CB Radio Hints and Tips, Installing guidance.

[Rob]

I think I am going to put a power distribution block inside the cab
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP79B987?smid=A1LAPRHCR7XHF0&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1

I can then run one set of wires thru the firewall, and in the future I can attach any items in the cab directly to the block.  I may put one in the bed too while I am at it.

I did something similar with my tractor when I installed some light bars.

[ghosthunter]

I think I am going to put a power distribution block inside the cab
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP79B987?smid=A1LAPRHCR7XHF0&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1

I can then run one set of wires thru the firewall, and in the future I can attach any items in the cab directly to the block.  I may put one in the bed too while I am at it.

I did something similar with my tractor when I installed some light bars.

Nice. 

[ghosthunter]

Got the call today my Radio was in and I picked up a SWR meter too.

[Rat44]

Good move on picking up a meter.
Sometimes little things can cause a big change in the SWR .
Just adding a spring can make it worse or better.
Good luck with your install.
Curious to see how that radio performs as my Cobra 29 finally bit the dust and and needs replacement.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Got the call today my Radio was in and I picked up a SWR meter too.

What store did you get these from?

[ghosthunter]

Got the call today my Radio was in and I picked up a SWR meter too.

What store did you get these from?

http://electronic-supply.com/


Just go to Mount  Vernon, down town
Cross the old bridge to west side.
It’s on your left.

Real nice guys. It’s not a chain. It’s a nerd electronics store.
Open. Monday , Wednesday, Friday,
They ordered the radio, everything else the had.

[ghosthunter]

Can’t get over how small they make this stuff.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Got the call today my Radio was in and I picked up a SWR meter too.

What store did you get these from?

http://electronic-supply.com/


Just go to Mount  Vernon, down town
Cross the old bridge to west side.
It’s on your left.

Real nice guys. It’s not a chain. It’s a nerd electronics store.
Open. Monday , Wednesday, Friday,
They ordered the radio, everything else the had.

Oh I’ve bought stuff there before when my tractor wiring went poof.🤣

How much was the CB there?

[ghosthunter]

Same as on Amazon, 199.95.

I like to buy local if I can and I was not in a hurry. Took two days to come.

Plus SWR
Antenna, base
6 inch coaxial for SWR.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Same as on Amazon, 199.95.

I like to buy local if I can and I was not in a hurry. Took two days to come.

Plus SWR
Antenna, base
6 inch coaxial for SWR.

👍

Post some pics after you get it all installed.

[ghosthunter]

Same as on Amazon, 199.95.

I like to buy local if I can and I was not in a hurry. Took two days to come.

Plus SWR
Antenna, base
6 inch coaxial for SWR.

👍

Post some pics after you get it all installed.

Sure, might be awhile with this rain.

[ghosthunter]

Well it cleared up today and I got after it.

Got the CB installed today.

SWR started out 3.0 on ch. 1 and 1.2 on Ch. 40.
Raised antenna about 1/2 inch total and got it down too.


1.2 and 1.3

So it’s a wrap.

[Rat44]

Looks like you are good to go.
Those are good SWR numbers.

[Rob]

Glad you got it installed!

I ordered mine from ebay and it is coming from Florida so will be a week or so I would imagine.

Where did you end up mounting the black box?