I think he is just talking about using the hole not the power, and give up one power plug.

 

[QUOTE=BaltChief;434702]Just got mine in, Thanks Toad.....

antanna...


Out of curiosity, what kind of antenna mount is that, did you make it? I have the spare tire mount, but the tire was pinching the antenna just enough that I couldn't use the quick disconnect, but a couple washers fixed that. And thanks to TOAD for that "stick on clip inside the hardtop to stow the antenna" idea

Not to get all political but a to Al Gore for inventing the internet so we can all share these ideas.

 

[QUOTE=toad;489573]haha not modest are ya? j/k Canyon Country? Is that near Soledad Sands? I think thats what it was called. I used to go there when I was a kid, a loooong time ago

 

Toad said hooking the power to battery is the best. That may be true, but I have the power hooked to the left cig lighter on left side (for CB and aftermarket fog lights). She may be correct, but my way works fine as well. I did it this way so that both turn off with the ignition when I remove the key.

Also, as an aside, for other people looking to use a CB, I first had a Firestik 3' Firefly, but it twanged on my garage door as I pulled in and out. So (on a Teraflex mount), I went with the 2' FS2, and I found the range was about the same. I didn't know why, but the FS2, after looking into it, has a bit more power. I may well be off on my tech specs, but either way, when on the trails (when I really want the CB in the first place), the two foot antenna works plenty good, and I can just leave it on all the time (added a spring so it goes above the soft top by about an inch and a half).

As always, depends on your use, but just wanted to point out that this option works plenty well also.

 

I got the 2 ft and it works great. I think as long as you clear the top of your Jeep they do ok.

 

Correct. Again, I wonder would the plug for the Cobra 75 fit into the cig lighter hole without modification. Just thinking....

 

From "eyeballing" it, I believe this would work just fine. There is enough room for the plate that holds the rubber grommet, and the cigarette lighter hole looks big enough (but not too big) for the hole that would need to be drilled. So in my opinion, the hardest part would be to simply remove the cigarette lighter mechanism, but I can't imagine that being a problem.

That being said, I would not personally use this spot unless you only rarely have the CB handset plugged in. The plug on the Cobra 75 sticks straight out about 3 inches from the spot where you connect the handset to the box (in this case, from the cigarette lighter). Given the placement (the heighth mainly), it might feel a bit cluttered or awkward or even get in the way of your shifters (particularly a manual). So that is something to consider.

But certainly, for when the mic is disconnected, that spot would look very clean.

 

Thanks. The clearance issue could be a problem, I was thinking of a clean look (and also about making holes in the dash).

 

Install looks great! I just did the Cool Tech mount and it looks very clean! You can see it on their website. Like you I bought the cobra 75 CB off of EBAY. Now I am trying to figure out where to put a short wave radio.

 

Just mount the box behind the glovebox and leave the connector free. It doesn't have to be mounted to work. I don't keep my mic hooked up all the time as it's too easy a target for thieves, but I've had it dangling off and on for over a year and nobody's ever complained about it, whether the mic is hooked up or not. You can easily get to it to plug and unplug the mic (though it does sometimes take both hands), and you can hide it away if need be. Simple, quick and no extra holes in the Jeep.

I used the hole on the side of the dash to run wires straight to the battery so it took me less than 10 minutes to wire it up.


And yes, our JK is filthy. . . just the way it likes it. (???)



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