Where does this wire go?
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Instructor
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From: Wisconsin
Where does this wire go?
This wire/cable has been sticking out in the hatch area ever since I have gotten my car and I haven't figured out where it is supposed to be. I finally decided to upload a pic so let me know if you guys can figure it out. Does it have anything to do with the power antenna?
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We used to use CBs a lot on Corvette club caravans. Now we're using the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios. I have noticed that truckers are using CBs much less than they used to. It used to be that you would hear constant chatter on the interstates but now you can drive for miles and miles and hear nothing at all.
CB advantages:
More range
Less directional, so less likely to lose the signal due to hills, trees, etc.
Larger and better speaker
Larger and better microphone
The antenna is outside the vehicle so there is less interference with the signal
GMRS advantages:
FM so they have better fidelity
More channels, so less interference from outsiders
Easy to use and no setup
CB disadvantages:
AM, so susceptible to electrical noise
Need some kind of antenna mount
Need a relatively large antenna
Antenna grounding is critical to getting a good signal output
The antenna must be tuned for best performance
Theoretically you need a license, though very few people have one
GMRS disadvantages:
Need to be recharged
Low power means limited range
Small speaker has poor fidelity -- turn it up and it's distorted -- turn it down and you can't hear it
Very directional (line of sight) -- easily blocked by buildings and hills
Holding the unit next to your head to talk blocks the signal
Since the unit and antenna are inside the vehicle the signal is blocked
Backward compatibility with FMS (Family Moblle Service) limits how much power can be transmitted on some channels
CB advantages:
More range
Less directional, so less likely to lose the signal due to hills, trees, etc.
Larger and better speaker
Larger and better microphone
The antenna is outside the vehicle so there is less interference with the signal
GMRS advantages:
FM so they have better fidelity
More channels, so less interference from outsiders
Easy to use and no setup
CB disadvantages:
AM, so susceptible to electrical noise
Need some kind of antenna mount
Need a relatively large antenna
Antenna grounding is critical to getting a good signal output
The antenna must be tuned for best performance
Theoretically you need a license, though very few people have one
GMRS disadvantages:
Need to be recharged
Low power means limited range
Small speaker has poor fidelity -- turn it up and it's distorted -- turn it down and you can't hear it
Very directional (line of sight) -- easily blocked by buildings and hills
Holding the unit next to your head to talk blocks the signal
Since the unit and antenna are inside the vehicle the signal is blocked
Backward compatibility with FMS (Family Moblle Service) limits how much power can be transmitted on some channels
Last edited by Cliff Harris; May 11, 2014 at 12:30 AM.
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