Where did you mount your CB radio?

[mmml4]

 

[Idle Beak]

Nice where did you pick that one up? Do you have issues viewing the face of it?

 

[42s on u]

here's mine

 

[turbodudey2]

Not a CB radio... but still the same idea. This is just the front panel too. The actual radio is under the driver's seat. Generally, radios that have remote head mounts are pretty handy... just makes life easier. Plus if you are worried about security at all, you can pop the front panel right off and take it inside.

 

[mmml4]

Nice where did you pick that one up? Do you have issues viewing the face of it?

I made the mounting and the radio I got from Amazon and it's not easy to see the face but I don't look at it much so it's not a problem for me.

 

[MTD]

love my midland lots of info here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-jeremy-clarkson-james-may-3.html#post1750945

 

[Idle Beak]

Not a CB radio... but still the same idea. This is just the front panel too. The actual radio is under the driver's seat. Generally, radios that have remote head mounts are pretty handy... just makes life easier. Plus if you are worried about security at all, you can pop the front panel right off and take it inside.

What kind of radio is that? Is it a two way radio?

 

[MTD]

What kind of radio is that? Is it a two way radio?

Ham radio you need a license
to use it

 

[Idle Beak]

Ham radio you need a license
to use it

Why did you choose a ham radio for your trail radio?

 

[MTD]

Why did you choose a ham radio for your trail radio?

I didn't its not mine, but they do have there merits. CB's have a substantially limited range whereas a ham radio is good for hundreds of miles in some cases.

 

[turbodudey2]

Why did you choose a ham radio for your trail radio?

I already had my amateur radio license, so it only made sense to get another radio that would operate on the HAM bands. Honestly, I've never even looked at citizens band radios. We had CBs in all our trucks and tractors when I was a kid, but that's about the extent of my experience with CBs in particular.

To me amateur radio is just way more fun. There are unlicensed frequencies too that anyone can use, such as MURS. The HAM bands are just a small portion of the frequencies that are accessible with a dual band VHF/UHF radio, like the one above. Heck, you can even use an open frequency and set up your own repeater station. That's what we do quite often. (you just have to have your FCC station ID to legally transmit - which is super easy to get and only costs $15)

 

[Idle Beak]

Ham radio you need a license
to use it

I already had my amateur radio license, so it only made sense to get another radio that would operate on the HAM bands. Honestly, I've never even looked at citizens band radios. We had CBs in all our trucks and tractors when I was a kid, but that's about the extent of my experience with CBs in particular.

To me amateur radio is just way more fun. There are unlicensed frequencies too that anyone can use, such as MURS. The HAM bands are just a small portion of the frequencies that are accessible with a dual band VHF/UHF radio, like the one above. Heck, you can even use an open frequency and set up your own repeater station. That's what we do quite often. (you just have to have your FCC station ID to legally transmit - which is super easy to get and only costs $15)

I will have to look into it. Did you need a special antenna or can you just about anything?

 

[Idle Beak]

So guys I finally decided where to mount my CB. Tell me what you think.

 

[Speedy Gomez]

LOL! Can't forget old time CB radio.

 

[AZBub]

So guys I finally decided where to mount my CB. Tell me what you think.

THAT is a clean install. Does that model radio have the speaker on the underside?

 

[absalom]

I already had my amateur radio license, so it only made sense to get another radio that would operate on the HAM bands. Honestly, I've never even looked at citizens band radios. We had CBs in all our trucks and tractors when I was a kid, but that's about the extent of my experience with CBs in particular.

To me amateur radio is just way more fun. There are unlicensed frequencies too that anyone can use, such as MURS. The HAM bands are just a small portion of the frequencies that are accessible with a dual band VHF/UHF radio, like the one above. Heck, you can even use an open frequency and set up your own repeater station. That's what we do quite often. (you just have to have your FCC station ID to legally transmit - which is super easy to get and only costs $15)

Great information here. I'm taking my license test tomorrow and have been studying all week. I have two Baofeng UV-5R's and will be picking up a Yaesu 50w mobile for dash installation. This way, if I'm out on the trail with folks who don't have VHFs, I can just lend out the walkie-talkies.

I had CB on my previous truck and it was next to useless on the trail. Terrible range, poor audio quality, etc. With my Baofengs, it's like the person is whispering into my soul... Stunning audio quality!

 

[infamousRNR]

Great information here. I'm taking my license test tomorrow and have been studying all week. I have two Baofeng UV-5R's and will be picking up a Yaesu 50w mobile for dash installation. This way, if I'm out on the trail with folks who don't have VHFs, I can just lend out the walkie-talkies.

I had CB on my previous truck and it was next to useless on the trail. Terrible range, poor audio quality, etc. With my Baofengs, it's like the person is whispering into my soul... Stunning audio quality!

can Baofengs communicate with CB radio's? i want to get something but now you got me thinking CB's are antiquated

 

[absalom]

can Baofengs communicate with CB radio's? i want to get something but now you got me thinking CB's are antiquated

No, CB operates on an entirely different frequency. Baofengs are just handheld, dual band HAM radio. Meaning they pick up both VHF and UHF. Saying CBs are antiquated is a big understatement. I was absolutely shocked the first time I used my dual band.

If you are married to CB, I advise getting a magnetic mount whip and mounting it dead center of your rig. I'm confused with this forum's obsession with corner mounting their antenna.

If you're ready to make the leap, I suggest a mobile unit instead of hand helds. I'm just going to use the hand helds as loaners and my mobile unit for trail duty. Much more power, and no battery to worry about. It also helps that I have finally convinced my Mexico wheeling buddies to get on board with VHF. The best news of all, the license is only $15!

 

[Idle Beak]

THAT is a clean install. Does that model radio have the speaker on the underside?

Thanks it did require some small modifications to the dash panel but no more than putting a cb in your ash tray. The beauty of the why I did it is that if you want to upgrade to a bigger radio or relocate it there is no permanent damage to the way it is supposed to look.

It does have the speaker on the underside of the radio but the speaker I'd loud enough that it dosent matter. The setup I did is available for other radios as well.

 

[AZBub]

If you are married to CB, I advise getting a magnetic mount whip and mounting it dead center of your rig. I'm confused with this forum's obsession with corner mounting their antenna.

So if mounting to roof is not an option (future tent), what is the better choice? Back corner or driver side front via cbi mount?