Buying a CB?

[SantaCruzRunner]

Im looking into buying a CB radio. I was looking at this one: Amazon.com: Cobra 19 Ultra Iiie 40-channel Compact CB Radio With Illuminated Display - Cobra 19ULTRAIII: Electronics
So what all do i need to do to get this set up? i know i will need a mount, what else?
Thanks.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Antenna, antenna mount, Coax cable, PA speaker (optional), external CB speaker (also optional)

Then you gotta figure you where you want to put it.

 

[e-caban]

you'll need a mount, antenna, and cables.
for me I got a universal hood mount and mounted it on one of the stock fender bolts closer to the windshield, I paid about $15 for that mount, then I got cables 6ft I beleive and pushed them through the fire wall where I have my amp wires go through, the cable was $12 I think. And I found my 4ft firestik on the side of the highway. And I got all that at a local 4x4 supply place.

 

[e-caban]

Oh and as for mounting the CB I mounted mine next to my gear shift in front of the center console on the passenger side double sided tape.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

Thanks guys, how long should the cable be? i found this one. Amazon.com: TruckSpec 18ft CB Antenna Coaxial Cable With PL-259 Connectors Black - TruckSpec TS-18CC: Electronics
and i also found this antenna. Amazon.com: TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet): Automotive

 

[4-Ripcord]

yeah, 18'. Those fiberglass antennas are my fav. Firestik is the most popular brand, they have an easy tune tip.

With the mount, check outdoor logic, that is what I would go with.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

yeah, 18'. Those fiberglass antennas are my fav. Firestik is the most popular brand, they have an easy tune tip.

With the mount, check outdoor logic, that is what I would go with.

thats a pretty expensive mount, more than the cb.

 

[4-Ripcord]

worth it, its the only style of mount that doesnt look like crap.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

worth it, its the only style of mount that doesnt look like crap.

true, how hard is it to instal these?

 

[t4r4life]

worth it, its the only style of mount that doesnt look like crap.

hey hey hey hey hey :gun6:

 

[t4r4life]

true, how hard is it to instal these?

if you want one i'll make you one and bring it to Hollister, here is a shameless plug for me self lol

 

[4-Ripcord]

hey hey hey hey hey :gun6:

I said style.. I was referring to my stupid ass mount.

 

[t4r4life]

I said style.. I was referring to my stupid ass mount.

i didnt wanna say anything....................jk yours is not that bad

 

[4-Ripcord]

I dont wanna talk about it.

 

[t4r4life]

I dont wanna talk about it.

just put a sticker there

 

[4-Ripcord]

I have considered getting quotes from body shops to fix it, maybe this summer when I have some coin.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

if you want one i'll make you one and bring it to Hollister, here is a shameless plug for me self lol

that sounds good, let me know what i owe ya.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

ok so this is what i got in my cart, Amazon.com: Cobra 19DXIV 40 Channel Mobile Compact CB Radio: Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet): Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TruckSpec 18ft CB Antenna Coaxial Cable With PL-259 Connectors Black - TruckSpec TS-18CC: Car Electronics
and Amazon.com: SPRING SHOCK SS HD UP TO 5': Car Electronics
with erics mount. am i set?

 

[A.Wilson013]

ok so this is what i got in my cart, Amazon.com: Cobra 19DXIV 40 Channel Mobile Compact CB Radio: Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet): Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TruckSpec 18ft CB Antenna Coaxial Cable With PL-259 Connectors Black - TruckSpec TS-18CC: Car Electronics
and Amazon.com: SPRING SHOCK SS HD UP TO 5': Car Electronics
with erics mount. am i set?

Should be.

I got the ODL mount and it hits my hatch when I close it. Chipped some paint off :-(

 

[blcktpgsr]

ok so this is what i got in my cart, Amazon.com: Cobra 19DXIV 40 Channel Mobile Compact CB Radio: Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TRAM 4-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna (Black, 4 feet): Car Electronics
Amazon.com: TruckSpec 18ft CB Antenna Coaxial Cable With PL-259 Connectors Black - TruckSpec TS-18CC: Car Electronics
and Amazon.com: SPRING SHOCK SS HD UP TO 5': Car Electronics
with erics mount. am i set?

Almost...I'd get this to save some room at the back of the radio and save the wire from kinking.