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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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CB Wirin' Question

Hey guys. I got my big project for X-Mas break done in 2 days (I built a new sub box) and was thinkin of other things I could be doin'. So here's my deal. I get ALOT of interference through my CB. The whine varies with engine RPM. Its current power source is the starter selenoid on the firewall. That's also where I have my ground for it. Do I need a new power source, a new ground point, or both? Where would be a good spot to do this at? Thanks and Happy Holidays to all

Jake


Funny thing - The 2 way business band we use on the farm doesn't get any interference and its power / ground is in the same spot as the CB's!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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Ground your CB away from your positive as much as possible and have your ground wire as short as possible. The better your ground, the less interference you'll receive. I always have good luck with seat belt bolts or seat bolts. Worse comes to worse upgrade your battery's ground cable and secure it to the motor cleanly. That's what I ended up having to do.

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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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Get power straight from the battery(fused). I Also agree with osucharger.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 01:11 AM
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Alright thanks guys. I will get to that Monday (busy weekend)
 
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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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i agree bump ^^
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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OK I did manage to get to it, that seemed to fix it. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Solinoid should work, but going through a fuse box is how I've always done it, rarely have interfernece.
 
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