CB Radio?

[philbilly20]

Hey guys, anybody running a cb in your truck? Interested into getting one but have no idea where to start, brand? Antennas? Mounts? Let's see your guys' set ups

Thanks

[frenchsquared]

cobra 29 classic.

 

Have not used one in a pickup in a while, but drove semi for years.

The cobra classic is great, and isn't very high these days.

 

You can find them in pawn shops, and second hand stores for $25.

 

I have been thinking about adding one to my pickup, but wonder if anyone uses them anymore.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COBRA-CB-RADIO-SUPERTUNED-BOOSTED-29LTD-CLASSIC-BB03K229LTD-/251798833013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa0614775

[philbilly20]

I thought this one would be nice because if it's ease of use. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K2YR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

I don't know?

[frenchsquared]

I like that you don't have to drill any holes.

 

I am about 10 years behind on modern cb radios. But they haven't changed.

Every driver I met tried some weird model and then went back to a cobra 25 or 29.

They just worked better. My self included in that.

 

If you really want to find the best cb, look for a truckers forum, or drive to a giant truck stop and ask around.

I typical bought them from a small cb shop in the back of a pickup at a truck shop.

Guys would custom tune them and get you great set ups.

[philbilly20]

Thanks

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

I have both a Cobra 29 LTD and Cobra 29 LX. The LX is a more modern version with more features while the LTD is a classic style that hasn't changed for years. I don't have either one in my current truck but had both at one time in my old truck. I've also tried numerous antenna configurations with 1 or 2 and with fiberglass and thin stainless steel whips. The best one was actually the 102" steel whip, but I used the cheap Radioshack one. It worked great but didn't last long. Also I found out that you really only need 1 antenna. I mounted the antennas to my toolbox in the bed and used 18 wheeler mirror mounts and just sandwiched the toolbox side between the 1 sides of the mount. You can get pretty much anything you need for a Cb and CB antenna and mounting everything at most truck stops.

 

I don't have one in my current truck because I really didn't use them that much, but if I get an old truck for hunting or play I'll put one in that one. The 2 good brands for CBs is Cobra and Uniden. They also make smaller ones and also handheld CBs which isn't a bad idea.I think you should rig up an antenna on the truck and run the coax cable to the handheld.

[dylbeau1500]

Hello,

I just installed a cb radio in my 2014 Silverado double cab with out the deep center console. I bought a radio shack magnetic antenna and have it mounted on the top of the cab. I then ran the wire through the cab by drilling a hole and sealing around it. I ran the wire under the front seat to the front. I mounted the cb to the door under the traction control and cargo light switch so it will still open. I love the setup so far. If you have a question let me know. Hope this helps.

 

 

 

 

 

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

I tried a magnet mount when I first got the 29 LTD CB and it kept coming unattached when going down the interstate so I will never get another magnet mount again.

[dylbeau1500]

Wow must not of been a good contact or a good magnet I have been on many highways with a constant speed above 70, and so far mine has not flown off.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Wow must not of been a good contact or a good magnet I have been on many highways with a constant speed above 70, and so far mine has not flown off.

 

It was a really wide base, maybe 6". It could have been that I had the wrong antenna on it. I had a fiberglass whip like most truckers have and didn't have any kind of spring on it. I knew nothing about that stuff back then, but I still prefer a more permanent antenna mount. Plus I don't want to put anything on the paint like that. Next time I'll probably mount the antenna on the side of the rear bumper or something.

[Silverado4x4]

Wow must not of been a good contact or a good magnet I have been on many highways with a constant speed above 70, and so far mine has not flown off.

Be careful of those magnetic mounts I've had them and they will rust in-between the truck metal and the magnet.

[dylbeau1500]

 

It was a really wide base, maybe 6". It could have been that I had the wrong antenna on it. I had a fiberglass whip like most truckers have and didn't have any kind of spring on it. I knew nothing about that stuff back then, but I still prefer a more permanent antenna mount. Plus I don't want to put anything on the paint like that. Next time I'll probably mount the antenna on the side of the rear bumper or something.

Yeah I agree with you, I like permanent mounts a lot also, I got the magnetic mount for Christmas, but I am thinking about putting a stake mount with a 4 ft firestik antenna.I drilled a hole into the cab so when I do make the setup permanent it will be easier. I drilled the hole because I heard its not good to have the wire run out of the door jam because in the winter I heard it will form and not seal properly and cause wind noises.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Yeah I agree with you, I like permanent mounts a lot also, I got the magnetic mount for Christmas, but I am thinking about putting a stake mount with a 4 ft firestik antenna.I drilled a hole into the cab so when I do make the setup permanent it will be easier. I drilled the hole because I heard its not good to have the wire run out of the door jam because in the winter I heard it will form and not seal properly and cause wind noises.

 

It was done on my 98 extended cab, I just ran the coax cables between the cab and bed and then below the cab and up through the extended door. I did it on the bottom so no water would get in and if there was any wind noise I didn't hear it. I never had an issue with it leaking since it was on the very back corner and I don't think any water (even when driving in a bad storm) got into the cab. For security about the cable from body movements I wrapped the cable around the step bracket before going into the cab. Nothing hung and it was enough slack in case the bed and cab moved independently while off-road. I also wrapped the section of the bracket with electrical tape to stop the cable from rubbing on any of the corners of the bracket. That's the best way I could figure out without having to drill any holes in the body. Only holes was for the antenna mounts on the sides of the toolbox. They were the 4 bolt mirror mounts for 18 wheelers so they were solid. After taking the CB and antennas out I used the brackets for tie-downs lol.

[sdeeter19555]

I thought this one would be nice because if it's ease of use. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K2YR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

I don't know?

They aren't bad, but can be hard to hear (small tinny speaker). You need an external (magnetic or otherwise) to get the most out of it.

 

I have one I used in rental cars, eventually dropped it for a fullsize Uniden PC78XL on a board.

 

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[sdeeter19555]

I tried a magnet mount when I first got the 29 LTD CB and it kept coming unattached when going down the interstate so I will never get another magnet mount again.

I've ran a lot of magnet mounts, eventually drilled the hole and hardmounted a Wilson 5000.

 

Hardmounting makes for a nice clean install. No wires on the outside.

 

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