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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Im gonna put a CB in mine but I need some ideas on where to put it and the ant. So let's see yours!
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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where did you get yours and for how much?
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Zacks98
where did you get yours and for how much?
Who?

I got mine off Amazon

Amazon.com: Cobra 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio: Electronics Amazon.com: Cobra 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio: Electronics

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Check out Firestik and Right Channel Radio for their info libraries.
LOTS OF GREAT AND IMPORTANT CB INOF!!!

Here's my setup. The radio bracket is screwed to the roof/windshield support above the mirror. I drilled the roof right above the interior lamp for the antenna mount which also has a redundant ground you can see in the pic. I also installed a redundant ground from the battery to the body. Trying to get the best ground plane possible. My SWR readings arn't as low as I'd like. I need to replace the 2' Firestik with a 3'. The antenna and spring mount flex well and I have not broken the antenna even after a hole lot of branch hits over the past year or so. All the antenna hardwear is stainless. The Bike rack comes off when I go wheelin'.

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FSTREX
I got my radio from Radio Shack and the Firestik antenna stuff from Amazon.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Mine is a Cobra 19 and my antenna is a magnetic Lil' Whip. Not sure where they came from since they were gifts. My CB is tucked between the drivers seat and center console. I stuck it there until I got it mounted and it just happened to stay. I plan on mounting a Firestik on both sides behind the back tire, one for CB other for FM radio.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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I wanna get a cb and one of those huge *** antina whip ones.anyone have any recomendations? (Sp?)

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Zacks98
I wanna get a cb and one of those huge *** antina whip ones.anyone have any recomendations? (Sp?)

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i think your talking about one of those humvee 8.5ft whips that they bend from the rear to the front.. i want one too...
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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i think your talking about one of those humvee 8.5ft whips that they bend from the rear to the front.. i want one too...
Yeah dude!!! The ones that can move forward backwards when your drive! I heard radioshack has a 10ft one for like 20 bucks haha

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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they are 102 inch. just google 102 in whip and go to shopping. there not too much
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Mine is a Midland and I got it at a local truck stop off the interstate. I honestly can't remember how much I paid for it, maybe $30-40? I use a magnetic base antenna since I only use my CB on trail rides and store it in the back when not in use. I won't even guess what I paid for it, because I just don't remember.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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I've got a Cobra 19 mounted to the left of the center console. It's out of the way there but easy to access. Here's a real crappy photo.

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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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My cobra 19 mounted in my center console when not in use just cover it up with the lid. Then when use it take the lid off and hook the cable up. Nice and easy
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