sgtsandman
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- Ranger XLT/FX4
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- 4WD
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- Pre-2008 lift/Stock
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- 31X10.5R15/265/65R17
Installed a CB radio the other day and got the SWR on the antenna matched to the radio. Since, space to put two-way radios of any kind in the 2019+ Rangers is so limited, I had to go with a compact model that would play well with the interior. I went with the Midland 75-822 and a Hustler magnetic mount antenna. Eventually, the truck will get a hard mount antenna and the magnetic mount will move the the girlfriend's car but this will serve for now.
I am quite pleased with the setup and admittedly surprised. When I did some radio checks after matching the antenna to the radio, I was talking to a person 15 miles away. I didn't expect that with a CB at all. It is possible conditions were right. In any case, if anyone is considering a radio like this, this one will serve you well.
Cobra and Uniden makes units similar to this. The Uniden CMX760 and the Cobra C75 WX ST but they don't have the ability to convert into a hand carry unit. All three have good reviews on various forums.
I am quite pleased with the setup and admittedly surprised. When I did some radio checks after matching the antenna to the radio, I was talking to a person 15 miles away. I didn't expect that with a CB at all. It is possible conditions were right. In any case, if anyone is considering a radio like this, this one will serve you well.
Cobra and Uniden makes units similar to this. The Uniden CMX760 and the Cobra C75 WX ST but they don't have the ability to convert into a hand carry unit. All three have good reviews on various forums.