[Healeys] Walkie Talkies

[Jwhlyadv at aol.com]

We use CB Radios for our Healey trips. They work well in the noisy Healeys  
and add a bit of fun social chatter.
 
I use one from Radio Shack because my cars are negative ground. Others use  a 
Uniden model that you can buy at truck stops. Some big rigs are positive  
ground and Uniden makes a positive ground model for those trucks.
 
For an antenna I use a mirror mount antenna bracket designed to clamp on  the 
support bracket for the side mirrors on a big rig. With a  little enlarging 
of the bolt holes it will clamp on the rear bumper bracket  and stay 
permanently attached to the car. Then I use a 5/8 wave antenna that  screws on easily 
(and removes easily). Measure the length of antenna cable you  will need 
carefully, you will be surprised how long it needs to be if you hide  it inside your 
interior.
 
It really helps if you tune your antenna. Radio Shack sells a meter for  
this. Our club bought one that we share.
 
I also use a extension speaker because it makes it a lot easier to hear  with 
the top down. On my BJ8 I wired the console speaker as the CB  speaker.
 
When we arrive at an event we carry the personal radios. We all tend to go  
our own ways on purpose but if someone needs help or is making a beer run  
everyone is just a click away.
 
 
Jim  Werner
Louisville, KY
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