Cobra 19 Ultra III

[Down_South]

I've had the best luck with this radio. I had to buy a radioshack SWR meter and a 102" whip antenna to get the radio working perfectly(1.5 SWR). I have the HG A1500 antenna and it isn't really the best for this radio (even though Cobra recommends it). Now all I have to do is find a non destructive way to mount the 102" antenna to my car. LOL

I have to wonder though, with CB technology being as old as it is, why has nobody made an easy to understand (non laborious reading) tutorial about this technology. There are lots of resources on the web, I know, but I feel like it's overloading sometimes and it loses me in its directive. I'm a hands on AV learner and I wish somebody would make a simple step-by-step presentation that serves as a back bone for the more complex issues without putting me to sleep. LOL

Well, this is my first post, I hope to hear from you soon.

[Mark Sedenquist]

I have to wonder though, with CB technology being as old as it is, why has nobody made an easy to understand (non laborious reading) tutorial about this technology.

We commissioned a series of articles attempting to do just that.... One or more of these might be helpful (I don't have any suggestions for the antenna mounting issue on your car though):

1. This first one, is one I wrote, that is an overview of the technology...

2. " CB Radios: The Ideal Traveling Companion" by Andrew Youderian is another overview one...

3. "How to Pick a CB Radio" by Andrew Youderian

4. " How to Choose and Mount a CB Radio Antenna" by Andrew Youderian

5. "Tuning Your CB Radio Antenna" by Andrew Youderian

And here is a thread with some mounting tips...

Hope you find the preceding tutorials helpful -- And if you still have some questions -- I'm sure Andrew can help you out -- his contact information is each of those articles.... And welcome to the Great American RoadTrip Forum!

Mark

[Down_South]

Thanks for the info. How do you crimp coax once its cut to the proper length? is it like crimping TV coax?

I'm going to run a few questions over the guys at Toyota and see if they have any mounting ideas for my antenna. There are a few bolts under the bumper that might work, but we'll see.

Thanks for the help and I'll keep you posted.

[CrownR6]

Did you have to tune your cobra 19 for it to work with the whip antanna?
I have the same setup and I can't get it to work.