What's a good/cheap radio to use?

[JonBishop]

i was looking at that one, idk...... well see when it comes down to it i guess, i cant wait to do a install, its fun doing stuff like that

 

[skeptic]

midland 75-822. Handheld, small, can attach an external antenna, can switch between cig-lighter and battery pack. I bought mine thinking if I need to I can always add an external antenna more longer range. I've only used it on one trail run, but it was just fine so I doubt I'll add an antenna.

 

[JonBishop]

hmmm might check on that one, im gonna prob go look at them on saturday an see which one is for me

 

[cbetts]

My Cobra 19 is mounted on the side of the hump with a temporary mount even though I never take it out.

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[JonBishop]

i like that!!!! i want to hook it up already!!!! i want projects for my Hummer! haha i like working on it hahaha

 

[supersapper-rpm]

midland 75-822. Handheld, small, can attach an external antenna, can switch between cig-lighter and battery pack. I bought mine thinking if I need to I can always add an external antenna more longer range. I've only used it on one trail run, but it was just fine so I doubt I'll add an antenna.

X2 on the 75-822. It is easy to use and setup. Then after a while when your ready to get a better/perement mount CB the 75-822 can be used as a spare or to lend out to friends without a radio. A magnetic mount ext. antenna will increase your range quite a bit, mine was very limited without it.

 

[alrock]

Jon, I'll be bringing one of those Midlands to Cleghorn and you can test it out there.

 

[JonBishop]

Alrighty sounds good to me, thank you I want these days to hurry up! I want to eat alot on thanksgiving an then go have some hummer fun!!!

 

[f5moab]

Be cautious about running a radio hot wire near the electric brake motor. You can pick up some noise when the motor clicks on; which is often.

If installing a 75 under the seat, just run the power wire under the carpet (already a hole in the carpet under the seat) to the B-pillar and connect to the power door locks' feed (LARGEST yellow wire...DO NOT tap into the smaller yellow wire it is the side air bag, and it is noticeably smaller). This will allow the CB to turn off when the ignition is turned off. The power wire for the Cobra 75 box already has a fuse inline.

 

[JonBishop]

Thank you for that, that's good insight I'll definelty more then than likely do that as soon as I get everything I'll take pics

 

[marshall@pcmofnc]

I would go Cobra 75 for a permanent radio that you don't want to be obtrusive. I went with a full size 29 in the top center of my dash. I had the 75 before but I prefer the performance of the full size one and the placement doesn't bother me.

I had the 75 mounted right where you see this box, with the control unit under the dash.

For an antenna, I went with this affordable 2' whip: :link:

I installed it using two Firestik L mounts though other options are available. The mount stays there all of the time and I use wrenches to remove the antenna before/after wheeling. The mount isn't really in my way as my hi-lift is mounted right next to it. Ironically (as LagunaH1 and I found out) the hi-lift seems to really help the antenna tuning.

Sweet 29 LXLE! Those things are nice!

 

[CNY750Rider]

midland 75-822. Handheld, small, can attach an external antenna, can switch between cig-lighter and battery pack. I bought mine thinking if I need to I can always add an external antenna more longer range. I've only used it on one trail run, but it was just fine so I doubt I'll add an antenna.

I got the same one. Love how versatile it is. It can be a handheld, a mobile unit, I can take it from vehicle to vehicle, to my boat....works great with a external antenna as well!

 

[CNY750Rider]

I took a crappy cell phone pic tonight while I was waiting for the wife to come out from the store (40 minutes later)

It's the Midland 75-822, great radio so far and very functional...
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-75-822-Channel-Way-Radio/dp/B00000K2YR

 

[cgalpha08]

How did you mount your cb?

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[CNY750Rider]

good ol' velcro....no screws or drilling, I can peel it off and change position, and it holds great. It's the thinner heavy duty velcro. Soft side on the radio. I'm a happy camper.

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

Any suggestions on a small permanent mount radio? Something that is reliably and won't break the bank. Been looking at a couple Cobra and Midland on Amazon, hopefully I can find something that suites my needs before my free prime membership trial runs out.

 

[Steve #1]

Cobra 19 Good, small, and cheep. They have made them for years. I've had mine for about 13 years.