CB Radio

[GreatDaneHummer]

Any able to help me pick out parts for a quality CB radio setup to install in my H3? Thanks

 

[Mb30sdl]

Cobra 75 everything u need in small package. Easy installation and u don't have to deal with deck. Lets face it space is lacking in H3s. And Firestick 3ft. Antenna.

 

[digglesworth]

Photo uploader still not working....
I stacked a single DIN head unit on top of a cobra 18 in the factory double DIN radio spot. 4' firestik mounted on the drivers side corner of the Thorparts rear bumper.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

It doesn't work for me either... I would love to share a few good pictures of my truck I have. All the hard work and money spent on it. I even go as crazy as having my under body stripped and repainted just to keep it from rusting out. I will get the 4' firestick and the new Bearcat 980 SSB on order here tomorrow. It seems like Bearcat is reviewed better than the Cobra's? If I mount it between the visors on the roof section inside the cab do I have to go through the top of the truck to secure it or is there anything under the liner?

 

[digglesworth]

I'd just pull the headliner down on that front corner of the drivers side and use a piece of flat stock to screw the bracket up into and disperse the weight across a larger area... I did it with some switches I put in that spot. Tapped and threaded the flat stock to thread the screws I used to mount them up into instead of using nuts up there. There is a 4"x4" foam block up there to watch out for.

 

[4speedfunk]

I put my CB right between my 8-track tape deck and my carburetor.

:wink:

 

[cowboy_tech]

It doesn't work for me either... I would love to share a few good pictures of my truck I have. All the hard work and money spent on it. I even go as crazy as having my under body stripped and repainted just to keep it from rusting out. I will get the 4' firestick and the new Bearcat 980 SSB on order here tomorrow. It seems like Bearcat is reviewed better than the Cobra's? If I mount it between the visors on the roof section inside the cab do I have to go through the top of the truck to secure it or is there anything under the liner?

X2 on the 980. It gets out better and picks up way more than my old Cobra Anniversary Edition. I'm also running a single Firestik.

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[GreatDaneHummer]

What mount did you use on the rear bumper?

 

[digglesworth]

whatever the basic stud mount is... drilled a hole through the bumper, used a large ring terminal on the underneath side to hook up a ground wire for good measure. i dont use a spring in that location either. its semi-protected back there. i did buy a raquet ball and drill holes in it and slip it down the antenna where the antenna would hit the taillight guard while swinging around. i put a ziptie loose around the antenna and the taillight guard to limit any excess swinging. setup has worked great for me. since the uploader isnt working, pm your cell or email and i can send pics that way if you want.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I put my CB right between my 8-track tape deck and my carburetor.

:wink:

I do search and rescue, so I have a HAM part 90 radio, HAM radio, GMRS/FRS radio, and CB radio. Wanna guess which one gets the most use?
no one has HAM
Part 90 is only for official communication (recorded)
GMRS/FRS has trouble at 100 feet

yep,
CB radio... and I actually bought radios in that order, starting with HAM. Everyone has CBs ....

 

[Panzer07]

Photo uploader still not working....
I stacked a single DIN head unit on top of a cobra 18 in the factory double DIN radio spot. 4' firestik mounted on the drivers side corner of the Thorparts rear bumper.

Idk if this is you but I want some like this, and what you have sounds like what I want, do you have a link for the single double/dual set up radio and stereo.

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[alrock]

Midland handheld, I will have to look up the number. Great radio and more reliable than the Cobra. I've owned and broken two Cobra 75.

Remember that CB antennae are line of sight so mounting then low decreases their effectiveness. I'm a fan if the Lil Wil mag mount. It can be mounted to the roof or even a rack.

Ive broken about eight fiberglass antennae from Firestik and Wilson from low branches and wear and tear

 

[digglesworth]

Idk if this is you but I want some like this, and what you have sounds like what I want, do you have a link for the single double/dual set up radio and stereo.

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Yep. That's mine. Haha. that's the cobra 18 cb and a cheap Kenwood head unit from crutchfield. I had to use the gmos-04 adapter to retain all the door chimes and onstar stuff. The trim ring came from best buy I believe. It's just the standard double DIN trim ring for our trucks. I just stacked the two together. I used a few strips of weatherproof electrical tape in between the two to space them apart a tiny bit. I also had to file the trim ring down in the corners around the cb since it's just a tad bit wider than the head unit. wrapped some electrical tape around both to hold them together. Slid them into the trim ring and secure it with the wings on either side. The good thing is that it acts just like a double DIN now in that if I have to remove it, it comes out just like the oem with the 4 screws holding it in place.

 

[Panzer07]

Nice thanks man, appreciate the indo I'm planning in getting on of those pop-up screen stereos just so I can install a rear camera as well. I haven't quite decide on the brand and model of the CB.

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[SedonaBound]

I put my CB right between my 8-track tape deck and my carburetor.

:wink:

That's a big 10-4! :horns:

 

[Bigunit]

There's a bear in the air!

 

[Mb30sdl]

Newer had any issues with my 2 5ft Firesticks mounted on top of my 7 ft H2. But it's mounted on spring and quick disconnect.