Re: CB in a Gen1-2

From: droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Nov 10 2006 - 12:44:09 EST


On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:56:20 -0500, Don Rey <radon220@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> I'm looking at getting a CB, but sqeezing extra sctuff into a regcab
> is always difficult. So, who's got a CB in a Gen 1 or 2? Where did you
> put it? Any pictures of the mounting?
>
> Tom, I know you've got one where the ashtray used to be. How far does
> it stick out...? I have the shifter to deal with on mine, and it
> clears my ashtray by less than in inch in 1st, 3rd, & 5th (in fact, in
> these gears, I can't even open the ashtray fully!) You have any
> pictures?
>
> Also, anyone install their antenna somewhere other than the roof?
> Obviously I don't have a roof... I'm thinking about putting one in my
> brush guard. That poses two slight problems... 1) it will act slightly
> directional mounted there 2) It won't look good as a towering whip -
> I'm thinking 3ft is only slightly obnoxious, but I'm gonna try it. So
> I'm thinking about alternatives or where I might put a second antenna
> (step bumper is the best I've come up with so far). I use my tonneau
> cover, so that rules out most of the bed.
>

Can you wrap an antenna around that roll bar you have?

-- 
-droo

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