Adding a C.B.
#1
Adding a C.B.
Hey all, adding a C.B. This weekend along with a couple other things, any ideas are welcome.
Yes, I do know C.B.s are outdated. But it's just for trail and mud runs.
Maybe a necessity for a zombie apocalypse also?
Anyway, here's the gear.
Yes, I do know C.B.s are outdated. But it's just for trail and mud runs.
Maybe a necessity for a zombie apocalypse also?
Anyway, here's the gear.
#5
Thank you happythree, I was debating that but thought I wouldn't get a good ground from any bushings that might be on the mounting to the tailgate, I picked up some shielded grounding cable to make a ground if I needed it.
Can I ask where you mounted your ground wire to?
Personally, I think it would be much better mounted there also, then at least half of my antenna would be above my roof line.
Thanks in advance
Can I ask where you mounted your ground wire to?
Personally, I think it would be much better mounted there also, then at least half of my antenna would be above my roof line.
Thanks in advance
#6
on the hinge side on the floor i removed the bolt for the tie down and used a dremel like grinder to get bare metal/ did the same on the door where i used a BIG self tapping bolt. i used some heavy braid ground strap i had in my collection of junk for ham radio. smeared all the bare metal with electrical conductive grease to seal it from rust.
i have a tuner on the door and run the feed out thru the vent hidden in the door. you can run coax the same way.
on mine i just took off the door trim and stored it away,not needed.
i posted pix of the spare mount . maybe search will find it. i called it the "spare tire mount" i think.
you can work out a way to bolt onto the spare with the lugs maybe.
i carefully drilled three new holes where there arent any thru the wheel holes with a protective sleeve to avoid wheel damage. from there i used three pieces of threaded rod to bolt on an insulated phenolic plate for the ant. you dont need that for a small ant.
my post,,, 2 way radio, good news/bad news,,try searching since idk hoe to link.
i have a tuner on the door and run the feed out thru the vent hidden in the door. you can run coax the same way.
on mine i just took off the door trim and stored it away,not needed.
i posted pix of the spare mount . maybe search will find it. i called it the "spare tire mount" i think.
you can work out a way to bolt onto the spare with the lugs maybe.
i carefully drilled three new holes where there arent any thru the wheel holes with a protective sleeve to avoid wheel damage. from there i used three pieces of threaded rod to bolt on an insulated phenolic plate for the ant. you dont need that for a small ant.
my post,,, 2 way radio, good news/bad news,,try searching since idk hoe to link.
Last edited by happythree; 04-17-2014 at 05:24 PM.
#7
Thanks happythree, I found that post, great write up and info, Good pics in the post.
I see how you used the vent for the cable routing, good plan.
Got it mostly figured out now.
I appreciate the help sir. Thanks again.
I see how you used the vent for the cable routing, good plan.
Got it mostly figured out now.
I appreciate the help sir. Thanks again.
#8
O.K., I built my mount today, and ran my wires through the rear vent. Got the outside all tightened up.
Now, happythree, before I go and run all the wires through the door jamb in the morning, could one of you tell me if I mounted everything correctly. There turned out to be a gap between the Quick Disconnect and the Stud Mount, so I'll trim the mount bolt tomorrow as well.
I'm also am going to ask if I actually need the ground as the coax has ring type mount?
I just don't want to fry anything when I turn it on
It did get late, so the last couple pics are dark. I'll get a couple more in the morning.
Thanks in advance guys.
Now, happythree, before I go and run all the wires through the door jamb in the morning, could one of you tell me if I mounted everything correctly. There turned out to be a gap between the Quick Disconnect and the Stud Mount, so I'll trim the mount bolt tomorrow as well.
I'm also am going to ask if I actually need the ground as the coax has ring type mount?
I just don't want to fry anything when I turn it on
It did get late, so the last couple pics are dark. I'll get a couple more in the morning.
Thanks in advance guys.
#9
I like the setup.
I have CB's in everything I own, my jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, E350, and my Silverado.
I have been on the fence on my H3 due to my extended warranty.
It states I cannot even add so much as Driving lights, or another Radio..
I will probably just go ahead and do it anyway..
Thanks for the write up & pics Guys.
I have CB's in everything I own, my jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, E350, and my Silverado.
I have been on the fence on my H3 due to my extended warranty.
It states I cannot even add so much as Driving lights, or another Radio..
I will probably just go ahead and do it anyway..
Thanks for the write up & pics Guys.