CB Install... WHERE???
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ORIGINAL: HummerMike
jdrew, did you try fitting it into the center console?
I have a 5 foot wilson (same as the firestik) mounted on my drivers side rear bumber. I ran the cable inside through the wire harness for the rear taillight and up to the front console. The wire actually runs under all the trim and sill plates and comes out under the drivers seat and up and into the center console. There, I purchased a handheld Midland CB from WalMart. I attached the external antenna wire to it and get power by plugging the adapter into one of the power outlets in the dash. The last time I used it for off roading, everyone was asking me about my setup because it was so crystal clear!
just my 2 cents.
Mike
jdrew, did you try fitting it into the center console?
I have a 5 foot wilson (same as the firestik) mounted on my drivers side rear bumber. I ran the cable inside through the wire harness for the rear taillight and up to the front console. The wire actually runs under all the trim and sill plates and comes out under the drivers seat and up and into the center console. There, I purchased a handheld Midland CB from WalMart. I attached the external antenna wire to it and get power by plugging the adapter into one of the power outlets in the dash. The last time I used it for off roading, everyone was asking me about my setup because it was so crystal clear!
just my 2 cents.
Mike
Yea, it's too big for the center console trick.. i tried that one first so i could k3eep it out of sight from peering eyes..
I am still trying to think of something...
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RE: CB Install... WHERE???
How about something along these lines............Could be over kill......
http://www.ram-mount.com/laptop_moun...aptop_desk.htm
http://www.ram-mount.com/laptop_moun...aptop_desk.htm
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RE: CB Install... WHERE???
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How about something along these lines............Could be over kill......
http://www.ram-mount.com/laptop_moun...aptop_desk.htm
How about something along these lines............Could be over kill......
http://www.ram-mount.com/laptop_moun...aptop_desk.htm
We had a someone on the forum that bought one of theses i have not seen her on here for a long time.
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RE: CB Install... WHERE???
I used to work for a company years ago that did comm gear for public safety agencies
and we used a ton of mounts very similar to these. However, what works in a cop car
and fire truck might not be the best thing for a trail rig. They do take up a lot of room
and depending on the eye of the beholder, may not be aesthetically pleasing. Another
issue with these things is vibration. Even thought they utilize the seat bolts, there needs
to be a 3rd attach point or some type of adjuster……Check out several police supply
web sites…..There will be more options there.
and we used a ton of mounts very similar to these. However, what works in a cop car
and fire truck might not be the best thing for a trail rig. They do take up a lot of room
and depending on the eye of the beholder, may not be aesthetically pleasing. Another
issue with these things is vibration. Even thought they utilize the seat bolts, there needs
to be a 3rd attach point or some type of adjuster……Check out several police supply
web sites…..There will be more options there.
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Thanks for the suggection.. but the laptop mount may be a bit big for a daily driver...
the only negative thing i have found with this h3 is the lack of space to put this damn thing.. lol
the only negative thing i have found with this h3 is the lack of space to put this damn thing.. lol
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Yeah, I kind of thought that was over kill. But they did have some gear for mounting ham equipment
that was a little less intrusive. Just throwing something out there in the hopes that it might spark
an idea.
Good luck with it and keep us posted on your final solution.
If you have that issue, I bet there are 10 others who do as well.
that was a little less intrusive. Just throwing something out there in the hopes that it might spark
an idea.
Good luck with it and keep us posted on your final solution.
If you have that issue, I bet there are 10 others who do as well.
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How good are you with working with wood and covering it with vinyl..??
Couple of other designs if that doesn't tickle your fancy..
http://www.consoles.com/console_designs.htm
Couple of other designs if that doesn't tickle your fancy..
http://www.consoles.com/console_designs.htm