2009, 02:00 PM

I am preparing for an installation of a Uniden 520 with a Firefly FL4......
As I am waiting for a couple items on order, have been doing some research and found this on the Firestik website, a wealth of CB information...

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Jerry Bransford · 10-26-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigskydrift

I am preparing for an installation of a Uniden 520 with a Firefly FL4......
As I am waiting for a couple items on order, have been doing some research and found this on the Firestik website, a wealth of CB information...

Tech-Docs Index

True, there's lots of good information except where Firestik perpetuates the myth that 18' of coax cable is needed to obtain the lowest possible SWR. With the types of unbalanced antennas we install on our Jeeps, you only need to run the length of cable needed to connect the radio to the antenna with a few extra feet so you can install new connectors in the future if needed without the need to install new cable too. The coax cable length used truly has no effect on this type of antenna's SWR.

terrible2 · 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I understand that your CB needs to be tuned to your Antenna, which I will soon be doing with my Cobra DX IV and 3' Firestik (KW series). Ill need to take a hacksaw or dremel cutter and do 1/2" cuts correct? Now what ive also heard is that you can also tune your radio, is there any device we need to do this? I hear that the radio guy opens up the cb hooks up something, turns a screw and then is finished. The reason why im asking if I can do it myself is because I hear it costs $15-$20, my CB only cost $15 I dont think its really worth it to invest double the amount for such a cheap radio

bigskydrift · 11-03-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrible2

I understand that your CB needs to be tuned to your Antenna, which I will soon be doing with my Cobra DX IV and 3' Firestik (KW series). Ill need to take a hacksaw or dremel cutter and do 1/2" cuts correct? Now what ive also heard is that you can also tune your radio, is there any device we need to do this? I hear that the radio guy opens up the cb hooks up something, turns a screw and then is finished. The reason why im asking if I can do it myself is because I hear it costs $15-$20, my CB only cost $15 I dont think its really worth it to invest double the amount for such a cheap radio

back up two posts to thread # 32 and click on the link, there is tons of info here and elsewhere on the net......

terrible2 · 11-03-2009, 08:26 PM

I have a SWR meter, I tried tuning it today, no success. I have KW Firestik and I believe according to the Firestik website to unwind some coils by making a slit into the plastic rubber on the Antenna. But Jerry made it seem like I would have to actually cut part of the antenna.

**stevens243** · 11-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Pull the cap off your antenna. There will be coiled wire under the cap.

Assuming that you plug the SWR meter into the radio and antenna connection to the radio and key to get your SWR, you'll have to shorten your antenna. Just by snipping a short amount of wire off and re-checking the SWR, you can tune the antenna to the radio.

The procedures for what channel to start with are there too.

terrible2 · 11-04-2009, 10:50 AM

Well that firestik website has the procedures, but I dont have all the same knobs. I got the manual off the website, but never really found out how to work it. Im coming to SD soon, want to help?

**stevens243** · 11-04-2009, 04:42 PM

Sure, when you gonna be around?

terrible2 · 11-04-2009, 07:16 PM

2 months. Itll be a while= )

09-25-2009, 03:07 PM	#31
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11-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#37
stevens243 Power to the Sheeple! WF Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,965	Pull the cap off your antenna. There will be coiled wire under the cap. Assuming that you plug the SWR meter into the radio and antenna connection to the radio and key to get your SWR, you'll have to shorten your antenna. Just by snipping a short amount of wire off and re-checking the SWR, you can tune the antenna to the radio. The procedures for what channel to start with are there too. __________________ Larry 06 Rubicon, 6" Fabtech lift, 35's, winch etc. Next mod: 4:56's. (on order and scheduled) After that: Upgrades by attrition

11-04-2009, 04:42 PM	#39
stevens243 Power to the Sheeple! WF Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,965	Sure, when you gonna be around? __________________ Larry 06 Rubicon, 6" Fabtech lift, 35's, winch etc. Next mod: 4:56's. (on order and scheduled) After that: Upgrades by attrition

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10-20-2009, 02:00 PM	#32
bigskydrift Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western Montana - Home of the Griz! Posts: 54	I am preparing for an installation of a Uniden 520 with a Firefly FL4...... As I am waiting for a couple items on order, have been doing some research and found this on the Firestik website, a wealth of CB information... Tech-Docs Index

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terrible2 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	I understand that your CB needs to be tuned to your Antenna, which I will soon be doing with my Cobra DX IV and 3' Firestik (KW series). Ill need to take a hacksaw or dremel cutter and do 1/2" cuts correct? Now what ive also heard is that you can also tune your radio, is there any device we need to do this? I hear that the radio guy opens up the cb hooks up something, turns a screw and then is finished. The reason why im asking if I can do it myself is because I hear it costs $15-$20, my CB only cost $15 I dont think its really worth it to invest double the amount for such a cheap radio

11-03-2009, 08:26 PM	#36
terrible2 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	I have a SWR meter, I tried tuning it today, no success. I have KW Firestik and I believe according to the Firestik website to unwind some coils by making a slit into the plastic rubber on the Antenna. But Jerry made it seem like I would have to actually cut part of the antenna.

11-04-2009, 10:50 AM	#38
terrible2 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	Well that firestik website has the procedures, but I dont have all the same knobs. I got the manual off the website, but never really found out how to work it. Im coming to SD soon, want to help?

11-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#40
terrible2 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	2 months. Itll be a while= )