NoCalXJ

Im puttin a CB in soon and I'm lost on where to mount the radio. Where do you guys have yours mounted?

halmotors

I've seen a lot of guys mount it on the side of the tranny tunnel, where the passenger sits, up near the underside of the dash. Smaller ones can be fit underneath the dash near where your right knee would sit.

XJ740

I put mine here. It's a 'mini' CB

halmotors

Go to Radio Shack and pick up http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2102653.


This tiny little thing will fit pretty much anywhere.

96xj33

what is the point of a cb radio..this a serious question i dont no what they are haha

Jeep-Flash12

They were used by truckers way before cells so they could stay in contact while on the road. If you want a little more please let me recommend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_and_the_Bandit

96xj33

haha thanks

tactical40cal

i had the same question until i joined louisiana jeepers...they use them on jeep runs to talk to each other for whatever reason need be

azxj99

where do you guys mount your antennas?

96_xj

i put mine here:

azxj99

hows the range and reception on that and how long is the antenna

DuckrazeeXJ

Mounted

Little Custom paint on the CB

halmotors

It depends. Range really depends on the terrain you're in, line of sight, etc. If you have a clear line of sight (mountain top to mountain top), you can see upwards of 20 miles. In the woods, you're looking at 1-5 miles, depending on the antenna you've got and its placement on the vehicle.

Antenna length is technically infinite; CB's work best with an antenna greater in length than 8 feet, which is accomplished by means of a metal whip instead of a stiff fiberglass rod. I just installed a fiberglass 5ft. antenna on my Jeep, on the panel right above the rear passenger side tire, and it doesn't stick up above the Jeep very far.

fivendime

If you have an aftermarket steel rack up top I would HIGHLY recommend putting the whip up there. You only need about a 3' one on a spring. I tuned my CB and its almost perfectly tuned. I can get out quite a ways and receive from quite a ways away. Just my opinion.

azxj99

Any recommendations on which radio and antenna? trying to stay under 150