help finding a good CB radio!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Originally Posted by SLIM_SNOOPY
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When installing your new CB, connect the power leads directly to the vehicle's battery. THis will ensure proper power, and a direct connection to the vehicles battery will also stop any interferance from the Jeeps computers and electrical devices, at the same time when transmitting, you do not set off your vehicles dash lights like a Christmas Tree. Run the power line through the fire wall to the battery of the Jeep. Never use the power or cigar outlet for cb use.
When installing your new CB, connect the power leads directly to the vehicle's battery. THis will ensure proper power, and a direct connection to the vehicles battery will also stop any interferance from the Jeeps computers and electrical devices, at the same time when transmitting, you do not set off your vehicles dash lights like a Christmas Tree. Run the power line through the fire wall to the battery of the Jeep. Never use the power or cigar outlet for cb use.
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From: VERMONT
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From: Brewster,Wa
here is a good cheap set up
Uniden 520 xl $39.00 off ebay,new
Here is what I got from CBworld, it works perfet for me. The 18' coax has a PL259 connecter on one end that goes into the radio and a lug for the stud assembly for the antenna. I snaked it thru the tailgate no problem. I also ran a short ground wire from the tub of the jeep to the frame , I couldn't get my SWR's down until I did that. Grounding the antenna mount is most important. With the lug type connecter on this cable it has its own ground wire to screw on to the mount.
AUD402 Adjustable Universal CB Radio Mounting Bracket
$6.99
Everhart TSM4-R Four Foot SUEPR FLEX WAVECB Antenna RED this is super flexable good antenna, trail tested
$11.50
KCB5SS Stainless Steel Lug Stud Antenna Mount $4.95
PL8X18 18 Foot RG8X Coax $16.99
K1A PUSH-N-TWIST Quick Disconnect Replacement for R1A $13.99
Hope this helps and not confuses you.
As far as the antenna mount I made one that bolts onto my spare tire carrier. You can buy the same kind almost. Check out this thread or do a search it has been answered before. Have fun.
Here is what I got from CBworld, it works perfet for me. The 18' coax has a PL259 connecter on one end that goes into the radio and a lug for the stud assembly for the antenna. I snaked it thru the tailgate no problem. I also ran a short ground wire from the tub of the jeep to the frame , I couldn't get my SWR's down until I did that. Grounding the antenna mount is most important. With the lug type connecter on this cable it has its own ground wire to screw on to the mount.
AUD402 Adjustable Universal CB Radio Mounting Bracket
$6.99
Everhart TSM4-R Four Foot SUEPR FLEX WAVECB Antenna RED this is super flexable good antenna, trail tested
$11.50
KCB5SS Stainless Steel Lug Stud Antenna Mount $4.95
PL8X18 18 Foot RG8X Coax $16.99
K1A PUSH-N-TWIST Quick Disconnect Replacement for R1A $13.99
Hope this helps and not confuses you.
As far as the antenna mount I made one that bolts onto my spare tire carrier. You can buy the same kind almost. Check out this thread or do a search it has been answered before. Have fun.
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From: Brewster,Wa
A couple of pictures
1st is a picture of the Uniden on the tunnel. 2nd is where I mounted my Radio above the mirror, the picture is of my yaesu ft2900, but I did have my CB a full sized uniden grant there before I got my ham license. The other picture is the antenna mount on the tailgate.
Last edited by Highlander; Dec 9, 2010 at 01:26 PM. Reason: added pictures
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From: Yukon, OK
I picked up the cheapest Midland off Amazon, the same as WOL's write-up, and got it shipped for only about $20. A little skeptical for the price, but it works great. Also got the Teraflex tire carrier ant mount, a 3' Firefly ant, and 18' of coax. Only spent about $50 total. 
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From: dallas, tx
I installed a CB last weekend. I used a 4' firestick on a license plate mount.
I started with a Python 75 and firestick. Unfortunately, I immediately noticed that the WX reception wasn't as good as with an old handheld (vertex standard aviation/2m ham/etc) I have. That started me looking at the CB performance and I wound up swapping it out with a Uniden 520xl. Maybe I got a bum python.
I'm happy with the Uniden, and they are cheap, but I would've liked WX too. I just wasn't willing to go to a full size unit.
I started with a Python 75 and firestick. Unfortunately, I immediately noticed that the WX reception wasn't as good as with an old handheld (vertex standard aviation/2m ham/etc) I have. That started me looking at the CB performance and I wound up swapping it out with a Uniden 520xl. Maybe I got a bum python.
I'm happy with the Uniden, and they are cheap, but I would've liked WX too. I just wasn't willing to go to a full size unit.
