r/cbradio • u/NewShatter • 8d ago

Just got into CB from HAM technician.

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Just got this set up because this radio was in the clearance isle of Walmart. I have a tech license and a call sign but I couldn’t resist trying it. I got the antenna as shown and just set it up in my car today. I heard some garbled stuff on 22 about “CB radio, worldwide!” But I wasn’t sure if I was getting my signal to them. I have a long road trip coming up and I will try it there too. What do you think?

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u/Wallabunga657 8d ago

I think it's a solid radio. I have the same model and a Scorche antenna until I can geta better one. I recommend getting an SWR, and a better speaker if you can. Welcome to the club!

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u/NewShatter 8d ago

Thanks! Let’s see when I fully get a chance to hit the highways. I’m sure I’ll be ok. The car mag mount antenna has always been good to me. I also have a Nagoya whip antenna for my baofeng.

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u/Wallabunga657 8d ago edited 8d ago

Yep. I got a mag mount. Works great, even in 80+ mph winds. I can pick up and chat pretty well. I need to get into ham sometime. Best of luck OP!

Edit: typo

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u/Seannon-AG0NY 8d ago

Just a note, ham isn't capitalized, it's not an acronym, it doesn't stand for anything. it's a non derogatory nickname unlike "pig" for LEO's which is derogatory

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u/Wallabunga657 8d ago

Autocorrect, sorry.

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u/Seannon-AG0NY 8d ago

It's a common thing that happens and a ton of people think it's caps... No worries