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Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 166
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 06:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I am stuck again -- so thanks in advance for answering more dumb questions...

I changed my mind about mounting my cb on the side of transmission tunnel with velcro. I figured as long as I am doing this, I should move it to someplace that it will REALLY WORK WELL. It's not going to look real "nice", but I am tired of "feeling my way thru the switches and it is going to be nice to be able to actually see them and also have cb in a place where switches won't get moved accidentally.

So, how can I attach it up there? Somehow, I'd like to get it a bit more level so it is not facing downward. I have 2 brackets, they are both similar -- can I drill holes in the top of the dashboard somewhere?? Or should I attempt to secure bracket with 3M heavy duty plastic velcro stuff (I don't know if the bracket is wide enough to put lots of it on there for secure mount??).

I taped the wires to the front of the radio. At the moment, they are coming out on the passenger side of the transmission tunnel. The black cable is for the antenna and the orange colored wires are for the CB power (it IS hard wired) . How can I get the wiring up to the dashboard to plug into back of CB? I've already got the antenna cable long enough and I have wire and stuff to extend the power wires if necessary. Please ignore the rest of the mess, I'm just starting interior organization - and I know it needs it. As soon as I get CB mounted, I am finally going to put the "permanent sticker mount" on GPS beanbag - for now it's just sitting there where I use it as a hazard since it has not been mounted.

I found a 64" all terrain whip antenna for 14.99 at radio shack, and it fit right on the springy thing where my 4' fiberglass antenna was. At least that is one CB problem fixed today - new antenna clears my roof rack. You can see how high it is - I tied pink streamer tape to the top of it (too bad it won't stay on! :-) Since the antenna does whip around (my other one did not), should I try to secure it somehow?? It is only going to move when I hit trees or something (I think?).

Thanks again for all your help. This stuff is hard to figure out and I remain GRATEFUL for ALL your input and instruction, Jamie


CB wires are TAPED TO THE RADIOTaller whip antenna clears roofrack (pink streamers at the top of it)
 

max garcia (Max_n_erica)
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Post Number: 19
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi Jamie
I mounted my cb above the dash by the sunroof control. Your cb looks bigger but it might fight. You may want to hold it up there and see if thats an option. If you should mount it up top I would buy a second mic clip and mount it upsidedown on the transmission tunnel. My mic bounces out when I off road.
 

Joshua (Joshua)
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Post Number: 357
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie, why dont you get a "tree" for your goodies you have on your dash. Check out Galls.com and get a tree that bolts to yoru floor, and puts everything in view. In my cruiser, I have an 5 tier tree to mount everything, and the wires are nice and hidden.

what you have on your dash ( and mind you I am a street pilot owner as well) is an accident waiting to happen. If you should ever involve yourself in an accident,or rollover, all those fun toys become projectiles that can kill you or your passangers.

a good rule of thumb is to have everything secured the correct way. Velcro is ok, if its down below the dash. Its not ok ON THE DASH.

You should also get a RAM mount for your street pilot. The bean Bag mount is ok for moving car to car, but its not a "true" mount.

You are running into problems mounting all this stuff, because its not the propper way to have it done. Take my advice, get a "tree" that you can mount the cb to, and hide all the wires. All those cords not secured, and the chincy mounting is just a hazard.

I have allways tried to do shit the correct way on a project, regardless of price. You have a nice 1000 dollar GPS, a 200$ CB, and map light, and probably a bunch of other stuff up front. spend the extra $ and do it up rite. It will look sweet, and most importantly be safe

just my .02

Joshua
 

Joshua (Joshua)
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Post Number: 358
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hey Jamie

For the tree, check out
http://www.galls.com/shop/viewProductDetail.jsp?item=VE119&catcode=25

You can get one that has a flexible base, rather than the one shown

For your GPS, check out:http://www.ram-mount.com/ramgps.htm
 

Luis Constantin (Luisc)
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Post Number: 133
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Tell me how much you might like this one.
http://www.platypus4x4.com/consoles.html
 

Luis Constantin (Luisc)
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Post Number: 134
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Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

console
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 168
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks, I will check that out.

I got the power wires to the drivers side of the console, now I can't get the tan rubber strip thingy back on the console top (above the transfer gear box). Do you know how to get it back on? I can't find that in shop manual. BTW, I got my electronics for less than 1/2 price -- I could never afford them at full price -- and that goofy street pilot is supposed to compensate for my inadequacies as I take continual "shortcut" disaster routes -- it works WHEN I choose to listen to it...

Thanks again for your help. This can be frustrating -- you know that saying if you want something done right do it yourself?? I am coming to believe that totally with my truck -- my problem is I have to learn HOW to do it before I can even begin to do it the right way.

I'd be totally lost w/o Dweb help!! :-) :-) The tan rubber trim thingy that I need to put back is resting partially on the gear shifter:
 

Bill Bettridge (Billb)
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Post Number: 953
Registered: 02-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

For a sweet dash mounted setup, check this one:

http://www.geocities.com/baja/canyon/4628/picts/Img0008.jpg

Bill
 

Mike Bauer (Mikeb)
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Post Number: 83
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Don't mount your antenna on your bumper. Nobody in front of you will be able to hear you (incorrect ground plane). Mount your CB antenna on your roof rack (preferrably in the center).

Thanks,
Mike B.
 

Eric Pena (Evalp)
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Post Number: 626
Registered: 06-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Luis, thats pretty sweet. I might think about that for me. This is what I do now.

 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 169
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

There is a hole in my TJM bumper (right in front of the "V" in ROVER) that someone told me was for mounting cb antenna, but I did not believe him. Is that what it really is?

I was sure that today I had at least solved my antanee problem... why would no one be able to hear me? The new antenna is higher than my roof rack now, so nothing will be blocking it??

I do need to get something going like you guys have for sure. I wonder if I can order someone to install it to be shipped with whatever I decide on??

I wish I had a store or a shop in my county that knew at least a little about this stuff. I must live in the wrong part of the country for sure.

Thanks again, JamieThis is the hole in my bumper.  It is directly in front of the big "V" in ROVER:
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 170
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Bill,
I followed the link above to see the set up, it told me page was unavailable for viewing. I'll try again later. Thanks, Jamie
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 501
Registered: 02-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

You can end all of the CB positioning debates by just buying the Cobra 75WXT.

I just converted from traditional CB-style radio to the Cobra 75WXT and I can't believe how much nicer the new set-up is. The interior is much less cluttered and retains a stock look when I tuck the CB out of the way during daily driving.
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 174
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Kobayashi,
I spoke with John Lee at EE a few weeks ago and he spoke so highly of that model, that I was going to purchase it.

Then, another local rover owner told me that it was too delicate and would be damaged easily and also that hearing anything with that unit was almost impossible.

Because of that, I decided to just try to fix mine in a better place so that it would be user friendly.

Sounds like you like yours?? Is it fragile? Can you hear with it?? Any other info about it? If that will work, I will GLADLY go with that -- I am very weary of trying to get mine to work well for me!!

Does your unit have weather band on it?? That is what I need and use the most on my current CB. Contrary to the sticker in the window when I purchased my D2, my stock radio DOES NOT have weather band. This was confirmed by the dealer when I could not get it to tune to the weather band per the instruction manual in my rover.

BTW, where is YOUR antenna??

Thanks SO MUCH, Jamie
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 502
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie-

I love mine.

The only rover drivers that complain about the 75WXST are D-90 owners. This is because their rigs are so noisy that the CB can't be heard over the din. We D2 owners have the luxury of sound insulation so CB volume is not much of an issue.

Whomever told you the Cobra unit was too fragile is incorrect or beat their CB with John's Blue Point hammer on a daily business. I have had no such problems with mine for the short time I have had it.

My CB antenna is on my inverted spare tire carrier. I highly recommend this antenna mounting spot. I had no problems with grounding the antenna. I'd prefer to put the antenna on the roof rack, however, much to the dismay of John Lee and RonL, I don't have a roof rack.

The Cobra 75WXST does have weather band.
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Post Number: 462
Registered: 09-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

"another local rover owner told me that it was too delicate and would be damaged easily and also that hearing anything with that unit was almost impossible."

Not delicate (Cobra 75WXT), mine's been thrown all over the truck and works just fine. Also, the tiny control box that is hidden and hard wired under my cubby tray has a socket for an external speaker, should the need arise. A very compact, well designed product.

My antenna is another story however :-)

Try this (Bill's link) and click on "Australian CB dashboard pod" on the left

http://www.geocities.com/baja/canyon/4628

Steve
 

Mike M (Mikem)
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Post Number: 48
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I've had the Cobra 75WXST for over a year and haven't had any problems with it. I've dropped it on the floor several times with no adverse effects.

It does tend to get warm if you talk too much.
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 503
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

dash

This is purely my preference, but I enjoy the far cleaner lines of the uncluttered dash.
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 504
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Steve, forget that chromed-out trucker CB pod, man!

I hooked up an external speaker to my CB, but found I didn't need it in my nice, quiet D2, so I ended up giving the external speaker to John.

LOL
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Post Number: 463
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

"Steve, forget that chromed-out trucker CB pod, man.."

Oh, don't get me wrong, it's frickin' hideous. I was just helping out with the link fu
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 508
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Forget that

You know you love that CB pod. I can't help but think that you think it matches the training wheels.

LOL
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Post Number: 464
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

"I can't help but think that you think it matches the training wheels"

If that's not pure XZL envy I don't know what is. You KNOW it's only a matter of time ha

 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 509
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

XZL envy indeed

I'd kill to have XZLs on the D2

I'm allergic to even the thought of trimming body panels though. It makes me cry uncontrollably.
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Post Number: 465
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'll bet there's very little if any trimming on a D2 with a 3" lift for 8.25 XZLs - they're only 9" wide for God's sake. You would need 6.5" steel wheels to avoid angering the Michelin gods though.

Sorry Jamie, slightly off subject (holding back "the gif") :-)
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 510
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hmmm... steel rims on a D2. I think I'd be offending the fashion gods.

But then again, with steel rims I could have training wheels too!

Oh, and don't worry Steve, this topic died when the 75WXST came into the picture.
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

75WXST envy will prevail.
 

Ron L (Ronl)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Koby...get a rack before those bicycle tires.

 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Post Number: 511
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Truly

I'm not allergic to the addition of a Safety Devices D2 rack.
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Post Number: 467
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

You should check these out, nobody would know the difference:

http://www.northwestparts.com/racks.htm
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post



Go real or go home.
 

Ron L (Ronl)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

hey Koby,

Go home
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

no
 

Steve Cooper (Scrover)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 02:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

OK then:

http://www.safetydevices.co.uk/oldsite/highlander01.htm

Better?
 

Bill Bettridge (Billb)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 08:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie,

Sorry the link didn't work - try this:

cb

Bill
 

Bill Bettridge (Billb)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

BTW - I've had a 3 ft firestik mounted on several bumpers - ARB + two customer bumpers and rcv/xmit has been excellent with two different CB's - so ground plane with a steel bumper is NO problem. Generally I have a better xmit range than other folks with roof mounted antennas

Bill
 

Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
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Post Number: 2465
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie,

Yes, that tab on the back-side top of the bumper is an antenna mount. However, notice that it would put the antenna right in front of you, as it's an Australian bumper design. It'd be better to have one on the other side for USA use. Or, don't use it, and mount it elsewhere.

-L
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

THANKS!! Maybe I have hope again?? Perhaps solutions ARE on the horizon?? Everytime I feel like throwing in the towel, you all come up with solutions!! :-)

OK, I'm sold. I am thinking that unit appears to be the simplest solution for solving my troubles as easily as possible - especially since it DOES HAVE weather band. I will order the Cobra this afternoon. Any suggestions on who has the best price??

Before I order, minor question: does it have self contained SWR meter for tuning? If not, is there a reasonable tuning unit that you would recommend that I could tune equip myself? I'd like to order that at the same time if possible.

MAJOR question:
Bill, since 3' firestick works for you, does that mean I have hope of the antenna I put on yesterday working well?? Is your antenna mounted front or rear??

I am the one who insisted that my original antenna be mounted to the taillight guard to ground it since I need to be prepared for hazardous ground conditions in bad weather (which btw is why I installed the light guards -- one of the first things I did in rover was to knock out taillights in zero visibility).

However, since original install was a "rush" job, I can't say for sure IF that did indeed ground the goofy thing in the first place. The installer had no clue -- I was just thinking of being outside rover in lightning when I insisted on that.

In anycase, I can't plan on having the luxury of time to switch antennas (I think I saw that neat set-up for switching between 2' and 4' antennas for rear tire mount on EE website??). I need something that can just stay "as is" when mounted. What would be my "overall best bet" for antenna/mount that WOULD WORK??

Koby, have you permanently mounted your street pilot? When I purchased mine, it came with the "deluxe" pkg that has everything in it for all possible base mounting options (whatever base I choose to mount it with stays permanently, the unit locks in and out of base mounts so that the actual unit can still be moved to other vehicles if necessary). I need to get that goofy thing mounted - using equipment stowed in the passenger seat is not working too well.

I will hold off to order cobra for a few hours in case anyone has more input on making this WORK. If possible, I would like to order everything I need at the same time.

THANKS AGAIN to ALL OF YOU, Jamie



 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Post Number: 176
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Leslie,

That sounds good to me. I was leary of using that if it was for antenna mounting. I think I read somewhere that it is not safe to run antenna cable through the engine compartment (which I think would be required to mount antenna there).

Thanks, Jamie

 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

The Cobra 75WXST has a power meter, but I would not consider it a SWR meter for tuning. Just get a legit SWR meter and do it right.

My GPS is permanently fixed on the dash with a RAM mount.

Also, grounding an antenna has nothing to do with conductivity in lightning. An antenna needs to be properly grounded in order to work properly as a transmitting antenna.
 

Bill Bettridge (Billb)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie - my antennas have always been mounted on the front bumper - right in front of the passenger side. No extra grounding - just the steel bumper.

I use a bayonet style quick release for my antenna (available from Firestik) - works very well for quickly removing or switching antennas.

Bill
 

Robbie Donaldson (Robbie)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have the Cobra 75 as well. First thing I bought for my truck over 3 years ago. It works great, is not fragile at all and is very easy to mount. Mounted:
http://cloud.prohosting.com/~rbd4a/CB%203.jpg

Also have a 4' firestick on the spare tire carrier with a firestick quick release so that I can pull it off to fit in garages or swap it out for a larger antenna in a matter of seconds:
http://cloud.prohosting.com/~rbd4a/images/back%20-%20lift.jpg

I bought the cb from alf enterprises: http://www.alfenterprises.com/cb_radios/mobile_cb_radios.html

edit - try copying and pasting the links to see the pics.
 

Eric Pena (Evalp)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Get an SWR meter from Radio Shack or something. Mine was $12 and it is very usfull in tuning and easy.
 

Mike Rupp (Mike_rupp)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cb/handheld.htm. They have good prices and very quick turn around service.
 

Roger Sinasohn (Uncle_roger)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

For an antenna mount, I'm planning on an Out-Back -- <http://www.out-backeam.com/> -- but I'll probably go with the Ham version.

The consoles are available from <http://www.consoles.com/> in Oz -- the website says they start at Aus$218 which seems pretty dang reasonable. (I want one for a radio and a computer.)

btw, Jamie, nice rig! I'm very jealous of your TJM!
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I think I got everything that I need ordered, at least I hope so -- my rover and I aren't getting along at all this week. Thanks for the suggestions on where to order, I located great prices. Everything I need to install will be here by tomorrow except for someone who knows what they are doing.

I ordered the C75WXST. Where and how have you found to be the best spot to put the remote installation box?

I decided to follow the antenna quick disconnect mounts on spare wheel carrier shown on Dweb tech and EE site. I ordered all parts listed on EE tech page from Firestick with the addition of the steel spring. Rick at Firestick looked at the tech pages and he thought that the side mount might work also on the tire carrier. Has anyone tried to use it? Here is a link to the side mount:
http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/SS-2.htm

I was able to find the RAM Street Pilot III Mount. There were several mounts available. I guessed that the one that screwed in was the most secure. Did I guess right?? What did you do with your street pilot cords when you mounted RAM?
http://www.mobilecx.com/page_results.php?type=normalform&field=ram.itemno=&strin g=93-01-430-120A

Since they had it, I also ordered the RAM mount for my Garmin Rino 120. Again, I guessed that the one that screwed in was the most secure. Has anyone ever used this mount for Rino? If anyone has used it, where did you find best place for mounting in rover? http://www.mobilecx.com/page_results.php?type=normalform&field=ram.itemno=&strin g=93-01-430-132A

I am trying very hard to find someone experienced in putting this stuff in rover. No luck on that yet. I have made even more of a mess by trying to look at wiring in rover.

Finally, I do have one bit of very good news... Rick at Firestick actually had a 4' NEON PINK Tunable Tip CB Antenna in stock to ship to me. He is making me a 2' antenna to match.

Thanks again, Jamie

 

Mike J. (Mudd)
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Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I put the box under the passenger seat and mounted to the ash tray which still works.
 

Kobayashi (Koby)
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Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jaime-

The CB box is a tiny little box with 3 cables running to it. It does not need to be bolted down with grade 8 bolts, so identify where you would like the radio to be when you are using it and actually lay it out. There are no rules.

Once you find a good spot for the radio, just find a spot to bolt the radio box to and you're done. Everything else can be extended:

power cables
antenna wire

Asking where people mount their 75WXST box is a useless question because it's a function of where everyone wants their radio to be when they're using it.

It's not like you're cutting body panels, where the evidence of a fuck-up is evident. Just do it.
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 10:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks,

I was wondering where I can safely drill holes without screwing up something else in my truck.

I called the dealership yesterday to ask tech and he told me that the radio needs to be pulled out first, then I will be able to see where I can drill safely. He told me that it takes special tools to remove the radio, that I could not do it myself. He said I can come to the dealership later this week and they could pull it out, then I could take it back home to do drilling.

I have decided to start on the back and try to install antenna mount on rear wheel carrier.

However, I do REALLY like your idea the best...
it could be new slogan... JUST DRILL!! :-)
 

Greg (Gparrish)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie,

If I recall correctly, you can get the radio out using those metal tabs that you add to the top of folders to hold punched paper.

They are called Self-Adhesive Fastners by ACCO. Sold at places like Office Depot. Anyway, you buy a box, or find a couple at work, and cut them in half to make the little tools.

Paul Morgan can shed light as I saw him use them to remove his radio for a cd changer install.
 

Greg (Gparrish)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Jamie,

I put the control box underneath the dash. If you open the panel below the steering wheel, there is a space between that panel and the area next to the radio. I was able to zip tie the box in that area. I then proceeded to mount the plate for the box through the dash. I don't have pics, but it allows me to disconnect the cb mic when not in use and keep it in the glove box.

Also, I used a RAM mount for my garmin 176c, and screwed it into the dash. I put it just above the vent, to the left of the stereo. That way the screws would go into the vent. I used some medium length drywall screws.

I mounted a 4' Wilson Flex antenna on my spare tire carrier using a Firestick mount made for a jeep. it is a stainless steel mount made to bolt onto a jeep spare tire carrier. basically, it is bent like an L, and has 4 mounting bolts. Very secure. To that, I mounted the hidden quick disconnect. No spring, as my antenna is super flexible.

I'm down in Bonita Springs, and have a SWR meter if you need help.

Greg
 

Jamie (Rover_puppy)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks Greg,

I appreciate your offer, I just may take you up on that sometime. I decided to give myself a stress-free day today, so I did not even start antenna install.

My RAM mounts came with screws. Did yours? Was there any reason that you chose drywall screws? I'm definetly going to follow your lead on putting Garmin above the vent. Sounds much easier than removing the radio!! :-)

Dogs and I head down that way and stay on Sanibel frequently. Looks like you are just south of there! I heard some talk that you have a rover group down that way that does regular trail rides. Any truth in that? Is there a club down there? If so, I'd luv to find out how to contact club. Thanks again! Jamie
 

Greg (Gparrish)
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Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 09:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Well, I've only been in Florida for a few months. I lived up north prior to now. There is a club down here called Everglades Rovers.

I can't remember if my RAM Mount came with screws or not, but I chose the longer drywall screws so that they would reach into the plastic backing on the dash. When you start to install something into the spongy dash, you will see what I mean. Short screws are not going to reach the hard backing, and the spongy material is not solid enough to hold the screws.

I used drywall screws because they were black and they were what I had on hand. I'm sure any other screw would work as well or better.

Somewhere on here there are some pictures of my Garmin and RAM mount. I'll search for the old thread.
 

Greg (Gparrish)
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Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I managed to find an old picture in the archives that shows the location of my CB's Disconnect Plug that I mounted in the Dash. I have the 75WXST mentioned above, and I put the controll box just to the left of the radio in the dash, then took the small black mounting plate and located it on the lower dash, that way I can plug and unplug the mic as needed. Check out my last picture there, you can see the silver connector.

http://www.discoweb.org/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=17&post=77738#POST77738
 

Greg (Gparrish)
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Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Took some searching, but I found the pic of my ram mount. Hope this helps.

http://www.discoweb.org/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=17&post=120554#POST120554

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