| Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) | |
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| Subject: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:54 pm | |
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iwashmycar Tail Gunner
Posts : 629 Points : 4826 Join date : 2012-10-07 Age : 39 Location : Newport News, VA
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:14 pm | |
| Very nice job!. Looks great on there too! | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:52 pm | |
| "Paul, you don't want to miss this next one"? |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:12 pm | |
| - paulwardinc wrote:
- "Paul, you don't want to miss this next one"?
The other Paul, and was referring to my tour guide insights on Richland Road. |
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NC FJ Driver Gunner
Posts : 1551 Points : 6256 Join date : 2011-05-09 Age : 61 Location : Raeford, NC
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:22 pm | |
| Ha, I'm ready, plugged in, tuned up, and itching for 12" to 18" of snow!!! Also, LOVE that shifter knob! | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:30 pm | |
| Second on the shifter knob! |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:15 pm | |
| So after thinking about it overnight, I decided to go back and reroute the coax under the kick plate and behind the radio console. It will be more of a pain to take it out, but if I decide to do something like Scott has done the cable will be there. So no exposed cable now and I didn't have to pull off any side panels except the small ones at the drivers feet.
It took about 15-20 minutes to reroute it. It took about 30 minutes to take out the dang kids seats and put them back in. I look forward to the days of not having car seats. |
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MadToy SUPPORTING MEMBER
Posts : 1571 Points : 6075 Join date : 2012-02-14 Age : 55 Location : Huntersville, NC
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:07 pm | |
| Are you concerned with the antenna whipping back into the window when passing under low branches? And booster seats are much easier to get in and out, so you only have a couple more years to go... Oh - and why is your truck so dirty??? | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:27 pm | |
| - MadToy wrote:
- Are you concerned with the antenna whipping back into the window when passing under low branches?
Oh - and why is your truck so dirty??? The antenna is pretty taught and the way the FJ's rear curves back, I don't know if it would hit. I am going to see how it does. I might switch the 3ft for a 2ft. With the flex spring and quick disconnect I think I will still be above the roof rack. I honestly almost vacuumed the FJ today. Looking at the pictures last night, I was upset how dirty the inside was. |
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iwashmycar Tail Gunner
Posts : 629 Points : 4826 Join date : 2012-10-07 Age : 39 Location : Newport News, VA
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:42 pm | |
| It does look like it would take a lot to get it to whip back into the truck. Even if it did it would probably be a very light tap. The 3' looks like a great length. I was going to ask if it was a 4'-er since it looked a bit on the tall side...I guess the spring and all that adds a lot. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:47 pm | |
| The last picture is a little misleading because of the angle. I think I am about 1.5 ft about the rack. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:35 pm | |
| I think my 4' is too tal. I'll probably be going to a 3' in the future. |
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Crazy Hube Gunner
Posts : 1764 Points : 6526 Join date : 2011-05-11 Age : 30 Location : Raleigh RDU Area
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:50 pm | |
| - MadToy wrote:
And booster seats are much easier to get in and out, HAHA, very funny. But I bet Brian can drive even without a booster seat | |
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bigdogdewey2 ADMINISTRATOR
Posts : 3697 Points : 8441 Join date : 2011-08-30 Age : 55 Location : High Point, NC
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:39 pm | |
| Brian you will have no issue with spring back from the antenna...never had it hit mine and when you actually pull it back it doesnt spring forward with that much spring... | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:00 pm | |
| Yeah, thats what I was thinking. The spring is pretty tight. Like I said, if I need to I can switch down to a 2ft antenna. They are not that expensive. |
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Crazy Hube Gunner
Posts : 1764 Points : 6526 Join date : 2011-05-11 Age : 30 Location : Raleigh RDU Area
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:02 pm | |
| What didn't you like about the handheld? If it still works I will buy it from you next time we meet somewhere | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Simple, Non-invasive, CB Install for a Novice (Pic Heavy) Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:31 pm | |
| - Crazy Hube wrote:
- What didn't you like about the handheld? If it still works I will buy it from you next time we meet somewhere
It wasn't bad. The reception was ok inside the cab with the attached antenna. In a large group on the trail I couldn't pick up the people in the rear. With the magnet based antenna you can place on the hood/roof it was a lot better. However this was awkward to hold with the antenna wire at the top and the power wire at the bottom. It was also larger. When I was by myself I threw it in the other seat, but when the wife was with me it was annoying trying to put it somewhere. There was really no place for it in the FJ. To be honest I would have just used it, but the wife bought the new one for me for Christmas. She bought me a gopro for christmas, but that didnt work out. This was her alternate. Cobra Road Trip |
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