Sippycup88
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The Intro:
I am starting a thread here, as I work on my radio installs prior to EJS 2019. I wanted to add some communications to my JLU Rubicon, and decided that to cover as many bases as possible, I have purchased a CB radio and a Ham radio to install. Let's go over some of the information that has been hashed over before, but I will touch on it here. I wanted a CB radio for communications on the trail and for road reports from truck drivers while on the interstate. I wanted a Ham radio because getting the license is inexpensive and relatively easy to study for. The Ham radio will let me reach out further while offroading and give me the ability to contact people much further away when I'm off the beaten path. Each radio has it's own use, and each will be used for different purposes.
The Radios:
Stryker SR-94HPC- This is a 10m radio that can be modified to add CB frequencies. It has a modifiable power level, which allows you to stay at 4 watts of output power and stay within FCC rules, as well as increase power output to roughly 50 watts on other frequencies. Power output over 4 watts on the CB frequencies is against FCC Regulations.
Yaesu FTM-400XDR- This radio is capable of transmitting and receiving on the 2m and 70cm bands, which are very commonly used in the Ham radio world. Power output is about 100 watts, and the radio offers plenty of features people expect out of a modern mobile Ham setup. The Yaesu also features a nice color touchscreen, and a removable faceplate.
The Peripherals:
Here is a list of the parts I will utilize to install both of these radios in the cleanest way possible.
CB Bar from [Banned Site]- This mount bolts to the rollbar just behind the A-Pillar. It offers the cleanest installation location for the radios.
Firestik 4' Firefly CB Antenna
Firestik FireRing Coaxial Cable (CB)
Diamond NR770HBNMO Antenna (Ham)
Comet CK-3NMO Coaxial Cable (Ham)
Cooltech LLC Antenna Mount-Tailgate CB antenna mount
Topsy Products Fender Antenna Mount-Used for NMO Ham antenna
Topsy Products Microphone mount-Bolts in where grab handle above glove compartment is
NOTE: I would have used the Topsy Fender Mount for both antennas, as I really like their products, but I wanted to keep the antennas a little further apart. This setup allows me to install the antennas about as far apart as possible, but if I were just installing one radio, I like the Topsy mount much more. Very sturdy and well built. It also allows for less coax showing on the outside of the vehicle.
I will be updating this post as more of the installation is complete. I will TRY to remember to take pictures as items are installed, and I will be using the factory auxiliary switches to supply power to both radios. If you did not purchase your JL with these switches, power can be run directly to the battery, however I would recommend using a 12V power distribution box that includes fuses and relays. One connection to the battery, and it allows for powering multiple accessories. These can be found on Amazon, along with other online retailers.
I am starting a thread here, as I work on my radio installs prior to EJS 2019. I wanted to add some communications to my JLU Rubicon, and decided that to cover as many bases as possible, I have purchased a CB radio and a Ham radio to install. Let's go over some of the information that has been hashed over before, but I will touch on it here. I wanted a CB radio for communications on the trail and for road reports from truck drivers while on the interstate. I wanted a Ham radio because getting the license is inexpensive and relatively easy to study for. The Ham radio will let me reach out further while offroading and give me the ability to contact people much further away when I'm off the beaten path. Each radio has it's own use, and each will be used for different purposes.
The Radios:
Stryker SR-94HPC- This is a 10m radio that can be modified to add CB frequencies. It has a modifiable power level, which allows you to stay at 4 watts of output power and stay within FCC rules, as well as increase power output to roughly 50 watts on other frequencies. Power output over 4 watts on the CB frequencies is against FCC Regulations.
Yaesu FTM-400XDR- This radio is capable of transmitting and receiving on the 2m and 70cm bands, which are very commonly used in the Ham radio world. Power output is about 100 watts, and the radio offers plenty of features people expect out of a modern mobile Ham setup. The Yaesu also features a nice color touchscreen, and a removable faceplate.
The Peripherals:
Here is a list of the parts I will utilize to install both of these radios in the cleanest way possible.
CB Bar from [Banned Site]- This mount bolts to the rollbar just behind the A-Pillar. It offers the cleanest installation location for the radios.
Firestik 4' Firefly CB Antenna
Firestik FireRing Coaxial Cable (CB)
Diamond NR770HBNMO Antenna (Ham)
Comet CK-3NMO Coaxial Cable (Ham)
Cooltech LLC Antenna Mount-Tailgate CB antenna mount
Topsy Products Fender Antenna Mount-Used for NMO Ham antenna
Topsy Products Microphone mount-Bolts in where grab handle above glove compartment is
NOTE: I would have used the Topsy Fender Mount for both antennas, as I really like their products, but I wanted to keep the antennas a little further apart. This setup allows me to install the antennas about as far apart as possible, but if I were just installing one radio, I like the Topsy mount much more. Very sturdy and well built. It also allows for less coax showing on the outside of the vehicle.
I will be updating this post as more of the installation is complete. I will TRY to remember to take pictures as items are installed, and I will be using the factory auxiliary switches to supply power to both radios. If you did not purchase your JL with these switches, power can be run directly to the battery, however I would recommend using a 12V power distribution box that includes fuses and relays. One connection to the battery, and it allows for powering multiple accessories. These can be found on Amazon, along with other online retailers.
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