What CB do you guys have/recommend? And Why?

[Triathlete]

I have the Cobra 75 WX ST. Control box mounts out of sit (mine is uner the drivers seat) and all the controls are on the mike. I use a Wilson Lil' Wil magnet mount antanae. Have had no issues nd the reseption is fine for what I use i for (off road trips).

[Ldub]

I have the Cobra 75 WX ST. Control box mounts out of sit (mine is uner the drivers seat) and all the controls are on the mike. I use a Wilson Lil' Wil magnet mount antanae. Have had no issues nd the reseption is fine for what I use i for (off road trips).

I'll second what Billy said about the Wilson Lil' Will magnetic mount.
Since you have an aluminium rack, you could do what I did, & fab a mounting bracket out of 1/8" plate steel. Cut/grind it to the size & shape you want, drill two holes in opposite sides of the outer edge, mark & drill said holes through the center rail of your roof rack, offsetting them on either side of the center ribbing underneath. Then prime & paint, & bolt in place with stainless cap screws, washers, & nylock nuts...

[JoFotoz]

I use a Cobra 'Road Trip' Handheld...


http://cgi.ebay.com/Cobra-HH-Roadtri...QQcmdZViewItem


I like the portability....no wiring issues....it works very well...and the price is right.


jo

[tomdietrying]

I think the BigSweede has the right idea. The antenna is most important. Seems all the truckers use the Firestick.

Jay and I were taliking about this in Moab. He came up with a great idea. He thought a good place for a Firestick on the VX is the right or left tail light. Someone will have to come up with a mounting bracket where it will bracket under the tail light. If you put it there, there is no need to mess with any of your cladding or paint job.

Peace.
Tom
012009

[taylorRichie]

Thanks for all the responses... looks like I've got a few things to learn

Tom I heard you talking with Jay about that... I like that Idea, I also Like PBkids antenna too...

Guess I'll just buy a good antenna and CB, then once it's here figure out where to put it I like Dub's Idea about a roof rack mount as well... Where is everyone running wires from the roof into the cab? either for lighting or CB antennas?

Thanks again everyone!

[Triathlete]

Since the box for mine is under the seat I just run my ant. wire along the seats to the back hatch and out the top to the ant. which I mount right next to the radio ant. Then when not in use I remove it and stow it in my gear box in the back! Out of sight...less chance of break-ins!