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My Cobra 75 CB and antenna install

Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Open the glove box, squeeze the top edges in, and then it pulls right out...
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JKsJK
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?
The mic has the on/off volume right there...
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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For those of you with the 75, where do you keep the squelch? like 1/3 turn down from the top or so?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Good install, where did you get the hardware (plate) to mount to the panel below the glovebox?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by REL1203
For those of you with the 75, where do you keep the squelch? like 1/3 turn down from the top or so?

I adjust it as needed depending on the channel traffic. Usually that means adjusting it throughout the day.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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seems like the best overall cb option for what i'm looking for. ordered and waiting for it to arrive.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Me too. I think that is the one for me.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Ive been looking around the forums for a Antenna mount and I think i just found the solution to all my problems
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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cb is here. ordered some supplies from cool tech - antenna mount, quick disconnect and mic mount. hopefully those will be here soon and i'll get everything hooked up. this has been a very informative thread - thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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so everything arrived friday and i installed today. cool tech versamount for mic and ultra mount for antenna. i was thinking of posting pics, but guess what? they look remarkably similar to the others. i think the install went well and overall i'm happy - i wish the trim piece under the glove box was held in by more than just those tabs - feels flimsy. and, the ultramount method was very difficult with my aftermarket bumper - not cool tech's fault, just letting others know. i ended up cutting the screw holes for the license plate mount rather than loosen the bumper. but, i am otherwise happy with the install.

however, i've got 40 channels of nothing. i haven't adjusted the antenna, because if i'm doing it correctly i'm showing 1.9 on the meter, which i thought would be okay for testing. i've gone back through and checked the other connections. the ground is good. everything seems to be okay. i went out on a major interstate and i live in an area where jb hunt and several other large trucking companies are headquartered - i know there are active cb's in the area. any thoughts on what to do next?

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