1994 4Runner CB Radio Install
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Looks very nice, thanks for posting up.
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What happened to the spring? if you have that you should be able to tuck it into the wind deflector to get in and out of the garage. PITA I guess, but its not like you don't have to get back out of your rig to use the quick disconnect.
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I almost forgot about the spring. Thanks MaK92
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It was only like $160 w/free shipping from www.etrailer.com
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So? How was the reception this go round? And glad I could help. I knew there was something missing in the pic......
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nice work! Looks great.
I know for ham radio equipment it is not essential to have the antenna at a high point on the rig because ham deals with repeaters and line of site transmission and reception. CB is a bit different.
I know for ham radio equipment it is not essential to have the antenna at a high point on the rig because ham deals with repeaters and line of site transmission and reception. CB is a bit different.
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After I put the spring on I hooked up the SWR meter again and with some tuning I get the needle on the meter to barely move. All channels are at about at 1.1 tops.
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Re: CB Install
Hi. Quick question.
What did you use to secure the cb in the slot. I remember seeing a specific "howto" somewhere, but be damned if I can find it now.
Basicly, I want to install mine in the same spot. I want the unit secured firmly and flush and not have any screws/bolts sticking out on the trim.
Any hints or redirects?
What did you use to secure the cb in the slot. I remember seeing a specific "howto" somewhere, but be damned if I can find it now.
Basicly, I want to install mine in the same spot. I want the unit secured firmly and flush and not have any screws/bolts sticking out on the trim.
Any hints or redirects?
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Never mind... I checked the links at the top (after I replied) and in all my worrying about being clean and looking at just the trim the cb is installed in, I forgot that the trim piece UNDERNEATH would cover up any bolts.
Thanks for posting up your work everyone!
Thanks for posting up your work everyone!
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I actually didn't use strap and screws to secure mine. I used some heavy duty velco. Which I like better because I can take mine out and not have to remove the dash area. With the Velcro it has never moved. Very secure.
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you'll want to get an external cb speaker.. my cb is the same location and it was impossible to hear anything at highway speeds until i got a little external speaker and put it on the dash covering the vin.. now the sound bounces off the windshield and i can hear it from outside the rig
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Most all radio communications are line of sight.
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K so, Im having an issue with mine. Initially, TR447 copied my idea and his is working perfectly. but I cant even get mine to transmit past 100 or so feet? My brother and I are both having the same issue. We bought a SWR meter from radio shack. but when we tune it, the SWR gauge pings all the way to the right as far as it can go. does anyone have any ideas? I'd like to get this thing working and functional
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So I was wondering why don't people run the spring and stud mount kit instead of putting the unnecessary stud kit and the spring on???
http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm
http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm
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K so, Im having an issue with mine. Initially, TR447 copied my idea and his is working perfectly. but I cant even get mine to transmit past 100 or so feet? My brother and I are both having the same issue. We bought a SWR meter from radio shack. but when we tune it, the SWR gauge pings all the way to the right as far as it can go. does anyone have any ideas? I'd like to get this thing working and functional
Also did you calibrate the meter before use ?
Last edited by swampfox; 01-20-2011 at 08:04 AM.
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Did you ever buy a 90 degree? I was just installing my CB last night but apparently, my 4Runner has the "fancy" stereo so there is a little amp thing behind the dash in that location. It makes my unit stick out pretty far. Just curious if you saved space...