Finally finished my CB install.
Two years in the making....not bad!!!
I have been a CB radio fan since high school, when the gang I hung out with all had one. Unfortunately, as an adult, I haven't had a car worthy of installing one.
I got my 4R in 2015 and knew I had put a CB in it.
So I bought a low end model, and planned to install it where the small compartment is, beneath the heater controls. But I found that space to have a LOT of interference from the head unit of my radio. It has a USB port, and the hard drive spinning made the CB unusable. (good thing I didn't install it BEFORE I found out)
So, I finally had time this weekend, and jumped on the project.
I removed the map light module on the ceiling, and disconnected the sunglass holder. I attached a pair of "L" brackets with some heavy duty sheet metal screws, and replaced the rest of the map light module. I ran the power wires to the battery, and fished the coax cable from the back. I already had the antenna installed. Yes, the antenna is at an angle, but that it is so it fits under the roof of the parking garage at work. (it has a 7ft clearance)
Plugged it all in and turned it on Saturday evening...and NO NOISE from the head unit. So here is the final result. I may do a little more cleanup, and I may have to find a better way or a better place to mount the mic, as the cord hangs in front of my rear-view mirror. And I should tune the antenna.
But I am VERY happy with the results.