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Title: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: mike s on March 28, 2009, 09:01:33 PM: Been browsing through the old posts and I was wondering if technology has changed much. What do you recomend for group trail rides for CB radio?

Jeeps almost done, just going to bolt on custom recovery points and gusset up rear bumper, final recommended accessory would be a CB. Please advise on a good choice for radio and antenna. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: dac on March 28, 2009, 09:22:24 PM: I opted for the wilson adjustable 4' antenna and cobra 19dxiv I bought my radio at the flying J at the south end of barlow for 70 bucks (cheaper than walmart) I'd recommend getting a good antenna and cable though. The guy at the radio shop at the road king truck stop at the north end of barlow knows his stuff.
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: dunl on March 28, 2009, 11:37:30 PM: Quote from: DAC on March 28, 2009, 09:22:24 PM
I opted for the wilson adjustable 4' antenna and cobra 19dxiv I bought my radio at the flying J at the south end of barlow for 70 bucks (cheaper than walmart) I'd recommend getting a good antenna and cable though. The guy at the radio shop at the road king truck stop at the north end of barlow knows his stuff.

Btw, I'm sure "the guy" knows his stuff....but I bet he doesn't work there 24/7. What is his name, in case inquiring minds want to venture that way? :)
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: fug on March 29, 2009, 12:08:23 AM: Actually.... I think he does work there 24/7 .. or at least whenever its open. I think its a small ma&pa type operation, everytime I've been in the same guy is there.
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: tubby on March 29, 2009, 01:32:51 AM: Robin is right. The cb place at the RoadKing is called COMTEK SERVICES, and the old asian fellow is always there!
He's pretty helpful and has a large selection of cb's. He will also help tune for free.
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: mike s on March 29, 2009, 02:58:54 AM: I have a name!!! Been googling cb's for awhile trying to learn something, and now I have a name to start with. Thanks for the feed back. Value tried and tested opinions. Please share your experiences, good and bad, with products and buisnesses.
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: tubby on March 29, 2009, 03:15:08 AM: There used to be a small cb shop downtown on 14th street and 12ave sw? I haven't been there in a few years. They did cb sales and installations...not advertised in yellow pages or anything. Can people help out with this one?
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: RedDog on March 29, 2009, 09:17:12 AM: Comtek at Road King is Dean Allen.

Tel / Fax: 403-272-7717
Cell 403-852-6315

Love my Midland handheld purchased from him. Works like a damn in the Jeep but I can also click on the lower battery pack and portable antenna (as shown) and walk into the bush with it.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/RedDogAlberta/Alberta/75-822_large.jpg)
Title: Re: CB choice? Any recomendations?
Post by: TJ54 on March 29, 2009, 10:19:22 AM: Quote from: tubby89 on March 29, 2009, 03:15:08 AM
There used to be a small cb shop downtown on 14th street and 12ave sw? I haven't been there in a few years. They did cb sales and installations...not advertised in yellow pages or anything. Can people help out with this one?

commercial radio, It was still there a few days a go when I drove by.

1511 14 St Sw
Calgary AB, T3C 1E1

Phone #: 403-262-6194