CB Radio MEET Install - MAY?2010 - Houston

10-4 CB Radio MEET Install - MAY 16, 2010 -
Taco's of H Town

If you are visiting this thread, and you got a great mod/location for CB's, PLEASE SHARE with us your pictures, THANK-YOU!!

Do you need help with that new CB? or PA speaker or Antenna placement?

This thread will be upated again in the future..

 

Way to call out death stalker.... no pressure

 

ADD the link to your first page on SAN LUIS, thanks

 

where are u guys plannin on mounting ur cbs? i got mine in my center arm rest thing, but my stock ac/dc converter is bending my cable to much and is shorting in out, any other ideas to keep it hidden and out of the way

 

not sure yet, i was thinking about getting this set

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-75WXST-...TF8&coliid=I30QQQN4P0W8K5&colid=2YUAI1VSXCZEJ

my understanding you only need to install a little connector box. still undecided on what i want though...

 

I think it's best to use the "search" in the tw forums to get best of ideas.
It's all about the size of CB and your preference of location(s).


Some examples with pics are..... cb radio positioning?

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/77863-show-me-your-cb-radios.html

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/te...-radio-cb-antenna-pa-installation-w-pics.html

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/70208-cb-radio-install-your-thoughts-please.html

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/54057-cb-radio-install.html

 

i might be in if i can get all my parts shipped in by then i already have a cb

 

Hopefully Jason(M771401) comes out. He is the CB guru for CB and he lives right by Talha...his setup is AMAZING!

Edit: I posted his real username.

 

i looked thru most of those before i did my install i just dont want to see the damn thing, like ever. it fits great in the center arm rest just wasnt expecting the dc/ac converter being a problem down there. i might move it too under the seat but that would be a PITA to see what channel ur on and to see other settings. plus thats where i plan on putting amps someday

 

I am also on the fence with all areas of the CB. Not sure what to get, and where to install. I really like this one, but may be too big. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/cobra-cb-radios-66/cobra-29-bt-with-nw-wx-cb-radio-514.html

 

We all are on the fence, there is about 10 taco's including myself so far with out radios eveyone has to research from our fellow brothers in the forum.

some radios are compact, some are normal size dash units, some are built into the mic head w/small box and some have remote front panel$

 

heres where i got mine


and heres my issue since i got the dc/ac converter


its just enough to where it is pinching the wire down there

 

PM'd

yes broker, I would agree maybe a different type of cable may work also, to keep the unit flush and out of the way.

My suggestion is a 1/2inch wedge, so the radio tilts towards the driver seat or a 90 Degree "L" Connector - PL-259 to SO-239
http://www.12volt-travel.com/90-degree-l-connector-pl259-to-so239-p-5728.html

 

I was considering this one too, still not sure which one or where to do antenna.

 

That's my Q too... Fish it outside the cab, probably easiest if you cut off the end.. can anyone here Re-Crimp another connection on there?

 

I'll probably run it out the bottom rear of the cab if there's a plug then make a mount for it that hangs in the bedrail behind the cab.

 

that's my plan. i've already got the mount made. a piece of angle iron 2"x2" attached to the bedrail. i'll drill a hole in the top plate to accommodate the antenna.

 

you may want to check and see if anyone else needs the mount .. maybe whoever made yours can hook it up in bulk...

i will check my schedule and see how it looks like to have the meet at my house .... i still have to buy my radio and find a good spot to mount it ...

 

made by me. not nearly as sexy as keith's bedrail mount.