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cb radio location

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by scyota03, Dec 19, 2012.

  1. Aug 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Looking in to getting a cb set up for occasional use. I know nothing about them. I don't want it for anything serious, just for fun. What all do I need? I have this cb in mind http://www.uniden.com/cb-radios/bearcat-compact-cb-radio/invt/pro505xlg I want it in the ash tray. For antenna, I was thinking Firestik FireFly series. Maybe an antenna quick disconnect or swivel? (so I can get it out of the way of trees on trails.) I read about a 90° connector for something? (don't know what that's about) Anyway, I would just like to compile a list of everything I would need to have a working cb. My budget is under $100, and the less the better for the wallet! Thanks! Oh and do these things have built-in speakers? Or how does that work?
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Just did the ashtray location with a Uniden Pro 505xl. I really like the look of it, espeially because it only has two small knobs on it. I don't have an antenna for it at this time...just using it as a PA for now.

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  3. Sep 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear
    Looks good man
     
  4. Sep 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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  5. Sep 26, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    I got tired of messing with all the cordage in that area. The mic, phone charger, battery charger for gopro. And reaching under and around the mic cord was annoying. So I did this and I love it.
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  6. Sep 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    Please replace your temperature dial. That is driving me crazy!!
     
  7. Sep 27, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    I wanted to do mine in the ashtray spot but also already had too many cords there (phone charger, radar detector, AUX cord coming out of head unit) so I mounted it on the B-pillar on the drivers side right beside my seat

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  8. Sep 27, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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    Lmao it drives me crazy too lol. I lost the little metal piece that goes inside the knob or stays on the little nub on the HVAC control.
     
  9. Sep 27, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    I wouldn't stand to drive a truck with a knob missing.... I would go INSANE
     
  10. Sep 27, 2013 at 11:08 PM
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    Wrap the knob with a little electrical tape. Put it where the metal thing usually goes. Assuming you still have the knob. I did this and it's been on for 6 months. Hasn't popped off yet.
     
  11. Sep 27, 2013 at 11:20 PM
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    Now y'all have got me praying that my knob doesn't fall off!
     
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    Mine is also in ash tray location. I stow the mic when I'm not using it cause loose cords everywhere bugs the shit outta me.
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  13. Sep 29, 2013 at 3:28 AM
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  14. Sep 30, 2013 at 5:23 AM
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    That looks exactly the same as mine, but mine is a Uniden
     
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    Here is mine

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    Mine:

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    Super tucked uniden ftw.
     
  19. Sep 11, 2014 at 2:44 PM
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    I see way more marine radios then CBs. Whats up with all the CBs?
     
  20. Sep 12, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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    i dont have a pic, but i cut out that little cubby under the ashtray(where the air fresheners are in this pic) and mounted mine there. its handy and i still have a functional ashtray.
     

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