cb radio tuning

skywalker82 · 12-25-2009, 02:22 PM

alright so i just got a 75wxst cobra cb. i was wondering if anyone knows of a shop that installs and tunes the antenna. and is there any of you that running a four foot firestik with the side mount in the rear of the bed. just trying to figure out the range and if that will suffice.

pray4surf · 12-25-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker82

alright so i just got a 75wxst cobra cb. i was wondering if anyone knows of a shop that installs and tunes the antenna. and is there any of you that running a four foot firestik with the side mount in the rear of the bed. just trying to figure out the range and if that will suffice.

Yo, neighbor! I've got an SWR and my truck is running a 4' Firestik off the bed of the truck. Bring your junk by and we'll get it rigged up...

I'm in Oceanside, just up from Tri-City Hospital....

skywalker82 · 12-25-2009, 02:31 PM

really so you know how to hook up all the stuff cause that would be awesome. im from oceanside also.

pray4surf · 12-25-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker82

really so you know how to hook up all the stuff cause that would be awesome. im from oceanside also.

I've done all the work on my truck. CB's aren't difficult. With that Cobra, you can get a real stealth install accomplished. I'll be available all weekend. PM me for address if interested....

skywalker82 · 12-25-2009, 02:45 PM

ive just gotta get the antenna. ill pm you when the rest comes in. this will help me out alot.

skywalker82 · 12-25-2009, 02:51 PM

so speaking of antenna kits. this one should be perfect right.

http://www.rightchannelradios.com/fi...a-kit-300.html

pray4surf · 12-25-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker82

so speaking of antenna kits. this one should be perfect right.

http://www.rightchannelradios.com/fi...a-kit-300.html

I have no idea if you need a NGP (No Ground Plane) setup

But... If you PM ShowStop, tell him what you got and how you plan on installing everything, he'll be able to tell you if that setup is 'right'...

Even if all you need is help tuning the antenna, I'll help...

skywalker82 · 12-25-2009, 02:58 PM

Aight man thanx I'll get in touch with him

TacoDell · 12-27-2009, 05:56 PM

this one

Johnnie · 12-27-2009, 08:10 PM

Make sure you get the spring. Firestik's are very rigid and they'll snap. The spring is very helpful. As far as a bracket, before I made my bedbar I took about a 6"x2" metal strap, bent it in half, drilled two holes and used the stock tie down holes right behind the cab. It worked great.

skywalker82 · 12-27-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoDell

this one

So how would I mount that in the bed of my truck without haveing to cut up my bedliner

Johnnie · 12-27-2009, 10:19 PM

You'd have to cut up your bedliner. Just dump the bedliner like everyone else. Maybe the holes line up with the stock bed ties but I doubt it.

ShowStop · 12-27-2009, 11:42 PM

Although the bed is plastic, the rest of the truck frame is metal. So just be sure to run a ground wire from the mount to the chassis to bond the two together. The chassis of the truck serves as your ground plane.

TacoDell · 12-28-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker82

So how would I mount that in the bed of my truck without haveing to cut up my bedliner

I don't know...
guess yer screw'd

seriously... you only need to trim a little.

the bracket isn't retarded big.

nuke1105 · 12-28-2009, 08:44 PM

Glade to hear you got a CB.....That way next time we hit a big bear trail you can hear what we are talking about over the radios!!

ShowStop · 12-29-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1105

Glade to hear you got a CB.....That way next time we hit a big bear trail you can hear what we are talking about over the radios!!

Assuming you people get your radios tuned right. Less then 1/2mi away I was having problems hearing people. Properly tuned radios work much better then that.

Pikeman · 12-29-2009, 10:54 AM

Yeah I did my install and then took to the "CB Radio Shop" and had them tune in my antenna and I still have a bit of a range issue. I might be going to a 5' so that a little more of it is above my roof line and get a little better range.

BLACKHAWK250 · 01-03-2010, 08:57 PM

if any one has a CB antenna for sale let me know and ill buy right away ha

The Boy · 01-03-2010, 10:17 PM

this is the little CB i have
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2367684

with this little roof mount antenna
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103706

it doesnt work well unless close to person talking to, anyone know how to make it work better?

BLACKHAWK250 · 01-06-2010, 09:14 PM

can people post picts up of there firestik antennas on? Might buy one tomorow for my truck

JoeTacoma02 · 01-11-2010, 11:04 PM

Question..is there any local stores I can go to buy the cb antenna and mounting kit? I used to go to G.I. Joes up in Oregon to buy all the stuff and the online buys is to confusing to me unless someone can help guide me on what I need. I just want to mount it on the driver side of my upper hood and I want the spring on it that goes between the mount and and actually antenna. I just bought me a cheap midland radio on amazon also. Any info would be great. Thanks.

TRDfun · 01-11-2010, 11:25 PM

I mounted mine with a 4x4 door jam brace I got from homeslepot. It's a 90 degree angled piece of steel. It's got pre-drilled holes that lined up perfect to the stock tie-down-loop screw holes.

Ackerlight · 03-07-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeTacoma02

Question..is there any local stores I can go to buy the cb antenna and mounting kit? I used to go to G.I. Joes up in Oregon to buy all the stuff and the online buys is to confusing to me unless someone can help guide me on what I need. I just want to mount it on the driver side of my upper hood and I want the spring on it that goes between the mount and and actually antenna. I just bought me a cheap midland radio on amazon also. Any info would be great. Thanks.

Any truck stops or travel centers near you? All of them should have full service CB and antenna sales. They should have all cables, brackets, radios and antennas you will need.

12-25-2009, 02:22 PM	#1
skywalker82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 107	cb radio tuning alright so i just got a 75wxst cobra cb. i was wondering if anyone knows of a shop that installs and tunes the antenna. and is there any of you that running a four foot firestik with the side mount in the rear of the bed. just trying to figure out the range and if that will suffice. __________________ 09 d/c 4x4 offroad-t/c uca's, ivd coilovers, deaver 10 pack, and bilstein 5100 on 285/75/17's bfg m/t km2. also allpro sliders and allpro skids. w/

12-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
skywalker82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 107	really so you know how to hook up all the stuff cause that would be awesome. im from oceanside also. __________________ 09 d/c 4x4 offroad-t/c uca's, ivd coilovers, deaver 10 pack, and bilstein 5100 on 285/75/17's bfg m/t km2. also allpro sliders and allpro skids. w/

12-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#5
skywalker82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 107	ive just gotta get the antenna. ill pm you when the rest comes in. this will help me out alot. __________________ 09 d/c 4x4 offroad-t/c uca's, ivd coilovers, deaver 10 pack, and bilstein 5100 on 285/75/17's bfg m/t km2. also allpro sliders and allpro skids. w/

12-25-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
skywalker82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 107	so speaking of antenna kits. this one should be perfect right. http://www.rightchannelradios.com/fi...a-kit-300.html __________________ 09 d/c 4x4 offroad-t/c uca's, ivd coilovers, deaver 10 pack, and bilstein 5100 on 285/75/17's bfg m/t km2. also allpro sliders and allpro skids. w/

12-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
skywalker82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 107	Aight man thanx I'll get in touch with him __________________ 09 d/c 4x4 offroad-t/c uca's, ivd coilovers, deaver 10 pack, and bilstein 5100 on 285/75/17's bfg m/t km2. also allpro sliders and allpro skids. w/

12-27-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
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12-27-2009, 08:10 PM	#10
Johnnie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal, IE Posts: 717	Make sure you get the spring. Firestik's are very rigid and they'll snap. The spring is very helpful. As far as a bracket, before I made my bedbar I took about a 6"x2" metal strap, bent it in half, drilled two holes and used the stock tie down holes right behind the cab. It worked great. __________________ DADDY'S TRUCK --------------- 2001 PreRunner SAW 2.0 Toyo MT's 265/75/16 ProComp 51 Series Revenge-Fab Sliders Daddy's Bed Bar Icom V8000 w/ Larsen NMO150BK Uniden Pro520XL w/ a Firestik II 4'

12-27-2009, 10:19 PM	#12
Johnnie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal, IE Posts: 717	You'd have to cut up your bedliner. Just dump the bedliner like everyone else. Maybe the holes line up with the stock bed ties but I doubt it. __________________ DADDY'S TRUCK --------------- 2001 PreRunner SAW 2.0 Toyo MT's 265/75/16 ProComp 51 Series Revenge-Fab Sliders Daddy's Bed Bar Icom V8000 w/ Larsen NMO150BK Uniden Pro520XL w/ a Firestik II 4'

12-27-2009, 11:42 PM	#13
ShowStop Member Dismemberer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 13,369	Although the bed is plastic, the rest of the truck frame is metal. So just be sure to run a ground wire from the mount to the chassis to bond the two together. The chassis of the truck serves as your ground plane. __________________ Upcoming SoCal Events: Azusa Canyon - Sept 11 Corral Canyon - Sept 25 Less fishing...more wheeling! www.socal4x4geocachers.org Thanks to all the sponsors of the Socal Takeover!

12-28-2009, 08:44 PM	#15
nuke1105 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Pedro CA Posts: 175	Glade to hear you got a CB.....That way next time we hit a big bear trail you can hear what we are talking about over the radios!! __________________ 2002 Taco TRD 4 Door Auto 3.4L Engine: TRD Headers, TRD Intake & TRD Exhaust Suspension: Icon 2.5 CoilOvers, Fabtech single Add a Leaf with Icon Reservoir shocks. Tires: 265/75 16R BFG Mudders KM2's Extras: Front light bar with 4 Hellas, Demello Sliders, Surco Roof Basket converted to a Bed Rack. Soon...1inch body lift.

12-29-2009, 10:54 AM	#17
Pikeman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 329	Yeah I did my install and then took to the "CB Radio Shop" and had them tune in my antenna and I still have a bit of a range issue. I might be going to a 5' so that a little more of it is above my roof line and get a little better range. __________________ 98 T4R SR5 3.4L Auto, All-Pro UCAs, Coils, Rock Sliders. Sonoran Steel 1.2 Rear(FJ80 coils), Baja Rack, DIY rear bumper w/ Carrier. NTG 285/75/16 on Ivan Stewarts. Wish list, skids, front bumper w/ winch. http://www.sbnfa.org/ohvhosts.php Good Program to look into.

01-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#18
BLACKHAWK250 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,303	if any one has a CB antenna for sale let me know and ill buy right away ha __________________ 04 4x4 Taco Camburg Icon Vehicle Dynamics Richer Racing

01-03-2010, 10:17 PM	#19
The Boy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lavaca, Ar Posts: 1,663	this is the little CB i have http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2367684 with this little roof mount antenna http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103706 it doesnt work well unless close to person talking to, anyone know how to make it work better? __________________ 2007 Tacoma PreRunner 4.0, x-cab cab, TRD off road, KC light bar, (2) KC daylighters, (2) Hella 500s, CAI, Bestop soft shell, Bed Lights, All Pro Wheel Spacers, CB

01-06-2010, 09:14 PM	#20
BLACKHAWK250 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,303	can people post picts up of there firestik antennas on? Might buy one tomorow for my truck __________________ 04 4x4 Taco Camburg Icon Vehicle Dynamics Richer Racing

01-11-2010, 11:04 PM	#21
JoeTacoma02 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OREGON but currently in Oceanside, CA Posts: 434	Question..is there any local stores I can go to buy the cb antenna and mounting kit? I used to go to G.I. Joes up in Oregon to buy all the stuff and the online buys is to confusing to me unless someone can help guide me on what I need. I just want to mount it on the driver side of my upper hood and I want the spring on it that goes between the mount and and actually antenna. I just bought me a cheap midland radio on amazon also. Any info would be great. Thanks. __________________ Joe Saechao 2005 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab TRD Off-Road \|\|Camburg 2.5\|\|Camburg Uni-Ball UCA\|\|Icons Rear Resi\|\|Icons AAL\|\|285/75/16 BFG MT KM2\|\|16x8 KMC XD 122 Series\|\|4XInnovation Sliders\|\|Custom Front Tube Bumper\|\| *My Old Truck* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/832098[/i]

01-11-2010, 11:25 PM	#22
TRDfun Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redlands, CA. Posts: 222	I mounted mine with a 4x4 door jam brace I got from homeslepot. It's a 90 degree angled piece of steel. It's got pre-drilled holes that lined up perfect to the stock tie-down-loop screw holes. __________________ ^Blaine^ 03 Tacoma Prerunner 2wd 3.4 Toytec 3in. front springs and rear D-hoe resi's/Deavers and missing a bunch of stuff I cut off

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