Rear CB Antenna Install

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:45 pm

Sounds good...looks like i'm going with a K-1A model Quick disconnect, Low profile Fire-Ring and Stud 18ft cable assembly and getting a protective plug too while i'm at it...thanks for helping me J.E.E.P. moose

moose · **Posted:** Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:10 pm

2006KJSPORT4x4 wrote:

..thanks for helping me J.E.E.P. moose

I'm just paying it forward. Eddo got me on the lift kit, and rock rails, and MTs, and....

So now I'm poor too.

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:43 pm

Roger that good buddy...

hurleyskis · **Posted:** Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:49 pm

Thanks for the write up. I referenced it yesterday while installing my new Cobra 150GTL and Firestik FS3.

My $0.02:
I ran the coax from the antenna mount, down alongside the tail light and cut a small hole on the bottom side of the rubber wire housing feeding the tailgate. I was then able to remove the driver side trim to reach in and pull the cable through. Running it along the kick panel was surprisingly easy.

I spent most of my time figuring out where to mount the big radio. I didn't want to put it up on the roof like i'd seen some do, and i wanted to be able to see the unit while driving which ruled out under the seat etc. I tried every bracket position available and finally ended up drilling a couple of new holes in the bracket to mount it where it is. I had to get it perfect so it doesn't hit your leg while driving, clears the tilt lever, clears the door handle, and is visible. I also ran the mike cable into the trim and up the pillar where there is about 2 feet (uncoiled) of cable available and it provides a nice clean install.

SWR was great...1.2 or less on 19. Reception is horrible! I think the 3 foot antenna is the problem. I'm stopping by a local CB shop today to try a longer or different antenna.

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:43 pm

Moose, where did you end up mounting the CB unit it's self?
Hurley's won't work for me because I need to use my left leg to shift, and I'd be in trouble with the CB there because i'd be bashing my knee everytime I shift...
-Mark

moose · **Posted:** Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:39 pm

Donkeykong wrote:

Moose, where did you end up mounting the CB unit it's self?
Hurley's won't work for me because I need to use my left leg to shift, and I'd be in trouble with the CB there because i'd be bashing my knee everytime I shift...
-Mark

above the rear view mirror -

If you pull down on the overhead light it comes out easy. feel against the roof to the front - you will notice a support. You can have someone hold the bracket in place and use a hat pin to push through and make sure your holes are going to line up one the support bar. then mark with pencil. drill pilot holes (you may need to drill new holes in the CB mounting bracket first if you have problems getting the hat pin to hit well). use a self taping sheet metal screw - about 3/4" or 1" - i can't remember which; you are not torquing it down, just tightening the bracket to the roof fabric. run the power down the left side of the center and tie into cigarette lighter line behind faceplate. get some 1/2" flexible conduit and put the coax and the power into it, and down the dash. w3csx may have a picture or two of his. i'll try to one of mine soon.

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:46 pm

Moose, will you get a chance to take a picture of this for me? I would like to know how clean it looks.... Thanks.
-Mark

moose · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:53 am

Donkeykong wrote:

Moose, will you get a chance to take a picture of this for me? I would like to know how clean it looks.... Thanks.
-Mark

just waiting for it to get above zero.... I owe someone picts of the trimming on the front of my bumper, but it's a little cold and snowy right now

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:50 am

Sounds good to me.... the weatherman said to break out the bachballs, because it's going to be waaayyyyy up ithere at 24 degrees later this week

-Mark

moose · **Posted:** Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:14 pm

Donkeykong · **Posted:** Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:44 pm

Moose, looks pretty good, but from a wiring standpoint, did you consider running the wires in the headliner and then inside the A-pillar? It would probably look a little neater than what appears to be straight down... (not to criticize)

I will have to contact you in more detail when I decide to do my install. I really like the location. My only beef with CB's is that they look so darn 70's. :lol:

-Mark

moose · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:57 am

Donkeykong wrote:

Moose, looks pretty good, but from a wiring standpoint, did you consider running the wires in the headliner and then inside the A-pillar? It would probably look a little neater than what appears to be straight down... (not to criticize)

I will have to contact you in more detail when I decide to do my install. I really like the location. My only beef with CB's is that they look so darn 70's. :lol:

-Mark

For this winter (i.e., until good weather is back), I'm not doing anything that is too much work outside. When April comes around, I may rerout as described. but this is the best I could do for now (criticism not taken - no worries). Well, the '70's weren't that bad as I recall.... (except for Disco, bell bottoms, and 8 track)

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:02 pm

Why the double antenna mount?

riptricket · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 3:52 pm

bump^^^?

moose · **Posted:** Sat May 05, 2007 7:14 pm

riptricket wrote:

Why the double antenna mount?

I don't know why he did it. I guess for a better signal. I was very happy with the single one. The placement on the vehicle determines which direction gets a bigger signal. Twin antenna work together to increase the range (and alter the signal pattern)

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