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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5906  
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I use cb whip for my fm, but run it through a box of tricks so it works better
http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=829 Andy |
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20th Aug 2011 5:59pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 982 
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Great and thanks, I've just ordered one.
Merlin |
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20th Aug 2011 9:36pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 982
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Thanks Landy Andy, I've just fitted one of these and the wireless reception is soooo much better. I did need an aerial extension, which delayed the installation a bit. Here's a picture of the box fitted to the left of the CB radio:
 Click image to enlarge Merlin |
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31st Aug 2011 3:16pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
Looking good there, Merlin!
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31st Aug 2011 3:47pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
Hi Andy
Yup, 'tis Jim ! these aren't waterproof (as you've found out), but it might be worth taking the case off and running the guts under a tap (to remove any mud, sediment etc), and leaving it to dry in an airing cupboard for a few days. It may just work again, although if its become corroded it may not. The above can even work with cb's but you do need to act fast to prevent any corrosion! Jim |
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31st Aug 2011 4:18pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5906
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Thanks for that Jim, will order a new one, and this time look after it.
Andy |
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31st Aug 2011 4:26pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
No probs Andy, i have a few in stock
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31st Aug 2011 6:01pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
you're quick off the mark, Andy! be in the post tomorrow, hopefully with you on Friday
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31st Aug 2011 6:07pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5906
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Thanks Jim, pleasure as always. Nice to see you on here, may be able to offer some help.
Is there a reason that a CB should be worse in the rain? Just got back from very wet Wales, and one of our group's CB was terrible whilst it was raining, but ok when not. Any ideas? Andy |
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31st Aug 2011 6:22pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
sounds like he's probably got a problem with his mount or maybe more likely : cable.
if it lets water in, it'll probably throw the swr out and performance will go down the tubes but will be ok again when it dries up. Possibly also that the water is shorting out the inner and outer of the cable, maybe in the plug or mount somewhere. Whichever, the problem almost certainly lies in the cable or mount. |
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31st Aug 2011 6:35pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Hi Jim
Good talking to you this afternoon 
Looking forward to Friday but I get a feeling SWHMBO will have a long list of jobs for me this weekend so fitting may be slightly delayed  (well at least to Sunday)
Bob |
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31st Aug 2011 6:46pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
Hi Bob!
often the way... at least if you can do whats needed it gets her off your back for a bit, hopefully long enough to get the install done! any questions just post on here, i can't promise an instant response but i do check emails etc during the day - even on a sunday! speak soon Jim |
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31st Aug 2011 6:51pm |
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| 4x4cb.com Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: Dorking, Surrey Posts: 8 |
Andy
your splitter has been posted today, first class, hopefully with you in the morning. If you're able to take some photos of it once you get it installed, i can put them on the site along with Merlins to really give people a good idea of where it can be put and how big it is etc. I give away a £20 voucher every month for the best photos sent in : http://www.4x4cb.com/public/page.cfm?Page=651 Bob Your kit is also on its way, sent by fedex, again will be there tomorrow - one box going to your work address. I'll PM you a tracking link so you can track its progress through Fedex's system. Again, check the link above for details of the voucher because the tti set is one i'm deffinately needing some photos of, so you've got a better chance than most of winning! Thanks Gentlemen, any questions or problems, just ask! Jim |
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1st Sep 2011 7:06pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5906
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Thanks Jim, all arrived as promised
Much better than the old one. Might send it back under warranty, nothing lasts these days Click image to enlarge 
Andy |
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4th Sep 2011 11:38am |
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