Cb radio

Jordan

Jordan

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I was wondering if anyone had a unique way of mounting their cb radios to kind of get them out of the way. Currently, mine just sits in the seat next to me (until i hit the brakes real hard). Please include pictures if you have any.
 
Jordan, The Les Andrews book vol. 2 does cover cb radio installations. But, I would go with Bruce's idea on kick panel, (either one), The other installs' are on steering column or behind shifter. Too close to knees and knuckles in my opinion and I don't need anymore holes in my floor for bracket and wires. Just my two cents!---Good luck, Pete.
 
Try an all in the mic radio.
 

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I've been thinking about the kick panel idea. but what type of bracket would i make? Does anyone have any pics of the brackets or the cb installed? I like the traditional cb that i can adjust and get good range with on tours so i dont think i would be interested in an "all in the mic" cb, although that would be something interesting to mess with.
 
no problem at all with that, only problem is make sure the sound is up all the way and they work great
 
pdora said:
Can anyone comment on CB interference from the primitive model A ignition system?
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I think ive experienced what your talking about. As your rpm climbs, the static, or buzzing of the cb climbs also. You have to listen for it, its not annoying, distracting, or anything. I thought it was pretty intresting and got a good chuckle out of it.
 
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN SWR METER (standing wave ratio) THEN INVEST IN ONE OR BORROW ONE. MATCHING THE ANTENNA TO THE RADIO IS VERY IMPORTANT ON ANY INSTALLATION BUT IT IS VERY CRITICAL ON THE MODEL A SINCE IT IS HARD TO FIND A GROUND PLANE OR REFLECTIVE SURFACE FOR THE ANTENNA TO REFLECT THE ENERGY CORRECTLY FOR PROPER OPERATION. IF THE ANTENNA IS NOT MATCHED CORRECTLY YOU WILL HAVE MORE IGNITION INTERFERENCE. THE COBRA ALL IN ONE UNIT IS A VERY GOOD RADIO FOR THE MODEL A AND IT HAS A CONNECTION FOR AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER WHICH, DEPENDING ON YOUR BODY STYLE CAN BE PLACED CLOSER TO YOUR EAR FOR BETTER HEARING, LIKE THE REAR SHELF BEHIND THE SEAT IN A COUPE FOR EXAMPLE, ANTENNA PLACEMENT IS CRITICAL ON A MODEL A DUE TO NOT HAVING A GOOD REFLECTIVE SURFACE DUE TO NON METAL ROOF. ON THE REAR BUMPER OF A COUPE IS GOOD FOR REFLECTION OFF OF THE RUMBLE SEAT/TRUNK LID. HOWEVER ON A SEDAN IF THE ANTENNA IS TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL SURFACE THE REFLECTED SIGNAL WILL BE TO STRONG CAUSING A HIGH STANDING WAVE. EXPERIMENTATION IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO AND USE AN SWR METER TO PROPERLY MATCH YOUR ANTENNA TO YOUR RADIO.
HAPPY MOTORING!!
 
Jordan said:
I was wondering if anyone had a unique way of mounting their cb radios to kind of get them out of the way. Currently, mine just sits in the seat next to me (until i hit the brakes real hard). Please include pictures if you have any.
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Jordan,
Vertically on the front of the seat riser between driver/passenger ..so both can reach it!
 
I've already made you one set of brackets before, That worked fine. guess it's back to the drawing board lol
 
pdora said:
Can anyone comment on CB interference from the primitive model A ignition system?
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Yes, if you want it as quiet as possible in order to work weak stations while in motion (shooting skip), take a lesson from aircraft ignition systems or Corvettes..The mods are very extensive and not cheap.
If you just want to talk to the head or tail end of a line of tour cars, just mount the radio in the car and use it as is.
Even with single sideband or FM type transmissions, while they work considerably better than the CB AM, weak signal reception is compromised by vehicle noise.
 
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