Clean CB installs?

Good afternoon all, I’m looking at putting a CB in my truck I have a six speed manual TRD double cab. Looking for a clean install of a CB radio. One that’s not bashing my knees or my passengers knees let me see those installs please

 

Skip CB. Go get your HAM license. vastly better range and quality. Plus more channels so you don’t have to worry about overlap with other people.

 

I've since got a new mic cable (longer and 90 degree connector) and have my mic wire ran under the center console and out near my shifter then it comes up and mounts to my vent mount. Also, CBs work great for trail runs. Easy for anybody to pickup and install without the need for a license. If you're really serious about comms, you could look into a HAM radio as Shellshock mentioned. But for me, none of my other buddies have a HAM radio or license...we all just use CBs.

 

Uniden offroad radio, it hides under the dash, rj45 switch plate to plug in the hand set, CB switch to turn it on and off, and a 3 foot firestik antenna on a rear mount.

 

I have my ham license. Just the technician license. But nobody on the trails has a ham. And hams can’t cross over to the CB channels

 

Where did you get that RJ45 switch plate?

 

$18 beler CB UHF Blank Socket RJ45 Radio Switch Panel Dash Fit for Toyota Hilux Landcruiser

https://www.amazon.com/beler-Socket-Switch-Toyota-Landcruiser/dp/B094Y2NGF8?crid=SSGSPFX0TTLD&keywords=tacoma+rj45&qid=1670171819&sprefix=tacoma+rj45%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

The one in that picture was trash, it was a 3d printed keystone jack. The one I linked here is molded and much better.

 

Many thanks!

 

Seriously go and get a GMRS at least. no test, and its only $55 i think for the license.
In my experience its much easier for off road buddies to stomach getting GMRS

Its crazy how much more reliable VHF radio is for offroad comms, most of the rest of the worlds "citizen Band" radio is VHF
These are a good start:

$165 Midland® - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-Micr...75-8bc7-93deae8f9840&smid=A33O82Y9CWW4GL&th=1

If you really are stuck in the CB dark ages, there are some good low profile options:

Uniden Bearcat: Pictured above and also the cb i like best

$142 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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJG6NYB?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1
Midland

$90 Midland 75-822 Handheld CB Radio & Mobile CB Radio – Walkie Talkie with 40 Channels, NOAA Weather Alerts, Long Range, Compatible with CB Antennas

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-75-8...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
Cobra

Cobra 19 MINI Recreational CB Radio - 40 Channels, Travel Essentials, Time Out Timer, VOX, Auto Squelch, Auto Power, Instant Channel 9/19, 4-Watt Output, Easy to Operate, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-MINI-R...refix=cobra+small+cb,aps,88&sr=8-1-spons&th=1

 

I've got my ham and gmrs to cover all the bases. I encourage everyone who has any interest in radios to get one or both.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/clean-vhf-cb-radio-installs.415584/

 

I helped a buddy @CPA.Jeff hook up his GMRS last night. This is his set up.

 

Awesome setup. Where did you find the RJ45 switch that fits into the those lower sockets? I've been searching the internet for months trying to find one that fits the 3rd gen Tacoma panel.

 

While I agree in general with your points, nothing is better than CB in a traffic jam because that is the most widely adopted radio band in use by truckers / professional drivers on the road today. Getting on the 6M or 10M band isn't going to be fruitful when duder is stuck on I 285 in Atlanta wondering which lane is blocked 2 miles ahead.

 

That is a clean install. My compliments.

 

I got it off ebay, just search "toyota rj45" and it should come up with something