I got an old cb given to me and would like to put it in for an upcoming ride. I dont know everything I will need, I will make the L shaped tailgate mount, but will need the antenna ( 3' Firestick) the cable to connect to the radio, what else will I need? Are the cables standard ? Any tips? Thanks

 

Have you seen these write ups, they might help?

Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Affordable Jeep JK Wrangler CB Radio SolutionMidland Model-1001Z

Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Cobra 29 LTD BT CB Radio Jeep JK Wrangler Installation Write-Up


I'm a noob myself but have been doing a ton of research on CB's. You can find Jeep/Off-road complete antenna kits if you do a web search.

I'm not sure what your thinking of with a L-Shaped mount. There are a few things to consider. Your best off putting your mount where the antenna won't be sandwiched between the spare and tail gate. I would try to fab something like the Arizona Rocky Road JK antenna mount that is higher up than the common teraflex one. A hood mount would give you better reception if your up to mounting in the front (preferably away from the FM antenna). It's best to have 1/3 of the antenna above the roof line. The higher the mount the better. The longer the antenna the better.

The antenna mount will need to have a stud mount. Click HERE to see what I'm talking about.


The antenna cable is PL-259. There is a more rare PL-258 that is used for dual antennas that you don't want. There is also options for getting a no-ground antenna (with about a 10%-15% decrease in performance). Those no ground units have there own special cable that you need to use.

Hope that info helps some.

 

thanks for the info, Im gonna check out the links, Im a complete newbie.....lol......lots to learn.....I only need it for short distance on the trails.....maybe if I get a quick disconnect I can use a longer antenna for better reception.....thanks for your help