CB Radio & Antenna...Finally!

HBoss · 07-16-2002, 11:41 PM

Finally I have it installed and tuned the way I want it (channel 1 is about 1.5:1 and channel 40 is 1.3:1). As previously mentioned, I will never use a magnetic-mounted antenna again. No more scratches on the paint on my roof!

So I got around to installing the radio and disconnectable antenna. Antenna's on the driver-side fender, CB under the passenger side of the dash. The 18' cable is through my firewall and under the floor boards. I basically ran it from one side of the car around the back of the front seats and around. Perfect length and only 6" or so of the cable is visible, seen from the rear seat.

This is the CB mount, easily removable with wiring harness and plastic knob screws:

This is a pic with the antenna mounted on:

And this is a pic with the antenna disconnected:

P.S. There's a new weekly info article on my site now regarding differentials and what they do. Posted on 14 July 02.

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**UKMyers** · 07-17-2002, 12:06 AM

Hboss looking good man! I want to put a CB in mine but they run on different frequencies and you have to have a license to operate it!!!:mad: This place never ceases to amaze me. Someday when I get my Runner back to the good ol US of A I'll get one installed.

Redtoy · 07-17-2002, 05:55 AM

Glad to hear Ya got it all together and working!

***Corey*** · 07-17-2002, 06:51 AM

Looks good Al.
I think the fender mount will work out much better for you than the mag mount you had.

I use to have my mic dangling down like that. It was not in the way of a passenger though like you might think, but a pain to get to.

Here is what I ended up doing.
I went to the 'Shack, and got a new mic clip that used screws or sticky back tape.
I used the tape method on my console, and the mic is right at my fingertips to get to it easier.

BTOWN4RUNNER · 07-17-2002, 06:55 AM

Wow, looks cool! Nice and neat. I am not into CBs or anything, but are they all that small. Like I said, I am not too familiar with them, but that is awfully small! My scanner is like that size, but mine is probably smaller than 90% of the scanners out there! Goodjob though! :fireman:

HBoss · 07-17-2002, 08:15 AM

Yes sir, I'm a happy camper now. And my Bilstein's should be here today or tomorrow <grin>.

Not all CB's are this small Btown. It's probably the least expensive one on the market, but I wanted it for for its small size. Easy to put in before a road trip and easy to take out when you get home.

I spent more on the antenna than I did on the CB, but the antenna is the much more important part from all I've read/been told.

Actually, I spent nothing on the CB myself. That was my great b-day present from my tech team at work.

Redtoy · 07-17-2002, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by HBoss
Yes sir, I'm a happy camper now. And my Bilstein's should be here today or tomorrow <grin>.

Not all CB's are this small Btown. It's probably the least expensive one on the market, but I wanted it for for its small size. Easy to put in before a road trip and easy to take out when you get home.

I spent more on the antenna than I did on the CB, but the antenna is the much more important part from all I've read/been told.

Actually, I spent nothing on the CB myself. That was my great b-day present from my tech team at work.

You're right HBoss, The antenna IS the most importnat part. ANY radio on the market comes with only about 4 watts, so if your antenna is a good one, then your radio will do just fine. Ya done good!

mytruck · 07-17-2002, 11:59 AM

HBoss...please let us know what model and brand of radio and antenna you used.
Looks very nice!
Jim

HBoss · 07-17-2002, 12:10 PM

Corey: I'll probably look for another place to mount the mic. For now, I tend to pull it off the base and lie it in my center console box, under the parking brake.

mytruck: I am using a Radio Shack compact CB radio Model 21-1703

And a MaxRad antenna. I don't recall which model off-hand but it looks like this (the one on the left):

07-17-2002, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Looks good Al. I think the fender mount will work out much better for you than the mag mount you had. I use to have my mic dangling down like that. It was not in the way of a passenger though like you might think, but a pain to get to. Here is what I ended up doing. I went to the 'Shack, and got a new mic clip that used screws or sticky back tape. I used the tape method on my console, and the mic is right at my fingertips to get to it easier. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

07-17-2002, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Wow, looks cool! Nice and neat. I am not into CBs or anything, but are they all that small. Like I said, I am not too familiar with them, but that is awfully small! My scanner is like that size, but mine is probably smaller than 90% of the scanners out there! Goodjob though! :fireman: __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

07-17-2002, 08:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	Yes sir, I'm a happy camper now. And my Bilstein's should be here today or tomorrow <grin>. Not all CB's are this small Btown. It's probably the least expensive one on the market, but I wanted it for for its small size. Easy to put in before a road trip and easy to take out when you get home. I spent more on the antenna than I did on the CB, but the antenna is the much more important part from all I've read/been told. Actually, I spent nothing on the CB myself. That was my great b-day present from my tech team at work. __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

07-17-2002, 11:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
mytruck Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 383	Atta Boy! HBoss...please let us know what model and brand of radio and antenna you used. Looks very nice! Jim

07-17-2002, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	Corey: I'll probably look for another place to mount the mic. For now, I tend to pull it off the base and lie it in my center console box, under the parking brake. mytruck: I am using a Radio Shack compact CB radio Model 21-1703 And a MaxRad antenna. I don't recall which model off-hand but it looks like this (the one on the left): __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

07-17-2002, 05:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redtoy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mason, Ohio Posts: 99	Glad to hear Ya got it all together and working!

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