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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JD Hog, Sep 8, 2015.

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  1. Sep 8, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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    JD Hog

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    JD Hog [OP] 2014 TRD

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    just looking for some ideas for CB radio mounting , and antenna location. Thanks
     
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  2. Sep 8, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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    cmartinez95

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    Due to the lack of space inside the cab I am using a cobra 75 wx st. Using a nite-ize magnet mount I have it right next to the shifter. Since I got a cover I ordered a BAMF mount and put the CB antenna on the pass. side. My 6' whip gave me 1/1.5 SWR. 2' Firestik was off the charts. Will try a 5' firestik soon. You can also see my 2m/70cm antenna on the drivers side. BAMF mount is perfect for that shorty. It's too thin for my 6' HAM antenna - it twists back and forth as the antenna moves (heavy antenna).




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    cmartinez95, Sep 8, 2015
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  3. Sep 8, 2015 at 7:39 PM
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    Ok thanks , I was thinking about 2 ft fire stick and putting between cab and tool box. But might have sw problems as well. And worried about ground plain.
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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  5. Sep 8, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    Buddy has his on his toolbox
     
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  6. Sep 8, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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    BlueMile Frozen north specialist

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    Will snap a few shots of my setup and post tomorrow, 4' firestik mounted on the front rail behind the passenger rear headrest, it works for the time being but I'm going to have to find a more permanent solution in short order, snow season = tonneau back on.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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    I just installed a Uniden 520xl and a NGP 4' FireStick attached to the bed rails with an ATO Bed Rail Mount. The antenna sits a little crooked right now, just haven't had the time to fix it.

    I mounted the 520xl to the side of the center console by the drivers leg. It's not easy to see while driving, the steering wheel gets in the way. There are only a couple knobs though so I haven't had an issue operating it without looking at it. I like that it's out of the way and easy to reach.

    I live at the edge of Las Vegas where the terrain is pretty favorable and I regularly pickup people 10+ miles away. Last week on the way to the grocery store I picked up a guy on a mountain in Arizona that was 80 something miles away.

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    AwkwardLobster, Sep 9, 2015
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  8. Sep 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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    Ok. Thanks what I was thinking , front bed rail
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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    I guess 4 ft gets you up there away from cab. Good reception
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    I have a Cobra 19 DXIV mounted under the coin tray, and a 3ft Firestik mounted to my tail light cage.

    I have a soft tonneau, so my mounting options were pretty limited with the antenna. image.jpgimage.jpg
     
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  11. Sep 9, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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    Do you hit it with your knees when you're getting in and out of the truck?
     
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  12. Sep 9, 2015 at 12:32 PM
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    llibrm OH NOOOOOO!

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    a wilson 4' will get you better gain and is more flexible than the firestik
     
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  13. Sep 9, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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    Actually no. I thought it might be an issue, but it really hasn't been. Granted, I'm a small framed guy (5'5").
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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  15. Sep 9, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    Yes I ran a Wilson 1000 magnet mount for years and worked great. But my job requires some back roads , always getting knocked off
     
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  16. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM
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    Well I made two different antenna mounts to go on my tool box . Couldn't get low enough SW with first one. So settled on this one

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  17. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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    llibrm OH NOOOOOO!

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  18. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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    I would venture that your ground cable i hurting you more than helping you
     
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  19. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    JD Hog

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    JD Hog [OP] 2014 TRD

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    Well I was having SW problems so I grounded tool box. Trying to create a ground plain since these composite beds don't have any metal in and actually brought SW down .2.
     
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