cb radio

[MONGO53]

Where the best place 2 mount the cb radio inside the cab? i would like to keep it out of the way, so dont want 2 mount it over head.

thanks for any info. pic would b nice!

[Blue Bowtie]

Your truck year would be nice, so we can help you.

[kirknd4spd]

What year truck? Do you have a full console?

Here's mine in my 01
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/rotaryturtle/CB.jpg

[MONGO53]

mine is a 05 2500hd ext. cab
5 speed maual trans.

[Z71 Chevy97]

heres mine in my 01

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/2001silveradoZ71/derick200131.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/2001silveradoZ71/derick200121.jpg

[Rays4x4]

Here is mine in my 03 Silverado.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/DSCI0307.jpg

[BigDiesel667]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/punkguitarist822/P3152727.jpg

[MONGO53]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/punkguitarist822/P3152727.jpg


thanks for the pics, guys

[MONGO53]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/punkguitarist822/P3152727.jpg


thanks for the pics, guys

[browning05]

mine has center console so its under steering wheel not a good picture but u get the pointhttp://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee337/browning05_photos/truckint.jpg

[HDLOUD1]

heres mine in my 01

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/2001silveradoZ71/derick200131.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/2001silveradoZ71/derick200121.jpg

Thats where My marine Cb is didnt even have to cut to put it in. My other CB is on the driver side side of the console.

[TigerEyz3]

I don't have any pics of my setup, but I've got a police radio box (floor mount) in front of my factory console. Radio box has radio mounted right under dash with a 4" pocket between radio and factory console - got to remember to take a pic one of these days.

Browning05... why didn't you mount it in the console pocket? Would avoid a lot of knee banging on entry/exit.

[Stratosman]

Here is mine in my 03 Silverado.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/DSCI0307.jpg

mine's on the side of my console, beside where your knee would be

[superlite]

tigereyez3 I would like to see that I have mine mounted in the cdplayer slot in my 95.clean install but always looking to see something different

[TigerEyz3]

Based on your description, I'm sure my radio is much larger than yours... Mine wouldn't fit in the dash without SERIOUS modification. I've got an export radio rather than one of the little Cobras/Unidens.

I'm guessing you've got a Uniden 510 or similar? My truck's dirty right now and will likely be for a while since it's lawn care season... If it's not raining, I'm usually working (after the FT job is over that is)....keeps me running.

[RedneckKris]

mine has center console so its under steering wheel not a good picture but u get the pointhttp://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee337/browning05_photos/truckint.jpg


Where in the world did you get that bezel?

[superlite]

yeah I have the smaller one now but don't really reach out to far still need to get it tuned for performance.I wanted a full size one but didn't see any alternative to a clean install without being a hinderance.

[TigerEyz3]

As far as you reaching out further... it has less to do with the radio, and more to do with the antenna. Just an example, you can run a small radio and a quality antenna (properly mounted) and talk a LOT further than someone running a top-of-the-line radio and a junk antenna or an antenna improperly mounted.

Dare I even mention amps? Once you've got the proper antenna configuration, you can up the power without risking a fried setup.

[ilikedirt]

As far as you reaching out further... it has less to do with the radio, and more to do with the antenna. Just an example, you can run a small radio and a quality antenna (properly mounted) and talk a LOT further than someone running a top-of-the-line radio and a junk antenna or an antenna improperly mounted.

Dare I even mention amps? Once you've got the proper antenna configuration, you can up the power without risking a fried setup.

:word:

[ac777]

Where in the world did you get that bezel?

I am wondering the same thing, was it custom painted?

[superlite]

right on thanks for the info the antanae is a good one my gf bougt it at a truckers cb shop and it is a nice set up just needs to be tuned.

[woods411]

i have a quuestion and i dont wanna start a new thread so sorry for hijacking your thread...but i hooked my cb power into a fuse in my fuse box, but it dosent turn off with the truck, where is the best place to hook it up so it will shut off with the truck?

[TigerEyz3]

You need to find a fuse that is controlled by the ignition switch in order for it to be on/off with the truck. Sounds like you picked a constant hot rather than a switchable one.

I ran my radio power directly to the post on the underhood accessory box - I just remember to turn off the radio when I'm not using it. Hard not to forget it with the bright blue lighting. :D

[chevy man 1985]

i have a quuestion and i dont wanna start a new thread so sorry for hijacking your thread...but i hooked my cb power into a fuse in my fuse box, but it dosent turn off with the truck, where is the best place to hook it up so it will shut off with the truck?

I suggest using an add a fuse or a fuse tap, you can get one at Auto Zone or O'Riley Auto Parts.

For add a fuse, I just pulled my radio fuse and put this in its place. One slot is for existing load and the other is for a 10amp load. This way my cb comes on when I turn the switch back for acc and when I turn the truck on.

[dsponder]

use a test light on the fuses to see which one is not on with the truck off

[MONGO53]

How do most of u guys run your cable into the cab? this is my hold up.

[superlite]

drill a hole in fier wall or run through the door opening where the wiresa go into the door it is how I did mine

[HDLOUD1]

How do most of u guys run your cable into the cab? this is my hold up.

Mine is under the carpet then it goes threw the floor to the toolbox. Depends on where your antenna is.

[dsponder]

i used an existing hole in the firewall

[superlite]

if ya do drill a hole use a grommet or some kind of chafing gear and seal it when done

[TigerEyz3]

Depends on where your antenna is.
:iamwithst

I drilled a hole in my roof (it's a Tahoe) and ran the coax along the roof line, down the passenger side A-pillar into the dash, then fished it along the dash so that I could get it to my console (ran under carpet from dash to floor mount setup).

As others stated, if you're running through the sheetmetal, be sure to install a grommet to eliminate the chance of the sheetmetal cutting through the insulation.

I would NOT recommend running the coax along the door opening either - I did this in my first setup (had a magnet mount antenna) and had to replace the coax due to it cutting the insulation...live and learn.

[chevy man 1985]

How do most of u guys run your cable into the cab? this is my hold up.

Depends on where your antenna is.


My cb antenna is mounted on a BAJA cab top light mount
that is mounted around the third brake light, so I ran the coax
behind the third brake light and between the headliner and the
roof to the overhead console where my cb is mounted.

BAJA cab top light mount
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10101/s-10101/p-100000376618/mediaCode-ZX/appId-10679280/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:10000037661810679280

[MONGO53]

Where is the best place to mount a antenna? the top of the cab with a mag mount? does any body have this?

[MindlessDeviant]

My cb antenna is mounted on a BAJA cab top light mount
that is mounted around the third brake light, so I ran the coax
behind the third brake light and between the headliner and the
roof to the overhead console where my cb is mounted.

BAJA cab top light mount
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10101/s-10101/p-100000376618/mediaCode-ZX/appId-10679280/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:10000037661810679280
That is nice but good god it entirely too expensive!!!:eek:

[Cowboy Silverado]

Mine is mounted under the dash in the center for the antenna I ran the coax under the carpet through a groumet down the frame to the bed and mounted my 102' SS whip in the center of my toolbox