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Using CB through AUX jack
Tried this today, and it works GREAT. If you have an external speaker jack on your CB, like the Cobra 75 that alot of us are using, you can run a mini plug into the AUX jack and listen to the CB through the factory sound system. The difference is dramatic for sound quality, obviously. Sound will only come from the left side speakers, because it's a "mono" jack, but any standard stereo mini plug, like you would use for an IPOD, will work.
Oh yeah, you can leave the plug in all the time and still switch between BT Streaming, and IPOD connectivity with the head unit, no problem.
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03-21-2011, 09:29 PM
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Nice. I was thinking about doing this, but got too lazy to ever try it.
The speaker in the handset is a little weak.
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03-22-2011, 01:33 AM
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Get a mono to stereo adapter (Radio Shack) and you can hear it through both L and R speakers.
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03-22-2011, 01:43 AM
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Nice. I was thinking about doing this, but got too lazy to ever try it.
The speaker in the handset is a little weak.
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Haha, Same here! One of these days I'll hook up a cable. Thanks for letting us know this works Antman.
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03-22-2011, 06:53 AM
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i would like to know how you mounted your antenna. i am shopping for a cb and saw the 75. i guess it's much smaller that the 29 but how easy is it to operate.
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03-22-2011, 11:54 AM
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i would like to know how you mounted your antenna. i am shopping for a cb and saw the 75. i guess it's much smaller that the 29 but how easy is it to operate.
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rdg- Welcome to the Forum! The Cobra 75 is very easy to operate, and it'a a quality CB. The tiny speaker is a little weak, that's why they provide an external speaker jack. This is my Firestick antenna kit. This antenna does NOT require a ground to operate. I used the right angle bracket only, and by using a stainless bolt, locknut and washer, I slid the mount into the channel of my luggage rack. I tapped another hole to allow for a set screw that locks the antenna straight up, angled back (to help reduce wind noise), or folded completely forward so it fits into my garage. The cable routes under the plastic endcap, through the rain channel, and into the existing factory rubber boot under the hatch. I am very happy with the results! I plan on doing a writeup, but my 2 little girls have been keeping me too busy!!
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03-22-2011, 12:07 PM
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03-22-2011, 02:47 PM
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Very slick install. How does it go from the roof rail to the rain channel to this:
did you drill a hole or am I missing something?
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Nice, neat install ANTMAN! As a HAM operator myself, I'm always on the lookout for unique antenna installs.
Have you checked the SWR on your set-up, and if so, what readings did you get? Also, what range do you get with your antenna/radio set-up?
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03-22-2011, 05:32 PM
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Thanks Mike! My swris 1:1 on the low end and 2:1 on the high. I'm still messing around with it a little. It has pretty good range, farthest radio check so far was about 6 miles or so. No hole was drilled, the wire comes out the back of the rain channel off the roof, through the hinge, and into the wire loom. There IS a hole in the rubber under the plastic loom holder that the wire is sealed into if that's what you mean. You have to cut a small slot in the back of the rain channel plastic cover for the wire to exit from. Try to get some more pics 2mrw- I'm @ work!SHHHHHHHHHHHH.
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Awesome, awesome set-up. Exactly what I want to do...what size antenna is that?
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Thanks so much for the positive comments!! It's only a 2 foot NGP Firestick. Only downside is the wind noise over 60. Even laid back it still "howls" a little. I got another antenna in the mail 2day (can't wait to get home!), that will work. It looks like a cell-phone antenna (made by Firestick as well). Really don't want to use this, but I may have to. The moaning antenna makes my wife moan, and not in a good way
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Thanks Mike! My swris 1:1 on the low end and 2:1 on the high.
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If you get an SWR of 1.5:1 or lower on channel 20 then you're good to go...no need to fiddle around anymore!
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Nice job on the CB ant. write up, Antman.
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Great. This forum isn't ready for you. Everyone- meet "toiletclogger" from Tacoma World Forums. He's actually pretty funny!!!
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