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CandyBar
10-16-2012, 02:11 PM
I'm pretty much a newbie to CBing and have a Uniden PRO520XL in my truck. I enjoy using that as well as using it in some games that a group of us play up here. Now I'd like to set up a good base station at home but I'm not sure what I need and what I should get to start off with. Can you give me some suggestions for a good set up?

doughboy
10-16-2012, 02:19 PM
Basic setup a solarcon A99 and you could run a small mobile in the house with a 30 dollar power supply if you dont want a full blown base radio

BOOTY MONSTER
10-16-2012, 03:38 PM
http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1005081.aspx

i'll recomend the workman w58 over the antron , it's electrically the same as a maco 58 . either antenna will get you talking though .

http://cbradiomagazine.com/Antenna%20Reviews/Maco%20V%205-8/Maco%20V%205-8%20Antenna%20Review.html

CandyBar
10-21-2012, 08:35 PM
Thank you both for your suggestions. I'll look into all of them to compare and see what I can afford. My biggest fear is that I won't be able to afford a good enough setup to be able to reach the area I would like. I figure I can upgrade as I can afford to, though.

Beercanman
10-21-2012, 09:15 PM
Save money and buy quality the first time. Rushing out and buying junk just to get on the air will be a disappointing waste of time and money.

Sent from my Dave Made mobile phone.

CandyBar
10-22-2012, 03:35 PM
Having to stick to a budget doesn't mean I'm going to buy junk, Beercanman. That's why I asked for recommendations to start with, because I want to get a good setup. However, I don't see any reason to not choose the lower price item if both come recommended.

JesseJamesDallas
10-24-2012, 08:57 PM
Soooooo........"How deep are your pockets?"

How much are you willing to spend to get something going?

hotrod
10-27-2012, 06:57 PM
for a starter antenna id say either a m-400 [starduster] or workman 5/8 both advailable at palco electronics.
these are both under 100 bucks and work decent. next up is coax DONT skimp on this get some double shielded
coax copper.com carries some called ca-400 ,not sure if palco has any or not. last is radio and thats just what
you want 4 a base setup. 40 ch with ssb .or just 40 channel only thats all up too you

NY714
05-24-2013, 01:48 PM
H&Y Electronics has some good deals on this Galaxy base for only $244,
http://www.hyelectronics.com/GALAXY-2547-BASE-RADIO-WEB-SPECIAL/productinfo/DX2547SPEC
and an amp for $225
http://www.hyelectronics.com/NEW-500W-MOBILE-TRANSMITTER/productinfo/BC-500/
And the Sirio antenna's are great the 827 or the tornado been hearing good things
http://www.hyelectronics.com/TORNADO-27_58-CB-BASE-ANTENNA/productinfo/TORNADO+27_58/
http://www.sirioantenne.it/prodotti_ant.php?idc=1008171241&idg=1008171169&idp=61

619 NJ
05-24-2013, 06:31 PM
Buy that galaxy and send it to Nickybots. That radio is the same as a 959 inside. He can really stomp on it for you.


619 the Chef choppin' lips and deep-frying Mud Ducks in the Yellin' Yukon and I'm gone...

JesseJamesDallas
05-24-2013, 08:14 PM
Get on eBay, find ya a good clean Cobra 2000 GTL, then call Dan Coily and order ya a Enforcer Base antenna and you'll be "Loud and Proud"... If ya have a Grand to spend, you should still have enough change left over for a good used Tube box...

Silverado 996
06-01-2013, 11:16 AM
Can't beat the Cobra 2000 GTL, it's one of my favorite base radios. Great recommendation Jesse.

BOOTY MONSTER
06-01-2013, 11:27 AM
Having to stick to a budget doesn't mean I'm going to buy junk, Beercanman. That's why I asked for recommendations to start with, because I want to get a good setup. However, I don't see any reason to not choose the lower price item if both come recommended.

if you have a little deeper pockets , want something that will hold some power or want something physically stronger than the maco/workman , the hygain penetrator for $150 is a great 5/8 antenna .

http://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/antennas/section/hf-vertical-antennas/brand/hy-gain/product-line/hy-gain-spt-500-super-penetrator-hf-vertical-antennas?autoview=SKU

if you don't want ground elements , want a simpler antenna to put together with no tuning , need a wide bandwidth of usable frequency range without using a tuner and dont plan on running more power than a clean 4 pill ... the gain master for $180ish is something to consider .

http://cbradiomagazine.com/Antenna%20Reviews/Sirio%20Gain-Master/Sirio%20Gain-Master%20Review.html

Silverado 996
06-01-2013, 11:32 AM
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=151053238347&index=8&nav=SEARCH&nid=74308350870

Here you go... I fixed it, wrong item.

619 NJ
06-01-2013, 11:33 AM
That's just the freq counter and channel display bro...