CB radio location ideas.
CB radio location ideas.
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Torxhead
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I think the coolest place is above the rear view mirror attached to the front roll cage bar to a spreader bar, mine is mounted under the dash in the center which is fine. Place the mike where both driver and front passenger get at it easily. Inside a locking console, would be good for security. When with a group, I would suggest a short antenna and not a steel whip.
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Strange, I was looking at CBs and mounting options just y'day. I'm looking for an old school one.
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Tuffy console might be a solution.
https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-104-deluxe-stereo-security-console-10-wide.aspx
LG
https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-104-deluxe-stereo-security-console-10-wide.aspx
LG
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Also I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, White, all stock with 4.0L. automatic, and police package. Best part of that is it came with leather seats! This package also has the NP242 Transfer Case, 8.25 rear end, and trailer towing package.
Where ever you decide, run a dedicated positive and negative power wire to the radio, also fuse both of them with a 10 amp fuse. Also remember you'll have to run the antenna coax to it.
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
You will also want a filter on the POS(+)wire at the back of the radio to cut RFI that's picked up from the ign.
Also a dedicated GND(-)from the radio chassis to the Jeep's body helps to reduce RFI.
LG
IOPort51
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4.2 W/MC2100 carb, 4.0 head W/3 angle valves,SS Header,TFI ignition with MSB-6 offroad module,CS144 140 amp RPS alternator with remote regulator T-150,d-20,Dana 44 with OX lock and disk brakes. D-30 with Spartin locker,
skyjacker 2.5 lift?nitro shocks,31" BFG A/T off road.8000 lb Warn winch, original owner.=^)
2006 Toyota Tacoma
the cheapest radio you can buy with an aux speaker.
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I have run one of these for many years, very pleased.
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29LTD-40-Channel-CB-Radio/dp/B00006JPF3
The cheap radios don't save you a thing in the long run.
LG
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29LTD-40-Channel-CB-Radio/dp/B00006JPF3
The cheap radios don't save you a thing in the long run.
LG
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AMC20(locker/4:10s),4"lift,33"s
I have run one of these for many years, very pleased.
https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-29LTD-40-Channel-CB-Radio/dp/B00006JPF3
The cheap radios don't save you a thing in the long run.
LG
same radio, mounted below the speedo on the dash. and I can remove it when not in use.
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
I forgot to add, that I totally agree about the need for a good aux speaker. No matter what radio you choose.
LG
LG
IOPort51
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4.2 W/MC2100 carb, 4.0 head W/3 angle valves,SS Header,TFI ignition with MSB-6 offroad module,CS144 140 amp RPS alternator with remote regulator T-150,d-20,Dana 44 with OX lock and disk brakes. D-30 with Spartin locker,
skyjacker 2.5 lift?nitro shocks,31" BFG A/T off road.8000 lb Warn winch, original owner.=^)
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
NICE-I like the fact it has a RF gain.
I would look for a unit that also has a switchable ANL(automatic noise limiter)to help cut bleed over and RFI.
LG
I would look for a unit that also has a switchable ANL(automatic noise limiter)to help cut bleed over and RFI.
LG
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1964 Kaiser CJ5 (sold),
1960 Willy's CJ5 (sold)
I put a uniden bearcat in mine in the locking center console...just the $100 dollar cheapy box. It's not a tuffy box but it keeps honest folks honest and I'm happy with the radio. I'd agree on the external speaker for sure and ya might as well add a PA horn while your at it.
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