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Ok, so here is my update. Rather than try to hook up a linear to the 980 I opted to throw a 102" whip on the Jeep for highway use and keep a 3' fiberglass that I pre-tuned for trail use. I love the whip, but tacky and redneck suit me just fine 'cause that's just me and it does work great. I also...

Ok so there has been some great advice in regards to your DIN install location. Even with aftermarket stereos it requires some messaging/imagination to make it work. Be flexible and creative. What is interfering with your install in the dash, can interference be relocated/modified (i.e. wiring...

The Uniden 980 is 7-1/4" Wide x 2-1/4 High, and about 7-1/4" Deep. I could be wrong on the depth by a 1/4" but either way you need to add about another 1" to the depth for cable connections. I do believe this is the smallest SSB radio currently produced in regards to depth. The Galaxy DX979 is...

Tx HotRod and everyone who has been willing to chime in. It really is a great and easy to use to use radio. For all of the functions the Uniden 980 has built into the unit, it performs all of them well. I'm just weighing my options here to get the best out of the 980 while keeping it relatively...

Tx and yes I've seen that road map before. I've had radio's before but never considered tweaking them one direction or another until I started wheeling and camping in some remote areas with a kid in tow (funny how getting older with others to look out for changes perspective a bit). I just wanna...

Trucker442, I'll take your 2 cents and double it. I feel the same way about it. No sense in being heard if all you're doing is annoying the crap outta folks and smoking your equipment. That's why I'd wanna educate myself on the "how to" process first and be certain I was getting the right advice...

I may try it. Will see if I go the amp route. If I do go that direction, I would be likely to more mild than wild. I don't think it would be necessary for me to go with a big linear. I just wanna know I can get out there if I get into a bind in a place like the logging/offroad trails in...

Great info on the stand off for a 102" whip to replace the spring. For highway driving the antenna height doesn't bother me.offroad parks view them as a hazard when those things start zipping around every time it hits a low tree branch and from a personal stand point it would get annoying too. I...

I've read this entire thread tonight and new to the board. I've had the 980 for a couple weeks now and still just playing with it. I have it in my Jeep for trail/travel comm.,weather, and ssb for if I need to reach out in an emergency. So far I've made no side band connects here in the Midwest...