Clean VHF/CB radio installs

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$104 Larsen NMO2/70B Pulse Larsen 144-148/440-450 MHz Dual Band 37.25" Antenna - Black

Larsen NMO2/70B it’s been flawless in the last five years or so. Highly recommended.

Mount is a stainless flat bracket, it’s 3” long and needed a hole drilled for the light bolt.

I’m happy it turned out the way it did. It is a close fit but looks tidy.

 

This seems like the best place to ask.

I haven't had a CB in my car since 2001, do you guys still recommend them? Do people still talk on there?

I've got one all picked out, but I'm not sure I want to spend the money if it's a dead tech.

 

Yes, they still talk on CB radio! On a recent 1600+ mile trip down to SC and back my CB radio came in handy when a 5 mile traffic jam on I-95 popped up due to a lane closure. The airwaves may not be as crowded as they once were, but truckers still use CB.

 

I had a CB in the 2nd gen but it didn’t get moved into the new truck. CB is entertaining to listen to- and if you were out with other who had it I could see it being useful.

Usually I’m listening to the vhf and talking on the repeater with the other Ham guys in town.

 

Do you guys have any thoughts on the

$120 Uniden CMX760 Bearcat Off Road Series Compact Mobile CB Radio, 40-Channel Operation, Ultra-Compact for Easy Mounting, Large 7-Color Backlit LCD Display on Mic with Built-in Speaker Mic, Black

Uniden CMX760? It matches the dash lights, and the "brain" is a hide-away type. May sound silly, but I like things to look relatively factory when installing aftermarket.

Im thinking of putting it in the dash, then mounting the handset to the dash.

 

I'm running this in my truck. Mounted under the driver seat and the mic goes between the seat and center console when not in use. Totally hidden but always there when you want to use it

I am dealing with some engine noise and LED noise that I need to clear up, but still usable

The mic volume could be a little louder but it works.

 

I'm using this one as well. Mounted under passenger seat, (temporarily until I figure out permanent location) mic between driver seat and console, and I also have external speaker (BTW, even with a speaker, sound still comes out of handheld unit).
I'm also dealing with some engine noise and brake... I'm planning on installing a noise filter.

 

There still is some CB talk. Not even close to what it was 15 years ago, but there is still something there.

 

Alright, well you guys have given me hope. Placing my order now

 

Got the start of my mount going. It's a thick angle bracket from Menards. Bolts right to the 2 factory holes at the front of the bed.

 

From what I remember that rail isn't grounded (it's bolted to composite bed). Please check for ground, and if something run a ground strap to the frame.

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

Where you got the bracket from?

 

It's super strong, you just need to drill new holes for it to line up with the holes on the bed. Otherwise you could always get some t nuts and put it on one of the side rails.


Menards, here is the link. It's the 5" x 1-3/5" Black Wide Corner Brace.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools-...ide-corner-brace/n351-484/p-1444441573834.htm

 

Thanks man! I wonder if the bracket can be utilized for a bike mount as well?

 

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I'm actually going to pick up a few more, I think I can make a cover for the bed with them.

 

Good idea too! Post pictures afterwards if you don’t mind!

 

How’s the transmit forward distance being that close to the cab?

 

seems to work good in the trails