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  1. hobie102

    Video of my setup

    Here's a video I did today of the cb setup for the house and the car. Really working good now but can't seem to get out to the west. I thought I made contact with Manitoba this afternoon but can't be sure. he's on every day. This mountain behind the house is a real problem. I would have to shoot...
  2. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    Yes, I believe Miami. He has a really good station. Don't know how much power he's running but he tears my face of when he cq's.
  3. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    Sorry 305, I just noticed your call# and I didn't realize it was YOU that responded to this thread.. I tried to get you yesterday and today. I could hear you yesterday clear as a bell. I will try again tomorrow.:thumbup:
  4. hobie102

    CB size question

    I have the Uniden 980 SSB and it is very close to those dimensions although I think it might be a little thicker(taller). Close to a din mount I think. One reason I got it was because of the small footprint. 7"x7" square and is strapped to the armrest between the front seats on a VW CC.
  5. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    I will try to make contact with ya tomorrow. I have tried western stations multiple times as the skip has swung from europe to south to west in the afternoons here and can't seem to get out to the west. I hear stations every day from MO,Texas,Cali' and the pacific northwest and there was a...
  6. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    Thanks for your time 357 and hopefully connect soon!
  7. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    I think it's the antenna. ND88, is that your call sign? I will try you tomorrow off and on. I hope you're able to get out soon. I really can't believe I was able to because of where I live. I pulled the globe off the shelf this afternoon and was looking at the transmission directions for...
  8. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    Just finished a chat with 967 central FL. Said I was crystal clear tearin' it up on 37 lsb. Couldn't believe I was bearfoot as he was pushin around 60 watts. Pretty cool stuff and thanks to everyone again. I can tell I've been bitten by the bug. Big thanks goin out to Cryptic Cricket on youtube...
  9. hobie102

    Newbie Here w/Some DX Questions....

    :w00t::w00t::w00t: I am a tweeker at heart! I have no idea how to co-phase 2 antennas but now you got me thinkin'! Feel free to chime in everybody on how I can do that!