SWR meters are very cheap only $9.99 from frys.

 

OK - I FINALLY have the mounting bracket and antenna (a 4' Firestick - is that going to matter)... question is this:
how do I get the coax through the grommet? Do I unscrew it from the mount (came from Quadratec that way) or do I feed the other end (which plugs into the CB) through the grommet?

Thanks,
Hammer

 

I sliced my grommet like a hot dog roll, stuck it in there with a dab of clear rtv, and zip tied it back closed/popped it back in.

I didnt feel like screwing around with removing reinstalling the connector.

 

I was going to go the "grommet" route as well, but then found out that the coax end was just small enough to fit in through the back air vents behind the tire carrier. I was then able to feed it through to one of the open holes on the inside of the tailgate.

I would have to double check exactly but I thought the air vents were far easier and cleaner than going through the grommet. Not to mention that there is no chance of any water leaks through the grommet.

 

I wasnt really worried about leaks, there are a ton of holes in it from the vents, I am sure more gets in through there than whatever tiny little razorblade width cut i added in would allow to pass.

 

I would agree with that. That wasn't any real concern of mine either. Frankly, I just found an easier way (for me anyway) that was just as clean. So just adding another option.

 

I would have done that to if my stock carrier was going to stay, but I was just setting myself up for when i remove my tire carrier to replace my bumper. I intend on leaving my antenna on tha tailgate. Both would work just fine. The grommet just was closer to my antenna mount. (kind of)

 

Great install. Thanks for the post. Now I know which CB Im going to purchase and how Im going to install it.

 

newbie question:

it seems most run this set-up straight to the battery. isn't the cb always "on" or does the cobra 75 have a power switch? since the controls are on the mic, is there a power switch on the mic, and if not, is the cb "off when the mic is disconnected?

 

just wondering how the glove box thing comes off is it simple or do you have to remove panels, probz me just being an idiot