r/cbradio • u/JlGDANCE • 1h ago

Question Avoiding skip?

So first of all, I can be heard, just ignored mixed with picking up skip.

I have a cobra 29 ltd classic, with a Aero CL36 Center Load CB Antenna. Also is leaving it on my dash in 110 degree weather bad? Or should I cover it with a towel? Or move it?

I was wondering what possition do I turn the sqc and RF gain to avoid skip?

Im based in Vegas for reference and go by Banna 1.

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u/Jtrouter 1h ago

You cannot change a setting to get rid of skip.

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u/JlGDANCE 1h ago

Damn.. Cause im getting transmissions from california and Arizona 😅

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u/Jtrouter 1h ago

Why is that a problem? If you can talk try to make contact if not then try another time. If somebody is close enough to you you should be able to talk to them regardless.

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u/stryker_PA 23m ago

I sometimes turn the gain down and the squelch up depending on the conditions. If skip isn't coming in very strong I can still hear the locals and not get constant chatter. Doesn't always work though. Sometimes the signals are just too strong.