Power CB from Outlet

zskys · **Posted:** Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:24 pm

I'm looking to power the CB from one of the outlets underneath the radio. Anyone know of the part & part number I would need? I have a Cobra CB that's been sitting under the dash for about a year. After that, I'll need to get the Firestik antenna dialed in.

lilmatty · **Posted:** Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:42 pm

I guess you're talking about plugging the CB power into the accesory/cigarette lighter socket. If so just go to most any auto parts store (NAPA has 'em) and get an adapter to fit it. Basically it just takes the leads from the CB and fastens them to the plug.

FWIW I have my CB fastened with velcro to the passenger side of the center console and power connected to the Access socket. Allows me to remove it quickly and easiliy, thereby theft proofing.

chetos · **Posted:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:58 am

lilmatty wrote:

I guess you're talking about plugging the CB power into the accesory/cigarette lighter socket. If so just go to most any auto parts store (NAPA has 'em) and get an adapter to fit it. Basically it just takes the leads from the CB and fastens them to the plug.

FWIW I have my CB fastened with velcro to the passenger side of the center console and power connected to the Access socket. Allows me to remove it quickly and easiliy, thereby theft proofing.

Maybe it's just morning and I am feeling a little dee dee dee! but what's the access socket? thanks.

lilmatty · **Posted:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:00 am

chetos wrote:

lilmatty wrote:

I guess you're talking about plugging the CB power into the accesory/cigarette lighter socket. If so just go to most any auto parts store (NAPA has 'em) and get an adapter to fit it. Basically it just takes the leads from the CB and fastens them to the plug.

FWIW I have my CB fastened with velcro to the passenger side of the center console and power connected to the Access socket. Allows me to remove it quickly and easiliy, thereby theft proofing.

Maybe it's just morning and I am feeling a little dee dee dee! but what's the access socket? thanks.

Accessory

zskys · **Posted:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:39 pm

I mounted my CB on the passenger side underneath the dash. It's out of reach for the driver, but I normally have a passenger with me when I'm out on the trails. With the windows tinted, you can barely see it. However, the big Firestik antenna by the tail gate is a dead give away that there's a CB inside.

Thanks for the advice, I'll check the local NAPA part store. Is there a name for the part or should call it 'that thing that connects the CB to the accesory socket'?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:41 pm

zskys wrote:

Thanks for the advice, I'll check the local NAPA part store. Is there a name for the part or should call it 'that thing that connects the CB to the accesory socket'?

That's close enough of a descr. :wink:

I put mine on the side of the console so it would be out of the way of kneecaps and etc. I'm 6'3" and under dash is an issue.

jelohead · **Posted:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:45 pm

i installed mine inside the armrest center console, totally hidden. ran the power wires up thru the center shifter console, tied in to accessory power for now....doggone XM power plug and cell phone charger, when plugged in, create the WORST noise you can immagine!

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:16 pm

auto parts store - get a splitter for your fuse box, connect to radio fuse - you still have to ground it - there are a couple places under steering wheel to ground it. that way you will not have a chance of leaving the CB on and draining your battery

KJKev · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:12 pm

I mounted my CB to the kick panel on the drivers side. I ran the power wire straight into a couple of connecters on the fuse panel.
Coax runs to the back where I mounted a 4 foot firestick on a custom made bracket that is bolted to the spare tire carrier.
I can open the hatch window and it won't rub the antenna.
KJKev

TnRebel · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:24 pm

lilmatty wrote:

I guess you're talking about plugging the CB power into the accesory/cigarette lighter socket. If so just go to most any auto parts store (NAPA has 'em) and get an adapter to fit it. Basically it just takes the leads from the CB and fastens them to the plug.

FWIW I have my CB fastened with velcro to the passenger side of the center console and power connected to the Access socket. Allows me to remove it quickly and easiliy, thereby theft proofing.

Dang Great minds think alike -- thats where I have mine and the very same way

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