CB radios

anybody?

 

Yeah, I've seen people with it running through their 3rd brakelight. Let me find a pic of it . . . Hold on . . .

 

Uniden 520xl (I think)

Small, cheap,nothing special. Works great for trail rides. I've had a 24" K40 power whip antennae (not tuned) and I was getting about 2 mile range.

 

this is off topic but whats the deal with everyone having the same avatar pic?

 

well, due to longbows family situation with his wife, who has cancer, the whole board has agreed to show support by putting all our avatars the same. that pic is Bill AKA longbow and his wife.

 

I'm running a Cobra, the 75 WX ST. Nice and compact. Use it mainly for traffic, but it's there for the trails when I might need it too.

 

I ran mine from the cab to the bed. I mounted the antenna on the rail at the front of the bed.

 

i have the same cobra cb and wilson lil wil mag mount antenna for 9 years now..never had any issues on either..even transpanted them form my montero to my taco..

easy install with a dremel and a fine file.


ran the cable under the brake light assembly rather than going through the sliding glass

 

I use a uniden pro 520, Cheap, and works great, ive got a 5 ft antanna, forgot the brand but it is amazing. I only use it for trail's and up here where we ride if you dont have one you'll be wiped out by a logging truck.

 

so do you really have to "tune" a cb radio to the antenna, or can you just plug it in?

Ive wanted one for a while now, but i can't be bothered to tune it..lol

I think ill pick up a cheapy cobra from walmart next time i'm there

 

i have a PA its so fun!

 

but the MR Microphone is the best.

 

wildjerseyfirefighter,
Only way to do that is to buy a "fiberglass" antenna and PLEASE make sure it is grounded....

Yes,you can go as crazy CB/antenna $$$ wise just like "Mods" to your Taco but why not do it right the 1st time???

While not on the "Must have" list,exploringNH does recommend a CB highly for their "Runs"..helps everyone stay safe and the "Chatter" can be amusing .......

 

yea..i was thinking of getting a firestik antenna with the cobra radio..just not sure where im gonna mount the antenna

 

For anybody who has run the CB wire through their 3rd brake light assembly; has you noticed any moisture seeping into the assembly? Any malfunctions or reasons why to do it that way rather than something else?

 

I ran the antenna for the Sirius radio through that light. When you remove the light you will notice the housing (black part) is stuck to the cab with foam. You have to peel the housing from the cab. It usually wont stick back after that.

So, I just put some clear silicone caulking around the housing before putting it back together. Its been about 2 years with no leaks or moisture.

You also should cut a notch in the black housing for the antenna wire to fit through. That way the rest of the housing will fit flush against the cab.

 

This is not a picture of 'my' cobra but it's the same make and model I bought over 10 years ago. Paid a pretty penney for it back then. Probably going to hook it up at home as a base radio someday.

http://www.cbradiotips.com/files/cobra148FGTLDX1.jpg

 

I did this, nice and clean look, a little extra work but worth it. I would recommend when notching the 3rd light black plastic to place the notch between the lights so the wire stays nice and flush and I also used clear sealer for good measure.