1st Gen CB Install

What's going on under your radio? What is that

 

So under the radio, behind the 2x3 switch panel is the 6x1 paranoid fabrication Carling switch panel. Currently debating on keeping the 2x3 or transitioning to Carlin’s switches

 

Before I read this it never occurred to me that mounting a mid-sized CB under the steering wheel was an option. I did some measurements and decided to give it a go. I installed my Uniden Bearcat PC68XL there last week and so far it has worked great. I am 5'10" so banging my knees on the radio has not been an issue. I did have to get creative with my microphone holder mount because using the mount on the radio caused the microphone cord to hang down too far. Having the cord "ride" my leg all the time was annoying. Since I am in close proximity to the radio and the internal speaker is underneath the radio no external speaker is necessary. This location does require some muscle memory since you can't really see the controls while driving, but because the PC68XL only has four knob and five switches this is not a huge issue.

I would not call this a clean install, but it meets my needs. Thanks for giving me the idea.

 

Looks great and it'll stay put as long as you want it to-mine's been there since '08!