Lets see them CB's
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Lake Ann, Michigan
Post some pics when done!
Elder User
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From: North Idaho
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: White Rock BC Canaduh
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The radio is installed with an old heavy duty adjustable (brick) cell phone mount I've had for years. It works very well for this application. It holds firmly in place and the adjustability of the mount has come in handy a couple of times for me.
Here's a few tighter photos of the mount.
Not a very good photo of the antenna below, but it's installed in the roof a bit off center towards the passenger side for when the HAM antenna gets installed so they will be lined up reasonably well. I have it prewired for the second antenna. The CB antenna is removable from the semi permanent base and has a weather proof cap for when the antenna is removed.
I have some better photos of the installed antenna somewhere and will post a couple when I find them.
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The radio is installed with an old heavy duty adjustable (brick) cell phone mount I've had for years. It works very well for this application. It holds firmly in place and the adjustability of the mount has come in handy a couple of times for me.
Here's a few tighter photos of the mount.
Not a very good photo of the antenna below, but it's installed in the roof a bit off center towards the passenger side for when the HAM antenna gets installed so they will be lined up reasonably well. I have it prewired for the second antenna. The CB antenna is removable from the semi permanent base and has a weather proof cap for when the antenna is removed.
I have some better photos of the installed antenna somewhere and will post a couple when I find them.
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You Keep What You Kill
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Huntersville, NC
It would be interesting to see that "heavy duty adjustable (brick) cell phone mount" installed on the ceiling but it may be too close to the rear view mirror. Also, what type of cap do you have on your truck? Can you take a few pics of at as well? Thanks!
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 110
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From: Idaho
17 here.
I've got a suggestion on all the fiberglass antennaes. It's a good idea to put a spring between the mount and the antennae. They don't have a lot of flex and can snap pretty easily if you happen to drive under a low hanging tree or something. I know by experience.
lol. You should be able to buy them where you buy the rest of the hardware.
Scott
I've got a suggestion on all the fiberglass antennaes. It's a good idea to put a spring between the mount and the antennae. They don't have a lot of flex and can snap pretty easily if you happen to drive under a low hanging tree or something. I know by experience.
lol. You should be able to buy them where you buy the rest of the hardware. Scott
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: NH
Rick,
It's pretty sad when Radioshack has to resort to displaying the "frequency" of CB channels in order to sell their product but i guess any selling gimmick works. How about going to a ham multimode (W/11 meter convert) if your license warranties it.
Dave KA1QNS
It's pretty sad when Radioshack has to resort to displaying the "frequency" of CB channels in order to sell their product but i guess any selling gimmick works. How about going to a ham multimode (W/11 meter convert) if your license warranties it.
Dave KA1QNS