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[r3run33]

Hello anyone mount a CB radio inside? any pic? don't want to put in the center consl also any ideas on mounting antenna?? LOL no magnet mounts

 

[JetDriver480]

Following...

I have a Cobra 75WXST I am going to try to install. I like because the microphone is the entire radio minus a smaller part that can be mounted out of sight. Makes for a cleaner install like this (file photos):

I am hoping to mount an antenna on the back bed area so that it can be unscrewed and less obvious when not in use...

 

[r3run33]

cool keep me posted; gonna try to look at ideas this weekend (been working to much) try different ideas. I had a magnet mount on my roof of the LX570 but need something new now cause its aluminum

 

[JetDriver480]

It's low on my upgrade/accessory list but we have two local CB shops here in town and will have them do the install for me as I want it to look nice and be very discrete

 

[xxaarraa]

Most of the groups I wheel with are moving away from CBs altogether to GMRS radios. I don't have one, but on every run that someone hands me one, I can see why. Those little battery operated handheld buggers have way better range and so much simpler (zero install) to use than CBs.

 

[ovrlnd]

Have to agree. CBs are more trouble than they're worth.

 

[t_j]

Take a look at this for what most people are running:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/one-only-radio-thread-34162/

 

[Aaron]

Take a look at this for what most people are running:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/one-only-radio-thread-34162/

This is great advice. Unless you're specifically needing a CB to talk to truckers or something, a VHF radio will serve you much better as it'll get you ready to attend Raptor events that require the use of one.

 

[dude1782]

I agree with vhf over cb and @Bark beetle has a clean install in his thread. I plan on getting a 50w vhf installed next week.

 

[r3run33]

yes but in long range and hills and valley etc the antenna will help a lot; no more magnet mounts etc was looking for ideas etc sometimes people create good ideas for their own rigs and it may help others