DIN sized CB? Anything new?

ianshoots · 10-19-2007, 10:22 AM

I thought I'd try a new thread since all the dicussions seema t least a year old (tho I doubt there are a whole lot of new CB models).

Does anybody know of a CB that fits (without being really small like the cobra 510) the DIN slot below the stereoin say, a 97 tacoma (tho din should be din)

Not too concerned about price at this point...
so let me know whatcha know.

plumb bob · 10-20-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianshoots

I thought I'd try a new thread since all the dicussions seema t least a year old (tho I doubt there are a whole lot of new CB models).

Does anybody know of a CB that fits (without being really small like the cobra 510) the DIN slot below the stereoin say, a 97 tacoma (tho din should be din)

Not too concerned about price at this point...
so let me know whatcha know.

I just got one of these, with a din mount kit, and installed it under the cd/radio;

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=620

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1342

**rocket** · 10-20-2007, 11:14 PM

The best looking, best fitting, and most popular choice is a Cobra 18 WX ST II. I'm installing one in my '96.

Some pics i found:

2nd gen 4runner...

3rd gen 4runner...

'05 Tacoma...

early model Tacoma...

Merlin · 10-21-2007, 01:00 AM

nice looking installs!

a uniden PC122 (if you're lucky enough to find one) also fits into that spot with no cutting. it's a great radio - like a mini 244.

ianshoots · 10-21-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumb bob

I just got one of these, with a din mount kit, and installed it under the cd/radio;

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=620

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1342

And its got a PA! Nice.

Post a pic when its in?

Djlarroc · 10-22-2007, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

The best looking, best fitting, and most popular choice is a Cobra 18 WX ST II. I'm installing one in my '96.

Now, that looks nice!! If it fits in the 2nd gen pocket, I'm assuming it will work on my 1st gen pocket?

amgraham · 10-22-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djlarroc

Now, that looks nice!! If it fits in the 2nd gen pocket, I'm assuming it will work on my 1st gen pocket?

Yup. I have the same setup, I just can't find my pic of it...

Spanky · 10-24-2007, 11:58 PM

i did that exact install... .only problem is that cb is kinda crappy. if youre just looking for a no bells and whistles, nothing to be modded cb that will talk, maybe just ok..... but will look great under your cd player, then the cobra 18 wxstII is your radio.
if you really get into the hobby you will quickly learn what radios are "crap" and which arent.

ianshoots · 10-25-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanky

i did that exact install... .only problem is that cb is kinda crappy. if youre just looking for a no bells and whistles, nothing to be modded cb that will talk, maybe just ok..... but will look great under your cd player, then the cobra 18 wxstII is your radio.
if you really get into the hobby you will quickly learn what radios are "crap" and which arent.

So what's a good one? someone on TTORA sugggested the Uniden PC68? the Uniden PC122 suggested above. I have a Uniden Pro538(w?) that I got cheap but haven't done anything with.

ianshoots · 10-25-2007, 02:07 PM

Speaking of TTORA, a poster there advised get a DIN adaptor plate but I haven't had a any luck finding them onliny (I suppose it wouldn't be too hard to make one...). Anyone ever seen one for sale?

881stGenRunner · 10-25-2007, 02:09 PM

1st gen -

Merlin · 10-25-2007, 10:10 PM

i'm not very familiar at all with the uniden 68, but just on cursory spec search, it appears that the main difference is that the PC122 has upper and lower sidebands.

also - since it is quite similar to the PC244 (similar to the Cobra 148), parts are easy to come by and there are many documented mods, including tuning for swing, increasing modulation, etc... should you decide you want to mod it a little.

i would guess that the problem would actually be finding one of these units (PC122) since i heard that they've been discontinued for some time now. i got the last one for sale on the island at our local cb shop (well, our ONLY cb shop) about 10 years ago, and haven't seen one since. even the old timers at breaks are surprised to see someone still running one, and not one of the high power exports or full-size Cobra 148s, Superstars, or Galaxy radios.

it's a great little radio - most people can't believe i'm using a barefoot PC122 with an Astatic power mike until they see my setup. i would have gone to a full-size rig, but it doesn't fit in the DIN slot in my dash, and it probably wouldn't have sounded much better.

the PRO series small-chassis radios are supposed to be pretty good, but the local techs here don't like to open them up and mod them. supposedly, space is tight in there and it's hard to get in and replace components, tune things, etc... while this would seem to make sense based on their small size, i can't say anything with firsthand experience.

anyway... just my .02. hope this helps narrow down your choices somewhat.

10-19-2007, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
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10-20-2007, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,337	The best looking, best fitting, and most popular choice is a Cobra 18 WX ST II. I'm installing one in my '96. Some pics i found: 2nd gen 4runner... 3rd gen 4runner... '05 Tacoma... early model Tacoma... __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92 Last edited by rocket : 11-04-2007 at 08:08 PM.

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Spanky Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: salt lake city utah Posts: 517	i did that exact install... .only problem is that cb is kinda crappy. if youre just looking for a no bells and whistles, nothing to be modded cb that will talk, maybe just ok..... but will look great under your cd player, then the cobra 18 wxstII is your radio. if you really get into the hobby you will quickly learn what radios are "crap" and which arent. __________________ 1992 Toyota Truck 22re 5 Spd (184K and going!) Magnaflow Highflow Cat Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler 2.25" Pipes K&N Air Filter Airbox Mod, AFM Mod, 2" Body Lift BFG All Terrain 31x10.50's American Racing "Chamber" Wheels 15x8

10-25-2007, 02:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
ianshoots Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Way down in the hole... Posts: 792	Speaking of TTORA, a poster there advised get a DIN adaptor plate but I haven't had a any luck finding them onliny (I suppose it wouldn't be too hard to make one...). Anyone ever seen one for sale? __________________ 97 3.4L Tacoma; Borla cat-back, 4" Deckplate, Amsoil foam air filter. Black Raider high rise cap w/Yakima bars. ebay Nerf bars. ARB bullbar w/Lightforce 170's on it and a Warn XD9000 in it, scratches. Tundra Coils W/Anders Eng Spacer, OME's, Wheelers 5 leaf pack , Sonoran Steel Diff Drop and some '01 Celica seats!

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10-21-2007, 01:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Merlin Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 118	nice looking installs! a uniden PC122 (if you're lucky enough to find one) also fits into that spot with no cutting. it's a great radio - like a mini 244.

10-25-2007, 10:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Merlin Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 118	i'm not very familiar at all with the uniden 68, but just on cursory spec search, it appears that the main difference is that the PC122 has upper and lower sidebands. also - since it is quite similar to the PC244 (similar to the Cobra 148), parts are easy to come by and there are many documented mods, including tuning for swing, increasing modulation, etc... should you decide you want to mod it a little. i would guess that the problem would actually be finding one of these units (PC122) since i heard that they've been discontinued for some time now. i got the last one for sale on the island at our local cb shop (well, our ONLY cb shop) about 10 years ago, and haven't seen one since. even the old timers at breaks are surprised to see someone still running one, and not one of the high power exports or full-size Cobra 148s, Superstars, or Galaxy radios. it's a great little radio - most people can't believe i'm using a barefoot PC122 with an Astatic power mike until they see my setup. i would have gone to a full-size rig, but it doesn't fit in the DIN slot in my dash, and it probably wouldn't have sounded much better. the PRO series small-chassis radios are supposed to be pretty good, but the local techs here don't like to open them up and mod them. supposedly, space is tight in there and it's hard to get in and replace components, tune things, etc... while this would seem to make sense based on their small size, i can't say anything with firsthand experience. anyway... just my .02. hope this helps narrow down your choices somewhat.

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