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quote:Originally posted by Bob Perry
Do any Monty owners have radios in their TV to talk with each other while traveling? And, if you do, what make of radio do you use? I'm not sure if there is a need or not. People have told me no one uses CB's any more. I do have a Spot Connect but it is strictly for emergancies.
Thanks for your input in advance...
Bob
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Yep. Galaxy 959 and a 5 or 6 foot (cant remember) firestik antenna, mounted in the stakehole in the bed. Got it from
www.copper.com.
Mine was a refurb 959, I ordered it with a peak and tune and it gets out wonderfully. They currently have a Galaxy 979 in their refurb section. Spend the 20 bucks for the peak and tune.
Galaxy 979
http://www.copper.com/cart/product_i...oducts_id=1966
here is the stake hole mount.
http://gijoesradioelectronics.com/sc...?idproduct=613
and you'll need some co-ax to run into the cab. I recommend the one end of the co-ax to screw off and on so it will be easier to run it into the cab of your truck.
http://gijoesradioelectronics.com/sc...?idproduct=914
I also have a power mic... which is probably one item you dont need. But I wanted a little higher quality Mic mainly because I hate talking to guys that sound like they are talking through a mud puddle.
http://gijoesradioelectronics.com/sc...idproduct=1308
You could do a magnet antenna mount, but for me it wasn't an acceptable long term solution.
I also agree on the party line comments. We were traveling this weekend and we took a detour because of chatter up ahead of an accident, and a few miles of congestion, probably saved us lots of travel time.
There are quite a few more options other than the A-typical Cobra and Midland radios, so take a little time and see whats out there.