Cobra 75WXST CB anyone?

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I rarely use a CB and still have a Midland 40 ch radio around here somewhere. I never did a perm install. I used a magnetic mount antenna and powered the radio via the DC plug. I just ran the antenna cable through the window. I did a vswr check to find the best location to place the antenna. After that it was easy to install and remove.
 
I have that same CB installed in our Jeep. It's mounted under the driver's seat. I slide the mic between the seat and the center console when not in use. Fairly well hidden that way.

I'm using a Firestik II antenna. It's slightly taller than the vehicle for enhanced range.

I have an SWR meter, and was easily able to tune the antenna (important!) via the threaded end that changes the overall length of the antenna.

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The box that needs to be mounted is rather small, giving you options on where to place it.
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It's a good trail radio. We use it often when going out with our club. But it's not great, and CBs have a very limited range.

I have a ham radio license, and have far better options... but few other people in the club have licenses, so CB it is.

Keep in mind wherever you mount an antenna, it's a big whip. When it snags a branch while off-roading... and you keep progressing forward, it will suddenly BANG up against your vehicle. Keep that in mind when picking a location.

For temporary use, you could always use a mag mounted antenna, and run the cable out through a window.
 
I was initially going to go with the 75wxst, but saw a Midland 85-722 and realized this was perfect for me. This always me to only have it in the truck when neeeded. I would look into this as an option. HAMs/2 meter radios are the future of communications IMO.
 

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