CB Radio Locations and Installs -- Post your Pictures

[geem03]

My set up

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[Taxman]

Do you have pictures of how you mounted control box?

I zip tied the bracket for the control box to the plastic ventilation tube behind the glove box. There's plenty of room back there. You can also use double-sided tape, or some self-tapping screws to various mounting options behind the glove box.

I don't have a photo but will try to remember to snap a few next time I'm back there.

Alex

 

[RubiSc0tt]

@Smike83 @Fastmover and all others interested- finally finished my Write up for a DIY overhead CB bar mount. Check it out here

 

[Fastmover]

@Smike83 @Fastmover and all others interested- finally finished my Write up for a DIY overhead CB bar mount. Check it out here

Great write up. Thank you. Noted for future reference.

 

[Smike83]

@Smike83 @Fastmover and all others interested- finally finished my Write up for a DIY overhead CB bar mount. Check it out here

Awesome write up. I guess I need to swap out my little cobra for my 880 now

 

[Bilymac]

Here's my Kenwood TM-V71A installed. The antenna is a dual band Diamond SG-7500 super gainer, using an 3/8 inch NMO mount. I like the mirror install above, but was not an option for me as I have the assist and emergency buttons up there, anyway...

Hey moonpup,

Is that the CoolTech mount, and did you have to modify it to work with your NMO mount?

Bill

 

[Fouts]

What is the best route to run the coax from tailgate to front under dash? 2dr

 

[RubiSc0tt]

What is the best route to run the coax from tailgate to front under dash? 2dr

In my past Jeeps (98 TJ, 04 Rubi) I always just ran it along the passenger side tub wall, behind the B pillar, down the door jam, tucked it behind the limiting strap peg, and then removed the glove box front and ran it up behind the dash that way. With the JL, there is some paneling that may need to be removed but I'm pretty sure you could just tuck it under the corner of the panel once you get to the passenger doorjam.

 

[Xtremetj]

Mic holder is just held with zip ties so I can remove it when not using

I really like this setup. May I ask, where did you get that aluminum mic holder?

 

[Mud2Sno]

I really like this setup. May I ask, where did you get that aluminum mic holder?

i just fabed it up as a quick holder that i could remove after trips

 

[Brian0128]

Hello guys,

I believe this is the best place to install a HAM radio. I am using ICOM IC-2730a in this installation.

Below are some of the benefits

1. Not taking and space in the windshield
2. way above so it is not disturbing
3. neat and almost factory look
4. easy access
5. visible

It looks great. Where did you install the control box and how did you route your wiring?

 

[kericf]

I used the bracket that came with the President Bill CB. It fit perfect in the little recess next to the transmission tunnel.

 

[AZ-Chris]

Has anyone come up with a good auxiliary speaker/location for their CB or Ham radio?

I'm working out the install details for the Icom 2730 ham radio and think I have most of my issues solved with the exception of where to mount an auxiliary speaker. I'm planning on installing the main radio unit in the front passenger foot well or behind the glove box, while the control unit would be located above the rear view mirror using the Trigger 6 Shooter Remote Mount. I just need to get a decent sounding speaker into the cabin and mounted so as not the be in the way or interfere with anything else.

 

[James_a]

Has anyone come up with a good auxiliary speaker/location for their CB or Ham radio?

I'm working out the install details for the Icom 2730 ham radio and think I have most of my issues solved with the exception of where to mount an auxiliary speaker. I'm planning on installing the main radio unit in the front passenger foot well or behind the glove box, while the control unit would be located above the rear view mirror using the Trigger 6 Shooter Remote Mount. I just need to get a decent sounding speaker into the cabin and mounted so as not the be in the way or interfere with anything else.

Check out post #29 on the following thread. Nice clean speaker install.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/ham-cb-frs-gmrs-etc-what-is-your-setup.53047/page-2

 

[AZ-Chris]

Check out post #29 on the following thread. Nice clean speaker install.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/ham-cb-frs-gmrs-etc-what-is-your-setup.53047/page-2

That is a clean install, looks balanced. However, I'm not sure I need 2 speakers for this purpose.

I had not stumbled upon that thread yet, so thank you for that.

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