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2015ruby Enthusiast

2015ruby

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The grommet around the stock antenna is rubber and stretchy. I was able to monut the 3' firestik on a spring without modifying it

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slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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I installed my CB antenna in the stock antenna location. SWR is great! Removed the ashtray and installed the radio directly to it. Lots of radio traffic around here.

 

I used the same spot on the Tahoe (radio ant. in rear glass ) so where is your radio ant. now ????

2015ruby Enthusiast

2015ruby

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I used the same spot on the Tahoe (radio ant. in rear glass ) so where is your radio ant. now ????

 

I left it attached to the wire and layed it flat under the cowl.

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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photo's of installed . Please

photo's of installed . Please

What grommet did you run your antenna cable through? Where is it on the inside?

 

I have my antenna mounted (Thurs morning), took pictures yesterday morning after I got home from work, CB/scanner are mounted and power ran (not connected, yet), and now it's just a matter of finding a way into the cab and routing the antenna cable to my CB and then routing a antenna cable from my stereo to the scanner.

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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Closeup of my antenna mount

 

Mounted My CB Antenna

Mounted My CB Antenna

Mounted My CB Antenna

Installed My CB & Scanner

Installed My CB & Scanner

Still trying to find a way to route the cable into the cab from the bed.

 

 

 

 

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

slj2008

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look under cab rear , there are some rubber plugs in the floor under carpet . just run your cable there .

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mike5511 Enthusiast

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I ran my power wires thru the firewall on the driver's side. There is a big rubber grommet with a wire bundle running thru it next to the steering column. I just poked another hole in it and stuck the wires through. I haven't mounted an antenna yet. But, I'm going to drill a hole in the middle of the roof. That is where they work the best and it won't hurt the resale in the least if you plug it with the proper rubber plug. They won't even look twice at it and probably won't notice it to begin with. Besides, I'll probably keep it for 10 -15 years anyway.

Colossus Senior Enthusiast

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Yup. I have the fender mounted antenna bracket as well for my ham radio antenna. Works great. I'm done with roof mounted antennas.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Yup. I have the fender mounted antenna bracket as well for my ham radio antenna. Works great. I'm done with roof mounted antennas.

 

It only took one time with a magnetic roof mount. Maybe I had the wrong type of antenna on it though. I was completely new to CBs so I had a 3' fiberglass whip antenna like an 18 wheeler and it just kept flying off the roof at interstate speeds. So I don't know if the magnet wasn't strong enough or if I needed to at least add a spring. After that I just mounted an antenna to my toolbox. All that I did on my '98. I don't think I'm even going to add one to my '14. If I get an older Chevy to play in I'll put one of mine in that one, but not the '14.

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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I have a Wilson 5000 drilled through the roof and a General hp40w radio...

 

I have had a radio in every truck I've owned...traveled cross country for a good many years. Not a whole lot of traffic on there now...between the governed trucks, the high speed limits, and the newer truck driver, they just don't use them as much.

 

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I have a Wilson 5000 drilled through the roof and a General hp40w radio...

 

I have had a radio in every truck I've owned...traveled cross country for a good many years. Not a whole lot of traffic on there now...between the governed trucks, the high speed limits, and the newer truck driver, they just don't use them as much.

 

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I tried out trucking and all I ever heard was gossip. You think a beauty parlor full of women was bad, just listen to the CB at night. I normally kept mine off. The only reason I kept one in my '98 was in case there was traffic backed up I would ask what's going on. I don't think anybody ever answered me. Also I laugh when some people are surprised that they don't use CB lingo or handles anymore.

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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Sometimes you'd get a good conversation going, but the new generation of truck drivers would rather play with noise toys and be stupid than have a conversation. I passed a good many hours just having a good conversation, makes the time fly.

 

I noted the decreased use when diesel spiked in 2008...almost all trucks got governed to save fuel and there was no need to listen to the CB for bear reports since your truck wouldn't break the speed limit unless it was pushed off a cliff.

 

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