Cb radio!?
Cb radio!?
Hi guys, looking at buying a cb radio for my sj, what makes/models are the the ones to go for?
1987 - Suzuki sj410q
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats
http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats
http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498
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ROBBIE
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Re: Cb radio!?
I got a midland in mine, came with the car. Good quality radio
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Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
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twiss
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I was thinking about a tti tcb881. £90, lots of features including pa speaker connection
I can make even more noise while driving along haha
I can make even more noise while driving along haha
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
Re: Cb radio!?
Sounds like midland is the way to go 
thanks guys
thanks guys1987 - Suzuki sj410q
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats
http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498
31" Maxxis MT764 Bighorns
Winch & winch bumper
LED light bar
Safari snorkel
Mk1 golf headlights
Bucket seats
http://www.youtube.com/user/Matt270498
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twiss
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Re: Cb radio!?
Just don't get a handheld midland as they are crap
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
Re: Cb radio!?
As an old school CB'er from the early 90's I can safely say, most small Midlands used to suffer from an engine whine. And static while driving too. There is a word for it but i've actually forgotten the correct term (getting on a bit).
I've had many midlands in many cars and all used to suffer from it, and would need a 'choke filter' fitted in-line on the positive side of the power lead, but I have a midland alan 98+ now and its an 80 channel radio and doesn't suffer at all in the SJ. In fact I have two, I have the President Lincoln multimode in there too.
Don't forget, on ebay now a lot of sellers sell CB radio kits with 'already tuned' antennas and state that you just plug in and go - ignore it.
Each car is different, and where you mount it comes into play. You need to check the SWR with a meter and get the best possible lowest reading (lowest being 1.1) on all channels. If you have a high reading you'll 1) hear hardly anything or won't transit too far 2) blow the radio eventually.
Just keep that in mind when buying too
I've had many midlands in many cars and all used to suffer from it, and would need a 'choke filter' fitted in-line on the positive side of the power lead, but I have a midland alan 98+ now and its an 80 channel radio and doesn't suffer at all in the SJ. In fact I have two, I have the President Lincoln multimode in there too.
Don't forget, on ebay now a lot of sellers sell CB radio kits with 'already tuned' antennas and state that you just plug in and go - ignore it.
Each car is different, and where you mount it comes into play. You need to check the SWR with a meter and get the best possible lowest reading (lowest being 1.1) on all channels. If you have a high reading you'll 1) hear hardly anything or won't transit too far 2) blow the radio eventually.
Just keep that in mind when buying too
