CB radio mounts? - Page 5

**JuniorDiesel** · 11-06-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel guy

Finally installed my cb radio.The antenna mount that I wanted to buy is the one that goes in the stake hole in the bed of my truck so I don't have to drill any holes.I was just told that's not a good one becouse you can't ground it and I will get bad reception and cause damage to cb radio eventually.Is this true?Whats another option?

Diesel Guy, post some pictures of where you have the CB mounted please! I have been thinking about a CB and not sure were to place it.

diesel guy · 11-06-2009, 07:00 PM

I wired it and just sat in on thefloorboard for now.I am looking for the perfect mount.Might make something that bolts under the seats so I don't have to put holes in the dash but as soon as I mount it i'll take some pics

DuraMac · 11-07-2009, 07:12 AM

I have my VHF in the center roof console. Fitted sweet and looks near factory. Plenty of room too.

**smokindrew** · 11-07-2009, 07:29 AM

I built a bracket for my CB to mount right under the dash useing the factory screw location under the dash take a look at the pict.

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**Moroney167** · 11-07-2009, 08:22 AM

I still want my damn CB in my LTZ... I would have a awsome place if i got the damn LT package but I had to be a hot shot haha.

Anyone with a new LTZ have pics where to put it. I loved having my whip on the roof and mic hangin from my passenger's sun visor on a recoil. I miss it.

And mounting in my PA speakers again.. Would there be good room in the center console? Making a bracket to hold it facing up so you can just open the lid and have it there?

The only thing im not a fan of with the Chevy is LACK OF ROOM compared to my old Fords... Im sorry I said the F word but they have room.

**JuniorDiesel** · 11-07-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Moroney167

I still want my damn CB in my LTZ... I would have a awsome place if i got the damn LT package but I had to be a hot shot haha.

Anyone with a new LTZ have pics where to put it. I loved having my whip on the roof and mic hangin from my passenger's sun visor on a recoil. I miss it.

And mounting in my PA speakers again.. Would there be good room in the center console? Making a bracket to hold it facing up so you can just open the lid and have it there?

The only thing im not a fan of with the Chevy is LACK OF ROOM compared to my old Fords... Im sorry I said the F word but they have room.

That would be nice to put it in the very bottom center console. Their is even a 12v source there! Has anybody done this or know of any issues with this?

diesel guy · 11-07-2009, 12:18 PM

Smokindrew the link doesn't work

**Moroney167** · 11-07-2009, 12:24 PM

There is ower yes.. i might have to go home and see how she fits.. i want my whip back on!

diesel guy · 11-09-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YardGnome

I haven't been able to check this due to PC problems.

This is exactly how I want to mount my radio. How did you mount the radio bracket to the lower panel? I was looking at mine again last night...I might be able to use self-tapping screws like I did on one of my old trucks. Your setup looks great! Thanks to all of you for the input! As soon as I get this sorted out I get some pics up. I'll also be looking for a CB guru in the Riverside, CA area that may be able to do a tweak and peak.

'Gnome

Theres a place off of the 10 fwy and Milliken exit.It's next to the TA truck stop.It's called "The cb shop"

N2BRK · 11-09-2009, 07:07 PM

your grantxl is easy to work on. You can do it yourself and save some $$$. Do you have a watt meter? I can tell you how and what to peak... takes only a few mins. If you want to add channels or unlock the clarifier and such, that takes a little longer.

If you aren't running an amplifier, just cut r131, set VR10 until you see 8 watts dead key, turn VR11 all the way up clockwise, tune L37 and L38 for max swing while whistling or going "AHHHHHHHHH" into the mic.

Especially since you are running a D104, do NOT follow any directions for modifying or removing TR24 or (Q24 on your chassis I think) or changing R124 or R126... you will need to turn that mic down to almost nothing, and it will still pick up a gnat farting in the car next to you as well as wind noise like mad.

If you don't want to go through what I described, then just cut R131 and turn VR11 up to max and be done.

Enjoy :-)

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Originally Posted by YardGnome

I haven't been able to check this due to PC problems.

This is exactly how I want to mount my radio. How did you mount the radio bracket to the lower panel? I was looking at mine again last night...I might be able to use self-tapping screws like I did on one of my old trucks. Your setup looks great! Thanks to all of you for the input! As soon as I get this sorted out I get some pics up. I'll also be looking for a CB guru in the Riverside, CA area that may be able to do a tweak and peak.

'Gnome