I’m now in a different truck (579 Peterbilt) with a lesser radio rig. Until a few months ago i was in one (Cascadia) where I’d gone through all the steps (several times) and was well-sorted thus hearing HardDrive wasn’t a problem when skip was rolling.
Clean & Mean IS a fair description.
Some of his conversations I could hear both sides, others, not. There werent many others out in Radio Land doing the same at that level of audio quality.
Yeah, I make fun of “the cult in New Mexico”, but that’s due to his poor judgment about using Facebook. Calls his character into question. His videos need a script. Clean things up.
It seems like being a CB tech who “advertises” in one fashion or another sets ones self up for being mugged every time one leaves the house. Good or bad. Not everyone likes rough & tumble.
If he’s making a living and happy with it — and his customers — he’s sticking his neck out on behalf of truck drivers. Who aren’t interested and/or don’t have the “mind” to want to learn about radio. “What works?” is enough (Despite the difficulty). Spending a few bucks that — over a years time — results in not only time-saving, but (more importantly) morale is seen as worthwhile.
The amount of money I see displayed on dashboards (XM radio, Tablet GPS, top-end phones, THEN the accessories that go with them) shows drivers have a vested interest in information while on the move.
If one could put all drivers into traditional large cars, most aggravations would disappear. Literally. Establish a template and best parts, tools, supplies list. Break it down into a series of projects.
When one is out on the Plains there is a large percentage of these. As CB “ought to be”.
But these aren’t projects for after work or on weekends for most company drivers. I get home once per month (by choice), so it “might” get fitted in at the end of the ten hour rest break. And something else has to give way to do it. (I don’t take 34-Re-sets, but run on ReCapitulation hours. No days off on road).
Believe me, it’s hard enough to convince a company of taking time to fix wearing items on the truck. The margins are thin in this business. “Is the truck moving?” is all that matters. (Extrapolate, boys).
I’ve had this new radio the last three weeks. Factory was 3’ Fiberglas which didn’t extend above fairing. I replaced with one 5’ (13’7”) on back of sleeper. 53’ dry van. Until yesterday when I went through Oklahoma City trying to set controls was a dead-end. I had “Rattlesnake” and his crowd give what I knew were informed comments. (Thanks).
Yes: I should bypass factory power and coax. A given. Same for antenna type and location. I’ll get to it.
But just to set Mike Gain (RK-56) was the big change. And due to their fixed locations as I crossed at something of a right angle (known distance) I was able to set the West Mountain DSP speaker Volume & Filtration Levels against the Uniden 885 RF Gain & Squelch to a “best” set of adjustments.
I point this out because one can be in a metro area and ask for help AND EVERY RESPONSE IS THAT “ITS GOOD”. When it isn’t. (Now, I “know”).
Analogies abound to other pursuits or duties. CB is no exception. Men are interested or they aren’t. Feel confident about tackling something that may violate company policy, and living with the consequences.
To his credit I understand that Sherman “may” give extensive advice. That works when followed. (If he makes a buck, so what?)
Good luck in finding that advice for the truck driver. Anywhere. (It may be out there, but it’s not easy to find trustworthy help).
I look forward to having the radio rig quality of the OP. Whether or not I care about long-distance conversations, it’s the right goal, IMO.
Hear Sherman and/or one of his rigs shipped off to the wilderness and it can cause wallets to open up (is the point here).
Justifiably
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