CB Radio Info - PBR
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Drill it. NMO style mount and weatherproof cap for when not in use. Just remember never to transmit without the antenna installed.
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Yeah, all CB radios only put out 4 watts (*cough*, legally 
), so it really comes down to features.
Have had various units, from the little Uniden 510 to the 78 LTW (Trucker size with all the goodies) and several in-between. They've all worked just fine for communication, as the antenna and its placement is the key. Be sure to tune it to an SWR as close to 1.0 as you can and for all-around performance, try to get it in the middle of the largest flat area (roof), as possible. Beyond that, I like to have the weather bands on mine, but that's just more of a because for me. The only one I haven't had, which would be neat, is a sideband unit.
), so it really comes down to features.Have had various units, from the little Uniden 510 to the 78 LTW (Trucker size with all the goodies) and several in-between. They've all worked just fine for communication, as the antenna and its placement is the key. Be sure to tune it to an SWR as close to 1.0 as you can and for all-around performance, try to get it in the middle of the largest flat area (roof), as possible. Beyond that, I like to have the weather bands on mine, but that's just more of a because for me. The only one I haven't had, which would be neat, is a sideband unit.
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http://www.ruggedridge.com/cb-radio-dash-mount-13551-09.html
I had one of these on an XJ Cherokee. Curious to know if any fabricators here could make something similar. Thinking of just ordering one to see I could figure it out for the Xterra.
I had one of these on an XJ Cherokee. Curious to know if any fabricators here could make something similar. Thinking of just ordering one to see I could figure it out for the Xterra.
Ok, lots of info in this thread. What do you guys think about mag mounts? Eventually I'd like to hardwire, but I like the option of using comms in our other vehicle. My dualband ham handheld is decent from inside the vehicle. I understand that wouldn't be the case with a CB, so how effective would the magmount be? Something like so for example: https://www.amazon.com/Midland-18-2...8&qid=1491069729&sr=8-1&keywords=cb+mag+mount
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El cheapo mag mount antennas will give you el cheapo performance.
However, there are quality mag mount CB antennas on the market:
Wilson "Little Wil", about $45
K30 Magnet Mount, about $40
Wilson 500, about $60
Hustler and Cobra also make mag mount CB antennas, but they are not as good as the antennas listed above.
There are also more expensive mag mount CB antenna, but those are unnecessary for your purposes.
See:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/magnet-mount-cb-antennas
https://www.walcottradio.com/cb-antennas-c-377_352.html
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Search Amazon and check out the selection at the closest large truck stop as well.
However, there are quality mag mount CB antennas on the market:
Wilson "Little Wil", about $45
K30 Magnet Mount, about $40
Wilson 500, about $60
Hustler and Cobra also make mag mount CB antennas, but they are not as good as the antennas listed above.
There are also more expensive mag mount CB antenna, but those are unnecessary for your purposes.
See:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/magnet-mount-cb-antennas
https://www.walcottradio.com/cb-antennas-c-377_352.html
Search results
Search Amazon and check out the selection at the closest large truck stop as well.
Thanks, that's very heplful!
It looks like they come with everything ready to go. Do they still need to be tuned?
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CB starter kit for those of us bargain shoppers
New Uniden PRO505XL Bearcat Compact CB Radio PLUS Antenna & Mount Kit | eBay
New Uniden PRO505XL Bearcat Compact CB Radio PLUS Antenna & Mount Kit | eBay
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For anyone running their CB cable out to the back of the truck, howd ya wire it up? Im about to install mine to my rear shrock bumper and curious where I go from inside to outside.
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For my ham antenna I went through the rubber grommet the wires for the taillight comes through.
Sweet thread!
For some weird reason I woke up at 3:30 am (as one does every so often) and didn't have much else to do but read thenewx.org. I read this thread since it has been on my reading list for a while, and this afternoon I pulled the trigger on a Midland 75-833, Diamond K400, and a Firestick Firefly. With a little help from Google, I spent about $160 for the kit. Thanks guys!
For some weird reason I woke up at 3:30 am (as one does every so often) and didn't have much else to do but read thenewx.org. I read this thread since it has been on my reading list for a while, and this afternoon I pulled the trigger on a Midland 75-833, Diamond K400, and a Firestick Firefly. With a little help from Google, I spent about $160 for the kit. Thanks guys!
I finally got my Midland all set up. I mounted the Firestik on the driver's side of the rear hatch and ran the cable under the rear window, above the driver's side passenger door and under the floor mat to the center console. Now, where to hang the handset?
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A member 3D printed out some dashboard mounts that work for the Midland CB that you have. Should be able to find it with a quick search on the forum, or look in my garage thread for a picture and info.
Brilliant! I think that might just be the spot.
Thanks for the tip, I'll poke around and hit him up.
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Here is the file if you have a public library around or friend with a 3D printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2755073
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