where to mount CB radio?
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From: North Carolina
Here's a pic of my 2m/440. This would be a great place for a CB but I dont know if they make them with remote faceplates like they do for ham radios...
I ran my antenna wire through a small hole I drilled under the kickplate by the back seat
I ran my antenna wire through a small hole I drilled under the kickplate by the back seat
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From: Connecticut
ugly1 do you know the name of that front of seat bracket?this is what I want to mount my radio too.But I have no cb shop here so I will search the internet for one would love to see a pic of yours if possible .And kd5 my cb is to big to fit in that spot but that is a nice place for a radio if i could find a very small cb radio.thanks
Last edited by 2000ramsport; Oct 13, 2011 at 02:41 AM.
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From: NorCal
I mounted my cb is the same place as a few other people on here, I find its placement works well since it is out of the way but still withing reach, and being at the bottom edge of the dash allows the wires to be hid quite well.
As for the cable as was asked before. I ran mine through the rubber grommet that's at the back lower corner of the cab. And then ran the cable under the door still and up under the dash to the radio, no tight bends and a short cable length.
Here is a pic of the spot I'm talking about with the hole in the cab corner. Not sure if the standard cabs have it too or just the extended.
As for the cable as was asked before. I ran mine through the rubber grommet that's at the back lower corner of the cab. And then ran the cable under the door still and up under the dash to the radio, no tight bends and a short cable length.
Here is a pic of the spot I'm talking about with the hole in the cab corner. Not sure if the standard cabs have it too or just the extended.
What is under your CB? Inverter?
As for the bracket, I think people might be talking about this one, however I've not a picture of it installed.
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WD_CB1
How come no one has used the ashtray? Located closest to the dummy pedal.
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From: Des Plaines, IL
You are correct sir. Its a 400w inverter, also by Cobra, and I find it comes in handy very often. And you are welcome for the pictures.
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The one I have is like the U-bracket mounts on this page. http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/cbmount.htm