CB question

korndogg · #1 09-25-2005, 08:23 PM

Ok. I have a CB in my truck right now with a magnetic antenna that I hate that goes on my roof. I like the look of the two antennas right behind the cab, connected to the box. I dont think I can do it this way though because of my tonneau cover. Ive also seen the antennas where you can but on your hood but I hat how that looks. Does anyone have any other ideas of where I can put them? Is it possible to put them behind the cab with my tonneau there??

garednck · #2 09-25-2005, 08:31 PM

You can take an L shaped bracket and mount it to the bed. In order to complete this you would have to loosen the bed and slide it forward.

korndogg · #3 09-25-2005, 09:01 PM

why would I have to slide the bed foreward.....I dont think I know what your talking about.

broughy84 · #4 09-25-2005, 09:03 PM

I think he means backward.

korndogg · #5 09-25-2005, 09:07 PM

i still dont know why though. Arent they usually attached to the top of the bed??? Why would I need to move it.

jeverett · #6 09-25-2005, 10:12 PM

Wherever you decide to mount it, make sure its grounded good or it won't talk worth a damn. I've always mounted mine on my toolboxes, but on the bed rail will also work. Anywhere there is good metal.

korndogg · #7 09-25-2005, 10:22 PM

ok thanks. Is there a better place than radio shack to get the antennas or what? Thats where I got my magnetic one.

99redsilverado · #8 09-25-2005, 11:22 PM

truck stops

korndogg · #9 09-26-2005, 12:02 AM

ahh good point...didnt even think of that. We have a big one a couple miles away...(cheapest gas too)

airjam18 · #10 09-26-2005, 09:12 AM

Here are a few pics of my setup:

You can use a bracket like that on the outside of the bed so it won't interfere with your tonneau.

42adult · #11 09-26-2005, 09:53 AM

AirJam has a good setup...

I have the camper mirrors on my truck. I have 2 9foot whips on mine that are tilted just a bit forward so when on the highway they are at a 90 degree to the road.

You want the antenna at the middle of your car/truck to get the best front/back signal and you want to place them as far apart as possible.

I have a cobra that has been clipped and then I put a kicker box 250 watts. I get out a good 20 miles +/- on the east coast then I get out 30 to 40 miles on the west. depending on what channel I am on.

When in the city I pick up everything and have to turn the kicker box off... I screw up TV's

42adult · #12 09-26-2005, 09:55 AM

I agree, stop at the truck stops... they have the quality equipment. RS sucks $$$/Quality for CB

look in your local phonebook for CB shops... they will clip your radio for you

jeverett · #13 09-26-2005, 10:05 AM

I have a Uniden Grant XL that is tuned up to 3 watts dead key, 35 watts full modulation, also had 400 channels Its bad ass, I also have a SIlver Eagle 350 in my room...all just sitting there beside my base station.

42adult · #14 09-26-2005, 10:13 AM

Power mic's are a good bet also. worth every penny .... replace batteries often

airjam18 · #15 09-27-2005, 12:32 AM

Definitely get yours peaked and tuned....my last Cobra was tuned to 40 watts and boy did it get out there....you can also run a pretty good linear and you should have no problem reaching out real far.......but without a doubt the most important thing is your antenna setup....don't skimp on antennas or even coax....and make sure you have a real good ground plane...it makes all the difference in the world

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