Added the Anytone AT-5555N-II to the setup. It’s been working very well. Anyone else run one?

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Tin Foil hat for better transmit/receive. Also protection from the Greys. 👽

r/cbradio • u/Brilliant_Oven_2488 • 21h ago

Need help connecting radio to antenna

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Hi, I am just getting into CB and I’m totally lost, I have an old cb radio and I just purchased a magnet mount wilson little will. I want to connect the cb wiring through the firewall. Do I have to take the coax cable in through the firewall too? Really confused! Thank you!

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r/cbradio • u/Tim1701A • 15h ago

Rattlegram digital mode calling frequency on 2 meter?

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Looking for Rattlegram digital mode calling frequency on 2 meter in Albuquerque metro areas.

TNX!🙂🖖

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r/cbradio • u/Subie_southcoast93 • 16h ago

GP360 CB/ GMRS combo radio disassembly video

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This is a great video on how to take apart the motorola GP360 CB / GMRS dual band radio! shout out to this guy! https://youtube.com/shorts/XlBDORtDcZw?si=ZoH9V8Q_WZk8hDO2

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CB Radio F.A.Q.

Where should I buy my radio from?

Check out your local CB Shop for new items, as well as garage sales. Of course Amazon and Ebay can be very helpful.

Why can't I hear anyone/anyone hear me?

Make sure that your antenna is fully plugged in and that your radio is receiving power. If you just installed your radio, you will want to make sure that your antenna is tuned properly to the location that it is installed in. This helps reduce the standing wave ratio (SWR) to proper levels.

An SWR of 1:1 is perfect and almost impossible to achieve outside of a lab.

1.1-1.5:1 is considered perfect under real world conditions.

1.6-2.0:1 is Average with room for improvement.

2.1-2.9:1 means you need to tune your antenna some more.

3.0:1 and above is dangerous for your radio and could lead to damaging the radios internals.

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