CB Antenna

djlarroc · 09-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Just scored and received a Radio Shack TRC503 $10

. Tested, and it works. Want to install this week. Where is a good place to get a cheap antenna? Not sure what I'm looking for either. The smaller the better IMO.

djlarroc · 09-02-2009, 01:41 PM

???

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...odsInSession=1

XJSETH · 09-02-2009, 01:42 PM

go with one that has a magnetic base. mine falls off when it hits a tree instead of breaking lol

mike albo · 09-02-2009, 01:51 PM

Mount one with the big spring to your rear bumper.

djlarroc · 09-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJSETH

go with one that has a magnetic base. mine falls off when it hits a tree instead of breaking lol

I saw those at Walmart last night. $12, but I they looked crappy lol. I'm thinking of a 3' firestick, mounted w/2 L brackets above the tail light.
Where do they sell those antennas?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike albo

Mount one with the big spring to your rear bumper.

Yeah. Maybe. I might just drill into the side and mount the antenna there too...

19558077 · 09-02-2009, 02:53 PM

a magnetic mount, in the center of roof will give you the best performance

mike albo · 09-02-2009, 02:55 PM

I still think off the bumper.Come on an eight foot whip how cool would that look?

pitbulld45 · 09-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Most truck stops have a good supply and variety of cb products.

COSXJFAN · 09-02-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djlarroc

Yeah. Maybe. I might just drill into the side and mount the antenna there too...

You may want to rethink that, I ripped mine off on a rock, not a good time!! Now I have a small mag-mount unit on my roof, it is only 8" long, but it works great for trail runs. HTH!!

mike albo · 09-02-2009, 03:57 PM

I still say bumper.

djlarroc · 09-02-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSXJFAN

You may want to rethink that, I ripped mine off on a rock, not a good time!! Now I have a small mag-mount unit on my roof, it is only 8" long, but it works great for trail runs. HTH!!

Where did you buy it amigo? And cuanto?

I saw them at Walmart for $12. W/the cable attached. But I guess they all come like that....

COSXJFAN · 09-02-2009, 10:37 PM

Mine was mounted on the PS rear quarter panel, about where the gas fill dorr is located on the other side. I cleaned it off on Saran Wrap, and it did a bit of damage as it ripped out. Big rocks don't move!! LOL!!

djlarroc · 09-03-2009, 12:30 AM

Thanks but I mean, where did you buy the mag mount? Lol.. sorry. Maybe I threw too much Spanish at ya..

COSXJFAN · 09-03-2009, 08:08 AM

OH, sorry, try this linky:

http://www.walcottcb.com/ms512m-inch...ath=28_352_412

This is what I have. Like I said, for on road use, the range is not that great, but for trail riding it is great. I get about a mile throw out of it, which for wheeling, suits me fine.

09-02-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	CB Antenna Just scored and received a Radio Shack TRC503 $10 . Tested, and it works. Want to install this week. Where is a good place to get a cheap antenna? Not sure what I'm looking for either. The smaller the better IMO. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

09-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Radio Shack ??? http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...odsInSession=1 __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

09-02-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
XJSETH CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,123 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: HP dana 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 with limited slip Tires: 33X12.50x15 BFG MT KM2 Lift Specifications: 6" mixed lift, 5.5" RE coils, 4.5" leafs w/ 2" shackle,pro comp shocks, Rc TB, crossover steerin Misc Accessories: extended brakelines,beer,boobs,BACON	go with one that has a magnetic base. mine falls off when it hits a tree instead of breaking lol __________________ http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f36/fou...-thread-24914/ <----------CLICK THE LINKY YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO, DO YOU DARE CLICK IT? JUST CLICK IT ALREADY!!!

09-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
19558077 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W.V. Posts: 329 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 31x10.50r15 Lift Specifications: 3" rough country, new rear springs Misc Accessories: cd, kimber .45 acp security system	a magnetic mount, in the center of roof will give you the best performance __________________ D.I.Y. intake, JKS disco's, 3" R.C. lift, 31x10.50's clinometer, bosch 4 hole sticks. door trim delete mod. headlight conversion,w/ silverstar's, and upgraded harness. extended brake lines, brushguard, all amsoil fluids, and way too many new parts.

09-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#8
pitbulld45 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 130 My Photos 1989 Wagoneer Year: 1989 Model: Wagoneer Engine: 4.o Tires: 35 inch bfgoodrich Lift Specifications: 6 and 1/2 inch Rusty lift Misc Accessories: pretty much stock right now	Most truck stops have a good supply and variety of cb products. __________________ If you have to worry about paint stay on the road.

09-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
mike albo CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,224 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 242 inline six Transmission: aw4 automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: hp D30 Rear Axle: D44 Tires: michellin ltx ms 235-75-15 Lift Specifications: OME 2 inch standered duty Misc Accessories: JKS track bar, lower&upper arms, disconects, stainless steele brake lines, KC lights, more to come	Mount one with the big spring to your rear bumper.

09-02-2009, 02:55 PM	#7
mike albo CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,224 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 242 inline six Transmission: aw4 automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: hp D30 Rear Axle: D44 Tires: michellin ltx ms 235-75-15 Lift Specifications: OME 2 inch standered duty Misc Accessories: JKS track bar, lower&upper arms, disconects, stainless steele brake lines, KC lights, more to come	I still think off the bumper.Come on an eight foot whip how cool would that look?

09-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
mike albo CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,224 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 242 inline six Transmission: aw4 automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: hp D30 Rear Axle: D44 Tires: michellin ltx ms 235-75-15 Lift Specifications: OME 2 inch standered duty Misc Accessories: JKS track bar, lower&upper arms, disconects, stainless steele brake lines, KC lights, more to come	I still say bumper.

09-02-2009, 10:37 PM	#12
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,782 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Mine was mounted on the PS rear quarter panel, about where the gas fill dorr is located on the other side. I cleaned it off on Saran Wrap, and it did a bit of damage as it ripped out. Big rocks don't move!! LOL!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#13
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Thanks but I mean, where did you buy the mag mount? Lol.. sorry. Maybe I threw too much Spanish at ya.. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

09-03-2009, 08:08 AM	#14
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,782 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	OH, sorry, try this linky: http://www.walcottcb.com/ms512m-inch...ath=28_352_412 This is what I have. Like I said, for on road use, the range is not that great, but for trail riding it is great. I get about a mile throw out of it, which for wheeling, suits me fine. __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

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